Welcome!
This website acts as a front-end for the Android Debloat List (ADL) project and is intended to serve as an always available wiki for the pre-installed applications on Android, commonly known as “bloatware”. You can utilize the search button or the sidebar to navigate through the bloatware (requires JavaScript), or you can just append /bloatware/<package-name>.html to the homepage URL to navigate to the desired bloatware if available. Each page also has an “Open in App Manager” link that you can follow to view the app info of the selected app (if installed).
Alternative Front-ends
Here’s a list of alternative front-ends that make use of the ADL project:
1Weather
com.handmark.expressweather
Forecasts alerts app (contain ads)
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1Weather
com.handmark.expressweather.vpl
Forecasts alerts app (contain ads)
2 Button Navigation Bar
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.twobutton
Enables a setting for using just 2 buttons in the system navbar?
3 Button Navigation Bar
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.threebutton
The default system navbar? It’s what you use when you don’t use gesture navigation.
5G Moto Mod
com.motorola.mot5gmod
Internet sharing using USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.
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5G Moto Mod
com.motorola.vzw.mot5gmod
Internet sharing using USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.
AAA
com.aaa.android.discounts
AAA = American Automobile Association
Kind of GPS that helps you find Point of interest (POI) like hotels, restaurants, and car repair facilities from the AAA databases.
NOTE : You’ll have to sign up for an AAA membership to enjoy all of the features and functionality of the Android app.
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AAA
com.aaa.android.discounts.vpl
AAA = American Automobile Association
Kind of GPS that helps you find Point of interest (POI) like hotels, restaurants, and car repair facilities from the AAA databases.
NOTE : You’ll have to sign up for an AAA membership to enjoy all of the features and functionality of the Android app.
AHA Games
net.bat.store
Mobile game store.
Full of trackers and has CAMERA and RECORD_AUDIO permissions. Displays intrusive game ads on HIOS launcher and random popups.
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AI Call Assistant
com.xiaomi.aiasst.service
Useless Call settings.
AI Gallery
com.gallery20
Stock gallery app with picture editing (filters, crop, add text, watermark, frame, blur). Sends analytics to api.meishesdk.com
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gallery20
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/d9cf633450ed90d2c89c941c5c202845b2789ceffe6d6337ecf772d223d157de
ANT + DUT
com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels
I don’t know why there is “sample” in the name. Is this package really useful to find ANT channels ?
ANT Radio Service
com.dsi.ant.service.socket
ANT is a wireless protocol, similar to Bluetooth, that is mainly used for sport and fitness trackers.
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ANT Radio Service Test
com.dsi.ant.server
ANT HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) Server.
ANT is a wireless protocol, similar to Bluetooth, that is mainly used for sport and fitness trackers.
ANT+ Plugins Service
com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
ANT is a wireless protocol, similar to Bluetooth®, that is predominantly used for sport and fitness wireless connectivity. Pre-installed by the phone manufacturer, this service allows you to connect ANT+ devices to apps on your phone. ANT Wireless is a division of Garmin Canada Inc.
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AT&T ActiveArmor℠
com.att.mobilesecurity
AT&T android antivirus.
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AT&T Call Protect
com.att.callprotect
Spam call blocking app provided by Hiya.
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AT&T Hot Spots
com.matchboxmobile.wisp
Runs in background. Automatically connects you to a free AT&T wifi hotspot at one of their participating partner locations, such as Starbucks.
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AT&T Mobile Transfer
com.att.mobiletransfer
Lets you transfer user data from an older AT&T phone to a new one.
AT&T Navigator
com.telenav.app.android.cingular
Crappy GPS app provided by Telenav and rebranded by AT&T.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.telenav.app.android.cingular
- https://www.telenav.com/legal/policies-privacy-policy
AT&T Personal Cloud
com.att.personalcloud
It has paid extra features and data are obviously not E2EE (i.e AT&T can access them)
Privacy nightmare and was poorly coded.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.personalcloud
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/bc54b5e2446ace90d9f992278d0ec320befe4983a76cb4fdcf47e565366e67b6
AT&T ProTech
com.asurion.android.protech.att
Help and support app. Lets you call or chat with a live U.S.-based AT&T ProTech support “expert”.
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AT&T Protect Plus
com.asurion.android.mobilerecovery.att
Discontinued and replaced by AT&T ProTech (com.asurion.android.protech.att)
Help and support app. Lets you call or chat with a live U.S.-based AT&T ProTech support expert.
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AT&T Ready2Go
com.synchronoss.dcs.att.r2g
Discontinued. Its purpose was to help you migrating your data to your new Android device.
AT&T Remote Support
net.aetherpal.device
Provided by Aetherpal (was acquired by VMware). It allows an AT&T Advanced Support representative to assist you by accessing your device remotely.
AT&T Secure Family™
com.wavemarket.waplauncher
Parental control app.
7 trackers + 16 permissions.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wavemarket.waplauncher
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.wavemarket.waplauncher/latest/
AT&T Sign in Helper
com.att.csoiam.mobilekey
Allows AT&T applications to securely authenticate on Android devices.
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AT&T Smart Limits℠
com.locationlabs.cni.att
A parental Control app.
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AT&T Smart Wi-Fi
com.att.android.attsmartwifi
Finds and auto-connects to available hotspots to minimize cellular data consumption.
Auto-connects is not a good idea. You are ok if you go on HTTPS websites. Use a VPN if you want to hide the domain names you visit, avoid usage restriction (no P2P, blacklisted websites…) and encrypt HTTP traffic.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.android.attsmartwifi
- https://www.europol.europa.eu/activities-services/public-awareness-and-prevention-guides/risks-of-using-public-wi-fi
- https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/01/why-public-wi-fi-lot-safer-you-think
- https://thatoneprivacysite.net/choosing-the-best-vpn-for-you/
AT&T Visual Voicemail
com.att.mobile.android.vvm
Lets you manage your voicemail directly from the app without the need to dial into your mailbox.
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AT&T WatchTV
com.att.tv.watchtv
Lets you stream TV live and VOD form your phone.
No it’s not the same thing than AT&T TV. Yes, it’s a mess.
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ATMWifiMeta
com.mediatek.atmwifimeta
wifi data logger you don’t want
ATT Phone Extension
com.motorola.att.phone.extensions
Provide access to AT&T extensions in you dialer.
References
AVG Protection
com.s.antivirus
AVG Antivirus for Sony Xperia.
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Actions and Gestures
com.transsion.microintelligence
Formerly, Micro Intelligence.
Provides features like tap to awake, awake on device raise, etc.
Phones home.
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Activation
com.motorola.comcastext
See above. Provides special features from Comcast? Probably safe to remove (tested only on non-Comcast phone).
Adaptive volume
com.motorola.dynamicvolume
Used to control the Multi-Volume feature, where apps can have their own volume level set. It can also automatically mute apps that you always mute manually.
AiasstVision
com.xiaomi.aiasst.vision
Not needed if you removed AI Call Assistant.
AirCommandManager
com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager
AirCommandManager (FACM) gives you access to signature S Pen features. You can access Air command anytime you are using your phone by simply taking out the S Pen.
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Amazon
in.amazon.mShop.android.shopping
Amazon shopping app for India
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Amazon App suite
com.amazon.fv
Provides access to Amazon digital content
Amazon AppStore
com.amazon.venezia
AppStore from Amazon
Amazon Assistant
com.amazon.aa
A spyware that shows you recommended products available on Amazon and price compare as you shop across the web.
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Amazon Assistant Attribution
com.amazon.aa.attribution
A spyware again tool that allows sellers to measure the impact of media channels off Amazon on sales.
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Amazon Kindle
com.amazon.kindle
Kindle eBook reader app
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Amazon Music
com.amazon.mp3
Amazon Music streaming app
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Amazon Photos
com.amazon.clouddrive.photos
Prime members get free prints delivery (US only) and unlimited photo storage (available in US, UK, CA, DE, FR, IT, ES and JP) for a lifetime of memories.
Non-Prime members: 5 GB full-resolution photo and video storage.
References
Amazon Prime Video
com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
VOD service from Amazon.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
- nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Video
Amazon Shopping
com.amazon.mShop.android
Shopping app from Amazon
Amazon Shopping
com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping
Shopping app from Amazon
Same package as com.amazon.mShop.android.
References
Amazon Shopping
com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping.vpl
Shopping app from Amazon
Same package as com.amazon.mShop.android.
Android Accessibility Suite
com.google.android.marvin.talkback
Helps blind and vision-impaired users.
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Android Accessibility Suite
com.google.marvin.talkback
Helps blind and vision-impaired users. Discontinued and replaced by com.google.android.marvin.talkback
Android Auto
com.google.android.projection.gearhead
Smart driving companion.
References
Android Easter Egg
com.android.egg
Android’s easter egg feature (spam-tap on the android version in the settings)
Android HwResolver
com.huawei.android.internal.app
Component of Huawei sharing.
Android Keyboard (AOSP)
com.android.inputmethod.latin
The AOSP keyboard app
Android Setup
com.google.android.setupwizard
The new/factory reset device basic configuration setup guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
References
Android Shared Library
com.google.android.ext.shared
Used to share common code between apps. It’s empty, so this package is useless?
Android System Intelligence
com.google.android.as
Previously, Device Personalization Services. Runs in the background.
“Enables intelligent features across Android”, like: Live Caption, Screen Attention, Improved Copy-Paste, App Predictions in the launcher, Notification Smart Actions, Smart Text Selection and Linkifying text in apps.
Also known as device learning, e.g., enhanced keyboard auto suggestions, keeps the screen on when looking at it (with help of the camera), smart replies.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.as
- https://milaq.net/android-bloatware
Android System WebView
com.android.webview
enables Android apps to display web content within the app itself, based on Chrome.
Android System WebView
com.google.android.webview
Allows Android apps to display content from the web directly inside the app. Based on Chrome.
References
Android TV Remote Control
com.google.android.tv.remote
(Discontinued) Android TV remote control
Angi
com.servicemagic.consumer
HomeAdvisor: Contractors for Home Improvement
Helps you find local contractors from the service Home Advisor network
HomeAdvisor collects users data when a request is made and then sells that data to local contractors in exchange for money.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.servicemagic.consumer
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomeAdvisor#Critism
Anonymous Usage Stats
com.sonyericsson.idd.agent
Used to send “anonymous” information about how you use your Sony Smartphone to Sony servers.
It remains unclear exactly how this information is anonymized.
AnyMote Universal Remote + Wifi Smart Home Control
com.remotefairy4
IR Remote control app
It has lots of trackers and permissions
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy4
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.remotefairy4/latest/
Aod
com.oplus.aod
Multiple sources say that AOD doesnt work without tons of extra services, but on some devices it works without extra services
References
App Box
com.motorola.brapps
Offers you a selection of applications developed by Brazilians and also apps selected for you.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.brapps
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/842d17e1944d748a7813ee8deb072224fd0665cf6c0504a0d90e46568d4c444d
App Center
com.orange.update
Handles Orange apps updates.
App Cloner
com.coloros.oppomultiapp
More info needed
App Cloner
com.oplus.multiapp
App Cloner. Allows to clone an app. Have access to all installed apps. Is bundled with OnePlus analytics
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/8a1d0783debb405ebadb3fc52507de5f69ecb55f499732b7331dac74ad69ffd7
App Enhancement Services
com.oplus.cosa
App Enhancement Services
If enabled, connects to OPPO servers (icosa-service-eu.allawnos.com) every time a new app is installed. Seems to be mostly focused on gaming performance optimisation according to the settings description:
‘[…] a service that optimises phone performance for specific apps and game scenarios. […] frame rates, battery usage, touch sensitivity, network connection, vibration and gameplay assistance features.’
Can be disabled via hidden setting (Settings -> Search ‘App Enhancement Services’ -> App Enhancement Services).
References
App Services
com.oplus.appplatform
App Services
Might be renamed package of com.heytap.appplatform which is related to Oppo’s Heytap account services. Provides a RomUpdateService. Probably not safe to remove.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2025ceb69d9379a01771de71ff00051eb0f0c7f44226a72c2066db9649b6dcd2
App Source
us.com.dt.iq.appsource.tmobile
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.
App Stack
com.pinsight.dw
Force-installed app by Sprint. Pinsight is an advertising company
Note: Sprint sold Pinsight to InMobi in 2018.
References
- https://pinsightmedia.com/
- https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/sprint-sells-mobile-ad-biz-pinsight-media-to-inmobi
App Widget
ca.bell.wt.android.tunesappswidget
Developped by Bell Canada, it is a home screen widget which shows advertisements, promotions, news, sports & entertainment.
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AppCloud
com.aura.oobe.samsung
It offers the “Aura Out-Of-the-Box Experience” (OOBE)
It is some kind of post-install recommended apps setup from the carrier. Asks for your age and gender and then recommends you to install popular apps.
Has way too many permissions.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IronSource
- https://aura.ironsrc.com/tools/drive-app-downloads/
- https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.10088.pdf
- https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/278
AppCloud
com.aura.oobe.samsung.gl
It offers the “Aura Out-Of-the-Box Experience” (OOBE)
It is some kind of post-install recommended apps setup from the carrier. Asks for your age and gender and then recommends you to install popular apps.
Has way too many permissions.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IronSource
- https://aura.ironsrc.com/tools/drive-app-downloads/
- https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.10088.pdf
- https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/278
AppCloud
com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe
AppCloud (discontinued) from ironSource, an advertising company
References
AppEnabler
de.telekom.tsc
TSC = Telecom Service Center. Used to display ads in notifications panel.
AppHub
com.applovin.array.apphub.vincere
Is known as tracker company, potentially adware!
Appflash
com.discoveryscreen
Verizon Spyware
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.discoveryscreen
- https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/04/update-verizons-appflash-pre-installed-spyware-still-spyware
Application Extension Service
com.miui.contentcatcher
It’s a password manager in settings, requires Mi Account to Autofill and it syncs to your account.
AskMD
com.sharecare.askmd
Symptom checker app provided by Sharecare [Discontinued]
Lets you see what might be causing your symptoms and helps you find a nearby physician
References
Assemble test
com.longcheertel.midtest
Hidden hardware tests.
Athena
com.oplus.athena
OnePlus background process manager. Removing it will solve the notification delay you can have but will disable the virtual ram expansion feature (swap RAM to disk) and the ‘close all’ button in the ‘recent apps’ page.
Removing this app may deteriorate battery performance.
Audible
com.audible.application
Stream Audible Audiobooks and Podcasts
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audible.application
- https://help.audible.com/s/article/audible-privacy-information?language=en_US
AuthFw TaPack
com.samsung.android.tapack.authfw
Authentication Framework for Trusted Application? (don’t know what ‘Pack’ could mean)
Hard to know what this app really does. Seems to be an assets provider used by com.samsung.android.tadownloader.
AutoDoodle
com.sec.android.autodoodle.service
Samsung Auto Doodle for Photo Editor
References
Autotest
com.longcheertel.AutoTest
Hidden hardware tests.
B.tv
fr.bouyguestelecom.tv.android
Lets you watch TV from your phone.
References
BaBe
id.co.babe
Indonesian news app
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BadgeProvider
com.sec.android.provider.badge
Provider for the notification badges (which are not very useful IMHO)
Provides a way for apps to use notifications badges.
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Barcode Scanner
com.google.zxing.client.android
Discontinued. This is only an example app for the ZXing library.
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Basic Daydreams
com.android.dreams.basic
Daydream (not Google Daydream VR) is an interactive screensaver mode built into Android.
With it turned on, it activates and shows the screensaver of your choice when you dock or charge your device.
Can display the time, weather, quotes, photos, news, tweets, or anything else Daydream app developers can think of.
References
Battery Care
com.sonymobile.smartcharger
Detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period.
The rate of charging is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger.
https://support.sonymobile.com/gb/xperiaxz/userguide/battery-and-power-management/
Bizz
com.setk.widget
Recommands you stuff to do/buy in your nearby area
References
Black Hole
com.android.galaxy4
Built-in Dynamic wallpaper
Bleacher Report
com.bleacherreport.android.teamstream
All about Sports News
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Blocked Numbers Storage
com.android.providers.blockednumber
Handles blocked number storage.
On some devices this seems to be tied to the recent apps menu.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
References
- https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/6
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
Blocks
com.staplegames.blocksClassicSGGP
Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones.
Exodus report: 9 permissions, 26 trackers
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.staplegames.blocksClassicSGGP
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/com.staplegames.blocksClassicSGGP/latest/
Blogger
com.google.android.apps.blogger
Official app for Blogger/blogspot.com
References
Bluetooth
com.android.bluetooth
Bluetooth service
Bluetooth
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxui
Something to do with selecting codec for bluetooh audio streaming?
Runs in the background as part of the system.
Bluetooth MIDI Service
com.android.bluetoothmidiservice
Provides classes for using the MIDI protocol over Bluetooth.
Bluetooth extensions
org.codeaurora.bluetooth
More info needed
References
BluetoothTest
com.sec.android.app.bluetoothtest
Hidden feature accessible by entering ##232331## in the Samsung dialer.
It was found to be calling home back in 2015.
References
Blurb Checkout
com.blurb.checkout
Provides book purchase and checkout for Samsung’s Story Album app (discontinued)
Booking.com
com.booking
Book hotel or apartment, flights, rental cars, and more
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.booking
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booking.com
- https://blog.usejournal.com/why-i-would-never-trust-booking-com-again-so-you-should-too-a2ab535ed915?gi=7ebe86eaa880
- https://ro-che.info/articles/2017-09-17-booking-com-manipulation
Bookmark Provider
com.android.bookmarkprovider
Only exists for compatibility reasons to prevent apps querying it from getting null cursors they do not expect and crash.
Bouygues Telecom
fr.bouyguestelecom.ecm.android
Lets you manage your Bouygues account.
References
Breeno Scan
com.coloros.ocrscanner
ColorOS Optical character recognition scanner
Breeno Touch
com.coloros.directui
More info needed.
Briefing
flipboard.boxer.app
Briefing app from Flipboard
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.boxer.app
- https://about.flipboard.com/privacy-policy/
Browser
com.nearme.browser
Default web browser
Bubbles
com.android.noisefield
Built-in live wallpaper.
BugReportLite
com.oneplus.opbugreportlite
Runs in the background. Runs as part of the system, even if disabled? Disabling does remove all RAM usage tho, and hopefully removes access to user data, as disable/uninstall should sever the connection to the Android user account.
Silently sends, every 6 hours, battery stats, kernel panics, watchdogs, ANRs and all crashes of your device to Singapore.
References
- https://www.androidpit.com/oneplus-opbugreportlite-data-collection
- https://web.archive.org/web/20220520051328/https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/933037531066785797
CACertApp
vendor.qti.hardware.cacert.server
Occasionally runs in the background.
Handles CACert certificates?
CACert is a community-driven CA that issues certificates to the public at large for free. CA = Certificate Authority, an entity that certifies the ownership of a public key that can be used for secure communications.
References
CMFA Framework
com.samsung.android.cmfa.framework
Continous Multi-Factor Authentication Framework
Seems useless if you aren’t logged-in to a Samsung Account.
References
CN
com.turner.cnvideoapp
Award winning Cartoon Network App
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.turner.cnvideoapp
- http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/legal/privacy/mobile.html
CNN Breaking US & World News
com.cnn.mobile.android.phone
News app from CNN
References
Calculator
com.android.calculator2
The AOSP calculator app
Some OEMs (e.g. Huawei and Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app
Calculator
com.google.android.calculator
Calculator app from Google LLC. What sort of calculator collects personal info?
References
Calculator
com.miui.calculator
MIUI Calculator
References
Calculator
com.oneplus.calculator
Stock Oneplus Calculator app.
Calendar
com.android.calendar
The AOSP Calendar app.
Some OEMs (e.g. Huawei and Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app.
Calendar Storage
com.android.providers.calendar
Necessary for the stock Calendar app to work correctly.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
References
Call & Message Continuity
com.samsung.android.mdecservice
Not 100% sure, but by looking at the decompiled Java/Dalvik/A.R.T. code it seems the app provides a way to receive call and SMS on Samsung accessories.
In any case it is only useful for Samsung IoT stuff.
Embeded Google Firebase analytics.
Call Log Backup/Restore
com.android.calllogbackup
Call Logs Backup/Restore feature, runs in the background.
References
Call Recorder
com.mediatek.callrecorder
This is not the kind of feature expected from a Soc company.
If you remove this I guess you will not be able to record your calls from the stock dialer
Can someone share the apk and verify this?
CallEnhancement
com.qualcomm.qti.callenhancement
Supposed to enhance call quality (I’ll let you test if it really does)
This can record your phone calls. A vulnerability was found in 2019, allowing unauthorized microphone audio recording by 3rd-party apps.
References
CallFeatureSetting
com.qualcomm.qti.callfeaturessetting
Not mandatory according to some XDA users.
More info needed.
Caller ID
com.sprint.ecid
Enables you to hide name and phone number when you make phone calls.
References
Caller ID
com.sprint.ms.cnap
CNAP = Caller Name Presentation
Lets you change the name that is displayed on caller ID when making a call.
Strange is it the same thing than “com.sprint.ecid” ?
References
Camera
com.mediatek.camera
Stock Camera app on some Mediatek phones.
Camera
com.oplus.camera
Stock Oppo/Oneplus camera app
Camera Tuner
com.motorola.imagertuning_V2
Applies improvements to the camera hardware so that any app that uses the camera will be improved.
References
Cameralyzer
com.sec.factory.cameralyzer
A factory testing app that allows manufacturers to check for defects in the camera, had a security issue in the past
References
Candy Crush Friends
com.king.candycrush4
A Candy Crush game (com.king.candycrushsaga) variant app
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrush4
- https://www.king.com/privacyPolicy
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Crush_Saga
Candy Crush Saga
com.king.candycrushsaga
Main Candy Crush game app.
Pre-installed in a lot of phones that helps its popularity
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrushsaga
- https://www.king.com/privacyPolicy
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Crush_Saga
Candy Crush Soda
com.king.candycrushsodasaga
A Candy Crush game (com.king.candycrushsaga) variant app
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrushsodasaga
- https://www.king.com/privacyPolicy
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Crush_Saga
CaptivePortalLogin
com.android.captiveportallogin
Support for captive portal logins.
A captive portal login is a web page where users have to log in or accept terms of use. Common for public wifi networks.
References
CarWith
com.miui.carlink
Not supported for most cars and only Chinese.
Cardboard
com.google.samples.apps.cardboarddemo
Google Cardboard (VR stuff)
References
Cardboard Camera
com.google.vr.cyclops
(Discontinued) Take photos you can experience in virtual reality—all on your smartphone (VR stuff).
Carrier Device Manager
com.sprint.ms.cdm
Mobile Device Management (MDM) allows company’s IT department to reach inside your phone in the background, allowing them to ensure your device is secure, know where it is, and remotely erase your data if the phone is stolen.
References
- https://onezero.medium.com/dont-put-your-work-email-on-your-personal-phone-ef7fef956c2f
- https://blog.cdemi.io/never-accept-an-mdm-policy-on-your-personal-phone/
Carrier Hub
com.sprint.ms.smf.services
Enables Sprint features (including Wifi calling) and products for devices operating on the Sprint network.
References
Carrier Login Engine
com.verizon.loginengine.unbranded
Needed for wifi-calling.
References
Carrier Services
com.motorola.carrierconfig
Related to various communication related actions.
References
Carrier Services
com.google.android.ims
Runs in the background.
Play store description claims power savings in addition to the features, but I don’t see how that could be the case.
IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).
References
Carrier Setup Wizard
com.sprint.psdg.sw
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
Here it handles the setup of Sprint features/services.
CarrierDefaultApp
com.android.carrierdefaultapp
This package is a generic solution that allows carriers to indicate when a device has run OOB (Out Of Balance). Android devices that are OOB need carrier mitigation protocols to allow select data through (like to notify users their data/balance is out, or allow them to buy more data through the carrier app).
Will probably break that functionality if disabled, but is otherwise safe to disable (should only affect users that are out of data/balance?).
References
Celia Keyboard
com.huawei.ohos.inputmethod
Huawei default Keyboard.
Cell Broadcast Service
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice
Cell broadcast is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.
This is notably used by ISP to send Emergency/Government alerts.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast
- https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know
ChocoEUKor font
com.monotype.android.font.chococooky
Font
Chrome Beta
com.chrome.beta
The beta version of Google Chrome.
References
Chrome Canary (Unstable)
com.chrome.canary
Canary version of Google Chrome, usually provides nightly builds.
References
Chrome Dev
com.chrome.dev
Google Chrome developer edition.
References
Chrome Remote Desktop
com.google.chromeremotedesktop
Lets you access your computers from your Android device.
References
Circle
com.android.theme.icon.circle
Android icons pack [Circle].
Safe to remove if you don’t use them, but there’s no point in doing so as they are simple data containers with no permissions.
City ID
com.cequint.ecid
Caller ID from Cequint.
Never trust a company which promotes call ID/spam blocking features.
Cequint was acquired by TNS (https://tnsi.com/)
References
- https://www.cequint.com/
- https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/t-mobile-to-launch-caller-id-service-from-cequint
- https://itmunch.com/robocall-caught-sending-customers-confidential-data-without-consent/
- https://www.geekwire.com/2013/earnouts-bad-cequint-execs-sue-parent-company/
Cleaner
com.miui.cleaner
Shady Xiaomi cleaner app developed by Cheetah mobile which has previously been caught in ad fraud and user data theft with this app in 2018 (previously called com.miui.cleanmaster and banned from the PlayStore). This “new” app is still full of trackers
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.cleaner
- https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/banned-security-app-clean-master-by-cheetah-mobile-collected-user-private-data-report-2189633
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/f7f7ee425a8dc928db75105bd8f52e9b02f11dec3b398aac9fef1d42809d8ec1
Clock
com.android.deskclock
The AOSP Clock app
Some OEMs (e.g. Huawei and Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app.
Clock
com.google.android.deskclock
Clock by Google LLC.
Clock
com.coloros.widget.smallweather
More info needed.
Clock
com.oneplus.deskclock
Clock
The stock Oneplus clock app.
Clone Phone
com.oneplus.backuprestore
Lets you migrate contacts, text messages, photos, and other data from one device to another.
Can also backup data as a compressed archive.
References
Cloud Print
com.google.android.apps.cloudprint
Let you print anywhere from any Android tablet or smartphone via Google.
Cloud setup
com.motorola.vzw.cloudsetup
The exact functionality is unknown.
CneApp
com.qualcomm.qti.cne
Connectivity Engine that runs in the background as part of the System.
Enables seamless hand-off between mobile data and Wi-Fi networks. Can also dynamically measure network performance to prioritize using the best one (I think that’s part of “Intelligently select the best Wi-Fi” in settings).
Probably worth keeping on; I noticed connection reliability getting worse when I disabled it.
References
- https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2013/07/02/qualcomms-cne-bringing-smarts-3g4g-wi-fi-seamless-interworking
- https://programmersought.com/article/35091829299/
Companion Device Manager
com.android.companiondevicemanager
This handles connections to nearby (usually not remote) devices, like Bluetooth Headphones, desktop Operating Systems, etc.
Compass
com.coloros.compass2
ColorOS default compass app
Keep in mind that by using this app you give your location to the weather Oppo servers.
References
Compatibility Test Suite
com.android.cts.ctsshim
Used by manufacturer to test your copy of the device for performance. It just exists and doesn’t run in background.
References
Compatibility Test Suite
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim
Verifies certain upgrade scenarios.
A shim is basically a compatibility layer for an API, that makes sure anything that uses the API does so correctly.
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/51e458e/packages/CtsShim
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shim_(computing)
ConfDialer
com.qualcomm.qti.confdialer
LTE Conferencing Service.
Conference URI dialer
com.qti.confuridialer
Conference call service for digital signal (SIP/VoIP).
References
ConfigUpdater
com.google.android.configupdater
Occasionally runs in the background.
Auto updates certificates for TLS connection, firewall configuration, etc.
Mainly used for Google services? Might be fine to disable if you don’t use Google services. Disabling might mess with security if you do use them though.
References
Contacts
com.android.contacts
The AOSP Contacts app.
Some OEMs (e.g. Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app.
Contacts
com.google.android.contacts
Contacts by Google LLC.
Occasionally runs in the background.
References
Contacts Storage
com.android.providers.contacts
Provider for contact data.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
References
Content Adaptive Backlight Settings
com.qualcomm.cabl
This app will try to adjust the image being displaye by changing the contrast/quality/image backlight depending on
the content on the screen.
Downside to this is loss of dynamic range which results in some colors being washed out/clipped.
CABL != Auto brightness (which doesn’t change the content of the screen, only the brightness)
NOTE: You may want to remove this. It does not work very well on many phones.
References
CoolEUKor font
com.monotype.android.font.cooljazz
Font
Corner cutout
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.corner
Display cutout variant.
References
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts
CrashBox
com.oplus.crashbox
Sends system failure data to developers. Automatically runs at boot.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/6031048af7434e9cfe3435244dd105ac70e3bfe1f25ecdcca9b2a40b356590a2
CrossWord Jam
in.playsimple.tripcross
Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones. 12 permissions, 25 trackers
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.playsimple.tripcross
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/in.playsimple.tripcross/latest/
Customization Service
com.samsung.android.rubin.app
Collects a massive amount of data: basically everything you do on your phone for “a better user experience”.
Used to display customized advertisements about products and services that may be of interest to you.
References
D-MAT
com.verizon.obdm
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.
References
DDRTest
com.android.runintest.ddrtest
RAM Stress tester
Can be run from the bootloader
NOTE: I’m not sure it’s really from AOSP (seen in TCL Plex phone)
DIRECTV
com.att.tv
Lets you Stream TV live and on demand from your phone.
References
DIRECTV Remote App
com.att.dtv.shaderemote
Lets you control DIRECTV HD receivers in your home that are connected to Internet, from your phone. DIRECTV is a subsidiary of AT&T.
References
DIRECTV on the Go
com.directv.dvrscheduler
Offical app from DIRECTV (subsidiary of AT&T)
Lets you watch Live TV, recorded shows, VODs and schedule recordings on your DVR
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.directv.dvrscheduler
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirecTV#Consumer_protection_lawsuits_and_violations
DQA
com.samsung.android.dqagent
DQA = Samsung Device Quality Agent. It monitors how the device uses Wi-Fi and has the ability to identify network operator-related data.
Found mention of some packages in the Java code:
-
com.samsung.android.app.mobiledoctor
-
com.samsung.android.dhr (Device Health Report)
-
om.salab.act
-
kr.co.avad.diagnostictool (unkown stuff from South Korea)
2 hard-coded URLs:
PRD = https://dc.dqa.samsung.com
STG = https://stg-dc.dqa.samsung.com
PRD = Portable Recording Device, STG = Security Threat Group. 2 terms related to law enforcment.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.heartwiseVcr
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jquiz.act
DRM Protected Content Storage
com.android.providers.drm
Manages DRM storage on the device?
Probably required for some forms of DRM; disabling might break things like Netflix streaming, which relies on DRM to function.
References
DRM provider
com.mediatek.providers.drm
It actually Beep Science is MediaTek’s default DRM vendor
Probably required for some forms of DRM; disabling might break things like Netflix streaming, which relies on DRM to function.
References
DRParser Mode
com.sec.android.app.parser
Secret code parser
Support for hidden samsung apps launched via secret codes.
Daily Board
com.samsung.android.homemode
Show a slideshow of your favourite pictures while your device is charging.
References
Dailyhunt
com.eterno
Daily hunt news aggregator
References
Dark
com.android.systemui.theme.dark
Enables you to use Android dark theme.
Data Restore Tool
com.google.android.apps.restore
The backup restore wizard used for pulling Android system backups from your Google account.
Runs on boot.
You only need this if you factory restore, in which case it’s automatically re-enabled for you.
References
Daydream
com.google.android.vr.home
VR stuff.
Daydream Keyboard
com.google.android.vr.inputmethod
Daydream virtual keyboard, VR stuff.
Default Print Service
com.android.bips
Generic printing service that should work with most printers.
Will break printing functionality if disabled, but other replacement print services can be downloaded from the Play Store.
Default Print Service
com.huawei.printservice
Print service for HUAWEI.
Demo mode
com.motorola.demo
Enable retail demonstration mode.
References
Device Care
com.samsung.android.lool
While this package was suspected previously to send lots of data to Chinese servers it has since been debunked - only connects to Chinese server to retrieve database, but still sends some very basic data about the phone like model number, storage capacity, and a randomly generated identifier.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.lool
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/el99r0/samsung_members_koreas_official_reply_has_arrived/
Device Health
com.att.iqi
(AKA Carrier IQ) Gathers, stores and forwards diagnostic measurements on its behalf.
Great! A rootkit.
References
- https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G935A_O.pdf
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ#Rootkit_discovery_and_media_attention
Device Health Services
com.google.android.apps.turbo
Discontinued.
Device Help
com.aetherpal.attdh.se
Device Help for AT&T Samsung device.
Developed by Aetherpal, a company which sells smart remote controls tools.
I guess this app is used for tech support.
References
Device Help
com.aetherpal.attdh.zte
Device Help for AT&T ZTE devices.
Developed by Aetherpal, a company which sells smart remote controls tools.
I guess this app is used for tech support.
References
Device Help
com.att.dh
Troubleshooting app from AT&T.
References
Device Help
com.motorola.genie
Previously Moto Help
An app that checks hardware status and gives the user contacts for support.
References
Device Info
com.qti.qualcomm.deviceinfo
Displays device information. Can be found in Settings->About phone.
Device Management
com.motorola.ccc.devicemanagement
Mobile Device Management (MDM) allows company’s IT department to reach inside your phone in the background, allowing them to ensure your device is secure, know where it is, and remotely erase your data if the phone is stolen.
References
- https://onezero.medium.com/dont-put-your-work-email-on-your-personal-phone-ef7fef956c2f
- https://blog.cdemi.io/never-accept-an-mdm-policy-on-your-personal-phone/
Device Service
com.lenovo.lsf.device
lsf = Lenovo Service Framework.
Exactly not sure what it does.
References
Device Setup
com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig
Sets up device to be managed by EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management), which “allows organizations to securely enable employee use of mobile devices”.
Might also be what does the actual management on your device, if you set it up as a work device.
Only seems to run on boot(not in the background after boot) if you haven’t set up your device as a work device.
I tried to disable it through UAD, but nothing happens? Seems immune to disabling?
https://bayton.org/2020/11/google-announce-big-changes-to-zero-touch/
https://bayton.org/docs/enterprise-mobility/android/what-is-android-zero-touch-enrolment/
Contains 4 services: GcmJobService, GservicesChangedObserverService, AppMeasurementService and FirebaseInstanceIdService.
GCM(Google Cloud Messaging) was the backend for Android’s push messaging system 2012-2019, after which it was replaced by FCM(Firebase Cloud Messaging). I assume the GCM/Firebase connection is for Push notification functionality.
The MANAGE_CARRIER_OEM_UNLOCK_STATE permission hints at doing something with carrier locks?
Needs Google Play Services to function?
Device Unlock
com.tmobile.simlock
Allows you to request and apply a mobile device unlock directly from the device.
References
Device configuration
android.autoinstalls.config.motorola.layout
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
A layout?
Device configuration
android.autoinstalls.config.oneplus
Device configuration
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
Device connection service
com.huawei.iconnect
Hidden menu ‘install PCAssistant’ when connected to PC? I have never seen it. Safe to remove.
DiagMonAgent
com.sec.android.diagmonagent
Diagnostic Monitoring Agent
Used to send diagnostic data to Samsung
Data collection from Settings > Biometrics and security > Send diagnostic data
Diagnostics
com.coloros.healthcheck
Previously Quick Check. More info needed.
Digital Secure
com.asurion.android.verizon.vms
Verizon’s one-stop suite of privacy and security tools that is supposed to protect your devices from online threats, connect to public Wi-Fi with a secure VPN, take control with always-on dark web monitoring, and get guidance on online security from “security experts”.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asurion.android.verizon.vms
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asurion
Digital Secure
com.securityandprivacy.android.verizon.vms
I don’t know why this apps is released twice on the Play store under 2 different package name.
References
Digital Turbine
com.digitalturbine.toolbar
Adware and used by carriers to showcase their apps
FYI: Digital Turbine is an advertising company.
Digital Wellbeing
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
Lets you track device and app usage and set usage limits.
References
Dirac Control Service
se.dirac.acs
Sound-system backend?
Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled.
Disney+
com.disney.disneyplus
Streaming app from Disney and co. (Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic).
References
Dolby
com.dolby.daxservice
Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled.
“Optimizes system audio performance” or something like that. This is likely the backend audio service, possibly applying settings from com.oneplus.sound.tuner (“Dolby Atmos”) to the audio processing.
Dolby Atmos
com.motorola.dolby.dolbyui
Dolby helps you rich and engaging sound.
Double cutout
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.double
Display cutout variant.
References
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts
DraftKings - Daily Fantasy Sports for Cash
com.draftkings.dknativermgGP.vpl
App has been removed from the Playstore.
References
DraftKings - Daily Fantasy Sports for Cash
com.drivemode
App has been removed from the Playstore.
Drivemode (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drivemode.android)
Simplifies how you manage calls and messages while driving.
References
Driving mode
com.coloros.smartdrive
Previously Breeno Driving, and Smart Driving. More info needed.
Dual SIM settings
com.huawei.android.dsdscardmanager
It’s sim card management in Huawei settings.
E-warranty card
com.coloros.activation
Lets you check if your registered phone is still under warranty (will send your IMEI to ‘esa-reg-eup.myoppo.com’). Has a lot of permissions and run at boot.
References
Easy Prefix
com.motorola.easyprefix
Auto add CSP (Service Provider code) prefix to your phone when you’re abroad.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_country_calling_codes
This seems to not work correctly and it’s generally not a good idea to call home (via GSM) when you’re abroad.
It’s better and cheaper to use chat apps like Signal/Wire
References
Editor Lite
com.samsung.app.newtrim
Formerly, Samsung Video Trimmer.
Lets you quickly trim video files (from the gallery “Edit -> Studio -> Video Trimmer”). This trimmer is both imprecise and inaccurate, ffmpeg is much better.
com.android.email
The AOSP Email app.
Some OEMs (e.g. Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo) use the same package name for their app.
com.google.android.email
Newer versions of AOSP Mail are renamed to com.android.email and Gmail was migrated to com.google.android.gm
EmailPartnerProvider
com.android.email.partnerprovider
Lets Google partners (OEM in most of the case) customize the default email settings.
The manufacturer often changes the default signature displayed at the end of each of your mail (e.g “Sent from my Nokia phone”)
Emergency SOS
com.oplus.sos
Emergency Alert service by clicking power button 5 times. It will automatically call contacts (and/or send a SMS) you designated as emergency contacts
Emergency alerts
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
Cell broadcast is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.
This is notably used by ISPs to send Emergency/Government alerts.
Runs at boot time and is also triggered after exiting airplane mode.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast
- https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/CellBroadcastReceiver/+/refs/heads/master/src/com/android/cellbroadcastreceiver
Emergency information
com.android.emergency
Shows emergency info on lockscreen and power menu. Safe to disable if you don’t want it.
Loads on device unlock/lockscreen and power menu, so it’s basically always cached in RAM, but shouldn’t use much/any battery, so the main thing gained from disabling this package is the ~9MB RAM it uses.
EngineerMode
com.mediatek.engineermode
Engineer mode you can access by dialing a secret code (##3646633## on some Xiaomi phones for instance)
It enables you to access the debug/logged data and some hidden firmware settings.
Enterprise Sim Pin Service
com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin
I couldn’t find information about this package. No permissions asked. It’s quite strange.
Mobile device management (MDM) is a type of security software used by an IT department to monitor employees’ mobile devices.
KNOX-dependent.
References
Enterprise VPN Services
com.sec.enterprise.mdm.vpn
I couldn’t find information about this package. No permissions asked too.
See above for MDM signification
Entertainment Widget
com.sec.android.app.ewidgetatt
AT&T Widget for One UI.
References
Entitlement
com.motorola.entitlement
Enable WiFi tethering/hotspot functionality.
What you can do is preventing the phone from notifying the carrier about when you use hotspot. It will bypass mobile carriers tethering restrictions.
From an ADB shell : settings put global tether_dun_required 0
Essential
com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe.huawei
An app that promotes some other apps (and encourages you to install them)
Developed by IronSource, a “next-generation advertising company”
https://aura.ironsrc.com/ (app) | https://company.ironsrc.com/ (company)
When you try to read their privacy policy you arrive to an outstanding blank PDF file!
References
Evernote
com.evernote
Popular note taking app
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote
- https://evernote.com/privacy
- https://privacy.commonsense.org/evaluation/evernote
Exchange Services
com.android.exchange
Handles all aspects of starting, maintaining, and stopping the various sync adapters for the email accounts.
Is it only needed for the email stock app?
Expeditions
com.google.vr.expeditions
See anything, go anywhere (VR stuff).
Extended Log
com.motorola.help.extlog
Not sure what it does
External Storage
com.android.externalstorage
Needed by apps to access external storage such as memory cards.
FIDO UAF ASM
com.huawei.hwasm
FIDO UAF Autenthicator-Specific Module.
See ‘com.huawei.fido.uafclient’ for FIDO explaination.
The UAF Authenticator-Specific Module (ASM) is a software interface on top of UAF authenticators which gives a standardized way for FIDO UAF clients to detect and access the functionality of UAF authenticators and hides internal communication complexity from FIDO UAF Client.
References
FIDO UAF Client
com.huawei.fido.uafclient
Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.
The UAF protocol is designed to enable online services to offer passwordless and multi-factor security by allowing users to register their device to the online service and using a local authentication mechanism such as iris or fingerprint recognition.
Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentification to access online servics.
References
- https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
- https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html
- https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps
FIDO UAF Client
com.sec.android.fido.uaf.client
It’s a layer that connects authenticator and RP (the application owner) and ensures validity of the connection. It can be browser, desktop application, mobile application, platform(i.e. android/ios).
Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentication to access online services.
FM Radio
com.android.fmradio
Plug in head phones and listen to the FM radio!
FM Radio
com.caf.fmradio
FM Radio app
References
FM Radio
com.quicinc.fmradio
FM Radio app by Qualcomm
quicinc = Qualcomm Innovation Center
FM Radio
com.ape.fmradio
FM Radio app for Wiko mobile
FM Radio
com.codeaurora.fmradio
Default FM app for lenovo devices.
FM Radio
com.motorola.fmplayer
FM Radio for Motorola devices
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.fmplayer
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/0113cb712cc43c94f904601120c9100640a65b3043a41b7efe63b340bdae4995
FMRadioService
com.motorola.android.fmradio
Required for Motorola FM Radio
Face
com.samsung.android.bio.face.service
Handles Face recognition unlock.
NOTE: Removing this package causes biometric prompts in apps to be delayed by 5-8 seconds before appearing. Selecting ‘Biometrics and security’ in the settings app also locks up the Settings app for about 5-8 seconds but eventually loads and functions as normal.
References
com.facebook.katana
Facebook social media app
References
Facebook App Manager
com.facebook.appmanager
Handles Facebook apps updates.
FactoryMode
com.oneplus.factorymode
Used in the factory to test devices.
Type *#808# in the OnePlus dialer to access the hidden menu.
Potential security risk: It’s possible for an app to enable root access on any device with the APK pre-installed.
For now, this only works in ADB, which requires local access to the device.
References
Family Link parental controls
com.google.android.apps.kids.familylinkhelper
Companion app to Google Family Link.
References
Featured Apps
com.sprint.w.v8
Old app Discover App (discontinued / new package name)
Lets you discover Sprint apps?
Feedback
com.oplus.logkit
Logs service and bug reporting app
Safe to remove if you don’t report bugs to OEM
Feedly
com.devhd.feedly
Popular news aggregator application (RSS)
References
Fido ASM Data
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.
The UAF protocol is designed to enable online services to offer passwordless and multi-factor security by allowing users to register their device to the online service and using a local authentication mechanism such as iris or fingerprint recognition.
The UAF Authenticator-Specific Module (ASM) is a software interface on top of UAF authenticators which gives a standardized way for FIDO UAF clients to detect and access the functionality of UAF authenticators and hides internal communication complexity from FIDO UAF Client.
Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentication to access online services.
References
- https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
- https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html
- https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps
- https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-uaf-v1.0-ps-20141208/fido-uaf-asm-api-v1.0-ps-20141208.html
FidoCryptoService
com.qualcomm.qti.auth.fidocryptoservice
Qualcomm FIDO implementation.
Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIDO_Alliance
- https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
- https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html
File Manager
com.chaozhuo.filemanager
Adware file manager aka ‘CZ File Manager’ that mostly came preinstalled on Lenovo Tablets.
File management is a basic necessity, make sure you install a third-party file manager for this purpose.
References
- https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Security-Malware/Tab4-Preinstalled-file-manager-has-Adware-trying-to-get-your/td-p/4355222
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/02b0b4c60941960d3ac82177df0e5e93f61ee0f5c181ba50668d4ab0dae8d508
File Manager
com.transsion.filemanagerx
Comes with 3 analytics/ads trackers.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.filemanagerx
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.filemanagerx/latest/
Files
com.android.documentsui
Occasionally runs in the background.
File selector for other apps.
Files
com.google.android.documentsui
Occasionally runs in the background.
File selector for other apps.
Files
com.huawei.filemanager
Huawei file manager
Probably fine to remove as long as you have another file manager.
Files by Google
com.google.android.apps.nbu.files
Used to be for cleaning and sharing. But nowadays, it became a hybrid app. Runs in the background.
FOSS alternative is https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileUtilities
References
FinShell Pay
com.finshell.fin
Provides various Payment and Financial Services. Pretty bad privacy policy.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finshell.fin
- https://rwallet.finshell.co.in/html/user/privacy_policy.html
Find My
com.coloros.findmyphone
Previously Find My Phone Service. Oppo’s find my phone service.
flipboard.app
Flipboard News App
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app
- https://about.flipboard.com/privacy-policy/
- https://privacy.commonsense.org/privacy-report/Flipboard
Foundation font
com.monotype.android.font.foundation
Font
Frequent phrases
com.miui.phrase
MIUI context menu tool for pre-made text responses while chatting. It has access to the Internet, is linked to MiCloud and contains a weird CloudTelephonyManager class in its code.
Funmax
com.mig.play.games
Some kind of third-party game center bundled by Xiaomi.
Has lots of permissions by default.
GPSLocationUpdate
com.mediatek.gpslocationupdate
I wonder if it is really only a logging app.
Can someone try to remove it and use a GPS app to see if it still works?
Can someone share the apk? (from a Xiaomi/Huawei phone)
Galaxy Fırsatları
com.galaxyfirsatlari
Samsung-only app for Turkish people
Recommands you stuff to buy. You are supposed to save money but we all know this kind of apps
Encourages consumption.
Exodus found 10 trackers and 17 permissions
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galaxyfirsatlari
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/143830/
Galaxy Store
com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
The Samsung app store.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Store
- https://www.computerworld.com/article/3514999/samsung-selling-data.html
- https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/xtq9pq/samsungs_privacy_policy_for_oct_1st_is_crazy/
Galaxy Themes
com.samsung.android.themestore
Forces you to login to a Samsung Account if you want to download ANY content (icons, wallpapers, themes, etc.). If you already downloaded something, you can apply it “freely”.
Not needed for Wallpaper API, so any app (Samsung or not) can set Home & Lock wallpapers. However, on some devices, this app is required to view/apply built-in wallpapers (in that case, it requires “com.samsung.android.themecenter” service).
Galaxy Themes Service
com.samsung.android.themecenter
Runs at startup and allows you to apply themes from “com.samsung.android.themestore”. On some devices, it provides the built-in wallpaper images to the Theme Store.
It will enable itself if you disable it, so try uninstalling (may throw an error).
Has of lot of permissions (including INTERNET and INSTALL_PACKAGES) and connects to Samsung domains for analytics.
References
Galaxy Widget
com.samsung.android.mfi
Just shows you ads of some of Samsung’s services or other apps/games.
References
Gallery
com.android.gallery3d
The AOSP Gallery app, often vendors (e.g. Xiaomi) modify it to provide their own apps.
Gallery
com.huawei.photos
Huawei Gallery app.
Note: The official camera app refuses to open photos in another gallery (you can’t review your picture from the camera app)
Game Assistant
com.oplus.games
Games (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oplus.games)
Occasionally runs in the background as part of the system.
Allows you to launch your game library, check game stats(such as playtime), activate game overlay features and performance settings to tweak game/battery performance during gaming.
This is the only way to access the recording buffer functionality (records the last X seconds into RAM and saves them when you tap save), so keep enabled if you need that or any of the other features.Note: new package name of com.oneplus.gamespace (since the merge between Oppo and OnePlus. Oplus = Oppo+OnePlus
Game Service
com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service
It’s not needed for gamespace, disabled by default. It has activities such as AliPay, login to account. I’m not sure what it’s needed for.
Game Space
com.coloros.gamespace
Previously APP Enhancement Services. Hub for your Games + some performance optimizations
References
Game Space
com.coloros.gamespaceui
Gaming utility aiming at ‘optimizing your gaming experience’. Has a lot of permissions. For instance, it has internet access, will scans all the apps you have on your phones (to find games), can performs Bluetooth scan and has access to the metadata of your media files (e.g the place where you took a picture).
Game of Thrones: Conquest
com.wb.goog.got.conquest
Official GOT strategy building game
References
Gboard
com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
Sometimes the only keyboard app on a phone.
References
Gestural Navigation Bar
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural
Gesture navigation
Lets you use swipes and other actions to navigate your device, rather than buttons.
References
Gestural Navigation Bar
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_extra_wide_back
Enables a setting increasing how far you need to move your finger to trigger the back gesture.
Gestural Navigation Bar
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_narrow_back
Enables a setting decreasing how far you need to move your finger to trigger the back gesture.
Gestural Navigation Bar
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_wide_back
Enables a setting increasing how far you need to move your finger to trigger the back gesture.
Gesture navigation tutorial
com.motorola.gesture
Gesture navigation tutorial added in Android 10.
GetApps
com.xiaomi.market
China Mi App Store.
I used it only to install google play.
Glance for realme
com.glance.internet
Displays unsolicited “trending” stories on Lockscreen
References
Gmail
com.google.android.gm
Gmail client from Google LLC. It also allows adding other E-Mail accounts.
References
Gmail Go
com.google.android.gm.lite
Gmail client by Google LLC for low-end devices.
Go2Pay
com.generalmobi.go2pay
Payment app that offers mobile pre-paid recharges and post-paid bill payment, data card recharges and bill payment,
DTH (Direct To Home Television) recharges through cashless transactions
References
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
Formerly, Google Search Box.
Runs in the background.
Pointless. If you need a shortcut to Google on your homescreen just use a web-browser shortcut. Does also remove the Google Sound Search widget, but you can get that functionality from an app like Shazam, that additionally doesn’t run in the background constantly like this package does.
This app also powers the Google Discover page (the news ‘widget’ when you go to the left of the home screen) and the app symbol called ‘Google’.
References
Google Account Manager
com.google.android.gsf.login
Support for managing Google accounts.
Google AdSense
com.google.android.apps.ads.publisher
Google Adsense app
Google Admin
com.google.android.apps.enterprise.cpanel
Lets you manage your Google Cloud account on-the-go.
References
Google Ads
com.google.android.apps.adwords
Lets you monitor your ad campaigns.
References
Google Allo
com.google.android.apps.fireball
Discontinued.
Google Analytics
com.google.android.apps.giant
Lets you monitor all of your Analytics properties so that you can keep track of your business while you’re on the go.
References
Google Apps Device Policy
com.google.android.apps.enterprise.dmagent
Allows your IT administrator to mandate security settings like screen lock or device encryption and keep corporate data safe.
References
Google Arts & Culture
com.google.android.apps.cultural
Know and interact with arts but with a price: Your privacy.
References
Google Assistant
com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle
Formerly, X Google enrollment. “OK Google” detection service that hears everything.
Google Assistant
com.google.android.apps.googleassistant
The assistant that can stab you on the back.
References
Google Assistant Go
com.google.android.apps.assistant
Lightweight Google Assistant for low-end devices (Go edition)
References
Google Authenticator
com.google.android.apps.authenticator2
Generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone.
References
Google Backup Transport
com.google.android.backup
Allows Android apps to back up their data on Google servers (on Android 4.2).
Google Backup Transport
com.google.android.backuptransport
Allows Android apps to back up their data on Google servers.
Google Bookmarks Sync
com.google.android.syncadapters.bookmarks
Synchronisation for Google Chrome bookmarks
Google Calendar
com.google.android.calendar
Calendar app from Google LLC.
References
Google Calendar Sync
com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar
Synchronisation for Google Calendar.
Google Camera
com.google.android.GoogleCamera
Camera with incredible features with the cost of tracking. Try the tracker-free mods if you’re too much into Google Camera.
References
Google Chat
com.google.android.apps.dynamite
Previously Hangout Chat, is a communication and collaboration tool focusing on conversation.
References
Google Chrome
com.android.chrome
Google Chrome: Slow & Painful
Occasionally runs in the background, not to mention how it tracks everything.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome
- https://privacytests.org/android.html
- https://fidoalliance.org/passkeys/
Google Contacts Sync
com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts
Synchronisation for Google Contacts.
Google Currents
com.google.android.apps.currents
Discontinued.
Google Datally
com.google.android.apps.freighter
Discontinued.
Google Docs
com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs
Google Docs client for Android
References
Google Drive
com.google.android.apps.docs
The drive where no personal data should ever be kept unencrypted.
References
Google Earth
com.google.earth
The Google Earth app
References
Google Family Link
com.google.android.apps.kids.familylink
Parental controls app from Google.
References
Google Find My Device
com.google.android.apps.adm
Lets you locate your Android device.
References
Google Fit
com.google.android.apps.fitness
Fitness tracker that does not respect your privacy.
References
Google Go
com.google.android.apps.searchlite
The Google search app made for low-RAM devices.
References
Google Handwriting Input
com.google.android.apps.handwriting.ime
Google Handwriting Input
Google Home
com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app
Lets you set up, manage, and control your Google Nest, Google Wifi, Google Home and Chromecast devices. Let Google harvest your data with your money.
References
Google Indic Keyboard
com.google.android.apps.inputmethod.hindi
(Discontinued) Google Keyboard + Hindi characters
Google Japanese Input
com.google.android.inputmethod.japanese
(Discontinued) Google Keyboard + Japanese characters.
Google Keep
com.google.android.keep
Note taking app from Google.
References
Google Korean Input
com.google.android.inputmethod.korean
(Discontinued) Google Keyboard + Korean characters.
Google Launcher Config
com.motorola.launcherconfig
It is a partner customization extension.
Has a lot wallpapers in resources.
Google Lens
com.google.ar.lens
Google Lens (for AR too)
References
Google Location History
com.google.android.gms.location.history
I’m guessing this runs in the background unless you have this setting turned off in your Google account. I have the setting turned off and I’ve never seen this package run.
References
Google Maps
com.google.android.apps.maps
A map navigator that makes it easier for the govt agencies to locate you.
References
Google Maps Go
com.google.android.apps.mapslite
A map navigator that makes it easier for the govt agencies to locate you.
References
Google Meet
com.google.android.apps.meetings
Formerly Hangouts Meet. Lets you create, schedule or join an online meeting.
Google Meet
com.google.android.apps.tachyon
Formerly Google Duo. Lets you create, schedule or join an online meeting.
References
Google My Business
com.google.android.apps.vega
Discontinued.
Google My Maps
com.google.android.apps.m4b
Discontinued.
Google News
com.google.android.apps.magazines
A personalized news aggregator that organizes and highlights what’s happening in the world.
References
Google Now Launcher
com.google.android.launcher
Launcher app from google.
References
Google One
com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red
Lets you manage your Google cloud storage.
Occasionally runs in the background.
References
Google One Time Init
com.google.android.onetimeinitializer
Provides first time setup, safe to remove.
Google Opinion Rewards
com.google.android.apps.paidtasks
Answer quick surveys and earn Rewards. If you insist on keeping it for earning free credits, just give them all the wrong answers :)
References
Google PDF Viewer
com.google.android.apps.pdfviewer
Discontinued. PDF viewers are very sensitive applications. You should always use an app that is uptodate.
Google Partner Setup
com.google.android.partnersetup
Occasionally runs in the background. Based on an unclear explanation online: Enables applications to interact with your Google account/apps, for example: adding a Google Calendar event from a To-Do app.
Probably safe to disable; Haven’t noticed any consequences of disabling from weeks of use.
Google Pay
com.google.android.apps.nbu.paisa.user
Digital wallet and payment system.
You really should not trust Google not to sell your data (even if they claim the contrary).
The app itself has a LOT of permissions & login with your google account is mandatory to use the app.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.paisa.user
- https://support.google.com/googlepay/answer/10223752?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid#zippy=%2Cinfo-that-google-may-collect
- https://venturebeat.com/2020/11/20/probeat-google-will-eventually-sell-ads-against-your-financial-data/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-payment-privacy-settings-hidden-behind-special-url/
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/36b22c539b5f25c27a7699516c906351a25ba2daa2894eed08ae22f7a2a72c0e
Google Photos
com.google.android.apps.photos
Allows Google to scan and catalog all your photos so that it knows you and your relations more than you do.
References
Google Pinyin Input
com.google.android.inputmethod.pinyin
(Discontinued) Google Keyboard + Pinyin (Chinese) characters
Google Play Books
com.google.android.apps.books
Lets you buy and read ebooks, audiobooks, comics and manga.
References
Google Play Games
com.google.android.play.games
Google Play Games.
References
Google Play Music
com.google.android.music
Discontinued and replaced by com.google.android.apps.youtube.music
Google Play Services for AR
com.google.ar.core
Augmented Reality stuff
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.ar.core
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/99ea324529f950fe351d22724f8b894cce19c16607fcc9c2855bc906b1f8e644
Google Play Store
com.android.vending
The malware delivery store. Most apps are full of ads, trackers and malware.
References
Google Play services
com.google.android.gms
GMS = Google Mobile Services. It is a layer that sits on top of the OS and provides a bunch of Google APIs, giving apps access to various Google Services.
If you remove it all the apps relying on Google Play Services whill either:
-
detect the lack of play services and refuse to run
-
detect the lack of play services but allow you to run (improperly) by dismissing an annoying popup.
Disabling this package will improve battery life a lot.
References
Google Podcasts
com.google.android.apps.podcasts
Lets you explore, subscribe and play podcasts.
References
Google Santa Tracker
com.google.android.apps.santatracker
Discontinued.
Google Services Framework
com.google.android.gsf
Supports the Play Services application in application updates, user authentication, location services, user searches & more.
Same recommendation as com.google.android.gms except I’ve never seen a bootloop because of deleting this package.
References
- https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/216176/what-is-the-exact-functionality-of-google-play-services-google-services-framew
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/37337448/what-is-the-difference-between-google-service-frameworkgsfgoogle-mobile-servi
Google Sheets
com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets
Google Sheets client for Android
References
Google Slides
com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides
Google Slides client for Android
References
Google Sounds
com.google.android.soundpicker
Removable if you already have another media select service.
Google Street View
com.google.android.street
(Discontinued) Google Street View
Google TV
com.google.android.videos
Previously Google Play Movies & TV.
References
Google Tasks
com.google.android.apps.tasks
Manage, capture, and edit your tasks with synchronisation.
References
Google Translate
com.google.android.apps.translate
Google Translate mobile client.
References
Google Trip
com.google.android.apps.travel.onthego
Discontinued.
Google VR Services
com.google.vr.vrcore
Provides virtual reality functionality for Daydream and Cardboard apps.
References
Google Wallet
com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Formerly Google Pay. Use cash, protect your privacy.
References
Google Wifi
com.google.android.apps.access.wifi.consumer
Google Wifi app
Google lyrics extension
com.sonymobile.music.googlelyricsplugin
Provides lyrics from Google in the Sony music app.
Google+
com.google.android.apps.plus
Discontinued.
Group Sharing
com.samsung.android.mobileservice
Previously, Samsung Experience Service. The legacy version was similar to Samsung Core Services (citation needed).
Can remove safely if you don’t use any group sharing features (shared albums in gallery, etc.).
Handles your Samsung account and is needed to use some Samsung apps features.
It allows you to use Samsung apps, such as Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Galaxy Apps, Samsung Members, and SmartThings with your Samsung account credentials.
References
Groupon
com.groupon
Online shopping deals and coupons.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groupon
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupon#Reception
HMS Core
com.huawei.hwid
Huawei Mobile Services
Huawei’s alternative to Google Play Services. Needed to access advanced Huawei features.
A Huawei ID is required to access services, like Themes, Mobile Cloud, HiCare, Huawei Wear, Huawei Health.
References
- https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-hms-core-android-alternative-google-play-services-gms/
- https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/477
HTML Viewer
com.android.htmlviewer
Allows apps to load URLs into the WebView, which allows web content to be displayed directly in the app.
HUAWEI Camera
com.huawei.camera
Huawei’s stock Camera app
HUAWEI Game KitServer
com.huawei.game.kitserver
Probably safe to remove if you don’t play games
Has window show, keybind set and more things.
HUAWEI HiAI Engine
com.huawei.hiai
No noticable consequences
HUAWEI HiSearch
com.huawei.search
Allows you to search through settings, files, contacts and notes while keeping a record of your search history.
Hi Search is really annonying because it’s triggered as soon as you wipe down from the middle part of the home.
HUAWEI Histen
com.huawei.imedia.sws
Audio 3D effects found in the settings. Safe to remove if you don’t use these settings.
HUAWEI Video
com.huawei.himovie.overseas
Huawei stock video application. Has a lot of trackers.
HUAWEI Wallet
com.huawei.wallet
Formerly, Huawei Pay, is a mobile payment and e-wallet service for Huawei devices that offers the same services as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay etc.
References
HUAWEI magazine unlock
com.android.keyguard
It’s a proprietary app based on the AOSP package called com.android.keyguard. Lets you customize your lock screen wallpapers.
If you have EMUI 10 or older, check the AOSP file, as Huawei uses AOSP package name for their own app.
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00206571/
- https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/guide-list-bloat-software-emui-safe-to-t3700814
- https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p40-pro/how-to/adb-debloating-t4088633
- https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/issues/330
Hancom Office Editor
com.hancom.office.editor.hidden
Legacy Hancom Office Editor (Korean alternative to Microsoft Office). Featured in Samsung and LG phones
Hangouts
com.google.android.talk
(Discontinued) Google Hangouts
Hangouts Dialer
com.google.android.apps.hangoutsdialer
Discontinued.
HdmApp
com.samsung.android.hdmapp
Hypervisor Device Manager App
References
HeySynergy
com.oplus.synergy
HeySynergy
Provides the screencasting feature and OPPO’s PC Connect (https://connect.oppo.com/). Don’t bother downloading ‘PC Connect Desktop’ if the ‘Phone Connect’ Quick Settings tile isn’t available on your phone.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/16d9ea536683291fbffe46dedd3c655379b5fcfdb473ec1cab5290cf5af27fba
Hi Browser
com.talpa.hibrowser
Awful browser with embedded trackers and ads.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talpa.hibrowser
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.talpa.hibrowser/latest/
Hi Translate
com.zaz.translate
Bloated translation app with a lot of trackers and permissions
It uses the Google Translate API for the translations.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zaz.translate
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/fdd787d96c3e069f983320c84c32fc6b8cdf205df17244d190b181edf0c14f68
HiAction
com.huawei.hiaction
No noticable consequences
HiCard
com.huawei.hicard
Huawei Cards. No noticable consequences
HiCare
com.huawei.phoneservice
Provides you common online services including customer services, issue feedback, user guides, service centers and self-service.
HiViewTunnel
com.huawei.hiviewtunnel
This displays details/attributes of pictures in the gallery (ISO, exposure time, etc.).
HiddenMenu
com.android.sprint.hiddenmenuapp
Lets you access hidden features tests/settings (you need to type a special code in the dialer).
References
HiddenMenu
com.motorola.hiddenmenuapp
Added in Android 10. Not sure what it does.
Hide
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.noCutout
Display cutout variant.
References
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts
Holo Spiral
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral
Built-in live wallpaper.
Home screen tips
com.android.protips
Runs on boot.
The tip popups you get on the homescreen.
Huawei Health
com.huawei.health
Connect Huawei wearables to your phone and all sorts of stats like all fitness tracking apps.
Huawei RCS
com.huawei.rcsserviceapplication
RCS = Rich Communication Service.
Provides sending messages to another Huawei phone.
Hidden RCS Chats with 49 permissions.
Huawei Video Player
com.huawei.himovie
Bloated on newer versions. Can be safely removed if you don’t want it.
Huawei WebView
com.huawei.webview
Allows Android apps to display web contents within the app itself, based on Chrome.
Hulu
com.hulu.plus
TV shows & movies streaming app.
FYI : Hulu is owned by Disney.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hulu.plus
- https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/hulu-vs-disney-plus/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulu
Hum: GPS Locator
com.verizontelematics.verizonhum
Hum is the connected car solution that helps you take care of your car and everyone in it. Keep tabs on your car’s health and track of its location.
References
HwAps
com.huawei.android.hwaps
Manages Intelligent Resolution and changing screen resolution in settings.
HwBlockChain
com.huawei.hwblockchain
Probably blockchain related. No noticable consequences when removed
HwInstantOnline
com.huawei.android.instantonline
No noticeable consequences.
HwModemKitAgentService
com.huawei.hms5gkit.agentservice
Something to do with 5G? For some reason, this is also installed on a non-5G device. Can be uninstalled from phone settings so should be safe if you don’t have 5G.
HwModuleTest
com.sec.android.app.hwmoduletest
A hardware hidden test app (dial #0# to open it).
Has stuff to quickly check the phone’s hardware. Removing it does not break anything, but no point in removing it. Note: opening this menu is required to change CSC with PC programs.
HwPanPayService
com.huawei.hwpanpayservice
Payment related service.
HwUpgradeGuide
com.huawei.android.hwupgradeguide
It’s guide menu at first start AppGallery.
HwWifiproBqeService
com.huawei.wifiprobqeservice
Performs Wi-Fi diagnostics
IMDb
com.imdb.mobile
IMDb mobile app
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imdb.mobile
- https://www.imdb.com/privacy
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMDb
IfaaManagerService
org.ifaa.aidl.manager
IFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance
Provides biometric authentication for Alipay. Probably safe to disable if you don’t use it.
Imager Tuning
com.motorola.imagertuning_lake
Naming convention: imagertuning_[PHONE CODENAME]
This is the custom camera image processing stack on Motorola devices. It’s generally important for improving image quality.
Playstore reviews indicate that it slows down the camera app significantly for some users (probably a bug).
References
ImsLogger
com.sec.imslogger
IMS Logger provides logging opt-ins. Has known security flaws.
References
Inbox by Gmail
com.google.android.apps.inbox
Discontinued.
Information
com.huawei.autoinstallapkfrommcc
After system boots up, it checks your current mobile carrier, loads a list of packages and install/uninstall them based on MCC codes. Can possibly be abused by malware.
References
Input Devices
com.android.inputdevices
Only contains a receiver named “Android keyboard”, possibly for an external keyboard.
Locates available keyboard layouts. Apps can offer additional keyboard layouts to the user by declaring a suitable broadcast receiver in their manifest.
com.instagram.android
nstagram (from Meta) allows you to create and share your photos, stories, reels and videos with the friends and followers
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.android
- https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram
Instant Apps
com.google.android.instantapps.supervisor
Lets you try new games directly on Google Play.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.instantapps.supervisor
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/googles-instant-apps-goes-live-now-you-can-try-android-apps-before-installing-them/
IntelligenceService2
com.samsung.android.intelligenceservice2
It seems that this package is a kind of spyware. Very difficult to find information about this.
Some people say it’s linked to Carrier IQ (which is a carrier rootkit for the NSA).
This package also have very stranges permissions: READ_PLACE / WRITE_PLACE. I couldn’t find any explaination on the web.
So either it’s a useless samsung package or a spyware. I deleted it and I didn’t notice anything bad.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ
- https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=c85df628dfc39c3a971e6f9cfa98cbb8&p=54071328&postcount=6
Intelligent Services
com.oplus.deepthinker
Probably enables the ‘* is draining battery’ notification, kills battery
References
Internet Browser
com.heytap.browser
Rebranded HeyTap browser for Oppo. Full of ads and spams you in notifications. You should never use this browser.
References
Invisible Net
com.motorola.invisiblenet
App for Alias ID, Shortcut Installer (most of the apps I have seen are Chinese apps).
It’s some kind of a stub application launcher, if you open any of it’s activities it goes to the play store or to the browser.
Iris
com.samsung.android.server.iris
Provides iris recognition feature.
NOTE: removing this package causes biometric prompts in apps to be delayed by 5-8 seconds before appearing. Selecting ‘Biometrics and security’ in the settings app also locks up the Settings app for about 5-8 seconds but eventually loads and functions as normal.
JavaTcmdHelper
com.motorola.android.jvtcmd
tcmd = commandes types. Seems to be a tools wich help find Java commands types.
Useless for normal user.
Joyose
com.xiaomi.joyose
GPU Tuner
Optimizes your game for gaming. Some people have noticed that it locks the fps at 60 after selecting 90.
References
KLMS Agent
com.samsung.klmsagent
Checks the validity of your KLM/KPE (Knox Licence Manager) license.
This package is needed for Samsung Health (“com.sec.android.app.shealth”) and probably all Knox-related apps (like Secure Folder, Samsung Pay…)
Note: KLM licences are deprecated. Samsung now only supports KPE (Knox Platform for Enterprise) keys.
KPE keys are provided by Samsung and enable app’s developers to access knox features.
Kid Space
com.coloros.childrenspace
More info needed.
Knox Analytics Uploader
com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader
Knox Analytics Uploader
Sends analytics to Samsung.
KnoxCore
com.samsung.android.knox.containercore
Providess an isolated environment to store data (see Secure Folder)
Note: With Knox 3.4, Knox containers are now deprecated and replaced by Android work profiles.
Comunicate with Samsung servers:
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https://vas.samsungapps.com (App updates)
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http://cn-ms.samsungapps.com (APK Server).
References
KnoxVpnPacProcessor
com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler
Samsung Knox allows business and personal content to “securely” coexist on the same handset.
This package handles proxies alongside KNOX.
Kwai
com.kwai.video
Just another one of the useless short video apps. Depending on the phone model, it may not be possible to uninstall properly but safe to disable. (Even disabled it still runs in the background).
References
LD Gaming Appstore
com.android.ld.appstore
LDPlayer is an Android Gaming emulator for PC (https://ldplayer.net/)
LG Video
com.lge.videoplayer
LG Video Player
LG Weather
com.lge.sizechangable.weather
Not sure if it only manages Music widget for the launcher or also for the lockscreen.
Weather widget for the home screen.
LG Weather Service
com.lge.sizechangable.weather.platform
Provide weather data for the weather app/widget.
LPPe Service
com.mediatek.location.lppe.main
LPPE = LTE Positioning Protocol enhancements/extensions (LTE = “4G”)
Positioning and assistance protocol between E-SMLC (mobile location center) and UE (User Equipement = phone)
I don’t know the app has the permission to read SMS
References
LTE Broadcast Manager
com.qti.ltebc
Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that.
Lenovo Feature Update
com.tblenovo.whatsnewclient
Exactly not sure what it does.
References
Lenovo Feature Update Host
com.tblenovo.whatsnewhost
Exactly not sure what it does.
References
Lenovo ID
com.lenovo.lsf
Lenovo ID adds an option in Settings>Accounts where you can login to a Lenovo ID account.
Features include “exclusive features directly from Lenovo and our partners” and “syncing users information across devices”
lsf = Lenovo Service Framework
References
Lenovo Kid’s Account
com.kidoz.lenovo
Partnered with COPPA Certified (https://cert.privo.com/#/companies/kidoz18) KIDOZ Inc.
Provides kids friendly relevant services based on their ‘usage behaviour’.
According to EFF sends device model, brand, country, timezone, screen size, view events, click events, logtime of events, and a unique “KID ID information to Kidoz.
References
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/af6c3674c3bdcacda3590eb657fef61c1b3b44100c7c6ae051309d5196104efa
- https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/af6c3674c3bdcacda3590eb657fef61c1b3b44100c7c6ae051309d5196104efa/detection
- https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/11/low-budget-should-not-mean-high-risk-kids-tablet-came-preloaded-sketchyware
- https://www.privo.com/kidoz-case-study
- https://kidoz.net/privacy-policies
Lenovo TAB4 8 Plus
com.lenovo.tab4_8plus
App that shows TAB4 8 Plus device specifications.
Lenovo Weather
com.lenovo.weather.theme.dreamlandPad
Adds widget for lenovo weather app(com.tblenovo.lewea)
References
Lenovo Weather
com.tblenovo.lewea
Lenovo weather application
References
LenovoLauncher
com.lenovo.launcher
Lenovo’s default device launcher.
References
LenovoLauncherProvider
com.lenovo.launcher.provider
Related to lenovo launcher(com.lenovo.launcher)?
Exactly not sure what it does.
References
Link to Windows
com.microsoft.appmanager
Microsoft app for synchronising your phone with a W10 PC.
References
com.linkedin.android
One of the largest social network apps for online jobs
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkedin.android
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LinkedIn
Live Transcribe & Notification
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. Works offline
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe
- https://blog.google/products/android/new-sound-notifications-on-android/
Live Wallpaper Picker
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker
Enables you to pick a live wallpaper.
LiveOne
com.slacker.radio
Music and Live Events streaming app
References
Llkagent
com.verizon.llkagent
Used for Verizon store demo mode.
LocationServices
com.qualcomm.location
Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled, so probably pointless to disable.
Periodically sends a unique software ID, location (lat, long, alt, and their uncertainty), nearby cellular towers and Wi-Fi hotspots and their signal strength to Qualcomm servers.
References
Lookout
com.lookout
Mobile Security & Antivirus by Lookout
References
MIUI Notes
com.miui.notes
MIUI’s note-taking app.
MIUI SDK
com.miui.core
It is obiously needed for MIUI to work correctly. FYI, it manages the MIUI Analytics service. Can be disabled and uninstalled with MIUI 13.0.6.
References
MIUI+ Beta
com.xiaomi.mirror
Transfer files, sync copy text to PC without USB.
References
MTKLogger
com.mediatek.mtklogger
Logs debug data. Has a lot of permissions and run in background all the time.
Don’t keep useless apps: reduce the attack surface
Vulnerability found in this app in 2016
References
Ma Livebox
com.orange.mylivebox.fr
Lets you manage your Livebox from your phone.
References
Magic Smoke Wallpapers
com.android.magicsmoke
Bulit-in Live wallpaper.
Mail Orange
com.orange.mail.fr
Managing your emails from the Mail Orange application. All your personal data is hosted in France and governed by French law.
References
Market Feedback Agent
com.google.android.feedback
This is the package that sends crash-report feedback to the Play Store? The crash pop-up still happens with this disabled.
Doesn’t seem to run on its own.
Has permission to access system logs and package usage stats. Only connects to 4 Google domains. App developers likely have to go through the Play Store to access any sent data.
References
Markup
com.google.android.markup
Google Markup app made for modifying pictures, shipped by default on every Pie+ device.
Measure
com.google.tango.measure
(Discontinued) Turn your phone into a tape measure.
Media
com.google.android.providers.media.module
Provider of media files (images, videos and such).
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
References
Media Storage
com.android.providers.media
Provider of media files (images, videos and such).
Scans the device for media files and allows permitted apps access to them.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
References
Media and devices
com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard
Kind of a hub for managing the media played on smart devices (e.g play music to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously with Dual audio).
Has a lot of permissions and asks for ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES.
References
Mediatek Network Location Provider
com.mediatek.nlpservice
Provides periodic reports on the geographical location of the device. Each provider has a set of criteria under which it may be used. For example, some providers require GPS hardware and visibility to a number of satellites, while others require the use of the cellular radio, or access to a specific carrier’s network, or to the internet.
I don’t understand why this is needed; there already is one in ‘com.google.android.gms’
I wonder if NLP can be replaced by https://github.com/microg/UnifiedNlp
I suggest testing if you get a better signal/battery performance with Mediatek NLP on or off.
MeeTime Service
com.huawei.hwvoipservice
Voice over IP service for Huawei MeeTime (com.huawei.meetime). Only works with EMUI 9.1+ Huawei phones.
Huawei claims they use E2EE but this wasn’t verified and there is no whitepaper, so don’t trust them.
They also collect metadata.
References
Messagerie vocale visuelle
com.orange.vvm
Lets you manage your voicemail with an app.
References
Messagerie vocale visuelle
fr.bouyguestelecom.vvmandroid
Voicemail application for Bouygues Telecom. This app may inject ads into your gallery
Messages
com.android.mms
The AOSP SMS app.
Occasionally runs in the background.
Some OEMs (like Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo) use the same package name for their app.
Messages by Google
com.google.android.apps.messaging
RCS client from Google, also supports SMS/MMS. Runs in the background.
References
Messaging
com.sonyericsson.android.conversations
Sony’s default messages (SMS) app
Messaging Plus
msgplus.jibe.sca.vpl
Messings using the RCS protocol
Related to Google Jibe (https://jibe.google.com/)
References
Messenger
com.facebook.orca
Facebook Messenger
References
Mi AI
com.miui.voiceassist
Chinese voice assist.
Mi AI Engine
com.xiaomi.aicr
Another app to Mi AI from MIUI China.
References
Mi Browser
com.android.browser
Mi Browser and browser for the LDPlayer emulator. It is a privacy nightmare and should be replaced.
References
Mi Cleaner
com.miui.cleanmaster
Shady Xiaomi cleaner app developed by Cheetah mobile which has previously been caught in ad fraud and user data theft in 2018. The app has been banned from the PlayStore and then reintroduced under the package name ‘com.miui.cleaner’.
References
Mi Credit
com.micredit.in
App providing loans to MIUI users from India and China
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.micredit.in.gp
- https://web.archive.org/web/20221207193942/https://onsitego.com/blog/xiaomi-quietly-discontinues-mi-credit-mi-pay-india/
Mi Ditto
com.miui.accessibility
Accesibility feature. Dictation (TTS) and speech output,
making mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.
Mi Find Device
com.xiaomi.finddevice
Find My Device feature (in the Settings)
Enables you to locate your lost phone and erase your data remotely.
Your phone needs to be connected to internet (Wifi/mobile data) for this feature to work.
References
Mi Fitness
com.mi.health
Formerly, Heart Rate and Mi Health, is a health monitor app that can be synchronized in the cloud.
References
Mi Game Service
com.xiaomi.migameservice
Chinese app made to test game service things.
Mi Music
com.miui.player
Mi Music player
References
Mi Orange
com.orange.miorange
Lets you access to your Orange account and services
References
Mi Pay
com.mipay.wallet.in
Contactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.
https://www.mi-pay.com/
.in = Mi Pay for India
.id = My Pay for Indonesia
References
Mi Remote
com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller
Control your electric appliances with your phone using Mi Remote.
References
Mi Secure Keyboard
com.miui.securityinputmethod
A useless keyboard used to secure your password when logging in.
Mi Store System Components
com.xiaomi.ab
Formerly, mab.
Something about login, paying in Mi Store China.
MiWebView
com.mi.webkit.core
Discontinued. Xiaomi alternative to Google WebView
It is a system component for the Android operating system that allows Android apps to display content from the web directly inside an application. It’s based on Chrome.
Microsoft 365 (Office)
com.microsoft.office.officehubrow
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF scanner/editor, Cloud services…all in one app
References
Microsoft Excel
com.microsoft.office.excel
Spreadsheets, business collaboration, charts and data analysis tool from Microsoft
References
Microsoft Office Mobile
com.microsoft.office.officehub
Includes the complete Word, PowerPoint, and Excel apps to offer a convenient office experience on the go.
Microsoft OneDrive
com.microsoft.skydrive
Cloud storage app from Microsoft
References
Microsoft OneNote
com.microsoft.office.onenote
Note taking app from Microsoft.
This app has a lot of permissions. For example it has access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls…
References
Microsoft Outlook
com.microsoft.office.outlook
Microsoft email application
References
Microsoft PowerPoint
com.microsoft.office.powerpoint
Microsoft presentation and slides app
References
Microsoft Translator
com.microsoft.translator
Translate text, voice, conversations, camera photos and screenshots etc with microsoft translator
References
Microsoft Word
com.microsoft.office.word
Create, edit, share microsoft Word documents much like you do on your PC
References
Mobile Device Information Provider
com.amazon.appmanager
Maybe related to Kindle
References
- https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/are-these-phones-preloaded-with-amazon-spyware.4260299/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidQuestions/comments/89qy76/what_is_mobile_device_information_provider_app/
Mobile ID
com.sprint.w.installer
Formerly, Sprint ID.
Provides mobile ID Packs featuring apps, ringers, wallpapers, widgets and more.
Can (and do) force install apps you disabled.
Mobile Installer (ソフトバンク)
com.sprint.ce.updater
Used by Sprint to (force) install/update Sprint apps.
References
Mobile Services
com.dti.tracfone
Installs sponsored apps automatically on Tracfone and affiliated carriers (Straight Talk, Total Wireless, etc)
Mobile Services
com.dti.lenovo.tablet
Silently installs unwanted packages without user permission.
References
- https://www.andrewnile.co.uk/blog/lenovo-mobile-services/
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/4ebcc8b5a13851054d85153b0d4086e4b2b5adaee66eaea5843078c6134e9dd7
Mobile Services Manager
com.LogiaGroup.LogiaDeck
Seems to be a spyware
References
Mobile Services Manager
com.dti.att
Formerly known as AT&T App Select.
I guess it lets you choose AT&T apps to install.
It has a LOT of permissions.
References
Modem Debug Settings
com.motorola.android.settings.modemdebug
Provide modem debug settings menu ?
No longer in Android 10 image
Modem Service
com.motorola.bach.modemstats
Statistics and events logs from the modem activity.
Responsible for opening the network services on your Verizon phone.
References
Modem log
com.longcheertel.modemlog
Hidden app that includes TcardLog, modem log, Tcpdump.
