How to deactivate RCS service / Rich Communication on XZ1 compact? - Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Questions & Answers

Hi all,
after updating to 47.1.A.8.49 my XZ1 compact (german firmware, retail) keeps on consuming like 8% battery on RCS.
I already disabled VoLTE and Wifi-Calling but it did not help.
I read that normally there should be an option to deactivate Rich Communication in the Messages App, but I can't find any there.
(I know it should help to deactivate/deinstall the Messages App, but I would like to keep receiving SMS, I only do not need the "chat" feature of RCS.)
Anyone knows how I can deactivate RCS?
best wishes
nospherato

nospherato said:
Hi all,
after updating to 47.1.A.8.49 my XZ1 compact (german firmware, retail) keeps on consuming like 8% battery on RCS.
I already disabled VoLTE and Wifi-Calling but it did not help.
I read that normally there should be an option to deactivate Rich Communication in the Messages App, but I can't find any there.
(I know it should help to deactivate/deinstall the Messages App, but I would like to keep receiving SMS, I only do not need the "chat" feature of RCS.)
Anyone knows how I can deactivate RCS?
best wishes
nospherato
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If you have ADB set up on your laptop/desktop it would be easy.
ADB Shell
pm list packages ?
pm uninstall --user 0 "package name goes here"
Sorry, I am not at home with my machine in front of me, so I can't tell you what the package name is.
I also have had big battery drain since the 8.49 update. If you're in the uninstalling mood, removing 'home network' made a difference to battery life, as did removing 'Find My Device' from admin apps.
To remove home network, look for a package called 'com.sony.android.dnla', or something similar, sorry not in front of my machine to check.

RCS isn't actually the problem. It's a bug in Oreo. Android System is sometimes showing up as RCS or Phone in the battery stats or monitoring apps. So disabling RCS won't actually help you.

@Didgesteve
Thanks for your post. As I do not use "find my device" I removed it after your post. I don't really know if it got the battery usage better, but well.. I didn't use it before, so why keep it in admin apps
Do I really need to remove the dnla package to save battery? (It's deactivated anyway in my settings)
@jrbmed08
Thank you, too. I once thought I have seen exactly this: After a reboot the x% usage were shown as Android System; after 1-2min it said RCS.

nospherato said:
@Didgesteve
Thanks for your post. As I do not use "find my device" I removed it after your post. I don't really know if it got the battery usage better, but well.. I didn't use it before, so why keep it in admin apps
Do I really need to remove the dnla package to save battery? (It's deactivated anyway in my settings)
@jrbmed08
Thank you, too. I once thought I have seen exactly this: After a reboot the x% usage were shown as Android System; after 1-2min it said RCS.
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I don't think there's any one thing that will miraculously change your battery usage, it's the unwritten scripture that drives all us modders and obsessive fiddlers to keep trying to improve.
But if you are into tweaking for the better, the new Google Play services beta did seems to make a small difference.
Download from APK mirror and update.

nospherato said:
Hi all,
after updating to 47.1.A.8.49 my XZ1 compact (german firmware, retail) keeps on consuming like 8% battery on RCS.
I already disabled VoLTE and Wifi-Calling but it did not help.
I read that normally there should be an option to deactivate Rich Communication in the Messages App, but I can't find any there.
(I know it should help to deactivate/deinstall the Messages App, but I would like to keep receiving SMS, I only do not need the "chat" feature of RCS.)
Anyone knows how I can deactivate RCS?
best wishes
nospherato
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I did some digging with your tip about RCS. When I first got this phone I was getting almost 4 days on one charge (I'm not a heavy user), but I thought it was a bit strange that since November I have had much worse battery. I put it down to the new firmware, perhaps 8.49 was much more thirsty. Aparently, since November, Google have activated RCSService, I keep seeing this coming up my battery usage charts, next to Carrier Service, using more battery than bluetooth and I do 2 hours of bluetooth music a day. I never saw it before, suddenly it's on all the time, using batrery and data.
Turning on the 'background data only' makes no difference, likewise 'background activity'
So the intention here is to stop and disable carrier services and disable RCSService (it's impossible to stop or uninstall).
adb shell
pm disable --user 13 com.gsm.service.rcs
pm disable --user 13 com.google.ims
pm disable --user 13 com.android.service.ims.rcsservice
pm disable --user 13 com.android.ims.rscmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService
To find which is your elevated user
pm list users
and pick the higher user number
The offending package is called com.qualcomm.qti.uceshimservice.
My battery usage has never been so good, I've gone from 2 days to almost 4.
But, there are consequences, I don't get a 'delivered' notice on my SMS anymore and perhaps this rolls over to other messanger apps. I've tested Whatsapp and Telegram, eveything apears to be ok.
I might be doing something awful to the messanger and it would be great if someone could tell me what I've done, but so far I can live with it if I get my amazing battery back.
It could be to undo disabling the services you need to factory reset your phone, just sayin.
Edit: my fault if you were having problems copy/pasting these as I had not put a space inbetween User & 13. I have corrected it now, so copy/paste should work.

Sorry, I can not tell you what you did there, but what I can tell you is that on my device none of these packages exist (yes my id is also 13):
1|G8441:/ $ pm disable --user13 com.gsm.service.rcs
Error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown package: com.gsm.service.rcs
1|G8441:/ $ pm disable --user13 com.google.ims
Error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown package: com.google.ims
1|G8441:/ $ pm disable --user13 com.android.service.ims.rcsservice
Error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown package: com.android.service.ims.rcsservice
1|G8441:/ $ pm disable --user13 com.android.ims.rscmanager
Error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown package: com.android.ims.rscmanager
The qualcomm package exists, but as you said: No way to disable it...
package:com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService
There is also a
package:com.google.android.ims
there, but like the qualcomm one, you can not disable this one, too.
My workaround at the moment is just to let the phone disable wifi in standby. This way I get like 4-5 days standby (+just a little bit usage).

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService
did the trick @Didgesteve
This is working for weeks now.

nospherato said:
Sorry, I can not tell you what you did there, but what I can tell you is that on my device none of these packages exist (yes my id is also 13):
1|G8441:/ $ pm disable --user13 com.gsm.service.rcs
Error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown package: com.gsm.service.rcs
1|G8441:/ $ pm disable --user13 com.google.ims
Error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown package: com.google.ims
1|G8441:/ $ pm disable --user13 com.android.service.ims.rcsservice
Error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown package: com.android.service.ims.rcsservice
1|G8441:/ $ pm disable --user13 com.android.ims.rscmanager
Error: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown package: com.android.ims.rscmanager
The qualcomm package exists, but as you said: No way to disable it...
package:com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService
There is also a
package:com.google.android.ims
there, but like the qualcomm one, you can not disable this one, too.
My workaround at the moment is just to let the phone disable wifi in standby. This way I get like 4-5 days standby (+just a little bit usage).
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Hmm, it worked for me, each line comes back 'Package "package name" new state: disabled'
I'm not sure that user 13 necessarily exists on other phones. You have to see what number your elevated user is and use that.

I checked the users before I used the commands, my user has also id 13, nur even of I do not use this option the return message is the same...
@shaftenberg
If I would deinstall the package and would need it later, how would I reinstall it?

I checked the users before I used the commands, my user has also id 13, but even if I do not use this option the return message is the same...
@shaftenberg
If I would deinstall the package and would need it later, how would I reinstall it?

with install

shaftenberg said:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService.
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It won't let you uninstall, it's a system file. You need elevated access.
nospherato said:
I checked the users before I used the commands, my user has also id 13, nur even of I do not use this option the return message is the same...
@shaftenberg
If I would deinstall the package and would need it later, how would I reinstall it?
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Are you using ADB shell from a command prompt on a PC, or an emulator on the phone?

Hi, I tested it too.
I got the same results as in #7.
I got my Packages with "pm list packages ?" copied it into notepad and searched for the rcs packages, found nothing.
This Package I haven't too: package:com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService
The Result for "pm list users" is:
UserInfo{0:...:13} running
... shows my real name.
I'm using FW DE 8.49.
Best regards, mates.

