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Debloating more apps, clean up status bar, & removing pesky permanent notifications

Debloating more apps, clean up status bar, & removing pesky permanent notifications
Hola
For those of us who are using the non-Chinese variant, meaning no bootloader unlock, we are forced to find other ways to accommodate the following:
1. Removing more bloatware / unneeded apps.
2. Be able to remove most system based icons from the status bar to allow other icons to show up given the limited space we have due to the notch.
3. Be able to remove permanent notifications from the notifications panel.
While using adb can accommodate all of the above, being able to control most of these items from an app is much easier to manage. Most, if not all, of the apps I mention below will cost you a few dollars but in my view are worth every penny and can be used on other devices.
Bloatware removal
App needed: App Freezer
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakasoftware.appfreezer&hl=en
Basic setup (taken almost verbatim from Play Store info):
1. Make sure you know how to use adb clearly! <- If you don't know to use adb, Google it!
2. Go to [Settings], go [Accounts], then remove All Accounts! <- This is a critical part of the setup!
3. Enable Android Debugging mode of your phone.
4. Run command
- adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.wakasoftware.appfreezer/.receiver.DPMReceiver
5. Reboot your phone, now you can add your accounts back and enjoy this app.
(For detailed instructions: http://wakasoftware.com/app-freezer-setup)
6. For general bloatware / unneeded app removal, I have attached an export from my App Freezer installation. OBVIOUSLY there are apps that I froze that I do not need or use, so go through the list and edit as needed. It is very difficult to find proper information on those com.Huawei.* files.
Status bar icon removal
App needed: SystemUI Tuner
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ystemuituner&rdid=com.zacharee1.systemuituner
Basic setup (taken almost verbatim from Play Store info):
1. Make sure you know how to use adb clearly! <- If you don't know to use adb, Google it!
2. Enable Android Debugging mode of your phone.
3. Run commands
- adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
- adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.DUMP
4. Launch app and select which icon you want to remove. Note that unfortunately not all icons can be removed, like the unneeded VoLTE / HD system icon that always shows up unless you manually disable this feature.
5. RESTART your phone to make most of the selected icons removed. REMEMBER THAT SOME ICONS CANNOT BE REMOVED BY THIS APP!
Notification panel clean up
App needed: TidyPanel
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dharmapoudel.tidypanel
Basic setup:
1. Install, buy the Pro version (if you think it is worth it), assign needed permissions.
2. Select which permanent notifications you want removed.
3. Restart to ensure it continues to work after a reboot (though I think you may need the Pro version to enable this feature).
4. I found that some permanent notifications take some fine tuning to be removed by this app in terms of using a custom title or custom text. It is finicky indeed but once you get the hang of it, it works well. The app developer has a XDA thread in the main Apps sub-forum.
Yes, yes, three additional PAID applications to be installed to give us other features that we usually would be able to achieve with simple root or otherwise. Hopefully this helps someone else other there.

sad, but when i try to activate with adb always shows " Not allowed to set the device owner because there are already some accounts on the device"
i removed all accounts, even i removed all device administrator programs

Ricardo_G said:
sad, but when i try to activate with adb always shows " Not allowed to set the device owner because there are already some accounts on the device"
i removed all accounts, even i removed all device administrator programs
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Hola
Hmm, that is indeed weird, I did not have any issues with this part. But just to confirm did you remove ALL Google and non-Google accounts like WhatsApp, email accounts, anything else listed in the Users and Accounts section?
Sent from my LYA-L0C using Tapatalk

when i try to run adb command…
adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.wakasoftware.appfreezer/.receiver.DPMReceiver
java.lang.IllegalStateException: Not allowed to set the device owner because there are already some accounts on the device
at android.os.Parcel.createException(Parcel.java:1953)
at android.os.Parcel.readException(Parcel.java:1913)
at android.os.Parcel.readException(Parcel.java:1863)
at android.app.admin.IDevicePolicyManager$Stub$Proxy.setDeviceOwner(IDevicePolicyManager.java:5863)
at com.android.commands.dpm.Dpm.runSetDeviceOwner(Dpm.java:176)
at com.android.commands.dpm.Dpm.onRun(Dpm.java:106)
at com.android.internal.os.BaseCommand.run(BaseCommand.java:54)
at com.android.commands.dpm.Dpm.main(Dpm.java:41)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.nativeFinishInit(Native Method)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.main(RuntimeInit.java:371)
Caused by: android.os.RemoteException: Remote stack trace:
at com.android.server.devicepolicy.DevicePolicyManagerService.enforceCanSetDeviceOwnerLocked(DevicePolicyManagerService.java:8067)
at com.android.server.devicepolicy.DevicePolicyManagerService.setDeviceOwner(DevicePolicyManagerService.java:7352)
at android.app.admin.IDevicePolicyManager$Stub.onTransact(IDevicePolicyManager.java:1095)
at com.android.server.devicepolicy.HwDevicePolicyManagerService.onTransact(HwDevicePolicyManagerService.java:769)
at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:739)

