"description":"Cepheus is the device codename.\nAutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset). For example, Personal Activity Intelligence.\nAn 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.",
"description":"PlayAutoInstalls\nAutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"android.autoinstalls.config.xioami.mibox3",
"description":"AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"android.connectivity.base.overlay",
"description":"CaptivePortalLogin overlay.\nOverlays 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.\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros",
"description":"Looks like useless BUT you risk bootloop phone.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"android.framework.res.rro.oneplus",
"description":"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.\nRROs 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).\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros",
"description":"Network overlay.\nOverlays 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.\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros",
"description":"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.\nRROs 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).\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"android.miui.home.launcher.res",
"description":"Config to default icons/placeholder widgets in MIUI launcher.\nIt's used only first time run MIUI launcher app like com.mi.globallayout.",
"description":"Refers to a specific package within the MIUI overlay,\nThe package contains various resources and components that are used to customize the appearance and behavior of the MIUI interface.\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"android.miui.poco.launcher.res",
"description":"Config to default icons/placeholder widgets in MIUI launcher.\nIt's used only first time run MIUI launcher app like com.mi.globallayout.",
"description":"EMUI Graphical User Interface:\nhttps://fixyourandroid.com/about/androidhwext\nThe 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!",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"androidx.camera.extensions.impl",
"description":"Camera extensions for Huawei like Tags,HDR effects\nand other things to video, photos.",
"description":"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.\nRROs 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).\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros",
"description":"control center\nProvides a control panel for controlling the switching of\nimportant functions in the system, such as data services, WiFi and other switches.",
"description":"Mainly used to intercept harassing and fraudulent phone calls and text messages,\nwhile the user can also customize the way to intercept.",
"description":"Mainly through the network to modify the basic data and functions of the self-developed application\nmodule part of the cell phone system in the background. Also has neopush.",
"description":"NVBackupUI\nRuns in the background on some phones.\nHandles things related to OTA system updates?\nSafe to disable, but might break OTA updates.",
"description":"TCMA = Tiered Contention Multiple Access\nRuns on boot.\nA form of CSMA/CA, a cellular traffic management protocol. TCMA schedules transmission of different types of traffic based on urgency.\nChina-only? (the \"cn\" in cn.oneplus is China's country code)\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-sense_multiple_access_with_collision_avoidance\nhttps://patents.google.com/patent/US20020163933A1",
"description":"TCMA = Tiered Contention Multiple Access\nRuns on boot.\nA form of CSMA/CA, a cellular traffic management protocol. TCMA schedules transmission of different types of traffic based on urgency.\nChina-only? (the \"cn\" in cn.oneplus is China's country code)\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-sense_multiple_access_with_collision_avoidance\nhttps://patents.google.com/patent/US20020163933A1",
"description":"Accessible through the Wallpapers selection menu.\nProvides photos uploaded by OnePlus users, allowing you to set them as your wallpaper.\nEach day, one new photo appears within the application.",
"description":"Mi Doc viewer\nDocuments (*.doc/docx, *.ppt/pptx, *.xls/xlsx, *.pdf, *.wps, and *.txt) viewer powered by WPS Office\nFYI: WPS is a Chinese closed-source software. It's as bad as Microsoft Office (privacy-wise)\nhttps://www.wps.com/privacy-policy\n",
"description":"Battery Stats Dumper\nLets you check and clear battery usage statistics.\nEnter *#*#010#*#* in the dial pad to access this hidden menu.",
"description":"Toolbox > \"Pedometer\" Pedometer/step counter.\nBecause of a feature that integrates with the lock sceen the System UI crashes when removed.",
"description":"Student mode (From Unihertz Jelly2)\nSets limits to time - range, network, application limits and so on, to use a mobile phone reasonably. Under this mode, user is not allowed to install applications or factory reset. Applications not in white-list are disabled.",
"description":"AONService. ColorOS Smart Features.\nApp run with AI and phone sensors to recognize what best scenario for run privacy protection and the smart features OPPO offer.\n 1. Smart Spying Prevention, 2. Smart Air Control, 3. Smart Rotation, 4. Smart Always On Display.\nhttps://community.oppo.com/thread/1446120575440257025",
"description":"The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.\nIt's the setup for LG services.\n",
"description":"Not a standard package provided by the Android framework.\nIt seems to be a custom package specific to a particular Android device or custom ROM.\nBased on the search results, there is no official documentation or information available about in the Android documentation or developer resources.\nIt is possible that this package contains custom overlays or modifications related to the Bluetooth functionality on a specific device or ROM.\nOverlays are used to customize the behavior or appearance of the Android system without modifying the core framework.\nThese overlays can be provided by device manufacturers or custom ROM developers to add or modify features specific to their devices.",
"description":"Implementation of a improved bluetooth protocol (developed by french company Tempow)\nhttps://www.tempow.com/tap\nNOTE: This is NOT an AOSP package. It is OEMs who choose to implement this procotol or not.\nFor now, only TCL has this.\n",
"description":"Unused? In code found some sounds to camera app\nand random images that looks like a calibration.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.android.camera2",
"description":"Xiaomi Camera (I don't know why they kept this package name. It's really confusing.)\nIt's a proprietary app based on the AOSP sources:\nhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Camera2/+/master/src/com/android/camera\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.android.camerabigballconfig.overlay",
"description":"Configures default Qr Code component\ncom.google.android.gms .mlkit.barcode.ui.PlatformBarcodeScanningActivityProxy. Not needed to camera or scan QR Code.",
"description":"CameraExtensionsProxy.\nCamera-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.",
"description":"Cause bootloop?\nFound in TECNO phone, in overlay there's a notification saying 'No Internet As Dialog When High Priority'.\nCan someone test it?",
"description":"Xiaomi/Mi File Explorer (Again it's a really poor choice for a package name considering it is not the AOSP File explorer)\nIt's a Closed-source app based on the AOSP version.\n",
"description":"There is not much info but others seem to have disabled this and similar, see:\nhttps://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-list-of-bloatware-safe-to-remove-how-to-do-it.3866647.",
"description":"Xiaomi (and OnePlus) Phone dialer (here we go again! Another confusing package name)\n\nClosed-source app built on top of the AOSP package.\nThe name is doubly misleading because this package is the whole dialer. It does not only provide the 'in call' screen.",
"description":"It's a proprietary app based on the AOSP package called com.android.keyguard. Lets you customize your lock screen wallpapers.\nIf you have EMUI 10 or older, check the AOSP file, as Huawei uses AOSP package name for their own app.",
"description":"Mi Drive \nMisleading package name. It is indeed a closed-source Xiaomi application.\nAllow for cloud storage (on Mi Cloud) and syncing across multiple Android devices.\n",
"description":"Oma Device Management, There are carrier tools, no firmware update found.\nThe code also includes Subscription Index and configures FOTA.",
"description":"Optimized Setup Wizard Integration Sample code.\nCan be used to create a custom setup wizard, such as one created by a manufacturer that runs after the initial Android Setup Wizard.\nDoes not appear to actually run. It is sample code and should be able to be removed safely.",
"description":"Checked in miui 14.\nIncorrect named thing to sync metadata contacts or gms?\nmetadata_sync_pacakge com.google.android.gms\nNo effects after remove.\n(detected on miui 14 with android 13 phones)\nit's an unused overlay.",
"description":"Checked in miui 14.\nHave some stuff about google gms: backup.BackupTransportService.\nUseless backup things, without it backup and cloud work.\nMaybe it's used for backup settings, but probably not, and if it is, I don't think you need it.\n(detected on miui 14 with android 13 phones)\nIt's an unused overlay.",
"description":"Possibly safe, or useless as removal doesn't seem to change anything.\nIt's a very small APK, it's a single class which only assigns a constant numeric value to a variable called 'telephony_injection'",
"description":"rro = Runtime Resources Overlay.\nChanges values of a package config, based in the overlay definitions (heavily used by OEMs to customize the look and feel of Android).",
"description":"Safety Center overlay.\nOverlays 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.\nSafety 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.\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/security/safety-center/overview",
"description":"Safety Center styles overlay.\nOverlays 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.\nSafety 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.\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/security/safety-center/overview",
"description":"Unused? This is what you can find probably in settings:\nsetSavePassword, setSaveFormData, setBlockNetworkLoads, setJavaScriptEnabled.",
"description":"Looks unused, but not confirmed. Found in app 'icon file download', Vibration switch. Icon user found, overlay to 'com.android.settings'.",
"description":"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.\nIt can be safely removed, the Settings still work without this app.",
"description":"Accessibility settings (tools for vision, hearing and physical impairments)\nSometimes, third-party apps may require special permissions in the accessibility settings in order to work properly.",
"description":"MIUI Themes (manager)\nXiaomi seems to love confusing package names.\nLets you select and apply themes provided by Xiaomi.\nNOTE: Disabling will break the ability to change lock-screen wallpaper.",
"description":"UICC stands for Universal Integrated Circuit Card.\nIt is a the physical and logical platform for the USIM and may contain additional USIMs and other applications.\n(U)SIM is an application on the UICC.\nOnly for China.",
"description":"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.\nRROs 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).\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros",
"description":"Have some configs to network about: disconnected scan interval schedule\nwifi11axsupportoverride, config_wifi_tcp_buffers\nyou should keep this because it's maybe from settings.",
"description":"Named 'MTBF Tools'\nDialer Code: 68238665. Uses SQLite Database. Reads/writes to External Storage. All sorts of permissions (camera, mic, battery, radio, led, sim, gps, nfc).\nFound more details at https://twitter.com/dbauduin/status/940126704261099520 (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20240330025312/https://twitter.com/dbauduin/status/940126704261099520)\nHardcoded URLs (an api and a book): http://www.andykhan.com/jexcelapi\nhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0571058086/qid=1099836249/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_11_3/202-6017285-1620664\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0571058086qid=1099836249/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_11_3/202-6017285-1620664",
"description":"Calculator - unit converter (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.calculator)\nHas more permissions than a Calculator app reasonably should have.\nConnects to a few Google and currency exchange-rate servers.\nhttps://beta.pithus.org/report/817514371bbdb76ec52da4c8456bbc116deec179603099deabbe6fcce6f6ccdb",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.asus.camera",
"description":"Stock ASUS camera app. It has Google Analytics, so better disable internet for this app.",
"description":"ASUS Sound recorder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.soundrecorder)\nConnects to Google Analytics and some Asus servers, which is a bit sketchy for a sound recording app..\nhttps://beta.pithus.org/report/f4cf38e1c35a04c3579fa198d2abd3ef1ff7be79633d6d3f2bc69c8a69164e1d",
"description":"Asus Splendid\nOptional app for adjust your screen for your own viewing pleasure.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.splendid",
"description":"ZenUI Help (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.userfeedback)\nCustomer service app that provides FAQs, Mobile care service, user feedback, and public forums.\nLots of telemetry (insecure on top of that):\nhttps://beta.pithus.org/report/e80a1fa70adc097fc9817720b5c8c81cfd156a76e6d062759b2bc3d6937a97e7",
"description":"Appcloud\nPersistent notification until you click on it and agree to install games. Sort of game cloud pre-installed in some Xiaomi phones\nSafe to remove.",
"description":"Woh! 51 permissions! \nHuawei 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!\n",
"description":"Baidu IME (Baidu keyboard)\nYOU SHOULD NEVER USE A CLOSED-SOURCE KEYBOARD ! \nhttps://www.techrepublic.com/blog/asian-technology/japanese-government-warns-baidu-ime-is-spying-on-users/\nArchive : https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/asian-technology/japanese-government-warns-baidu-ime-is-spying-on-users/\nNOTE: Make sure you have installed another keyboard before removing this package.\n",
"description":"Default keyboard (Baidu IME customized for Vivo devices).\nThe number of requested permissions for this keyboard is terrifying. You really should use another keyboard. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/d4cdf8fedcd94436ade720cb8df9b4ef32aca6c7822cae6c8698937d68e20363",
"description":"Vivo account\nVivo privacy policy is really bad: https://privacy.vivo.com/privacy\nNote: Removing this will obviously break fuctions that require Vivo account authentication: accessibility, data backup etc.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.bbk.appstore",
"description":"Vivo app store.\nNote: apps from this store can still be upgraded with the built-in check upgrade feature even with this package removed",
"description":"Default calendar app.\n50 permissions for a calendar app. What could go wrong?\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/db107cb828a1ec9b7cbcd9fd86542da877fdf4cf947c18c8a48a2b09e568ad10",
"description":"Vivo theme (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbk.theme)\nLets you add new themes, fonts and wallpapers.\nIt 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)\nNote: Removing this app will prevent you to change themes.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0f15055131637d3dbc55d3a49b8e79b4f76ca09871abf9eb43b5f88afde11800",
"description":"Adware file manager aka 'CZ File Manager' that mostly came preinstalled on Lenovo Tablets.\nFile management is a basic necessity, make sure you install a third-party file manager for this purpose.\n",
"description":"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.",
"description":"E-warranty card\nLets 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",
"description":"Calculator app\nHas internet access because it can convert exchange rate, but I don't know whether it's used for other things as well or not.",
"description":"Screen Recognition (Breeno Touch).\nThis 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.",
"description":"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).",
"description":"Lock your phone if you click on the app icon. Completely useless unless your physical power button is damaged.\nThis app still has the permission to list all the apps installed on the phone.",
"description":"Needed components for com.coloros.oppoguardelf. Needed for power-saving and security. Also, the plugin is bloated with logs and statistics.",
"description":"Needed components for com.coloros.oppoguardelf. Needed for power-saving and security. Also, the plugin is bloated with logs and statistics.",
"description":"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`).",
"warning":"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."
"description":"Provides so called 'optimization tools' and various security scanning services.\nThese virus scanning services may have privacy implications.",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Name indicates it's for the weather, but removing this causes the screen to flash and the phone will eventually become unresponsive.\nhttps://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/issues/585",
"description":"Standard FaceUnlock functionality?\nUnlock your device by simply looking at the display.\nFace unlock is bad for security and privacy.",
"description":"Previously GameMode.\nLegacy game Optimizing Service (is replaced by com.samsung.android.game.gos)\nIs supposed to \"improve\" game performance.",
"description":"Theme overlay for Apr Upload Service?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.CPClient",
"description":"CP = Client Provisioning.\nSurely used to push new carrier internet/MMS settings automatically\nMaybe it's useful if carriers change their APN... but you still can change it manually, it's not difficult.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base",
"description":"Theme overlay for CPClient?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600id",
"description":"Theme overlay for CPClient?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600ww",
"description":"Theme overlay for CPClient?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool",
"description":"Debug Config Tool?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base",
"description":"Theme overlay for Debug Config Tool?",
"description":"Some overlay for an APN widget. Overlays are usually themes.\nAPN means Access Point Name and must be configured with carrier values in order for your device to acess the carrier's network.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.autoregistration",
"description":"Spyware app which sends warranty details to China\nhttps://milankragujevic.com/the-trade-of-privacy-for-convenience\nhttps://nitter.net/drwetter/status/1108801189662130176",
"description":"Battery protect is advertised to improve battery performance, but in practice it drains your battery and kills apps aggressively.\nhttps://dontkillmyapp.com/nokia\nNokia decided to stop using this app-killer in the future:\nhttps://www.androidpolice.com/2019/08/27/nokia-hmd-phones-disable-evenwell-background-process-app-killer/",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base",
"description":"Theme overlay for Battery Protect?",
"description":"Theme overlay for Nokia radio app?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.foxlauncher.partner",
"description":"Partner Launcher Customization\nRelated to the Nokia launcher\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.fqc",
"description":"FQC is a secret test menu. It lets you test the hardware (touch screen, speakers, SD card, SIM card, camera...)\nYou need to type *#*#372733#*#* in the Nokia dialer\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.hdrservice",
"description":"HDR Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evenwell.hdrservice)\nEnhances contrast and sharpness for normal photos, games and videos dynamically.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.legalterm",
"description":"Provides terms and conditions (legal notice)",
"description":"Theme overlay for some terms and conditions?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.managedprovisioning",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Theme overlay for Partner Bookmarks?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.evenwell.providers.weather",
"description":"Provider for the Nokia weather app.\nContent providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.\nhttps://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html",
"description":"Theme overlay for weather service?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.example.alpha.chipsemitptest",
"description":"ChipsemiTpTest\nRawdata Value Test.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.example.calibrationmaster",
"description":"Chinese hidden camera calibration.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.example.wifirftest",
"description":"Wifi Radio Frequency test\nProbably used in factory. No hidden test menu to use it.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.facemoji.lite.transsion",
"description":"Emoji Keyboard\nHave ads and it's not good for privacy.\nWARNING: 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.\nDon't remove if you're using an Infinix phone and need to enter password after boot.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi",
"description":"Xiaomi keyboard\nHave ads and analytics.\nBetter alternative: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/dev.patrickgold.florisboard/",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp",
"description":"Facemoji Keyboard Lite for Xiaomi - Emoji & Theme (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp)\nEmoji keyboard\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.factory.mmigroup",
"description":"Hidden super-menu accessible by dialing *#*#64633#*#*\nThis menu lists all the others hidden test/debug apps.\n",
"description":"FIDO UAF1.0 ASM\nRelated to app fingerprint unlocking and payments. Safe to remove if you don't use passwordless authentication to access online services.\n'com.fido.asm' is the same app.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.fido.xiaomi.uafclient",
"description":"UAF client for FIDO.\nFido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.\nhttps://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html\nhttps://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html\nThe 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.\nhttps://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps\nSafe to remove if you don't use password-less authentification to access online services.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.fih.StatsdLogger",
"description":"Foxconn stats logger\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.fih.infodisplay",
"description":"Foxconn info display\n????\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.fingerprints.extension.service",
"description":"FingerprintExtensionService\nNeeded for fingerprint sensor test.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest",
"description":"Sensor Test Tool\nProvides hidden fingerprint test menu. Type *#806# in OnePlus dialer to open.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.fingerprints.fpctest",
"description":"Fingerprint test",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.fingerprints.imagecollection",
"description":"it's hidden image collection of fingerprint and sensor test.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.fingerprints.optical",
"description":"Optical Test Tool\nTesting things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.fingerprints.sensortesttool",
"description":"Sensor Test Tool\nHidden test app used to test working of the fingerprint sensors.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.finshell.wallet",
"description":"Finshell wallet\nWallet app by Finshell.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.flyme.aod",
"description":"AlwaysOnDisplay",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.flyme.netadmin",
"description":"Speedtest and security things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.flyme.systemuiex",
"description":"System UI Ext\nLooks like an important app, has webview activity only.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.flyme.systemuitools",
"description":"System UI Tools\nLooks like an important app. It has gameassist, drivemode, windowmode things.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.flyme.telecom.usagedata.service",
"description":"Phone services\nIt's just Usage data and it will be sent to cloud probably.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.focaltech.fingerprint",
"description":"Another fingerprint sensor test tool but Chinese.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.foxconn.ifaa",
"description":"IFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance\nProvides biometric authentication for Alipay. Probably safe to disable if you don't use it.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.fp.camera",
"description":"Fairphone Camera app",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.fpsensor.fpSensorExtensionSvc2",
"description":"Fingerprint sensor test tool\nHidden testing Fingerprint not available for normal users.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.freemeimp.factory",
"description":"aging test\nHidden aging test.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.funbase.xradio",
"description":"WOW FM\nApp for FMRadio",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.funtouch.uiengine",
"description":"FuntouchUIEngine\nNeeded for themes probably",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.futuredial.asusdatatransfer",
"description":"ASUS Phone Clone\nit's app to move your data to new or old phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.futuredial.asuslocalbackup",
"description":"ASUS Device backup\nContains Google Analytics and numerous permissions.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.gallery20",
"label":"AI Gallery",
"description":"Stock gallery app with picture editing (filters, crop, add text, watermark, frame, blur). Sends analytics to api.meishesdk.com",
"description":"AI Core\nLooks like AI things but code means nothing about AI or Performance.\nhttps://developer.android.com/ml/aicore Android apps can access this package for Google Gemini.",
"description":"Voice Access\nHelps anyone who has difficulty manipulating a touch screen (e.g. due to paralysis, tremor, or temporary injury) use their Android device by voice.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.betterbug",
"description":"Android Beta Feedback\nAvailable on Beta Android Pixel Phones.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.camera.services",
"description":"Pixel Camera Services\nExperimental stuff, Camera Calibration.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.carrier.log",
"description":"Carrier App Logging\nRequire google play services\nLogs everything.",
"description":"Pixel Stand, Google Pixel AI wallpaper.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.healthdata",
"description":"Useless frameworks and it's not needed for Health Connect.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.helprtc",
"description":"Google Support Services\nAllows you to share your Android device screen with a Google customer support agent for a personalized support experience.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.helprtc",
"description":"betterbug\nbetterbug? All of these code means nothing.\nalso have a lot of permissions and nexuslogger permission.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.mediashell",
"description":"Chromecast built-in\nNeeded to support broadcast?\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.mediashell&hl=en&gl=US",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.pixel.support",
"description":"Pixel Troubleshooting\nThere's Battery diagnostics also google, tiktok? account load.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.pixelmigrate",
"description":"Data Transfer Tool\nIt's probably restore apps on setup wizard first-boot setup.",
"description":"Retail Demo Services\nShould not be used for normal users.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.tips",
"description":"Pixel Tips\na lot bloated.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx",
"description":"Ambient Mode\nRunning wallpapers from this app like a slideshow.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx&hl=en&gl=US",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx",
"description":"Google TV\nLauncher to TV, there's no replace probably.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx&hl=en&gl=US",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.apps.tv.netoscope",
"description":"Connectivity Diagnostics\nDiagnoses not only connectivity but also time, not needed.",
"description":"Google Pixel Buds\nSet up and manage your Pixel Buds right from your Android 6.0+ device with the Google Pixel Buds app.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion",
"description":"YT Music Setup Wizard\nYT Music Setup Wizard?! Everything is possible.\nI found only that they want to give you a free trial or premium.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.backdrop",
"description":"Needed for screensaver.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.backdrop&hl=en&gl=US",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.carrier",
"description":"Carrier Settings\nGoogle Api Activity, requires GMS, totally random api's.\nRequired for 4G, but does not cause bootloop after removal.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.carrierlocation",
"description":"Sharing location to carrier.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.carriersetup",
"description":"it's only needed on first-boot setup",
"description":"CellBroadcastReceiver overlay.\nOverlays 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.\nThe 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.\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/cellbroadcast",
"description":"CellBroadcastService overlay.\nOverlays 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.\nThe 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](https://www.etsi.org/about) GSM committee, [3GPP](https://www.3gpp.org/about-3gpp), and is a part of the telecommunication standards.\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/cellbroadcast",
"description":"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",
"description":"Dock Updater\nUpdates to Dreamliner(Google Pixel AI wallpaper).",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.euicc",
"description":"Electronic Sim management\nNeeded for eSIM",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.euiccoverlay",
"description":"Partner customization on first boot Setup, overlay.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.factoryota",
"description":"Factory OTA Mode\nit's for testing OTA.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.flipendo",
"description":"Extreme Battery Saver\nIt can be found in settings, lets you to choose which app are important to you to use when this feature is enabled.",
"description":"Have some stuff about google gms: backup.BackupTransportService.\nUseless backup things, without it backup and cloud work.\nMaybe it's used for backup settings, but probably not, and if it is, I don't think you need it.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.overlay.udfpsoverlay",
"description":"Configs to fingerprints FRP auto generated.",
"description":"Permission controller overlay.\nOverlays 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.\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros",
"description":"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.\nRemoving it will make the Osaifu-Keitai crash upon start-up but will not cause any bootloop.\nPatching it (ROOT), however allows people with a Felica Chip to add IC cards to their phone and use it to pay while in Japan.",
"required_by":[
"com.felicanetworks.mfm.main"
],
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.repairmode",
"description":"Repair mode to Pixel, not sure how it works.",
"description":"Activity Stub\nWeird app that probably needed for SQLite, webview browser.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.tv.remote.service",
"description":"Android TV Remote Service, pairing requests from your phone.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote.service&hl=en&gl=US",
"description":"Android TV Home\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tvlauncher&hl=en&gl=US",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.tvrecommendations",
"description":"Android TV Core Services\nSometimes has only Notification to Android11UpgradeReceiver,\nand on some TV's has a lot frameworks, it's weird.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tvrecommendations&hl=en&gl=US",
"description":"It's like doze on Android phones. Not recommended to disable, as this package reduces battery drain when idle.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.wearable.assistant",
"description":"Google Assistant for Android wearables (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.wearable.assistant)\n\nHas obviously all the dangerous permissions: https://beta.pithus.org/report/efccf27aa68d9c263e4288d38af76f855b5fd4156034ebdaabeb185d8c4f1411",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Health Services by Google\n (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.wearable.healthservices)\n\nDisabling this on a Watch5 broke heart rate measuring and some workouts.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.google.android.wfcactivation",
"description":"Carrier Setup\nNeeded for IMS, WiFi calling and have emergency things.",
"description":"Overlay to (com.google.euiccpixel) NFC, eSE, eSIM firmware updater",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.google.pixel.camera.services",
"description":"CameraIDRemapper and a lot Debug stuff.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.pixel.digitalkey.timesync",
"description":"CccDkTimeSyncService, IBluetoothCcc.\nUnknown app to car connectivity.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.google.pixel.livewallpaper",
"description":"Pixel live wallpaper\nHave a lot of wallpapers.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.hancom.office.viewer",
"description":"(discontinued) old Hancom Office Viewer",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.appplatform",
"description":"Needed for OTA Updates also causes bootloop on some phones after uninstall.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.browser",
"label":"Internet Browser",
"description":"Rebranded HeyTap browser for Oppo. Full of ads and spams you in notifications. You should never use this browser.",
"web":[
"https://brand.heytap.com/eu/privacy.html"
],
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"browsers"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.cast",
"description":"Screencast\nPhone casting (casting phone screen to other devices).",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.cloud",
"description":"HeyTap Cloud\nBad privacy policy: https://muc.heytap.com/document/heytap/oversea/privacyPolicy/privacyPolicy_en-US.html\nWhy does the app need `REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES` (can install packages)?\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/dbf265db47f8632453bb83ef51ea1d921413c02a8d24c989345896de83704a75",
"removal":"delete",
"dependencies":[
"com.heytap.mcs"
]
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.colorfulengine",
"description":"Useless frameworks for theming. Maybe needed for premium",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.datamigration",
"description":"Some tools for stock browser (not Chrome), but it's Chinese and probably unused",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.habit.analysis",
"description":"Most likely used to track your habits from IoT HeyTap devices [TO BE CONFIRMED]",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.headset",
"description":"HeyTap Melody App used to manage Oppo Bluetooth Earphones.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.htms",
"description":"Mobile Services\nMobile services (removal may not be able to log in to OPPO account).",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.linker",
"description":"DistUI\nNeeded for broadcast",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.market",
"description":"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.\n\nhttps://developers.oppomobile.com/newservice/capability?pagename=app_store\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/3a2a10af9310411d814fd6dd252adec1ab0c06adf32a675b7534c3edc0e534bf",
"removal":"delete",
"dependencies":[
"com.heytap.mcs"
]
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.music",
"label":"Music",
"description":"Default Oppo Music App with insecure WebView Implementation (execution of user controlled code in WebView is an important security hole).\nHas also weird permissions (QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES and BLUETOOTH ?).",
"description":"My devices\nMy devices (showing headphones and such)",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.openid",
"description":"OpenID\nDevice logos and advertisements; uninstallation causes anomalies in cloud drive functionality",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.pictorial",
"description":"Lock Screen Magazine which can display ads depending on your ColorOS version",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.quicksearchbox",
"description":"Global Search\nRealme. This will remove the single swipe from top to bottom search that has lots of Chinese in it.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.speechassist",
"description":"Breeno Voice\nBreeno assistant.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.synergy",
"description":"HeySynergy\nAnother thing related to broadcast",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.themestore",
"description":"Theme Store with 73 permissions! (including CAMERA, CALL_PHONE, READ_CONTACTS, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES...) and 2 trackers.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/e8c4fc2bae420cf5f094ce914f25accdede5152f9d801db6eb32a4020a7726b2",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.usercenter",
"description":"Login service for various HeyTap related services like HeyTap Cloud etc.\nNeeded if you want to join Early Access Testing for new ColorOS/RealmeUI\n\n[APK NEEDED]",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.usercenter.overlay",
"description":"overlay needed to usercenter app has resources",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.heytap.yoli",
"description":"Video player with Chinese tracking.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.hicloud.android.clone",
"description":"Huawei Phone Clone (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hicloud.android.clone)\n171 Permissions (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/144565/)\nData migration application between Huawei phones.\nKeep in mind that all your data will be synchronised in the Huawei cloud and collected by the company.\nhttps://cloud.huawei.com/privacyStatementTransit\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.hilauncherconfig",
"description":"Configures app icons and folders on first run HiOS Launcher.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.hisi.mapcon",
"description":"Uses Location permissions for VoWifi Special, rtc wifi signal.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.hisi.supl",
"description":"SUPL20Services\nNot needed for location and dont have code.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.hiya.star",
"description":"also called android-ss-service-lib (Samsung-exclusive)\nThird-party that provides caller profile information to help consumers identify incoming calls and block unwanted ones.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiya_(company)\nhttps://hiya.com/\nNOTE : Never trust a company which promotes spam blocking features\nhttps://itmunch.com/robocall-caught-sending-customers-confidential-data-without-consent/\n\nHave a look at their privacy policy. That's... pretty scary : https://hiya.com/fr/hiya-data-policy\nNeeded for Samsung Smart Call (com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider)",
"removal":"delete",
"required_by":[
"com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider"
]
},
{
"id":"com.hmdglobal.camera2",
"description":"Nokia camera (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmdglobal.camera2)\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.hmdglobal.datago",
"description":"Sends diagnostic data to HMD (Company behind Nokia)?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base",
"description":"Theme overlay for a Nokia telemetry package?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base.s600ww",
"description":"Theme overlay for a Nokia telemetry package?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.hmdglobal.support",
"description":"My Phone (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmdglobal.support)\nLets you join the Nokia phones community, get app recommendations, explore your phone’s user guide and more.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.hoffnung",
"description":"TPMS. Remote Config Test.\n⚠️ WARNING: uninstalling might cause bootloops and screen flicker! Disabling this also may remove the ability to see notifications on your lock screen.\nhttps://xdaforums.com/t/infinix-note-10-uninstall-tpms-com-hoffnung-package-causes-bootloop.4647456",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.htc.masthead",
"description":"HTC Lockscreen Theme.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.htc.weather",
"description":"HTC Weather",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huaqin.btlogger",
"description":"btlogger\ncit bluetooth logging",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huaqin.diaglogger",
"description":"Secret logging menu only accessible by dialing using a \"secret code\" (*#*#CODE#*#*)\nYou can use any of these code : \"995995\", \"996996\", \"9434\", \"334334\", \"5959\", \"477477\"\nUsed to log Bluetooth traffic and send them to com.miui.bugreport\nWrite logs to \"/sdcard/diag_logs/\" | \"/sdcard/wlan_logs/\" | \"/sdcard/MIUI/debug_log/common/\"\n#\nFYI Huaqin is a Chinese mobile phone research and development company.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huaqin.factory",
"description":"Hidden test app (dial *#*#64663#*#*)\nUsed by technician in factory to test the hardware. Not intented to be run by end-users. \nHas a huge amount of permissions.\nA vulnerability was found in 2019 (CVE-2019-15340) allowing any app co-located on the device to \nprogrammatically disable and enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS silently (and without the corresponding access permission)\nhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15340\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huaqin.sar",
"description":"SetTransmitPower\nI can't access the apk but I'm pretty sure it is another hidden test app not meant to be used by end-user\nGiven its name it could be used to adjust the transmit power of the cell phone antennas\nSAR = Specific Absorption Rate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_absorption_rate)\nXDA users removed this without any issues. To be 100% sure it would be good to test the SAR without this package (just in case)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.HwMultiScreenShot",
"description":"Scrolling screenshot feature\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.KoBackup",
"description":"As of writing this, Huawei phones cannot be rooted. \nThis Backup application is probably able to backup more than any other 3rd party backup app.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.airlink",
"description":"Air link service, it's probably needed for Wireless Projection.\nNo activities, only more debugging stuff, location things, logs",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.FMRadio",
"description":"FM-Radio\nHuawei's stock radio player. Remove if FM isn't relevant for you.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.FloatTasks",
"description":"Floating/Navigation dock (also called NaviDot).\nhttps://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/how-to/detail-troubleshooting/en-us00310067/",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.airsharing",
"description":"Wireless Projection\nMiracast, Requires Huawei Mobile Services, also it's so bloated, also found unused frameworks HUAWEI GameCenter",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.chr",
"description":"HwChrService\nHuawei Call History Record. \n",
"description":"Find Device is an app that lets you locate your device and protect your data remotely.\nTo provide these features, this app needs to connect to the Internet during use.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwid"
],
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.hsf",
"description":"Huawei Services Framework\n3 permissions : DELETE_PACKAGES, INSTALL_PACKAGES, PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS\nSafe to remove according to huawei users\n",
"description":"OTA updates. Safe to remove if you have a very outdated device or flashed recovery.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.hwpay",
"description":"Huawei Pay\nMobile payment and e-wallet service for Huawei devices that offers the same services as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay etc...\nhttps://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/huawei-wallet/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.hwupgradeguide",
"label":"HwUpgradeGuide",
"description":"It's guide menu at first start AppGallery.",
"warning":"This may break the sharing function in some apps causing them to crash."
