This project is no longer maintained!

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,3 +1,26 @@
+# New Version (v2.9.1)
+
+## New packages added
+- **AOSP** : 1
+- **Asus** : 2
+- **Google** : 1
+- **Carriers** : 3 (AT&T)
+- **OnePlus**: 1
+- **Pending**: 24
+- **Samsung** : 9
+- **Xiaomi** : 1
+
+## Bugfixes
+- Bash version check not working as expected (#60)
+- Debloating/restoring not working if the script was run from the recovery
+- Package name typo (!3) (thanks @maximilian.overmeyer!)
+- "pm: command not found" when disabling packages (Android 7 [Nougat] and below) (#78)
+
+## Miscellaneous
+- Documentation improvement/update for many apps.
+- UI/UX improvement for the recovery version of the script
+
+
 # New Version (v2.9)
 
 **Note:** The `debloat_script.sh` is now in maintenance mode and won't receive any more features. The focus is on the developement of a GUI.

README.md

@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
+# This project is no longer maintained!
+The whole project has been rewritten in Rust. The Universal Android Debloat is now a real software with a cross-platform GUI. It is still in a early stage of developpement but most features are there. Please do not open new merge requests and issues on this repo.<br>
+===> [The new Universal Android Debloat](https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater)
+
 # Universal Android Debloater
 
-**DISCLAIMER**: Use this script at your own risk. I am not responsible for anything that could happen to your phone. 
+**DISCLAIMER**: Use this script at your own risk. I am not responsible for anything that could happen to your phone.
 
 ## Summary
 I try to maintain a universal tool which removes bloatwares on any Android phones by using ADB.
@@ -74,15 +78,15 @@ NB : The non-root method is NOT a real uninstallation for system apps (see the [
 
 Debian Base:
 ```bash
-$ sudo apt install android-sdk-platform-tools qpdf
+$ sudo apt install android-sdk-platform-tools qpdf zip
 ```
 Arch-Linux Base:
 ```bash
-$ sudo pacman -S android-tools qpdf
+$ sudo pacman -S android-tools qpdf zip
 ```
 Red Hat Base:
 ```bash
-$ sudo yum install android-tools qpdf
+$ sudo yum install android-tools qpdf zip
 ```
 </details>
 </p>
@@ -99,18 +103,6 @@ You will also need to upgrade bash because Apple ships a very old bash version (
 ```bash
 $ brew install android-platform-tools qpdf bash
 ```
-
-You have to make the new bash version your default: 
-
-```bash
-$ sudo echo "/usr/local/bin/bash" >> /etc/shells
-$ chsh -s /usr/local/bin/bash
-```
-Check if it works: 
-
-```bash
-$ echo $BASH_VERSION
-```
 </details>
 </p>
 
@@ -141,7 +133,7 @@ For now, there is no USB support in the WSL. This means you need to install both
 - Install *Android platform tools* and *qpdf* from the Debian/Ubuntu shell
 ```bash
 $ sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
-$ sudo apt install android-sdk-platform-tools qpdf
+$ sudo apt install android-sdk-platform-tools qpdf zip
 ```
 - Check the version of ADB on Linux & Windows
 ```bash
@@ -172,9 +164,9 @@ Note: You can access your Windows files under `/mnt/c/`
 </p>
 
 
-- Download [the lastest release of Android Universal Debloater](https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/releases) 
+- Download [the lastest release of Android Universal Debloater](https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/releases).
 - Browse through the debloat lists to be sure the default selection suits you.
-- Run `debloat_script.sh` from a Unix terminal 
+- Run `debloat_script.sh` from a Unix terminal.
 ```bash
 $ bash debloat_script.sh
 ```

debloat_script.sh

@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env bash
 
 # BASH 4.4 or newer is needed!
-if (( "${BASH_VERSINFO[0]}" < 5 )); then printf "\n%s\n\n" "Please upgrade to a bash version >= 4.4" && exit 1; fi
+if (( "${BASH_VERSINFO[0]}" < 4 || ("${BASH_VERSINFO[0]}" == 4 && "${BASH_VERSINFO[1]}" < 4) )); then 
+    printf "\n%s\n\n" "Please upgrade to a bash version >= 4.4" && exit 1; 
+fi
 
 if ! adb get-state &>/dev/null; then printf "\n%s\n\n" "Your phone is not detected by ADB." && exit 1; fi
 
@@ -33,7 +35,7 @@ done
 ###############################################  MAIN SCRIPT  ##########################################################
 
 main() {
-    readonly VERSION="v2.9 (January 30th 2021)"
+    readonly VERSION="v2.9.2 (March 30th 2021)"
     readonly PAD=$(((48-${#VERSION})/2))
 
     readonly BRAND="$(get_brand)"
@@ -76,7 +78,7 @@ main() {
         clear
         printf "\n${BRED}%s "                       "WARNING : Your android version is too old (< 8.0)."
         printf "%s${NC}\n\n"                        "Uninstalled packages can't be restored."