Hola
Based on the initial response it is still detecting some other account on your device. Long shot but after removing all accounts try rebooting and try again (assuming you didn't do so already).
Sent from my LYA-L0C using Tapatalk

no works
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i can note remove find my device and archives, this can not deleted ( both are system app, non removable)

Ricardo_G said:
no works
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i can note remove find my device and archives, this can not deleted ( both are system app, non removable)
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Hola
I don't understand, I did not have to remove any apps, just any accounts listed in the Users and Accounts section in Settings. Can you show us a screen capture of your phone of this section?

I don't have any un-needed apps that I can't hide, disable or install, and I don't have any persistent notifications either?

Jonathan-H said:
I don't have any un-needed apps that I can't hide, disable or install, and I don't have any persistent notifications either?
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Hola
Not sure I understand your comment. If you are simply stating that you have no issues with your Mate 20 Pro, and don't want to remove / disable existing Huawei provided apps then that is absolutely fine, etc. My post is simply to share information on how I was able to get some features that I accustomed to using on other devices. Many us really like the hardware, but man their EMUI skin is a most difficult nut to crack :crying:
Only wish that Substratum can bring support for our device or at least for Android 9 Pie.

QAM said:
Hola
Not sure I understand your comment. If you are simply stating that you have no issues with your Mate 20 Pro, and don't want to remove / disable existing Huawei provided apps then that is absolutely fine, etc. My post is simply to share information on how I was able to get some features that I accustomed to using on other devices. Many us really like the hardware, but man their EMUI skin is a most difficult nut to crack :crying:
Only wish that Substratum can bring support for our device or at least for Android 9 Pie.
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It´s simple
- i removed all accounts
- I remove all programs grants to accessibility
- I removed all programs grants to device administrator
and doesn´t work neither

Ricardo_G said:
no works
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i can note remove find my device and archives, this can not deleted ( both are system app, non removable)
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adb shell
pm list packages
pm uninstall -k --user 0 "package name"
find my device is "com.google.android.apps.adm"
cant see the archives? maybe download an app similar to 'package name viewer' which will give you the package name to delete.
Please be cautious, some things should not be deleted and you may need a factory reset to get it back.
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Ricardo_G said:
It´s simple
- i removed all accounts
- I remove all programs grants to accessibility
- I removed all programs grants to device administrator
and doesn´t work neither
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this doesnt make sense either. Did not in any way have anything to do with what was asked.

All worked great for me, thanks

Any benifit of freezing the bloat wares rather than just uninstalling them completely using adb? Just curious

wpy said:
Any benifit of freezing the bloat wares rather than just uninstalling them completely using adb? Just curious
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If a package that is uninstalled causes issues, you'll need a factory reset to get it back. Otherwise just unfreeze

Cleanup Statusbar
command to remove statusbar icons:
Code:
adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist [comma separated codes here] && adb reboot
Icons to disable (config_statusBarIcons from Huawei Mate 20 Pro framework_res.apk):
Code:
<string-array name="config_statusBarIcons">
<item>mute</item>
<item>ime</item>
<item>powersavingmode</item>
<item>speakerphone</item>
<item>wifi</item>
<item>cdma_eri</item>
<item>data_connection</item>
<item>phone_evdo_signal</item>
<item>phone_signal</item>
<item>battery</item>
<item>secure</item>
<item>clock</item>
<item>unicom_call</item>
<item>volte_call</item>
<item>vowifi_call</item>
<item>data_saver</item>
<item>tty</item>
<item>managed_profile</item>
<item>cast</item>
<item>sync_failing</item>
<item>sync_active</item>
<item>vpn</item>
<item>earphone</item>
<item>eyes_protect</item>
<item>nfc</item>
<item>alarm_clock</item>
<item>bluetooth</item>
<item>location</item>
<item>zen</item>
<item>volume</item>
</string-array>
command to re-enable the icons:
Code:
adb shell settings delete secure icon_blacklist && adb reboot
command to show disabled icons:
Code:
adb shell settings get secure icon_blacklist

webpatrick said:
command to remove statusbar icons:
Icons to disable (config_statusBarIcons from Huawei Mate 20 Pro framework_res.apk):
command to re-enable the icons:
command to show disabled icons:
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Thanks for this info. Can confirm this works. But still cannot remove the stupid volte icon :laugh:

