I'm interested in getting xz1 compact however in doing my research I'm seeing a few complaints of Sony pushing ads through one of their pre-installed apps. And it can't be disabled.
Is this true, how many of have seen ads? And if yes can be disabled complain?
I'd hate to spend $500 on a phone and then forced to endure ads.
teostar said:
I'm interested in getting xz1 compact however in doing my research I'm seeing a few complaints of Sony pushing ads through one of their pre-installed apps. And it can't be disabled.
Is this true, how many of have seen ads? And if yes can be disabled complain?
I'd hate to spend $500 on a phone and then forced to endure ads.
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It's an app that uses standard Android notifications to occasionally highlight some Sony products.
It doesn't inject ads into other apps, or anything like that.
You can disable it via ADB with:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.entrance
I've never seen any ad on that phone that didn't came from any program I used.
pbarrette said:
It's an app that uses standard Android notifications to occasionally highlight some Sony products.
It doesn't inject ads into other apps, or anything like that.
You can disable it via ADB with:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.entrance
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Ok thanks for the info.
Related
Guess people might know this already, but just to let you know, Package Disabler Pro works great to disable system apps, but be careful. I disabled all sprint stuff and some other stuff I don't need. No issues so far
Of course some system apps will still boot after disabling them, but my guess is that hopefully those apps use less ram and battery now?!
Here's my debloat list:
(This is NOT a guide or recommendation! I'm just sharing what worked for me, based on my needs and tests. I prefer to use Package Disabler Pro to adb, easier to enable again with the app.)
Sprint Zone Launcher. com.sprint.zone
Preferred Activity Setter. com.sprint.w.prefact
Sprint ID. com.sprint.w.installer
Carrier Setup Wizard. com.sprint.psdg.sw
Sprint Hub. com.sprint.ms.smf.services
Sprint Device Manager. com.sprint.ms.cdm
Caller ID. com.sprint.ecid
Mobile Installer. com.sprint.ce.updater
App Stack. com.pinsight.dw
Gadget Guardian. com.lookout
360 Video. com.lge.vrplayer (not planning to use vr)
Video Wallpaper. com.lge.video.vr.wallpaper
com.lge.upsell
Update Center. com.lge.updatecenter
SprintService. com.lge.sprintserver
SprintMobileFrameworkSupport. com.lge.sprintnativewfc.smf
SnapPage. com.lge.snappage
LDB. com.lge.mlt
LG Health. com.lge.lifetracker
LG Pay Qlauncher. com.lge.lgpay.qlauncher
FOTA Update. com.lge.lgfota.permission
Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clientspr
Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clients
G-DEC. com.lge.gdec.client
GCUV. com.lge.gcuv
Gaming. com.lge.gametuner
360 Image Wallpaper. com.lge.gallery.vr.wallpaper
Collage Wallpapers. com.lge.gallery.collagewallpaper
Exchange. com.lge.exchange
Email. com.lge.email (not working for me)
Parking Assistant. com.lge.carfinding (I know where my car is)
App Updates. com.lge.appbox.client
AnimalResource. com.lge.animal.resource
Software Update. com.lge.android.atservice
AppCloud. com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe
ARCore. com.google.ar.core
YouTube. com.google.android.youtube (I use Vanced)
Google Play Movies & TV. com.google.android.videos
Print Service Recommendation Service. com.google.android.inservice.recommendation
Google Play Music. com.google.android.music
Gboard. com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
Device setup. com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfic
Google Pay. com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Duo. com.google.android.apps.tachyon
Photos. com.google.android.apps.photos (trying out lg gallery)
Google News. com.google.android.apps.magazines
Slides. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides
Sheets. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets
Docs. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs
Cloud Print. com.google.android.apps.cloudprint
Facebook App Installer. com.facebook.system (using alternative FB app)
Facebook. com.facebook.katana
Facebook App Manager. com.facebook.appmanager
Voicemail. com.coremobility.app.vnotes
com.android.voicemail.omtp
Print Spooler. com.android.printspooler
Default Print Service. com.android.bips
Prime Video. com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
Mobile Device Information Provider. com.amazon.appmanager
nyttliv7 said:
Guess people might know this already, but just to let you know, Package Disabler Pro works great to disable system apps, but be careful. I disabled all sprint stuff and some other stuff I don't need. No issues so far
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Thanks for this. I forgot that this app even existed. It's been a while...:highfive:
Lotsa room on the phone already, more so with stuff that can be plainly uninstalled. The rest 'disabled' to preserve system for factory updates. With SD up to 2tb, bloat not quite so much a nuisance as it was years ago.