Module Metadata
com.android.modulemetadata
It’s used to manage and store metadata about installed modules, and is accessed by the system server. Breaks some core functionality if disabled.
Mon Réseau
com.orange.wifiorange
Lets you measure your speed connection and find better Orange wifi hotspots.
Informs you also about near network incidents.
Moto AI Services
com.motorola.aiservices
Service to supply artificial intelligence models to Motorola apps. Not sure where the AI services are integrated.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.aiservices
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/effeb339cfeb3d8fcbf2023b6ccdec77e012d9417ee0579cf998bcb090741362
Moto Actions & Gestures
com.motorola.actions
Allows you to perform specific gestures to perform certain tasks. Frontend to change settings provided by “com.motorola.moto”.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.actions
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/5c26c2865ec9692efba4377598f8130c25f66706901144f49438230a11590f01
Moto App Launcher
com.motorola.launcher3
A default home screen app, provides a layout and display for app icons and listing.
WARNING: Do not remove this package if you did not switch to a 3rd-pary launcher.
Keep in mind that removing this package will break the recent apps button (even from another launcher).
Moto Discovery
com.motorola.discovery
Not sure what it does
Moto Display
com.motorola.motodisplay
Displays notifications with the screen off (like the Always On Display feature from other OEMs)
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.motodisplay
- https://support.motorola.com/uk/en/solution/ms108519
Moto Email
com.motorola.email
Auto add CSP (Service Provider code) prefix to your phone when you’re abroad.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_country_calling_codes
This seems to not work correctly and it’s generally not a good idea to call home (via GSM) when you’re abroad.
It’s better and cheaper to use chat apps like Signal/Wire
References
Moto Face Unlock
com.motorola.faceunlock
Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.faceunlock
- https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/
- https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/
- https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/
Moto Gametime
com.motorola.gamemode
Allows the user to block calls, quick screenshots, float social apps, etc when playing a game.
References
Moto Intelligence
com.motorola.motointelligence
Not sure what it does
Moto Photo Editor
com.motorola.photoeditor
On Motorola phones that feature Cutout mode, you can replace the background of your photos and resize & move selected portions.
References
Moto Thinkshield-MM
com.motorola.enterprise.service
Provides various security to Moto devices. More info needed.
References
- https://www.motorola.com/business/thinkshield/
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/db140841cffe28643367bd1d595c885a02852d06136086b0ffc41aab79db5ff0
Moto Widget
com.motorola.timeweatherwidget
Provides time/weather widget on the home screen.
Moto feedback
com.motorola.help
Lets you rate your device and share feedback with Motorola.
References
MotoSignatureApp
com.motorola.motosignature.app
This app has permissions descriptions, lab, game mode launch permissions, audio monitor descriptions.
So it’s permissions to system apps?
Google search shows that it’s on some lists that recommend removing this app.
Motorola Face Unlock Agent
com.motorola.faceunlocktrustagent
Trust agent is a service that notifies the system about whether it believes the environment of the device is trusted.
The meaning of ‘trusted’ is up to the trust agent to define.
The system lockscreen listens for trust events, it can change its behaviour based on the trust state of the current user (e.g detection of a trusted face)
References
Motorola Message Service
com.motorola.appdirectedsmsproxy
An Application directed SMS (or rather a Port directed SMS) is an SMS directed to a specific port.
Apps need to listen to this port to get the SMS message.
I don’t know if this package allows port directed SMS or if it just provide a proxy feature.
Motorola Notifications
com.motorola.ccc.notification
If you opt-in, it sends periodic product-related information, including notifications on software updates, tips & tricks, survey and information about new Motorola products and services.
References
Motorola Services Main
com.motorola.ccc.mainplm
plm = Product Lifecycle Management ? No noticeable consequences after removal
Motorola Slpc System
com.motorola.slpc_sys
Would be weird if it’s not related to Motorola Modality Services (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.slpc)
Helps your Motorola phone respond more intelligently to motion, phone orientation (e.g. face up/down) and stowed state (e.g in/out-of-pocket).
Has a noticeable impact on battery?
FYI : It uses location services.
References
Motorola software update
com.motorola.ccc.ota
Provide OTA system updates.
OTA (Over-The-Air) updates allow manufacturers to remotely install new software updates, features and services.
Movie Studio
com.google.android.videoeditor
(Discontinued) Google Movie Studio
Multi-Window
com.huawei.hwdockbar
Probably fine to remove if you’re not using Huawei Multi-Window features.
Music
com.heytap.music
Default Oppo Music App with insecure WebView Implementation (execution of user controlled code in WebView is an important security hole).
Has also weird permissions (QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES and BLUETOOTH ?).
References
Music
com.oppo.music
Oppo Music app
References
Music Visualization Wallpapers
com.android.musicvis
Built-in live wallpaper
MusicFX
com.android.musicfx
Audio EQ (equalizer). Some 3rd-party music apps can use it to provide you EQ features.
My Center
com.huawei.mycenter
Huawei Member Center
Gives reward offers and news to Huawei users. Very intrusive app: 68 permissions inclusing CAMERA, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES. Can run in the background and just after boot even if you haven’t unlock your phone yet. Phones home.
References
My Consumer Cellular
cci.usage
AKA My CC. Lets you manage your Consumer Cellular account, track your usage, pay your bill.
Consumer Cellular is an American postpaid mobile virtual network operator
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cci.usage
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Cellular
My EE
uk.co.ee.myee
Lets you control your EE pay monthly, pay as you go and WiFi devices. Check your data, bills, packs and more, and keep an eye on your spending.
Contains unnecessary analytics and most of the things the app does can be done by texting 150 from your mobile.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.ee.myee
- https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/billing-usage-and-top-up/call-text-and-data-charges/how-can-i-get-help-by-texting-150-on-pay-as-you-go-or-flex
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/uk.co.ee.myee/latest/
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/6e8de7e02aba34c4f02dc966b39002f60b0852f55da923cdccc4ba4c09ed4a4a
My Files
com.coloros.filemanager
OPPO’s official file management app
My Galaxy
com.mygalaxy
Entertainment hub and life-services application.
Lets you access videos, music and gaming and gives quick access to services such as cabs, movies, recharge, bill payment, food ordering, travel, hyper local deals and Samsung Care, among others.
References
My InfoZone™ Widget:Big Screen
com.vzw.hss.widgets.infozone.large
Gives weekly tips, access to device info and account information.
References
My Profile
com.samsung.android.unifiedprofile
Related to Samsung Members?
My Sprint
com.sprint.care
Lets you manage your Sprint Account and pay your bill.
References
My TELUS
com.telus.myaccount
It’s used for managing your telus account.
Safe to remove if you don’t use it
My Verizon
com.vzw.hss.myverizon
Lets you manage your Verizon account.
References
My Verizon Services
com.verizon.mips.services
Related to My Verizon app. Required for hotspot.
MySosh France
com.orange.mysosh
Lets you access to your Sosh account
References
NFL
com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite
NFL related latest news, highlights, stats & more
References
Napster
com.rhapsody
Napster music streaming app
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhapsody
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napster
- http://napster.com/privacy
Napster Music
com.rhapsody.vpl
Napster music streaming app
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhapsody
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napster
- http://napster.com/privacy
NativeDropBoxAgent
com.motorola.android.nativedropboxagent
It is not related to Cloud Dropbox company but to Android logging. It is used during development.
References
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4434192/dropboxmanager-use-cases
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/b7376e9ca607e856c9b39eb93e5aa420dab7f32424b61c5325f55faa03d2a97f
Navigation for Google Maps Go
com.google.android.apps.navlite
Provides GPS turn-by-turn voice guided navigation and is optimized for performance on low-memory phones.
References
Nearby Charging Stations
com.oneplus.chargingpilar
Geolocates the phone to find OnePlus charging stations nearby. Connects to ‘gateway.oneplus.net’.
References
Nearby Service/SmartView
com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare
Formerly, Samsung AllShare service.
Used to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.
On devices where the display-name is ‘Nearby Service’, ‘Smart View’ will continue to work properly (it doesn’t depend on Nearby Service).
References
Nearby device scanning
com.samsung.android.easysetup
Previously, Samsung Connect Easy Setup, Samsung SmartThings.
Requires “com.samsung.android.beaconmanager” to be useful.
Netflix
com.netflix.mediaclient
Popular TV shows and movies streaming application
References
Network operators
com.qualcomm.qti.networksetting
A hidden settings menu that lets you select network modes like GSM only, WCDMA only, LTE only etc, toggle VoLTE On/Off…
NewsBreak
com.particlenews.newsbreak
News provided by NewsBreak (https://www.newsbreak.com/)
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.particlenews.newsbreak
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.particlenews.newsbreak/latest/
Newspoint
com.til.timesnews
India specific news app
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.til.timesnews
- http://www.newspointapp.com/policy.cms
NextRadio
com.nextradioapp.nextradio
Adware FM radio
3rd-party app which lets you experience live and local FM radio on your smartphone.
References
Nfc Service
com.android.nfc
Runs in the background as part of the System.
I assume NFC breaks when disabled.
Will probably run even if disabled, like most system packages. So disabling/uninstalling is probably pointless.
NotePad
com.example.android.notepad
(Bad) notepad app.
Number Origin
com.coloros.phonenoareainquire
More info needed.
OBDM_Permissions
com.verizon.obdm_permissions
Has a LOT of permissions!
It is used to hold shares and securities in dematerialised/electronic format.
Seems weird that Verizon provides this so it’s likely not this.
OCZ_ClientDownloader
com.lenovo.ocpl
Not sure what it does.
References
- https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-Android-based-Tablets-and-Phablets/OCZ-ClientDownloader/m-p/5090852?page=1#5396079
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/8a1884d7604d3c3ab7559d6dcffe88b77243e85bee38ff100f1331043b6d5e6f
OCZ_DeployAgent
com.lenovo.dagent
Not sure what it does.
References
OCZ_DeployServiceApp
com.lenovo.dsa
Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing system problems.
References
- https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LNVO-DSA
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/2e4a0b3fa9ea4fb56a7bd90d1d2c9eb4cd7fffe481943e0f6bfb8a23554cb921
OCZ_ProvisionAgent
com.lenovo.agent0
Not sure what it does.
References
OK Google enrollment
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle
“OK Google” detection service that hears everything.
OMA client provisioning
com.motorola.android.provisioning
It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).
It is used by carrier to send “configuration SMS” which can setup network settings (such as APN).
In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages. I’m pretty sure that in France this package is useless.
Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN… but you still can change it manually, it’s not difficult.
Note : These special “confirguration SMS” can be abused.
References
- https://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/les-smartphones-samsung-huawei-lg-et-sony-vulnerables-a-des-attaques-par-provisioning-39890045.html
- https://www.csoonline.com/article/3435729/sms-based-provisioning-messages-enable-advanced-phishing-on-android-phones.html
OMADM
com.sec.omadm
Open Mobile Alliance Device Management. A protocol for management of mobile devices.
References
OPMmsLocation
cn.oneplus.opmms
Determines your location when sending SMS/MMS?
China-only? (“cn” is China’s country code)
OPPO Clone Phone
com.coloros.backuprestore
Oppo backup/restore tool.
References
OPPO Cloud
com.coloros.cloud
Oppo cloud storage?
ORoaming
com.redteamobile.roaming
Lets you buy RedTeaMobile data plan to access Internet in foreign country with a virtual SIM card
References
- https://support.oppo.com/uk/answer/?aid=neu9139
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/d017d4f6623bf8e71456e6bffe551ef6f3ff3095c62cef3df6d968354898c097
ORoaming
com.redteamobile.roaming.deamon
Redtea Roaming service deamon for com.redteamobile.roaming
OTA Access Point Configuration
com.android.otaprovisioningclient
OTA (Over the air) is the method used by OEMs to push updates to your device.
An OTA access point is used to run system software updates over a special gateway. This package is most likely customized by your OEM.
Office Mobile hub
com.microsoft.office.officehubhl
Office Mobile hub (on Samsung Phone)
Includes the complete Word, PowerPoint, and Excel apps to offer a convenient office experience on the go.
Omacp
com.mediatek.omacp
omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. A protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).
Configuration messages parser. Used for provisioning APN settings to devices via SMS.
In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages.
Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN. But you can still change the config manually, it’s not difficult.
Dunno why Mediatek handles this kind of things. Safe to remove. At worst, you’ll need to manually config your APN.
OMACP can be abused.
References
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/advanced-sms-phishing-attacks-against-modern-android-based-smartphones/
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-huawei-lg-and-sony-phones-vulnerable-to-rogue-provisioning-messages/
OnePlus Account
com.oneplus.account
Enables Oneplus account login on device.
Probably handles authentication for Oneplus apps.
References
OnePlus Bluetooth test mode
com.oneplus.bttestmode
Type ##232339## in the OnePlus dialer to access this hidden test menu.
OnePlus File Manager
com.oneplus.filemanager
Stock OnePlus file manager app.
References
OnePlus Gallery
com.oneplus.gallery
Occasionally runs in the background. Some old versions of the app (like for Oneplus 3 on Android 9) don’t run in the background.
References
OnePlus Games
com.oneplus.gamespace
Occasionally runs in the background as part of the system.
Allows you to launch your game library, check game stats(such as playtime), activate game overlay features, change performance settings to tweak game/battery performance during gaming.
This is the only way to access the recording buffer functionality (records the last X seconds into RAM and saves them when you tap save), so keep enabled if you need that or any of the other features.
References
OnePlus Messages
com.oneplus.mms
Only used on OnePlus 8 / 8 Pro according to the description.
References
OnePlus Notes
com.oneplus.note
OnePlus Notes app
References
OnePlus Share
com.coloros.oshare
Previously OPPO Share. File sharing app to transfer data from/to Oppo devices only. Seems to use weak crypto (AES ECB mode) and has weird permissions (such as READ_CONTACTS).
References
OnePlus Widget
net.oneplus.widget
Lets you use OnePlus widgets on the home screen.
OnePlus Zen Mode
com.oneplus.brickmode
Zen Mode helps you put down your phone and enjoy your life.
In Zen Mode you will only be able to take photos and answer calls.
References
OnePlusLogKit
com.oem.oemlogkit
Shady logging app that system apps can use to log WiFi traffic, Bluetooth traffic, NFC activity, GPS coordinates over time, power consumption, modem signal/data details, “lag issues,” and more.
References
- https://thehackernews.com/2017/11/oneplus-logkit-app.html
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/second-oneplus-factory-app-discovered-this-one-dumps-photos-wifi-and-gps-logs/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210611122551/https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/930773795656396801
Oneclean
com.ape.oneclean
Provides memory cleaner feature for Wiko mobile
Opera Branding Provider
com.opera.branding
Don’t know what it really does.
Opera Max
com.opera.max.oem
System-wide data-saving proxy that funnell all app data through Opera’s servers to compress images and videos (discontinued)
Opera Max
com.opera.max.preinstall
System-wide data-saving proxy that funnell all app data through Opera’s servers to compress images and videos (discontinued)
Opera Mini
com.opera.mini.native
Tracks your online activities, which are linked to your unique ID.
It has built-in VPN for ‘free’, which Restore Privacy describe as a ‘data collection tool in disguise’.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.native
- https://www.opera.com/privacy
- https://restoreprivacy.com/vpn/reviews/opera-vpn/
- https://privacytests.org/android.html
Opera News Branding Provider
com.opera.branding.news
Don’t know what it really does.
Opera Preinstall Data
com.opera.preinstall
Generates utm tracking stuff
OplusLFEHer
com.oplus.lfeh
Seems to be related to the the logging suite.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0542dbdbe10fd3a868ea497ec92670619670f574bbce37d949975dc109cd316f
Orange Cineday
fr.orange.cineday
Useless app but Cineday is pretty nice.
Every Tuesday you can invite the person of your choice in movies (within the limit of available seats).
You can just use https://cineday.orange.fr/cineday/
Orange Manual Selector
com.orange.aura.oobe
Makes unnecessary notifications
Orange et moi France
com.orange.orangeetmoi
Orange customer space.
References
OsuLogin
com.android.hotspot2
Provides wifi tethering i.e. lets you share your mobile device’s Internet connection with other devices.
References
OsuLogin
com.android.hotspot2.osulogin
Provides wifi tethering i.e. lets you share your mobile device’s Internet connection with other devices.
References
PacProcessor
com.android.pacprocessor
PAC (Proxy Auto-Config) is a file which defines how an app can automatically find the correct proxy server for fetching an URL.
Should be safe to remove if you don’t use Auto-proxy (with PAC file config).
References
Pandora
com.pandora.android
Very intrusive music and podcasts app.
Exodus report: 17 permissions and 14 trackers
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pandora.android
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/com.pandora.android/latest/
ParkMobile
net.sharewire.parkmobilev2
Smarter way to park and reserve your spot ahead of time
References
PartnerNetflixActivation
com.netflix.partner.activation
Apk file name: By_3rd_NetflixActivationOverSeas
Some form of activation of Netflix account, subscription or app? Might be what puts the Netflix app icon on the homescreen. Not sure.
Netflix app works without this.
PayJoy Access
com.payjoy.access
Access is PayJoy’s firmware product which OEMs optionally use to enable automatic setup (“provisioning”) and device management to enable PayJoy’s Lock to work “out of the box” to minimize the number of steps for the user and store clerk to get started.
Payment Protection
com.coloros.securepay
Payment system from Oppo allowing you to pay with your phone.
References
PcoReceiver
com.motorola.vzw.pco.extensions.pcoreceiver
Protocol Configuration Options.
Related to APN configuration.
References
Pebble
com.android.theme.icon.pebble
Android icons pack [Pebble].
Safe to remove if you don’t use them, but there’s no point in doing so as they are simple data containers with no permissions.
Peel Mi Remote
com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller.peel.plugin
Peel Mi Remote is a TV guide extension for Xiaomi Mi Remote by “Peel Smart Remote”.
References
Peel Smart Remote (WatchON)
tv.peel.samsung.app
It’s an application that turns your smart phone or tablet into a TV remote.
The app uses the IR Blaster of your device, so devices not equipped with that feature will not be able to use all of Peel Smart Remote’s functions.
References
Peel Universal Smart TV Remote Control
tv.peel.app
Lets you remotely control devices like your TV, DVD or Blu-ray player (Discontinued)
People Edge
com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe
Gives you immediate access to your favorite contacts from the edge of your phone.
References
- https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/people-edge/
- https://videotron.tmtx.ca/en/topic/samsung_galaxys9/using_people_edge.html
Perfdump
com.qualcomm.qti.perfdump
Performance dump (logging)
Enable a more accurate overview of the running services (and maybe how much power/RAM they take?)
Performance
com.motorola.appforecast
Seems to be always running in background.Not sure what it does.
References
Performance Mode
com.qualcomm.qti.performancemode
Runs on boot. Probably related to CPU/SoC performance profiles.
Oneplus 10 Pro has an option called “High performance mode” in Settings->Battery->Advanced, which has the description:
“The system always operates in a high performance mode, but it will increase power consumption.”
I’m guessing that option triggers this package. This is probably a feature on many Qualcomm chips, but I don’t think all OEMs expose it in the settings.
Permanent process management
com.coloros.appmanager
Used to uninstall applications, but uninstalling apps works nonetheless, even after uninstalling this package.
Personal Safety
com.google.android.apps.safetyhub
A Pixel app that helps you prepare and react in an emergency by quickly calling emergency services (e.g if your phone detects that you’ve been in a car crash, it can call for help automatically).
This app has obviously a lot of dangerous permissions due to its operation.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.safetyhub
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/e207f7d0f59d9df268154b90fc10cd861d0483465e30bbac8f68a7b12340c67f
Personalise
com.motorola.personalize
Helps you personalise your themes, icons, fonts, sounds etc…
Petal Maps
com.huawei.maps.app
Huawei map and navigation app with HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) trackers.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.huawei.maps.app
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/d15349e7a998306012462484f270f93794141113d6680fa8512931c270adf830
Petal Search
com.huawei.hwsearch
Huawei search widget. Used for finding apps/apks on serveral online sources (introduced after Google Mobile Services Ban).
Phase beam
com.android.phasebeam
Built-in live wallpaper
Phone
com.android.dialer
The AOSP Dialer/Phone app
Default phone app on some older phones (like Oneplus 3).
Phone
com.google.android.dialer
Formerly Google Dialer.
Default dialer on some phones.
Google Analytics are embedded in the app, assume everything is datamined.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer
- https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/a978d90f27d5947dca33ed59b73bd8efbac67253f9ef7a343beb9197c8913d1a/details
Phone Manager
com.coloros.phonemanager
Provides so called ‘optimization tools’ and various security scanning services.
These virus scanning services may have privacy implications.
References
PhoneExtns
com.motorola.vzw.phone.extensions
Free HD wallpaper from verizon
PhonePe
com.phonepe.app
PhonePe is a payment app that allows indian users to use BHIM UPI, your credit card and debit card or wallet to recharge your mobile phone.
Pay your utility bills and also make instant payments at offline and online stores.
References
Photo Screensavers
com.android.dreams.phototable
Daydream stuff, see com.android.dreams.basic
PhotoScan by Google Photos
com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner
Companion app to Google Photos for reviving old pictures.
References
Picasa Uploader
com.google.android.apps.uploader
Discontinued.
Pixel Launcher
com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
Used to be called Nexus Launcher (back when Google phones were called Nexus, not Pixel).
References
Pixel Setup
com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard
It’s the basic configuration setup guides you through the basics of setting up Google features on your device. The package is only present on Pixel phones.
PlatformApk
com.lenovo.csdkplatform
CSDK = Commercial Software Development Kit (CSDK) for details see official video.
References
- https://videos.emea.lenovo.com/lenovo-commercial-software
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/130d7076019d7a4519a04c80dbd80fa3734542dc44ec1f5fba464569fb3f4adc
com.ideashower.readitlater.pro
Allows you to save an article or web page to remote servers for later reading
Was purchased by Mozilla in 2017 but is still close source for now.
Open-source alternative : https://wallabag.org/
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideashower.readitlater.pro
- https://getpocket.com/privacy
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket_(service)
Polaris Office
com.infraware.polarisoffice5
Polaris Office from US Infraware Inc company (Microsoft Office like)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infraware.office.link
References
Power Genius
com.huawei.powergenie
Task killer app in EMUI 9+ (Android 9+).
Task killer apps tend to do more harm than help as they clear cached RAM for no good reason, removing the battery and time savings involved in caching. In addition to the obvious issues with background functionality like notifications. However, system may start lagging a little bit (you will notice it while scrolling and on some animations, for example scrolling installed apps), battery consumption will become slightly higher and battery stats will disappear soon. At the same time, logcat will be full of errors like: PowerKit: PG Server is not found. calling pid xxxx.
PowerOffAlarm
com.qualcomm.qti.poweroffalarm
Probably what enables alarms to start the device from an off state.
Runs on boot and when you open a clock app.
Preloaded Contacts Loader
com.motorola.contacts.preloadcontacts
Provides contacts preset by carriers.
Print Service Recommendation Service
com.android.printservice.recommendation
Recommends 3rd-party print services apps in the PlayStore. Printing will probably still work without it (by using the default print service).
Print Service Recommendation Service
com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
I think this has to do with recommending a printservice app you can get from the Play store. I think printing still works with this off.
Print Spooler
com.android.printspooler
Manages the printing process.
Runs on boot, but not beyond that.
PrivateSpace
com.huawei.securitymgr
Lets you store private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password.
This is the password vault or manager too.
References
Programming Menu
com.motorola.programmenu
Hidden menu (accessible by typing ##7764726 in the dialer) providing additionnal features for developers.
ProjectMenu
com.huawei.android.projectmenu
Hidden settings not available for users. ProjectMenu interface: phone ##2846579##
References
ProxyHandler
com.android.proxyhandler
Handles proxy config.
Punch Hole cutout
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.hole
Display cutout variant.
References
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts
QColor
com.qualcomm.qti.qcolor
Something to do with colors?
Contains no services and I’ve never seen it run as a process. Only has one permission: CONTROL_DISPLAY_COLOR_TRANSFORMS
Probably safe to disable; noticed no changes, but I also doubt there’s any benefit to disabling it.
QDCM-FF
com.qti.snapdragon.qdcm_ff
Qualcomm Display Color Management tool
Attempts to “make colors look vibrant and true to life”. No idea if it actually does something useful or if it’s only some garbage dynamic color tuning (they tend to destroy colors).
Contains a service, but I’ve never seen it run on my Oneplus 9. Could be tied to color “improvement” settings in Settings->Display (all of which are off for me).
QDMA
com.qualcomm.qti.qdma
QDMA = Quadrature-Division Multiple Access
It’s a radio protocol combining CDMA and QPSK.
QDMA is used for local area networks, usually wireless short-range such as WiMax.
References
QMMI
com.qualcomm.qti.qmmi
QMMI is a test app made by Qualcomm. It is used by service center to test the working of the various device components.
References
- <https://community.phones.nokia.com/discussion/52566/android-10-on-nokia-8-1/p19 Useless for end-users.>
Qualcomm Mobile Security
com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.telemetry
Telemetry service. Obviously phones to Qualcomm.
Qualcomm Time Service
com.qualcomm.timeservice
Occasionally runs in the background.
Could be what syncs the CPU clock with Android time?
Probably not something you want to disable.
Qualcomm Voice Assist
com.quicinc.voice.activation
Always-on voice detection, so obviously always runs in the background.
Probably worth keeping enabled for battery savings if you use Google Assistant regularly while your screen is off.
References
QualityProtect
com.oplus.qualityprotect
Probably Oppo/OnePlus analytics, no effects after disabling/deleting
References
Quick App
com.nearme.instant.platform
Not sure what it does.
Quick Connect
com.heytap.accessory
AKA Accessory Framework
Quick device connect feature. Can be disabled via hidden setting (Settings -> Search ‘App Enhancement Services’ -> Quick device connect) if not wanted.
Allows you to search for nearby devices and connect to them without having to go through the Bluetooth or WiFi Direct settings’ Ghosh! 32 permissions just for this?
References
Quick Search
com.android.quicksearchbox
Google quick search box. OEMs (e.g. Xiaomi) can modify this for their own use.
Quick Share
com.samsung.android.app.sharelive
Samsung Quick Share (from the Galaxy Store)
Quick Video Editor
com.lge.videostudio
Allows you to create and edit video files using the videos (and photos) stored on the phone.
References
Quick connect
com.samsung.android.sconnect
(Discontinued) In theory, it lets you connect your phone to a variety of devices over Wifi that support multiple protocols — including Wifi Direct and Miracast — to display photos, video or audio.
References
Quickstep
com.android.launcher3
The AOSP launcher. OEMs frequently use this to deliver their own launcher.
You need to install another launcher before removing it.
Radio La Inolvidable Peru
com.ehernandez.radiolainolvidable
Spanish Radio app (no longer exist)
Recorder
com.android.phone.recorder
AOSP Call recorder function. Most of the time OEM use their own code for this.
Some OEMs (like Huawei & Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app
Recorder
com.google.android.apps.recorder
Audio recorder from Google LLC.
References
Recorder
com.coloros.soundrecorder
ColorOS default Sound Recorder
Recover system apps
com.oplus.apprecover
Provides the ability to restore system apps through settings.
Republic
com.republicwireless.tel
Lets you manage your Republic wireless account.
Republic Wireless is an american mobile virtual network operator
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.republicwireless.tel&hl
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_Wireless
Roaming Settings
com.qualcomm.qti.roamingsettings
Hidden settings menu for tweaking roaming settings? How exactly do you access this menu?
RootPA
com.gd.mobicore.pa
Mobicore is now Trustonic
Trustonic is a small OS running on the CPU providing a TEE, an isolated environment that runs in parallel with the operating system, guaranteeing code and data loaded inside to be protected.
Sounds great, but it’s closed source and “normal” devs can’t use it for their apps.
See “com.trustonic.tuiservice”
RoseEUKor font
com.monotype.android.font.rosemary
Font
Rounded
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.systemui
Android icons pack [Rounded].
Safe to remove if you don’t use them, but there’s no point in doing so as they are simple data containers with no permissions.
Rounded
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.themepicker
Obviously related to the “rounded” icon pack but the full package is strange. A themepicker class only for a specific icon package?
Safe to remove if you don’t use them, but there’s no point in doing so.
S Share Connectivity
com.samsung.android.mdx.kit
Previously, Mdx Kit Service, MDE Service Framework.
MDE = Multi Devices Experience.
Framework for IoT stuff.
Asks for a LOT of dangerous permissions
Interacts with “com.samsung.android.mobileservice” and “com.osp.app.signin”
References
SFR & Moi
com.sfr.android.moncompte
Lets you manage your SFR account.
References
SFR Cloud
com.sfr.android.sfrcloud
Cloud provided by SFR
References
SFR Mail
com.sfr.android.sfrmail
SFR Mail
References
SFR Play
com.sfr.android.sfrplay
VOD streaming from SFR.
SFR Répondeur +
com.sfr.android.vvm
Lets you use your voice mail and manage your inbox without dialing into your voicemail.
References
SIM App Dialog
com.android.simappdialog
Creates a pop-up asking if the user wants to install the carrier app when a SIM is inserted. Seems to be event-triggered, i.e., doesn’t run in the background.
References
SIM Toolkit
com.android.stk
Enables carriers to initiate “value-added services”. Basically, some operators provide SIM-cards with applications installed on them.
This has been abused:
-
SimJacker
-
WIBattack.
NOTE: removing this package removes the launcher icon. “com.android.stk” relies on “com.android.stk2” and vice-versa.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_Application_Toolkit#cite_note-CellularZA-1
- https://thehackernews.com/2019/09/simjacker-mobile-hacking.html
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-sim-card-attack-disclosed-similar-to-simjacker/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_identity_management
SIM Toolkit
com.android.stk2
Special package for dual-sim devices?
Enables carriers to initiate “value-added services”. Basically, some operators provide SIM-cards with applications installed on them.
This has been abused:
-
SimJacker
-
WIBattack.
NOTE: removing this package removes the launcher icon. “com.android.stk2” relies on “com.android.stk” and vice-versa.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_Application_Toolkit#cite_note-CellularZA-1
- https://thehackernews.com/2019/09/simjacker-mobile-hacking.html
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-sim-card-attack-disclosed-similar-to-simjacker/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_identity_management
SVC Agent
com.samsung.android.svcagent
The APK has various icons in it + DiagMon library (telemetry). It has full access to internet and occasionally runs a MainService for many consecutive hours.
SYSdll
co.sitic.pp
Designed to remotely lock the phone (by sending a simple SMS) in case you don’t pay your bill
This app was pre-installed on phone not served by that carrier (América Móvil) from South America.
Normally you should not have this app anymore because it was removed by Nokia during an Android 10 update.
References
Safe & Found
com.sprint.safefound
Mobile safety and security application that helps protect and locate your “loved ones”.
You have the ability to track and manage smartphones, tablets and Tracker all in one app.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sprint.safefound
- https://www.sprint.com/en/support/solutions/services/safe-and-found.html
Safe & Found
com.sprint.safefound.vpl
Mobile safety and security application that helps protect and locate your “loved ones”.
You have the ability to track and manage smartphones, tablets and Tracker all in one app.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sprint.safefound
- https://www.sprint.com/en/support/solutions/services/safe-and-found.html
Safety Information
com.samsung.safetyinformation
Safety information telling you to be careful with the usage of your phone.
Samsung AR Doodle
com.samsung.android.ardrawing
Accessible through AR Zone.
Lets you draw on your face using the front camera and uses AR Core for drawing on the environment with the rear camera.
Only Sasmung AR app (afaik) that requests location access, and it refuses to run without it.
Samsung AT&T Visual Voicemail
com.samsung.attvvm
A simple GUI for voicemail.
Samsung ApexService
com.sec.android.app.apex
Enables taking motion photos and provides a motion photos player/viewer, also does face recognition in the gallery app.
References
Samsung Calculator
com.sec.android.app.popupcalculator
Samsung calculator app
References
Samsung Cloud Data Relay
com.samsung.android.scloud.auth
Handle authentication for Samsung cloud
Samsung Configuration update
com.samsung.android.app.omcagent
Open Market Customization Agent (AKA ‘Recommended Apps’)
Installs more Samsung “Recommended Apps” after device setup.
Samsung Contacts
com.samsung.android.app.contacts
Safe to debloat if you use another contacts app.
Samsung Core Services
com.samsung.android.scs
For quick and easy provision of the main features used by Samsung applications through application updates rather than through the distribution of software updates.
Provides improved search, extraction, and intelligence features based on text and images. Used in various Samsung applications such as Camera, Gallery, Messages, Contacts, Settings, and Finder.
References
Samsung DeX Home
com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
DeX Enables users to extend their device into a desktop-like experience by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
“DeX” is a contraction of “Desktop eXperience”.
References
Samsung DeX System UI
com.samsung.desktopsystemui
Extends your smartphone into a “desktop computing experience”.
References
Samsung Dictionary
com.diotek.sec.lookup.dictionary
Samsung dictionary from Diotek (Korean company)
References
Samsung Edge screen
com.samsung.android.app.cocktailbarservice
Enables you to open your five most used apps by simply swiping the edge of the screen.
Swipe one of the edges of the screen to bring up information even when your device is locked (with the screen off).
You can also set it up to display the news or weather, for example.
Samsung Email
com.samsung.android.email.provider
Samsung email app
References
Samsung Finder
com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder
a search application that allows you to find what you want in an instant by searching the content on your Galaxy smartphone and on the web as well.
References
Samsung Game Booster
com.samsung.android.game.gametools
Lets you record and share screenshots of your game-play.
References
Samsung Game Optimizing Service
com.enhance.gameservice
Previously GameMode.
Legacy game Optimizing Service (is replaced by com.samsung.android.game.gos)
Is supposed to “improve” game performance.
Samsung Game Optimizing Service
com.samsung.android.game.gos
It’s supposed to “improve” game performance.
Has a “Game Intent Service” that runs occasionally. If uninstalling fails, try disabling.
References
Samsung Gift Indonesia
com.srin.indramayu
Special application from Samsung that provides special offers and privileges for Indonesian users
Samsung Health
com.sec.android.app.shealth
Serves to track various aspects of daily life contributing to well being such as physical activity, diet, and sleep.
S Health data is stored in a Knox container (with HIPAA compliance).
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.shealth
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Health
Samsung Internet
com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
From their privacy policy: “The information we obtain [..] include, identifiers associated with your devices, types of devices, web browser characteristics, device and operating system type and characteristics, language preferences, clickstream data, your interactions with Samsung Internet (such as the web pages you visit, links you click and features you use), dates and times of your use of Samsung Internet, and other information about your use of Samsung Internet.”
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
- https://developer.samsung.com/internet/privacy-policy-us.html
- https://privacytests.org/android.html
Samsung Internet Lite/Go
com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.lite
Lite version of the Samsung browser (hah! Because the base one was too bloated?)
From their privacy policy: “The information we obtain [..] include, identifiers associated with your devices, types of devices, web browser characteristics, device and operating system type and characteristics, language preferences, clickstream data, your interactions with Samsung Internet (such as the web pages you visit, links you click and features you use), dates and times of your use of Samsung Internet, and other information about your use of Samsung Internet.”
References
Samsung Location SDK
com.sec.location.nsflp2
It seems to only be used by Samsung (Galaxy) apps
Samsung Members
com.samsung.android.voc
The other version is “com.samsung.oh”.
References
Samsung Modes and Routines
com.samsung.android.app.routines
Formerly, Bixby Routines.
Automating actions triggered by context clues: location, time, or event.
References
Samsung Multi Connectivity
com.samsung.android.mcfserver
See https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/12
Samsung My Files
com.sec.android.app.myfiles
Samsung file manager app
References
Samsung Notes
com.samsung.android.app.notes
Samsung Notes app
References
Samsung One UI Home
com.sec.android.app.launcher
Samsung One UI Home launcher (homescreen) which is also Samsung’s TouchWiz default launcher.
References
Samsung Pay Framework
com.samsung.android.spayfw
Framework for Samsung Wallet.
Samsung Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service by Samsung that lets users make payments using compatible phones and other Samsung-produced devices.
Samsung Pay mini
com.samsung.android.spaymini
Same service as Samsung Wallet but for online payments only and is available on all compatible android devices (not just Samsung devices).
References
Samsung Push Service
com.sec.spp.push
Provides updates and notifications for services exclusive to Samsung (more like Samsung ads).
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.spp.push
- https://www.samsunggeeks.com/2015/10/25/what-is-the-samsung-push-service/
Samsung Quick Share Agent
com.samsung.android.aware.service
Formerly, Quick Share.
Use Wifi direct to share files between 2 Samsung Galaxy phones (it’s only for Samsung Galaxy users).
Samsung SetupWizard
com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard
The first time you turn your device on, a welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. It’s the setup for Samsung services.
Samsung Smart Call
com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider
Provides caller profile information to help consumers identify incoming calls and block unwanted ones.
Also related to the ‘local places’ feature in Samsung dialer.
Relies on Hiya (see com.hiya.star)
TL;DR : really bad for your privacy.
Samsung Smart Manager
com.samsung.android.sm
Provides pretty useless optimizing features using Chinese company Qihoo database.
Automatically scans and optimizes data usage to preserve battery levels, manage storage and RAM
References
- https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/android-community-worried-about-presence-of-chinese-spyware-by-qihoo-360-in-samsung-smartphones-and-tablets/
- https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/samsung-services-dialling-home-to-china-t3894033
Samsung Smart View
com.samsung.android.smartmirroring
Enables you to mirror screen your phone to a TV.
References
Samsung SoundAlive
com.sec.android.app.soundalive
Responsible for Dolby Atmos and other equalizer stuff (accessible from the Settings app).
Needed by Adapt Sound (com.sec.hearingadjust) which is a pretty useful feature.
Samsung TTS
com.samsung.SMT
Samsung Text-to-speech service.
Works with applications such as S Voice; translation apps, GPS that require Text-To-Speech (TTS) functionality and reads back text.
WARNING: SOME VERSIONS OF THIS APP ARE VULNERABLE TO PRIVILEGE ESCALATION ATTACKS! It can allow arbitrary RCE as system (UID 1000). Identifier: CVE-2019-16253.
References
- https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.SMT
- https://github.com/flankerhqd/vendor-android-cves/tree/master/SMT-CVE-2019-16253
Samsung Video Player
com.samsung.android.video
Default video Player for Samsung devices.
References
Samsung Voice Recorder
com.sec.android.app.voicenote
Samsung Voice recorder
References
Samsung Wallet
com.samsung.android.spay
Also known as, Samsung Pay.
Samsung Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service by Samsung that lets users make payments using compatible phones and other Samsung-produced devices. Any personal information including transactions may be sold to third-party.
NOTE: Samsung Wallet is KNOX dependant and will never work again if you root your phone.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spay
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Pay
- https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-pay-new-privacy-policy-your-data-sold/
Samsung Wallpaper and style
com.samsung.android.app.dressroom
Wallaper manager. Needed to pick up a wallpaper on Android 10+.
Has INTERNET permission and ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION
Before Android 10, you should still be able to set a wallpaper from the Samsung gallery without this package.
Samsung Wallpaper services
com.samsung.android.dynamiclock
Formerly, Dynamic Lockscreen.
Automatically changes your Lock screen’s wallpaper every time your Galaxy phone wakes up (wallpapers update every 2 weeks).
References
Samsung Wi-Fi Calling
com.sec.unifiedwfc
Wi-Fi calling app for Samsung.
Samsung account
com.osp.app.signin
Lots of trackers in this app.
Has a huge list of permissions. It is an essential app for a lot of Samsung apps (which will be removed with the default selection in this list)
References
Samsung capture
com.samsung.android.app.smartcapture
Samsung’s implementation of screenshot. Show the bottom toolbar after taking a screenshot.
Lets you group widgets on OneUI 4 (?)
Samsung weather forecast
com.samsung.android.weather
Unified Daemon app. Named “Weather” on some Samsung Galaxy devices.
Provides support for a number of different apps on your device. These include the Weather, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo News apps amongst others. The data is used by apps such as the Alarm, Calendar app and the Camera (including the “Scan QR code” Quick-Panel tile). If the display-name is “Weather”, it doubles as the Samsung Weather app, which provides weather widgets.
SarUI
com.longcheertel.sarauth
Hidden hardware tests.
Satispay Promotion
com.satispay.promotion
Cashbacks and promotional related app
References
Scout
com.telenav.app.android.scout_us
Bad GPS with on top of that bad chat features (USA only)
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.telenav.app.android.scout_us
- https://www.scoutgps.com/
Screen Lock
com.coloros.onekeylockscreen
Lock your phone if you click on the app icon. Completely useless unless your physical power button is damaged.
This app still has the permission to list all the apps installed on the phone.
References
Screenshot
com.oplus.screenshot
Enables quick settings screenshot option, the power+volume down screenshot feature works without it
Screenshot
com.oneplus.screenshot
Screenshot editor
com.motorola.screenshoteditor
Moto default screenshot app that supports longer screenshots & gif.
References
Search Engine Selector
com.google.android.apps.setupwizard.searchselector
The search selection screen in the setupwizard you see on new/factory reset phones. Runs on boot, but doesn’t seem to run in the background beyond that.
SecCamService
com.qualcomm.qti.seccamservice
Stands for Secure Camera Service?
Supposedly acts as a bridge between camera hardware and SoC. Seems like this package is what a Qualcomm SoC uses to access the camera hardware.
Will probably break camera functionality if disabled.
SecVideoEngineService
com.sec.sve
Arguably a Samsung video engine service (handling enconding/decoding?) for displaying video through Samsung apps.
3 permissions: RECORD_AUDIO, CAMERA, INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
Secure Folder
com.samsung.knox.securefolder
Create a secure space on your device to encrypt and store your private data and apps.
NOTE: The key used to encrypt the files is not derived from the password you use to unlock the secure folder but rather from a key stored in the hardware that is set in the factory.
References
Secure Keyboard
com.oplus.securitykeyboard
Secure Keyboard
Keyboard that appears only when typing a password on apps and webpages, if enabled on Keyboard and Input settings
Secure WiFi
com.mobolize.sprint.securewifi
Sprint VPN app provided by Mobolize. You need to pay for using it.
You’d better use a reliable third-party VPN if you really need to use one.
This one runs in background all time and every time it sees a “unsecured network” it will popup to encourage you to pay for this VPN.
Secure payment
com.nearme.atlas
More info needed.
SecureElementApplication
com.android.se
Runs in the background as part of the system.
Underlying implementation for the OMAPI SE service.
Enables apps to use the OpenMobile API to access secure elements(SE) to enable smart-card payments and other secure services.
An SE is a special chip (e.g SIM-card) for storing cryptographic secrets in a way that makes illicit use hard.
The Open Mobile Alliance (OPA) is a standards organization which develops open standards for the mobile phone industry.
Security Core Component
com.miui.securitycore
Core features of the “com.miui.securitycenter”
References
Security center
com.oplus.safecenter
Enhances privacy features on Oneplus/Oppo devices
References
SecurityAnalysis
com.realme.securitycheck
Antivirus analysis on app install. It’s up to you. Removing it may decrease your security for a bit more privacy (if we consider this app does this job well which is to be verified).
The tested APK is from a Russian phone and might be different from other countries’ versions. Application shows highly suspicious activities, sends analytics to HeyTap, connects to Facebook Ads, Google Ads, Vungle, and seems to have anti-debug checks. Was not tested if the phone bootloops once removed.
SecurityLogAgent
com.samsung.android.securitylogagent
Runs in the background and monitors your device for any change to the system partition. It also listens for use of permissions by 3rd-party apps. This is a feature found in Security settings, named ‘permission monitor’
NOTE: When you root your phone, it will constantly tell you that your device is modified.
References
- https://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-note-9-disable-security-log-agent/
- https://samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/what-is-app-permission-monitor-feature-and-how-to-turn-it-off
- https://howtogeek.com/332816/how-to-stop-samsungs-app-permission-monitor-from-displaying-notifications
Service provider location
com.sec.location.nfwlocationprivacy
Settings Suggestions
com.android.settings.intelligence
Handles the search and suggestions features in the settings app.
Doesn’t run in the background, so there’s little benefit in disabling.
References
Settings storage
com.motorola.android.providers.settings
Seems to required for device settings.
Setup
com.motorola.setup
Related to Motorola Account setup (only during first boot?)
Safe to remove according to xda users.
Setup Wizard
com.sec.android.app.setupwizard
The Welcome screen which guides you through the basics of setting up your device when you boot it for the first time (or after a factory reset). On some Verizon-carried devices, it can show an annoying “SIM card not from Verizon Wireless” notification, for each boot, and it can’t be blocked unless you disable the app.
SetupWizardExt
com.tblenovo.setup
Exactly not sure what it does.
ShareChat
in.mohalla.sharechat
Multilingual India specific social media platform
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.mohalla.sharechat
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ShareChat
- https://help.sharechat.com/policies/privacy-policy/
Shelf
com.coloros.assistantscreen
Previously Breeno, developed by HeyTap. More info needed
ShootingModeProvider
com.samsung.android.provider.shootingmodeprovider
Provide camera modes (when you swipe left from the camera app)
Safe to remove (but it is quite useful)
Shop Samsung
com.samsung.ecomm
App where you can buy all (and only) Samsung products.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.ecomm
- https://www.samsung.com/us/explore/shop-samsung-app/
Shopee
com.shopee.br
An e-commerce online shopping platform for Brazil.
References
Shopee
com.shopee.id
An e-commerce online shopping platform for Indonesia.
References
Shot On OnePlus
cn.oneplus.photos
Accessible through the Wallpapers selection menu.
Provides photos uploaded by OnePlus users, allowing you to set them as your wallpaper.
Each day, one new photo appears within the application.
Sim Contacts
com.qualcomm.simcontacts
Probably handles syncing(exporting/importing) contacts to/from the SIM card. Usually not a feature anybody cares about.
SimContacts
com.qualcomm.qti.simcontacts
SimMobilityKit
com.samsung.ims.smk
Simple Mode
com.ape.easymode1
Provides easy mode/quick access for Wiko mobile
Skype
com.skype.raider
Voice & video calling app
References
Skype Lite
com.skype.m2
Lite version of Skype
Voice & video calling app
Slotomania™ Slots Casino Games
air.com.playtika.slotomania
Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones.
Exodus report: 31 permissions, 13 trackers
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.playtika.slotomania
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/air.com.playtika.slotomania/latest/
Smart Assist
com.ape.cleanassist
Provides junk cleaner feature for Wiko mobile
Smart Storage
com.android.storagemanager
Storage manager (Maintenance/Storage panel in the settings)
Clean up unused files, show size of files regrouped by categories.
Smart Switch Agent
com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent
Needed to use Smart Switch. See “com.sec.android.easyMover”.
Smart cards Web Extention
com.miui.nextpay
Only for Chinese users.
Smart diagnosis
com.huawei.hwdetectrepair
(Discontinued?) Useless features and run in background.
Smart-Divert
com.qti.xdivert
If enabled, diverts your calls to another number.
You can choose to divert all calls, divert on no reply or divert when the line is busy.
Where can you enable/disable this feature?
SmartDoctorWebview
com.lge.smartdoctor.webview
A WebView is acomponent that allows Android apps to display content from the web directly inside an application.
SmartFPSAdjuster
com.sec.android.smartfpsadjuster
Adjusts FPS automatically in Samsung phones? Safe to delete.
References
SmartFaceService
com.samsung.android.smartface
Used to automatically detect faces when using the Samsung camera. It might be related to “Keep screen on while viewing” under Motions and gestures in Settings.
NOTE: This package has nothing to do with face unlock (com.samsung.android.bio.face.service).
SmartNews
jp.gocro.smartnews.android
Delivers the top trending news stories from other publishers (NBC News, The Verges etc…)
Includes 7 Trackers + 10 permissions
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gocro.smartnews.android
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/jp.gocro.smartnews.android/latest/
SmartTethering
com.sec.mhs.smarttethering
SmartThings
com.samsung.android.ststub
Allows users to control, automate, and monitor their home environment via mobile device.
References
SmartcardService
org.simalliance.openmobileapi.service
The SmartCard API is a reference implementation of the SIMalliance Open Mobile API specification that enables Android applications to communicate with Secure Elements, (SIM card, embedded Secure Elements, Mobile Security Card or others)
Safe to remove if you think you don’t need this
References
Snapchat
com.snapchat.android
Snapchat is a social media app that allows users to share photos and videos that disappear after a short period of time.
References
Snapseed
com.niksoftware.snapseed
Google photo editor
References
Software update
com.motorola.android.fota
Required for OTA updates which are ssential part of keeping your device secure and up to date with regular security patchs.
FOTA = firmware over the air
Solitaire
com.tripledot.solitaire
Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones. 30 permissions, 23 trackers
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripledot.solitaire
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/com.tripledot.solitaire/latest/
Solitaire
net.supertreat.solitaire
Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones. 8 permissions, 17 trackers
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.supertreat.solitaire
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/net.supertreat.solitaire/latest/
Solitaire – Classic Card Game
com.dna.solitaireapp
Solitaire Game app from DNA company ?
References
Sony Email
com.sonymobile.email
Sony Email app
Sound Recorder
com.android.soundrecorder
AOSP Sound recorder. OEMs often use their own solution.
Some phones (Huawei and Xiaomi) also use this package name for their own recorder app.
Sound Recorder
com.tblenovo.soundrecorder
Sound recorder for lenovo devices.
References
Sound Recorder
com.tct.soundrecorder
An audio and screen recorder, lets you change voice.
Sounds
com.android.soundpicker
Needed to pick up a phone ringtone. No weird permissions.
References
Speech Services by Google
com.google.android.tts
Default Text To Speech (TTS) engine on most of Android devices. It enables apps to convert text into voice.
Note: many apps like navigation and health/sport apps rely on a TTS engine to provide speech services.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tts
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/08f97758fbfae1e17c4a8e5ee1a1e6d2726ce6b0b4931d5452f2376d60f1b4fb
Spotify
com.spotify.music
Popular music streaming app
References
Sprint Backup
com.hyperlync.Sprint.Backup
Lets you backup your phone’s content to your Sprint Backup account.
This app was developed by Hyperlync Technologies an Israel-based company which provides cyber-security solutions. It is now owned by Edition Ltd, a big Singapore based company.
References
Sprint Cloud Binder
com.hyperlync.Sprint.CloudBinder
Hub for all you cloud accounts.
This app was developed by Hyperlync Technologies an Israel-based company which provide cyber-security solutions.
It is now owned by Edition Ltd, a big Singapore based company.
References
Sprint Complete
com.asurion.home.sprint
Lets you call or chat with live tech experts! Maybe you will find the love of your life!
References
Sprint Family Locator
com.locationlabs.finder.sprint
Lets you locate any phone registered under the Sprint family plan.
Location labs is owned by AGV which is owned by Avast.
You shouldn’t trust Avast.
References
- https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qjdkq7/avast-antivirus-sells-user-browsing-data-investigation
- https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-cost-of-avasts-free-antivirus-companies-can-spy-on-your-clicks
Sprint Family Locator
com.locationlabs.finder.sprint.vpl
Lets you locate any phone registered under the Sprint family plan
Location labs is owned by AGV which is owned by Avast.
You shouldn’t trust Avast.
References
- https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qjdkq7/avast-antivirus-sells-user-browsing-data-investigation
- https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-cost-of-avasts-free-antivirus-companies-can-spy-on-your-clicks
Sprint Music Plus
com.sprint.android.musicplus2033
Sprint’s official Music Store and player.
Sprint Music Plus
com.sprint.android.musicplus2033.vpl
Sprint’s official Music Store and player.
Sprint OMADM Phone Interface
com.sec.omadmspr.syncmlphoneif
OMADM = Open Mobile Alliance Device Management. A protocol for management of mobile devices.
References
- https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G950U1_P.pdf
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management
Sprint Protect
com.asurion.android.mobilerecovery.sprint
Let you find a phone, secure from viruses, back up data, and more.
References
Sprint Protect
com.asurion.android.mobilerecovery.sprint.vpl
Let you find a phone, secure from viruses, back up data, and more.
References
Sprint Spot
com.sprint.fng
Provides Sprint postpaid customers a way to discover and access apps, services, games, TV & video, music, and more.
Sprint TV & Movies
com.mobitv.client.sprinttvng
Provided by MobiTV. Lets you watch live TV and VOD.
References
Sprint Voicemail
com.coremobility.app.vnotes
More info needed.
Sprint World Top-Up
com.sprint.topup
Doesn’t exist anymore?
Sprint Worldwide
com.sprint.international.message
A help page for international travelers.
Sprint Zone
com.sprint.zone
Helps the user find new apps, in addition to some carrier-specific functionality.
SprintDM
com.motorola.omadm.sprint
Configuration of the device (including first time use), enabling and disabling features provided by carriers.
I believe it’s only useful if you want to use a Sprint service with a non branded phone (not sure at all)
Displays annoying notifications if you unlocked your bootloader.
References
Square
com.android.theme.icon.square
Android icons pack [Square].
Safe to remove if you don’t use them, but there’s no point in doing so as they are simple data containers with no permissions.
StdID
com.oplus.stdid
StdID
Needed for tracking battery usage on per app basis. Dependency for GameSpace
[MORE INFO NEEDED / APK NEEDED]
Sunlight Visibility Improvement
com.qualcomm.svi
I’ve heard vaguely that some phones use it for the above purpose? On a LG Q6 there was no effect on functionality after removing.
SwiftKey factory settings
com.swiftkey.swiftkeyconfigurator
Used by commercial swiftkey partners to configure the SwiftKey app.
Swiftkey is a keyboard developed by TouchType, a Microsoft subsidiary
References
Swiftkey
com.touchtype.swiftkey
Keyboard app by TouchType, a Microsoft subsidiary (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SwiftKey)
4 Trackers + 11 Permissions
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.touchtype.swiftkey/latest/
Swype
com.nuance.swype.input
Swype keyboard by Nuance
References
- https://www.nuance.com/mobile/mobile-applications/swype/android.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swype
SysScope
com.sec.android.app.sysscope
Checks after every boot if the ROM and kernel have been modified. This package is usually present on Verizon-locked phones.
Verizon has the ability to check if your device has root access (content://com.verizon.security/ROOT_STATUS).
System Cloner
com.coloros.systemclone
Creates multiple users on device
System Connectivity Resources
com.google.android.connectivity.resources
System Messages
com.heytap.mcs
Mobile Cloud Service? Message Controler System?.
My understanding is that this packages implements the communication logic of the Heytap services. It provides a MQTT client (and Firebase Cloud Manager for users outside of China) which frequently talks to heytapmobile.com. You can safely remove this package if you don’t have a Heytap account.
Runs constantly in the background
References
System Messages
com.coloros.mcs
More info needed.
System Service
com.oplus.exsystemservice
Lots of permissions. The screenshot function will stop working when the app is disabled.
System Tracing
com.android.traceur
Recording device activity over a short period of time is known as system tracing. System tracing produces a trace file that can be used to generate a system report.
Not useful if you’re not a developer.
References
System Update
com.huawei.android.hwouc
OTA updates. Safe to remove if you have a very outdated device or flashed recovery.
System Update
com.lenovo.ota
App for your Over-The-Air (OTA) system update.
System Wi-Fi Resources
com.android.wifi.resources
System Wi-Fi resources.
System update
com.motorola.settings
Exactly not sure what it does.
SystemHelper
com.mobiletools.systemhelper
Not available for users, has something about dual sim, App Info.
SystemUpdate
com.sec.android.systemupdate
System updater for Samsung phones.
References
T-Mobile
com.tmobile.pr.adapt
A diagnostic tool for T-Mobile. 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 runs in the background.
T-Mobile
com.tmobile.pr.mytmobile
T-mobile app
References
T-Mobile Diagnostics
com.tmobile.echolocate
More info needed
T-Mobile Name ID
com.whitepages.nameid.tmobile
By WhitePages. Discontinued and replaced by com.tmobile.services.nameid.
References
- https://www.whitepages.com/
- 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/
T-Mobile Scam Shield
com.tmobile.services.nameid
Name ID T-Mobile (powered by Hiya or cequint if on Samsung devices).
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.services.nameid
- https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/09/many-robocall-blocking-apps-send-your-private-data-without-permission/
T-Mobile TV with Mobile HD
com.mobitv.client.tmobiletvhd
Discontinued and replaced by nl.tmobiletv.vinson, provided by MobiTV.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MobiTV
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.tmobiletv.vinson
T-Mobile Visual Voicemail
com.tmobile.vvm.application
Lets you use your voice mail and manage your inbox without dialing into your voicemail.
References
TADownloader
com.samsung.android.tadownloader
Seems to check if a trusted application needs an update and downloads it.
This package probably does 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.
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 authentication.
References
TIDAL Music
com.aspiro.tidal
Tidal Music streaming app
References
TIDAL Music
com.aspiro.tidal.vpl
Tidal Music streaming app
TV d’Orange
com.orange.owtv
Lets you watch TV/VOD on your phone.
References
Tags
com.android.apps.tag
Support for NFC tags interactions (5 permissions, Contacts/Phone On by default).
NFC Tags are for instance used in buses to validate your transport card with your phone.
Other example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TecTile
You will still be able to connect to a NFC device (e.g a speaker) with this disabled.
Tags
com.google.android.tag
Support for NFC tags interactions (5 permissions : Contacts/Phone On by default).
NFC Tags are for instance used in bus to let you validate your transport card with your phone
Other example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TecTile
You will still be able to connect to an NFC device (e.g a speaker) if removed.
Tall cutout
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.tall
Display cutout variant.
References
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts
Tapered Rect
com.android.theme.icon.taperedrect
Android icons pack [Taperedrect].
Safe to remove if you don’t use them, but there’s no point in doing so as they are simple data containers with no permissions.
Tech Expert
com.asurion.home.sprint.vpl
Replaced by “Sprint Complete”.
References
TeeService
com.trustonic.teeservice
TEE = Trusted Execution Environment
Tethering
com.google.android.networkstack.tethering
Used for USB and/or Wi-Fi tethering?
Themes
com.huawei.android.thememanager
Lets you download and use Huawei themes.
TikTok
com.zhiliaoapp.musically
The TikTok app
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zhiliaoapp.musically
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok#Privacy_and_security_concerns
Time Zone Updater
com.android.timezone.updater
Automatically updates the clock to correspond to your current time zone.
Toolbox
com.agui.toolbox
Contains a bunch of small utilites, most have there own APP but are only accessible from the Toolbox UI
included; Noise test, Compass, Flashlight, Bubble Level, Picture Hanging, Heart rate, Measure height,
Magnifier,Alarm, Plumb Bob, Protractor, Speedometer & a Pedometer.
TouchPal Emoji Keyboard
com.emoji.keyboard.touchpal
Developed by Cootek a chinese company.
Adware (lots and lots of ads)
References
TouchPal Keyboard
com.cootek.smartinputv5.language.englishgb
Keyboard app by Cootek a chinese company.
Adware (lots and lots of ads)
References
Transfert des données
com.orange.tdd
Lets you transfer wirelessly: contacts, SMS, call log, calendar, photos, videos, audio files, etc., all from your old Android.
References
Tripadvisor
com.tripadvisor.tripadvisor
Travel Guidance app
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripadvisor.tripadvisor
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripadvisor#Controversies
- https://nypost.com/2016/03/01/why-you-should-never-ever-trust-tripadvisor/
Trusted Face
com.android.facelock
Package for supporting the Face Unlock feature
Trusted User Interface
com.trustonic.tuiservice
A security layer by Trustonic.
Allows a “Trusted App” to interact directly with the user, completely isolated from the device OS.
It’s closed source and normal devs can’t use it for their apps.
Mainly used by OEM apps like Samsung Pay and for DRM.
Google implemented their own TUI in Android Pie: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/search/label/Trusted%20User%20Interface
https://www.trustonic.com/news/blog/benefits-trusted-user-interface/
Disabling will break “Trusted Apps”.
References
- https://stackoverflow.com/questions/16909576/how-to-make-use-of-arm-trust-zone-in-android-application
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_execution_environment
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture#Security_extensions
- https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2017/07/trust-issues-exploiting-trustzone-tees.html
- https://medium.com/@nimronagy/arm-trustzone-on-android-975bfe7497d2
- https://www.synacktiv.com/posts/exploit/kinibi-tee-trusted-application-exploitation.html
- https://blog.quarkslab.com/introduction-to-trusted-execution-environment-arms-trustzone.html
- https://medium.com/taszksec/unbox-your-phone-part-i-331bbf44c30c
- nhttps://www.gsd.inesc-id.pt/~nsantos/papers/pinto_acsur19.pdf
UC Browser
com.UCMobile.intl
Insecure chinese web browser from Alibaba, which is well-known for its privacy & security issues.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl
- https://citizenlab.ca/2015/05/a-chatty-squirrel-privacy-and-security-issues-with-uc-browser/
- https://www.andmp.com/2019/05/advisory-unpatched-url-address-bar-vulnerability-in-latest-versions-of-UC-browers.html
- https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/uc-browser-app-abuses-may-have-exposed-500-million-users
UME Web Browser
com.ume.browser.northamerica
It has trackers and a LOT of unnecessary permissions.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ume.browser.northamerica
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.ume.browser.cust/latest/
USBSettings
com.sec.usbsettings
Hidden settings. Lets you choose from ADB, MTP, RNDIS, ACM, DM (dial *#0808# to open)
Runs at startup.
Uber
com.ubercab
Uber does not protect personal user data and has a questionable ethic.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber#Criticism
Uber - Driver
com.ubercab.driver
Uber does not protect personal user data and has a questionable ethic.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab.driver
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber#Criticism
Uber Eats
com.ubercab.eats
Uber does not protect personal user data and has a questionable ethic.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab.eats
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber#Criticism
UnifiedNlp
com.google.android.location
Handles location services on older devices. On newer ones Google location services is part of Google Play Services and Android location service is provided by com.android.location.fused or com.android.location.
Unsupported Headset Notifier
com.sonyericsson.unsupportedheadsetnotifier
Given its name, I think it displays a notification when you insert a headset not compatible with your phone.
UpgradeSys
com.adups.fota.sysoper
FOTA = Firmware Over-the-air. Has a history of spying on its users.
References
- https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2017/12/mobile-menace-monday-upping-the-ante-on-adups-fwupgradeprovider
- https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-16034/product_id-35606/year-2017/Adups-Adups-Fota.html
UpgradeSys
com.fw.upgrade.sysoper
FOTA = Firmware Over-the-air. Has a history of spying its users.
References
- https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2017/12/mobile-menace-monday-upping-the-ante-on-adups-fwupgradeprovider
- https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-16034/product_id-35606/year-2017/Adups-Adups-Fota.html
User Dictionary
com.android.providers.userdictionary
Handles user dictionary for keyboard apps.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
References
User Experience Program
com.nearme.statistics.rom
Collect user data and sends them to Oppo. Intrusive and starts at boot.
References
- https://support.oppo.com/uk/answer/?aid=neu105
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/5e06191ac6f8aefd39642f6341ee4897039815f5059dbe093a7bd2fe1e20c038
UserExperience
com.lenovo.ue.device
User Experience Program
Analytics stuff. Displays an annoying notification after every reboot prompting you to join this user experience program.
References
VZ Navigator
com.vznavigator.Generic
VZ Navigator (GPS app)
VZWAPN
com.vzw.apnservice
APN Services.
References
Verizon Call Filter
com.vzw.ecid
Auto-block spam and report any unwanted numbers.
NOTE : Never trust a company which promotes call ID/spam blocking features.
References
Verizon Cloud
com.vcast.mediamanager
Verizon Cloud
References
Verizon Location Agent
com.telecomsys.directedsms.android.SCG
Location tracking (does not impact GPS function if deleted, don’t worry).
Verizon Login
com.motricity.verizon.ssodownloadable
Originally by Motricity, now Voltari.
Voltari provides relevance-driven mobile advertising, mobile marketing, mobile merchandising, and predictive analytics solutions.
Needed for “My Verizon”.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltari
- https://www.lightreading.com/motricity-holds-on-to-verizon-account/d/d-id/678478
Verizon Messages
com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs
Verizon Messages
References
Verizon Store Demo Mode
com.customermobile.preload.vzw
Requires a lot of permissions and downloads a remote configuration file from an AWS-hosted domain over plain-text HTTP.
This leaves the overall device and configuration vulnerable.
References
Verizon Visual Voicemail
com.motorola.visualvoicemail
On non-Verizon phones it has a generic “Voicemail” name and icon, and doesn’t seem to active.
Vessel
com.android.theme.icon.vessel
Android icons pack [Vessel].
Safe to remove if you don’t use them, but there’s no point in doing so as they are simple data containers with no permissions.
Video
com.coloros.video
Default Oppo video player with too much permissions (21) for a video player!
References
Video
com.sony.tvsideview.videoph
Sony’s Video & TV SideView (replaced by “com.sony.tvsideview.phone”)
Lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a TV remote control for the home.
Video & TV SideView : Remote
com.sony.tvsideview.phone
Sony’s TV remote control app
References
Video Player
com.transsion.magicshow
(Bad) video Player with Ads and weak security (including an unsecured WebView implementation that can lead to XSS attacks.
References
Video Player
com.zte.videoplayer
ZTE Video Player with INTERNET and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE permissions.
References
Virtual UICC Payment
com.motorola.VirtualUiccPayment
SIM Card Payment also NFC. Only useful in China by hidden image files.
UICC stands for Universal Integrated Circuit Card.
It is the physical and logical platform for the USIM and may contain additional USIMs and other applications.
(U)SIM is an application on the UICC.
I guess this package provides support for NFC payments.
Note: The term SIM is widely used to refer to both SIMs and UICCs in the industry and among consumers.
References
- https://bluesecblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/uicc-sim-usim/
- https://blog.velosiot.com/euicc-and-esim-are-they-the-same-thing
VisionProvider
com.samsung.visionprovider
Provider for Bixby Vision (com.samsung.android.visionintelligence)
Manages access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps, and provide a way to share these data with other apps.
Voice Dialer
com.android.voicedialer
The AOSP Voice dialer. Lets you call someone or open an app with your voice from the dialer.
OEM often use their own code (embeded in their voice-controlled digital assistant)
Some OEMs (Huawei, Sony, Xiaomi) also use this package name for their own voice dialer app.
Voice Search
com.google.android.voicesearch
(Discontinued) Google Voice Search (Speech-To-Text)
VpnDialogs
com.android.vpndialogs
Provide VPN support to Android
Safe to remove if you don’t plan to use a VPN.
VzwAVS
com.verizon.vzwavs
Has a scary list of permissions. Doesn’t seems to break anything if removed.
VzwDM
com.motorola.omadm.vzw
OMA Device Management for Verizon.
Handles configuration of the device (including first time use), enabling and disabling features provided by carriers.
I believe it’s only useful if you want to use a Verizon service with a non branded phone (not sure at all)
Displays annoying notifications if you unlocked your bootloader.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management
- https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/android-5-1-includes-new-carrier-provisioning-api-allows-carriers-easier-methods-of-setting-up-services-on-devices-they-dont-control/
VzwUnifiedSettingsApp
com.motorola.vzw.provider
Exact functionality is unknown. Label might be incorrect. Doesn’t seem to break anything once removed.
WMService
com.miui.wmsvc
Runs at boot, has access to internet + GPS
I quickly looked at the decompiled code and saw some unsanitized SQL inputs, which is BAD! (vulnerable to SQL injection)
Tries to get your android unique Google advertising ID from Google Play Services.
Feeds and launches the spying/analytics app “com.miui.hybrid”.
Doesn’t seem to do anything important, only tracking.
Wake with voice
com.miui.voicetrigger
Not needed if you removed Chinese Mi AI.
WalletSDK
com.huawei.wallet.sdk.walletsdk
SDK for HUAWEI Wallet
Wallpapers
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
Wallpaper app from Google. Lets you set wallpaper from various sources including Google Earth collection
Wallpapers
com.lenovo.wallpaper
Wallpaper manager app for lenovo devices.
Waterfall cutout
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.waterfall
Display cutout variant.
References
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts
Wear OS
com.google.android.wearable.app
Wear OS Smartwatch
References
Weather
com.rlk.weathers
Weather app with ads and trackers. Can access phone calls and SMS.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rlk.weathers
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/c3fa30c66192c458f93456401421d3c74f9122191b561781af142c42c24fe603
Weather
com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.liveweather
All of their services are crappy so it’s not so difficult to boycott
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.weather
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Yahoo!
Weather
com.coloros.weather2
ColorOS weather app.You should try, several users removed this app without any trouble on Oppo/Realme device with Android 11+.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coloros.weather2
- https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/211
Weather
com.miui.weather2
Weather app By Xiaomi.
References
Weather
com.samsung.android.watch.weather
Weather application from Samsung.
Weather
com.sonymobile.xperiaweather
Sony weather app
Note : Not all location are supported.
References
Weather
com.vivo.dream.weather
Vivo weather app
Weather
com.zte.weather
ZTE Weather app.
References
Weather
net.oneplus.weather
Occasionally runs in the background; I think it runs every now and then to change the app icon to current weather conditions.
References
Weather Forecast
com.tct.weather
Weather forecasting app.
Weather Live
com.ape.weatherlive
Weather app for Wiko mobile
WfcWebView
com.tct.wfcwebiew
WebView app for TCL
Wfd Service
com.qualcomm.wfd.service
Provides a way to cast your screen to a TV (Miracast)
References
com.whatsapp
Popular messaging app from Meta
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp
- https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/privacy-policy
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp#Controversies_and_criticism
Wi-Fi Calling
com.motorola.attvowifi
AT&T Wifi-calling app.
References
Wi-Fi Tips
com.samsung.android.net.wifi.wifiguider
Shows a question-mark button next to Wi-Fi networks that failed to connect for any reason, providing info to fix the specific issue. It also has a dedicated Settings activity that lists all possible help-tips, accessible via the “More tips” button when reading a tip.
Upon reinstalling a notification pops up saying “Analyzing Wi-Fi” for a few seconds, no idea what it’s doing.
WifiBackupRestore
com.oplus.wifibackuprestore
Lets you backup your wifi credentials to the cloud. This app has obviously access to your wifi credential and have the INTERNET permission.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/76e43cf4dc55452f39d9b6117074f4072189d3c8ad9cb295a86e49438545f7aa
Wiko Health
com.ape.walkfit
Walk counter and health for Wiko mobile
Wiko Support
com.wiko.services
Support app for Wiko mobile
Wireless Update
com.adups.fota
(AKA System Update) FOTA = Firmware Over-the-air. Has a history of spying its users. If the installed version is below 5.4.x, it must be uninstalled.
References
- https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2017/12/mobile-menace-monday-upping-the-ante-on-adups-fwupgradeprovider
- https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-16034/product_id-35606/year-2017/Adups-Adups-Fota.html
Wireless emergency alerts
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
Cell broadcast is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.
This is notably used by ISP to send Emergency/Government alerts.
Runs at boot and is also triggered after exiting airplane mode.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast
- https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/CellBroadcastReceiver/+/refs/heads/master/src/com/android/cellbroadcastreceiver
Wish
com.contextlogic.wish
Wish Shopping
References
Woodoku
com.tripledot.woodoku
A wood block puzzle game
Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones. 28 permissions, 24 trackers
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripledot.woodoku
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/com.tripledot.woodoku/latest/
Word Trip
in.playsimple.wordtrip
Word Count & word streak puzzle game. 19 trackers, 11 permissions
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.playsimple.wordtrip
- https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/in.playsimple.wordtrip/latest/
Work Setup
com.android.managedprovisioning
Work Setup/Work profile setup
Manages Android user account profiles.
The typical use-case is setting up a corporate profile that is controlled by the employer on an employee’s personal device, to keep personal and work data separate.
References
- https://support.google.com/work/android/answer/6191949
- https://developers.google.com/android/work/requirements/work-profile
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/922fa478f5b2a8784e33626f04ff039d510b9dd7d5fd06db5c55002b5b5afae1
Work profile
com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent
Formerly, Workspace.
Provides an isolated environment to store data (see Secure Folder)
Note: With Knox 3.4, Knox containers are now deprecated and replaced by Android work profiles.
Comunicate with Samsung servers:
-
https://vas.samsungapps.com (App updates)
-
http://cn-ms.samsungapps.com (APK Server).
References
XFINITY WiFi Settings
com.smithmicro.netwise.director.comcast.oem
Auto-connects you to XFINITY WiFi hotspot.
XFINITY is a subsidiary of the Comcast Corporation
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smithmicro.netwise.director.comcast.oem
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xfinity
XRVD
com.qualcomm.qti.xrvd.service
Possibly related to Qualcomm Extended Reality (XR)
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/xr-vr-ar
XShare Mini
com.talpa.share
File Sharing App (via Bluetooth) with Google and Facebook trackers.
Asks for a lot of permissions including ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES.
References
Xiaomi Security
com.miui.securitycenter
Provides “protection and optimization tools”: App lock, Data usage, Security scan, Cleaner, Battery saver, Blocklist and other features. It is mostly a front-end (UI).
References
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/f8c24ccfc526389ff9084505c60fba3d3463565f92e2015190e2974b370e7c4e
- https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/641
Xiaomi System Service Plugin
com.miui.securityadd
Related to the MIUI Security app
References
Xperia™ Japanese Keyboard
com.sonymobile.pobox
Package is named after POBox (Predictive Operation Based On eXample), a Japanese text entry technology and ambiguous retrieval, proposed in 1998 by Sony CSL fellow Toshiyuki Masuda.
References
YGPS
com.mediatek.ygps
GPS test and bug report utilities, accessed via Engineer Mode. Not needed.
Yellow Pages
com.yellowpages.android.ypmobile
Business related app
References
Yelp
com.yelp.android
Yelp lets users post reviews and rate businesses.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yelp.android
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yelp#Controversy_and_litigation
YouTube
com.google.android.youtube
The YouTube app
References
YouTube Gaming
com.google.android.apps.youtube.gaming
Discontinued in March 2019, features integrated in main YouTube app.
YouTube Go
com.google.android.apps.youtube.mango
Lite version of the YouTube app. Discontinued in August 2022. Still present in Google Play Store for some reason.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids
- https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/162222567/youtube-go-is-going-away-in-august-of-this-year
YouTube Kids
com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids
YouTube for kids.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids
- https://qz.com/youtube-has-become-the-worlds-nanny-1850047610
YouTube Music
com.google.android.apps.youtube.music
YouTube Music client for Android
References
YouTube Studio
com.google.android.apps.youtube.creator
Intended for YouTube creators to track their channel activities and analytics.
References
YouTube VR
com.google.android.apps.youtube.vr
Watch YouTube in VR.
References
Zaza Remote
com.tiqiaa.remote
A Universal infrared control app full of trackers and with unecessary permissions.
References
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tiqiaa.remote
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/93eed47a45c00998f2111907afc26b5697aaf7fb19c0efb6b42d46addf0e297c
android
android
Android System
Android system framework? Apk file name: framework-res
Could be THE core of the android system.
Probably very unsafe to disable.
android.aosp.overlay
android.aosp.overlay
Refers to the Runtime Resource Overlay (RRO) framework that is built into the AOSP.
RRO allows for the dynamic modification of an app’s resources at runtime,
Enabling the customization of the app’s appearance and behavior without modifying its source code
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
android.auto_generated_rro__
android.auto_generated_rro__
RRO = Runtime Resources Overlay. Changes values of a package config, based in the overlay definitions. Overlays are heavily used by OEMs to customize the look and feel of Android.
References
- https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/rros
- https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-theme-android-with-the-runtime-resource-overlay-framework--cms-29708
android.auto_generated_rro_product__
android.auto_generated_rro_product__
RRO = Runtime Resources Overlay. Used by OEMs to customize look and feel of certain applications.
References
- https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/rros
- https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-theme-android-with-the-runtime-resource-overlay-framework--cms-29708
android.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
android.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
RRO = Runtime Resources Overlay. Used by OEMs to customize look and feel of certain applications.
References
- https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/rros
- https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-theme-android-with-the-runtime-resource-overlay-framework--cms-29708
android.auto_generated_vendor_
android.auto_generated_vendor_
Auto generated vendor’s stuff for Android Auto.
References
android.autoinstalls.config.Nothing.Pong
android.autoinstalls.config.Nothing.Pong
PlayAutoInstalls
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.TCL.PAI
android.autoinstalls.config.TCL.PAI
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cactus
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cactus
Cactus is the device codename.
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cepheus
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cepheus
Cepheus is the device codename.
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cereus
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cereus
Cepheus is the device codename.
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset). For example, Personal Activity Intelligence.
An algorithm that determines a personal activity index based on resting heart rate, heart condition during exercise, gender, weight, and age. Requires smart bracelet to work.
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.daisy
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.daisy
Daisy is the device codename.
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.dipper
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.dipper
Dipper is the device codename.
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.land
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.land
land is the device codename.
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.model
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.model
PlayAutoInstalls
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.qssi
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.qssi
PlayAutoInstalls
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.willow
android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.willow
PlayAutoInstalls
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.asus.pai
android.autoinstalls.config.asus.pai
PlayAutoInstalls
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.google.sabrina
android.autoinstalls.config.google.sabrina
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.lge.device
android.autoinstalls.config.lge.device
PlayAutoInstalls
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.oppo
android.autoinstalls.config.oppo
PlayAutoInstalls
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.samsung
android.autoinstalls.config.samsung
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.transsion.device
android.autoinstalls.config.transsion.device
PlayAutoInstalls
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.vivo.devices
android.autoinstalls.config.vivo.devices
PlayAutoInstalls
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.autoinstalls.config.xioami.mibox3
android.autoinstalls.config.xioami.mibox3
AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).
android.connectivity.base.overlay
android.connectivity.base.overlay
CaptivePortalLogin overlay.
Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
android.ext.services
android.ext.services
Looks like useless BUT you risk bootloop phone.
android.framework.res.rro.oneplus
android.framework.res.rro.oneplus
A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.
RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
android.frameworkres.overlay.Network
android.frameworkres.overlay.Network
Network overlay.
Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
android.frameworkres.overlay.display.product
android.frameworkres.overlay.display.product
A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.
RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
android.miui.home.launcher.res
android.miui.home.launcher.res
Config to default icons/placeholder widgets in MIUI launcher.
It’s used only first time run MIUI launcher app like com.mi.globallayout.
android.miui.overlay
android.miui.overlay
Refers to a specific package within the MIUI overlay,
The package contains various resources and components that are used to customize the appearance and behavior of the MIUI interface.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
android.miui.poco.launcher.res
android.miui.poco.launcher.res
Config to default icons/placeholder widgets in MIUI launcher.
It’s used only first time run MIUI launcher app like com.mi.globallayout.
android.overlay.common
android.overlay.common
Android System Theme pack
The package name is pretty self-explanatory.
android.overlay.common.all_devices
android.overlay.common.all_devices
This overlay has got useless configs (?)
android.overlay.common.pong
android.overlay.common.pong
Brightness, screen configs. Better don’t risk
android.overlay.common.spacewar
android.overlay.common.spacewar
Brightness, screen configs. Better don’t risk
android.overlay.dynamicNavBar
android.overlay.dynamicNavBar
Found only in the bools.xml code, which shows the ‘config Support dynamic Navigation Bar’ ‘true’.
android.overlay.gms.region.all
android.overlay.gms.region.all
Useless overlay to setupwizard things
android.overlay.gms.region.eea
android.overlay.gms.region.eea
Useless overlay to setupwizard things
android.overlay.gms.region.ind
android.overlay.gms.region.ind
Useless overlay to setupwizard things
android.overlay.gms.region.row
android.overlay.gms.region.row
Useless overlay to setupwizard things
android.overlay.multiuser
android.overlay.multiuser
Maximum multi user config.
android.overlay.navbar
android.overlay.navbar
Show Navigation Bar Config.
android.overlay.target
android.overlay.target
Android System Theme pack
The package name is pretty self-explanatory.
android.overlay.vivoresrro
android.overlay.vivoresrro
This overlay has only: strings.xml: select_cancel.
android.overlay.vrro
android.overlay.vrro
This overlay has display configs
android.qvaoverlay.common
android.qvaoverlay.common
Android System Theme pack
The package name is pretty self-explanatory.
android.romstats
android.romstats
Misleading package name. This is a Xiaomi-only package.
Can someone provide the .apk?
Telemetry stuff
android.rro_product
android.rro_product
Better don’t touch it.
android.telephony.overlay.cmcc
android.telephony.overlay.cmcc
Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).
androidhwext
androidhwext
EMUI Graphical User Interface:
https://fixyourandroid.com/about/androidhwext
The framework responsible for the themes (even the standard one) of EMUI to launch. Also, it’s the core for the Themes app. REMOVING IT CAUSES A BOOTLOOP!
androidx.camera.extensions.impl
androidx.camera.extensions.impl
Camera extensions for Huawei like Tags,HDR effects
and other things to video, photos.
aon.frameworkres.overlay.display.product
aon.frameworkres.overlay.display.product
A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.
RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
apnlib
com.vzw.apnlib
Kind of library for Verizon APN?
References
asusims.overlay.aosp.documentsui
asusims.overlay.aosp.documentsui
Not needed overlay for hide documentsui icon. No effects after remove.
asusims.overlay.common
asusims.overlay.common
It have important configs better dont risk.
Important configs to android.
asusims.overlay.documentsui
asusims.overlay.documentsui
Not needed overlay for hide documentsui icon. No effects after remove.
atlasService
com.oplus.atlas
Atlas Service
Seems to be a Sound provider. Performs a lot of actions upon audio related events. Still not clear if it is really necessary. Runs at boot and stay in background. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/6d0f9433431cd34a8e9aaef99b329b3623118a1699033be36032f64653dab3d0
blibli.mobile.commerce
blibli.mobile.commerce
Blibli Belanja Online Mall
Chinese payment blipay
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=blibli.mobile.commerce
bootagent
com.samsung.ucs.agent.boot
UCS is a company which has partnered with Samsung to provide licenses for Samsung Knox.
I don’t have precise information about the package itself but there are chances that it verifies some files on boot. If these files are not verified then it may prevent the phone from booting.