-        printf "%s"                                 "The script will force-disable the apps instead of uninstalling them"
+        printf "%s"                                 "The script will force-disable the apps instead of uninstalling them "
         printf "%s\n\n"                             "so that you can restore them if needed"
         printf "%s "                                "If you still want to force-uninstall the apps, type '1' ('0' otherwise):"
 
@@ -127,8 +129,8 @@ main() {
             fi
 
             if (( ROOT )); then
-                printf "\n%s\n"                     "The script will physically remove the apks from your phone"
-                printf "%s${BBLUE}%s${NC}%s\n"      "Do you prefer to use a " "Magisk " "module for a systemless debloat instead? [y/n]"
+                printf "\n%s\n"                     "The script will physically $title the apks from your phone"
+                printf "%s${BBLUE}%s${NC}%s\n"      "Do you prefer to use a " "Magisk " "module for a systemless $title instead? [y/n]"
                 read -r
                 if [[ $REPLY =~ [Yy] ]]; then 
                     magisk_module
@@ -260,9 +262,14 @@ debloat_or_restore() {
 
     # Android 7.1 and older can't reinstall packages
     if (( OLDER_THAN_ANDROID_8 )); then
-        (( RESTORE && FORCE_UNINSTALL != 1 )) && action='pm enable $package' || action='am force-stop $package && pm disable-user $package && pm clear $package'
-    fi
 
+        if (( RESTORE )); then
+            action='pm enable $package'
+
+        elif (( !FORCE_UNINSTALL )); then
+            action='am force-stop $package && pm disable-user $package && pm clear $package'
+        fi
+    fi
     # parse user list on the phone
     readarray -t USERS < <(adb shell pm list users | grep -o "{[0-9]*" | grep -o "[0-9]*")
 
@@ -312,7 +319,7 @@ debloat_or_restore() {
 
 do_package_action_and_log() {
     printf "${BBLUE}%s${BRED}%s${NC}%s"         "[user $u_num] " "$package --> "
-    output="$(eval adb shell "$action")" && echo "$output"
+    output="$(eval adb shell "\"$action\"")" && echo "$output"
 
     if [[ ! "$output" =~ Failure|Error ]]; then
         if [[ $RESTORE -eq 0 ]]; then 
@@ -651,9 +658,9 @@ get_brand() {
     local brand
     brand=$(adb shell getprop ro.product.brand | tr -d '\r' | awk '{print tolower($0)}')
 
-    # Support for alternative name
+    # Support for sub-brands
     case "$brand" in
-    "redmi") echo "xiaomi" ;;
+    "redmi"|"poco") echo "xiaomi" ;;
     *) echo "$brand"
     esac
 }
@@ -661,6 +668,7 @@ get_brand() {
 uad_recovery_mode() {
     ROOT=1
     while true; do
+        clear -x
         printf "\n${BBLUE}%s\n"                 "==========  MAIN MENU (RECOVERY MODE)  =========="
         printf "%s\n"                           "#                                               #"
         printf "%-12s${NC}%s${BBLUE}%12s\n"     "#"          "1  -  Restore APKs (Root)"        "#"
@@ -684,7 +692,7 @@ uad_recovery_mode() {
         printf "%s\n"                           "#                                               #"
         printf "%-12s${NC}%s${BBLUE}%17s\n"     "#"          "1  -  $title an APK"              "#" | awk '{print tolower($0)}'
         printf "%-12s${NC}%s${BBLUE}%18s\n"     "#"          "2  -  External list"              "#"
-        ((RESTORE)) && printf                   "#${NC}%9s    3  -  deleted_apks.txt ${BBLUE}%11s#\n"
+        ((RESTORE)) && printf                   "#${NC}%7s    3  -  deleted_apks.txt ${BBLUE}%13s#\n"
         printf "%s\n"                           "#                                               #"
         printf "%s\n${NC}"                      "================================================="
 
@@ -692,13 +700,14 @@ uad_recovery_mode() {
 
         if [[ $REPLY = 1 ]]; then
 
-            printf "\n${BRED}%s${NC}"           "Android path of the APK to $title: "
-            read -r path
+            while true; do
+                printf "\n${BRED}%s${NC}"           "Android path of the APK to $title: "   
+                read -r path
+
+                [[ $path =~ ^/.*\.apk$ ]] && break
 
-            if [[ ! $path =~ ^/.*\.apk$ ]]; then
                 printf "\n${BRED}%s${NC}%s${BRED}%s${NC}%s\n" "$path" " doesn't look like a valid APK path"
-                sleep 3 && return 0
-            fi
+            done
             CUSTOM_LIST=("$path")
         fi 
         
@@ -712,8 +721,8 @@ uad_recovery_mode() {
 
         [[ $NEWER_THAN_ANDROID_9 -eq 1 ]] && magisk_module && continue
 
-        printf "\n%s\n"                     "The script will physically remove the apks from your phone."
