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AOSP apps remover v1.2 | Android 7.x | 11/08/16

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for bricked devices or other issues.
For all of you who likes clean ROM and hate duplication between system and user apps folders this tool will help. This will remove all defaults AOSP apps except launcher and keyboard. I suggest after removing to install pico version of gapps or all of this will not make much sense. Also boot animation will be gone, trim it to the bone
For everything else you may need use Play Store. This way upgrading existing apps will not make any duplicates.
Please don't hesitate to post if you like to see some more apps to be included in this remover.
V1.2 11/08/16
Added Development app

Thanks! It would be great to see this in an AROMA format where the user could select which apps to remove.

thank you so much , i was looking for this i hate aosp/cm ****ty apps alaways replace it with google apps

MrBrady said:
Thanks! It would be great to see this in an AROMA format where the user could select which apps to remove.
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Yeah, I know. If I just know how to create aroma installer. I will look into it.

v1.2 - added Development app

What is OASP? I've only heard of AOSP.

MrBrady said:
What is OASP? I've only heard of AOSP.
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Thanks for bringing this up, my bad

Aroma remover on the way

I'm not sure if they're needed but maybe add CQATest and Project FI to the removal list.

Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?

GuyInDogSuit said:
Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?
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Download it from apkmirror.com
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Labs

MrBrady said:
Download it from apkmirror.com
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That's what I did.

GuyInDogSuit said:
Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?
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I've noticed this too on my Nexus 6 regardless of ROM- Google Camera does not show up in the PlayStore. Like others have mentioned if you sideload the apk from somewhere like apkmirror it will work. Alternatively you can try clicking on this direct link from your Nexus 6 and it should hopefully take you to the play store with google camera displayed- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera

Dopamin3 said:
I've noticed this too on my Nexus 6 regardless of ROM- Google Camera does not show up in the PlayStore. Like others have mentioned if you sideload the apk from somewhere like apkmirror it will work. Alternatively you can try clicking on this direct link from your Nexus 6 and it should hopefully take you to the play store with google camera displayed- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
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That's odd. So it wasn't this zip then?

GuyInDogSuit said:
That's odd. So it wasn't this zip then?
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I ran this while doing a clean install of Pure Nexus. Zips flashed in TWRP in this order: 1) Pure Nexus, 2) Full GAPPS (linked from Pure Nexus), 3) B14CKB1RD kernel, 4) phh's superuser, 4) 320 dpi, 5) AOSP apps remover. Google camera was available on first boot. ?
Two possible AOSP app oversights: AOSP keyboard (risky, I get it), and AOSP spell check (part of keyboard app?).
No problems experienced after booting into ROM and getting everything setup to taste. This is now a go-to/must have flash for me. Thanks!

AdamT6 said:
I ran this while doing a clean install of Pure Nexus. Zips flashed in TWRP in this order: 1) Pure Nexus, 2) Full GAPPS (linked from Pure Nexus), 3) B14CKB1RD kernel, 4) phh's superuser, 4) 320 dpi, 5) AOSP apps remover. Google camera was available on first boot. ?
Two possible AOSP app oversights: AOSP keyboard (risky, I get it), and AOSP spell check (part of keyboard app?).
No problems experienced after booting into ROM and getting everything setup to taste. This is now a go-to/must have flash for me. Thanks!
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How did you drop your DPI to 320? Was it on N? I've tried changing DPI in build.prop and using apps but nothing worked.

warfenix said:
How did you drop your DPI to 320? Was it on N? I've tried changing DPI in build.prop and using apps but nothing worked.
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Yeah, on 7.1.1 right now. The Pure Nexus FAQ clued me into these flashables. Adjusting the display size may confuse the DPI change, but a reflash of the DPI zip fixed it for me in 7.0 (and I haven't messed with it in 7.1.1).
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=51778
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...fi-calling-t3244563/post63733662#post63733662

why can't I see who is calling me? It's only shows missed calls; awesome zip file (my device is a Moto Maxx, similar to N6) but only this problem that bothers me

Go into settings/apps then click on the cog in upper right corner. Now set your current diaper app as default for phone. This should fix your problem.

any chances to do a flashable zip that could work in all devices?