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.karaoke",
"description":"Karaoke mode feature.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.launcher",
"description":"Huawei launcher app.\nIt's basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.",
"removal":"replace",
"warning":"Make sure you've another installed before you disable.\nMaybe you'll need this package for the recent apps feature to work (even if you have another launcher installed)",
"suggestions":"launchers"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.mirrorshare",
"description":"MirrorShare feature (Miracast rebranded by Huawei)\nUsed to mirror screen of you smartphone on a TV.\n",
"description":"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).\nGood explanation of what Android modules are: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation/",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.projectmenu",
"label":"ProjectMenu",
"description":"Hidden settings not available for users. ProjectMenu interface: phone *#*#2846579#*#*",
"description":"push notification agent\nSeems to only be used for Huawei apps\nThe recompiled java code makes it look like it's once again mainly used for analytics.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.remotecontroller",
"description":"Huawei Smart Controller app.\nLets you you add, customize, and set up remote controls, allowing control of your electronic appliances through your phone. \n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.rftest",
"description":"HwRFTest\nMT Test Station.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.thememanager",
"label":"Themes",
"description":"Lets you download and use Huawei themes.",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"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."
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.tips",
"description":"HUAWEI Feature Advisor\nPeriodically gives you notifications on how to use certain features on your phone.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.totemweather",
"description":"Huawei Weather app (and its widget)",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.totemweatherapp",
"description":"Huawei Weather app (and its widget)",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.totemweatherwidget",
"description":"Huawei Weather app (and its widget)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.wfdft",
"description":"Wi-Fi Direct feature.\nNote: Wifi direct enables devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection (without a router) over which the two can send and receive files.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.android.wfdirect",
"description":"Wi-Fi Direct feature.\nNote: Wifi direct enables devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection (without a router) over which the two can send and receive files. \n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.androidx",
"description":"It have something to MediaPlayer but by name app it looks like important.\nSomeone will need to check if it bootloop or not because this app dont have code.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.aod",
"description":"Always On Display\nWhen enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the screen.\nThis 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.\nMost of these power savings could be applied to your standard lock-screen simply by making your background image completely black.\nRedSkull23 says it's unsafe to remove. Does it bootloop?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.appmarket",
"description":"Huawei app store (AppGallery)\nhttps://www.xda-developers.com/appgallery-huawei-alternative-google-play-store-android/\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.ar.measure",
"description":"Ar Measure\nMeasure length, depth, area and volume.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.arengine.service",
"description":"Augmented reality service.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.assetsync",
"description":"HwAssetSync\nNeeded for HiCloud, Cloud syncing.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.assetsyncservice",
"description":"It's for 'com.huawei.securityserver' for start this service app.\nNeeded for HiCloud sync security.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.audioaccessorymanager",
"description":"Audio Accessory Manager\nA lot stuff: Huawei health, Huawei music, earphones.\nProbably only useful when you got Huawei FreeBuds.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.autoinstallapkfrommcc",
"label":"Information",
"description":"After system boots up, it checks your current mobile carrier, loads a list of packages and install/uninstall them based on MCC codes. Can possibly be abused by malware.",
"description":"HwUE (Huawei UserExperience)\nWhen a company call a something 'UserExperience' you know you don't need this.\nAnalytics service, run at boot. Collect information about packages/apps usages.\nHas a nice custom permission called com.huawei.permission.BIG_DATA\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.behaviorauth",
"description":"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.",
"description":"BetaClub\nIt's app for testing, collection logs and feedback.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.bluetooth",
"description":"Lets you import your contacts via Bluetooth\nBluetooth will still work if you remove this package.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.browser",
"description":"Huawei Browser app. Don't expect privacy using it\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"browsers"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.browserhomepage",
"description":"Huawei Browser component.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.ca",
"description":"CA\nUses permissions: GET_TASKS, LOCATION_HARDWARE, etc.\nThis app looks like a backdoor or logs.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.calculator",
"description":"Calculator app",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.calendar",
"description":"Huawei Calendar app.\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"calendars"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.camera",
"label":"HUAWEI Camera",
"description":"Huawei's stock Camera app",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"cameras"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.camerakit.impl",
"description":"HwCameraKit\nIn the code it was found that it's for testing camera functions.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.cloud",
"description":"Chinese only.\nHuawei Cloud Computer provides you with basic services of online desktop.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwid"
],
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.coauthservice",
"description":"HwCoAuthService\nApplock, lockscreen password, face recognition things, fingerprint, not sure if it's worth removing it.\nNeeded for manual apk installation.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.compass",
"description":"Huawei Compass app.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.contacts",
"description":"Huawei Contacts app\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"contacts"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.contacts.sync",
"description":"Huawei Contacts sync\nMy guess (can't have the apk on hand) is this enables you to synchronise your contacts with your Huawei account.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.contactscamcard",
"description":"CamCard is a business card reader app.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.contentsensor",
"description":"ContentSensor\nLooks 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",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.controlcenter",
"description":"Smart Collaboration\nCollaboration between devices. Needed for Multi-Screen, Wireless Projection?\nNeeded for Super Device or Device+, safe to remove if you don't use this, it will also declutter action center.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.cryptosms.service",
"description":"SMS Encryption Service, looks made for China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.def",
"description":"DEF\nUnused? message things:allows the app public keys on connected devices, getting status, access information",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.deskclock",
"description":"Huawei Clock App.\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"clocks"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.desktop.explorer",
"description":"From XDA thread : \"Service that is been used when you wanna use your phone as an operative system on a PC.\"\nI don't understand what does it mean.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.desktop.systemui",
"description":"Huawei desktop mode switching\nIt has also Take Screenshot Service.\nRequire HMS, has a lot tracking.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.deviceauth",
"description":"TrustedDeviceAuth\nI guess it's for authentication keys",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.devicegroupmanage",
"description":"(Unused?)HwGroupManager\nIt's an app without activities, only device info things",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.devicemanager",
"description":"Needed for Huawei account. I found only things: installing service?, Linked devices, Multi-Device management, connection code, metrics",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.distributed.kms",
"description":"HwDistributedKeyManager\nHas random frameworks, probably needed for huawei account, authentication",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.distributedpasteboard",
"description":"SuperHub\nHas something to History Clipboard and Drag Drop.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.dmsdp",
"description":"Multi-Device management\nThis service allows you to virtually expand your devices capabilities\nby connecting to other devices and using them as an extension of this device.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.dsdscardmanager",
"description":"Dual card management\nIt's sim card management in Huawei settings.\nAfter removing, sim card management in settings will not work.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.dtmfanalyzer",
"description":"Dtmf Analyzer\nHas something to media player to ride mode for China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.easygo",
"description":"HwEasyGo\nLooks like a backdoor for WeChat app?\nEasyGoServer, error code things found, also EasyGoCallBack.\nThese app is probably backdoor or for developers.\nThis app has no permissions and no activities.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.email",
"description":"Huawei Email app.\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"email_clients"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.entitlement",
"description":"Needed for messages Bluetooth, wifi, hotspot, Terms of Agreement, Authentication?\nOn some phone's it has some features, and on some not.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.fans",
"description":"Huawei Club is the official forum for Huawei users.\nIt provides the latest news and information, FAQs, and tutorials about Huawei and Honor products.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwid"
],
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.fastapp",
"description":"Quick App Center\nComponent 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\nThis system app has a lot of permissions (including SEND_SMS, CAMERA, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECORD_AUDIO... why?)\nMore information: https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-quick-apps-alternative-google-instant-apps/\n OW2 Quick App whitepaper: https://quick-app-initiative.ow2.io/docs/Quick_App_White_Paper.pdf",
"removal":"replace",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwid"
]
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.featurelayer.featureframework",
"description":"FeatureFramework\nAllows the app to check for feature updates.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.featurelayer.sharedfeature.map",
"description":"Huawei Map Service\nRequire FeatureFramework.\nOnly uses Chinese AMap to get location.\nUsed to show maps inside Calendar and Gallery, they will complain if you uninstall it, disable instead.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.fido.uafclient",
"label":"FIDO UAF Client",
"description":"Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.\nThe 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.\nSafe to remove if you don't use password-less authentification to access online servics.",
"description":"Huawei file manager\nProbably fine to remove as long as you have another file manager.",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"file_managers"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.firstbootinfo",
"description":"Get city info service\nGet city info service? Needed by your phone in order to sync with Huawei servers\nand check for apps updates, software updates and other access for your phone.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.game.kitserver",
"label":"HUAWEI Game KitServer",
"description":"Probably safe to remove if you don't play games\nHas window show, keybind set and more things.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.gameassistant",
"description":"Huawei Game Suite (HiGame).\nMobile game app store.\nhttps://club.hihonor.com/in/topic/16341/detail.htm\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.gamebox",
"description":"GameCenter\nRequires HMS Core to run.\nIt's app for installing games.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwid"
],
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.geofence",
"description":"GeofenceService.\nAllows you to do something when a user enters an area that has been defined as a trigger.\nA geofence is a virtual perimeter set on a real geographic area. Combining a user position with a geofence perimeter, \nit is possible to know if the user is inside or outside the geofence or even if he is exiting or entering the area.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.harmonyos.foundation",
"description":"foundation\nHas hwid, vehicle things, Aosp In Call Service permissions.\nDisable app instead of uninstalling, because breaks calling.\nSettings app and APK installation will become slow if you uninstall this.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.health",
"label":"Huawei Health",
"description":"Connect Huawei wearables to your phone and all sorts of stats like all fitness tracking apps.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwid"
],
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hff",
"description":"HFF\nHFF? It has not any code.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hiaction",
"label":"HiAction",
"description":"No noticable consequences",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hiai",
"label":"HUAWEI HiAI Engine",
"description":"No noticable consequences",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hiassistantoversea",
"description":"HiVoice. Huawei's voice assistant to replace \"Hey Google\"\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hicar",
"description":"Huawei HiCar\nTo connect to Huawei HiCar, press and hold the wireless button on the steering wheel or control panel.\nMore useful in China.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwid"
],
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hicard",
"label":"HiCard",
"description":"Huawei Cards. No noticable consequences",
"description":"AI Life Service\nUsed for smart devices and to run smart scenes.\nIt's more useful in China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.himovie",
"label":"Huawei Video Player",
"description":"Bloated on newer versions. Can be safely removed if you don't want it.",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"video_players"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.himovie.overseas",
"label":"HUAWEI Video",
"description":"Huawei stock video application. Has a lot of trackers.",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"video_players"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.himovie.partner1",
"description":"HiMoviePlayerPlus\nWeird app without any code and there's nothing in Main Activity.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.himovie.partner2",
"description":"HiMoviePlayerPlus\nWeird app without any code and there's nothing in Main Activity.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hiskytone",
"description":"SkyTone Overseas Data Service.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwid"
],
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hisuite",
"description":"Can be uninstalled via settings. App to connect with the desktop program to Backup/Restore, flash firmware, etc.\nhttps://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hisuite/",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hitouch",
"description":"Huawei HiTouch\nAssistant capable to recognize the objects in a photo and to search them through various shopping sites.\nhttps://consumer.huawei.com/uk/support/faq/have-you-tried-the-new-hitouch-assistant/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hiview",
"label":"hiview",
"description":"Provides info on exposure and so on in the gallery",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hiviewtunnel",
"label":"HiViewTunnel",
"description":"This displays details/attributes of pictures in the gallery (ISO, exposure time, etc.).",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hms5gkit.agentservice",
"label":"HwModemKitAgentService",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.honorclub.android",
"description":"Honor Club\nHuawei's social media app. Safe to remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwasm",
"label":"FIDO UAF ASM",
"description":"FIDO UAF Autenthicator-Specific Module.\nSee 'com.huawei.fido.uafclient' for FIDO explaination.\nThe 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.",
"description":"Probably blockchain related. No noticable consequences when removed",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwddmp",
"description":"HwDDMP\nHas a lot frameworks.\nUninstalling breaks calling app even if you disable.\nIt does not cause bootloop but removing is highly not recommended.\nNot only breaks the dialer app, but causes lag in whole system too.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwdetectrepair",
"label":"Smart diagnosis",
"description":"(Discontinued?) Useless features and run in background.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwdiagnosis",
"description":"HwDiagnosis\nNo activities, only code about diagnosis and logs\nAlso device info and is send to Huawei servers.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwdockbar",
"label":"Multi-Window",
"description":"Probably fine to remove if you're not using Huawei Multi-Window features.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwesimservice",
"description":"HwESIMService\nIf you use eSIM do not remove it.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwid",
"label":"HMS Core",
"description":"Huawei Mobile Services\nHuawei’s alternative to Google Play Services. Needed to access advanced Huawei features.\nA Huawei ID is required to access services, like Themes, Mobile Cloud, HiCare, Huawei Wear, Huawei Health.",
"description":"App for adding by user 'Books'. This app has ads and bad privacy.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwsearch",
"label":"Petal Search",
"description":"Huawei search widget. Used for finding apps/apks on serveral online sources (introduced after Google Mobile Services Ban).",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwstartupguide",
"description":"A one-time setup app that is no longer needed",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwusbearphoneupdate",
"description":"Huawei digital earphones come with built-in software that can be updated regularly to enhance your audio experience.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.hwvoipservice",
"label":"MeeTime Service",
"description":"Voice over IP service for Huawei MeeTime (com.huawei.meetime). Only works with EMUI 9.1+ Huawei phones.\nHuawei claims they use E2EE but this wasn't verified and there is no whitepaper, so don't trust them.\nThey also collect metadata.",
"description":"App Prioritizer. Prioritizes apps to avoid slowdown. Up to you but there is apparently no noticeable difference when deleted?\nSystem 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.",
"description":"imonitor\nHidden logs founded in app.\nDetects app launch anomaly and runs safe mode.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.ims",
"description":"HwImsService\nVoLTE(Voice over LTE) calls. IP multimedia subsystem.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_LTE\nUninstalling app breaks sim calling even if you disable.\nIt does not cause bootloop but removing is highly not recommended.",
"description":"Smart headset control\nHas a lot logs and frameworks to mmitest.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.languagedownloader",
"description":"Allows you to load the system languages when changing them",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.lbs",
"description":"Location Based Services\nLocation-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.\nNOTE: Can cause bootloops on some devices.\nThe primary goal of LBS is to offer personalized and context-aware experiences based on a user's geographical location. This can include services like:\n1. Navigation and Mapping, 2. Location-Based Advertising, 3. Social Networking, 4. Emergency Services, 5. IoT Asset Tracking\nhttps://forum.huawei.com/enterprise/en/location-based-services/thread/703168442200375296-667213855346012160",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.lives",
"description":"HiLives is jointly developed by Huawei and certified third-party service providers to provide lifestyle services for you.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwid"
],
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.livewallpaper.artflower",
"description":"Live wallpapers",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.livewallpaper.flowersbloom",
"description":"Live wallpapers",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.livewallpaper.mountaincloud",
"description":"Live wallpapers",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.livewallpaper.naturalgarden",
"description":"Live wallpapers",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.livewallpaper.paradise",
"description":"Live wallpapers",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.livewallpaper.ripplestone",
"description":"Live wallpapers",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.localbackup",
"description":"Huawei Backup\nhas a lot permissions and can backup your data",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.magazine",
"description":"Magazine unlock. Downloads wallpapers for your lock screen.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.manufacture.wificonnect",
"description":"Wifi Connect\nNeeded for WiFi connection?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.maps.app",
"label":"Petal Maps",
"description":"Huawei map and navigation app with HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) trackers.\n",
"description":"Can be disabled via Settings. Will disable the media controls in quick settings. Won't remove them however.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.meetime",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"delete",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hwvoipservice"
]
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.mirror",
"description":"Huawei Mirror app.\nMirror like \"Glass\"",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.mirrorlink",
"description":"Huawei Mirror app. \nMirror like \"Glass\"\n\nHuawei mirrorlink implementation\nUsed to connect your phone to a car (with https://mirrorlink.com/ support) in order to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation...\n",
"description":"Audio Engine, probably not needed.\nhttps://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/audioengine",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.multimedia.hivideoplayengine",
"description":"hivideoplayengine\nHwVideoKitImpl, sdk tools for developers.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.music",
"description":"Huawei Music app. Fat music player developed by Huawei (137MB. Seriously?).\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"music_apps"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.mycenter",
"label":"My Center",
"description":"Huawei Member Center\nGives 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.",
"description":"Service for discovering nearby devices by GPS",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.nearby",
"description":"HwNearby\nNeeded for Huawei Share features. (com.huawei.android.instantshare)\nHuawei Share features may not work after remove.\nNeeded to show a preview of recently opened apps in task manager. I agree, makes no sense, but that's what it is.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.android.instantshare"
],
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.notepad",
"description":"Notepad\nLooks so bloated with Hi Voice, Update using AppGallery, Location.\nIt has a few tracking components, but not too many.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.numberidentity",
"description":"Designed to block unwanted calls, but only works properly in China",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.ohos.collaborationcenter",
"description":"Sometimes ohos apps is configuration app before building.\nIn code I found it's for app cast transfer.\nDisable instead of uninstalling if you don't want to lose the widget.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.ohos.famanager",
"description":"Service Center\nProvides a space for you to view and manage services.\nThis app and its underlying services (which provide searches and AI-based services). A lot tracking.\nDisable instead of uninstalling if you don't want to lose the widget.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.ohos.hiwindow",
"description":"HiWindow\nHave loading, waiting png files\ncollaboration devices, hardware things, screen projection on activities shows Window Shell.\nAfter remove you will lose animations and loading screen.\nDisable instead of uninstalling if you don't want to lose the widget.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.ohos.inputmethod",
"label":"Celia Keyboard",
"description":"Huawei default Keyboard.",
"removal":"replace",
"warning":"Make sure to have another keyboard app installed before uninstalling it",
"suggestions":"keyboards"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.ohos.security.privacycenter",
"description":"It's shell to app 'com.huawei.security.privacycenter'?\nDisable instead of uninstalling if you don't want to lose the widget.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.omacp",
"description":"Provisioning message\nUsed for provisioning APN settings to devices via SMS. I think you shouldnt touch it if you want sms messages.",
"description":"OneHopSvcHost\nTriggerservice opens hardware things by secret code.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.parentcontrol",
"description":"Parental controls functions.\nIt 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).\n See https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/51",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.pcassistant",
"description":"HiSuite service. Used by HiSuite PC software.\nHiSuite enables you to backup your data and restore them from/to your phone.\nhttps://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hisuite/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.pengine",
"description":"HUAWEI Intelligent Suggestion will collect and analyze screens from selected apps to provide personalized services.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.permissioncontroller",
"description":"Can be disabled via Settings as well",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.permissioncontroller.overlay",
"description":"Found help app permissions - only link to Google site in code, overlay to permission things like buttons, dialogs, etc.\nBut it's not needed?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.phoneservice",
"label":"HiCare",
"description":"Provides you common online services including customer services, issue feedback, user guides, service centers and self-service.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.photos",
"label":"Gallery",
"description":"Huawei Gallery app.\nNote: The official camera app refuses to open photos in another gallery (you can't review your picture from the camera app)\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"gallery"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.powergenie",
"label":"Power Genius",
"description":"Task killer app in EMUI 9+ (Android 9+).\nTask 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.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.printservice",
"label":"Default Print Service",
"description":"Print service for HUAWEI.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.privatespace",
"description":"Privacy Space for files",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.profile",
"description":"Profile Services\nIt's an app needed for HUAWEI ID, depends on HMSCore, also has analytics and trackers.",
"description":"HwIntelligentRecSystem\nis a smart app that provides personalized services on HiBoard? My phone dont have Hiboard. Safe to remove.\nhttps://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00434788/",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.regservice",
"description":"RegService\nRegister for celluar network services, not needed.",
"description":"Uses google maps website to track your ride when RideMode is Enabled.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.runningtestii",
"description":"Testing hardware things like Audio, Camera, VideoPlayer, etc.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.sarlevel",
"description":"Mobile phone SAR\nHidden SAR Level Activity.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.scanner",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.scenepack",
"description":"Travel Assistant provides you with travel tips, voice guides, and other related services.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.screenrecorder",
"description":"Stock screen recorder\nUseful only in pre-Android Pie for having system audio recording without root\nNot sure if it's an app, but I can't find it on my phone. Safe to remove.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.search",
"label":"HUAWEI HiSearch",
"description":"Allows you to search through settings, files, contacts and notes while keeping a record of your search history.\nHi Search is really annonying because it's triggered as soon as you wipe down from the middle part of the home.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.searchservice",
"description":"Fusion Search Service\nNeeded for searching? Found out that it uses `com.huawei.hwddmp` this app is for debugging errors\nalso found trackers components that connects to Huawei servers unnecessarily.",
"description":"Protect your privacy by preventing apps from accessing sensitive data stored within images,\nsuch as location info and time stamps. This restriction does not apply to system apps such as Gallery and Cloud.\nI don't think this app values privacy a lot.\nNeeded for Permission Manager to open.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.securitymgr",
"label":"PrivateSpace",
"description":"Lets you store private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password.\nThis is the password vault or manager too.",
"description":"HwSecurityPluginBase\nAntivirus Service supports bad antiviruses, HwLog, not needed",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.securityserver",
"description":"HwSecurityServer\nNot needed app without code and useless assets to spying apps.\nNeeded for face unlock, black screen will be shown if you remove this package (?). Doesn't apply to all devices",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.skytone",
"description":"SkyTone Data Service. Frameworks to 'com.huawei.hiskytone' SkyTone Overseas Data Service.",
"dependencies":[
"com.huawei.hiskytone"
],
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.smarthome",
"description":"AI Life\nRequire Logging in to your Huawei ID, HMSCore.\nIt's app that lets your control and manage routers and audio accessories.",
"description":"Smart screenshots\nNeeded for screenshots.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.sos",
"description":"SOS\nEmergency things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.soundrecorder",
"description":"Sound Recorder app.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.spaceservice",
"description":"Huawei Geofence Services\nUses Chinese Location.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.stylus.floatmenu",
"description":"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.\n \nFloating menu with M-Pen feature.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.suggestion",
"description":"HiSuggestion\nHw intelligence permissions found and logs, also maybe has suggestions on widget.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.synergy",
"description":"Huawei Cloud & Network Synergy.\nSeems to be related to B2B (Business To Business) cloud stuff.\nhttps://www.huawei.com/en/press-events/news/2016/10/Cloud-Network-Synergy-Whitepaper\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.systemdebug",
"description":"SystemDebug\nTesting system things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.systemmanager",
"description":"System Manager\nHuawei's stock phone cleaner. Consumes a lot of battery power for useless 'security' checks.\nSafe 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.\nThis is more than a phone cleaner, you will lose a lot of settings like battery and notifications management if you remove this.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.systemserver",
"description":"Huawei System Services\nIt depends on (com.huawei.systemmanager).\nNeeded for navigation with a fingerprint reader that is on Mate 10, but fingerprint unlock will still work if you remove it.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.tips",
"description":"HUAWEI Feature Advisor\nPeriodically gives you notifications on how to use certain features on your phone.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.tipsove",
"description":"Tips\nHuawei Tips to HiCar, AI Life and more.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.tmecustomize",
"description":"TME\nTme Activity. Hidden carrier config sim.\nI think it's useless but you need to test.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.trustagent",
"description":"Smart unlock feature.\nEnables you to unlock your phone with a Bluetooth device, like a smart band. \nWhen a compatible Bluetooth device is detected, you can unlock your phone with a simple swipe (without a password).\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.trustcircle",
"description":"Device authentication service\nThe 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.\nHuawei HWID account may be inaccessible without this app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.trustedthingsauth",
"description":"HwTrustedThingsAuth\nOnly name app found in code, has permissions:\nBluetooth, execute_reg, use_auth.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.trustspace",
"description":"TrustSpace useless security to payment. Settings > Security > TrustSpace\nHas something to unrooting rooted phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.userguide",
"description":"User Guide\nRequire install a PDF reader app to work.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.vassistant",
"description":"HiVoice app\nHuawei voice assistant (like Siri or Google assistant)\nHuge privacy risk. Keep in mind that the app keeps the microphone *on* non-stop.\nIs now Celia (https://consumer.huawei.com/en/emui/celia/)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.vdrive",
"description":"Driving Mode uses HiVoice to provide voice services when you are driving.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.videoeditor",
"description":"Huawei Video editor\nIncludes 2 ads trackers. Interacts with Huawei cloud. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/19ef8cfb02f3853128603a140b4602db57ddf729a728b1ea6998e8b20752138f",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.vrservice",
"description":"Huawei VR Service used for Huawei VR.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.wallet",
"label":"HUAWEI Wallet",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Huawei Watch sync function\nIs it only used to sync Huawei watch ?\nSafe to remove according to several users\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.waudio",
"description":"waudio\nWi-Fi Speaker, Speaker playback, WLAN speaker\nThis app is only for Chinese users because I found a Chinese app list that supports it\nand depends on AI Life app probably.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.webview",
"label":"Huawei WebView",
"description":"Allows Android apps to display web contents within the app itself, based on Chrome.",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"Make sure to have another Webview installed before uninstalling it or some apps may not work properly.",
"suggestions":"webviews"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.welinknow",
"description":"Link Now\nRequire login to Huawei ID Account.\nSome features is not available for some countries.\nIt's app for meeting and collects a lot data from users.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.huawei.wifieapsimplmn",
"description":"PredefinedEapSim\nNeeded for WiFi to work properly? WiFi may not work (?)",
"description":"Dynamic theme service lockscree\nDynamic theme service lockscreen? Some people recommend removing that.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.idea.questionnaire",
"description":"Qusetionnaire\nLogs and testing things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.iflytek.inputmethod.miui",
"description":"Chinese Keyboard to Miui China, replace Keyboard before remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.iflytek.speechsuite",
"description":"Default voice input method from iflytek, a big chinese company (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IFlytek)\nIFLytek was implicated in human rights violations : \nhttps://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/US-sanctions-8-China-tech-companies-over-role-in-Xinjiang-abuses\nArchive: https://web.archive.org/save/https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/US-sanctions-8-China-tech-companies-over-role-in-Xinjiang-abuses\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.ims.dm",
"description":"IMS DM\nHidden network debugging",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.infinix",
"description":"Only has something to launcher folders and has freeze png files.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.infinix.xshare",
"description":"XShare\nIts app for Transfer & Share files, also has ads.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.iqoo.aftersale.engineermode",
"description":"Testing things. This app is for testing phone components.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.iqoo.engineermode",
"description":"Factory test\nTesting things, AT Commands - no one uses them.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.iqoo.powersaving",
"description":"Battery\nPower-saving app. May not be a good idea to remove it.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.iqoo.secure",
"description":"i Manager\nRemoving this removes the traffic speed indicator in the notification bar. Be cautious about removing it.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.iqoo.user.engineermode",
"description":"Factory test\nIt's for testing phone components.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.iqoo.website",
"description":"iQOO.com\nShows iQOO website.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.itc.autotest",
"description":"ITC_Base\nHidden camera testing, also its Chinese.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.itel.TWSService",
"description":"This app is used for connection to TECNO Hipods.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.jrdcom.urlreservedapp1",
"description":"TCL My Sites shortcut\nStub for mysites.glance.com.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.kidoz.lenovo",
"label":"Lenovo Kid's Account",
"description":"Partnered with COPPA Certified (https://cert.privo.com/#/companies/kidoz18) KIDOZ Inc.\nProvides kids friendly relevant services based on their 'usage behaviour'.\nAccording 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.",
"description":"Kika Keyboard\nThird party keyboard. Installs on some Huawei devices.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler",
"label":"KnoxVpnPacProcessor",
"description":"Samsung Knox allows business and personal content to \"securely\" coexist on the same handset.\nThis package handles proxies alongside KNOX.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.kyocera.ecomode",
"description":"Custom power-saving mode",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.lbe.security.miui",
"description":"Permission manager\nLets you monitor apps permission requests.\n",
"description":"Lenovo Application Center 应用中心\nLenovo chinese app store",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lenovo.leos.cloud.sync",
"description":"SYNCit\nLenovo cloud",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lenovo.levoice.caption",
"description":"AI Live Caption\nCaption Settings.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lenovo.levoice.trigger",
"description":"Wake up with voice",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lenovo.levoice_agent",
"description":"Voice unlock screen\nVoice unlock screen? Another chinese accessibility things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lenovo.levoice_notes",
"description":"AI Notes\nAnother AI things lenovo.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lenovo.lsf",
"label":"Lenovo ID",
"description":"Lenovo ID adds an option in Settings>Accounts where you can login to a Lenovo ID account.\nFeatures include \"exclusive features directly from Lenovo and our partners\" and \"syncing users information across devices\"\nlsf = Lenovo Service Framework",
"description":"Lenovo ID adds an option in Settings>Accounts where you can login to a Lenovo ID account.\nFeatures include \"exclusive features directly from Lenovo and our partners\" and \"syncing users information across devices\"\nlsf = Lenovo Service Framework.",
"description":"App for your Over-The-Air (OTA) system update.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lenovo.tab4_8plus",
"label":"Lenovo TAB4 8 Plus",
"description":"App that shows TAB4 8 Plus device specifications.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lenovo.ue.device",
"label":"UserExperience",
"description":"User Experience Program\nAnalytics stuff. Displays an annoying notification after every reboot prompting you to join this user experience program.",
"description":"Setup View\nLG first setup (related to com.android.LGSetupWizard). \nThe first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.NfcSettings",
"description":"NFC settings\nLikely in the settings.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.android.atservice",
"description":"Software Update\nIt's probably the only component of software updates.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.animal.resource",
"description":"AnimalResource\nAnother thing for avatars.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.app.floating.res",
"description":"Multitasking framework\nAllows you to use multitasking features like multiple apps in one screen.\nDoes not remove screen pinning feature.\nI 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)",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.appbox.client",
"description":"LG Application manager\nInstalls/Updates LG related apps?\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.appwidget.runningtaskbar",
"description":"Recent Task App Widget.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.arcamera",
"description":"ARCamera\nThis application requires google play services for ar. Not sure what for it is but probably for VR.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.auto_generated_rro_product__",
"description":"It has important configs. Better don't risk.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.bluetoothsetting",
"description":"Needed for Bluetooth.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.bnr",
"description":"LG Backup\nCan backup your mobile devices LG Home screen, device settings, apps, and contacts to your computer.\nhttps://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-backup-CT10000025-20150104708841\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.bnr.launcher",
"description":"LG Mobile Switch Launcher\nThis doesn't remove the default launchers.\nIt is most likely to backup/restore the user's launcher configuration.\n",
"description":"Memories album\nGallery automatically creates a Memories album with pictures and videos saved in the phone. \nMemories is a virtual album of pictures saved in the phone or SD card.\nSource : https://www.lg.com/hk_en/support/product-help/CT30019000-1433767985158-others\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.cinemagraph",
"description":"Cine shot\nI think it's an optional app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.clock",
"description":"LG Clock app\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.cmas",
"description":"Emergency Alerts\nit's only for alerts so it's safe to remove.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.covertools",
"description":"Dual Screen Tool\nNeeded for dual-screen I guess.",
"description":"DRM Service\nProbably required for some forms of DRM; disabling might break things like Netflix streaming, which relies on DRM to function.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.dsmanager",
"description":"Dual Screen Updater\nIf you dont use dual screen feature then it's safe to remove?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.dualscreenfirmware",
"description":"Shows error dialog for dual-screen firmware update.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.easyhome",
"description":"LG EasyHome\nEasyHome is a more simplified version of the Home screen that you can choose to use on your phone.\nIt displays the Home screen like a remote control device. T\nSource : https://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS985/Userguide/048.html\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.effect",
"description":"It's for lock screen effect.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ellievision",
"description":"Smart Cam & AI Tips\nDelete if not using default camera.",
"description":"It's for miracast and wifi hotspot probably.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.equalizer",
"description":"Equalizer settings.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.eula",
"description":"LG EULA (Terms of Use) accessible in the settings.\nEULA = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-user_license_agreement\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.eula.downloader",
"description":"Privacy Policy Update\nNot tested but probably safe to remove.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.eulaprovider",
"description":"License Provider\nNeeded by com.lge.eula.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.exchange",
"description":"It looks like the Microsoft outlook/email in the logo. Believe this is some sort of microsoft integration.\nI don't 100% remember if I was able to add accounts to the phone still (eg. Nextcloud), I need to test that soon.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.faceglance.trustagent",
"description":"Face Recognition\nRemove if you don't need it. If you want security I don't think this is a good idea to use it.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.filemanager",
"description":"Stock file manager\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.floatingbar",
"description":"LG Floating bar\nLets 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.\nhttps://www.neowin.net/news/lg-v30-closer-look-floating-bar/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.fmradio",
"description":"FM radio app\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.friendsmanager",
"description":"LG Friends Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lge.friendsmanager)\nWTF ? Completely useless app.\nNot sure but I think it enables you to download an app for a friend LG user.\n",
"description":"LG Collage Wallpapers\nAllows you to create patchwork wallpaper from several photos.\nhttps://www.lg.com/uk/support/product-help/CT00008356-20150332136499-others\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gallery.studio",
"description":"GalleryStudio\nIt's needed for gallery app probably.",
"description":"LG Game Pad\nIt's probably for TV. Not useful for games.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gametools",
"description":"GameTools\nNot tested it's for probably useful for games.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gametools.gamerecorder",
"description":"Screen recording\nScreen recording for game tools.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gametuner",
"description":"Settings/features for games, such as resolution and frame rate limiting.\nA 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)",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gcuv",
"description":"GCUV\nNot 100% sure but @siraltus from XDA thinks it refers to \"Gauce Components\" which seems to be the LG's version of CSC \n(carrier sales code - automatic carrier-specific customization).\nIt gets run on first boot after factory reset, sets up the ROM features based on which carrier and country code is specified \nin the build.prop, and then gets frozen so it doesn't reconfigure things on subsequent boots.\nIt's basically the only person to mention \"Gauce components\" on the web (other than restricted LG webpages when using Google dorks).\nhttps://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/development/rom-lg-v10-h901-10c-debranded-debloated-t3277305/page12/page12\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gdec.client",
"description":"Another component of OTA Updates but here I found it's for App Updates.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gestureanswering",
"description":"Answer me 2.0\nAllows you to bring the phone to your ear to answer an incoming call automatically.\nhttps://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS980/Userguide/109-1.html\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gnss.airtest",
"description":"GNSS Air Test\nGNSS test, used to test... GNSS. Not needed, and GPNSS will continue to work.\nNOTE : GNSS = Global Navigation Satellite System and is the standard generic term for satellite navigation systems.\nThis term includes e.g. the GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou and other regional systems.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gnsslogcat",
"description":"GNSS Logcat\nUsed to dump GNSS logs. \n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gnsslogsetting",
"description":"GNSS LOG LEVEL SETTING. It's for debug.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gnsspostest",
"description":"GNSS Position test\nGNSS test again.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.gnsstest",
"description":"GNSS Test\nWoh ! Why does LG need so many GNSS test packages?! \n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.hifirecorder",
"description":"LG Audio Recorder\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.homeselector",
"description":"LG Home selector\nThis is the settings menu for the home launcher (present in the settings app as \"Home launcher\")\nIf you remove this app, the Home screen settings menu is gone from settings app. (not needed if you use external launcher)\n You can still switch between installed launchers, the package name is a bit misleading.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.hotspotlauncher",
"description":"LG Mobile Hotspot\nProvides hotspot feature enabling you to share the phone’s 4G data connection with any Wi-Fi capable devices.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.hotspotprovision",
"description":"Needed for hotspot 3G?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ia.task.incalagent",
"description":"InCalAgent\nRelated to interface while you're in a call. Seems also related to tasks list stuff.\nCan someone tell me what happens when you delete it ? I think it is safe.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ia.task.informant",
"description":"I only found that it's for feed favorite contacts and this app uses Korean language. Hidden, useless.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ia.task.smartcare",
"description":"LIA SmartDoctor Engine\nNeeded by SmartDoctor (com.lge.phonemanagement) ?\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ia.task.smartsetting",
"description":"SmartSetting\nTurns on/off or changes features, settings and more according to where you are or what you do.\nhttps://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-smart-settings-CT10000025-20150103623722\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.icecontacts",
"description":"Emergency and video calling things.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.iftttmanager",
"description":"LG Smart settings\nIFTTT = “if this, then that.”. Smart Settings can be seens as IFTTT.\nSome events automatically triggers actions.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ime",
"description":"LG Stock Keyboard\nDo 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.\n",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ime.solution.handwriting",
"description":"Handwriting feature on the LG keyboard\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ime.solution.text",
"description":"XT9 \nText predicting and correction for the LG keyboard.\nFor your culture (if you're young) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XT9\n",
"removal":"replace",
"warning":"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."