-        printf "%s${BBLUE}%s${NC}%s\n"      "Do you prefer to use a " "Magisk " "module for a systemless debloat instead? [y/n]"
+        printf "\n%s\n"                     "The script will physically $title the apks from your phone."
+        printf "%s${BBLUE}%s${NC}%s\n"      "Do you prefer to use a " "Magisk " "module for a systemless $title instead? [y/n]"
         read -r
 
         if [[ $REPLY =~ [Yy] ]]; then 
@@ -721,6 +730,8 @@ uad_recovery_mode() {
             continue
         fi
         
+        adb shell mount system || exit 1
+
         for p in "${CUSTOM_LIST[@]}"; do # $p = path/to/app.apk
             local apk=$(echo "$p" | sed -r 's/.*\///g') # app.apk
             local dir=$(dirname "$p") # path/to

lists/0 - Pending.sh

@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env bash
 
 ### These packages will be added in the default selection when I will find time to document them.
-# Uncommented packages should be safe to remove but you still need to be **VERY** careful. 
+# Uncommented packages should be safe to remove AT FIRST SIGHT but you still need to be **VERY** careful. 
+# Commented packages are NOT safe! DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE THESE FROM YOUR PHONE
 
 # REMINDER : "Safe" only means "does not cause bootloop". 
-# These packages can definitely break useful features (but you can easily reinstall them with the script)
+# These packages will most likely break useful features (but you can easily reinstall them with the script)
 
 declare -a pending=(
 
@@ -13,6 +14,7 @@ declare -a pending=(
 	#"com.android.systemui.navigation.bar.overlay"
 
 	############## AOSP ###############
+	#"com.android.wifi.resources"
 
 	############# GOOGLE ##############
 
@@ -23,7 +25,9 @@ declare -a pending=(
 	"com.qualcomm.qti.performancemode"
 	"com.qualcomm.qti.poweroffalarm"
 	"com.qualcomm.qti.qdma"
+	#"com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.kona.api30"
 	#"com.qualcomm.qti.seccamservice"
+	#"com.qualcomm.qti.services.secureui"
 	#"com.qualcomm.qti.services.systemhelper"
 	#"com.qualcomm.qti.simcontacts"
 	#"com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService"
@@ -49,7 +53,29 @@ declare -a pending=(
 	"com.jrdcom.filemanager.a_overlay"
 	"com.vendor.frameworkresoverlay"
 
-	############# SAMSUNG #############	
+	############# SAMSUNG #############
+	#"com.samsung.android.cmfa.framework"
+	#"com.samsung.android.incall.contentprovider"
+	"com.samsung.android.service.tagservice"
+	"com.samsung.android.camerasdkservice"
+	"com.samsung.android.cameraxservice" # CBattery drain related on S10
+	"com.samsung.android.coldwalletservice"
+	"com.samsung.android.digitalkey"
+	"com.samsung.android.forest"
+	"com.samsung.android.kgclient" # Samsung Pay One Ui 3.0 ?