References
cit test
com.longcheertel.cit
Hidden hardware tests.
cn.nubia.accounts
cn.nubia.accounts
ZAccountService
It’s for Nubia Account.
cn.nubia.advanced
cn.nubia.advanced
Hidden advanced test bluetooth, WiFi
cn.nubia.aftersale
cn.nubia.aftersale
Has location permissions and it’s for debugging, logs.
cn.nubia.antivirus
cn.nubia.antivirus
We don’t need antivirus if we have Play Protect.
cn.nubia.applockmanager
cn.nubia.applockmanager
App Lock, Add Eyeprint
cn.nubia.apptimelock
cn.nubia.apptimelock
Healthy time management
App time limit.
cn.nubia.autoagingtest
cn.nubia.autoagingtest
Hidden camera, WiFi tests.
cn.nubia.behaviordetection
cn.nubia.behaviordetection
Chinese useless frameworks.
Used to collect application behavior data to understand users.
cn.nubia.bluetooth.opp
cn.nubia.bluetooth.opp
Needed for Bluetooth
cn.nubia.bootanimationinfo
cn.nubia.bootanimationinfo
Boot Animation Info
Probably it’s unsafe to remove.
cn.nubia.browser
cn.nubia.browser
Browser
Stock Nubia Chinese browser.
cn.nubia.calendar.preset
cn.nubia.calendar.preset
Calendar
Stock Calendar app
cn.nubia.clock.widget.preset
cn.nubia.clock.widget.preset
ClockWidget
It has more permissions than it should have and DaemonService
cn.nubia.cloud
cn.nubia.cloud
Nubia Cloud Manager
cn.nubia.contacts
cn.nubia.contacts
Contacts
Stock Nubia Contacts
cn.nubia.controlcenter
cn.nubia.controlcenter
control center
Provides a control panel for controlling the switching of
important functions in the system, such as data services, WiFi and other switches.
cn.nubia.contrycode
cn.nubia.contrycode
Useless logs. Useless frameworks.
cn.nubia.databackup
cn.nubia.databackup
Backup
It’s not the best choice for backup. Read Nubia privacy policy before.
cn.nubia.deskclock.preset
cn.nubia.deskclock.preset
Clock
Stock Clock app for manage alarms.
cn.nubia.diyaod
cn.nubia.diyaod
It can be found in settings
cn.nubia.doubleapp
cn.nubia.doubleapp
App duplicator
it’s duplicating app feature that can be found in settings
cn.nubia.dynamicwallpaper
cn.nubia.dynamicwallpaper
Needed for video wallpapers
cn.nubia.edge
cn.nubia.edge
Smart Service Card
Smart Service Card, Smart sidebar.
cn.nubia.entertainmenttoolbox
cn.nubia.entertainmenttoolbox
Useless logs, tracking. Useless frameworks.
cn.nubia.error.dialog
cn.nubia.error.dialog
It’s just a system error dialog. It doesn’t send data anywhere.
cn.nubia.extcard
cn.nubia.extcard
Nubia Chinese pay
cn.nubia.faceid
cn.nubia.faceid
Face unlock lock screen.
cn.nubia.factory
cn.nubia.factory
Hidden hardware tests.
cn.nubia.fan
cn.nubia.fan
It has cooling fan activities.
cn.nubia.fastpair
cn.nubia.fastpair
Ultra low latency? It’s something for Nubia earphones.
cn.nubia.filebrowser
cn.nubia.filebrowser
File browser
It’s for file browser probably. Has Chinese components.
cn.nubia.fileobserver
cn.nubia.fileobserver
FileObserver
FileObserver? Has Chinese components.
cn.nubia.forbid.selfstart.provider
cn.nubia.forbid.selfstart.provider
Mainly used to manage application self-startup, convenient for users to adjust the policy of application self-startup.
cn.nubia.gallery3d
cn.nubia.gallery3d
Gallery
Stock gallery with Chinese trackers.
cn.nubia.gallerylockscreen
cn.nubia.gallerylockscreen
Wallpapers are displayed on the lock screen.
cn.nubia.gamehelpmodule
cn.nubia.gamehelpmodule
It’s a macro for the game. I think it’s very useful if you’re playing games.
cn.nubia.gamehighlights
cn.nubia.gamehighlights
Red Magic Moment game recorder
I think it’s very useful if you’re playing games.
cn.nubia.gamelauncher
cn.nubia.gamelauncher
Game Space Nubia
I think it’s very useful if you’re playing games.
cn.nubia.gamenotes
cn.nubia.gamenotes
Game Notes
Game Notes? Probably an optional thing.
cn.nubia.gamepi
cn.nubia.gamepi
Needed for game optimization probably and also has something for Game Space
cn.nubia.garbagecleanwidget
cn.nubia.garbagecleanwidget
Widget One-tap Cleanup
Useless Widget One-tap Cleanup. Useless frameworks.
cn.nubia.gif
cn.nubia.gif
It’s for creating GIFs
cn.nubia.gpu.drivers
cn.nubia.gpu.drivers
It has GPU settings so better keep that.
cn.nubia.harassintercept
cn.nubia.harassintercept
Mainly used to intercept harassing and fraudulent phone calls and text messages,
while the user can also customize the way to intercept.
cn.nubia.heartrate
cn.nubia.heartrate
Hidden? Heart Rate Detection
cn.nubia.hybrid
cn.nubia.hybrid
Quick Apps Preview for ads 3d. Has a lot of Chinese components.
cn.nubia.identity
cn.nubia.identity
It’s for personalized recommendations.
cn.nubia.jobdispatcher
cn.nubia.jobdispatcher
Mainly through the network to modify the basic data and functions of the self-developed application
module part of the cell phone system in the background. Also has neopush.
cn.nubia.keymapcenter
cn.nubia.keymapcenter
It’s for gaming right? Useless frameworks.
cn.nubia.launcher
cn.nubia.launcher
Launcher
Stock Nubia Launcher.
cn.nubia.monitor
cn.nubia.monitor
Better keep this for gaming.
cn.nubia.musicpicker.preset
cn.nubia.musicpicker.preset
Ringtones
Music Picker for nubia phones.
cn.nubia.myfile
cn.nubia.myfile
File Manager
Nubia File Manager.
cn.nubia.neopush
cn.nubia.neopush
Not needed for notifications. Has a lot of permissions.
cn.nubia.neostore
cn.nubia.neostore
App Store
Nubia App Store
cn.nubia.owlsystem
cn.nubia.owlsystem
Nubia data collection. It has a lot of permissions and it’s spyware!
cn.nubia.packageoptimization
cn.nubia.packageoptimization
Nubia Package Optimization
Nubia Package Optimization? Cleans cache and more
cn.nubia.paycomponent
cn.nubia.paycomponent
Chinese pay Nubia
cn.nubia.persist
cn.nubia.persist
PersistService
PersistService? In code I found it’s for logs.
cn.nubia.phonemanualintegrate.preset
cn.nubia.phonemanualintegrate.preset
Useless User Guide
cn.nubia.photoeditor
cn.nubia.photoeditor
Photo Editor
Photo Editor. It has Baidu location so better turn off network for this app.
cn.nubia.powersaving
cn.nubia.powersaving
Better keep this for power saving?
cn.nubia.processmanager
cn.nubia.processmanager
Useless frameworks
cn.nubia.quickappwebserver
cn.nubia.quickappwebserver
Another component of Quick Apps Preview for ads 3d.
cn.nubia.quicksearchbox
cn.nubia.quicksearchbox
Useless quick search box
cn.nubia.ramdisk
cn.nubia.ramdisk
Probably it’s for optimization
cn.nubia.sar
cn.nubia.sar
PersistService
PersistService? In code I found it’s for logs.
cn.nubia.security2
cn.nubia.security2
It’s not only security but it has a lot of useful settings.
Better keep this.
cn.nubia.sensor
cn.nubia.sensor
Hidden sensor calibration.
cn.nubia.setupwizard
cn.nubia.setupwizard
Setup Wizard
You don’t need it after first-boot setup.
cn.nubia.share
cn.nubia.share
share video
Nubia share video. You can share video by this app probably.
cn.nubia.smartrecognition
cn.nubia.smartrecognition
It’s for smart things
cn.nubia.supersnap
cn.nubia.supersnap
Super Snap Shot, Screenshot
cn.nubia.systemupdate
cn.nubia.systemupdate
System Update
Provides system updates for nubia
cn.nubia.theme.apply
cn.nubia.theme.apply
Needed for theme apply
cn.nubia.thememanager
cn.nubia.thememanager
Theme Manager
Stock Nubia Theme Manager
cn.nubia.touping
cn.nubia.touping
Needed for screen cast
cn.nubia.upgradeservice
cn.nubia.upgradeservice
Needed for upgrade service.
cn.nubia.video
cn.nubia.video
Video Player
Nubia Video Player
cn.nubia.virtualgamehandle
cn.nubia.virtualgamehandle
Virtual joystick
Virtual joystick? Useless logs, tracking. Useless frameworks.
cn.nubia.voiceassist
cn.nubia.voiceassist
Nubia Voice
Assistant things.
cn.nubia.woodpecker
cn.nubia.woodpecker
Another tool for logs.
cn.nubia.yulorepage
cn.nubia.yulorepage
Yulorepage
Has only notifications thing.
Not very useful. It’s something for China like yellow pages.
cn.nubia.zappdatabackup
cn.nubia.zappdatabackup
Backup App, Restore App
cn.nubia.ziconunity
cn.nubia.ziconunity
Icon handling
Icon handling? It’s for theme icons probably
cn.oneplus.nvbackup
cn.oneplus.nvbackup
NVBackupUI
Runs in the background on some phones.
Handles things related to OTA system updates?
Safe to disable, but might break OTA updates.
cn.oneplus.oem_tcma
cn.oneplus.oem_tcma
TCMA = Tiered Contention Multiple Access
Runs on boot.
A form of CSMA/CA, a cellular traffic management protocol. TCMA schedules transmission of different types of traffic based on urgency.
China-only? (the “cn” in cn.oneplus is China’s country code)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-sense_multiple_access_with_collision_avoidance
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20020163933A1
cn.oneplus.oemtcma
cn.oneplus.oemtcma
TCMA = Tiered Contention Multiple Access
Runs on boot.
A form of CSMA/CA, a cellular traffic management protocol. TCMA schedules transmission of different types of traffic based on urgency.
China-only? (the “cn” in cn.oneplus is China’s country code)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-sense_multiple_access_with_collision_avoidance
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20020163933A1
cn.wps.moffice.lite.meizu
cn.wps.moffice.lite.meizu
WPS Office
Chinese WPS Office
cn.wps.moffice_eng
cn.wps.moffice_eng
WPS Office
Chinese WPS Office pre-installed on Xiaomi devices.
cn.wps.moffice_eng.xiaomi.lite
cn.wps.moffice_eng.xiaomi.lite
Chinese WPS Office
cn.wps.xiaomi.abroad.lite
cn.wps.xiaomi.abroad.lite
Mi Doc viewer
Documents (*.doc/docx, *.ppt/pptx, *.xls/xlsx, *.pdf, *.wps, and *.txt) viewer powered by WPS Office
FYI: WPS is a Chinese closed-source software. It’s as bad as Microsoft Office (privacy-wise)
https://www.wps.com/privacy-policy
cn.zte.recorder
cn.zte.recorder
ZTE Voice Recorder with… 33 permissions and talking with Baidu servers. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/bab47d32f5b93cdf4d3a3cb082d1d0e7ba3e323356391b2d46e63617c1d15324
com.Qunar
com.Qunar
Chinese partner app ‘Qunar Travel’.
com.Rogers.MyRogersTab
com.Rogers.MyRogersTab
Appears to be the tablet version of MyRogers (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fivemobile.myaccount), an app to manage your account with Canadian carrier Rogers.
com.UCMobile
com.UCMobile
Chinese UC Mobile.
com.achievo.vipshop
com.achievo.vipshop
Chinese some shop, normal user can uninstall it.
com.activate.activatephone
com.activate.activatephone
Useless frameworks.
com.adaptivebrightnessgo
com.adaptivebrightnessgo
Not related to adaptive brightness in the sliding bar. The APK is called CameraLightSensor, so I guess it’s for the camera.
com.agui.app.imei
com.agui.app.imei
IMEI Tool: Change MEID’s & IMEI’s of both SIM’s
Enter ##08## in the dial pad to access
com.agui.app.memtester
com.agui.app.memtester
Memory tester
Hidden test menu. Used in diagnostics, normally invoked by MMI(Man-Machine Interface) Codes
com.agui.appblock
com.agui.appblock
App blocker
Settings > Intelligent assistance: App blocker
Unihertz power management service killing background apps to improve battery performance.
com.agui.batterystatsdumper
com.agui.batterystatsdumper
Battery Stats Dumper
Lets you check and clear battery usage statistics.
Enter ##010## in the dial pad to access this hidden menu.
com.agui.game
com.agui.game
Game (From Unihertz Jelly2)
Removes distractions when selected apps are in use.
com.agui.newsos
com.agui.newsos
SOS
Notify emergency contacts. When triggered, will also put the phone in a low comsumption mode
com.agui.nfc
com.agui.nfc
NFC card emulation: simulates various types of unencrypted entrance cards.
com.agui.providers.pedometer
com.agui.providers.pedometer
Toolbox > “Pedometer” Pedometer/step counter.
Because of a feature that integrates with the lock sceen the System UI crashes when removed.
com.agui.screenshot
com.agui.screenshot
Screenshot
Screenshot utility triggered when double tapping the Red Button
com.agui.studentmodel
com.agui.studentmodel
Student mode (From Unihertz Jelly2)
Sets limits to time - range, network, application limits and so on, to use a mobile phone reasonably. Under this mode, user is not allowed to install applications or factory reset. Applications not in white-list are disabled.
com.agui.update
com.agui.update
“Wireless Update” Settings > About Phone : Sytem update.
Removing will prevent Automatic Wireless Updates
com.agui.update.overlay
com.agui.update.overlay
Overlay for com.agui.update. Overlay are usually themes.
com.agui.usbcamera
com.agui.usbcamera
Toolbox > “USB Camera” Only usefull if you want to use a USB Camera
com.aiunit.aon
com.aiunit.aon
AONService. ColorOS Smart Features.
App run with AI and phone sensors to recognize what best scenario for run privacy protection and the smart features OPPO offer.
- Smart Spying Prevention, 2. Smart Air Control, 3. Smart Rotation, 4. Smart Always On Display.
https://community.oppo.com/thread/1446120575440257025
com.alam.overlay.android
com.alam.overlay.android
It looks like the unused stuff has been translated into Indonesian.
com.alam.overlay.android.systemui
com.alam.overlay.android.systemui
It looks like the unused stuff has been translated into Indonesian.
com.alcatel.mcrm
com.alcatel.mcrm
enjoy.now
It’s an app for debugging and requires Google Play services.
com.alibaba.aliexpresshd
com.alibaba.aliexpresshd
AliExpress shopping/marketplace.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alibaba.aliexpresshd
com.altice.android.myapps
com.altice.android.myapps
MyApps
it’s probably for install apps but it’s useless.
com.amap.android.location
com.amap.android.location
Chinese location. Not needed for location.
com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom
com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom
Prime video
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom&hl=en&gl=US
com.americanexpress.plenti
com.americanexpress.plenti
Plenti
Get points and promos with your American Express card
com.android.BBKClock
com.android.BBKClock
Clock
Vivo clock app. App for manage alarms.
com.android.BBKCrontab
com.android.BBKCrontab
Task timer
It’s for scheduling tasks.
com.android.DeviceAsWebcam
com.android.DeviceAsWebcam
Using smartphone as webcam.
com.android.LGSetupWizard
com.android.LGSetupWizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
It’s the setup for LG services.
com.android.SystemUIResOverlay
com.android.SystemUIResOverlay
Threekey volume guide pictures.
com.android.VideoPlayer
com.android.VideoPlayer
i Video
Video player app for vivo phones.
com.android.WingFactoryCamera
com.android.WingFactoryCamera
MiCaliTool
Camera Calibration.
com.android.adservices.api
com.android.adservices.api
Android AdServices. Introduced in Android 13 privacy sandbox beta components disabled on default.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices
com.android.angle
com.android.angle
Have only empty main activity. it’s not a joke.
com.android.backup
com.android.backup
Xiaomi Backup and Restore feature (mislead package name).
This package was replaced by ‘com.miui.backup’ on newer models.
com.android.backupconfirm
com.android.backupconfirm
Restores Google settings with Google Backup restore.
Displays confirmation popup when doing ADB backup.
com.android.basicsmsreceiver
com.android.basicsmsreceiver
Gets SMS and creates notifications:
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/BasicSmsReceiver/+/jb-dev/src/com/android/basicsmsreceiver/BasicSmsReceiverApp.java
com.android.bbk.lockscreen3
com.android.bbk.lockscreen3
Lock
Needed for lockscreen?
com.android.bbklog
com.android.bbklog
Log Collection
Logs everything.
com.android.bbkmusic
com.android.bbkmusic
i Music
Music app with Chinese trackers.
com.android.bio.face.service
com.android.bio.face.service
Handles facial recognition.
com.android.bips.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.bips.auto_generated_rro_product__
Unused auto generated code: color icon code to print service.
com.android.bips.overlay.pixel
com.android.bips.overlay.pixel
it’s overlay only to icon color.
com.android.bluetooth.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.bluetooth.auto_generated_rro_product__
Random generated code app, in TECNO Phone found headphones images in the app to Settings.
com.android.bluetooth.bthelper
com.android.bluetooth.bthelper
BtHelper
it’s only for Apple Air Pods. it’s used to check the battery level of AirPods headphones.
com.android.bluetooth.oplus.overlay
com.android.bluetooth.oplus.overlay
Overlay to ‘com.android.bluetooth’.
com.android.bluetooth.overlay
com.android.bluetooth.overlay
Not a standard package provided by the Android framework.
It seems to be a custom package specific to a particular Android device or custom ROM.
Based on the search results, there is no official documentation or information available about in the Android documentation or developer resources.
It is possible that this package contains custom overlays or modifications related to the Bluetooth functionality on a specific device or ROM.
Overlays are used to customize the behavior or appearance of the Android system without modifying the core framework.
These overlays can be provided by device manufacturers or custom ROM developers to add or modify features specific to their devices.
com.android.bluetooth.overlay.common
com.android.bluetooth.overlay.common
Overlays are usually themes.
com.android.bluetooth.tempow
com.android.bluetooth.tempow
Implementation of a improved bluetooth protocol (developed by french company Tempow)
https://www.tempow.com/tap
NOTE: This is NOT an AOSP package. It is OEMs who choose to implement this procotol or not.
For now, only TCL has this.
com.android.browser.provider
com.android.browser.provider
Old package (2014). Chrome bookmarks provider? Injects Picasa URL (https://picasaweb.google.com) in the Chrome browser’s bookmarks in the browser.
com.android.camera
com.android.camera
The stock AOSP camera app on many phones. However, on some Xiaomi phones, it is actually the Xiaomi Camera app. Deleting this will result in no camera app.
Try Open Camera as an open source alternative:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera&hl=en&gl=US
com.android.camera.overlay
com.android.camera.overlay
Unused? In code found some sounds to camera app
and random images that looks like a calibration.
com.android.camera2
com.android.camera2
Xiaomi Camera (I don’t know why they kept this package name. It’s really confusing.)
It’s a proprietary app based on the AOSP sources:
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Camera2/+/master/src/com/android/camera
com.android.camerabigballconfig.overlay
com.android.camerabigballconfig.overlay
Configures default Qr Code component
com.google.android.gms .mlkit.barcode.ui.PlatformBarcodeScanningActivityProxy. Not needed to camera or scan QR Code.
com.android.cameraextensions
com.android.cameraextensions
CameraExtensionsProxy.
Camera-related third-party apps can call Android camera extensions such as Portrait, Night Mode, and HDR, which doesn’t seem to work significantly on MIUI.
com.android.captiveportallogin.overlay
com.android.captiveportallogin.overlay
it’s overlay only to icon color.
com.android.carrierconfig
com.android.carrierconfig
Dynamically provides configuration for the carrier network.
The config contains: Roaming networks, Voicemail settings, SMS/MMS settings, VoLTE/IMS settings, and more.
If a carrier app is installed it will be queried for overrides to these settings.
Seems to run on boot and when you swap SIM?
References
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/config/carrier
- https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/master:packages/apps/CarrierConfig/src/com/android/carrierconfig/DefaultCarrierConfigService.java
com.android.carrierconfig.overlay.common
com.android.carrierconfig.overlay.common
Needed for (com.android.carrierconfig).
com.android.carrierconfig.overlay.product
com.android.carrierconfig.overlay.product
Better keep this for LTE network.
com.android.cellbroadcast.overlay
com.android.cellbroadcast.overlay
Unused overlay without code. Only for Test message.
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme overlay for com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme overlay for com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.module
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.module
Same as com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.
Cell broadcasting used to send emergency alerts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast.
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.base.s600ww
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.base.s600ww
Nokia theme overlay for com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.common
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.common
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the cellbroadcastreceiver, based on the name.
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.pixel
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.pixel
Useless code to cellbroadcastreceiver
com.android.cellbroadcastservice
com.android.cellbroadcastservice
is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.
This is notably used by ISPs to send Emergency/Government alerts.
Runs in the background.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast
https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know
com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay
com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay
Unused overlay. Cross-SIM duplicate detection false.
com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.pixel
com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.pixel
Useless code to cellbroadcastservice
com.android.certinstaller
com.android.certinstaller
Certificate installer
Used for accepting and revoking Internet certificates.
Certificates identify ownership of public keys, for use in secure communications.
Breaks Wi-Fi if disabled.
com.android.compos.payload
com.android.compos.payload
CompOS
Has something to ‘com.android.compos’.
com.android.connectivity.resources
com.android.connectivity.resources
Network connectivity resources.
Cause BOOTLOOP.
com.android.connectivity.resources.nt.overlay
com.android.connectivity.resources.nt.overlay
WiFi configs. Better don’t risk
com.android.connectivity.resources.overlay
com.android.connectivity.resources.overlay
Cause bootloop?
Found in TECNO phone, in overlay there’s a notification saying ‘No Internet As Dialog When High Priority’.
Can someone test it?
com.android.credentialmanager
com.android.credentialmanager
Credential Manager
Manages with Passwords, passkeys.
com.android.defcontainer
com.android.defcontainer
Package Access Helper
Determines the recommended install location for packages and if there is enough free space for the package.
com.android.devicelockcontroller
com.android.devicelockcontroller
This app can’t be uninstalled or disabled.
Can restrict this device if the owner doesn’t make payments per month for the new phone.
com.android.dialer.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.android.dialer.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme overlay for AOSP Dialer?
com.android.dialer.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.android.dialer.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme overlay for AOSP Dialer?
com.android.dlna.service
com.android.dlna.service
Screen cast OPPO.
com.android.documentsui.a_overlay
com.android.documentsui.a_overlay
Some overlay for for “Files”?
com.android.dreams.overlay.basic
com.android.dreams.overlay.basic
Overlay to ‘com.android.dreams.basic’ has icons png.
com.android.dreams.overlay.phototable
com.android.dreams.overlay.phototable
Overlay to ‘com.android.dreams.phototable’ has icons png.
com.android.dreams.phototable.overlay
com.android.dreams.phototable.overlay
Overlay for the phototable daydream? Overlays are usually themes, but not sure about this one.
com.android.dynsystem
com.android.dynsystem
Dynamic System Updates
Runs on boot, but doesn’t seem to run in the background beyond that.
Treble gives the ability to boot an AOSP Generic System Image (GSI) on any supported device.
Dynamic System Updates allows to boot into a Generic System Image (GSI) without interfering with the current installation.
That means the bootloader doesn’t need to be unlocked and the user data doesn’t need to be wiped.
https://developer.android.com/topic/dsu
com.android.email.partnerprovider.overlay
com.android.email.partnerprovider.overlay
Theme overlay for partnerprovider?
com.android.emergency.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.android.emergency.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme for Emergency rescue?
com.android.emergency.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.android.emergency.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Dark theme for Emergency rescue?
com.android.ext.adservices.api
com.android.ext.adservices.api
Another component of Android AdServices.
Introduced in Android 14.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices
com.android.federatedcompute.services
com.android.federatedcompute.services
FederatedCompute
Another component of OnDevicePersonalization. But this app learns things about users.
Introduced in Android 14(com.google.android.federatedcompute Introduced in Android 13).
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/ondevicepersonalization
com.android.fileexplorer
com.android.fileexplorer
Xiaomi/Mi File Explorer (Again it’s a really poor choice for a package name considering it is not the AOSP File explorer)
It’s a Closed-source app based on the AOSP version.
com.android.flyme.bridge.softsim
com.android.flyme.bridge.softsim
it’s for softsim? No activities, looks like a useless framework.
com.android.frameworkhwext
com.android.frameworkhwext
There is not much info but others seem to have disabled this and similar, see:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-list-of-bloatware-safe-to-remove-how-to-do-it.3866647.
com.android.frameworkhwext.dark
com.android.frameworkhwext.dark
Required components of the androidhwext.
Basic functionality of Huawei Phones.
com.android.frameworkhwext.honor
com.android.frameworkhwext.honor
Required components of the androidhwext.
Basic functionality of Huawei Phones.
com.android.frameworkhwnext.honor
com.android.frameworkhwnext.honor
Framework necessary for Themes app to launch
com.android.frameworkres.overlay
com.android.frameworkres.overlay
Runtime Resource Overlay
This framework provides the ability to replace application resources while the application is running. More info:
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
com.android.gallery3d.refocus
com.android.gallery3d.refocus
com.android.globalFileexplorer
com.android.globalFileexplorer
Misleading package name. It’s the Xiaomi Files Manager on older phones
com.android.hbmsvmanager
com.android.hbmsvmanager
Its app for calibration screen and debugging.
HBM SV is unknown.
com.android.hbmsvmanager.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.hbmsvmanager.auto_generated_rro_product__
unused png files, calibration. it’s from (com.android.hbmsvmanager)
com.android.health.connect.backuprestore
com.android.health.connect.backuprestore
Backups data from Health Connect app.
com.android.healthconnect.controller
com.android.healthconnect.controller
Health Connect
Manage the health and fitness data on your phone, and control which apps can access it.
com.android.huawei.HiMediaEngine
com.android.huawei.HiMediaEngine
It’s for debugging camera. Has all camera features and report.
com.android.huawei.projectmenu
com.android.huawei.projectmenu
ProjectMenu
Hidden settings not available for users. it’s useless.
com.android.hwmirror
com.android.hwmirror
Mirror
Lets you use your phone as a mirror…
com.android.imedia.syncplay
com.android.imedia.syncplay
Party Mode
Party Mode lets you sync music playback across multiple devices.
com.android.imsserviceentitlement
com.android.imsserviceentitlement
It’s needed for WiFi calling.
com.android.incallui
com.android.incallui
Xiaomi (and OnePlus) Phone dialer (here we go again! Another confusing package name)
Closed-source app built on top of the AOSP package.
The name is doubly misleading because this package is the whole dialer. It does not only provide the ‘in call’ screen.
com.android.incallui.overlay
com.android.incallui.overlay
App without code and safe to remove.
com.android.inputmethod.pinyin
com.android.inputmethod.pinyin
It is the built in software keyboard for LDPlayer. Getting rid of this breaks any keyboard input including from PC hardware keyboard.
com.android.inputsettings.overlay.miui
com.android.inputsettings.overlay.miui
Keyboard demo found. It’s something to miinput unused Chinese!
com.android.intentresolver
com.android.intentresolver
‘Share’ functionality will be disabled after uninstalling this package on Android 14 and up. Additionally, motion photos will become broken.
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.narrow
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.narrow
Display cutout variant.
References
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.wide
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.wide
Display cutout variant.
References
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.hidegestural
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.hidegestural
Allows ‘Gesture hint’ to be disabled in Navigation bar > Swipe gestures.
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.transparent
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.transparent
Allows ‘Transparent navigation bar’ to be enabled in Developer options.
com.android.internal.systemui.onehanded.gestural
com.android.internal.systemui.onehanded.gestural
one-handed mode, which can be found in the settings.
one-handed mode will not work. Safe to remove if you dont use these setting.
com.android.keychain
com.android.keychain
Enables apps to use system wide credential KeyChain (shared credentials between apps)
https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/216716/android-keychain-what-is-a-system-wide-credential
com.android.launcher
com.android.launcher
OPPO Launcher
Breaks swipe up gestures after remove.
com.android.launcher3.tv
com.android.launcher3.tv
TV
Not sure if it’s useless frameworks or for the launcher or TV launcher.
com.android.localtransport
com.android.localtransport
Backup transport for stashing stuff into a known location on disk, and later restoring from there.
Needed for storing backup data locally on a device?
This package also provides the backup confirmation UI.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/testingbackup
com.android.location.fused
com.android.location.fused
Manages underlying location technologies, such as GPS and Wi-Fi.
com.android.managedprovisioning.overlay
com.android.managedprovisioning.overlay
Random useless code to com.android.managedprovisioning
com.android.mediacenter
com.android.mediacenter
Huawei music app. (Yeah they messed up with the package name)
com.android.messaging
com.android.messaging
Android default messaging app
com.android.microdroid.empty_payload
com.android.microdroid.empty_payload
empty app that has permission to MANAGE VIRTUAL MACHINE.
com.android.midrive
com.android.midrive
Mi Drive
Misleading package name. It is indeed a closed-source Xiaomi application.
Allow for cloud storage (on Mi Cloud) and syncing across multiple Android devices.
com.android.mmi
com.android.mmi
Not an AOSP package at all
Hidden MMI test app
MMI = Man Machine Interface ?
com.android.mmifm
com.android.mmifm
FM Radio_wrh
It looks like unused FM Radio stuff without activity, adding favorite channels.
com.android.mmisubtest
com.android.mmisubtest
P-Sensor Calibration
It’s useless and hidden.
com.android.mmitest
com.android.mmitest
Hardware Testing
Hidden testing hardware things.
com.android.mms.overlay.cmcc
com.android.mms.overlay.cmcc
Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).
com.android.mms.overlay.ct
com.android.mms.overlay.ct
Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).
com.android.mms.service
com.android.mms.service
Provides support for sending MMS.
It doesn’t cause bootloop.
com.android.mms.service.plugin.UaProfUrl
com.android.mms.service.plugin.UaProfUrl
Useless plugin for logs
com.android.mms.service.plugin.UserAgent
com.android.mms.service.plugin.UserAgent
Useless plugin for logs. Collects data.
com.android.modemnotifier
com.android.modemnotifier
Modem Info
Hidden Modem Info? Used for logs.
com.android.mtp
com.android.mtp
MTP Host
Handles MTP(Media Transfer Protocol), a protocol for transfering files between the device and a connected PC.
com.android.nearby.halfsheet
com.android.nearby.halfsheet
Useless frameworks to Wi-Fi connections, USB tethering, auto, usage.
Every version has random code and the app is not running in the background.
com.android.networksettings.overlay.ct
com.android.networksettings.overlay.ct
Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).
com.android.networkstack.inprocess
com.android.networkstack.inprocess
com.android.networkstack.inprocess.overlay
com.android.networkstack.inprocess.overlay
Related to the Network Stack module,
which is an updatable Mainline module that ensures Android can adapt to evolving network standards and allows for interoperability with new implementations
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/networking
com.android.networkstack.overlay
com.android.networkstack.overlay
WiFi will not work after remove.
com.android.networkstack.permissionconfig
com.android.networkstack.permissionconfig
com.android.networkstack.tethering.inprocess.overlay
com.android.networkstack.tethering.inprocess.overlay
Related to the Tethering module,
which allows an Android device to share its internet connection with other connected client devices.
This package contains classes and components that are used for in-process overlay functionality within the Tethering module.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/tethering
com.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay
com.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay
Component of the Network, Tethering module.
Package is not a publicly documented.
com.android.nfc.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.nfc.auto_generated_rro_product__
Random useless code to com.android.nfc
com.android.nfc.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.android.nfc.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
Random useless code to com.android.nfc
com.android.omadm.service
com.android.omadm.service
Oma Device Management, There are carrier tools, no firmware update found.
The code also includes Subscription Index and configures FOTA.
com.android.omadm.service.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.omadm.service.auto_generated_rro_product__
Useless config metrics code
com.android.omadm.service.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.android.omadm.service.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
Useless devinfo model
com.android.ondevicepersonalization.services
com.android.ondevicepersonalization.services
OnDevicePersonalization. Another thing to AdServices privacy sandbox.
Introduced in Android 13.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/ondevicepersonalization
com.android.ons
com.android.ons
ons = Opportunistic Network Service
From what I can glean in the source code it seems like this provides a list of available networks and assigns each network a priority.
I’ve never seen it run on its own, so this might be part of some automatic network switching setting that I have turned off.
References
- https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/master:packages/services/AlternativeNetworkAccess/src/com/android/ons/OpportunisticNetworkService.java
- https://developer.android.com/reference/android/telephony/AvailableNetworkInfo
- https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/master:frameworks/base/telephony/java/android/telephony/AvailableNetworkInfo.java
com.android.opasuwintegrationsample
com.android.opasuwintegrationsample
Optimized Setup Wizard Integration Sample code.
Can be used to create a custom setup wizard, such as one created by a manufacturer that runs after the initial Android Setup Wizard.
Does not appear to actually run. It is sample code and should be able to be removed safely.
com.android.overlay.calendar
com.android.overlay.calendar
Overlay to ‘com.android.calendar’ logo calendar icons.
com.android.overlay.camera2
com.android.overlay.camera2
Overlay to ‘com.android.camera2’ png icons.
com.android.overlay.contacts
com.android.overlay.contacts
Overlay to ‘com.android.contacts’ png icons.
com.android.overlay.dialer
com.android.overlay.dialer
Overlay to ‘com.android.dialer’ png icons.
com.android.overlay.dynamiciconconfig
com.android.overlay.dynamiciconconfig
Overlay to ‘com.android.launcher3’ calendar, clock component name.
com.android.overlay.email
com.android.overlay.email
Overlay to ‘com.android.email’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.emergency
com.android.overlay.emergency
Overlay to ‘com.android.emergency’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.fmradio
com.android.overlay.fmradio
Overlay to ‘com.android.fmradio’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.gallery3d
com.android.overlay.gallery3d
Overlay to ‘com.android.gallery3d’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.gmscontactprovider
com.android.overlay.gmscontactprovider
Checked in miui 14.
Incorrect named thing to sync metadata contacts or gms?
metadata_sync_pacakge com.google.android.gms
No effects after remove.
(detected on miui 14 with android 13 phones)
it’s an unused overlay.
com.android.overlay.gmssettingprovider
com.android.overlay.gmssettingprovider
Checked in miui 14.
Have some stuff about google gms: backup.BackupTransportService.
Useless backup things, without it backup and cloud work.
Maybe it’s used for backup settings, but probably not, and if it is, I don’t think you need it.
(detected on miui 14 with android 13 phones)
It’s an unused overlay.
com.android.overlay.gmssettings
com.android.overlay.gmssettings
Unused overlay to ‘com.google.android.apps.safetyhub’.
com.android.overlay.gmstelecomm
com.android.overlay.gmstelecomm
Overlay app to ‘com.google.android.dialer’, ‘com.android.incallui’.
com.android.overlay.gmstelephony
com.android.overlay.gmstelephony
Overlay app to ‘com.google.android.dialer’, ‘com.google.android.gms’.
com.android.overlay.launcher3
com.android.overlay.launcher3
Overlay to ‘com.android.launcher3’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.livepicker
com.android.overlay.livepicker
Overlay to ‘com.android.wallpaper.livepicker’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.logmanager
com.android.overlay.logmanager
Overlay to ‘com.android.logmanager’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.messaging
com.android.overlay.messaging
Overlay to ‘com.android.messaging’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.music
com.android.overlay.music
Overlay to ‘com.android.music’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.quicksearchbox
com.android.overlay.quicksearchbox
Overlay to ‘com.android.quicksearchbox’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.settings
com.android.overlay.settings
Overlay to ‘com.android.settings’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.soundrecorder
com.android.overlay.soundrecorder
Overlay to ‘com.android.soundrecorder’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.stk
com.android.overlay.stk
Overlay to ‘com.android.stk’ icons png.
com.android.overlay.systemui
com.android.overlay.systemui
On some phones, it is an overlay to app “com.google.android.apps.safetyhub”.
Check out this app code and think about it.
com.android.overlay.wallpaper
com.android.overlay.wallpaper
Overlay to ‘com.android.wallpaper’ icons png.
com.android.packageinstaller
com.android.packageinstaller
Handles installation, upgrade, and removal of applications.
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.btl.s600ww.overlay
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.btl.s600ww.overlay
Theme overlay for some browser customization?
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage
Horrible stuff for Google Chrome. This package bypass your DNS settings (for letting pass Google ads).
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.tmobile
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.tmobile
The proprietary application of the mobile operator T-Mobile, presumably displays ads, is responsible for the operation of some of the operator’s settings
com.android.pedometer
com.android.pedometer
Pedometer
It’s for displaying steps probably.
com.android.phone
com.android.phone
AOSP Dialer
Removing this package breaks the software update/download and install screen on Samsung. WARNING: for me, it breaks the phone app completely with call routing enabled. Not sure about other cases.
com.android.phone.a_overlay
com.android.phone.a_overlay
AOSP code for dialer app features.
SIM card will not be detected if disabled.
com.android.phone.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.phone.auto_generated_rro_product__
Configs to phone auto generated but better keep.
com.android.phone.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.android.phone.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
Configs to phone auto generated but better keep.
com.android.phone.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.android.phone.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme for phone app?
com.android.phone.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.android.phone.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme for phone app?
com.android.phone.injection
com.android.phone.injection
Possibly safe, or useless as removal doesn’t seem to change anything.
It’s a very small APK, it’s a single class which only assigns a constant numeric value to a variable called ‘telephony_injection’
com.android.phone.overlay.carriersettings
com.android.phone.overlay.carriersettings
Overlay to (com.google.android.carrier)
Anyway, this app doesn’t exist on your phone I guess.
com.android.phone.overlay.common
com.android.phone.overlay.common
Phone Services Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the stock phone app, based on the name.
com.android.phone.overlay.miui
com.android.phone.overlay.miui
Contains specific modifications and enhancements made by MIUI to the phone app’s user interface and functionality.
com.android.phone.overlay.motcommon
com.android.phone.overlay.motcommon
Related to Motorola’s custom overlay for Phone and other UI elements.
com.android.poweroffhandlerapp
com.android.poweroffhandlerapp
I found only lockDevice and Shutdown Phone Animation
com.android.powertouch
com.android.powertouch
Moto Power Touch
lets you customize the double tap power button gesture to launch an app or shortcut of your choice.
com.android.providers.applications
com.android.providers.applications
Provides a list of installed applications.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.android.providers.calendar.overlay.base.s600ww
com.android.providers.calendar.overlay.base.s600ww
Some overlay for a content provider package. Overlays are usually themes.
com.android.providers.contacts.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.providers.contacts.auto_generated_rro_product__
Incorrect named thing to sync metadata gms?
metadata_sync_pacakge com.google.android.gms
No effects after remove.
com.android.providers.contacts.overlay.pixel
com.android.providers.contacts.overlay.pixel
in overlay found: metadata_sync_pacakge: com.google.android.gms. Not needed.
com.android.providers.downloads
com.android.providers.downloads
Downloads Manager
Provider for downloaded files.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.android.providers.downloads.ui
com.android.providers.downloads.ui
Downloads
User interface for downloads.
On some OEM’s this app has ads, tracking things.
com.android.providers.media.overlay.pixel
com.android.providers.media.overlay.pixel
Useless code to photos cloudpicker.
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
Provides bookmarks about partners of Google in Chrome.
com.android.providers.privacyprotection
com.android.providers.privacyprotection
It has permission protect and logs.
com.android.providers.settings
com.android.providers.settings
Provider for settings app data.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__
Useless overlay to Backup google. Backup works without it.
com.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
rro = Runtime Resources Overlay.
Changes values of a package config, based in the overlay definitions (heavily used by OEMs to customize the look and feel of Android).
com.android.providers.settings.btl.s600ww.overlay
com.android.providers.settings.btl.s600ww.overlay
Some overlay for a content provider package. Overlays are usually themes.
com.android.providers.settings.overlay.base.s600ww
com.android.providers.settings.overlay.base.s600ww
Some overlay for a content provider package. Overlays are usually themes.
com.android.providers.settings.overlay.common
com.android.providers.settings.overlay.common
Better keep this for acceleration? Better don’t risk.
com.android.providers.tctdatahubprovider
com.android.providers.tctdatahubprovider
com.android.providers.telephony
com.android.providers.telephony
Provider for telephony data.
Handles phone-related data such as text messages, APN list, etc.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.android.providers.telephony.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.providers.telephony.auto_generated_rro_product__
Configs to providers telephony auto generated but better keep.
com.android.providers.telephony.overlay.carriersettings
com.android.providers.telephony.overlay.carriersettings
Overlay to (com.google.android.carrier)
Anyway, this app doesn’t exist on your phone I guess.
com.android.providers.tv
com.android.providers.tv
TV Storage
Provides TV listings.
com.android.provision
com.android.provision
Provisioning is the process of setting up a network connection that will allow new users.
This service is for example needed when the user’s phone moves from one cell-tower to another.
com.android.qns
com.android.qns
Apn service, emergency calling, not sure how useful this app is.
com.android.remoteprovisioner
com.android.remoteprovisioner
RemoteProvisioner. Have random stuff: security, notifications, accessibility, test modes, data usage, metrics, logs.
Its something new introduced in Android 13.
At this time this app is not available for users.
And looks very useless.
com.android.retaildemo.overlay.base.s600ww
com.android.retaildemo.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Retail demonstration mode?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode
com.android.rkpdapp
com.android.rkpdapp
RemoteProvisioner. Have random stuff: security, notifications, accessibility, test modes, data usage, metrics, logs.
Introduced in android 14(it’s the same app like com.android.remoteprovisioner Introduced in android 13).
Again this app is not available for users.
And looks very useless.
com.android.role.notes.enabled
com.android.role.notes.enabled
Notes Role enabled
Unknown overlay, but looks like a safe to remove, sets default notes.
com.android.safetycenter.resources
com.android.safetycenter.resources
Google Safety Center.
Probably affects malware detection in new app installs, Gmail, and Chrome. This will also revert back the “Security & privacy” look to the old style.
You can use a libre spam-blocking and DNS-blocking solution instead of this.
https://safety.google
com.android.safetycenter.resources.overlay
com.android.safetycenter.resources.overlay
Safety Center overlay.
Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.
Safety Center provides redirection entries so that users can access specific security and privacy settings. Safety Center also identifies issues that users can fix on their devices or accounts, by combining dynamic data received from multiple sources. This data provides users with a general safety status with specific recommendations.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
https://source.android.com/docs/security/safety-center/overview
com.android.safetycenter.styles.overlay
com.android.safetycenter.styles.overlay
Safety Center styles overlay.
Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.
Safety Center provides redirection entries so that users can access specific security and privacy settings. Safety Center also identifies issues that users can fix on their devices or accounts, by combining dynamic data received from multiple sources. This data provides users with a general safety status with specific recommendations.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
https://source.android.com/docs/security/safety-center/overview
com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo
com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo
Unused? This is what you can find probably in settings:
setSavePassword, setSaveFormData, setBlockNetworkLoads, setJavaScriptEnabled.
com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo.auto_generated_rro_product__
Useless unused Chinese images.
com.android.screenshot
com.android.screenshot
Default android screenshot tool
com.android.sdksandbox
com.android.sdksandbox
Introduced in Android 13 privacy sandbox beta disabled on default.
Causes bootloop. Maybe this component is not only for privacy… (I think it’s for testing privacy sandbox using Android Studio.)
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices
Cause BOOTLOOP.
com.android.sdm.plugins.connmo
com.android.sdm.plugins.connmo
ConnMO
Notifications for video calling?
Also Apn Service.
com.android.sdm.plugins.dcmo
com.android.sdm.plugins.dcmo
Carrier OMADM
Another thing to VoLTE.
com.android.sdm.plugins.diagmon
com.android.sdm.plugins.diagmon
diagnostic plugin
it’s app for hidden diagnostics.
com.android.se.overlay.target
com.android.se.overlay.target
Looks like needed to ‘com.android.se’.
com.android.secretcode
com.android.secretcode
SecretCode
Hidden app shows some secret codes.
com.android.server.NetworkPermissionConfig
com.android.server.NetworkPermissionConfig
Network configurations.
com.android.server.telecom
com.android.server.telecom
Manages calls via your network provider or SIM and controls the phone modem?
com.android.server.telecom.a_overlay
com.android.server.telecom.a_overlay
Overlay for com.android.server.telecom?
com.android.server.telecom.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.server.telecom.auto_generated_rro_product__
Configs to server telecom auto generated but better keep.
com.android.server.telecom.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.android.server.telecom.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme for something related to call network management?
com.android.server.telecom.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.android.server.telecom.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme for something related to call network management?
com.android.server.telecom.overlay.common
com.android.server.telecom.overlay.common
Call Management Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for something related to call management, based on the name.
com.android.server.telecom.overlay.miui
com.android.server.telecom.overlay.miui
Manage calls
it’s used for manage calls ui.
it’s important overlay to calling.
com.android.service.ims
com.android.service.ims
It’s for subscribing to the presence information using RCS.
com.android.settingaccessibility
com.android.settingaccessibility
Accessibility settings
It should be important for settings.
com.android.settings
com.android.settings
AOSP Settings app.
com.android.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.android.settings.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.android.settings.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.android.settings.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.android.settings.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme overlay for the Settings app?
com.android.settings.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.android.settings.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme overlay for the Settings app?
com.android.settings.intelligence.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.android.settings.intelligence.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme overlay for the search functionality in the Settings app?
com.android.settings.intelligence.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.android.settings.intelligence.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme overlay for the search functionality in the Settings app?
com.android.settings.os.overlay
com.android.settings.os.overlay
Looks unused, but not confirmed. Found in app ‘icon file download’, Vibration switch. Icon user found, overlay to ‘com.android.settings’.
com.android.settings.overlay.SettingsFuture
com.android.settings.overlay.SettingsFuture
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.android.settings.overlay.cmcc
com.android.settings.overlay.cmcc
Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).
com.android.settings.overlay.common
com.android.settings.overlay.common
Color mode config you can find it in settings
it’s something about: natural, boosted, saturated, adaptive.
com.android.settings.overlay.ct
com.android.settings.overlay.ct
Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).
com.android.settings.overlay.filesgoogle
com.android.settings.overlay.filesgoogle
Useless overlay to Google Files.
com.android.settings.overlay.g1azg
com.android.settings.overlay.g1azg
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.android.settings.overlay.gb17l
com.android.settings.overlay.gb17l
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.android.settings.overlay.gb62z
com.android.settings.overlay.gb62z
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.android.settings.overlay.gx7as
com.android.settings.overlay.gx7as
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.android.settings.overlay.miui
com.android.settings.overlay.miui
This app is without code and safe to remove.
com.android.settings.overlay.personalsafety
com.android.settings.overlay.personalsafety
Useless overlay to personalsafety, safetyhub
com.android.settings.overlay.pixel2021
com.android.settings.overlay.pixel2021
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.android.settings.overlay.product
com.android.settings.overlay.product
Useless overlay to images phone white and black, it’s for camera MP info.
com.android.settings.overlay.turbo
com.android.settings.overlay.turbo
Useless overlay to smart battery images, videos. And it’s probably unused.
com.android.settings.resoverlay
com.android.settings.resoverlay
Found in the code “Declaration of Conformity” on the TECNO phone, is probably unused, as it cannot be found in the Settings or anywhere else.
It can be safely removed, the Settings still work without this app.
com.android.settingsaccessibility
com.android.settingsaccessibility
Accessibility settings (tools for vision, hearing and physical impairments)
Sometimes, third-party apps may require special permissions in the accessibility settings in order to work properly.
com.android.setupwizard.overlay
com.android.setupwizard.overlay
It’s needed only on first-boot setup.
com.android.setupwizard.overlay.ontim
com.android.setupwizard.overlay.ontim
Useless overlay to welcome image First-boot setup.
com.android.sharedstoragebackup
com.android.sharedstoragebackup
Used during backup. Backs up the shared storage? (files accessible by every app with STORAGE permission)
Things have changed with Android 10. Don’t know if this package is still relevant for new phones.
References
com.android.shell
com.android.shell
Shell
Unix shell that receives ADB commands sent from a PC.
This is what UAD-ng uses to execute commands on Android devices. Proobably a bad idea to disable ;)
com.android.simappdialog.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.simappdialog.auto_generated_rro_product__
Useless overlay to simappdialog.
com.android.smspush
com.android.smspush
This service is used to push/send specially formatted SMS messages that display an alert message to the user, and give them the option of connecting directly to a particular app.
For instance, an SMS notifying the user of a new e-mail, with a URL link to connect directly to the e-mail app.
References
com.android.soundpicker.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.soundpicker.auto_generated_rro_product__
Has colors, dialog things, autogenerated code, but someone can confirm that app is safe to remove?
com.android.statementservice
com.android.statementservice
Intent Filter Verification Service
A Statement protocol allows websites to certify that some assets represent them. Android package can to subscribe to handling chosen URIs. This package will then be called to query the website and verify that it allows this. Android package can subscribe to handling chosen URIs. This package will then be called to query the website and verify that it allows this. Sources:
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https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Intent
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https://developer.android.com/guide/components/intents-filters
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https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/191163/what-does-the-intent-filter-verification-service-app-from-google-do
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https://github.com/google/digitalassetlinks/blob/master/well-known/details.md
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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/6a34bb2
com.android.stk.overlay.miui
com.android.stk.overlay.miui
‘SIM Toolkit’ name app only found.
com.android.store
com.android.store
An app called TCL Mobile that you cannot disable and just opens up a link to the OEM in the browser.
com.android.supl
com.android.supl
SUPL20Service
GPS still works without it. Probably needed to location in China.
com.android.systemui
com.android.systemui
Everything you see in Android that’s not an app. User interface of Android
com.android.systemui.accessibility.accessibilitymenu
com.android.systemui.accessibility.accessibilitymenu
Hidden menu that only shows 2 buttons:
Large buttons - that increases size of accessibility menu buttons,
and Help - that redirects to support google com site accessibility.
com.android.systemui.accessibility.accessibilitymenu.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.systemui.accessibility.accessibilitymenu.auto_generated_rro_product__
Product RRO for Accessibility menu.
com.android.systemui.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.systemui.auto_generated_rro_product__
Configs to systemui auto generated but better keep.
com.android.systemui.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.android.systemui.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
Configs to systemui auto generated but better keep.
com.android.systemui.feature_cover
com.android.systemui.feature_cover
It looks like a very important app.
Important configs to android?
com.android.systemui.gesture.line.overlay
com.android.systemui.gesture.line.overlay
System gesture bar overlay? Probably a bad idea to disable.
com.android.systemui.icon.overlay
com.android.systemui.icon.overlay
In code found configs icon mask.
com.android.systemui.miui.optimization.overlay
com.android.systemui.miui.optimization.overlay
In the code founded: navigationcolor to red.
Unused overlay.
com.android.systemui.navigation.bar.overlay
com.android.systemui.navigation.bar.overlay
System navbar overlay? Probably a bad idea to disable.
com.android.systemui.notch.overlay
com.android.systemui.notch.overlay
It have something to Display Cutout. Better dont touch it.
Important configs to display.
com.android.systemui.os.overlay
com.android.systemui.os.overlay
Icon user found, overlay to ‘com.android.systemui’.
com.android.systemui.overlay
com.android.systemui.overlay
System UI Overlay. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.systemui.overlay.charging.anim.alita_supervooc2
com.android.systemui.overlay.charging.anim.alita_supervooc2
Charging phone animation from a lot of PNG files
com.android.systemui.overlay.charging.anim.siphon_wireless
com.android.systemui.overlay.charging.anim.siphon_wireless
Wireless charging animation for OnePlus phones.
com.android.systemui.overlay.cmcc
com.android.systemui.overlay.cmcc
Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).
com.android.systemui.overlay.common
com.android.systemui.overlay.common
System UI Theme pack
The package name is pretty self-explanatory.
com.android.systemui.overlay.ct
com.android.systemui.overlay.ct
Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.ccyh
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.ccyh
Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.cosmos
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.cosmos
Fingerprint Animation Cosmos when unlocking phone.
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.fireworks
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.fireworks
Fingerprint Animation Fireworks when unlocking phone.
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.fy
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.fy
Fingerprint Animation Fy when unlocking phone.
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.jhsy
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.jhsy
Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.jslz
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.jslz
Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.lgsy
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.lgsy
Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.nlgs
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.nlgs
Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.none
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.none
Fingerprint Animation None when unlocking phone.
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.ripple
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.ripple
Fingerprint Animation Ripple when unlocking phone.
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.stripe
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.stripe
Fingerprint Animation Stripe when unlocking phone.
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.sw
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.sw
Fingerprint Animation Sw when unlocking phone.
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.tyjw
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.tyjw
Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.xklc
com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.xklc
Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files
com.android.systemui.overlay.gms
com.android.systemui.overlay.gms
Useless overlay to systemui gms
com.android.systemui.overlay.miui
com.android.systemui.overlay.miui
App without code and safe to remove.
com.android.systemui.overlay.pong
com.android.systemui.overlay.pong
Better keep this for config temperature? Better don’t risk.
com.android.systemui.overlay.spacewar
com.android.systemui.overlay.spacewar
Better keep this for config temperature? Better don’t risk.
com.android.systemui.plugin.globalactions.wallet
com.android.systemui.plugin.globalactions.wallet
Apk file name: QuickAccessWallet. This is the Google Pay widget in the power menu(hold power button for 1sec to show this menu), below the Emergency, Power off and Reboot buttons.
com.android.theme.color.amethyst
com.android.theme.color.amethyst
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.aquamarine
com.android.theme.color.aquamarine
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.black
com.android.theme.color.black
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.color.cinnamon
com.android.theme.color.cinnamon
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.color.darklake
com.android.theme.color.darklake
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.dorange
com.android.theme.color.dorange
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.dpurple
com.android.theme.color.dpurple
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.green
com.android.theme.color.green
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.color.lgreen
com.android.theme.color.lgreen
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.ocean
com.android.theme.color.ocean
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.color.orchid
com.android.theme.color.orchid
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.color.parasailing
com.android.theme.color.parasailing
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.purple
com.android.theme.color.purple
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.color.saffron
com.android.theme.color.saffron
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.sand
com.android.theme.color.sand
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.slate
com.android.theme.color.slate
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.color.space
com.android.theme.color.space
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.color.tangerine
com.android.theme.color.tangerine
Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.font.ArchivoSemiBold
com.android.theme.font.ArchivoSemiBold
Font ArchivoSemiBold
com.android.theme.font.Exo2Regular
com.android.theme.font.Exo2Regular
Font Exo2Regular
com.android.theme.font.RobotoSlabRegular
com.android.theme.font.RobotoSlabRegular
Font RobotoSlabRegular
com.android.theme.font.RookeryRegular
com.android.theme.font.RookeryRegular
Font RookeryRegular
com.android.theme.font.notoserifsource
com.android.theme.font.notoserifsource
Noto Serif / Source Sans Pro
com.android.theme.icon.round
com.android.theme.icon.round
Android icon shape only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon.roundedrect
com.android.theme.icon.roundedrect
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon.squircle
com.android.theme.icon.squircle
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon.teardrop
com.android.theme.icon.teardrop
Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.android
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.android
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.launcher
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.launcher
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.settings
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.settings
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.systemui
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.systemui
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.themepicker
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.themepicker
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.android
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.android
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.launcher
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.launcher
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.settings
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.settings
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.systemui
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.systemui
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.themepicker
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.themepicker
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.android
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.android
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.launcher
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.launcher
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.settings
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.settings
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.systemui
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.systemui
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.themepicker
com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.themepicker
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.android
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.android
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.launcher
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.launcher
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.settings
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.settings
Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.android
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.android
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.launcher
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.launcher
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.settings
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.settings
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.systemui
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.systemui
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.themepicker
com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.themepicker
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.android
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.android
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.launcher
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.launcher
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.settings
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.settings
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.systemui
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.systemui
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.themepicker
com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.themepicker
Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola
com.android.thememanager
com.android.thememanager
MIUI Themes (manager)
Xiaomi seems to love confusing package names.
Lets you select and apply themes provided by Xiaomi.
NOTE: Disabling will break the ability to change lock-screen wallpaper.
com.android.thememanager.gliobal_config.config.overlay
com.android.thememanager.gliobal_config.config.overlay
Blacklist of some wallpaper names. Useless.
This app is not exist on miui china rom.
com.android.thememanager.module
com.android.thememanager.module
Something related to Xiaomi’s theme manager?
com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_product__
useless configs to traceur auto generated.
com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
useless configs to traceur auto generated.
com.android.traceur.overlay.pixel
com.android.traceur.overlay.pixel
Unused colors to 5G
com.android.tv.frameworkpackagestubs
com.android.tv.frameworkpackagestubs
Activity Stub
Hard to say by code, has browser provider and SQLite content.
com.android.tv.settings
com.android.tv.settings
Needed for settings.
com.android.unisoc.telephony.server
com.android.unisoc.telephony.server
UICC stands for Universal Integrated Circuit Card.
It is a the physical and logical platform for the USIM and may contain additional USIMs and other applications.
(U)SIM is an application on the UICC.
Only for China.
com.android.updater
com.android.updater
Mi Updater
Provides system updates
REMOVING THIS WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE! Doesn’t bootloop on MIUI 13 and above.
com.android.uwb.resources
com.android.uwb.resources
Ultra-wideband (UWB) communication feature.
UWB is a radio technology that enables precise ranging between devices,
Allowing for accurate location measurements with an accuracy of 10 cm.
https://developer.android.com/develop/connectivity/uwb
https://source.android.com/docs/core/connect/uwb
com.android.vendors.bridge.softsim
com.android.vendors.bridge.softsim
Needed for virtual SIM.
com.android.virtualmachine.res
com.android.virtualmachine.res
unknown app with no code that only has permissions to Use, Manage, Debug: Virtual Machine.
Introduced in Android 14.
com.android.vivo.tws.vivotws
com.android.vivo.tws.vivotws
TWS
It’s for Vivo TWS earphones.
com.android.voicemailomtp
com.android.voicemailomtp
Voicemail
Voicemail? I think no one uses that.
com.android.wallpaper
com.android.wallpaper
Styles editor
Needed for editing style UI
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker.overlay
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker.overlay
Overlay for live wallpaper picker? Overlays are usually themes, but not sure about this one.
com.android.wallpaperbackup
com.android.wallpaperbackup
Backs up and restores wallpaper and metadata related to it.
This agent has its own package because it does full backup as opposed to SystemBackupAgent which does key/value backup.
This class stages wallpaper files for backup by copying them into its own directory because of the following reasons:
Non-system users don’t have permission to read the directory that the system stores the wallpaper files in
BackupAgent enforces that backed up files must live inside the package’s getFilesDir()
There are 3 files to back up:
The “wallpaper info” file which contains metadata like the crop applied to the wallpaper or the live wallpaper component name.
The “system” wallpaper file.
An optional “lock” wallpaper, which is shown on the lockscreen instead of the system wallpaper if set.
On restore, the metadata file is parsed and WallpaperManager APIs are used to set the wallpaper.
Note that if there’s a live wallpaper, the live wallpaper package name will be part of the metadata file and the wallpaper will be applied when the package it’s installed.
References
com.android.wallpapercropper
com.android.wallpapercropper
Wallpaper cropper.
com.android.wallpaperpicker
com.android.wallpaperpicker
Enables you to pick a wallpaper.
com.android.watermark
com.android.watermark
Hidden IMEI tests.
com.android.wifi.dialog
com.android.wifi.dialog
Needed for wifi dialogs.
Can brick basic functionality android.
com.android.wifi.mainline.resources.overlay
com.android.wifi.mainline.resources.overlay
Related to the Wi-Fi module in the AOSP. The Wi-Fi module is a part of Project Mainline,
Which allows for updates to specific system components outside of the normal Android release cycle.
The package contains resources and overlays that are used to customize the Wi-Fi module.
These overlays can be used to override default configurations and customize the behavior of the Wi-Fi module
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay
Contains resources that can be overlaid or customized to modify the behavior of the Wi-Fi module.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiRes6GhzEnable
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiRes6GhzEnable
Config to support wifi 6 Ghz? Any wifi have this?
If you don’t have 6 Ghz wifi then it’s safe to disable.
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResDualStaApEnable
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResDualStaApEnable
5 GHz WiFi support.
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResScanCountryCode
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResScanCountryCode
Related to overlay for Wi-Fi scanning for country code.
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResSoftap80211axEnable
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResSoftap80211axEnable
Important configs to wifi.
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiVodafoneOverlay
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiVodafoneOverlay
Not sure what it does
References
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.common
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.common
System Wi-Fi resources Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Wi-Fi related system UI, based on the name.
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.kalama
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.kalama
Needed for WiFi.
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.motCommon
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.motCommon
Related to Motorola’s custom overlay for Wi-Fi connections.
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.oplus
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.oplus
Wi-Fi configs
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.pineapple
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.pineapple
A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.
RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.target
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.target
System Wi-Fi resources Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Wi-Fi related system UI, based on the name.
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.taro
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.taro
Better keep this for config wifi? Better don’t risk.
com.android.wifi.resources.xiaomi
com.android.wifi.resources.xiaomi
Have some configs to network about: disconnected scan interval schedule
wifi11axsupportoverride, config_wifi_tcp_buffers
you should keep this because it’s maybe from settings.
com.android.wifi.system.mainline.resources.overlay
com.android.wifi.system.mainline.resources.overlay
Related to the Wi-Fi module and its resources overlay.
The Wi-Fi module in Android is updatable, meaning it can receive updates to functionality outside of the normal Android release cycle.
The module provides a consistent Wi-Fi experience across Android devices and allows for fixes to interoperability issues through module updates
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi
com.android.wifi.system.resources.overlay
com.android.wifi.system.resources.overlay
Contains resources that can be overlaid to customize the Wi-Fi module’s behavior.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi
com.android.wm.shell
com.android.wm.shell
Profile installer? App looks like a ‘com.android.shell’.
com.android.yadayada
com.android.yadayada
Disclaimer show to user, feedback, first boot setup.
com.android.ztescreenshot
com.android.ztescreenshot
ScreenCapture
Needed for screenshots.
com.ape.cleanassistoverlay
com.ape.cleanassistoverlay
Overlay app for com.ape.cleanassist.
If you uninstall it, this package should also be removed.
com.ape.factory
com.ape.factory
Checks Build.SERIAL and ro.build.type
All permissions and activities (camera, mic, battery, radio, led, sim, gps, nfc). Reads/writes to External Storage
com.ape.fmradiooverlay
com.ape.fmradiooverlay
Overlay app for com.ape.fmradio.
If you uninstall it, this package should also be removed.
com.ape.gamemode
com.ape.gamemode
Provides game mode feature for Wiko mobile.
com.ape.massageexpress
com.ape.massageexpress
Provides Wiko screen message feature
com.ape.mtbf
com.ape.mtbf
Named ‘MTBF Tools’
Dialer Code: 68238665. Uses SQLite Database. Reads/writes to External Storage. All sorts of permissions (camera, mic, battery, radio, led, sim, gps, nfc).
Found more details at https://twitter.com/dbauduin/status/940126704261099520 (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20240330025312/https://twitter.com/dbauduin/status/940126704261099520)
Hardcoded URLs (an api and a book): http://www.andykhan.com/jexcelapi
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0571058086/qid=1099836249/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_11_3/202-6017285-1620664
https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0571058086qid=1099836249/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_11_3/202-6017285-1620664
com.ape.smartgesture
com.ape.smartgesture
Provide smart gesture feature for Wiko mobile
com.ape.soundrecorder
com.ape.soundrecorder
Sound recorder app for Wiko mobile
com.ape.soundrecorderoverlay
com.ape.soundrecorderoverlay
Overlay app for com.ape.soundrecorder.
If you uninstall it, this package should be removed also.
com.ape.weatherliveoverlay
com.ape.weatherliveoverlay
Overlay app for com.ape.weatherlive. If you uninstall it, this package should also be removed.
com.ape.wikolegal
com.ape.wikolegal
Provides legal for first time setup in Wiko mobile
com.ape.wikosetupwizard
com.ape.wikosetupwizard
Provides first time app install for Wiko mobile
com.apple.atve.sony.appletv
com.apple.atve.sony.appletv
Apple Tv app on android Tv. Can be removed without any problem
com.arcsoft.app.humanavatar
com.arcsoft.app.humanavatar
My Avatar
Avatar activities useless.
com.arcsoft.lg_avatar_resource
com.arcsoft.lg_avatar_resource
LGAvatarReource
It’s probably for arcamera and it’s for avatars. People removed that.
com.arcsoft.magicshotstudio
com.arcsoft.magicshotstudio
it’s app for photos
com.asu
com.asu
ZF10 Live Wallpaper
Live Wallpaper
com.asus.UpdateLauncher
com.asus.UpdateLauncher
Updater Launcher
Remove if you dont need it Launcher updates.
com.asus.alwayson
com.asus.alwayson
Always-on Display
AOD will be not available after remove.
com.asus.alwayson.res.overlay
com.asus.alwayson.res.overlay
Not needed gif to Always-on Display
com.asus.appupdater
com.asus.appupdater
ASUS Config Updater
It may have something to do with app updater but no activities.
com.asus.asusbacktap
com.asus.asusbacktap
Back tap
it’s for Accessibility component feature.
Back tap will not be available in settings after remove.
com.asus.asusoptiflex
com.asus.asusoptiflex
ASUS Opti Flex
it’s something for settings? Still unknown.
com.asus.asussettingsbackuphelper
com.asus.asussettingsbackuphelper
Settings ASUS Backup
Can be removed if ASUS Backup are not used.
com.asus.atd.smmitest
com.asus.atd.smmitest
SMMI TEST
Testing hardware things.
com.asus.audiowizard
com.asus.audiowizard
ASUS AudioWizard
Needed for sound effects.
com.asus.calculator
com.asus.calculator
Calculator - unit converter (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.calculator)
Has more permissions than a Calculator app reasonably should have.
Connects to a few Google and currency exchange-rate servers.
https://beta.pithus.org/report/817514371bbdb76ec52da4c8456bbc116deec179603099deabbe6fcce6f6ccdb
com.asus.camera
com.asus.camera
Stock ASUS camera app. It has Google Analytics, so better disable internet for this app.
com.asus.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay
com.asus.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay
useless overlay for cellbroadcast
com.asus.cellbroadcastservice.overlay
com.asus.cellbroadcastservice.overlay
useless overlay for cellbroadcast
com.asus.configupdater
com.asus.configupdater
ASUS Config Updater
Some people have removed this. Needed for ASUS autoupdate apps probably, also found debugging code.
com.asus.contacts
com.asus.contacts
ASUS Contacts
Stock ASUS Contacts app. Contains Google trackers.
com.asus.deskclock
com.asus.deskclock
ASUS Digital Clock & Widget
Contains google analytics.
com.asus.dialer
com.asus.dialer
ASUS Dialer
Contains Google trackers.
com.asus.dm
com.asus.dm
System update
System updates for ASUS
com.asus.easylauncher
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.ephotoburst
com.asus.ephotoburst
ASUS Burst shot viewer
ASUS Photo viewer, Trim Service. Contains Google Analytics.
com.asus.faceunlockservice
com.asus.faceunlockservice
ASUS Face Unlock Service
Needed for face unlock.
Face unlock will not work after remove.
com.asus.filemanager
com.asus.filemanager
File Manager
Stock ASUS file manager app.
com.asus.focusapplistener
com.asus.focusapplistener
Focus app
Needed for optimization, probably.
com.asus.gallery
com.asus.gallery
Stock Gallery app. Contains Google Analytics.
com.asus.gamewidget
com.asus.gamewidget
Game genie
Probably useful for gaming.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.gamewidget
com.asus.gamewidget.service
com.asus.gamewidget.service
Game genie service
Game genie service needed for (com.asus.gamewidget)
It’s probably useful for gaming.
com.asus.hardwarestub
com.asus.hardwarestub
HardwareStub Services
Has components for optimization game.
com.asus.hbm
com.asus.hbm
High Brightness Mode
It can be found probably in settings. Still unknown.
com.asus.ia.asusapp
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.imagesearch
com.asus.imagesearch
Image search
it’s so bloated.
com.asus.ims.benchmarkblocker
com.asus.ims.benchmarkblocker
Founded debugs and benchmark blocker.
com.asus.ims.brightnessservice
com.asus.ims.brightnessservice
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.configmanager
com.asus.ims.configmanager
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.devicepolicymanager
com.asus.ims.devicepolicymanager
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.evtlog
com.asus.ims.evtlog
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.extdispctrl
com.asus.ims.extdispctrl
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.forcedark
com.asus.ims.forcedark
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.freeform
com.asus.ims.freeform
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.observer
com.asus.ims.observer
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.packageinstallerproxy
com.asus.ims.packageinstallerproxy
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.phykeyctrl
com.asus.ims.phykeyctrl
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.pointerproxy
com.asus.ims.pointerproxy
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.powerctrl
com.asus.ims.powerctrl
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.rogproxy
com.asus.ims.rogproxy
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.smartread
com.asus.ims.smartread
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.twinapps
com.asus.ims.twinapps
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.ims.watermark
com.asus.ims.watermark
Not needed, unused frameworks
com.asus.inadvertentTouch
com.asus.inadvertentTouch
Not needed ‘Do not cover the top of the screen’
com.asus.key_status
com.asus.key_status
KeyStatusTool
KeyStatusTool? All of this code means nothing.
com.asus.launcher
com.asus.launcher
ASUS Launcher
Contains Google Firebase Analytics.
com.asus.livedemoservice
com.asus.livedemoservice
Demo Mode
Enables retail demonstration mode. it’s not a feature for normal users.
com.asus.lockscreen2
com.asus.lockscreen2
Lockscreen
It should be important for lockscreen.
com.asus.loguploader
com.asus.loguploader
Log Tool
Captured logs, Generate Log, Report Log.
com.asus.loguploaderproxy
com.asus.loguploaderproxy
Bug Reporter Proxy
Logs without activity.
Not needed another logs from loguploader.
com.asus.mlmodel
com.asus.mlmodel
Unused frameworks? AI optimization?
Resources have vision_model and something encrypted.
This app is large (338MB).
com.asus.mobilemanager
com.asus.mobilemanager
Mobile Manager
Not sure to keep it or not.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.mobilemanager
com.asus.mobilemanagerservice
com.asus.mobilemanagerservice
Mobile Manager Service
Looks like a unused framework, but not sure.
com.asus.nextapp
com.asus.nextapp
NextApp
Unused frameworks? It has something to training AI? everything is encrypted.
com.asus.nextappcore
com.asus.nextappcore
NextAppCore
Useless frameworks? It has something to training AI? everything is encrypted.
com.asus.openbeta2
com.asus.openbeta2
OpenBeta2
Beta program server that collects a lot of data.
com.asus.powersaver
com.asus.powersaver
Power Master
It’s for power-saving and may be important.
Important app to powersaving.
com.asus.sarprotection
com.asus.sarprotection
SAR Protection
Security thing.
com.asus.screenrecorder
com.asus.screenrecorder
Screen recorder
App for screen recording.
com.asus.setupwizard
com.asus.setupwizard
Setup Wizard
It’s needed only for first-boot setup.
com.asus.smartcover
com.asus.smartcover
SmartCover
Used for smart features.
com.asus.smartkey
com.asus.smartkey
Smart key
Used for smart features.
com.asus.smartreading
com.asus.smartreading
Smart Reading
It’s app for smart reading
com.asus.soundrecorder
com.asus.soundrecorder
ASUS Sound recorder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.soundrecorder)
Connects to Google Analytics and some Asus servers, which is a bit sketchy for a sound recording app..
https://beta.pithus.org/report/f4cf38e1c35a04c3579fa198d2abd3ef1ff7be79633d6d3f2bc69c8a69164e1d
com.asus.splendid
com.asus.splendid
Asus Splendid
Optional app for adjust your screen for your own viewing pleasure.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.splendid
com.asus.stitchimage.service
com.asus.stitchimage.service
Stitch image
It’s for the stock gallery app.
com.asus.sysmonitor
com.asus.sysmonitor
Device Health
Device Health? It collects your data.
com.asus.system.api
com.asus.system.api
AsusBoost
It’s probably an important app. It has booster services and memory cleaner service.
com.asus.systemcolor
com.asus.systemcolor
System color scheme
Needed for changing wallpapers?
com.asus.taskwidget
com.asus.taskwidget
ASUS Task Manager widget
Task manager widget to System optimization
com.asus.teleserv.overlay.odm
com.asus.teleserv.overlay.odm
overlay to default config ims.
com.asus.theme.color.asusui
com.asus.theme.color.asusui
Theme AsusUI
Stock System Theme
System may not work after removing it.
com.asus.theme.color.rog
com.asus.theme.color.rog
Rog Theme
Stock System Theme
System may not work after removing it.
com.asus.themeservice
com.asus.themeservice
Needed for change theme apps?
com.asus.tips
com.asus.tips
Tips
Tips for smart features and more.
com.asus.twinapps
com.asus.twinapps
Twin Apps for duplicate apps.
com.asus.twinappsservice
com.asus.twinappsservice
Twin Apps Service
Needed for Twin Apps for duplicate apps.
com.asus.userfeedback
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
com.asus.visualmaster
com.asus.visualmaster
Tru2Life
it’s app for color modes.
com.asus.weathertime
com.asus.weathertime
ASUS Weather
it’s for weather. Have Firebase Analytics.
com.asus.wifi.resources.overlay
com.asus.wifi.resources.overlay
overlay to wifi configs better dont risk.
Important configs to WiFi.
com.asus.zenmotion
com.asus.zenmotion
Gestures
Needed for Gestures.
com.att.deviceunlock
com.att.deviceunlock
Device Unlock
Useless app from AT&T. it’s only for unlock device.
com.aura.jet.att
com.aura.jet.att
AT&T Hub
App from AT&T. Installs apps on oobe and its maded by advertising company ‘ironSource’.
com.aura.oobe.att
com.aura.oobe.att
AppCloud
App from AT&T. Installs apps on oobe and its maded by advertising company ‘ironSource’.
com.aura.oobe.kbdi
com.aura.oobe.kbdi
Appcloud
Persistent notification until you click on it and agree to install games. Sort of game cloud pre-installed in some Xiaomi phones
Safe to remove.
com.aura.oobe.motorola
com.aura.oobe.motorola
MotoApps
It’s something to install apps, but it’s an advertising company.
com.aura.oobe.vodafone
com.aura.oobe.vodafone
Vodafone AppBox
It is some kind of post-install recommended apps setup from the carrier.
Asks for your age and gender and then recommends you to install popular apps.
Developed by IronSource, an Israeli advertising company.
com.autonavi.minimap
com.autonavi.minimap
高德地图 (Yeah no english translation) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autonavi.minimap)
Xiaomi GPS
com.baidu.BaiduMap
com.baidu.BaiduMap
Chinese Baidu Map.
com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk
com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk
Duer stuff from Baidu
Duer is a virtual AI assistant.
com.baidu.input_huawei
com.baidu.input_huawei
Woh! 51 permissions!
Huawei chinese stock input keyboard. You probably shouldn’t trust this closed-source keyboard with this much permissions…NOTE: Make sure to have another keyboard installed before removing this package!
com.baidu.input_mi
com.baidu.input_mi
Baidu IME (Baidu keyboard)
YOU SHOULD NEVER USE A CLOSED-SOURCE KEYBOARD !
https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/asian-technology/japanese-government-warns-baidu-ime-is-spying-on-users/
Archive : https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/asian-technology/japanese-government-warns-baidu-ime-is-spying-on-users/
NOTE: Make sure you have installed another keyboard before removing this package.
com.baidu.input_vivo
com.baidu.input_vivo
Default keyboard (Baidu IME customized for Vivo devices).
The number of requested permissions for this keyboard is terrifying. You really should use another keyboard. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/d4cdf8fedcd94436ade720cb8df9b4ef32aca6c7822cae6c8698937d68e20363
com.baidu.location.fused
com.baidu.location.fused
FusedLocation
Chinese baidu location.
com.baidu.map.location
com.baidu.map.location
Chinese Network location baidu. Only for China.
com.baidu.searchbox
com.baidu.searchbox
百度 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.baidu.searchbox)
Baidu App search engine.
com.bbk.SuperPowerSave
com.bbk.SuperPowerSave
Super Battery Saver
Not sure if it’s useful or not. Super power save.
com.bbk.account
com.bbk.account
Vivo account
Vivo privacy policy is really bad: https://privacy.vivo.com/privacy
Note: Removing this will obviously break fuctions that require Vivo account authentication: accessibility, data backup etc.
com.bbk.appstore
com.bbk.appstore
Vivo app store.
Note: apps from this store can still be upgraded with the built-in check upgrade feature even with this package removed
com.bbk.calendar
com.bbk.calendar
Default calendar app.
50 permissions for a calendar app. What could go wrong?
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/db107cb828a1ec9b7cbcd9fd86542da877fdf4cf947c18c8a48a2b09e568ad10
com.bbk.cloud
com.bbk.cloud
vivoCloud
Vivo cloud services.
com.bbk.facewake
com.bbk.facewake
FaceWake
It’s used for face unlock.
com.bbk.iqoo.logsystem
com.bbk.iqoo.logsystem
User experience service
Telemetry app.
Note:Disabling this will break trial version system upgrade feature.
com.bbk.launcher2
com.bbk.launcher2
Vivo launcher.
com.bbk.photoframewidget
com.bbk.photoframewidget
Photo frame
Photo widget.
com.bbk.scene.databaseprovider
com.bbk.scene.databaseprovider
May be needed for the launcher, not sure.
com.bbk.scene.launcher.theme
com.bbk.scene.launcher.theme
SceneThemeLauncher
May be needed for the launcher, not sure.
com.bbk.theme
com.bbk.theme
Vivo theme (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbk.theme)
Lets you add new themes, fonts and wallpapers.
It has annoying notifications that cannot be disabled by going to the app settings. This app use 50 permissions and can install packages (REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES)
Note: Removing this app will prevent you to change themes.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0f15055131637d3dbc55d3a49b8e79b4f76ca09871abf9eb43b5f88afde11800
com.bbk.theme.resources
com.bbk.theme.resources
WallpaperRes
Vivo wallpapers. A lot of PNG wallpapers. Safe to remove if you don’t need theme resources.
com.bbk.updater
com.bbk.updater
System update
Provides system updates.
com.bc360.android.service
com.bc360.android.service
Verizon Adaptive Sound
Provides Voice Enhance, but according to the carrier.
Does the same thing as the ‘com.bc360.control’ app.
com.bc360.control
com.bc360.control
Verizon Adaptive Sound
Provides Voice Enhance, but according to the carrier.
com.bjbyhd.screenreader_huawei
com.bjbyhd.screenreader_huawei
An accessibility feature for visually impaired people
com.bluetooth.aptxmode
com.bluetooth.aptxmode
Hidden aptX ALS Audio Bluetooth sample improvement from Qualcomm. Useless 96kHz sample.
com.bsp.catchlog
com.bsp.catchlog
bsp = Board support package
Used to catch log files obviously.
com.casper.turkiye
com.casper.turkiye
Support app for Casper, see https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.casper.turkiye&hl=en
com.cdfinger.factorytest
com.cdfinger.factorytest
Fingerprint Test App.
com.chsc.semitouchtester
com.chsc.semitouchtester
Semi touch test, debug.
com.claroColombia.contenedor
com.claroColombia.contenedor
Claro
It’s something to install apps, but it’s an advertising company.
com.cleanmaster.sdk
com.cleanmaster.sdk
(discontinued) old clean master app that cleans phone.
com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel
com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel
CNN Edge panel. Twitter trends, and news from CNN.
com.color.uiengine
com.color.uiengine
Needed for themes
com.coloros.accessibilityassistant
com.coloros.accessibilityassistant
Another thing for smart assistant
com.coloros.activation.overlay.common
com.coloros.activation.overlay.common
E-warranty card
Lets you check if your registered phone is still under warranty. Has a lot of permissions and runs at boot. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2a1dc5caedd2347fa009563e9b4d1c11b1cb42726f9046151934c456fdd77d88
com.coloros.alarmclock
com.coloros.alarmclock
Stock Clock app.
com.coloros.apprecover
com.coloros.apprecover
Used for app recovery?
com.coloros.athena
com.coloros.athena
Memory management, maybe useful, maybe not
com.coloros.athena.config_plugin
com.coloros.athena.config_plugin
Needed to configure com.coloros.athena. Memory management, maybe useful, maybe not.
com.coloros.avastofferwall
com.coloros.avastofferwall
Avast Offerwall
Avast anti-virus things.
com.coloros.backuprestore.remoteservice
com.coloros.backuprestore.remoteservice
It has something to scan always Wi-Fi but it’s probably unused.
com.coloros.blacklistapp
com.coloros.blacklistapp
Blacklist Contacts
Black list contacts, blocking calling.
com.coloros.bootreg
com.coloros.bootreg
Setup Wizard
Cause bootloop after uninstall app.
com.coloros.calculator
com.coloros.calculator
Calculator app
Has internet access because it can convert exchange rate, but I don’t know whether it’s used for other things as well or not.
com.coloros.codebook
com.coloros.codebook
Password manager
App where you can keep passwords.
com.coloros.colordirectservice
com.coloros.colordirectservice
Screen Recognition (Breeno Touch).
