How to debloat some apps from a custom ROM? - Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe

Currently using my favorite go to ROM, Resurrection Remix on its latest build. I am trying to remove apps like FM Radio, AudioFX, AOSP Camera, etc which I never intend to use. I know I can disable but I am 'stay clean and minimal' type of person.
I used NikGapps custom config to replace AOSP apps with their google alternatives. Also tried Nik Debloater but I don't know if I used it right way or not since it didn't work.

vipul333 said:
Currently using my favorite go to ROM, Resurrection Remix on its latest build. I am trying to remove apps like FM Radio, AudioFX, AOSP Camera, etc which I never intend to use. I know I can disable but I am 'stay clean and minimal' type of person.
I used NikGapps custom config to replace AOSP apps with their google alternatives. Also tried Nik Debloater but I don't know if I used it right way or not since it didn't work.
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there is a magisk module for debloating available if u have magisk installed u can try it.

There's a magisk module for that. AOSP debloater which interestingly enough works with miui aswell

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Help with installing Viper4Android.

I have tried installing different ROMs like Cyanogen 14.1 (LineageOS), AOSP, and XenonHD all of which are based on 7.1.1 r6, but I haven't been able to install Viper4Android 2.4.0.1.
First of all, I don't really know how to make a clean install but I had installed SuperSU 2.79, SElinux Mode Changer and BusyBox by Stericsson.
The only thing I have achieved was for V4A to process only media files inside storage. Soundcloud, Youtube, and any other app did not get processed by it. :crying:
Please, can someone help me install a version of 2.4.0.1 that works?
PD: I dob't want the newer 2.5.0.5 because I don't like the new UI. Viper4Arise is also acceptable .:good:
Did you uninstall AudioFx that came in with CM? I was able to flash viperdroid and make it work by removing it first.
jamponget9 said:
Did you uninstall AudioFx that came in with CM? I was able to flash viperdroid and make it work by removing it first.
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The thing is, on my other phone, when I went to the System App Uninstaller with Root, I was able to find MusicFX, but on CM there is only a misterious thing called CM Audio Serivice and a thing called Ant HAL.
I can only get it partially working though.
I have found soume posts on the official Viper4Android XDA forum saying you have to make a clean rom installation, remove audio_effects.conf, install v4a, then supersu, then Selinux changer, then busybox, finally install v4a drivers and then remove Deep_buffer entries from Audio_policy_configuration.conf
I'll try it this weekend when I have time though.
In my CM 14.1 didnt have much difficulty though in flashing viper4droid. Hope u fix yours.
jamponget9 said:
In my CM 14.1 didnt have much difficulty though in flashing viper4droid. Hope u fix yours.
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I have flashed Ressurection Remix 5.8 for Xiaomi MI5.
Does your Viper4android work on soundcloud?
Limoster said:
I have flashed Ressurection Remix 5.8 for Xiaomi MI5.
Does your Viper4android work on soundcloud?
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CM 14.1 (Now LineageOS has no problems in Viper4droid) due to bandwidth issues, i dont use soundcloud, however playing local mp3 files, audio seems fine.

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:

Custom Rom with Parallel Apps

Hi Peeps,
Can anyone suggest any custom Oreo ROM with Parallel Apps feature?
Here is what has already been tried -
Dont want MIUI
Dont want custom APK of Whatsapp. Dont trust those
I know there is ParallelApp app in playstore - Didnt full try - but want to keep it as last resort
Beta 22 - Parallel App feature out of the box is BEST. Just looking for 8.1 ROM that can support it similarly
Best options would be maybe a magisk module, xposed module or inbuilt like open beta
I really love Oreo 8.1 custom ROMS, especially, now Lineage and others have started with full throttle.
prateek_gemini said:
Hi Peeps,
Can anyone suggest any custom Oreo ROM with Parallel Apps feature?
Here is what has already been tried -
Dont want MIUI
Dont want custom APK of Whatsapp. Dont trust those
I know there is ParallelApp app in playstore - Didnt full try - but want to keep it as last resort
Beta 22 - Parallel App feature out of the box is BEST. Just looking for 8.1 ROM that can support it similarly
Best options would be maybe a magisk module, xposed module or inbuilt like open beta
I really love Oreo 8.1 custom ROMS, especially, now Lineage and others have started with full throttle.
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Goooood Idea...:good:
I am searching for the same!!! Hope you can get answers!!! Good Luck.....have "an Eye" on this....:cyclops:
I'm using Multi Accounts without any problems