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So thanks but what's the point if we cannot remove by rooting?
Agreed! Not so important to debloat with more and more storage and ram these days.
It's totally up to one and each. ME, I will always debloat if possible. Privacy and battery life is reasons good enough for me. And with a phone this good, rooting is not as important as it was once, especially when there's good tools/methods to disable unwanted stuff. But I'm a rootoholic, so if it happens, I will definitely do it. Until then, I'm happy with what I've got.
Unlocked bootloader and Magisk FTW!
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Agreed! Not so important to debloat with more and more storage and ram these days.
It's totally up to one and each. ME, I will always debloat if possible. Privacy and battery life is reasons good enough for me. And with a phone this good, rooting is not as important as it was once, especially when there's good tools/methods to disable unwanted stuff. But I'm a rootoholic, so if it happens, I will definitely do it. Until then, I'm happy with what I've got.
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The one thing that I can't live without is Viper4Android...(main reason I'm sticking with the V30+) but debloating without root seems awesome will it be possible with the Sprint variant?
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
The one thing that I can't live without is Viper4Android...(main reason I'm sticking with the V30+) but debloating without root seems awesome will it be possible with the Sprint variant?
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I'm on Sprint!
But be aware, I'm not sure how exactly this app works? For sure the system apps that you can't disable normally, will be disabled with this app, but some of them are still booting. Hopefully not so "heavy" on the ram and the battery after disabled? Haven't compared yet. Might be a good thing though, not to cut off any dependencies...
nyttliv7 said:
I'm on Sprint!
But be aware, I'm not sure how exactly this app works? For sure the system apps that you can't disable normally, will be disabled with this app, but some of them are still booting. Hopefully not so "heavy" on the ram and the battery after disabled? Haven't compared yet. Might be a good thing though, not to cut off any dependencies...
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Viper4Android is a neat audio customization app. It requires root to install, which we will not have available until LG provides phone unlocking (hopefully soon!)
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Do you have a link to the Package Disabler Pro you installed? Both of the ones I can find on the Play Store say they are incompatible with my devices.
treesap said:
Viper4Android is a neat audio customization app. It requires root to install, which we will not have available until LG provides phone unlocking (hopefully soon!)
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Do you have a link to the Package Disabler Pro you installed? Both of the ones I can find on the Play Store say they are incompatible with my devices.
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Here you go:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdmdm.dmplay
Great; thank you!
Thank you.
Sorry if this question is obvious to some ... but will it also work on Verizon network phones?
SaintlySins said:
Thank you.
Sorry if this question is obvious to some ... but will it also work on Verizon network phones?
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I would be surprised if it didn't
nyttliv7 said:
I would be surprised if it didn't
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Thanks @nyttliv7
nyttliv7 said:
Guess people might know this already, but just to let you know, Package Disabler Pro works great to disable system apps, but be careful. I disabled all sprint stuff and some other stuff I don't need. No issues so far
Of course some system apps will still boot after disabling them, but my guess is that hopefully those apps use less ram and battery now?!
Here's my debloat list:
(This is NOT a guide or recommendation! I'm just sharing what worked for me, based on my needs and tests. I prefer to use Package Disabler Pro to adb, easier to enable again with the app.)