@Didgesteve
I did my commands via ADB. It showed my user correctly and his ID.
Like Raz0Rfail I also copied the complete list into notepad and searched for the packages. Didn't find them there, too.
(Just the qualcomm one as mentioned. Also using FW DE 8.49)

@Didgesteve
I did my commands via ADB. It showed my user correctly and his ID.
Like Raz0Rfail I also copied the complete list into notepad and searched for the packages. Didn't find them there, too.
(Just the qualcomm one as mentioned. Also using FW DE 8.49)
@shaftenberg
Ahh okay, thanks
I thought I would need to download the install package or something like this. (Because uninstall would really "wipe" the package.)

Perhaps I need to check my spelling, but here is the results I got.
I did RCSService twice by mistake, but otherwise, they all show as disabled.

All,
You should be aware that the RCS and IMS services are required for VoLTE and VoWiFi.
So if you have disabled them, your VoLTE will not work.
I'll repeat my statement from here, that:
IMS is the "IP Multimedia Subsystem" and is used as the framework for telephony over IP based data connections. That's essentially what VoLTE is: VOIP for mobile phones.
I'll also note that RCS is the "Rich Communication Services" and is the successor to SMS and is essentially an extension of SMS and MMS as better described here.
So you're probably guaranteed to be breaking some advanced SMS/MMS features by disabling RCS services.

Yes, only I don't use VoLTE or VoWifi, and also my carrier does not really support RCS features... So in my case it's only extra battery usage for features I don't need or use

pbarrette said:
So you're probably guaranteed to be breaking some advanced SMS/MMS features by disabling RCS services.
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Yes @pbarrette , you're right. But I have looked into this. I'm not suggesting that everyone starts deleting random system files on their phone.
Carrier services was rolled out by Google to try and claw back some of the market share of the messaging market.
It theory it brings group messaging, bigger pictures, read receipts and of course emojis to SMS.
Google realised that they were losing to the likes of Whatsapp and Telegram, but as usual it's too little too late.
I don't use group SMS messaging. Group messaging belongs in Whatsapp, obviously. I don't use emojis in texts. If I lose read receipts to claim back 20% battery, then that's a hardship I'll suffer.
I'm not sure what happened to the November update of carrier services, but I'm not alone in noticing HUGE battery drain from an app that I didn't ask for and don't want.
I've explained their might be risks, but for me, removing these services has made no difference to my SMS use and my battery is lasting longer. I'm just saying it like it is.

Related

Disable telephony

I've got the SM-T815 running CM13 on it. I've got a second SIM card (MultiSIM) from T-Mobile Germany, which enables me to use 4G from my existing contract without paying any extra for the second device. Unfortunately with T-Mobile Germany all MultiSIM cards receive incoming phone calls in parallel, which doesn't really make much sense with the tablet. All phone calls which I receive are tracked as missed calls on the T815, even when I received them on my phone.
With T-Mobile Germany there is no option to select a primary SIM card for phone calls, i.e. there is no option to disable telephony for a MultiSIM from the provider side. This is why I am looking for a way to disable telephony directly on the device without losing the 4G connection.
So far I have tried the following options:
Use airplane mode and enable Wifi: This is not an option as it also disables 4G data.
Disable the Phone app: When disabling the Phone app, incoming calls cause the T815 to reboot (even worse than having missed call notifications).
I've had a look at the stacktraces just before the reboot and it looks like this issue might be easily solved. But before I dig in and go that route, I would like to double-check if I have missed any existing options. Is there anything I have missed? Did anybody solve this already?
Cheers
vinylzero
What about trying one of the carrier roms that already has this disabled?
Or try one of the Xposed call blocker modules?
I haven't looked at the carrier ROMs as I prefer to run an OS which I can actually build myself. Have been a long-time CM user now and have grown accustomed to it. Plus, I believe that this is a feature that several devices on CM could profit from. As I said, the necessary changes don't look too complicated. I will have a look at that once I find some time.
Thanks for the Xposed module tip. Will look into that as an alternative. I'm not sure if they are blocking actively (as in sending the call to voicemail) or passively (ignoring the call, which is what would prefer). I'll check it out.
If anyone else is looking for this, this is the solution (executed via adb):
Code:
pm disable com.android.dialer
pm disable com.android.server.telecom
This will completely disable the Phone app as well as the telephony server. Exactly what I was looking for.
Cheers,
vinylzero
vinylzero said:
If anyone else is looking for this, this is the solution (executed via adb):
Code:
pm disable com.android.dialer
pm disable com.android.server.telecom
This will completely disable the Phone app as well as the telephony server. Exactly what I was looking for.
Cheers,
vinylzero
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Any idea where these values are stored?
I'm wondering what the values are with roms that already have it disabled.
I'm not sure where this information is stored. But you can list all disabled packages with:
Code:
pm list packages -d
Although I would be surprised if these packages are disabled in stock ROMs, as it's easier to simply not bundle them at all.
vinylzero said:
I'm not sure where this information is stored. But you can list all disabled packages with:
Code:
pm list packages -d
Although I would be surprised if these packages are disabled in stock ROMs, as it's easier to simply not bundle them at all.
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Unfortunately I dont own the device so can't run any commands which is why I wondered where the values were, so I could look in the stock firmware.