+	"com.samsung.android.providers.carrier"
+	#"com.samsung.android.wifi.resources"
+	"com.samsung.android.wifi.softap.resources"
+	"com.sec.android.Cdfs"
+	"com.sec.android.smartfpsadjuster"
+	"com.sec.location.nfwlocationprivacy"
+	"com.samsung.gamedriver.sm8250"
+	"com.samsung.gpuwatchapp" # Gpu viewer ?
+	"com.samsung.huxplatform"
+	"com.samsung.qosindicator"
+	"com.samsung.sait.sohservice"
+	"com.samsung.vklayer.sm8250"
+
 
 	############### SONY ##############	
 	"com.sonymobile.devicesecurity.service"

lists/AOSP.sh

@@ -106,7 +106,8 @@ declare -a aosp=(
 	"com.android.wallpaper.livepicker"
 	"com.android.wallpaper.livepicker.overlay"
 	# Enables you to pick a live wallpaper.
-
+	# Will break some weather applications (especially ones with widgets) and wallpaper applications like Muzei.
+	
 	"com.android.wallpapercropper" 
 	# Wallpaper cropper.
 
@@ -118,7 +119,12 @@ declare -a aosp=(
 
 	"android.auto_generated_vendor_" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
 	# Auto generated vendor's stuff for Android Auto (https://www.android.com/intl/en_en/auto/)
-	# Note: You don't need this if you don't use Android auto 
+	# Note: You don't need this if you don't use Android auto
+
+	"android.auto_generated_rro__"
+	# rro = Runtime Resources Overlay.
+	# Changes values of a package config, based in the overlay definitions (heavily used by OEM for custom themming android) 
+	# Link: https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/rros and https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-theme-android-with-the-runtime-resource-overlay-framework--cms-29708
 
 	"com.android.apps.tag"
 	# Support for NFC tags interactions (5 permissions : Contacts/Phone On by default).

lists/Asus.sh

@@ -6,10 +6,20 @@ declare -a asus=(
 	# Asus calculator app
 	# NOTE : Simple calculator is a good alternative : https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.simplemobiletools.calculator/
 
+    "com.asus.easylauncher"  
+    # Asus Easy Mode (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.easylauncher)
+    # Alternative launcher with bigger icons and simpler interface
+
 	"com.asus.ia.asusapp"
 	# My Asus (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.ia.asusapp)
 	# Asus service center (support + store)              
 
 	"com.asus.soundrecorder"
-	# Asus Sound recorder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.soundrecorder)                         
+	# Asus Sound recorder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.soundrecorder) 
+
+    "com.asus.userfeedback"
+    # ZenUI Help (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.userfeedback)
+    # Customer service app that provides FAQs, Mobile care service, user feedback, and public forums.
+    # Lots of telemetry (insecure on top of that):
+    # https://beta.pithus.org/report/e80a1fa70adc097fc9817720b5c8c81cfd156a76e6d062759b2bc3d6937a97e7          
 	)

lists/Carriers.sh

@@ -128,9 +128,10 @@ declare -a us_carriers=(
    "com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs"
    # Verizon Messages (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs)
 
-   "com.verizon.mips.services"
+   # "com.verizon.mips.services"
    # My Verizon Services 
    # Related to My Verizon app.
+   # Tested to be required for hotspot.
 
    "com.verizon.obdm" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
    "com.verizon.obdm_permissions"
@@ -402,6 +403,10 @@ declare -a us_carriers=(
    # Spam call blocking app provided by Hiya 
    # NOTE : You should never trust spam blocking apps (https://itmunch.com/robocall-caught-sending-customers-confidential-data-without-consent/)
 
+   "com.att.csoiam.mobilekey"
+   # AT&T Sign in Helper (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.csoiam.mobilekey)
+   # Allows AT&T applications to securely authenticate on Android devices
+
    "com.att.dh"
    # Device Help (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.dh)
    # Troubleshooting app.
@@ -433,6 +438,12 @@ declare -a us_carriers=(
    # AT&T Visual Voicemail (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.mobile.android.vvm)
    # Lets you manage your voicemail directly from the app without the need to dial into your mailbox.
 
+   "com.att.personalcloud"
+   # AT&T Personal Cloud (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.personalcloud)
+   # Note: it's a paid extra feature and data are obviously not E2EE (i.e AT&T can access them)
+   # Don't keep this app. It's a privacy nightmare and was poorly coded:
+   # https://beta.pithus.org/report/bc54b5e2446ace90d9f992278d0ec320befe4983a76cb4fdcf47e565366e67b6
+
    "com.att.tv"