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ims",
"description":"LG IMS\nIt's not a good app because it has a lot of debugging stuff.\nBreaks calls.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ims.chatbotinfoprovider",
"description":"It's a component of (com.lge.ims), not very useful because it's for debugging app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.ims.rcsprovider",
"description":"Needed for IMS, RCS but com.lge.ims = debugging app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.imsvt",
"description":"Video Call, another component of com.lge.ims = debugging app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.launcher2",
"description":"LG Home (v2)\nStock launcher\nIt's basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.\nDON'T REMOVE THIS IF YOU DIDN'T INSTALL ANOTHER LAUNCHER!\nNOTE : Yeah there is another package described as \"launcher\". Normally, you only have one of them on your phone. \n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.launcher2.theme.optimus",
"description":"\"Optimus\" theme for the LG launcher (v2)\n",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.launcher3",
"description":"LG Home (v3)\nStock launcher\nIt's basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.\nDON'T REMOVE THIS IF YOU DIDN'T INSTALL ANOTHER LAUNCHER!\nNOTE : Yeah there is 3 packages described as \"launcher\". Normally, you only have one of them on your phone. \n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.leccp",
"description":"LG Connectivity Service\nI didn't find any info about this package.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgaccount",
"description":"LG Account\nEnables you to create and manage your completely useless LG account.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgbroadcastradioservice",
"description":"Broadcast radio? No one needs that.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgcontentsetting",
"description":"Wallpaper & theme\nNeeded for theme settings.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgdataphone",
"description":"It's for test and debug Data connection.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgdmsclient",
"description":"Actual \"Software Update\" App client\nI think you won't receive updates without this.\n",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgdrm.permission",
"description":"Handle permissions for LG DRM (com.lge.drmservice).\nWhy does LG need a whole package for this?",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgfmservice",
"description":"Wifi Hotspot service\nREMINDER : Hotspot enable you to share the phone’s 4G data connection with any Wi-Fi capable devices.\nIt is not the Hotspot feature. Only the widget ! \n\nDual SIM status widget\nProbably only present in dual sim LG phone variants. Does not remove the persistent notification or dual SIM functionality.\n\nService menus. I believe if you remove the last one the secret code you can dial doesn't work anymore (who needs it anyway..?)\n\nLG support App remote access\nYou probably don't want that to happen\n\nLAOP test [MORE INFO NEEDED]\nI 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.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgfota.permission",
"description":"FOTA Test.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lginstallservies",
"description":"LG Install Service\nUsed by LG to install some of its apps on the phone. Not needed unless you use the LG apps manager.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgmapui",
"description":"LGMapUI\nUser Interface (UI) for displaying location tracking reccord on the Health app (com.lge.lifetracker) ? \n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lgworld",
"description":"LG SmartWorld\nLG Store. Enables you to install LG apps, theme, keyboard layout, fonts...\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.lifetracker",
"description":"LG Health (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lge.lifetracker)\nAccording to users reviews, it is a very bad activity tracking app. \nPrivacy wise, you should never use this kind of thing obviously. \nhttps://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-lg-health-CT30013120-20150103629401\n",
"description":"MirrorLink\nEnables you to connect your phone to a car to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation...\nhttps://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT30014940-1440413573040-others\nhttps://mirrorlink.com/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.mlt",
"description":"LG MLT\nRun in background all the time and probably serves purpose to help LG remote support. The thing is this acts as a good spyware. \nIt tries to track all your activity and logs GPS position together with the details gathered, and that includes calls, apps starting etc...\nAll data is collected and placed on /mpt partition, it seems not to be per reboot, but actually kept during flash and upgrades.\n#\nhttps://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187920\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.mtalk.sf",
"description":"Voice Mate Speech Pack\nVoice Mate (now Q Vocie) is the LG Personal assistant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_Mate)\nThis package provides speech pack. Is it the main Q-voice package ? I don't think so but I need confirmation.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.music",
"description":"Stock music player\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.musiccontroller",
"description":"Music controller widget also Test activity.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.musicpicker",
"description":"Audio\nIt has Drm Popup, Music Picker, Audio Preview.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.musicshare",
"description":"LG Audio Share \nEnables you to connect two devices so that you can share the sound from music or video files with another LG devices.\nhttps://www.lg.com/hk_en/support/product-help/CT30007700-20150123957406-others\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.myplace",
"description":"My Place\nAnalyses the place you stay the most and recognises it as My Place (or your home) automatically.\nhttps://www.lg.com/uk/support/product-help/CT00008356-1433767701724-setting\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.myplace.engine",
"description":"My Places Engine\nNeeded by com.lge.myplace. See above.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.networksettings",
"description":"Sim network settings\nIt can be found in settings.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.nextcapture",
"description":"Needed for screenshots?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.onehandcontroller",
"description":"Needed for One-Handed Controller, Miniview.",
"description":"Smart Doctor App\nEnables you to shut down idle apps and delete temporary files.\nLets you also see phone battery, mobile data, apps, network status and usage patterns.\nOn the paper it seems good but in practise, Android handle 8+ handles very well idles apps. \nhttps://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT20098088-20150129256824-others\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.pickme",
"description":"PickMe\nNeeded for camera app or face unlock?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.privacylock",
"description":"LG Content lock\nYou can lock the LG Gallery with a password or pattern. When connected to a PC, Content Lock prevents file previews.\nhttps://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-g4-content-lock-CT10000027-1432774759427\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.provider.lockscreensettings",
"description":"Needed for lock screen.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.provider.signboard",
"description":"Needed for Always on display.\nNOTE: May crash Settings app after removal.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.provider.systemui",
"description":"Not sure if iths important app.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.qhelp",
"description":"Quick Help\nApp which provides you with support articles (FAQ section that walks you through most of the major features of the phone).\nYou can request support via email or request a call from LG.\nhttps://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-quick-help-CT10000026-20150103624836\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.qhelp.application",
"description":"Quick Help application\nI think this package is the real Quick Help app. The package above only provides help contents IMO.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.qmemoplus",
"description":"LG QuickMemo+\nAllows you to capture screen shots and use them to create memos. You can also insert a reminder, location information, image, video, and audio.\nhttps://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-quickmemo-CT10000025-20150103629575\n",
"description":"I have no idea what it is, maybe some drawing program related to rcs. I removed it.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.remote.lgairdrive",
"description":"LG AirDrive\nLets you to control files in your device via a wireless connection. \nTo use it, you need to sign in to your LG account on both the PC and mobile device.\nhttps://www.lg.com/africa/support/product-help/CT20080025-1436354408798-others\n \nLG AirDrive settings\nSee package below.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.remote.setting",
"description":"LG AirDrive\nLets you to control files in your device via a wireless connection. \nTo use it, you need to sign in to your LG account on both the PC and mobile device.\nhttps://www.lg.com/africa/support/product-help/CT20080025-1436354408798-others\n \nLG AirDrive settings\nSee package above.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.screenplus.touchpad",
"description":"Screen+\nDesktop Touchpad.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.screenplus.uiservice",
"description":"Screen+\nI don't know what Screen+ probably connects to PC screen.",
"description":"\"Optimus\" theme for the weather app/widget.\n",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.smartdoctor.webview",
"label":"SmartDoctorWebview",
"description":"A WebView is acomponent that allows Android apps to display content from the web directly inside an application.",
"removal":"replace",
"warning":"Make sure to have another Webview before uninstalling it or some apps may not work properly.",
"suggestions":"webviews"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.smartenabler",
"description":"It's for OTA Updates.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.smartshare",
"description":"SmartShare \nFeature that uses DLNA technology to stream multimedia contents between DLNA devices.\nDLNA is a non-profit trade organisation which defines standards that enable devices to share stuff with each other.\nBasically LG provides a way to stream multimedia contents from your phone to your smart TV (or via a DLNA plugin)\nhttps://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT31903570-1428542236040-file-media-transfer-pictures-music-etc\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.smartshare.provider",
"description":"Provider for Smart Share. \nNeeded by com.lge.smartshare.\nREMINDER : content providers help an application manage access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps, \nand provide a way to share data with other apps. They encapsulate the data, and provide mechanisms for defining data security\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.smartsharepush",
"description":"Smart Share Push\nObviously related to Smart Share but I don't know its exact purpose. \n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.snappage",
"description":"Snap Page\nPart of the QuickMemo+ app, lets you capture the text/images/URL from a web page without grabbing ads.\nIt’s much like instapaper or pocket app, but it works locally, like reading mode on some browsers, saving only the body of the article. \nhttp://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g4/display\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.springcleaning",
"description":"Smart cleaning\nDisplays the space in use and free space in your phone and allows you to selectively clean up your files.\nhttps://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS986/Userguide/339.html\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.sui.widget",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.sync",
"description":"LG Bridge Service\nUsed to backup, restore, update your LG phone, and transfer files wirelessly between computer and LG phone. \nYou will need to install LG Bridge software on your PC.\nNOTE : Cause noticable battery drain.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.systemservice",
"description":"System Server\nNot sure if iths important app.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.task",
"description":"Task storage\nProbably related to the task app (another bloatware). I say its safe to remove if you don't use it.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.theme.black",
"description":"LG Black theme.\nSafe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.\nMake sure you don't delete the package for the theme you're currently using, I don't know what will happen then.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.theme.highcontrast",
"description":"LG High Contrast theme.\nSafe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.\nMake sure you don't delete the package for the theme you're currently using, I don't know what will happen then.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.theme.titan",
"description":"LG Titan theme (labelled 'Platinum' in the theming app).\nSafe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.\nMake sure you don't delete the package for the theme you're currently using. I don't know what will happen then.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.theme.white",
"description":"LG White theme.\nSafe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.\nMake sure you don't delete the package for the theme you're currently using, I don't know what will happen then.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.themeinstaller",
"description":"Needed to install themes.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.themeservice",
"description":"Needed to apply themes.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.touchcontrol",
"description":"I have never seen this menu in the settings app. I say its 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",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.updatecenter",
"description":"LG Update Center\nProvide Android upgrade and LG updates (Settings --> System --> Update Center)\nI believe you won't receive any updates if this packages is deleted.",
"description":"LG Voice care\nAllows you to use your device if the touch screen or display is damaged. \nYou must agree to location-based information use and personal information collection to use Voice Care. \nhttps://www.lg.com/hk_en/support/product-help/CT20136018-20150122834174-others\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.vrplayer",
"description":"LG VR player\nEnables you to watch 360° pictures/videos.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.wallpaperpicker",
"description":"Wallpaper\nNeeded for wallpaper preview.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.wapservice",
"description":"Icon looks like email configuration. I'd say it's safe to remove. Probably related to the stock email app.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.wernicke",
"description":"QVoice Engine\nNeeded by Q-voice (the LG Q Voice voice assistant) to work.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.wernicke.nlp",
"description":"Natural-language processing for LG intelligent assistant.\nUsed to understand what a human is saying when they speak.\nNeeded by QVoice\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.wfd.spmirroring.source",
"description":"Provide wifi-direct feature\nNote : Wifi-direct is Wi-Fi standard enabling devices to easily connect with each other without requiring a wireless access point.\nIt allows allows two devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct\nspmirroring = ??? screen p... mirroring ?\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.wfds.service.v3",
"description":"Wifi-direct service (v3)\nSee above.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.wifi.p2p",
"description":"LG P2p Service \nWifi-drect P2P allows the device to discover the services of nearby devices directly, without being connected to a network.\nNeeded for LG Wifi-direct feature.\nhttps://developer.android.com/training/connect-devices-wirelessly/nsd-wifi-direct\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.lge.wifisettings",
"description":"WiFi settings\nIt can be found in settings.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.lmi.motorola.rescuesecurity",
"description":"Rescue Security by LogMeIn (https://www.logmeinrescue.com/)\nRemote support app. Motorola made a partnership with LogMeIn : https://www.logmeinrescue.com/customer-stories/motorola\nIt enables motorola representatives to login and remotely control the device for technical support.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.longcheertel.AutoTest",
"label":"Autotest",
"description":"Hidden hardware tests.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.longcheertel.cit",
"label":"cit test",
"description":"Hidden hardware tests.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.longcheertel.midtest",
"label":"Assemble test",
"description":"Hidden hardware tests.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.longcheertel.modemlog",
"label":"Modem log",
"description":"Hidden app that includes TcardLog, modem log, Tcpdump.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.longcheertel.sarauth",
"label":"SarUI",
"description":"Hidden hardware tests.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.longcheertel.secretcode",
"description":"Refers to the system package that handles secret codes.\nSecret codes are special sequences of numbers and symbols that can be entered on a phone's keypad to access hidden features or information.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.mediatek.apmonitor",
"description":"APM Service\nhas only logs",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mediatek.mt6853.gamedriver",
"description":"Mediatek GPU Driver",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.mediatek.mt6886.gamedriver",
"description":"Mediatek GPU Driver",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.mediatek.ppl",
"description":"Mobile anti-theft\nIt seems that people don't even have access to it, its app to remote phone lock, wipe data, fetch back anti-theft PIN.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.account",
"description":"Flyme\nLog out before remove",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.account.pay",
"description":"Pay Center chinese payment.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.activeviewlivewallpaper",
"description":"Needed for live wallpapers",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.alphame",
"description":"for digital health work",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.assistant",
"description":"Aicy Glance meizu assistant\nProbably Chinese assistant.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.battery",
"description":"Needed for Battery Manager.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.callsetting",
"description":"Additional call settings.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.cloud",
"description":"Useless push service",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.customizecenter",
"description":"Needed for themes but it's so bloated.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.dataservice",
"description":"A lot of permissions and collects user data.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.ems",
"description":"Useless frameworks.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.facerecognition",
"description":"Needed for face recognition, face unlock lock screen.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.flyme.easylauncher",
"description":"Easy Mode\nit's for launcher in easy mode.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.flyme.launcher",
"description":"System launcher\nNeeded for launcher.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.flyme.sdkstage",
"description":"It's for Night Mode settings. Not sure if it's important.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.flyme.service.find",
"description":"Phone locating service\nThis app will probably help you find the device.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.flyme.update",
"description":"System updates\nProvides System updates.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.flymelab",
"description":"Flyme Lab\nit's something for video window or full screen.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.media.camera",
"description":"Camera\nStock Camera app meizu.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.media.gallery",
"description":"Gallery\nMeizu gallery app.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.media.imageservice",
"description":"PhotoService\nProbably needed for Photos app.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.media.music",
"description":"Music\nStock Music app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.media.video",
"description":"Video Player\nStock Video Player app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.mstore",
"description":"App Store\nA lot of ads components.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.mzbasestationsafe",
"description":"Base Station Guard\nUseless location things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.mznfcpay",
"description":"Meizu chinese payment.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.mzsyncservice",
"description":"Flyme cloud service",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.net.nativelockscreen",
"description":"NativeLockScreen\nI guess it's needed for lockscreen.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.net.search",
"description":"Chinese Search",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.picker",
"description":"Aicy Touch\nAnother chinese payment.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.powersave",
"description":"Power Saving Mode.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.pps",
"description":"One Mind\nDischarge schedule in the security annex.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.safe",
"description":"Looks like an important app. It has more things than security.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.meizu.setup",
"description":"It's needed only on first-boot setup.",
"description":"Poco Launcher\nSystem Launcher for POCO Phone, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.\nIf you remove this package you will loose navigation gestures and recent apps view.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globallauncher",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.android.globalminusscreen",
"description":"App Vault (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalminusscreen)\nGoogle Feed replica from Xiaomi\nCompletely useless app which displays all the trending stories from the web + a bunch of other stupid things.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant",
"description":"MI Vault aka the \"assistant\" you open swiping left from MI Home\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.emapal",
"description":"GamePal\nIn China language game mode tracing menu not available for users. Safe to remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.global.bbs",
"description":"Mi Community (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.bbs)\nXiaomi Forum app\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.global.pocobbs",
"description":"Poco Community\nIt's only a forum and community app for POCO phones.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.global.pocostore",
"description":"POCO Store\nIt's an official POCO online store.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.pocostore",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.global.shop",
"description":"Mi Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop)\nXiaomi app store\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.globalTrendNews",
"description":"Can't find info about this package\nProbably used for displaying (useless) news\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.globalbrowser",
"description":"Mi Browser\nPrivacy nightmare. You really should use something else.\nhttps://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-web-browser-pro-mint-collecting-browsing-data-incognito-mode/\n\nNote: Since MIUI 12, you can no longer uninstall this app. Disabling it still works fine.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.globallayout",
"description":"Home Layout\nIt most likely handles the main screen layout (grid size, apps placement...)\n#\nSome people removed this without issue. Can someone try and give feedback?\n",
"description":"Mi Health. Xiaomi's health and fitness app. Tracks sleep, step count, BMI, and menstruation cycle. Includes heart rate monitoring support using the camera.\nhttps://www.xda-developers.com/mi-health-xiaomi-fitness-app/\nhttps://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-health-app-gets-heart-rate-monitoring-support-using-camera/",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.liveassistant",
"description":"Mi Live Assistant\nI don't really know what it is. Maybe an old name for \"com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant\"\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.setupwizardoverlay",
"description":"Weird package related to the SetupWizard (the menu which assists you to setup your phone for the first time)\nA user said he needed to remove this package to be able to properly apply a dark theme to the Settings app.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mi.webkit.core",
"label":"MiWebView",
"description":"Discontinued. Xiaomi alternative to Google WebView\nIt 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.",
"removal":"replace",
"warning":"Make sure to have another Webview before uninstalling it or some apps may not work properly.",
"description":"Device Integration Service\nMight be needed for Microsoft Link to Windows (com.microsoft.appmanager) which is preinstalled with OxygenOS 14.\nAfter Uninstalling, no issues occurred.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.microsoftsdk.crossdeviceservicebroker",
"description":"Cross Device Broker\nMight be needed for Microsoft Link to Windows (com.microsoft.appmanager) which is preinstalled with OxygenOS 14.\nAfter Uninstalling, no issues occurred.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mifavor.callsetting",
"description":"Additional call features and WiFi Calling.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.mig.play.games",
"label":"Funmax",
"description":"Some kind of third-party game center bundled by Xiaomi.\nHas lots of permissions by default.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.milink.service",
"description":"UniPlay Service\nMIUI screen casting service. \nIf removed, you'll have to use Android's native casting services which can be accessed through a 3rd party app.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mipay.wallet",
"description":"Mi Pay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mipay.in.wallet)\nContactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.\nhttps://www.mi-pay.com/\n#\n.in = Mi Pay for India\n.id = My Pay for Indonesia\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mipay.wallet.id",
"description":"Mi Pay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mipay.in.wallet)\nContactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.\nhttps://www.mi-pay.com/\n#\n.in = Mi Pay for India\n.id = My Pay for Indonesia\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mipay.wallet.in",
"label":"Mi Pay",
"description":"Contactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.\nhttps://www.mi-pay.com/\n#\n.in = Mi Pay for India\n.id = My Pay for Indonesia",
"description":"PatchWall\nIs it a spyware app? People recommend removing it.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mitv.tvhome.michannel",
"description":"Mi Channel\nSame app like a PatchWall.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mitv.videoplayer",
"description":"Mi TV Video Player\nIt's video player with google ads.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.accessibility",
"label":"Mi Ditto",
"description":"Accesibility feature. Dictation (TTS) and speech output, \nmaking mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.analytics",
"description":"Xiaomi Analytics\nThis app is shady. According to a guy who tried to reverse engineer the app, Xiaomi Analytics can replace any (signed?) package \nthey want silently on your device within 24 hours. Maybe that no longer the case now but... you don't want analytics anyway.\nSource : http://blog.thijsbroenink.com/2016/09/xiaomis-analytics-app-reverse-engineered/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.android.fashiongallery",
"description":"Mi Wallpaper Carousel (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.android.fashiongallery)\nA lockscreen customization app. Displays a new photo every on your lock screen every time you turn ON your screen.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.antispam",
"description":"MIUI Antispam \nspam phone numbers filter (blacklist).\nSuspicious analytics inside and has access to internet. Cloud backup possible.\nAt quick glance it is not a private antispam app.\nCan someone check what data are collected/transfered?\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.aod",
"description":"Always-on display and Lock screen editor\nSafe to remove if you don't use \"Always-on display\" and \"Lock screen editor\" features in settings.\nRequired for the fingerprint scanner if you want without double-tapping or pressing the power button.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.audioeffect",
"description":"AudioEffect from Xiaomi (https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/audiofx/AudioEffect)\nUsed by the equalizer (to be confirmed)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.audiomonitor",
"label":"karaoke",
"description":"Voice Call Recorder (only in MIUI dialer app). Unused on Global, EEA MIUI",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"call_recorders"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.backup",
"description":"MIUI Backup\nLocal Backup/Restore feature (Settings > Additional Settings > Local backups)\nIt seems this app can communicate with Mi Drop\nThis app has 73 permissions and can obviously do everything it want.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.bugreport",
"description":"Mi Feedback\nUsed to send bug report to devs\n",
"description":"Not supported for most cars and only Chinese.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.catcherpatch",
"description":"Needed for Application Extension Service (com.miui.contentcatcher).",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.cit",
"description":"Hardware tests\nSecret codes (https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/933353182956326913#m) lets you run hardware tests.\nhttps://c.mi.com/thread-1744085-1-0.html\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.cleaner",
"label":"Cleaner",
"description":"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\n",
"description":"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'.\n",
"description":"Mi Cloud backup\nNeeded for Xiaomi cloud backup.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.cloudservice",
"description":"Mi Cloud Services needed for Mi Cloud\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase",
"description":"Another Mi Cloud dependency \n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.compass",
"description":"Mi Compass\nI think you understand its purpose...\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.contentcatcher",
"label":"Application Extension Service",
"description":"It's a password manager in settings, requires Mi Account to Autofill and it syncs to your account.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.contentextension",
"description":"Taplus\nIt's disabled on default in settings.\nIt allows you to analyze images and text by pressing and holding items on your screen to get contextual info.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.core",
"label":"MIUI SDK",
"description":"It is obiously needed for MIUI to work correctly. FYI, it manages the MIUI Analytics service. Can be disabled and uninstalled with MIUI 13.0.6.",
"warning":"Removing this package causes the Settings app to crash when searching in Settings. May also cause bootloops in MIUI < 13.0.6"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.core.internal.assistant",
"description":"Needed for Chinese Mi AI (com.miui.voiceassist).",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.core.internal.editor.services",
"description":"I only found: config_enableHapticTextHandle true\nWhat is this mean? it's used to permission MIUIOP 10008 in some apps.\nMIUIOP = miui optimization? it's useless or important?\nNo effects after removing, it's probably a feature of Touch Assistant, but its used on 'com.miui.core'?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.core.internal.services",
"description":"I only found: array name= config_deviceSpecificSystemServices\nitem: com.miui.me.server.auto_install.InstallService\nWhat 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'.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.daemon",
"description":"MIUI daemon\nCollects a lot of data and sends them to China.\nSee : https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/938872347087564800?lang=en\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.easygo",
"description":"For me, this app means nothing.\nA lot of useless code that you can't use.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.enbbs",
"description":"Xiaomi Forums old package.\nNow com.mi.global.bbs.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.extraphoto",
"description":"Bokeh\nThe document mode of the Xiaomi camera (for taking IDs), deleting it doesn't affect the editing of albums.",
"description":"MiuiBiometricResOverlay\nFace Unlock feature will be unavailable.",
"dependencies":[
"com.miui.face"
],
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.fm",
"description":"MIUI FM Radio app\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"radios"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.fmservice",
"description":"FM Radio Service\nNeeded by com.miui.fm to work correctly\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.freeform",
"description":"Floating window\nI think the name of the app is pretty straightforward\nYou can make apps appear above other applications\nhttps://forum.xda-developers.com/android/miui/floating-windows-miui-12-t4125661\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.gallery",
"description":"MIUI Gallery app.",
"removal":"replace",
"warning":"Removing will break the send screenshot feature (swipe 3 fingers to show the screenshot preview)",
"suggestions":"gallery"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.global.packageinstaller",
"description":"The security check / virus scan that runs after package installation.\nDisabling does not cause a bootloop and package installation still works fine.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.greenguard",
"description":"Security Guard Service\nThe app includes three different antivirus brands built in that the user can choose from to keep their phone protected: Avast, AVL and Tencent. \nUpon selecting the app, the user selects one of these providers as the default Anti-Virus engine to scan the device.\nIt the app that scan an app before installing it\nNOTE : A vulnerability was found in 2019 : https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/vulnerability-in-xiaomi-pre-installed-security-app/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.guardprovider",
"description":"Guard Provider security app\nThe app includes 3 different antivirus brands built in that the user can choose (Avast, AVL and Tencent). \nThis app notably perform a virus scan of any apps you want to install. \nA serious vulnerability was found in 2019\nWorth reading : https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/vulnerability-in-xiaomi-pre-installed-security-app/\nYou may want to remove this app from a privacy stance.\nhttps://beta.pithus.org/report/797a7e405bc8e767deebbbcab3e06a19b05156de44292c918b582dff3078d7b8\nIMPORTANT NOTE: Removing this package will very likely break any app installation/update.\n",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.home",
"description":"MIUI System Launcher\nIt's basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.",
"warning":"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...\nMake sure you've installed another launcher before you disable",
"suggestions":"launchers"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.huanji",
"description":"Mi Mover (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.huanji)\nLets you transfer your contacts, messages, personal files, all the installed apps (but not their data) \nand all the settings (app + system) from an android phone to a Xiaomi phone.\nThe 2 phones will establish a direct wifi connection.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.hybrid",
"description":"Quick Apps\nIt's basically an app which shows you ads and tracks you...\nFunny thing, Xiaomi's Quick Apps was reportedly being blocked by Google Play Protect.\nhttps://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/19/xiaomi-quick-apps-flagged-blocked-google-play-protect/\n#\nReverse engineering of the app : \nhttps://medium.com/@gags.gk/reverse-engineering-quick-apps-from-xiaomi-a1c9131ae0b7\nSpoiler : you really should delete this package.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.hybrid.accessory",
"description":"Xiaomi Hybrid Accessory\nSmartphone accessories support for Quick Apps (com.miui.hybrid)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.klo.bugreport",
"description":"KLO Bugreport\nThis app registers system failures and Android applications errors and sends bugs to Xiaomi servers.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.maintenancemode",
"description":"Maintenance Mode\nThe 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.\nAlso has child mode. Not useful if you are not in China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.mediaeditor",
"description":"Xiaomi Gallery Editor\nExtension for MIUI Gallery that's used to edit photos and videos.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.mediafeature",
"description":"MediaFeature合集\nIs this something for media? Unused app, probably for China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.mediaviewer",
"description":"Media viewer\nOld? Mi Video.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.metoknlp",
"description":"Network location provider\nUseless, only for China, have analytics things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.micloudsync",
"description":"Mi Cloud Sync\nNeeded for Cloud synchronization.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.miinput",
"description":"Removing this package breaks \"Gesture shortcuts\" under \"Additional settings\".",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.miservice",
"description":"Services & feedback\nUsed to send feedbacks (and data) to Xiaomi. Integration in Wechat\nSeems to be able to launch 'Baidu location service'\nHas too much permisions, runs in background all the time and can be removed without issue\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.mishare.connectivity",
"description":"Mi Share\nUnified file sharing service between Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme and Vivo devices using Wifi-direct\nSettings -> Connection & sharing -> Mi Share\nFYI : Wifi direct allows 2 devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.misound",
"description":"Earphones (it's the name of the app)\nProvides the sounds section in Settings and is needed for the equalizing\nSome people removed this package but I personaly don't think it's worth it. This package isn't really an issue\n(no dangerous permissions and does not run in background all the time)\nYou can still remove it. You'll be just fine if you really don't need it.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.miwallpaper",
"description":"Mi Wallpaper \nRemoving this might make it impossible to set a lock or home wallpaper, resulting in a black solid wallpaper.\nNote: it may also result in longer boot times (~15s) because the system try to call miwallpaper during boot",
"description":"App that doesn't do anything, no code. Safe to remove.\n You will need to remove it twice.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.customize",
"description":"App that doesn't do anything, no code. Safe to remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.lundun",
"description":"app that doesnt do anything, no code. Safe to remove.\n You will need remove it 2 times.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.qr",
"description":"Useless app to default lock wallpaper path? Probably unused. Safe to remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.miwallpaper.telcel.overlay",
"description":"Useless app to telcel wallpaper? Probably unused. Safe to remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.msa.global",
"description":"Main System Ads\nAnalyzation of user behaviors to show you ads. Yeah Xiaomi phones has ads...\nhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/9/19/17877970/xiaomi-ads-settings-menu-android-phones\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.newhome",
"description":"Content Service\nA lot bloated.\nOnly useful in China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.newmidrive",
"description":"Mi Drive (Chinese version)\nLets you upload and sync your files on the (Mi) Cloud.\nAlways run in background\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.nextpay",
"label":"Smart cards Web Extention",
"description":"Only for Chinese users.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.notes",
"label":"MIUI Notes",
"description":"MIUI's note-taking app.",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"note_taking_apps"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.notification",
"description":"Notifications are working without this app.\nIt is possible to access the app notification settings with long pressing on the notification without the app. However 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.\nNote: embeds a tracking statistics service\n(usage tracking : `id`,`pkgName`,`latestSentTime`,`sentCount`,`avgSentDaily`,`avgSentWeekly)",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.otaprovision",
"description":"OtaProvision\nUseless, only for China, have analytics things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.packageinstaller",
"description":"Package installer\nHardcoded in Xiaomi China Rom.\nCauses BOOTLOOP on Chinese ROM When remove.\nIt's weird when after a month this app is gone from my phone for no reason and Android enabled stock package installer.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.personalassistant",
"description":"Seems to be App Vault on some phones (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant)\nhttps://c.mi.com/thread-1017547-1-0.html\n",
"description":"Something about WiFi calling \"vowifi\", \"volte\", \"notification on keyguard\"\nIt's unused.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay",
"description":"Preferred network type to Vodafone 5G/4G/3G/2G auto.\nIt's unused.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.h3g",
"description":"Preferred network type to h3g 5G/4G/3G/2G auto.\nIt's unused.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.vodafone",
"description":"Preferred network type to Vodafone 5G/4G/3G/2G auto.\nIt's unused.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.phrase",
"label":"Frequent phrases",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"Disabling causes a crash when touching the \"Frequent phrases\" item. (The crash occurs in the application that invoked the context menu with this item)"
"description":"Battery and Performance\n(aggressive) MIUI power management (https://dontkillmyapp.com/xiaomi)\nThat's a weird app that also contains a DRM Manager and a service related to Cloud Backup\nHas obviously a lot of dangerous permissions.\nI guess removing this package will decrease the battery performance. Is it that noticeable? Can someone try?\nNOTE: REMOVING THIS PACKAGE CAUSES A BOOTLOOP ON THE REDMI PAD.\nTo not get bootloop, log out from Mi Account.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.privacycomputing",
"description":"MIUI Privacy Components\nUnknown app from Miui China.\nThere's something about keys, key status code.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.providers.weather",
"description":"Provider for MI Weather app (com.miui.weather)\nContent providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.\nhttps://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.qr",
"description":"MUI Qr code scanner\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"barcode_scanners"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.rom",
"description":"Core package of MIUI\nDO NOT REMOVE THIS\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.screenrecorder",
"description":"Mi Screen Recorder\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"screen_recorders"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.screenshot",
"description":"MIUI Screenshot\nScreenshots will not work.",
"description":"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).",
"warning":"Removing the app may cause bootloops. It does not cause bootloops in Redmi Pad, but you will lose some functionality like the battery status/usage page, as well as the app usage/removal page."
