We all know how frustrating it is to have apps that you don't use taking up space and resources on your phone, even more so when we haven't installed those apps ourselves. We are talking about bloatware or the applications that come pre-installed in the operating system of our Android mobile. Well today I'm going to teach you how to eliminate those annoying pre-installed applications or bloatware that take up extra space on your mobile.
Be careful when removing pre-installed applications on Android
Before starting, it is important to mention that some applications that are already installed on your terminal are necessary for the correct functioning of the system. Removing them can cause problems on your device so you should proceed with caution. Additionally, some methods may require root access, which can void your phone's warranty and has its own risks. Do it at your own risk.
Yes now, Let's see different ways to get rid of those already installed applications that take up resources on your mobile. We will start from the simplest way to the most complex. Let's see.
Disable preinstalled apps
Let's see, disabling is not the same as deleting or deleting, but as I told you, let's start with the simplest. AND The easiest thing you can do to get rid of the applications already installed on your mobile is to use the application disabler. And really what we are going to do is tell the mobile that we do not want it to activate or use a certain application, but it will still be in our system, it just will not work nor will you find it on the home screen again.
You have this tool included in your terminal so you don't need to download anything to do it. Just be clear about which pre-installed app you want to delete and make sure you can do it. Now that you know, follow the following steps.
- Opens «Settings» on your device.
- Go to "Applications".
- Select the app you want to disable.
- Tap on "To disable" y confirm the action.
Ready, you can continue using your mobile with the peace of mind that this app will not consume resources on your mobile. Also, as I said, you don't have to install anything, and disable an application removes it from the home screen and prevents it from running, freeing up system resources. Keep this in mind as If you want to free up system resources you will have to do something more advanced.
Remove pre-installed apps with Android Debug Bridge
The biggest advantage of using Android Debug Bridge or ADB is that you do not need to root your mobile. And rooting is a process through which, in addition to losing the warranty of the device, We can break the terminal if we do not know very well what we are doing.
In addition, by deleting applications using ADB you will only be uninstalling applications for the current user and not for the rest. Something that is really useful when we share the terminal or have several separations on the terminal such as work-leisure. This also implies that We could reinstall the deleted apps since they would remain latent on the device for other users. So, with a simple system restore you can return to a previous state without problem.
Let's see how to uninstall bloatware using ADB.
- First of all we will Enable USB debugging by accessing "Settings".
- Now we have to activate the developer options tapping up to 7 times on the build number of your mobile (If you don't know, here I leave you a more detailed guide).
- In developer options Activate "USB Debugging".
- Now you will have to install Platform Tools.
- To continue connect the terminal to the computer using a cable and open the command window (CMD).
- Verify that your device is connected correctly with text "Adb devices".
- To see the list of apps you have to write «adb shell pm list packages.
- Now we have to write: «adb shell pm uninstall -k –user 'name-of-the-app-you-want-to-delete'».
And that's it, although this time I won't tell you how easy it is, because it is quite complex, especially if it is the first time you do it or you haven't worked with this tool in a long time.
Rooting the mobile would be the option for experts
This is already the third way to eliminate pre-installed applications on your mobile but keep in mind that this is the most complex and dangerous way to remove pre-installed applications on your mobile. In fact, Not only can you delete apps, you can also install others if you feel like it. By this I mean rooting a mobile.
And is that since MovilForum We have already explained to you a few times how you can root your mobile easily, with or without a computer. So you I recommend that you check out those articles. if you think you need more autonomy to install or uninstall applications as you wish on your mobile.
And that's it, Remember to be very careful following the steps when you go to delete pre-installed applications on your Android mobile since a slight error could mean that you are left without your cell phone. So now you know, save your friends from a scare and Share this article with them which can surely come in handy at least once in your life.