    # AT&T TV (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.tv)
    # Lets you Stream TV live and on demand from your phone.
@@ -481,6 +492,10 @@ declare -a us_carriers=(
    # Visual Voicemail
    # Simple GUI for voicemail
 
+   "com.sec.android.app.ewidgetatt"
+   # Entertainment Widget
+   # AT&T Widget for OneUI
+
    "com.synchronoss.dcs.att.r2g"
    # Setup & Transfer
    # App for transferring "contacts, photos, videos, music, call logs, and documents" from another device

lists/Google.sh

@@ -468,6 +468,12 @@ declare -a google=(
 	# Carrier Services (for Google phones) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.ims)
 	# IMS is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (Volte/VoIP/Wifi calling).
 
+	"com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe"
+	# Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe)
+	# Provides push notifications for critical sounds around you. This feature can be helpful for people with hearing loss.
+	# https://blog.google/products/android/new-sound-notifications-on-android/
+	# Works offline
+
 	#"com.android.vending" 
 	# Google Play Store app.
 	
@@ -535,4 +541,11 @@ declare -a google=(
 #"com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller.forframework"
 # The PermissionController module enables updatable privacy policies and UI elements.
 # For example, the policies and UI around granting and managing permissions.
-# https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/permissioncontroller
+# https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/permissioncontroller
+
+#"com.google.mainline.telemetry"
+# It's a set of metrics-related modules. Google Play uses the version of the Telemetry module to determine
+# if updates are available for metrics-related modules and which security patch version to display to the end user. 
+# This module doesn’t contain active code and has no functionality on its own. 
+# Removing modules-related packages may not be safe since Android 11
+# https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/27#note_410012436

lists/Samsung.sh

@@ -135,10 +135,9 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# Samsung's adaptive super AMOLED screen optimizes the color range, saturation, and sharpness of the picture depending on what you're watching or doing. 
 	# This package lets you to manually customize the color settings to match your preferences.
 
-	"com.samsung.android.app.dressroom" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
+	"com.samsung.android.app.dressroom"
 	# Samsung Wallpapers
-	# Wallaper manager from the launcher. You can probably remove it and still set a wallpaper from the Gallery.
-	# Can someone check?
+	# Wallaper manager from the launcher. You can remove it and still set a wallpaper from the Gallery.
 	# Has INTERNET permission and... ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
 
 	"com.samsung.android.app.episodes"
@@ -291,6 +290,13 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# Biometric authentication service that can be used to sign in to websites and apps in your mobile.
 	# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-pass/
 
+	"com.samsung.android.aware.service"
+	# Samsung Quick Share
+	# Use Wifi direct to share files between 2 Samsung Galaxy phones (it's only for Samsung Galaxy users)
+	# Quick Share also lets you temporarily upload files to Samsung Cloud
+	# There are better alternatives (compatible with all Android devices and free and open-source):
+	# For instance: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.genonbeta.TrebleShot/
+
 	"com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
 	# BBCAgent (B. B. Container Agent?)
 	# Collects device information and manages installation/uninstallation of trusted apps in KNOX containers
@@ -309,7 +315,10 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# Bixby (Samsung intelligence assistant)
 	# Enable or Disable access to S-Voice or Bixby voice controls. 
 	# This does not prevent access to other voice-controlled apps, only the Samsung-provided ones.
+
 	"com.samsung.android.bixby.agent" # Bixby voice
+	# Removing this will disable the bixby hardware key without breaking Bixby itself.
+
 	"com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy" # Bixby Voice Stub
 	"com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction"
 	"com.samsung.android.bixby.plmsync"
@@ -412,6 +421,10 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# Game Tuner is advanced setting app. It enables you to change the resolution and frames per second settings
 	# in mobile games that require tuning for different Android devices, and thereby control heat generation and battery drain.
 
+	"com.samsung.android.homemode"
+	# Daily Board (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.homemode)
+	# Show a slideshow of your favourite pictures while your device is charging.
+
 	"com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell"
 	# Gear VR Shell 
 	# Gear VR : https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr
@@ -774,9 +787,13 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 
 	"com.samsung.android.weather"
 	# Samsung Weather
+	# Lets you see updates on the weather at all times, specific to your current location. 