This app is used to recognize screen contents and provide quick access to relevant services (like Text Extraction, AI Summarizer). com.coloros.ocrscanner, com.coloros.ocrservice, com.oplus.ocs, com.oplus.aiunit, com.coloros.ocs.opencapabilityservice are also needed for this to work.
com.coloros.colorfilestand
com.coloros.colorfilestand
It has only Request permission activity. Probably useless framework also it has something to do with cloud.
com.coloros.digitalwellbeing
com.coloros.digitalwellbeing
App usage time that can be found in settings.
com.coloros.dirrecord
com.coloros.dirrecord
Security features, anti-trojan?
com.coloros.encryption
com.coloros.encryption
Private Safe
Removing breaks the stock launcher? Private Safe (located in Privacy Settings)
com.coloros.exserviceui
com.coloros.exserviceui
Edge touch
Gesture-related things. Edge touch
com.coloros.exsystemservice
com.coloros.exsystemservice
Color settings, app manager things without activities. Someone can test if it’s useless?
com.coloros.eyeprotect
com.coloros.eyeprotect
It’s the only eye protection option
com.coloros.feedback
com.coloros.feedback
Feedback service
Feedback for OPPO
com.coloros.findphone.client2
com.coloros.findphone.client2
Find phone
Find phone, logout from oppo account before
com.coloros.floatassistant
com.coloros.floatassistant
GA ball, Assistive ball feature.
com.coloros.focusmode
com.coloros.focusmode
Focus mode
it’s option that can be found in settings.
com.coloros.gallery3d
com.coloros.gallery3d
Gallery
Stock gallery app.
com.coloros.gesture
com.coloros.gesture
Gestures & Motions
Somatic gestures (double tap to light up the screen)
com.coloros.healthservice
com.coloros.healthservice
Health service
Another thing related to health check
com.coloros.karaoke
com.coloros.karaoke
Karaoke
Karaoke (Do not delete if you need Karaoke)
com.coloros.launcher.layout
com.coloros.launcher.layout
Useless code that means nothing for the launcher
com.coloros.lockassistant
com.coloros.lockassistant
You can’t remove this app using adb.
com.coloros.logkit
com.coloros.logkit
LogKit
Logs, Dial *#800# for running it
com.coloros.logkit.plugin.upload
com.coloros.logkit.plugin.upload
Useless plugin for logs
com.coloros.mapcom.frame
com.coloros.mapcom.frame
Useless frameworks
com.coloros.musiclink
com.coloros.musiclink
Music Party
This app allows you to play music through different phones, synchronised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ak222Z79RY
com.coloros.notificationmanager
com.coloros.notificationmanager
Needed for notification manager and scheduled do not disturb.
com.coloros.ocrservice
com.coloros.ocrservice
Extract text from images.
com.coloros.ocs.opencapabilityservice
com.coloros.ocs.opencapabilityservice
Security things and something related to Chinese payment
com.coloros.operationManual
com.coloros.operationManual
Help & feedback
Help (in Settings - Other Settings)
com.coloros.operationtips
com.coloros.operationtips
Tips
com.coloros.oppoguardelf
com.coloros.oppoguardelf
Needed for power-saving and security
com.coloros.oppoguardelf.restrict_plugin
com.coloros.oppoguardelf.restrict_plugin
Needed components for com.coloros.oppoguardelf. Needed for power-saving and security. Also, the plugin is bloated with logs and statistics.
com.coloros.oppoguardelf.secretplugin
com.coloros.oppoguardelf.secretplugin
Needed components for com.coloros.oppoguardelf. Needed for power-saving and security. Also, the plugin is bloated with logs and statistics.
com.coloros.pictorial
com.coloros.pictorial
LockscreenMagazine
Removal will result in no longer being able to access Lockscreen settings.
com.coloros.prome.service
com.coloros.prome.service
Useless frameworks. About feedback and smart touch.
com.coloros.prome.smsservice
com.coloros.prome.smsservice
Useless SMS frameworks.
com.coloros.recents
com.coloros.recents
Recent apps. Provides navigation to alternate between multiple apps. Removal will result in no “Recent App” list and re-enablement will cause a soft reload.
com.coloros.regservice
com.coloros.regservice
Mobile DM authentication related (recommended to be uninstalled)
com.coloros.remoteguardservice
com.coloros.remoteguardservice
Remote Guard Service
Have only useless statistics and depends on: com.coloros.mcs, com.heytap.mcs ONLY FOR CHINA.
com.coloros.safecenter
com.coloros.safecenter
Security Center
It breaks ‘display over other apps’ permission!
com.coloros.safecenter.config_plugin
com.coloros.safecenter.config_plugin
This plugin doesn’t have any important things. It’s safe to remove, useless logs code.
com.coloros.safesdkproxy
com.coloros.safesdkproxy
It has cleaner and security things.
com.coloros.sau
com.coloros.sau
System Upgrade Services
Needed to update ColorOS.
com.coloros.sauhelper
com.coloros.sauhelper
SAUHelper
It has only statistics and logs.
com.coloros.scenemode
com.coloros.scenemode
Scene mode and simple mode
com.coloros.sceneservice
com.coloros.sceneservice
Data Services Platform
Data Services Platform (the entire Breeno option in the settings menu disappears after deletion)
com.coloros.screenrecorder
com.coloros.screenrecorder
Screen recorder
Stock screen recording app.
com.coloros.screenshot
com.coloros.screenshot
Screenshot
Needed for screenshots. Very useful app.
com.coloros.securityguard
com.coloros.securityguard
Security Events (located in Phone Manager - Security Tools, it is recommended to uninstall it).
com.coloros.securitykeyboard
com.coloros.securitykeyboard
Secure keyboard
Not needed if your keyboard is already good.
com.coloros.securitypermission
com.coloros.securitypermission
Handles app permission management. DO NOT REMOVE THIS
com.coloros.sharescreen
com.coloros.sharescreen
Shared screen assistance
Shared screen assistance (nobody need it)
com.coloros.simsettings
com.coloros.simsettings
Data usage
Data usage and OTA updates
com.coloros.smartlock
com.coloros.smartlock
“Phone stays unlocked when using a wearable device” feature support component.
com.coloros.smartsidebar
com.coloros.smartsidebar
Smart Sidebar
Edge panel settings
com.coloros.speechassist
com.coloros.speechassist
ColorOS default Speech Assistant
com.coloros.trafficlimit
com.coloros.trafficlimit
Useless frameworks
com.coloros.translate.engine
com.coloros.translate.engine
Used for translation?
com.coloros.uxdesign
com.coloros.uxdesign
Needed for themes
com.coloros.wallet
com.coloros.wallet
Oppo default Wallet app.
com.coloros.wallpapers
com.coloros.wallpapers
Wallpapers
Needed for wallpapers
com.coloros.weather.service
com.coloros.weather.service
Name indicates it’s for the weather, but removing this causes the screen to flash and the phone will eventually become unresponsive.
https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/issues/585
com.coloros.wifibackuprestore
com.coloros.wifibackuprestore
WifiBackupRestore
Backup Wi-Fi to the cloud
com.coloros.wifisecuredetect
com.coloros.wifisecuredetect
Useless for Wi-Fi. Has captcha and mobile number verification.
com.coloros.wirelesssettings
com.coloros.wirelesssettings
Wireless settings
Probably needed.
com.cootek.smartinputv5.language.spanishus
com.cootek.smartinputv5.language.spanishus
TouchPal Keyboard by Cootek a chinese company.
Adware (lots lots of ads)
References
com.cricketwireless.minus
com.cricketwireless.minus
Cricket partner tab? better remove it. It probably have news or partner customization to chrome.
com.crowdcare.agent.k
com.crowdcare.agent.k
Crowdcare is now Wysdom.AI (https://nitter.42l.fr/wysdomai)
From their Twitter description : The easiest way for businesses to improve customer satisfaction, contain costs and generate revenue by using #AI to power customer experiences.
Wysdom.AI has joined the Microsoft Partner Network in 2018
References
com.daemon.shelper
com.daemon.shelper
Shelper
Tracking, monitoring, logs
com.data.overlay.base.s600ww
com.data.overlay.base.s600ww
Some kind of theme overlay for Nokia devices?
Some users claim to not see any differences when removed.
com.debug.loggerui
com.debug.loggerui
DebugLoggerUI
Similar to logcat, in some sense. Mostly focused on video graphics logging and network logging (includes Bluetooth). On some devices, it runs in the background (working non-cache RAM) even while not in use.
https://peterelst.com/what-is-debug-logger-ui-android
com.detection.ts.noise_detection_apk
com.detection.ts.noise_detection_apk
It’s used by bsptest (com.vivo.bsptest) for noise detection test.
com.detection.ts.touch_detection
com.detection.ts.touch_detection
It’s used by bsptest (com.vivo.bsptest) for touch detection test.
com.diotek.diodict4.EDictionary
com.diotek.diodict4.EDictionary
Dictionary app, only for japanese and korea
com.dirac.acs
com.dirac.acs
Dirac Control Service
For audio control, not sure if it’s useful.
com.directv.promo.shade
com.directv.promo.shade
DIRECTV Remote
Official app from DIRECTV (subsidiary of AT&T). With the DIRECTV Remote for AT&T Samsung devices, control of your favorite DIRECTV shows is just a swipe away. Swipe down from the status bar at the top of your screen to automatically connect and control your DIRECTV receivers, it’s that simple.
com.dragon.read
com.dragon.read
Chinese Unknown partner app from Miui China.
com.droidlogic
com.droidlogic
DroidBtPair
Looks like an important app for the TV to work properly.
com.dropbox.android
com.dropbox.android
dropbox app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dropbox.android
com.dropboxchmod
com.dropboxchmod
I found logs in code. This app means nothing.
com.dti.amx
com.dti.amx
it’s used to choose app install? A lot trackers, permissions.
Useless.
com.dti.bouyguestelecom
com.dti.bouyguestelecom
Bouygues AppCloud
it’s probably for install apps but it’s useless and have ads and a lot permissions.
com.dti.cricket
com.dti.cricket
it’s app for installing recommended apps? it’s only used on first-boot setup and it’s useless.
com.dti.motorola
com.dti.motorola
Mobile Services Manager
it’s something for install apps but it’s useless and a lot permissions.
com.dti.samsung
com.dti.samsung
Mobile Services Manager
Digital Turbine app, pre-install some apps/games to your phone and its made by advertising company.
com.dti.tim
com.dti.tim
Mobile Service Manager
It’s a system app that can’t be opened but keeps running in the background. It can install/uninstall apps without notifying you, access internet, run at the boot of the system, kill background processes, ads and other permissions.
It’s only bloatware, OTA updates work the same without it. Uninstalling didn’t give any negative side-effects.
com.dts.dtsxultra
com.dts.dtsxultra
Audio Effect for car, headphones. You don’t need that.
com.duokan.reader
com.duokan.reader
MIUIDuokanReader
Chinese app that has too much tracking and ads.
May be uninstalled without ADB.
com.ebay.carrier
com.ebay.carrier
Kind of weird ebay apps pre-installed by carriers.
com.eg.android.AlipayGphone
com.eg.android.AlipayGphone
Chinese Alipay app.
com.elephanttek.faceunlock
com.elephanttek.faceunlock
Standard FaceUnlock functionality?
Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.
Face unlock is bad for security and privacy.
References
- https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/
- https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/
- https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/
com.epicgames.portal
com.epicgames.portal
Epic Games for Android
com.evenwell.AprUploadService
com.evenwell.AprUploadService
Apr Upload Service ???? [MORE INFO NEEDED]
com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base
com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Apr Upload Service?
com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Apr Upload Service?
com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Apr Upload Service?
com.evenwell.CPClient
com.evenwell.CPClient
CP = Client Provisioning.
Surely used to push new carrier internet/MMS settings automatically
Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN… but you still can change it manually, it’s not difficult.
com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base
com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base
Theme overlay for CPClient?
com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for CPClient?
com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for CPClient?
com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool
com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool
Debug Config Tool?
com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base
com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Debug Config Tool?
com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Debug Config Tool?
com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Debug Config Tool?
com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl
com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl
Some form of device monitoring?
com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base
com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Device Monitor Control?
com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Device Monitor Control?
com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Device Monitor Control?
com.evenwell.OTAUpdate.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.OTAUpdate.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for OTA Update UI?
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor
Drains more battery than it saves.
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Power Monitor?
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Power Monitor?
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Power Monitor?
com.evenwell.SettingsUtils
com.evenwell.SettingsUtils
Settings utils
(crappy) Audio rendering.
See https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/9#note_369056538
com.evenwell.SettingsUtils.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.SettingsUtils.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for SettingsUtils?
com.evenwell.SetupWizard
com.evenwell.SetupWizard
The first-boot device setup wizard for new/factory reset devices.
com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.base
com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Setup Wizard?
com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Setup Wizard?
com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.d.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.d.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Setup Wizard?
com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver
com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver
Logging stuff
com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.back.s600id
com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.back.s600id
Theme overlay for Usage Stats Log?
com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Usage Stats Log?
com.evenwell.apnwidget.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.apnwidget.overlay.base.s600ww
Some overlay for an APN widget. Overlays are usually themes.
APN means Access Point Name and must be configured with carrier values in order for your device to acess the carrier’s network.
com.evenwell.autoregistration
com.evenwell.autoregistration
Spyware app which sends warranty details to China
https://milankragujevic.com/the-trade-of-privacy-for-convenience
https://nitter.net/drwetter/status/1108801189662130176
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base
Theme overlay for a Spyware app?
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for a Spyware app?
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for a Spyware app?
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600id
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600id
Theme overlay for a Spyware app?
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for a Spyware app?
com.evenwell.batteryprotect
com.evenwell.batteryprotect
Battery protect is advertised to improve battery performance, but in practice it drains your battery and kills apps aggressively.
https://dontkillmyapp.com/nokia
Nokia decided to stop using this app-killer in the future:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/08/27/nokia-hmd-phones-disable-evenwell-background-process-app-killer/
com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base
com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Battery Protect?
com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Battery Protect?
com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Battery Protect?
com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.d.base.s600e0
com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.d.base.s600e0
Theme overlay for Battery Protect?
com.evenwell.bboxsbox
com.evenwell.bboxsbox
??? [MORE INFO NEEDED]
com.evenwell.bboxsbox.app
com.evenwell.bboxsbox.app
????
com.evenwell.bokeheditor
com.evenwell.bokeheditor
Probably related to adding fake bokeh (a focus blur effect) to photos.
com.evenwell.bokeheditor.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.bokeheditor.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Bokeh Editor?
com.evenwell.camera2
com.evenwell.camera2
Nokia camera by evenwell (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evenwell.camera2)
com.evenwell.custmanager
com.evenwell.custmanager
Customer manager
Given its name I’d say it is useless but I don’t have more info.
com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base
com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Customer Manager?
com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Customer Manager?
com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Customer Manager?
com.evenwell.customerfeedback.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.customerfeedback.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Customer Feedback?
com.evenwell.dataagent
com.evenwell.dataagent
Data agent
Used for backup/restore? [MORE INFO NEEDED]
com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base
com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Data Agent?
com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Data Agent?
com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Data Agent?
com.evenwell.defaultappconfigure.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.defaultappconfigure.overlay.base.s600ww
A theme overlay for selecting default apps or something?
com.evenwell.email.data.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.email.data.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for email app?
com.evenwell.factorywizard
com.evenwell.factorywizard
Likely part of the first-boot device setup (new/factory reset device).
com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.base
com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.base
Theme overlay for setup wizard?
com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for setup wizard?
com.evenwell.fmradio.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.fmradio.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Nokia radio app?
com.evenwell.foxlauncher.partner
com.evenwell.foxlauncher.partner
Partner Launcher Customization
Related to the Nokia launcher
com.evenwell.fqc
com.evenwell.fqc
FQC is a secret test menu. It lets you test the hardware (touch screen, speakers, SD card, SIM card, camera…)
You need to type ##372733## in the Nokia dialer
com.evenwell.hdrservice
com.evenwell.hdrservice
HDR Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evenwell.hdrservice)
Enhances contrast and sharpness for normal photos, games and videos dynamically.
com.evenwell.legalterm
com.evenwell.legalterm
Provides terms and conditions (legal notice)
com.evenwell.legalterm.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.legalterm.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for some terms and conditions?
com.evenwell.managedprovisioning
com.evenwell.managedprovisioning
Nokia implementation of com.android.managedprovisioning? If so it manages Android user accounts, allowing you to add extra accounts. The typical use-case is setting up a corporate profile that is controlled by the employer on an employee’s personal device, to keep personal and work data separate.
com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base
com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Managed Provisioning?
com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Managed Provisioning?
com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Managed Provisioning?
com.evenwell.mappartner
com.evenwell.mappartner
????
com.evenwell.nps
com.evenwell.nps
Net Promoter Score
Preinstalled survey.
com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base
com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Net Promoter Score?
com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Net Promoter Score?
com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Net Promoter Score?
com.evenwell.pandorasbox
com.evenwell.pandorasbox
WTF is this? [MORE INFO NEEDED]
com.evenwell.pandorasbox.app
com.evenwell.pandorasbox.app
WTF is this?
com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations
com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations
Adds something (Nokia-)partner-related to your browser? Probably adds bookmarks.
com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base
com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base
Theme overlay for some browser customization?
com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for some browser customization?
com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for some browser customization?
com.evenwell.permissiondetection
com.evenwell.permissiondetection
???? [MORE INFO NEEDED]
com.evenwell.permissiondetection.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.permissiondetection.overlay.base.s600ww
A theme overlay for some “permissiondetection” package?
com.evenwell.phone.overlay.base
com.evenwell.phone.overlay.base
Some overlay for the dialer app? Overlays are usually themes.
com.evenwell.phone.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.phone.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for the dialer app?
com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.d.base.s600e0
com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.d.base.s600e0
Theme overlay for Power Saving?
com.evenwell.providers.downloads.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.providers.downloads.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for the downloads app?
com.evenwell.providers.downloads.ui.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.providers.downloads.ui.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for the downloads app?
com.evenwell.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Partner Bookmarks?
com.evenwell.providers.weather
com.evenwell.providers.weather
Provider for the Nokia weather app.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.evenwell.providers.weather.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.providers.weather.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for weather provider?
com.evenwell.pushagent
com.evenwell.pushagent
Related to push notifications for Nokia apps?
com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base
com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base
Theme overlay for pushagent?
com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for pushagent?
com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for pushagent?
com.evenwell.retaildemoapp
com.evenwell.retaildemoapp
Nokia retail demonstration mode
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode
com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base
com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base
Theme overlay for Nokia retail demonstration mode?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode
com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for Nokia retail demonstration mode?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode
com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for Nokia retail demonstration mode?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode
com.evenwell.screenlock.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.screenlock.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for the lock-screen?
com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.base
com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.base
Overlay related to settings. Overlays are usually themes.
com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for settings?
com.evenwell.setupwizard.btl.s600ww.overlay
com.evenwell.setupwizard.btl.s600ww.overlay
Theme overlay for Setup Wizard?
com.evenwell.stbmonitor
com.evenwell.stbmonitor
Apparently used to stabilize phone usage.
Seems to drain battery.
com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base
com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base
Theme overlay for STB Monitor?
com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for STB Monitor?
com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for STB Monitor?
com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base
com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base
Overlay related to Telecom data? Overlays are usually themes.
com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600id
com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600id
Theme overlay for something telecom-related?
com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for something telecom-related?
com.evenwell.weather.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.weather.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for the Nokia weather app?
com.evenwell.weatherservice
com.evenwell.weatherservice
Service for the weather app
com.evenwell.weatherservice.overlay.base.s600ww
com.evenwell.weatherservice.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for weather service?
com.evenwell.whitebalance
com.evenwell.whitebalance
com.evenwell.whitebalance.overlay.base
com.evenwell.whitebalance.overlay.base
com.example
com.example
Auto Dialer test
com.example.alpha.chipsemitptest
com.example.alpha.chipsemitptest
ChipsemiTpTest
Rawdata Value Test.
com.example.calibrationmaster
com.example.calibrationmaster
Chinese hidden camera calibration.
com.example.myapplication
com.example.myapplication
Hidden app for testing:
Battery, WiFi, Bluetooth
com.example.rftuner
com.example.rftuner
com.example.wifirftest
com.example.wifirftest
Wifi Radio Frequency test
Probably used in factory. No hidden test menu to use it.
com.facebook.lite
com.facebook.lite
Facebook Lite app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.lite)
com.facebook.services
com.facebook.services
Facebook Services is a tool that lets you manage different Facebook services automatically using your Android device.
In particular, the tool focuses on searching for nearby shops and establishments based on your interests.
I don’t know if this a dependency for com.facebook.katana but nobody cares because we all want to delete all the Facebook stuff right ?
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.system
Facebook App Installer (empty shell app which incites you to install the Facebook app)
com.facemoji.lite.transsion
com.facemoji.lite.transsion
Emoji Keyboard
Have ads and it’s not good for privacy.
WARNING: On Infinix phones, this package is a hard dependency to show keyboard after initial reboot/startup. Without it, even if you have another keyboard installed, no keyboard will show.
Don’t remove if you’re using an Infinix phone and need to enter password after boot.
com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi
com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi
Xiaomi keyboard
Have ads and analytics.
Better alternative: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/dev.patrickgold.florisboard/
com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp
com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp
Facemoji Keyboard Lite for Xiaomi - Emoji & Theme (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp)
Emoji keyboard
com.factory.mmigroup
com.factory.mmigroup
Hidden super-menu accessible by dialing ##64633##
This menu lists all the others hidden test/debug apps.
com.fairphone.activator
com.fairphone.activator
Fairphone activation service
https://forum.fairphone.com/t/telemetry-spyware-list-of-privacy-threats-on-fp3-android-9/55179/74
com.fairphone.myfairphone
com.fairphone.myfairphone
My Fairphone app
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2021/12/20/my-fairphone-app/
com.felicanetworks.mfc
com.felicanetworks.mfc
Chinese felicanetworks
com.felicanetworks.mfm
com.felicanetworks.mfm
Setup Chinese felicanetworks
com.felicanetworks.mfm.main
com.felicanetworks.mfm.main
Chinese felicanetworks
com.felicanetworks.mfs
com.felicanetworks.mfs
Chinese felicanetworks
com.felicanetworks.mfw.a.boot
com.felicanetworks.mfw.a.boot
Chinese felicanetworks
com.fet.fridaywallet
com.fet.fridaywallet
friDay Wealth Management
Provides customized deposit goal progress management services
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fet.fridaywallet
com.fido.asm
com.fido.asm
FIDO UAF1.0 ASM
Related to app fingerprint unlocking and payments. Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentication to access online services.
com.fido.fido2client
com.fido.fido2client
FIDO UAF1.0 ASM
Related to app fingerprint unlocking and payments. Safe to remove if you don’t use passwordless authentication to access online services.
‘com.fido.asm’ is the same app.
com.fido.uafclient
com.fido.uafclient
FIDO UAF1.0 Client
Probably related to FIDO digital key gadget (Client), probably safe to remove if you don’t have any.
com.fido.xiaomi.uafclient
com.fido.xiaomi.uafclient
UAF client for FIDO.
Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.
https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html
The UAF protocol is designed to enable online services to offer passwordless and multi-factor security by allowing users to register their device to the online service and using a local authentication mechanism such as iris or fingerprint recognition.
https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps
Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentification to access online services.
com.fih.StatsdLogger
com.fih.StatsdLogger
Foxconn stats logger
com.fih.infodisplay
com.fih.infodisplay
Foxconn info display
????
com.fingerprints.extension.service
com.fingerprints.extension.service
FingerprintExtensionService
Needed for fingerprint sensor test.
com.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest
com.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest
Sensor Test Tool
Provides hidden fingerprint test menu. Type *#806# in OnePlus dialer to open.
com.fingerprints.fpctest
com.fingerprints.fpctest
Fingerprint test
com.fingerprints.imagecollection
com.fingerprints.imagecollection
it’s hidden image collection of fingerprint and sensor test.
com.fingerprints.optical
com.fingerprints.optical
Optical Test Tool
Testing things.
com.fingerprints.sensortesttool
com.fingerprints.sensortesttool
Sensor Test Tool
Hidden test app used to test working of the fingerprint sensors.
com.fingerprints.serviceext
com.fingerprints.serviceext
Fingerprint test, fingerprint authentication.
com.finshell.wallet
com.finshell.wallet
Finshell wallet
Wallet app by Finshell.
com.fintech.life
com.fintech.life
Chinese app that spoofs as a Singapore financial and/or payment app to show advertisement notifications (mostly loans)
It accesses locations, contacts, camera, mic by default, some people in Thailand also reported that they cannot use legitimate regional banking apps until this app was disabled or uninstalled with ADB method. While newer devices that start with Oppo ColorOS 13 and/or Realme UI 4 (around Android 13) are already baked in, it seems likely that it comes with a system update at older devices of those brands, so this is shady and constantly lost trust from many users.
https://safereddit.com/r/Thailand/comments/1hzdwhr
com.flyme.aod
com.flyme.aod
AlwaysOnDisplay
com.flyme.netadmin
com.flyme.netadmin
Speedtest and security things.
com.flyme.systemuiex
com.flyme.systemuiex
System UI Ext
Looks like an important app, has webview activity only.
com.flyme.systemuitools
com.flyme.systemuitools
System UI Tools
Looks like an important app. It has gameassist, drivemode, windowmode things.
com.flyme.telecom.usagedata.service
com.flyme.telecom.usagedata.service
Phone services
It’s just Usage data and it will be sent to cloud probably.
com.focaltech.fingerprint
com.focaltech.fingerprint
Another fingerprint sensor test tool but Chinese.
com.foxconn.ifaa
com.foxconn.ifaa
IFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance
Provides biometric authentication for Alipay. Probably safe to disable if you don’t use it.
com.fp.camera
com.fp.camera
Fairphone Camera app
com.fpsensor.fpSensorExtensionSvc2
com.fpsensor.fpSensorExtensionSvc2
Fingerprint sensor test tool
Hidden testing Fingerprint not available for normal users.
com.freemeimp.factory
com.freemeimp.factory
aging test
Hidden aging test.
com.funbase.xradio
com.funbase.xradio
WOW FM
App for FMRadio
com.funtouch.uiengine
com.funtouch.uiengine
FuntouchUIEngine
Needed for themes probably
com.futuredial.asusdatatransfer
com.futuredial.asusdatatransfer
ASUS Phone Clone
it’s app to move your data to new or old phone.
com.futuredial.asuslocalbackup
com.futuredial.asuslocalbackup
ASUS Device backup
Contains Google Analytics and numerous permissions.
com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA9HM
com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA9HM
Asphalt 9: Legends
com.gohappy.mobileapp
com.gohappy.mobileapp
Shopping app of friDay
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gohappy.mobileacom.fetself
com.goodix
com.goodix
Hidden tests sensors, fingerprint.
com.goodix.deltadiff
com.goodix.deltadiff
it’s app for testing things.
com.goodix.fingerprint
com.goodix.fingerprint
GFManager
Fingerprint test? This app don’t have any code.
com.goodix.fingerprint.producttest
com.goodix.fingerprint.producttest
Fingerprint test
Hidden Fingerprint testing not available for normal users.
com.goodix.fingerprint.sampling
com.goodix.fingerprint.sampling
Fingerprint test
Hidden Fingerprint testing not available for normal users.
com.goodix.fingerprint.setting
com.goodix.fingerprint.setting
In-Display Fingerprint test
Hidden testing Fingerprint not available for normal users.
com.goodix.gftest
com.goodix.gftest
Fingerprint test
Hidden app that tests your fingerprint. Not available for users.
com.goodix.rawdata
com.goodix.rawdata
DrawLineTest, Raw Data Test.
com.google.RilConfigService
com.google.RilConfigService
May break calls after remove.
com.google.SSRestartDetector
com.google.SSRestartDetector
SubSystem Restart Service, Collects ram dump, crash count.
Still unknown.
com.google.ambient.streaming
com.google.ambient.streaming
Access and use your Android phone’s apps from your Chromebook
com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier
com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier
Accessibility sound amplifier (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier)
com.google.android.accessibility.switchaccess
com.google.android.accessibility.switchaccess
Switch Access
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.accessibility.switchaccess&hl=en_US
com.google.android.adservices.api
com.google.android.adservices.api
Introduced in Android 13 privacy sandbox beta components disabled on default.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices
com.google.android.aicore
com.google.android.aicore
AI Core
Looks like AI things but code means nothing about AI or Performance.
https://developer.android.com/ml/aicore Android apps can access this package for Google Gemini.
com.google.android.androidforwork
com.google.android.androidforwork
Assistant Android Work
Not needed, theres only user consent activity about that:
(Your organization controls your device and keeps it secure)
com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess
com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess
Voice Access
Helps anyone who has difficulty manipulating a touch screen (e.g. due to paralysis, tremor, or temporary injury) use their Android device by voice.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess
com.google.android.apps.betterbug
com.google.android.apps.betterbug
Android Beta Feedback
Available on Beta Android Pixel Phones.
com.google.android.apps.camera.services
com.google.android.apps.camera.services
Pixel Camera Services
Experimental stuff, Camera Calibration.
com.google.android.apps.carrier.carrierwifi
com.google.android.apps.carrier.carrierwifi
com.google.android.apps.carrier.log
com.google.android.apps.carrier.log
Carrier App Logging
Require google play services
Logs everything.
com.google.android.apps.cbrsnetworkmonitor
com.google.android.apps.cbrsnetworkmonitor
it’s used for spying on you. (citizen broadband network monitor)
Require google play services and have location permission.
com.google.android.apps.customization.pixel
com.google.android.apps.customization.pixel
Basic 4 colors
com.google.android.apps.diagnostictool
com.google.android.apps.diagnostictool
DiagnosticTool
Hidden testing components.
com.google.android.apps.dreamliner
com.google.android.apps.dreamliner
Pixel Stand, Google Pixel AI wallpaper.
com.google.android.apps.googlecamera.fishfood
com.google.android.apps.googlecamera.fishfood
ApertureLensLauncher
Not sure how it works but redirects to google app lens com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.
com.google.android.apps.healthdata
com.google.android.apps.healthdata
Useless frameworks and it’s not needed for Health Connect.
com.google.android.apps.helprtc
com.google.android.apps.helprtc
Google Support Services
Allows you to share your Android device screen with a Google customer support agent for a personalized support experience.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.helprtc
com.google.android.apps.internal.betterbug
com.google.android.apps.internal.betterbug
betterbug
betterbug? All of these code means nothing.
also have a lot of permissions and nexuslogger permission.
com.google.android.apps.mediahome.launcher
com.google.android.apps.mediahome.launcher
Entertainment Space
All-in-one application for entertainment purposes like movies, games, books etc.
com.google.android.apps.mediashell
com.google.android.apps.mediashell
Chromecast built-in
Needed to support broadcast?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.mediashell&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.android.apps.pixel.support
com.google.android.apps.pixel.support
Pixel Troubleshooting
There’s Battery diagnostics also google, tiktok? account load.
com.google.android.apps.pixelmigrate
com.google.android.apps.pixelmigrate
Data Transfer Tool
It’s probably restore apps on setup wizard first-boot setup.
com.google.android.apps.privacy.wildlife
com.google.android.apps.privacy.wildlife
VPN by Google One. Discontinued. Succeeded by VPN by Google and Google Fi VPN.
com.google.android.apps.retaildemo.preload
com.google.android.apps.retaildemo.preload
Retail Demo Services
Should not be used for normal users.
com.google.android.apps.scone
com.google.android.apps.scone
Automatically switches basebands between LTE and 5G on demand
com.google.android.apps.security.securityhub
com.google.android.apps.security.securityhub
Checks security your phone(you can find it in settings). Not very useful.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.security.securityhub
com.google.android.apps.tips
com.google.android.apps.tips
Pixel Tips
a lot bloated.
com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx
com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx
Ambient Mode
Running wallpapers from this app like a slideshow.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
Google TV
Launcher to TV, there’s no replace probably.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.android.apps.tv.netoscope
com.google.android.apps.tv.netoscope
Connectivity Diagnostics
Diagnoses not only connectivity but also time, not needed.
com.google.android.apps.tycho
com.google.android.apps.tycho
Google Fi Wireless
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tycho
com.google.android.apps.wearable.retailattractloop
com.google.android.apps.wearable.retailattractloop
Demo mode - you see it in the stores (the video playing while idle).
com.google.android.apps.wearable.settings
com.google.android.apps.wearable.settings
WearOS settings
com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion
com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion
Google Pixel Buds
Set up and manage your Pixel Buds right from your Android 6.0+ device with the Google Pixel Buds app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion
com.google.android.apps.weather
com.google.android.apps.weather
The new Weather app by Google. If removed, “At a Glance” and the lock screen will still redirect to the Google app (like before).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.weather
com.google.android.apps.work.clouddpc
com.google.android.apps.work.clouddpc
Device Policy
work apps handling
com.google.android.apps.youtube.music.setupwizard
com.google.android.apps.youtube.music.setupwizard
YT Music Setup Wizard
YT Music Setup Wizard?! Everything is possible.
I found only that they want to give you a free trial or premium.
com.google.android.appsearch.apk
com.google.android.appsearch.apk
AppSearch is an on-device search library for managing locally stored structured data, with APIs for indexing data and retrieving data using full-text search. Use it to build custom in-app search capabilities for your users.
https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx/releases/appsearch
com.google.android.as.oss
com.google.android.as.oss
Private Compute Services. On-device behavior analysis
Enables live caption, music recognition and smart replies.
Seems to be a dependency of System Intelligence.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.as.oss
https://milaq.net/android-bloatware
com.google.android.backdrop
com.google.android.backdrop
Needed for screensaver.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.backdrop&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.android.captiveportallogin
com.google.android.captiveportallogin
it’s the same as (com.android.captiveportallogin). Support for captive portal.
A captive portal login is a web page where the users have to input their login information or accept the displayed terms of use.
Some networks (typically public wifi network) use the captive portal login to block access until the user inputs
some necessary information
NOTE : This package is a now a mandatory mainline module
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_portal
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation
com.google.android.carrier
com.google.android.carrier
Carrier Settings
Google Api Activity, requires GMS, totally random api’s.
Required for 4G, but does not cause bootloop after removal.
com.google.android.carrierconfig
com.google.android.carrierconfig
Same as com.android.carrierconfig? Here’s that description:
Dynamically provides configuration for the carrier network.
The config contains: Roaming networks, Voicemail settings, SMS/MMS settings, VoLTE/IMS settings, and more.
If a carrier app is installed it will be queried for overrides to these settings.
Seems to run on boot and when you swap SIM card?
References
- https://source.android.com/devices/tech/config/carrier
- https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/master:packages/apps/CarrierConfig/src/com/android/carrierconfig/DefaultCarrierConfigService.java
com.google.android.carrierlocation
com.google.android.carrierlocation
Sharing location to carrier.
com.google.android.carriersetup
com.google.android.carriersetup
it’s only needed on first-boot setup
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay
CellBroadcastReceiver overlay.
Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.
The CellBroadcastReceiver app is a default system app that handles emergency and nonemergency alerts (such as amber and presidential alerts) and presents the information to end users based on carrier and regional regulations.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/cellbroadcast
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.miui
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.miui
Disable opt out dialog to cellbroadcastreceiver? I never seen that. Unused.
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.rro_common
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.rro_common
Useless overlay code for cellbroadcastreceiver
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay
CellBroadcastService overlay.
Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.
The CellBroadcastService service supports CellBroadcast SMS decoding, geofencing for wireless emergency alert (WEA) 3.0, message duplication checks, and broadcasting messages to apps. It’s a one-to-many geotargeted and geofenced messaging service designed to deliver messages to multiple mobile phone users, in a defined area, at the same time. The service is defined by the ETSI GSM committee, 3GPP, and is a part of the telecommunication standards.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/cellbroadcast
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.miui
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.miui
cross sim duplicate detection disable? I never seen this. Unused.
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.rro_common
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.rro_common
Useless overlay code for cellbroadcastservice
com.google.android.chromecast.chromecastservice
com.google.android.chromecast.chromecastservice
Needed for broadcast support?
com.google.android.chromecast.setupcustomization
com.google.android.chromecast.setupcustomization
Needed for Chromecast setup.
com.google.android.clockwork.oemsetup
com.google.android.clockwork.oemsetup
Installs carrier apps after the first time setup. Haven’t noticed any consequences after uninstalling. I also saw some similar bloatware packages on the net, ending with clockwork.gestures.tutorial - first time use tutorial or clockwork.flashlight, clockwork.nfc, clockwork.brightness
com.google.android.connectivity.resources.overlay
com.google.android.connectivity.resources.overlay
Useless default configs (?)
com.google.android.connectivity.resources.overlay.oplus
com.google.android.connectivity.resources.overlay.oplus
Needed for network, may cause bootloop.
com.google.android.connectivitythermalpowermanager
com.google.android.connectivitythermalpowermanager
powersaving?
com.google.android.dialer.rro_common
com.google.android.dialer.rro_common
Useless overlay code for Google Dialer
com.google.android.documentsui.icon_overlay
com.google.android.documentsui.icon_overlay
Another useless icon overlay.
com.google.android.documentsui.theme.pixel
com.google.android.documentsui.theme.pixel
Useless code to documentsui.
com.google.android.dreamlinerupdater
com.google.android.dreamlinerupdater
Dock Updater
Updates to Dreamliner(Google Pixel AI wallpaper).
com.google.android.euicc
com.google.android.euicc
Electronic Sim management
Needed for eSIM
com.google.android.euiccoverlay
com.google.android.euiccoverlay
Partner customization on first boot Setup, overlay.
com.google.android.ext.services
com.google.android.ext.services
The ExtServices module updates framework components for core OS functionality such as notification ranking, autofill text-matching strategies, storage cache, package watchdog, and other services that run continually. This module is updatable, meaning it can receive updates to functionality outside of the normal Android release cycle.
Can run before the user unlocks the device (direct-boot aware) and Android 9+ version have internet and location permissions.
WARNING: Causes bootloop on most Android 11+ phones. This module is related to the Android mainline project (which is a useful project).There is no reason to mess with this.
Sources:
https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/extservices
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/11/android-extensions-could-be-googles-plan-to-make-android-updates-suck-less/
Pithus analysis (Android 11): https://beta.pithus.org/report/e5e4a181082b88baf55e19aab0f9cb62e131d612eeaa73cddb510a52e0ff5c1a
com.google.android.factoryota
com.google.android.factoryota
Factory OTA Mode
it’s for testing OTA.
com.google.android.federatedcompute
com.google.android.federatedcompute
FederatedCompute.
Another component of OnDevicePersonalization. But this app learns things about users.
Introduced in Android 13.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/ondevicepersonalization
com.google.android.flipendo
com.google.android.flipendo
Extreme Battery Saver
It can be found in settings, lets you to choose which app are important to you to use when this feature is enabled.
com.google.android.flipendo.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.google.android.flipendo.auto_generated_rro_product__
Data connection 5G? it’s for extreme battery saver.
com.google.android.flipendo.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.google.android.flipendo.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
Data connection 5G? it’s for extreme battery saver.
com.google.android.gallery3d
com.google.android.gallery3d
Built-in Gallery app.
The ID could be “recycled” by OEMs for their own gallery implementations.
com.google.android.gms.policy_sidecar_aps
com.google.android.gms.policy_sidecar_aps
Not sure what purpose it has, but it gets some network and phone data and connects to some Google domains, but never on its own; it has no permissions and never runs on its own, it likely exists as a helper package for other Google services.
Doesn’t seem to exist in newer versions of Android; it’s not in Android 11, but it is in 9.
Needs a Google Account and Google Play Services to work.
Given its name it could be related to Android auto?
Seems safe to remove, noticed no breakage (didn’t test Android Auto though).
References
com.google.android.gms.supervision
com.google.android.gms.supervision
Family Link parental controls
It has something to Family Link parental controls.
Introduced in android 13.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms.supervision
com.google.android.gmsintegration
com.google.android.gmsintegration
it’s Google Sample Home Screen. Useless.
com.google.android.grilservice
com.google.android.grilservice
Has too much random logging, metrics stuff.
com.google.android.hardwareinfo
com.google.android.hardwareinfo
Has a lot statistics and takes info about device.
Requires Google Play Services, also assumes call notifications?
com.google.android.health.connect.backuprestore
com.google.android.health.connect.backuprestore
Health Connect for Android backup/restore.
com.google.android.healthconnect.controller
com.google.android.healthconnect.controller
Health Connect by Android gives you a simple way to share data between your health, fitness, and wellbeing apps without compromising on privacy.
Once you’ve downloaded Health Connect, you can access it through your settings by going to Settings > Apps > Health Connect, or from your Quick Settings menu.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.healthdata
com.google.android.hotspot2.osulogin
com.google.android.hotspot2.osulogin
The sole purpose of the OsuLogin App is to provision credentials from the Wi-Fi network to the device and allow them to connect to Wi-Fi Hotspot 2.0. See https://hackanons.com/2021/07/osulogin-android-everything-you-need-to-know.html for more information.
com.google.android.katniss
com.google.android.katniss
Google app, no replacement?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.katniss&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.android.modulemetadata
com.google.android.modulemetadata
Module that contains metadata about the list of modules on the device. And that’s about it.
I wouldn’t advise you to mess with it as it could break important modules (see #37)
Good explanation of what android modules are : https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation/
com.google.android.nearby.halfsheet
com.google.android.nearby.halfsheet
Useless frameworks to Wi-Fi connections, USB tethering, auto, usage.
Every version has random code and the app is not running in the background.
com.google.android.networkstack
com.google.android.networkstack
Network Stack Components
https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/networking
Provides common IP services, network connectivity monitoring, and captive login portal detection.
com.google.android.networkstack.overlay
com.google.android.networkstack.overlay
WiFi will not work after remove.
com.google.android.networkstack.permissionconfig
com.google.android.networkstack.permissionconfig
Network Stack Permission Configuration
Defines a permission that enables modules to perform network-related tasks.
https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/networking
com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay
com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay
com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay2021
com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay2021
Useless hotspot configs (?)
com.google.android.odad
com.google.android.odad
Google Play Protect Service
Google Play Protect Service?
it have only third party notices activity
and useless frameworks
com.google.android.ondevicepersonalization.services
com.google.android.ondevicepersonalization.services
OnDevicePersonalization.
Another thing to AdServices privacy sandbox.
Introduced in Android 13.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/ondevicepersonalization
com.google.android.overlay.flipendo
com.google.android.overlay.flipendo
Unused colors to 5G
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig
Useless configurations about webview, wifi and bluetooth to scan for better location. Everything works without it.
WARNING: causes the Galaxy App to force-close after a few seconds on a Samsung N960F running Android Q.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.asi
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.asi
it’s another component of
Android System Intelligence (previously Device Personalization Services)
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common
Android System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of overlay themes for Android System or Google Play Services based on the name.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.comms
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.comms
Android System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of overlay themes for Android System or Google Play Services based on the name.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.geotz
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.geotz
Provides Geolocation Time Zone detection.
and it’s used by (com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common)?
No effects after remove.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.gsa
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.gsa
Android System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of overlay themes for Android System or Google Play Services based on the name.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.healthconnect
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.healthconnect
Useless overlay gmsconfig to Health Connect
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.nosafetycenter
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.nosafetycenter
Has no safety center in the code? Weird. Not needed.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.personalsafety
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.personalsafety
Not needed for (com.google.android.apps.safetyhub).
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.photos
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.photos
Android System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of overlay themes for Android System or Google Play Services based on the name.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.searchlauncherqs
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.searchlauncherqs
Useless gmsconfig. it’s config default launcher but not needed.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.searchselector
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.searchselector
Not needed for (com.google.android.apps.setupwizard.searchselector).
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.tetheringentitlement
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.tetheringentitlement
Useless overlay gmsconfig to tetheringentitlement. No effects after remove
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.tier1
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.tier1
Has random set to default google apps and vivo gallery.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.ww
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.ww
useless unused overlay gmsconfig to family link.
com.google.android.overlay.gmsgsaconfig
com.google.android.overlay.gmsgsaconfig
Overlay theme for gmsgsaconfig? Probably an RRO? https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/rros
com.google.android.overlay.googleconfig
com.google.android.overlay.googleconfig
Once configs all default things to google. Bricks google login functionality.
com.google.android.overlay.googlewebview
com.google.android.overlay.googlewebview
Once configs webview default to google. Bricks google login functionality.
com.google.android.overlay.healthconnect
com.google.android.overlay.healthconnect
Overlay to ‘com.google.android.apps.healthdata’.
com.google.android.overlay.managedprovisioning
com.google.android.overlay.managedprovisioning
In code I have seen lists of some system apps and stuff of managedprovisioning user.
Safe to remove if you removed com.android.managedprovisioning.
But it probably doesn’t affect anything.
com.google.android.overlay.modules.captiveportallogin.forframework
com.google.android.overlay.modules.captiveportallogin.forframework
Configs default captiveportallogin. (not needed)
No effects after remove.
com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastreceiver
Overlay (theme/notification) module for com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
References
com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastservice
com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastservice
com.google.android.overlay.modules.documentsui
com.google.android.overlay.modules.documentsui
Files Theme pack. Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the stock Android File Browser, based on the name.
References
com.google.android.overlay.modules.ext.services
com.google.android.overlay.modules.ext.services
Android System Theme pack. The package name is pretty self-explanatory.
com.google.android.overlay.modules.modulemetadata.forframework
com.google.android.overlay.modules.modulemetadata.forframework
Android System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the Android System framework based on the name.
com.google.android.overlay.modules.packageinstaller
com.google.android.overlay.modules.packageinstaller
Package installer ui changes to the classic after uninstallation.
com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller
com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller
Permission controller Theme pack. Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the Permission Controller based on the name.
com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller.forframework
com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller.forframework
Android System Theme pack. Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the Android system framework permission controller based on the name.
com.google.android.overlay.permissioncontroller
com.google.android.overlay.permissioncontroller
Breaks Google Play System updates (GPSu), related to Project Mainline. Page on Settings will crash altogether, or ask Play Store to be updated.
https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14343500
com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2018
com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2018
Useless default configs? You can lose some basic functionality so it’s not worth touching it.
com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2019
com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2019
Useless default configs? You can lose some basic functionality so it’s not worth touching it.
com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2019midyear
com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2019midyear
Useless default configs? You can lose some basic functionality so it’s not worth touching it.
com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfigcommon
com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfigcommon
Useless default configs? You can lose some basic functionality so it’s not worth touching it.
com.google.android.overlay.settingsProvider
com.google.android.overlay.settingsProvider
Have some stuff about google gms: backup.BackupTransportService.
Useless backup things, without it backup and cloud work.
Maybe it’s used for backup settings, but probably not, and if it is, I don’t think you need it.
com.google.android.overlay.udfpsoverlay
com.google.android.overlay.udfpsoverlay
Configs to fingerprints FRP auto generated.
com.google.android.packageinstaller
com.google.android.packageinstaller
Google package installer. Seems to replace com.android.packageinstaller on newer phones. It is strangely not needed on older devices (you can still install APKs without it by using the AOSP package installer) but since Android 9, it also handles permissions control and could bootloop your device if removed.
On Android 8.1, disabling the app also disabled the ‘Permissions’ settings within all the apps. Besides that, I couldn’t install an ‘.apk’ file download from outside the Play Store.
Source: https://source.android.com/docs/core/architecture/modular-system/permissioncontroller.
com.google.android.packageinstaller.a_overlay
com.google.android.packageinstaller.a_overlay
Gives ability to install, update or remove applications on the device.
If you delete this package, your phone will probably bootloop.
com.google.android.permissioncontroller
com.google.android.permissioncontroller
Permission controller
Controls app permissions.
https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/permissioncontroller
com.google.android.permissioncontroller.overlay.nothing
com.google.android.permissioncontroller.overlay.nothing
Better keep this for permissioncontroller. Better don’t risk
com.google.android.permissioncontroller.overlay.oplus
com.google.android.permissioncontroller.overlay.oplus
Permission controller overlay.
Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
com.google.android.photopicker
com.google.android.photopicker
Photo picker
Provides a browsable interface that presents the user with their media library, sorted by date from newest to oldest. Safe, built-in way for users to grant your app access to only selected images and videos, instead of their entire media library.
https://developer.android.com/training/data-storage/shared/photopicker
com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.auto_generated_rro_product__
Useless first-boot setup configs
com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay
com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay
Useless first-boot setup configs
com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay2019
com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay2019
Useless first-boot setup configs
com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay2021
com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay2021
Useless first-boot setup configs
com.google.android.pixelnfc
com.google.android.pixelnfc
Application that checks the SKU of a Pixel device to Region Lock the Felica chip (Japanese NFC technology used in E-money cards) of the phone to prevent non-Japanese people from using it.
Removing it will make the Osaifu-Keitai crash upon start-up but will not cause any bootloop.
Patching it (ROOT), however allows people with a Felica Chip to add IC cards to their phone and use it to pay while in Japan.
com.google.android.repairmode
com.google.android.repairmode
Repair mode to Pixel, not sure how it works.
com.google.android.safetycenter.resources
com.google.android.safetycenter.resources
Google Safety Center.
Probably affects malware detection in new app installs, Gmail, and Chrome. Alternatively, you can use a libre spam-blocking and DNS-blocking solution instead.
Anyway it looks like a useless frameworks.
https://safety.google
com.google.android.sdksandbox
com.google.android.sdksandbox
Introduced in Android 13 privacy sandbox beta disabled on default.
Causes bootloop. Maybe this component is not only for privacy… (I think it’s for testing privacy sandbox using Android Studio.)
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices
Cause BOOTLOOP.
com.google.android.settings.future.biometrics.faceenroll
com.google.android.settings.future.biometrics.faceenroll
Needed to face unlock.
com.google.android.setupwizard.a_overlay
com.google.android.setupwizard.a_overlay
Overlay for setupwizard?
com.google.android.speech.pumpkin
com.google.android.speech.pumpkin
PumpkinService
Has something to speech.
com.google.android.sss.authbridge
com.google.android.sss.authbridge
Second Screen Setup Auth Bridge
There’s google api’s used on first boot setup.
com.google.android.storagemanager.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.google.android.storagemanager.auto_generated_rro_product__
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.google.android.storagemanager.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.google.android.storagemanager.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.
com.google.android.systemui.gxoverlay
com.google.android.systemui.gxoverlay
Configs to systemui auto generated but better keep.
com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith
com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith
First boot setup TV.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.android.turboadapter
com.google.android.turboadapter
Device Health Services Adapter
Another app for Device Health Services(discontinued)
com.google.android.tv
com.google.android.tv
Live Channels
TV tuner and watching stuff, sadly has google analytics.
com.google.android.tv.axel
com.google.android.tv.axel
Android TV Infrared Service
Needed for volume setup.
com.google.android.tv.bugreportsender
com.google.android.tv.bugreportsender
BugReportSender
Bug reports app.
com.google.android.tv.dfuservice
com.google.android.tv.dfuservice
Remote Control Update Service.
com.google.android.tv.frameworkpackagestubs
com.google.android.tv.frameworkpackagestubs
Activity Stub
Weird app that probably needed for SQLite, webview browser.
com.google.android.tv.remote.service
com.google.android.tv.remote.service
Android TV Remote Service, pairing requests from your phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote.service&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.android.tv.remotecontrol.logging
com.google.android.tv.remotecontrol.logging
Needed for logging?
com.google.android.tvlauncher
com.google.android.tvlauncher
Android TV Home
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tvlauncher&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.android.tvrecommendations
com.google.android.tvrecommendations
Android TV Core Services
Sometimes has only Notification to Android11UpgradeReceiver,
and on some TV’s has a lot frameworks, it’s weird.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tvrecommendations&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.android.uvexposurereporter
com.google.android.uvexposurereporter
UvExposureReporter, logs, VendorAtom.
Unknown.
com.google.android.wearable.ambient
com.google.android.wearable.ambient
It’s like doze on Android phones. Not recommended to disable, as this package reduces battery drain when idle.
com.google.android.wearable.assistant
com.google.android.wearable.assistant
Google Assistant for Android wearables (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.wearable.assistant)
Has obviously all the dangerous permissions: https://beta.pithus.org/report/efccf27aa68d9c263e4288d38af76f855b5fd4156034ebdaabeb185d8c4f1411
com.google.android.wearable.batteryservices
com.google.android.wearable.batteryservices
It’s used to manage battery-related things on Android smartwatches, like monitoring the battery level, managing power consumption (auto battery saving I think), and handling battery-related events (pop-up when battery at 15%, etc.). It is typically used by developers to create battery-aware applications for wearable devices.
com.google.android.wearable.healthservices
com.google.android.wearable.healthservices
Health Services by Google
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.wearable.healthservices)
Disabling this on a Watch5 broke heart rate measuring and some workouts.
com.google.android.wfcactivation
com.google.android.wfcactivation
Carrier Setup
Needed for IMS, WiFi calling and have emergency things.
com.google.android.wifi.dialog
com.google.android.wifi.dialog
Wi-Fi dialog. App to launch user dialogs requested by the Wi-Fi service is stored here. Contains the Activity the dialogs are launched from.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/refs/heads/main/src/com/android/settings/wifi/WifiDialog.java
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/refs/heads/main/src/com/android/settings/wifi/WifiDialog2.kt
com.google.android.wifi.resources
com.google.android.wifi.resources
Wi-Fi Service Resources. Overlay APK manifest is stored here. Extracts Wi-Fi configs.
https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi
com.google.android.wifi.resources.pixel
com.google.android.wifi.resources.pixel
WiFi configs
com.google.android.youtube.tv
com.google.android.youtube.tv
YouTube app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube.tv&hl=en_US
com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic
com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic
YouTube Music
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic&hl=en&gl=US
com.google.euiccpixel
com.google.euiccpixel
NFC, eSE, eSIM firmware updater
com.google.euiccpixel.overlay.gs101
com.google.euiccpixel.overlay.gs101
Overlay to (com.google.euiccpixel) NFC, eSE, eSIM firmware updater
com.google.mainline.adservices
com.google.mainline.adservices
Adservices Train Version Package. AdServices too.
uses ondevicepersonalization.
Introduced in Android 13
NOTE: This package is a mandatory mainline module, which is also not documented. I don’t trust it when it comes to adservices.
com.google.mainline.telemetry
com.google.mainline.telemetry
Contains data on which versions of modules are installed. Google Play uses this data to determine if updates are available for the modules, and to show which security patch is installed.
This module doesn’t contain active code and has no functionality on its own.
Anyway I wont trust it when adservices are also in mainline.
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation/
https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/27#note_410012436
com.google.omadm.trigger
com.google.omadm.trigger
OemDmTrigger
OMA Device Managment Verizon.
com.google.pixel.camera.services
com.google.pixel.camera.services
CameraIDRemapper and a lot Debug stuff.
com.google.pixel.digitalkey.timesync
com.google.pixel.digitalkey.timesync
CccDkTimeSyncService, IBluetoothCcc.
Unknown app to car connectivity.
com.google.pixel.livewallpaper
com.google.pixel.livewallpaper
Pixel live wallpaper
Have a lot of wallpapers.
com.gsma.rcs
com.gsma.rcs
com.hancom.office.viewer
com.hancom.office.viewer
(discontinued) old Hancom Office Viewer
com.haoba.btsmart
com.haoba.btsmart
Agui Unibuds
com.haokan.pictorial
com.haokan.pictorial
92 Lock Screen for RealMe
92 is pronounce in Chinese as ‘Hao Kan’ (it’s the company name), so it’s a Chinese app. This not related to ‘Lock Screen Magazine’ and potentially inject ads in lock screen.
com.hawk.android.browser
com.hawk.android.browser
com.heytap.appplatform
com.heytap.appplatform
Needed for OTA Updates also causes bootloop on some phones after uninstall.
com.heytap.cast
com.heytap.cast
Screencast
Phone casting (casting phone screen to other devices).
com.heytap.cloud
com.heytap.cloud
HeyTap Cloud
Bad privacy policy: https://muc.heytap.com/document/heytap/oversea/privacyPolicy/privacyPolicy_en-US.html
Why does the app need REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES (can install packages)?
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/dbf265db47f8632453bb83ef51ea1d921413c02a8d24c989345896de83704a75
com.heytap.colorfulengine
com.heytap.colorfulengine
Useless frameworks for theming. Maybe needed for premium
com.heytap.datamigration
com.heytap.datamigration
Some tools for stock browser (not Chrome), but it’s Chinese and probably unused
com.heytap.habit.analysis
com.heytap.habit.analysis
Most likely used to track your habits from IoT HeyTap devices [TO BE CONFIRMED]
com.heytap.headset
com.heytap.headset
HeyTap Melody App used to manage Oppo Bluetooth Earphones.
com.heytap.htms
com.heytap.htms
Mobile Services
Mobile services (removal may not be able to log in to OPPO account).
com.heytap.linker
com.heytap.linker
DistUI
Needed for broadcast
com.heytap.market
com.heytap.market
Heytap/Oppo app store.There is no benefit of using this app store and you should not keep a privileged app with as many permissions.
https://developers.oppomobile.com/newservice/capability?pagename=app_store
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/3a2a10af9310411d814fd6dd252adec1ab0c06adf32a675b7534c3edc0e534bf
com.heytap.mydevices
com.heytap.mydevices
My devices
My devices (showing headphones and such)
com.heytap.openid
com.heytap.openid
OpenID
Device logos and advertisements; uninstallation causes anomalies in cloud drive functionality
com.heytap.pictorial
com.heytap.pictorial
Lock Screen Magazine which can display ads depending on your ColorOS version
com.heytap.quicksearchbox
com.heytap.quicksearchbox
Global Search
Realme. This will remove the single swipe from top to bottom search that has lots of Chinese in it.
com.heytap.speechassist
com.heytap.speechassist
Breeno Voice
Breeno assistant.
com.heytap.synergy
com.heytap.synergy
HeySynergy
Another thing related to broadcast
com.heytap.themestore
com.heytap.themestore
Theme Store with 73 permissions! (including CAMERA, CALL_PHONE, READ_CONTACTS, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES…) and 2 trackers.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/e8c4fc2bae420cf5f094ce914f25accdede5152f9d801db6eb32a4020a7726b2
com.heytap.usercenter
com.heytap.usercenter
Login service for various HeyTap related services like HeyTap Cloud etc.
Needed if you want to join Early Access Testing for new ColorOS/RealmeUI
[APK NEEDED]
com.heytap.usercenter.overlay
com.heytap.usercenter.overlay
overlay needed to usercenter app has resources
com.heytap.yoli
com.heytap.yoli
Video player with Chinese tracking.
com.hicloud.android.clone
com.hicloud.android.clone
Huawei Phone Clone (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hicloud.android.clone)
171 Permissions (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/144565/)
Data migration application between Huawei phones.
Keep in mind that all your data will be synchronised in the Huawei cloud and collected by the company.
https://cloud.huawei.com/privacyStatementTransit
com.hilauncherconfig
com.hilauncherconfig
Configures app icons and folders on first run HiOS Launcher.
com.hisi.mapcon
com.hisi.mapcon
Uses Location permissions for VoWifi Special, rtc wifi signal.
com.hisi.supl
com.hisi.supl
SUPL20Services
Not needed for location and dont have code.
com.hiya.axolotl.tcl
com.hiya.axolotl.tcl
com.hiya.star
com.hiya.star
also called android-ss-service-lib (Samsung-exclusive)
Third-party that provides caller profile information to help consumers identify incoming calls and block unwanted ones.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiya_(company)
https://hiya.com/
NOTE : Never trust a company which promotes spam blocking features
https://itmunch.com/robocall-caught-sending-customers-confidential-data-without-consent/
Have a look at their privacy policy. That’s… pretty scary : https://hiya.com/fr/hiya-data-policy
Needed for Samsung Smart Call (com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider)
com.hmdglobal.camera2
com.hmdglobal.camera2
Nokia camera (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmdglobal.camera2)
com.hmdglobal.datago
com.hmdglobal.datago
Sends diagnostic data to HMD (Company behind Nokia)?
com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base
com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base
Theme overlay for a Nokia telemetry package?
com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base.s600ww
com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base.s600ww
Theme overlay for a Nokia telemetry package?
com.hmdglobal.enterprise.api
com.hmdglobal.enterprise.api
com.hmdglobal.support
com.hmdglobal.support
My Phone (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmdglobal.support)
Lets you join the Nokia phones community, get app recommendations, explore your phone’s user guide and more.
com.hoffnung
com.hoffnung
TPMS. Remote Config Test.
⚠️ WARNING: uninstalling might cause bootloops and screen flicker! Disabling this also may remove the ability to see notifications on your lock screen.
https://xdaforums.com/t/infinix-note-10-uninstall-tpms-com-hoffnung-package-causes-bootloop.4647456
com.htc.masthead
com.htc.masthead
HTC Lockscreen Theme.
com.htc.weather
com.htc.weather
HTC Weather
com.huaqin.FM
com.huaqin.FM
Radio app from huaqin a chinese company
NOTE : Transistor [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.y20k.transistor/] is much better
com.huaqin.batteryinfo
com.huaqin.batteryinfo
Tests hardware things.
com.huaqin.btlogger
com.huaqin.btlogger
btlogger
cit bluetooth logging
com.huaqin.clearefs
com.huaqin.clearefs
Debugging logs Wifi, Bluetooth
com.huaqin.diaglogger
com.huaqin.diaglogger
Secret logging menu only accessible by dialing using a “secret code” (##CODE##)
You can use any of these code : “995995”, “996996”, “9434”, “334334”, “5959”, “477477”
Used to log Bluetooth traffic and send them to com.miui.bugreport
Write logs to “/sdcard/diag_logs/” | “/sdcard/wlan_logs/” | “/sdcard/MIUI/debug_log/common/”
FYI Huaqin is a Chinese mobile phone research and development company.
com.huaqin.factory
com.huaqin.factory
Hidden test app (dial ##64663##)
Used by technician in factory to test the hardware. Not intented to be run by end-users.
Has a huge amount of permissions.
A vulnerability was found in 2019 (CVE-2019-15340) allowing any app co-located on the device to
programmatically disable and enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS silently (and without the corresponding access permission)
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15340
com.huaqin.pocketbanreceiver
com.huaqin.pocketbanreceiver
I found in code useless permissions BAN_BROADCAST and hello world!
This app means nothing.
com.huaqin.sar
com.huaqin.sar
SetTransmitPower
I can’t access the apk but I’m pretty sure it is another hidden test app not meant to be used by end-user
Given its name it could be used to adjust the transmit power of the cell phone antennas
SAR = Specific Absorption Rate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_absorption_rate)
XDA users removed this without any issues. To be 100% sure it would be good to test the SAR without this package (just in case)
com.huaqin.sarcontroller
com.huaqin.sarcontroller
It have something like sar sensor, idk if it’s for testing
but mainactivity have chinese words and sar is for radio regulations?
com.huaqin.shutdownservice
com.huaqin.shutdownservice
ShutdownAfterScreenOff10MinutesService. Not needed
com.huawei.HwMultiScreenShot
com.huawei.HwMultiScreenShot
Scrolling screenshot feature
com.huawei.KoBackup
com.huawei.KoBackup
As of writing this, Huawei phones cannot be rooted.
This Backup application is probably able to backup more than any other 3rd party backup app.
com.huawei.airlink
com.huawei.airlink
Air link service, it’s probably needed for Wireless Projection.
No activities, only more debugging stuff, location things, logs
com.huawei.android.FMRadio
com.huawei.android.FMRadio
FM-Radio
Huawei’s stock radio player. Remove if FM isn’t relevant for you.
com.huawei.android.FloatTasks
com.huawei.android.FloatTasks
Floating/Navigation dock (also called NaviDot).
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/how-to/detail-troubleshooting/en-us00310067/
com.huawei.android.airsharing
com.huawei.android.airsharing
Wireless Projection
Miracast, Requires Huawei Mobile Services, also it’s so bloated, also found unused frameworks HUAWEI GameCenter
com.huawei.android.chr
com.huawei.android.chr
HwChrService
Huawei Call History Record.
com.huawei.android.findmyphone
com.huawei.android.findmyphone
Find Device is an app that lets you locate your device and protect your data remotely.
To provide these features, this app needs to connect to the Internet during use.
com.huawei.android.hsf
com.huawei.android.hsf
Huawei Services Framework
3 permissions : DELETE_PACKAGES, INSTALL_PACKAGES, PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Safe to remove according to huawei users
com.huawei.android.hwpay
com.huawei.android.hwpay
Huawei Pay
Mobile payment and e-wallet service for Huawei devices that offers the same services as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay etc…
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/huawei-wallet/
com.huawei.android.instantshare
com.huawei.android.instantshare
Huawei Share features.
File transfer tool between Huawei mobiles, using Bluetooth connection and WiFi Direct technology.
com.huawei.android.karaoke
com.huawei.android.karaoke
Karaoke mode feature.
com.huawei.android.launcher
com.huawei.android.launcher
Huawei launcher app.
It’s basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.
com.huawei.android.mirrorshare
com.huawei.android.mirrorshare
MirrorShare feature (Miracast rebranded by Huawei)
Used to mirror screen of you smartphone on a TV.
com.huawei.android.overlay.modules.modulemetadata
com.huawei.android.overlay.modules.modulemetadata
Module that contains metadata about the list of modules on the device and that’s about it. I wouldn’t advise you to mess with it as it could break important modules (see W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater#37 on GitLab).
Good explanation of what Android modules are: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation/
com.huawei.android.pushagent
com.huawei.android.pushagent
push notification agent
Seems to only be used for Huawei apps
The recompiled java code makes it look like it’s once again mainly used for analytics.
com.huawei.android.remotecontroller
com.huawei.android.remotecontroller
Huawei Smart Controller app.
Lets you you add, customize, and set up remote controls, allowing control of your electronic appliances through your phone.
com.huawei.android.rftest
com.huawei.android.rftest
HwRFTest
MT Test Station.
com.huawei.android.tips
com.huawei.android.tips
HUAWEI Feature Advisor
Periodically gives you notifications on how to use certain features on your phone.
com.huawei.android.totemweather
com.huawei.android.totemweather
Huawei Weather app (and its widget)
com.huawei.android.totemweatherapp
com.huawei.android.totemweatherapp
Huawei Weather app (and its widget)
com.huawei.android.totemweatherwidget
com.huawei.android.totemweatherwidget
Huawei Weather app (and its widget)
com.huawei.android.wfdft
com.huawei.android.wfdft
Wi-Fi Direct feature.
Note: Wifi direct enables devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection (without a router) over which the two can send and receive files.
com.huawei.android.wfdirect
com.huawei.android.wfdirect
Wi-Fi Direct feature.
Note: Wifi direct enables devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection (without a router) over which the two can send and receive files.
com.huawei.androidx
com.huawei.androidx
It have something to MediaPlayer but by name app it looks like important.
Someone will need to check if it bootloop or not because this app dont have code.
com.huawei.aod
com.huawei.aod
Always On Display
When enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the screen.
This is basically a lower-power lock-screen. It could in theory reduce power draw if you check notifications/clock often as OLED screens draw minimal power showing a mostly black screen(black = pixel off), but in practice the number of times you’ll unintentionally trigger it will likely eat up any potential power savings and more. And if your device doesn’t have an OLED screen this will draw way more power.
Most of these power savings could be applied to your standard lock-screen simply by making your background image completely black.
RedSkull23 says it’s unsafe to remove. Does it bootloop?
com.huawei.appmarket
com.huawei.appmarket
Huawei app store (AppGallery)
https://www.xda-developers.com/appgallery-huawei-alternative-google-play-store-android/
com.huawei.ar.measure
com.huawei.ar.measure
Ar Measure
Measure length, depth, area and volume.
com.huawei.arengine.service
com.huawei.arengine.service
Augmented reality service.
com.huawei.assetsync
com.huawei.assetsync
HwAssetSync
Needed for HiCloud, Cloud syncing.
com.huawei.assetsyncservice
com.huawei.assetsyncservice
It’s for ‘com.huawei.securityserver’ for start this service app.
Needed for HiCloud sync security.
com.huawei.audioaccessorymanager
com.huawei.audioaccessorymanager
Audio Accessory Manager
A lot stuff: Huawei health, Huawei music, earphones.
Probably only useful when you got Huawei FreeBuds.
com.huawei.bd
com.huawei.bd
HwUE (Huawei UserExperience)
When a company call a something ‘UserExperience’ you know you don’t need this.
Analytics service, run at boot. Collect information about packages/apps usages.
Has a nice custom permission called com.huawei.permission.BIG_DATA
com.huawei.behaviorauth
com.huawei.behaviorauth
It seems to be related to verifying the authenticity of user behavior and enhancing password security. User can disable it so it’s safe to remove.
References
com.huawei.betaclub
com.huawei.betaclub
BetaClub
It’s app for testing, collection logs and feedback.
com.huawei.bluetooth
com.huawei.bluetooth
Lets you import your contacts via Bluetooth
Bluetooth will still work if you remove this package.
com.huawei.browser
com.huawei.browser
Huawei Browser app. Don’t expect privacy using it
com.huawei.browserhomepage
com.huawei.browserhomepage
Huawei Browser component.
com.huawei.ca
com.huawei.ca
CA
Uses permissions: GET_TASKS, LOCATION_HARDWARE, etc.
This app looks like a backdoor or logs.
com.huawei.calculator
com.huawei.calculator
Calculator app
com.huawei.calendar
com.huawei.calendar
Huawei Calendar app.
com.huawei.camerakit.impl
com.huawei.camerakit.impl
HwCameraKit
In the code it was found that it’s for testing camera functions.
com.huawei.cloud
com.huawei.cloud
Chinese only.
Huawei Cloud Computer provides you with basic services of online desktop.
com.huawei.coauthservice
com.huawei.coauthservice
HwCoAuthService
Applock, lockscreen password, face recognition things, fingerprint, not sure if it’s worth removing it.
Needed for manual apk installation.
com.huawei.compass
com.huawei.compass
Huawei Compass app.
com.huawei.contacts
com.huawei.contacts
Huawei Contacts app
com.huawei.contacts.sync
com.huawei.contacts.sync
Huawei Contacts sync
My guess (can’t have the apk on hand) is this enables you to synchronise your contacts with your Huawei account.
com.huawei.contactscamcard
com.huawei.contactscamcard
CamCard is a business card reader app.
com.huawei.contentsensor
com.huawei.contentsensor
ContentSensor
Looks like this app has a lot chinese code and collects a lot stuff about user like apps installed, app info, connects to huawei hivoice sites
com.huawei.controlcenter
com.huawei.controlcenter
Smart Collaboration
Collaboration between devices. Needed for Multi-Screen, Wireless Projection?
Needed for Super Device or Device+, safe to remove if you don’t use this, it will also declutter action center.
com.huawei.cryptosms.service
com.huawei.cryptosms.service
SMS Encryption Service, looks made for China.
com.huawei.def
com.huawei.def
DEF
Unused? message things:allows the app public keys on connected devices, getting status, access information
com.huawei.deskclock
com.huawei.deskclock
Huawei Clock App.
com.huawei.desktop.explorer
com.huawei.desktop.explorer
From XDA thread : “Service that is been used when you wanna use your phone as an operative system on a PC.”
I don’t understand what does it mean.
com.huawei.desktop.systemui
com.huawei.desktop.systemui
Huawei desktop mode switching
It has also Take Screenshot Service.
Require HMS, has a lot tracking.
com.huawei.deviceauth
com.huawei.deviceauth
TrustedDeviceAuth
I guess it’s for authentication keys
com.huawei.devicegroupmanage
com.huawei.devicegroupmanage
(Unused?)HwGroupManager
It’s an app without activities, only device info things
com.huawei.devicemanager
com.huawei.devicemanager
Needed for Huawei account. I found only things: installing service?, Linked devices, Multi-Device management, connection code, metrics
com.huawei.distributed.kms
com.huawei.distributed.kms
HwDistributedKeyManager
Has random frameworks, probably needed for huawei account, authentication
com.huawei.distributedpasteboard
com.huawei.distributedpasteboard
SuperHub
Has something to History Clipboard and Drag Drop.
com.huawei.dmsdp
com.huawei.dmsdp
Multi-Device management
This service allows you to virtually expand your devices capabilities
by connecting to other devices and using them as an extension of this device.
com.huawei.dsdscardmanager
com.huawei.dsdscardmanager
Dual card management
It’s sim card management in Huawei settings.
After removing, sim card management in settings will not work.
com.huawei.dtmfanalyzer
com.huawei.dtmfanalyzer
Dtmf Analyzer
Has something to media player to ride mode for China.
com.huawei.easygo
com.huawei.easygo
HwEasyGo
Looks like a backdoor for WeChat app?
EasyGoServer, error code things found, also EasyGoCallBack.
These app is probably backdoor or for developers.
This app has no permissions and no activities.
com.huawei.email
com.huawei.email
Huawei Email app.
com.huawei.entitlement
com.huawei.entitlement
Needed for messages Bluetooth, wifi, hotspot, Terms of Agreement, Authentication?
On some phone’s it has some features, and on some not.
com.huawei.fans
com.huawei.fans
Huawei Club is the official forum for Huawei users.
It provides the latest news and information, FAQs, and tutorials about Huawei and Honor products.
com.huawei.fastapp
com.huawei.fastapp
Quick App Center
Component of AppGallery (Huawei’s app store) providing Quick Apps support. Quick Apps are Javascript+CSS apps that don’t need any installation. This technology has its uses but I’m personally not a huge fan on having to rely on a JS engine to run an application
This system app has a lot of permissions (including SEND_SMS, CAMERA, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECORD_AUDIO… why?)
More information: https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-quick-apps-alternative-google-instant-apps/
OW2 Quick App whitepaper: https://quick-app-initiative.ow2.io/docs/Quick_App_White_Paper.pdf
com.huawei.featurelayer.featureframework
com.huawei.featurelayer.featureframework
FeatureFramework
Allows the app to check for feature updates.
com.huawei.featurelayer.sharedfeature.map
com.huawei.featurelayer.sharedfeature.map
Huawei Map Service
Require FeatureFramework.
Only uses Chinese AMap to get location.
Used to show maps inside Calendar and Gallery, they will complain if you uninstall it, disable instead.
com.huawei.firstbootinfo
com.huawei.firstbootinfo
Get city info service
Get city info service? Needed by your phone in order to sync with Huawei servers
and check for apps updates, software updates and other access for your phone.
com.huawei.gameassistant
com.huawei.gameassistant
Huawei Game Suite (HiGame).
Mobile game app store.
https://club.hihonor.com/in/topic/16341/detail.htm
com.huawei.gamebox
com.huawei.gamebox
GameCenter
Requires HMS Core to run.
It’s app for installing games.
com.huawei.geofence
com.huawei.geofence
GeofenceService.
Allows you to do something when a user enters an area that has been defined as a trigger.
A geofence is a virtual perimeter set on a real geographic area. Combining a user position with a geofence perimeter,
it is possible to know if the user is inside or outside the geofence or even if he is exiting or entering the area.
com.huawei.harmonyos.foundation
com.huawei.harmonyos.foundation
foundation
Has hwid, vehicle things, Aosp In Call Service permissions.
Disable app instead of uninstalling, because breaks calling.
Settings app and APK installation will become slow if you uninstall this.
com.huawei.hff
com.huawei.hff
HFF
HFF? It has not any code.
com.huawei.hiassistantoversea
com.huawei.hiassistantoversea
HiVoice. Huawei’s voice assistant to replace “Hey Google”
com.huawei.hicar
com.huawei.hicar
Huawei HiCar
To connect to Huawei HiCar, press and hold the wireless button on the steering wheel or control panel.
More useful in China.
com.huawei.hicloud
com.huawei.hicloud
Huawei cloud features
com.huawei.hidisk
com.huawei.hidisk
Huawei File Manager app.
com.huawei.hifolder
com.huawei.hifolder
Huawei Online Cloud folder service
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/mobilecloud/
com.huawei.hilink.framework
com.huawei.hilink.framework
AI Life Service
Used for smart devices and to run smart scenes.
It’s more useful in China.
com.huawei.himovie.partner1
com.huawei.himovie.partner1
HiMoviePlayerPlus
Weird app without any code and there’s nothing in Main Activity.
com.huawei.himovie.partner2
com.huawei.himovie.partner2
HiMoviePlayerPlus
Weird app without any code and there’s nothing in Main Activity.
com.huawei.hiskytone
com.huawei.hiskytone
SkyTone Overseas Data Service.
com.huawei.hisuite
com.huawei.hisuite
Can be uninstalled via settings. App to connect with the desktop program to Backup/Restore, flash firmware, etc.
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hisuite/
com.huawei.hitouch
com.huawei.hitouch
Huawei HiTouch
Assistant capable to recognize the objects in a photo and to search them through various shopping sites.
https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/support/faq/have-you-tried-the-new-hitouch-assistant/
com.huawei.honorclub.android
com.huawei.honorclub.android
Honor Club
Huawei’s social media app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.hwddmp
com.huawei.hwddmp
HwDDMP
Has a lot frameworks.
Uninstalling breaks calling app even if you disable.
It does not cause bootloop but removing is highly not recommended.
Not only breaks the dialer app, but causes lag in whole system too.
com.huawei.hwdiagnosis
com.huawei.hwdiagnosis
HwDiagnosis
No activities, only code about diagnosis and logs
Also device info and is send to Huawei servers.
com.huawei.hwesimservice
com.huawei.hwesimservice
HwESIMService
If you use eSIM do not remove it.
com.huawei.hwireader
com.huawei.hwireader
App for adding by user ‘Books’. This app has ads and bad privacy.
com.huawei.hwpolicyservice
com.huawei.hwpolicyservice
HwPolicyService
Another debugging, logs app.
com.huawei.hwread.dz
com.huawei.hwread.dz
App for adding by user ‘Books’. This app has ads and bad privacy.
com.huawei.hwstartupguide
com.huawei.hwstartupguide
A one-time setup app that is no longer needed
com.huawei.hwusbearphoneupdate
com.huawei.hwusbearphoneupdate
Huawei digital earphones come with built-in software that can be updated regularly to enhance your audio experience.
com.huawei.hwvplayer.youku
com.huawei.hwvplayer.youku
Video Youku
Video Player on Chinese Huawei. Has some ads and bad privacy.
com.huawei.iaware
com.huawei.iaware
App Prioritizer. Prioritizes apps to avoid slowdown. Up to you but there is apparently no noticeable difference when deleted?
System will start lagging a little bit (you will notice it while scrolling and on some animations, for example scrolling installed apps), battery consumption will become slightly higher and battery stats will disappear soon. At the same time, logcat will be full of errors like: PowerKit: PG Server is not found. calling pid xxxx.
com.huawei.ihealth
com.huawei.ihealth
MotionService package, it’s required for actions like shaking the phone to shut off the alarm, ecc.
com.huawei.imedia.dolby
com.huawei.imedia.dolby
Dolby Atmos
Optimize sound automatically for exceptional audio quality.
com.huawei.imonitor
com.huawei.imonitor
imonitor
Hidden logs founded in app.
Detects app launch anomaly and runs safe mode.
com.huawei.ims
com.huawei.ims
HwImsService
VoLTE(Voice over LTE) calls. IP multimedia subsystem.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_LTE
Uninstalling app breaks sim calling even if you disable.
It does not cause bootloop but removing is highly not recommended.
com.huawei.indexsearch
com.huawei.indexsearch
Index search works without it.
com.huawei.indexsearch.observer
com.huawei.indexsearch.observer
Index search works without it.
com.huawei.indiacalendar
com.huawei.indiacalendar
Indian Calendar
HUAWEI Calendar
com.huawei.intelligent
com.huawei.intelligent
Huawei Assistant. Shopping recommendations
com.huawei.internetaudioservice
com.huawei.internetaudioservice
Smart headset control
Has a lot logs and frameworks to mmitest.
com.huawei.languagedownloader
com.huawei.languagedownloader
Allows you to load the system languages when changing them
com.huawei.lbs
com.huawei.lbs
Location Based Services
Location-based services (LBS) are applications or services that utilize location data from a user’s device, such as a smartphone or GPS, to provide relevant information, directions, or recommendations tailored to their specific location. These services rely on a combination of technologies, including Global Positioning System (GPS), Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and sensors, to determine a user’s position accurately.
NOTE: Can cause bootloops on some devices.
The primary goal of LBS is to offer personalized and context-aware experiences based on a user’s geographical location. This can include services like:
- Navigation and Mapping, 2. Location-Based Advertising, 3. Social Networking, 4. Emergency Services, 5. IoT Asset Tracking
https://forum.huawei.com/enterprise/en/location-based-services/thread/703168442200375296-667213855346012160
com.huawei.lives
com.huawei.lives
HiLives is jointly developed by Huawei and certified third-party service providers to provide lifestyle services for you.
com.huawei.livewallpaper.artflower
com.huawei.livewallpaper.artflower
Live wallpapers
com.huawei.livewallpaper.flowersbloom
com.huawei.livewallpaper.flowersbloom
Live wallpapers
com.huawei.livewallpaper.mountaincloud
com.huawei.livewallpaper.mountaincloud
Live wallpapers
com.huawei.livewallpaper.naturalgarden
com.huawei.livewallpaper.naturalgarden
Live wallpapers
com.huawei.livewallpaper.paradise
com.huawei.livewallpaper.paradise
Live wallpapers
com.huawei.livewallpaper.ripplestone
com.huawei.livewallpaper.ripplestone
Live wallpapers
com.huawei.localbackup
com.huawei.localbackup
Huawei Backup
has a lot permissions and can backup your data
com.huawei.magazine
com.huawei.magazine
Magazine unlock. Downloads wallpapers for your lock screen.
com.huawei.manufacture.wificonnect
com.huawei.manufacture.wificonnect
Wifi Connect
Needed for WiFi connection?
com.huawei.mediacontroller
com.huawei.mediacontroller
Can be disabled via Settings. Will disable the media controls in quick settings. Won’t remove them however.
com.huawei.meetime
com.huawei.meetime
MeeTime (https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00956296/). Voice and video calling application by Huawei. Only workds with EMUI 9.1+ Huawei phones. Huawei claims they use E2EE but this wasn’t verified and there is not Whitepaper so don’t trust them. They also collect metadata. There is no advantages to use this app instead of the reputed open-source Signal app.
com.huawei.mirror
com.huawei.mirror
Huawei Mirror app.
Mirror like “Glass”
com.huawei.mirrorlink
com.huawei.mirrorlink
Huawei Mirror app.
Mirror like “Glass”
Huawei mirrorlink implementation
Used to connect your phone to a car (with https://mirrorlink.com/ support) in order to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation…
com.huawei.mmiautotest
com.huawei.mmiautotest
MMIAutoTest
Hidden testing hardware things.
com.huawei.mmitest
com.huawei.mmitest
MMITest
Hidden hardware tests. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.motionservice
com.huawei.motionservice
Gesture Service
Not very useful gestures available in settings.
com.huawei.msdp
com.huawei.msdp
Multimodal Sensor Data Platform
Has Device Status, Movement, Spatial Aware.