QAM said:
Hola
Hmm, that is indeed weird, I did not have any issues with this part. But just to confirm did you remove ALL Google and non-Google accounts like WhatsApp, email accounts, anything else listed in the Users and Accounts section?
Sent from my LYA-L0C using Tapatalk
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I am also the same problem：哭：：哭：

so after a successful cmd promt i get device is managed by your company why

miffymiffy said:
If a package that is uninstalled causes issues, you'll need a factory reset to get it back.
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You can actually use the following in adb shell to reinstall a package as it is still in the system:
cmd package install-existing <package name>

dominicstg2 said:
so after a successful cmd promt i get device is managed by your company why
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same with me, anyone can help or explain about this??

[SOLVED] FindDevice may cause a boot loop?

Hello.
I uninstalled Find Device (pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.finddevice) to avoid its periodic enabling reminders.
However now sometimes "find device has been destroyed" appears as a toast. Also the Security Status in the Settings now crashes.
After finding this message (despite it is other phone model) I'm frightened about a future reboot of my phone. Can my phone really enter in a boot loop the next time I reboot? I have the miui optimization disabled, though.
I have tried to install it back, downloading the 9.0 apk, but it says INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS. Using the "-r" switch also doesn't works ("com.xiaomi.finddevice is a persistent app. Persistent apps are not updateable"). I assume that this is due to haven't erased the app data (uninstalled with -k) but "pm clean" doesn't seems to clean it. I also have tried the -p option for partial installation, but returns a null exception.
Ah, my device is not rooted. MIUI Global 10.2 stable.

I managed to restore the application with the following adb command:
Code:
pm install-existing com.xiaomi.finddevice
It also works with applications uninstalled without "-k 0".
By the way, I used to use "pm disable", but now it seems it is called "pm disable-user".
So, next time I'll preferably use it instead of uninstalling, if works as expected.
Note that it doesn't allows to disable finddevice:
Code:
$ pm disable-user com.xiaomi.finddevice
Package com.xiaomi.finddevice new state: default
The package still continues in default state, unlike when it actually works:
Code:
$ pm disable-user com.miui.player
Package com.miui.player new state: disabled-user
Credits for these great discoverings to this blog post (eskerahn.dk/wordpress/?p=2462) [add the https prefix, I can't yet post urls!]

is there a any way to uninstall this application without trouble (without bootloop)?

i have the same question is there a any way to uninstall this application without trouble (without bootloop)?

If it doesn't boot, it's awesome tho.

Without modifying the vendor ROM image there is no way to get rid of it.

Removing Bloatware does not work on MIUI 12

Hello Friends,
When I was on MIUI 11, I had removed Mi apps like Mi pay, Mi video, Poco launcher, Mi browser and Mi music by adb. Now I have updated to latest MIUI 12 but I am not able to remove Mi calendar, Mi browser via adb. I get an error message, "failure [-1000]". Why is it happening and how I can remove the bloatware?

Hi Friends,
I am using MIUI 12.0.2.0 China stable ROM on my K20 Pro & I removed all the bloatwares apps included in this rom. For removings apps I use XiaomiADBFastbootTools.jar .I suggest you download this tool & install JDK (java development kit) for the removal process. I am very haappy with this tool. I also use it on XIAOMI.EU rom.
I hope your problem will be solved with this great tool.

On global rom the tool cannot remove these apps, no idea why not.

boomboomer said:
On global rom the tool cannot remove these apps, no idea why not.
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You try this tool on global ROM?

i try that tool on global miui 12 and it cant remove that apps.
But on latest beta orange fox recovery exist option to remove system apps. didnt try as i change miui 12 global to Xiaomi.eu weekly and tool can remove that apps.
so global stable cant remove and xiaomi.eu weekly can remove

I tried with both Szaki's tool and OrangeFox Recovery tool, none of them work.