+	# You can also check the weather in other areas even
+	# Dependency: "com.sec.android.daemonapp"
 
 	"com.samsung.android.wellbeing"
-	# Digital Welbeing (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wellbeing)
+	"com.samsung.android.forest"
+	# Digital Wellbeing (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wellbeing)
 	# is a feature which shows apps dashboard through which one can see how much time any application opened and 
 	# also swiping to different screens allows you to see breakdowns by day, by hour and by app.
 
@@ -858,11 +875,22 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# Knox Analytics Uploader
 	# Sends analytcs to Samsung
 
+	"com.samsung.knox.keychain"
+	# KNOX TIMA Keychain
+	# Used to store secrets in a TrustZone (hardware-based secure world)
+	# It's a great thing but third-party developers have no or very limited direct access to it. So you don't really need this
+	# package if you use the default selection of this script and/or don't use any Samsung app relying on KNOX.
+	# Very interesting write-up: https://medium.com/@nimronagy/arm-trustzone-on-android-975bfe7497d2
+	# FYI: Don't worry, your device password/fingerprint hash is securly stored in Android TEE
+
 	"com.samsung.knox.knoxtrustagent"
 	# Knox Quick Access allows users to access the Knox Workspace container using wearables such as the Galaxy Gear S2.
 
 	"com.samsung.knox.kss" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
-	# Knox Keyguard. Not much more information 
+	# Knox Keyguard. Not much more information
+
+	"com.samsung.android.knox.pushmanager" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
+	# KnoxPushManager
 
 	"com.samsung.knox.securefolder"
 	# Knox Secure Folder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.knox.securefolder)
@@ -1048,9 +1076,6 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	"com.sec.android.app.magnifier"
 	# Lets you use your device as a magnifying glass making it easier to read any small font or expand the details of any object, for example.
 
-	#"com.sec.android.app.myfiles"
-	# Samsung file manager app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.myfiles) 
-
 	"com.sec.android.app.mt"
 	# The Mobile tracker is a security feautre in your device that if someone inserts a new SIM card in your device the device will automatically 
 	# sends the SIM contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover you device.
@@ -1178,7 +1203,9 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# Needed to use Smart Switch. See above.
 
 	"com.sec.android.easyonehand"
-	# Samsung Easy One Hand mode (replaced by One Hand Operation + : com.samsung.android.sidegesturepad)
+	# Samsung Easy One Hand mode
+	# Allows you to temporarily scale down the display size of your screen for easier control of your phone with just one hand.
+	# https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/using-one-handed-mode/
 
 	"com.sec.android.fido.uaf.asm"
 	# Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.
@@ -1586,6 +1613,9 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# Handle Face recognition unlock 
 	# https://kp-cdn.samsungknox.com/b60a7f0f59df8f466e8054f783fbbfe2.pdf
 
+	#"com.samsung.android.biometrics"
+	# Provide biometric support
+
 	#"com.samsung.android.biometrics.app.setting"
 	# Biometric settings
 
@@ -1594,6 +1624,7 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# You should use it, it's great
 
 	#"com.samsung.android.contacts"
+	#"com.samsung.android.app.contacts"
 	# Samsung contacts app
 	# Safe to debloat if you use another contacts app
 	# NOTE : If you do, you will no longer be able to access Contacts from the Samsung dialer app.
@@ -1650,7 +1681,7 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# Seems to check if a trusted application needs an update and download it. 
 	# This package probably do more than that. There is a LOT of lines of code (obfuscated obviously)
 	# It was used to push an update to fix a security issue with the fingerprint sensor in 2019.
-	# https://old.reddit.com/r/galaxys10/comments/bcy93f/adb_how_to_get_the_fingerprint_update_pushed_to/
+	# https://libredd.it/r/galaxys10/comments/bcy93f/adb_how_to_get_the_fingerprint_update_pushed_to/
 	# Seems to be only used for biometrics stuff
 	# There is Samsung analytics inside. You may want to remove it if you don't use biometrics authentification.
 
@@ -1706,7 +1737,7 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	#"com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
 	# Lets you view installed updates?
 
-	#"com.sansumg.SMT"
+	#"com.samsung.SMT"
 	# Samsung TTS (Text-to-speech)
 	# Works with applications such as S Voice; translation apps, GPS that require Text-To-Speech (TTS) functionality and reads back text
 	# https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.SMT
@@ -1718,6 +1749,16 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	# https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/wi-fi-calling-from-t-mobile
 	# VoLTE/IMS is needed for this to work (see com.sec.imsservice)
 
+	#"com.samsung.android.app.dofviewer"
+	# Live focus 
+	# Allows you to adjust the level of background blur in the camera app.
