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[q] How to remove Google and Google+

Hi, I have one question about Google and Google+. How to remove the files in our custom rom before flashing the rom? Ya, we can delete it using root explorer but I love to know which apk/files contain the twos apks. Thank's.

Google+ isn't necessarily an apk in the gapps package so google+ won't be there in the custom ROMs and I'm not sure if Google Now is a thing that can be removed as it is an exclusive feature of Android 4.1+ . Not sure though. :|

Varad297 said:
Google+ isn't necessarily an apk in the gapps package so google+ won't be there in the custom ROMs and I'm not sure if Google Now is a thing that can be removed as it is an exclusive feature of Android 4.1+ . Not sure though. :|
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afair Google Now gets active only after you log in to your Google account from Google Search, logging get out brings the Search back
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He wants to disable google search, i don't see any way to do that except not flashing gapps at all which isn't desirable. I'd be glad if you can help him disable google search if possible.

If it is a TW ROM then just pull the apk's out of system/preload...

Varad297 said:
He wants to disable google search, i don't see any way to do that except not flashing gapps at all which isn't desirable. I'd be glad if you can help him disable google search if possible.
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I guess it all depends on the ROM - I have two different devices, on one the Search is a system app (system/app/Velvet.apk), on other it was installed via Play market (data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk).
Generally if the apk resides in zip file, it can be removed before flashing (I usually clean ROMs from all apps I don't need on my PC using WinRar), the only problem could be finding name of the apk file to remove.

Yes you're right, the name of the app is where the problem resides as I did check the frameworks folder of the ROM. It's ROM specific isn't it, and tampering with an app like google search can surely cause some unforeseen errors too. I don't see any reason why google search has become such an undesirable app for the poster!

Not sure how it works for stock-based ROMs, on my N7000 I have Slimbean, which comes without Search - it can be installed from the Market separately if someone needs it
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Slimbean has gapps of its own, customised for the ROM which are available on their site. The gapps on goo.im which are prescribed by some other ROMs come with the feature of google-search.

Varad297 said:
Slimbean has gapps of its own, customised for the ROM which are available on their site. The gapps on goo.im which are prescribed by some other ROMs come with the feature of google-search.
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in this case it should be enough to remove "QuickSearchBox.apk" from the zip file before flashing

This removes Google search altogether or just the search box on the home screens which cannot be gotten away from the settings options in certain ROMs?

Varad297 said:
This removes Google search altogether or just the search box on the home screens which cannot be gotten away from the settings options in certain ROMs?
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Not sure, the search box may be a separate widget, you could check with Root App Delete (enables/disables system apps)
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fne02 said:
Hi, I have one question about Google and Google+. How to remove the files in our custom rom before flashing the rom? Ya, we can delete it using root explorer but I love to know which apk/files contain the twos apks. Thank's.
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I had google now and google plus and google maps deleted from system and installed as a normal app. Hibernated with greenify. App stays closed unless i start it myself.
Hope this way helps. So far i have no problem starting, using and hibernating these 3 apps.
Running on DXLSE deodexed rooted with philz kernel.
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Thank you for all informations. It is PlusOne.apk for the Google+ and Messenger+ too. I left the Google Search for future need. Thank's a lot. :good::good::good:

[Q] [HELP] no Google Play in Ultimatum ROM - Timescape UI

i need help
i was just installed to my new ROM: The Ultimatum v4.9 today....i chose Timescape UI on installation process...
the problem is that i cant find my Google Play...and unfortunately some Apps are can't be synchronized with system...for example: Tweetcaster, TimeScape, and etc which are need Google Service...
i really appreciate your help...
sorry for the wrong forum :crying::crying:

andyvanbasten said:
i need help
i was just installed to my new ROM: The Ultimatum v4.9 today....i chose Timescape UI on installation process...
the problem is that i cant find my Google Play...and unfortunately some Apps are can't be synchronized with system...for example: Tweetcaster, TimeScape, and etc which are need Google Service...
i really appreciate your help...
sorry for the wrong forum :crying::crying:
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First of all, wrong section mate. Always post such question in the Galaxy Ace S5830 Q/A section. As for the TimeScape UI problem, did you follow the steps to be done after the installation? You can find the necessary details here. Also make sure to sign into your Google account. Google Play usually comes up right after you do that. Do post the result. Hope I Helped
P.S. Reported to FM to move to right section.

