Android Bloatware Remover

Remove unwanted pre-installed apps from your Android phone without root access. Works with Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, Tecno, OnePlus, Huawei, Honor, Motorola, Nothing, Asus, Google Pixel, Infinix, and Lenovo devices.

Web Explorer

Browse packages online: UIBloatwareRegistry Explorer

Explore and search through all bloatware packages in your browser with filters for brands and risk levels!

What it does

Your phone comes with tons of apps you never asked for. This tool helps you get rid of them safely using ADB (Android Debug Bridge). No root required.

Supported phones

• Samsung (One UI)
• Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO (MIUI)
• Oppo (ColorOS)
• Vivo, iQOO (FunTouch OS)
• Realme (Realme UI)
• Tecno (HiOS)
• OnePlus (OxygenOS)
• Huawei (EMUI/HarmonyOS)
• Honor (Magic UI)
• Motorola (My UX)
• Nothing (Nothing OS)
• Asus (ZenUI/ROG UI)
• Google Pixel (Pixel UI)
• Infinix (XOS)
• Lenovo (ZUI)

Quick Download

Download standalone executable - No Python installation required!

1. Go to Releases
2. Download for your system:
   • Windows: android-bloatware-remover-windows.exe
   • Linux: android-bloatware-remover-linux
   • Mac: android-bloatware-remover-macos
3. Run the executable directly!

Note: Windows Defender may show a false positive. See SECURITY.md for details.

No PC? Use Shizuku!

Remove bloatware directly on your phone using Shizuku - No PC required!

1. Install Shizuku on your device
2. Download the shell script for your brand:
   • Samsung: Samsung/samsung_remover.sh
   • Xiaomi: Xiaomi/xiaomi_remover.sh
   • OnePlus: OnePlus/oneplus_remover.sh
   • Realme: Realme/realme_remover.sh
   • Oppo: Oppo/oppo_remover.sh
   • Vivo: Vivo/vivo_remover.sh
   • Huawei: Huawei/huawei_remover.sh
   • Honor: Honor/honor_remover.sh
   • Motorola: Motorola/motorola_remover.sh
   • Nothing: Nothing/nothing_remover.sh
   • Tecno: Tecno/tecno_remover.sh
   • Asus: Asus/asus_remover.sh
   • Google Pixel: Google/google_remover.sh
   • Infinix: Infinix/infinix_remover.sh
   • Lenovo: Lenovo/lenovo_remover.sh
3. Run the script using a Shizuku-compatible terminal
4. Follow the interactive prompts to remove bloatware

See Honor/SHIZUKU_USAGE.md for detailed setup instructions (applies to all brands).

Manual Setup (Advanced)

1. Install ADB

   • Windows: Download Android SDK Platform Tools, add to PATH
   • Mac: brew install android-platform-tools
   • Linux: sudo apt install android-tools-adb
   • Optional: Set the ADB_PATH environment variable to the full path of your adb binary if it isn't on PATH.

2. Enable USB Debugging on your phone

   • Settings -> About Phone -> Tap "Build Number" 7 times
   • Settings -> Developer Options -> Enable "USB Debugging"

3. Get the tool

   git clone https://github.com/PixelCode01/UIBloatwareRegistry.git
   cd UIBloatwareRegistry

How to use

Using Standalone Executable

Just run the downloaded executable:

# Windows
android-bloatware-remover-windows.exe

# Linux/Mac
./android-bloatware-remover-linux
./android-bloatware-remover-macos

Tip: If the executable cannot find adb, place the platform-tools folder next to the binary or set the ADB_PATH environment variable to the full path of adb.

Using Python Source

Connect your phone and run:

python main.py

You'll get four options:

1. Interactive mode - Shows known bloatware, you pick what to remove
2. All apps mode - Lists every app on your phone, you choose what goes
3. Manual mode - Type a package name (com.android.chrome) or search by app name (chrome)
4. Batch mode - Removes all known bloatware at once (be careful!)

Connecting over Wi-Fi

• Start the tool with Wi-Fi prompts: python main.py --wifi
• Provide everything non-interactively with --wifi-endpoint, --wifi-pair, and --wifi-code
• Enable wireless debugging on a cabled device using python main.py --enable-tcpip

See WIFI_ADB_GUIDE.md for a complete walk-through, pairing reminders, and troubleshooting tips.

Safety features

• Risk levels: Apps marked as SAFE, CAUTION, or DANGEROUS
• Backups: Creates restore points before removing anything
• Test mode: Try it without a phone using python main.py --test
• App names: Shows "Facebook" instead of cryptic package names

Example

Found 45 applications
==================================================
  1. [SAFE] Facebook
     Package: com.facebook.katana
     
  2. [CAUTION] Gmail  
     Package: com.google.android.gm
     
  3. [DANGEROUS] Phone
     Package: com.android.dialer

Enter your selection: 1,5-8,12
Selected 6 apps for removal
Create backup? (y/n): y
Proceed? (yes): yes

Export package data

Generate a consolidated JSON file with all bloatware package information from every supported brand:

python scripts/generate_data_bundle.py

This creates build/data.json containing:

• All package names, descriptions, and risk levels
• Brand/platform associations
• Category classifications (adware, telemetry, OEM tools)
• Metadata (generation timestamp, package counts)

Use this data for:

• Custom tooling and automation
• Package analysis and research
• Integration with other debloating workflows
• Creating custom removal scripts

Important stuff

• Always backup first - Things can go wrong
• Test on an old phone - Don't experiment on your daily driver
• Some apps come back - System updates might restore them
• Factory reset fixes everything - If you mess up, this will restore all apps

Contributing

Found a bug? Want to add support for your phone brand? Check out CONTRIBUTING.md.

Important Notes

Windows Defender False Positive

Windows Defender may flag the executable as a virus. This is a false positive common with PyInstaller executables. The tool is completely safe - all source code is open and auditable. See SECURITY.md for details and solutions.

Safety Warning

This tool modifies your phone's software. We're not responsible if something breaks. Use common sense and make backups.

License

MIT License - do whatever you want with this code.