Bloatware: How to Remove Unwanted Apps from Your Android

One common issue for Android phone users is the presence of bloatware. These are apps that come pre-installed on your phone, sometimes by the phone maker or the carrier. Often, these apps can’t be removed by the usual uninstall method and might use up precious space or resources on your device.

Warnings and Considerations

While you may relieve your phone of unnecessary apps, manually removing bloatware can be risky. If you choose the ADB AppControl method, you are dabbling in developer’s tools, so missteps could potentially harm your device’s functionality.

For most users, the simple act of disabling bloatware should be enough. It’s safe, quick, and can be easily accomplished without additional tools or software. If you’re considering the ADB AppControl, ensure that you backup your phone’s data and understand the directions fully.

Remember, if at any point you feel uncomfortable with these processes, it is advisable to seek assistance from someone with technical expertise. Better to have a phone with a few unwanted apps than a damaged or bricked device.

Simple Steps to Disable Apps

For those apps that you can’t delete but you’re sure you don’t want to use, Android offers a simple solution – disabling them. Disabling an app will prevent it from running, updating, consuming resources such as your CPU and RAM (still occupies a portion of the internal storage, but very small) and will remove it from your app drawer. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to your Settings menu.
2. Find and select Apps or Application Manager.
3. Scroll to locate the unwanted app.
4. Tap on the app you wish to disable.
5. Select the Disable option.

By following these steps, the app will be out of sight and out of mind, if not fully off your phone.

Advanced Option: Using ADB AppControl

Step 1

• Enable Usb Debugging on your device. It’s simple!
• Settings – About Device – Software – Click (7 times) on the ASSEMBLY NUMBER until you become a Developer!
• Settings – For Developers – USB Debugging – Enable – Done!

Step 2

• Install ADB AppControl on your PC, download at: https://adbappcontrol.com/en/#download
• Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable (no need to connect TV via usb!).
• ADB AppControl will detect your device, and prompt the installation of ACBridge on your Android device.
• Allow debugging on the screen of your device. Don’t forget to check the “Always Allow” option.

Step 3

• Use the main window to deactivate or delete unwanted apps.
• Use the “Find and Deactivate Bloatware” feature for automatically disabling preloaded apps.
• Manually remove apps if desired to free up storage, with a backup safety net for restoration.

Conclusion

In summary, Android users can reduce bloatware effectively. You can choose to disable apps to save space and improve performance with easy steps. For a thorough cleanup, ADB AppControl is available for technical users, but caution is needed to avoid phone problems. Always backup data before making such changes. If needed, seek expert help to keep your phone safe.