thanks for correction, but....
thanks for your correction...i'll post it there...
but the matter is when first time i finished the installation, reboot my phone, and enter the main screen...there is no login screen to login our Goggle account...
any suggestion?

andyvanbasten said:
thanks for your correction...i'll post it there...
but the matter is when first time i finished the installation, reboot my phone, and enter the main screen...there is no login screen to login our Goggle account...
any suggestion?
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Try going to Settings>Accounts & Sync> Add Account. See if it works. Do post the result. Hope I Helped

i've try adding account using that way..but there is no google connection...
it's just a kind of any regular email...and after logged in my phone still can't access the Google Play even i have installed another googlePlay.apk

Did you flash Gapps package? Because Gapps aren't installed in this rom.. You have to flash the Gapps package provided in the download section by the developer..
After that replace the old Playstore with the latest version or let it update itself. You will be able to add Google account after that..

andyvanbasten said:
i've try adding account using that way..but there is no google connection...
it's just a kind of any regular email...and after logged in my phone still can't access the Google Play even i have installed another googlePlay.apk
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That's odd. Can you try installing the rom with any of the other UI's and see if the problem persists? Do post the result. Hope I Helped

Problem Solved
nix01 said:
Did you flash Gapps package? Because Gapps aren't installed in this rom.. You have to flash the Gapps package provided in the download section by the developer..
After that replace the old Playstore with the latest version or let it update itself. You will be able to add Google account after that..
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PROBLEM SOLVED
thank you so much...this advice solved my problem.

[Script][6P|5X] Google Apps Debloater v2 [Aroma][28/5/2017]

Hi everyone
i made this script to remove google apps from /system, because i usually backup/restore them with titanium backup
you can select which apps to remove or keep, dont remove Google Now Launcher if you dont have other launchers installed
Apps in the Script:
Code:
Calculator
Calendar
Chrome
Clock
CloudPrint
Drive
FaceLock
Fi
Gmail
Google Now Launcher
GoogleHindiIME
Google Home
Google Print Services
Google Device Policy
Google Connectivity Services
Google Support
Google Keyboard
Google JapaneseInput
Google PinyinIME
Google Plus
GoogleTTS
Hangouts
HTMLViewer
KoreanIME
Maps
Messenger
Play Books
Play Games
Play Movies
Play Music
Photos
Talkback
Google Now
Youtube
Wallet
WebViewGoogle
Screenshots:
Before:
After:
Download:
Here
Credits & Thanks
@Kushan02 for using his script as base, check it here
@daveyannihilation for TBO Aroma theme

*another one for me*

Can anyone give me a tip on how to download Google Drive files on mobile? The zips always get saved as some weird name eg 2016-08-23- XXXX and saved to some weird location that does not show up in search (not Downloads folder). Really annoying, I am sure there is a simple workaround.

GroovyGeek said:
Can anyone give me a tip on how to download Google Drive files on mobile? The zips always get saved as some weird name eg 2016-08-23- XXXX and saved to some weird location that does not show up in search (not Downloads folder). Really annoying, I am sure there is a simple workaround.
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Hi, use the browser, drive app is not that good.
Ill post another link

@GroovyGeek Hi, i uploaded it to thread attachments

Works with any stock Google version?
Nexus 6P

jesssiii said:
Works with any stock Google version?
Nexus 6P
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Yeah it should work fine

@AL_IRAQI worked perfect man! Since I've been using Nexus Launcher, it's been bugging me to no end that I wasn't able to get rid of Google Now Launcher. This is great, thanks!!

will this work on Stock Nougat and is this a flashable zip?
thank you

Sy1ar said:
will this work on Stock Nougat and is this a flashable zip?
thank you
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Yes, it works like a charm just flash the zip file in the custom recovery and then the Aroma installer UI appears and later on it's self explanatory.
I did it on latest Feb 2017 security update (N4F26O) on Stock Android

Just a quick note, seeing this is still a recurring thing, anytime I flash OpenGapps aroma version, the apps that are excluded are automatically removed from the rom after the aroma zip is flashed. So aroma package also functions as a debloater.
If you have no scripts or don't know what to do, using Aroma OpenGapps has been a good alternative option for me.