I confirm that following apps can't be removed on Global (12.0.1) MIUI 12
Code:
com.mi.android.globalminusscreen
com.mi.globalbrowser
com.xiaomi.calendar
com.miui.player
com.miui.videoplayer
com.miui.weather2
Following error occurs when I try to uninstall any of these apps:
Code:
pm uninstall --user 0 com.mi.android.globalminusscreen
Failure [-1000]

I removed it

renr29 said:
I removed it
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This affirmation without an explanation is sh*t

bartito said:
This affirmation without an explanation is sh*t
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we can remove it on custom miui roms

slavke1976 said:
we can remove it on custom miui roms
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MIUI custom ROMs are not in question.
You allways can remove these sh*t apps on a custom ROM or, if can't be removed by "pm uninstall" command, you can remove by recovery.
The question is to remove these apps from unrooted and unlocked MIUI 12 global

bartito said:
MIUI custom ROMs are not in question.
You allways can remove these sh*t apps on a custom ROM or, if can't be removed by "pm uninstall" command, you can remove by recovery.
The question is to remove these apps from unrooted and unlocked MIUI 12 global
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I understand, but the answer is that we cant from miui 12 global. My phone is unlocked and i had magisk. and miui global stable, removing that apps is not possible with that debloater tool or commands. Didnt try other metods. but with debloater tools as sakis, it doesnt work.

bartito said:
I confirm that following apps can't be removed on Global (12.0.1) MIUI 12
Following error occurs when I try to uninstall any of these apps:
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The smallest ADB package for PC that is enough for ADB is Minimal ADB and Fastboot (find a thread on XDA)
According to your error, it was the following ADB command that failed:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <pkg-name>
Try instead the other ADB command:
adb shell pm disable-user <pkg-name>
Where <pkg-name> stands for:
com.mi.android.globalminusscreen com.mi.globalbrowser
...
or package name for any other system app you want to disable - use AppInspector from Playstore to read package names corresponding to the apps

I'm not using any windows command but the adb shell command to access the device then exec pm uninstall command.
I also confirm that I've tried also pm disable and pm disable-user and both fails to remove/disable the related apps
zgfg said:
Instead of using a jar (not knowing what's inside), you can use ADB commands - simply install Minimal ADB and Fastboot package to PC
According to your error, jar executes the following ADB command:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <pkg-name>
Try instead the other ADB command:
adb shell pm disable-user <pkg-name>
Where <pkg-name> stands for:
or package name for any other system app you want to disable - use AppInspector from Playstore to read package names corresponding to the apps
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bartito said:
I'm not using any windows command but the adb shell command to access the device then exec pm uninstall command.
I also confirm that I've tried also pm disable and pm disable-user and both fails to remove/disable the related apps
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By AppInspector, find the system or data folder and apk name where the corresponding app is installed
By using TWRP (root not required) or e.g. MiXPlorer (root required), go to that folder and rename <app-name>.apk to <app-name>.bak and reboot
If you disabled a critical app causing e.g. a boot failure, use TWRP and rename bak file back to the original apk extension

To use twrp root isn't required but bootloader unlocked.
My bootloader is locked
zgfg said:
By AppInspector, find the system or data folder and apk name where the corresponding app is installed
By using TWRP (root not required) or e.g. MiXPlorer (root required), go to that folder and rename <app-name>.apk to <app-name>.bak and reboot
If you disabled a critical app causing e.g. a boot failure, use TWRP and rename bak file back to the original apk
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zgfg said:
The smallest ADB package for PC that is enough for ADB is Minimal ADB and Fastboot (find a thread on XDA)
According to your error, it was the following ADB command that failed:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <pkg-name>
Try instead the other ADB command:
adb shell pm disable-user <pkg-name>
Where <pkg-name> stands for:
com.mi.android.globalminusscreen com.mi.globalbrowser
...
or package name for any other system app you want to disable - use AppInspector from Playstore to read package names corresponding to the apps
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Thanks a ton!! The MIUI browser (com.mi.globalbrowser) had been bothering me for quite some time, and because of you I was able to get rid of it! Thanks!

