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[Q] General rooting questions.

Hello, i just got my first smartphone, i have AT&T and i didnt want an iphone and was more drawn toward andriod, so i got a captivate. I would really like to do alot of the things in the "Pimp my captivate" guide but i have some questions first.
1.) If i root the phone, and take off the bloatware, will i still get updates if i go to the check for updates in settings? (ex. like the gps fix and froyo update someday).
2.) Its not going to subtract any features from the phone is it ? (ex. the google syncing and everything will still work? Basically is the rooting process and or bloatware removal going to change the way the phone works besides the programs those being gone?
Ill admit i'm an andriod phone hacking noob, but i do know computers well and programming and have altered other devices in the past.

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I would like to know this as well.

stihl29 said:
1.) If i root the phone, and take off the bloatware, will i still get updates if i go to the check for updates in settings? (ex. like the gps fix and froyo update someday).
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Since no updates have come down yet, I don't think anyone is sure of the answer to this. Keep in mind that it's a good idea to make backups of the app APKs on your sdcard before you remove them (just in case you want to reinstall them).
stihl29 said:
2.) Its not going to subtract any features from the phone is it ? (ex. the google syncing and everything will still work? Basically is the rooting process and or bloatware removal going to change the way the phone works besides the programs those being gone?
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Removing AT&T's crappy apps won't affect the phone negatively at all. They simply won't be there, so you can't use them (if you find them useful). The only app that I can think of you may want to keep is the AT&T Hot Spots app so you phone can use free AT&T wifi at locations such as Starbucks.

Yes, you will still get updates as long as you do not install a custom ROM. (Rooting is ok).
The only functionality that will be removed will be that of the apps you delete

Thank you so much this clears up alot of the things I've been wondering.
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Rooting issues
I have tried everything I have found online. The superuser icon is there. I have downloaded several apps that require the device to be rooted. I turned on usb debugging, and turned it off. I've downloaded update.zip several times.
I'm not entirely a noob when it comes to tweaking phones. I flashed roms on windows mobile and performed all sorts of modifications I got off this site.
I have the superuser icon. I downloaded titanium. Titanium says it installed busybox. I downloaded the separate busybox app from the market. That app has a popup saying that a nand unlock is necessary for the app to work. When I run it in spite of the popup, it says the device is rooted, but can't find busybox. A whoami command in adb will indicate that I'm not. I went though adb to reinstall busybox. But whenever I try to run any significant commands (eg su) it gives me a permission denied error. Googling permission denied gives me a myraid of possible causes, but it seems I'm getting far afield. I just want to get rid of the bloatware for now.
Is there another program to root this thing? Did I just miss something incredibly obvious?

hello, I recently just rooted this beast, and was wondering when, why, and how often i should clear out the dalvic cache

kamots said:
hello, I recently just rooted this beast, and was wondering when, why, and how often i should clear out the dalvic cache
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You shouldn't ever need to unless you are installing a ROM that requires it. the Dalvik Cache is the Java VM that Android Runs on and it does a very good job of keeping itself cleared. It does lots of Garbage collection on its own.

gotcha! thank you

HTC Bloatware Removal

Hello. I just rooted my phone and I tried to uninstall HTC bloatware and virgin mobile bloatware. But every time my phone restarts the apps return. I heard of this happing with HTC phones. I'd like to remove it as this phone has very low storage as it is. I know there is a way but I'm unsure of how. Any help is appreciated.

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Skilleg said:
Hello. I just rooted my phone and I tried to uninstall HTC bloatware and virgin mobile bloatware. But every time my phone restarts the apps return. I heard of this happing with HTC phones. I'd like to remove it as this phone has very low storage as it is. I know there is a way but I'm unsure of how. Any help is appreciated.
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I am having the same issue. Virgin mobile bloatware returns after a reboot. I am thinking about making a backup and manually deleting the apk files. Has anyone dealt with such an issue before? If so, please offer us some advice. Thank you.

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Pinalp84 said:
I am having the same issue. Virgin mobile bloatware returns after a reboot. I am thinking about making a backup and manually deleting the apk files. Has anyone dealt with such an issue before? If so, please offer us some advice. Thank you.
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Been using VM for longer than I care to admit. I've seen this once before I forget if it was my Evo 4G or my Optimus kept happening to me until a stable custom rom had them removed. I just honestly didnt reboot it ever

madtipper743 said:
Been using VM for longer than I care to admit. I've seen this once before I forget if it was my Evo 4G or my Optimus kept happening to me until a stable custom rom had them removed. I just honestly didnt reboot it ever
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I am having the same problem with the Sprint version too. I have gone in with solid explorer and deleted the apk and the ODEX file that's with it and I get the same thing. They return....