Sprint Zone Launcher. com.sprint.zone
Preferred Activity Setter. com.sprint.w.prefact
Sprint ID. com.sprint.w.installer
Carrier Setup Wizard. com.sprint.psdg.sw
Sprint Hub. com.sprint.ms.smf.services
Sprint Device Manager. com.sprint.ms.cdm
Caller ID. com.sprint.ecid
Mobile Installer. com.sprint.ce.updater
App Stack. com.pinsight.dw
Gadget Guardian. com.lookout
Wi-Fi Calling. com.lge.wfcsettings (I don't ever use Wi-Fi calling)
Wi-Fi Calling. com.lge.wfcservice
Wi-Fi Calling Provider. com.lge.wfcprovider
Wi-Fi Calling Connectivity. com.lge.wfcconnectivity
360 Video. com.lge.vrplayer (not planning to use vr)
Video Wallpaper. com.lge.video.vr.wallpaper
com.lge.upsell
Update Center. com.lge.updatecenter
SprintService. com.lge.sprintserver
SprintMobileFrameworkSupport. com.lge.sprintnativewfc.smf
SnapPage. com.lge.snappage
LDB. com.lge.mlt
LG Health. com.lge.lifetracker
LG Pay Qlauncher. com.lge.lgpay.qlauncher
FOTA Update. com.lge.lgfota.permission
Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clientspr
Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clients
G-DEC. com.lge.gdec.client
GCUV. com.lge.gcuv
Gaming. com.lge.gametuner
360 Image Wallpaper. com.lge.gallery.vr.wallpaper
Collage Wallpapers. com.lge.gallery.collagewallpaper
Exchange. com.lge.exchange
Email. com.lge.email (not working for me)
Parking Assistant. com.lge.carfinding (I know where my car is)
App Updates. com.lge.appbox.client
AnimalResource. com.lge.animal.resource
Software Update. com.lge.android.atservice
AppCloud. com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe
ARCore. com.google.ar.core
YouTube. com.google.android.youtube (I use Vanced)
Google Play Movies & TV. com.google.android.videos
Print Service Recommendation Service. com.google.android.inservice.recommendation
Google Play Music. com.google.android.music
Gboard. com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
Device setup. com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfic
Google Pay. com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Duo. com.google.android.apps.tachyon
Photos. com.google.android.apps.photos (trying out lg gallery)
Google News. com.google.android.apps.magazines
Slides. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides
Sheets. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets
Docs. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs
Cloud Print. com.google.android.apps.cloudprint
Facebook App Installer. com.facebook.system (using alternative FB app)
Facebook. com.facebook.katana
Facebook App Manager. com.facebook.appmanager
Voicemail. com.coremobility.app.vnotes
com.android.voicemail.omtp
Print Spooler. com.android.printspooler
Default Print Service. com.android.bips
Prime Video. com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
Mobile Device Information Provider. com.amazon.appmanager
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Do you know how to get into DIag mode for this model ?
It should be noted that the WiFi Calling app also handles VoLTE on Sprint devices. That should be considered before disabling it as bloatware. It's essential functionality to the phone, if you want to have that ability. Personally, I would not consider WiFi Calling to be bloatware in the first place. But it's even more essential in this case.
Confirmed it worked on my Sprint variant.
.I noticed the V40 Dev mode has "OEM Unlock" an option to turn on or off but that's probably isn't going to do any good without fastboot huh ?
skribe said:
It should be noted that the WiFi Calling app also handles VoLTE on Sprint devices. That should be considered before disabling it as bloatware. It's essential functionality to the phone, if you want to have that ability. Personally, I would not consider WiFi Calling to be bloatware in the first place. But it's even more essential in this case.
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Important info thank you
Updated!
KennynGGG said:
Confirmed it worked on my Sprint variant.
.I noticed the V40 Dev mode has "OEM Unlock" an option to turn on or off but that's probably isn't going to do any good without fastboot huh ?
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Sadly enough, no!
KennynGGG said:
Do you know how to get into DIag mode for this model ?
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Diag Mode codes are carrier specific. If you have a Sprint variant like OP, your code would be ##3424#. The Sprint hidden menu code is 5689#*405#, for this model.
Now the S21 ultra is here with and several test benchmarks and stress test on the internet. The throttling is the only problem with Exynos S21 ultra thats still here since S20/Note20 series.
The snapdragon version has much smaller throttling with much more heat... We need a solution to remove/disable the Game Optimizing Service again, because its a trash especially in the Exynos version.
Is there any solution to remove/disable GoS without root?
Get package disabler
Which one works?
Which one is working?
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
blackhawk said:
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
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Hi!
Question, does disabling a app, as package disabler does, only hide the app from the user?
The app that has been disabled is still there, using space and if a other app call's for it, it will still respond. So, disabling a app only restricts it from not being used in the background.
If so, does disabling apps really save you anything? Isn't it better to Uninstall the app?
Or am I totally off track here?