"description":".webp files, and one config for me it means nothing. Only Chinese.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.settings.rro.device.type.overlay",
"description":"I found only PNG files and it's Chinese. Only Chinese.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.smsextra",
"description":"Dependency for MIUI Messaging (MIUI SMS app misleadingly called com.android.mms)\nYou can remove it if you don't use the default SMS app (and you should)\nRun in background once the phone is booted, has access to internet and interact with Cloud Manager\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.spock",
"description":"Analytics app which constantly runs in background.\nSends identifiable data to Xiaomi servers\nSee https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/70400d0055e1924966fb8367cafddc175dee914bbdc227342c9dd86fb3aa829f/details\nIt leaks system version, device model, exact firmware build + some few mysterious IDs\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.sysopt",
"description":"SysoptApplication\nStrange app with no permissions. By looking at the code it seems to be some kind of debug app.\nThe app doesn't seem to do any interesting stuff.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.system",
"description":"Called 'MIUI System Launcher' but it's not the launcher itself (com.miui.home is)\nThis package is another core MIUI app you can't remove. It centralizes a lot of default configuration values\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.system.overlay",
"description":"App without code and safe to remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.systemAdSolution",
"description":"Spyware which analyses user behavior for targeted ads. Yeah Xiaomi phones has ads...\nhttps://www.theverge.com/2018/9/19/17877970/xiaomi-ads-settings-menu-android-phones\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.systemui.carriers.overlay",
"description":"MIUI User interface for MCC/MNC configuration\n",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.systemui.devices.overlay",
"description":"The empty space between the status bar and the edges of the screen\nElements at edges ignore screen fillets and cutouts when removed.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.systemui.overlay.devices.android",
"description":"MIUI User interface for 'device' settings?\n",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.thirdappassistant",
"description":"Third party app problems\nIt's boring app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.touchassistant",
"description":"Quick Ball/Touch Assistant\nTouch assistant with a combination of five unique shortcuts which aimed to give easy and quick access to functions and apps you use frequently.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.translation.kingsoft",
"description":"Translation stuff by Kingsoft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsoft)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.translation.xmcloud",
"description":"Translation stuff. Does not impact global translation for non-chinesse users.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.translation.youdao",
"description":"Translation stufff by Youdao (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youdao)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.translationservice",
"description":"Translation stuff. Does not impact global translation for non-chinesse users.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.tsmclient",
"description":"Smart cards\nOnly for Chinese.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.tv.analytics",
"description":"Analytics\nWeird analytics app with a lot random stuff found in resources.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.uireporter",
"description":"UIReporter\nThis Chinese app has some secret code: 847, 1130.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.userguide",
"description":"Xiaomi User guide\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.video",
"description":"IMO it's needed by com.miui.videoplayer (confirmation needed)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.videoplayer",
"description":"Mi Video (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.videoplayer)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.videoplayer.overlay",
"description":"Mi Video overlay\nOverlays are usually themes.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.vipservice",
"description":"My services\nCustomer support maybe not be available for users.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.virtualsim",
"description":"Mi Roaming\nIt enables users to connect to roaming data on-demand via virtual SIM technology.\nhttps://alertify.eu/xiaomi-mi-roaming/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.voiceassist",
"label":"Mi AI",
"description":"Chinese voice assist.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.voiceassistoverlay",
"description":"Overlay to Mi AI 'com.miui.voiceassist'.\nThe overlay won't show up when you trigger it, which makes the voice-to-command features largely inaccessible.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.voicetrigger",
"label":"Wake with voice",
"description":"Not needed if you removed Chinese Mi AI.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.vpnsdkmanager",
"description":"MiuiVpnSdkManager\nVpn to game service?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.vsimcore",
"description":"Virtual Sim core service\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.wallpaper.overlay",
"description":"App that doesnt do anything, no code. Safe to remove.\n You will need remove it 2 times.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.wallpaper.overlay.customize",
"description":"App that doesnt do anything, no code. Safe to remove.",
"description":"Runs at boot, has access to internet + GPS\nI quickly looked at the decompiled code and saw some unsanitized SQL inputs, which is BAD! (vulnerable to SQL injection)\nTries to get your android unique Google advertising ID from Google Play Services.\nFeeds and launches the spying/analytics app \"com.miui.hybrid\".\nDoesn't seem to do anything important, only tracking.",
"removal":"unsafe",
"warning":"Some people said removing this package causes bootloop, others said it doesn't. Can someone check this? I think it should be okay to remove if you remove all other dependent Xiaomi packages(bloat)."
},
{
"id":"com.miui.yellowpage",
"description":"Yellow Page from MIUI.\nREMINDER : Yellow pages contain phone numbers of companies and services. They are provided by Xiaomi partners or businesses themselves.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.miui.zman",
"description":"Mi Secure sharing\nProvides an option in the settings of the Xiaomi Gallery to automatically remove location and metadata from images \nyou want to share. This do not remove metadata of the picture in the gallery but only the shared copy.\nThere's also a \"Secure sharing\" watermark that shows up when you share photos on WeChat without metadata.\nThe question is does this really remove all EXIF tags? Can someone test?\nThis is a useful app anyway but do not forget that all your photos/vidoes taken with the Xiaomi camera are still geo-tagged \n(+ all others exif tags) by default. \nWhat you can do is at least revoke the GPS permission to the camera.\nFOSS alternative to this app : \nhttps://f-droid.org/fr/packages/com.jarsilio.android.scrambledeggsif/\nhttps://f-droid.org/fr/packages/de.kaffeemitkoffein.imagepipe/\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.miuix.editor",
"description":"textaction\nIt's probably used for FrequentPhrase(`com.miui.phrase`) but also Frequent Phrases is unknown app so it's safe to remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mmigroup.fmradio",
"description":"App for Hardware Testing Things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mobeam.barcodeService",
"description":"The Beaming Service enables your device to beam (relay) barcodes, as found on digital coupons, event tickets, library cards, loyalty \ncards and membership cards to 1D red laser and Image based scanners prevalent at nearly every retail store and checkout stand around the world.\nMobeam is a 3-party (https://mobeam.com/)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mobile.iroaming",
"description":"Data Store\nOnly useful if you need roaming mobile data when travelling overseas. Has a lot of dangerous permissions and phone home to Vivo domains.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/d7cfa53942159a0e9c1bf3643b5f38496daee4c0225e8155249db9fdc979187c",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.mobiletools.systemhelper",
"label":"SystemHelper",
"description":"Not available for users, has something about dual sim, App Info.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.modemdebug",
"description":"Hidden running in the background debugs for data traffic and all that, not useful for the average person.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.felbridge",
"description":"Felbridge FlipFont\nChanges the user interface font on your phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.manroperegular",
"description":"ManropeRegular FlipFont\nChanges the user interface font on your phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.mfinancehkbold",
"description":"MfinancehkBold FlipFont\nChanges the user interface font on your phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.myinghei18030m",
"description":"Myinghei18030m FlipFont\nChanges the user interface font on your phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.myuppymediumtc",
"description":"Myuppymediumtc FlipFont\nChanges the user interface font on your phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.oxaniumregular",
"description":"OxaniumRegular FlipFont\nChanges the user interface font on your phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.rajdhanimedium",
"description":"RajdhaniMedium FlipFont\nChanges the user interface font on your phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.samsungone",
"description":"Samsung One font\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.samsungsans",
"description":"SamsungSans font\nFont",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.monotype.android.font.syndor",
"description":"Syndor FlipFont\nChanges the user interface font on your phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.VirtualUiccPayment",
"label":"Virtual UICC Payment",
"description":"SIM Card Payment also NFC. Only useful in China by hidden image files.\nUICC stands for Universal Integrated Circuit Card.\nIt is the physical and logical platform for the USIM and may contain additional USIMs and other applications.\n(U)SIM is an application on the UICC.\nI guess this package provides support for NFC payments.\nNote: The term SIM is widely used to refer to both SIMs and UICCs in the industry and among consumers.",
"description":"This package is part of Motorola's custom overlay for system settings, specifically tailored for the Motorola Edge 2024 (codename 'avatrn').",
"description":"Needed for support other refresh rate value?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.fmradio",
"label":"FMRadioService",
"dependencies":[
"com.motorola.fmplayer"
],
"description":"Required for Motorola FM Radio",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.fota",
"label":"Software update",
"description":"Required for OTA updates which are ssential part of keeping your device secure and up to date with regular security patchs.\nFOTA = firmware over the air",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"Breaks OTA updates"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.jvtcmd",
"label":"JavaTcmdHelper",
"description":"tcmd = commandes types. Seems to be a tools wich help find Java commands types.\nUseless for normal user.",
"description":"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).",
"description":"This package is part of Motorola's custom overlay for the network stack, specifically related to tethering and hotspot functionalities.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.overlay.common",
"description":"It has some important configs. Better don't risk.",
"description":"Random configurations to basic things(powersaving, network, camera, etc.).",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.overlay.gabutton",
"description":"\"Double press on power behavior\" 0\nNot sure if useful, maybe it's another gesture.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.overlay.lhbm",
"description":"Not sure if its for high brightness mode, still unknown\n'config_udfps_local_hbm_supported' 'true'",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.overlay.lpptoga",
"description":"This package is part of Motorola's custom overlay and is likely associated with specific visual or functional enhancements tailored for Motorola devices.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.overlay.payjoy",
"label":"com.motorola.android.overlay.payjoy",
"description":"Overlay for 'com.payjoy.access'",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.overlay.qcom.common",
"description":"This package is part of Motorola’s custom overlay and is associated with Qualcomm (Qcom) related functionality or optimizations.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.overlay.wfd",
"description":"It has config to enable wifi display.",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.provisioning",
"label":"OMA client provisioning",
"description":"It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).\nIt is used by carrier to send \"configuration SMS\" which can setup network settings (such as APN).\nIn my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages. I'm pretty sure that in France this package is useless.\nMaybe it's useful if carriers change their APN... but you still can change it manually, it's not difficult.\nNote : These special \"confirguration SMS\" can be abused.",
"description":"This package is part of Motorola's custom settings overlay and is designed for global settings that apply across different regions or device configurations.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.lra",
"description":"This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay, likely related to specific regional or device configurations.",
"description":"Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it's useless.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.tmo",
"description":"Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it's useless.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.usc",
"description":"Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it's useless.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.vzw",
"description":"Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it's useless.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.appdirectedsmsproxy",
"label":"Motorola Message Service",
"description":"An Application directed SMS (or rather a Port directed SMS) is an SMS directed to a specific port.\nApps need to listen to this port to get the SMS message.\nI don't know if this package allows port directed SMS or if it just provide a proxy feature.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.appforecast",
"label":"Performance",
"description":"Seems to be always running in background.Not sure what it does.",
"warning":"It will adversely influence the data usage and connectivity if disabled."
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.batterycare",
"description":"This package is part of Motorola's battery management system, specifically related to features or optimizations for battery care.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.batterycare.overlay",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.batterycare.overlay.appside",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.blur.service.blur",
"description":"MOTOBLUR service\nAutomatically syncs messages, emails, social status updates, contacts and pictures from your accounts straight to your Home screen. It's a serious privacy concern:\nhttps://www.beneaththewaves.net/Projects/Motorola_Is_Listening.html",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.brapps",
"label":"App Box",
"description":"Offers you a selection of applications developed by Brazilians and also apps selected for you.",
"description":"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.",
"description":"plm = Product Lifecycle Management ? No noticeable consequences after removal",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.ccc.notification",
"label":"Motorola Notifications",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Provide OTA system updates.\nOTA (Over-The-Air) updates allow manufacturers to remotely install new software updates, features and services.",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"Breaks OTA updates"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.comcast.settings.extensions",
"description":"Most likely provides a special settings menu for Comcast stuff.\nI think it's installed on Xfinity branded phones.\nSafe to remove (tested only on non-Comcast phone).\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.comcastext",
"label":"Activation",
"description":"See above. Provides special features from Comcast? Probably safe to remove (tested only on non-Comcast phone).",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.config.wifi",
"label":"com.motorola.config.wifi",
"description":"Appears safe to remove.\nWPA config App\nWi-Fi not affected after removal.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.contacts.preloadcontacts",
"label":"Preloaded Contacts Loader",
"description":"Provides contacts preset by carriers.",
"description":"Useless icon to Verizon Wireless app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.coresettingsext",
"description":"Core Settings extension\nSafe to remove (no bootloop) but its usefulness remains unkown.\nIt's an app for random settings, but it's unused?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.dciservice",
"description":"It's IMS Signal tests probably. Used for statistics. Code 3243.",
"description":"Needed for Moto Demo Mode\nenv = environment",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.discovery",
"label":"Moto Discovery",
"description":"Not sure what it does",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.dolby.dolbyui",
"label":"Dolby Atmos",
"description":"Dolby helps you rich and engaging sound.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.dynamicvolume",
"label":"Adaptive volume",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.easyprefix",
"label":"Easy Prefix",
"description":"Auto add CSP (Service Provider code) prefix to your phone when you're abroad.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_country_calling_codes\nThis seems to not work correctly and it's generally not a good idea to call home (via GSM) when you're abroad.\nIt's better and cheaper to use chat apps like Signal/Wire",
"description":"Auto add CSP (Service Provider code) prefix to your phone when you're abroad.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_country_calling_codes\nThis seems to not work correctly and it's generally not a good idea to call home (via GSM) when you're abroad.\nIt's better and cheaper to use chat apps like Signal/Wire",
"description":"Enable WiFi tethering/hotspot functionality.\nWhat you can do is preventing the phone from notifying the carrier about when you use hotspot. It will bypass mobile carriers tethering restrictions.\nFrom an ADB shell : settings put global tether_dun_required 0",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.faceunlock",
"label":"Moto Face Unlock",
"description":"Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.",
"description":"Trust agent is a service that notifies the system about whether it believes the environment of the device is trusted.\nThe meaning of 'trusted' is up to the trust agent to define.\nThe 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)",
"description":"Naming convention: imagertuning_[PHONE CODENAME]\nThis is the custom camera image processing stack on Motorola devices. It's generally important for improving image quality.\nPlaystore reviews indicate that it slows down the camera app significantly for some users (probably a bug).",
"description":"This package is associated with Motorola’s image tuning features, specifically designed to enhance or adjust image quality settings on Motorola devices.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.imagetuning_V2",
"description":"Camera Tuner\nIt's Camera tuning Chromatix Comparison. I think it's needed for camera app.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.installer",
"description":"This package is used by Motorola for managing and installing system updates, custom apps, or other Motorola-specific applications.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.invisiblenet",
"label":"Invisible Net",
"description":"App for Alias ID, Shortcut Installer (most of the apps I have seen are Chinese apps).\nIt'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.",
"description":"Appears to enable support for a secondary display with Moto's launcher.\nTrying to remove this packages returns \"Failure: package is non-disable\".",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.launcher3",
"label":"Moto App Launcher",
"description":"A default home screen app, provides a layout and display for app icons and listing.\nWARNING: Do not remove this package if you did not switch to a 3rd-pary launcher.\nKeep in mind that removing this package will break the `recent apps` button (even from another launcher).",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"Uninstalling this breaks the Recents screen in across launchers"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.launcherconfig",
"label":"Google Launcher Config",
"description":"It is a partner customization extension.\nHas a lot wallpapers in resources.",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"launchers"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.leanbacklauncher",
"description":"Moto Experience Hub\nMost people hate this app.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.leanbacklauncher",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.lifetimedata",
"description":"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.\nTotal 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.livewallpaper3",
"description":"Moto interactive wallpapers\nResponds to your actions to bring your screen to life.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.livewallpaper3",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.mobiledesktop",
"description":"Ready For\nConnect to a PC to stream mobile apps and other things.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.mobiledesktop",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.mobiledesktop.core",
"description":"Needed for Ready For (com.motorola.mobiledesktop)\nConnect to a PC to stream mobile apps and other things.\nDISABLE this app instead of Uninstall, because of anomalies with lockscreen and clock widget.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motcameradesktop",
"description":"Camera Desktop Settings\nMoto Webcam, video call effects.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.moto",
"description":"Moto (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.moto)\nApp providing Moto Actions, Moto Display, and other feature families that let you customize the way you interact with your device. \nMoto 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.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motocare",
"description":"Moto Care was renamed in \"Moto Help\" and then in \"Device Help\"\nProvide support features.\nhttps://mobile.softpedia.com/blog/Moto-Care-App-Gets-Updated-Now-Called-Motorola-Help-432827.shtml\nHowever you can both have com.motorola.genie (Device Help) and this package so it's strange.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motocare.internal",
"description":"Core stuff for the package above I guess.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motocit",
"description":"CQATest\nCQA = Custom Quality Assurance\nHidden menu (accessible by typing *#*#2486#*#* in the Moto Dialer) which lets you run hardware tests.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motodisplay",
"label":"Moto Display",
"description":"Displays notifications with the screen off (like the Always On Display feature from other OEMs)",
"description":"Moto Power Touch.\nAllows the user to create custom actions depending on how the user presses the power button.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.motofpstouch&gl=US",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motointelligence",
"label":"Moto Intelligence",
"description":"Not sure what it does",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motointelligence.overlay",
"label":"com.motorola.motointelligence.overlay",
"description":"Overlay for 'com.motorola.motointelligence'",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motolights",
"description":"Moto Lights\nPeople recommend to remove it:\nhttps://xdaforums.com/t/debloat-instructions-for-edge-40-pro-rtwo.4590155/\nMoto edge lights controller, hard to check this app but it has something to control display brightness in phone.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motosignature.app",
"label":"MotoSignatureApp",
"description":"This app has permissions descriptions, lab, game mode launch permissions, audio monitor descriptions.\nSo it's permissions to system apps?\nGoogle search shows that it's on some lists that recommend removing this app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.motosignature2.app",
"description":"Uses library 'com.motorola.motosignature', perm info to start gif maker, permlab moto trusted apps overlay and permlab monitor input.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.mototour",
"description":"Moto Tour\nHelps you how to use motorola phone.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.mototour",
"description":"In code found: 'channel_force_single_sim'. Looks very unused.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.mykey",
"description":"This package is related to Motorola’s 'MyKey' feature, which is a tool designed to manage key settings and restrictions for device usage.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.nfc",
"description":"Support for NFC protocol.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.nfwlocationattribution",
"description":"Useless Carrier Location Access. You can find it in settings location but it's not very useful.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.odm.camera3",
"description":"Moto camera app?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.om",
"description":"The package 'com.motorola.om' is associated with Motorola's operational management or device management tools.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.omadm.service",
"description":"Appears safe to remove.\nCarrier Provisioning Service\nProvisioning involves the process of preparing and equipping a network to allow it to provide new services to its users.\nOMADM = OMA Device Management\nBasically, it handles configuration of the device (including first time use), enabling and disabling features provided by carriers.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management\nUse 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/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.overlay.googleasi",
"description":"Overlay to Android System Intelligence 'com.google.android.as',\nremoval means that you cannot use the features of this app probably.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.overlay.launcher3",
"description":"Useless overlay config default to Launcher3 default launcher Moto (com.motorola.launcher3)",
"description":"Notifications from (com.motorola.paks)",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.paramupdater",
"description":"I am not sure what this app is for.\nCollects systeminfo, time, has notification about update.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.personalize",
"label":"Personalise",
"description":"Helps you personalise your themes, icons, fonts, sounds etc...",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.pgmsystem2",
"description":"Appears safe to remove\nPGM System\nI didn't find info about this package. \nFor Me PGM = Peak Gate Power (for MOSFET transistor) but I'm not convinced it has this meaning here.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.photoeditor",
"label":"Moto Photo Editor",
"description":"On Motorola phones that feature Cutout mode, you can replace the background of your photos and resize & move selected portions.",
"description":"Hidden menu (accessible by typing ##7764726 in the dialer) providing additionnal features for developers.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.ptt.prip",
"description":"Prip (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.ptt.prip)\nPush-To-Talk app. Allows to you send calls over any wireless carrier’s 3G or 4G networks or a WiFi connection.\nIt offers unlimited calling between other users and Nextel phone owners, rather than universal calling credit, \nand works on a monthly subscription basis.\nhttps://prip.me/#get\nNo longer in Android 10 image\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.rcsConfigService",
"description":"RCS Config Service\nNeeded for IMS, RCS. WiFi Calling.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.revoker.services",
"description":"It's another component of setup wizard only used on first-boot setup.",
"description":"This package is involved in Motorola's setup process, particularly handling automatically generated resources related to the setup of the device.",
"description":"I found it's \"no sim anim\". It's another component of Motorola first-boot setup.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.setup.overlay.amx",
"description":"Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.setup.overlay.dataenable",
"description":"This package is used during the Motorola device setup process, specifically for managing or presenting settings related to mobile data.",
"description":"Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.setup.overlay.pai",
"description":"Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.setup.overlay.tracfone",
"description":"Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.slpc_sys",
"label":"Motorola Slpc System",
"description":"Would be weird if it's not related to Motorola Modality Services (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.slpc)\nHelps your Motorola phone respond more intelligently to motion, phone orientation (e.g. face up/down) and stowed state (e.g in/out-of-pocket).\nHas a noticeable impact on battery?\nFYI : It uses location services.",
"description":"Family Space\nLimits time spending on app for kids.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.spaces",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.spectrum.setup.extensions",
"description":"Spectrum Setup\nSpectrum connectivity services. Useless and it's only setup.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.sstservice",
"description":"Spatial Sound\nProvides sst audio effects.\nI am not sure how to use this app.\nCode is too small, no activities only some frameworks in classes.dex",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.systemserver",
"description":"Moto Service Experience, debugging app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.systemui.desk",
"description":"DesktopSystemUI\nit's for desktop maybe when connect to screen phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.telprov",
"description":"It's needed for carrier O2 so it's useless for others.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.thermalservice",
"description":"Motorola Thermal Service\nTurns off phone when it's too hot.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.timeweatherwidget",
"label":"Moto Widget",
"description":"Provides time/weather widget on the home screen.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.timezonedata",
"description":"/!\\ Causes bootloop on Moto G7 Power (Android 9/10)\nTime Zone Data (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.timezonedata)\nUpdate timezone when traveling to foreign countries.\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.motorola.wifi.motowifimetrics",
"description":"Useless Wi-Fi daily stats.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.mygalaxy",
"label":"My Galaxy",
"description":"Entertainment hub and life-services application.\nLets 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.",
"description":"Useless overlay to nothing gmsconfig settingsprovider",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.nt.diagswitch",
"description":"Hidden USB Diag Switch, adb diagnostics.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.nt.facerecognition",
"description":"Needed for face recognition.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.nt.grantpermission",
"description":"Hidden grant permissions. You can get it by typing in dialer: *#*#3424*#*#",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.nt.ledlighttest",
"description":"Led Light Test\nYou can get it by typing in dialer: *#*#533*#*#",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.nt36xxxtouchscreen.deltadiff",
"description":"Audio test frequency(KHz) to com.vivo.bsptest.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.nttdocomo.android.felicaremotelock",
"description":"FeliCa Remote security things, not needed",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.nttouchscreen.getdata",
"description":"Testing things to com.vivo.bsptest.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.nttouchscreen.mptest",
"description":"Novatek MP selftest\nTesting things to com.vivo.bsptest.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.nuance.swype.emui",
"description":"Huawei Swype functions.\nIs it the full Swype keyboard or only the Swype function on Huawei keyboard ? \nNOTE : Nuance company said it would discontinue support of the Swype keyboard app.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oem.autotest",
"description":"Auto Test Server\nUsed to test the hardware of your device and change hidden settings.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oem.euiccpartnerapp.overlay.retca",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oem.logkitsdservice",
"description":"Used by com.oem.oemlogkit, a shady logging app.\nDoesn't run by default, but can easily be triggered by system apps.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oem.nfc",
"description":"OnePlus NFC tester\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oem.oemlogkit",
"description":"OnePlus LogKit\nShady 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.\nhttps://thehackernews.com/2017/11/oneplus-logkit-app.html\nhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/second-oneplus-factory-app-discovered-this-one-dumps-photos-wifi-and-gps-logs/\nhttps://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/930773795656396801",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus",
"description":"Oneplus System\nHandles the Oneplus system framework? Possibly unsafe to disable, but please contribute information about what happens if you do.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.accessory",
"description":"Oneplus Link\nI'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.\nNoticed no negative effects from disable after weeks of use.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.account",
"label":"OnePlus Account",
"description":"Enables Oneplus account login on device.\nProbably handles authentication for Oneplus apps.\n",
"description":"Wireless emergency alerts Theme pack\nGuessing it's a pack of themes for the emergency alert UI, based on the name.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.aod",
"description":"Always On Display / Ambient Display\nRuns in the background.\nWhen enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the screen.\nThis 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.\nMost of these power savings could be applied to your standard lock-screen simply by making your background image completely black.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorblack.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for AOD? (Always On Display)",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorwhite.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for AOD? (Always On Display)",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.gold",
"description":"System UI Theme pack\nSeems to be a theme overlay for AOD (Always On Display).",
"description":"System UI Theme pack\nSeems to be a theme overlay for AOD (Always On Display).",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.red",
"description":"System UI Theme pack\nSeems to be a theme overlay for AOD (Always On Display).",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.applocker",
"description":"Encrypts and locks apps behind password access.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.appupgrader",
"description":"Built-in App Updates\nBased on the name I'm guessing it's an upater for built-in Oneplus apps?\nSeems safe to disable, but only seems to run on boot, so there's little to be gained from disabling.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.backuprestore",
"label":"Clone Phone",
"description":"Lets you migrate contacts, text messages, photos, and other data from one device to another.\nCan also backup data as a compressed archive.\n",
"description":"Likely a backend service for OnePlus Switch(com.oneplus.backuprestore).\nI've never seen it run in the background.\nProbably safe to disable.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.brickmode",
"label":"OnePlus Zen Mode",
"description":"Zen Mode helps you put down your phone and enjoy your life.\nIn Zen Mode you will only be able to take photos and answer calls.",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Calculator app?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.calendar.black.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for stock Calendar app?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.calendar.white.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for stock Calendar app?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.camera",
"description":"Camera\nThe stock Oneplus camera app.\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"cameras"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.camera.pictureprocessing",
"description":"Is it for image processing?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.camera.service",
"description":"Runs in the background on some phones.\nNot sure what it does; camera functions fine without it. Could be related to photo backup?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.card",
"description":"Card Package\nWidget which lets you add membership card in Shelf.\nYou enter numbers for a club card or something and it'll store it and generate a barcode for you.\nShelf 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.card.black.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Card package?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.card.white.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Card package?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.carrierlocation",
"description":"Carrier Location Access\nRuns on boot, but not in the background beyond that.\nNot sure what this does. Could be related to detecting region to determine which radio frequencies to use?\nNoticed no ill effects from weeks of having it disabled.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.chargingpilar",
"label":"Nearby Charging Stations",
"description":"Geolocates the phone to find OnePlus charging stations nearby. Connects to 'gateway.oneplus.net'.",
"description":"Network manager Theme pack\nThe package name is pretty self-explanatory.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.oneplus",
"description":"Oneplus System Theme pack\nGuessing it's a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.communication.data",
"description":"Oneplus call recorder service. Feature accessible from the stock dialer app.\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"call_recorders"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.config",
"description":"OPConfig\nOccasionally runs in the background.\nPackage source is: OPOnlineConfig.apk\nGuessing it might handle communication certificates and general network config for Oneplus apps.\nHas INTERNET and RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED permissions.\n",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Contacts?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.coreservice",
"description":"Android System\nImportant system package for Oneplus phones?\nRuns in the background as part of the system.\nContains broadcast dispatch and theme handler services.\nProbably unsafe to disable, but please contribute info about what happens if you do.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.cota",
"description":"Carrier Update\nRuns in the background.\ncota = 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.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.dataoptimization",
"description":"OPDataOptimization\nDoesn't contain any services and I've never seen it run.",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Clock app?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.deskclock.white.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Clock app?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.diagnosemanager",
"description":"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.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/f4c76054795bf55012edf1f60e992b6e339085b9ca2cbe685917a62dd07492c0",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.dialer",
"description":"OnePlus Dialer used in OxygenOS 11 and lower.\nNote: don't forget to download another phone dialer app before removing this package.\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"dialers"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager",
"description":"Runs in the background.\nMain Dirac service.\nAudio fidelity improvement from the Swedish company Dirac.\nAttempts 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.",
"description":"Subscriber Device Management\nHas only privacy online agreement activity.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.engmode",
"description":"Some kind of Engineer mode? I've no clue.\nContains a bunch of activities with \"info\" in their names.\nContains an \"OpFloatViewService\", but I've never seen it run.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.faceunlock",
"description":"Face Unlock\nRuns in the background as part of the system.\nUnlock your device by simply looking at the display.\nFace unlock is bad for security and privacy:\nhttps://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/\nhttps://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/\nhttps://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.factorymode",
"label":"FactoryMode",
"description":"Used in the factory to test devices.\nType *#808# in the OnePlus dialer to access the hidden menu.\nPotential security risk: it's possible for an app to enable root access on any device with the APK pre-installed.\nFor now, this only works in ADB, which requires local access to the device.",
"description":"Occasionally runs in the background as part of the system.\nAllows 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.\nThis 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.\n",
"description":"Sets the Timezone (it is not an NTP client). Automatically starts at boot and connects to `checkip.amazonaws.com` and `gateway.oneplus.com`.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/5e375a6b8da588a1490e42266f4e33975ce73207d79755a109101bd5fb07cc7c",
"description":"IFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance\nProvides biometric authentication for Alipay. Safe to disable if you don't use it.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.membership",
"description":"Red Cable Club\nBattery drain if account added.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.membership",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.minidumpoptimization",
"description":"OPMinidumpOptimization\nRuns in the background.\nNot sure what it does, but haven't noticed any negative effects from weeks of having it disabled.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.mms",
"label":"OnePlus Messages",
"description":"Only used on OnePlus 8 / 8 Pro according to the description.\n",
"description":"System UI Theme pack\nGuessing it's a pack of themes for some Oneplus-specific system component, based on the name.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.oneplus",
"description":"Oneplus System Theme pack\nGuessing it's a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.opbackup",
"description":"System Update\nRuns in the background.\nHandles things related to OTA system updates.\nSafe to disable, but probably breaks system updates.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.opbackup.black.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for System Update?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.opbackup.white.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for System Update?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.opbugreportlite",