Uses location, airlink permissions.
com.huawei.multimedia.audioengine
com.huawei.multimedia.audioengine
Audio Engine, probably not needed.
https://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/audioengine
com.huawei.multimedia.hivideoplayengine
com.huawei.multimedia.hivideoplayengine
hivideoplayengine
HwVideoKitImpl, sdk tools for developers.
com.huawei.music
com.huawei.music
Huawei Music app. Fat music player developed by Huawei (137MB. Seriously?).
com.huawei.nb.service
com.huawei.nb.service
Service for discovering nearby devices by GPS
com.huawei.nearby
com.huawei.nearby
HwNearby
Needed for Huawei Share features. (com.huawei.android.instantshare)
Huawei Share features may not work after remove.
Needed to show a preview of recently opened apps in task manager. I agree, makes no sense, but that’s what it is.
com.huawei.notepad
com.huawei.notepad
Notepad
Looks so bloated with Hi Voice, Update using AppGallery, Location.
It has a few tracking components, but not too many.
com.huawei.numberidentity
com.huawei.numberidentity
Designed to block unwanted calls, but only works properly in China
com.huawei.ohos.collaborationcenter
com.huawei.ohos.collaborationcenter
Sometimes ohos apps is configuration app before building.
In code I found it’s for app cast transfer.
Disable instead of uninstalling if you don’t want to lose the widget.
com.huawei.ohos.famanager
com.huawei.ohos.famanager
Service Center
Provides a space for you to view and manage services.
This app and its underlying services (which provide searches and AI-based services). A lot tracking.
Disable instead of uninstalling if you don’t want to lose the widget.
com.huawei.ohos.hiwindow
com.huawei.ohos.hiwindow
HiWindow
Have loading, waiting png files
collaboration devices, hardware things, screen projection on activities shows Window Shell.
After remove you will lose animations and loading screen.
Disable instead of uninstalling if you don’t want to lose the widget.
com.huawei.ohos.security.privacycenter
com.huawei.ohos.security.privacycenter
It’s shell to app ‘com.huawei.security.privacycenter’?
Disable instead of uninstalling if you don’t want to lose the widget.
com.huawei.omacp
com.huawei.omacp
Provisioning message
Used for provisioning APN settings to devices via SMS. I think you shouldnt touch it if you want sms messages.
com.huawei.onehopsvcclient
com.huawei.onehopsvcclient
OneHopSvcClient
TagService, HarmonyTag.
com.huawei.onehopsvchost
com.huawei.onehopsvchost
OneHopSvcHost
Triggerservice opens hardware things by secret code.
com.huawei.parentcontrol
com.huawei.parentcontrol
Parental controls functions.
It seems Huawei can prevent to remove packages. Uninstalling (or even disabling) this package returns an error: Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR] (not allowed to disable this package).
See https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/51
com.huawei.pcassistant
com.huawei.pcassistant
HiSuite service. Used by HiSuite PC software.
HiSuite enables you to backup your data and restore them from/to your phone.
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hisuite/
com.huawei.pengine
com.huawei.pengine
HUAWEI Intelligent Suggestion will collect and analyze screens from selected apps to provide personalized services.
com.huawei.permissioncontroller
com.huawei.permissioncontroller
Can be disabled via Settings as well
com.huawei.permissioncontroller.overlay
com.huawei.permissioncontroller.overlay
Found help app permissions - only link to Google site in code, overlay to permission things like buttons, dialogs, etc.
But it’s not needed?
com.huawei.privatespace
com.huawei.privatespace
Privacy Space for files
com.huawei.profile
com.huawei.profile
Profile Services
It’s an app needed for HUAWEI ID, depends on HMSCore, also has analytics and trackers.
com.huawei.recsys
com.huawei.recsys
HwIntelligentRecSystem
is a smart app that provides personalized services on HiBoard? My phone dont have Hiboard. Safe to remove.
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00434788/
com.huawei.regservice
com.huawei.regservice
RegService
Register for celluar network services, not needed.
com.huawei.remotepassword
com.huawei.remotepassword
RemotePassword
remotepassword: errors, invalid, null, errors generally
also subscribe info, device info. Better remove that.
com.huawei.ridemode
com.huawei.ridemode
Uses google maps website to track your ride when RideMode is Enabled.
com.huawei.runningtestii
com.huawei.runningtestii
Testing hardware things like Audio, Camera, VideoPlayer, etc.
com.huawei.sarlevel
com.huawei.sarlevel
Mobile phone SAR
Hidden SAR Level Activity.
com.huawei.scanner
com.huawei.scanner
AI Lens. Shop for objects that you take a picture of. This de-clutters the camera interface by removing the AI Lens button on the top left corner and does not break the AR Measure app.
com.huawei.scenepack
com.huawei.scenepack
Travel Assistant provides you with travel tips, voice guides, and other related services.
com.huawei.screenrecorder
com.huawei.screenrecorder
Stock screen recorder
Useful only in pre-Android Pie for having system audio recording without root
Not sure if it’s an app, but I can’t find it on my phone. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.searchservice
com.huawei.searchservice
Fusion Search Service
Needed for searching? Found out that it uses com.huawei.hwddmp this app is for debugging errors
also found trackers components that connects to Huawei servers unnecessarily.
com.huawei.secime
com.huawei.secime
Huawei Secure IME
Secure keyboard.
com.huawei.security.privacycenter
com.huawei.security.privacycenter
Protect your privacy by preventing apps from accessing sensitive data stored within images,
such as location info and time stamps. This restriction does not apply to system apps such as Gallery and Cloud.
I don’t think this app values privacy a lot.
Needed for Permission Manager to open.
com.huawei.securitypluginbase
com.huawei.securitypluginbase
HwSecurityPluginBase
Antivirus Service supports bad antiviruses, HwLog, not needed
com.huawei.securityserver
com.huawei.securityserver
HwSecurityServer
Not needed app without code and useless assets to spying apps.
Needed for face unlock, black screen will be shown if you remove this package (?). Doesn’t apply to all devices
com.huawei.skytone
com.huawei.skytone
SkyTone Data Service. Frameworks to ‘com.huawei.hiskytone’ SkyTone Overseas Data Service.
com.huawei.smarthome
com.huawei.smarthome
AI Life
Require Logging in to your Huawei ID, HMSCore.
It’s app that lets your control and manage routers and audio accessories.
com.huawei.smartlocation
com.huawei.smartlocation
Huawei Indoor Positioning Services
Chinese Tracking Location.
com.huawei.smartshot
com.huawei.smartshot
Smart screenshots
Needed for screenshots.
com.huawei.sos
com.huawei.sos
SOS
Emergency things.
com.huawei.soundrecorder
com.huawei.soundrecorder
Sound Recorder app.
com.huawei.spaceservice
com.huawei.spaceservice
Huawei Geofence Services
Uses Chinese Location.
com.huawei.stylus.floatmenu
com.huawei.stylus.floatmenu
AI Lens. Shop for objects that you take a picture of. This de-clutters the camera interface by removing the AI Lens button on the top left corner and does not break the AR Measure app.
Floating menu with M-Pen feature.
com.huawei.suggestion
com.huawei.suggestion
HiSuggestion
Hw intelligence permissions found and logs, also maybe has suggestions on widget.
com.huawei.synergy
com.huawei.synergy
Huawei Cloud & Network Synergy.
Seems to be related to B2B (Business To Business) cloud stuff.
https://www.huawei.com/en/press-events/news/2016/10/Cloud-Network-Synergy-Whitepaper
com.huawei.systemdebug
com.huawei.systemdebug
SystemDebug
Testing system things.
com.huawei.systemmanager
com.huawei.systemmanager
System Manager
Huawei’s stock phone cleaner. Consumes a lot of battery power for useless ‘security’ checks.
Safe to remove unless you need any anti-virus (while there are better ones to be found). NOTE: breaks the functionality of closing and cleaning background apps.
This is more than a phone cleaner, you will lose a lot of settings like battery and notifications management if you remove this.
com.huawei.systemserver
com.huawei.systemserver
Huawei System Services
It depends on (com.huawei.systemmanager).
Needed for navigation with a fingerprint reader that is on Mate 10, but fingerprint unlock will still work if you remove it.
com.huawei.tips
com.huawei.tips
HUAWEI Feature Advisor
Periodically gives you notifications on how to use certain features on your phone.
com.huawei.tipsove
com.huawei.tipsove
Tips
Huawei Tips to HiCar, AI Life and more.
com.huawei.tmecustomize
com.huawei.tmecustomize
TME
Tme Activity. Hidden carrier config sim.
I think it’s useless but you need to test.
com.huawei.trustagent
com.huawei.trustagent
Smart unlock feature.
Enables you to unlock your phone with a Bluetooth device, like a smart band.
When a compatible Bluetooth device is detected, you can unlock your phone with a simple swipe (without a password).
com.huawei.trustcircle
com.huawei.trustcircle
Device authentication service
The app’s usage is unknown, but it can be removed if apps such as com.huawei.hwid, com.huawei.appmarket are also removed. This is what I found while exploring the APK: Huawei Mobile Services?, managing installation and updates of AppGallery.
Huawei HWID account may be inaccessible without this app.
com.huawei.trustedthingsauth
com.huawei.trustedthingsauth
HwTrustedThingsAuth
Only name app found in code, has permissions:
Bluetooth, execute_reg, use_auth.
com.huawei.trustspace
com.huawei.trustspace
TrustSpace useless security to payment. Settings > Security > TrustSpace
Has something to unrooting rooted phone.
com.huawei.userguide
com.huawei.userguide
User Guide
Require install a PDF reader app to work.
com.huawei.vassistant
com.huawei.vassistant
HiVoice app
Huawei voice assistant (like Siri or Google assistant)
Huge privacy risk. Keep in mind that the app keeps the microphone on non-stop.
Is now Celia (https://consumer.huawei.com/en/emui/celia/)
com.huawei.vdrive
com.huawei.vdrive
Driving Mode uses HiVoice to provide voice services when you are driving.
com.huawei.videoeditor
com.huawei.videoeditor
Huawei Video editor
Includes 2 ads trackers. Interacts with Huawei cloud. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/19ef8cfb02f3853128603a140b4602db57ddf729a728b1ea6998e8b20752138f
com.huawei.vrservice
com.huawei.vrservice
Huawei VR Service used for Huawei VR.
com.huawei.watch.sync
com.huawei.watch.sync
Huawei Watch sync function
Is it only used to sync Huawei watch ?
Safe to remove according to several users
com.huawei.waudio
com.huawei.waudio
waudio
Wi-Fi Speaker, Speaker playback, WLAN speaker
This app is only for Chinese users because I found a Chinese app list that supports it
and depends on AI Life app probably.
com.huawei.welinknow
com.huawei.welinknow
Link Now
Require login to Huawei ID Account.
Some features is not available for some countries.
It’s app for meeting and collects a lot data from users.
com.huawei.wifieapsimplmn
com.huawei.wifieapsimplmn
PredefinedEapSim
Needed for WiFi to work properly? WiFi may not work (?)
com.hxy.ramtest
com.hxy.ramtest
ram test
Hidden ram test. Tests ram size.
com.hy.system.fontserver
com.hy.system.fontserver
Font Server
Needed for fonts?
com.ibimuyu.lockscreen
com.ibimuyu.lockscreen
Dynamic theme service lockscree
Dynamic theme service lockscreen? Some people recommend removing that.
com.idea.questionnaire
com.idea.questionnaire
Qusetionnaire
Logs and testing things.
com.idea.questionnare
com.idea.questionnare
[NEED MORE INFO / NEED APK] Quizz app from MobileIdea company?
com.iflytek.inputmethod.miui
com.iflytek.inputmethod.miui
Chinese Keyboard to Miui China, replace Keyboard before remove.
com.iflytek.speechsuite
com.iflytek.speechsuite
Default voice input method from iflytek, a big chinese company (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IFlytek)
IFLytek was implicated in human rights violations :
https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/US-sanctions-8-China-tech-companies-over-role-in-Xinjiang-abuses
Archive: https://web.archive.org/save/https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/US-sanctions-8-China-tech-companies-over-role-in-Xinjiang-abuses
com.ims.dm
com.ims.dm
IMS DM
Hidden network debugging
com.infinix
com.infinix
Only has something to launcher folders and has freeze png files.
com.infinix.xshare
com.infinix.xshare
XShare
Its app for Transfer & Share files, also has ads.
com.inmobi.installer
com.inmobi.installer
it’s installer advertising company app.
com.iqoo.aftersale.engineermode
com.iqoo.aftersale.engineermode
Testing things. This app is for testing phone components.
com.iqoo.engineermode
com.iqoo.engineermode
Factory test
Testing things, AT Commands - no one uses them.
com.iqoo.powersaving
com.iqoo.powersaving
Battery
Power-saving app. May not be a good idea to remove it.
com.iqoo.secure
com.iqoo.secure
i Manager
Removing this removes the traffic speed indicator in the notification bar. Be cautious about removing it.
com.iqoo.user.engineermode
com.iqoo.user.engineermode
Factory test
It’s for testing phone components.
com.iqoo.website
com.iqoo.website
iQOO.com
Shows iQOO website.
com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe.hutchison
com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe.hutchison
AppCloud (discontinued) from ironSource, an advertising company.
Worth reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IronSource
com.ironsoure.appcloud.oobe.wiko
com.ironsoure.appcloud.oobe.wiko
Provides first time setup for Wiko mobile
com.itc.autotest
com.itc.autotest
ITC_Base
Hidden camera testing, also its Chinese.
com.itel.TWSService
com.itel.TWSService
This app is used for connection to TECNO Hipods.
com.jrd.verizonuriintentservice
com.jrd.verizonuriintentservice
com.jrdcom.Elabel
com.jrdcom.Elabel
com.jrdcom.Elabel.a_overlay
com.jrdcom.Elabel.a_overlay
com.jrdcom.Elabel.overlay
com.jrdcom.Elabel.overlay
com.jrdcom.filemanager
com.jrdcom.filemanager
com.jrdcom.filemanager.a_overlay
com.jrdcom.filemanager.a_overlay
com.jrdcom.urlreservedapp1
com.jrdcom.urlreservedapp1
TCL My Sites shortcut
Stub for mysites.glance.com.
com.kidsedu
com.kidsedu
Another Kids Mode.
com.kikaoem.hw.qisiemoji.inputmethod
com.kikaoem.hw.qisiemoji.inputmethod
Kika Keyboard
Third party keyboard. Installs on some Huawei devices.
com.kmsjp
com.kmsjp
Kaspersky
Anti-virus pre-installed on some Huawei phone’s in Japanese.
com.kuackmedia.orange
com.kuackmedia.orange
Altice Music
It’s a music application that allows you to stream music, but it comes pre-installed.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kuackmedia.orange
com.kyocera.ecomode
com.kyocera.ecomode
Custom power-saving mode
com.lbe.security.miui
com.lbe.security.miui
Permission manager
Lets you monitor apps permission requests.
com.lbe.security.miui.customizedregion.overlay
com.lbe.security.miui.customizedregion.overlay
Something about WiFi calling “vowifi”, “volte”, “notification on keyguard”
It’s unused.
com.ldmnq.launcher3
com.ldmnq.launcher3
Built in launcher
Full of ads but not safe to disable unless you have another launcher
com.lenovo.leos.appstore
com.lenovo.leos.appstore
Lenovo Application Center 应用中心
Lenovo chinese app store
com.lenovo.leos.cloud.sync
com.lenovo.leos.cloud.sync
SYNCit
Lenovo cloud
com.lenovo.levoice.caption
com.lenovo.levoice.caption
AI Live Caption
Caption Settings.
com.lenovo.levoice.trigger
com.lenovo.levoice.trigger
Wake up with voice
com.lenovo.levoice_agent
com.lenovo.levoice_agent
Voice unlock screen
Voice unlock screen? Another chinese accessibility things.
com.lenovo.levoice_notes
com.lenovo.levoice_notes
AI Notes
Another AI things lenovo.
com.lenovo.lsf.user
com.lenovo.lsf.user
Lenovo ID adds an option in Settings>Accounts where you can login to a Lenovo ID account.
Features include “exclusive features directly from Lenovo and our partners” and “syncing users information across devices”
lsf = Lenovo Service Framework.
com.lenovo.weathercenter
com.lenovo.weathercenter
Widget Weather
Lenovo ZUI Weather center
com.lge.LGSetupView
com.lge.LGSetupView
Setup View
LG first setup (related to com.android.LGSetupWizard).
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
com.lge.NfcSettings
com.lge.NfcSettings
NFC settings
Likely in the settings.
com.lge.android.atservice
com.lge.android.atservice
Software Update
It’s probably the only component of software updates.
com.lge.animal.resource
com.lge.animal.resource
AnimalResource
Another thing for avatars.
com.lge.app.floating.res
com.lge.app.floating.res
Multitasking framework
Allows you to use multitasking features like multiple apps in one screen.
Does not remove screen pinning feature.
I don’t know if this removes the floating windows feature that you have to enable with ADB (to make it look more like a desktop)
com.lge.appbox.client
com.lge.appbox.client
LG Application manager
Installs/Updates LG related apps?
com.lge.appwidget.runningtaskbar
com.lge.appwidget.runningtaskbar
Recent Task App Widget.
com.lge.arcamera
com.lge.arcamera
ARCamera
This application requires google play services for ar. Not sure what for it is but probably for VR.
com.lge.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.lge.auto_generated_rro_product__
It has important configs. Better don’t risk.
com.lge.bluetoothsetting
com.lge.bluetoothsetting
Needed for Bluetooth.
com.lge.bnr
com.lge.bnr
LG Backup
Can backup your mobile devices LG Home screen, device settings, apps, and contacts to your computer.
https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-backup-CT10000025-20150104708841
com.lge.bnr.launcher
com.lge.bnr.launcher
LG Mobile Switch Launcher
This doesn’t remove the default launchers.
It is most likely to backup/restore the user’s launcher configuration.
com.lge.calligraphydictionary
com.lge.calligraphydictionary
Calligraphy dictionary
Looks useless.
com.lge.camera
com.lge.camera
Camera
Stock camera app.
com.lge.camerasolution
com.lge.camerasolution
Needed for Stock camera app.
com.lge.cic.eden.service
com.lge.cic.eden.service
Memories album
Gallery automatically creates a Memories album with pictures and videos saved in the phone.
Memories is a virtual album of pictures saved in the phone or SD card.
Source : https://www.lg.com/hk_en/support/product-help/CT30019000-1433767985158-others
com.lge.cinemagraph
com.lge.cinemagraph
Cine shot
I think it’s an optional app.
com.lge.clock
com.lge.clock
LG Clock app
com.lge.cmas
com.lge.cmas
Emergency Alerts
it’s only for alerts so it’s safe to remove.
com.lge.covertools
com.lge.covertools
Dual Screen Tool
Needed for dual-screen I guess.
com.lge.displayfingerprint
com.lge.displayfingerprint
It’s fingerprint testing. Secret code 346437.
com.lge.drmservice
com.lge.drmservice
DRM Service
Probably required for some forms of DRM; disabling might break things like Netflix streaming, which relies on DRM to function.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management
com.lge.dsmanager
com.lge.dsmanager
Dual Screen Updater
If you dont use dual screen feature then it’s safe to remove?
com.lge.dualscreenfirmware
com.lge.dualscreenfirmware
Shows error dialog for dual-screen firmware update.
com.lge.easyhome
com.lge.easyhome
LG EasyHome
EasyHome is a more simplified version of the Home screen that you can choose to use on your phone.
It displays the Home screen like a remote control device. T
Source : https://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS985/Userguide/048.html
com.lge.effect
com.lge.effect
It’s for lock screen effect.
com.lge.ellievision
com.lge.ellievision
Smart Cam & AI Tips
Delete if not using default camera.
com.lge.eltest
com.lge.eltest
ELTest
Device hardware tests settings
com.lge.email
com.lge.email
LG Email app
com.lge.entitlementcheckservice
com.lge.entitlementcheckservice
It’s for miracast and wifi hotspot probably.
com.lge.equalizer
com.lge.equalizer
Equalizer settings.
com.lge.eula
com.lge.eula
LG EULA (Terms of Use) accessible in the settings.
EULA = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-user_license_agreement
com.lge.eula.downloader
com.lge.eula.downloader
Privacy Policy Update
Not tested but probably safe to remove.
com.lge.eulaprovider
com.lge.eulaprovider
License Provider
Needed by com.lge.eula.
com.lge.exchange
com.lge.exchange
It looks like the Microsoft outlook/email in the logo. Believe this is some sort of microsoft integration.
I don’t 100% remember if I was able to add accounts to the phone still (eg. Nextcloud), I need to test that soon.
com.lge.faceglance.trustagent
com.lge.faceglance.trustagent
Face Recognition
Remove if you don’t need it. If you want security I don’t think this is a good idea to use it.
com.lge.filemanager
com.lge.filemanager
Stock file manager
com.lge.floatingbar
com.lge.floatingbar
LG Floating bar
Lets you put shortcuts to apps or features, as well as quick access to contacts and music player controls on a “floating bar” on the Home screen.
https://www.neowin.net/news/lg-v30-closer-look-floating-bar/
com.lge.fmradio
com.lge.fmradio
FM radio app
com.lge.friendsmanager
com.lge.friendsmanager
LG Friends Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lge.friendsmanager)
WTF ? Completely useless app.
Not sure but I think it enables you to download an app for a friend LG user.
com.lge.gallery.aodimagewidget
com.lge.gallery.aodimagewidget
Always-on display image
LG Always-on display image
com.lge.gallery.collagewallpaper
com.lge.gallery.collagewallpaper
LG Collage Wallpapers
Allows you to create patchwork wallpaper from several photos.
https://www.lg.com/uk/support/product-help/CT00008356-20150332136499-others
com.lge.gallery.studio
com.lge.gallery.studio
GalleryStudio
It’s needed for gallery app probably.
com.lge.gallery.vr.wallpaper
com.lge.gallery.vr.wallpaper
LG 360 Image Wallpaper
Provides VR (360°) wallpapers.
com.lge.gamepad
com.lge.gamepad
LG Game Pad
It’s probably for TV. Not useful for games.
com.lge.gametools
com.lge.gametools
GameTools
Not tested it’s for probably useful for games.
com.lge.gametools.gamerecorder
com.lge.gametools.gamerecorder
Screen recording
Screen recording for game tools.
com.lge.gametuner
com.lge.gametuner
Settings/features for games, such as resolution and frame rate limiting.
A little side note, any games installed in the work profile can’t use gametuner (maybe if you install this package into the work profile it’ll work)
com.lge.gcuv
com.lge.gcuv
GCUV
Not 100% sure but @siraltus from XDA thinks it refers to “Gauce Components” which seems to be the LG’s version of CSC
(carrier sales code - automatic carrier-specific customization).
It gets run on first boot after factory reset, sets up the ROM features based on which carrier and country code is specified
in the build.prop, and then gets frozen so it doesn’t reconfigure things on subsequent boots.
It’s basically the only person to mention “Gauce components” on the web (other than restricted LG webpages when using Google dorks).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/development/rom-lg-v10-h901-10c-debranded-debloated-t3277305/page12/page12
com.lge.gdec.client
com.lge.gdec.client
Another component of OTA Updates but here I found it’s for App Updates.
com.lge.gestureanswering
com.lge.gestureanswering
Answer me 2.0
Allows you to bring the phone to your ear to answer an incoming call automatically.
https://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS980/Userguide/109-1.html
com.lge.gnss.airtest
com.lge.gnss.airtest
GNSS Air Test
GNSS test, used to test… GNSS. Not needed, and GPNSS will continue to work.
NOTE : GNSS = Global Navigation Satellite System and is the standard generic term for satellite navigation systems.
This term includes e.g. the GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou and other regional systems.
com.lge.gnsslogcat
com.lge.gnsslogcat
GNSS Logcat
Used to dump GNSS logs.
com.lge.gnsslogsetting
com.lge.gnsslogsetting
GNSS LOG LEVEL SETTING. It’s for debug.
com.lge.gnsspostest
com.lge.gnsspostest
GNSS Position test
GNSS test again.
com.lge.gnsstest
com.lge.gnsstest
GNSS Test
Woh ! Why does LG need so many GNSS test packages?!
com.lge.hifirecorder
com.lge.hifirecorder
LG Audio Recorder
com.lge.homeselector
com.lge.homeselector
LG Home selector
This is the settings menu for the home launcher (present in the settings app as “Home launcher”)
If you remove this app, the Home screen settings menu is gone from settings app. (not needed if you use external launcher)
You can still switch between installed launchers, the package name is a bit misleading.
com.lge.hotspotlauncher
com.lge.hotspotlauncher
LG Mobile Hotspot
Provides hotspot feature enabling you to share the phone’s 4G data connection with any Wi-Fi capable devices.
com.lge.hotspotprovision
com.lge.hotspotprovision
Needed for hotspot 3G?
com.lge.ia.task.incalagent
com.lge.ia.task.incalagent
InCalAgent
Related to interface while you’re in a call. Seems also related to tasks list stuff.
Can someone tell me what happens when you delete it ? I think it is safe.
com.lge.ia.task.informant
com.lge.ia.task.informant
I only found that it’s for feed favorite contacts and this app uses Korean language. Hidden, useless.
com.lge.ia.task.smartcare
com.lge.ia.task.smartcare
LIA SmartDoctor Engine
Needed by SmartDoctor (com.lge.phonemanagement) ?
com.lge.ia.task.smartsetting
com.lge.ia.task.smartsetting
SmartSetting
Turns on/off or changes features, settings and more according to where you are or what you do.
https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-smart-settings-CT10000025-20150103623722
com.lge.icecontacts
com.lge.icecontacts
Emergency and video calling things.
com.lge.iftttmanager
com.lge.iftttmanager
LG Smart settings
IFTTT = “if this, then that.”. Smart Settings can be seens as IFTTT.
Some events automatically triggers actions.
com.lge.ime
com.lge.ime
LG Stock Keyboard
Do not remove if you don’t have an alternate keyboard available. Personally, I keep the stock keyboard just in case the keyboard app crash/fails (this happened to me once) locking me out of entering password.
com.lge.ime.solution.handwriting
com.lge.ime.solution.handwriting
Handwriting feature on the LG keyboard
com.lge.ime.solution.text
com.lge.ime.solution.text
XT9
Text predicting and correction for the LG keyboard.
For your culture (if you’re young) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XT9
com.lge.ims
com.lge.ims
LG IMS
It’s not a good app because it has a lot of debugging stuff.
Breaks calls.
com.lge.ims.chatbotinfoprovider
com.lge.ims.chatbotinfoprovider
It’s a component of (com.lge.ims), not very useful because it’s for debugging app.
com.lge.ims.rcsprovider
com.lge.ims.rcsprovider
Needed for IMS, RCS but com.lge.ims = debugging app.
com.lge.imsvt
com.lge.imsvt
Video Call, another component of com.lge.ims = debugging app.
com.lge.launcher2
com.lge.launcher2
LG Home (v2)
Stock launcher
It’s basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.
DON’T REMOVE THIS IF YOU DIDN’T INSTALL ANOTHER LAUNCHER!
NOTE : Yeah there is another package described as “launcher”. Normally, you only have one of them on your phone.
com.lge.launcher2.theme.optimus
com.lge.launcher2.theme.optimus
“Optimus” theme for the LG launcher (v2)
com.lge.launcher3
com.lge.launcher3
LG Home (v3)
Stock launcher
It’s basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.
DON’T REMOVE THIS IF YOU DIDN’T INSTALL ANOTHER LAUNCHER!
NOTE : Yeah there is 3 packages described as “launcher”. Normally, you only have one of them on your phone.
com.lge.leccp
com.lge.leccp
LG Connectivity Service
I didn’t find any info about this package.
com.lge.lgaccount
com.lge.lgaccount
LG Account
Enables you to create and manage your completely useless LG account.
com.lge.lgbroadcastradioservice
com.lge.lgbroadcastradioservice
Broadcast radio? No one needs that.
com.lge.lgcontentsetting
com.lge.lgcontentsetting
Wallpaper & theme
Needed for theme settings.
com.lge.lgdataphone
com.lge.lgdataphone
It’s for test and debug Data connection.
com.lge.lgdmsclient
com.lge.lgdmsclient
Actual “Software Update” App client
I think you won’t receive updates without this.
com.lge.lgdrm.permission
com.lge.lgdrm.permission
Handle permissions for LG DRM (com.lge.drmservice).
Why does LG need a whole package for this?
com.lge.lgfmservice
com.lge.lgfmservice
Wifi Hotspot service
REMINDER : Hotspot enable you to share the phone’s 4G data connection with any Wi-Fi capable devices.
It is not the Hotspot feature. Only the widget !
Dual SIM status widget
Probably only present in dual sim LG phone variants. Does not remove the persistent notification or dual SIM functionality.
Service menus. I believe if you remove the last one the secret code you can dial doesn’t work anymore (who needs it anyway..?)
LG support App remote access
You probably don’t want that to happen
LAOP test [MORE INFO NEEDED]
I don’t know what LAOP is. I could not find information about it. It’s a test so it’s probably fine. I have removed it.
com.lge.lgfota.permission
com.lge.lgfota.permission
FOTA Test.
com.lge.lginstallservies
com.lge.lginstallservies
LG Install Service
Used by LG to install some of its apps on the phone. Not needed unless you use the LG apps manager.
com.lge.lgmapui
com.lge.lgmapui
LGMapUI
User Interface (UI) for displaying location tracking reccord on the Health app (com.lge.lifetracker) ?
com.lge.lgworld
com.lge.lgworld
LG SmartWorld
LG Store. Enables you to install LG apps, theme, keyboard layout, fonts…
com.lge.lifetracker
com.lge.lifetracker
LG Health (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lge.lifetracker)
According to users reviews, it is a very bad activity tracking app.
Privacy wise, you should never use this kind of thing obviously.
https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-lg-health-CT30013120-20150103629401
com.lge.livemessage
com.lge.livemessage
Draw chat
Not needed for chats.
com.lge.lms2
com.lge.lms2
Needed for LG account.
com.lge.lockscreensettings
com.lge.lockscreensettings
LockScreenSettings
Lock Screen Settings.
com.lge.mirrorlink
com.lge.mirrorlink
MirrorLink
Enables you to connect your phone to a car to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation…
https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT30014940-1440413573040-others
https://mirrorlink.com/
com.lge.mlt
com.lge.mlt
LG MLT
Run in background all the time and probably serves purpose to help LG remote support. The thing is this acts as a good spyware.
It tries to track all your activity and logs GPS position together with the details gathered, and that includes calls, apps starting etc…
All data is collected and placed on /mpt partition, it seems not to be per reboot, but actually kept during flash and upgrades.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187920
com.lge.mtalk.sf
com.lge.mtalk.sf
Voice Mate Speech Pack
Voice Mate (now Q Vocie) is the LG Personal assistant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_Mate)
This package provides speech pack. Is it the main Q-voice package ? I don’t think so but I need confirmation.
com.lge.music
com.lge.music
Stock music player
com.lge.musiccontroller
com.lge.musiccontroller
Music controller widget also Test activity.
com.lge.musicpicker
com.lge.musicpicker
Audio
It has Drm Popup, Music Picker, Audio Preview.
com.lge.musicshare
com.lge.musicshare
LG Audio Share
Enables you to connect two devices so that you can share the sound from music or video files with another LG devices.
https://www.lg.com/hk_en/support/product-help/CT30007700-20150123957406-others
com.lge.myplace
com.lge.myplace
My Place
Analyses the place you stay the most and recognises it as My Place (or your home) automatically.
https://www.lg.com/uk/support/product-help/CT00008356-1433767701724-setting
com.lge.myplace.engine
com.lge.myplace.engine
My Places Engine
Needed by com.lge.myplace. See above.
com.lge.networksettings
com.lge.networksettings
Sim network settings
It can be found in settings.
com.lge.nextcapture
com.lge.nextcapture
Needed for screenshots?
com.lge.onehandcontroller
com.lge.onehandcontroller
Needed for One-Handed Controller, Miniview.
com.lge.operator.hiddenmenu
com.lge.operator.hiddenmenu
Operator HiddenMenu
Hidden tests.
com.lge.penprime
com.lge.penprime
Pen settings
No one using them.
com.lge.phonemanagement
com.lge.phonemanagement
Smart Doctor App
Enables you to shut down idle apps and delete temporary files.
Lets you also see phone battery, mobile data, apps, network status and usage patterns.
On the paper it seems good but in practise, Android handle 8+ handles very well idles apps.
https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT20098088-20150129256824-others
com.lge.pickme
com.lge.pickme
PickMe
Needed for camera app or face unlock?
com.lge.privacylock
com.lge.privacylock
LG Content lock
You can lock the LG Gallery with a password or pattern. When connected to a PC, Content Lock prevents file previews.
https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-g4-content-lock-CT10000027-1432774759427
com.lge.provider.lockscreensettings
com.lge.provider.lockscreensettings
Needed for lock screen.
com.lge.provider.signboard
com.lge.provider.signboard
Needed for Always on display.
NOTE: May crash Settings app after removal.
com.lge.provider.systemui
com.lge.provider.systemui
Not sure if iths important app.
com.lge.qhelp
com.lge.qhelp
Quick Help
App which provides you with support articles (FAQ section that walks you through most of the major features of the phone).
You can request support via email or request a call from LG.
https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-quick-help-CT10000026-20150103624836
com.lge.qhelp.application
com.lge.qhelp.application
Quick Help application
I think this package is the real Quick Help app. The package above only provides help contents IMO.
com.lge.qmemoplus
com.lge.qmemoplus
LG QuickMemo+
Allows you to capture screen shots and use them to create memos. You can also insert a reminder, location information, image, video, and audio.
https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-quickmemo-CT10000025-20150103629575
com.lge.quicktools
com.lge.quicktools
Quick Tools
Quick Tools widget configure.
com.lge.rcs.sharedsketch
com.lge.rcs.sharedsketch
I have no idea what it is, maybe some drawing program related to rcs. I removed it.
com.lge.remote.lgairdrive
com.lge.remote.lgairdrive
LG AirDrive
Lets you to control files in your device via a wireless connection.
To use it, you need to sign in to your LG account on both the PC and mobile device.
https://www.lg.com/africa/support/product-help/CT20080025-1436354408798-others
LG AirDrive settings
See package below.
com.lge.remote.setting
com.lge.remote.setting
LG AirDrive
Lets you to control files in your device via a wireless connection.
To use it, you need to sign in to your LG account on both the PC and mobile device.
https://www.lg.com/africa/support/product-help/CT20080025-1436354408798-others
LG AirDrive settings
See package above.
com.lge.screenplus.touchpad
com.lge.screenplus.touchpad
Screen+
Desktop Touchpad.
com.lge.screenplus.uiservice
com.lge.screenplus.uiservice
Screen+
I don’t know what Screen+ probably connects to PC screen.
com.lge.sdencryption
com.lge.sdencryption
Encryption devices like SD card.
com.lge.seamlesswallpaper.circular.reactive.darkspace
com.lge.seamlesswallpaper.circular.reactive.darkspace
Live wallpapers resources.
com.lge.seamlesswallpaper.circular.reactive.space
com.lge.seamlesswallpaper.circular.reactive.space
Live wallpapers resources.
com.lge.secondlauncher
com.lge.secondlauncher
It’s needed for wallpaper choose and multi-app.
com.lge.servicemenu
com.lge.servicemenu
Hidden testing hardware things.
com.lge.signboard
com.lge.signboard
Always On Display.
Probably a battery killer without an OLED screen.
Disabling will remove the connected menu in the settings app.
com.lge.sizechangable.weather.theme.optimus
com.lge.sizechangable.weather.theme.optimus
“Optimus” theme for the weather app/widget.
com.lge.smartenabler
com.lge.smartenabler
It’s for OTA Updates.
com.lge.smartshare
com.lge.smartshare
SmartShare
Feature that uses DLNA technology to stream multimedia contents between DLNA devices.
DLNA is a non-profit trade organisation which defines standards that enable devices to share stuff with each other.
Basically LG provides a way to stream multimedia contents from your phone to your smart TV (or via a DLNA plugin)
https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT31903570-1428542236040-file-media-transfer-pictures-music-etc
com.lge.smartshare.provider
com.lge.smartshare.provider
Provider for Smart Share.
Needed by com.lge.smartshare.
REMINDER : content providers help an application manage access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps,
and provide a way to share data with other apps. They encapsulate the data, and provide mechanisms for defining data security
com.lge.smartsharepush
com.lge.smartsharepush
Smart Share Push
Obviously related to Smart Share but I don’t know its exact purpose.
com.lge.snappage
com.lge.snappage
Snap Page
Part of the QuickMemo+ app, lets you capture the text/images/URL from a web page without grabbing ads.
It’s much like instapaper or pocket app, but it works locally, like reading mode on some browsers, saving only the body of the article.
http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g4/display
com.lge.springcleaning
com.lge.springcleaning
Smart cleaning
Displays the space in use and free space in your phone and allows you to selectively clean up your files.
https://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS986/Userguide/339.html
com.lge.sui.widget
com.lge.sui.widget
Removing this package causes the clock app to crash when trying to set an alarm for a specific date instead of a day of the week.
com.lge.sync
com.lge.sync
LG Bridge Service
Used to backup, restore, update your LG phone, and transfer files wirelessly between computer and LG phone.
You will need to install LG Bridge software on your PC.
NOTE : Cause noticable battery drain.
com.lge.systemservice
com.lge.systemservice
System Server
Not sure if iths important app.
com.lge.task
com.lge.task
Task storage
Probably related to the task app (another bloatware). I say its safe to remove if you don’t use it.
com.lge.theme.black
com.lge.theme.black
LG Black theme.
Safe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.
Make sure you don’t delete the package for the theme you’re currently using, I don’t know what will happen then.
com.lge.theme.highcontrast
com.lge.theme.highcontrast
LG High Contrast theme.
Safe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.
Make sure you don’t delete the package for the theme you’re currently using, I don’t know what will happen then.
com.lge.theme.titan
com.lge.theme.titan
LG Titan theme (labelled ‘Platinum’ in the theming app).
Safe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.
Make sure you don’t delete the package for the theme you’re currently using. I don’t know what will happen then.
com.lge.theme.white
com.lge.theme.white
LG White theme.
Safe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.
Make sure you don’t delete the package for the theme you’re currently using, I don’t know what will happen then.
com.lge.themeinstaller
com.lge.themeinstaller
Needed to install themes.
com.lge.themeservice
com.lge.themeservice
Needed to apply themes.
com.lge.touchcontrol
com.lge.touchcontrol
I have never seen this menu in the settings app. I say its safe to remove. I can’t think of any use case for this setting, it just allows you to change where you’re allowed to touch the screen
com.lge.updatecenter
com.lge.updatecenter
LG Update Center
Provide Android upgrade and LG updates (Settings –> System –> Update Center)
I believe you won’t receive any updates if this packages is deleted.
com.lge.video.vr.wallpaper
com.lge.video.vr.wallpaper
Video Wallpaper
LG 360° VR Wallpapers
com.lge.voicecare
com.lge.voicecare
LG Voice care
Allows you to use your device if the touch screen or display is damaged.
You must agree to location-based information use and personal information collection to use Voice Care.
https://www.lg.com/hk_en/support/product-help/CT20136018-20150122834174-others
com.lge.vrplayer
com.lge.vrplayer
LG VR player
Enables you to watch 360° pictures/videos.
com.lge.wallpaperpicker
com.lge.wallpaperpicker
Wallpaper
Needed for wallpaper preview.
com.lge.wapservice
com.lge.wapservice
Icon looks like email configuration. I’d say it’s safe to remove. Probably related to the stock email app.
com.lge.wernicke
com.lge.wernicke
QVoice Engine
Needed by Q-voice (the LG Q Voice voice assistant) to work.
com.lge.wernicke.nlp
com.lge.wernicke.nlp
Natural-language processing for LG intelligent assistant.
Used to understand what a human is saying when they speak.
Needed by QVoice
com.lge.wfd.spmirroring.source
com.lge.wfd.spmirroring.source
Provide wifi-direct feature
Note : Wifi-direct is Wi-Fi standard enabling devices to easily connect with each other without requiring a wireless access point.
It allows allows two devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct
spmirroring = ??? screen p… mirroring ?
com.lge.wfds.service.v3
com.lge.wfds.service.v3
Wifi-direct service (v3)
See above.
com.lge.wifi.p2p
com.lge.wifi.p2p
LG P2p Service
Wifi-drect P2P allows the device to discover the services of nearby devices directly, without being connected to a network.
Needed for LG Wifi-direct feature.
https://developer.android.com/training/connect-devices-wirelessly/nsd-wifi-direct
com.lge.wifisettings
com.lge.wifisettings
WiFi settings
It can be found in settings.
com.lmi.motorola.rescuesecurity
com.lmi.motorola.rescuesecurity
Rescue Security by LogMeIn (https://www.logmeinrescue.com/)
Remote support app. Motorola made a partnership with LogMeIn : https://www.logmeinrescue.com/customer-stories/motorola
It enables motorola representatives to login and remotely control the device for technical support.
com.longcheertel.secretcode
com.longcheertel.secretcode
Refers to the system package that handles secret codes.
Secret codes are special sequences of numbers and symbols that can be entered on a phone’s keypad to access hidden features or information.
com.magiear.handsfree.assistant
com.magiear.handsfree.assistant
Hands-Free Assistant
Only has permission activity voice from mediatek.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magiear.handsfree.assistant
com.mediatek
com.mediatek
Mediatek is a Taiwanese chipset manufacturer.
Can someone share the apk? This package name is really weird.
It is most likely a set of general APIs for accessing general mediatek functionalities.
Can someone share the apk?
com.mediatek.FrameworkResOverlayExt
com.mediatek.FrameworkResOverlayExt
DisplayCutout founded in code.
com.mediatek.MtkSettingsResOverlay
com.mediatek.MtkSettingsResOverlay
Nothing found in this app.
com.mediatek.SettingsProviderResOverlay
com.mediatek.SettingsProviderResOverlay
Nothing found in this app.
com.mediatek.aovtestapp
com.mediatek.aovtestapp
It tests in camera something.
com.mediatek.apmonitor
com.mediatek.apmonitor
APM Service
has only logs
com.mediatek.atci.service
com.mediatek.atci.service
Well this code is hard to understand, it have only notification stuff and needed for ims wifi calling.
com.mediatek.autodialer
com.mediatek.autodialer
autodialer, have a lot useless code.
com.mediatek.batterywarning
com.mediatek.batterywarning
com.mediatek.bluetooth.dtt
com.mediatek.bluetooth.dtt
Bluetooth logging.
com.mediatek.calendarimporter
com.mediatek.calendarimporter
com.mediatek.capctrl.service
com.mediatek.capctrl.service
It have mtkradioex. These are used for corporate deployment/controlling of devices.
com.mediatek.carrierexpress
com.mediatek.carrierexpress
Hidden operator configuration. it’s Carrier Express app?
also in code there a lot stuff about Custom Operator.
I dont know why it should be useful when it only has notifications:
SIM card detected or Switching the carrier etc.
it’s useless.
com.mediatek.cellbroadcastuiresoverlay
com.mediatek.cellbroadcastuiresoverlay
This app have something to emergency.
com.mediatek.dataprotection
com.mediatek.dataprotection
com.mediatek.duraspeed
com.mediatek.duraspeed
A frontend to a Mediatek service that fully takes over Android’s own Adaptive Battery management. Uninstalling this app will only remove the UI component, but not the system service that it’s controlling. To completely disable Duraspeed you need to have it enabled first, open Duraspeed app via Settings, and set the toggle to ‘Off’. Otherwise Duraspeed service will continue running despite there not being a Duraspeed entry in Settings which will lead to unexpected app freezes that affect FOSS apps such as Dialers/Phones and messengers.
com.mediatek.emcamera
com.mediatek.emcamera
Useless camera calibration hidden app.
com.mediatek.entitlement.fcm
com.mediatek.entitlement.fcm
it’s only FCM(Firebase Cloud Messaging). No activities, google firebase. Not needed.
com.mediatek.factorymode
com.mediatek.factorymode
Tests hardware things.
com.mediatek.frameworkresoverlay
com.mediatek.frameworkresoverlay
It have something to config AOD.
And power saving.
com.mediatek.gba
com.mediatek.gba
Generic Bootstrapping Architecture.
Has ims, X-TMUS-IMEI, bsf.msg.lab.t-mobile.com things to encrypted calls ims probably
(thinking by looking at the classes.dex code). Connects to site bsf.ims.mncXXX.pub.3gppnetwork.org.
com.mediatek.gbaservice
com.mediatek.gbaservice
Generic Bootstrapping Architecture. A ‘common ground’ of code used for many MediaTek apps.
Can be removed if all other MediaTek apps are removed.
com.mediatek.gnss.nonframeworklbs
com.mediatek.gnss.nonframeworklbs
Have hidden activity and it’s maybe for debug location requests, modem, VoWiFi and more.
Not useful.
com.mediatek.gnssdebugreport
com.mediatek.gnssdebugreport
com.mediatek.im
com.mediatek.ims
Mediatek’s implementation of IMS (low-level implementation?)
IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).
References
com.mediatek.ims.pco
com.mediatek.ims.pco
Protocol Configuration Options service for IMS
IMS(IP Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling). This package enable automatic configuration pushed by your carrier.
com.mediatek.ims.rcsua.service
com.mediatek.ims.rcsua.service
Needed to support IMS, RCS probably.
com.mediatek.lbs.em2.ui
com.mediatek.lbs.em2.ui
com.mediatek.location.mtkgeofence
com.mediatek.location.mtkgeofence
Mtk Geofence
Only logs in code
com.mediatek.location.mtknlp
com.mediatek.location.mtknlp
com.mediatek.magtapp
com.mediatek.magtapp
MAGTApp
Unknown, has GameEventService, MAGTEventAppReceiver, but code doesn’t look very useful.
com.mediatek.mdmconfig
com.mediatek.mdmconfig
Mobile Device Management (MDM) allows company’s IT department to reach inside your phone in the background, allowing them to ensure your device is secure, know where it is, and remotely erase your data if the phone is stolen.
It’s a way to ensure employees stay productive and do not breach corporate policies
You should NEVER have a MDM tool on your personal phone. Never.
This package probably isn’t a MDM tool on its own but you definitively don’t need it on your phone.
Can someone share the apk?
References
com.mediatek.mdmlsample
com.mediatek.mdmlsample
com.mediatek.miravision.ui
com.mediatek.miravision.ui
it’s for SmartScreen and display effects.
BUT I think it’s not available and it’s so bloated.
com.mediatek.mms.appservice
com.mediatek.mms.appservice
Provides Voice message, Video message, Fax message, Text message in a messaging app?
com.mediatek.mt6853.gamedriver
com.mediatek.mt6853.gamedriver
Mediatek GPU Driver
com.mediatek.mt6879.gamedriver
com.mediatek.mt6879.gamedriver
Mediatek Arm GPU Game Driver
GPU Game drivers for Mediatek MT6879CPU.
com.mediatek.mt6886.gamedriver
com.mediatek.mt6886.gamedriver
Mediatek GPU Driver
com.mediatek.mt6983.gamedriver
com.mediatek.mt6983.gamedriver
Arm GPU Game Driver
com.mediatek.mtklogger.proxy
com.mediatek.mtklogger.proxy
Logs debug data.
com.mediatek.ppl
com.mediatek.ppl
Mobile anti-theft
It seems that people don’t even have access to it, its app to remote phone lock, wipe data, fetch back anti-theft PIN.
com.mediatek.presence
com.mediatek.presence
App used to IMS, RCS. IP Voice Call.
com.mediatek.schpwronoff
com.mediatek.schpwronoff
Set schedule power on & off.
com.mediatek.sensorhub.ui
com.mediatek.sensorhub.ui
Testing sensors.
com.mediatek.simprocessor
com.mediatek.simprocessor
This controls and imports contacts saved on a SIM card. Not needed if you don’t store your contacts on the SIM card
com.mediatek.smartratswitch.service
com.mediatek.smartratswitch.service
it handles switching connection between network types. (4G/5G)
com.mediatek.systemuiresoverlay
com.mediatek.systemuiresoverlay
It have nothing in code.
com.mediatek.systemuiwmshellresoverlay
com.mediatek.systemuiwmshellresoverlay
config pip_corner_radius only found.
com.mediatek.telephony
com.mediatek.telephony
allows you to get information about the available
SIMs/subscriptions and listen for changes or activity on the SIM cards, such as call or data activity or
connected cell details. In addition, the API enables apps to create SMS messages and send them using
a specific SIM card. it’s not useful.
com.mediatek.thermalmanager
com.mediatek.thermalmanager
com.mediatek.voicecommand
com.mediatek.voicecommand
It’s for voice commands like control music playing or voice control for alarm, camera.
But how to get access to it?
Probably you need that for voice recognition but not sure.
Maybe related to https://www.mediatek.com/products/smart-home/voice-assistant-devices
com.mediatek.voiceunlock
com.mediatek.voiceunlock
It’s for voice commands like control music playing or voice control for alarm, camera.
But how to get access to it?
Probably you need that for voice recognition but not sure.
Maybe related to https://www.mediatek.com/products/smart-home/voice-assistant-devices
com.mediatek.wfo.impl
com.mediatek.wfo.impl
According to olorin, it’s a MediaTek’s default fingerprint app (and he removed it).
Can someone confirm what this package does?
Remember that any pre-installed apps you don’t actually need just increase the surface attack.
Any app co-located on the device could modify a system property through an exported interface without proper authorization.
Vulnerability found in 2019
References
- https://www.olorin.me/2019/09/08/debloating-the-umidigi-f1-play/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15368
com.mediatek.zramwritebackoverlay
com.mediatek.zramwritebackoverlay
config zramWriteback = true. What is this used for?
com.meizu.account
com.meizu.account
Flyme
Log out before remove
com.meizu.account.pay
com.meizu.account.pay
Pay Center chinese payment.
com.meizu.activeviewlivewallpaper
com.meizu.activeviewlivewallpaper
Needed for live wallpapers
com.meizu.alphame
com.meizu.alphame
for digital health work
com.meizu.assistant
com.meizu.assistant
Aicy Glance meizu assistant
Probably Chinese assistant.
com.meizu.battery
com.meizu.battery
Needed for Battery Manager.
com.meizu.callsetting
com.meizu.callsetting
Additional call settings.
com.meizu.cloud
com.meizu.cloud
Useless push service
com.meizu.customizecenter
com.meizu.customizecenter
Needed for themes but it’s so bloated.
com.meizu.dataservice
com.meizu.dataservice
A lot of permissions and collects user data.
com.meizu.ems
com.meizu.ems
Useless frameworks.
com.meizu.facerecognition
com.meizu.facerecognition
Needed for face recognition, face unlock lock screen.
com.meizu.flyme.easylauncher
com.meizu.flyme.easylauncher
Easy Mode
it’s for launcher in easy mode.
com.meizu.flyme.launcher
com.meizu.flyme.launcher
System launcher
Needed for launcher.
com.meizu.flyme.sdkstage
com.meizu.flyme.sdkstage
It’s for Night Mode settings. Not sure if it’s important.
com.meizu.flyme.service.find
com.meizu.flyme.service.find
Phone locating service
This app will probably help you find the device.
com.meizu.flyme.update
com.meizu.flyme.update
System updates
Provides System updates.
com.meizu.flymelab
com.meizu.flymelab
Flyme Lab
it’s something for video window or full screen.
com.meizu.media.camera
com.meizu.media.camera
Camera
Stock Camera app meizu.
com.meizu.media.gallery
com.meizu.media.gallery
Gallery
Meizu gallery app.
com.meizu.media.imageservice
com.meizu.media.imageservice
PhotoService
Probably needed for Photos app.
com.meizu.media.music
com.meizu.media.music
Music
Stock Music app.
com.meizu.media.video
com.meizu.media.video
Video Player
Stock Video Player app
com.meizu.mstore
com.meizu.mstore
App Store
A lot of ads components.
com.meizu.mzbasestationsafe
com.meizu.mzbasestationsafe
Base Station Guard
Useless location things.
com.meizu.mznfcpay
com.meizu.mznfcpay
Meizu chinese payment.
com.meizu.mzsyncservice
com.meizu.mzsyncservice
Flyme cloud service
com.meizu.net.nativelockscreen
com.meizu.net.nativelockscreen
NativeLockScreen
I guess it’s needed for lockscreen.
com.meizu.net.search
com.meizu.net.search
Chinese Search
com.meizu.picker
com.meizu.picker
Aicy Touch
Another chinese payment.
com.meizu.powersave
com.meizu.powersave
Power Saving Mode.
com.meizu.pps
com.meizu.pps
One Mind
Discharge schedule in the security annex.
com.meizu.safe
com.meizu.safe
Looks like an important app. It has more things than security.
com.meizu.setup
com.meizu.setup
It’s needed only on first-boot setup.
com.meizu.share
com.meizu.share
It’s maybe useful for Bluetooth
com.meizu.suggestion
com.meizu.suggestion
Aicy Suggestion
Only suggestions.
com.meizu.telephonyengineermode
com.meizu.telephonyengineermode
SIM things testing also logs.
com.meizu.voiceassist
com.meizu.voiceassist
Aicy Voice
Another smart thing
com.meizu.wifiadmin
com.meizu.wifiadmin
WLAN Assistant
Additional WLAN things.
com.mfashiongallery.emag
com.mfashiongallery.emag
Wallpapers by Xiaomi
com.mi.AutoTest
com.mi.AutoTest
Assemble test
Hidden app used by the manufacturer to test various hardware components
com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer
com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer
Xiaomi Files Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer)
com.mi.android.globallauncher
com.mi.android.globallauncher
Poco Launcher
System Launcher for POCO Phone, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.
If you remove this package you will loose navigation gestures and recent apps view.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globallauncher
com.mi.android.globalminusscreen
com.mi.android.globalminusscreen
App Vault (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalminusscreen)
Google Feed replica from Xiaomi
Completely useless app which displays all the trending stories from the web + a bunch of other stupid things.
com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant
com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant
MI Vault aka the “assistant” you open swiping left from MI Home
com.mi.emapal
com.mi.emapal
GamePal
In China language game mode tracing menu not available for users. Safe to remove.
com.mi.global.bbs
com.mi.global.bbs
Mi Community (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.bbs)
Xiaomi Forum app
com.mi.global.pocobbs
com.mi.global.pocobbs
Poco Community
It’s only a forum and community app for POCO phones.
com.mi.global.pocostore
com.mi.global.pocostore
POCO Store
It’s an official POCO online store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.pocostore
com.mi.global.shop
com.mi.global.shop
Mi Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop)
Xiaomi app store
com.mi.globalTrendNews
com.mi.globalTrendNews
Can’t find info about this package
Probably used for displaying (useless) news
com.mi.globalbrowser
com.mi.globalbrowser
Mi Browser
Privacy nightmare. You really should use something else.
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-web-browser-pro-mint-collecting-browsing-data-incognito-mode/
Note: Since MIUI 12, you can no longer uninstall this app. Disabling it still works fine.
com.mi.globallayout
com.mi.globallayout
Home Layout
It most likely handles the main screen layout (grid size, apps placement…)
Some people removed this without issue. Can someone try and give feedback?
com.mi.globalminusscreen
com.mi.globalminusscreen
Xiaomi App Vault
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalminusscreen&gl=US
com.mi.healthglobal
com.mi.healthglobal
Mi Health. Xiaomi’s health and fitness app. Tracks sleep, step count, BMI, and menstruation cycle. Includes heart rate monitoring support using the camera.
https://www.xda-developers.com/mi-health-xiaomi-fitness-app/
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-health-app-gets-heart-rate-monitoring-support-using-camera/
com.mi.liveassistant
com.mi.liveassistant
Mi Live Assistant
I don’t really know what it is. Maybe an old name for “com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant”
com.mi.setupwizardoverlay
com.mi.setupwizardoverlay
Weird package related to the SetupWizard (the menu which assists you to setup your phone for the first time)
A user said he needed to remove this package to be able to properly apply a dark theme to the Settings app.
com.microfountain.rcs.service
com.microfountain.rcs.service
MicroFountain RCS Service
Chinese RCS Chats.
com.microsoft.deviceintegrationservice
com.microsoft.deviceintegrationservice
Device Integration Service
Might be needed for Microsoft Link to Windows (com.microsoft.appmanager) which is preinstalled with OxygenOS 14.
After Uninstalling, no issues occurred.
com.microsoftsdk.crossdeviceservicebroker
com.microsoftsdk.crossdeviceservicebroker
Cross Device Broker
Might be needed for Microsoft Link to Windows (com.microsoft.appmanager) which is preinstalled with OxygenOS 14.
After Uninstalling, no issues occurred.
com.mifavor.callsetting
com.mifavor.callsetting
Additional call features and WiFi Calling.
com.milink.service
com.milink.service
UniPlay Service
MIUI screen casting service.
If removed, you’ll have to use Android’s native casting services which can be accessed through a 3rd party app.
com.mipay.wallet
com.mipay.wallet
Mi Pay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mipay.in.wallet)
Contactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.
https://www.mi-pay.com/
.in = Mi Pay for India
.id = My Pay for Indonesia
com.mipay.wallet.id
com.mipay.wallet.id
Mi Pay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mipay.in.wallet)
Contactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.
https://www.mi-pay.com/
.in = Mi Pay for India
.id = My Pay for Indonesia
com.mitv.download.service
com.mitv.download.service
DownloadService
Unknown app that has many mitv frameworks.
But safe to remove.
com.mitv.milinkservice
com.mitv.milinkservice
MiLink
Miui screen casting service.
com.mitv.tvhome.atv
com.mitv.tvhome.atv
PatchWall
Is it a spyware app? People recommend removing it.
com.mitv.tvhome.michannel
com.mitv.tvhome.michannel
Mi Channel
Same app like a PatchWall.
com.mitv.videoplayer
com.mitv.videoplayer
Mi TV Video Player
It’s video player with google ads.
com.miui.analytics
com.miui.analytics
Xiaomi Analytics
This app is shady. According to a guy who tried to reverse engineer the app, Xiaomi Analytics can replace any (signed?) package
they want silently on your device within 24 hours. Maybe that no longer the case now but… you don’t want analytics anyway.
Source : http://blog.thijsbroenink.com/2016/09/xiaomis-analytics-app-reverse-engineered/
com.miui.android.fashiongallery
com.miui.android.fashiongallery
Mi Wallpaper Carousel (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.android.fashiongallery)
A lockscreen customization app. Displays a new photo every on your lock screen every time you turn ON your screen.
com.miui.antispam
com.miui.antispam
MIUI Antispam
spam phone numbers filter (blacklist).
Suspicious analytics inside and has access to internet. Cloud backup possible.
At quick glance it is not a private antispam app.
Can someone check what data are collected/transfered?
com.miui.aod
com.miui.aod
Always-on display and Lock screen editor
Safe to remove if you don’t use “Always-on display” and “Lock screen editor” features in settings.
Required for the fingerprint scanner if you want without double-tapping or pressing the power button.
com.miui.audioeffect
com.miui.audioeffect
AudioEffect from Xiaomi (https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/audiofx/AudioEffect)
Used by the equalizer (to be confirmed)
com.miui.backup
com.miui.backup
MIUI Backup
Local Backup/Restore feature (Settings > Additional Settings > Local backups)
It seems this app can communicate with Mi Drop
This app has 73 permissions and can obviously do everything it want.
com.miui.bugreport
com.miui.bugreport
Mi Feedback
Used to send bug report to devs
com.miui.catcherpatch
com.miui.catcherpatch
Needed for Application Extension Service (com.miui.contentcatcher).
com.miui.cit
com.miui.cit
Hardware tests
Secret codes (https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/933353182956326913#m) lets you run hardware tests.
https://c.mi.com/thread-1744085-1-0.html
com.miui.cloudbackup
com.miui.cloudbackup
Mi Cloud backup
Needed for Xiaomi cloud backup.
com.miui.cloudservice
com.miui.cloudservice
Mi Cloud Services needed for Mi Cloud
com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase
com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase
Another Mi Cloud dependency
com.miui.compass
com.miui.compass
Mi Compass
I think you understand its purpose…
com.miui.contentextension
com.miui.contentextension
Taplus
It’s disabled on default in settings.
It allows you to analyze images and text by pressing and holding items on your screen to get contextual info.
com.miui.core.internal.assistant
com.miui.core.internal.assistant
Needed for Chinese Mi AI (com.miui.voiceassist).
com.miui.core.internal.editor.services
com.miui.core.internal.editor.services
I only found: config_enableHapticTextHandle true
What is this mean? it’s used to permission MIUIOP 10008 in some apps.
MIUIOP = miui optimization? it’s useless or important?
No effects after removing, it’s probably a feature of Touch Assistant, but its used on ‘com.miui.core’?
com.miui.core.internal.services
com.miui.core.internal.services
I only found: array name= config_deviceSpecificSystemServices
item: com.miui.me.server.auto_install.InstallService
What does this mean? I have to check com.miui.core what it does and it’s for autoinstall miui apps updates from GetApps ‘com.xiaomi.market’.
com.miui.daemon
com.miui.daemon
MIUI daemon
Collects a lot of data and sends them to China.
See : https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/938872347087564800?lang=en
com.miui.easygo
com.miui.easygo
For me, this app means nothing.
A lot of useless code that you can’t use.
com.miui.enbbs
com.miui.enbbs
Xiaomi Forums old package.
Now com.mi.global.bbs.
com.miui.extraphoto
com.miui.extraphoto
Bokeh
The document mode of the Xiaomi camera (for taking IDs), deleting it doesn’t affect the editing of albums.
com.miui.face
com.miui.face
MIUI Biometric
Face Unlock feature
com.miui.face.overlay.miui
com.miui.face.overlay.miui
MiuiBiometricResOverlay
Face Unlock feature will be unavailable.
com.miui.fm
com.miui.fm
MIUI FM Radio app
com.miui.fmservice
com.miui.fmservice
FM Radio Service
Needed by com.miui.fm to work correctly
com.miui.freeform
com.miui.freeform
Floating window
I think the name of the app is pretty straightforward
You can make apps appear above other applications
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/miui/floating-windows-miui-12-t4125661
com.miui.gallery
com.miui.gallery
MIUI Gallery app.
com.miui.global.packageinstaller
com.miui.global.packageinstaller
The security check / virus scan that runs after package installation.
Disabling does not cause a bootloop and package installation still works fine.
com.miui.greenguard
com.miui.greenguard
Security Guard Service
The app includes three different antivirus brands built in that the user can choose from to keep their phone protected: Avast, AVL and Tencent.
Upon selecting the app, the user selects one of these providers as the default Anti-Virus engine to scan the device.
It the app that scan an app before installing it
NOTE : A vulnerability was found in 2019 : https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/vulnerability-in-xiaomi-pre-installed-security-app/
com.miui.guardprovider
com.miui.guardprovider
Guard Provider security app
The app includes 3 different antivirus brands built in that the user can choose (Avast, AVL and Tencent).
This app notably perform a virus scan of any apps you want to install.
A serious vulnerability was found in 2019
Worth reading : https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/vulnerability-in-xiaomi-pre-installed-security-app/
You may want to remove this app from a privacy stance.
https://beta.pithus.org/report/797a7e405bc8e767deebbbcab3e06a19b05156de44292c918b582dff3078d7b8
IMPORTANT NOTE: Removing this package will very likely break any app installation/update.
com.miui.home
com.miui.home
MIUI System Launcher
It’s basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.
References
com.miui.huanji
com.miui.huanji
Mi Mover (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.huanji)
Lets you transfer your contacts, messages, personal files, all the installed apps (but not their data)
and all the settings (app + system) from an android phone to a Xiaomi phone.
The 2 phones will establish a direct wifi connection.
com.miui.hybrid
com.miui.hybrid
Quick Apps
It’s basically an app which shows you ads and tracks you…
Funny thing, Xiaomi’s Quick Apps was reportedly being blocked by Google Play Protect.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/19/xiaomi-quick-apps-flagged-blocked-google-play-protect/
Reverse engineering of the app :
https://medium.com/@gags.gk/reverse-engineering-quick-apps-from-xiaomi-a1c9131ae0b7
Spoiler : you really should delete this package.
com.miui.hybrid.accessory
com.miui.hybrid.accessory
Xiaomi Hybrid Accessory
Smartphone accessories support for Quick Apps (com.miui.hybrid)
com.miui.klo.bugreport
com.miui.klo.bugreport
KLO Bugreport
This app registers system failures and Android applications errors and sends bugs to Xiaomi servers.
com.miui.maintenancemode
com.miui.maintenancemode
Maintenance Mode
The maintenance mode of the cell phone, the cell phone maintenance time into an empty user data system mode, to ensure the safety of cell phone data.
Also has child mode. Not useful if you are not in China.
com.miui.mediaeditor
com.miui.mediaeditor
Xiaomi Gallery Editor
Extension for MIUI Gallery that’s used to edit photos and videos.
com.miui.mediafeature
com.miui.mediafeature
MediaFeature合集
Is this something for media? Unused app, probably for China.
com.miui.mediaviewer
com.miui.mediaviewer
Media viewer
Old? Mi Video.
com.miui.metoknlp
com.miui.metoknlp
Network location provider
Useless, only for China, have analytics things.
com.miui.micloudsync
com.miui.micloudsync
Mi Cloud Sync
Needed for Cloud synchronization.
com.miui.miinput
com.miui.miinput
Removing this package breaks “Gesture shortcuts” under “Additional settings”.
com.miui.miservice
com.miui.miservice
Services & feedback
Used to send feedbacks (and data) to Xiaomi. Integration in Wechat
Seems to be able to launch ‘Baidu location service’
Has too much permisions, runs in background all the time and can be removed without issue
com.miui.mishare.connectivity
com.miui.mishare.connectivity
Mi Share
Unified file sharing service between Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme and Vivo devices using Wifi-direct
Settings -> Connection & sharing -> Mi Share
FYI : Wifi direct allows 2 devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.
com.miui.misound
com.miui.misound
Earphones (it’s the name of the app)
Provides the sounds section in Settings and is needed for the equalizing
Some people removed this package but I personaly don’t think it’s worth it. This package isn’t really an issue
(no dangerous permissions and does not run in background all the time)
You can still remove it. You’ll be just fine if you really don’t need it.
com.miui.miwallpaper
com.miui.miwallpaper
Mi Wallpaper
Removing this might make it impossible to set a lock or home wallpaper, resulting in a black solid wallpaper.
Note: it may also result in longer boot times (~15s) because the system try to call miwallpaper during boot
com.miui.miwallpaper.earth
com.miui.miwallpaper.earth
SuperWallpaperEARTH / SuperWallpaperMARS
Live/animated Xiaomi wallaper
com.miui.miwallpaper.mars
com.miui.miwallpaper.mars
SuperWallpaperEARTH / SuperWallpaperMARS
Live/animated Xiaomi wallaper
com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay
com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay
App that doesn’t do anything, no code. Safe to remove.
You will need to remove it twice.
com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.customize
com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.customize
App that doesn’t do anything, no code. Safe to remove.
com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.lundun
com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.lundun
app that doesnt do anything, no code. Safe to remove.
You will need remove it 2 times.
com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.qr
com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.qr
Useless app to default lock wallpaper path? Probably unused. Safe to remove.
com.miui.miwallpaper.telcel.overlay
com.miui.miwallpaper.telcel.overlay
Useless app to telcel wallpaper? Probably unused. Safe to remove.
com.miui.msa.global
com.miui.msa.global
Main System Ads
Analyzation of user behaviors to show you ads. Yeah Xiaomi phones has ads…
https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/19/17877970/xiaomi-ads-settings-menu-android-phones
com.miui.newhome
com.miui.newhome
Content Service
A lot bloated.
Only useful in China.
com.miui.newmidrive
com.miui.newmidrive
Mi Drive (Chinese version)
Lets you upload and sync your files on the (Mi) Cloud.
Always run in background
com.miui.notification
com.miui.notification
Notifications are working without this app.
It is possible to access the app notification settings with long pressing on the notification without the app. However notification settings in the settings menu will be broken without this package. The app is mandatory to enable notifications of apps that have been disabled before.
Note: embeds a tracking statistics service
(usage tracking : id,pkgName,latestSentTime,sentCount,avgSentDaily,`avgSentWeekly)
com.miui.otaprovision
com.miui.otaprovision
OtaProvision
Useless, only for China, have analytics things.
com.miui.packageinstaller
com.miui.packageinstaller
Package installer
Hardcoded in Xiaomi China Rom.
Causes BOOTLOOP on Chinese ROM When remove.
It’s weird when after a month this app is gone from my phone for no reason and Android enabled stock package installer.
com.miui.personalassistant
com.miui.personalassistant
Seems to be App Vault on some phones (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant)
https://c.mi.com/thread-1017547-1-0.html
com.miui.phone.carriers.customized.overlay
com.miui.phone.carriers.customized.overlay
Something about WiFi calling “vowifi”, “volte”, “notification on keyguard”
It’s unused.
com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay
com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay
Preferred network type to Vodafone 5G/4G/3G/2G auto.
It’s unused.
com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.h3g
com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.h3g
Preferred network type to h3g 5G/4G/3G/2G auto.
It’s unused.
com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.vodafone
com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.vodafone
Preferred network type to Vodafone 5G/4G/3G/2G auto.
It’s unused.
com.miui.powerkeeper
com.miui.powerkeeper
Battery and Performance
(aggressive) MIUI power management (https://dontkillmyapp.com/xiaomi)
That’s a weird app that also contains a DRM Manager and a service related to Cloud Backup
Has obviously a lot of dangerous permissions.
I guess removing this package will decrease the battery performance. Is it that noticeable? Can someone try?
NOTE: REMOVING THIS PACKAGE CAUSES A BOOTLOOP ON THE REDMI PAD.
To not get bootloop, log out from Mi Account.
com.miui.privacycomputing
com.miui.privacycomputing
MIUI Privacy Components
Unknown app from Miui China.
There’s something about keys, key status code.
com.miui.providers.weather
com.miui.providers.weather
Provider for MI Weather app (com.miui.weather)
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.miui.qr
com.miui.qr
MUI Qr code scanner
com.miui.rom
com.miui.rom
Core package of MIUI
DO NOT REMOVE THIS
com.miui.screenrecorder
com.miui.screenrecorder
Mi Screen Recorder
com.miui.screenshot
com.miui.screenshot
MIUI Screenshot
Screenshots will not work.
com.miui.securitycenter.securitycenter_phone_overlay.config.overlay
com.miui.securitycenter.securitycenter_phone_overlay.config.overlay
‘Security tools’ name app only found
com.miui.settings.rro.device.hide.statusbar.overlay
com.miui.settings.rro.device.hide.statusbar.overlay
.webp files, and one config for me it means nothing. Only Chinese.
com.miui.settings.rro.device.type.overlay
com.miui.settings.rro.device.type.overlay
I found only PNG files and it’s Chinese. Only Chinese.
com.miui.smsextra
com.miui.smsextra
Dependency for MIUI Messaging (MIUI SMS app misleadingly called com.android.mms)
You can remove it if you don’t use the default SMS app (and you should)
Run in background once the phone is booted, has access to internet and interact with Cloud Manager
com.miui.spock
com.miui.spock
Analytics app which constantly runs in background.
Sends identifiable data to Xiaomi servers
See https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/70400d0055e1924966fb8367cafddc175dee914bbdc227342c9dd86fb3aa829f/details
It leaks system version, device model, exact firmware build + some few mysterious IDs
com.miui.sysopt
com.miui.sysopt
SysoptApplication
Strange app with no permissions. By looking at the code it seems to be some kind of debug app.
The app doesn’t seem to do any interesting stuff.
com.miui.system
com.miui.system
Called ‘MIUI System Launcher’ but it’s not the launcher itself (com.miui.home is)
This package is another core MIUI app you can’t remove. It centralizes a lot of default configuration values
com.miui.system.overlay
com.miui.system.overlay
App without code and safe to remove.
com.miui.systemAdSolution
com.miui.systemAdSolution
Spyware which analyses user behavior for targeted ads. Yeah Xiaomi phones has ads…
https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/19/17877970/xiaomi-ads-settings-menu-android-phones
com.miui.systemui.carriers.overlay
com.miui.systemui.carriers.overlay
MIUI User interface for MCC/MNC configuration
com.miui.systemui.devices.overlay
com.miui.systemui.devices.overlay
The empty space between the status bar and the edges of the screen
Elements at edges ignore screen fillets and cutouts when removed.
com.miui.systemui.overlay.devices.android
com.miui.systemui.overlay.devices.android
MIUI User interface for ‘device’ settings?
com.miui.thirdappassistant
com.miui.thirdappassistant
Third party app problems
It’s boring app.
com.miui.touchassistant
com.miui.touchassistant
Quick Ball/Touch Assistant
Touch assistant with a combination of five unique shortcuts which aimed to give easy and quick access to functions and apps you use frequently.
com.miui.translation.kingsoft
com.miui.translation.kingsoft
Translation stuff by Kingsoft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsoft)
com.miui.translation.xmcloud
com.miui.translation.xmcloud
Translation stuff. Does not impact global translation for non-chinesse users.
com.miui.translation.youdao
com.miui.translation.youdao
Translation stufff by Youdao (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youdao)
com.miui.translationservice
com.miui.translationservice
Translation stuff. Does not impact global translation for non-chinesse users.
com.miui.tsmclient
com.miui.tsmclient
Smart cards
Only for Chinese.
com.miui.tv.analytics
com.miui.tv.analytics
Analytics
Weird analytics app with a lot random stuff found in resources.
com.miui.uireporter
com.miui.uireporter
UIReporter
This Chinese app has some secret code: 847, 1130.
com.miui.userguide
com.miui.userguide
Xiaomi User guide
com.miui.video
com.miui.video
IMO it’s needed by com.miui.videoplayer (confirmation needed)
com.miui.videoplayer
com.miui.videoplayer
Mi Video (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.videoplayer)
com.miui.videoplayer.overlay
com.miui.videoplayer.overlay
Mi Video overlay
Overlays are usually themes.
com.miui.vipservice
com.miui.vipservice
My services
Customer support maybe not be available for users.
com.miui.virtualsim
com.miui.virtualsim
Mi Roaming
It enables users to connect to roaming data on-demand via virtual SIM technology.
https://alertify.eu/xiaomi-mi-roaming/
com.miui.voiceassistoverlay
com.miui.voiceassistoverlay
Overlay to Mi AI ‘com.miui.voiceassist’.
The overlay won’t show up when you trigger it, which makes the voice-to-command features largely inaccessible.
com.miui.vpnsdkmanager
com.miui.vpnsdkmanager
MiuiVpnSdkManager
Vpn to game service?
com.miui.vsimcore
com.miui.vsimcore
Virtual Sim core service
com.miui.wallpaper.overlay
com.miui.wallpaper.overlay
App that doesnt do anything, no code. Safe to remove.
You will need remove it 2 times.
com.miui.wallpaper.overlay.customize
com.miui.wallpaper.overlay.customize
App that doesnt do anything, no code. Safe to remove.
com.miui.yellowpage
com.miui.yellowpage
Yellow Page from MIUI.
REMINDER : Yellow pages contain phone numbers of companies and services. They are provided by Xiaomi partners or businesses themselves.
com.miui.zman
com.miui.zman
Mi Secure sharing
Provides an option in the settings of the Xiaomi Gallery to automatically remove location and metadata from images
you want to share. This do not remove metadata of the picture in the gallery but only the shared copy.
There’s also a “Secure sharing” watermark that shows up when you share photos on WeChat without metadata.
The question is does this really remove all EXIF tags? Can someone test?
This is a useful app anyway but do not forget that all your photos/vidoes taken with the Xiaomi camera are still geo-tagged
(+ all others exif tags) by default.
What you can do is at least revoke the GPS permission to the camera.
FOSS alternative to this app :
https://f-droid.org/fr/packages/com.jarsilio.android.scrambledeggsif/
https://f-droid.org/fr/packages/de.kaffeemitkoffein.imagepipe/
com.miuix.editor
com.miuix.editor
textaction
It’s probably used for FrequentPhrase(com.miui.phrase) but also Frequent Phrases is unknown app so it’s safe to remove.
com.mmigroup.fmradio
com.mmigroup.fmradio
App for Hardware Testing Things.
com.mobeam.barcodeService
com.mobeam.barcodeService
The Beaming Service enables your device to beam (relay) barcodes, as found on digital coupons, event tickets, library cards, loyalty
cards and membership cards to 1D red laser and Image based scanners prevalent at nearly every retail store and checkout stand around the world.
Mobeam is a 3-party (https://mobeam.com/)
com.mobile.iroaming
com.mobile.iroaming
Data Store
Only useful if you need roaming mobile data when travelling overseas. Has a lot of dangerous permissions and phone home to Vivo domains.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/d7cfa53942159a0e9c1bf3643b5f38496daee4c0225e8155249db9fdc979187c
com.modemdebug
com.modemdebug
Hidden running in the background debugs for data traffic and all that, not useful for the average person.
com.monotype.android.font.applemint
com.monotype.android.font.applemint
Font
com.monotype.android.font.felbridge
com.monotype.android.font.felbridge
Felbridge FlipFont
Changes the user interface font on your phone.
com.monotype.android.font.manroperegular
com.monotype.android.font.manroperegular
ManropeRegular FlipFont
Changes the user interface font on your phone.
com.monotype.android.font.mfinancehkbold
com.monotype.android.font.mfinancehkbold
MfinancehkBold FlipFont
Changes the user interface font on your phone.
com.monotype.android.font.myinghei18030m
com.monotype.android.font.myinghei18030m
Myinghei18030m FlipFont
Changes the user interface font on your phone.
com.monotype.android.font.myuppymediumtc
com.monotype.android.font.myuppymediumtc
Myuppymediumtc FlipFont
Changes the user interface font on your phone.
com.monotype.android.font.oxaniumregular
com.monotype.android.font.oxaniumregular
OxaniumRegular FlipFont
Changes the user interface font on your phone.
com.monotype.android.font.rajdhanimedium
com.monotype.android.font.rajdhanimedium
RajdhaniMedium FlipFont
Changes the user interface font on your phone.
com.monotype.android.font.samsungone
com.monotype.android.font.samsungone
Samsung One font
com.monotype.android.font.samsungsans
com.monotype.android.font.samsungsans
SamsungSans font
Font
com.monotype.android.font.syndor
com.monotype.android.font.syndor
Syndor FlipFont
Changes the user interface font on your phone.
com.monotype.android.font.tinkerbell
com.monotype.android.font.tinkerbell
Font
com.motorola.actions.overlay
com.motorola.actions.overlay
Overlay package for “com.motorola.actions”.
com.motorola.android.connectivity.resources.overlay
com.motorola.android.connectivity.resources.overlay
Configs to bad wifi better keep it.
com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.avatrn
com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.avatrn
This package is part of Motorola’s custom overlay for system settings, specifically tailored for the Motorola Edge 2024 (codename ‘avatrn’).
com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.doubletap
com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.doubletap
Double tap to put display to sleep
com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.dubai
com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.dubai
Needed for support other refresh rate value?
com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.animation.scale
com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.animation.scale
Overlay to transition_anim_scale? Maybe unused, not sure.
com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.motolauncheroverlayna
com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.motolauncheroverlayna
This package is part of Motorola’s custom launcher overlay, specifically tailored for their devices.
com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.retail.global
com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.retail.global
This package is part of Motorola’s custom launcher overlay designed for retail or global versions of their devices.
com.motorola.android.networkstack.overlay.mcc460
com.motorola.android.networkstack.overlay.mcc460
This package is part of Motorola’s custom network stack overlay, specifically related to the network configuration for a particular Mobile Country Code (MCC), in this case, MCC 460 (which corresponds to China).
com.motorola.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay.motCommon
com.motorola.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay.motCommon
This package is part of Motorola’s custom overlay for the network stack, specifically related to tethering and hotspot functionalities.
com.motorola.android.overlay.common
com.motorola.android.overlay.common
It has some important configs. Better don’t risk.
com.motorola.android.overlay.crystaltalkai
com.motorola.android.overlay.crystaltalkai
Enable crystal talk AI settings? I’ve never seen that.
com.motorola.android.overlay.deviceconfig.manaus
com.motorola.android.overlay.deviceconfig.manaus
Random configurations to basic things(powersaving, network, camera, etc.).
com.motorola.android.overlay.gabutton
com.motorola.android.overlay.gabutton
“Double press on power behavior” 0
Not sure if useful, maybe it’s another gesture.
com.motorola.android.overlay.lhbm
com.motorola.android.overlay.lhbm
Not sure if its for high brightness mode, still unknown
‘config_udfps_local_hbm_supported’ ‘true’
com.motorola.android.overlay.lpptoga
com.motorola.android.overlay.lpptoga
This package is part of Motorola’s custom overlay and is likely associated with specific visual or functional enhancements tailored for Motorola devices.
com.motorola.android.overlay.payjoy
com.motorola.android.overlay.payjoy
Overlay for ‘com.payjoy.access’
com.motorola.android.overlay.qcom.common
com.motorola.android.overlay.qcom.common
This package is part of Motorola’s custom overlay and is associated with Qualcomm (Qcom) related functionality or optimizations.
com.motorola.android.overlay.wfd
com.motorola.android.overlay.wfd
It has config to enable wifi display.
com.motorola.android.providers.chromehomepage
com.motorola.android.providers.chromehomepage
Seems to provide the “Home”-button functionality in Chrome.
References
com.motorola.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.motorola.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__
RRO = runtime resource overlay.
Used for various system settings customizations.
References
- https://www.phonecheck.com/blog/what-is-android-auto-generated-rro
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/ecc311a58af6143697c69fba7d1387892f778386db96303ddf518411a7f41598
com.motorola.android.providers.settings.overlay.dppcamera
com.motorola.android.providers.settings.overlay.dppcamera
This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay, specifically related to settings for the camera application.
com.motorola.android.providers.settings.overlay.dppnone
com.motorola.android.providers.settings.overlay.dppnone
This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay, potentially dealing with settings or configurations that are applied when certain features or options are not in use.
com.motorola.android.settings.diag_mdlog
com.motorola.android.settings.diag_mdlog
Diag_mdlog is a small proprietary Qualcomm program which can store DIAG logs on the filesystem.
