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Carrier-branded Galaxy S9 models come with a ton of bloatware that you usually can't get rid of without rooting. With a little digital elbow grease, however, there is a way to disable bloatware on your S9 or S9+, and it's a lot safer that attempting to root and modify you precious device.
Package disablers are a great way to disable useless bloatware and free up RAM on your smartphone. Unfortunately, they can be a little dangerous to use, as carelessly disabling the wrong package can cause your S9 to act erratically or even freeze up entirely. Thankfully, there's a safe and painless way to disable over 120 bloatware apps and packages thanks to XDA user BAYmustafa96.
Step 1Download the Bloatware Remover File
First up, you'll need to download an XML file which automatically disables bloatware apps by way of BK Package Disabler for Samsung. The file was originally created by BAYmustafa96, but we've edited it to clean things up a bit and make it even safer. So to start, tap the following link from your Galaxy S9 or S9+.
Download the modified XML file for BK Package Disabler
Step 2 Install BK Package Disabler for Samsung
Now it's time to download BK Package Disabler (Samsung) by WakaSoftware. You can either go to the Play Store and do a search, or simply tap on the link below to purchase the app. Please note that BK Package Disabler needs a companion app to function, so don't open it just yet and proceed to the next step.
Install BK Package Disabler (Samsung) for $2.49 from the Google Play Store
Step 3 Install BK Plugin 2
Because of some changes by Samsung, BK Package Disabler for Samsung requires a separate add-on app to fully function. Don't worry, however, as its sister app, BK Plugin 2, is totally free to download. Once again, feel free to either do a search on the Play Store, or head to the link below.
Download BK Plugin 2 for free from the Google Play Store
Step 4 Grant BK Plugin 2 Administrator Privileges
Before opening BK Package Disabler for Samsung, you'll need to grant its sister app administrator privileges. Open BK Plugin 2 to get the ball rolling, then simply tap on "Activate It" within the initial setup prompt. You'll now be taken to a Device Administrator page, so tap on "Activate" to finish setting up. You can now open BK Package Disabler and proceed with de-bloating your S9
Step 5 Disable Bloatware
Now that you've got both BK Package Disabler and BK Plugin 2 installed and enabled, go ahead and open the former, then tap on the three-dot menu icon on the upper-right corner of the screen. From there, select "Import from XML."
A popup window will now appear, so tap on "Import from XML," then tap on "Select Path" on the prompt that appears. Next, head to the Download folder to retrieve the XML file you downloaded earlier.
Within the "Download" folder, tap on the XML file and select "Import" in the prompt box. The XML file will now proceed to automatically disable more than 120 bloatware apps for you. You'll be taken to the app's main page when it's done, so scroll down and verify by looking for bloatware that's been checked off and disabled. You're now free to exit the app after, and go on with the rest of your day.
Please bear in mind that this process is automated, so be sure to carefully check for frequently used apps —like Bixby, Adapt Sound, and Photo Editor — that might've gotten disabled. If that turns out to be the case, just open the BK Package Disabler app, scroll through the list and find the app you're missing, then simply tap on the box next to it re-enable it.
I had this installed on my S8+, however, with my new S9+ I am getting an activation error when both apps are downloaded from Google Play. "Version 1.1.5: Fail: Invalid package name...." Anyone else having this issue, and if so, how did you fix?
darksidesh007 said:
I had this installed on my S8+, however, with my new S9+ I am getting an activation error when both apps are downloaded from Google Play. "Version 1.1.5: Fail: Invalid package name...." Anyone else having this issue, and if so, how did you fix?
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I'm getting the same issues.
darksidesh007 said:
I had this installed on my S8+, however, with my new S9+ I am getting an activation error when both apps are downloaded from Google Play. "Version 1.1.5: Fail: Invalid package name...." Anyone else having this issue, and if so, how did you fix?
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HighMans said:
I'm getting the same issues.
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Are we talking about the BK disabler ? I have it installed, working find and I don't get any of these errors as of yet .
matteosaeed said:
Are we talking about the BK disabler ? I have it installed, working find and I don't get any of these errors as of yet .
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Yep, with BK Disabler. I've tried it every which way, even hanging upside down and it still hasn't worked. Same error each time.
HighMans said:
Yep, with BK Disabler. I've tried it every which way, even hanging upside down and it still hasn't worked. Same error each time.