Gmail app keeps kicking out/closing

I have a brand new kindle fire 7, just did the steps for installing Google play store, installed a few apps but the gmail app won't stay open and work.... What do I do now?
Same with me. I would love to find the answer to this. Thanks.
I'm having the same problem... Have tried most of the standard attempts to fix it. It did refresh the messages initially, but it still opens, then immediately closes. (Still shows it's running and have cleared that, rebooted, etc). Very frustrating! (Sorry.... probably the wrong thread, but's happening on my new Fire 8HD 2017 too)
Getting the same error here, so I did a logcat on it:
Code:
E/DatabaseUtils(15437): Writing exception to parcel
E/DatabaseUtils(15437): java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: reading com.android.providers.downloads.DownloadProvider uri content://downloads/all_downloads/73 from pid=15497, uid=10016 requires android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_DOWNLOADS, or grantUriPermission()
E/DatabaseUtils(15437): at android.content.ContentProvider.enforceReadPermissionInner(ContentProvider.java:539)
E/DatabaseUtils(15437): at android.content.ContentProvider$Transport.enforceReadPermission(ContentProvider.java:452)
E/DatabaseUtils(15437): at android.content.ContentProvider$Transport.enforceFilePermission(ContentProvider.java:443)
E/DatabaseUtils(15437): at android.content.ContentProvider$Transport.openTypedAssetFile(ContentProvider.java:388)
E/DatabaseUtils(15437): at android.content.ContentProviderNative.onTransact(ContentProviderNative.java:313)
E/DatabaseUtils(15437): at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:446)
W/GAV2 (15497): Thread[Background tasks,5,main]: dispatch call queued. Need to call GAServiceManager.getInstance().initialize().
--------- beginning of crash
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): FATAL EXCEPTION: Background tasks
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): Process: com.google.android.gm, PID: 15497
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: reading com.android.providers.downloads.DownloadProvider uri content://downloads/all_downloads/73 from pid=15497, uid=10016 requires android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_DOWNLOADS, or grantUriPermission()
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.os.Parcel.readException(Parcel.java:1548)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.database.DatabaseUtils.readExceptionFromParcel(DatabaseUtils.java:185)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.database.DatabaseUtils.readExceptionWithFileNotFoundExceptionFromParcel(DatabaseUtils.java:148)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.content.ContentProviderProxy.openTypedAssetFile(ContentProviderNative.java:691)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.content.ContentResolver.openTypedAssetFileDescriptor(ContentResolver.java:1080)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.content.ContentResolver.openAssetFileDescriptor(ContentResolver.java:921)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.content.ContentResolver.openFileDescriptor(ContentResolver.java:778)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.content.ContentResolver.openFileDescriptor(ContentResolver.java:733)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.app.DownloadManager.openDownloadedFile(DownloadManager.java:1040)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at ene.a(SourceFile:636)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at ene.a(SourceFile:439)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at com.google.android.gm.job.DownloadCompleteJob.a(SourceFile:40)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at eks.run(Unknown Source)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:739)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:95)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:135)
E/AndroidRuntime(15497): at android.os.HandlerThread.run(HandlerThread.java:61)
It appears that com.google.android.gm doesn't have the permissions it needs (ACCESS_ALL_DOWNLOADS), so I tried to grant this permission with:
Code:
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gm android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_DOWNLOADS
but I got:
Code:
Operation not allowed: java.lang.SecurityException: Package com.google.android.gm has not requested permission android.permission.ACCESS_ALL_DOWNLOADS
Anyone find a solution to this?
Try disabling "Download attachments" under Gmail's account settings while disconnected from WiFi.
Zeranoe said:
Try disabling "Download attachments" under Gmail's account settings while disconnected from WiFi.
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Yes, I tried that...
Having the same issue. Can we downgrade the gmail app or something?
cduced said:
Having the same issue. Can we downgrade the gmail app or something?
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Nope - characteristic if the underlying components that Gmail relies on. Can't downgrade those; will either fail or immediately self-updating to latest version. Look to another mail client (many fine options in Play Store) or use web interface.
gmail app quits
same problem - same with inbox spp. starts for few seconds then goes away. is still running but not in screen!
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just got off the phone with Amazon. needless to say they do not troubleshoot Google's apps! Nice guy, second tier informed him. so either Google fixes this or we are SOL! Maybe if we get a long enuf thread here! Anyone here work for Google?
carlscheider said:
same problem - same with inbox spp. starts for few seconds then goes away. is still running but not in screen!
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just got off the phone with Amazon. needless to say they do not troubleshoot Google's apps! Nice guy, second tier informed him. so either Google fixes this or we are SOL! Maybe if we get a long enuf thread here! Anyone here work for Google?
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Unlikely either party will pursue a 'fix' as Amazon and Google don't pursue mutual business objectives or cross validate apps. Especially hacks. Best option IMO is to consider a different mail app (there are many fine alternatives in the Play Store) or use the Gmail web interface (spartan but serviceable).
thanks
that makes perfect sense. i do use an email app but prefer gmail direct.
i will hold out hope. Had the same problem with Amazon's washington post - it finally fixed itself! found i could sometimes get it to work by just shutting it off normally.
i used to be a cto - crappy code lives forever. no attention to zero defect.
appreciate the wisdom. saves a few frustrating calls.
carlscheider said:
that makes perfect sense. i do use an email app but prefer gmail direct.
i will hold out hope. Had the same problem with Amazon's washington post - it finally fixed itself! found i could sometimes get it to work by just shutting it off normally.
i used to be a cto - crappy code lives forever. no attention to zero defect.
appreciate the wisdom. saves a few frustrating calls.
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I suspect (but have no direct evidence to support) a new dependency on a core Google component not included with the basic Play Store install for this device (FireOS v5 in general). Haven't peeled back the onion to identify root cause as I do not run FireOS on any of my devices. Do have temporary access to a 'stock' HD 8. Will take a look if time permits.
Could simply be a version mismatch on Android code shared between FireOS and Google components. That would be a tougher fix on unrooted devices.
Davey126 said:
I suspect (but have no direct evidence to support) a new dependency on a core Google component not included with the basic Play Store install for this device (FireOS v5 in general). Haven't peeled back the onion to identify root cause as I do not run FireOS on any of my devices. Do have temporary access to a 'stock' HD 8. Will take a look if time permits.
Could simply be a version mismatch on Android code shared between FireOS and Google components. That would be a tougher fix on unrooted devices.
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I am a little surprised too. You can download it from the Play Store from the tablet so it's not to do with compatibility I don't think. I had the same problem earlier with Weather Underground and I downgraded a few versions and it worked. Could be an update Amazon snuck by us too. The tablet kicks you out right after you setup Gmail. It's like you can do everything else except read your Email. It even still sends you notifications. I thought it was working after my reset an hour ago because of the notifications. I tapped the icon, it went to setup and when it got to the inbox, it kicks me out. I'll reinstall it later using an older version and see if it works. I don't worry about auto update as I don't let my play store apps auto update.
EDIT: I recall when I had my Fire 7 working, you could go back a few versions of an app and update it from the play store to most recent and that fixed the issue. Perhaps try that?
Old version - good thinking
Didn't realize I could do that. I grew up coding assembly language on an IBM 50 - left when Smalltalk and C++ were all the rage.
I will stop auto updates and see about getting an older version.
I am kind of amazed that Amazon allows this "side loading" - it isn't really a root - just a sidestep.
Glad it works. The Fire 8 is a marvelous little gadget for the price. It will change EVERYTHING - like FIRE..
And it makes Jeff just a bit richer - like he needs it.
Many thanks.
cannot regress in Fire
carlscheider said:
Didn't realize I could do that. I grew up coding assembly language on an IBM 50 - left when Smalltalk and C++ were all the rage.
I will stop auto updates and see about getting an older version.
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OK, after a bit of a search, I found a repository of older versions.
Is this reliable? https://gmail.en.uptodown.com/android/old
I am on 7.7.2 - I see there is even a newer one.
OK, 7.5.21 lasts a little longer - not much.
7.5.7 nope. 7.4.23 , 6.11.27, nope.
I am going to stop for now. I did find that it seems useful to delete the storage BEFORE uninstalling. It's like the next install picks up on the existing memory and just uses it. If you delete that, it starts fresh. Not that it is getting me anywhere. Thanks. Later.
carlscheider said:
OK, after a bit of a search, I found a repository of older versions.
Is this reliable? https://gmail.en.uptodown.com/android/old
I am on 7.7.2 - I see there is even a newer one.
OK, 7.5.21 lasts a little longer - not much.
7.5.7 nope. 7.4.23 , 6.11.27, nope.
I am going to stop for now. I did find that it seems useful to delete the storage BEFORE uninstalling. It's like the next install picks up on the existing memory and just uses it. If you delete that, it starts fresh. Not that it is getting me anywhere. Thanks. Later.
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Older versions are also available on APKMirror. Not that it matters as it would seem an underlying dependency is missing. Becomes a cat-and-mouse game. Consider using a different mail app or the Gmail web interface.
Davey126 said:
Older versions are also available on APKMirror. Not that it matters as it would seem an underlying dependency is missing. Becomes a cat-and-mouse game. Consider using a different mail app or the Gmail web interface.
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Damn shame no one these days has built in POP options anymore. I'd take a totally manual interface over an app any day.
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carlscheider said:
OK, after a bit of a search, I found a repository of older versions.
Is this reliable? https://gmail.en.uptodown.com/android/old
I am on 7.7.2 - I see there is even a newer one.
OK, 7.5.21 lasts a little longer - not much.
7.5.7 nope. 7.4.23 , 6.11.27, nope.
I am going to stop for now. I did find that it seems useful to delete the storage BEFORE uninstalling. It's like the next install picks up on the existing memory and just uses it. If you delete that, it starts fresh. Not that it is getting me anywhere. Thanks. Later.
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Google is good about putting updates across all versions. If that is the case with Gmail, no older ones will work.
Gmail used to work. I did have it on the tablet a while back. Though I never reinstalled it after I did my first reset.
Davey126 said:
Look to another mail client (many fine options in Play Store) or use web interface.
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You were right, there are other email apps that are fine... Thanks.
Would having root allow one to give the gmail app the proper permissions?