The Package Disabler dev is a cheat. His app stops working after some time and he asks you to buy a new licence. Doesn't restore purchase. Have already paid for the app and burnt my fingers. Bogus app, it's nothing but a bad tasting placebo. Avoid like the plague.
enigmaamit said:
The Package Disabler dev is a cheat. His app stops working after some time and he asks you to buy a new licence. Doesn't restore purchase. Have already paid for the app and burnt my fingers. Bogus app, it's nothing but a bad tasting placebo. Avoid like the plague.
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Yeah, I've heard about that.
But, i'm asking just in general about disabling apps. Is it worth it? isn't uninstalling better?
BWA80 said:
Yeah, I've heard about that.
But, i'm asking just in general about disabling apps. Is it worth it? isn't uninstalling better?
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You can't uninstall system apps... without root that is. That's where diasabling comes into play
BWA80 said:
Hi!
Question, does disabling a app, as package disabler does, only hide the app from the user?
The app that has been disabled is still there, using space and if a other app call's for it, it will still respond. So, disabling a app only restricts it from not being used in the background.
If so, does disabling apps really save you anything? Isn't it better to Uninstall the app?
Or am I totally off track here?
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The disable apk will not run at boot up or ever unless you enable it. It's not uninstalled and can be easily turned on/off at any time.
The Package Disabler is not the one they are talking about from Playstore.
It's available only at the website I showed. I've been using it for over 3 years.
So is there any good when you disable the game optimization ?
Maybe via adb?
pm uninstall --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
pm uninstall --user 0 com.enhance.gameservice
pm uninstall --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools
pm uninstall --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gos
pm uninstall --user 0 com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin
Does anyone have exonys com.samsung.gamedriver.ex2100 app? Am not sure if it came up after the last update? Or via game driver app I had
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Does anyone have exonys com.samsung.gamedriver.ex2100 app? Am not sure if it came up after the last update? Or via game driver app I had
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Was present on my device but i removed it. As far as i could find online a hand full games are supported so i figured i have no need for it
So I can remove it without causing any issues??
iamcgs said:
So is there any good when you disable the game optimization ?
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Game optimization does nothing to enhance gaming for me. My 10+ running on Pie does fine without it. No discernible difference.
[email protected] said:
So I can remove it without causing any issues??
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I have no issues at all after removing it
You need to get a `private DNS server` as well as what others have suggested with disabling. With DNS, I'd recommend a `recursive Pi-hole setup`. If you aren't up the task or do not have a Pi, as most don't, just find an upstream provider.
Once you've set this up, head to your `blacklist` and add `gos-api.gos-gsp.io`. A lot of times, even after disabling GOS, it will still connect to Samsung servers, therefore it's a great extra measure which can be taken by blacklisting `gos-api.gos-gsp.io`. Others worth mentioning include: `diagmon-serviceapi.samsungdm.com`, and `dc.di.atlas.samsung.com`.
blackhawk said:
Game optimization does nothing to enhance gaming for me. My 10+ running on Pie does fine without it. No discernible difference.
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It's purpose is to prevent the same issues that existed within S7 lineup and their battery meltdowns. That's why it reports online to Samsung servers; it has null to do with optimizing game performance in the way we'd all hope sadly enough. It optimizes heat dissipation rates by throttling aggressively when it hits whatever Samsung deems the threshold of potential lawsuits and danger due to meltdowns and "explosions".
iamcgs said:
So is there any good when you disable the game optimization ?
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The good: improved gaming performance on the Exynos variant of the Galaxy S lineup.
The bad: decreased processor and battery life due to increased temperatures.
Ok so, I have purchased (package disabler pro) 3 times from google play. It seems Everytime, I get a new device it makes me purchase the app again. And now it's not even in the google playstore. Dev wants me to purchase again. And I refuse to do so.. My question is is there another app that works.
