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Manufacturers of Android smartphones very often build into their firmware many applications that the user does not need. These take up space on the system disk and, working in the background, create a load on the device’s processor.

Manually removing built-in applications

You can also avoid using Root Uninstaller and instead uninstall built-in apps manually. It will be a little more difficult and time consuming, but it is possible.

To manually remove built-in applications on Android, you will need a file manager that can use ROOT rights. In this article we will use the ES File Explorer file manager. You can download it absolutely free.

So, after you have downloaded and installed ES File Explorer, you must configure it. To do this, swipe to the right and open the ES Explorer side menu. Here you need to find and enable the “ROOT Explorer” function.

After this, a window will open asking you to confirm the granting of Root rights. In this window you need to click on the “Ok” button. If this is not done, then ES Explorer will not be able to work normally with root rights.

After that, tap again on the “ROOT Explorer” function in the ES Explorer application and hold your finger on the screen until the settings menu appears. In this menu you need to select the “Connect as R/W” item.

In the window that opens, select the “RW” option for all folders. Then click on the “Ok” button to save the settings.

This completes the setup of ES Explorer, and you can start removing built-in applications on your Android device. To do this, go to the /system/app folder, which is located on the internal memory of the device. In this folder you need to delete the APK and ODEX files of the built-in applications that you want to remove. This can be done very simply by selecting the required APK and ODEX files and clicking on the “Delete” button.

If you have Android 5.0 or a newer version, then in the /system/app folder the files will not be all piled up, but sorted into folders. In this case, we simply find the folder of the desired application and delete it in exactly the same way.

The next step is to remove the updates. To do this, go to the /data/app folder, find the necessary APK files there (or folders if you have Android 5.0) and delete them.

The final stage on Android is deleting cache files and databases. To do this, open the /data/data folder, find folders with updates there and delete these folders.

After that, we reboot the device and enjoy pure Android without unnecessary built-in programs.

Why did your mobile phone suddenly begin to behave differently than usual, or even “take on” its own “life”? Perhaps because a malicious program has settled in it. Today, the number of viruses and Trojans for Android is growing exponentially. Why? Yes, because the cunning virus writers know that smartphones and tablets are increasingly being used by our fellow citizens as electronic wallets, and they are doing everything to transfer funds from the owners’ accounts into their pockets. Let's talk about how to understand that a mobile device has caught an infection, how to remove a virus from Android and protect yourself from repeated infections.

Symptoms of a virus infection on an Android device

  • The gadget turns on longer than usual, slows down, or suddenly reboots.
  • Your SMS and phone call history contains outgoing messages and calls that you did not make.
  • Money is automatically debited from your phone account.
  • Ads that are not associated with any application or site are displayed on your desktop or browser.
  • The programs are installed by themselves, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or the camera are turned on.
  • I lost access to electronic wallets, mobile banking, or for unknown reasons the amount in my accounts decreased.
  • Someone has taken over your account on social networks or instant messengers (if used on a mobile device).
  • The gadget is locked, and a message is displayed on the screen that you have violated something and must pay a fine or simply transfer money to someone to unlock it.
  • Applications suddenly stopped launching, access to folders and files was lost, and some device functions were blocked (for example, buttons could not be pressed).
  • When launching programs, messages like “an error occurred in the com.android.systemUI application” pop up.
  • Unknown icons appeared in the application list, and unknown processes appeared in the task manager.
  • The antivirus program informs you when malicious objects are detected.
  • The antivirus program has spontaneously deleted itself from the device or does not start.
  • The battery of your phone or tablet began to discharge faster than usual.

Not all of these symptoms are 100% indicative of a virus, but each is a reason to immediately scan your device for infection.

The easiest way to remove a mobile virus

If the gadget remains operational, the easiest way to remove the virus is to use the antivirus installed on Android. Run a full scan of the phone’s flash memory, and if a malicious object is detected, select the “Delete” option, saving the neutralized copy in quarantine (in case the antivirus detected something safe and mistook it for a virus).

Unfortunately, this method helps in about 30-40% of cases, since most malicious objects actively resist being removed. But there is control over them too. Next, we will look at options when:

  • the antivirus does not start, does not detect or does not remove the source of the problem;
  • the malicious program is restored after removal;
  • The device (or its individual functions) is blocked.

Removing malware in safe mode

If you can't clean your phone or tablet normally, try doing it safely. The majority of malicious programs (not just mobile ones) do not show any activity in safe mode and do not prevent destruction.

To boot your device into Safe Mode, press the On/Off button, place your finger on “Power Off” and hold it until the “Enter Safe Mode” message appears. After that, click OK.

If you have an old version of Android - 4.0 and lower, turn off the gadget in the usual way and turn it on again. When the Android logo appears on the screen, press the Volume Up and Volume Down keys simultaneously. Hold them down until the device boots up completely.

While in safe mode, scan your device with an antivirus. If there is no antivirus or it does not start for some reason, install (or reinstall) it from Google Play.

This method successfully removes advertising viruses such as Android.Gmobi 1 and Android.Gmobi.3 (according to Dr. Web classification), which download various programs to the phone (in order to increase the rating), and also display banners and advertisements on the desktop.

If you have superuser rights (root) and you know exactly what caused the problem, launch a file manager (for example, Root explorer), follow the path where this file is located and delete it. Most often, mobile viruses and Trojans place their bodies (executable files with the .apk extension) in the system/app directory.

To switch to normal mode, simply restart your device.

Removing mobile viruses via computer

Removing viruses on a phone via a computer helps when a mobile antivirus cannot cope with its task even in safe mode or the device’s functions are partially blocked.

There are also two ways to remove a virus from a tablet and phone using a computer:

  • using an antivirus installed on a PC;
  • manually through a file manager for Android gadgets, for example, Android Commander.

Using antivirus on your computer

To scan your mobile device files with an antivirus installed on your computer, connect your phone or tablet to the PC with a USB cable, selecting the “As a USB drive” method.

Then turn on USB.

