declare -a US_carrier_bloat=( ######################## T-Mobile ######################## # Mostly old bloatware/spyware. # Now T-mobile opt-out their bloatwares. That's good : # https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/20/17142246/t-mobile-bloatware-customer-apps-android "com.mobitv.client.tmobiletvhd" # T-Mobile TV (discontinued, replaced by nl.tmobiletv.vinson) # https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.tmobiletv.vinson&hl=en "com.tmobile.pr.adapt" # Diagnostic tool. # This app can see all your installed apps, that you have allowed unknown sources on, that your rooted, # and will deny your warranty saying your rooted. It constantly run in background. "com.tmobile.pr.mytmobile" # T-mobile app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.pr.mytmobile) "com.tmobile.services.nameid" # Name ID T-Mobile (powered by Hiya or cequint if on Samsung devices) # NOTE : Never trust a company which promotes call ID/spam blocking features. # https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/09/many-robocall-blocking-apps-send-your-private-data-without-permission/ "com.tmobile.simlock" # Device Unlock. # Allows you to request and apply a mobile device unlock directly from the device. # https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14011 "com.tmobile.vvm.application" # T-Mobile Visual VoiceMail (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.vvm.application) # Lets you use your voice mail and easily manage your inbox without dialing into your voicemail. "com.whitepages.nameid.tmobile" # T-mobile nameid by WhitePages (https://www.whitepages.com/) # Discontinued. Replaced by com.tmobile.services.nameid # https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/t-mobile-to-offer-name-id-service-from-whitepages # https://www.geekwire.com/2016/whitepages-spins-caller-id-spam-blocking-app-startup-hiya/ "us.com.dt.iq.appsource.tmobile" # App Source (discontinued) # This app aimed at organizing all of your existing apps on the phone by category and helping you discover # new apps through search and recommendations. ######################## Verizon ######################## # Everything from them is bloatware or spyware. That's simple. "com.asurion.android.verizon.vms" # Verizon Digital Secure (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asurion.android.verizon.vms) "com.customermobile.preload.vzw" # Verizon Store Demo Mode "com.LogiaGroup.LogiaDeck" # Mobile Services Manager # Seems to be a spyware. # Good explainantion from someone who worked for carrier : # https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/6u0wnf/what_is_mobile_services_manager_did_i_catch_a/ "com.securityandprivacy.android.verizon.vms" # Digital Secure (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.securityandprivacy.android.verizon.vms&hl=en) # I don't know why this apps is released twice on the Play store under 2 different package name. "com.telecomsys.directedsms.android.SCG" # Verizon Location Agent # Location tracking (does not impact GPS function if deleted, don't worry) "com.vcast.mediamanager" # Verizon Cloud (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vcast.mediamanager) "com.verizon.llkagent" # Used for Verizon store demo mode. "com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs" # Verizon Messages (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs) "com.verizon.mips.services" # My Verizon Services # Related to My Verizon app. "com.verizon.obdm" "com.verizon.obdm_permissions" # D-MAT. # I don't know what it is but it has a LOT of permissions ! "com.verizon.vzwavs" # ??? "com.verizontelematics.verizonhum" # Hum Family Locator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizontelematics.verizonhum) "com.vzw.ecid" # Verizon Call Filter (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vzw.ecid) # NOTE : Never trust a company which promotes call ID/spam blocking features. "com.vzw.hss.myverizon" # My Verizon (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vzw.hss.myverizon) "com.vzw.qualitydatalog" # Logging stuff "customermobile.preload.vzw" # Retail Demo Mode "vznavigator.Generic" # VZ Navigator (GPS app) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vznavigator.Generic) "vzw.hss.widgets.infozone.large" # My InfoZone Widget # Gives weekly tips, access to device info and account information. # https://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/12/verizon-introduces-my-infozone-widget-allows-easy-access-to-tips-device-info-and-account-information/ ######## Verizon blotware especially for Motorola ! ######## "com.motorola.mot5gmod" "com.motorola.vzw.mot5gmod" # 5G Moto Mod (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.mot5gmod) "com.motorola.vzw.phone.extensions" # Free HD wallpaper from verizon "com.motorola.vzw.cloudsetup" # Cloud setup "com.motorola.ltebroadcastservices_vzw" # ???? "com.motorola.vzw.loader" # ???? "com.motorola.omadm.vzw" # ???? "com.motorola.vzw.provider" # ???? ) declare -a French_carrier_bloat=( ######################## Bouygues ######################## ############################ Free ############################ ######################## Orange/Sosh ######################## ############################# SFR ############################ )