The phones need S-OFF or a Custom Rom. I would follow one of those threads for a solution (eventually).

Wow.. Lol. Never had this problem before
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Hi all,
If you install the kernel on this thread, it shouldn't reinstall:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/development/sprint-virgin-mobile-stock-desire-510-t2958969

etienne97 said:
Hi all,
If you install the kernel on this thread, it shouldn't reinstall:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/development/sprint-virgin-mobile-stock-desire-510-t2958969
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Even after installing the kernel, the apps still come back. Plus with that kernel there is no ffc, and also SD card has problems. Trying to debloat this phone is a real pain.

luda214 said:
Even after installing the kernel, the apps still come back. Plus with that kernel there is no ffc, and also SD card has problems. Trying to debloat this phone is a real pain.
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The Cricket version of the WP removed kernel from shinru2004 worked like a charm. All my crap apps and then some are long gone baby. Try it again, or better yet get in touch with OP of your kernel @CurbThePain and ask.

luda214 said:
Even after installing the kernel, the apps still come back. Plus with that kernel there is no ffc, and also SD card has problems. Trying to debloat this phone is a real pain.
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Flash rbheomax's kernel (I believe both camera's work in V1), or pattyboi's kernel (both cameras work), and use Titanium Backup to remove the apps/bloatware. They shouldn't come back after that but if they do, you can always go into Play Store > Settings > Auto-update Apps and set it to Do not auto-update apps and they will quit re-installing. If you're using Flashify to flash the boot image then make sure you reboot the phone before attempting to remove the apps; if you're using TWRP to flash then you don't have to worry about that.

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Flash rbheomax's kernel (I believe both camera's work in V1), or pattyboi's kernel (both cameras work), and use Titanium Backup to remove the apps/bloatware. They shouldn't come back after that but if they do, you can always go into Play Store > Settings > Auto-update Apps and set it to Do not auto-update apps and they will quit re-installing. If you're using Flashify to flash the boot image then make sure you reboot the phone before attempting to remove the apps; if you're using TWRP to flash then you don't have to worry about that.
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That was it. pattyboi's rhinstone kernel was the way to go. Both camera's working and no sd problems with write protection removed. Time to slim this thing down a bit. Thanks dip_spit.

luda214 said:
That was it. pattyboi's rhinstone kernel was the way to go. Both camera's working and no sd problems with write protection removed. Time to slim this thing down a bit. Thanks dip_spit.
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Has anyone else tried this kernel and can verify there are no issues? I seen HTC has a new update for my phone and wonder how that would work:
Software uptate: 1.49.652.3
This update contains important enhancements and bug fixes, including:
ALERT: Patch for critical security vulnerability ('Stagefright')
- Device Stability improvements, bug fixes
- New and or enhanced features
- Further improvements to performance
Right now, my version is 1.48.652.2

I did a backup, then installed the RUU, let their software update install to keep from getting notified about it incessantly, and then put my kernel back with the application backups.

[Q] How to stop bloatware from reinstalling.

So I successfully unlocked and rooted my phone with various methods because Boost Mobile didn't make it easy, and then managed to root via TWRP,
The reason why I rooted the phone is because I want to remove bloatware like Connection Optimizer and Boost Zone.
I got a hold of a root explorer copy and managed to delete the .apk files with their respective helping files.
On top of that, I got another application to remove the installed apps and it worked.
So, after a while of using the phone without a hassle, it just randomly turns off.
And when I boot it up again, the apps are back and more annoying than before.
I have no idea how to change folder permissions (I forgot, I did it once on LG Venice but that was a while ago)
And I really need help, the bloatware takes up to 2gb and its annoying with the constant bombardment of notifications.
Please, if you can, HELP ME.