OnePlus is collecting user data without permission

This is not acceptable.
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Chris Moore, the owner of a UK-based security and tech blog, recently published an article demonstrating that OnePlus has been gathering his personal information and transmitting them without his permission. He noticed an unfamiliar domain while completing the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge and decided to further examine it. He found that the domain – open.oneplus.net – had essentially been collecting his private device and user data and transmitting them to an Amazon AWS instance, all without his permission.
The data that OnePlus is accessing ranges from device information like the phone’s IMEI, serial number, cellular number, MAC address, mobile network name, IMSI prefix, and wireless network ESSID and BSSID to user data like reboot, charging, screen timestamps as well as application timestamps.
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Potinial Fix
Moore states that the code responsible for this data collection is part of the OnePlus Device Manager and OnePlus Device Manager Provider. Fortunately, Jakub Czekanski claims that despite their being a system service, they can be permanently disabled through replacing net.oneplus.odm for pkg via ADB or through running this command: pm uninstall -k –user 0 pkg
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http://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-collecting-user-data-without-permission-806579/
theduke7 said:
This is not acceptable.
I Quote:
Potinial Fix
http://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-collecting-user-data-without-permission-806579/
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It's a breach of privacy if it's not something we agree'd to in the TnC's and a few people are saying it's the toggle under settings that you can opt out with so that's nothing if that's the case. But this info they're logging is not personal and means nothing to average users just device info what every OEM logs in their OS.
If you are worried about privacy maybe time to switch to iOS. Google is the worst every app is logging some kind of data
This is something not acceptable if it's true https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/BU2aNCfBNEo
This is nothing mate , if you worry about that I guess that you don't have Facebook? Or you don't use Google service? All company are getting your data and you don' t even know, but there is worse than just getting information of "phone lock", "phone unlock "
liam_davenport said:
It's a breach of privacy if it's not something we agree'd to in the TnC's and a few people are saying it's the toggle under settings that you can opt out with so that's nothing if that's the case. But this info they're logging is not personal and means nothing to average users just device info what every OEM logs in their OS.
If you are worried about privacy maybe time to switch to iOS. Google is the worst every app is logging some kind of data
This is something not acceptable if it's true https://plus.google.com/102612254593917101378/posts/BU2aNCfBNEo
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according to the article it's not the toggle controlled User Experience in Advanced settings, i understand that even google collects data (and even Apple fyi) , but the point is it's without permission, Google asks on every new setup if it can , even when you install a Google app like Gboard, it asks if you want to share info, and in their setting there's always a toggle to opt-out... this on the other hand seems to be a hidden service , why hide something if it's collecting standard data everybody else is collecting and why not provide an opt-out option?
Monk3y said:
This is nothing mate , if you worry about that I guess that you don't have Facebook? Or you don't use Google service? All company are getting your data and you don' t even know, but there is worse than just getting information of "phone lock", "phone unlock "
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i either debloat those or use clean alternatives or delete any concerning risk... again Google gives you the option to opt-out , this doesn't, and this is the difference, and we can't make excuses for such behavior because it enables them to continue doing it.
theduke7 said:
according to the article it's not the toggle controlled User Experience in Advanced settings, i understand that even google collects data (and even Apple fyi) , but the point is it's without permission, Google asks on every new setup if it can , even when you install a Google app like Gboard, it asks if you want to share info, and in their setting there's always a toggle to opt-out... this on the other hand seems to be a hidden service , why hide something if it's collecting standard data everybody else is collecting and why not provide an opt-out option?
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HTC collects the same kind of data as OnePlus their is no opt in or out. You agree to it in the Terms and Conditions when you buy the device and It's probably the case here and the case with many products and services. If you are really worried or pi*sed off about it happening read the TnC's before you agree to a purchasing a product or a service
I'm going with what the people are saying in advanced settings that is the opt out. No other reason for that to be there and in Open beta you can opt out of that in setup of the phone not sure if the case in stable. I run custom rom
I don't see 'oneplus device manager' anywhere on my op3. The article also states that he found that on an op2.
Do we even have to be concerned?
liam_davenport said:
HTC collects the same kind of data as OnePlus their is no opt in or out. You agree to it in the Terms and Conditions when you buy the device and It's probably the case here and the case with many products and services. If you are really worried or pi*sed off about it happening read the TnC's before you agree to a purchasing a product or a service
I'm going with what the people are saying in advanced settings that is the opt out. No other reason for that to be there and in Open beta you can opt out of that in setup of the phone not sure if the case in stable. I run custom rom
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that's why i didn't buy an HTC... and if it was something in t&c OnePlus would've said so...
it's not the one in advanced settings, that was the point of the article, and the testing was done by a security company, again, the fact that some companies collect data without permission doesn't mean we should accept it.
people don't use a lot of Chinese rooting apps for the exact same reason, the difference being those apps are from unknown companies or groups, so what you're saying is as long as those collecting data are big players it's OK!
we can't get even the minimal amount of privacy just accepting every violation as OK... for myself, i know how to disable or delete those, and it's the 1st thing i do if i'm on a stock rom (as i do with Windows 10), but that shouldn't be the case, people shouldn't be concerned about their personal info collected and used behind their backs.
sicHiRsch said:
I don't see 'oneplus device manager' anywhere on my op3. The article also states that he found that on an op2.
Do we even have to be concerned?
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if you run the command given on ADB it'll uninstall something (then reboot the device) , it uninstalls a package of services related to that...
it's not there on device manager because they hid it.
The reality is, we are living in a world where "privacy" is a joke and every OEM is tracking and logging data no matter even you are using Samsung or HTC or LG. Atleast OP accepted that they are collecting.
It's sad to see people accepting the truth that many OEM's log the data and keep quiet.it's necessary for us to stand against this logging of data. I'am concerned about my personal info being logged in without my permission. We just see the top layer of data being logged but who knows may be they even sell data to other companies and make profit. And those companies target ads at u and probably they might even know more about you then you yourself!! They know your habits. How and when you use your phone.what apps you use the worst part where you stay and what places you visit often etc etc!! I stand against this and you all should too!! If you still think it doesn't matter I suggest you read the book THE ART OF INVISIBILITY by Kevin mitnickey you'll know why your privacy is important
Cypher dude said:
It's sad to see people accepting the truth that many OEM's log the data and keep quiet.it's necessary for us to stand against this logging of data. I'am concerned about my personal info being logged in without my permission. We just see the top layer of data being logged but who knows may be they even sell data to other companies and make profit. And those companies target ads at u and probably they might even know more about you then you yourself!! They know your habits. How and when you use your phone.what apps you use the worst part where you stay and what places you visit often etc etc!! I stand against this and you all should too!! If you still think it doesn't matter I suggest you read the book THE ART OF INVISIBILITY by Kevin mitnickey you'll know why your privacy is important
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I am right there with you. (great book by the way) People are giving up their freedom without a fight or even understanding the dangers of it.
The two packages you want to remove are "net.oneplus.odm.provider" and "net.oneplus.odm"
So the two commands to run via ADB are
pm uninstall -k --user 0 net.oneplus.odm.provider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 net.oneplus.odm
Cypher dude said:
It's sad to see people accepting the truth that many OEM's log the data and keep quiet.it's necessary for us to stand against this logging of data. I'am concerned about my personal info being logged in without my permission. We just see the top layer of data being logged but who knows may be they even sell data to other companies and make profit. And those companies target ads at u and probably they might even know more about you then you yourself!! They know your habits. How and when you use your phone.what apps you use the worst part where you stay and what places you visit often etc etc!! I stand against this and you all should too!! If you still think it doesn't matter I suggest you read the book THE ART OF INVISIBILITY by Kevin mitnickey you'll know why your privacy is important
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i am reading the book at the moment and it's awesome
Pressure works
https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-makes-changes-data-collection-policy-807415/
denogun said:
The two packages you want to remove are "net.oneplus.odm.provider" and "net.oneplus.odm"
So the two commands to run via ADB are
pm uninstall -k --user 0 net.oneplus.odm.provider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 net.oneplus.odm
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can confirm no adverse side effects whatsoever after uninstalling these 2 packages :good:
Or you can add to blacklist in adaway/adguard open.oneplus.net

[Debload][Bloatware] S21 | S21+ | S21Ultra or any flagship Samsung /Huawei /OnePlus phones