jassun16 said:
Yes, it works like a charm just flash the zip file in the custom recovery and then the Aroma installer UI appears and later on it's self explanatory.
I did it on latest Feb 2017 security update (N4F26O) on Stock Android
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Thank you, will try on March 2017 security update

I uploaded v2, added couple of apps that was added in O DP builds & updated busybox also

AL_IRAQI said:
I uploaded v2, added couple of apps that was added in O DP builds & updated busybox also
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I assume this will work with custom ROM?
I used to flash nano or pico gapps but recently I've needed Full package or Google Assistant won't fully work. Thanks

KLit75 said:
I assume this will work with custom ROM?
I used to flash nano or pico gapps but recently I've needed Full package or Google Assistant won't fully work. Thanks
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it should work on stock or custom

lineage os and google cam

Hi all guys, I'm using lineageos, flashed a couple days ago with gapps full pack...
I have a question for you: I'd like use google camera but it crashes every time. Do you know if there is something like a fix, or it is a problem with the package? In some posts I read that it's suggested to flash gapps pico, but I fear to flash another time, install and google cam won't work.
Do you have any good advices?
Thanks

liviodevito10 said:
Hi all guys, I'm using lineageos, flashed a couple days ago with gapps full pack...
I have a question for you: I'd like use google camera but it crashes every time. Do you know if there is something like a fix, or it is a problem with the package? In some posts I read that it's suggested to flash gapps pico, but I fear to flash another time, install and google cam won't work.
Do you have any good advices?
Thanks
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Google camera doesn't work properly due to the mixed implementation of the camera HAL by xiaomi. You should use the snap camera that comes with LineageOS, which works well.
If you disable denoise, and set sharpness to 1 the quality is actually quite good.
I do not know of any fix to Google camera, but there's a dedicated thread where different options are being discussed, which might be worth looking into.
Regarding GApps: you can flash them again, and change between different versions when doing so. The installer would check for what's installed already, and switch to wherever you're installing. The aroma package is quite convenient as well, because you can select exactly what you want to install, and enable Pixel luncher and Google assistant directly.

liviodevito10 said:
Hi all guys, I'm using lineageos, flashed a couple days ago with gapps full pack...
I have a question for you: I'd like use google camera but it crashes every time. Do you know if there is something like a fix, or it is a problem with the package? In some posts I read that it's suggested to flash gapps pico, but I fear to flash another time, install and google cam won't work.
Do you have any good advices?
Thanks
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If you are rooted, you can try adding the line below in system/build.prop and then reboot.
persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1

ckarv said:
Google camera doesn't work properly due to the mixed implementation of the camera HAL by xiaomi. You should use the snap camera that comes with LineageOS, which works well.
If you disable denoise, and set sharpness to 1 the quality is actually quite good.
I do not know of any fix to Google camera, but there's a dedicated thread where different options are being discussed, which might be worth looking into.
Regarding GApps: you can flash them again, and change between different versions when doing so. The installer would check for what's installed already, and switch to wherever you're installing. The aroma package is quite convenient as well, because you can select exactly what you want to install, and enable Pixel luncher and Google assistant directly.
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I flashed as you said with aroma package, bypassing Google camera. It's perfect!

ckarv said:
but there's a dedicated thread where different options are being discussed, which might be worth looking into.
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Link plz?
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liviodevito10 said:
I flashed as you said with aroma package, bypassing Google camera. It's perfect!
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Google camera working?

ojosehenrick said:
Link plz?
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Google camera working?
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Nope, i bypassed Google CAM , but others gapps are perfect!

ckarv said:
Regarding GApps: you can flash them again, and change between different versions when doing so. The installer would check for what's installed already, and switch to wherever you're installing. The aroma package is quite convenient as well, because you can select exactly what you want to install, and enable Pixel luncher and Google assistant directly.
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Thanks for the tip with the armoa package! it helped me with the camera issue.
The only thing worth mentioning is that in order to re-install the stock camera I had to re-install LineageOS, and then install the aroma package without the google camera.
When I tried to only install the gapps without the google camera so I didn't have any camera app at all.
Anyway now it works, thanks again!

Is there a Magisk module to remove all google apps and services?

I'm looking to get an Android phone but I don't want any google apps or services on it including the play store. Is there a Magisk module that can remove all the google apps and services and play store from a phone? I did a search for "remove google apps" and other such searches but could not find what I'm looking for. I see that the Aurora app store is an alternative play store. Is it safe to use?
Thank you for your advice!