After this, 2 additional “disks” will appear in the “Computer” folder on the PC - the internal memory of the phone and the SD card. To start scanning, open the context menu of each disk and click “Scan for viruses”.

Removing malware using Android Commander

Android Commander is a program for exchanging files between an Android mobile gadget and a PC. When launched on a computer, it provides the owner with access to the memory of a tablet or phone, allowing you to copy, move and delete any data.

For full access to all the contents of the Android gadget, you must first obtain root rights and enable USB debugging. The latter is activated through the service application “Settings” - “System” - “Developer Options”.

Next, connect the gadget to your PC as a USB drive and run Android Commander with administrator rights. In it, unlike Windows Explorer, protected system files and directories of the Android OS are displayed - just like, for example, in Root Explorer - a file manager for root users.

The right half of the Android Commander window shows the directories of the mobile device. Find the executable file of the application (with the extension .apk) that is causing the problem and delete it. Alternatively, copy suspicious folders from your phone to your computer and scan each of them with an antivirus.

What to do if the virus is not removed

If the above operations did not lead to anything, the malicious program still makes itself felt, and also if the operating system ceases to function normally after cleaning, you will have to resort to one of the radical measures:

  • reset with restoration of factory settings through the system menu;
  • hard reset via the Recovery menu;
  • reflashing the device.

Any of these methods will return the device to the same state as after purchase - there will be no user programs, personal settings, files or other information (data about SMS, calls, etc.) left on it. Your Google account will also be deleted. Therefore, if possible, transfer the phone book to the SIM card and copy paid applications and other valuable items to external media. It is advisable to do this manually - without using special programs, so as not to accidentally copy the virus. After this, begin the “treatment”.

Restoring factory settings through the system menu

This option is the simplest. It can be used when the functions of the operating system and the device itself are not blocked.

Go to the Settings application, open the Personal - Backup section and select Factory reset.

Hard reset via Recovery menu

A “hard” reset will help deal with the malware if it is not removed by any of the above methods or has blocked login. To our joy, access to the Recovery menu (system recovery) is retained.

Logging into Recovery works differently on different phones and tablets. On some, to do this you need to hold down the “Volume+” key when turning on, on others – “Volume-“, on others – press a special recessed button, etc. The exact information is contained in the instructions for the device.

In the Recovery menu, select the option “wipe data/factory reset” or simply “factory reset”.

Flashing

Flashing is essentially reinstalling the Android OS, the same extreme measure as reinstalling Windows on a computer. It is resorted to in exceptional cases, for example, when a certain Chinese virus is embedded directly in the firmware and has been living on the device since its “birth.” One of such malware is the spyware android spy 128 origin.

To flash a phone or tablet, you will need root rights, a distribution kit (the firmware itself), an installation program, a computer with a USB cable or an SD card. Remember that each gadget model has its own individual firmware versions. Installation instructions are usually included with them.

How to avoid virus infection of Android devices

  • Install mobile applications only from trusted sources, refuse hacked programs.
  • Update your device as system updates are released - in them, developers close vulnerabilities that are exploited by viruses and Trojans.
  • Install a mobile antivirus and keep it always on.
  • If your gadget serves as your wallet, do not allow other people to use it to access the Internet or open unverified files on it.

The era of unprecedented flowering of computer technology sets the pace of life. And now a person of the 21st century cannot imagine his existence without a smartphone, tablet and other such useful and irreplaceable devices. Sooner or later, the owner of a fashionable gadget has a question that worries hundreds of users of one of the most popular Android operating systems: how to remove unnecessary applications. Sometimes such a seemingly simple task can become a serious problem. This article will tell you how to delete an application on Android, while saving your time and nerves.

How to delete an application on Android

Very often, while using a device, owners discover that the device’s memory is littered with a large number of unused applications. This inevitably leads to clogged RAM, increased power consumption, and simply simple chaos in files and inconvenience of use due to a clutter of “extra” icons. If you want to get rid of an application that you installed yourself, then this will not be difficult. There are several options:

1. The “for dummies” method.
For those new to using Android devices, the easy way is the way to go. You need to open the “Menu” / “Settings” / “Applications” tabs (the latter may also be called “Application Manager”, “Application Management”). Select the application you want to remove and click the appropriate button.
Attention: the inconvenience when using this method is that all applications are presented in the list, including system ones. If there is no “Delete” button on the screen, then most likely the selected application is standard, and the algorithm for working with it is somewhat different. (Read below for information on how to remove standard Android applications).

2. Using special programs
Programs such as or allow you to quickly and easily remove applications that have been installed on Android by the user. They are more convenient because they do not include standard applications in the list.

3. Using a file manager.
The menu of file managers usually contains a tool with which you can remove installed applications. For example, suitable for this purpose, etc.

4. Via Google Play Market.
You need to launch the Market application. Downloaded programs can be seen in the “My Applications” tab. The delete function is also available there.

How to remove standard Android applications

If in most cases there are no problems with deleting user applications, then the answer to the question about Android how to delete system applications has its own nuances.
Be prepared for the fact that you will need access to the folder with system files. (Note: obtaining Superuser rights is possible using various special programs, for example, Kingo Android ROOT or Unlock Root). If you have them, you can clean your Android device of unnecessary applications without extra effort.

So, let's look at 2 ways below on how to remove pre-installed Android applications:
1. Using a file manager that supports displaying hidden system files. One of the most popular is. After installing it, you just need to enter the /system folder, find the required application in the /app subfolder and delete it. (Please note: many applications have not only an .apk file, but also an .odex file. In this case, you need to delete both of them).
2. Using special programs such as or. You must install the program on your device and follow the instructions.

Attention: It should be noted that experts do not advise deleting system applications forever, but resorting to “freezing” them. This can be done in standard “Settings”. Select the “Applications” tab, then click on the required program icon and “Disable”. Thanks to these actions, the application will not appear on the device, but it can be activated at any time.

If you didn’t know how to remove Android system applications, or thought it was impossible, this information will tell you the main ways to solve this problem.