Little help

Smart lock feature in not available in gapps pico.It is available in aroma.But to install that feature,i dont like to install all stock apps that come with aroma package.Any otherway to install smart lock?

It's included with the Mini version though

ChakibDEV said:
It's included with the Mini version though
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Oh that's a new info.I will check it up.

ChakibDEV said:
It's included with the Mini version though
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I successfully installed mini version gapps.But on security section,no smart lock option coming.May be bcoz i installed pico first.Any idea?

adarshm4you said:
I successfully installed mini version gapps.But on security section,no smart lock option coming.May be bcoz i installed pico first.Any idea?
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Which ROM are you using? Heavily modified ROMS like flyme, MIUI, etc don't support Google Smart Lock. I always used SmartLock with RR, CrDroid, LOS and other stock based ROMs with the mini package.
I don't think having pico already installed has anything to do with this. Opengapps zips have scripts to automatically install missing features

ChakibDEV said:
Which ROM are you using? Heavily modified ROMS like flyme, MIUI, etc don't support Google Smart Lock. I always used SmartLock with RR, CrDroid, LOS and other stock based ROMs with the mini package.
I don't think having pico already installed has anything to do with this. Opengapps zips have scripts to automatically install missing features
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I am using RR 5.8.3.Still the security in settings not showing it.Is there an gapps uninstaller zip to try a clean install anyway?

adarshm4you said:
I am using RR 5.8.3.Still the security in settings not showing it.Is there an gapps uninstaller zip to try a clean install anyway?
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I really don't know why it's not working. I used SmartLock in the very same ROM. I clean installed RR 5.8.3, then installed gapps mini before booting. At the end of the first boot setup, Google offers you to enable and set SmartLock. Hope that helps.

ChakibDEV said:
I really don't know why it's not working. I used SmartLock in the very same ROM. I clean installed RR 5.8.3, then installed gapps mini before booting. At the end of the first boot setup, Google offers you to enable and set SmartLock. Hope that helps.
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I am not in a mood to flash os again.Ok i will check any other way for getting it.
Edit
Case solved
I found the solution.Security/settings/trust agents/activate the smart lock after installing mini or aroma package if any small basic package installed first.Thanks for your help.:good:

AOSP ROM?

Hi everyone, I got a question: do you think we gonna have an AOSP ROM for this phone?

I need a rom for this phone can any one help?

Ehtisham4417 said:
I need a rom for this phone can any one help?
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It's your lucky day pal!
MIUI 12 stable for Merlin just dropped https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM/miui_MERLIN_V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM_86c4c0b217_10.0.zip
(Link from https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/ )
Importantly though, that is the Chinese ROM - will have to wait a while longer for the global version

thesoupthief said:
It's your lucky day pal!
MIUI 12 stable for Merlin just dropped https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM/miui_MERLIN_V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM_86c4c0b217_10.0.zip
(Link from https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/ )
Importantly though, that is the Chinese ROM - will have to wait a while longer for the global version
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I just installed this, it's really good in almost everything except the control center.
Sometimes it lags when opening.