No longer in Android 10 image
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.eqs
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.eqs
Overlay to refresh rate change in settings.
Not sure if it’s unused.
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.fps.display
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.fps.display
Overlay to fps display.
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.global
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.global
This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay and is designed for global settings that apply across different regions or device configurations.
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.lra
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.lra
This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay, likely related to specific regional or device configurations.
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.power.bottom
com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.power.bottom
This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay, specifically related to power management settings.
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.att
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.att
This overlay needed for (com.motorola.attvowifi) I guess. It’s for WiFi Calling.
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.sprint
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.sprint
Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it’s useless.
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.tmo
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.tmo
Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it’s useless.
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.usc
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.usc
Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it’s useless.
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.vzw
com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.vzw
Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it’s useless.
com.motorola.audiofx
com.motorola.audiofx
/!\ Removal causes bootloop on Moto G7 Power (Android 10)
Audio effects
Provide features like Equalizer, Surround sound…
com.motorola.audiorecorder
com.motorola.audiorecorder
Audio recorder
Stock Audio recorder for Motorola
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.audiorecorder
com.motorola.batterycare
com.motorola.batterycare
This package is part of Motorola’s battery management system, specifically related to features or optimizations for battery care.
com.motorola.batterycare.overlay
com.motorola.batterycare.overlay
This package is part of Motorola’s custom battery care overlay and is likely responsible for providing Motorola-specific enhancements or visual elements related to battery management.
com.motorola.batterycare.overlay.appside
com.motorola.batterycare.overlay.appside
This package is part of Motorola’s custom battery care overlay and is likely associated with specific enhancements or visual elements related to battery management on the app side of the user interface.
com.motorola.blur.service.blur
com.motorola.blur.service.blur
MOTOBLUR service
Automatically syncs messages, emails, social status updates, contacts and pictures from your accounts straight to your Home screen. It’s a serious privacy concern:
https://www.beneaththewaves.net/Projects/Motorola_Is_Listening.html
com.motorola.bug2go
com.motorola.bug2go
Bugs reporting app that sends info about various crash reports and logs.
com.motorola.callredirectionservice
com.motorola.callredirectionservice
Added in Android 10. Provide support for call redirection/cancellation if your Carrier supports it.
References
- https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/140542
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_forwarding
com.motorola.camera2
com.motorola.camera2
Moto Camera 2 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.camera)
com.motorola.camera3
com.motorola.camera3
Moto Camera 3
Moto camera app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.camera3
com.motorola.camera3.consent.ai
com.motorola.camera3.consent.ai
Camera consent AI
Camera consent AI? Artificial Intelligence models? Probably additonal features to camera app
com.motorola.camera3.content.ai
com.motorola.camera3.content.ai
This package is related to Motorola’s camera application, specifically focusing on AI (artificial intelligence) features.
com.motorola.carriersettingsext
com.motorola.carriersettingsext
This is a WiFi calling app supported by AT&T, T-Mobile, Orange.
com.motorola.comcast.settings.extensions
com.motorola.comcast.settings.extensions
Most likely provides a special settings menu for Comcast stuff.
I think it’s installed on Xfinity branded phones.
Safe to remove (tested only on non-Comcast phone).
com.motorola.config.wifi
com.motorola.config.wifi
Appears safe to remove.
WPA config App
Wi-Fi not affected after removal.
com.motorola.contacts.preloadcontacts.overlay.vzw
com.motorola.contacts.preloadcontacts.overlay.vzw
Useless icon to Verizon Wireless app.
com.motorola.coresettingsext
com.motorola.coresettingsext
Core Settings extension
Safe to remove (no bootloop) but its usefulness remains unkown.
It’s an app for random settings, but it’s unused?
com.motorola.dciservice
com.motorola.dciservice
It’s IMS Signal tests probably. Used for statistics. Code 3243.
com.motorola.demo.env
com.motorola.demo.env
Needed for Moto Demo Mode
env = environment
com.motorola.enterprise.adapter.service
com.motorola.enterprise.adapter.service
Moto Thinkshield
Additional security frameworks.
com.motorola.frameworks.singlehand
com.motorola.frameworks.singlehand
Provide the Single/One hand mode
I don’t know why frameworks appears in the package name because it’s not only the framework.
References
com.motorola.freeform
com.motorola.freeform
Freeform
Required for window app mode.
com.motorola.handwritingcalculator
com.motorola.handwritingcalculator
Handwriting calculator
it’s not needed.
com.motorola.imagertuning_u
com.motorola.imagertuning_u
This package is associated with Motorola’s image tuning features, specifically designed to enhance or adjust image quality settings on Motorola devices.
com.motorola.imagetuning_V2
com.motorola.imagetuning_V2
Camera Tuner
It’s Camera tuning Chromatix Comparison. I think it’s needed for camera app.
com.motorola.installer
com.motorola.installer
This package is used by Motorola for managing and installing system updates, custom apps, or other Motorola-specific applications.
com.motorola.iqimotmetrics
com.motorola.iqimotmetrics
Hidden privacy policy: network diagnostics data.
com.motorola.launcher.secondarydisplay
com.motorola.launcher.secondarydisplay
Appears to enable support for a secondary display with Moto’s launcher.
Trying to remove this packages returns “Failure: package is non-disable”.
com.motorola.leanbacklauncher
com.motorola.leanbacklauncher
Moto Experience Hub
Most people hate this app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.leanbacklauncher
com.motorola.lifetimedata
com.motorola.lifetimedata
It’s most likely the Total Call Timer or more generally it handles info like the date of manufacture of your device, usage time since first boot etc.
Total Call Timer gives you the time you spent calling. I don’t know how to access to these info. It may be a hidden menu and may be accessible through the dialer with a special code.
com.motorola.livewallpaper3
com.motorola.livewallpaper3
Moto interactive wallpapers
Responds to your actions to bring your screen to life.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.livewallpaper3
com.motorola.ltebroadcastservices_vzw
com.motorola.ltebroadcastservices_vzw
LTE Broadcast services from Verizon. Allows your phone to receive broadcast message from Verizon?
com.motorola.mobiledesktop
com.motorola.mobiledesktop
Ready For
Connect to a PC to stream mobile apps and other things.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.mobiledesktop
com.motorola.mobiledesktop.core
com.motorola.mobiledesktop.core
Needed for Ready For (com.motorola.mobiledesktop)
Connect to a PC to stream mobile apps and other things.
DISABLE this app instead of Uninstall, because of anomalies with lockscreen and clock widget.
com.motorola.motcameradesktop
com.motorola.motcameradesktop
Camera Desktop Settings
Moto Webcam, video call effects.
com.motorola.moto
com.motorola.moto
Moto (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.moto)
App providing Moto Actions, Moto Display, and other feature families that let you customize the way you interact with your device.
Moto Actions is another app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.actions). Gestures set with “Moto” prior will continue to work provided “Moto Actions” remains installed.
com.motorola.motocare
com.motorola.motocare
Moto Care was renamed in “Moto Help” and then in “Device Help”
Provide support features.
https://mobile.softpedia.com/blog/Moto-Care-App-Gets-Updated-Now-Called-Motorola-Help-432827.shtml
However you can both have com.motorola.genie (Device Help) and this package so it’s strange.
com.motorola.motocare.internal
com.motorola.motocare.internal
Core stuff for the package above I guess.
com.motorola.motocit
com.motorola.motocit
CQATest
CQA = Custom Quality Assurance
Hidden menu (accessible by typing ##2486## in the Moto Dialer) which lets you run hardware tests.
com.motorola.motofpstouch
com.motorola.motofpstouch
Moto Power Touch.
Allows the user to create custom actions depending on how the user presses the power button.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.motofpstouch&gl=US
com.motorola.motointelligence.overlay
com.motorola.motointelligence.overlay
Overlay for ‘com.motorola.motointelligence’
com.motorola.motolights
com.motorola.motolights
Moto Lights
People recommend to remove it:
https://xdaforums.com/t/debloat-instructions-for-edge-40-pro-rtwo.4590155/
Moto edge lights controller, hard to check this app but it has something to control display brightness in phone.
com.motorola.motosignature2.app
com.motorola.motosignature2.app
Uses library ‘com.motorola.motosignature’, perm info to start gif maker, permlab moto trusted apps overlay and permlab monitor input.
com.motorola.mototour
com.motorola.mototour
Moto Tour
Helps you how to use motorola phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.mototour
com.motorola.msimsettings
com.motorola.msimsettings
Dual SIM Settings
Provides Dual SIM feature.
com.motorola.msimsettings.overlay
com.motorola.msimsettings.overlay
In code found: ‘channel_force_single_sim’. Looks very unused.
com.motorola.mykey
com.motorola.mykey
This package is related to Motorola’s ‘MyKey’ feature, which is a tool designed to manage key settings and restrictions for device usage.
com.motorola.nfc
com.motorola.nfc
Support for NFC protocol.
com.motorola.nfwlocationattribution
com.motorola.nfwlocationattribution
Useless Carrier Location Access. You can find it in settings location but it’s not very useful.
com.motorola.odm.camera3
com.motorola.odm.camera3
Moto camera app?
com.motorola.om
com.motorola.om
The package ‘com.motorola.om’ is associated with Motorola’s operational management or device management tools.
com.motorola.omadm.service
com.motorola.omadm.service
Appears safe to remove.
Carrier Provisioning Service
Provisioning involves the process of preparing and equipping a network to allow it to provide new services to its users.
OMADM = OMA Device Management
Basically, it handles configuration of the device (including first time use), enabling and disabling features provided by carriers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management
Use case seems very limited : https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/android-5-1-includes-new-carrier-provisioning-api-allows-carriers-easier-methods-of-setting-up-services-on-devices-they-dont-control/
com.motorola.omadm.usc
com.motorola.omadm.usc
OMA Device Management for Verizon
Handles configuration of the device (including first time use), enabling and disabling features provided by carriers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management
I believe it’s only useful if you want to use a Verizon service with a non branded phone (not sure at all)
https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/android-5-1-includes-new-carrier-provisioning-api-allows-carriers-easier-methods-of-setting-up-services-on-devices-they-dont-control/
Displays annoying notifications if you unlocked your bootloader
com.motorola.overlay.googleasi
com.motorola.overlay.googleasi
Overlay to Android System Intelligence ‘com.google.android.as’,
removal means that you cannot use the features of this app probably.
com.motorola.overlay.launcher3
com.motorola.overlay.launcher3
Useless overlay config default to Launcher3 default launcher Moto (com.motorola.launcher3)
com.motorola.paks
com.motorola.paks
ADB: Package Protected.
My Q Paks
Third-party application bundles
https://www.financialmirror.com/2007/10/31/motorola-packs-moto-q-9h-global-smart-device-with-third-party-applications/
com.motorola.paks.notification
com.motorola.paks.notification
Notifications from (com.motorola.paks)
com.motorola.paramupdater
com.motorola.paramupdater
I am not sure what this app is for.
Collects systeminfo, time, has notification about update.
com.motorola.pgmsystem2
com.motorola.pgmsystem2
Appears safe to remove
PGM System
I didn’t find info about this package.
For Me PGM = Peak Gate Power (for MOSFET transistor) but I’m not convinced it has this meaning here.
com.motorola.ptt.prip
com.motorola.ptt.prip
Prip (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.ptt.prip)
Push-To-Talk app. Allows to you send calls over any wireless carrier’s 3G or 4G networks or a WiFi connection.
It offers unlimited calling between other users and Nextel phone owners, rather than universal calling credit,
and works on a monthly subscription basis.
https://prip.me/#get
No longer in Android 10 image
com.motorola.rcsConfigService
com.motorola.rcsConfigService
RCS Config Service
Needed for IMS, RCS. WiFi Calling.
com.motorola.revoker.services
com.motorola.revoker.services
It’s another component of setup wizard only used on first-boot setup.
com.motorola.safetycenter.resources.overlay
com.motorola.safetycenter.resources.overlay
Useless overlay to com.google.android.safetycenter.resources
Network protection, ThinkShield.
com.motorola.securevault
com.motorola.securevault
Secure Folder
Unnecessary tools to keep device secure.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.securevault
com.motorola.securityhub
com.motorola.securityhub
Moto Secure
Unnecessary tools to keep device secure.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.securityhub
com.motorola.securityhubext
com.motorola.securityhubext
This package is related to Motorola’s Security Hub, an extension or enhancement for the device’s security features.
com.motorola.setup.auto_generated_rro_product__
com.motorola.setup.auto_generated_rro_product__
This package is involved in Motorola’s setup process, particularly handling automatically generated resources related to the setup of the device.
com.motorola.setup.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
com.motorola.setup.auto_generated_rro_vendor__
I found it’s “no sim anim”. It’s another component of Motorola first-boot setup.
com.motorola.setup.overlay.amx
com.motorola.setup.overlay.amx
Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)
com.motorola.setup.overlay.dataenable
com.motorola.setup.overlay.dataenable
This package is used during the Motorola device setup process, specifically for managing or presenting settings related to mobile data.
com.motorola.setup.overlay.gabuttonrighttop
com.motorola.setup.overlay.gabuttonrighttop
Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)
com.motorola.setup.overlay.pai
com.motorola.setup.overlay.pai
Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)
com.motorola.setup.overlay.tracfone
com.motorola.setup.overlay.tracfone
Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)
com.motorola.smart5g
com.motorola.smart5g
Battery saving for 5G.
com.motorola.spaces
com.motorola.spaces
Family Space
Limits time spending on app for kids.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.spaces
com.motorola.spectrum.setup.extensions
com.motorola.spectrum.setup.extensions
Spectrum Setup
Spectrum connectivity services. Useless and it’s only setup.
com.motorola.sstservice
com.motorola.sstservice
Spatial Sound
Provides sst audio effects.
I am not sure how to use this app.
Code is too small, no activities only some frameworks in classes.dex
com.motorola.systemserver
com.motorola.systemserver
Moto Service Experience, debugging app.
com.motorola.systemui.desk
com.motorola.systemui.desk
DesktopSystemUI
it’s for desktop maybe when connect to screen phone.
com.motorola.telprov
com.motorola.telprov
It’s needed for carrier O2 so it’s useless for others.
com.motorola.thermalservice
com.motorola.thermalservice
Motorola Thermal Service
Turns off phone when it’s too hot.
com.motorola.timezonedata
com.motorola.timezonedata
/!\ Causes bootloop on Moto G7 Power (Android 9/10)
Time Zone Data (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.timezonedata)
Update timezone when traveling to foreign countries.
com.motorola.vzw.loader
com.motorola.vzw.loader
Exact functionality is unknown. Doesn’t seem to break anything once removed.
com.motorola.wifi.motowifimetrics
com.motorola.wifi.motowifimetrics
Useless Wi-Fi daily stats.
com.mtk.telephony
com.mtk.telephony
SimRecoveryTestTool
com.naviexpert.NaviExpert
com.naviexpert.NaviExpert
Navigation T-Mobile
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naviexpert.NaviExpert
com.nearme.deamon
com.nearme.deamon
Package needed by com.nearme.statistics.rom to run service in background at every boot even though the app has been uninstalled
com.nearme.gamecenter
com.nearme.gamecenter
Game Center
Acts like QooApp that has a game forum, news, etc. Contains trackers.
com.nearme.romupdate
com.nearme.romupdate
Update Service
Probably it’s only for notifications. Anyway, better remove it if you want to remove updates too.
com.nearme.themespace
com.nearme.themespace
Theme store
com.nearme.themestore
com.nearme.themestore
Themes store
com.netflix.ninja
com.netflix.ninja
Netflix app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.ninja&hl=en_US
com.nextbit.app
com.nextbit.app
docomo LIVE UX backup
it’s on some japanese phones
com.nim.rogers
com.nim.rogers
Texture, a digital magazine service created by Rogers Media. Discontinued in 2019.
com.nothing.OfflineOTAUpgradeApp
com.nothing.OfflineOTAUpgradeApp
Hidden offline OTA update. You can get it by typing in dialer: ##682*#*#
com.nothing.agreement
com.nothing.agreement
Nothing agreement privacy policy. I’m not sure when it will be needed.
com.nothing.applocker
com.nothing.applocker
App locker
Optional app for locking apps.
com.nothing.appservice
com.nothing.appservice
Nothing System Service
Not sure if you need this.
com.nothing.bpf
com.nothing.bpf
Needed for connection?
com.nothing.camera
com.nothing.camera
Camera
Nothing stock camera
com.nothing.cardservice
com.nothing.cardservice
NothingCardService
WARNING: breaks Nothing Widgets when switching to dark or light mode.
com.nothing.dirac
com.nothing.dirac
Audio EQ (equalizer). Some 3rd-party music apps can use it to provide you EQ features.
com.nothing.dirac.DMP
com.nothing.dirac.DMP
Audio EQ (equalizer). Some 3rd-party music apps can use it to provide you EQ features.
com.nothing.enginnerservice
com.nothing.enginnerservice
Hidden diagnostics without activity frameworks with Qualcomm.
com.nothing.experience
com.nothing.experience
Useless frameworks and collection data.
com.nothing.experimental
com.nothing.experimental
Experimental features like CONNECT TO TESLA
com.nothing.glyphnotification
com.nothing.glyphnotification
Needed for glyph notifications?
com.nothing.hearthstone
com.nothing.hearthstone
Nothing Widgets
Widgets that can be found in homescreen.
com.nothing.launcher
com.nothing.launcher
Launcher
Stock launcher
com.nothing.launcher.overlay.config
com.nothing.launcher.overlay.config
Useless overlay to recent activity
com.nothing.logkit
com.nothing.logkit
Hidden tool for logs.
com.nothing.proxy
com.nothing.proxy
It’s for battery optimization
com.nothing.smartcenter
com.nothing.smartcenter
Nothing X
It’s something for earphones and testing.
com.nothing.soundrecorder
com.nothing.soundrecorder
Sound recorder
Sound recorder app.
com.nothing.systemuitool
com.nothing.systemuitool
I think it’s an important app
com.nothing.thirdparty
com.nothing.thirdparty
Breaks the Glyph API, Composer and other apps that rely on the Glyph feature will not work anymore.
com.nothing.wallpapersstub
com.nothing.wallpapersstub
Needed for basic wallpapers
com.nothing.weather
com.nothing.weather
Weather
Nothing Weather
com.novatek.novavis
com.novatek.novavis
Debugs, broadcast id?
com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.safetycenter
com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.safetycenter
Useless overlay to nothing gmsconfig safetycenter
com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.settings
com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.settings
Useless overlay to nothing gmsconfig settings
com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.settingsprovider
com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.settingsprovider
Useless overlay to nothing gmsconfig settingsprovider
com.nt.diagswitch
com.nt.diagswitch
Hidden USB Diag Switch, adb diagnostics.
com.nt.facerecognition
com.nt.facerecognition
Needed for face recognition.
com.nt.grantpermission
com.nt.grantpermission
Hidden grant permissions. You can get it by typing in dialer: ##3424*#*#
com.nt.ledlighttest
com.nt.ledlighttest
Led Light Test
You can get it by typing in dialer: ##533*#*#
com.nt36xxxtouchscreen.deltadiff
com.nt36xxxtouchscreen.deltadiff
Audio test frequency(KHz) to com.vivo.bsptest.
com.nttdocomo.android.applicationmanager
com.nttdocomo.android.applicationmanager
Docomo Application Manager
com.nttdocomo.android.dhome
com.nttdocomo.android.dhome
Docomo Launcher
com.nttdocomo.android.felicaremotelock
com.nttdocomo.android.felicaremotelock
FeliCa Remote security things, not needed
com.nttdocomo.android.iconcier_contents
com.nttdocomo.android.iconcier_contents
Diagnostics things only in this japanese app
com.nttdocomo.android.initialization
com.nttdocomo.android.initialization
Docomo Initialization app
com.nttdocomo.android.rwpushcontroller
com.nttdocomo.android.rwpushcontroller
rwpushcontroller
Another FeliCa Networks app, with japanese language
Useless frameworks
com.nttdocomo.android.store
com.nttdocomo.android.store
Docomo App Market
com.nttouchscreen.getdata
com.nttouchscreen.getdata
Testing things to com.vivo.bsptest.
com.nttouchscreen.mptest
com.nttouchscreen.mptest
Novatek MP selftest
Testing things to com.vivo.bsptest.
com.nuance.swype.emui
com.nuance.swype.emui
Huawei Swype functions.
Is it the full Swype keyboard or only the Swype function on Huawei keyboard ?
NOTE : Nuance company said it would discontinue support of the Swype keyboard app.
com.oem.autotest
com.oem.autotest
Auto Test Server
Used to test the hardware of your device and change hidden settings.
com.oem.euiccpartnerapp
com.oem.euiccpartnerapp
EuiccPartnerApp
Needed for eSIM (eUICC)?
I think it’s useless.
com.oem.euiccpartnerapp.overlay.retca
com.oem.euiccpartnerapp.overlay.retca
This package is related to the eUICC (embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card) partner application, specifically an OEM overlay that deals with eSIM functionality and management.
com.oem.logkitsdservice
com.oem.logkitsdservice
Used by com.oem.oemlogkit, a shady logging app.
Doesn’t run by default, but can easily be triggered by system apps.
com.oem.nfc
com.oem.nfc
OnePlus NFC tester
com.oem.rftoolkit
com.oem.rftoolkit
com.omusic.gPhone
com.omusic.gPhone
friDay music
A treasure house of global music, thousands of situational playlists, complete classification of Chinese, Western, Japanese and Korean, classical, and original soundtracks, allowing you to easily travel the digital music world.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omusic.gPhone
com.oneplus
com.oneplus
Oneplus System
Handles the Oneplus system framework? Possibly unsafe to disable, but please contribute information about what happens if you do.
com.oneplus.accessory
com.oneplus.accessory
Oneplus Link
I’m guessing this has to do with connecting to Oneplus accessories, like the Oneplus Buds (wireless earbuds). Might wanna keep it enabled if you use oneplus accessory devices.
Noticed no negative effects from disable after weeks of use.
com.oneplus.account.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.oneplus.account.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme for Oneplus Account?
com.oneplus.account.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.oneplus.account.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme for Oneplus Account?
com.oneplus.android.cellbroadcast.overlay
com.oneplus.android.cellbroadcast.overlay
Wireless emergency alerts Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the emergency alert UI, based on the name.
com.oneplus.aod
com.oneplus.aod
Always On Display / Ambient Display
Runs in the background.
When enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the screen.
This is basically a lower-power lock-screen. It could in theory reduce power draw if you check notifications/clock often as OLED screens draw minimal power showing a mostly black screen(black = pixel off), but in practice the number of times you’ll unintentionally trigger it will likely eat up any potential power savings and more. And if your device doesn’t have an OLED screen this will draw way more power.
Most of these power savings could be applied to your standard lock-screen simply by making your background image completely black.
com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorblack.overlay
Theme overlay for AOD? (Always On Display)
com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Theme overlay for AOD? (Always On Display)
com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.gold
com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.gold
System UI Theme pack
Seems to be a theme overlay for AOD (Always On Display).
com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.purple
com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.purple
System UI Theme pack
Seems to be a theme overlay for AOD (Always On Display).
com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.red
com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.red
System UI Theme pack
Seems to be a theme overlay for AOD (Always On Display).
com.oneplus.applocker
com.oneplus.applocker
Encrypts and locks apps behind password access.
com.oneplus.appupgrader
com.oneplus.appupgrader
Built-in App Updates
Based on the name I’m guessing it’s an upater for built-in Oneplus apps?
Seems safe to disable, but only seems to run on boot, so there’s little to be gained from disabling.
com.oneplus.asti
com.oneplus.asti
com.oneplus.backuprestore.remoteservice
com.oneplus.backuprestore.remoteservice
Likely a backend service for OnePlus Switch(com.oneplus.backuprestore).
I’ve never seen it run in the background.
Probably safe to disable.
com.oneplus.calculator.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.oneplus.calculator.basiccolorblack.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Calculator app?
com.oneplus.calendar.black.overlay
com.oneplus.calendar.black.overlay
Theme overlay for stock Calendar app?
com.oneplus.calendar.white.overlay
com.oneplus.calendar.white.overlay
Theme overlay for stock Calendar app?
com.oneplus.camera
com.oneplus.camera
Camera
The stock Oneplus camera app.
com.oneplus.camera.pictureprocessing
com.oneplus.camera.pictureprocessing
Is it for image processing?
com.oneplus.camera.service
com.oneplus.camera.service
Runs in the background on some phones.
Not sure what it does; camera functions fine without it. Could be related to photo backup?
com.oneplus.card
com.oneplus.card
Card Package
Widget which lets you add membership card in Shelf.
You enter numbers for a club card or something and it’ll store it and generate a barcode for you.
Shelf is a page on your home screen that allows you to take memos, add widgets, gain access to your most-used apps, and get a quick glimpse of the weather. Swipe right (from the left edge of your home screen) to reveal it.
com.oneplus.card.black.overlay
com.oneplus.card.black.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Card package?
com.oneplus.card.white.overlay
com.oneplus.card.white.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Card package?
com.oneplus.carrierlocation
com.oneplus.carrierlocation
Carrier Location Access
Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that.
Not sure what this does. Could be related to detecting region to determine which radio frequencies to use?
Noticed no ill effects from weeks of having it disabled.
com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorblack.overlay
Theme overlay for some Oneplus Cloud thing?
com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Theme overlay for some Oneplus Cloud thing?
com.oneplus.collectiondata
com.oneplus.collectiondata
Collection data to telephony?
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.android
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.android
Android System Theme pack
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocess
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocess
Theming for Android system parts?
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocess.cn
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocess.cn
Theming for Android system parts?
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.systemui
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.systemui
System UI Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Oneplus-specific system component, based on the name.
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.wifi.resources
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.wifi.resources
System Wi-Fi resources Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Wi-Fi related system UI, based on the name.
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstack
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstack
Network manager Theme pack
The package name is pretty self-explanatory.
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstack.cn
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstack.cn
Network manager Theme pack
The package name is pretty self-explanatory.
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.oneplus
com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.oneplus
Oneplus System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.
com.oneplus.communication.data
com.oneplus.communication.data
Oneplus call recorder service. Feature accessible from the stock dialer app.
com.oneplus.config
com.oneplus.config
OPConfig
Occasionally runs in the background.
Package source is: OPOnlineConfig.apk
Guessing it might handle communication certificates and general network config for Oneplus apps.
Has INTERNET and RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED permissions.
com.oneplus.contacts
com.oneplus.contacts
com.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorblack.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Contacts?
com.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Contacts?
com.oneplus.coreservice
com.oneplus.coreservice
Android System
Important system package for Oneplus phones?
Runs in the background as part of the system.
Contains broadcast dispatch and theme handler services.
Probably unsafe to disable, but please contribute info about what happens if you do.
com.oneplus.cota
com.oneplus.cota
Carrier Update
Runs in the background.
cota = Carrier OTA. Handles carrier-specific OTA updates? Probably safe to disable if you didn’t get your phone from a carrier; the normal System Update(com.oneplus.opbackup) should handle the OTA updates. I can confirm that I got an OTA notification even with this disabled.
com.oneplus.dataoptimization
com.oneplus.dataoptimization
OPDataOptimization
Doesn’t contain any services and I’ve never seen it run.
com.oneplus.deskclock.black.overlay
com.oneplus.deskclock.black.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Clock app?
com.oneplus.deskclock.white.overlay
com.oneplus.deskclock.white.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Clock app?
com.oneplus.diagnosemanager
com.oneplus.diagnosemanager
Logging app for diagnosis/troubleshooting when the SIM card state change. Only used on devices running OxygenOS 9 and lower. Runs at boot and triggers when SIM card state change.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/f4c76054795bf55012edf1f60e992b6e339085b9ca2cbe685917a62dd07492c0
com.oneplus.dialer
com.oneplus.dialer
OnePlus Dialer used in OxygenOS 11 and lower.
Note: don’t forget to download another phone dialer app before removing this package.
com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager
com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager
Runs in the background.
Main Dirac service.
Audio fidelity improvement from the Swedish company Dirac.
Attempts to achieve a flat frequency response curve(i.e: fidelity). Should mainly improve speaker fidelity as it can be pre-calculated and stored as a corrective EQ curve, something not possible for most devices connected through the 3.5mm jack; presets only exist for a very limited number of headphones. Change for non-preset 3.5mm jack devices is just a generic EQ curve that could decrease fidelity just as likely as it could increase it.
com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorblack.overlay
Theme overlay for Dirac?
com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Theme overlay for Dirac?
com.oneplus.dm
com.oneplus.dm
Subscriber Device Management
Has only privacy online agreement activity.
com.oneplus.engmode
com.oneplus.engmode
Some kind of Engineer mode? I’ve no clue.
Contains a bunch of activities with “info” in their names.
Contains an “OpFloatViewService”, but I’ve never seen it run.
com.oneplus.faceunlock
com.oneplus.faceunlock
Face Unlock
Runs in the background as part of the system.
Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.
Face unlock is bad for security and privacy:
https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/
https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/
com.oneplus.factorymode.specialtest
com.oneplus.factorymode.specialtest
Engineering Mode Special Test
Used in the factory to test devices.
See com.oneplus.factorymode
com.oneplus.filemanager.black.overlay
com.oneplus.filemanager.black.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus File manager app?
com.oneplus.filemanager.white.overlay
com.oneplus.filemanager.white.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus File manager app?
com.oneplus.gamespace.black.overlay
com.oneplus.gamespace.black.overlay
Theme overlay for Game Space?
com.oneplus.gamespace.white.overlay
com.oneplus.gamespace.white.overlay
Theme overlay for Game Space?
com.oneplus.geoiptime
com.oneplus.geoiptime
Sets the Timezone (it is not an NTP client). Automatically starts at boot and connects to checkip.amazonaws.com and gateway.oneplus.com.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/5e375a6b8da588a1490e42266f4e33975ce73207d79755a109101bd5fb07cc7c
com.oneplus.iconpack.circle
com.oneplus.iconpack.circle
OnePlus Icon Pack - Round (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.iconpack.circle)
com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplus
com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplus
OnePlus Icon Pack (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplus)
com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplush2
com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplush2
OnePlus Hydrogen Icon Pack
com.oneplus.iconpack.onepluso2
com.oneplus.iconpack.onepluso2
OnePlus Oxygen Icon Pack
com.oneplus.iconpack.square
com.oneplus.iconpack.square
OnePlus Icon Pack - Square (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.iconpack.square)
com.oneplus.ifaaservice
com.oneplus.ifaaservice
IFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance
Provides biometric authentication for Alipay. Safe to disable if you don’t use it.
com.oneplus.membership
com.oneplus.membership
Red Cable Club
Battery drain if account added.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.membership
com.oneplus.minidumpoptimization
com.oneplus.minidumpoptimization
OPMinidumpOptimization
Runs in the background.
Not sure what it does, but haven’t noticed any negative effects from weeks of having it disabled.
com.oneplus.mms.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.oneplus.mms.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme overlay for Oneplus Messages app?
com.oneplus.mms.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.oneplus.mms.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme overlay for Oneplus Messages app?
com.oneplus.note.black.overlay
com.oneplus.note.black.overlay
Dark theme overlay for Oneplus Notes app?
com.oneplus.note.white.overlay
com.oneplus.note.white.overlay
Light theme overlay for Oneplus Notes app?
com.oneplus.nroptimization
com.oneplus.nroptimization
Optimization telephony?
com.oneplus.odmoverlay.android
com.oneplus.odmoverlay.android
Android System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.
com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.settings
com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.settings
Settings Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the settings app, based on the name.
com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.systemui
com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.systemui
System UI Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Oneplus-specific system component, based on the name.
com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.oneplus
com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.oneplus
Oneplus System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.
com.oneplus.opbackup
com.oneplus.opbackup
System Update
Runs in the background.
Handles things related to OTA system updates.
Safe to disable, but probably breaks system updates.
com.oneplus.opbackup.black.overlay
com.oneplus.opbackup.black.overlay
Theme overlay for System Update?
com.oneplus.opbackup.white.overlay
com.oneplus.opbackup.white.overlay
Theme overlay for System Update?
com.oneplus.opshelf
com.oneplus.opshelf
OnePlus Shelf (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.opshelf)
Widget panel accessible from swiping down on the top-right side of the screen allowing quick access to apps, meteo, spotify, memos…
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/a50f166c8c2fae1204650c7af1cb287e20ad5286a89b013ada787f4b1b90fc64.
com.oneplus.opsports
com.oneplus.opsports
Cricket Scores (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.opsports)
Lets you access and follow cricket teams and tournaments.
com.oneplus.opwlb
com.oneplus.opwlb
Work-Life Balance
Not present in most Oneplus phones? This functionality might have been superseded by other similar apps, like for example Zen Mode.
Haven’t tested, but probably safe to disable.
com.oneplus.opwlb.black.overlay
com.oneplus.opwlb.black.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Work-Life Balance?
com.oneplus.opwlb.white.overlay
com.oneplus.opwlb.white.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Work-Life Balance?
com.oneplus.orm
com.oneplus.orm
Seems to be Oneplus’ Memory Management System according to a press-kit/-release they made for Android 11 (multiple sites wrote “ORM Memory Management System” word-for-word).
Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled? Doesn’t use any RAM when disabled tho, vs ~50MB when enabled.
Seems safe to disable, haven’t noticed any negative effects in weeks of use, but I assume it breaks the “RAM Boost” feature (which is pointless anyway IMO).
Apk file name: OPOmm, mm = Memory Management?
Has 2 permissions: KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES and SET_TIME_ZONE.
Contains 2 services: OPManagerService and BackgroundCollectorService.
com.oneplus.overlay
com.oneplus.overlay
com.oneplus.productoverlay.android
com.oneplus.productoverlay.android
Android System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Android System component, based on the name.
com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.android.providers.settings
com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.android.providers.settings
Settings Storage Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for Settings Storage, based on the name.
com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.oneplus
com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.oneplus
Oneplus System Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.
com.oneplus.providers.media
com.oneplus.providers.media
OnePlus Media Storage
Runs in the background.
Seems to just add recycle bin functionality to your file management (file browsers). Keep enabled if you like that function. But safe to disable if you don’t want it.
com.oneplus.screenrecord
com.oneplus.screenrecord
Screen Recorder
The Android 11 screen recorder with some Oneplus modifications.
Runs the “SystemUITileService” when you have it as one of the quicksettings tiles, but doesn’t seem to run in the background outside of that.
Doesn’t have an app icon, but you can create a shortcut to it with the Activity Launcher app (to avoid the background service).
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.szalkowski.activitylauncher/
com.oneplus.screenrecord.black.overlay
com.oneplus.screenrecord.black.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Screenrecord?
com.oneplus.screenrecord.white.overlay
com.oneplus.screenrecord.white.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Screenrecord?
com.oneplus.sdcardservice
com.oneplus.sdcardservice
com.oneplus.security
com.oneplus.security
Dashboard
Runs “WidgetViewService” and “SecureService” in the background.
Manages widget data access? Noticed no apparent ill effects on disable in Android 9.
com.oneplus.security.black.overlay
com.oneplus.security.black.overlay
Dark theme overlay for com.oneplus.security?
com.oneplus.security.white.overlay
com.oneplus.security.white.overlay
Light theme overlay for com.oneplus.security?
com.oneplus.ses
com.oneplus.ses
OPSes
Apk file name: OPSesAuthentication.
Contains a “SesService”, but I’ve never seen it run.
Related to Amazon SES?(Simple Email Service) https://aws.amazon.com/ses/
com.oneplus.setupwizard
com.oneplus.setupwizard
The Oneplus portion of the first-boot setup.
Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that.
com.oneplus.simcontacts
com.oneplus.simcontacts
SimContacts Manager
Runs in the background. Manages contacts and sync to SIM? Noticed no apparent ill effects on disable in Android 9.
com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme overlay for Oneplus SimContacts Manager app?
com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme overlay for Oneplus SimContacts Manager app?
com.oneplus.skin
com.oneplus.skin
com.oneplus.sms.smscplugger
com.oneplus.sms.smscplugger
Probably related to SMS based on the name?
Contains no services and I’ve never seen it run.
com.oneplus.sound.tuner
com.oneplus.sound.tuner
Dolby Atmos
Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled.
Sound tuning for Atmos. Breaks the Dolby Atmos sound settings menu if disabled.
Could in theory increase loudspeaker fidelity as it can be pre-calculated and stored as a corrective EQ curve, something not possible for headphones (they’d need a unique preset for each pair of headphones).
com.oneplus.soundrecorder
com.oneplus.soundrecorder
Recorder
OnePlus sound recording app.
Requires turning on “Allow modifying system settings” to use for some reason? Probably tied to recording phone-calls.
com.oneplus.soundrecorder.black.overlay
com.oneplus.soundrecorder.black.overlay
Theme overlay for Soundrecorder app?
com.oneplus.soundrecorder.white.overlay
com.oneplus.soundrecorder.white.overlay
Theme overlay for Soundrecorder app?
com.oneplus.store
com.oneplus.store
OnePlus Store
Offers getting favorites OnePlus phones in good price.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.store
com.oneplus.telephonyoptimization
com.oneplus.telephonyoptimization
OPTelephonyOptimization
Contains a service with the same name, but I’ve never seen it run.
com.oneplus.twspods
com.oneplus.twspods
OnePlus Buds (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.twspods)
Companion app for Oneplus Buds. For updating firmware and changing settings.
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.android
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.android
Overlay to extra kbytes adjust?
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.providers.settings
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.providers.settings
Default backup transport Google. Not needed for backup
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.systemui
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.systemui
It has nothing in the code.
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplus
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplus
Config to overheat?
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplus.wifiapsettings
com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplus.wifiapsettings
OP_white_mode?
com.oneplus.wallpaper
com.oneplus.wallpaper
Pack of live wallpapers from Oneplus.
com.oneplus.wifiapsettings
com.oneplus.wifiapsettings
Wi-Fi Access Point Settings?
Runs on boot.
Noticed no change after disabling; Wi-Fi and related menus still seem fully functional.
com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorblack.overlay
com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorblack.overlay
Dark theme for Wi-Fi Access Point Settings?
com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorwhite.overlay
com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Light theme for Wi-Fi Access Point Settings?
com.onyx.aiassistant
com.onyx.aiassistant
Onyx Boox AI Assistant. Safe to remove
com.onyx.android.ksync
com.onyx.android.ksync
Ksync app. UNSAFE to remove because it will crash the Onyx launcher but you can safely disable it
com.onyx.android.production.test
com.onyx.android.production.test
Test app enabled by clicking 5 times on the Onyx Version, it contains tests for screen quality
com.onyx.appmarket
com.onyx.appmarket
The Onyx Store app, you will not have any other way to install app if you uninstall it
You will need to install an alternative store via adb
com.onyx.calculator
com.onyx.calculator
The Onyx calculator app
com.onyx.clock
com.onyx.clock
The Onyx Clock app
com.onyx.dict
com.onyx.dict
The Onyx Dict app
com.onyx.easytransfer
com.onyx.easytransfer
Onyx Easy Transfer app
com.onyx.gallery
com.onyx.gallery
Onyx Gallery app
com.onyx.igetshop
com.onyx.igetshop
Onyx iGetShot app, UNSAFE to remove because it will crash the Onyx Launcher but safe to DISABLE
com.onyx.kime
com.onyx.kime
Onyx Kime app
com.onyx.kreader
com.onyx.kreader
Onyx KReader app, UNSAFE to remove because it will crash the Onyx Launcher can be safely disabled.
Remember to load another reader app
com.onyx.latinime
com.onyx.latinime
The Onyx Keyboard. Removing it will leave withe google STT keyboard.
com.onyx.mail
com.onyx.mail
Onyx Mail app
com.onyx.musicplayer
com.onyx.musicplayer
Onyx Music Player app
com.onyx.voicerecorder
com.onyx.voicerecorder
Onyx Voice Recorder app
com.oplus.account
com.oplus.account
Account Center. Required for most OnePlus features. Removal gets rid of Login with OnePlus Account notification.
com.oplus.aiunit
com.oplus.aiunit
AIUnit
System service related to the intelligence function. It’s safe to remove but also breaks the Smart Cutout, AI Editor, and potentially other gallery features.
com.oplus.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common
com.oplus.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common
Overlay to vendor required apps?
Theres google apps and some not important oppo apps on the lists, not needed.
com.oplus.android.overlay.modules.documentsui
com.oplus.android.overlay.modules.documentsui
Useless overlay to documentsui bools.xml: is_launcher_enabled true
com.oplus.appdetail
com.oplus.appdetail
Secure app installation
com.oplus.audio.effectcenter
com.oplus.audio.effectcenter
AudioEffectCenter
Dolby support for Chinese apps and some Google. It’s so bloated.
com.oplus.battery
com.oplus.battery
Battery
Needed for power managment in settings?
https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-fix-oneplus-11-thermal-throttling.4560085/post-89255314
Better test it.
com.oplus.batterywarning
com.oplus.batterywarning
Battery warning.
Uses accessbility, GPS and Wi-Fi.
com.oplus.blacklistapp
com.oplus.blacklistapp
Block & filter
Call blocking app that’s tied with device caller app, contains fuction to look caller location on Google Maps, potentially untrusted.
com.oplus.blur
com.oplus.blur
All the blur effects in the system UI will be removed and replaced with completely transparent if you remove this package.
com.oplus.bttestmode
com.oplus.bttestmode
BTtestmode
Bluetooth SAR Signaling, Scene Test
com.oplus.cast
com.oplus.cast
Screencast
Phone casting (casting phone screen to other devices).
com.oplus.cota
com.oplus.cota
Carrier software updater?
Looks like software updater for carrier phones.
com.oplus.customize.coreapp
com.oplus.customize.coreapp
Useless frameworks
com.oplus.dmp
com.oplus.dmp
Deactivate Traffic Management
Fusion search service?
com.oplus.eid
com.oplus.eid
Eid-Service
It’s something about card chips or online identity? Useless. China.
com.oplus.encryption
com.oplus.encryption
Private Safe
After uninstalling, the option to use the file safe in the privacy settings disappears. There is also a section left in the settings that does nothing when clicked.
com.oplus.engineercamera
com.oplus.engineercamera
EngineerCamera
Testing camera things.
com.oplus.engineermode
com.oplus.engineermode
EngineerMode
Testing phone things(like audio, bluetooth, etc.).
com.oplus.engineermodeforflipkart
com.oplus.engineermodeforflipkart
Engineermode2
This is app for get flipkartAddress and ShowSarImeiReceiver.
I found some info: This phone is part of Flipkart Smart Plan and not eligible for release till any instant advance amount availed is repaid.
com.oplus.engineernetwork
com.oplus.engineernetwork
EngineerNetwork
Testing network things.
com.oplus.exserviceui
com.oplus.exserviceui
Gesture Motion Services
Is related to gesture navigation ‘com.oplus.gesture’.
com.oplus.eyeprotect
com.oplus.eyeprotect
Eye protection mode
Safe to remove if you dont use this feature. It can be found in the settings.
com.oplus.framework.rro.oneplus
com.oplus.framework.rro.oneplus
A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.
RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).
https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros
com.oplus.framework_bluetooth.overlay
com.oplus.framework_bluetooth.overlay
Needed to bluetooth?
com.oplus.gesture
com.oplus.gesture
Always-on screen gestures.
com.oplus.hamlet
com.oplus.hamlet
Vision Enhance
Useless things about color maybe to wallpaper?
com.oplus.healthservice
com.oplus.healthservice
healthservice
Some health function, needed for correct work of fitness trackers and pedometer from realme. When deleted, it does not seem to affect the operation of the phone.
com.oplus.interconnectcollectkit
com.oplus.interconnectcollectkit
InterconnectCollectKit
It may have something to do with the device’s fast connection by name. BUT I see only it collects system logs and it has something to com.heytap.accessory.
com.oplus.kekepay
com.oplus.kekepay
Chinese pay service? Safe to remove but no documentation found online
[APK NEEDED]
com.oplus.keyguard.clock.base
com.oplus.keyguard.clock.base
The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.
com.oplus.keyguard.clock.gallery
com.oplus.keyguard.clock.gallery
The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.
com.oplus.keyguard.clock.graffiti
com.oplus.keyguard.clock.graffiti
The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.
com.oplus.keyguard.clock.magazine
com.oplus.keyguard.clock.magazine
The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.
com.oplus.linker
com.oplus.linker
OPSynergy
Used for the Synergy app to link your phone to your PC (It doesn’t work well beyond controlling your phone from your PC).
com.oplus.location
com.oplus.location
Chinese location. Have China MCC. Useless
com.oplus.locationproxy
com.oplus.locationproxy
Carrier Location Services
Extra location telemetry, not related to any GPS functions.
com.oplus.mediacontroller
com.oplus.mediacontroller
Media Controller.
Responsible for the Dynamic Island feature for music applications and showing the ‘Now playing’ notification on lockscreen.
com.oplus.melody
com.oplus.melody
Wireless Earphones
Wireless headset advanced configuration related (after uninstallation some Bluetooth headset setting options will be missing items, if you do not have headset setting problems, it is recommended to uninstall)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oplus.melody
com.oplus.metis
com.oplus.metis
Metis
User Behavior Records. Hidden with no activities. Collects data.
com.oplus.nas
com.oplus.nas
NetworkAssistSys
Needed for network I guess by dialogs found in code. Has location & phone permission, can read your call logs. Runs in background. After disabling, no issues occured (OxygenOS 14, OnePlus 11).
com.oplus.ndsf
com.oplus.ndsf
DSF
Provides the ability to authenticate your identity when you connect your device.
For the ‘Device Connection Security Service’ to work properly, it needs to collect
information about your HeyTap account to support automatic connection to different
devices with the same account and connect to the Internet to verify the security of your HeyTap account.
com.oplus.nhs
com.oplus.nhs
NetworkHealthService
(Uninstallation may cause the power saving mode optimization option of turning off 5G to be disabled, only briefly, after which it will automatically return to 5G) needs more testing.
com.oplus.notificationmanager
com.oplus.notificationmanager
Notification management will not work when uninstalled/disabled.
com.oplus.nrMode
com.oplus.nrMode
OplusNrModeControl
Required for Smart 5G.
com.oplus.obrain
com.oplus.obrain
OBrain
Log component, domestic special, the key to a MIDAS service, looking at the dex content is also to catch log.
com.oplus.oca
com.oplus.oca
Has something related to wallet smart card
com.oplus.ocar
com.oplus.ocar
Car+
Related to Oppo’s car app [APK NEEDED]
com.oplus.ocloud
com.oplus.ocloud
Its not about cloud but a lot logs.
com.oplus.ocs
com.oplus.ocs
OpenCapabilityService
Chinese unique identifier privacy hazard.
com.oplus.olc
com.oplus.olc
Olc
Logger, a new appearance in F.05, the domestic special, and all say that they are log core.
com.oplus.omoji
com.oplus.omoji
Omoji
Avatar editing app.
com.oplus.onet
com.oplus.onet
ONet
Useless frameworks. To secure keyboard, grant permissions. It’s not needed.
com.oplus.onetrace
com.oplus.onetrace
OneTrace
Logging component, may be used for feedback toolkit log capture, domestic specials.
com.oplus.oscenter
com.oplus.oscenter
Useless frameworks security.
com.oplus.ota
com.oplus.ota
Software update
Provides System Updates.
com.oplus.ovoicemanager
com.oplus.ovoicemanager
Voice assistant related
com.oplus.owkservice
com.oplus.owkservice
Weird app that has time sync and start/stop Monitor Wifi Connectivity, also has oplus statistics component to tracking events.
com.oplus.padconnect
com.oplus.padconnect
It has pad settings and multi-screen connect.
com.oplus.pantanal.ums
com.oplus.pantanal.ums
Ubiquitous Manager Service
A service required for Fluid Cloud (Dynamic Island clone) feature in OxygenOS/ColorOS/RealmeUI (Android 14). Runs in background. After disabling, no issues occurred but there’s a little empty space between clock and recent notification icons on the right.
com.oplus.pay
com.oplus.pay
Secure Payment
Lets you pay with your phone. Privacy issue aside, you should probably not trust their security: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/hackers-attack-oneplus-again-this-time-stealing-customer-details
com.oplus.phonenoareainquire
com.oplus.phonenoareainquire
Number Origin
Not yet uninstalled but is related to phone calling function, need to check deeply…
com.oplus.portrait
com.oplus.portrait
Canvas
An additional feature for AOD that allows you to further personalize the disabled screen. If not used, you can delete it.
com.oplus.postmanservice
com.oplus.postmanservice
Calibration, scan QR code test
com.oplus.powermonitor
com.oplus.powermonitor
Power monitor
Logging component to upload temperature control logs.
com.oplus.pscanvas
com.oplus.pscanvas
Open Canvas
Split-screen feature, see:
https://community.oneplus.com/thread/1484307668276346883.
com.oplus.romupdate
com.oplus.romupdate
Update Service
If you wanna remove it to keep ram, it’s a bad idea. Better remove com.oplus.ota too if you don’t plan to update system.
com.oplus.sauhelper
com.oplus.sauhelper
SAUHelper
It’s very much a placeholder app with no real functionality, but it can’t be uninstalled or deactivated, and it can be SUSPENDED.
com.oplus.screenrecorder
com.oplus.screenrecorder
Screenrecorder
com.oplus.securitypermission
com.oplus.securitypermission
Permission manager
If removed, in some players (and not only), it will not be possible to enable picture-in-picture capability due to lack of customization: Settings -> Manage apps -> Top of other apps.
com.oplus.smartengine
com.oplus.smartengine
It appears to be an app used for testing, no internet access, very few intents, shouldn’t have self-started, should run on demand. Some people have reported it as a support component for speedcards, some speedcards won’t load after uninstalling.
com.oplus.statistics.rom
com.oplus.statistics.rom
User Experience Program
Intrusive telemetry. Runs at boot and constantly stays in background
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/7720549a5b4bc305a15e19b3e17ba6857a52e6e12db94006677c59f2fad84331
com.oplus.stdsp
com.oplus.stdsp
Device Security Service
it’s a basic service module that helps users discover security risks in their devices and generate appropriate security policies. Detect xposed, and log suite related, needless to say, deactivate.
com.oplus.subsys
com.oplus.subsys
Its app for virtual communication. Depends on ‘com.oplus.virtualcomm’.
com.oplus.themestore
com.oplus.themestore
Theme Store
To change fonts, wallpapers, etc. of your device. Note that you can download but you can’t apply unless you have registered for/sign in with HeyTap account.
com.oplus.thirdkit
com.oplus.thirdkit
Compatibility problem solving
Third party related.
com.oplus.trafficmonitor
com.oplus.trafficmonitor
OnePlus Data usage
Oneplus traffic monitor (monthly data usage, etc). This app is so bloated.
com.oplus.uiengine
com.oplus.uiengine
Needed for themes? I found a lot of gameloading things, Proguard?, lists of apps idk for what. Remove it not bricks anything probably.
com.oplus.uxdesign
com.oplus.uxdesign
Wallpapers & style
Needed for changing wallpaper.
com.oplus.vdc
com.oplus.vdc
It’s an app used to convert nearby devices into virtual hardware resources for the central device. Require internet to transfer data across devices.
com.oplus.viewtalk
com.oplus.viewtalk
ViewTalk
Application for recognizing text in an image and reading it out loud.
Did not figure out how it works.
com.oplus.vip
com.oplus.vip
My OPPO
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oplus.vip
com.oplus.virtualcomm
com.oplus.virtualcomm
It’s probably virtual communications.
Also about these it’s in the code.
com.oplus.wallpapers
com.oplus.wallpapers
Wallpapers
Needed for wallpapers.
com.oplus.wifitest
com.oplus.wifitest
wifitest
Just a testing mode accessed through phone dialing code.
com.oplus.wirelesssettings
com.oplus.wirelesssettings
DCSSDK
Wireless settings.
com.opos.ads
com.opos.ads
Chinese ads click tracking
com.opos.cs
com.opos.cs
Hot Apps
Generate app folders on home screen that recommended sponsored apps and games.
com.oppo.atlas
com.oppo.atlas
Useless frameworks
com.oppo.bttestmode
com.oppo.bttestmode
Test BLE Tx and Rx channel
com.oppo.camera
com.oppo.camera
Camera
Oppo stock camera app
com.oppo.criticallog
com.oppo.criticallog
I found logs in code. This app means nothing.
com.oppo.ctautoregist
com.oppo.ctautoregist
Has something related to IMS SMS
com.oppo.customize
com.oppo.customize
Only Hello world! found in app also things to com.orange.aura.oobe
com.oppo.em5g
com.oppo.em5g
EM NR5G
5G Disable Mode, Probably needed for mobile data internet.
com.oppo.engineermode
com.oppo.engineermode
Engineer mode (hardware tests), uses a dialer code, safe to disable
com.oppo.engineermode.camera
com.oppo.engineermode.camera
Related to com.oppo.engineermode. This application likely doesn’t work without that app.
com.oppo.engineermode.network
com.oppo.engineermode.network
Related to com.oppo.engineermode. This application likely doesn’t work without that app.
com.oppo.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest
com.oppo.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest
Fingerprint sensort test
com.oppo.freefallingmonitor
com.oppo.freefallingmonitor
I found only: Hello World!. This app means nothing.
com.oppo.gmail.overlay
com.oppo.gmail.overlay
I found in code only words Vodafone email, email setup wizard. Not needed overlay
com.oppo.healthservice
com.oppo.healthservice
Some health function, needed for the correct work of fitness trackers and pedometers from realme. When deleted, it does not seem to affect the operation of the phone.
com.oppo.instant.local.service
com.oppo.instant.local.service
A lot of tracking for demo game ads
com.oppo.launcher
com.oppo.launcher
OPPO Home
Oppo stock launcher
com.oppo.lfeh
com.oppo.lfeh
OppoLFEHer
DCS service, another thing related to scanning. Bloated
com.oppo.localservice
com.oppo.localservice
It’s an app without activities, and in the code, I found it’s for Set Mode Daemon Point, but how can we use that? I guess it’s for testing, so remove it.
com.oppo.locationpicker
com.oppo.locationpicker
Location works without.
com.oppo.logkit
com.oppo.logkit
Not sure what it does.
com.oppo.logkitsdservice
com.oppo.logkitsdservice
Hidden logs hardware without activities.
com.oppo.logkitservice
com.oppo.logkitservice
Probably same as “com.oem.oemlogkit”, which is a shady logging package on Oneplus devices.
com.oppo.market
com.oppo.market
Oppo App Market
com.oppo.mimosiso
com.oppo.mimosiso
Empty app. I only found: hello world!
com.oppo.multimedia.dolby
com.oppo.multimedia.dolby
Oppo Dolby service equalizer, but only for Chinese apps
com.oppo.nw
com.oppo.nw
RadioInfo
Only has radioinfo activity. Not needed
com.oppo.operationManual
com.oppo.operationManual
Oppo User Manual
com.oppo.oppopowermonitor
com.oppo.oppopowermonitor
com.oppo.ota
com.oppo.ota
Software update
Software update OTA
com.oppo.ovoicemanager
com.oppo.ovoicemanager
com.oppo.partnerbrowsercustomizations
com.oppo.partnerbrowsercustomizations
Oppo Bookmarks
Oppo default browser customization. Injects Oppo bookmarks
com.oppo.qualityprotect
com.oppo.qualityprotect
Useless logs
com.oppo.quicksearchbox
com.oppo.quicksearchbox
Single swipe from top to bottom search that has lots of Chinese in it
com.oppo.resmonitor
com.oppo.resmonitor
App has only icon and means nothing.
com.oppo.rftoolkit
com.oppo.rftoolkit
Monitors the broadcast action events (BOOT_COMPLETED)
com.oppo.securepay
com.oppo.securepay
Payment Protection
com.oppo.smartvolume
com.oppo.smartvolume
This app means nothing. There’s only logs.
com.oppo.sos
com.oppo.sos
Emergency Alert service by clicking power button 5 times. It will automatically call contacts (and/or send a SMS) you designated as emergency contacts
com.oppo.tzupdate
com.oppo.tzupdate
Useless time zone calibration
com.oppo.usageDump
com.oppo.usageDump
After-sales service assistance tools
com.oppo.webview
com.oppo.webview
A WebView is a system component for the Android operating system (OS) that allows Android apps to display content from the web directly inside an application. It’s based on Chrome.
com.oppo.wifirf
com.oppo.wifirf
Wifi Rf Test
com.oppo.wifitest
com.oppo.wifitest
Wi-Fi RF, RX test
com.oppoex.afterservice
com.oppoex.afterservice
Have something to E-warranty card Chinese.
com.orange.update.OrangeUpdateApplication
com.orange.update.OrangeUpdateApplication
Obviously related to update.
com.payjoy.permission
com.payjoy.permission
It’s for lock device and probably safe mode.
com.pinsight.v1
com.pinsight.v1
App Spotlight
Makes you discover new apps from the Google Play store. The selection criteria is unknown.
com.pivotmobile.android.metrics
com.pivotmobile.android.metrics
Pivot Mobile is a popular game developer famously known for its Swimmy Turtle game.
Sub-downloaded by third-party apps; used for ‘data consumption & ad’ tracking.
Commonly found in Lenovo & Motorola devices.
References
- https://howtofixapp.com/com-pivotmobile-android-metrics/
- https://basicknowledgehub.com/com-pivotmobile-android-metrics/
- https://beta.pithus.org/report/dd41b027c2999fb9d5b023e4171c238b6f0b9edfb9087703e9d64c3f6148530d
com.playphone.gamestore
com.playphone.gamestore
Playphone Gamestore (https://www.playphone.com/)
“Helps” you discover the “best” Android games and connects you to a global gaming community. Sounds Amazing !
com.playphone.gamestore.loot
com.playphone.gamestore.loot
Loot
Premium service from playphone ?
com.policydm
com.policydm
Samsung security policy update (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.policydm)
Updatable policy files designed to increase android security and detect malicious behaviour.
Has nothing to do with OTA updates or Android Security patches.
Can be removed without issue (https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/15)
See “com.samsung.android.spdclient” for more information.
com.preff.kb.xm
com.preff.kb.xm
‘Emoji & Font Keyboard’ on Xiaomi.
Xiaomi won’t let me uninstall it. If it’s same for you, consider disabling it instead.
Make sure to install an alternate keyboard app before doing so.
com.ptc.osp.gnc
com.ptc.osp.gnc
Playing the Waiting Game by T-Mobile.
This app is maded for listening to music.
com.qeexo.smartshot
com.qeexo.smartshot
Smart Screenshots
Smart Screenshots? Disable it doesnt affecting normal screenshots.
com.qiyi.video
com.qiyi.video
IQIYI (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qiyi.video)
Online video platform from Baidu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IQiyi).
I didn’t know this is currently one of the largest online video sites in the world,
with nearly 6 billion hours spent on its service each month, and over 500 million monthly active users.
com.qorvo.uwb.vendorservice
com.qorvo.uwb.vendorservice
Unknown app that has something to .android.UwbApp and NFC_SET_CONTROLLER_ALWAYS_ON permission.
com.qti.backupagent
com.qti.backupagent
Backup Agent
hidden app for chinese phones backups SMS,MMS,Contacts
com.qti.dcf
com.qti.dcf
I found only: DCF Allows an application to share content using Bluetooth.
The application is only allowed to broadcast the content as it already has access to remote devices. These things are not available for users.
Qualcomm only said these things, but where is the code?
This app is without code so it’s safe to remove.
com.qti.diagservices
com.qti.diagservices
Starts process when plugged into a PC (with debugging on, haven’t tried off) and then runs until stopped.
Can’t find info on what it is. Probably has to do with diagnostics for Android debugging?
Noticed no ill effects from having it disabled for weeks.
com.qti.dpmserviceapp
com.qti.dpmserviceapp
Data Power Manager for the radio.
Used to improve energy efficiency. Probably a bad idea to disable.
com.qti.pasrservice
com.qti.pasrservice
com.qti.phone
com.qti.phone
dialer, dialing service, for phone calls.
Has IMS things, optimizations?, its weird that calling works after remove, has code related to ‘com.qualcomm.qcrilmsgtunnel’,
China Mobile Communications Corporation(China Mobile) SIM card things.
com.qti.powermodule
com.qti.powermodule
it’s for powersaving? have more debugging stuff than powersaving.
com.qti.primarycardcontroller
com.qti.primarycardcontroller
Sim card things about detected or switching, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps instead of normal
com.qti.qcc
com.qti.qcc
QCC
Have a lot of stuff about logs, testing framework for Android with Robolectric, LTE Broadcast.
Introduced in android 13.
Have png file qdma = Qualcomm Device Management and Analytics.
So it’s only spyware.
com.qti.qualcomm.datastatusnotification
com.qti.qualcomm.datastatusnotification
Sends you a message when you reach a specified data limit?
Contains a service, but I’ve never it run. But I’ve also never run out of data or used the Android data warning system.
References
com.qti.qualcomm.mstatssystemservice
com.qti.qualcomm.mstatssystemservice
Useless network statistics, package usage.
com.qti.service.colorservice
com.qti.service.colorservice
Something to do with colors?
Contains a “ColorServiceApp” service, but I’ve never seen it run. Might be tied to some Display setting?
Probably safe to disable; noticed no changes, but I also doubt there’s any benefit to disabling it.
com.qti.slaservice
com.qti.slaservice
Service Level Agreement (SLA) protocol that analyzes network performance, quality of service,
and provides users with various parameters of network quality of service,
such as: jitter delay, file transfer rate, TCP latency. BUT it’s placebo.
uses permission com.miui.analytics.onetrack.TRACK_EVENT also have a lot chinese stuff.
com.qualcomm.atfwd
com.qualcomm.atfwd
Used to send AT command messages from/to the modem
Attention commands commands are a collection of short-string commands developed in the early 1980s
that were designed to be transmitted via phone lines and control modems. Different AT command strings can be merged together
to tell a modem to dial, hang up, or change connection parameters.
Smartphones include a basic modem component inside them, which allows the smartphone to connect to the Internet
via its telephony function.
This can be abused. It’s been known for many years that Android devices are vulnerable to attacks carried out via AT commands.
References
com.qualcomm.atfwd2
com.qualcomm.atfwd2
This is the same app as the ‘com.qualcomm.atfwd’.
com.qualcomm.embms
com.qualcomm.embms
Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that?
Adds support for eMBMS(evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service), also known as: LTE Broadcast
Enables carriers to send content using multicast/broadcast (same content to many users at the same time) instead of unicast(to a single user).
It’s a more efficient use of network resources compared to users receiving the same content individually.
Probably safe to disable if you don’t care about multi/broad-casts.
References
com.qualcomm.fastdormancy
com.qualcomm.fastdormancy
Provide Fast Dormancy feature/setting in the dialer (reduce battery consumption and network utilization during periods of data inactivity)
References
com.qualcomm.location.XT
com.qualcomm.location.XT
Qualcomm IZat. it’s hidden XT Activity. Location for Qualcomm. It’s a bad idea to keep it.
Periodically sends a unique software ID, location (lat, long, alt, and their uncertainty), nearby cellular towers and Wi-Fi hotspots and their signal strength to Qualcomm servers.
https://www.qualcomm.com/site/privacy/services
com.qualcomm.location.XT.setup
com.qualcomm.location.XT.setup
Qualcomm IZat
Its hidden Setup XT location for Qualcomm. It’s a bad idea to keep it.
Periodically sends a unique software ID, location (lat, long, alt, and their uncertainty), nearby cellular towers and Wi-Fi hotspots and their signal strength to Qualcomm servers.
https://www.qualcomm.com/site/privacy/services
com.qualcomm.qcom_qmi
com.qualcomm.qcom_qmi
qchat logo png founded also Hello World! and app_name Qchat_QMI
this app has no code and no activities so safe to remove.
com.qualcomm.qcrilmsgtunnel
com.qualcomm.qcrilmsgtunnel
Long-form name: Qualcomm Radio Interface Layer Message Tunnel.
Runs in the background, both as part of user apps and as part of the system? It’s an active system process even when disabled, but disabling seems to remove the user-side part of the process.
Disabling yields no immediate consequences, but functionality may still be retained in the system process.
Acts as a bridge between Android framework services and the hardware? A tunnel between modem and Android framework?
The decompiled code shows nothing obvious. “sendOemRilRequest” seems like the only method name hinting at something.
com.qualcomm.qti.accesscache
com.qualcomm.qti.accesscache
CarrierAccessCacheService
Well it’s only name app and no code.
com.qualcomm.qti.auth.sampleauthenticatorservice
com.qualcomm.qti.auth.sampleauthenticatorservice
it’s only Sample,
nothing important found in the code
com.qualcomm.qti.auth.sampleextauthservice
com.qualcomm.qti.auth.sampleextauthservice
it’s only Sample,
nothing important found in the code
com.qualcomm.qti.auth.secureextauthservice
com.qualcomm.qti.auth.secureextauthservice
it’s only Sample,
nothing important found in the code
com.qualcomm.qti.auth.securesampleauthservice
com.qualcomm.qti.auth.securesampleauthservice
it’s only Sample,
nothing important found in the code
com.qualcomm.qti.autoregistration
com.qualcomm.qti.autoregistration
Collects device activation data to remotely activate phone warranty.
In 2019 this package sent private data (IMEI, CELLID, CCID) in clear-text to zzhc.vnet.cn (chinese server). According to HMD (Nokia) it was a mistake.
References
com.qualcomm.qti.biometrics.fingerprint.service
com.qualcomm.qti.biometrics.fingerprint.service
Probably the background service for handling fingerprint authentication. Will likely break that if disabled.
com.qualcomm.qti.carrierconfigure
com.qualcomm.qti.carrierconfigure
Carrier Configure, Configures carrier, only for some china phones uses qualcomm names
com.qualcomm.qti.devicestatisticsservice
com.qualcomm.qti.devicestatisticsservice
Runs in the background as part of the system.
Unsure of importance; could theoretically mess with efficiency if these stats are used by other system services/processes.
com.qualcomm.qti.dynamicddsservice
com.qualcomm.qti.dynamicddsservice
Dynamic DDS Service
DDS = Direct Digital Synthesizer. Supposedly useful for testing, communication and frequency sweep applications. Some apps may use this for local communication between devices? I’m guessing this is related to sending data through audio(a bunch of rapid beeps outside of the range of human hearing), which I believe Google Home used(still uses?) at one point as an option to connect to a Chromecast.
References
- https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/1996/05/07/qualcomm-introduces-new-high-speed-dual-direct-digital-synthesizer
- https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/technical-articles/direct-digital-synthesis/
com.qualcomm.qti.extsettings
com.qualcomm.qti.extsettings
Needed for hotspot, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.kalama.api33
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.kalama.api33
Adreno Graphics Drivers
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.kona.api30
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.kona.api30
Adreno Graphics Drivers
GPU drivers for Snapdragon 865 and 870.
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.lahaina.api30
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.lahaina.api30
Adreno Graphics Drivers
GPU drivers for Snapdragon 888.
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.lito.api30
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.lito.api30
Adreno Graphics Drivers
GPU drivers for Snapdragon 765G.
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.pineapple.api34
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.pineapple.api34
Qualcomm GPU Drivers
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.sm6150.api30
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.sm6150.api30
Adreno Graphics Drivers
GPU drivers for Snapdragon 675.
But actually I have Snapdragon 732G
it’s weird but keep it.
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.taro.api31
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.taro.api31
Adreno Graphics Drivers
GPU drivers
com.qualcomm.qti.improvetouch.service
com.qualcomm.qti.improvetouch.service
com.qualcomm.qti.ims
com.qualcomm.qti.ims
IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).
Guessing this could be the low-level Qualcomm implementation or interface that allows apps to use the VoLTE/VoIP/Wi-Fi calling functionality in apps like the dialer/phone app.
Could allow seamless transfers of calls between 4G and Wi-Fi? I thought com.qualcomm.qti.cne did that content-agnostically, but maybe calls are different, or maybe the two packages use each other?
References
com.qualcomm.qti.loadcarrier
com.qualcomm.qti.loadcarrier
CarrierLoadService
Have only things like a: Find carrier, carrier switch.
it’s useless.
com.qualcomm.qti.lpa
com.qualcomm.qti.lpa
lpa = Local Profile Assistants
Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that.
Code has a lot of references to UIM(User Identity Module, which is SIM-related)
Only useful if you use an eSIM? (electronic SIM)
Allows users to choose and change their subscription data when switching between network operators/carriers.
References
- <https://developer.qualcomm.com/blog/rise-esims-and-isims-and-their-impact-iot https://source.android.com/devices/tech/connect/esim-overview>
com.qualcomm.qti.modemtestmode
com.qualcomm.qti.modemtestmode
Modem test
com.qualcomm.qti.notificationservice
com.qualcomm.qti.notificationservice
High Battery Temperature
Wrong named package, theres only high temperature notification.
it’s app for some chinese phones
com.qualcomm.qti.optinoverlay
com.qualcomm.qti.optinoverlay
Overlay for opting into something? Probably safe to disable?
com.qualcomm.qti.powersavemode
com.qualcomm.qti.powersavemode
It have hidden power saving modes.
Users cant use it.
com.qualcomm.qti.qccauthmgr
com.qualcomm.qti.qccauthmgr
QCC-AUTHMGR
com.qualcomm.qti.qccnetstat
com.qualcomm.qti.qccnetstat
useless network statistics also QCC in name qualcomm app is for analytics.
com.qualcomm.qti.qcom_accesslogkit
com.qualcomm.qti.qcom_accesslogkit
Theres nothing about logs. I only found in receivers (c Broadcast Receiver)
and some useless png, text files. Useless.
com.qualcomm.qti.qdcmtpg
com.qualcomm.qti.qdcmtpg
layout but not sure for what. a lot useless code, and internet permission
com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity
com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity
Telemetry service
qms = quality management service
Background-Connection to tls.telemetry.swe.quicinc.com (Host/Domain belongs to Qualcomm)
com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.credentials
com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.credentials
QMS = Quality Management Service. In code I found logs and QMS spying things.
com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.trustzoneaccess
com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.trustzoneaccess
QMS always spying. Trust Zone in this app means nothing more than logs.
com.qualcomm.qti.qs
com.qualcomm.qti.qs
Quick settings to mobile data internet, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps instead of normal
com.qualcomm.qti.qtisettings
com.qualcomm.qti.qtisettings
com.qualcomm.qti.qtisystemservice
com.qualcomm.qti.qtisystemservice
Seems to only log stuff related to telephony?
A user removed this without noticing any issues.
com.qualcomm.qti.qwes.AndroidService
com.qualcomm.qti.qwes.AndroidService
qms, qwes it’s used for collecting user data.
com.qualcomm.qti.rcsimsbootstraputil
com.qualcomm.qti.rcsimsbootstraputil
RCS Service
RCS = Rich Communication Services.
RCS is a communication protocol between mobile telephone carriers and between phone and carrier, aiming at replacing SMS.
Uses IP protocol so it needs an internet connection.
It’s a hot mess right now. It aims at being universal but only exists in Samsung Messages and Google Messages, because Google hasn’t released a public API yet, so 3rd-party apps can’t support it.
In a lot of countries messages go through Google’s Jibe servers.
Can anybody check if this is needed for VolTE/VoWifi?
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services
- https://jibe.google.com/policies/terms/
- https://pocketnow.com/why-you-should-probably-avoid-googles-rcs-text-messaging-chat-feature
com.qualcomm.qti.remoteSimlockAuth
com.qualcomm.qti.remoteSimlockAuth
Authentication for locking/unlocking eSIM remotely?
com.qualcomm.qti.ridemodeaudio
com.qualcomm.qti.ridemodeaudio
Ridemode Recording list
Hidden app, not available for users that should be the audio playback of the drive mode.
com.qualcomm.qti.securemsm.mdtp
com.qualcomm.qti.securemsm.mdtp
MdtpService
Only logs found
com.qualcomm.qti.seemp.service
com.qualcomm.qti.seemp.service
Useless code and it’s probably to verify packages.
com.qualcomm.qti.server.qtiwifi
com.qualcomm.qti.server.qtiwifi
it’s made for analytics.
This service can be used to have oem specific feature development.
Currently this service is being used to collect CSI data from cfrtool
via hidl and then pass the data to application(user level).
com.qualcomm.qti.server.wigig.tethering.rro
com.qualcomm.qti.server.wigig.tethering.rro
Only found dhcp range? Only the specified lists were found: 192.168. …
It have a lot random of this.
Looks very unused.
com.qualcomm.qti.services.secureui
com.qualcomm.qti.services.secureui
Qualcomm Secure UI Service.
Uncertain role…
com.qualcomm.qti.services.systemhelper
com.qualcomm.qti.services.systemhelper
System Helper Service
Runs “SysHelperService” in the background as part of the system.
Permissions: DEVICE_POWER, READ_PHONE_STATE, READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED, WRITE_SETTINGS, WAKE_LOCK and ACCESS_SURFACE_FLINGER.
Unclear what it does; need more info.
com.qualcomm.qti.simsettings
com.qualcomm.qti.simsettings
Related to SIM settings? Exact nature is unclear.
com.qualcomm.qti.smcinvokepkgmgr
com.qualcomm.qti.smcinvokepkgmgr
This app have nothing.
com.qualcomm.qti.smq
com.qualcomm.qti.smq
QTR (Qualcomm Technology Reporting)
Runs on boot.
Seems like a telemetry package, supposedly sending hardware & software type, configuration and performance data.
Contains a “QtiFeedbackActivity” called “Hardware Feedback”. When that hidden activity is launched through Activity Launcher you get a screen showing just a checkbox and this text:
“Collecting hardware and software type, configuration, and performance data helps Qualcomm improve next generation device battery life, security, and performance. Untick to disable.”
Unticking isn’t remembered; it’s ticked again next time you enter. There’s also a “Learn More” link that leads to: http://reporting.qti.qualcomm.com/learnmore_en.html which doesn’t load for me.
com.qualcomm.qti.sva
com.qualcomm.qti.sva
Qualcomm Voice Activation
It has a lot of things like training voice, tutorial, debug mode.
com.qualcomm.qti.telephony.vodafonepack
com.qualcomm.qti.telephony.vodafonepack
Related to Vodafone Prepaid Recharge Plan
If you’re not a Vodafone client but still has this package on your phone you can delete it.
For Vodafone client, I don’t know what this package does.
References
com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice
com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice
Sound processing during phonecalls.
Runs in the background.
Vital package for making calls.
com.qualcomm.qti.tetherservice
com.qualcomm.qti.tetherservice
Needed for tethering, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps instead of normal
com.qualcomm.qti.tm
com.qualcomm.qti.tm
Task manager
hidden app for chinese phones
com.qualcomm.qti.trustedui
com.qualcomm.qti.trustedui
trusteduiservice
Trusted UI debugging.
com.qualcomm.qti.uim
com.qualcomm.qti.uim
Runs “RemoteSimLockService” in the background.
This might be the only remote SIM lock service, just called UIM because R-UIM(Removeable-UserIdentityModule) is a variant of SIM commonly used in Asia.
com.qualcomm.qti.uimGbaApp
com.qualcomm.qti.uimGbaApp
Contains a “GbaService”, but I’ve never seen it run.
Related to SIM/R-UIM functionality? (R-UIM is a type of SIM card mainly used in Asia)
com.qualcomm.qti.workloadclassifier
com.qualcomm.qti.workloadclassifier
Runs “WLCService” in the background.
I assume this has to do with CPU scheduling. Probably important for efficiency, if not basic operation.
com.qualcomm.qti.xrcb
com.qualcomm.qti.xrcb
Receive xrcb network signals for radio side.
it’s about emergency alerts, weather alerts, public announcements, and other information.
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxacu
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxacu
Hidden aptxals Audio Bluetooth sample improvement. Useless 96kHz sample.
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxals
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxals
Something to do with the AptX bluetooh audio streaming codec?
Runs in the background as part of the system.
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxalsOverlay
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxalsOverlay
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxalsOverlay Theme pack
Guessing it’s a pack of themes for aptxalsOverlay, based on the name.
com.qualcomm.qtil.btdsda
com.qualcomm.qtil.btdsda
Hidden bluetooth: answering call, hanging up call, hanging up conference call.
If you have dual-sim then you will lose these things? NOTE: disabling this causes audio to come from earpiece regardless of the option selected (Speaker, Earpiece, Bluetooth)
com.qualcomm.shutdownlistner
com.qualcomm.shutdownlistner
uses library com.qualcomm.qcrilhook and logs shutdown phone but it’s not needed.
com.qualcomm.uimremoteclient
com.qualcomm.uimremoteclient
Contains a service by the same name, but I’ve never seen it run.
Related to SIM/R-UIM functionality? (R-UIM is a type of SIM card mainly used in Asia)
com.qualcomm.uimremoteserver
com.qualcomm.uimremoteserver
Contains a service by the same name, but I’ve never seen it run.
Related to SIM/R-UIM functionality? (R-UIM is a type of SIM card mainly used in Asia)
com.quicinc.cne.CNEService
com.quicinc.cne.CNEService
Qualcomm Connectivity Engine
Enables seamless hand-off between mobile data and Wi-Fi networks. Can also dynamically measure network performance to prioritize using the best one (I think that’s part of “Intelligently select the best Wi-Fi” in settings).
Probably worth keeping on; I noticed connection reliability getting worse when I disabled it.
References
- https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2013/07/02/qualcomms-cne-bringing-smarts-3g4g-wi-fi-seamless-interworking
- https://programmersought.com/article/35091829299/
com.reallytek.wg
com.reallytek.wg
Calibration, Test Camera things.
com.realme.as.music
com.realme.as.music
Realme Music app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realme.as.music
com.realme.findphone.client2
com.realme.findphone.client2
Find my phone client app
com.realme.link
com.realme.link
RealMe Link (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realme.link)
Companion app for various realme IoT devices. Useless if you don’t have a realme watch/band
com.realme.logtool
com.realme.logtool
Hidden Logs App
com.realme.movieshot
com.realme.movieshot
Combine captions
It’s for partial screenshot, SaveLongshot.
com.realme.wellbeing
com.realme.wellbeing
Sleep capsule
Feature for your phone where apps are locked at night to help you get a good night’s sleep.
No one is probably using this.
com.realvnc.android.remote
com.realvnc.android.remote
Remote controle service by Realvnc
Not sure having a remote control app installed as a system app is a good idea
No longer maintained.
References
com.recognize.number
com.recognize.number
com.redteamobile.virtual.softsim
com.redteamobile.virtual.softsim
It’s for vsim = virtual sim
com.ringclip
com.ringclip
Ringtone editing.
com.roaming.android.gsimbase
com.roaming.android.gsimbase
gsim = Global SIM? (SIM = Subscriber Identity Module, as in SIM-card)
Considering the “roaming” context that’s my best guess.
com.roaming.android.gsimcontentprovider
com.roaming.android.gsimcontentprovider
gsim = Global SIM? (SIM = Subscriber Identity Module, as in SIM-card)
Considering the “roaming” context that’s my best guess.
com.rongcard.eid
com.rongcard.eid
eid probably means Electronic ID. This presumably handles something related to that.
com.rongcard.eidapi
com.rongcard.eidapi
Eid-Service
It’s something about card chips or online identity? Useful only in China.
Has a lot of logs in code.
com.rsupport.rs.activity.lge.allinone
com.rsupport.rs.activity.lge.allinone
LG RemoteCall service app
Used to get support from LG, safe to remove.
com.rsupport.rsperm.ntt
com.rsupport.rsperm.ntt
Remote support service
I found only permissions and not explained buttons in the code this app.
com.sagereal.lcmtest
com.sagereal.lcmtest
Secret code: 88. LCD, LCM Test.
com.samsung.InputEventApp
com.samsung.InputEventApp
Hidden testing things also no activities
com.samsung.aasaservice
com.samsung.aasaservice
Sometimes, eat a LOT of battery (according to some reddit users)
Security policy apps (kind of things which prevents installation of applications)
com.samsung.accessibility
com.samsung.accessibility
Accessibility settings (useful for apps creating virtual buttons such as a pie-menu)
Weirdly, removing this package can cause a bootloop if you set a lock code on your phone.
Also used for clearing system cache from apps such as SD-Maid.
com.samsung.accessory
com.samsung.accessory
Samsung Accessory Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.accessory)
Lets you transfer data between your Samsung phone and Samsung accessories (GALAXY Gear/Watch…)
com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr
com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr
Gear IconX Plugin (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr)
Allows you to use features such as device settings and status view when connected to a Samsung Gear IconX (2018) device.
com.samsung.accessory.safiletransfer
com.samsung.accessory.safiletransfer
SASystemProviders
Needed for Samsung Accessory Service
com.samsung.adaptivebrightnessgo
com.samsung.adaptivebrightnessgo
CameraLightSensor
App to test Adaptive Brightness.
com.samsung.advancedcallservice
com.samsung.advancedcallservice
Advanced Calling feature on an Android is a feature that allows you to make calls while using other applications with the use of CELLULAR DATA. In order for this feature to work, HD Voice must be enabled in settings.
com.samsung.advp.imssettings
com.samsung.advp.imssettings
Needed for VoLTE (Voice over LTE) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_LTE
IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).
NOTE: This package could be needed for messaging apps that send SMS/RCS code to verify your phone number.
com.samsung.android.A10s.d01.wallpapermulti
com.samsung.android.A10s.d01.wallpapermulti
App with wallpapers to Samsung A10s.
com.samsung.android.ConnectivityOverlay
com.samsung.android.ConnectivityOverlay
Needed for wifi
com.samsung.android.ConnectivityUxOverlay
com.samsung.android.ConnectivityUxOverlay
Overlay to wifi icon
com.samsung.android.MtpApplication
com.samsung.android.MtpApplication
Samsung overlay for MTP
Talks to com.android.mtp. Needed to access your phone from a computer for file transfer.
com.samsung.android.SettingsReceiver
com.samsung.android.SettingsReceiver
Samsung overlay of AOSP Settings. It has 39 permissions. Handles interactions with features controlled by the settings.
com.samsung.android.accessibility.talkback
com.samsung.android.accessibility.talkback
com.samsung.android.activation
com.samsung.android.activation
Activation phone in china.
com.samsung.android.adaptivebrightnessgo
com.samsung.android.adaptivebrightnessgo
Samsung Adaptive Brightness
Feature of Samsung devices that, as the name suggests, automatically adjusts the brightness level of display based on environmental lighting.