Which built-in (system) Android applications can be removed. There are built-in applications that we do not use, and these applications and services only take up space and eat up RAM; they can be deleted.
In order to remove some of them, we will need Root and need to install the Root Browser program or . Next you should follow the path" / system/app/ ", here are the very built-in applications that cannot be deleted. Sometimes this folder needs to be remounted for reading and writing since it can be read-only. To do this, for example, in RootExplorer, press the button labeled “ Mount R/W", if it says " Mount R/O"then you don’t need to click it, the folder is already writable.

We mark what we need to delete and, just in case, transfer these files to a previously prepared folder on the SD card. We transfer, and do not delete, so that everything can be returned back, otherwise you never know. We reboot the device and they are gone. And yet, this folder also contains system applications necessary for the functioning of Android; when they are deleted, the tablet or phone may not boot, so we delete only what we know for sure. When deleting an application or service, you should also delete its NameProgram.odex, if the firmware is deodexed, if deodexed, then these files will not exist.

Removing Android system applications using SystemApp Remover

FAQ on removing built-in applications

1. Q: Where are the stock programs and how to remove them?
A: Stock (standard or factory) programs are located in / system/app.
You can open this directory using , Root Browser and similar ones, as well as Titanium Backup if you have ROOT rights and mount it in r/w. The order and names may differ (Titanium Backup displays program names instead of .apk files). Remember that it is not necessary to immediately delete the application; you can rename it or freeze it using the Titanium Backup program. In this case, the phone will not recognize the renamed file as an application, and you will be able to restore/unfreeze it if necessary.

2. Q: What programs can be removed?
A: Each user must decide for himself which system applications he does not need, then you need to see whether there may be consequences from deleting applications you do not need, if there are no consequences, then you can safely delete these applications. And if there are consequences, for example, some programs have dependencies, then you need to think about deleting them or not, for example, you don’t need Google maps and you will never use system and third-party programs that use Google maps data, then you can safely delete these maps .

3. Q: Where are the files left from deleted applications and do they need to be deleted?
A: Parts of programs may remain in data/data, data/dalvik-cache, (system/lib- it is advisable not to touch, because there are dependencies). File names do not always match the application name. Be careful. To find out the “internal” name of the program, you need to go to the folder where it is located with the program, then short tap on the apk file - click view and look at the manifest. After removal, it is advisable to do a Hard reset. If you do not plan to do a Hard reset after removing system programs, then you need to remove the “tails” from the specified partitions of the system, but I would not recommend doing this method of removal, it is difficult and you need to delve into the name of the programs. In the above sections, programs are usually called differently than in system/app, it is better to make it simpler, remove everything unnecessary from system/app and then do Hard reset. And that's all, after Hard reset if the program is not in system/app, she obviously won’t put her data in the section data. But unfortunately such simple cleaning will not affect system/lib. The "tails" will remain in this section. However, many people, even with the complex removal method indicated in the mini-fact, do not bother system/lib. Since this is a really dangerous folder, it is correctly written there that it is advisable not to touch it, lib There are almost none with an explicit name that can be deleted. Explicit name and association with remote programs from system/app, have only two, these are keyboard libraries.
Let me explain the “danger” of the folder system/lib, after removing some lib.so, if you reboot the phone or do a Hard reset, the system (android) will not boot. On the phone screen you will see a cyclic reboot (constant reboot). You can get out of this reboot either by re-flashing the phone, or through recovery mode using update.zip. This archive should contain a remote library and scripts with commands on where to place this library. That's the whole danger of the folder system/lib

4. Q: Is it possible to delete standard Google applications; will this affect the operation of the device?
A: Applications (Maps, Gmail, Gtalk, etc.) are possible. Services are undesirable, since if deleted, all Google services and applications will stop working, and permanent errors may appear on the device.

5. Q: Is it possible to remove standard Google applications (Navigation, Addresses, Street View) separately from the Maps application?
A: Street View (Street.apk) is possible, but the others are not, since they are part of the Maps application (Maps.apk).

6. Q: Is it necessary to delete the .odex files of the program along with the .apk files?
A: Yes. These files are part of the application of the same name.

7. Q: Where can I get the standard .apk file from any firmware?
A: Unpack the native firmware and pull out the necessary file.

8. Q: I removed the standard keyboard, after which SWYPE does not work. What to do?
A: Make SWYPE system. Video instructions for installing Russian Swype:

9. Q: I installed a third-party dialer and when a call is missed, 2 notifications appear in the notification panel: from the standard one and from the third-party one.
A: Solution: make a third-party dialer a system one (I did this through Titanium Backup, but I suspect that it’s easy enough to transfer the apk to the system folder).

10. Q: I can’t delete some Google applications; deleted from folder system/app, but they still work.
A: Perhaps these applications are located in the folder data/app and you need to remove them from there as well.

11. Q: How to restore system applications?
A: If you decide to restore a system program that you previously deleted (without backing it up), first find the necessary .apk(if necessary .odex) files (preferably from the firmware version installed on the device). Download the firmware, unzip it and extract the necessary files from the file system.rfs(in some firmware it may be called factoryfs.img and have a different extension). Through (or another file manager with root access) drop these files into the folder system/app and set permissions rw-r--r--;

How to change permissions:
1. Long tap on the apk of the application;
2. Click Permissions

Reboot your device. Once downloaded, this application should appear. Note: To install some applications (for example, Google Play Market), you need to upload the apk and change permissions not only in system/app, but also in data/app.

12. Q: Is it possible to remove the stock launcher?
A: It is possible, but only if you have a stable third-party launcher, which it is advisable to make a system application. But please note that not all standard widgets can work on a third-party launcher.

13. Q: After deleting applications, gray shortcuts of deleted applications remain in the menu. How to remove them?
A: You should clear the launcher data through Settings ( Settings - Applications - Launcher - Clear data) or via Titanium Backup. Please note that as a result of this, all user desktop settings (widgets, etc.) will be lost.

14. Q: How to remove standard lockscreen?
A: Removing it is very problematic (to do this you need to edit several system apk), but you can disable it through Settings - Lock Screen. Or via ShutdownApp (service code *#7594# ; Please note that in this case the reboot menu will also disappear).