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This is very weird, i just uninstalled and re-installed and didn't get the issue. So pretty much the BK disabler, then i download the BK plugin 2, and works just fine, I enable the permissions and good to go!
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HighMans said:
Yep, with BK Disabler. I've tried it every which way, even hanging upside down and it still hasn't worked. Same error each time.
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Also just to clarify I am using the "BK Package Disabler (Samsung) by wakasoftware and it is on version 2.4.2
Then the BK plugin 2 is by MobizSystems and that's the version 1.1.5
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This is very weird, i just uninstalled and re-installed and didn't get the issue. So pretty much the BK disabler, then i download the BK plugin 2, and works just fine, I enable the permissions and good to go!
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Is there some way I can reset the permissions so I can accept again? (I don't know, just shooting stuff at the wall and hoping it sticks.)
Edit: I'm on the same version and with the same dev.
Maybe a difference between exynos and snapdragon?
Which one have you got?
I have the Sprint S9+ so it is the Snapdragon version. I had to do a factory reset a couple of times to activate my S9+. Using the Samsung transfer with the cable plugged into both devices caused the S9+ activation to fail so after another factory reset I reinstalled via Google cloud and Samsung cloud. Not sure if it was a related to being a S8+ Oreo beta tester or not. Never had root on the device. I am using the "BK Package Disabler (Samsung) by wakasoftware version 2.4.2, and the BK plugin 2 is by MobizSystems version 1.1.5.
WORKING: Anyway, I was able to install BK Package Disabler (Samsung) by doing the "owner" steps shown when the BK Disabler failed, and BK Disabler is WORKING. However on my lockscreen I have a "This device is managed by your Organization" message. BK is working, but i dislike the lockscreen message. I discovered that I cannot backup/restore my system from either Google Cloud or Samsung Cloud....Have not tried another factory reset.
I also tried a different disabler called "Package Disabler Pro (Samsung)" as an alternative and it too failed.
I think the issue is the Snapdaragon variant is causing the activation error on any of these disablers. Has anyone tried to reach out to the app owner to see if they know about this?
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Maybe a difference between exynos and snapdragon?
Which one have you got?
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Snapdragon.
If we cannot disable, maybe we can uninstall. Yes I know we dont have root, but maybe this would work as an alternative: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/.
The Reddit page the above references is located at https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/6ftg72/want_to_completely_disableuninstall_those_pesky/
Sure you could do it with ADB (no root needed).
But its laborious
I just used package disabler pro. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdp.singleplay
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Sure you could do it with ADB (no root needed).
But its laborious
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I agree. I don't want to go this route, but may be an alternative. I had emailed the app owners to make them aware. I believe the activation failure has to do with the Snapdragon processor.
HighMans said:
I just used package disabler pro. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdp.singleplay
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What processor do you have? Snapdragon is U.S., and non-U.S. has the Exynos.
Everyone - if you are having the activation problem, what processor are you on?
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I just used package disabler pro. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdp.singleplay
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I bought is, and I can confirm it does work on the Snapdragon version of the S9+. Only sucks that I had bought the other 2 disabler apps mentioned in this string earlier did not work.
Not sure the .XML file mentioned in the initial post can be imported .
I've used the "S8 Delboat Bloatware Thread" on the T-mobile S9. It worked. This method doesn't uninstall officially but it removes them for USER 0. I didn't need to download a app to remove bloatware. I still got the tmobile update. So it's fine for me.
Exynos version here on S9 plus, getting the same error when trying to activate the license: Fail: Invalid package name.
Weird guys.
Some Exynos works some not.
Some SNapdragon works. Some not.
Can't explaint at the moment sorry.
WIll try to investigate whats the problem is when i am home.
This didn't work for me either, however, I was able to make Package Disabler Pro + (had to purchase unfortunately) work, and it is able to import the same xml file as well
Package disabler pro worked for me. Imported the XML, but it was very "aggressive". Disabled chrome, YouTube, and a lot of other usefull stuff that I would not consider bloatware.
Hi all,
I'd make a silly mistake earlier and I need help. This is what happened:
1) download and installed an apk from apk mirror (Google Phone);
2) the apk installed over the app already installed on my phone;
3) when opening the app, it says "device not supported";
4) download the correct apk but unable to install as app is already installed (the earlier installed apk);
My phone is not rooted (64/128). Any ideas on how to reinstall the correct app without getting the "device not supported" message?