Google?
FirasMohamed said:
I just installed this, it's really good in almost everything except the control center.
Sometimes it lags when opening.
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I see this is China, does it have Google Mobile Services? If not, is there a way to install the GMS ?

fabianowerner said:
I see this is China, does it have Google Mobile Services? If not, is there a way to install the GMS ?
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It doesn't have the google play services pre installed but, there is a really easy way to install it
Launch the Mi App Store
Search for Google
Scroll down to the bottom of the list and select this option:
Install Google Play on Xiaomi phone
Though the results will be in Chinese, you should be able to make out the Google Installer app
Select Install, then when it has downloaded tap Open
Hit the big blue circular button to begin installing the various components
You will be prompted to allow the phone to install apps from unknown sources - select Settings, toggle on the slider, then proceed with the installation
Allow any prompts for permissions that pop up

I'm waiting for an EU / global version of this - doesn't seem to be forthcoming...

thesoupthief said:
It's your lucky day pal!
MIUI 12 stable for Merlin just dropped https://bigota.d.miui.com/V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM/miui_MERLIN_V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM_86c4c0b217_10.0.zip
(Link from https://www.xda-developers.com/down...ing-out-several-xiaomi-redmi-mi-poco-devices/ )
Importantly though, that is the Chinese ROM - will have to wait a while longer for the global version
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I suggest to wait longer for global or Xiaomi.EU version better than ( Chinese ) because at most xiaomi rolling it for testing before the final touch

I suggest you to keep on stock rom firmware only.
Root it with magisk. Flash it with twrp.
And everything is fine.
If you want to know what is working for MERLIN, take a look: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...omi-redmi-note-9-xiaomi-redmi-10x-4g.4204873/
Do you need help with your MERLIN device ?
Read this FAQ: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-10x-4g-redmi-note-9.4225177/

Help to de-google my phone

G'day
I'm sick of google and everything they are about. Don't be evil my arse. I already do the simple stuff like using brave browser and duck duck go search. I'm hoping someone can advise me on how to strip my phone of as much google as possible and replace with aosp alternatives. Or even just point me towards some guides on it.
I am using a Samsung galaxy a22 5g rooted with magisk stock rom.
Thanks

I think you might want to flash a custom ROM, then use something like MicroG Magisk, NanoDroid or FOSSApps. Ungoogling an already Googled stock ROM might be more pain than flashing something community developed.
I'm currently running Lineage with Magisk GApps (so I can remove them anytime) and I'm slowly getting ready for the transition. So I'm also looking for more information.
I set up a VPS for myself (might be an overkill for you, but inspiration nonethelss) and I'm hosting OnlyOFFICE Community there and using their apps, I also host my own BitWarden password storage and a mail server (was kinda pain to set it up with all the methods for spam verification). This way some of my most sensitive data is kept on an encrypted drive on a server I myself control.
Then there's getting apps which are mainly available through Google Play - I found that uptodown does host apks, but that's far from an actually viable option (considering you really have to trust them when you're downloading apps there). Alternative stores providing the same apps as Google Play are always kinda worrying to use & trust.
So that's my two cents worth and a starting point, I'll also gladly accept some tips & tricks to accomplish this entirely, it's a long-lasting dream to leave Google altogether.

Champdroid said:
de-google
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i think it's better to use a custom aosp rom with no gapps
if you still want stock rom :
make a recovery backup of "system" just in case
mount system
the folders that have apps are :
system/app
system/priv-app
system/product/app
system/product/priv-app
(if you use A11+ check also system-ext/app and priv-app)
delete anyhing related to google
if you don't want to delete use lucky patcher or titanium backup to freez them
if you choose freezing, make a recovery backup of "data"

hajdulak said:
I found that uptodown does host apks
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do not !
site : apkpure or apkmirror
app : Aurora Store

loopypalm said:
do not !
site : apkpure or apkmirror
app : Aurora Store
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Nice, thanks for that! ♥