15. Q: How can I see running background processes?
A: Enable CPU Usage Data Layer ( Settings- Developer Options- Display CPU usage).

Description of stock Android programs. What can be deleted and what cannot.

AccountAndSyncSettings.apk-- NO. synchronization parameters, required application. This application is responsible not only for synchronizing contacts and calendar, but also everything else associated with your Google account. Even if you don't sync anything, you shouldn't delete it.
AccuWeatherDaemonService.apk (AccuweatherDaemon.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. "Demon" in the background automatically updates the weather on the lock screen and in the weather widget.
AccuweatherWidget.apk(4.x.x) ( AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. Weather informer from Samsung + widget for it.
AllShareCastWidget.apk (4.1.1) (AllshareMediaServer.apk (4.1.1); AllSharePlay.apk (4.1.1); AllshareService.apk(4.1.1)) -- YES. AllShare service (Distributes installed software and media content).
AnalogClock.apk (AnalogClockSimple.apk(4.1.1)) -- YES. Analog clock widget.
AngryGPS.apk - ?, this is lbstestmode in some Samsung firmwares. Opens with the code *#*#3214789650#*#* (quickly drains the battery).
ApplicationsProvider.apk-- NO. Required for installing and uninstalling programs.
audioTuning.apk-- Yes. The program lowers the sound volume after a while on Samsung (absolutely useless).
Aurora.apk-- YES. Live wallpaper.
AxT9IME.apk-- YES. Standard Samsung keyboard. It can be removed if you have a third-party keyboard (for example SWYPE or Smart Keyboard).
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. System component for visualizing confirmation of backup or rollback to backup.
BadgeProvider.apk-- NO. The application is required for SMS and E-mail. Removal will cause programs responsible for email and text messages to crash.
BestGroupPose.apk(4.1.1) -- NO. An additional library for the stock camera application for creating group photos (removing the component may cause the main application to malfunction).
BlueSea.apk - YES. Live wallpaper "Blue Sea".
BluetoothAvrcp.apk-- NO. The application is required to support Bluetooth profiles: AVRCP, HID, etc. control the player from a BT headset, stop, rewind, volume, etc.
BluetoothOpp.apk (Bluetooth.apk(4.x.x)) -- NO. This application organizes file transfer between devices. If deleted, you will lose the ability to send and receive files, as well as work with a Bluetooth headset.
BluetoothServices.apk (BrcmBluetoothServices.apk; BluetoothMap.apk(4.x.x)) -- NO. Basic Bluetooth service. Leave this file if you are going to use Bluetooth. Uninstallation will result in all Bluetooth applications not working.
BluetoothTestMode.apk (BluetoothTest.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. This apk is designed to test your Bluetooth, which is available through the service code *#*#197328640#*#*. Deletion is possible, but in some cases the system tests BT to determine the duration of the data transfer. After deletion, there may be problems when transferring files, attenuation when playing music through a BT headset, etc.
BroadcomMEMSService.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. The component is responsible for configuring and operating the Broadcom chip on some modifications of the SGSIII phone in which the GPS receiver chip is from the manufacturer of radio-electronic communication components of the same name.
Browser.apk (SecBrowser.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. a standard browser, an application responsible for viewing web pages. It can be removed if you have a third-party browser (Opera, Firefox or other browsers for Android), but in some cases it interferes with automatic APN configuration.
BuddiesNOw.apk (BuddiesNow.apk) -- YES. A widget that is part of the TouchWiz shell. If you don't use it, delete it.
Calendar.apk (SecCalendar.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. The "calendar" application in some firmwares.
CalendarProvider.apk (SecCalendarProvider.apk(4.x.x)) --YES. Synchronizes the calendar on your phone with your Google account, and is also responsible for notifications.
CallSetting.apk-- NO. Basic application needed to change call settings (call waiting, answer, etc.).
Camera.apk-- NO. this application is responsible for the camera. Delete only if there is an alternative.
CameraFirmware.apk-- NO. This is the macro program (ROM) of the camera itself. Without this program, Camera.apk becomes useless.
CapabilityManagerService.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. The Application Compatibility Manager apparently starts every time the device boots and checks the installed software for compatibility with the operating system.
ChatON_MARKET.apk(4.1.1) --YES. Social chat from Samsung.
CertInstaller.apk-- NO. installs certificates for applications. I believe that without it you will not be able to assign rights to programs and gain access to certain files and directories. I guess there will be problems with Root too. In short, don't delete.
ChocoEUKor.apk--YES. Built-in system font.
Chrome.apk(4.1.1) --YES. Google Chrome browser.
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk(4.x.x) --YES. Synchronization of bookmarks of the built-in browser with the Google service.
ClipboardSaveService.apk(4.x.x) --YES. Additional menu with multi-clipboard text information.
ClockPackage.apk-- YES. Alarm, timer, world time and clock. If you do not use alternatives, it is advisable to leave them, because... Everything works stably and runs from one apk.
CloudAgent.apk(4.1.1) -- YES. Service component of a cloud application (connected with the work of DropBox and the Samsung cloud).
Contacts.apk-- NO. Responsible for managing contacts (contacts, groups, call history, etc.). If deleted, you will have to dial the number manually each time.
ContactsProvider.apk-- NO. Gives third-party applications the ability to access your contacts on the device.
CoolEUKor.apk-- YES. Built-in system font.
CSC.apk-- NO. If deleted, it will violate CSC. Theoretically, it can be deleted after the first successful boot, but if you ever have to do an XP (factory reset), the phone may not boot.
DataCreate.apk-- NO. Apparently, this utility artificially generates traffic to determine the bandwidth between data transfer devices.
Days.apk-- YES. Daily tasks widget.
DeepSea.apk(4.1.1) -- YES. Live wallpaper "Deep Sea".
DefaultContainerService.apk-- NO. Unpacks applications for installation
DeskClock.apk- Yes. Standard Clock application (alarm clock).
DialertabActivity.apk-- NO. Dialer. Even if all your contacts are already saved, you will not be able to make a call without this application.
DigitalClock.apk-- YES. Digital clock widget.
Divx.apk-- YES. This is some kind of licensing information for the video player. I don't watch movies on my phone very often, but after deleting this file, there were no problems with playback. If you removed it and something stopped working, please let me know in the comments.
Dlna.apk-- NO. allshare service. May affect the operation of the BT.
DownloadProvider.apk (SecDownloadProvider.apk(4.x.x)) -- NO. Provides downloading files manually and from the Market.
DownloadProviderUi.apk (SecDownloadProviderUi.apk(4.x.x)) --Yes. The application shell for downloading from the stock browser.
DrmProvider.apk-- NO. You can delete it. This will make it impossible to play DRM protected files such as ringtones and message sounds. I think that if you don't have to play protected files, then in principle you can remove it. However, please note that you will no longer be able to play any DRM-protected file. This apk takes up a lot of memory and always runs in the background. This is one of the “badest” apk files, which does not provide any functionality, but simply protects standard Samsung sounds from editing and copying. User experience (two posts).
DrmUA.apk-- NO. see above.
Dropbox.apk(4.1.1) (DropboxOOBE.apk (4.1.1)) --Yes. Dropbox is a data storage service.
DSMForwarding.apk--Yes. Notification about SIM change.
DSMLawmo.apk--Yes. Lawmo is a Lock and Wipe Management Object, i.e. Remote device locking and erasing information via Samsung Dive.
DualClock.apk--Yes. "Double clock" widget. If you don't use it, feel free to delete it.