"description":"OPBugReportLite\nRuns 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.\nSilently sends, every 6 hours, battery stats, kernel panics, watchdogs, ANRs and all crashes of your device to Singapore.\nhttps://www.androidpit.com/oneplus-opbugreportlite-data-collection\nSource (yeah it's Elliot Alderson again :D): https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/933037531066785797",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.opshelf",
"description":"OnePlus Shelf (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.opshelf)\nWidget panel accessible from swiping down on the top-right side of the screen allowing quick access to apps, meteo, spotify, memos...\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/a50f166c8c2fae1204650c7af1cb287e20ad5286a89b013ada787f4b1b90fc64.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.opsports",
"description":"Cricket Scores (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.opsports)\nLets you access and follow cricket teams and tournaments.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.opwlb",
"description":"Work-Life Balance\nNot present in most Oneplus phones? This functionality might have been superseded by other similar apps, like for example Zen Mode.\nHaven't tested, but probably safe to disable.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.opwlb.black.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Work-Life Balance?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.opwlb.white.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Work-Life Balance?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.orm",
"description":"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).\nRuns in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled? Doesn't use any RAM when disabled tho, vs ~50MB when enabled.\nSeems 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).\nApk file name: OPOmm, mm = Memory Management?\nHas 2 permissions: KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES and SET_TIME_ZONE.\nContains 2 services: OPManagerService and BackgroundCollectorService.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.productoverlay.android",
"description":"Android System Theme pack\nGuessing it's a pack of themes for some Android System component, based on the name.",
"description":"Settings Storage Theme pack\nGuessing it's a pack of themes for Settings Storage, based on the name.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.oneplus",
"description":"Oneplus System Theme pack\nGuessing it's a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.providers.media",
"description":"OnePlus Media Storage\nRuns in the background.\nSeems 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.screenrecord",
"description":"Screen Recorder\nThe Android 11 screen recorder with some Oneplus modifications.\nRuns the \"SystemUITileService\" when you have it as one of the quicksettings tiles, but doesn't seem to run in the background outside of that.\nDoesn't have an app icon, but you can create a shortcut to it with the Activity Launcher app (to avoid the background service).\nhttps://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.szalkowski.activitylauncher/",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"screen_recorders"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.screenrecord.black.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Screenrecord?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.screenrecord.white.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for Oneplus Screenrecord?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.security",
"description":"Dashboard\nRuns \"WidgetViewService\" and \"SecureService\" in the background.\nManages widget data access? Noticed no apparent ill effects on disable in Android 9.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.security.black.overlay",
"description":"Dark theme overlay for com.oneplus.security?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.security.white.overlay",
"description":"Light theme overlay for com.oneplus.security?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.ses",
"description":"OPSes\nApk file name: OPSesAuthentication.\nContains a \"SesService\", but I've never seen it run.\nRelated to Amazon SES?(Simple Email Service) https://aws.amazon.com/ses/",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.setupwizard",
"description":"The Oneplus portion of the first-boot setup.\nRuns on boot, but not in the background beyond that.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.simcontacts",
"description":"SimContacts Manager\nRuns in the background. Manages contacts and sync to SIM? Noticed no apparent ill effects on disable in Android 9.",
"description":"Light theme overlay for Oneplus SimContacts Manager app?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.sound.tuner",
"description":"Dolby Atmos\nRuns in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled.\nSound tuning for Atmos. Breaks the Dolby Atmos sound settings menu if disabled.\nCould 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).",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.soundrecorder",
"description":"Recorder\nOnePlus sound recording app.\nRequires turning on \"Allow modifying system settings\" to use for some reason? Probably tied to recording phone-calls.",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"audio_recorders"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.soundrecorder.black.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for Soundrecorder app?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.soundrecorder.white.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for Soundrecorder app?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.store",
"description":"OnePlus Store\nOffers getting favorites OnePlus phones in good price.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.store",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.telephonyoptimization",
"description":"OPTelephonyOptimization\nContains a service with the same name, but I've never seen it run.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oneplus.twspods",
"description":"OnePlus Buds (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.twspods)\nCompanion app for Oneplus Buds. For updating firmware and changing settings.",
"description":"Light theme for Wi-Fi Access Point Settings?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.aiassistant",
"description":"Onyx Boox AI Assistant. Safe to remove",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.android.ksync",
"description":"Ksync app. UNSAFE to remove because it will crash the Onyx launcher but you can safely disable it",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.android.production.test",
"description":"Test app enabled by clicking 5 times on the Onyx Version, it contains tests for screen quality",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.appmarket",
"description":"The Onyx Store app, you will not have any other way to install app if you uninstall it\nYou will need to install an alternative store via adb",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.calculator",
"description":"The Onyx calculator app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.clock",
"description":"The Onyx Clock app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.dict",
"description":"The Onyx Dict app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.easytransfer",
"description":"Onyx Easy Transfer app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.gallery",
"description":"Onyx Gallery app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.igetshop",
"description":"Onyx iGetShot app, UNSAFE to remove because it will crash the Onyx Launcher but safe to DISABLE",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.kime",
"description":"Onyx Kime app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.kreader",
"description":"Onyx KReader app, UNSAFE to remove because it will crash the Onyx Launcher can be safely disabled.\nRemember to load another reader app",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.latinime",
"description":"The Onyx Keyboard. Removing it will leave withe google STT keyboard.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.mail",
"description":"Onyx Mail app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.musicplayer",
"description":"Onyx Music Player app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.onyx.voicerecorder",
"description":"Onyx Voice Recorder app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.account",
"description":"Account Center. Required for most OnePlus features. Removal gets rid of Login with OnePlus Account notification.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.aiunit",
"description":"AIUnit\nSystem service related to the intelligence function. It's safe to remove but also breaks the Smart Cutout, AI Editor, and potentially other gallery features.",
"description":"Useless overlay to documentsui bools.xml: is_launcher_enabled true",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.appdetail",
"description":"Secure app installation",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.appplatform",
"label":"App Services",
"description":"App Services\nMight be renamed package of com.heytap.appplatform which is related to Oppo's Heytap account services. Provides a RomUpdateService. Probably not safe to remove.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2025ceb69d9379a01771de71ff00051eb0f0c7f44226a72c2066db9649b6dcd2",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.apprecover",
"label":"Recover system apps",
"description":"Provides the ability to restore system apps through settings.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.athena",
"label":"Athena",
"description":"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.\nRemoving this app may deteriorate battery performance.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.atlas",
"label":"atlasService",
"description":"Atlas Service\nSeems to be a Sound provider. Performs a lot of actions upon audio related events. Still not clear if it is really necessary. Runs at boot and stay in background. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/6d0f9433431cd34a8e9aaef99b329b3623118a1699033be36032f64653dab3d0",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.audio.effectcenter",
"description":"AudioEffectCenter\nDolby support for Chinese apps and some Google. It's so bloated.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.battery",
"description":"Battery\nNeeded for power managment in settings?\nhttps://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-fix-oneplus-11-thermal-throttling.4560085/post-89255314\nBetter test it.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.batterywarning",
"description":"Battery warning.\nUses accessbility, GPS and Wi-Fi.",
"required_by":[
"com.oneplus.gamespace"
],
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.blacklistapp",
"description":"Block & filter\nCall blocking app that's tied with device caller app, contains fuction to look caller location on Google Maps, potentially untrusted.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.blur",
"description":"All the blur effects in the system UI will be removed and replaced with completely transparent if you remove this package.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.bttestmode",
"description":"BTtestmode\nBluetooth SAR Signaling, Scene Test",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.camera",
"label":"Camera",
"description":"Stock Oppo/Oneplus camera app",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"cameras"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.cast",
"description":"Screencast\nPhone casting (casting phone screen to other devices).",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.cosa",
"label":"App Enhancement Services",
"required_by":[
"com.oneplus.gamespace"
],
"description":"App Enhancement Services\nIf 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:\n'[...] 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.'\nCan be disabled via hidden setting (Settings -> Search 'App Enhancement Services' -> App Enhancement Services).",
"warning":"Removing this package prevents the OnePlus Game Center to detect games."
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.cota",
"description":"Carrier software updater?\nLooks like software updater for carrier phones.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.crashbox",
"label":"CrashBox",
"description":"Sends system failure data to developers. Automatically runs at boot.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/6031048af7434e9cfe3435244dd105ac70e3bfe1f25ecdcca9b2a40b356590a2",
"description":"Eid-Service\nIt's something about card chips or online identity? Useless. China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.encryption",
"description":"Private Safe\nAfter 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.engineercamera",
"description":"EngineerCamera\nTesting camera things.",
"description":"Engineermode2\nThis is app for get flipkartAddress and ShowSarImeiReceiver.\nI found some info: This phone is part of Flipkart Smart Plan and not eligible for release till any instant advance amount availed is repaid.",
"description":"Gesture Motion Services\nIs related to gesture navigation 'com.oplus.gesture'.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.exsystemservice",
"label":"System Service",
"description":"Lots of permissions. The screenshot function will stop working when the app is disabled.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.eyeprotect",
"description":"Eye protection mode\nSafe to remove if you dont use this feature. It can be found in the settings.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.framework.rro.oneplus",
"description":"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.\nRROs 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).\nhttps://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.framework_bluetooth.overlay",
"description":"Needed to bluetooth?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.games",
"label":"Game Assistant",
"description":"Games (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oplus.games)\nOccasionally runs in the background as part of the system.\nAllows 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.\nThis 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",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.gesture",
"description":"Always-on screen gestures.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.hamlet",
"description":"Vision Enhance\nUseless things about color maybe to wallpaper?",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.healthservice",
"description":"healthservice\nSome 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.interconnectcollectkit",
"description":"InterconnectCollectKit\nIt 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.kekepay",
"description":"Chinese pay service? Safe to remove but no documentation found online\n[APK NEEDED]",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.keyguard.clock.base",
"description":"The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.keyguard.clock.gallery",
"description":"The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.keyguard.clock.graffiti",
"description":"The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.keyguard.clock.magazine",
"description":"The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.lfeh",
"label":"OplusLFEHer",
"description":"Seems to be related to the the logging suite.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0542dbdbe10fd3a868ea497ec92670619670f574bbce37d949975dc109cd316f",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.linker",
"description":"OPSynergy\nUsed for the Synergy app to link your phone to your PC (It doesn't work well beyond controlling your phone from your PC).",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.location",
"description":"Chinese location. Have China MCC. Useless",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.locationproxy",
"description":"Carrier Location Services\nExtra location telemetry, not related to any GPS functions.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.logkit",
"label":"Feedback",
"description":"Logs service and bug reporting app\nSafe to remove if you don't report bugs to OEM",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.mediacontroller",
"description":"Media Controller.\nResponsible for the Dynamic Island feature for music applications and showing the 'Now playing' notification on lockscreen.",
"dependencies":[
"com.oneplus.account",
"com.oplus.ocs",
"com.oplus.onet",
"com.oplus.metis",
"com.oplus.statistics.rom",
"com.coloros.assistantscreen",
"com.coloros.scenemode"
],
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.melody",
"description":"Wireless Earphones\nWireless 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)\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oplus.melody",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.metis",
"description":"Metis\nUser Behavior Records. Hidden with no activities. Collects data.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.multiapp",
"label":"App Cloner",
"description":"App Cloner. Allows to clone an app. Have access to all installed apps. Is bundled with OnePlus analytics\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/8a1d0783debb405ebadb3fc52507de5f69ecb55f499732b7331dac74ad69ffd7",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.nas",
"description":"NetworkAssistSys\nNeeded 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).",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.ndsf",
"description":"DSF\nProvides the ability to authenticate your identity when you connect your device.\nFor the 'Device Connection Security Service' to work properly, it needs to collect\ninformation about your HeyTap account to support automatic connection to different\ndevices with the same account and connect to the Internet to verify the security of your HeyTap account.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.nhs",
"description":"NetworkHealthService\n(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.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.notificationmanager",
"description":"Notification management will not work when uninstalled/disabled.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.nrMode",
"description":"OplusNrModeControl\nRequired for Smart 5G.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.obrain",
"description":"OBrain\nLog component, domestic special, the key to a MIDAS service, looking at the dex content is also to catch log.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.oca",
"description":"Has something related to wallet smart card",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.ocar",
"description":"Car+\n Related to Oppo's car app [APK NEEDED]",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.ocloud",
"description":"Its not about cloud but a lot logs.",
"description":"Olc\nLogger, a new appearance in F.05, the domestic special, and all say that they are log core.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.omoji",
"description":"Omoji\nAvatar editing app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.onet",
"description":"ONet\nUseless frameworks. To secure keyboard, grant permissions. It's not needed.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.onetrace",
"description":"OneTrace\nLogging component, may be used for feedback toolkit log capture, domestic specials.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.oscenter",
"description":"Useless frameworks security.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.ota",
"description":"Software update\nProvides System Updates.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.ovoicemanager",
"description":"Voice assistant related",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.owkservice",
"description":"Weird app that has time sync and start/stop Monitor Wifi Connectivity, also has oplus statistics component to tracking events.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.padconnect",
"description":"It has pad settings and multi-screen connect.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.pantanal.ums",
"description":"Ubiquitous Manager Service\nA 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.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.pay",
"description":"Secure Payment\nLets you pay with your phone. Privacy issue aside, you should probably not trust their security: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/hackers-attack-oneplus-again-this-time-stealing-customer-details",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.phonenoareainquire",
"description":"Number Origin\nNot yet uninstalled but is related to phone calling function, need to check deeply...",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.portrait",
"description":"Canvas\nAn additional feature for AOD that allows you to further personalize the disabled screen. If not used, you can delete it.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.postmanservice",
"description":"Calibration, scan QR code test",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.powermonitor",
"description":"Power monitor\nLogging component to upload temperature control logs.",
"description":"Update Service\nIf 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.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.safecenter",
"label":"Security center",
"description":"Enhances privacy features on Oneplus/Oppo devices",
"warning":"Breaks app lock feature when disabled/deleted, all other features work"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.sauhelper",
"description":"SAUHelper\nIt's very much a placeholder app with no real functionality, but it can't be uninstalled or deactivated, and it can be SUSPENDED.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.screenrecorder",
"description":"Screenrecorder",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.screenshot",
"label":"Screenshot",
"description":"Enables quick settings screenshot option, the power+volume down screenshot feature works without it",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.securitykeyboard",
"label":"Secure Keyboard",
"description":"Secure Keyboard\nKeyboard that appears only when typing a password on apps and webpages, if enabled on Keyboard and Input settings",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.securitypermission",
"description":"Permission manager\nIf 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.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.smartengine",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.sos",
"label":"Emergency SOS",
"description":"Emergency Alert service by clicking power button 5 times. It will automatically call contacts (and/or send a SMS) you designated as emergency contacts",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.statistics.rom",
"description":"User Experience Program\nIntrusive telemetry. Runs at boot and constantly stays in background\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/7720549a5b4bc305a15e19b3e17ba6857a52e6e12db94006677c59f2fad84331",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.stdid",
"label":"StdID",
"description":"StdID\nNeeded for tracking battery usage on per app basis. Dependency for GameSpace\n\n [MORE INFO NEEDED / APK NEEDED]",
"removal":"replace",
"required_by":[
"com.oneplus.gamespace",
"com.coloros.gamespace"
]
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.stdsp",
"description":"Device Security Service\nit'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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.subsys",
"description":"Its app for virtual communication. Depends on 'com.oplus.virtualcomm'.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.synergy",
"label":"HeySynergy",
"description":"HeySynergy\nProvides 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.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/16d9ea536683291fbffe46dedd3c655379b5fcfdb473ec1cab5290cf5af27fba",
"removal":"replace",
"dependencies":[
"com.heytap.mcs",
"com.heytap.accessory"
]
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.themestore",
"description":"Theme Store\nTo 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.thirdkit",
"description":"Compatibility problem solving\nThird party related.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.trafficmonitor",
"description":"OnePlus Data usage\nOneplus traffic monitor (monthly data usage, etc). This app is so bloated.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.uiengine",
"description":"Needed for themes? I found a lot of gameloading things, Proguard?, lists of apps idk for what. Remove it not bricks anything probably.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.uxdesign",
"description":"Wallpapers & style\nNeeded for changing wallpaper.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.vdc",
"description":"It's an app used to convert nearby devices into virtual hardware resources for the central device. Require internet to transfer data across devices.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.viewtalk",
"description":"ViewTalk\nApplication for recognizing text in an image and reading it out loud.\nDid not figure out how it works.",
"description":"It's probably virtual communications.\nAlso about these it's in the code.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.wallpapers",
"description":"Wallpapers\nNeeded for wallpapers.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.wifibackuprestore",
"label":"WifiBackupRestore",
"description":"Lets you backup your wifi credentials to the cloud. This app has obviously access to your wifi credential and have the INTERNET permission.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/76e43cf4dc55452f39d9b6117074f4072189d3c8ad9cb295a86e49438545f7aa",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.wifitest",
"description":"wifitest\nJust a testing mode accessed through phone dialing code.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oplus.wirelesssettings",
"description":"DCSSDK\nWireless settings.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.opos.ads",
"description":"Chinese ads click tracking",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.atlas",
"description":"Useless frameworks",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.bttestmode",
"description":"Test BLE Tx and Rx channel",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.camera",
"description":"Camera\nOppo stock camera app",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.criticallog",
"description":"I found logs in code. This app means nothing.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.ctautoregist",
"description":"Has something related to IMS SMS",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.customize",
"description":"Only Hello world! found in app also things to com.orange.aura.oobe",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.em5g",
"description":"EM NR5G\n5G Disable Mode, Probably needed for mobile data internet.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.engineermode",
"description":"Engineer mode (hardware tests), uses a dialer code, safe to disable",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.engineermode.camera",
"description":"Related to com.oppo.engineermode. This application likely doesn't work without that app.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.engineermode.network",
"description":"Related to com.oppo.engineermode. This application likely doesn't work without that app.",
"description":"I found only: Hello World!. This app means nothing.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.gmail.overlay",
"description":"I found in code only words Vodafone email, email setup wizard. Not needed overlay",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.healthservice",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.instant.local.service",
"description":"A lot of tracking for demo game ads",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.launcher",
"description":"OPPO Home\nOppo stock launcher",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.lfeh",
"description":"OppoLFEHer\nDCS service, another thing related to scanning. Bloated",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.localservice",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.locationpicker",
"description":"Location works without.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.logkit",
"description":"Not sure what it does.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.logkitsdservice",
"description":"Hidden logs hardware without activities.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.logkitservice",
"description":"Probably same as \"com.oem.oemlogkit\", which is a shady logging package on Oneplus devices.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.market",
"description":"Oppo App Market\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.mimosiso",
"description":"Empty app. I only found: hello world!",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.multimedia.dolby",
"description":"Oppo Dolby service equalizer, but only for Chinese apps",
"description":"Single swipe from top to bottom search that has lots of Chinese in it\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.resmonitor",
"description":"App has only icon and means nothing.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.rftoolkit",
"description":"Monitors the broadcast action events (BOOT_COMPLETED)",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.securepay",
"description":"Payment Protection\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.smartvolume",
"description":"This app means nothing. There's only logs.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.sos",
"description":"Emergency Alert service by clicking power button 5 times. It will automatically call contacts (and/or send a SMS) you designated as emergency contacts",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.tzupdate",
"description":"Useless time zone calibration",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.usageDump",
"description":"After-sales service assistance tools",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.webview",
"description":"A WebView is a system component for the Android operating system (OS) that allows Android apps to display content from the web directly inside an application. It's based on Chrome.",
"removal":"replace",
"warning":"Make to have another Webview before uninstalling it or some apps may not work properly.",
"suggestions":"webviews"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.wifirf",
"description":"Wifi Rf Test",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppo.wifitest",
"description":"Wi-Fi RF, RX test",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.oppoex.afterservice",
"description":"Have something to E-warranty card Chinese.",
"description":"Lots of trackers in this app.\nHas 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)",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.payjoy.permission",
"description":"It's for lock device and probably safe mode.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.policydm",
"description":"Samsung security policy update (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.policydm)\nUpdatable policy files designed to increase android security and detect malicious behaviour.\nHas nothing to do with OTA updates or Android Security patches.\nCan be removed without issue (https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/15)\nSee \"com.samsung.android.spdclient\" for more information.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.preff.kb.xm",
"description":"'Emoji & Font Keyboard' on Xiaomi.\nXiaomi won't let me uninstall it. If it's same for you, consider disabling it instead.\nMake sure to install an alternate keyboard app before doing so.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.qeexo.smartshot",
"description":"Smart Screenshots\nSmart Screenshots? Disable it doesnt affecting normal screenshots.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.qiyi.video",
"description":"IQIYI (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qiyi.video)\nOnline video platform from Baidu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IQiyi).\nI didn't know this is currently one of the largest online video sites in the world, \nwith nearly 6 billion hours spent on its service each month, and over 500 million monthly active users.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.qorvo.uwb.vendorservice",
"description":"Unknown app that has something to .android.UwbApp and NFC_SET_CONTROLLER_ALWAYS_ON permission.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.qti.backupagent",
"description":"Backup Agent\nhidden app for chinese phones backups SMS,MMS,Contacts",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.qti.primarycardcontroller",
"description":"Sim card things about detected or switching, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps instead of normal",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.qualcomm.qti.carrierconfigure",
"description":"Carrier Configure, Configures carrier, only for some china phones uses qualcomm names",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.qualcomm.qti.extsettings",
"description":"Needed for hotspot, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps",
"description":"Realme Music app\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realme.as.music",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.realme.findphone.client2",
"description":"Find my phone client app\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.realme.link",
"description":"RealMe Link (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realme.link)\nCompanion app for various realme IoT devices. Useless if you don't have a realme watch/band",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.realme.logtool",
"description":"Hidden Logs App",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.realme.movieshot",
"description":"Combine captions\nIt's for partial screenshot, SaveLongshot.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.realme.securitycheck",
"label":"SecurityAnalysis",
"description":"Antivirus analysis on app install. It's up to you. Removing it may decrease your security for a bit more privacy (if we consider this app does this job well which is to be verified).\nThe tested APK is from a Russian phone and might be different from other countries' versions. Application shows highly suspicious activities, sends analytics to HeyTap, connects to Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Vungle, and seems to have anti-debug checks. Was not tested if the phone bootloops once removed.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.realme.wellbeing",
"description":"Sleep capsule\nFeature for your phone where apps are locked at night to help you get a good night's sleep.\nNo one is probably using this.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.redteamobile.virtual.softsim",
"description":"It's for vsim = virtual sim",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.ringclip",
"description":"Ringtone editing.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.rongcard.eid",
"description":"eid probably means Electronic ID. This presumably handles something related to that.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.rongcard.eidapi",
"description":"Eid-Service\nIt's something about card chips or online identity? Useful only in China.\nHas a lot of logs in code.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.rsupport.rs.activity.lge.allinone",
"description":"LG RemoteCall service app\nUsed to get support from LG, safe to remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.rsupport.rsperm.ntt",
"description":"Remote support service\nI found only permissions and not explained buttons in the code this app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.sagereal.lcmtest",
"description":"Secret code: 88. LCD, LCM Test.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.InputEventApp",
"description":"Hidden testing things also no activities",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.SMT",
"label":"Samsung TTS",
"description":"Samsung Text-to-speech service.\nWorks with applications such as S Voice; translation apps, GPS that require Text-To-Speech (TTS) functionality and reads back text.\nWARNING: SOME VERSIONS OF THIS APP ARE VULNERABLE TO PRIVILEGE ESCALATION ATTACKS! It can allow arbitrary RCE as system (UID 1000). Identifier: CVE-2019-16253.",
"description":"Sometimes, eat a LOT of battery (according to some reddit users)\nSecurity policy apps (kind of things which prevents installation of applications)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.accessibility",
"description":"Accessibility settings (useful for apps creating virtual buttons such as a pie-menu)\nWeirdly, removing this package can cause a bootloop if you set a lock code on your phone.\n Also used for clearing system cache from apps such as SD-Maid.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.accessory",
"description":"Samsung Accessory Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.accessory)\nLets you transfer data between your Samsung phone and Samsung accessories (GALAXY Gear/Watch...) \n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr",
"description":"Gear IconX Plugin (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr)\nAllows you to use features such as device settings and status view when connected to a Samsung Gear IconX (2018) device.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.accessory.safiletransfer",
"description":"SASystemProviders\nNeeded for Samsung Accessory Service\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.adaptivebrightnessgo",
"description":"CameraLightSensor\nApp to test Adaptive Brightness.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.advancedcallservice",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.advp.imssettings",
"description":"Needed for VoLTE (Voice over LTE) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_LTE\nIMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).\nNOTE: This package could be needed for messaging apps that send SMS/RCS code to verify your phone number.",
"description":"App with wallpapers to Samsung A10s.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.ConnectivityOverlay",
"description":"Needed for wifi",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.ConnectivityUxOverlay",
"description":"Overlay to wifi icon",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.MtpApplication",
"description":"Samsung overlay for MTP\nTalks to com.android.mtp. Needed to access your phone from a computer for file transfer.\n",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.SettingsReceiver",
"description":"Samsung overlay of AOSP Settings. It has 39 permissions. Handles interactions with features controlled by the settings.\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.activation",
"description":"Activation phone in china.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.adaptivebrightnessgo",
"description":"Samsung Adaptive Brightness\nFeature of Samsung devices that, as the name suggests, automatically adjusts the brightness level of display based on environmental lighting.\nThis feature is available even after uninstalling.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager",
"label":"AirCommandManager",
"description":"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.",
"description":"My Airtel Stub app\nMy Airtel is a customer service app designed for Airtel subscribers in Sri Lanka\nThis package isn't the app itself but only a stub\nIt's basically a non-functional empty shell which often only redirect you to the PlayStore to download the full app",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.alive.service",
"description":"Content suggestions service",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.aliveprivacy",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Wi-Fi Direct\nAllows two devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/connecting-devices-via-wifi-direct/\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct",
"description":"Formerly, Samsung AllShare service.\nUsed to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.\n On devices where the display-name is 'Nearby Service', 'Smart View' will continue to work properly (it doesn't depend on Nearby Service).",
"web":[
"https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/"
],
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.accesscontrol",
"description":"Samsung Interaction control\nSettings > Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction (or vol. down + home key)\nAllows you to restrict some functions of your phone (stop the phone from interacting with touch commands for instance)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector",
"description":"Samsung Sound detectors\nUses microphone to identify recognizable sounds. For example, if it recognizes a baby's cry, it can alert you with flashing lights so \nyou know to check on your baby. Or it can notify you if it hears the doorbell ring so you know to open the door.\n#\nadv maybe refers to 'Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology' (or simply means 'advanced')\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.amcagent",
"description":"Advanced Management Console Agent\nEntreprise feature I guess.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.aodservice",
"description":"Always On Display\nNOTE: This package handles the clock on the lockscreen, in addition to the AOD functionality.\nWhen enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the screen.\nThis 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.\nMost of these power savings could be applied to your standard lock-screen simply by making your background image completely black.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.appsedge",
"description":"Samsung apps edge (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/apps-edge/)\nDisplays your five most frequently used apps for you to access at a moment’s notice.\nBreaks Split-Screen/Multi-Window according to issue#124.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu",
"description":"Assistant menu\nDesigned for individuals with motor control or other physical impairments. \nBy using Assistant menu, you can access hardware buttons and all parts of the screen by simply tapping or swiping.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/mobile-assistant-menu/\n",
"description":"Default 3D live stickers\nAnnoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C'mon it feels like Snapshat.\nhttps://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers",
"description":"Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C'mon it feels like Snapshat.\nhttps://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers\nSafe to remove\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge",
"description":"Clipboard edge panel\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.clockpack",
"description":"Samsung Clock style\nAffects video playback in full-screen mode, breaks it",
"description":"Enables you to open your five most used apps by simply swiping the edge of the screen.\nSwipe one of the edges of the screen to bring up information even when your device is locked (with the screen off). \nYou can also set it up to display the news or weather, for example.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.color",
"description":"Color adjustment\nSamsung's adaptive super AMOLED screen optimizes the color range, saturation, and sharpness of the picture depending on what you're watching or doing. \nThis package lets you to manually customize the color settings to match your preferences.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.colorblind",
"description":"This app provides colorblind accessibility features for Samsung devices, helping users with color vision deficiencies by adjusting display colors and improving visibility.",
"warning":"After removing the app, you will no longer be able to access Contacts from the Samsung dialer app.\nThis 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.",
"description":"Live focus\nAllows you to adjust the level of background blur in the camera app.\nFrom the Samsung Gallery, you can also select from a range of background blur shapes to add characters and shapes to a photo.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/live-focus/\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.dressroom",
"label":"Samsung Wallpaper and style",
"description":"Wallaper manager. Needed to pick up a wallpaper on Android 10+.\nHas INTERNET permission and ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION\nBefore Android 10, you should still be able to set a wallpaper from the Samsung gallery without this package.",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"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+."