Easiest would be to just flash a custom ROM and don't bother with installing Gapps. Voilà, free of Google apps and services.

Didgeridoohan said:
Easiest would be to just flash a custom ROM and don't bother with installing Gapps. Voilà, free of Google apps and services.
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Thank you for the reply. I agree but from my research I could not find custom ROMs available for the Pixel 3 that are officially supported and stable. Please recommend one if there is one that is officially supported and stable. If there is not I would like to know the steps after I root a phone to remove all the google apps and services.

https://f-droid.org/app/org.droidtr.deletegapps
But its very likely to experience bugs and problems (like force closes). The best option is to use a custom Rom
Or you can try the Nanodroid Module (to install microG), probably better than just remove GApps.
AuroraDroid/-store works as it should. I don't know what you mean by 'safe'.

castrum_doloris said:
https://f-droid.org/app/org.droidtr.deletegapps
But its very likely to experience bugs and problems (like force closes). The best option is to use a custom Rom
Or you can try the Nanodroid Module (to install microG), probably better than just remove GApps.
AuroraDroid/-store works as it should. I don't know what you mean by 'safe'.
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Thank you for the reply. Ok I really would rather use a custom ROM. LineageOS to be precise but there is no official support for the Pixel 3. That's why I'm asking if there is a way, after rooting the phone, to remove all the google apps and services. You mentioned MicroG but does that actually remove all the google apps and services? I looked up MicroG and it looks to be for people who still want to use google apps and services but securely. I don't use anything google apps or services. There are some Microsoft apps I need for work so that's why I asked about Aurora. When I asked if Aurora is safe I meant does Aurora track or do anything unsecure.
Is there a LineageOS custom ROM that does work with the Pixel 3? If not then do I use MicroG to remove all the google stuff?
Sorry to ask so many questions. I've spent hours researching this stuff and there is so much info I read up on that I just need some clarity. Thanks for your patience.

ToughDBlue said:
I'm looking to get an Android phone but I don't want any google apps or services on it including the play store. Is there a Magisk module that can remove all the google apps and services and play store from a phone? I did a search for "remove google apps" and other such searches but could not find what I'm looking for. I see that the Aurora app store is an alternative play store. Is it safe to use?
Thank you for your advice!
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To get rid of issues, uninstall any google apps you want systemlessly using Debloater ( Terminal Emulator ).

ToughDBlue said:
I'm looking to get an Android phone but I don't want any google apps or services on it including the play store. Is there a Magisk module that can remove all the google apps and services and play store from a phone? I did a search for "remove google apps" and other such searches but could not find what I'm looking for. I see that the Aurora app store is an alternative play store. Is it safe to use?
Thank you for your advice!
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You are in luck. Get a huawei phone.
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

ToughDBlue said:
Thank you for the reply. Ok I really would rather use a custom ROM. LineageOS to be precise but there is no official support for the Pixel 3. That's why I'm asking if there is a way, after rooting the phone, to remove all the google apps and services.
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"Official" and "unofficial" are quite often just terms to clarify, if the builder is part of the dev-team and/or if the Rom/Code is reviewed by one of the dev-team. It is possible, that an unofficial Rom isn't working as good as an official would, but I experienced this quite rarely.
BUT: unofficials usually don't have the possibility to OTA update.
But in the end, "official" and "unofficial" doesn't have to mean much
So my tip: Install and try some Roms, unofficial ones too ^_^
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You mentioned MicroG but does that actually remove all the google apps and services? I looked up MicroG and it looks to be for people who still want to use google apps and services but securely. I don't use anything google apps or services. There are some Microsoft apps I need for work so that's why I asked about Aurora.
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MicroG is an open source and privacy focused Google Services Framework. Its goal is to let apps work, which rely on GApps. I suggested it to grant a bit more stability to your un-googled stock Rom. Because the GApps are most likely deep buried into your (Stock)System, which can lead to severe instability and crashes if you just forcibly rip them out.
At least that's my experience. I never had a usable system with a blank removal of GApps
On a custom Rom its not necessary, if all apps you use work without GApps
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When I asked if Aurora is safe I meant does Aurora track or do anything unsecure.
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No, Aurora is safe as far as I know (I'm using it myself)
If you are in doubt (and able to) you can check its source code
ToughDBlue said:
Is there a LineageOS custom ROM that does work with the Pixel 3? If not then do I use MicroG to remove all the google stuff?
Sorry to ask so many questions. I've spent hours researching this stuff and there is so much info I read up on that I just need some clarity. Thanks for your patience.
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I can try to check later. An "official" Lineage is quite unlikely, but maybe I find smth else
But yes, if you can't find a fitting Rom, you'll have to try with manually debloating/microG.
You can try to debloat your phone slowly with "Terminal Debloater" like someone already suggested.
One App/Service after another. If smth breaks, you can simply revert it, because this works systemless
No problem, just ask XDA is a forum and I'm here to help