CHR$+RND said:
So I successfully unlocked and rooted my phone with various methods because Boost Mobile didn't make it easy, and then managed to root via TWRP,
The reason why I rooted the phone is because I want to remove bloatware like Connection Optimizer and Boost Zone.
I got a hold of a root explorer copy and managed to delete the .apk files with their respective helping files.
On top of that, I got another application to remove the installed apps and it worked.
So, after a while of using the phone without a hassle, it just randomly turns off.
And when I boot it up again, the apps are back and more annoying than before.
I have no idea how to change folder permissions (I forgot, I did it once on LG Venice but that was a while ago)
And I really need help, the bloatware takes up to 2gb and its annoying with the constant bombardment of notifications.
Please, if you can, HELP ME.
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Have you flashed a kernel with write protection removed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57174863&postcount=1
I've got the BOOST as well and that kept the bloatware off but occasionally they will try and re-download from the Play Store so I had to turn automatic updating of apps off and update apps manually as they come.

EDIT: I was waiting for my new user time limit to submit this. Didn't see the exact same answer posted above. That kernel worked for me (Boost 510). The later ones with performance enhancements did not. I am now bloat free.

emaggot said:
EDIT: I was waiting for my new user time limit to submit this. Didn't see the exact same answer posted above. That kernel worked for me (Boost 510). The later ones with performance enhancements did not. I am now bloat free.
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I have that already flashed, that's the one I posted. I've now got just a base system by uninstalling EVERYTHING you can imagine. I'm just saying occasionally it would try and re-download some apps but now I've got automatic updating turned off it doesn't do it anymore.

dipspit said:
Have you flashed a kernel with write protection removed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57174863&postcount=1
I've got the BOOST as well and that kept the bloatware off but occasionally they will try and re-download from the Play Store so I had to turn automatic updating of apps off and update apps manually as they come.
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This method didn't work out, every time I do the command it either doesn't go through or fastboot stops responding.

CHR$+RND said:
This method didn't work out, every time I do the command it either doesn't go through or fastboot stops responding.
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Your phone has to be in FASTBOOT not the os, but I assume you know that. Try adb kill-server and then adb start-server and then do the fastboot flash boot b.img or turn the computer off and turn it back on and try again. I've had this problem a couple times, these two methods worked.

dipspit said:
Have you flashed a kernel with write protection removed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpostphp?p=57174863&postcount=1
I've got the BOOST as well and that kept the bloatware off but occasionally they will try and re-download from the Play Store so I had to turn automatic updating of apps off and update apps manually as they come.
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I did this and it worked. However, the ability to change cameras is now missing. I had an option where I could change to front camera and now no camera app I get gives me the option to switch.

CHR$+RND said:
I did this and it worked. However, the ability to change cameras is now missing. I had an option where I could change to front camera and now no camera app I get gives me the option to switch.
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Yeah, the dev's are looking into it. It's a known issue.

Gmail and Exchange - Accounts vanish from device

Hi all,
Wondering if anyone else is running into this. I installed the Exchange Services APK from apkmirror, and was able to get Gmail to support exchange accounts. However, after a period of time, the account vanishes from the device. I found some threads on the S6 forum where this also occured, but can't seem to locate a solution anywhere. Anyone have any ideas? I've tried all the usual suspects such as clearing data/cache, etc. No luck. Running stock 5.1.1 on a 920i.
Thanks.

Fmstrat said:
Wondering if anyone else is running into this. I installed the Exchange Services APK from apkmirror, and was able to get Gmail to support exchange accounts. However, after a period of time, the account vanishes from the device. I found some threads on the S6 forum where this also occured, but can't seem to locate a solution anywhere. Anyone have any ideas? I've tried all the usual suspects such as clearing data/cache, etc. No luck. Running stock 5.1.1 on a 920i.
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Oh, good! I'm seriously glad that I'm not the only person this happens to. Perhaps if we compare notes, we can isolate the issue.
I'm running an OH6 firmware (stock for the n920i) and had package disabler pro disabling a bunch of things (but nothing that I wasn't disabling when the problem did NOT occur on either an 'a' or 'c' variant.) I've also tried with the gm.exchange apk installed as a user app and as a system app.
Most recently, I tried it with package disabler pro completely removed from the device to see if that matters. (I'm now rooted and can use titanium backup to disable bloat.) Same results.
I've also tried with samsung's exchange support disabled and enabled (it didn't matter.)
I'm almost considering to just use samsung's email program for the exchange server and gmail for .. well.. gmail. I'd rather that both accounts are accessible from the same program, but I'm not willing to use my gmail account from the samsung program (as it doesn't support advanced gmail functionality that I need.)