Thank you and any help is greatly appreciated.
shahrulghani said:
Hi all,
I'd make a silly mistake earlier and I need help. This is what happened:
1) download and installed an apk from apk mirror (Google Phone);
2) the apk installed over the app already installed on my phone;
3) when opening the app, it says "device not supported";
4) download the correct apk but unable to install as app is already installed (the earlier installed apk);
My phone is not rooted (64/128). Any ideas on how to reinstall the correct app without getting the "device not supported" message?
Thank you and any help is greatly appreciated.
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Can you try to disable the app and then to enable it back?
There isn't an option to disable the app as it is a system app. However, I'd managed to get this sorted. My solution - factory reset the phone! All is well now, despite the fact that I was unavailable for nearly an hour downloading and reconfiguring all my daily apps
Thanks, anyways.
shahrulghani said:
There isn't an option to disable the app as it is a system app. However, I'd managed to get this sorted. My solution - factory reset the phone! All is well now, despite the fact that I was unavailable for nearly an hour downloading and reconfiguring all my daily apps
Thanks, anyways.
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You can disable system apps, you can't uninstall them
as the title says i have been having problems getting the youtube app to stop updating , i followed the instructions in the vanced post , i did the method 2 of the magisk installation (where you download the latest version from the page and install the module) placed the install via magisk module and the detach from playstore module on the download folder , all goes normal i even deleted all youtube data , and unistalled the app with titanium backup , and disabled the auto update tick box several times and it still ends up updating youtube and removing the vanced version :/
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as the title says i have been having problems getting the youtube app to stop updating , i followed the instructions in the vanced post , i did the method 2 of the magisk installation (where you download the latest version from the page and install the module) placed the install via magisk module and the detach from playstore module on the download folder , all goes normal i even deleted all youtube data , and unistalled the app with titanium backup , and disabled the auto update tick box several times and it still ends up updating youtube and removing the vanced version :/
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Just disable auto update from play store...
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but in general or only for the app? because i have been disabling it for the app always and it always ends up updating it
THEwed123wet said:
but in general or only for the app? because i have been disabling it for the app always and it always ends up updating it
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For the app should be enough.
that's what i always do and it still ends up updating , even with the detach module, maybe i'll have to disable it all together :l
That's werid stopping auto update from the play store should stop all that
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Well, it doesn't. I'm experiencing the same.
i am using it on pie. is really frustrating the app update by itself.
SWITCH OFF AUTO UPDATE IN PLAYSTORE ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL.
detach in TB is NOT WORKING also.
but version on nougat doesn't have this issue, maybe google did something fishy on PIE?
I guess you should ask for help in the dedicated threads for Youtube Vanced instead of creating a new thread for this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-iytbp-youtube-vanced-t3712097
locolyric said:
i am using it on pie. is really frustrating the app update by itself.
SWITCH OFF AUTO UPDATE IN PLAYSTORE ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL.
detach in TB is NOT WORKING also.
but version on nougat doesn't have this issue, maybe google did something fishy on PIE?
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Same in Oreo. Never had problem with Nougat.
I installed it just like the OP, it would detach but play store would attach youtube back on the update list by itself every night. When the phone is restarted the detach module in magisk will detach it again, but the next morning, play store would put it back on the list.
use service disabler
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Disabling the auto-update from Play Store works fine for me. I've been using Vanced for months and no such issues.
MntFlg said:
use service disabler
ttps://egg.5ch.net/test/read.cgi/android/1461342935/562
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Your link is dead. However, you inspired me.
Which service in Google Play Service should be disable?
calchung said:
Your link is dead. However, you inspired me.
Which service in Google Play Service should be disable?
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Only disable that 2 services in Youtube can detach the app from Play?? It works?
I was thinking to disable some service in Google Play Services.
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calchung said:
Http://i.imgur.com/ryqueL8.png
Only disable that 2 services in Youtube can detach the app from Play?? It works?
I was thinking to disable some service in Google Play Services.
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Tried but doesnt work. Youtube would still appear on the play store update list.