This feature is available even after uninstalling.
com.samsung.android.airtel.stubapp
com.samsung.android.airtel.stubapp
My Airtel Stub app
My Airtel is a customer service app designed for Airtel subscribers in Sri Lanka
This package isn’t the app itself but only a stub
It’s basically a non-functional empty shell which often only redirect you to the PlayStore to download the full app
com.samsung.android.alive.service
com.samsung.android.alive.service
Content suggestions service
com.samsung.android.aliveprivacy
com.samsung.android.aliveprivacy
Content Suggestions is an AI-based app inside the Secure Folder, and its on-device AI-powered engine automatically suggests users to move private images of pre-selected categories to the Secure Folder. For this to happen users have to simply select specific faces or a type of image they want to tag as private and keep them secured in the private gallery of the Secure Folder. Once the initial setup is complete, the AI engine kicks in and identifies relevant images from the entire gallery. As this is an on-device AI solution, no information or image ever leaves the smartphone.
com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare
com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare
Wi-Fi Direct
Allows two devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.
https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/connecting-devices-via-wifi-direct/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct
com.samsung.android.app.accesscontrol
com.samsung.android.app.accesscontrol
Samsung Interaction control
Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction (or vol. down + home key)
Allows you to restrict some functions of your phone (stop the phone from interacting with touch commands for instance)
com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector
com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector
Samsung Sound detectors
Uses microphone to identify recognizable sounds. For example, if it recognizes a baby’s cry, it can alert you with flashing lights so
you know to check on your baby. Or it can notify you if it hears the doorbell ring so you know to open the door.
adv maybe refers to ‘Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology’ (or simply means ‘advanced’)
com.samsung.android.app.amcagent
com.samsung.android.app.amcagent
Advanced Management Console Agent
Entreprise feature I guess.
com.samsung.android.app.aodservice
com.samsung.android.app.aodservice
Always On Display
NOTE: This package handles the clock on the lockscreen, in addition to the AOD functionality.
When enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the screen.
This is basically a lower-power lock-screen. It could in theory reduce power draw if you check notifications/clock often as OLED screens draw minimal power showing a mostly black screen(black = pixel off), but in practice the number of times you’ll unintentionally trigger it will likely eat up any potential power savings and more. And if your device doesn’t have an OLED screen this will draw way more power.
Most of these power savings could be applied to your standard lock-screen simply by making your background image completely black.
com.samsung.android.app.appsedge
com.samsung.android.app.appsedge
Samsung apps edge (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/apps-edge/)
Displays your five most frequently used apps for you to access at a moment’s notice.
Breaks Split-Screen/Multi-Window according to issue#124.
com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu
com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu
Assistant menu
Designed for individuals with motor control or other physical impairments.
By using Assistant menu, you can access hardware buttons and all parts of the screen by simply tapping or swiping.
https://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/mobile-assistant-menu/
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload
Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C’mon it feels like Snapshat.
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear3d.preload
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear3d.preload
Default 3D live stickers
Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C’mon it feels like Snapshat.
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearavatar.preload
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearavatar.preload
Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C’mon it feels like Snapshat.
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearframe.preload
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearframe.preload
Frames sticker?
I don’t know what this sticker is and I don’t have this package.
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload
com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload
Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C’mon it feels like Snapshat.
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
Safe to remove
com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge
com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge
Clipboard edge panel
com.samsung.android.app.clockpack
com.samsung.android.app.clockpack
Samsung Clock style
Affects video playback in full-screen mode, breaks it
com.samsung.android.app.color
com.samsung.android.app.color
Color adjustment
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.colorblind
com.samsung.android.app.colorblind
This app provides colorblind accessibility features for Samsung devices, helping users with color vision deficiencies by adjusting display colors and improving visibility.
com.samsung.android.app.dofviewer
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.samsung.android.app.dtv.dmb
com.samsung.android.app.dtv.dmb
TV app on Samsung phones and it’s only available on Japanese or Korean variants.
com.samsung.android.app.earphonetypec
com.samsung.android.app.earphonetypec
com.samsung.android.app.episodes
com.samsung.android.app.episodes
Samsung story album (https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/what-is-story-album-application-in-samsung-galaxy-s4/)
com.samsung.android.app.filterinstaller
com.samsung.android.app.filterinstaller
Filter installer
I have no clue about the usefulness of this package. Maybe it filters apps that are not compatible with the phone.
This package is only triggered when you install an app (private class PackageIntentReceiver)
com.samsung.android.app.interactivepanoramaviewer
com.samsung.android.app.interactivepanoramaviewer
Visual. photo virt.
Samsung Virtual Shot Viewer enable sharing virtual shot
Safe to remove if you don’t want virtual photos.
com.samsung.android.app.interpreter
com.samsung.android.app.interpreter
Samsung Interpreter app, enables Live translation of foreign languages
com.samsung.android.app.kfa
com.samsung.android.app.kfa
KFA
Another app from knox, has something to decrypt.
Name apk this app is: KnoxAIFrameworkApp.
com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover
com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover
I think it enables doing things with LEDs on the cover
https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/mobile-accessories/led-cover-for-galaxy-s10/EF-KG973CBEGWW/
HOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694
com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream
com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream
I think it enable doing things with LEDs on the cover
https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/mobile-accessories/led-cover-for-galaxy-s10/EF-KG973CBEGWW/
HOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694
com.samsung.android.app.memo
com.samsung.android.app.memo
Samsung Memo (was replaced by Samsung Notes app com.samsung.android.app.notes)
com.samsung.android.app.mhswrappertmo
com.samsung.android.app.mhswrappertmo
Mobile Hotspot
Is it linked to T-Mobile ? (“tmo” at the end of the package)
You can debloat this and still create hotspot.
com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink
com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink
Used to connect your phone to a car (with https://mirrorlink.com/ support) in order to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation…
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00048972/
com.samsung.android.app.motionpanoramaviewer
com.samsung.android.app.motionpanoramaviewer
Motion panorama viewer
Lets you see the result of a motion panorama
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/
com.samsung.android.app.multiwindow
com.samsung.android.app.multiwindow
Provides manifestly the ability to display multiple apps on the screen (at the same time)
Can someone test?
com.samsung.android.app.news
com.samsung.android.app.news
News Samsung app
Doesn’t exist anymore?
com.samsung.android.app.notes.addons
com.samsung.android.app.notes.addons
Allows for marking up/drawing on notes in the Samsung Notes app (designed for use with S Pen).
Removal likely breaks com.samsung.android.app.notes. Safe to remove otherwise.
May reinstall itself automatically (removal has persisted for me this time around, and through multiple reboots).
https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000005769652?appId=com.samsung.android.app.notes.addons
com.samsung.android.app.panel.naver.v
com.samsung.android.app.panel.naver.v
Naver V Panel
Special samsung panel for the very useless V LIVE (formerly Naver V) app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naver.vapp)
V LIVE is an app that features personal video broadcasts of South Korean celebrities
This panel also includes Naver Shopping (https://shopping.naver.com/)
com.samsung.android.app.parentalcare
com.samsung.android.app.parentalcare
Parental control to block apps on new samsung phones
com.samsung.android.app.pinboard
com.samsung.android.app.pinboard
Samsung Scrapbook (discontinued)
https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/how-do-i-use-the-scrapbook-memo-feature-on-my-samsung-galaxy-note3/
com.samsung.android.app.reminder
com.samsung.android.app.reminder
Samsung bixby reminder (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/reminder/)
Set up smart reminders to get notified when and where you need to. You can even link websites, videos, photos and more.
Uses wifi/data regularly.
com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge
com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge
Related to internet browser. For Galaxy Edge?
com.samsung.android.app.selfmotionpanoramaviewer
com.samsung.android.app.selfmotionpanoramaviewer
Selfie panorama viewer
Lets you see the result of a selfie motion panorama
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/
com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby
com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby
Bixby settings (Bixby = Samsung intelligence assistant)
com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing
com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing
Samsung Link Sharing
Lets you share large size files by using the Samsung Cloud.
https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/what-is-link-sharing/
com.samsung.android.app.siofviewer
com.samsung.android.app.siofviewer
Live focus
Needed for Live Focus in camera app.
com.samsung.android.app.smartwidget
com.samsung.android.app.smartwidget
Samsung screenshot
You will still be able to take screenshots without this package.
com.samsung.android.app.social
com.samsung.android.app.social
I know this has been discontinued by Samsung but that it.
Surely a social app like Samsung Members (com.samsung.oh)
com.samsung.android.app.soundpicker
com.samsung.android.app.soundpicker
Lets you select a sound for alarm/ringtone
com.samsung.android.app.spage
com.samsung.android.app.spage
Samsung Free (previously known as ‘Bixby Home’) is a vertically scrolling list of information that Bixby can interact with for example weather, fitness activity and buttons
for controlling their smart home gadgets.
https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000005445489?appId=com.samsung.android.app.spage
com.samsung.android.app.storyalbumwidget
com.samsung.android.app.storyalbumwidget
The Story Album widget enables you to access the Story Album app and create digital picture albums that you can view and acess directly
from the widget on a Home screen.
Old feature (from Galaxy S4)
com.samsung.android.app.talkback
com.samsung.android.app.talkback
Voice assistant. Accessibility feature
Screen Reader to provide audible feedback to assist blind and low-vision users.
com.samsung.android.app.taskedge
com.samsung.android.app.taskedge
Handle task edge panel
Through Tasks edge, you can quickly perform frequently used tasks, such as composing messages and creating events.
https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-s7-edge-how-do-i-add-tasks-edge/
com.samsung.android.app.telephonyui
com.samsung.android.app.telephonyui
com.samsung.android.app.telephonyui.esimclient
com.samsung.android.app.telephonyui.esimclient
only has ESimClient Webview Activity
com.samsung.android.app.tips
com.samsung.android.app.tips
Tips on how to use your phone“
com.samsung.android.app.updatecenter
com.samsung.android.app.updatecenter
App update
Installs app updates
com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizards
com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizards
Samsung Gear VR (Virtual Reality) setup wizard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VR)
https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr
Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
Setup wizard : The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
It’s the setup for Samsung VR services.
com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub
com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub
Samsung Gear VR (Virtual Reality) setup wizard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VR)
https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr
Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
Setup wizard : The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
It’s the setup for Samsung VR services.
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager
Samsung Galaxy Wearable (Samsung Gear) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager)
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub
Stub for the Galaxy Wearable app.
Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
com.samsung.android.app.withtv
com.samsung.android.app.withtv
WitTV (replaced by com.sec.android.app.withtv)
Used to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.
https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/
com.samsung.android.applock
com.samsung.android.applock
Samsung App Lock
Lets you lock your app (Settings > Advanced functions > App lock)
You should lock your apps storing private data (provides data at rest encryption when your phone is locked)
com.samsung.android.appseparation
com.samsung.android.appseparation
com.samsung.android.aremoji
com.samsung.android.aremoji
AR Emoji mode for Samsung camera
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/ar-emoji/
com.samsung.android.aremojieditor
com.samsung.android.aremojieditor
AR Emoji Editor
Edits those AR people emoji things
com.samsung.android.arzone
com.samsung.android.arzone
AR Zone
https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/which-features-are-available-in-the-ar-zone-in-the-galaxy-z-flip/
Lets you access other AR apps.
com.samsung.android.asksmanager
com.samsung.android.asksmanager
Samsung device protection manager.
It’s anti-theft feature. I couldn’t find exactly what does the samsung layer to the already existing android device protection :
https://www.greenbot.com/article/2904397/everything-you-need-to-know-about-device-protection-in-android-51.html
com.samsung.android.audiomirroring
com.samsung.android.audiomirroring
AudioMirroring
Audio Mirroring to Cast other devices will not work after remove.
Also this app running in the background.
com.samsung.android.authfw
com.samsung.android.authfw
Used by Samsung Pass
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.bbc.bbcagent
com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent
BBCAgent (B. B. Container Agent?)
Collects device information and manages installation/uninstallation of trusted apps in KNOX containers
com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider
com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider
KNOX BBC Provider.
Provider for KNOX BBC
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
Replaced by Samsung Smart Things (com.samsung.android.ststub)
Allows users to control, automate, and monitor their home environment via mobile device.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings
com.samsung.android.biometrics
com.samsung.android.biometrics
Provide biometric support
com.samsung.android.biometrics.app.setting
com.samsung.android.biometrics.app.setting
Biometric settings
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
Removing this will disable the bixby hardware key without breaking Bixby itself.
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy
Bixby Voice Stub
com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction
com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction
Bixby stuff [MORE INFO NEEDED]
com.samsung.android.bixby.plmsync
com.samsung.android.bixby.plmsync
Bixby stuff [MORE INFO NEEDED]
com.samsung.android.bixby.service
com.samsung.android.bixby.service
Bixby Service
com.samsung.android.bixby.voiceinput
com.samsung.android.bixby.voiceinput
Bixby service needed for voice control
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
Bixby voice wake-up
com.samsung.android.bixbyhelper
com.samsung.android.bixbyhelper
QQ music plugin
Require QQ Music and it’s Chinese.
com.samsung.android.bixbytouch
com.samsung.android.bixbytouch
Bixby Touch
App for smart things, still only for China.
com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework
com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework
BixbyVision Framework
com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter
com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter
Blue light filter
Using the sunrise/sunset option uses the ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission. It’s better to program the activation of the filter according to the time.
Note: reducing blue light can prevent eyestrain and other health issues. See https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/blue-light-reduce-effects
com.samsung.android.brightnessbackupservice
com.samsung.android.brightnessbackupservice
com.samsung.android.calendar
com.samsung.android.calendar
Samsung Calendar App
com.samsung.android.callbgprovider
com.samsung.android.callbgprovider
com.samsung.android.camerasdkservice
com.samsung.android.camerasdkservice
com.samsung.android.cameraxservice
com.samsung.android.cameraxservice
CBattery drain related on S10
com.samsung.android.carkey
com.samsung.android.carkey
Digital Key Framework
Frameworks to CarKey app, only China.
com.samsung.android.carlink
com.samsung.android.carlink
CarLife app only for China.
com.samsung.android.chnfileshare.kit
com.samsung.android.chnfileshare.kit
S Share
Chinese app to Secure transfer files using bluetooth.
com.samsung.android.cidmanager
com.samsung.android.cidmanager
com.samsung.android.clipboarduiservice
com.samsung.android.clipboarduiservice
User interface for clipboard
com.samsung.android.coldwalletservice
com.samsung.android.coldwalletservice
com.samsung.android.communicationservice
com.samsung.android.communicationservice
Message Service.
Needed for SMS/MMS communication
com.samsung.android.contacts
com.samsung.android.contacts
Samsung contacts app
com.samsung.android.container
com.samsung.android.container
com.samsung.android.coreapps
com.samsung.android.coreapps
Samsung Enhanced features
Files and profiles sharing feature. It may be called “Enhanced messaging”.
Using this service lets Samsung to automatically collect your phone number, contact list and messages
https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge/523172-enhanced-features.html
https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/what-is-enhanced-messaging/
com.samsung.android.da.daagent
com.samsung.android.da.daagent
Samsung dual messenger (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/dual-messenger/)
Allows you to use two separate accounts for the same app.
com.samsung.android.dbsc
com.samsung.android.dbsc
Galaxy Service Setup
Device-Based Service Consent. Pairs with com.sec.spp.push to broadcast new service consent requests to your device.
Really slimey move by Samsung to name it this in the wake of Google announcing their own DBSC (Device Bound Session Credentials) which will phase out third-party cookies and help secure browsers against cookie theft.
https://blog.chromium.org/2024/04/fighting-cookie-theft-using-device.html
com.samsung.android.dck.timesync
com.samsung.android.dck.timesync
DckTimeSyncService
Only logs found
com.samsung.android.deviceidservice
com.samsung.android.deviceidservice
DeviceIdService
Collects device id but it is not known what it is used for.
Take’s OAID, VAID, AAID.
com.samsung.android.dialer
com.samsung.android.dialer
com.samsung.android.digitalkey
com.samsung.android.digitalkey
com.samsung.android.dkey
com.samsung.android.dkey
Samsung Wallet Digital Key
Used for cars, only China.
com.samsung.android.dlp.service
com.samsung.android.dlp.service
SamsungDLPService (KNOX). Old feature. Was replaced by SDP (Sensitive Data Protection)
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) feature
SDP is good because it allows to have encrypted data at rest (= decryption keys not in RAM) even when your phone is on.
https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/sensitive-data-protection.htm
https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/sensitive-data-protection.htm
com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub
com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub
Stub for car mode
REMINDER : Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java
com.samsung.android.dsms
com.samsung.android.dsms
com.samsung.android.email.composer
com.samsung.android.email.composer
another app related to Email app, bad privacy
com.samsung.android.email.sync
com.samsung.android.email.sync
Sync to Email app, bad privacy
com.samsung.android.email.ui
com.samsung.android.email.ui
Email app with bad privacy
com.samsung.android.email.widget
com.samsung.android.email.widget
Email Widget on some old samsung phones like S6
com.samsung.android.emergency
com.samsung.android.emergency
Emergency SOS
Has a lot of permissions, lets you send SOS messages and calls.
com.samsung.android.emojiupdater
com.samsung.android.emojiupdater
AR Emoji updater
This package has no permission so I wonder how it can update anything.
See com.samsung.android.aremoji
com.samsung.android.fast
com.samsung.android.fast
Samsung Secure Wi-Fi
Samsung VPN service powered by McAfee
https://www.pcmag.com/news/mcafee-samsung-partner-on-built-in-security-vpn-for-galaxy-s9
https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/what-is-samsung-secure-wi-fi.html
Note: If you need to use a VPN use something more trustworthy*
com.samsung.android.fingerprint.service
com.samsung.android.fingerprint.service
Fingerprint service
com.samsung.android.fmm
com.samsung.android.fmm
Find My Mobile
Tracks down your device when it gets lost.
Lets you remotely lock your device, block access to Samsung Pay and wipe data from the entire device.
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/find-my-mobile/
https://findmymobile.samsung.com/
com.samsung.android.forest
com.samsung.android.forest
Digital Wellbeing (old version of com.samsung.android.wellbeing)
That’s an app for device and app usage tracking and limiting.
https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004807357
NOTE for Dex users: uninstalling this package makes the UI unstable, in particular the taskbar is not loaded and UI continues to crash.
com.samsung.android.framework.res
com.samsung.android.framework.res
This package is part of Samsung’s custom system framework and manages various resources for Samsung-specific features and UI enhancements.
com.samsung.android.galaxycontinuity
com.samsung.android.galaxycontinuity
Samsung Flow (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.galaxycontinuity)
It’s a service to ‘seamlessly’ connect your devices. You can authenticate your Tablet/PC with your smartphone, share content between devices, and sync notifications or view contents from your smartphone on your Tablet/PC.
You can turn on the smartphone’s Mobile Hotspot to keep your Tablet/PC connected. You can also log in to your Tablet/PC with your biometric data (Iris, Fingerprints) if you register with Samsung Pass.
https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-samsung-flow-and-how-to-use-it/
Has more than 81 permissions. Not the kind of app you want to keep installed if you don’t use it. It increases the attack surface and can potentially compromise a lot of things (including your computer). FYI, 4 CVE has been discovered between 2021 and 2022: https://www.opencve.io/cve?vendor=samsung&product=samsung_flow
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/77216cd6209c73d00332180319249ac6e4ef8479e68d2a21c97a52fdc5f3d62b
com.samsung.android.gallery.plugins
com.samsung.android.gallery.plugins
SamsungGallery Plugins
Chinese mapcamera plugin.
com.samsung.android.gallery.watch
com.samsung.android.gallery.watch
Samsung Watch gallery app
com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
Samsung Game Launcher
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/game-launcher/
All in one hub for mobiles games
com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin
com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin
Samsung Game Tuner (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin)
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.gearoplugin
com.samsung.android.gearoplugin
Gear S Plugin (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.gearoplugin)
Plugin for com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager
com.samsung.android.globalpostprocmgr
com.samsung.android.globalpostprocmgr
GlobalPostProcMgr
Unknown app, has Draft Recovery.
Uninstalling breaks camera functionality.
com.samsung.android.gru
com.samsung.android.gru
Galaxy Resource Updater
Needed for galaxy store probably and not sure but also for system updates?
com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell
com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell
Gear VR Shell
Gear VR : https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr
com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc
com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc
Gear VR Service
See above.
com.samsung.android.honeyboard
com.samsung.android.honeyboard
Samsung keyboard
References
com.samsung.android.icecone
com.samsung.android.icecone
Keyboard Content Center
Lets you choose media content (e.g. stickers and music) from the Galaxy Keyboard.
This app always runs in background.
com.samsung.android.imagepp
com.samsung.android.imagepp
Chat PP
Only for China.
com.samsung.android.incall.contentprovider
com.samsung.android.incall.contentprovider
com.samsung.android.incallui
com.samsung.android.incallui
UI when “being called/in call”. It’s basically the screen that shows you who is calling, lets you answer and hang up, switch to speaker, etc
com.samsung.android.inputshare
com.samsung.android.inputshare
Samsung Multi-Control, allows certain apps to be continued on multiple Galaxy devices (like Internet or Notes)
com.samsung.android.ipsgeofence
com.samsung.android.ipsgeofence
Samsung Visit In app
IPSGeofence
IPS = Indoor Positioning System.
The concept of Indoor Positioning System designates a network of connected devices within a building making it possible to trace the position of another device – and therefore potentially of a person – in environments where GPS systems are
not efficient .
Geofencing is a technique which consists in activating preconfigured actions when a device enters a certain geographical area.
For example, a user can use it to automatically turn on Wi-Fi and home lights when their smartphone is detected nearby.
In short, if enabled, this app will track your location everywhere and all the time!
https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/what-is-geofencing-privacy/
com.samsung.android.keycustomizationinfobackupservice
com.samsung.android.keycustomizationinfobackupservice
If you don’t use backup service, it’s safe to remove.
com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator
com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator
Lets you customize your Samsung device with different images (provided by Samsung) on the lock screen.
com.samsung.android.kgclient
com.samsung.android.kgclient
Samsung Payment Services
Removing this package will LOCK YOU OUT of your device with a full-screen overlay message saying that Device Services was uninstalled in an unauthorised manner. This is persistent upon reboots until a factory data reset is initiated. Filesystem can still be accessed if ADB permissions were granted beforehand.
Unless you know what you’re doing, you shouldn’t uninstall this package.
com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller
com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller
Samsung Kids Home (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-kids-home/)
Lets you shape a “safe environment” for your child.
NOTE : You shouldn’t give your phone to a child. That bad !
https://ifstudies.org/blog/a-smartphone-will-change-your-child-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-or-want
com.samsung.android.kmxservice
com.samsung.android.kmxservice
KmxService
Knox Matrix. Provides a feature to securely generate and store keys used for end-to-end encryption (E2EE).
It encrypts/decrypts data on the user’s device and transmits it to the server.
The user’s original data cannot be checked as decryption is impossible from the server, which only has encrypted data, and is safely protected from external attacks.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/kmxservice/
com.samsung.android.knox.app.networkfilter
com.samsung.android.knox.app.networkfilter
knoxNwFilter
Is responsible for Bluetooth to work.
com.samsung.android.knox.attestation
com.samsung.android.knox.attestation
KNOX Attestation
Lets you check the integrity of a Samsung Android device by connecting to a Samsung Attestation server.
https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/attestation.htm
com.samsung.android.knox.containerdesktop
com.samsung.android.knox.containerdesktop
Knox Container Desktop
Provides UI for the work(space) container?
See “com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent”
com.samsung.android.knox.kpecore
com.samsung.android.knox.kpecore
Samsung KPECore
KPE stands for ‘Knox Platform for Enterprise’
com.samsung.android.knox.mpos
com.samsung.android.knox.mpos
Knox mPOS Enabler offers a range of security/usability features, enabling secure and contactless payments on Samsung devices.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.knox.mpos
com.samsung.android.knox.pushmanager
com.samsung.android.knox.pushmanager
KnoxPushManager
com.samsung.android.knox.zt.framework
com.samsung.android.knox.zt.framework
KnoxZT Framework
To learn how you type, Touch Dynamics
will collect and analyze sensor data while typing.
com.samsung.android.livestickers
com.samsung.android.livestickers
Deco Pic (accessible through AR Zone)
Camera app with stickers and snapchat-like filters
com.samsung.android.localeoverlaymanager
com.samsung.android.localeoverlaymanager
com.samsung.android.mapsagent
com.samsung.android.mapsagent
com.samsung.android.mateagent
com.samsung.android.mateagent
Samsung Galaxy Friends is an accessory platform service that allows the user to enjoy a variety of content quickly
and easily by simply connecting an accessory, without having to install additional applications.
https://developer.samsung.com/codelab/SDC18-experiences/Galaxy-Friends
com.samsung.android.mcfds
com.samsung.android.mcfds
com.samsung.android.mdagent
com.samsung.android.mdagent
MdAgent
com.samsung.android.mdm
com.samsung.android.mdm
MDMApp (Mobile Device Management app)
Used to monitor and manage remotely mobile devices.
For example locking split-screen, blocking safe mode boot, enabling branding logo in the lock screen, remotely configuring IMAP email…
Most likely related to KNOX
https://www.samsungknox.com/en/solutions/it-solutions/knox-manage
https://developer.samsung.com/tech-insights/knox/mobile-device-management
com.samsung.android.mdx
com.samsung.android.mdx
Link to Windows Service
Works in conjunction with the Microsoft Your Phone app and activates a connection to your PC on Windows
com.samsung.android.mediacontroller
com.samsung.android.mediacontroller
Ability to controls phone’s audio from your watch.
com.samsung.android.messaging
com.samsung.android.messaging
Samsung Messaging app
com.samsung.android.messaging.extension.chn
com.samsung.android.messaging.extension.chn
MessagingExtensionCh
Has too much spying things.
com.samsung.android.mocca
com.samsung.android.mocca
MoccaMobile
Require google play services.
Diagnostics, logs, car crash, better remove this app.
com.samsung.android.motionphoto.viewer
com.samsung.android.motionphoto.viewer
com.samsung.android.mtp
com.samsung.android.mtp
MTP application
It doesn’t cause a bootloop, but its highly not recommended to remove it.
This app is needed for transfer files to PC/Phone.
com.samsung.android.networkdiagnostic
com.samsung.android.networkdiagnostic
Network Diagnostic
Autostart after boot. 9 permissions (including ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION : precise GPS location) + 1 unknown permission : SEC_FACTORY_PHONE
Seems to be telemetry.
com.samsung.android.networkstack
com.samsung.android.networkstack
com.samsung.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay
com.samsung.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay
com.samsung.android.oneconnect
com.samsung.android.oneconnect
Samsung Smart Things (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.oneconnect)
Lets you manage all your Samsung and SmartThings-compatible devices.
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/smartthings/
Probably needs com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
com.samsung.android.packageinstaller
com.samsung.android.packageinstaller
Removing it is Unsafe if there is no alternative.
com.samsung.android.peripheral.framework
com.samsung.android.peripheral.framework
Peripheral Framework
It’s knox analytics.
com.samsung.android.personalpage.service
com.samsung.android.personalpage.service
Private mode (was replaced by Secure Folder)
https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-private-mode-and-how-do-i-use-it/
com.samsung.android.photoremasterservice
com.samsung.android.photoremasterservice
PhotoRemasterService
If removed, Photo Remaster in the gallery won’t work.
com.samsung.android.privacydashboard
com.samsung.android.privacydashboard
Privacy dashboard in settings:
https://insights.samsung.com/2023/08/17/what-is-privacy-dashboard-and-how-does-it-protect-my-data-2/
com.samsung.android.privateshare
com.samsung.android.privateshare
Blockchain-powered file sharing system for Samsung phones.
Why blockchain? Because it’s a nice buzzword! The privacy policy of this Samsung service is really bad: https://libreddit.spike.codes/r/privacy/comments/rqbb9b/samsung_private_share_is_not_so_private/
com.samsung.android.provider.filterprovider
com.samsung.android.provider.filterprovider
FilterProvider dependency to Samsung Camera
Provides access to filters (when you swipe right from the camera app)
com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider
com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider
One more package related to camera stickers.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS IF YOU USE STOCK CAMERA (Samsung camera-app closes after about 4s!)
adb shell ‘pm disable-user com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider’ can be used as a workaround if you want to stop this running in the background.
com.samsung.android.providers.carrier
com.samsung.android.providers.carrier
com.samsung.android.providers.contacts
com.samsung.android.providers.contacts
Likely same as com.android.providers.contacts, but for Samsung phones.
Probably breaks contact functionality if disabled.
com.samsung.android.providers.context
com.samsung.android.providers.context
Spyware
https://www.eteknix.com/samsungs-context-service-may-take-data-collection-surveillance-worrying-levels/
https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2328363/samsung-context-service-will-collect-user-data-to-share-with-developers
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.samsung.android.providers.factory
com.samsung.android.providers.factory
FactoryTestProvider
It’s used for log or testing.
com.samsung.android.providers.media
com.samsung.android.providers.media
Likely same as com.android.providers.media; scans the device for media files and allows permitted apps access to them.
com.samsung.android.providers.trash
com.samsung.android.providers.trash
SecTrashProvider
Indexes almost things to trash.
This app probably only exist on China Samsung.
com.samsung.android.rajaampat
com.samsung.android.rajaampat
com.samsung.android.rampart
com.samsung.android.rampart
Auto Blocker
Uses for blocking unknown apps install, commands.
com.samsung.android.rlc
com.samsung.android.rlc
Samsung Biz Service
Remote Lock Control? Remote Mobile Manager? It has not needed notification components.
com.samsung.android.samsungpass
com.samsung.android.samsungpass
Samsung Pass app
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-pass/
com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill
com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill
Auto Fill for Samsung Pass
Once your account information is registered, you can use iris, fingerprint, or face recognition to sign in.
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00082282/
com.samsung.android.samsungpositioning
com.samsung.android.samsungpositioning
Run at startup and ask for an unknown permission SEC_FACTORY_PHONE
This package seems to be used for samsung apps needing location.
com.samsung.android.scloud
com.samsung.android.scloud
Samsung Cloud (https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-cloud)
com.samsung.android.scloud.backup
com.samsung.android.scloud.backup
Samsung Backup only for Samsung Cloud
com.samsung.android.scloud.sync
com.samsung.android.scloud.sync
Samsung cloud synchronisation service
com.samsung.android.scpm
com.samsung.android.scpm
Samsung Cloud Platform Manager
Related to Samsung Cloud. Safe to remove if you don’t use it.
com.samsung.android.sdk.handwriting
com.samsung.android.sdk.handwriting
Handwriting Service
Only for Samsung Note?
https://www.samsung.com/sg/support/mobile-devices/how-do-you-convert-handwriting-to-text-and-other-formats-using-s-pen-and-samsung-notes/
com.samsung.android.sdk.ocr
com.samsung.android.sdk.ocr
It’s for OCR (Optical Character Recognition), used among Samsung apps like the gallery, without this, you can’t extract text from images.
com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.app.audioconnectionservice
com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.app.audioconnectionservice
AudioConnectionService
I believe it allows to modulate an audio signal. I didn’t find a lot of apps using this package.
Nothing really worrying but safe to remove if you want.
com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor
com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor
Professional Audio
Allows you to create virtual instrument applications with Android.
https://developer.samsung.com/html/techdoc/ProgrammingGuide_ProfessionalAudio.pdf
com.samsung.android.sdk.spenv10
com.samsung.android.sdk.spenv10
Samsung Pen engine, Pen settings, SPen Engine Update.
com.samsung.android.sdm.config
com.samsung.android.sdm.config
Configuration Update for Samsung Deskphone Manager (SDM)
SDM allows a user to synchronize your smartphone with a IP deskphone
com.samsung.android.secsoundpicker
com.samsung.android.secsoundpicker
com.samsung.android.server.wifi.mobilewips
com.samsung.android.server.wifi.mobilewips
com.samsung.android.server.wifi.mobilewips.client
com.samsung.android.server.wifi.mobilewips.client
MobileWips
Detects suspicious activity on Wi-Fi network.
com.samsung.android.service.health
com.samsung.android.service.health
Health Platform (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.service.health)
It is a data aggregator. You can use it to link multiple health apps (like Strava, google fit etc) together. This app will unify their collected data and store them all together.
Constantly phones to Samsung servers.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/968364daf4fbb1828dfe9d8dbcce6d5f7f9a79522a5267c4be5bba19e6cd88b0
com.samsung.android.service.livedrawing
com.samsung.android.service.livedrawing
Live Message enables you to draw your own animated GIFs or emojis.
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/live-message/
com.samsung.android.service.stplatform
com.samsung.android.service.stplatform
com.samsung.android.service.tagservice
com.samsung.android.service.tagservice
com.samsung.android.service.travel
com.samsung.android.service.travel
Samsung Travel Wallpaper (discontinued)
com.samsung.android.setting.multisound
com.samsung.android.setting.multisound
com.samsung.android.setupindiaservicestnc
com.samsung.android.setupindiaservicestnc
Samsung Services
Responsible for the persistent notification after every system update if you don’t agree to data collection.
The only way to dismiss it without agreeing to anything is to click the small text and uncheck all the items in a list. Then the ‘Agree’ button becomes a ‘Skip’ button. Removing this package doesn’t have any known side effects.
com.samsung.android.shealthmonitor
com.samsung.android.shealthmonitor
Samsung Health Monitor
Enables you to record ECG and blood pressure.
com.samsung.android.shortcutbackupservice
com.samsung.android.shortcutbackupservice
ShortcutBNR
Related to smartSwitch Samsung Cloud features
com.samsung.android.singletake.service
com.samsung.android.singletake.service
com.samsung.android.slinkcloud
com.samsung.android.slinkcloud
Samsung Cloud Gateway
NEEDED FOR Scloud app
A cloud storage gateway is designed to provide interoperability between different data protocols used
in a client (Scloud app)/server cloud architecture.
MORE INFO : https://searchstorage.techtarget.com/definition/cloud-storage-gateway
Needs a lot of permission (including the dangerous one : READ_PHONE_STATE)
It means the app has the ability to read the device ID (e.g. IMEI or ESN) and phone number.
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission#READ_PHONE_STATE
Hardcoded Alibaba (chinese) server IP (42.120.153.17)
https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/2ef5367f700d2644fc51d2cdd8dd0ce97e9a6594cb5b89052537037c5a7aac56?environmentId=200
https://web.archive.org/web/20200604093347/https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/2ef5367f700d2644fc51d2cdd8dd0ce97e9a6594cb5b89052537037c5a7aac56?environmentId=200
com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity
com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity
Samsung Device security for the Smart Manager app using McAfee antivirus engine.
This is the antivirus in Settings -> Device care -> Security
Privacy nightmare(LOTS of permissions!) for a bit of security.
https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/05dab93ee2102a2fb6edf16e85750eb1f0189d7b82703c6a00c92cd08d62bb28?environmentId=200
ARCHIVE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607140002/https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/05dab93ee2102a2fb6edf16e85750eb1f0189d7b82703c6a00c92cd08d62bb28?environmentId=200
Some people reported that without this package they weren’t able to install apps anymore BUT I personally removed this and
I still can install apps.
I think(not sure) that you can remove this safely if you also remove com.samsung.aasaservice and com.samsung.android.sm
com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity.tcm
com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity.tcm
Device security
Chinese scanning app for searching viruses.
com.samsung.android.sm.policy
com.samsung.android.sm.policy
SCPM (Samsung Cloud Platform Manager) client.
Allows the app to read data from the Samsung Cloud Platform Manager in order to authenticate your phone and configure your apps and services. Surely linked to Smart Manager. On some devices, the app icon is cloud-shaped.
com.samsung.android.sm.provider
com.samsung.android.sm.provider
Smart Manager Provider
SCPM Client? A lot debugging stuff
com.samsung.android.sm_cn
com.samsung.android.sm_cn
Device care but in Chinese Samsung phones
Is different from global, could break some important functions if removed.
com.samsung.android.smartface.overlay
com.samsung.android.smartface.overlay
Not needed overlay to smartface
com.samsung.android.smartfitting
com.samsung.android.smartfitting
Smart Fitting Service
Adapts the size/ratio of the screen. Automatic mode is default but there is a manual mode
https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-s8-s8-plus-what-is-the-smart-fitting-display-for-vod-games/
com.samsung.android.smartprovider
com.samsung.android.smartprovider
Samsung File Provider
Provides intelligent classification, search and image/video favorite when selecting images/videos to send to friends/Moments/Channels in WeChat app.
com.samsung.android.smartsuggestions
com.samsung.android.smartsuggestions
com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant
com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant
Samsung SmartSwitch
Lets you transfer your data from your old (Samsung) phone to your new one.
Needed for com.sec.android.easyMover?
com.samsung.android.softsim
com.samsung.android.softsim
Softsim Service
Installs softsim and it’s full Chinese.
com.samsung.android.spdclient
com.samsung.android.spdclient
Security policy updates (part of KNOX)
Updates the SELinux policies according to Security Enhancements for Android (SE for Android)
There are privacy implications to the data collected by Samsung
https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/161190/does-samsungs-security-enhancements-for-android-offer-anything-for-consumers
Not mandatory if you know what you are doing and if you don’t install software from unknown sources.
Needs confirmation but removing this package could change SELinux mode (enforcing by default)
https://source.android.com/security/selinux
com.samsung.android.spdfnote
com.samsung.android.spdfnote
Write on PDF (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spdfnote)
PDF annotator
com.samsung.android.sskds
com.samsung.android.sskds
SoterSskdsService
This app has something to ‘com.tencent.soter.soterserver’.
Only china.
com.samsung.android.stextclassifier
com.samsung.android.stextclassifier
From https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/textclassifier/TextClassifier:
Interface for providing text classification related features.
The TextClassifier may be used to understand the meaning of text, as well as generating predicted next actions based on the text.
So it got something to do with text/spelling correction? But a samsung implementation of it. It needs some further testing, so far it doesn’t affect even the auto-correct.
Note: this app has no permission and doesn’t run in background when not in used
com.samsung.android.stickercenter
com.samsung.android.stickercenter
Sticker center. Used to retrieve stickers from the web in the camera app.
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
com.samsung.android.stickerplugin
com.samsung.android.stickerplugin
StickerPlugin
Not sure if this package also provides stickers for camera. I don’t have it so I can’t test
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers
com.samsung.android.storage.watchstoragemanager
com.samsung.android.storage.watchstoragemanager
Storage manager. DO NOT REMOVE THIS
com.samsung.android.sume.nn.service
com.samsung.android.sume.nn.service
Provides the photo remaster feature in the Gallery app. Has the camera permission and can access all your medias but performs its job locally on the device.
https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/remastering-photos-on-samsung-phone/
com.samsung.android.svoice
com.samsung.android.svoice
Samsung Voice (S Voice) was replaced by bixby on Samsung Galaxy S8(+) and newer phones.
Virtual mobile personal assistant capable of running a basic tasks through voice command alone.
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-voice/
com.samsung.android.svoiceime
com.samsung.android.svoiceime
Samsung voice input
Voice input powered by Bixby. See above.
com.samsung.android.tencentwifisecurity
com.samsung.android.tencentwifisecurity
Chinese Tencent flags risky networks and prevent to connect to them.
com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_N
com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_N
This app handles automatic updates for time zone information on Samsung devices, ensuring accurate timekeeping across different regions.
com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_O
com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_O
Samsung Time Zone Updater
Used to automatically detect appropriate timezone
REMOVING THIS WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE
com.samsung.android.timezone.data.P
com.samsung.android.timezone.data.P
Samsung timezone data?
com.samsung.android.timezone.data.updater
com.samsung.android.timezone.data.updater
Samsung Time Zone Updater
Used to automatically detect appropriate timezone.
A similar Samsung package apparently bootloops the device if removed, so be careful.
com.samsung.android.timezone.data_Q
com.samsung.android.timezone.data_Q
Stores timezone data?
com.samsung.android.timezone.updater
com.samsung.android.timezone.updater
Time Zone Updater
Used to detect or set timezone.
com.samsung.android.tncpage
com.samsung.android.tncpage
TNCPageCN
It’s app for enhance lock screen.
com.samsung.android.tripwidget
com.samsung.android.tripwidget
Discontinued package (used in Galaxy S4) handling trip wallpaper widget.
com.samsung.android.tzdata.update_M
com.samsung.android.tzdata.update_M
Samsung Timezone Data Updater
com.samsung.android.uds
com.samsung.android.uds
Ultra data saving
Have boring notifications and theres no point of keeping this app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.uds
com.samsung.android.universalswitch
com.samsung.android.universalswitch
Universal Switch lets you designate certain touches or gestures to control specific actions on your phone.
https://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/mobile-universal-switch/
com.samsung.android.uwb
com.samsung.android.uwb
com.samsung.android.vdc
com.samsung.android.vdc
Virtual Device Center
It’s Chinese app for Video calls.
com.samsung.android.vdcservice
com.samsung.android.vdcservice
This app depends on Virtual Device Center app.
Has network connection frameworks.
com.samsung.android.visionarapps
com.samsung.android.visionarapps
“AR apps”
Not really sure what this is, but the icon is Bixby as an eye so I assume it’s for accessing AR stuff through Bixby.
com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent
com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent
VisionCloudAgent
Cloud Agent is a service which automatically upload on the cloud the photos you take on your phone. It connects to your “Samsung account”.
It is related to Dropbox.
Given the Vision in the package name there is a link with Bixby.
com.samsung.android.visionintelligence
com.samsung.android.visionintelligence
Bixby Vision
Augmented reality camera that can identify objects in real-time and potentially offer the user
to purchase them online, translate text, read QR codes, and recognize landmarks.
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/vision/
com.samsung.android.visualars
com.samsung.android.visualars
Smart Touch Call.
It allows the user to “Get voice and Screen interactive service when you call a customer service”.
Bloated with Google API stuff
com.samsung.android.voicewakeup
com.samsung.android.voicewakeup
Voice wake-up for using Bixby
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00080448/
com.samsung.android.vtcamerasettings
com.samsung.android.vtcamerasettings
com.samsung.android.wallpaper.res
com.samsung.android.wallpaper.res
Pre-installed wallpapers
Removing this package causes the background to be transparent (black, but the system will see it as white unless you use a custom wallpaper).
com.samsung.android.watch.alarm
com.samsung.android.watch.alarm
Samsung Alarm app.
com.samsung.android.watch.cameracontroller
com.samsung.android.watch.cameracontroller
Mirrors phone’s camera to your watch. I can’t find a use case for my usage. Safe to remove.
com.samsung.android.watch.compass
com.samsung.android.watch.compass
Samsung Compass app.
com.samsung.android.watch.findmyphone
com.samsung.android.watch.findmyphone
The phone will start ringing, if connected to watch via BT or WiFi, when pressing ‘start ringing’ on the watch.
com.samsung.android.watch.findmywatch
com.samsung.android.watch.findmywatch
The watch will start ringing, if connected to phone via BT or WiFi, when pressing ‘start ringing’ on the phone. Also fetches location and is able to lock or factory reset.
com.samsung.android.watch.flashlight
com.samsung.android.watch.flashlight
Samsung Flashlight
com.samsung.android.watch.runestone.app
com.samsung.android.watch.runestone.app
Customization Service from Samsung. Provides customized content and recommendations. Collects a lot of personal information.
See: https://www.samsung.com/us/account/customization-service/
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0f26752e636a9689bf0603e6023939e23a8cbd7197dea7b44c7ac93e2a930c24
com.samsung.android.watch.screencapture
com.samsung.android.watch.screencapture
Provides the ability to take screenshots from the smart watch.
com.samsung.android.watch.stopwatch
com.samsung.android.watch.stopwatch
Samsung Stopwatch
com.samsung.android.watch.timer
com.samsung.android.watch.timer
Timer app from Samsung.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analogmodular
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analogmodular
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analoguefont
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analoguefont
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.animal
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.animal
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.aremoji
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.aremoji
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicclock
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicclock
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicdashboard
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicdashboard
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bespoke
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bespoke
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bitmoji
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bitmoji
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.boldindex
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.boldindex
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.companionhelper
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.companionhelper
Watchfaces fail to load without this. Removing it also breaks editing and changing watchfaces.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalfont
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalfont
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalmodular
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalmodular
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dualwatch
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dualwatch
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dynamicfont
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dynamicfont
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.emergency
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.emergency
Watchface in the emergency launcher.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.gradientfont
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.gradientfont
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.healthmodular
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.healthmodular
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.infomodular
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.infomodular
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.large
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.large
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.livewallpaper
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.livewallpaper
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mypebble
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mypebble
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.myphoto
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.myphoto
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mystyle
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mystyle
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.premiumanalog
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.premiumanalog
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleanalogue
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleanalogue
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleclassic
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleclassic
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simplecomplication
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simplecomplication
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.superfiction
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.superfiction
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.tickingsound
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.tickingsound
Ticking sound on watchfaces that support it.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.together
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.together
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.typography
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.typography
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.weather
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.weather
Preinstalled watchface.
com.samsung.android.watch.worldclock
com.samsung.android.watch.worldclock
Worldclock app. This also includes a widget, displaying time in different time zones.
com.samsung.android.wcmurlsnetworkstack
com.samsung.android.wcmurlsnetworkstack
China URL connection. generate_204 (it’s only config, not sure if it’s needed for checking wifi connection)
com.samsung.android.wcs.exstention
com.samsung.android.wcs.exstention
Samsung Internet Extensions
Samsung Internet for Android allows users to customize their browsing experience by installing extensions, which are additional software packages that add new features and functionality to the browser and help developers offer tailored services to users on mobile devices.
NOTE: Disabling this broke the UI on my Watch5 for some reason so PROCEED WITH CAUTION.
com.samsung.android.wear.blockednumber
com.samsung.android.wear.blockednumber
Blocked number storage. Doesn’t affect the dialer or contacts.
com.samsung.android.wear.contacts.sync
com.samsung.android.wear.contacts.sync
Handles ‘open on phone’ events. Also, settings often crash when this is uninstalled.
com.samsung.android.wear.musictransfer
com.samsung.android.wear.musictransfer
Used to sync music with the watch.
com.samsung.android.wear.shealth
com.samsung.android.wear.shealth
Samsung Health app for WearOS.
com.samsung.android.wearable.samsungaccount
com.samsung.android.wearable.samsungaccount
Samsung account settings. Breaks settings app if uninstalled.
com.samsung.android.wearable.setupwizard
com.samsung.android.wearable.setupwizard
Samsung Wearable Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
It’s the setup for Samsung services.
com.samsung.android.wellbeing
com.samsung.android.wellbeing
Digital Wellbeing
That’s an app for device and app usage tracking and limiting.
https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004807357
com.samsung.android.widget.pictureframe
com.samsung.android.widget.pictureframe
Samsung gallery widget, shows your selected photos as widget
com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance
com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance
Special edge panel widget for Yahoo Finance
com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport
com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport
Special edge panel widget for Yahoo Sport
com.samsung.android.wifi.ai
com.samsung.android.wifi.ai
No activities, provides WiFi diagnostics, has several ai models that it is not clear how useful they are.
com.samsung.android.wifi.decrease.scan.interval.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.decrease.scan.interval.resources
Needed for WiFi.
com.samsung.android.wifi.h2e.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.h2e.resources
needed for wifi, has config values for that
com.samsung.android.wifi.increase.scan.interval.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.increase.scan.interval.resources
Needed for WiFi.
com.samsung.android.wifi.p2paware.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.p2paware.resources
Related to WiFi Direct
com.samsung.android.wifi.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.resources.qc
com.samsung.android.wifi.resources.qc
Needed for WiFi.
com.samsung.android.wifi.resources.wifilock
com.samsung.android.wifi.resources.wifilock
Needed for WiFi.
com.samsung.android.wifi.softap.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.softap.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.softapwpathree.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.softapwpathree.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.wapi.resources
com.samsung.android.wifi.wapi.resources
Needed for WiFi.
com.samsung.android.wifinetworkdiagnostics
com.samsung.android.wifinetworkdiagnostics
WifiNetworkDiagnostics
Diagnostics network connection.
com.samsung.app.highlightplayer
com.samsung.app.highlightplayer
Samsung Story Video Editor
Lets you edit your videos stories
com.samsung.app.jansky
com.samsung.app.jansky
Multi-lines settings
Lets you have multiple virtual phone numbers.
This feature is only available on some US carrier-locked devices
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/6esiub/tmobile_s8s8_multiline_setting_is_awesome/did2pur/
com.samsung.app.slowmotion
com.samsung.app.slowmotion
Slowmotion mode in camera app
com.samsung.attribution
com.samsung.attribution
Related to data collection (?):
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy-store/galaxy-store-statistics/user-attribution.html
com.samsung.carrier.logcollector
com.samsung.carrier.logcollector
it’s the same like diagmonagent, collects dumplogs
com.samsung.chn.apps.devicemanagement
com.samsung.chn.apps.devicemanagement
AutoLoginService
Register device with China Telecom. Only for China.
com.samsung.clipboardsaveservice
com.samsung.clipboardsaveservice
Clipboard Save service saves all the content you saved in the clipboard (clipboard history)
If you remove this you will still be able to copy/cust/past but a new content in clipboard will replace the current content.
In short : there will no longer be a history.
com.samsung.cmfa.AuthTouch
com.samsung.cmfa.AuthTouch
Continuous Multi-Factor Authentication AuthTouchService
Related to com.samsung.android.cmfa.framework.
com.samsung.cmh
com.samsung.cmh
CMH Provider is a dependency for the the samsung gallery app. This package asks for a lot of permissions.
It seems to be be used for cloud and story stuff in the gallery and also seems needed for content recognition.
Has the same shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.mpl
NOTE : On some phone models, deleting this package can also prevent to preview photos from the camera app.
Seems to trigger com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.mpl when needed.
com.samsung.commonimsservice
com.samsung.commonimsservice
Stat notify volte
com.samsung.crane
com.samsung.crane
Call+ (https://support.vodafone.co.uk/Vodafone-apps/Call-and-Message/60900956/What-is-Call.htm)
Call+ features on Samsung dialer
NOTE: I have the feeling that these features are carrier/country dependant because I don’t have them. But I have this package anyway.
com.samsung.daydream.customization
com.samsung.daydream.customization
Samsung customization for Google Daydream VR headset (https://arvr.google.com/daydream/)
NOTE : Google discontinued Daydream in 2019 and it no longer works on Android 10 Samsung devices
com.samsung.dcmservice
com.samsung.dcmservice
Hard to find what it really does but I do know what DCM is in telecommunication. It means Dual Carrier Modulation.
To stay simple, we use signal modulation to transfer information. DCM can be seen as an enhancement to conventional QPSK modulation
that expand the coverage and robustness of an outdoor hotspot.
https://www.ekahau.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Webinar-slides-802.11ax-Sneak-Peek-%E2%80%93-The-Next-Generation-Wi-Fi.pdf
Not a good idea to remove this unless it only impacts samsung apps. Need testing.
com.samsung.discover
com.samsung.discover
It shows up as a pane on OneUI home and prompts you to install all sorts of random apps. OneUI works perfectly fine if you uninstall these and simply removes the discover pane.
com.samsung.discover.sep
com.samsung.discover.sep
Related to com.samsung.discover but doesnt seem to do much on its own. Safe to remove without any effect.
com.samsung.ecomm.global.in
com.samsung.ecomm.global.in
Samsung Shop (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.ecomm)
App where you can buy all (and only) Samsung products.
https://www.samsung.com/us/explore/shop-samsung-app/
com.samsung.emergencyreporthelper
com.samsung.emergencyreporthelper
Only for KOREA emergency report.
Also no activities, only warn.
com.samsung.enhanceservice
com.samsung.enhanceservice
Enhanced service is the process for Samsung cloud messaging (equivalent to iMessage on iOS).
Messages on Samsung phones can be transmitted through either the network carrier or the non-archived Samsung service
(which is transmitted over wireless data).
This features is available in stock samsung SMS app settings.
com.samsung.euicc
com.samsung.euicc
com.samsung.faceservice
com.samsung.faceservice
Face service detection
Analyzes all the photos in the Samsung Gallery to detect human faces using Samsung’s built-in face detection technology. Once FaceService identifies that the photo contains a face, it shows a button that allows users to add name tags to the photo and create a People Album of similar photos by selecting the name tag.
Same shared user id as com.samsung.ipservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh
Needed for face recognition in the Gallery
NOTE : Removing this package does not break face unlock
com.samsung.felicalock
com.samsung.felicalock
FeliCa Password NFC things, not needed
com.samsung.fresco.logging
com.samsung.fresco.logging
Fresco Logging Service
Fresco is an android library for managing images and the memory they use (https://github.com/facebook/fresco)
com.samsung.gamedriver.ex2100
com.samsung.gamedriver.ex2100
com.samsung.gamedriver.sm8250
com.samsung.gamedriver.sm8250
com.samsung.gamedriver.sm8550
com.samsung.gamedriver.sm8550
Samsung SM8550 GameDriver.
com.samsung.gpuwatchapp
com.samsung.gpuwatchapp
com.samsung.groupcast
com.samsung.groupcast
Samsung Group Play (discontinued)
Allows you to share pictures , documents and music files with many people at same time if everyone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/what-is-group-play-in-samsung-smartphones/
com.samsung.helphub
com.samsung.helphub
Not sure if this package still exist.
Provide help
com.samsung.hidden.china
com.samsung.hidden.china
China Hidden Menu
Last call, secret code: 319712358.
com.samsung.hiddennetworksetting
com.samsung.hiddennetworksetting
Set of hidden network settings (inlcuding frequency band choice).
How to see these settings: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/q-hidden-network-settings-pie-t3914421/page4
com.samsung.hongbaoassistant
com.samsung.hongbaoassistant
Hongbao Assistant
Chinese app.
com.samsung.hs20provider
com.samsung.hs20provider
only found useless hotspot logs
com.samsung.huxextension
com.samsung.huxextension
Hux Extension
Verizon activation, registration
com.samsung.huxplatform
com.samsung.huxplatform
com.samsung.inputshare
com.samsung.inputshare
MultiControl
Its use is to connect 2 devices and control one with the other.
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_extra_wide_back
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_extra_wide_back
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_narrow_back
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_narrow_back
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_wide_back
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_wide_back
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.sec_gestural
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.sec_gestural
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.sec_gestural_no_hint
com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.sec_gestural_no_hint
com.samsung.ipservice
com.samsung.ipservice
Set of hidden network settings (inlcuding frequency bands choice)
How to see these settings : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/q-hidden-network-settings-pie-t3914421/page4
Same shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh
Used by Galaxy Finder & Galaxy Vision to access web data
Do removing this package break face/content recognition?
Name and permissions of this package suggest that it is used by Galaxy Finder to seek stuff on the web.
Same shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh
com.samsung.japan.initonce
com.samsung.japan.initonce
InitOnce
I found in code only name app
com.samsung.knox.appsupdateagent
com.samsung.knox.appsupdateagent
This app is part of Samsung Knox, managing updates for apps within the Knox security framework.
com.samsung.knox.keychain
com.samsung.knox.keychain
Knox Key Chain
Allows apps to sign data using system-wide private key/certificate pairs.
So, even though the Android Keystore provides per-app access to credentials, the Android KeyChain runs as a system user,
and hence, credentials stored through the Android KeyChain are associated with the system ID instead of a user ID.
https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/about-keystores.htm
This is only useful for apps using the TIMA Keystore. The big question I’m trying to answer is:
Which are using this except Samsung apps? Can an android dev help on this?
com.samsung.knox.knoxtrustagent
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
com.samsung.knox.kss
Knox Keyguard. Not much more information
com.samsung.knox.rcp.components
com.samsung.knox.rcp.components
Knox Content Mgr
Security-related. Knox Content Mgr
com.samsung.knox.securefolder.setuppage
com.samsung.knox.securefolder.setuppage
Provides the setup process when opening secure folder (com.samsung.knox.securefolder) for the first time
com.samsung.locationhistory
com.samsung.locationhistory
It’s only location logs
com.samsung.logwriter
com.samsung.logwriter
LogWriter
Writes data in a logs SQL database.
Runs at boot and is triggered when an download from an Iron Source (Iron Source is an Israeli advertising company)
app is completed (probably “com.aura.oobe.samsung”)
com.samsung.mdl.radio
com.samsung.mdl.radio
Samsung Milk Music (discontinued in 2016)
It was a freemium online music streaming service, with music streams and a recommendation engine powered by Slacker Radio.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Music_(streaming_service)
com.samsung.mdl.radio.radiostub
com.samsung.mdl.radio.radiostub
Milk Music (shut down by Samsung)
It was a music streaming app
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Music_(streaming_service)
com.samsung.memorysaver
com.samsung.memorysaver
Helps you to free up space by letting you delete duplicates and move contents and apps on an SD card.
com.samsung.mlp
com.samsung.mlp
Samsung content recognition.
mpl= Media Learning Platform. Has permissions linked to com.samsung.cmh and com.samsung.android.visionintelligence
com.samsung.mobiletv
com.samsung.mobiletv
Hidden testing mobiletv
https://apkcombo.com/pt/mobiletv/com.samsung.mobiletv/
com.samsung.networkui
com.samsung.networkui
User interface of the Mobile Network settings
com.samsung.oda.service
com.samsung.oda.service
SamsungOdaService
Requires google play services.
Another spying app collects sim info and other things.
com.samsung.oh
com.samsung.oh
Samsung Members (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.oh)
Samsung community. It’s a kind of social media app for Samsung users.
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-members/
OOOPS ! https://bgr.com/2019/10/31/samsung-members-dong-pic-oops/
The other version is “com.samsung.android.voc”.
com.samsung.packageinstalleroverlay
com.samsung.packageinstalleroverlay
Most likely the overlay that appears when you installed an application.
com.samsung.phone.overlay.common
com.samsung.phone.overlay.common
Possibly the incoming-call screen?
com.samsung.pregpudriver.ex2100
com.samsung.pregpudriver.ex2100
com.samsung.preloadapp
com.samsung.preloadapp
Install app
Installs recommended apps.
com.samsung.qosindicator
com.samsung.qosindicator
com.samsung.rcs
com.samsung.rcs
RCS (Rich Communication Services)
Has permissions linked to com.samsung.cmh, and com.samsung.android.visionintelligence (and I don’t understand why).
RCS is a communication protocol between mobile telephone carriers and between phone and carrier, aiming at replacing SMS.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services
Uses IP protocol, so it needs an internet connection.
It’s a hot mess right now. It aims at being universal but only exists in Samsung Messages and Google Messages, because Google hasn’t released a public API yet, so 3rd-party apps can’t support it.
In a lot of countries messages go through Google’s Jibe servers.
https://jibe.google.com/policies/terms/
https://pocketnow.com/why-you-should-probably-avoid-googles-rcs-text-messaging-chat-feature
com.samsung.sait.sohservice
com.samsung.sait.sohservice
com.samsung.samsungpssdplus
com.samsung.samsungpssdplus
Samsung Magician
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.samsungpssdplus
Allows users to conveniently manage their Samsung Portable SSD settings.
com.samsung.sdm
com.samsung.sdm
Handles OTA system Updates.
com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer
com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer
Lets you view installed updates?
com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc
com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc
Do something related to Country Specific Code (CSC). Maybe it only let you change your CSC
Every Android device from Samsung has a folder called CSC.
This folder contains some XML files that keep the configuration codes for the country and carrier-based customization options.
Maybe it’s safe to remove if you’ll never change your CSC but it needs testing and I lack time for this.
(I already have plenty of other packages uninstallation to test)
com.samsung.sec.android.teegris.tui_service
com.samsung.sec.android.teegris.tui_service
com.samsung.sec.mtv
com.samsung.sec.mtv
Hidden testing mobiletv
com.samsung.slsi.audiologging
com.samsung.slsi.audiologging
com.samsung.slsi.telephony.oem.oemrilhookservice
com.samsung.slsi.telephony.oem.oemrilhookservice
Part of the Samsung cellular modem infrastructure used by the OS to provide cellular support.
com.samsung.slsi.telephony.oemril
com.samsung.slsi.telephony.oemril
Part of the Samsung cellular modem infrastructure used by the OS to provide cellular support.
com.samsung.sprint.chameleon
com.samsung.sprint.chameleon
Chameleon service which is a service designed to store sprint-specific properties (customizes some apps).
com.samsung.ssu
com.samsung.ssu
Network Unlock
Network unlock? It’s needed for SIM probably.
com.samsung.storyservice
com.samsung.storyservice
Samsung StoryService
Create stories in the Gallery from your pictures and videos.
https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-video-collage-and-how-do-i-use-it/
Use of content recognition (so may be related)
com.samsung.svoice.sync
com.samsung.svoice.sync
Samsung Voice service
com.samsung.systemui.bixby
com.samsung.systemui.bixby
System UI for Bixby/Bixby2
com.samsung.systemui.bixby2
com.samsung.systemui.bixby2
System UI for Bixby/Bixby2
com.samsung.tmovvm
com.samsung.tmovvm
Samsung Visual Voicemail (for T-mobile only)
Allows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.
https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail
com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcpref
com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcpref
Wifi Calling for T-mobile clients only! (tmowfc = t-mobile only wifi calling)
Lets you call or text on Wi-Fi networks with your T-Mobile phone number
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.ucs.agent.ese
com.samsung.ucs.agent.ese
eSE UCS Plugin is another package from UCS. It makes possible for apps to access eSE of Samsung mobile devices by using the UCM
(Universal Credential Management) APIs and framework.
https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/faqs/general/what-is-universal-credential-management_-ucm.htm
https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/security/ese/
See above
com.samsung.ucs.ucspinpad
com.samsung.ucs.ucspinpad
UcsPinpad
In this app u can setup pin,puk
UCS is a company which has partnered with Samsung to provide licenses for Samsung Knox
com.samsung.unifiedtp
com.samsung.unifiedtp
Unified tethering provisioner. Tethering still works for me without it.
com.samsung.upsmtheme
com.samsung.upsmtheme
Handle the theme of UPSM (Ultra Power Saving Mode)
Safe to remove
com.samsung.vklayer.sm8250
com.samsung.vklayer.sm8250
com.samsung.vklayer.sm8350
com.samsung.vklayer.sm8350
GPU Driver
com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform
com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform
Samsung Voice (for Galaxy S7)
Virtual mobile personal assistant capable of running basic tasks through voice
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-voice/
com.samsung.vvm
com.samsung.vvm
Samsung Verizon Voicemail
Allows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.
You can scroll through your messages, pick the ones you want to listen to, and erase them right from your device’s screen.
https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail
com.samsung.vvm.se
com.samsung.vvm.se
Samsung Verizon Voicemail
Allows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.
You can scroll through your messages, pick the ones you want to listen to, and erase them right from your device’s screen.
https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail
com.scanning.agold.agoldscanning
com.scanning.agold.agoldscanning
“Scan” Settings > intelligent assistant: Scan. QR code & Bar code scanner.
com.scee.psxandroid
com.scee.psxandroid
PlayStation app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scee.psxandroid
com.scorpio.securitycom
com.scorpio.securitycom
SecurityPlugin
It cant be uninstalled.
com.sec.allsharecastplayer
com.sec.allsharecastplayer
Screen Mirroring (only in Galaxy S6)
Cast your mobile screen to a TV.
https://www.samsung.com/us/2012-allshare-play/
com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig
com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig
Auto Preconfig
Tells you to format the device when sim from other country is used basically (won’t let you use another one)
com.sec.android.CcInfo
com.sec.android.CcInfo
CcInfo
Samsung logs/analytics.
com.sec.android.Cdfs
com.sec.android.Cdfs
com.sec.android.GeoLookout
com.sec.android.GeoLookout
Geo News
for korea or japanese
com.sec.android.Preconfig
com.sec.android.Preconfig
On some phones founded testing things menu and on some not found any hidden menu
but it’s app for secret codes to testing hardware things
com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp
com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp
Service mode RIL hidden app. Used for debug and diagnostics
dial *#0011# for modem connectivity info, *#9090# for diagnostics control
RIL means Radio Interface Layer. It’s the bridge between Android phone framework services and the hardware.
https://wladimir-tm4pda.github.io/porting/telephony.html
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11111067/how-does-modem-code-talk-to-android-code
Samsung RIL is a add on from Samsung : Modem <=> Linux kernel <=> libsamsung-ipc <=> Samsung-RIL <=> Android framework <=> Android applications
com.sec.android.app.DataCreate
com.sec.android.app.DataCreate
Automation Test
Another hidden test app. A lot of mention of samsung note (memo). Has access to basically everything on the phone
Related to these hidden menus (accessible by typing these codes in the samsung dialer) :
-
#3282727336*# (Status of data usage)
-
#2732832553282# (Data create menu)
-
##273283255663282*## (Backup all media files)
com.sec.android.app.aftersalecamera
com.sec.android.app.aftersalecamera
Calibration Camera app.
com.sec.android.app.applinker
com.sec.android.app.applinker
Related to FeliCa Networks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FeliCa / https://www.felicanetworks.co.jp/en/).
FeliCa is contactless RFID smart card system mainly used for wallet function on mobile devices
Has the permission INSTALL_PACKAGES
com.sec.android.app.bcocr
com.sec.android.app.bcocr
Business card recognition
Something about business cards
not very useful
com.sec.android.app.billing
com.sec.android.app.billing
Samsung billing/Checkout
Used to purchase apps through Samsung Store application that is delivered with Samsung phones.
Acts as bridge between Samsung Store and payment servers.
com.sec.android.app.bluetoothagent
com.sec.android.app.bluetoothagent
Bluetooth Agent
Bluetooth test service.
com.sec.android.app.camera
com.sec.android.app.camera
Samsung camera app
Safe to remove (but not recommended)
com.sec.android.app.camerasaver
com.sec.android.app.camerasaver
Weird app that has BootCameraService. Probably you can’t uninstall it.
In the code found things: createCameraPreviewSession, generateTextureIds, openCamera, setUpCameraOutputs.
com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations
com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations
Samsung stuff on the homepage of Google Chrome
com.sec.android.app.clockpackage
com.sec.android.app.clockpackage
Samsung clock
com.sec.android.app.dexonpc
com.sec.android.app.dexonpc
Samsung DeX
Extends your smartphone into a “desktop computing experience”.
Concretely this lets you access all your mobile apps and content from a computer.
Only works on Windows/MacOS. You will need to install the Samsung DeX app on your computer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_DeX
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/
com.sec.android.app.dictionary
com.sec.android.app.dictionary
Samsung Dictionary is is an app that enables you to manage all the dictionaries stored on your Samsung device.
com.sec.android.app.easysetup
com.sec.android.app.easysetup
Core of Samsung SmartThings (formerly Samsung Easy Setup)
See com.samsung.android.easysetup
com.sec.android.app.factorykeystring
com.sec.android.app.factorykeystring
DeviceKeyString : Dialable hidden diagnostic/debug app
Dial *#0283# to open audio LoopbackTest control, dial *#2663# for TSP firmware update
com.sec.android.app.felicatest
com.sec.android.app.felicatest
FeliCa Test, hidden debugs,logs HAL_Nfc
com.sec.android.app.firewall
com.sec.android.app.firewall
Blocked calls’msgs
Chinese blocking calls and spam.
com.sec.android.app.fm
com.sec.android.app.fm
Samsung Radio
Listen to FM radio stations
com.sec.android.app.gamehub
com.sec.android.app.gamehub
Samsung Game Hub
Was replaced by “com.samsung.android.game.gamehome”
https://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/the-samsung-game-hub-explained-1143450
com.sec.android.app.kidshome
com.sec.android.app.kidshome
This app provides a child-friendly interface and controls on Samsung devices, designed to create a safe environment for children by restricting access to apps and content.
com.sec.android.app.magnifier
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.minimode.res
com.sec.android.app.minimode.res
Minimode will be not available when this app be removed
com.sec.android.app.mt
com.sec.android.app.mt
Mobile tracker security feature. 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.
https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/what-is-mobile-tracker/
com.sec.android.app.ocr
com.sec.android.app.ocr
Optical Read (feature replaced by Bixby Vision : com.samsung.android.visionintelligence)
Lets you scan or extract text or data from images, documents, business cards, or QR codes.
com.sec.android.app.personalization
com.sec.android.app.personalization
Has something to do with personalization?
Has 2 permissions: READ_PHONE_STATE and CHANGE_PHONE_STATE
com.sec.android.app.popupuireceiver
com.sec.android.app.popupuireceiver
Not needed popupui with battery animation charging or other system notifications.
com.sec.android.app.qsfastpairoverlay
com.sec.android.app.qsfastpairoverlay
About half street overlay, has to gms.
com.sec.android.app.quicktool
com.sec.android.app.quicktool
The Quick Tools panel includes a ruler, a compass and a torch. To add this to the Edge Panel (com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge)
com.sec.android.app.ringtoneBR
com.sec.android.app.ringtoneBR
Samsung ringtone backup/restore feature
Where is this feature? (available from Samsung Galaxy S9)
com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance
com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance
Safety assurance is related to emergency features. It is especially used for SOS messages.
https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/samsung-sos-smart-phone-emergency-message-guide/
Has obviously a huge amount of permissions.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/a06501fce61a39cb2b38df088eba4d0ce7ca3ed8fce3e8b672d8eb807538fb1f
com.sec.android.app.saspmodemailerprovider
com.sec.android.app.saspmodemailerprovider
docomo mail
no activities, looks like more useless frameworks also it’s only for japanese
com.sec.android.app.scloud
com.sec.android.app.scloud
I guess it’s the core of Samsung Cloud.
com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp
com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp
SysDump hidden app
Low-level debugging and diagnostics tools (dial *#9900# to open it)
com.sec.android.app.setupwizardlegalprovider
com.sec.android.app.setupwizardlegalprovider
SetupWizardLegalProvider
All the legal terms you need to accept when you boot your phone for the first time.
The Welcome screen which guides you through the basics of setting up your device is the android setup wizard.
com.sec.android.app.simsettingmgr
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)
com.sec.android.app.sns3
com.sec.android.app.sns3
Samsung Galaxy (Only installed on older phone before Galaxy S7)
Don’t really know what this app does but majority of people deleted this.
com.sec.android.app.snsimagecache
com.sec.android.app.snsimagecache
SnsImageCache
A lot logs, probably it’s for image cache. A lot samsung phones dont have it so it’s safe to remove
com.sec.android.app.suwscriptplayer
com.sec.android.app.suwscriptplayer
SuwScriptPlayer
Seems to be another test app which test some “scripts”
com.sec.android.app.taskmanager
com.sec.android.app.taskmanager
Hidden app that shows uninstall unused apps(+boring notifications that may be disabled)
and button to (other, in the same app)task manager(shows ram and buttons kill user apps).
com.sec.android.app.tfstatus
com.sec.android.app.tfstatus
Tracfone app, function unknown
com.sec.android.app.tourviewer
com.sec.android.app.tourviewer
3d tour image, Virtual tour, Viewer used to view photos taken with the Galaxy S5 camera’s Virtual Tour Shot mode.
com.sec.android.app.translator
com.sec.android.app.translator
Samsung Translater (S Translater)
https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/support/mobile-devices/what-is-s-translator-and-how-does-it-work/
com.sec.android.app.uwbtest
com.sec.android.app.uwbtest
com.sec.android.app.ve.vebgm
com.sec.android.app.ve.vebgm
Samsung Editing Assets (“Video Editor BackGround Music”).
This app lets you choose background music from the Video Editor app.
com.sec.android.app.vepreload
com.sec.android.app.vepreload
Samsung video editor
Lets you add add transitions, music, stickers and text to your videos. You can also change the speed of the action,
or even add filters to switch up the mood of your videos.
com.sec.android.app.volumemonitorprovider
com.sec.android.app.volumemonitorprovider
com.sec.android.app.wallpaperchooser
com.sec.android.app.wallpaperchooser
This app provides the functionality to select and manage wallpapers on Samsung devices, including Samsung-specific wallpaper options.
com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker
com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker
I found it’s for connecting to tv also settings
but app size is too small for doing these things.
com.sec.android.app.withtv
com.sec.android.app.withtv
Samsung Smart View
Allows you to cast your phone screen to the TV.
https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/
com.sec.android.app.wlantest
com.sec.android.app.wlantest
wlan test
Hidden test app responding to the #232339*# and #232338# secret codes
FYI : wlan = wireless LAN (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_LAN)
NOTE: Disabling this test will rise the exclamation mark on the WI-Fi icon and will show the message “Unable to connect to the host” in Settings -> Connections -> More connections settings - Private DNS - provider hostname.
The connection seems to work despite those esthetic errors.
com.sec.android.automotive.drivelink
com.sec.android.automotive.drivelink
Car mode
it’s hidden app and has a lot duplicate settings. Not needed
com.sec.android.automotive.drivelinkremote
com.sec.android.automotive.drivelinkremote
DriveLinkRemote
I found only Hello world!
com.sec.android.casual2
com.sec.android.casual2
Casual theme
com.sec.android.classic2
com.sec.android.classic2
Classic theme
com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
Samsung LED cover service
Display stuff on the LED case.
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001489/
HOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694
com.sec.android.daemonapp
com.sec.android.daemonapp
Unified Daemon app
provides support for a number of different apps on your device. These include the Weather, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo News apps amongst others.
The data is used by apps such as the Alarm, Calendar app and the camera.
com.sec.android.desktopcommunity
com.sec.android.desktopcommunity
Samsung DeX panel
com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice
com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice
Samsung DeX
Extends your smartphone into a “desktop computing experience”.
Concretely this lets you access all your mobile apps and content from a computer.
Only works on Windows/MacOS. You will need to install the Samsung DeX app on your computer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_DeX
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/
com.sec.android.dexsystemui
com.sec.android.dexsystemui
Samsung DeX System UI
Safe to remove if not use connect phone for example to TV.
com.sec.android.easyMover
com.sec.android.easyMover
Samsung Smart Switch Mobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover)
Allows you to easily transfer content (contacts, photos, music, notes, etc.) to a new Samsung Galaxy device.
https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/smart-switch/
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Switch
com.sec.android.easyonehand
com.sec.android.easyonehand
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.emergencylauncher
com.sec.android.emergencylauncher
Samsung Launcher when in emergency(low battery) mode.
com.sec.android.emergencymode.service
com.sec.android.emergencymode.service
Emergency mode enables you to extend your device’s standby time when in an emergency situation and want your device to conserve power for as long as possible. When activated, screen brightness will decrease, some of functionality will be limited and the home screen is changed to a black theme, all to reduce battery drain (OLED screens draw less power when showing black, cuz black = pixel off).
NOT related to SOS messages/911.
https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-emergency-mode/
com.sec.android.gallery3d
com.sec.android.gallery3d
Samsung Gallery app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.gallery3d)
Note: Samsung Gallery is a dependency for the camera so it’s not a good idea to delete it.
Note : Good to know. When the original version of the image is deleted, the copy of it within the com.sec.android.gallery3d folder is not removed.
https://athenaforensics.co.uk/com-sec-android-gallery3d-mobile-phone-forensics/
NOTE : Deleting this package will also prevent to preview photos from the camera app.
com.sec.android.gallery3d.panorama360view
com.sec.android.gallery3d.panorama360view
Let you see panoramic photos in the samsung Gallery.
com.sec.android.game.gamehome
com.sec.android.game.gamehome
Samsung Game launcher
Centralizes all your android games. This app can track all your games, how many hours you’ve spent playing each one, and which genres you play the most.
Recommends games based on your profile.
https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004906980?appId=com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
com.sec.android.iaft
com.sec.android.iaft
iaft
Has permission dump, trace errors probably.
com.sec.android.inputmethod
com.sec.android.inputmethod
Samsung Keyboard
Superseded by com.samsung.android.honeyboard.
com.sec.android.inputmethod.beta
com.sec.android.inputmethod.beta
Samsung Keyboard Neural Beta
Smarter Samsung Keyboard with better predictition/suggestion (using deep learning)
https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004170688?appId=com.sec.android.inputmethod.beta
com.sec.android.inputmethod.iwnnime.japan
com.sec.android.inputmethod.iwnnime.japan
Samsung Japanese keyboard
com.sec.android.kies
com.sec.android.kies
No activities, only useless frameworks in classes.dex
com.sec.android.llmpolicy
com.sec.android.llmpolicy
LLMPolicyService
Low latency network to game? Looks unused.
com.sec.android.mimage.avatarstickers
com.sec.android.mimage.avatarstickers
Samsung My Emoji Stickers
Let you turn yourself into an emoji. Woah ! What an incredible feature…
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078920/
com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor
com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor
360 Photo Editor
Lets you edit the 360-degree photos you took.
com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching
com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching
Samsung Photo Editor
Disabling this will disable the inbuilt photo editor accessed via the stock gallery.
Safe to remove if you don’t use Samsung gallery.
com.sec.android.ofviewer
com.sec.android.ofviewer
Samsung selective focus camera mode.
Safe to remove (but it’s pretty useful)
com.sec.android.omc
com.sec.android.omc
OM Customize
I found only things for Vodafone. It’s not needed.
com.sec.android.pagebuddynotisvc
com.sec.android.pagebuddynotisvc
PageBuddyNotiSvc
I only found it’s for notifications to car, earphones, pen. Not needed.
com.sec.android.preloadinstaller
com.sec.android.preloadinstaller
Very shady apk. According to if you’re chinese or not, Samsung mount an hidden partition during the first boot and install some apps.
References
com.sec.android.provider.emergencymode
com.sec.android.provider.emergencymode
Provider for emergency mode (com.sec.android.emergencylauncher)
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
For example: the Settings provider. It stores all the settings from your Settings app in a database, which apps can query for info on whether you for example have Dark Mode turned on or off.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider
com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider
LogsProvider
It’s app used for logs.
com.sec.android.provider.snote
com.sec.android.provider.snote
Content provider for S Note (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-notes/).
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.sec.android.providers.mapcon
com.sec.android.providers.mapcon
Mapcon Provider
Only name app founded.
com.sec.android.providers.security
com.sec.android.providers.security
Provider of password security policies?
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
Seems to provide access to a password database but I don’t know under what circumstances this database is used.
This provider is only usable by Samsung apps.
I see a com.android.security.PASSWORD_EXPIRED intent filter in the AndroidManifest so my guess is it handles password policies.
For example: A policy could force a user to change their password after a certain amount of time. That’s a common policy in enterprise work.
com.sec.android.providers.tasks
com.sec.android.providers.tasks
Tasks provider
This app have nothing in code, only name and useless permissions
com.sec.android.romantic2
com.sec.android.romantic2
Sweet theme
com.sec.android.sdhms
com.sec.android.sdhms
Samsung Device Health Manager Service
Battery estimation service for Samsung Care/Device maintenance (com.samsung.android.lool)
There is some weird stuff in the java code. I don’t understand why there is a need to parse torrent files for instance
or why there is a string “googleapis.com/drive”
https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/reference
com.sec.android.service.health
com.sec.android.service.health
Samsung Health Service
Needed for Samsung Health (com.sec.android.app.shealth)
com.sec.android.settingsmaps
com.sec.android.settingsmaps
My places
I found Search location also theres other stuff about location but it’s not needed I guess
com.sec.android.sidesync30
com.sec.android.sidesync30
SideSync (discontinued)
Lets you share the screen and data between your PC and mobile device.
Receive alarms of your phone through PC and use various features of your phone on the computer.
https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/side-sync/
com.sec.android.soagent
com.sec.android.soagent
System application that is responsible for checking and installing software updates.
com.sec.android.splitsound
com.sec.android.splitsound
SplitSoundService
Provides ability to play music on the smartphone and an external speaker at the same time
https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/samsung-separate-app-sound/
com.sec.android.stub.paywithpaypal
com.sec.android.stub.paywithpaypal
Pay with PayPal
Hidden app that wanna to install PayPal to your phone.
com.sec.android.theme.natural
com.sec.android.theme.natural
Natural theme
com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey
com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey
UIBC (User input back channel)
Allows users to experience the dual monitor function, with the keyboard and mouse having the ability to control your smartphone device.
Either discontinued (for the benefit of Smart View : com.samsung.android.smartmirroring) or related to Smart View.
com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2
com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2
Samsung Wallpaper. Needed to set a wallpaper on the launcher.
Note: it is possible to change the wallpaper and then disable this package.
Used wallpapers are stored in /data/data/com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2/
com.sec.android.widgetapp.SPlannerAppWidget
com.sec.android.widgetapp.SPlannerAppWidget
Calendar Widget
com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.accuweather
com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.accuweather
Weather app
com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.weathernewsjp
com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.weathernewsjp
japanese samsung weather app
com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclock
com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclock
Clock (digital) widget
com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclockeasy
com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclockeasy
Clock (digital easy) widget
com.sec.android.widgetapp.diotek.smemo
com.sec.android.widgetapp.diotek.smemo
Samsung Memo widget (was replaced by Samsung Note : com.samsung.android.app.notes)
Partnership with 3-party DIOTEK : https://www.diotek.co.kr/
com.sec.android.widgetapp.dualclockdigital
com.sec.android.widgetapp.dualclockdigital
Dual Clock Widget
com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget
com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget
Favourite Contacts widget
Lets you add favorite contacts to home screen
https://www.samsung.com/au/getstarted/advanced/create-favourite-contacts-on-your-home-screen/
Is it only usable when enabling the “simple use” senior mode?
com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
Galaxy Essential widget
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps.
From the Galaxy Essentials widget you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge.
https://www.samsung.com/my/support/mobile-devices/what-is-galaxy-essentials-and-how-can-i-add-or-remove-it-from-my-smartphone-home-screen/
com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual
com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual
User Manual
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077583/
com.sec.android.yellowpage
com.sec.android.yellowpage
Yellow Page
Contain phone numbers of companies and services.
com.sec.app.RilErrorNotifier
com.sec.app.RilErrorNotifier
RilNotifier
Debug app for the RIL
See “com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp”
com.sec.app.TransmitPowerService
com.sec.app.TransmitPowerService
This app manages settings related to the transmit power of wireless communications on Samsung devices, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
com.sec.app.samsungprintservice
com.sec.app.samsungprintservice
Samsung Print Service Plugin.