I can also confirm that using the disable function works on both the browser and calender apps, you can't uninstall but it will accept disable - problem solved

boomboomer said:
I can also confirm that using the disable function works on both the browser and calender apps, you can't uninstall but it will accept disable - problem solved
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Btw, there is not much difference in disabling and 'uninstalling' - i.e., don't think that
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <pkg-name>
would really remove the package from your system
It only uninstalls for the current user 0 - but the app is still available on the system for user 999
And the opposite command:
adb shell cmd package install-existing <pkg-name>
would reinstall it (for user 0), hence package was not really deleted from the system (to save some MBs or so)
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The only differences between disabling and uninstalling (both make it for user 0) are
- Disabled apps are still visible in Settings, Apps and some of them can be re-enabled by click from there.
Playstore will show you an update of disabled app and if you want to prevent its automatic update (and re-enabling) you have to disable its auto-update in Playstore.
Similarly for System apps updater from Xiaomi (disable auto-updating and when it offers to update an app you have disabled, click to ignore the update)
- 'Uninstalled' ones are not visible in Settings, Apps. If you want to 're-install' them you have to remember what you have 'uninstalled'' and their package names.
Playstore and System apps updater will not bother you about their updates

Thanks, but this is just with the ADBFastbootTools.jar and the uninstall option failed for the new Mi Browser and Calender, but the disable option worked. Both are annoying bloatware that can't be fully removed without root, so this is the next best option.

Removing BLoatware

I found a nice and easy way to get rid of bloatware, WITHOUT root, and using Rakesh's bloatware list.
How To Remove Bloatware From Any Xiaomi Devices (Without Root): Easiest Way!
Have you just gotten a new phone and is it already filled up with a bunch of spooky apps preinstalled? Have you tried long pressing and dragging them up your screen to uninstall? Alas! There isn’t …
technolobe.com
Xiaomi Bloatware List | Remove Bloatware on MIUI 14/13/12
Find the list of safe-to-remove Xiaomi and MIUI bloatware. Learn how to uninstall system apps on MIUI 14, 13 & 12 via Xiaomi ADB/fastboot tools.
technastic.com
But when I try it, I get stuck after installing Java SE Development Kit–and Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools, when the software will not recognize my phone. (USB debugging was done)
This is new phone. What else do I need to have, before this will work? Some accounts? A simcard??
Thank You

I guess adb drivers are missing. To installing that. And why don't you use simple adb after installing drivers.
Adb shell
Pm uninstall --user 0 <package name>
Pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>
Would recommend first one, second retains cache and some data.
Yes it's a less intuitive way, but I prefer this doing everything myself, at least trying to rely on less and less dependencies.
But using adb doesn't free up space, it's more like it just disables app, the only difference is that in both the cases APK is still in system, just don't show up in settings like as it will remain shown when disabled.

Applepear said:
I guess adb drivers are missing. To installing that. And why don't you use simple adb after installing drivers.
Adb shell
Pm uninstall --user 0 <package name>
Pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>
Would recommend first one, second retains cache and some data.
Yes it's a less intuitive way, but I prefer this doing everything myself, at least trying to rely on less and less dependencies.
But using adb doesn't free up space, it's more like it just disables app, the only difference is that in both the cases APK is still in system, just don't show up in settings like as it will remain shown when disabled.
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Of course it uses ADB......

No I meant why use .jar program? Ok some people prefer easiness

I have posted the thread some weeks ago and for me it works without any issues.
Miui system apps which are safe to remove
Hello Found this very great thread here in other Xiaomi device forum,so please dont hit thanx here. Have tested and its working good for me even on Miui 12.Have fun.Cheers...
forum.xda-developers.com

-CALIBAN666- said:
I have posted the thread some weeks ago and for me it works without any issues.
Miui system apps which are safe to remove
Hello Found this very great thread here in other Xiaomi device forum,so please dont hit thanx here. Have tested and its working good for me even on Miui 12.Have fun.Cheers...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thank you for that list.
My problem is different..... I already have a list and I will of course compare it with yours. What I do not have is ACCESS.
The "usual" system, which I found here:
Does not recognize my phone. Probably, because I use no google or any other accounts. So I need to know what is needed to to access the bloatware, no matter what list I use...

Question Okay, I'm stupid...