Best Stable 8.1 custom rom for OnePlus 3T

Please suggest me best stable and light 8.1 rom for OnePlus 3t, And I want Gcam With HDR+
I dont want much customisation, And I am a Heavy Gamer too.
Ritss778 said:
Please suggest me best stable and light 8.1 rom for OnePlus 3t, And I want Gcam With HDR+
I dont want much customisation, And I am a Heavy Gamer too.
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You can install Google Camera on every ROM by yourself, so you don't have to judge ROMs by this feature
Dirty Unicorns is incredibly stable, it is what I would recommend.
I would recommend OMNI 8.1 as the performance is top notch for this ROM that will help you in gaming. As far as customization is concerned, this gives good amount of customization but not like resurrection remix.
And at last , use Skull shaddy GCam which is readily available without any further fix or setting.
ersandeepkr said:
I would recommend OMNI 8.1 as the performance is top notch for this ROM that will help you in gaming. As far as customization is concerned, this gives good amount of customization but not like resurrection remix.
And at last , use Skull shaddy GCam which is readily available without any further fix or setting.
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Thanks, suggest me best gapps, I am low on Data
Ritss778 said:
Thanks, suggest me best gapps, I am low on Data
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Use OpenGapp ARM64 pico version, as this will give you minimum system apps such as google play store and google. After booting to the system you may install required useful apps such as gmail, youtube, maps etc from playstore. These apps can be easily uninstalled as they are installed as apk files from play store.
ersandeepkr said:
Use OpenGapp ARM64 pico version, as this will give you minimum system apps such as google play store and google. After booting to the system you may install required useful apps such as gmail, youtube, maps etc from playstore. These apps can be easily uninstalled as they are installed as apk files from play store.
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I have encountered a very common issue with ervery rom, Whenever i flash any gapps with google dialer and phone, I never get call UI, I want google dialer too is there any fix?
Ritss778 said:
I have encountered a very common issue with ervery rom, Whenever i flash any gapps with google dialer and phone, I never get call UI, I want google dialer too is there any fix?
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Can you give me link of Magisk zip for omni
ersandeepkr said:
Use OpenGapp ARM64 pico version, as this will give you minimum system apps such as google play store and google. After booting to the system you may install required useful apps such as gmail, youtube, maps etc from playstore. These apps can be easily uninstalled as they are installed as apk files from play store.
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Can you give me link of Magisk zip for omni
Ritss778 said:
Can you give me link of Magisk zip for omni
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
This is the official page of Magisk. The latest magisk is v16.0.
I have flashed this on OMNI without any issue.
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Ritss778 said:
I have encountered a very common issue with ervery rom, Whenever i flash any gapps with google dialer and phone, I never get call UI, I want google dialer too is there any fix?
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I did never find any issue regarding dialer or anything in any ROM.
Make sure, always clean install any ROM.
Ritss778 said:
Can you give me link of Magisk zip for omni
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Magisk is not specific to a ROM or even device. Current/latest Magisk version marked "stable" is the usual recommendation. Unless you're asking what version number is known working on this particular ROM (question wasn't specific enough to know exactly what you intended).
Use the link given in the previous reply.
Since Sultanxda has now unfortunately changed his smartphone and stopped developing his excellent ROM for the OnePlus, I will have to look for a new ROM. :crying:
With LineAge OS from sultan I never had a problem in the past, absolutely stable, super battery life and never an error, although I always installed all updates without ever reinstalling (only dirty flash).
Now I am looking for a ROM that runs as stable and problem-free as possible and is ideal for daily use.
Updating should also be possible without any problems and no new installations should be necessary, because clean flash takes so much time.
Customization of the ROM is not so important, I don't have to be able to adjust every color of every symbol
I would be very pleased about suggestions!