hajdulak said:
I think you might want to flash a custom ROM, then use something like MicroG Magisk, NanoDroid or FOSSApps. Ungoogling an already Googled stock ROM might be more pain than flashing something community developed.
I'm currently running Lineage with Magisk GApps (so I can remove them anytime) and I'm slowly getting ready for the transition. So I'm also looking for more information.
I set up a VPS for myself (might be an overkill for you, but inspiration nonethelss) and I'm hosting OnlyOFFICE Community there and using their apps, I also host my own BitWarden password storage and a mail server (was kinda pain to set it up with all the methods for spam verification). This way some of my most sensitive data is kept on an encrypted drive on a server I myself control.
Then there's getting apps which are mainly available through Google Play - I found that uptodown does host apks, but that's far from an actually viable option (considering you really have to trust them when you're downloading apps there). Alternative stores providing the same apps as Google Play are always kinda worrying to use & trust.
So that's my two cents worth and a starting point, I'll also gladly accept some tips & tricks to accomplish this entirely, it's a long-lasting dream to leave Google altogether.
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Hey thanks for the reply and info. Flashing an aosp custom rom would be my usual go to. However I've been on an oppo with unlockable bootlader for last 18 months and now I got this samsung I find there is zero rom dev on this phone. The only options I can find are GSI which is a new concept to me and I'm a little uncertain about going that route.

loopypalm said:
i think it's better to use a custom aosp rom with no gapps
if you still want stock rom :
make a recovery backup of "system" just in case
mount system
the folders that have apps are :
system/app
system/priv-app
system/product/app
system/product/priv-app
(if you use A11+ check also system-ext/app and priv-app)
delete anyhing related to google
if you don't want to delete use lucky patcher or titanium backup to freez them
if you choose freezing, make a recovery backup of "data"
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Cheers for this. Agree on the first statement but having been on an oppo with unlockable bootlader for last 18 months and now I got this samsung I find there is zero rom dev on this phone. The only options I can find are GSI which is a new concept to me and I'm a little uncertain about going that route.
Do you think I should go with a GSI rom? If safe and stable I'm happy to do the research because I'd love to get a custom aosp rom going on this.
Afaik this samsung can't even access fastboot gotta use the Samsung flashing software instead and the only thread on twrp for this phone is experimental and doesn't seem to be confirmed as working by anyone.
Hence why so far I've stuck with stock and magisk
I used to flash heaps of roms and kernels on older devices but this whole GSI thing is new to me. If it's dicey I'll go the TB route with the folders you pointed me to. Cheers

Champdroid said:
Do you think I should go with a GSI rom?
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if yo can backup system/vendor/boot/dtbo/data then go for it
if not , you will have to reflash the stock if anything goes wrong ...
Champdroid said:
Afaik this samsung can't even access fastboot gotta use the Samsung flashing software instead and the only thread on twrp for this phone is experimental and doesn't seem to be confirmed as working by anyone.
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looks like your options are risky , google the app name before freezing ...
don't freez :
"google Extservice" or something like that
"settingintelligencegoogle" and "modulemetadatagoogle"
Champdroid said:
Hence why so far I've stuck with stock and magisk
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sell it and get a device with good devlopment ...

loopypalm said:
if yo can backup system/vendor/boot/dtbo/data then go for it
if not , you will have to reflash the stock if anything goes wrong ...
looks like your options are risky , google the app name before freezing ...
don't freez :
"google Extservice" or something like that
"settingintelligencegoogle" and "modulemetadatagoogle"
sell it and get a device with good devlopment ...
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Cool cheers for your help mate. Touche on the last point. New job with nice pay bump coming so that will be the go I think.

I use Graphene OS on my Pixel 6 and CalyXOS on the 4a. Both are very good degoogled ROMs.

I built a Magisk module for this some time ago. However, it's very likely that it won't work anymore and will probably cause a bootloop. I'm only posting it in case someone wants to use the repo as inspiration.
Kermina Awad / DeGoogle · GitLab
Google? A Magisk module which removes, Google?
gitlab.com

MartK87 said:
I use Graphene OS on my Pixel 6 and CalyXOS on the 4a. Both are very good degoogled ROMs.
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you forgot to mention that both GrapheneOS and CalyXOS are available ONLY for the Pixel phones
and the Pixels have a unique feature - the bootloader can be locked back AFTER flashing a custom ROM

Well I stand corrected ( said the man in the orthopaedic shoes)

want de-google? buy and iphone and done

Question new information regarding custom or globalrom?