He I will try to advise you how to optimise and debloat your phone for better performance and battery as well as free of bloat device.
I have used this method over the years for my S10 | S10+ | S20+ | S20Ultra | S21Ultra | P40 |P40 Pro and OP8 Pro and many other phones. And works as expected.
Prerequisites:
#1. ADB AppControl
Which can be found here:
[TOOL] ADB AppControl 1.8.0 🚀 Ultimate App Manager & Debloat Tool + Tweaks
ADB AppControl 🚀 Root is not required. Works with any Android device. Can do almost everything you dreamed about with applications. ADB AppControl - the desktop program, that will allow you to easily manage applications on your android device...
forum.xda-developers.com
ADB AppControl - android applications manager and debloat tool. Official website. Free download.
Thanks to @Cyber.Cat for this application of for posting it.
#2. Windows computer or for MAC owners, Parallel Desktop to run Windows
#3. Android phone which you want to optimise
Steps for debloating bloatware:
#1. Download and install ADB AppControl from the above link
#2. Activate Developer Options: go to Settings >> About phone >> Software information >> tap 7 times on Build Number
#3. in Developer Options enable USB debugging mode
#4. Open ADB AppControl
#5. Connect your phone to your computer
#6. Allow USB connect message on your phone several times until ADB AppControl shows connect message on top
#7. Chose what applications you would like to disable or uninstall (i recommend you disable them not uninstall)
#8. From bootom right corner in ADB AppControl chose Disable option
#9. Check the box to delete cache and data [it is on top where you chosed Disable option at the previous step]
#10. Press Apply
#11. Confirm that you agree to disable the selected apps on the popup message which will appear
#12. Unplug your phone from the computer
#13. Shut down the phone
#14. Connect the phone again to your computer [being closed]
#15. Quick press Volume button + Volumne Up button until you see on your screen the logo
#16. Release the buttons
#17. Now you are into the phone recovery
#18. Chose the option to clear cache [NOT phone reset] with your power buttons
#19. Select the option to clear cache by presing the power button
#20. Chose restart phone
E voila.
There is no miracle bloatware list. It depends from phone to phone.
Being on a S21 series forum I will post what I debloated for my S21Ultra SM-G998B device.
com.android.apps.tag
com.android.bookmarkprovider
com.android.chrome
com.android.dreams.basic
com.android.dreams.phototable
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle
com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle
com.android.managedprovisioning
com.android.printspooler
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
com.android.providers.userdictionary
com.diotek.sec.lookup.dictionary
com.facebook.services
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager
com.google.android.apps.tachyon
com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
com.google.android.projection.gearhead
com.google.android.tts
com.google.ar.core
com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe
com.justride.stbbuch
com.plantronics.headsetservice
com.samsung.android.accessibility.talkback
com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover
com.samsung.android.app.notes
com.samsung.android.app.notes.addons
com.samsung.android.app.readingglass
com.samsung.android.app.routines
com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby
com.samsung.android.app.spage
com.samsung.android.app.tips
com.samsung.android.ardrawing
com.samsung.android.aremoji
com.samsung.android.aremojieditor
com.samsung.android.arzone
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy
com.samsung.android.bixby.service
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework
com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
com.samsung.android.game.gametools
com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller
com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent
com.samsung.android.knox.containercore
com.samsung.android.livestickers
com.samsung.android.mateagent
com.samsung.android.service.airviewdictionary
com.samsung.android.service.pentastic
com.samsung.android.service.tagservice
com.samsung.android.six.webtrans
com.samsung.android.spay
com.samsung.android.spayfw
com.samsung.android.svoiceime
com.samsung.android.visionintelligence
com.samsung.android.vtcamerasettings
com.samsung.desktopsystemui
com.samsung.knox.securefolder
com.samsung.SMT
com.sec.android.app.bluetoothtest
com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
com.sec.android.app.dexonpc
com.sec.android.app.kidshome
com.sec.android.app.magnifier
com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice
com.sec.android.emergencylauncher
com.sec.android.mimage.avatarstickers
com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual
com.sec.spp.push
com.spotify.music
com.swiftkey.swiftkeyconfigurator
com.touchtype.swiftkey
de.axelspringer.yana.zeropage
with the above done I always get 6hrs+ of SoT and battery live of over 1day and 10hrs in a single charge with 120hz WHD+ resolution
Thanks for this method... I am using it with my S21 Ultra and works fine
So, Im trying to figure out a way to safely disable the Samsung Dialer. Ive already installed the google dialer but I broke the calls when i uninstalled it the first time. Im trying to figure out which package is the one to disable. Trying to remove as much Samsung as possible
Good to see this Debloat for the OnePlus, etc....
Excuse me, I´m totally new to the package disabling and I´m really looking forward to get it working on my new S21 Ultra. Could somebody please take some time, and explain to me what does it do and if the apps will still work even after disabling? (For example the bixby voice wakeup was disabled as seen in the screenshot, will my phone be able to get awaken via Bixby if it is disabled?)
Secondly I´d like to ask you if there is some sort of "best" list of packages to disable. I really want to maximize the battery life and performance of my device since it´ll be my inevitable workstation for couple of months.
Kind regards!
If you are new to this and your device will be an inevitable workstation for a couple of months I would wait with the most crazy debloat.
You can only disable things you know of, if you disable bixby bixby wont work, at all.
Hi everyone, if I do an OTA update the process will reinstall debloated apps?
Saluzzo97 said:
Hi everyone, if I do an OTA update the process will reinstall debloated apps?
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No.
You can double check by seeing number of installed apk in settings.
But I never had a problem with debloated app reinstalling.
lyzgaard said:
No.
You can double check by seeing number of installed apk in settings.
But I never had a problem with debloated app reinstalling.
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Thank you very much!
Hello all, it has been sometime since I rooted my phone / removed all the extra crap lol.
Is there a way to know what each Items do?
I know in the past the roms would be debloted and you had a stock rom and had the option to add what you wanted.
Thank you
Nice start with original post. I'm also looking for any further explanation or categorization of s21+ bloat please?
If uninstalled, can app be reinstalled manually from play store if desired later?
What phone is best for clean customizable ROM now?
Guessing Pixel series, but what else... OnePlus?
I've custom rom'd my s3 to s8, but now want to have Netflix working on my s21. Just don't want apps I never use taking up space and populating the share menu options, etc.
does debloating drain battery?
xkawsx said:
does debloating drain battery?
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There are a couple of apk's who can drain battery if you deleted them.
I don't remember their name but if you debolat them the phone won't get into deep sleep....
But you can always double check if the phone enters deep sleep by installing CPU Spy from Play Store.
Just a little headsup on two packages you should NEVER disable!
Device Services (com.samsung.android.kgclient) - If you disable this, you will LOCK YOURSELF OUT of your phone (Error 3020). Chances are good to recover from this if you have TWRP installed or USB debugging always enabled. Otherwise a factory reset is the only solution. Nevertheless, this is a core component and WILL cause problems if disabled.
Device Security (com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity) - If you disable this, app installations will take significantly longer (about 5x). Not sure why, but better leave it.
In general, if you are not 100% sure what a package does, leave it! Even if someone on the internet says "I disabled it and had no problems"... There is a high possibility that you don't achieve optimization by disabling, but crippling your device and creating lots of errors in the background you don't know about (thus using more battery).
As far as I can tell, the list in the OP seems reasonable though.
@AllAboutTech Might be helpful for beginners if you add those 2 warnings to the OP.
AtrixBomb said:
If uninstalled, can app be reinstalled manually from play store if desired later?
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You can always use ADB to re-enable apps, as long as you just disabled them (not uninstalled).
Connect to your phone via ADB and use the following command:
adb shell pm enable <package_name>
// Edit: I guess the ADB AppControl from the OP also allows to re-enable apps.
If you have uninstalled system apps, some of them might be re-installable via Play / Galaxy Store, but definitely not all.
bluediablito said:
Is there a way to know what each Items do?
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Someone over at the S20 forums made a pretty good list some time ago:
Google Sheet
Lartsch said:
Just a little headsup on two packages you should NEVER disable!
Device Services (com.samsung.android.kgclient) - If you disable this, you will LOCK YOURSELF OUT of your phone (Error 3020). Chances are good to recover from this if you have TWRP installed or USB debugging always enabled. Otherwise a factory reset is the only solution. Nevertheless, this is a core component and WILL cause problems if disabled.
Device Security (com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity) - If you disable this, app installations will take significantly longer (about 5x). Not sure why, but better leave it.
In general, if you are not 100% sure what a package does, leave it! Even if someone on the internet says "I disabled it and had no problems"... There is a high possibility that you don't achieve optimization by disabling, but crippling your device and creating lots of errors in the background you don't know about (thus using more battery).
As far as I can tell, the list in the OP seems reasonable though.
@AllAboutTech Might be helpful for beginners if you add those 2 warnings to the OP.
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That's strange. I always delete both of these without any poblems.
Device Security it's part of the Macfee antivirus thingy options.
I always get rid of because I think Play Protect does the job.
When I delete this all that's happens is that the Security Option is gone from Device Care Settings.
And I don't get those anyoing security notifications about enable it.
No problem with app install.
As for kgclient that's part of the Samsung Payment Service, I have never had any problems with deleting it.
That said, I have never used Samsung Pay.
Im on S21 Ultra european model unbranded right now.
lyzgaard said:
That's strange. I always delete both of these without any poblems.
Device Security it's part of the Macfee antivirus thingy options.
I always get rid of because I think Play Protect does the job.
When I delete this all that's happens is that the Security Option is gone from Device Care Settings.
And I don't get those anyoing security notifications about enable it.
No problem with app install.
As for kgclient that's part of the Samsung Payment Service, I have never had any problems with deleting it.
That said, I have never used Samsung Pay.
Im on S21 Ultra european model unbranded right now.
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Hey, that's interesting. A friend also tested and confirmed the lock out / slow install.
Is your device encrypted?
Lartsch said:
Hey, that's interesting. A friend also tested and confirmed the lock out / slow install.
Is your device encrypted?
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No I haven't encrypted it, also I don't use Secure Folder.
Maybe this has something to do with Knox Vault on encrypted phones?
Samsung Pay is also a part of the Knox vault.
Exynos, modell named SM-G998B/DS