Had the same problem. Went back to using k9. Would love to find a solution.

alaskajoel said:
Had the same problem. Went back to using k9. Would love to find a solution.
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Which device variant and firmware? It might be a bug in only particular devices...
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garyd9 said:
Which device variant and firmware? It might be a bug in only particular devices...
Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk
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I'm on Thrashrom lite 3.4, Arter kernel 5.0 and my device is a 64gb N920i

alaskajoel said:
I'm on Thrashrom lite 3.4, Arter kernel 5.0 and my device is a 64gb N920i
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That's based on Tmobile's N920TUVU1BOH6. Do you know if anyone else running that firmware is using exchange via gmail - and if it's working or not?

What apk Version you are using?
I have the same issue until i install the com.google.android.gm.exchange_5.0.101238867-502287_minAPI19(nodpi).apk
This is for the latest API!
My device is a N920C

Darkman said:
My device is a N920C
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I never had this problem on my "c" variant... only on the "i" variant. However, I'm willing to try anything at this point... Just installed and configured 5.0.101238867 (from apkmirror.) Wish me luck.
Take care
Gary

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Just installed and configured 5.0.101238867 (from apkmirror.) Wish me luck.
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Well, if anyone actually did wish me luck, it seems it might be working. With 5.0.101238867 (likely taken a nexus marshmallow RELEASE image), I've now been 24 hours without losing the gmail exchange account.
However, I am noticing another problem: On my phone, I can't edit any of the contacts sync'd via google's exchange. I can view them, but there doesn't seem to be any mechanism to edit them with Samsung's contacts apk. (The option to edit is there, but when I select it, I can't actually change anything.)
Edit: If I sync the contacts with Samsung's activesync/exchange support, I can edit the contacts... so this might just be a case of gmail contact sync being incompatible with samsung contact sync. In order to edit the contacts sync'd with gmail's exchange support, I have to install the google contacts apk from a nexus device running 5.1.x (or from apk mirror.)

garyd9 said:
Well, if anyone actually did wish me luck, it seems it might be working. With 5.0.101238867 (likely taken a nexus marshmallow RELEASE image), I've now been 24 hours without losing the gmail exchange account.
However, I am noticing another problem: On my phone, I can't edit any of the contacts sync'd via google's exchange. I can view them, but there doesn't seem to be any mechanism to edit them with Samsung's contacts apk. (The option to edit is there, but when I select it, I can't actually change anything.)
Edit: If I sync the contacts with Samsung's activesync/exchange support, I can edit the contacts... so this might just be a case of gmail contact sync being incompatible with samsung contact sync. In order to edit the contacts sync'd with gmail's exchange support, I have to install the google contacts apk from a nexus device running 5.1.x (or from apk mirror.)
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Did this end up working full-time for you? I have installed the 5.0.101238867 and it survived a reboot (what I believed was removing the accounts before...) but I woke up this morning to find my work account gone.

dakuth said:
Did this end up working full-time for you? I have installed the 5.0.101238867 and it survived a reboot (what I believed was removing the accounts before...) but I woke up this morning to find my work account gone.
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Yes, it's still working for me. With either a "i" variant OH2 firmware or a "t" variant firmware that I've been using for the past 3-4 days.

garyd9 said:
Yes, it's still working for me. With either a "i" variant OH2 firmware or a "t" variant firmware that I've been using for the past 3-4 days.
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Do get the firmware, you need root, right? It's been several years since I've bothered...

dakuth said:
Do get the firmware, you need root, right? It's been several years since I've bothered...
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Strictly speaking, you don't need root to install the firmware - but you will trip KNOX when you install TWRP or Philz CWM (which is the only way I'm aware of to get the 't' system on a non-t variant.)

garyd9 said:
Strictly speaking, you don't need root to install the firmware - but you will trip KNOX when you install TWRP or Philz CWM (which is the only way I'm aware of to get the 't' system on a non-t variant.)
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What if I disable Knox first, with Package Disabler (which doesn't need root. Not actually sure how it works )

dakuth said:
What if I disable Knox first, with Package Disabler (which doesn't need root. Not actually sure how it works )
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Disabling the knox software won't prevent the knox fuse (or flag) from being tripped if/when you flash a custom recovery.
However, the knox software will stop working once the fuse/flag is tripped.

garyd9 said:
Disabling the knox software won't prevent the knox fuse (or flag) from being tripped if/when you flash a custom recovery.
However, the knox software will stop working once the fuse/flag is tripped.
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Is that a bad thing?