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Read the part in the first post under:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-youtube-vanced-edition-t3758757
"Explanation of the (Ad)Vanced options of the official installer:"
After thatd download the files from the 3# post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75772897&postcount=3
Use the Mediafire host. in the Installer folder you'll find all the necessary files.
regards
I've been trying to figure out this issue for a while.
Basically issue for me is on Google Pixel XL and now Pixel 3 XL and my friends Moto x4, all on both Android Oreo and Pie... Using Magisk repo install and uninstalling stock YouTube, and then adding enable_detach empty file in cache folder in root along with turning off "Enable auto update" in Google play store for YouTube . Usually this works for a few weeks but every now and then it ignores it and updates itself and turns on auto update without user explicitly allowing it. (Says YouTube was just updated).
I can easily fix it by uninstalling updates again but my friend doesn't know how to do this easily. I also tried to remove YouTube forcefully with titanium backup from system app and detaching months ago but that caused a lot more problems. Currently it gives option to attach to market forced despite it still showing up in market saying update (and auto update off for it)
I wanted to understand the plz and settings.sh options if using specifically Magisk method 1 (Magisk repo). Or are those only if using the other methods under magisk and/or root only option (no Magisk)?
Use the Sudohide xposed module.
This Module will prevent apps from detecting other installed apps on your device. Settings are done on per app basis.
Steps to hide VancedYT (A) from Play Store (B):
1. Select app A in the main list a new list view will be launched
2. Tick the checkbox next to app B in the newly opened list view
3. Press apply to save and back to exist
4. Restart luncher or reboot the phone.
Slow down.
Detach using titanium backup WORKS
For me I could only press "attach to playstore"
So I did. After I got button detach.
It worked and removed it
I have Xiaomi Mi 9 lite. Rooted and bootloader unlocked. Netflix didn't work so I downloaded xapk bundle, installed it through apkmirror app. I had to turn of miui optimization so the installation would complete. It did, but after that I can't open Contacts and dialer. I asks to give permission and i do then it says "you have disabled required permission". I went to settings, found contacts app and gave all permissions, other permission also and enabled all notifications. Still doesn't work.
And after restart i cant enter pin, screen shows, but quickly disappears. Then I have to restore my TWRP backup.
I have removed apkmirror app and turn ON optimatizaton, still doesn't work.
Reinstalling or updateing Contacts app also does nothing.
Can you get back into the system past your pin? If so, just install a different dialer/contacts app, there are plenty that should work
.M.D. said:
Can you get back into the system past your pin? If so, just install a different dialer/contacts app, there are plenty that should work
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No I can't get past pin screen if Netflix is installed.
But when I restore backup, evertything works, except Netflix.
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I have Xiaomi Mi 9 lite. Rooted and bootloader unlocked. Netflix didn't work so I downloaded xapk bundle, installed it through apkmirror app. I had to turn of miui optimization so the installation would complete. It did, but after that I can't open Contacts and dialer. I asks to give permission and i do then it says "you have disabled required permission". I went to settings, found contacts app and gave all permissions, other permission also and enabled all notifications. Still doesn't work.
And after restart i cant enter pin, screen shows, but quickly disappears. Then I have to restore my TWRP backup.
I have removed apkmirror app and turn ON optimatizaton, still doesn't work.
Reinstalling or updateing Contacts app also does nothing.
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Please, were you able to the fix the contact app issue? I'm having the exactly the same problem.
Hi everyone,
I've just flashed a new Mi 11 with the EU rom running MIUI 12 & android 11.
I've installed Nova and now I can't remove it!
The normal method of long press in the icon gives the menu 'share /app info/uninstall' but hitting uninstall just removes the icon for second and then it's back.
In settings I've force stopped it and cleared all data but there's no uninstall option.
I've gone the Store route and that just says is has to be deactivated but the option isn't in settings!
I've checked under Security > Authorization and Nova not listed (if that's the right place to look?)
I've tried to uninstall it with adb and that fails with 'Delete_failed_device_policy_manager'.
The main problem I have with it, is it's dock won't disable. The toggle to switch it on/off in setting doesn't do anything, so it's there on every launcher I install and on the stock launcher.
can anyone please suggest how I get rid of it?
Many thanks.
OK, finally fixed it.
Needed to disable it's admin access.
steve1221 said:
OK, finally fixed it.
Needed to disable it's admin access.
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I had exactly same problem and was planning to reset/format phone. Thanks a lot ! Saved a lot of hassle.