General The OnePlus 10 Pro Debloat Thread

Hey guys. I know no one asked. And I know there are 13,126 different threads across different sites for debloating your phone. Of course, none of those are universal, and none of them are tailored to the device in-question.
My device details : [NE2215 Android 13.1 - Oneplus update : EX01. This should be fine for the other models, and other update versions, but just wanted it to be understood that this is what I used, tested, and confirmed stable.
Here is my debloat thread. It breaks no core functions of the phone, but it may remove a niche thing or two that a very small percent of people use. I was not going to initially write anything up like this, I mostly do what I do for myself nowadays. I recently made a comment somewhere here showing the list of things I debloated. I will not be held responsible for any issues you may face, but I will tell you that I have run this phone with these packages removed with no issues, and only update this list after extensive testing to confirm no crashing or weirdness.
Also know, you can disable the update package (included in the .zip or 2nd preset). com.oplus.ota cannot be uninstalled, but it can be disabled. The other 2 packages that are relevant to updates are com.oplus.sau and com.oplus.romupdate, but these cannot be disabled or uninstalled.
Be advised - Always-On Display needs a TON of extra stuff which I personally do not like having enabled. Just know if you run my debloat thing, AOD won't work unless you restore the AOD dependencies. There is a spoiler at the bottom to try and help you get this back if you want. Not recommended.
On the latest 13.1 update (13.1.0.522(EX01)), OnePlus actually removed some of the bloat. So you will notice only like 130 or so from the 154 packages are "selected", but that is because a lot of the crap was removed from the system by OnePlus. I left the list with all the old stuff, just in case someone is on an older version. No harm to anyone either way.
In 13.1, they only added like 7 packages worth removing from whatever the last update was. Info on the packages in the spoiler "Info" below
Latest debloat. as of 6/17/23. No AOD as usual
There is a .bat file attached. Assuming you have ADB working, just have to double-click the .bat.
Alternatively, if you have or use ADB AppControl (basically ADB with a GUI and pretty icons) there is a .txt preset you can use. The same text can be used to "rebloat"/undo.
There is a "rebloat" batch file if you want to undo and restore everything. As usual, AOD (Always On Display) is debloated. There are instructions on how to re-enable AOD stuff, but it was a while back, and idk if still useful (OP version of AOD requires a TON of crap, be advised). But know I won't support AOD, sorry. Shouldn't be hard to fix if you read the instructions, maybe have to add/edit something, maybe not.
Below, is only a list of things removed, this is only informational, and my understanding of what those things are/do. If the section is blank, I either don't know and/or it isn't worth mentioning. This list is likely missing a few packages, but meh, nothing too major i imagine. You can compare the preset/batch file to check if/what something is missing. Currently, it tries to remove up to 154 packages (if installed). Or just ask if you have a question on a specific package.
Spoiler: Long list, so spoiler Just info.
com.android.apps.tag
Stock android fluff
com.android.bips
Stock android fluff
com.android.bluetoothmidiservice
Stock android fluff
com.android.bookmarkprovider
Stock android fluff
com.android.calllogbackup
Stock android fluff
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
Stock android fluff
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.common
Stock android fluff
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim
Stock android fluff
com.android.dreams.basic
Stock android AOD provider. This is needed for AOD to work fully
com.android.dynsystem
Stock android fluff
com.android.egg
Stock android fluff
com.android.managedprovisioning
Stock android fluff
com.android.printspooler
Stock android fluff
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
Stock android fluff
com.android.stk
Stock android fluff
com.android.traceur
Stock android fluff
com.coloros.activation
E-warranty card - (iirc only applicable in china)
com.coloros.assistantscreen
realme crap
com.coloros.bootreg
per 1 post i found online : "Warranty doesn't really work outside mainland China"
com.coloros.childrenspace
com.coloros.floatassistant
oneplus assistive ball
com.coloros.operationManual
com.coloros.scenemode
simple mode
com.coloros.smartsidebar
com.coloros.systemclone
system cloner thing to backup/restore settings. meh
com.coloros.weather.service
battery-draining weather service. This is needed for AOD to work fully.
com.daemon.shelper
SPYWARE - realme
com.google.android.adservices.api
introduced in new android OS. idk, but seems ad-related. no issues since uninstall
com.google.android.apps.nbu.paisa.user
com.google.android.apps.photos
Google Photos app. No need for two. I left the oneplus photo app
com.google.android.apps.restore
Be advised. This may or may not break Factory Reset from settings menu. If apps do not restore, you will have to reset from bootloader. Be advised.
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
Meh
com.google.android.as
Android Intelligent Services. Needed for AOD to work fully.
com.google.android.as.oss
Private Compute Services. May or may not be needed for AOD.
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.google.android.feedback
com.google.android.gms.location.history
Potential battery drain service
com.google.android.marvin.talkback
com.google.android.onetimeinitializer
com.google.android.overlay.modules.documentsui
com.google.android.partnersetup
com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
com.google.android.setupwizard
com.google.ar.core
I don't use Augmented Reality. Maybe people might need only for Pokemon Go type games.
com.google.ar.lens
Google lens. Take pic and google the thing you took a pic of.
com.google.mainline.adservices
introduced in new android OS. idk, but seems ad-related. no issues since uninstall
com.google.mainline.telemetry
I mean, telemetry is right in the name.
com.heytap.accessory
quick device connect "feature". this is a massive battery drain historically.
com.heytap.colorfulengine
Realme crap. This is needed for AOD to work
com.heytap.mcs
quick device connect "feature". this is a massive battery drain
com.mediatek.omacp
Notice "mediatek"... We don't use that chipset at all. This is some spyware to potentially leak carrier registration data.
com.oneplus.account
Useless. Battery drain if account added. This is one of the things that removes the oneplus account annoying setting in the Settings menu.
com.oneplus.filemanager
Crappy file manager that can't get elevated rights (like for some folders in SD card). Use google app or something better.
com.oneplus.membership
Useless. Battery drain if account added. This is one of the things that removes the oneplus account annoying setting in the Settings menu.
com.oneplus.opwlb
Work-Life balance. Annoyance, and potential high battery drain
com.oplus.aod
oneplus selection of AOD. removed since AOD doesnt work without TONS of extra services.
com.oplus.apprecover
system app reinstall bs
com.oplus.atlas
"Realme" spam
com.oplus.bttestmode
?bluetooth test for oneplus? crap
com.oplus.cast
Oneplus screencast. Per post online : #Required if you cast screen to TV or use 3rd part Screen Recording Apps
com.oplus.cosa
"app enhancement service". this is crap that kills battery. This is needed for AOD to work.
com.oplus.crashbox
realme spyware potentially. useless at best
com.oplus.customize.coreapp
com.oplus.deepthinker
"intelligent services". this is crap that kills battery. This is needed for AOD to work
com.oplus.encryption
"private safe" - yea go ahead and trust oppo with your sensitive stuff... (dont)
com.oplus.games
Self explanatory. OnePlus Games app.
com.oplus.hamlet
Dont remember. Definitely crap
com.oplus.healthservice
Crapware. Also, I can 100% agree with this info I found online from 1 post : "#Gimmick serves no purpose"
com.oplus.interconnectcollectkit
Guaranteed telemetry/spyware
com.oplus.lfeh
[needed for Gamespace if you use that]
com.oplus.linker
?some oneplus crap
com.oplus.location
Extra location telemetry. not related to any GPS functions
com.oplus.locationproxy
Extra location telemetry. not related to any GPS functions
com.oplus.logkit
spyware...
com.oplus.multiapp
Crappy app cloner. There are better stuff out there.
com.oplus.nhs
NetworkHealthService. nothing changes after removing.
com.oplus.ocs
Potential spyware? Info from 1 post online : "Chinese unique identifier privacy hazard"
com.oplus.olc
Realme crap
com.oplus.omoji
Self emoji. I guess you can leave it on, there are probably safer, better ways to do this. Can be used in AOD. Needed for full AOD functionality.
com.oplus.onet