So, I was going through and removing bloat from my phone and was trying to remove the Samsung Contacts app through `adb`, but apparently I removed the wrong thing and now the Phone, Messages, and Contacts app are crashing every time I try to open them. I removed "package:/system/priv-app/SamsungContactsProvider/SamsungContactsProvider.apk=com.samsung.android.providers.contacts" which is apparently a core service. I'm wondering if anyone might know how I could reinstall that APK?

install this apk should solve the problem

If worse comes to worse a factory reset will.
A lot of the bloatware is useful. I prefer to use a package disabler as I can easily toggle them on or off as needed real time.

rtd4 said:
install this apk should solve the problem
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It sat for a minute trying to install and then came up with, "App not installed" and says that every time I retry.

Trying install via adb I get: "
Performing Streamed Install
adb: failed to install /home/mhicks/Downloads/SamsungContactsProvider.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION: Package com.samsung.android.providers.contacts attempting to redeclare permission android.permission.SEND_CALL_LOG_CHANGE already owned by com.android.providers.contacts]"
Hmmm, perhaps I should remove Google Contacts first...

Okay, that helped, but now I'm getting: "
Performing Streamed Install
adb: failed to install /home/mhicks/Downloads/SamsungContactsProvider.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE]"

I thought deleting the "com.samsung.android.providers.contacts" might solve the problem, but trying gave me: "
./adb -d uninstall com.samsung.android.providers.contacts
Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]"

darkfrog26 said:
It sat for a minute trying to install and then came up with, "App not installed" and says that every time I retry.
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try these commands on pc
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.providers.contacts
adb shell pm install -r --user 0 /system/priv-app/SamsungContactsProvider/SamsungContactsProvider.apk

The first command returns: "Package com.samsung.android.providers.contacts installed for user: 0", but the second command returns: "Failure [-3001: INSTALL_FAILED_REJECTED_BY_BUILDTYPE]"

If you have deleted the apk with root you just have to paste it again in the folder /system/priv-app/SamsungContactsProvider

@rtd4, unfortunately, this device isn't rooted.

darkfrog26 said:
@rtd4, unfortunately, this device isn't rooted.
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It is somewhat complicated to recover the device without wipe in the past I had these problems, it was solved with a higher version of the application

@rtd4, I suppose it's time for a wipe... Thanks for trying to help me.

If you had made a copy of all your apps including system apks with ApkExport you could now use that copy to restore it.
Now before you factory reset make a copy of your installed apps and any system updates then save it on the PC or SD card. After the reload you won't need Playstore. It speeds things up a lot...
APK Export (Backup & Share) - Apps on Google Play
Manage and extract your apps.
play.google.com

@blackhawk, thanks for the tip. Right now, I'm trying to set up a Telegram account so I can root my phone (US version) if I'm going to go through the trouble of wiping. Unfortunately, Telegram's SMS verification appears to be broken or at least doesn't like Mint Mobile... Fun day.

darkfrog26 said:
@blackhawk, thanks for the tip. Right now, I'm trying to set up a Telegram account so I can root my phone (US version) if I'm going to go through the trouble of wiping. Unfortunately, Telegram's SMS verification appears to be broken or at least doesn't like Mint Mobile... Fun day.
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You're welcome.
You really don't need to root.
Consider the possible consequences carefully.
Package Disabler will easily block apks you don't want running.

Well, it would appear it's moot anyway since I'm at Baseband v4 and only v1 can be rooted apparently...

darkfrog26 said:
Well, it would appear it's moot anyway since I'm at Baseband v4 and only v1 can be rooted apparently...
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This is the one I use:
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
It has an interactive widget that allows you to toggle selected entries on/off. It runs even in Safe mode so be careful what you disable. I've never had to do a factory reset because of it but the potential is there.
Unfortunately it no longer disables Google play Services but will disable all carrier bloatware including OTA updates.

darkfrog26 said:
@rtd4, unfortunately, this device isn't rooted.
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Then how come you have removed apk from system?
In case you have used command like
pm disable packageName . Then try pm enable packageName
Or
If you have used
pm hide packageName then try
pm unhide packageName

darkfrog26 said:
So, I was going through and removing bloat from my phone and was trying to remove the Samsung Contacts app through `adb`, but apparently I removed the wrong thing and now the Phone, Messages, and Contacts app are crashing every time I try to open them. I removed "package:/system/priv-app/SamsungContactsProvider/SamsungContactsProvider.apk=com.samsung.android.providers.contacts" which is apparently a core service. I'm wondering if anyone might know how I could reinstall that APK?
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Next time use this, so you don't make mistakes:
[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