Ritss778 said:
I have encountered a very common issue with ervery rom, Whenever i flash any gapps with google dialer and phone, I never get call UI, I want google dialer too is there any fix?
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Go to phone setting search for 'home' tap on home apps > Phone app > select any app either phone(the one which comes preinstalled) or the google dialer(phone app by google).
ersandeepkr said:
I would recommend OMNI 8.1 as the performance is top notch for this ROM that will help you in gaming. As far as customization is concerned, this gives good amount of customization but not like resurrection remix.
And at last , use Skull shaddy GCam which is readily available without any further fix or setting.
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Please share Link for OMNI 8.1 for OP3T
sendme2pop said:
Please share Link for OMNI 8.1 for OP3T
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...vice-development/8-x-omni-oneplus-3t-t3695992
http://dl.omnirom.org/oneplus3/
The first one is the home page of OMNI 8.1 open project which is unified OS i.e. It can be used on oneplus 3 as well as oneplus 3t.
The second one is the download link to download the latest version of OMNI 8.1 ROM. However, if you use OMNI you will not need this link to update the ROM because OTA updater is inbuilt in OMNI ROM which first download and then flash the latest version.
You can also visit the following link in which all the oreo ROMs, Kernels, Gapps, google camera etc is given. But make sure the particular OS is built for your device. A ROM or firmware of oneplus 3 can brick oneplus 3t if flashed.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/info-list-oreo-roms-kernels-available-3-t3688139
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ersandeepkr said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...vice-development/8-x-omni-oneplus-3t-t3695992
http://dl.omnirom.org/oneplus3/
The first one is the home page of OMNI 8.1 open project which is unified OS i.e. It can be used on oneplus 3 as well as oneplus 3t.
The second one is the download link to download the latest version of OMNI 8.1 ROM. However, if you use OMNI you will not need this link to update the ROM because OTA updater is inbuilt in OMNI ROM which first download and then flash the latest version.
You can also visit the following link in which all the oreo ROMs, Kernels, Gapps, google camera etc is given. But make sure the particular OS is built for your device. A ROM or firmware of oneplus 3 can brick oneplus 3t if flashed.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/info-list-oreo-roms-kernels-available-3-t3688139
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All new "Please suggest the best ROM for my 3T" threads will be closed and redirected here. This thread will be the only thread to ask these questions, and will be stickied to the Q&A Category.
Ritss778 said:
Thanks, suggest me best gapps, I am low on Data
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I just switched to gzr gapps. I don't really know what the difference is, but everything Google runs smooth as can be. You're going to need Nano gapps or bigger if you want face unlock
Bootleggers rom
Mady's X19 kernel
GZR Gapps
Magisk 16.0/16.4
Sent from my OnePlus3T using XDA Labs
gFknQ said:
I just switched to gzr gapps. I don't really know what the difference is, but everything Google runs smooth as can be. You're going to need Nano gapps or bigger if you want face unlock
Bootleggers rom
Mady's X19 kernel
GZR Gapps
Magisk 16.0/16.4
Sent from my OnePlus3T using XDA Labs
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Hi gFknQ,
As you probably know I am following your posts a little and saw your switch to GZR Gapps which made me curious.
Although I find the package on the internet, I can not find a description of it.
Why your switch to GZR Gapps and do you know any references on the internet about it?
Which GZR Gapps are you using btw, the zero or the nano package?
Zero seems the same as pico for OpenGapps but is much smaller in size.
Jan_L said:
Hi gFknQ,
As you probably know I am following your posts a little and saw your switch to GZR Gapps which made me curious.
Although I find the package on the internet, I can not find a description of it.
Why your switch to GZR Gapps and do you know any references on the internet about it?
Which GZR Gapps are you using btw, the zero or the nano package?
Zero seems the same as pico for OpenGapps but is much smaller in size.
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I did some extra searching and found the following, may be a help for others:
https://plus.google.com/105555539437443975079/posts/3NMdCKvBfeh
https://plus.google.com/communities/109330559573276360638/stream/5579d021-9b73-4b0d-9623-02ebc3b078a4