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.dtv.dmb",
"description":"TV app on Samsung phones and it's only available on Japanese or Korean variants.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.episodes",
"description":"Samsung story album (https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/what-is-story-album-application-in-samsung-galaxy-s4/)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.filterinstaller",
"description":"Filter installer\nI have no clue about the usefulness of this package. Maybe it filters apps that are not compatible with the phone.\nThis package is only triggered when you install an app (private class PackageIntentReceiver) \n",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Visual. photo virt.\nSamsung Virtual Shot Viewer enable sharing virtual shot\nSafe to remove if you don't want virtual photos.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.interpreter",
"description":"Samsung Interpreter app, enables Live translation of foreign languages",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.kfa",
"description":"KFA\nAnother app from knox, has something to decrypt.\nName apk this app is: KnoxAIFrameworkApp.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover",
"description":"I think it enables doing things with LEDs on the cover\n\nhttps://www.samsung.com/hk_en/mobile-accessories/led-cover-for-galaxy-s10/EF-KG973CBEGWW/\nHOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream",
"description":"I think it enable doing things with LEDs on the cover\nhttps://www.samsung.com/hk_en/mobile-accessories/led-cover-for-galaxy-s10/EF-KG973CBEGWW/\nHOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.memo",
"description":"Samsung Memo (was replaced by Samsung Notes app com.samsung.android.app.notes)\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"note_taking_apps"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.mhswrappertmo",
"description":"Mobile Hotspot\nIs it linked to T-Mobile ? (\"tmo\" at the end of the package)\nYou can debloat this and still create hotspot.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink",
"description":"Used to connect your phone to a car (with https://mirrorlink.com/ support) in order to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation...\nhttps://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00048972/\n",
"description":"Motion panorama viewer\nLets you see the result of a motion panorama\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.multiwindow",
"description":"Provides manifestly the ability to display multiple apps on the screen (at the same time)\nCan someone test?\n",
"description":"Allows for marking up/drawing on notes in the Samsung Notes app (designed for use with S Pen).\nRemoval likely breaks com.samsung.android.app.notes. Safe to remove otherwise.\nMay reinstall itself automatically (removal has persisted for me this time around, and through multiple reboots).\nhttps://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000005769652?appId=com.samsung.android.app.notes.addons",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.omcagent",
"label":"Samsung Configuration update",
"description":"Open Market Customization Agent (AKA 'Recommended Apps')\nInstalls more Samsung \"Recommended Apps\" after device setup.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.panel.naver.v",
"description":"Naver V Panel\nSpecial samsung panel for the very useless V LIVE (formerly Naver V) app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naver.vapp)\nV LIVE is an app that features personal video broadcasts of South Korean celebrities\nThis panel also includes Naver Shopping (https://shopping.naver.com/)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.parentalcare",
"description":"Parental control to block apps on new samsung phones",
"description":"Samsung bixby reminder (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/reminder/)\nSet up smart reminders to get notified when and where you need to. You can even link websites, videos, photos and more.\nUses wifi/data regularly.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.routines",
"label":"Samsung Modes and Routines",
"description":"Formerly, Bixby Routines.\nAutomating actions triggered by context clues: location, time, or event.",
"description":"Selfie panorama viewer\nLets you see the result of a selfie motion panorama\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/\n",
"description":"Samsung Link Sharing\nLets you share large size files by using the Samsung Cloud.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/what-is-link-sharing/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.siofviewer",
"description":"Live focus\nNeeded for Live Focus in camera app.",
"description":"Samsung screenshot\nYou will still be able to take screenshots without this package.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.social",
"description":"I know this has been discontinued by Samsung but that it.\nSurely a social app like Samsung Members (com.samsung.oh)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.soundpicker",
"description":"Lets you select a sound for alarm/ringtone\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.spage",
"description":"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\nfor controlling their smart home gadgets.\nhttps://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000005445489?appId=com.samsung.android.app.spage",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.storyalbumwidget",
"description":"The Story Album widget enables you to access the Story Album app and create digital picture albums that you can view and acess directly \nfrom the widget on a Home screen.\nOld feature (from Galaxy S4)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.talkback",
"description":"Voice assistant. Accessibility feature\nScreen Reader to provide audible feedback to assist blind and low-vision users.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.taskedge",
"description":"Handle task edge panel\nThrough Tasks edge, you can quickly perform frequently used tasks, such as composing messages and creating events.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-s7-edge-how-do-i-add-tasks-edge/\n",
"description":"only has ESimClient Webview Activity",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.tips",
"description":"Tips on how to use your phone\"\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.updatecenter",
"description":"App update\nInstalls app updates",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizards",
"description":"Samsung Gear VR (Virtual Reality) setup wizard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VR)\nhttps://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr\nStub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java\nSetup 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.\nIt's the setup for Samsung VR services.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub",
"description":"Samsung Gear VR (Virtual Reality) setup wizard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VR)\nhttps://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr\nStub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java\nSetup 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.\nIt's the setup for Samsung VR services.\n",
"description":"Stub for the Galaxy Wearable app.\nStub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.app.withtv",
"description":"WitTV (replaced by com.sec.android.app.withtv)\nUsed to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.applock",
"description":"Samsung App Lock\nLets you lock your app (Settings > Advanced functions > App lock)\nYou should lock your apps storing private data (provides data at rest encryption when your phone is locked)\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.ardrawing",
"label":"Samsung AR Doodle",
"description":"Accessible through AR Zone.\nLets you draw on your face using the front camera and uses AR Core for drawing on the environment with the rear camera.\nOnly Sasmung AR app (afaik) that requests location access, and it refuses to run without it.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.aremoji",
"description":"AR Emoji mode for Samsung camera \nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/ar-emoji/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.aremojieditor",
"description":"AR Emoji Editor\nEdits those AR people emoji things\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.arzone",
"description":"AR Zone\nhttps://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/which-features-are-available-in-the-ar-zone-in-the-galaxy-z-flip/\nLets you access other AR apps.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.asksmanager",
"description":"Samsung device protection manager.\nIt's anti-theft feature. I couldn't find exactly what does the samsung layer to the already existing android device protection : \nhttps://www.greenbot.com/article/2904397/everything-you-need-to-know-about-device-protection-in-android-51.html\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.audiomirroring",
"description":"AudioMirroring\nAudio Mirroring to Cast other devices will not work after remove.\nAlso this app running in the background.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.authfw",
"description":"Used by Samsung Pass\nBiometric authentication service that can be used to sign in to websites and apps in your mobile.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-pass/\n",
"description":"BBCAgent (B. B. Container Agent?)\nCollects device information and manages installation/uninstallation of trusted apps in KNOX containers\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider",
"description":"KNOX BBC Provider.\nProvider for KNOX BBC\nContent providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.beaconmanager",
"description":"Replaced by Samsung Smart Things (com.samsung.android.ststub)\nAllows users to control, automate, and monitor their home environment via mobile device. \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bio.face.service",
"label":"Face",
"description":"Handles Face recognition unlock.\nNOTE: 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.",
"description":"Removing this will disable the bixby hardware key without breaking Bixby itself.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy",
"description":"Bixby Voice Stub",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction",
"description":"Bixby stuff [MORE INFO NEEDED]",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bixby.plmsync",
"description":"Bixby stuff [MORE INFO NEEDED]",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bixby.service",
"description":"Bixby Service",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bixby.voiceinput",
"description":"Bixby service needed for voice control",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup",
"description":"Bixby voice wake-up",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bixbyhelper",
"description":"QQ music plugin\nRequire QQ Music and it's Chinese.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bixbytouch",
"description":"Bixby Touch\nApp for smart things, still only for China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework",
"description":"BixbyVision Framework",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter",
"description":"Blue light filter\nUsing the sunrise/sunset option uses the ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission. It's better to program the activation of the filter according to the time.\nNote: reducing blue light can prevent eyestrain and other health issues. See https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/blue-light-reduce-effects",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.calendar",
"description":"Samsung Calendar App\n",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"calendars"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.carkey",
"description":"Digital Key Framework\nFrameworks to CarKey app, only China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.carlink",
"description":"CarLife app only for China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.chnfileshare.kit",
"description":"S Share\nChinese app to Secure transfer files using bluetooth.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.cidmanager",
"description":"In order to ensure that a user’s phone receives the appropriate firmware updates, this app is used to identify the carrier network. In other words - it helps to ensure that the correct country-specific firmware is delivered OTA.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.clipboarduiservice",
"description":"User interface for clipboard\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.cmfa.framework",
"label":"CMFA Framework",
"description":"Continous Multi-Factor Authentication Framework\nSeems useless if you aren't logged-in to a Samsung Account.",
"description":"Message Service.\nNeeded for SMS/MMS communication\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.contacts",
"description":"Samsung contacts app",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"contacts"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.coreapps",
"description":"Samsung Enhanced features\nFiles and profiles sharing feature. It may be called \"Enhanced messaging\".\nUsing this service lets Samsung to automatically collect your phone number, contact list and messages\nhttps://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge/523172-enhanced-features.html\nhttps://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/what-is-enhanced-messaging/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.da.daagent",
"description":"Samsung dual messenger (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/dual-messenger/)\nAllows you to use two separate accounts for the same app.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.dbsc",
"description":"Galaxy Service Setup\nDevice-Based Service Consent. Pairs with `com.sec.spp.push` to broadcast new service consent requests to your device.\nReally 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.\nhttps://blog.chromium.org/2024/04/fighting-cookie-theft-using-device.html\n",
"description":"DeviceIdService\nCollects device id but it is not known what it is used for.\nTake's OAID, VAID, AAID.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.dkey",
"description":"Samsung Wallet Digital Key\nUsed for cars, only China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.dlp.service",
"description":"SamsungDLPService (KNOX). Old feature. Was replaced by SDP (Sensitive Data Protection)\nData Loss Prevention (DLP) feature\nSDP is good because it allows to have encrypted data at rest (= decryption keys not in RAM) even when your phone is on.\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/sensitive-data-protection.htm \nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/sensitive-data-protection.htm\n",
"description":"DQA = Samsung Device Quality Agent. It monitors how the device uses Wi-Fi and has the ability to identify network operator-related data.\nFound mention of some packages in the Java code:\n- com.samsung.android.app.mobiledoctor\n- com.samsung.android.dhr (Device Health Report)\n- om.salab.act\n- kr.co.avad.diagnostictool (unkown stuff from South Korea)\n\n2 hard-coded URLs:\nPRD = https://dc.dqa.samsung.com\nSTG = https://stg-dc.dqa.samsung.com\nPRD = Portable Recording Device, STG = Security Threat Group. 2 terms related to law enforcment.",
"description":"Formerly, Dynamic Lockscreen.\nAutomatically changes your Lock screen's wallpaper every time your Galaxy phone wakes up (wallpapers update every 2 weeks).",
"description":"Email Widget on some old samsung phones like S6",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.emergency",
"description":"Emergency SOS\nHas a lot of permissions, lets you send SOS messages and calls.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.emojiupdater",
"description":"AR Emoji updater\nThis package has no permission so I wonder how it can update anything.\nSee com.samsung.android.aremoji\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.fast",
"description":"Samsung Secure Wi-Fi\nSamsung VPN service powered by McAfee\nhttps://www.pcmag.com/news/mcafee-samsung-partner-on-built-in-security-vpn-for-galaxy-s9\nhttps://www.ctrl.blog/entry/what-is-samsung-secure-wi-fi.html\nNote: If you need to use a VPN use something more trustworthy*\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.fingerprint.service",
"description":"Fingerprint service\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.fmm",
"description":"Find My Mobile\nTracks down your device when it gets lost. \nLets you remotely lock your device, block access to Samsung Pay and wipe data from the entire device.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/find-my-mobile/\nhttps://findmymobile.samsung.com/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.forest",
"description":"Digital Wellbeing (old version of com.samsung.android.wellbeing)\nThat's an app for device and app usage tracking and limiting.\nhttps://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004807357\nNOTE for Dex users: uninstalling this package makes the UI unstable, in particular the taskbar is not loaded and UI continues to crash.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.framework.res",
"description":"This package is part of Samsung’s custom system framework and manages various resources for Samsung-specific features and UI enhancements.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.galaxycontinuity",
"description":"Samsung Flow (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.galaxycontinuity)\nIt'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.\nYou 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.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-samsung-flow-and-how-to-use-it/\n\nHas 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\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/77216cd6209c73d00332180319249ac6e4ef8479e68d2a21c97a52fdc5f3d62b",
"description":"It's supposed to \"improve\" game performance.\nHas a \"Game Intent Service\" that runs occasionally. If uninstalling fails, try disabling.",
"description":"Samsung Game Tuner (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin)\nGame Tuner is advanced setting app. It enables you to change the resolution and frames per second settings\nin mobile games that require tuning for different Android devices, and thereby control heat generation and battery drain.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.gearoplugin",
"description":"Gear S Plugin (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.gearoplugin)\nPlugin for com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.globalpostprocmgr",
"description":"GlobalPostProcMgr\nUnknown app, has Draft Recovery.\nUninstalling breaks camera functionality.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.gru",
"description":"Galaxy Resource Updater\nNeeded for galaxy store probably and not sure but also for system updates?",
"warning":"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).\nDo NOT remove this package with root if it wasn't first uninstalled with the non-root method.\nRemoving this package also breaks the Accessibility settings on Android 11.",
"description":"Keyboard Content Center\nLets you choose media content (e.g. stickers and music) from the Galaxy Keyboard.\nThis app always runs in background.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.imagepp",
"description":"Chat PP\nOnly for China.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.incallui",
"description":"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\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.inputshare",
"description":"Samsung Multi-Control, allows certain apps to be continued on multiple Galaxy devices (like Internet or Notes)",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.intelligenceservice2",
"label":"IntelligenceService2",
"description":"It seems that this package is a kind of spyware. Very difficult to find information about this.\nSome people say it's linked to Carrier IQ (which is a carrier rootkit for the NSA).\nThis package also have very stranges permissions: READ_PLACE / WRITE_PLACE. I couldn't find any explaination on the web.\nSo either it's a useless samsung package or a spyware. I deleted it and I didn't notice anything bad.",
"description":"Samsung Visit In app\n\nIPSGeofence\nIPS = Indoor Positioning System.\nThe 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 \nnot efficient .\nGeofencing is a technique which consists in activating preconfigured actions when a device enters a certain geographical area.\nFor example, a user can use it to automatically turn on Wi-Fi and home lights when their smartphone is detected nearby.\nIn short, if enabled, this app will track your location everywhere and all the time!\nhttps://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/what-is-geofencing-privacy/",
"description":"Lets you customize your Samsung device with different images (provided by Samsung) on the lock screen. \n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.kgclient",
"description":"Samsung Payment Services\nRemoving 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.\nUnless you know what you're doing, you shouldn't uninstall this package.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller",
"description":"Samsung Kids Home (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-kids-home/)\nLets you shape a \"safe environment\" for your child.\nNOTE : You shouldn't give your phone to a child. That bad ! \nhttps://ifstudies.org/blog/a-smartphone-will-change-your-child-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-or-want\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.kmxservice",
"description":"KmxService\nKnox Matrix. Provides a feature to securely generate and store keys used for end-to-end encryption (E2EE).\nIt encrypts/decrypts data on the user’s device and transmits it to the server.\nThe 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.\nhttps://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/kmxservice/",
"description":"knoxNwFilter\nIs responsible for Bluetooth to work.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.knox.attestation",
"description":"KNOX Attestation\nLets you check the integrity of a Samsung Android device by connecting to a Samsung Attestation server.\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/attestation.htm\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent",
"label":"Work profile",
"description":"Formerly, Workspace.\nProvides an isolated environment to store data (see Secure Folder)\n\nNote: With Knox 3.4, Knox containers are now deprecated and replaced by Android work profiles.\nComunicate with Samsung servers:\n- https://vas.samsungapps.com (App updates)\n- http://cn-ms.samsungapps.com (APK Server).",
"description":"Providess an isolated environment to store data (see Secure Folder)\n\nNote: With Knox 3.4, Knox containers are now deprecated and replaced by Android work profiles.\nComunicate with Samsung servers:\n- https://vas.samsungapps.com (App updates)\n- http://cn-ms.samsungapps.com (APK Server).",
"description":"Knox Container Desktop\nProvides UI for the work(space) container? \nSee \"com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent\"\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.knox.kpecore",
"description":"Samsung KPECore\nKPE stands for 'Knox Platform for Enterprise'",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.knox.mpos",
"description":"Knox mPOS Enabler offers a range of security/usability features, enabling secure and contactless payments on Samsung devices.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.knox.mpos",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.knox.pushmanager",
"description":"KnoxPushManager\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.knox.zt.framework",
"description":"KnoxZT Framework\nTo learn how you type, Touch Dynamics\nwill collect and analyze sensor data while typing.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.livestickers",
"description":"Deco Pic (accessible through AR Zone)\nCamera app with stickers and snapchat-like filters\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.location",
"label":"slocation",
"description":"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.",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Samsung Galaxy Friends is an accessory platform service that allows the user to enjoy a variety of content quickly \nand easily by simply connecting an accessory, without having to install additional applications.\nhttps://developer.samsung.com/codelab/SDC18-experiences/Galaxy-Friends\n",
"description":"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.\nIn any case it is only useful for Samsung IoT stuff.\nEmbeded Google Firebase analytics.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.mdm",
"description":"MDMApp (Mobile Device Management app)\nUsed to monitor and manage remotely mobile devices.\nFor example locking split-screen, blocking safe mode boot, enabling branding logo in the lock screen, remotely configuring IMAP email...\nMost likely related to KNOX \nhttps://www.samsungknox.com/en/solutions/it-solutions/knox-manage\nhttps://developer.samsung.com/tech-insights/knox/mobile-device-management\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.mdx",
"description":"Link to Windows Service\nWorks in conjunction with the Microsoft Your Phone app and activates a connection to your PC on Windows\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.mdx.kit",
"label":"S Share Connectivity",
"description":"Previously, Mdx Kit Service, MDE Service Framework.\nMDE = Multi Devices Experience.\nFramework for IoT stuff.\nAsks for a LOT of dangerous permissions\nInteracts with \"com.samsung.android.mobileservice\" and \"com.osp.app.signin\"",
"description":"Kind of a hub for managing the media played on smart devices (e.g play music to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously with Dual audio).\nHas a lot of permissions and asks for ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES.",
"warning":"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."