Lineage is available for Pixel 3. It is unofficial, but built by someone on the Lineage team. Check the Pixel 3xl forum. Most custom roms are posted there, but are actually for both devices. The thing is, most custom roms for the device come with GAPPs included (Including Lineage), so not useful for you. This is getting OT though.

castrum_doloris said:
"Official" and "unofficial" are quite often just terms to clarify, if the builder is part of the dev-team and/or if the Rom/Code is reviewed by one of the dev-team. It is possible, that an unofficial Rom isn't working as good as an official would, but I experienced this quite rarely.
BUT: unofficials usually don't have the possibility to OTA update.
But in the end, "official" and "unofficial" doesn't have to mean much
So my tip: Install and try some Roms, unofficial ones too ^_^
MicroG is an open source and privacy focused Google Services Framework. Its goal is to let apps work, which rely on GApps. I suggested it to grant a bit more stability to your un-googled stock Rom. Because the GApps are most likely deep buried into your (Stock)System, which can lead to severe instability and crashes if you just forcibly rip them out.
At least that's my experience. I never had a usable system with a blank removal of GApps
On a custom Rom its not necessary, if all apps you use work without GApps
No, Aurora is safe as far as I know (I'm using it myself)
If you are in doubt (and able to) you can check its source code
I can try to check later. An "official" Lineage is quite unlikely, but maybe I find smth else
But yes, if you can't find a fitting Rom, you'll have to try with manually debloating/microG.
You can try to debloat your phone slowly with "Terminal Debloater" like someone already suggested.
One App/Service after another. If smth breaks, you can simply revert it, because this works systemless
No problem, just ask XDA is a forum and I'm here to help
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Thank you for the very detailed reply. Very helpful. I decided to get a Oneplus 7T and not a Pixel 3. I did research and found that most custom ROMs for the Oneplus 7T do not officially support Android 10 as well as MicroG and TWRP. The unofficial custom ROMs note that there are bugs and some instability currently. Being a newbie and needing my Oneplus 7T to be reliable as it's my only phone I rather have an officially supported LineageOS with MicroG custom ROM when it's released. Until then I need help figuring out the best method to remove all gapps and services. I don't use any google apps. I do use Microsoft apps so I need those to not only work but be able to send notifications. I also need to have location services work for a non-google maps app and weather app. I would like to keep Oxygen OS as it has some customizations features I like. Am I asking too much? Lol. However, since microG is not supported I don't think I can do what I'm looking for since MicroG removes all gapps and services and replaces them including location services ability and notifications. Does Magisk have a module that can do what I'm looking for?

You'll likely find better help in the OP7T forums:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t
There is a debloater module you could use for this purpose, you'll find it on the Manager downloads section. Keep in mind that anything you do with a Magisk module is a systemless modification and the files will still be on your device (just masked by Magisk) and will return if you every disable/uninstall the module or remove Magisk. If you want a more permanent solution you'll need to use other means.

Didgeridoohan said:
You'll likely find better help in the OP7T forums:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t
There is a debloater module you could use for this purpose, you'll find it on the Manager downloads section. Keep in mind that anything you do with a Magisk module is a systemless modification and the files will still be on your device (just masked by Magisk) and will return if you every disable/uninstall the module or remove Magisk. If you want a more permanent solution you'll need to use other means.
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I couldn't find the Manager downloads on the OP7T forum. Can you provide a direct link to the Manager downloads?

The "Manager downloads" is in the Magisk Manager, the app.
What I meant was that it will likely be easier for you to find help with debloating the device in its own forum.

Didgeridoohan said:
The "Manager downloads" is in the Magisk Manager, the app.
What I meant was that it will likely be easier for you to find help with debloating the device in its own forum.
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Got it. Thank you for your help!