EdmVpnServices.apk--Yes. Judging by the name, it clearly belongs to a VPN service.
Email.apk-- YES. POP/IMAP mail client. If not needed, delete. Gmail operation is not affected.
EmailWidget.apk-- YES. Mail widget.
Encrypt.apk-- YES. Encryption of the memory card (device) so that it cannot be read on another device.
EnhancedGoogleSearchProvider.apk-- YES. Allows you to call up the search window by pressing the “Menu” button. I usually don't delete it.
Exchange.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. MS Exchange client. If you use corporate mail and a scheduler, then you cannot delete it.
FaceLock.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. Function to detect your face for screen locker.
FactoryTest.apk-- YES. Phone test (*#0*#). You can safely delete it. If you have ever run autostarts, you will understand how many resources this apk consumes during certain actions. After removal, the device does not respond to any service code!!! Attention! There were cases when, after deleting this file, the Radio application did not work correctly.
FMRadio.apk-- YES. FM radio player.
fotaclient.apk-- YES. Over the air update.
FTC.apk-- YES. Controls the operation of wi-fi to connect to the network.
FTM.apk (FTS.apk) -- YES. Sharing Manager - If you are not going to use your phone as an access point or modem, you can remove it.
Gallery3D.apk-- YES. When you delete it, the gallery itself is deleted and the ability to use the standard video player in Explorer in the “open with” menu. Significantly consumes the battery. If deleted, you will not be able to quickly access the photos if there is no alternative. To replace it, I would recommend QuickPic, it gets the job done, is faster and does not take up as much memory (however, it is not as beautiful as Gallery 3D). After removal, there may be problems with installing standard wallpaper on the lock screen and desktop.
GameHub.apk-- YES.
Geniewidget.apk-- YES. Widget - weather and news, deleted without consequences.
GlobalSearch.apk-- YES. This is a phone search service. The EnhancedGoogleSearchProvider works through it.
Gmail.apk-- YES. It can be deleted if you do not use Google mail, but deletion will usually result in a violation of the Talk.apk application. Can be reinstalled from the Market.
GmailProvider.apk-- YES. see Gmail.
GmsCore.apk-- YES. Google Play Services.
GoogleApps.apk--NO. Google Apps Core File Required for Android Market.
GoogleBackupTransport.apk--YES. Saving settings and everything else on Google servers. This is also used by some applications (backup and resto).
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk--YES. Synchronizing your calendar with your Google account. Can be deleted if there is no need to synchronize the calendar.
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk--YES. Sync contacts with Google account. A very useful feature. Can be deleted if there is no need to synchronize contacts.
GoogleCheckin.apk-- NO. Market Checking Service.
GoogleFeedback.apk--YES. User feedback service - deletion is possible if third-party applications are used or this functionality is not needed.
GoogleLoginService.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. Synchronization settings, required application. This application is responsible not only for synchronizing contacts and calendar, but also everything else associated with your Google account. Even if you don't sync anything, you shouldn't delete it.
GooglePartnerSetup.apk-- YES. Google's social crap.
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk (GoogleSearch.apk) -- YES. Google search widget.
GoogleServicesFramework.apk-- NO. Provides Google services.
GoogleSettingsProvider.apk-- NO. Google Settings.
GoogleSubscribedFeedsProvider.apk -- NO. Required for Android Market. Synchronization of updates is possible.
GpsSetup2.apk-- NO. Responsible for GPS settings.
gtalkservice.apk-- NO. Deletion will result in the Market becoming unusable. You can delete GTalk.
GoogleTTS.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. Voice engine from Google.
HelvNeueLT.apk-- YES. System font.
HTMLViewer.apk-- YES. Responsible for viewing HTML files and help for some applications. Removing it may cause Opera Mini to not work.
HwCodec.apk - ?. Codecs for playback?
InfoAlarm.apk-- YES. Daily briefing widget. If not needed, delete.
InputEventApp.apk-- NO.
JobManager.apk-- NO. Task Manager.
KeyChain.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. Apparently this is a demon associated with the operation of certificates and security keys.
Kies.apk (KiesAir.apk; kieswifi.apk) -- YES.
Kobo.apk-- YES. Magazines.
Layar-samsung.apk-- YES. Layar augmented reality browser. It looks impressive in reviews, but I have never used it in reality.
LbsTestMode.apk-- YES. GPS testing mode. Launched via code *#*#197328640#*#*.
lcdtest.apk-- YES. Removing it will cause the display to stop turning off while locked. This can be fixed by installing individual parts, but it is better to leave it and forget about it.
LGSetupWizard.apk-- NO. Automatic Internet setup, MMS, etc. at LG.
LiveWallpapers.apk-- YES. Live wallpaper.
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk-- YES. Selection of live wallpapers.
LogsProvider.apk-- NO. Many programs will stop responding and forcefully close.
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk-- YES. Live wallpaper "Smoke".
Maps.apk (GMS_Maps.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. Google Maps apk file. If you don't use it, you can delete it. Although it is quite a useful thing, because it supports GPS.
MarketUpdater.apk-- YES. Automatic updating of the Market itself. If not needed, you can delete it.
MediaProvider.apk-- NO. Required to access media files and ringtones.
MediaUploader.apk-- YES. Responsible for uploading images to picassa (or facebook as a rule). You can delete it if not needed.
Memo.apk-- YES. Once deleted, you will not be able to create notes.
MiniDiary.apk-- YES. Mini notes.
minimode-res.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. One of the components of the MiniApps package.
Mms.apk-- YES. SMS and mms service. Can be replaced with an alternative. However, some alternative applications, for example Pansi, cannot receive MMS messages without mms.apk, but they do accept SMS. But HandcetSMS does this without problems with the mms.apk removed.
MobilePrint.apk-- YES. Remote printing of documents.
MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk-- YES. This application allows you to enable tracking of your phone's movements. This feature is designed to help you return your phone in case of theft. The service is constantly hanging in the memory and consumes the battery well.
MobileTrackerUI.apk-- YES. See above.
MotionSettings.apk-- YES. Refers to the settings menu, menu item "Movements".
MtpApplication.apk-- YES. If this application is missing, the phone does not connect to the computer as a storage device.
MusicFX.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. DSP audio processor control.
MusicPlayer.apk-- YES. This is a music player. Can be replaced with another, more functional one. I would even advise you to remove it, because... When using several audio players, unstable operation of both is possible, as well as simultaneous playback of different songs via BT. When deleting on HTC, there may be problems with choosing a melody for the alarm.
MyFiles.apk-- YES. Standard file browser from Samsung. It can be replaced with a more functional one, but it is suitable for everyday use.
NetworkLocation.apk-- YES. Semi-accurate GPS simulation. The program uses the cell (sector on the BS) on which the phone is located to determine the location without using the GPS receiver, thereby saving battery consumption. If deleted, you will need to enter information about your location manually in programs such as weather forecasts, etc., or turn on the GPS receiver.
oem_install_flash_player.apk-- YES. Flash player, if we don’t use it, we delete it.
OtaProvisioningService.apk-- YES. This application can be deleted if you do not use "over-the-air update". On Samsung phones it can be used to update programs from SamsungAppStore. On HTC it is better not to delete it, because... The manufacturer practices software updates using this method.