Is there a Magisk module to remove all google apps and services?

I'm looking to get an Android phone but I don't want any google apps or services on it including the play store. Is there a Magisk module that can remove all the google apps and services and play store from a phone? I did a search for "remove google apps" and other such searches but could not find what I'm looking for. I see that the Aurora app store is an alternative play store. Is it safe to use?
Thank you for your advice!
Easiest would be to just flash a custom ROM and don't bother with installing Gapps. VoilĂ , free of Google apps and services.
Didgeridoohan said:
Easiest would be to just flash a custom ROM and don't bother with installing Gapps. VoilĂ , free of Google apps and services.
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Thank you for the reply. I agree but from my research I could not find custom ROMs available for the Pixel 3 that are officially supported and stable. Please recommend one if there is one that is officially supported and stable. If there is not I would like to know the steps after I root a phone to remove all the google apps and services.
https://f-droid.org/app/org.droidtr.deletegapps
But its very likely to experience bugs and problems (like force closes). The best option is to use a custom Rom
Or you can try the Nanodroid Module (to install microG), probably better than just remove GApps.
AuroraDroid/-store works as it should. I don't know what you mean by 'safe'.
castrum_doloris said:
https://f-droid.org/app/org.droidtr.deletegapps
But its very likely to experience bugs and problems (like force closes). The best option is to use a custom Rom
Or you can try the Nanodroid Module (to install microG), probably better than just remove GApps.
AuroraDroid/-store works as it should. I don't know what you mean by 'safe'.
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Thank you for the reply. Ok I really would rather use a custom ROM. LineageOS to be precise but there is no official support for the Pixel 3. That's why I'm asking if there is a way, after rooting the phone, to remove all the google apps and services. You mentioned MicroG but does that actually remove all the google apps and services? I looked up MicroG and it looks to be for people who still want to use google apps and services but securely. I don't use anything google apps or services. There are some Microsoft apps I need for work so that's why I asked about Aurora. When I asked if Aurora is safe I meant does Aurora track or do anything unsecure.
Is there a LineageOS custom ROM that does work with the Pixel 3? If not then do I use MicroG to remove all the google stuff?
Sorry to ask so many questions. I've spent hours researching this stuff and there is so much info I read up on that I just need some clarity. Thanks for your patience.
ToughDBlue said:
I'm looking to get an Android phone but I don't want any google apps or services on it including the play store. Is there a Magisk module that can remove all the google apps and services and play store from a phone? I did a search for "remove google apps" and other such searches but could not find what I'm looking for. I see that the Aurora app store is an alternative play store. Is it safe to use?
Thank you for your advice!
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To get rid of issues, uninstall any google apps you want systemlessly using Debloater ( Terminal Emulator ).
ToughDBlue said:
I'm looking to get an Android phone but I don't want any google apps or services on it including the play store. Is there a Magisk module that can remove all the google apps and services and play store from a phone? I did a search for "remove google apps" and other such searches but could not find what I'm looking for. I see that the Aurora app store is an alternative play store. Is it safe to use?
Thank you for your advice!
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You are in luck. Get a huawei phone.
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ToughDBlue said:
Thank you for the reply. Ok I really would rather use a custom ROM. LineageOS to be precise but there is no official support for the Pixel 3. That's why I'm asking if there is a way, after rooting the phone, to remove all the google apps and services.
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"Official" and "unofficial" are quite often just terms to clarify, if the builder is part of the dev-team and/or if the Rom/Code is reviewed by one of the dev-team. It is possible, that an unofficial Rom isn't working as good as an official would, but I experienced this quite rarely.
BUT: unofficials usually don't have the possibility to OTA update.
But in the end, "official" and "unofficial" doesn't have to mean much
So my tip: Install and try some Roms, unofficial ones too ^_^
ToughDBlue said:
You mentioned MicroG but does that actually remove all the google apps and services? I looked up MicroG and it looks to be for people who still want to use google apps and services but securely. I don't use anything google apps or services. There are some Microsoft apps I need for work so that's why I asked about Aurora.
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MicroG is an open source and privacy focused Google Services Framework. Its goal is to let apps work, which rely on GApps. I suggested it to grant a bit more stability to your un-googled stock Rom. Because the GApps are most likely deep buried into your (Stock)System, which can lead to severe instability and crashes if you just forcibly rip them out.
At least that's my experience. I never had a usable system with a blank removal of GApps
On a custom Rom its not necessary, if all apps you use work without GApps
ToughDBlue said:
When I asked if Aurora is safe I meant does Aurora track or do anything unsecure.