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.mediacontroller",
"description":"Ability to controls phone's audio from your watch.",
"description":"Previously, Samsung Experience Service. The legacy version was similar to Samsung Core Services (citation needed).\nCan remove safely if you don't use any group sharing features (shared albums in gallery, etc.).\nHandles your Samsung account and is needed to use some Samsung apps features.\nIt allows you to use Samsung apps, such as Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Galaxy Apps, Samsung Members, and SmartThings with your Samsung account credentials.",
"description":"MoccaMobile\nRequire google play services.\nDiagnostics, logs, car crash, better remove this app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.mtp",
"description":"MTP application\nIt doesn't cause a bootloop, but its highly not recommended to remove it.\nThis app is needed for transfer files to PC/Phone.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.net.wifi.wifiguider",
"label":"Wi-Fi Tips",
"description":"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.\nUpon reinstalling a notification pops up saying \"Analyzing Wi-Fi\" for a few seconds, no idea what it's doing.",
"description":"Network Diagnostic\nAutostart after boot. 9 permissions (including ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION : precise GPS location) + 1 unknown permission : SEC_FACTORY_PHONE\nSeems to be telemetry.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.oneconnect",
"description":"Samsung Smart Things (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.oneconnect)\nLets you manage all your Samsung and SmartThings-compatible devices.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/smartthings/\n\nProbably needs com.samsung.android.beaconmanager\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.packageinstaller",
"description":"Removing it is Unsafe if there is no alternative.",
"description":"Private mode (was replaced by Secure Folder)\nhttps://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-private-mode-and-how-do-i-use-it/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.photoremasterservice",
"description":"PhotoRemasterService\nIf removed, Photo Remaster in the gallery won't work.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.privacydashboard",
"description":"Privacy dashboard in settings:\nhttps://insights.samsung.com/2023/08/17/what-is-privacy-dashboard-and-how-does-it-protect-my-data-2/",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.privateshare",
"description":"Blockchain-powered file sharing system for Samsung phones.\nWhy 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/",
"description":"One more package related to camera stickers.\nDO NOT REMOVE THIS IF YOU USE STOCK CAMERA (Samsung camera-app closes after about 4s!) \nadb 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.\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.providers.context",
"description":"Spyware\nhttps://www.eteknix.com/samsungs-context-service-may-take-data-collection-surveillance-worrying-levels/\nhttps://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2328363/samsung-context-service-will-collect-user-data-to-share-with-developers\nContent providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.\nhttps://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.providers.factory",
"description":"FactoryTestProvider\nIt's used for log or testing.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.providers.trash",
"description":"SecTrashProvider\nIndexes almost things to trash.\nThis app probably only exist on China Samsung.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.rampart",
"description":"Auto Blocker\nUses for blocking unknown apps install, commands.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.rlc",
"description":"Samsung Biz Service\nRemote Lock Control? Remote Mobile Manager? It has not needed notification components.",
"description":"Collects a massive amount of data: basically everything you do on your phone for \"a better user experience\".\nUsed to display customized advertisements about products and services that may be of interest to you.",
"description":"Auto Fill for Samsung Pass\nOnce your account information is registered, you can use iris, fingerprint, or face recognition to sign in.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00082282/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.samsungpositioning",
"description":"Run at startup and ask for an unknown permission SEC_FACTORY_PHONE\nThis package seems to be used for samsung apps needing location.\n",
"description":"(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.",
"description":"Samsung Cloud Platform Manager\nRelated to Samsung Cloud. Safe to remove if you don't use it.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.scs",
"label":"Samsung Core Services",
"description":"For quick and easy provision of the main features used by Samsung applications through application updates rather than through the distribution of software updates.\nProvides 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.",
"description":"Handwriting Service\nOnly for Samsung Note? \nhttps://www.samsung.com/sg/support/mobile-devices/how-do-you-convert-handwriting-to-text-and-other-formats-using-s-pen-and-samsung-notes/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.sdk.ocr",
"description":"It's for OCR (Optical Character Recognition), used among Samsung apps like the gallery, without this, you can't extract text from images.",
"description":"AudioConnectionService\nI believe it allows to modulate an audio signal. I didn't find a lot of apps using this package.\nNothing really worrying but safe to remove if you want.\n",
"description":"Professional Audio\nAllows you to create virtual instrument applications with Android.\nhttps://developer.samsung.com/html/techdoc/ProgrammingGuide_ProfessionalAudio.pdf\n",
"description":"Configuration Update for Samsung Deskphone Manager (SDM)\nSDM allows a user to synchronize your smartphone with a IP deskphone\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.securitylogagent",
"label":"SecurityLogAgent",
"description":"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'\nNOTE: When you root your phone, it will constantly tell you that your device is modified.",
"description":"Provides iris recognition feature.\nNOTE: 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.",
"description":"MobileWips\nDetects suspicious activity on Wi-Fi network.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.service.health",
"description":"Health Platform (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.service.health)\n\nIt 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.\nConstantly phones to Samsung servers.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/968364daf4fbb1828dfe9d8dbcce6d5f7f9a79522a5267c4be5bba19e6cd88b0",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.service.livedrawing",
"description":"Live Message enables you to draw your own animated GIFs or emojis.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/live-message/\n",
"description":"Samsung Services\nResponsible for the persistent notification after every system update if you don't agree to data collection.\nThe 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.shealthmonitor",
"description":"Samsung Health Monitor\n\nEnables you to record ECG and blood pressure.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.shortcutbackupservice",
"description":"ShortcutBNR \nRelated to smartSwitch Samsung Cloud features\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.slinkcloud",
"description":"Samsung Cloud Gateway\nNEEDED FOR Scloud app\nA cloud storage gateway is designed to provide interoperability between different data protocols used \nin a client (Scloud app)/server cloud architecture. \nMORE INFO : https://searchstorage.techtarget.com/definition/cloud-storage-gateway\n#\nNeeds a lot of permission (including the dangerous one : READ_PHONE_STATE)\nIt means the app has the ability to read the device ID (e.g. IMEI or ESN) and phone number.\nhttps://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission#READ_PHONE_STATE\n#\nHardcoded Alibaba (chinese) server IP (42.120.153.17) \nhttps://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/2ef5367f700d2644fc51d2cdd8dd0ce97e9a6594cb5b89052537037c5a7aac56?environmentId=200\nhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200604093347/https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/2ef5367f700d2644fc51d2cdd8dd0ce97e9a6594cb5b89052537037c5a7aac56?environmentId=200\n",
"description":"Provides pretty useless optimizing features using Chinese company Qihoo database.\nAutomatically scans and optimizes data usage to preserve battery levels, manage storage and RAM",
"description":"Samsung Device security for the Smart Manager app using McAfee antivirus engine.\nThis is the antivirus in Settings -> Device care -> Security\nPrivacy nightmare(LOTS of permissions!) for a bit of security.\nhttps://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/05dab93ee2102a2fb6edf16e85750eb1f0189d7b82703c6a00c92cd08d62bb28?environmentId=200\nARCHIVE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607140002/https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/05dab93ee2102a2fb6edf16e85750eb1f0189d7b82703c6a00c92cd08d62bb28?environmentId=200\n\nSome people reported that without this package they weren't able to install apps anymore BUT I personally removed this and\nI still can install apps.\nI think(not sure) that you can remove this safely if you also remove com.samsung.aasaservice and com.samsung.android.sm",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity.tcm",
"description":"Device security\nChinese scanning app for searching viruses.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.sm.policy",
"description":"SCPM (Samsung Cloud Platform Manager) client.\nAllows 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.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.sm.provider",
"description":"Smart Manager Provider\nSCPM Client? A lot debugging stuff",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.sm_cn",
"description":"Device care but in Chinese Samsung phones\nIs different from global, could break some important functions if removed.",
"description":"Provides caller profile information to help consumers identify incoming calls and block unwanted ones.\nAlso related to the 'local places' feature in Samsung dialer.\nRelies on Hiya (see com.hiya.star)\nTL;DR : really bad for your privacy.",
"description":"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.\nNOTE: This package has nothing to do with face unlock (com.samsung.android.bio.face.service).",
"description":"Smart Fitting Service\nAdapts the size/ratio of the screen. Automatic mode is default but there is a manual mode\nhttps://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-s8-s8-plus-what-is-the-smart-fitting-display-for-vod-games/\n",
"description":"Samsung File Provider\nProvides intelligent classification, search and image/video favorite when selecting images/videos to send to friends/Moments/Channels in WeChat app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant",
"description":"Samsung SmartSwitch\nLets you transfer your data from your old (Samsung) phone to your new one.\nNeeded for com.sec.android.easyMover?\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.softsim",
"description":"Softsim Service\nInstalls softsim and it's full Chinese.",
"description":"Also known as, Samsung Pay.\nSamsung 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.\nNOTE: Samsung Wallet is KNOX dependant and will never work again if you root your phone.",
"description":"Framework for Samsung Wallet.\nSamsung Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service by Samsung that lets users make payments using compatible phones and other Samsung-produced devices.",
"description":"Same service as Samsung Wallet but for online payments only and is available on all compatible android devices (not just Samsung devices).",
"description":"Security policy updates (part of KNOX)\nUpdates the SELinux policies according to Security Enhancements for Android (SE for Android)\nThere are privacy implications to the data collected by Samsung\nhttps://security.stackexchange.com/questions/161190/does-samsungs-security-enhancements-for-android-offer-anything-for-consumers\nNot mandatory if you know what you are doing and if you don't install software from unknown sources.\nNeeds confirmation but removing this package could change SELinux mode (enforcing by default)\nhttps://source.android.com/security/selinux\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.spdfnote",
"description":"Write on PDF (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spdfnote)\nPDF annotator\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.sskds",
"description":"SoterSskdsService\nThis app has something to 'com.tencent.soter.soterserver'.\nOnly china.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.stextclassifier",
"description":"From https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/textclassifier/TextClassifier:\nInterface for providing text classification related features.\n\nThe TextClassifier may be used to understand the meaning of text, as well as generating predicted next actions based on the text.\n\nSo 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.\nNote: this app has no permission and doesn't run in background when not in used",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.stickercenter",
"description":"Sticker center. Used to retrieve stickers from the web in the camera app.\nhttps://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.stickerplugin",
"description":"StickerPlugin\nNot sure if this package also provides stickers for camera. I don't have it so I can't test\nhttps://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers\n",
"description":"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.\n\nhttps://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/remastering-photos-on-samsung-phone/",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Samsung Voice (S Voice) was replaced by bixby on Samsung Galaxy S8(+) and newer phones.\nVirtual mobile personal assistant capable of running a basic tasks through voice command alone.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-voice/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.svoiceime",
"description":"Samsung voice input \nVoice input powered by Bixby. See above.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.tadownloader",
"label":"TADownloader",
"description":"Seems to check if a trusted application needs an update and downloads it. \nThis package probably does more than that. There is a LOT of lines of code (obfuscated obviously)\nIt was used to push an update to fix a security issue with the fingerprint sensor in 2019.\nSeems to be only used for biometrics stuff\nThere is Samsung analytics inside. You may want to remove it if you don't use biometrics authentication.\n",
"description":"Authentication Framework for Trusted Application? (don't know what 'Pack' could mean)\nHard to know what this app really does. Seems to be an assets provider used by com.samsung.android.tadownloader.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.tencentwifisecurity",
"description":"Chinese Tencent flags risky networks and prevent to connect to them.",
"description":"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.\nIt will enable itself if you disable it, so try uninstalling (may throw an error).\nHas of lot of permissions (including INTERNET and INSTALL_PACKAGES) and connects to Samsung domains for analytics.",
"description":"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\".\nNot 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).",
"description":"This app handles automatic updates for time zone information on Samsung devices, ensuring accurate timekeeping across different regions.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_O",
"description":"Samsung Time Zone Updater\nUsed to automatically detect appropriate timezone\nREMOVING THIS WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.timezone.data.P",
"description":"Samsung timezone data?",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.timezone.data.updater",
"description":"Samsung Time Zone Updater\nUsed to automatically detect appropriate timezone.\nA similar Samsung package apparently bootloops the device if removed, so be careful.",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.timezone.data_Q",
"description":"Stores timezone data?\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.timezone.updater",
"description":"Time Zone Updater\nUsed to detect or set timezone.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.tncpage",
"description":"TNCPageCN\nIt's app for enhance lock screen.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.tripwidget",
"description":"Discontinued package (used in Galaxy S4) handling trip wallpaper widget.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.tzdata.update_M",
"description":"Samsung Timezone Data Updater",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.uds",
"description":"Ultra data saving\nHave boring notifications and theres no point of keeping this app.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.uds",
"description":"Universal Switch lets you designate certain touches or gestures to control specific actions on your phone. \nhttps://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/mobile-universal-switch/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.vdc",
"description":"Virtual Device Center\nIt's Chinese app for Video calls.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.vdcservice",
"description":"This app depends on Virtual Device Center app.\nHas network connection frameworks.",
"description":"\"AR apps\"\nNot really sure what this is, but the icon is Bixby as an eye so I assume it's for accessing AR stuff through Bixby.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent",
"description":"VisionCloudAgent\nCloud Agent is a service which automatically upload on the cloud the photos you take on your phone. It connects to your \"Samsung account\".\nIt is related to Dropbox.\nGiven the Vision in the package name there is a link with Bixby.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.visionintelligence",
"description":"Bixby Vision\nAugmented reality camera that can identify objects in real-time and potentially offer the user\nto purchase them online, translate text, read QR codes, and recognize landmarks. \nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/vision/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.visualars",
"description":"Smart Touch Call.\nIt allows the user to \"Get voice and Screen interactive service when you call a customer service\".\nBloated with Google API stuff",
"description":"Voice wake-up for using Bixby\nhttps://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00080448/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.wallpaper.res",
"description":"Pre-installed wallpapers\nRemoving this package causes the background to be transparent (black, but the system will see it as white unless you use a custom wallpaper).",
"description":"Mirrors phone's camera to your watch. I can't find a use case for my usage. Safe to remove.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.watch.compass",
"description":"Samsung Compass app.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.watch.findmyphone",
"description":"The phone will start ringing, if connected to watch via BT or WiFi, when pressing 'start ringing' on the watch.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.watch.findmywatch",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.watch.flashlight",
"description":"Samsung Flashlight",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.watch.runestone.app",
"description":"Customization Service from Samsung. Provides customized content and recommendations. Collects a lot of personal information.\nSee: https://www.samsung.com/us/account/customization-service/\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0f26752e636a9689bf0603e6023939e23a8cbd7197dea7b44c7ac93e2a930c24",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.watch.screencapture",
"description":"Provides the ability to take screenshots from the smart watch.",
"description":"Weather application from Samsung.",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"weather_apps"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.watch.worldclock",
"description":"Worldclock app. This also includes a widget, displaying time in different time zones.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.wcmurlsnetworkstack",
"description":"China URL connection. generate_204 (it's only config, not sure if it's needed for checking wifi connection)",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.wcs.exstention",
"description":"Samsung Internet Extensions\nSamsung 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.\n\nNOTE: Disabling this broke the UI on my Watch5 for some reason so PROCEED WITH CAUTION.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.wear.blockednumber",
"description":"Blocked number storage. Doesn't affect the dialer or contacts.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.wear.contacts.sync",
"description":"Handles 'open on phone' events. Also, settings often crash when this is uninstalled.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.wear.musictransfer",
"description":"Used to sync music with the watch.",
"description":"Samsung account settings. Breaks settings app if uninstalled.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.wearable.setupwizard",
"description":"Samsung Wearable Setup Wizard\nThe first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.\nIt's the setup for Samsung services.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.weather",
"label":"Samsung weather forecast",
"description":"Unified Daemon app. Named \"Weather\" on some Samsung Galaxy devices.\nProvides 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.",
"removal":"replace",
"suggestions":"weather_apps"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.wellbeing",
"description":"Digital Wellbeing\nThat's an app for device and app usage tracking and limiting.\nhttps://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004807357",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.android.widget.pictureframe",
"description":"Samsung gallery widget, shows your selected photos as widget",
"description":"Samsung Story Video Editor\nLets you edit your videos stories \n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.app.jansky",
"description":"Multi-lines settings\nLets you have multiple virtual phone numbers.\nThis feature is only available on some US carrier-locked devices\nhttps://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/6esiub/tmobile_s8s8_multiline_setting_is_awesome/did2pur/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.app.newtrim",
"label":"Editor Lite",
"description":"Formerly, Samsung Video Trimmer.\nLets you quickly trim video files (from the gallery “Edit -> Studio -> Video Trimmer”). This trimmer is both imprecise and inaccurate, ffmpeg is much better.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.app.slowmotion",
"description":"Slowmotion mode in camera app\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.attribution",
"description":"Related to data collection (?):\nhttps://developer.samsung.com/galaxy-store/galaxy-store-statistics/user-attribution.html",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.carrier.logcollector",
"description":"it's the same like diagmonagent, collects dumplogs",
"description":"Clipboard Save service saves all the content you saved in the clipboard (clipboard history)\nIf you remove this you will still be able to copy/cust/past but a new content in clipboard will replace the current content.\nIn short : there will no longer be a history.\n",
"description":"CMH Provider is a dependency for the the samsung gallery app. This package asks for a lot of permissions. \nIt seems to be be used for cloud and story stuff in the gallery and also seems needed for content recognition.\nHas the same shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.mpl\n \nNOTE : On some phone models, deleting this package can also prevent to preview photos from the camera app.\nSeems to trigger com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.mpl when needed.\n",
"description":"Call+ (https://support.vodafone.co.uk/Vodafone-apps/Call-and-Message/60900956/What-is-Call.htm)\nCall+ features on Samsung dialer\nNOTE: I have the feeling that these features are carrier/country dependant because I don't have them. But I have this package anyway.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.daydream.customization",
"description":"Samsung customization for Google Daydream VR headset (https://arvr.google.com/daydream/)\nNOTE : Google discontinued Daydream in 2019 and it no longer works on Android 10 Samsung devices\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.dcmservice",
"description":"Hard to find what it really does but I do know what DCM is in telecommunication. It means Dual Carrier Modulation.\nTo stay simple, we use signal modulation to transfer information. DCM can be seen as an enhancement to conventional QPSK modulation\nthat expand the coverage and robustness of an outdoor hotspot.\nhttps://www.ekahau.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Webinar-slides-802.11ax-Sneak-Peek-%E2%80%93-The-Next-Generation-Wi-Fi.pdf\nNot a good idea to remove this unless it only impacts samsung apps. Need testing.\n",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Samsung Shop (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.ecomm)\nApp where you can buy all (and only) Samsung products.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/us/explore/shop-samsung-app/\n",
"description":"Enhanced service is the process for Samsung cloud messaging (equivalent to iMessage on iOS).\nMessages on Samsung phones can be transmitted through either the network carrier or the non-archived Samsung service \n(which is transmitted over wireless data).\nThis features is available in stock samsung SMS app settings.\n",
"description":"Face service detection\nAnalyzes 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.\n\nSame shared user id as com.samsung.ipservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh\nNeeded for face recognition in the Gallery\nNOTE : Removing this package does not break face unlock\n",
"description":"Fresco Logging Service\nFresco is an android library for managing images and the memory they use (https://github.com/facebook/fresco)\n",
"description":"Samsung Group Play (discontinued)\nAllows you to share pictures , documents and music files with many people at same time if everyone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. \nhttps://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/what-is-group-play-in-samsung-smartphones/\n",
"description":"Set of hidden network settings (inlcuding frequency band choice).\nHow to see these settings: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/q-hidden-network-settings-pie-t3914421/page4",
"description":"MultiControl\nIts use is to connect 2 devices and control one with the other.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.ipservice",
"description":"Set of hidden network settings (inlcuding frequency bands choice)\nHow to see these settings : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/q-hidden-network-settings-pie-t3914421/page4\n\nSame shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh\nUsed by Galaxy Finder & Galaxy Vision to access web data\nDo removing this package break face/content recognition? \n#\nName and permissions of this package suggest that it is used by Galaxy Finder to seek stuff on the web.\nSame shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.japan.initonce",
"description":"InitOnce\nI found in code only name app",
"description":"Checks the validity of your KLM/KPE (Knox Licence Manager) license.\nThis package is needed for Samsung Health (\"com.sec.android.app.shealth\") and probably all Knox-related apps (like Secure Folder, Samsung Pay...)\n\nNote: KLM licences are deprecated. Samsung now only supports KPE (Knox Platform for Enterprise) keys.\nKPE keys are provided by Samsung and enable app's developers to access knox features.",
"description":"Knox Key Chain\nAllows apps to sign data using system-wide private key/certificate pairs. \nSo, even though the Android Keystore provides per-app access to credentials, the Android KeyChain runs as a system user, \nand hence, credentials stored through the Android KeyChain are associated with the system ID instead of a user ID.\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/about-keystores.htm\nThis is only useful for apps using the TIMA Keystore. The big question I'm trying to answer is:\nWhich are using this except Samsung apps? Can an android dev help on this?\n",
"description":"Create a secure space on your device to encrypt and store your private data and apps.\nNOTE: 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.",
"description":"LogWriter\nWrites data in a logs SQL database.\nRuns at boot and is triggered when an download from an Iron Source (Iron Source is an Israeli advertising company)\napp is completed (probably \"com.aura.oobe.samsung\")\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.mdl.radio",
"description":"Samsung Milk Music (discontinued in 2016)\nIt was a freemium online music streaming service, with music streams and a recommendation engine powered by Slacker Radio.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Music_(streaming_service)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.mdl.radio.radiostub",
"description":"Milk Music (shut down by Samsung)\nIt was a music streaming app\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Music_(streaming_service)\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.memorysaver",
"description":"Helps you to free up space by letting you delete duplicates and move contents and apps on an SD card.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.mlp",
"description":"Samsung content recognition.\nmpl= Media Learning Platform. Has permissions linked to com.samsung.cmh and com.samsung.android.visionintelligence\n",
"description":"User interface of the Mobile Network settings\n",
"removal":"unsafe"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.oda.service",
"description":"SamsungOdaService\nRequires google play services.\nAnother spying app collects sim info and other things.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.oh",
"description":"Samsung Members (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.oh)\nSamsung community. It's a kind of social media app for Samsung users.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-members/\nOOOPS ! https://bgr.com/2019/10/31/samsung-members-dong-pic-oops/\nThe other version is \"com.samsung.android.voc\".\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.packageinstalleroverlay",
"description":"Most likely the overlay that appears when you installed an application.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.phone.overlay.common",
"description":"Possibly the incoming-call screen?",
"description":"RCS (Rich Communication Services)\nHas permissions linked to com.samsung.cmh, and com.samsung.android.visionintelligence (and I don't understand why).\nRCS is a communication protocol between mobile telephone carriers and between phone and carrier, aiming at replacing SMS.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services\nUses IP protocol, so it needs an internet connection.\nIt'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.\nIn a lot of countries messages go through Google's Jibe servers.\nhttps://jibe.google.com/policies/terms/\nhttps://pocketnow.com/why-you-should-probably-avoid-googles-rcs-text-messaging-chat-feature",
"description":"Do something related to Country Specific Code (CSC). Maybe it only let you change your CSC\nEvery Android device from Samsung has a folder called CSC.\nThis folder contains some XML files that keep the configuration codes for the country and carrier-based customization options.\nMaybe it's safe to remove if you'll never change your CSC but it needs testing and I lack time for this.\n(I already have plenty of other packages uninstallation to test)\n",
"description":"Network Unlock\nNetwork unlock? It's needed for SIM probably.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.samsung.storyservice",
"description":"Samsung StoryService\nCreate stories in the Gallery from your pictures and videos.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-video-collage-and-how-do-i-use-it/\nUse of content recognition (so may be related)\n",
"description":"Samsung Visual Voicemail (for T-mobile only)\nAllows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.\nhttps://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail\n",
"description":"Wifi Calling for T-mobile clients only! (tmowfc = t-mobile only wifi calling)\nLets you call or text on Wi-Fi networks with your T-Mobile phone number\nhttps://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/wi-fi-calling-from-t-mobile\nVoLTE/IMS is needed for this to work (see com.sec.imsservice)\n",
"description":"UCS is a company which has partnered with Samsung to provide licenses for Samsung Knox.\nI 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.",
"description":"eSE UCS Plugin is another package from UCS. It makes possible for apps to access eSE of Samsung mobile devices by using the UCM \n(Universal Credential Management) APIs and framework.\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/faqs/general/what-is-universal-credential-management_-ucm.htm\nhttps://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/security/ese/\nSee above\n",
"description":"Provider for Bixby Vision (com.samsung.android.visionintelligence)\nManages access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps, and provide a way to share these data with other apps.",
"description":"Samsung Voice (for Galaxy S7)\nVirtual mobile personal assistant capable of running basic tasks through voice\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-voice/\n",
"description":"Samsung Verizon Voicemail\nAllows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.\nYou can scroll through your messages, pick the ones you want to listen to, and erase them right from your device's screen.\nhttps://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail",
"description":"Samsung Verizon Voicemail \nAllows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.\nYou can scroll through your messages, pick the ones you want to listen to, and erase them right from your device's screen.\nhttps://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail\n",
"description":"On some phones founded testing things menu and on some not found any hidden menu\nbut it's app for secret codes to testing hardware things",
"description":"Service mode RIL hidden app. Used for debug and diagnostics\ndial *#0011# for modem connectivity info, *#9090# for diagnostics control\n#\nRIL means Radio Interface Layer. It's the bridge between Android phone framework services and the hardware.\nhttps://wladimir-tm4pda.github.io/porting/telephony.html\nhttps://stackoverflow.com/questions/11111067/how-does-modem-code-talk-to-android-code\nSamsung RIL is a add on from Samsung : Modem <=> Linux kernel <=> libsamsung-ipc <=> Samsung-RIL <=> Android framework <=> Android applications\n",
"description":"Automation Test\nAnother hidden test app. A lot of mention of samsung note (memo). Has access to basically everything on the phone\nRelated to these hidden menus (accessible by typing these codes in the samsung dialer) :\n- *#3282*727336*# (Status of data usage) \n- *#273283*255*3282*# (Data create menu) \n- *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* (Backup all media files)\n",
"description":"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.",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"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."
"description":"Related to FeliCa Networks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FeliCa / https://www.felicanetworks.co.jp/en/).\nFeliCa is contactless RFID smart card system mainly used for wallet function on mobile devices\n#\nHas the permission INSTALL_PACKAGES\n",
"description":"Samsung billing/Checkout\nUsed to purchase apps through Samsung Store application that is delivered with Samsung phones. \nActs as bridge between Samsung Store and payment servers.\n",
"description":"Weird app that has BootCameraService. Probably you can't uninstall it.\nIn the code found things: createCameraPreviewSession, generateTextureIds, openCamera, setUpCameraOutputs.",
"description":"DeX Enables users to extend their device into a desktop-like experience by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.\n\"DeX\" is a contraction of \"Desktop eXperience\".",
"description":"Samsung DeX\nExtends your smartphone into a \"desktop computing experience\".\nConcretely this lets you access all your mobile apps and content from a computer.\nOnly works on Windows/MacOS. You will need to install the Samsung DeX app on your computer.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_DeX\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.sec.android.app.dictionary",
"description":"Samsung Dictionary is is an app that enables you to manage all the dictionaries stored on your Samsung device.\n",
"description":"Samsung Game Hub\nWas replaced by \"com.samsung.android.game.gamehome\"\nhttps://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/the-samsung-game-hub-explained-1143450\n",
"description":"A hardware hidden test app (dial *#0*# to open it).\nHas 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.",
"description":"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.",
"description":"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.\n",
"description":"Mobile tracker security feature. If someone inserts a new SIM card in your device the device will automatically \nsends the SIM contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover you device.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/what-is-mobile-tracker/\n",
"warning":"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.\n",
"description":"Optical Read (feature replaced by Bixby Vision : com.samsung.android.visionintelligence)\nLets you scan or extract text or data from images, documents, business cards, or QR codes.\n",
"description":"The Quick Tools panel includes a ruler, a compass and a torch. To add this to the Edge Panel (com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge)\n",
"description":"Safety assurance is related to emergency features. It is especially used for SOS messages.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/samsung-sos-smart-phone-emergency-message-guide/\nHas obviously a huge amount of permissions.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/a06501fce61a39cb2b38df088eba4d0ce7ca3ed8fce3e8b672d8eb807538fb1f",
"description":"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.\"",
"description":"Lite version of the Samsung browser (hah! Because the base one was too bloated?)\nFrom 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.\"",
"description":"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.",
"description":"SetupWizardLegalProvider\nAll the legal terms you need to accept when you boot your phone for the first time. \nThe Welcome screen which guides you through the basics of setting up your device is the android setup wizard.\n",
"description":"Serves to track various aspects of daily life contributing to well being such as physical activity, diet, and sleep.\nS Health data is stored in a Knox container (with HIPAA compliance).",
"description":"Samsung Galaxy (Only installed on older phone before Galaxy S7)\nDon't really know what this app does but majority of people deleted this.\n",
"description":"Responsible for Dolby Atmos and other equalizer stuff (accessible from the Settings app).\nNeeded by Adapt Sound (com.sec.hearingadjust) which is a pretty useful feature.",
"description":"Checks after every boot if the ROM and kernel have been modified. This package is usually present on Verizon-locked phones.\nVerizon has the ability to check if your device has root access (content://com.verizon.security/ROOT_STATUS).",
"description":"Hidden app that shows uninstall unused apps(+boring notifications that may be disabled)\nand button to (other, in the same app)task manager(shows ram and buttons kill user apps).",
"description":"Samsung Translater (S Translater)\nhttps://www.samsung.com/africa_en/support/mobile-devices/what-is-s-translator-and-how-does-it-work/\n",
"description":"Samsung video editor\nLets you add add transitions, music, stickers and text to your videos. You can also change the speed of the action, \nor even add filters to switch up the mood of your videos.\n",
"description":"wlan test\nHidden test app responding to the #232339*# and *#232338*# secret codes\nFYI : wlan = wireless LAN (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_LAN)\nNOTE: 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.\nThe connection seems to work despite those esthetic errors.",
"description":"Samsung LED cover service\nDisplay stuff on the LED case.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001489/\nHOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694\n",
"description":"Unified Daemon app \nprovides support for a number of different apps on your device. These include the Weather, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo News apps amongst others. \nThe data is used by apps such as the Alarm, Calendar app and the camera.\n",
"description":"Samsung DeX\nExtends your smartphone into a \"desktop computing experience\".\nConcretely this lets you access all your mobile apps and content from a computer.\nOnly works on Windows/MacOS. You will need to install the Samsung DeX app on your computer.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_DeX\nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/\n",
"description":"Diagnostic Monitoring Agent\nUsed to send diagnostic data to Samsung\nData collection from Settings > Biometrics and security > Send diagnostic data\n",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"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."
"description":"Samsung Smart Switch Mobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover)\nAllows you to easily transfer content (contacts, photos, music, notes, etc.) to a new Samsung Galaxy device. \nhttps://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/smart-switch/\nhttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Switch\n",
"description":"Samsung Easy One Hand mode\nAllows you to temporarily scale down the display size of your screen for easier control of your phone with just one hand.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/using-one-handed-mode/\n",
"description":"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).\nNOT related to SOS messages/911.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-emergency-mode/",
"description":"Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nSafe to remove if you don't use password-less authentication to access online services.",
"description":"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).\nSafe to remove if you don't use password-less authentication to access online services.",
"description":"Samsung Gallery app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.gallery3d)\nNote: Samsung Gallery is a dependency for the camera so it's not a good idea to delete it.\nNote : 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.\nhttps://athenaforensics.co.uk/com-sec-android-gallery3d-mobile-phone-forensics/\nNOTE : Deleting this package will also prevent to preview photos from the camera app.\n",
"description":"Samsung Game launcher\nCentralizes 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.\nRecommends games based on your profile.\nhttps://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004906980?appId=com.samsung.android.game.gamehome \n",
"description":"Samsung My Emoji Stickers\nLet you turn yourself into an emoji. Woah ! What an incredible feature...\nhttps://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078920/\n",
"description":"Samsung Photo Editor\nDisabling this will disable the inbuilt photo editor accessed via the stock gallery.\nSafe to remove if you don't use Samsung gallery.\n",
"description":"Provider for emergency mode (com.sec.android.emergencylauncher)\nContent providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.\nFor 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.\nhttps://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html",
"description":"Content provider for S Note (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-notes/).\nContent providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.\nhttps://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html",
"description":"Provider of password security policies?\nContent providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.\nhttps://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html\nSeems to provide access to a password database but I don't know under what circumstances this database is used.\nThis provider is only usable by Samsung apps.\nI see a com.android.security.PASSWORD_EXPIRED intent filter in the AndroidManifest so my guess is it handles password policies.\nFor 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.",
"description":"Samsung Device Health Manager Service\nBattery estimation service for Samsung Care/Device maintenance (com.samsung.android.lool)\nThere is some weird stuff in the java code. I don't understand why there is a need to parse torrent files for instance\nor why there is a string \"googleapis.com/drive\"\nhttps://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/reference\n",
"description":"SideSync (discontinued)\nLets you share the screen and data between your PC and mobile device. \nReceive alarms of your phone through PC and use various features of your phone on the computer.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/levant/support/side-sync/\n",
"description":"SplitSoundService\nProvides ability to play music on the smartphone and an external speaker at the same time\nhttps://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/samsung-separate-app-sound/\n",
"description":"UIBC (User input back channel) \nAllows users to experience the dual monitor function, with the keyboard and mouse having the ability to control your smartphone device.\nEither discontinued (for the benefit of Smart View : com.samsung.android.smartmirroring) or related to Smart View. \n",
"description":"Samsung Wallpaper. Needed to set a wallpaper on the launcher.\nNote: it is possible to change the wallpaper and then disable this package.\nUsed wallpapers are stored in /data/data/com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2/",
"description":"Favourite Contacts widget\nLets you add favorite contacts to home screen\nhttps://www.samsung.com/au/getstarted/advanced/create-favourite-contacts-on-your-home-screen/\nIs it only usable when enabling the \"simple use\" senior mode?\n",
"description":"Galaxy Essential widget\nGalaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps. \nFrom the Galaxy Essentials widget you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge.\nhttps://www.samsung.com/my/support/mobile-devices/what-is-galaxy-essentials-and-how-can-i-add-or-remove-it-from-my-smartphone-home-screen/\n",
"description":"Keystore is a secure place provided by Android to store cryptographic keys and make it more difficult to extract from the device.\nThis package is used by enterprise to update certificates on the device.\nNOTE : It allows IT admins to install certificates while the device is still locked. \nThis means certificates can be silently installed into a keystore without any interaction from the device-user.\nIt 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] \nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/about-keystores.htm\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/faqs/general/what-is-the-knox-tima-ccm.htm\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/client-certificate-manager.htm\n",
"description":"KNOX Attestation\nLets you check the integrity of a Samsung Android device by connecting to a Samsung Attestation server.\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/attestation.htm\n",
"description":"Knox Enrollment Service\nmdm = mobile device management = software used by an IT department to monitor employees' mobile devices.\nUsed to enroll/register a large number of phones to the KNOX MDM service\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/knox-mobile-enrollment/enroll-your-devices.htm\nFYI : https://blog.quarkslab.com/abusing-samsung-knox-to-remotely-install-a-malicious-application-story-of-a-half-patched-vulnerability.html\n",
"description":"KNOX shared device keyguard.\nKnox Configure Shared Device feature enables multiple users to access the same device without sharing data across multiple devices.\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/KC-Getting-Started/Content/about-shared-device.htm\n",
"description":"I couldn't find information about this package. No permissions asked. It's quite strange.\nMobile device management (MDM) is a type of security software used by an IT department to monitor employees' mobile devices.\nKNOX-dependent.",
"description":"Safe to remove if you're not using VoWifi.\nYou need to know that:\n3GPP is a standards organization for mobile telephony (2G/3G/4G/5G).\nNon-3GPP RAT refers to wireless connection methods not specified by 3GPP, including Wi-Fi.\nePDG (evolved Packet Data Gateway) secures connections over untrusted non-3GPP access, commonly used for VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi).",
"description":"Samsung Hub (discontinued)\nIt was a cloud-based music service launched by Samsung. It allowed users to listen to music from a variety of Samsung devices\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Music_Hub\n",
"description":"Samsung Adapt Sound\nConfigures a sound profile according to your ears.\nImprove audio experience in the end (even with headphones)\nhttps://www.howtogeek.com/316375/how-to-use-adapt-sound-on-the-galaxy-s7-and-s8-for-better-sound-quality/\n#\nSettings > Sound and vibration > Sound Quality and effects > Adapt Sound\nNOTE : com.sec.android.app.soundalive is needed\n",
"description":"IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).\nDon't know how this is different from com.sec.imsservice. Could they interact?\nMay be unsafe to disable. Needs more testing.",
"description":"IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).\nVideo calling is also affected.\nNote: Samsung Dialer will crash if you disable this package and have wifi-calling activated in the Dialer's settings.\nMay be unsafe to disable. Needs more testing.",
"description":"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?\nSee com.sec.vsimservice. Uses IMS service.",
"description":"Kids Mode (replaced by Kids Home : com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller)\nSamsung Kids Home (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/kids-mode/)\nLets you shape a safe environment for your child to happily explore and connect with the world.\nNOTE : You shouldn't give your phone to a child. That's bad ! \nhttps://ifstudies.org/blog/a-smartphone-will-change-your-child-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-or-want\n",
"description":"KNOX bluetooth\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/bluetooth.htm\nNOTE : This does not affect regular bluetooth.\n",
"description":"KNOX SetupWizardClient\nThe first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.\nIt's the setup for Samsung KNOX services.\n",
"description":"Knox shortcut to switch to workspace \nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/workspace-shortcuts.htm\n",
"description":"Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personal profile. \nIt also manages data sharing between them.\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm\n",
"description":"Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personal profile. \nIt also manages data sharing between them.\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm\n",
"description":"Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personal profile. \nIt also manages data sharing between them.\nhttps://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm\n",
"description":"MLDAP log\nLDAP (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.\nDirectory 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...)\nIt looks like a database but it's different.\nDirectory services excel at fast lookups for rarely changing data (email, username etc...)\nDifferences between database and Directory Service : https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/directory-services-vs-rdbms/\nLDAP 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. \nExample of LDAP usage : https://stackoverflow.com/questions/239385/what-is-ldap-used-for/592339\n\nI don't know why and how Samsung uses LDAP. This package, according to its name only does logging.",
"description":"Name : SilentLogging\nThis package runs at startup and logs things (related to the modem ?). Seems Pretty shady to me (I don't like its orwellian name).\n",
"description":"Another test/debug app used to test the proper functioning of phone calls.",
"removal":"caution",
"warning":"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."