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Is that a bad thing?
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I have no idea if it's good or bad for you and your circumstances.

I ended up giving up on Gmail and finding a better solution anyway. Aqua Mail can be made to look almost exactly like Gmail, so I went that route and it works perfectly. I also like the additional customization it allows for. Also, Boxer has a nice Gmail clone that Cyanogenmod is using that looks promising as well.
Aqua Mail: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kman.AquaMail
Boxer Email: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boxer.email
Thanks.

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Hi tnx for you job, are fastboot command? or can create an exe for remove all unused app?

lord-overwrite said:
Hi tnx for you job, are fastboot command? or can create an exe for remove all unused app?
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they are all fastboot commands, indeed, you reminded me that it would be better to directly add a mini guide for anyone who might need it :fingers-crossed:

Hi, actually I tried your previous post on extreme bloatware removal and ended up with not able to install apks. Even tried side loading via adb. But some required service has been included in your list which caused the apks not installed. I checked with two other devices and same happened. Could you please confirm if it's rectified in this updated one.

moonchild said:
Hi, actually I tried your previous post on extreme bloatware removal and ended up with not able to install apks. Even tried side loading via adb. But some required service has been included in your list which caused the apks not installed. I checked with two other devices and same happened. Could you please confirm if it's rectified in this updated one.
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Thanks for reporting,
I personally can still install the apks without problems. I didn't need to try adb sideload. otherwise I would not have loaded the list. Anyway I will in these days identify the package involved and make it visible. It was a feature that I personally don't use much based on my configuration. In any case, I repeat, you did well to report it. I will provide to insert it on the thread.

YouKnowAirborne said:
Thanks for reporting,
I personally can still install the apks without problems. I didn't need to try adb sideload. otherwise I would not have loaded the list. Anyway I will in these days identify the package involved and make it visible. It was a feature that I personally don't use much based on my configuration. In any case, I repeat, you did well to report it. I will provide to insert it on the thread.
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Thanks. btw it's a great debloat list of apps you have. The exact thing I wanted for now since I'm in waiting period to unlock bootloader

moonchild said:
Thanks. btw it's a great debloat list of apps you have. The exact thing I wanted for now since I'm in waiting period to unlock bootloader
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Thanks mate, and I give you a little advice about unlocking the bootloader: it gave me an unlock error even though I never unplugged the Mi account from the device and it was all hours past. With the latest version of the MiUnlock it gave me an unlock error despite everything being in order. I solved by installing version 2.2.624.14. I'll tell you just in case :fingers-crossed:

com.xiaomi.providers.appindex* entries should not be removed from Xiaomi phones. These apps are actually the custom skinned "Settings" for Android - removing them will lose access to all settings and will require your device be factory reset. Leave them alone!
from miui forum.

Jctatis said:
com.xiaomi.providers.appindex* entries should not be removed from Xiaomi phones. These apps are actually the custom skinned "Settings" for Android - removing them will lose access to all settings and will require your device be factory reset. Leave them alone!
from miui forum.
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If you face any force close just reinstall the full ROM without wipe anything

Hi do you know filename for MSA apk? I want to get rid of the ads

awandroid89 said:
Hi do you know filename for MSA apk? I want to get rid of the ads
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com.miui.msa.global
Go to Settings->Manage Apps->Click on the three dots and select -> "Show All Apps"
Filter by name: msa
Click on the "i"nformation icon on the top right corner of the screen to get the information about APK name and version.

After doing this, the calendar is no longer working. I didn't noticed you included the calendar in those commands, why would you do that?

Potus ThePlant said:
After doing this, the calendar is no longer working. I didn't noticed you included the calendar in those commands, why would you do that?
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Because as i said, this is a Debloat, i use third party apps for my personal configuration. especially in packages like in this case "calendar"; it is not difficult to guess that doing a debloat eliminates a related service. That's why I always say to make a backup.

Except that removing the calendar provider doesn't allow the google calendar app to work (the play store version, not the one installed by default). It is completely unnecessary to remove it (again, the provider, not the app) and I wouldn't consider it bloatware at all.

I recommend you to use this https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/tool-xiaomi-adb-fastboot-tools-t3887359
Or visit the saki github https://saki-eu.github.io/XiaomiADBFastbootTools/
It's better and make you easily to debloat or do any adb/fastboot needed. :fingers-crossed:

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Thanks,
Lupin The Third