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No, Aurora is safe as far as I know (I'm using it myself)
If you are in doubt (and able to) you can check its source code
ToughDBlue said:
Is there a LineageOS custom ROM that does work with the Pixel 3? If not then do I use MicroG to remove all the google stuff?
Sorry to ask so many questions. I've spent hours researching this stuff and there is so much info I read up on that I just need some clarity. Thanks for your patience.
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I can try to check later. An "official" Lineage is quite unlikely, but maybe I find smth else
But yes, if you can't find a fitting Rom, you'll have to try with manually debloating/microG.
You can try to debloat your phone slowly with "Terminal Debloater" like someone already suggested.
One App/Service after another. If smth breaks, you can simply revert it, because this works systemless
No problem, just ask XDA is a forum and I'm here to help
Lineage is available for Pixel 3. It is unofficial, but built by someone on the Lineage team. Check the Pixel 3xl forum. Most custom roms are posted there, but are actually for both devices. The thing is, most custom roms for the device come with GAPPs included (Including Lineage), so not useful for you. This is getting OT though.
castrum_doloris said:
"Official" and "unofficial" are quite often just terms to clarify, if the builder is part of the dev-team and/or if the Rom/Code is reviewed by one of the dev-team. It is possible, that an unofficial Rom isn't working as good as an official would, but I experienced this quite rarely.
BUT: unofficials usually don't have the possibility to OTA update.
But in the end, "official" and "unofficial" doesn't have to mean much
So my tip: Install and try some Roms, unofficial ones too ^_^
MicroG is an open source and privacy focused Google Services Framework. Its goal is to let apps work, which rely on GApps. I suggested it to grant a bit more stability to your un-googled stock Rom. Because the GApps are most likely deep buried into your (Stock)System, which can lead to severe instability and crashes if you just forcibly rip them out.
At least that's my experience. I never had a usable system with a blank removal of GApps
On a custom Rom its not necessary, if all apps you use work without GApps
No, Aurora is safe as far as I know (I'm using it myself)
If you are in doubt (and able to) you can check its source code
I can try to check later. An "official" Lineage is quite unlikely, but maybe I find smth else
But yes, if you can't find a fitting Rom, you'll have to try with manually debloating/microG.
You can try to debloat your phone slowly with "Terminal Debloater" like someone already suggested.
One App/Service after another. If smth breaks, you can simply revert it, because this works systemless
No problem, just ask XDA is a forum and I'm here to help
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Thank you for the very detailed reply. Very helpful. I decided to get a Oneplus 7T and not a Pixel 3. I did research and found that most custom ROMs for the Oneplus 7T do not officially support Android 10 as well as MicroG and TWRP. The unofficial custom ROMs note that there are bugs and some instability currently. Being a newbie and needing my Oneplus 7T to be reliable as it's my only phone I rather have an officially supported LineageOS with MicroG custom ROM when it's released. Until then I need help figuring out the best method to remove all gapps and services. I don't use any google apps. I do use Microsoft apps so I need those to not only work but be able to send notifications. I also need to have location services work for a non-google maps app and weather app. I would like to keep Oxygen OS as it has some customizations features I like. Am I asking too much? Lol. However, since microG is not supported I don't think I can do what I'm looking for since MicroG removes all gapps and services and replaces them including location services ability and notifications. Does Magisk have a module that can do what I'm looking for?
You'll likely find better help in the OP7T forums:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t
There is a debloater module you could use for this purpose, you'll find it on the Manager downloads section. Keep in mind that anything you do with a Magisk module is a systemless modification and the files will still be on your device (just masked by Magisk) and will return if you every disable/uninstall the module or remove Magisk. If you want a more permanent solution you'll need to use other means.
Didgeridoohan said:
You'll likely find better help in the OP7T forums:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t
There is a debloater module you could use for this purpose, you'll find it on the Manager downloads section. Keep in mind that anything you do with a Magisk module is a systemless modification and the files will still be on your device (just masked by Magisk) and will return if you every disable/uninstall the module or remove Magisk. If you want a more permanent solution you'll need to use other means.
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I couldn't find the Manager downloads on the OP7T forum. Can you provide a direct link to the Manager downloads?
The "Manager downloads" is in the Magisk Manager, the app.
What I meant was that it will likely be easier for you to find help with debloating the device in its own forum.
Didgeridoohan said:
The "Manager downloads" is in the Magisk Manager, the app.
What I meant was that it will likely be easier for you to find help with debloating the device in its own forum.
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Got it. Thank you for your help!

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