PackageInstaller.apk-- NO. Provides installation of applications.
PanningTryActually.apk-- NO. Panning for photo/video camera.
PCSync.apk-- Yes. An application from the manufacturer for synchronization with the BB in some devices.
PCWClientS.apk-- NO. Stopping the investigation of the causes of system process failures.
Personalization.apk-- NO. Personalization of settings.
Phone.apk-- NO. An application responsible for the telephone part. After deletion, you cannot dial a number, view calls, etc.
Phone_Util.apk-- NO.
PhoneCrashNotifier.apk-- NO.
PhoneErrService.apk-- NO.
Phonesky.apk(4.x.x) -- Yes. Google Play Market. On some devices it can be removed from the system, since it is also located in the data/app folder and works normally. But you should take into account that if you delete it from the system folder after XP, there will be no market on the device.
PicoTts.apk-- YES. This is part of a text-to-speech (not speech-to-text) program. An application for people who are blind. Also part of Google GPS that can dictate "turn right" or "turn left". Does not affect navigation functionality. After removal, it is advisable to also get rid of TtsService.apk. When deleting, you must disable "Driving Mode" in the settings.
PlusOne.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. Social service from Google.
Preconfig.apk-- NO. Samsung module for changing country CSC code.
PressReader.apk-- YES. News reader.
Protips.apk-- YES. Widget "help in using android"
ReadersHub.apk(4.x.x) -- YES.
RoseEUKor.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. System font.
SamsungApps.apk-- YES. Samsung apps. If you delete, you can usually delete signin.apk. Deleting it may affect music synchronization via Kies, but you will be able to update the firmware. After removal, widgets Samsung and touchwiz remain operational.
SamsungAppsUNAService.apk- Yes, in case of deleting SamsungApps.
Samsungservice.apk-- YES. Synchronization with Samsung service.
SamsungTTS.apk(4.x.x) --YES. Voice engine from Samsung.
SamsungWidget_CalendarClock.apk-- YES. Calendar clock widget.
SamsungWidget_FeedAndUpdate.apk-- YES. Feeds and Updates widget.
SamsungWidget_StockClock.apk-- YES. Another Stock clock widget.
SamsungWidget_WeatherClock.apk-- YES. Weather clock widget.
ScreenCaptureService.apk (ScreenCapture.apk) -- Yes. Application for taking screenshots.
SecurityProvider.apk-- NO. Encryption of the connection.
SelfTestMode.apk-- YES. Self-diagnosis of the device when loading.
SerialNumberLabelIndicator.apk -- NO. Looks like it has something to do with IMEI detection.
serviceModeApp.apk-- NO. The application is required to process service codes and tasks.
Settings.apk-- NO. Phone settings menu.
SettingsProvider.apk-- NO. Receives and applies settings received in a text or service message. It's better to leave it, because... some wrote about programs “crashing” after removal.
SetupWizard.apk-- YES. Theoretically, it can be deleted after the first successful boot, but difficulties may arise after XP.
shutdown.apk-- NO. Informs when the battery is low.
signin.apk-- YES. Samsung account. Necessary for tracking device coordinates.
SisoDrmProvider.apk-- NO. Required for DRM to work. If you do without DRMUA and DRMService, perhaps this file can be deleted. I couldn't beat him on my phone.
SnsAccount.apk-- YES. Synchronizes posts from facebook and twitter.
SnsProvider.apk (SnsDisclaimer.apk; SnsImageCache.apk) -- YES. See above.
SocialHub.apk (SocialHubWidget.apk) --YES. Social media.
SoundPlayer.apk-- YES. Do not confuse with MusicPlayer.apk. This application plays sounds and ringtones. It can be removed, but you will have some minor limitations as it is slightly faster and more fit for purpose than MusicPlayer or a third party player. I advise you to leave it.
SpeechRecorder.apk-- NO. Records speech samples for speech recognition testing. It uses voice control.
Stk.apk-- NO. An application to display the operator's menu, which usually offers horoscopes, news, jokes, music, etc. for money. If not needed, delete. When disconnected in the same session, all SIM cards are restarted, gprs may not work until the device is rebooted, after which everything works again. It is advisable to leave it, because After XP, problems may arise with auto-configuring APN and MMS.
Street.apk-- YES. Street View for Google Maps. Deletion will not affect the operation of Google Maps; you simply will not be able to view street photos.
Swype.apk-- YES. Swype Keyboard, an excellent alternative to the Samsung keyboard. It does its job well, predicts the text, but is not intuitive for beginners.
syncmldm.apk-- YES. Updating the device program.
syncmlds.apk-- YES. Synchronization settings, which are accessible from the menu. If you don't need them, you can delete them.
SystemUI.apk-- NO. Android user interface - User interface (everything related to the formation of the desktop, curtains and status bar, etc.).
Talk.apk-- YES. Google Talk. There has been some controversy regarding the dependencies of this application. The point was that when Google Talk was uninstalled, Gmail or Market stopped working, many said that this was not the case. So be careful here.
talkback.apk-- YES. Special facilities for people with disabilities.
TalkProvider.apk-- YES. See above.
TelephonyProvider.apk-- NO. Used to store SMS, contacts and calls.
thinkdroid.apk-- YES. A program for working with Microsoft Office documents. Deletion will result in the loss of the ability to open .doc, .xls and .pps files.
TouchWiz30Launcher.apk (SecLauncher2.apk(4.x.x)) -- NO. Even if you are using a third-party desktop environment such as Zeam or LauncherPro, uninstalling TouchWiz is highly not recommended. In the case of XP, you may lose the functionality of the phone.
TouchWizCalculator.apk-- YES. The Calculator app is a good and functional app, although there are alternatives.
TouchWizCalendar.apk-- YES. Calendar.
TouchWizCalendarProvider.apk-- NO. Keeps the Calendar app in sync with the time, date, and phone settings.
TtsService.apk-- YES. See PicoTts.apk
TwWallpaperChooser.apk-- YES. Allows you to select wallpaper. If you have a standard gallery or QuickPic, you can set wallpaper through them. However, you will not be able to select the wallpapers that are inside this apk.
UNAService.apk-- YES. Samsung Social Hub app.
UserDictionaryProvider.apk-- NO. Custom dictionary to predict words when typing. All previously unknown words, names, nicknames, etc. are added here. Theoretically, you can remove it if the standard keyboard is not needed. Without this program, the standard Android keyboard does not work, and general crashes are also possible!
Vending.apk-- NO. Part of the Android Market. In fact, this is the Market.
VideoEditor.apk-- YES. Video editor.
VideoPlayer.apk-- YES. Video player. At your discretion.
VoiceDialer.apk-- YES. Allows you to quickly dial by voice. You dictate the name, and the phone dials the number itself. This does not always work and only when the Internet is turned on. As far as I understand, the program sends a request to the Google server for the processed voice request, and Google returns the finished word. Remove if you don't use it.
VoiceRecorder.apk-- YES. Allows you to record voice. Although the quality is not great, it is quite sufficient for voice notes.
VoiceSearch.apk- --Yes. Google voice search.
VpnServices.apk-- YES. VPN for Android. If not needed, you can delete it.
WapService.apk - ? Responsible for the operation of WAP(?)
wipereceiver.apk-- YES. Do you remember mobile tracker? This application is for erasing information from your phone remotely if it is stolen.
WlanTest.apk-- YES. Testing wireless access settings is available through the same test menu. Required for OTA updates.
WriteandGo.apk-- YES. Write and Go app on Samsung phones.
wssomacp.apk-- NO. Required for SMS to work.
wssyncmlnps.apk-- YES. Over The Air Programming. This is necessary so that your provider can, if necessary, send you or change settings via service messages. (not used by us). Can be deleted. Option 2: Sync with Samsung Kies.
YouTube.apk-- YES. Because the platform has limitations on Flash playback, this application allows you to get full access to youtube instead of using it through the browser. You can delete it if you don’t watch videos online.
Zinio.apk-- YES. Online magazines.