realme
com.oplus.portrait
Portrait Silhoutte. Idk, might be related to self emoji? Not sure. Can be used in AOD. Needed for full AOD functionality.
com.oplus.postmanservice
com.oplus.qualityprotect
com.oplus.safecenter
"private safe" - yea go ahead and trust oppo with your sensitive stuff... (dont)
com.oplus.sauhelper
auto updates. (still get notices for updates)
com.oplus.securitypermission
com.oplus.smartengine
not really sure. but 1 post online says : "don't like blackbox phone manager". This is needed for AOD to work
com.oplus.sos
com.oplus.statistics.rom
telemetry
com.oplus.stdid
[needed for Gamespace]
com.oplus.stdsp
maybe similar to above
com.oplus.synergy
related to linker. heytap crapware
com.oplus.trafficmonitor
oneplus traffic monitor (monthly data usage, etc). potential telemetry
com.oplus.uiengine
no clue. has been great without it for weeks. This is needed for AOD to work.
com.qti.confuridialer
com.qti.dpmserviceapp
com.qti.qualcomm.datastatusnotification
com.qti.xdivert
com.qualcomm.atfwd
this is antique and unused crap
com.qualcomm.embms
antique qualcomm service
com.qualcomm.location
useless
com.qualcomm.qti.dynamicddsservice
com.qualcomm.qti.lpa
com.qualcomm.qti.modemtestmode
crap. but per 1 online post "Runs in background , not needed for a user"
com.qualcomm.qti.uim
remote "help" tool for them to control your device
com.qualcomm.qti.uimGbaApp
remote "help" tool for them to control your device
com.qualcomm.uimremoteclient
remote "help" tool for them to control your device
com.qualcomm.uimremoteserver
remote "help" tool for them to control your device
com.quicinc.voice.activation
Qualcomm has nothing to do with Google Assistant or always on speech recognition. crap
com.rongcard.eidapi
maybe related to chinese payments like wechat. not for us
com.ses.entitlement.o2
Crap
com.wapi.wapicertmanage
Useless for us. But here is some info from online searching " WAPI (WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure) is the wireless local area network (WLAN) standard officially supported by the Chinese state government. WAPI was initiated in 2004. In 2006, however, the International Standards Organization (ISO) rejected the incorporation of WAPI as an international WLAN security standard in 2006."
net.oneplus.weather
Oneplus weather service. Battery draining potential. Better altnernatives with google. This is needed for AOD to work fully.
changes in 13.1 EX01 (as of 6/17/23) :
newly-added and left enabled :
net.oneplus.widget oneplus widgets (clock)
com.android.remoteprovisioner likely related to the new google thing for internal key exchange and secure services. maybe their new front for "passwordless" everything idk. left it because seems it may be needed (if not now, maybe in the future)
com.oplus.metis for oneplus screen mirroring (like to show your phone on a nearby TV). i left it it bc idk how well it works, doesnt seem too intrusive
newly-added and removed
com.coloros.relax new app sounds and "games" to relax. probably what they referred to as "Zen"
com.oplus.eid 90% sure it is related for service in china. not applicable to us
com.oplus.melody oneplus headphones app (only for the oneplus brand)
com.qti.dcf not exactly sure, but likely some sort of un-needed qualcomm telemetry
com.oplus.nas OnePlus "Network Assistant". lol nope.gif
AOD will not work. This is not a bug/glitch, AOD was removed on purpose. Read all the way below to restore AOD functionality (not recommended).
Now, these apps are not actually uninstalled. The APK resides within /system somehwere, and it is not possible to remove files from SAR without breaking the OS. So instead, these are uninstalled from the user profile. Most phones only have 1 user account. Most people do not share with other people like a PC that use multiple users. In addition, I choose to use the user uninstall instead of disable because disabled packages can actually run without you knowing. Not to mention via updates or other methods, a disabled app can be re-enabled.
The apps if you choose to remove them, can actually be re-added, since they are not actually deleted. For example, if I wanted to restore the oneplus file manager, the command would be adb shell pm install-existing com.oneplus.filemanager .Simply change the package name [from the list above] you want to re-install. Let me know if anyone has any questions or concerns.
Also, I highly recommend everyone go into Developer Options, and enable the setting that says "Disable Permission Monitoring". I am not going to turn this into a "tune-up your phone thread", but I strongly advise that one thing.
Important : I do not recommend removing this package : com.oplus.athena. Removing Athena breaks the "close all" button, it also screws up some actual memory management which can lead to the system freezing and you have to force turn it off with button combo. ( I do not touch it in the script )
Notable Mention : com.oplus.eyeprotect --removing this breaks the special color modes (brilliant vibrant, cinematic). doesnt actually change colorations. ( I do not touch it in the script )
AOD =
Below you will find the commands to try enable AOD and all its dependencies (it is a LOT of crap just for AOD. There is a way to have only stock android AOD, but it's not worth it for me.) [also, there may be new things needed as of new updates, i haven't kept up with this and will no longer support it]
Here are the things you need to restore if you want AOD. Keep in mind, I restored ALL functions for ALL things related to AOD. This pretty much makes the debloat useless, because the services used are atrocious (deepthinker, cosa, and smartengine. plus the weather services). If you really want to restore AOD and all its features you need this :
Spoiler: Restore AOD Functions only
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.deepthinker
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.portrait
adb shell pm install-existing com.android.dreams.basic
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.omoji
adb shell pm install-existing com.google.android.as
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.uiengine
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.cosa
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.smartengine
adb shell pm install-existing net.oneplus.weather
adb shell pm install-existing com.coloros.weather.service
adb shell pm install-existing com.heytap.colorfulengine
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.aod
adb shell pm install-existing com.google.android.as.oss
Which package would refer to the aod? disabled aod, used it in power saving mode
joaofer said:
Which package would refer to the aod? disabled aod, used it in power saving mode
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I'll find it. Didn't realize it was disabled, since I left the OnePlus aod package. Ty for reporting.
Give me a few mins. likely com.android.dreams.basic
joaofer said:
Which package would refer to the aod? disabled aod, used it in power saving mode
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I found it on my phone under Wallpapers & Style > Always-On Display (large button on the right). BUT, it does not work without "Intelligent Services" (the phone asks you to enable that service once you try to apply an AOD effect). "Intelligent Services" is a no-go for me, but I will make sure to put a disclaimer about AOD. Why it's tied to "Intelligent Services", I couldn't tell you. I get it has to check online for things, and I can understand it needs background gathering capabilities, but it is too intrusive.
Intelligent Services, Portrait, daydreams, omoji, android intelligent services, and more are needed to get it fully working. Idk why oppo/op tied it to so many things. , but its a bit much for my taste. Below you will find script to enable AOD and all its dependencies (it is a LOT of crap just for AOD. There is a way to have only stock android AOD, but it's not worth it for me to put the trouble into it.)
Here are the things you need to restore if you want AOD. Keep in mind, I restored ALL functions for ALL things related to AOD. This pretty much makes the debloat useless, because the services used are atrocious. If you really want to restore AOD and all its features you need this :
Spoiler: Restore AOD Complete
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.deepthinker
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.portrait
adb shell pm install-existing com.android.dreams.basic
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.omoji
adb shell pm install-existing com.google.android.as
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.uiengine
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.cosa
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.smartengine
adb shell pm install-existing net.oneplus.weather
adb shell pm install-existing com.coloros.weather.service
adb shell pm install-existing com.heytap.colorfulengine
adb shell pm install-existing com.oplus.aod