Why you need to purchase it 3 times ?? When you linked your Gmail account that you have used to purchase certain apps the apps doesn't require you to buy it anymore Google playstore download the license key automatically for it
also you can just use command to remove bloatware
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.opera.browser
ineedroot69 said:
Why you need to purchase it 3 times ?? When you linked your Gmail account that you have used to purchase certain apps the apps doesn't require you to buy it anymore Google playstore download the license key automatically for it
also you can just use command to remove bloatware
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.opera.browser
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ineedroot69 said:
Why you need to purchase it 3 times ?? When you linked your Gmail account that you have used to purchase certain apps the apps doesn't require you to buy it anymore Google playstore download the license key automatically for it
also you can just use command to remove bloatware
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.opera.browser
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Because the dev deletes the app to make you have to purchase again with new key. Well yeah if I had a computer, I could do that but I don't
cspiresucks said:
Because the dev deletes the app to make you have to purchase again with new key. Well yeah if I had a computer, I could do that but I don't
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And it's not for bloatware it’s for disabling updates
Hello,
I can not seem to remove or hide google pay from the power menu. I can hide devices however google pay remains even after i removed it from ABD
"pm uninstall -k --user 1 com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel"
Can anyone advise please
OS NE2213_A.12 UK, settings do not hide the section for google pay ether
Update: I have come to understand this is a much desired feature, which i can appreciate however its something i'm personally not using, Can anyone help in how to remove this please
The solution is actually below assuming device connected via ADB
adb shell
then
pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.systemui.plugin.globalactions.wallet
Would like to DISABLE Bixby and Samsung Pay in entirety.
There used to be apps that you could use on your Samsung phone, but last I tried that it went belly up and on a per year license, and since is long gone or unsupported.
I don't know ADB too well but am willing to use it to disable/remove all the samsung crap.
Thanks
Why? If you just don't open it, it never does anything.
monocle503 said:
Would like to DISABLE Bixby and Samsung Pay in entirety.
There used to be apps that you could use on your Samsung phone, but last I tried that it went belly up and on a per year license, and since is long gone or unsupported.
I don't know ADB too well but am willing to use it to disable/remove all the samsung crap.
Thanks
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1) Download GeminiMan WearOS Manager from the Playstore. It simplifies the ADB process. It's a brilliant program. 2) Read up on the debloat page for the Galaxy Watch 4. We pretty much have the same on Watch 5. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/debloat-galaxy-watch-4.4324147/page-9
This got me through cleaning up my watch.
(FYI: GeminiMan made it easy for me to to remove the Samsung Health Monitor and replace it with the version that allows BP and ECG. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-restriction-removed-19th-april-2023.4322527/ )
Locoman_ said:
1) Download GeminiMan WearOS Manager from the Playstore. It simplifies the ADB process. It's a brilliant program. 2) Read up on the debloat page for the Galaxy Watch 4. We pretty much have the same on Watch 5. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/debloat-galaxy-watch-4.4324147/page-9
This got me through cleaning up my watch.
(FYI: GeminiMan made it easy for me to to remove the Samsung Health Monitor and replace it with the version that allows BP and ECG. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-restriction-removed-19th-april-2023.4322527/ )
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Thank you for the lead in the right direction
monocle503 said:
Would like to DISABLE Bixby and Samsung Pay in entirety.
There used to be apps that you could use on your Samsung phone, but last I tried that it went belly up and on a per year license, and since is long gone or unsupported.
I don't know ADB too well but am willing to use it to disable/remove all the samsung crap.
Thanks
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I would not rely on a third party app to manage packages. Instead enable developer mode and from an adb shell run:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpay.gear
to disable Samsung Pay. Just disable it, don't uninstall it.
I would not touch Bixby. In case you want to try, the associated packages are:
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
Again, just disable, don't uninstall. But my guess is even if disabled it will cause problems on the watch because other functions depend on Bixby existing even if it is not used. lf you do disable it and it works ok, please let us know.
So far the only app that I know can be safely uninstalled is Global Goals:
pm uninstall --user 0 com.samsung.sree
Aethera said:
I would not rely on a third party app to manage packages. Instead enable developer mode and from an adb shell run:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpay.gear
to disable Samsung Pay. Just disable it, don't uninstall it.
I would not touch Bixby. In case you want to try, the associated packages are:
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
Again, just disable, don't uninstall. But my guess is even if disabled it will cause problems on the watch because other functions depend on Bixby existing even if it is not used. lf you do disable it and it works ok, please let us know.
So far the only app that I know can be safely uninstalled is Global Goals:
pm uninstall --user 0 com.samsung.sree
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Don't get me wrong. Never 'rely' on a 3rd party app to manage packages. Understand ADB. That said, the app I mentioned is made by XDA-Dante63 and very legit - it does a great job.
Bixby is fine to disable. Assistant is better anyway. Samsung Pay and a bunch of other stuff can be safely removed. My watch works wonderfully but other user experiences may vary.