Most often, when you buy a new device, it turns out that it is filled from top to bottom with various applications that you do not need. However, these applications occupy the internal memory of the device, consume traffic for updating, drain the battery, and even consume RAM. This is especially critical for budget smartphones/tablets that don’t have much of it.

In this article we will tell you how to remove unnecessary system applications without risking the “health” of your smartphone. There are several different ways and many utilities that you can use to do this. We will consider the most affordable and popular ones in detail.

Our first step will be to obtain Root rights. Without them, not a single pre-installed application can be deleted, unless you disable it, but it will remain in memory. Root rights or Superuser rights can be obtained in one click using any of the programs on.

On my smartphone, I got them using . We install the program, it will automatically detect the device model and the presence of root rights. Click Try to root, wait for the process to complete (the device may reboot, there’s nothing wrong with that) and voila, now we have Superuser rights.

Before you start removing pre-installed junk, you need to back up all your data using a popular program. Instructions for use are described in detail on. A timely backup will save you from many troubles associated with deleting system applications that you are not supposed to touch.

Important!
All of the following methods were tested on a device with OS 5.0.2. There may be minor differences on other versions of Android OS, but the general principle of removal will remain the same.

Method one

You can remove pre-installed applications using the above universal program. In addition to obtaining Superuser rights, the program allows you to delete any applications, control autorun and has a number of other useful functions.