+	# From the Samsung Gallery, you can also select from a range of background blur shapes to add characters and shapes to a photo.
+	# https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/live-focus/
+
+	#"com.sec.android.app.fm"
+	#Samsung Radio
+	#Listen to FM radio stations
+
 	#"com.sec.android.app.launcher"
 	# Samsung One UI Home launcher (homescreen) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.launcher)
 	# It is samsung Touchwiz default launcher
@@ -1726,6 +1767,9 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	#"com.sec.android.app.clockpackage"
 	# Samsung clock
 
+	#"com.sec.android.app.myfiles"
+	# Samsung file manager app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.myfiles) 
+
 	#"com.sec.android.app.personalization" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
 	# Without a doubt this package is involved in personalization of something but tt's hard to find what.
 	# 2 permissions : READ_PHONE_STATE and CHANGE_PHONE_STATE
@@ -1770,6 +1814,17 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 	#"com.sec.android.gallery3d.panorama360view"
 	# Let you see panoramic photos in the samsung Gallery.
 
+	#"com.sec.android.inputmethod"
+	#"com.samsung.android.honeyboard" # New default keyboard on newer Samsung phones
+	# Samsung keyboard
+	# WARNING: do NOT remove the samsung keyboard if you don't have another keyboard with direct boot mode support or 
+	# you'll be stuck at boot (no keyboard to unlock the phone) 
+	# https://developer.android.com/training/articles/direct-boot
+	# FYI: Simple Keyboard and OpenBoard are 2 FOSS keyboard with direct boot support
+	# https://f-droid.org/packages/org.dslul.openboard.inputmethod.latin/
+	# https://f-droid.org/packages/rkr.simplekeyboard.inputmethod/
+	# WARNING: Do NOT remove this package with root if it wasn't first uninstalled with the non-root method.
+
 	#"com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching"
 	# Samsung Photo Editor
 	# Disabling this will disable the inbuilt photo editor accessed via the stock gallery.
@@ -1878,6 +1933,7 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 # Samsung overlay of AOSP Settings. It has 39 permissions. Handles interactions with features controled by the settings.
 
 #"com.samsung.android.timezone.data_P" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
+#"com.samsung.android.timezone.data_Q" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
 # Stores timezone data?
 
 #"com.samsung.android.timezone.updater"
@@ -1925,11 +1981,6 @@ declare -a samsung=(
 # It kills rarely used apps running in background.
 # Surely linked to Smart Manager. I think it can have a very bad impact on battery performance if deleted. I'm testing.
 
-#"com.sec.android.inputmethod"
-# Samsung keyboard
-# Note : used for unlocking the phone after a reboot. Third-parties keyboards cannot be used here.
-# DO NOT REMOVE THIS. NEVER ! 
-
 #"com.sec.android.app.simsettingmgr"
 # SIM card manager.
 # Contains configuration and settings for handling dual SIM (give a SIM an icon, a name, and so on)

lists/Xiaomi.sh

@@ -799,13 +799,15 @@ declare -a xiaomi=(
 # Your phone needs to be connected to internet (Wifi/mobile data) for this feature to work. 
 # REMOVING THIS PACKAGE WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE!
 # 
-# NOTE : I don't have a Xiaomi phone on hand anymore but maybe only disabling it will work : adb shell 'pm disable-user com.xiaomi.finddevice'
-# Can someone try ? 
+# NOTE : You cannot disable it via adb
+# According some sources, disabling MIUI optimizations in the Developer
+# settings and removing the apk file in a custom recovery does not cause a
+# bootloop, but I didn't test this.
 
-#"com.miui.global.packageinstaller" # [MORE INFO NEEDED]
-# MIUI Package installer
-# Offers the ability to install, upgrade, and remove applications on the device.
-# Is it the replacement of com.android.packageinstaller?
+#"com.miui.global.packageinstaller"
+# The security check / virus scan which runs after a package installation
+# Uninstalling it does not cause a bootloop
+# Package installation still works fine
 
 #"com.miui.securitycenter"
 # MIUI Security app