I wanted to ask if there is any new information regarding a global rom or a custom rom? I would definitely be flashing it right away.

Best hope for that will be when the S version is released. According to available information it is virtually identical to the X, so the firmware might be transferable.

can't wait!

Hopefully.
I’m not sure how things will go. I would much prefer working with aosp to get a booting gsi rom personally

TBH I've got the X working so well now that I don't really see a huge need for a new ROM. If someone gets it working and shows a benefit then...

Yes, of course it works and doesn't cause any problems, but I would like only the voice assistants from Google

and android auto, all the rest is ok

Android auto is dead in the game bro'

Are there any new advances?

i suppose nothing, there is trouble with Vivo and unsecure Boootloader. Nobody seems interested by solid and friendly solution to unlock then after port a rom on this baby !

lesscro said:
i suppose nothing, there is trouble with Vivo and unsecure Boootloader. Nobody seems interested by solid and friendly solution to unlock then after port a rom on this baby !
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that's a shame. I would really appreciate a custom rom or at least a European supported rom

A multilingual ROM (like Global) who can be really adapted to our market can be nice. Anyway X Fold S is just a small update and not a global phone market.

My magisk module for Android Auto and Google Assistant should work on vivo X Fold too.
[MIX Fold 2][MAGISK] Global ROM-ify module collection [Add translations, Google Assistant, Android Auto]
I decided to create a module sharing thread here. If Magisk is enabled, all modules will continue to work after the OTA update. (use "Install to Inactive Slot" method) If Magisk is disabled, the module also loses its effectiveness. Add official...
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AndroPlus said:
My magisk module for Android Auto and Google Assistant should work on vivo X Fold too.
[MIX Fold 2][MAGISK] Global ROM-ify module collection [Add translations, Google Assistant, Android Auto]
I decided to create a module sharing thread here. If Magisk is enabled, all modules will continue to work after the OTA update. (use "Install to Inactive Slot" method) If Magisk is disabled, the module also loses its effectiveness. Add official...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I can confirm this works perfectly Google assistant works.
Haven't tried Android auto but I would be stunned if it didn't work

domineus said:
I can confirm this works perfectly Google assistant works.
Haven't tried Android auto but I would be stunned if it didn't work
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You install Magisk ? With boot.img did you use ?
I install magisk and he ask me to choose an img...
I use magisk long time ago on custom rom, it was more easy...
I need to download official rom and extract boot.img ?

lesscro said:
You install Magisk ? With boot.img did you use ?
I install magisk and he ask me to choose an img...
I use magisk long time ago on custom rom, it was more easy...
I need to download official rom and extract boot.img ?
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You can extract boot.img in two ways:
1. What you described
2. Use DSU Loader and pull the file out using the following commands in adb:
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/by-name/boot of=/data/local/tmp/boot.img
chown shell.shell /data/local/tmp/boot.img
(After the end of adb shell)adb pull /data/local/tmp/boot.img
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RR-99 said:
TBH I've got the X working so well now that I don't really see a huge need for a new ROM. If someone gets it working and shows a benefit then...
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Can you share your experience with us as to what you did to get rid of Chinese and bloat sw?

domineus said:
You can extract boot.img in two ways:
1. What you described
2. Use DSU Loader and pull the file out using the following commands in adb:
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Thx for your feedback.
Does this install will wipe all data ?

lesscro said:
Thx for your feedback.
Does this install will wipe all data ?
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When I rooted it didn’t. When I BLU I think it did

kanf77 said:
Can you share your experience with us as to what you did to get rid of Chinese and bloat sw?
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I haven't removed any Chinese bloatware, since I didn't find it was slowing down the phone or using too much memory. Quite happy to have it just sit there instead of risking removing too much.