"description":"Smart Card Manager\nSmart Card enables communication with Secure Elements (SIM card, embedded Secure Elements, Mobile Security Card...)\nThese packages seem to be Samsung implementation.\n",
"description":"Arguably a Samsung video engine service (handling enconding/decoding?) for displaying video through Samsung apps.\n3 permissions: RECORD_AUDIO, CAMERA, INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL",
"description":"NSDSWebApp.\nVirtual SIM is an application-enabled service that requires you to install an app to use a number. \nWith this technology, it is possible for one to have numbers of different countries. \nNon Sim Device Solution (NSDS) is needed for VoLTE and VoWifi (Wifi Calling) if you have a virtual SIM. \nNSDS allows connecting non sim devices to IMS core: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hemant-kumar-dewnarain-2b779679\n",
"description":"VSim Service \nLets you use a virtual sim\nhttps://www.quora.com/What-is-VSIM-virtual-SIM-technology\nHas a LOT of permissions (and involving IMS service)\nRun at startup.\nFYI : https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/223290/esim-vs-sim-card-what-is-more-secure\n",
"description":"Samsung WatchON (discontinued)\nIt was a service allowing you to view programming information on the TV and choose programs directly from the phone.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_WatchON\n",
"description":"Samsung KMS agent service a client application for Android devices to support eSE-based (embedded secure element) mobile-NFC Services.\nhttps://developer.samsung.com/ese/overview.html\nKMS = Key Management System\nKNOX feature (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Knox)\n",
"description":"Screen calibration app\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details/Calman%20for%20BRAVIA?id=com.sony.dtv.calibrationmonitor&hl=en_US\nUseful app, but can be removed if you don't need it.",
"description":"Turns your tv into an accessory by showing pictures. This is different to the screensaver and won't affect it.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.dtv.livingfit&hl=en_US",
"description":"Music app which streams from your files.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.music&hl=en_US\nCan be removed if you don't need it.",
"description":"Allows you to control your TV with smart speaker e.g Alexa:\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.dtv.seeds.iot&hl=en_US",
"description":"Sony's clock app.\n 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.",
"description":"Sony's Video & TV SideView (replaced by \"com.sony.tvsideview.phone\")\nLets you use your smartphone or tablet as a TV remote control for the home.",
"description":"Sony Creative effect\nGives options for various photographic toning effects in the Sony camera app.\nI'm not 100% sure for this one. Can someone confirm ? \n",
"description":"omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).\nIt is used by carrier to send \"configuration SMS\" which can setup network settings (such as APN).\nIn my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages. I'm pretty sure that in France this package is useless.\nMaybe it's useful if carriers change their APN... but you still can change it manually, it's not difficult.\nThese special \"configuration SMS\" can be abused : \nhttps://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/les-smartphones-samsung-huawei-lg-et-sony-vulnerables-a-des-attaques-par-provisioning-39890045.htm\nhttps://www.csoonline.com/article/3435729/sms-based-provisioning-messages-enable-advanced-phishing-on-android-phones.html\n",
"description":"Used to send \"anonymous\" information about how you use your Sony Smartphone to Sony servers.\nIt remains unclear exactly how this information is anonymized.",
"description":"Backup/Restore Sony feature.\nEnables you to backup contacts, call logs, text messages, calendar, settings, bookmarks & media files.\nNOTE: I don't think this feature can backup your messages or calendars for instance if you don't use the Sony stock app.\nhttps://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz2/userguide/backing-up-and-restoring-content-on-a-device/",
"description":"Startup Flag Service\nUsed during the production of the phone to verify that the touch input works. \nIt 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.\n\nTA means Timing Advance and its value correspond to the length of time a signal takes to reach the base station from a mobile phone.\nhttps://www.telecomhall.net/t/parameter-timing-advance-ta/6390\n",
"description":"Given its name, I think it displays a notification when you insert a headset not compatible with your phone.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.sonyericsson.wappush",
"description":"WAP Push\nUsed to display annoying WAP push.\nWAP push is a type of text message that contains a direct link to a particular Web page. \nWhen a user is sent a WAP-push message, he receives an alert, once clicked, directs him to the Web page via his browser.\nPersonally, I don't like this. URLs are now recognized by the SMS instant messaging apps and you just have to click on it.\n",
"description":"Sony Xperia Lounge (discontinued by Sony on August 2019)\nThe Xperia Lounge app was meant to provide loyal fans with various rewards for their Xperia smartphones, \nsuch as exclusive Xperia Themes and wallpapers, as well as competitions.\n",
"description":"Advanced Logging\nSends logs to Sony Mobile. These logs contain a wide range of personal information such as unique device IDs, your location, \ndetails regarding running applications, and events/input leading up to a crash.\nLogging is only active for a short time and automatically disabled once logging has been completed. \nLogs are uploaded when connected to Wi-Fi and automatically deleted when the upload is complete.\n",
"description":"Top Contacts widget\nIt will show pictures of your most frequently used contacts right on your home screen.\nREMINDER : Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on the window screen. They also function as shortcuts\n",
"description":"Old package for AR Effect (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect)\nLets you add AR (Augmented Reality) effects to your pictures and videos.\n",
"description":"Anonymous Usage Stats (yes just as com.sonyericsson.idd.agent but it's for other phones)\nUsed to send \"anonymous\" information about how you use your Sony Smartphone to Sony servers.\nIt remains unclear exactly how this information is anonymized.",
"description":"Automatically updates APN settings if your carrier changes them? I thought that was the role of com.android.carrierconfig\nAPN: https://tamingthedroid.com/what-apn-settings-mean",
"description":"Overlay for APN Updater. Overlays are usually themes.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.sonymobile.aptx.notifier",
"description":"Aptx Notifier\naptX (formerly apt-X) is a family of proprietary audio codec compression algorithms owned by Qualcomm.\nIf you don't mind closed source codec, aptX has lower latency and is less of a drain on your battery than default codec (AAC)\nThis package is used to display a notification when a device using aptX (bluetooth headphone typically) is connected.\nIts only use is to tell you that you use aptX bluetooth with the connected device.\n",
"description":"Cell information\nCell broadcast is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.\nThis is notably used by ISP to send Emergency/Government alerts.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast\nhttps://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know\nI think this package only handles notifications for broadcasts, not the implementation.\nIt seems like broadcast SMS use normal notifications so there is a chance this package provides special notification for Sony SMS app?",
"description":"Configuration agent\nSeems to do things cloud related but it's unclear.\nhttps://knowledge.protektoid.com/apps/com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool/91e44f1e19b364411776d758ff3b27f703bd4b60c9399c43c124f37d0c30df27\n",
"description":"Xperia Tips (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.getmore.client)\nGives you tips for your Xperia device.\n",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.sonymobile.getset",
"description":"Xperia Actions (discontinued)\nLets you automate some actions (only a few) \nhttps://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz/userguide/xperia-actions/\n",
"description":"Google Analytics Proxy\nAllows you to publicly share your Google Analytics reporting data\nhttps://developers.google.com/analytics/solutions/google-analytics-super-proxy\n",
"description":"Xperia Intelligence Engine\nThis app is supposed to understand how you use the phone, the apps you prefer, and will suggest tips \nand options based on app usage, how often you use an app, what time of day...\nFor me this just looks like a AI bullshit app who has a huge list of permissions and launch in background at boot\nThis app performs geofencing (check if your are located in a certain perimeter, near your home for instance) \nand this doesn't looks great privacy-wise (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo-fence)\n",
"description":"Smart backlight control\nKeeps 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.\n",
"description":"Smart call handling\nLets you handle incoming calls without touching the screen.\nhttps://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz/userguide/smart-call-handling/\n",
"description":"According to a Sony user it is part of Smart Screen rotation (auto screen rotation based on the gyroscope). Doesn't seem reliable.\nDoes it break the screen-rotation if removed?\nOn Xperia 10VI: doesn't break rotation.",
"description":"Movie Creator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm)\nAutomatically creates short movies using your photos and videos.\n",
"description":"fota update service\nFOTA = Firmware Over-The-Air\nFOTA allows manufacturers to remotely install new software updates, features and services.\nGiven there is \"mtp.extension\" in the package name, I think it lets you update your phone via your PC.\nWhat's weird is that it should be called SEUS then (https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2008/06/software-updates-sony-ericsson/)",
"description":"Sony's PiP (Picture in Picture)\nAllows videos to shrink down to a small resizable window.\nOnly useful bere Android Oreo which provide native support for PiP?",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Sony 3D Creator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.scan3d)\nLets you capture your stuff in 3D, from your smartphone, and turn people and objects into high-resolution 3D avatars.\nhttps://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/apps-services/3d-creator/\n",
"description":"Sim Lock\nProvide menu (type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer) to see if your device is locked to a network carrier\nIt need confirmation because it also could be related to SIM network unlock code.\n",
"description":"Detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period. \nThe rate of charging is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger.\nhttps://support.sonymobile.com/gb/xperiaxz/userguide/battery-and-power-management/\n",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.sonymobile.support",
"description":"Sony Support (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.support)\nUseless support app. \n",
"description":"I have uninstalled it for the user 0 on my phone, and since then I haven't noticed any functionality drop.\nCell 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.\nIn the code found some things: omadm, wifi calling, IMS. Its app for dual SIM reachability? Not sure if its app for debugging.",
"description":"Xperia™ Lounge Pass service (discontinued)\nThe Xperia Lounge app was meant to provide loyal fans with various rewards for their Xperia smartphones, \nsuch as exclusive Xperia Themes and wallpapers, as well as competitions.\nhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Lounge-shutting-down_id118252\n",
"description":"Xperia services\nI guess it provides things for Sony apps but I don't know what.\nSafe to remove but it would good be to know what Sony apps work without it.\n",
"description":"Xperia Transfer Mobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile)\nHelps you move your contacts, messages, photos, and much more from your old Android, iOS or Windows Phone device to your new Xperia from Sony.\n",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Flashlight Control, not sure how useful it is.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.sprd.linkturbo",
"description":"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,",
"description":"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.",
"description":"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\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/dcb4acac003896077eaaeb8c7dc770d3171891784d98f7127f8495a3dec9954d",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.tblenovo.lenovotips",
"description":"Useless Lenovo Tips app used by Lenovo to display un-dismissable and un-mutable ads in notifications.\n",
"description":"Standard FaceUnlock functionality?\nUnlock your device by simply looking at the display.\nFace unlock is bad for security and privacy:\nhttps://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/\nhttps://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/\nhttps://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/",
"description":"Standard FaceUnlock functionality?\nUnlock your device by simply looking at the display.\nFace unlock is bad for security and privacy:\nhttps://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/\nhttps://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/\nhttps://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/",
"description":"Soter is a biometric authentication standard and platform by Tencent.\nhttps://github.com/Tencent/soter\nProvides biometric authentication for WeChat Pay. Safe to disable if you don't use it.",
"description":"Quality Assurance (QA) testing app. The app is used by the manufacturer to to test the correction functionning of the screen, the sensors, the camera, the gps etc...\nHas a lot of permissions.\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/02b71ec4be036fe87b5504b4f752a7c7cb45848b5d666c4307e59df754e164c9",
"description":"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.\nThis can also be safely removed without issues.",
"description":"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.\nIt constantly runs in the background after boot, and periodically phones home.\nYou don't want this on your phone.\nThis can be safely removed without issues.",
"description":"Mediocre AI Wallpaper Generator.\nCan be accessed from (Settings > Personalization).\nYou can safely remove this without any issues if you don't use it.",
"description":"AppLock\nProvides 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.",
"description":"Audio Share\nAllows you to share your device’s Bluetooth audio with wireless headphones or bluetooth speakers, allowing to listen to the same music with multiple people\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0f21ba3944663e53da1d37be3c4253c2e89c3685fbff841127fed2a98e0000ec",
"description":"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.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/7ef2b186a74102828346f23b094ab2aaaad2c57806c7c18e7a23a494f3cc982c",
"description":"Carlcare (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.carlcare)\nAfter-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/)",
"description":"Kids Mode\nPhone monitoring app to control what the user the can do on the phone. Intrusive and use Firebase so its sends data back to Google servers.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/ca30c6d1d7c7625e0850c4114dfea5aab5118d391191d2c074cde1414bbccd8c",
"description":"Improves audio quality depending on your surrounding environment and your headphones.\nHas 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.\nhttps://www.dirac.com/\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/b2cf41f579c586468faa0270bf63699cca2b500887dba3a699ddd5e35507a1a9",
"description":"DTS Sound\nVery 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",
"description":"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).\n\nStart at boot and can access phone number and IMEI (READ_PHONE_STATE).\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/35fd79ebbe51808196605146a62aaef13bc654477d917078a3ae5d3f06ba8836",
"description":"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)\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2b7cd35081a9fbc82a1da1741cb476d1edaa3262d46a204ea8456c99c4e1b976",
"description":"My Health\nProvides you with interesting and professional analyses of running, steps, weight management etc.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.healthlife",
"description":"Hi Party\nAllows 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.\n\nNeeds permissions you probably doesn't want to give : READ_PHONE_STATE (can read phone number and IMEI) and ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/154ee6107d3f5bbb0819719fc7ce5fd17474135081f576f56c29bd26ed70ca14",
"description":"Smart Assistant App\nNearly no code in the APK I got. Weird\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/7fbf0abbb2c28de4c976a388e04d206a88db9e6a42a740914c9e893589fd493b",
"description":"Shows trending news, games and wallpapers on the lockscreen. Talks to ads services\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/fcda43fab1ed9cdc95281cdb96b77938afc8ca4b6e0ada418cac282a78f0cc9f",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.transsion.magazineservice.xos",
"description":"Magazine Lockscreen XOS\nResource-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",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.transsion.magicfont",
"description":"Magic Fonts (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.magicfont)\nFonts installer with a lot of trackers obviously (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.magicfont/latest/).",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.transsion.magicshow",
"label":"Video Player",
"description":"(Bad) video Player with Ads and weak security (including an unsecured WebView implementation that can lead to XSS attacks.",
"description":"Digital version of your phone manual.\nYou can view it from (Settings > System > Manual Guide)\nCan be safely removed if you don't need it.",
"description":"Phone Master.\nProvides 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\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/a5346fb5ea4fba5b73a891eae064b2bdecefbc7de4f9a13e3dcf94b0a81a20af",
"description":"App Update\nUsed to update apps installed from the Palm Store. Uses insecure encryption algorithm.\nNotables 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\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2584e9529e0988c1c2f9d657c5e2c55d1770e451d4120c176b5a505f2ee1033d",
"description":"Smart Panel (Settings -> Smart Assistant)\nProvides \"easy\" access to your most used apps + features like gamemode and videoAssistant. Collects data and talks with the outside\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/40d4b527fc650a9029e596d14aff7d640a6289e7aa50f471b142391b55eefe4a",
"description":"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\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/35fa58c779ac80bcf44875e279cc4a6ba08678b0004e9c8f0816426cf0c584ab",
"description":"TECNO SPOT (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.tecnospot)\nTecno official app to access the Tecno forum. Useless and full of trackers (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.tecnospot/latest/)",
"description":"Telemetry. Makes requests (with weak crypto) to the Shalltry CDN (https://mi-test.shalltry.com). Collects IMEI, all the apps installed, localisation...\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/9be13b57bde5620d2ff1824782a2ccc1d6517d437543549c720bc70b6dd02aee",
"description":"Applies beauty effect in WhatsApp video calls. Lots of permissions. Talks to Google ads service.\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/47bebb911e9b5b9202030ce599805ebe3e47eb45054264f49cf85971e232bbce",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Palm Store. App store with unsecure apps and probably malware. Has ads trackers and lot of intrusives permissions. Shows intrusive ads and popups.\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/35d762b27c9e16703adf1731b74bef2c53a753b6a7475c425bced53b553758e5",
"description":"LockAssistant\nRuns before the user unlocks the device (direct-boot aware). Reads IMEI, SMS, call log, uses gps/wifi. Unisoc is a CPU manufacturer.",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Handwriting DB Updater (discontinued?)\nLanguage Updater from site http://samsungresources.visionobjects.com/\nBut it's tracker. I guess it's to Handwriting Service but not needed.",
"description":"Quick App\nProvides 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\nThis system app has a lot of permissions (including SEND_SMS, CAMERA, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECORD_AUDIO... why?)\nMore information: https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-quick-apps-alternative-google-instant-apps/\n OW2 Quick App whitepaper: https://quick-app-initiative.ow2.io/docs/Quick_App_White_Paper.pdf",
"description":"Push Notification Engine\nNot needed for notifications. Requires Google Play Services, and it's for VPUSH. Contains trackers and permissions.",
"description":"SuperProcessSystem\nUseless 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?",
"description":"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]",
"description":"live wallpaper\nNeeded for live wallpapers.",
"removal":"replace"
},
{
"id":"com.vlingo.midas",
"description":"Speech recognition app for the Vlingo personal assistant\nVlingo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlingo\nFYI : In January 2012 AndroidPit discovered that Vlingo sent packets of information containing the users GPS co-ordinates,\nIMEI (unique device identifier), contact list and the title of every song stored on the device back to Nuance without.\nSource : https://www.androidpit.com/Vlingo-Privacy-Breach\n",
"description":"WAPI certificate manager\nWAPI = WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure.\nA Chinese national standard for Wireless LAN within a limited area such as a home. Not very useful if you don't live in China.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLAN_Authentication_and_Privacy_Infrastructure\nDigital 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.\nhttps://security.stackexchange.com/questions/102550/what-are-wifi-certificates-used-for-what-are-they",
"description":"WAPI Certificates Manager\nWAPI = WLAN Authentication Privacy Infrastructure (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLAN_Authentication_and_Privacy_Infrastructure\nIt was designed to replace WEP and become the new Standard but it was't rejected by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization)\nIt is currently only used in China\nThis app most likely manage certificates (they are used to make sure you're not connecting to a rogue Access Point)\nNote: If you live in China, you most likely want to keep it.\n",
"description":"OTA Access Point Configuration. It's only hidden configurations to OTA, it's not needed for updates.\nIn the case of OTA updates, \"com.miui.core\" is responsible.",
"description":"WTStandardTest\nWingtech is a chinese Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) involved in the manufacturing of Xiaomi devices.\nThere is very high chances this app is only a hardware conformance test app used during production process\nyou don't need as an end-user.\nCan someone share the apk just to be 100% sure?\n",
"description":"it's the same like com.wssyncmldm\nSoftware update\nFetch System OTA updates\nWorks along with com.sec.android.soagent\nRequired on Samsung Smartphones for OTA.",
"description":"omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).\nConfiguration messages parser. Used for provisioning APN settings to Samsung devices via SMS \nIn my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages.\nMaybe it's useful if carriers change their APN. But you still can change the config manually, it's not difficult.\nKeep in mind these special types of SMS can be abused (though you would need to select to apply the APN in the popup).",
"description":"Hidden app which associates an action (display logging info) to a secret code.\nThis secret codes have to be dialed from the Xiaomi dialer.\n",
"description":"Network Boost\nNetwork acceleration not available in settings wifi?\nPeople said it's placebo and it doesn't speed up the network.\nIt has a lot of Chinese code and has permission to MIUI analytics.",
"description":"Mi Account\nHas a LOT of permissions + Facebook trackers. Collects many information, including your phone number, your unique International mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and your clipboard).\nYou should remove this if you don't have or don't want a Mi account.\nWARNING: 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.\nRemove Mi Account: https://xiaomiui.net/how-to-remove-mi-account-7606/\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/3f5abc9d7215dd0be5c3ac137b0cd528217640b5778e9f849a9beb0a34eda8dc",
"description":"'I always on' found in code and a lot statistics. Also Miui analytics permissions.\nRegion of the tracking device, found things Mi Face, spy on your face and everything you do on your phone?\nAONEventTracking uses and sends to 'com.miui.analytics'.",
"description":"Bullet screen notifications\nPop-up notifications (feature inside the game service)\nHave a lot of Chinese things in this code but it's for the game service, NOT gamespace.\nSo it's for China only.",
"description":"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.",
"description":"GPS location\nI think bsp = board system package (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_support_package)\nNot sure about nps (It might be Non-Permanent GPS station)\nIt's a small package which seems to display a notification when an app is using GPS.\nMore precisely, there is a receiver (GnssEventReceiver) which listen to com.xiaomi.bsp.gps.nps.GetEvent \nThis event most likely happen when an app use the GPS and refers to the state of the communication with the GNSS:\nFIX, LOSE, RECOVER, START, STOP\nIt's safe to remove if you really want to.\n",
"description":"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.\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/6c68ddd1f9e2d1f9e1df2eab572c07f1e34c4a6490c0ba98554a7356ca2a351d\n\nNote: Since MIUI 12, you can no longer uninstall this app. Disabling it still works fine.",
"description":"Mi Talk \nMi instant messaging app that lets you do practically the same thing as Whatsapp. \nNOTE: You should use Signal or Wire instead Whatsapp/Mi Talk for more privacy.\n",
"description":"Unknown, seems to be United Kingdom, Germany specific to the O2 carrier.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O2_(brand)\nIf you don't use O2 carrier, it's safe to remove.",
"description":"Find My Device feature (in the Settings)\nEnables you to locate your lost phone and erase your data remotely.\nYour phone needs to be connected to internet (Wifi/mobile data) for this feature to work.",
"description":"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.",
"description":"Related to camera app ?\nSafe to remove (according to a lot of users)\nI'd like to have more info about it. Can a Xiaomi user help ? \n",
"description":"MiMacro is an automation task from Xiaomi like touch on MIUI Game Turbo.\nHas 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...\nWhat is sure (from the code) is that the app collects the IMEI.\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2b056ed84fe500552a58184035b962ba68af29457c24930c0aa8c9eba4af7bcf",
"description":"Mi Cloud sdk \nsdk = Software development kit\nSeems to be a dependency for \"com.miui.gallery\" (the MIUI may not work if you remove this package)\n",
"description":"Mi Picks (becomed Mi Apps Store and now Get Apps -- Xiaomi app store)\nI believe this package is discontinued.\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop\n",
"description":"Mi Recycle \nXiaomi has extended its partnership with Cashify to launch the 'Mi Recycle' feature through its MIUI Security app. \nIt will let Xiaomi phone users check the health of their smartphone and get their resale value directly from Cashify, \nthe online re-commerce company based out of New Delhi.\nSource : https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-recycle-cashify-miui-security-app-2018024\n",
"description":"o2o = online-to-offline\n==> Describes systems enticing consumers within a digital environment to make purchases of goods or services from physical businesses.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_to_offline\nNOTE: This package can make phone calls without user intervention.\n",
"description":"Mi Pass is an App allows Xiaomi NFC phones to replace cards and keys in real life usage. \nSupport NFC payment, bus card, key card, door and car lock features all together.\n",
"description":"Old package name for Mi Credit (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.micredit.in.gp)\nMi Credit is a personal loan platform from Xiaomi.\n",
"description":"Power Detector\nSecurity> Battery> Activity Control. \nDetects abnormal power usage by apps (not all. Some Xiaomi apps are whitelisted)\nNeeded for 'com.miui.powerkeeper' to work.\n",
"description":"Provider for app index?\nI believe it is a provider for the settings but can't confirm (I don't have a Xiaomi device).\nA lot of people debloat this but I'd like to know more about this one.\nContent providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.\nhttps://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html",
"description":"Mi Scanner\nQR code scanner with a lot of questionable permissions : `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`, `CALL_PHONE`, `READ_CONTACTS`, `REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`, `QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`, `FOREGROUND_SERVICE`, `INTERNET`\n",
"description":"Xiaomi app store (I thinks it's discontinued)\nNow com.mi.global.shop (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop)\n",
"description":"Xiaomi SIM Activation Service\nSIM authentication process to access exclusive features in certain MIUI applications.\nFor the activation to work you need to send a international SMS to China.\nYour carrier may block this by default and/or you'll probably need to pay extra for this.\nAfter SIM activation, you can send text messages (Mi Messages) to other Mi users using internet connection (like i-messages).\nYou 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.\n\nNote: To enable/disable Mi Messages go to Settings -> System Apps -> Messaging and reboot",
"description":"Mi Home (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.smarthome)\nIoT. Lets you control with Xiaomi Smart Home Suite devices.\n",
"description":"MiTrustService\nIFAASecCam, security things or 'Remote Control trust'.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"com.xiaomi.ugd",
"description":"GPU Driver Updater\nIt's weird when this app cameback on HyperOS(from MIUI 12).\nUpdates GPU driver.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"com.xiaomi.upnp",
"description":"UpnpService\nUPnP = Universal Plug and Play\nIt’s a protocol that lets UPnP-enabled devices on your network automatically discover and communicate with each other\nFor example it works with the Xiaomi Network Speaker (and probably a lot more Xiaomi IoT stuff)\nUPnP has a lot of security issues and you proably should disable it on your router.\nhttps://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/10/billions-of-devices-affected-by-upnp-vulnerability/\nThis package is the Xiaomi implementation on Android (no AOSP support)\n",
"description":"Xiaomi Service Framework\nContains a set of API's for Xiaomi apps. Expect widespread breakage of Xiaomi apps/functionality if disabled.\nDisabling will mess with Alarm clock functionality(according to issue#136) and break Mi Cloud and Mi account (and all features that depend on them).\nI don't know about now, but in 2016 this app constantly tried to establish tcp connections in the background.",
"description":"XHide\nProvides 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.",
"description":"Yandex' browser\nMay 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.",
"description":"Youview live tv app\nhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youview.poa&hl=en_US/\nSometimes a remote on your button opens this but that can be changed in the settings. Safe to remove.",
"description":"Vivo document reader\nA 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!\n\nPithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/8902163722f5df1ae6228b80124cfa94c2b8a0210a8f6bbb3441e05d69a76d0b",
"description":"System UI Plug-in. When removed, Android will use the AOSP style volume bar and reboot screen (option to power off or reboot your phone). Will break the iOS-style quick settings. The volume bar breakage only applies to MIUI-users. For HyperOS-users, all the above will apply.",
"description":"OnePlus Common Log Tool\n9 permissions and given what we know about OnePlus logging apps, it's a good idea to disable this.\nSee com.oneplus.opbugreportlite, com.oem.oemlogkit and net.oneplus.odm",
"description":"OnePlus Community (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.oneplus.forums)\nLiterally just their forum... in an app.\nJust use a Browser if you wanna access the forums.",
"description":"Oneplus Launcher\nRuns in the background as part of the system.\nAside 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.\nProbably not a good idea to disable.",
"description":"Theme overlay for the Oneplus Launcher?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"net.oneplus.launcher.white.overlay",
"description":"Theme overlay for the Oneplus Launcher?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"net.oneplus.odm",
"description":"\"OnePlus System Service\"\nShady telemetry app.\nSends 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.\nSource: https://www.chrisdcmoore.co.uk/post/oneplus-analytics/\nPress: https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/never-settle-oneplus-found-collecting-personally-identifiable-analytics-data-phone-owners/",
"description":"Insight Provider\nProvider for net.oneplus.odm? (shady telemetry app)\nContent providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.\nhttps://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html",
"description":"AppCategoryProvider\nRuns in the background.\nI think this categorizes apps for use with system functionality, for example: automatically adding games to Game Mode.",
"description":"Push\nOnePlus push notifications.\nOnly used by OnePlus' pre-installed apps. Pushes \"surveys and other junk\" according to a user.\nhttps://forums.oneplus.com/threads/psa-non-root-root-stop-oneplus-push-notifications.580058/\nOnePlus can remotely send push notifications:\nhttps://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/01/oneplus-accidentally-pushed-a-cryptic-notification-to-all-7-pro-users/",
"description":"Display cutout.\nA 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.\nhttps://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/layout/display-cutout",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"org.codeaurora.btmultisim",
"description":"it's app without code.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"org.codeaurora.qti.nrNetworkSettingApp",
"description":"Needed for 5G?",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"org.dtx.aidl.manager",
"description":"DtxService\nAnt Dtx Service, unknown app, but safe to remove, probably useful in China.",
"description":"IFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance\nProvides biometric authentication for Alipay. Probably safe to disable if you don't use it.",
"description":"MipayService\nXiaomi Payment related services, not used!",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"product.lge.data.server.LgDataServiceMain",
"description":"Needed for iwlan? Very unknown app.",
"removal":"caution"
},
{
"id":"ru.yandex.disk",
"description":"Yandex' file cloud storage\nMay 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"ru.yandex.searchplugin",
"description":"Yandex' search engine plugin\nMay 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"ru.yandex.yandexmaps",
"description":"Yandex' Maps\nMay 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.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"screnmirroring.com",
"description":"Sony's screen mirroring app. Can be removed as chromecasting still works without it",
"description":"It's an application that turns your smart phone or tablet into a TV remote.\nThe 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.",
"description":"Lenovo Universal Device Client\nAnother Mobile Device Management (MDM) allows company’s IT department to reach inside your phone in the background, allowing them to ensure\nyour device is secure, know where it is, and remotely erase your data if the phone is stolen.\nIt's a way to ensure employees stay productive and do not breach corporate policies\nYou should NEVER have a MDM tool on your personal phone.",
"removal":"delete"
},
{
"id":"vendor.mediatek.iwlanservice",
"description":"iWlan service, not sure if needed.",