Instructions:
1. Launch "KingRoot" and select "Uninstall programs" in the main menu.


2. Here we see two tabs: “Built-in” and “Custom”. We are interested in the first tab “Built-in”, switch to it.


3. Select the applications that we want to get rid of. For example, Gmail.

4. Place a checkmark next to it and click the “Delete” button.


This way you can remove any unwanted programs. The main thing is not to remove system applications that may affect the stable operation of the device.

Method two

This method involves installing any third-party conductor. We will use one of the most popular applications "Root Explorer", which can be downloaded.

Instructions:
Install "Root Explorer" and launch it.


Go to the /system/app folder. All applications that are on your device are stored here.


Select the applications that we want to remove, for example, “YouTube”. Put a checkmark next to it and click on the trash can icon in the line below.


We confirm the deletion and wait for the process to complete.

That's all, "YouTube" or any other application deleted in this way will no longer bother you.

Method three

We remove built-in applications using the above-mentioned "Titanium Backup". In addition to backing up data, this program has enormous functionality, including removing unnecessary system applications. You can download "Titanium Backup" using the following link.

Instructions:
1. Download "Titanium Backup" to your Android device and install it.


2. After startup, the following message may appear (if it does not appear, then you do not need to do anything).


3. Follow the specified path and enable “USB Debugging”.

4. Return to “Titanium Backup” and in the main menu switch to the “Backups” tab. Select the application that is interfering with us. This time I have it "Google Maps".


5. Click on the application and in the window that opens, select the “Delete” button.


6. Confirm the deletion and wait for the process to complete.

Another useless application (unless you use navigation, of course) has been removed and will no longer take up space in the internal memory.

Method four

We remove built-in applications using the ES Explorer program, which you can download.

Instructions:
Download, install and launch ES Explorer.


Click the "APPs" button in the upper right corner.


In the window that opens, select “Installed on the device.”


In the upper left corner, click the "menu" button. Here you need to find the “Root Explorer” item and activate it by moving the slider to the right.


A request to provide root rights will appear. Click the "allow" button.


We return to the list of preinstalled applications, find the one that bothers us (for me it’s Multistore) and click on it.

In the window that appears, click the “Uninstall” button and confirm the action.

A message appears indicating that the application has been uninstalled.

That's all. Let's move on to the next method.

Method five

We remove system applications using the "Root App Deleter" application, the full free version, which you can download

Instructions:
1. Download, install and open "Root App Deleter".


2. Select "System applications". Here we are only interested in the “Pro” mode.

3. In the list that appears, find the “extra” application, for example, Gmail, and click on it.


4. In the window that appears, tap the “Uninstall” button.


5. A window will appear in which permission to grant root rights will be requested, click the “Allow” button.

6. Confirm the deletion.

7. If everything was successful, “Root App Deleter” will notify you about this. If an error occurs during the uninstallation process, we will see the following message. In this case, click “No. 1” and forcefully delete the application.

That's all. An unnecessary program has been removed from the internal memory of our device.

Method six

Removing a pre-installed application using a third-party program "Root Uninstaller Pro", which you can download by going to

Instructions:
Download, install and run "Root Uninstaller Pro".


After launching the program, click the “Accept” button, thereby confirming that we have read the license agreement and agree with all its clauses.

In the list that appears, look for the next “victim” and click on it.


In the window that appears, we allow the granting of root rights to this program.


Click the "Delete" button.


A message appears indicating that the application has been removed.

Note that “Root Uninstaller Pro” will offer to make a backup of the application before uninstalling, which is very convenient for the average user.

Method seven

This time we will be using a third party program called System App Uninstaller which you can download

Instructions:
1. Download, install and run “Remove system applications”.

2. After launch, we immediately grant Root rights to this application.


3. In the list of applications, we find the next “victim” of deletion and put a tick in front of it.


4. Click the red “Delete” button and wait for a message to appear stating that everything was successful.

Method eight

This time we will use the application "Easy Uninstaller Pro", which can be downloaded by clicking on the specified

Instructions:
Download, install and launch the above application.


Once again, we find the application that “requires” uninstallation and put a tick in front of it.


Click the green “Delete” button and wait for the process to complete successfully.


That's all. The application did not even require root rights. This program fully confirms its name. Thanks to her, I was able to remove everything I needed in just two clicks.

Method nine

Now we will remove pre-installed applications using one of the most popular programs for cleaning your Android from all “junk” - “CCleaner”. Here you can download
7. We reboot and see that the application that we deleted has disappeared from the desktop.

Method ten

Now we will remove pre-installed applications using a PC. For this we need the "Debloater" program. Let us immediately note that it is only suitable for Android devices with OS 4.0 or higher.

Instructions:
Download, install "Debloater" on your PC and launch it.


Download and install ADB drivers for each specific smartphone model on your PC. They are needed so that the computer can see your device.


Go to the Android settings, select the “For Developers” tab and enable USB debugging.


Then we launch “KingRoot” (nowhere without it), click the “Manage Root Rights” button.

Here, opposite the “ADB Program” application, click the “request” button and in the line that appears, click “allow”.


We return to “Debloater” and see that the program has successfully “seen” our smartphone. Click the button in the upper left corner of “Read Device Packages” and wait for the process to complete.


Now the program window displays all applications installed on our device.


We select the application that we want to remove and check the box next to it (for example, Multistore).
Check the box that says “Remove” and click the “Apply” button.


Voila, the application is permanently deleted.

This method is the most difficult, so it is suitable only for those who, for some reason, were unable to use the previous instructions. Or for hardcore fans who want to rack their brains over complex problems.

Conclusion

As we managed to find out, there are a lot of methods and applications through which you can remove unnecessary system software. Most of them are based on a general operating principle, so understanding each of them will not be particularly difficult.

Important!
Let us remind you once again: do not delete applications that you know nothing about. This can lead to both unstable operation of the Android device and a complete bricking of the smartphone. Make a backup of your data and do not experiment if you are not sure of the result.

If you have any questions, write in the comments to the article, and we will be happy to answer you. Good luck!