adb shell pm install-existing com.google.android.as.oss
OMG, I better do without the AOD anyway, I never really liked the notification system of this aod haha
would you have a more conservative DEBLOAT?
Thanks a lot! Worked good on OP9Pro with A13 Open Beta 1. No side issues to report yet.
I did notice that while on idle, connection request made to "tracking domains" were lowered (using ControlD DNS). I will monitor standby battery consumption in the coming days. Thanks again!
(There is a way to have only stock android AOD, but it's not worth it for me) Could you teach me how to have the stock android aod system?
joaofer said:
(There is a way to have only stock android AOD, but it's not worth it for me) Could you teach me how to have the stock android aod system?
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You would have to enable the android services disabled for the full AOD remove. Then you have to figure out which items, likely oplus AOD, to enable for the settings to appear.
how to uninstall the intelgent service? will it damage the phone? in the application management there is a function to stop, after the acquisition, the current consumption from the battery drops, and after a few seconds it rises again to 350-400mA.
persey1977 said:
how to uninstall the intelgent service? will it damage the phone? in the application management there is a function to stop, after the acquisition, the current consumption from the battery drops, and after a few seconds it rises again to 350-400mA.
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.Run the adb commands to debloat all the things including intelligent services. It will not damage anything on the phone. And if you want to, you can undo the process
Ran through a bunch of these.. Left a few like photos (I use the unlimited back up, I posted the mod the other day)
The telemetry in this phone is so bad.
Hoping with my already tweaked system I can get some more out of it. Will let you know buddy
I don't seem to have stats rolling through but my SOT has gone through the roof..
Some of this telemetry crap is a hog.. I had a list of apps I used yesterday, but they're gone today.
Here's my battery screen, I'll grab GSAM and get clearer stats today, I've been using my phone normally, calls, camera, Whatsapp, telegram, Amazon, browsing, no games.
10+ hours with 21% left lol.. This is more like it..
I'd recommend everyone running through these debloats.
dladz said:
I don't seem to have stats rolling through but my SOT has gone through the roof..
Some of this telemetry crap is a hog.. I had a list of apps I used yesterday, but they're gone today.
Here's my battery screen, I'll grab GSAM and get clearer stats today, I've been using my phone normally, calls, camera, Whatsapp, telegram, Amazon, browsing, no games.
10+ hours with 21% left lol.. This is more like it..
I'd recommend everyone running through these debloats.
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That´s insane. I have moreless the same usage as you, as weel as the standby time and got 4h30min sot with 20 % left.
Also I´m on 9 Pro with a slight smaller battery, but still!
dladz said:
Eu não pareço ter estatísticas rolando, mas meu SOT passou pelo telhado ..
Algumas dessas porcarias de telemetria são uma porcaria. Eu tinha uma lista de aplicativos que usei ontem, mas eles sumiram hoje.
Aqui está a tela da minha bateria, vou pegar o GSAM e obter estatísticas mais claras hoje, estou usando meu telefone normalmente, chamadas, câmera, Whatsapp, telegrama, Amazon, navegação, sem jogos.
Mais de 10 horas com 21% restantes lol .. Isso é mais parecido com isso ..
Eu recomendo a todos que passem por esses debloats.
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what debloat did you do?
TrajanoX3 said:
what debloat did you do?
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Almost all of them, didn't do photos, just use your head. If it seems important then kill it.
Even removing just the tracking apps should be enough.. for crying out loud they even included media Tek software lol we use SDragon
dladz said:
Ran through a bunch of these.. Left a few like photos (I use the unlimited back up, I posted the mod the other day)
The telemetry in this phone is so bad.
Hoping with my already tweaked system I can get some more out of it. Will let you know buddy
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Can you tell me where did you post the mod for the unlimited photos storage?
I´m very interested.
Thanks
Here in the 10 pro section.. Would you like it?
Here you go.
Flash in magisk and enjoy unlimited back up.
Hello @dladz
Question 1 : Past 3 Days I Notice , When i charged my phone ie.100% after few mins its drop 2% in idle why there's no app running in background
Question 2 : If i use your Debloat method should i get 7 or 8 SOT.
Question 3 : After used your Debloat method if any OTA system update came , shall i update or i cant system update.
Thank You.
jack_ssl said:
Hello @dladz
Question 1 : Past 3 Days I Notice , When i charged my phone ie.100% after few mins its drop 2% in idle why there's no app running in background
Question 2 : If i use your Debloat method should i get 7 or 8 SOT.
Question 3 : After used your Debloat method if any OTA system update came , shall i update or i cant system update.
Thank You.
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1. it's more then likely apps, follow my tips at the end of this message.
2. That depends, apps is the main cause for concern, again follow my tips.
3. You should always be using oxygen updater to obtain full firmwares... This sentiment is doubled if you're rooted.
Tips:
Change 5G to 4G
Remove tiktok is 100% dodgy Chinese spyware.
Remove Facebook use web based
Remove Facebook messenger use web based
Remove Twitter use web based
Remove any ad based apps pay for the pro version
Turn off gestures like lift to wake
Change from QHD to FHD (No difference)
Allow auto brightness
Turn off WiFi overnight
Turn all updates to manual not auto (play store)
Remove any so you don't use
Change back up to once a month (WhatsApp)
Turn off location history (Google)
Use titanium to remove any system apps you don't need
Don't allow anonymous usage statistics for any app ever.
Don't allow tracking cookies on any website
Use adaway (root needed)
Don't open web pages in Google app (I use Samsung browser)
Don't use xposed.
If you game you will not get high SOT scores, period.
Don't bother with battery saving apps or monitoring apps.
Streamline your apps, if you don't use it, remove it.
Don't allow WiFi scanning (as in letting other apps use it when it's not on)
Never allow personalised ads.
Never allow notifications from websites
Always decline cookies unless your absolutely have to allow some tracking (common sense prevails here)
Optimise as many apps as possible unless it affects performance.
Don't allow apps to remain open in the notification area.
Change your launcher, my preferred launcher is lawn chair and this did actually burn up some battery when compared to the OnePlus launcher.
Don't use live widgets (yes they look cool, but they annihilate your battery)
Live wallpaper, again very cool, but battery burners.
Again! Don't charge overnight, make a note of your percentage then see what it is in the morning, you shouldn't be losing more than 5% really, if you've done well then it'll be reflected here, the good SOT results will follow.
Turn off live read outs of network speed, RAM usage in the status bar.
Turn off NFC unless in use.
Leave location on in quick settings.
Don't overcharge your phone, IE: overnight
Don't allow your phone to fully deplete the battery.
Whatever anyone says, this does 100% damage batteries, there is no argument here and I won't entertain anyone who says otherwise, Ive seen through real life tests what this results in, bloated, inefficient, possibly dangerous lithium batteries.
Keep your phone out the sun.
Keep it out of extreme cold.
Keep your device clean dust free.
Snapchat, Viber, house party, apps like that tends to use more battery as they don't have great dormancy periods.
Apps like speed test by Ookla tend to have location tracking, similarly they tend to turn themselves on and off when they feel like it, my advice, install test and uninstall.
Allow a couple of battery cycles between tweaking sets, to give you an idea of how much of a difference you've made.
Use BBS to see what is being used, once you've removed problems, remove BBS.
I've just written this from the top of my head so o probably missed some things, the general idea is to keep your device clean and fresh, remove files you don't need any more.
Keep an eye on apps that misbehave or aren't wanted, index your folders so they aren't a mess.
The more good things you do means the more potentially bad apps you can have on your phone, eg if you really need Facebook, you could keep it so long as you clean up other areas of your phone.
Good luck.

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