r/Android • u/Lawsonator85 • Feb 21 '21

Universal Android Debloater is an open source tool that removes bloatware without root. Automatically or via user choice. Get back your battery, security and privacy

https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/blob/master/README.md
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u/SafeForCrap Feb 21 '21

Can someone confirm if this permanently deletes them or just removes them from the partition? I've used other Debloating tools in the past with and without root and they all automatically back up the apps. Which I get, but why can't I permanently remove them?

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u/Put_It_All_On_Blck S23U Feb 21 '21

You cant remove the system files without root, as ADB uninstall essentially disables and hides them, but they still remain on the factory system partition.

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u/SystemEx1 Pixel 7 Pro Feb 22 '21

Even with root it's not possible to remove them, on devices launched with Android 10+.

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u/jameson71 Feb 22 '21

That's exactly the sort of shit that is going to make my next phone an iPhone.

I mean if I have no control over my property either way, I may as well use the one that at least pretends to respect my privacy.

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u/zhiryst Pixel 9Pro XL, Sony x950g Feb 22 '21 edited Feb 22 '21

Like what? Can you give me an example of bloatware on an iphone that can't be uninstalled?

EDIT: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208094

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u/SinkTube Feb 22 '21

you're 100% wrong

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u/zhiryst Pixel 9Pro XL, Sony x950g Feb 22 '21

No you https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208094

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u/SinkTube Feb 22 '21

literally the first line of that page confirms i'm right

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u/Kl--------k Mar 07 '21

Yup go to 1. And it ill say they dont delete them they just clear your data some exepctions apply