Published by HP, see:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.app.samsungprintservice
com.sec.automation
com.sec.automation
Tethering Automation enables sharing phone internet to the PC with a usb cable.
Safe to remove (but it’s a useful feature)
com.sec.bcservice
com.sec.bcservice
Broadcast Service
Diagnostic/debug hidden app. TCP dump.
com.sec.clocationservice
com.sec.clocationservice
CLocationService
Network location provider only to Chinese.
Bad privacy.
com.sec.downloadablekeystore
com.sec.downloadablekeystore
Keystore is a secure place provided by Android to store cryptographic keys and make it more difficult to extract from the device.
This package is used by enterprise to update certificates on the device.
NOTE : It allows IT admins to install certificates while the device is still locked.
This means certificates can be silently installed into a keystore without any interaction from the device-user.
It uses the KNOX TIMA (Named Trust-zone-based Integrity Measurement Architecture) that allows storage of keys in the container for certificate signing using the TrustZone hardware platform.[16]
https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/about-keystores.htm
https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/faqs/general/what-is-the-knox-tima-ccm.htm
https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/client-certificate-manager.htm
com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation
com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation
KNOX Attestation
Lets you check the integrity of a Samsung Android device by connecting to a Samsung Attestation server.
https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/attestation.htm
com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms
com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms
Knox Enrollment Service
mdm = mobile device management = software used by an IT department to monitor employees’ mobile devices.
Used to enroll/register a large number of phones to the KNOX MDM service
https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/knox-mobile-enrollment/enroll-your-devices.htm
FYI : https://blog.quarkslab.com/abusing-samsung-knox-to-remotely-install-a-malicious-application-story-of-a-half-patched-vulnerability.html
com.sec.enterprise.knox.shareddevice.keyguard
com.sec.enterprise.knox.shareddevice.keyguard
KNOX shared device keyguard.
Knox Configure Shared Device feature enables multiple users to access the same device without sharing data across multiple devices.
https://docs.samsungknox.com/KC-Getting-Started/Content/about-shared-device.htm
com.sec.epdg
com.sec.epdg
Safe to remove if you’re not using VoWifi.
You need to know that:
3GPP is a standards organization for mobile telephony (2G/3G/4G/5G).
Non-3GPP RAT refers to wireless connection methods not specified by 3GPP, including Wi-Fi.
ePDG (evolved Packet Data Gateway) secures connections over untrusted non-3GPP access, commonly used for VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi).
References
- https://www.3gpp.org/technologies/keywords-acronyms/100-the-evolved-packet-core
- https://www.aptilo.com/solutions/mobile-data-offloading/3gpp-wifi-access/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Architecture_Evolution#Evolved_Packet_Core_(EPC)
com.sec.epdgtestapp
com.sec.epdgtestapp
Test app for ePDG (see com.sec.epdg)
com.sec.esdk.elm
com.sec.esdk.elm
ELM Agent
Hidden ELM for Developers Logs
com.sec.everglades
com.sec.everglades
Samsung Hub (discontinued)
It was a cloud-based music service launched by Samsung. It allowed users to listen to music from a variety of Samsung devices
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Music_Hub
com.sec.everglades.update
com.sec.everglades.update
SamsungHub Updater (discontinued - See above)
com.sec.facatfunction
com.sec.facatfunction
FacAtFunction
UI Display, Sensors Tests
com.sec.factory
com.sec.factory
Device Test app
Diagnostic hidden app.
com.sec.factory.camera
com.sec.factory.camera
Camera Test (dial *#34971539# to open CameraFirmware Standard)
com.sec.factory.iris.usercamera
com.sec.factory.iris.usercamera
Camera Iris User Test (by dialing #0#)
com.sec.hearingadjust
com.sec.hearingadjust
Samsung Adapt Sound
Configures a sound profile according to your ears.
Improve audio experience in the end (even with headphones)
https://www.howtogeek.com/316375/how-to-use-adapt-sound-on-the-galaxy-s7-and-s8-for-better-sound-quality/
Settings > Sound and vibration > Sound Quality and effects > Adapt Sound
NOTE : com.sec.android.app.soundalive is needed
com.sec.hiddenmenu
com.sec.hiddenmenu
IOTHiddenMenu
Hidden menu used to access other hidden debug apps (those accessible with a secret code)
com.sec.ims
com.sec.ims
IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).
Don’t know how this is different from com.sec.imsservice. Could they interact?
May be unsafe to disable. Needs more testing.
com.sec.ims.android
com.sec.ims.android
IMS Framework
Needed for Wifi calling
com.sec.imsservice
com.sec.imsservice
IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).
Video calling is also affected.
Note: Samsung Dialer will crash if you disable this package and have wifi-calling activated in the Dialer’s settings.
May be unsafe to disable. Needs more testing.
com.sec.internal.vsim.VSimServiceApp
com.sec.internal.vsim.VSimServiceApp
Non Sim Device Solution (NSDS) needed for VoLTE and VoWifi (Wifi Calling) if you have a virtual SIM. Enabled in devices without eSIMs for some reason. Not sure if there are non-esim virtual sims?
See com.sec.vsimservice. Uses IMS service.
com.sec.kidsplat.installer
com.sec.kidsplat.installer
Kids Mode (replaced by Kids Home : com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller)
Samsung Kids Home (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/kids-mode/)
Lets you shape a safe environment for your child to happily explore and connect with the world.
NOTE : You shouldn’t give your phone to a child. That’s bad !
https://ifstudies.org/blog/a-smartphone-will-change-your-child-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-or-want
com.sec.knox.bluetooth
com.sec.knox.bluetooth
KNOX bluetooth
https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/bluetooth.htm
NOTE : This does not affect regular bluetooth.
com.sec.knox.bridge
com.sec.knox.bridge
Debug Bridge ?
com.sec.knox.containeragent2
com.sec.knox.containeragent2
Samsung Knox Container (v2 ?)
https://docs.samsungknox.com/whitepapers/knox-platform/app-container.htm
com.sec.knox.foldercontainer
com.sec.knox.foldercontainer
Needed by KNOX Secure folder (com.samsung.knox.securefolder)
com.sec.knox.knoxsetupwizardclient
com.sec.knox.knoxsetupwizardclient
KNOX SetupWizardClient
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
It’s the setup for Samsung KNOX services.
com.sec.knox.packageverifier
com.sec.knox.packageverifier
KNOX Verifier
Used to scan installed packages
com.sec.knox.shortcutsms
com.sec.knox.shortcutsms
Knox shortcut to switch to workspace
https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/workspace-shortcuts.htm
com.sec.knox.switcher
com.sec.knox.switcher
Knox Secure Folder
com.sec.knox.switchknox
com.sec.knox.switchknox
Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personal profile.
It also manages data sharing between them.
https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm
com.sec.knox.switchknoxI
com.sec.knox.switchknoxI
Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personal profile.
It also manages data sharing between them.
https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm
com.sec.knox.switchknoxII
com.sec.knox.switchknoxII
Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personal profile.
It also manages data sharing between them.
https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm
com.sec.mldapchecker
com.sec.mldapchecker
MLDAP log
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol; I don’t know what the M means. Mobile?) is an open, vendor-neutral, industry standard application protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an IP network.
Directory service refers to the collection of software, hardware, and processes that store and organize everyday items and network resources(folders, files, printers, users, groups, devices, telephone numbers…)
It looks like a database but it’s different.
Directory services excel at fast lookups for rarely changing data (email, username etc…)
Differences between database and Directory Service : https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/directory-services-vs-rdbms/
LDAP uses a relatively simple, string-based query to extract information from Active Directory. LDAP can store and extract objects such as usernames and passwords in Active Directory, and share that object data throughout a network.
Example of LDAP usage : https://stackoverflow.com/questions/239385/what-is-ldap-used-for/592339
I don’t know why and how Samsung uses LDAP. This package, according to its name only does logging.
com.sec.modem.settings
com.sec.modem.settings
Name : SilentLogging
This package runs at startup and logs things (related to the modem ?). Seems Pretty shady to me (I don’t like its orwellian name).
com.sec.omadmspr
com.sec.omadmspr
OMADM
has activation things and firmware updates
com.sec.phone
com.sec.phone
Another test/debug app used to test the proper functioning of phone calls.
com.sec.providers.assisteddialing
com.sec.providers.assisteddialing
Assisted Dialing
I found mcc countrycode OTA lookup, not needed
com.sec.readershub
com.sec.readershub
Samsung Books (discontinued)
All-in-one e-Reading solution that offers instant access to thousands of e-reading contents.
com.sec.smartcard.manager
com.sec.smartcard.manager
Smart Card Manager
Smart Card enables communication with Secure Elements (SIM card, embedded Secure Elements, Mobile Security Card…)
These packages seem to be Samsung implementation.
com.sec.sprint.wfcstub
com.sec.sprint.wfcstub
Seems to be related to Wifi-Calling on Samsung phone.
com.sec.svoice.lang.en_GB
com.sec.svoice.lang.en_GB
Language Pack for S-voice, the Samsung assistant (com.samsung.android.svoice)
com.sec.tcpdumpservice
com.sec.tcpdumpservice
only found app name tcpdumpservice
theres no code
com.sec.vsim.ericssonnsds.webapp
com.sec.vsim.ericssonnsds.webapp
NSDSWebApp.
Virtual SIM is an application-enabled service that requires you to install an app to use a number.
With this technology, it is possible for one to have numbers of different countries.
Non Sim Device Solution (NSDS) is needed for VoLTE and VoWifi (Wifi Calling) if you have a virtual SIM.
NSDS allows connecting non sim devices to IMS core: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hemant-kumar-dewnarain-2b779679
com.sec.vsimservice
com.sec.vsimservice
VSim Service
Lets you use a virtual sim
https://www.quora.com/What-is-VSIM-virtual-SIM-technology
Has a LOT of permissions (and involving IMS service)
Run at startup.
FYI : https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/223290/esim-vs-sim-card-what-is-more-secure
com.sec.yosemite.phone
com.sec.yosemite.phone
Samsung WatchON (discontinued)
It was a service allowing you to view programming information on the TV and choose programs directly from the phone.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_WatchON
com.sem.factoryapp
com.sem.factoryapp
SEMFactoryApp
Call home (172.217.168.14 –> Google IP). Needs NFC permission.
This package is maybe used to test NFC.
com.ses.entitlement.o2
com.ses.entitlement.o2
O2 carrier app.
Unknown.
com.sfr.android.sfrjeux
com.sfr.android.sfrjeux
My Games
it’s not useful app for games and better uninstall it
com.sgrl.fmradio
com.sgrl.fmradio
FM Radio
Safe to remove if unused.
com.sgrl.pjj.factorymode
com.sgrl.pjj.factorymode
FactoryMode, Calibration, Testing hardware things.
com.sh.smart.caller
com.sh.smart.caller
Bloated Phone caller app with a lot of features. These apps have telemetry on them and are completely replaceable.
com.shannon.imsservice
com.shannon.imsservice
Verizon IMS service.
com.shannon.qualifiednetworksservice
com.shannon.qualifiednetworksservice
Needed for RCS, IMS.
com.shannon.rcsservice
com.shannon.rcsservice
Verizon RCS service.
com.silead.fingerprint
com.silead.fingerprint
Fingerprint silead manager
Hidden app for testing Fingerprint things. Not needed for normal users.
com.sina.weibo
com.sina.weibo
Chinese Weibo app.
com.skms.android.agent
com.skms.android.agent
Samsung KMS agent service a client application for Android devices to support eSE-based (embedded secure element) mobile-NFC Services.
https://developer.samsung.com/ese/overview.html
KMS = Key Management System
KNOX feature (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Knox)
com.smile.gifmaker
com.smile.gifmaker
Chinese partner app ‘Kuaishou’.
com.snap.camerakit.plugin.v1
com.snap.camerakit.plugin.v1
Camera Kit
it’s used for effects.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snap.camerakit.plugin.v1
com.softwinner.explore
com.softwinner.explore
File Manager of SoftWinner
Can be disabled via system settings.
com.softwinner.service
com.softwinner.service
Possibly related to the firmware updater, since the updater has a similar name
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.meizu
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.meizu
Chinese keyboard closed-source
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.nubia
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.nubia
Chinese keyboard Closed-source (install other keyboard before removing this)
Better alternative: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/dev.patrickgold.florisboard/
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.xiaomi
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.xiaomi
Sogou keyboard for chinese only.
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogouoem
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogouoem
Default keyboard
com.sohu.sohuvideo.emplayer
com.sohu.sohuvideo.emplayer
HiMoviePlayerPlus
Weird app without any code and there’s nothing in Main Activity.
com.sony.dtv.calibrationmonitor
com.sony.dtv.calibrationmonitor
Screen calibration app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details/Calman%20for%20BRAVIA?id=com.sony.dtv.calibrationmonitor&hl=en_US
Useful app, but can be removed if you don’t need it.
com.sony.dtv.ecodashboard
com.sony.dtv.ecodashboard
Used to configure eco friendly settings. Breaks some options in the settings app if removed.
com.sony.dtv.livingfit
com.sony.dtv.livingfit
Turns your tv into an accessory by showing pictures. This is different to the screensaver and won’t affect it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.dtv.livingfit&hl=en_US
com.sony.dtv.notificationcenter
com.sony.dtv.notificationcenter
Notification app which reminds you to use apps from Sony’s ecosystem. Can be removed safely without breaking other notifications
com.sony.dtv.osat.music
com.sony.dtv.osat.music
Music app which streams from your files.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.music&hl=en_US
Can be removed if you don’t need it.
com.sony.dtv.promos
com.sony.dtv.promos
Sony’s promotion app with offers. You need an account to use it
com.sony.dtv.recapp
com.sony.dtv.recapp
Allows you to view your reminders and timers but not add them? Can be removed safely
com.sony.dtv.seeds.iot
com.sony.dtv.seeds.iot
Allows you to control your TV with smart speaker e.g Alexa:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.dtv.seeds.iot&hl=en_US
com.sony.dtv.smarthelp
com.sony.dtv.smarthelp
App with documentation of how to use a smart TV. Removing it has no effect
com.sony.dtv.sonyselect
com.sony.dtv.sonyselect
Shows you bunch of popular subscription services and apps and redirects you to the play store. Better to use play store itself
com.sony.dtv.timers
com.sony.dtv.timers
Sony’s clock app.
Can be removed safely but on some Android Tv launchers it makes the Timer button not function. Not a deal breaker as the feature is pretty useless.
com.sony.dtv.tvx
com.sony.dtv.tvx
Handles input settings. HDMI stops working if this is removed.
com.sonyericsson.album
com.sonyericsson.album
Sony gallery app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.album)
com.sonyericsson.android.addoncamera.artfilter
com.sonyericsson.android.addoncamera.artfilter
Sony Creative effect
Gives options for various photographic toning effects in the Sony camera app.
I’m not 100% sure for this one. Can someone confirm ?
com.sonyericsson.android.camera3d
com.sonyericsson.android.camera3d
Sony camera app (on older phones)
com.sonyericsson.android.drm.drmlicenseservice
com.sonyericsson.android.drm.drmlicenseservice
Theres only Drm License Activity, only downloads license, also japanese
com.sonyericsson.android.omacp
com.sonyericsson.android.omacp
omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).
It is used by carrier to send “configuration SMS” which can setup network settings (such as APN).
In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages. I’m pretty sure that in France this package is useless.
Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN… but you still can change it manually, it’s not difficult.
These special “configuration SMS” can be abused :
https://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/les-smartphones-samsung-huawei-lg-et-sony-vulnerables-a-des-attaques-par-provisioning-39890045.htm
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3435729/sms-based-provisioning-messages-enable-advanced-phishing-on-android-phones.html
com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay
com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay
Used to display a overlay notification (= on top of others app) when you receive a SMS with Sony SMS app ?
com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay_305
com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay_305
Used to display a overlay notification (= on top of others app) when you receive a SMS with Sony SMS app ?
com.sonyericsson.mtp
com.sonyericsson.mtp
MTP extension service
Needed to transfer data from phone to PC through MTP? (Media Transfer Protocol)
com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.backuprestore
com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.backuprestore
Backup/Restore Sony feature.
Enables you to backup contacts, call logs, text messages, calendar, settings, bookmarks & media files.
NOTE: I don’t think this feature can backup your messages or calendars for instance if you don’t use the Sony stock app.
https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz2/userguide/backing-up-and-restoring-content-on-a-device/
com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.update
com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.update
Update service for MTP Extension.
Updates something for the MTP extension?
com.sonyericsson.music
com.sonyericsson.music
Sony music player (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.music)
com.sonyericsson.settings.res.overlay_305
com.sonyericsson.settings.res.overlay_305
Some overlay for settings? Overlays are usually themes.
com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice
com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice
Startup Flag Service
Used during the production of the phone to verify that the touch input works.
It can be triggered when a specific TA-parameter is not set. This should never be triggered and if it does well it doesn’t have any use for you.
TA means Timing Advance and its value correspond to the length of time a signal takes to reach the base station from a mobile phone.
https://www.telecomhall.net/t/parameter-timing-advance-ta/6390
com.sonyericsson.textinput.chinese
com.sonyericsson.textinput.chinese
Sony chinese keyboard
com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay
com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay
Some overlay for TrackID. Overlays are usually themes.
TrackID was(now discontinued) a music and audio search engine (like Shazam).
com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay_305
com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay_305
Overlay for TrackID. Overlays are usually themes.
TrackID was(now discontinued) a music and audio search engine (like Shazam).
com.sonyericsson.wappush
com.sonyericsson.wappush
WAP Push
Used to display annoying WAP push.
WAP push is a type of text message that contains a direct link to a particular Web page.
When a user is sent a WAP-push message, he receives an alert, once clicked, directs him to the Web page via his browser.
Personally, I don’t like this. URLs are now recognized by the SMS instant messaging apps and you just have to click on it.
com.sonyericsson.warrantytime
com.sonyericsson.warrantytime
Lets you see some info about your warranty and how long it will last.
com.sonyericsson.xhs
com.sonyericsson.xhs
Sony Xperia Lounge (discontinued by Sony on August 2019)
The Xperia Lounge app was meant to provide loyal fans with various rewards for their Xperia smartphones,
such as exclusive Xperia Themes and wallpapers, as well as competitions.
com.sonymobile.advancedlogging
com.sonymobile.advancedlogging
Advanced Logging
Sends logs to Sony Mobile. These logs contain a wide range of personal information such as unique device IDs, your location,
details regarding running applications, and events/input leading up to a crash.
Logging is only active for a short time and automatically disabled once logging has been completed.
Logs are uploaded when connected to Wi-Fi and automatically deleted when the upload is complete.
com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.topcontacts
com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.topcontacts
Top Contacts widget
It will show pictures of your most frequently used contacts right on your home screen.
REMINDER : Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on the window screen. They also function as shortcuts
com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.soundphoto
com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.soundphoto
Sony Sound Photo
Lets you record a background sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound Photo app.
com.sonymobile.android.contacts
com.sonymobile.android.contacts
Sony contacts
com.sonymobile.android.contacts.res.overlay_305
com.sonymobile.android.contacts.res.overlay_305
Overlay for Sony contacts. Overlays are usually themes.
com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboard
com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboard
International keyboard layouts
Useless if you use a latin keyboard
com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboardjp
com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboardjp
Japanese layout for Sony keyboard.
com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect
com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect
Old package for AR Effect (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect)
Lets you add AR (Augmented Reality) effects to your pictures and videos.
com.sonymobile.anondata
com.sonymobile.anondata
Anonymous Usage Stats (yes just as com.sonyericsson.idd.agent but it’s for other phones)
Used to send “anonymous” information about how you use your Sony Smartphone to Sony servers.
It remains unclear exactly how this information is anonymized.
com.sonymobile.apnupdater
com.sonymobile.apnupdater
Automatically updates APN settings if your carrier changes them? I thought that was the role of com.android.carrierconfig
APN: https://tamingthedroid.com/what-apn-settings-mean
com.sonymobile.apnupdater.res.overlay_305
com.sonymobile.apnupdater.res.overlay_305
Overlay for APN Updater. Overlays are usually themes.
com.sonymobile.aptx.notifier
com.sonymobile.aptx.notifier
Aptx Notifier
aptX (formerly apt-X) is a family of proprietary audio codec compression algorithms owned by Qualcomm.
If you don’t mind closed source codec, aptX has lower latency and is less of a drain on your battery than default codec (AAC)
This package is used to display a notification when a device using aptX (bluetooth headphone typically) is connected.
Its only use is to tell you that you use aptX bluetooth with the connected device.
com.sonymobile.assist
com.sonymobile.assist
Xperia Assist (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.assist)
Learns how you use your phone.
com.sonymobile.assist.persistent
com.sonymobile.assist.persistent
Related to Xperia Assist (see just above) but I don’t know its purpose.
com.sonymobile.camera
com.sonymobile.camera
Sony camera app
com.sonymobile.cameracommon.wearablebridge
com.sonymobile.cameracommon.wearablebridge
Camera Wearable bridge
Lets you take pictures with your phone by using Sony SmartWatch.
com.sonymobile.cellbroadcast.notification
com.sonymobile.cellbroadcast.notification
Cell information
Cell broadcast is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.
This is notably used by ISP to send Emergency/Government alerts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast
https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know
I think this package only handles notifications for broadcasts, not the implementation.
It seems like broadcast SMS use normal notifications so there is a chance this package provides special notification for Sony SMS app?
com.sonymobile.coverapp2
com.sonymobile.coverapp2
Style Cover
Themes for lockscreen.
com.sonymobile.demoappchecker
com.sonymobile.demoappchecker
Demo app checker
Lets you enter/exit (in) the demonstration mode.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode
com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool
com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool
Configuration agent
Seems to do things cloud related but it’s unclear.
https://knowledge.protektoid.com/apps/com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool/91e44f1e19b364411776d758ff3b27f703bd4b60c9399c43c124f37d0c30df27
com.sonymobile.devicesecurity.service
com.sonymobile.devicesecurity.service
com.sonymobile.dualshockmanager
com.sonymobile.dualshockmanager
DUALSHOCK
Provide PlayStation DualShock controller support for Android (Settings > Device connection > Dualshock)
com.sonymobile.entrance
com.sonymobile.entrance
What’s New (discontinued in 2014)
Provided news from Sony products through extremely annoying automated notifications.
com.sonymobile.getmore.client
com.sonymobile.getmore.client
Xperia Tips (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.getmore.client)
Gives you tips for your Xperia device.
com.sonymobile.getset
com.sonymobile.getset
Xperia Actions (discontinued)
Lets you automate some actions (only a few)
https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz/userguide/xperia-actions/
com.sonymobile.getset.priv
com.sonymobile.getset.priv
Xperia Actions System
Same thing as com.sonymobile.getset.
com.sonymobile.gettoknowit
com.sonymobile.gettoknowit
Introduction to Xperia (discontinued)
Introduces you the features of your phone.
com.sonymobile.glovemode
com.sonymobile.glovemode
Sony Glove mode
Lets you use your smart phone and touch the screen while wearing regular gloves.
com.sonymobile.googleanalyticsproxy
com.sonymobile.googleanalyticsproxy
Google Analytics Proxy
Allows you to publicly share your Google Analytics reporting data
https://developers.google.com/analytics/solutions/google-analytics-super-proxy
com.sonymobile.home.product.res.overlay
com.sonymobile.home.product.res.overlay
com.sonymobile.indeviceintelligence
com.sonymobile.indeviceintelligence
Xperia Intelligence Engine
This app is supposed to understand how you use the phone, the apps you prefer, and will suggest tips
and options based on app usage, how often you use an app, what time of day…
For me this just looks like a AI bullshit app who has a huge list of permissions and launch in background at boot
This app performs geofencing (check if your are located in a certain perimeter, near your home for instance)
and this doesn’t looks great privacy-wise (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo-fence)
com.sonymobile.intelligent.backlight
com.sonymobile.intelligent.backlight
Smart backlight control
Keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting.
com.sonymobile.intelligent.gesture
com.sonymobile.intelligent.gesture
Smart call handling
Lets you handle incoming calls without touching the screen.
https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz/userguide/smart-call-handling/
com.sonymobile.intelligent.iengine
com.sonymobile.intelligent.iengine
According to a Sony user it is part of Smart Screen rotation (auto screen rotation based on the gyroscope). Doesn’t seem reliable.
Does it break the screen-rotation if removed?
On Xperia 10VI: doesn’t break rotation.
com.sonymobile.intelligent.observer
com.sonymobile.intelligent.observer
IntelligentObserver
???? (but intelligent stuff are safe to remove)
com.sonymobile.lifelog
com.sonymobile.lifelog
Lifelog (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.lifelog)
Another activity tracker app.
com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm
com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm
Movie Creator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm)
Automatically creates short movies using your photos and videos.
com.sonymobile.mtp.extension.fotaupdate
com.sonymobile.mtp.extension.fotaupdate
fota update service
FOTA = Firmware Over-The-Air
FOTA allows manufacturers to remotely install new software updates, features and services.
Given there is “mtp.extension” in the package name, I think it lets you update your phone via your PC.
What’s weird is that it should be called SEUS then (https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2008/06/software-updates-sony-ericsson/)
com.sonymobile.music.wikipediaplugin
com.sonymobile.music.wikipediaplugin
Wikipedia plugin for sony music app
com.sonymobile.music.youtubekaraokeplugin
com.sonymobile.music.youtubekaraokeplugin
YouTube karaoke plugin for sony music app
com.sonymobile.music.youtubeplugin
com.sonymobile.music.youtubeplugin
YouTube plugin for sony music app
com.sonymobile.prediction
com.sonymobile.prediction
Sony text prediction (for Sony keyboard)
It’s only a supposition. Can someone confirm ?
com.sonymobile.retaildemo
com.sonymobile.retaildemo
Retail Demo
Retail demonstration mode.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode
com.sonymobile.scan3d
com.sonymobile.scan3d
Sony 3D Creator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.scan3d)
Lets you capture your stuff in 3D, from your smartphone, and turn people and objects into high-resolution 3D avatars.
https://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/apps-services/3d-creator/
com.sonymobile.simlockunlockapp
com.sonymobile.simlockunlockapp
Sim Lock
Provide menu (type ##7378423## in dialer) to see if your device is locked to a network carrier
It need confirmation because it also could be related to SIM network unlock code.
com.sonymobile.support
com.sonymobile.support
Sony Support (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.support)
Useless support app.
com.sonymobile.swiqisystemservice
com.sonymobile.swiqisystemservice
com.sonymobile.synchub
com.sonymobile.synchub
Sony Backup & restore feature to/from Google drive ?
Can someone confirm ? Does it impact com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.backuprestore ?
https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia10/faq/apps-&-settings/801930747866b72a016b307df3b6007faf/
com.sonymobile.telephony.extension
com.sonymobile.telephony.extension
I have uninstalled it for the user 0 on my phone, and since then I haven’t noticed any functionality drop.
Cell signal is similar as before, also calls, SMSs and mobile data. I think it is not worth having this package installed because it uses a lot of wakelock time, but I cannot see any cell signal drop since I uninstalled it.
In the code found some things: omadm, wifi calling, IMS. Its app for dual SIM reachability? Not sure if its app for debugging.
com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid18.black
com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid18.black
Sony themes
com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid19.silver
com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid19.silver
Sony themes
com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid20.blue
com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid20.blue
Sony themes
com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid21.pink
com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid21.pink
Sony themes
com.sonymobile.themes.xperialoops2
com.sonymobile.themes.xperialoops2
Sony themes
com.sonymobile.xperialounge.services
com.sonymobile.xperialounge.services
Xperia™ Lounge Pass service (discontinued)
The Xperia Lounge app was meant to provide loyal fans with various rewards for their Xperia smartphones,
such as exclusive Xperia Themes and wallpapers, as well as competitions.
https://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Lounge-shutting-down_id118252
com.sonymobile.xperiaservices
com.sonymobile.xperiaservices
Xperia services
I guess it provides things for Sony apps but I don’t know what.
Safe to remove but it would good be to know what Sony apps work without it.
com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile
com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile
Xperia Transfer Mobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile)
Helps you move your contacts, messages, photos, and much more from your old Android, iOS or Windows Phone device to your new Xperia from Sony.
com.sonymobile.xperiaxlivewallpaper
com.sonymobile.xperiaxlivewallpaper
Xperia Loops
Useless and ugly live wallaper from Sony.
com.sonymobile.xperiaxlivewallpaper.product.res.overlay
com.sonymobile.xperiaxlivewallpaper.product.res.overlay
Some overlay for a live wallpaper from Sony? Overlays are usually themes, but not sure about this one as theming seems weird for live wallpapers. Could be that Sony automatically generates theme packages for all or most system apps, which might generate some unnecessary packages.
com.sprd.ImsConnectionManager
com.sprd.ImsConnectionManager
Needed for IMS, WiFi Calling.
com.sprd.autoslt
com.sprd.autoslt
AutoSLT
Useless camera tests.
com.sprd.cameracalibration
com.sprd.cameracalibration
Camera calibration, tests.
com.sprd.cameraipcontrol
com.sprd.cameraipcontrol
Secret code: 83785. CameraIPControl, has some camera features for testing.
com.sprd.camta
com.sprd.camta
Hidden camera dump logs.
com.sprd.engineermode
com.sprd.engineermode
Testing Hardware Components
com.sprd.firewall
com.sprd.firewall
Blacklist Calls.
com.sprd.flashcontrol
com.sprd.flashcontrol
Flashlight Control, not sure how useful it is.
com.sprd.linkturbo
com.sprd.linkturbo
For WiFi speed? Has useless logs. I ran a speed test with it enabled and disabled, I don’t see anything different if not my internet is slightly better now along with other apps being disabled,
com.sprd.logmanager
com.sprd.logmanager
YLog
Hidden logs
com.sprd.omacp
com.sprd.omacp
OTA Config and Settings.
com.sprd.overlay.sprdnote
com.sprd.overlay.sprdnote
Overlay to ‘com.sprd.sprdnote’ png icons.
com.sprd.providers.photos
com.sprd.providers.photos
Photos Types Storage
Bokeh, portrait, FDR, AI photo.
com.sprd.quickcamera
com.sprd.quickcamera
camera agent
Another app for testing camera things.
com.sprd.srmi
com.sprd.srmi
Hidden logs in code only.
com.sprd.uasetting
com.sprd.uasetting
UserAgent Setting
UserAgent Setting? Useless frameworks.
com.sprd.uplmnsettings
com.sprd.uplmnsettings
Set UPLMN? Useless frameworks.
com.sprd.validationtools
com.sprd.validationtools
Hidden testing hardware and it has a lot of secret codes.
com.spreadtrum.ims
com.spreadtrum.ims
Needed for WiFi calling, VoLTE, VoWifi.
com.spreadtrum.proxy.nfwlocation
com.spreadtrum.proxy.nfwlocation
Carrier location
Carrier location? Sends location to carrier probably. Useless Map Collections, also probably it’s for testing location.
com.spreadtrum.sgps
com.spreadtrum.sgps
Useless GPS Test.
com.spreadtrum.vce
com.spreadtrum.vce
Useless logs (dialer google, volte)
com.spreadtrum.vowifi
com.spreadtrum.vowifi
WiFi Calling Test
Hidden tests WiFi calling.
com.spreadtrum.vowifi.conf
com.spreadtrum.vowifi.conf
VoWifi config Secret Code: 869434234
com.ss.android.article.news
com.ss.android.article.news
Chinese app NEWS Toutiao.
com.ss.android.ugc.aweme
com.ss.android.ugc.aweme
Chinese TikTok.
com.st.nfc.dta.mobile
com.st.nfc.dta.mobile
STNFCDta
Unknown checking app (NFC UID gen mode, NFC CDL value, CR version, Extended RF frame size, T4AT priority over P2P).
com.stability.camerastability
com.stability.camerastability
CameraStability
Hidden camera test
com.stevesoltys.seedvault
com.stevesoltys.seedvault
Seedvault
Running in the background.
it’s app for Backup, Restore your data.
com.summit.motorola.rcs
com.summit.motorola.rcs
Summit IMS Service
A lot of logs and it’s only for RCS messages. Anyway, it’s a bad idea to use this app.
com.suntek.mway.rcs.app.service
com.suntek.mway.rcs.app.service
RCS service, contains a lot of Chinese.
com.svox.pico
com.svox.pico
Pico TTS
Hidden sample voice data. Useless.
com.swfp.factory
com.swfp.factory
Fingerprint test
Hidden app that tests your fingerprint not available for users.
com.t2m.euiccoverlay
com.t2m.euiccoverlay
Possibly needed for eSIM (eUICC)
com.taboola.scoop
com.taboola.scoop
Random wallpaper on lock screen (as i saw it personalizes it too). You need to open this app to make it work and when you swipe from right to left, it opens a menu on the right where random news appears.
com.talpa.hiservice
com.talpa.hiservice
HiLanguageService
Useless frameworks.
com.tblenovo.center
com.tblenovo.center
Useless dashboard related to the User Experience Program (com.lenovo.ue.device). Has 25 permissions (including ones you probably don’t want to give to this kind of sketchy app
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/dcb4acac003896077eaaeb8c7dc770d3171891784d98f7127f8495a3dec9954d
com.tblenovo.lenovotips
com.tblenovo.lenovotips
Useless Lenovo Tips app used by Lenovo to display un-dismissable and un-mutable ads in notifications.
References
com.tcl.android.launcher
com.tcl.android.launcher
com.tcl.android.launcher.a_overlay
com.tcl.android.launcher.a_overlay
com.tcl.android.launchertheme.res
com.tcl.android.launchertheme.res
com.tcl.android.launchertheme.res.overlay
com.tcl.android.launchertheme.res.overlay
com.tcl.android.wallpaper.livepicker
com.tcl.android.wallpaper.livepicker
com.tcl.aota.a_overlay
com.tcl.aota.a_overlay
com.tcl.camera
com.tcl.camera
com.tcl.camera.a_overlay
com.tcl.camera.a_overlay
com.tcl.compass
com.tcl.compass
com.tcl.compass.a_overlay
com.tcl.compass.a_overlay
com.tcl.demopage
com.tcl.demopage
com.tcl.entitlement
com.tcl.entitlement
com.tcl.faceunlock
com.tcl.faceunlock
Standard FaceUnlock functionality?
Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.
Face unlock is bad for security and privacy:
https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/
https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/
com.tcl.fmradio
com.tcl.fmradio
com.tcl.fmradio.a_overlay
com.tcl.fmradio.a_overlay
com.tcl.fota.system
com.tcl.fota.system
com.tcl.fota.system.a_overlay
com.tcl.fota.system.a_overlay
com.tcl.healthy
com.tcl.healthy
com.tcl.keyguardcharginganimation
com.tcl.keyguardcharginganimation
Useless frameworks.
com.tcl.keyguardshortcut
com.tcl.keyguardshortcut
Useless frameworks.
com.tcl.kidsmode
com.tcl.kidsmode
Kids Mode
It’s an app for limiting spending time on apps for kids probably.
com.tcl.logger.a_overlay
com.tcl.logger.a_overlay
com.tcl.mibc.tclplus
com.tcl.mibc.tclplus
com.tcl.mibc.tclplus.a_overlay
com.tcl.mibc.tclplus.a_overlay
com.tcl.nfc.gsma.usermenu
com.tcl.nfc.gsma.usermenu
com.tcl.screenrecorder
com.tcl.screenrecorder
com.tcl.screenrecorder.a_overlay
com.tcl.screenrecorder.a_overlay
com.tcl.screenshotex
com.tcl.screenshotex
com.tcl.sos
com.tcl.sos
com.tcl.tclswitch.a_overlay
com.tcl.tclswitch.a_overlay
com.tcl.tct.filemanager
com.tcl.tct.filemanager
File Manager
Stock File Manager app
com.tcl.tct.weather
com.tcl.tct.weather
Weather
Stock Weather app for TCL Phones.
com.tcl.token
com.tcl.token
com.tcl.usercare
com.tcl.usercare
com.tcl.usercare.a_overlay
com.tcl.usercare.a_overlay
com.tcl.vzwintents
com.tcl.vzwintents
com.tclhz.gallery
com.tclhz.gallery
com.tclhz.gallery.a_overlay
com.tclhz.gallery.a_overlay
com.tct
com.tct
com.tct.aio
com.tct.aio
com.tct.android.SaleCalib
com.tct.android.SaleCalib
Hidden camera after sale calibration.
com.tct.android.browser
com.tct.android.browser
Browser
Better use other browser.
com.tct.android.secureinput
com.tct.android.secureinput
com.tct.android.video
com.tct.android.video
Video Player
Stock Video Player app for TCL phones.
com.tct.applock
com.tct.applock
com.tct.batterywarning
com.tct.batterywarning
com.tct.calculator
com.tct.calculator
com.tct.calculator.a_overlay
com.tct.calculator.a_overlay
com.tct.camera
com.tct.camera
Camera
Stock Camera app
com.tct.camera.a_overlay
com.tct.camera.a_overlay
Useless overlay. It has only an icon and no code.
com.tct.camera.verifytool
com.tct.camera.verifytool
Another hidden camera calibration and DualCamVerifyTool.
com.tct.cellular.arda
com.tct.cellular.arda
com.tct.compass
com.tct.compass
Compass
Stock Compass app
com.tct.contacts.transfer
com.tct.contacts.transfer
com.tct.diagprotector
com.tct.diagprotector
com.tct.dialer
com.tct.dialer
com.tct.dialer.a_overlay
com.tct.dialer.a_overlay
com.tct.endusertest
com.tct.endusertest
Unused device issue feedback app.
com.tct.entitlement
com.tct.entitlement
Requires Google Play services and is probably for Wi-Fi calling for O2 Carrier.
com.tct.faceunlock
com.tct.faceunlock
Standard FaceUnlock functionality?
Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.
Face unlock is bad for security and privacy:
https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/
https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/
com.tct.gamemode
com.tct.gamemode
com.tct.gdpr
com.tct.gdpr
com.tct.gpdr
com.tct.gpdr
GPDR
User Experience Improvement Program.
com.tct.iris
com.tct.iris
NXTVISION
It’s for reading mode and Display Enhancement.
com.tct.logger
com.tct.logger
User Support
it’s for logs.
com.tct.multipleuser
com.tct.multipleuser
Multiple User
I guess it’s for multi-accounts.
com.tct.music
com.tct.music
com.tct.onetouchbooster
com.tct.onetouchbooster
com.tct.onetouchbooster.a_overlay
com.tct.onetouchbooster.a_overlay
com.tct.phone
com.tct.phone
TCT Phone Services
Sim card settings.
com.tct.privacymode
com.tct.privacymode
com.tct.privacyprotect
com.tct.privacyprotect
Privacy Protection
Another Security thing.
com.tct.privatespace
com.tct.privatespace
com.tct.reducesar
com.tct.reducesar
Hidden Modify the SAR mode.
com.tct.retaildemo
com.tct.retaildemo
com.tct.retaildemo.a_overlay
com.tct.retaildemo.a_overlay
com.tct.screenrecorder
com.tct.screenrecorder
Screen Recorder
com.tct.screenshotex
com.tct.screenshotex
Screenshot
it’s used for screenshots and editing them.
com.tct.secretCode
com.tct.secretCode
This app has only logs.
com.tct.setupwizard
com.tct.setupwizard
com.tct.sidebar
com.tct.sidebar
Edge Bar
Sidebar
com.tct.simplelauncher
com.tct.simplelauncher
com.tct.simplelauncher.a_overlay
com.tct.simplelauncher.a_overlay
com.tct.simsettings
com.tct.simsettings
com.tct.smart.account
com.tct.smart.account
com.tct.smart.aikey
com.tct.smart.aikey
com.tct.smart.aota
com.tct.smart.aota
OTA Updates or OTA Updates test?
com.tct.smart.cloud
com.tct.smart.cloud
com.tct.smart.drivemode
com.tct.smart.drivemode
com.tct.smart.ircontrol
com.tct.smart.ircontrol
IR Remote
I think it’s useless.
com.tct.smart.lostmode
com.tct.smart.lostmode
Remote Lock
It’s for lost mode.
com.tct.smart.notes
com.tct.smart.notes
com.tct.smart.push
com.tct.smart.push
Smart Push
Useless frameworks.
com.tct.smart.switchphone
com.tct.smart.switchphone
com.tct.smart.switchphone.service
com.tct.smart.switchphone.service
com.tct.smart.tlink
com.tct.smart.tlink
Easy Link
It has something to do with screen casting. Dlna Cast Activity.
com.tct.systemservice
com.tct.systemservice
com.tct.tctsmartapprecommend
com.tct.tctsmartapprecommend
Smart App Recommend
Useless.
com.tct.usercare
com.tct.usercare
Support Center
it’s for TCL users support center app.
com.tct.video
com.tct.video
com.tct.vzwwifioffload
com.tct.vzwwifioffload
com.tct.weather.a_overlay
com.tct.weather.a_overlay
Overlay for com.tct.weather. Usage is not known.
com.tct.wfcwebview
com.tct.wfcwebview
I found something like entitlementMode but app looks very empty and useless.
com.ted.number
com.ted.number
Identification of Unknown Numbers
App for identify unknown numbers.
com.teksun.factorytest
com.teksun.factorytest
Hidden testing hardware things.
com.telcel.contenedor
com.telcel.contenedor
Telcel app, Advertising company to get promotions.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.telcel.contenedor
com.telephony.service
com.telephony.service
Needed for WiFi Calling.
com.telus.checkup
com.telus.checkup
Checkup app (from Mobile Klinik; a Canadian store for buying, selling, and repairing smartphones)
Mainly used to run device-health diagnostics, estimate device value post-diagnostics (for re-selling at a Mobile Klinik location), and finding nearby Mobile Klinik locations to book appointments for device repair. Also contains ads and promotions for new devices and accessories.
Generally regarded as bloatware because diagnostics are generic at best, and is eager to request many unnecessary and potentially invasive device permissions.
Safe to remove if you don’t use it, and can be re-downloaded from the Google Play Store at any time.
com.tencent.android.location
com.tencent.android.location
Useless Tencent Chinese location
com.tencent.ngjp
com.tencent.ngjp
Arena of Valor
com.tencent.qqlivehuawei
com.tencent.qqlivehuawei
HiMoviePlayerPlus
Weird app without any code and there’s nothing in Main Activity.
com.tencent.soter.soterserver
com.tencent.soter.soterserver
Soter is a biometric authentication standard and platform by Tencent.
https://github.com/Tencent/soter
Provides biometric authentication for WeChat Pay. Safe to disable if you don’t use it.
com.test.LTEfunctionality
com.test.LTEfunctionality
LTE, VoLTE testing app
com.theme.icondefaultshape
com.theme.icondefaultshape
The shape of the icons can be uninstalled or left alone, it’s just the look of the icon.
com.thinkuem.motolc
com.thinkuem.motolc
ThinkIoT-UEM
It has remote service but probably it’s unused.
com.thundercomm.ar.core
com.thundercomm.ar.core
Looks like a debugging app.
It’s AR (Augmented Reality)?
com.tools.cit
com.tools.cit
Hidden testing hardware things.
com.touchscreen.vtstouchscreencheck
com.touchscreen.vtstouchscreencheck
VtsTouchscreenCheck
It’s testing things app.
com.touchtype.swiftkey.res.overlay
com.touchtype.swiftkey.res.overlay
Some overlay for Swiftkey? Overlays are usually themes, but not sure about this one.
com.tracfone.preload.accountservices
com.tracfone.preload.accountservices
TracPhone / StraightTalk application. It just shows IMEI, SIM, and phone number, as well as a way to see device properties.
Comes preinstalled with any TracPhone or StraightTalk device. It can be downloaded from the playstore if needed for whatever reason.
Has Approximate and Precise location permissions, and Device ID permission.
Runs in the background for them to collect data.
com.tracker.t
com.tracker.t
Given its name I think you can take the risk to delete it.
com.tran.netcon
com.tran.netcon
Netcon
it’s unneccessary
com.transsion
com.transsion
Needed for screen unlock? Has Packages, Bluetooth permission. Probably unsafe.
com.transsion.XOSLauncher
com.transsion.XOSLauncher
Launcher with ads, tracking.
After remove you will lose recent apps.
com.transsion.aftersalecalibrationtool
com.transsion.aftersalecalibrationtool
Hidden camera tests, calibration.
com.transsion.agingfunction
com.transsion.agingfunction
Quality Assurance (QA) testing app. The app is used by the manufacturer to to test the correction functionning of the screen, the sensors, the camera, the gps etc…
Has a lot of permissions.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/02b71ec4be036fe87b5504b4f752a7c7cb45848b5d666c4307e59df754e164c9
com.transsion.aisettings
com.transsion.aisettings
Adds a shortcut on the Settings app that lets you manage your Folax AI (com.transsion.aivoiceassistant) settings. If you have already removed that package, it just displays a blank page.
This can also be safely removed without issues.
com.transsion.aivoiceassistant
com.transsion.aivoiceassistant
Very shady voice assistant called ‘Folax’ that comes preinstalled in Infinix phones, and is also packed with ads in the main ui. It needs every permission, and access to everything on your phone to run. It uses OpenAI as its backend.
It constantly runs in the background after boot, and periodically phones home.
You don’t want this on your phone.
This can be safely removed without issues.
com.transsion.aiwallpaper
com.transsion.aiwallpaper
Mediocre AI Wallpaper Generator.
Can be accessed from (Settings > Personalization).
You can safely remove this without any issues if you don’t use it.
com.transsion.aod
com.transsion.aod
AlwaysOnDisplay
com.transsion.applock
com.transsion.applock
AppLock
Provides the only way to hide files and lock apps when using Transsion launchers (which the Transsion devices require for certain functionality like multiapps not working with other launchers). These are the only apps that hide files and lock apps with them.
com.transsion.audioshare
com.transsion.audioshare
Audio Share
Allows you to share your device’s Bluetooth audio with wireless headphones or bluetooth speakers, allowing to listen to the same music with multiple people
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0f21ba3944663e53da1d37be3c4253c2e89c3685fbff841127fed2a98e0000ec
com.transsion.auto
com.transsion.auto
Driving Mode
Driving Mode app.
com.transsion.autotest.factory
com.transsion.autotest.factory
Factory. Testing Hardware Things.
com.transsion.avatar
com.transsion.avatar
Is this for T-moji avatar services? it’s useless.
com.transsion.batterylab
com.transsion.batterylab
Supposed to improve battery life but logs especially lots of usage info and bind it to your unique android advertiser id…The app tries to send data to a server. The POST request URL and content is obfuscated and I don’t have the time to dig deeper. According to a user, no battery impact after months of usage after uninstalling it.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/7ef2b186a74102828346f23b094ab2aaaad2c57806c7c18e7a23a494f3cc982c
com.transsion.batterylab.icon
com.transsion.batterylab.icon
Power Marathon
It’s only icon app.
com.transsion.beezedit
com.transsion.beezedit
Ringtone Maker
Require Google Play Services.
Record media sound and edit or set it as ringtone.
com.transsion.bluetooth
com.transsion.bluetooth
Airlink
Bluetooth still work without this.
(not sure if its needed for transfer files using bluetooth)
com.transsion.calculator
com.transsion.calculator
Calculator
Stock Calculator app. Lot of telemetry and are completely replaceable.
com.transsion.calendar
com.transsion.calendar
Calendar
Stock Calendar app
com.transsion.camera
com.transsion.camera
Camera
Stock camera app
com.transsion.carlcare
com.transsion.carlcare
Carlcare (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.carlcare)
After-sales Service app. Lets you check spare parts price,warranty,repair status and nearest service center. Full of trackers. Talks with Facebook (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.carlcare/latest/)
com.transsion.childmode
com.transsion.childmode
Kids Mode
Phone monitoring app to control what the user the can do on the phone. Intrusive and use Firebase so its sends data back to Google servers.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/ca30c6d1d7c7625e0850c4114dfea5aab5118d391191d2c074cde1414bbccd8c
com.transsion.childmode.resoverlay
com.transsion.childmode.resoverlay
Unused overlay to childmode.
com.transsion.chromecustomization
com.transsion.chromecustomization
Chrome Assistant
Customizes HomePage and uses Advertising ID.
com.transsion.connectx.mirror.source
com.transsion.connectx.mirror.source
it’s something for cast setting, file transfer setting, smart connect to pc by TCCP
com.transsion.datatransfer
com.transsion.datatransfer
Backup and Restore
Backup Contacts.
com.transsion.deadcycletest
com.transsion.deadcycletest
DeadCycleTest
Hidden tests.
com.transsion.deskclock
com.transsion.deskclock
Clock
Can manage alarms by this app.
com.transsion.dirac
com.transsion.dirac
Improves audio quality depending on your surrounding environment and your headphones.
Has the GET_TASKS/REAL_GET_TASKS permission which allows it to retrieve information about currently and recently running processes. Not sure why it needs this permission though.
https://www.dirac.com/
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/b2cf41f579c586468faa0270bf63699cca2b500887dba3a699ddd5e35507a1a9
com.transsion.dtsaudio
com.transsion.dtsaudio
DTS Sound
Very safe to disable and just serves as a way to modify audio playing and runs in the background and has telemetry can be replaced by other better apps
com.transsion.dualapp
com.transsion.dualapp
Dual App
Needed for Dual Apps.
com.transsion.faceid
com.transsion.faceid
Needed for Face Unlock lock screen.
com.transsion.faceidsub
com.transsion.faceidsub
Face Unlock
Safe to remove if unused.
com.transsion.fmradio
com.transsion.fmradio
WOW FM
App for FM RADIO.
com.transsion.hamal
com.transsion.hamal
It seems to be an “aftersales user experience logging app”. Really shady app with questionable code (judgeWhiteUser() function. See https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/pull/112).
Start at boot and can access phone number and IMEI (READ_PHONE_STATE).
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/35fd79ebbe51808196605146a62aaef13bc654477d917078a3ae5d3f06ba8836
com.transsion.health
com.transsion.health
Tecno health app. Sends your personal data to Firebase google servers and Tecno servers. Those data can be shared with TRANSSION affiliated companies (see https://cdn.shalltry.com/transsionholdings/en/policy.html)
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2b7cd35081a9fbc82a1da1741cb476d1edaa3262d46a204ea8456c99c4e1b976
com.transsion.healthlife
com.transsion.healthlife
My Health
Provides you with interesting and professional analyses of running, steps, weight management etc.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.healthlife
com.transsion.hilauncher
com.transsion.hilauncher
HiOS Launcher
It have google analytics and it’s so bloated.
The recent apps button does not work after uninstallation.
com.transsion.hiparty
com.transsion.hiparty
Hi Party
Allows you to synchronize and play the same song across multiple supported devices. The app creates a wifi hotspot. You can connect up to 6 devices via QR code to simultaneously broadcast music.
Needs permissions you probably doesn’t want to give : READ_PHONE_STATE (can read phone number and IMEI) and ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/154ee6107d3f5bbb0819719fc7ce5fd17474135081f576f56c29bd26ed70ca14
com.transsion.infinix.xclub
com.transsion.infinix.xclub
Pre-installed social network app:
https://www.infinix.club/
com.transsion.iotservice
com.transsion.iotservice
WelinkService
PC Connect unneccessary things
com.transsion.itel.manual
com.transsion.itel.manual
Manual Guide
Has guides to phone.
com.transsion.kolun.aiservice
com.transsion.kolun.aiservice
it’s for testing things and debugging.
com.transsion.kolun.assistant
com.transsion.kolun.assistant
Smart Assistant App
Nearly no code in the APK I got. Weird
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/7fbf0abbb2c28de4c976a388e04d206a88db9e6a42a740914c9e893589fd493b
com.transsion.letswitch
com.transsion.letswitch
Mobile Cloner
it’s probably useful when you switch to other phone to move your apps.
com.transsion.livewallpaper.volcano
com.transsion.livewallpaper.volcano
Tranquil Blue live wallpaper
specific live wallpaper
com.transsion.livewallpaper.wakeup_mirror
com.transsion.livewallpaper.wakeup_mirror
Specific Live Wallpaper.
com.transsion.magazineservice.hios
com.transsion.magazineservice.hios
Shows trending news, games and wallpapers on the lockscreen. Talks to ads services
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/fcda43fab1ed9cdc95281cdb96b77938afc8ca4b6e0ada418cac282a78f0cc9f
com.transsion.magazineservice.xos
com.transsion.magazineservice.xos
Magazine Lockscreen XOS
Resource-hog bloatware that uses a lot of telemetry. For lock screen to look at pictures… https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.magazineservice.xos
com.transsion.magicfont
com.transsion.magicfont
Magic Fonts (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.magicfont)
Fonts installer with a lot of trackers obviously (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.magicfont/latest/).
com.transsion.manualguide
com.transsion.manualguide
Digital version of your phone manual.
You can view it from (Settings > System > Manual Guide)
Can be safely removed if you don’t need it.
com.transsion.mol
com.transsion.mol
Ella Translate
Unknown translator.
com.transsion.multiwindow
com.transsion.multiwindow
Multi Window
Needed for multi window.
com.transsion.nephilim
com.transsion.nephilim
App provides custom quality settings to game: pubg, call of duty.
Not very useful.
com.transsion.netphilim
com.transsion.netphilim
Chinese useless frameworks.
com.transsion.notebook
com.transsion.notebook
Notepad app
These apps have telemetry on them and are completely replaceable.
com.transsion.os.typeface
com.transsion.os.typeface
FontManager
Not sure if it’s needed or not.
com.transsion.ossettingsext
com.transsion.ossettingsext
OSSettings
it’s needed for some settings and probably it’s important app.
com.transsion.overlaysuw
com.transsion.overlaysuw
it’s needed only on first-boot setup.
com.transsion.overlaysuw.resoverlay
com.transsion.overlaysuw.resoverlay
Overlay to ‘com.transsion.overlaysuw’ safe to remove because it’s for first-boot setup.
com.transsion.phoenix
com.transsion.phoenix
Phoenix Browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.phoenix&hl=en
com.transsion.phonemanager
com.transsion.phonemanager
PhoneMaster Services
Another useless frameworks.
com.transsion.phonemaster
com.transsion.phonemaster
Phone Master.
Provides features like ram cleaning, storage optimisation, data usage analyser, etc. Has embedded Facebook and Google ads trackers. Has 45 permissions and makes request data to many different companies servers. There even is the usesCleartextTraffic=true flag in the Manifest meaning trafic may not even be encrypted
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/a5346fb5ea4fba5b73a891eae064b2bdecefbc7de4f9a13e3dcf94b0a81a20af
com.transsion.plat.appupdate
com.transsion.plat.appupdate
App Update
Used to update apps installed from the Palm Store. Uses insecure encryption algorithm.
Notables permissions: ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and GET_TASKS (allows to see which apps are running on the phone). Useless background memory hogs if you don’t use apps from the Palm Store
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2584e9529e0988c1c2f9d657c5e2c55d1770e451d4120c176b5a505f2ee1033d
com.transsion.powercenter
com.transsion.powercenter
power
Has WhatsApp mode and ultra powersaving mode.
com.transsion.quicktools
com.transsion.quicktools
Launcher Activity Test
com.transsion.repaircard
com.transsion.repaircard
E-warranty Card
For Chinese users-only.
com.transsion.scanningrecharger
com.transsion.scanningrecharger
Smart Scanner
App contains telemetry and is completely replaceable.
com.transsion.screencapture
com.transsion.screencapture
Needed for screenshots.
com.transsion.sk
com.transsion.sk
Secure Keyboard
Useless Secure Keyboard.
com.transsion.smartmessage
com.transsion.smartmessage
Bloated Messages app with a lot of features.
com.transsion.smartpanel
com.transsion.smartpanel
Smart Panel (Settings -> Smart Assistant)
Provides “easy” access to your most used apps + features like gamemode and videoAssistant. Collects data and talks with the outside
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/40d4b527fc650a9029e596d14aff7d640a6289e7aa50f471b142391b55eefe4a
com.transsion.soundrecorder
com.transsion.soundrecorder
Sound Recorder
Contains telemetry and is completely replaceable.
com.transsion.stasticalsales
com.transsion.stasticalsales
Sends after-sales telemetry data (including at least the phone number and the IMSI). You don’t want this. This app can be launched from this secret dialer code: 862016
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/35fa58c779ac80bcf44875e279cc4a6ba08678b0004e9c8f0816426cf0c584ab
com.transsion.statisticalsales
com.transsion.statisticalsales
Sales Statistics
com.transsion.systemupdate
com.transsion.systemupdate
System Update
Provides System Updates
com.transsion.tabe
com.transsion.tabe
APPIOT
Unused frameworks to permissions app.
com.transsion.tecnospot
com.transsion.tecnospot
TECNO SPOT (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.tecnospot)
Tecno official app to access the Tecno forum. Useless and full of trackers (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.tecnospot/latest/)
com.transsion.teop
com.transsion.teop
it’s app for testing and logs
com.transsion.theme.icon
com.transsion.theme.icon
Has basic apps icons, not sure if needed.
com.transsion.thunderback
com.transsion.thunderback
Lightning Multi-Window
Multi-Window feature for apps.
com.transsion.tips
com.transsion.tips
Tips
App for tips.
com.transsion.tower
com.transsion.tower
ControlTower test
Testing things app.
com.transsion.trancare
com.transsion.trancare
Telemetry. Makes requests (with weak crypto) to the Shalltry CDN (https://mi-test.shalltry.com). Collects IMEI, all the apps installed, localisation…
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/9be13b57bde5620d2ff1824782a2ccc1d6517d437543549c720bc70b6dd02aee
com.transsion.tranengine
com.transsion.tranengine
Unused frameworks.
com.transsion.uxdetector
com.transsion.uxdetector
AI things to trancare
com.transsion.videocallenhancer
com.transsion.videocallenhancer
Applies beauty effect in WhatsApp video calls. Lots of permissions. Talks to Google ads service.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/47bebb911e9b5b9202030ce599805ebe3e47eb45054264f49cf85971e232bbce
com.transsion.vishaplayerhd
com.transsion.vishaplayerhd
Visha Player
Needed to run videos.
com.transsion.wezone
com.transsion.wezone
Related to ‘Gaming Mode’ and ‘Palm Store’
com.transsion.wifiplaytogether
com.transsion.wifiplaytogether
Play music together over Wi-Fi
com.transsion.zahooc
com.transsion.zahooc
Za-Hooc
it’s for secure card and Theft Alert.
com.transsnet.moreplus
com.transsnet.moreplus
More+ is a social app with massive videos, images, opinions and tribes, where you can post your personal blogs, share funny moments, chat and make friends.
com.transsnet.store
com.transsnet.store
Palm Store. App store with unsecure apps and probably malware. Has ads trackers and lot of intrusives permissions. Shows intrusive ads and popups.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/35d762b27c9e16703adf1731b74bef2c53a753b6a7475c425bced53b553758e5
com.trassion.infinix.xclub
com.trassion.infinix.xclub
XClub
XStore to buy.
com.ts.setupwizard.overlay.overlay
com.ts.setupwizard.overlay.overlay
com.uievolution.gguide.android
com.uievolution.gguide.android
This hidden chinese app means nothing
com.unionpay.tsmservice
com.unionpay.tsmservice
UnionPay
Only for China.
com.unionpay.tsmservice.mi
com.unionpay.tsmservice.mi
UnionPay
Only for China.
com.unisoc.launcher.customization
com.unisoc.launcher.customization
Unisoc Home Screen
Partner Customization launcher.
com.unisoc.localeupdate
com.unisoc.localeupdate
Local System Update
Needed for system updates.
com.unisoc.phone
com.unisoc.phone
LockAssistant
Runs before the user unlocks the device (direct-boot aware). Reads IMEI, SMS, call log, uses gps/wifi. Unisoc is a CPU manufacturer.
com.vendor.frameworkresoverlay
com.vendor.frameworkresoverlay
com.verizon.cloudsetupwizard
com.verizon.cloudsetupwizard
com.verizon.permissions.appdirectedsms
com.verizon.permissions.appdirectedsms
Custom permissions for some verizon stuff?
com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn
com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn
Custom permissions used to set Verizon APN?
References
com.verizon.remoteSimlock
com.verizon.remoteSimlock
VZWRemoteSimlockService
Remote SimLock lock, unlock, looks more danger than useful app.
com.verizon.services
com.verizon.services
AppDirectedSMS
OMA Device Management for Verizon.
it’s for wifi calling, sms
com.vewd.core.integration.dia
com.vewd.core.integration.dia
Sony’s browser app. Some apps redirect to the browser so it can be useful. You can use another browser as long as you have another one installed.
com.visionobjects.resourcemanager
com.visionobjects.resourcemanager
Handwriting DB Updater (discontinued?)
Language Updater from site http://samsungresources.visionobjects.com/
But it’s tracker. I guess it’s to Handwriting Service but not needed.
com.vivo.SmartKey
com.vivo.SmartKey
Quick action
Chinese smart things.
com.vivo.abe
com.vivo.abe
Audio EQ(equalizer)
Some 3rd-party music apps can use it to provide you EQ features.
com.vivo.alphacamera
com.vivo.alphacamera
AlphaCamera
Engineering Mode, Log, Debugging service camera.
com.vivo.android.connectivity.common.resources.overlay
com.vivo.android.connectivity.common.resources.overlay
Better keep for connectivity.
com.vivo.android.connectivity.mainline.common.resources.overlay
com.vivo.android.connectivity.mainline.common.resources.overlay
Better keep for connectivity.
com.vivo.android.connectivity.mainline.manufacturer.resources.overlay
com.vivo.android.connectivity.mainline.manufacturer.resources.overlay
Better keep for connectivity.
com.vivo.android.connectivity.manufacturer.resources.overlay
com.vivo.android.connectivity.manufacturer.resources.overlay
Better keep for connectivity.
com.vivo.android.wifi.common.resources.overlay
com.vivo.android.wifi.common.resources.overlay
Better keep for connectivity.
com.vivo.android.wifi.mainline.common.resources.overlay
com.vivo.android.wifi.mainline.common.resources.overlay
Better keep for connectivity.
com.vivo.android.wifi.mainline.manufacturer.resources.overlay
com.vivo.android.wifi.mainline.manufacturer.resources.overlay
Better keep for connectivity.
com.vivo.android.wifi.manufacturer.resources.overlay
com.vivo.android.wifi.manufacturer.resources.overlay
Better keep for connectivity.
com.vivo.appfilter
com.vivo.appfilter
AppFilter
Has something to powersaving like prevent autostart apps.
com.vivo.appstore
com.vivo.appstore
V-Appstore
vivo app store.
com.vivo.assistant
com.vivo.assistant
Vivo assistant
Assistant for vivo phones.
com.vivo.assistantfunction
com.vivo.assistantfunction
Steps
Jovi Home kit. Record walk sport app.
com.vivo.audiofx
com.vivo.audiofx
Audio effect
Needed for sound effects.
com.vivo.browser
com.vivo.browser
Vivo browser full of trackers (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivo.browser)
com.vivo.bsptest
com.vivo.bsptest
BSPTest
Hidden app for testing things.
com.vivo.calculator
com.vivo.calculator
Calculator
Vivo calculator app
com.vivo.camera.action
com.vivo.camera.action
Maybe it’s needed for the camera app.
com.vivo.card
com.vivo.card
Smart sidebar
com.vivo.compass
com.vivo.compass
Compass
Vivo compass app
com.vivo.contentcatcher
com.vivo.contentcatcher
Unused frameworks.
com.vivo.cota
com.vivo.cota
COTA
Useless logs and ads. It’s for recommendations.
com.vivo.crontab
com.vivo.crontab
Task timer
It’s for scheduling tasks.
com.vivo.daemonService
com.vivo.daemonService
vivoService
Security thing.
com.vivo.demovideo
com.vivo.demovideo
Video Demo
Demo Video, Demo Switch, and have verify activity
com.vivo.desktopstickers
com.vivo.desktopstickers
Stickers
Customize widgets with favorite images.
com.vivo.devicereg
com.vivo.devicereg
Hidden debugging app ims.
com.vivo.doubleinstance
com.vivo.doubleinstance
App Clone
It’s for clone app.
com.vivo.doubletimezoneclock
com.vivo.doubletimezoneclock
i Widget
Double Timezone Clock Widget
com.vivo.dream.clock
com.vivo.dream.clock
Clock
Screensaver clock
com.vivo.dream.music
com.vivo.dream.music
i Music
Screensaver music
com.vivo.easyshare
com.vivo.easyshare
Easy share
Sharing apps to another phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivo.easyshare
com.vivo.email
com.vivo.email
closed-source Email app
com.vivo.engineercamera
com.vivo.engineercamera
EngineerCamera
Testing camera things.
com.vivo.epm
com.vivo.epm
EPM
Useless crash app notify.
com.vivo.ewarranty
com.vivo.ewarranty
E-warranty card
Only for China.
com.vivo.faceui
com.vivo.faceui
FaceUI
It’s used for face unlock.
com.vivo.faceunlock
com.vivo.faceunlock
Facial recognition
It’s used for face unlock.
com.vivo.favorite
com.vivo.favorite
Favorites
It’s used to add text from the clipboard to favorites. Probably requires cloud. Contains untranslated Chinese things.
com.vivo.feedback
com.vivo.feedback
Feedback
Lets you rate your device and share feedback.
com.vivo.findphone
com.vivo.findphone
Find
It’s used for finding the phone. Log out from account before removing.
com.vivo.fingerprint
com.vivo.fingerprint
Fingerprints and passwords
Needed for fingerprint settings.
com.vivo.fingerprintengineer
com.vivo.fingerprintengineer
Fingerprint test
Hidden Fingerprint testing not available for normal users.
com.vivo.fingerprintui
com.vivo.fingerprintui
FingerprintUI
Fingerprint test? Contains payment functionality for China. May be needed for fingerprint lockscreen.
com.vivo.fingerprintvit
com.vivo.fingerprintvit
Fingerprint testing.
com.vivo.floatingball
com.vivo.floatingball
Floating ball
Contains a lot of Chinese code.
com.vivo.fuelsummary
com.vivo.fuelsummary
FuelSummary
Battery testing.
com.vivo.gallery
com.vivo.gallery
Gallery
Vivo gallery app with Chinese trackers.
com.vivo.game
com.vivo.game
Game Space. Not sure if its useful for gaming.
com.vivo.gamecube
com.vivo.gamecube
Ultra Game Mode
Used for game optimization. Questionable if anyone is using this.
com.vivo.gamewatch
com.vivo.gamewatch
GameWatch
Contains a lot of Chinese code and it’s hidden?
com.vivo.globalanimation
com.vivo.globalanimation
Global dynamic effects
This is for effects and animations.
com.vivo.globalanimation.resources
com.vivo.globalanimation.resources
GlobalanmationResources
Has animation booting probably, safe to remove.
com.vivo.globalsearch
com.vivo.globalsearch
Global Search
it’s chinese searching.
com.vivo.healthwidget
com.vivo.healthwidget
Health kit
it’s only widgets.
com.vivo.heduohao
com.vivo.heduohao
Used for Chinese SIM.
com.vivo.hiboard
com.vivo.hiboard
Smart Launcher
Keyboard app with 62 permissions.
com.vivo.hybrid
com.vivo.hybrid
Quick App
Provides Quick App support. Quick Apps are Javascript+CSS apps that don’t need any installation. This technology has its uses but I’m personally not a huge fan on having to rely on a JS engine to run an application
This system app has a lot of permissions (including SEND_SMS, CAMERA, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECORD_AUDIO… why?)
More information: https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-quick-apps-alternative-google-instant-apps/
OW2 Quick App whitepaper: https://quick-app-initiative.ow2.io/docs/Quick_App_White_Paper.pdf
com.vivo.imanager
com.vivo.imanager
iManager
A vivo app consists of Phone Management includes Space Cleanup, Security Scan, Data Traffic Management, Apps & Notifications & Utility Tools includes App encryption, Battery Management, App Clone, Network Management etc.
com.vivo.iotserver
com.vivo.iotserver
Related to Jovi Chinese.
com.vivo.livewallpaper.behavior
com.vivo.livewallpaper.behavior
Live Wallpaper Behavior.
com.vivo.livewallpaper.behavior.resources
com.vivo.livewallpaper.behavior.resources
WallpaperResources
Has live wallpapers.
com.vivo.livewallpaper.coffeetime
com.vivo.livewallpaper.coffeetime
Specific Live wallpaper
com.vivo.livewallpaper.coralsea
com.vivo.livewallpaper.coralsea
Specific Live wallpaper
com.vivo.livewallpaper.floatingcloud
com.vivo.livewallpaper.floatingcloud
com.vivo.livewallpaper.coffeetime
Specific Live wallpaper
com.vivo.livewallpaper.ocean
com.vivo.livewallpaper.ocean
Live Wallpaper Ocean.
com.vivo.livewallpaper.oceanvertical
com.vivo.livewallpaper.oceanvertical
Live Wallpaper Oceanvertical.
com.vivo.livewallpaper.plant
com.vivo.livewallpaper.plant
Plant live wallpaper
Specific live wallpaper.
com.vivo.livewallpaper.silk
com.vivo.livewallpaper.silk
com.vivo.livewallpaper.coffeetime
Specific Live wallpaper
com.vivo.magazine
com.vivo.magazine
Lockscreen Poster Service
Useless things to lockscreen also it has trackers
com.vivo.minscreen
com.vivo.minscreen
Small screen mode
This feature is available on settings.
com.vivo.monochromeicons
com.vivo.monochromeicons
MonochromeIcons
In code found something to vivo icons.
In Android 14.
com.vivo.motionrecognition
com.vivo.motionrecognition
Smart motion
Gestures and smart things.
com.vivo.multinlp
com.vivo.multinlp
LocationServices
Chinese and Google location. Not sure if it’s useless or not.
com.vivo.musicwidgetmix
com.vivo.musicwidgetmix
Origin Player
Music Widget Mix
com.vivo.networkimprove
com.vivo.networkimprove
NetworkImprove
May be only for China because of non-English words. Also has logs.
com.vivo.networkstate
com.vivo.networkstate
NetworkState
Virtual sim things. Only for China.
com.vivo.nightpearl
com.vivo.nightpearl
Always on Display
Always on display, it’s available in settings.
com.vivo.notes
com.vivo.notes
Notes
Vivo notes
com.vivo.nps
com.vivo.nps
iQOO, vivo experience assessment.
This app has nothing necessary in the code.
com.vivo.numbermark
com.vivo.numbermark
Number mark
Contains a lot of Chinese code.
com.vivo.omacp
com.vivo.omacp
Configuration SMS
com.vivo.pem
com.vivo.pem
Power guardian
For power-saving, probably. Also has something to google.
com.vivo.phoneinstructions
com.vivo.phoneinstructions
Phone Instructions
it’s used to app clone for phone instructions.
com.vivo.puresearch
com.vivo.puresearch
Search Widget
Desktop search bar
com.vivo.pushservice
com.vivo.pushservice
Push Notification Engine
Not needed for notifications. Requires Google Play Services, and it’s for VPUSH. Contains trackers and permissions.
com.vivo.quickpay
com.vivo.quickpay
Quick Pay
Chinese pay.
com.vivo.safecenter
com.vivo.safecenter
Security Center
Useless security.
com.vivo.sdkplugin
com.vivo.sdkplugin
Needed for Vivo account and Vivo payment. Everything is in Chinese, but not sure how much will not work after removal.
com.vivo.secime.service
com.vivo.secime.service
SecIME
Talkback Chinese.
com.vivo.setupwizard
com.vivo.setupwizard
It’s only for first-boot setup.
com.vivo.share
com.vivo.share
Vivo share
Transfer data between vivo device & PC
com.vivo.simplelauncher
com.vivo.simplelauncher
Simple launcher, Simple View.
com.vivo.singularity
com.vivo.singularity
vivo system webview
Multidexapplication?
com.vivo.smartLife
com.vivo.smartLife
Jovi InLife service
home devices and smart interconnectivity.
com.vivo.smartanswer
com.vivo.smartanswer
smart answer
A lot of bloated smart answer.
com.vivo.smartmultiwindow
com.vivo.smartmultiwindow
Smart Split
Smart multiwindow.
com.vivo.smartshot
com.vivo.smartshot
S-capture
Used for screenshots?
com.vivo.smartunlock
com.vivo.smartunlock
smart unlock device
it’s used for unlock device using bluetooth devices probably.
com.vivo.soundrecorder
com.vivo.soundrecorder
Recorder
Vivo sound recorder
com.vivo.space
com.vivo.space
Open Vivo official website.
Useless app
com.vivo.sps
com.vivo.sps
SuperProcessSystem
Useless app statistics, logs, crash handler, security, error memory management. Also have something to com.vivo.abe but some phones don’t have com.vivo.sps installed. And where is the optimization code?
com.vivo.stepcount
com.vivo.stepcount
Step Count Application
it’s hard to say what app actually doing
looks like a useless frameworks to widgets and swipe menu
com.vivo.systemblur.server
com.vivo.systemblur.server
System blur render engine
System blur render engine, logs
com.vivo.timerwidget
com.vivo.timerwidget
Alarm widget
Widget clock in launcher, home screen.
com.vivo.unionpay
com.vivo.unionpay
Payment v-Coin
it’s for china probably.
com.vivo.upnpserver
com.vivo.upnpserver
Phone Mirroring
Smart things and needed for broadcast?
com.vivo.upslide
com.vivo.upslide
System navigation
Needed for secure and smart things.
com.vivo.vhome
com.vivo.vhome
Smart Remote
it’s for smart things.
com.vivo.vhomeguide
com.vivo.vhomeguide
VHome
Not needed vhome guide suggestions.
com.vivo.vibrator4d
com.vivo.vibrator4d
vibrator4d
Used for games? Contains a lot of feedback things.
com.vivo.video.floating
com.vivo.video.floating
Face beauty for video call
it’s a features for video call vivo.
com.vivo.videoeditor
com.vivo.videoeditor
Video Trim
Video editor
com.vivo.virtuallight
com.vivo.virtuallight
Ambient light effect
It’s music light effect (Settings: Dynamic Effects: Ambient Light Effect)
com.vivo.vivo3rdalgoservice
com.vivo.vivo3rdalgoservice
ImageAlgoService
HDR and High contrast in the camera?
Probably safe to remove, so it’s debugging app?
com.vivo.vivokaraoke
com.vivo.vivokaraoke
Mobile KTV
Vivo karaoke.
com.vivo.vms
com.vivo.vms
Unused frameworks. Chinese.
com.vivo.voicewakeup
com.vivo.voicewakeup
Voice wake-up. Has a lot of permissions (REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECORD_AUDIO…). Kind of a “smart assistant” ? It is constantly listening waiting for a trigger word [MORE INFO NEEDED]
com.vivo.vtouch
com.vivo.vtouch
Smart Vision
Spying a lot. Smart things.
com.vivo.wallet
com.vivo.wallet
Vivo wallet
Everything is in Chinese.
com.vivo.weather
com.vivo.weather
Weather
Vivo weather app, have Chinese trackers.
com.vivo.weather.provider
com.vivo.weather.provider
Weather storage
Vivo weather app, has Chinese trackers.
com.vivo.widget.cleanspeed
com.vivo.widget.cleanspeed
Clean up acceleration components
Clean speed widget
com.vivo.widget.gallery
com.vivo.widget.gallery
Album Highlights
Gallery widget
com.vivo.widgetweather
com.vivo.widgetweather
Weather components
Weather widget
com.vivo.wifiengineermode
com.vivo.wifiengineermode
Needed for WiFi info? it’s engineermode so probably not.
com.vivotouchscreen.synadeltadiff
com.vivotouchscreen.synadeltadiff
tests touch screen
com.vlife.vivo.wallpaper
com.vlife.vivo.wallpaper
live wallpaper
Needed for live wallpapers.
com.vlingo.midas
com.vlingo.midas
Speech recognition app for the Vlingo personal assistant
Vlingo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlingo
FYI : In January 2012 AndroidPit discovered that Vlingo sent packets of information containing the users GPS co-ordinates,
IMEI (unique device identifier), contact list and the title of every song stored on the device back to Nuance without.
Source : https://www.androidpit.com/Vlingo-Privacy-Breach
com.vmall.client
com.vmall.client
Vmall is online platform of Huawei. It’s online shopping app.
com.volte.config
com.volte.config
VoLTEconfig
VoLTE config. Probably hidden and not needed. Looks like a Chinese.
com.vos.as.vit
com.vos.as.vit
App for testing things.
com.vos.user.vit
com.vos.user.vit
App for testing things.
com.vzw.easvalidation
com.vzw.easvalidation
com.vzw.qualitydatalog
com.vzw.qualitydatalog
Logging stuff
com.wapi.wapicertmanage
com.wapi.wapicertmanage
WAPI certificate manager
WAPI = WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure.
A Chinese national standard for Wireless LAN within a limited area such as a home. Not very useful if you don’t live in China.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLAN_Authentication_and_Privacy_Infrastructure
Digital certificates identify devices and apps for security. Just like your driver’s license shows that you can legally drive, a digital certificate identifies your device and confirms that it should be able to access something.
https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/102550/what-are-wifi-certificates-used-for-what-are-they
com.wapi.wapicertmanager
com.wapi.wapicertmanager
WAPI Certificates Manager
WAPI = WLAN Authentication Privacy Infrastructure (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLAN_Authentication_and_Privacy_Infrastructure
It was designed to replace WEP and become the new Standard but it was’t rejected by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
It is currently only used in China
This app most likely manage certificates (they are used to make sure you’re not connecting to a rogue Access Point)
Note: If you live in China, you most likely want to keep it.
com.wdstechnology.android.kryten
com.wdstechnology.android.kryten
OTA Access Point Configuration. It’s only hidden configurations to OTA, it’s not needed for updates.
In the case of OTA updates, “com.miui.core” is responsible.
com.westalgo.factorycamera
com.westalgo.factorycamera
Hidden camera tests, calibration.
com.wifi.rxsenstest
com.wifi.rxsenstest
Wifi Rx Sens Test.
com.wiko.packageinstaller
com.wiko.packageinstaller
Provides first time app install for Wiko mobile
com.wing.wtsarcontrol
com.wing.wtsarcontrol
Sar control, Chinese App, not available for normal users.
com.wingtech.catchlog
com.wingtech.catchlog
Cit App to show Battery info, Secret Code:6485
com.wingtech.sartest
com.wingtech.sartest
SarTest
Secret code: 332.
com.wingtech.stability
com.wingtech.stability
Stability Test. Tests hardware things.
com.wingtech.standard
com.wingtech.standard
WTStandardTest
Wingtech is a chinese Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) involved in the manufacturing of Xiaomi devices.
There is very high chances this app is only a hardware conformance test app used during production process
you don’t need as an end-user.
Can someone share the apk just to be 100% sure?
com.ws.dm
com.ws.dm
it’s the same like com.wssyncmldm
Software update
Fetch System OTA updates
Works along with com.sec.android.soagent
Required on Samsung Smartphones for OTA.
com.wsomacp
com.wsomacp
omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).
Configuration messages parser. Used for provisioning APN settings to Samsung devices via SMS
In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages.
Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN. But you still can change the config manually, it’s not difficult.
Keep in mind these special types of SMS can be abused (though you would need to select to apply the APN in the popup).
References
- https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/advanced-sms-phishing-attacks-against-modern-android-based-smartphones/
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-huawei-lg-and-sony-phones-vulnerable-to-rogue-provisioning-messages/
com.wssnps
com.wssnps
Samsung Backup and restore Manager (on Samsung Galaxy S7)
Was replaced by “com.sec.android.easyMover” (Samsung Smart Switch Mover)
com.wssyncmldm
com.wssyncmldm
Software update
Fetch System OTA updates
Works along with com.sec.android.soagent
Required on Samsung Smartphones for OTA.
com.wt.secret_code_manager
com.wt.secret_code_manager
Hidden app which associates an action (display logging info) to a secret code.
This secret codes have to be dialed from the Xiaomi dialer.
com.wt.version_query
com.wt.version_query
theres something about updates but this apk size is too small
and includes some secret codes, founded in xiaomi.
com.wtk.factory
com.wtk.factory
com.wtk.stresstest
com.wtk.stresstest
com.xiaomi.NetworkBoost
com.xiaomi.NetworkBoost
Network Boost
Network acceleration not available in settings wifi?
People said it’s placebo and it doesn’t speed up the network.
It has a lot of Chinese code and has permission to MIUI analytics.
com.xiaomi.account
com.xiaomi.account
Mi Account
Has a LOT of permissions + Facebook trackers. Collects many information, including your phone number, your unique International mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and your clipboard).
You should remove this if you don’t have or don’t want a Mi account.
WARNING: Make sure to log out of your Mi Account and unbind your phone from it. If you don’t you could be locked out from your phone after removing this package.
Remove Mi Account: https://xiaomiui.net/how-to-remove-mi-account-7606/
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/3f5abc9d7215dd0be5c3ac137b0cd528217640b5778e9f849a9beb0a34eda8dc
com.xiaomi.aireco
com.xiaomi.aireco
XiaoaiRecommendation
This app does nothing, totally random frameworks unused.
com.xiaomi.android.tvsetup.partnercustomizer
com.xiaomi.android.tvsetup.partnercustomizer
SetupCustomizer
On first boot setup installs bloatware.
com.xiaomi.aon
com.xiaomi.aon
‘I always on’ found in code and a lot statistics. Also Miui analytics permissions.
Region of the tracking device, found things Mi Face, spy on your face and everything you do on your phone?
AONEventTracking uses and sends to ‘com.miui.analytics’.
com.xiaomi.barrage
com.xiaomi.barrage
Bullet screen notifications
Pop-up notifications (feature inside the game service)
Have a lot of Chinese things in this code but it’s for the game service, NOT gamespace.
So it’s for China only.
com.xiaomi.bluetooth
com.xiaomi.bluetooth
MIUI Bluetooth Extension. Doesn’t seem to affect bluetooth functionality. Tested on Poco M4 Pro 5G HyperOS 1.0.1.0. Note: If you deleted (com.xiaomi.xmsf) this package will likely send “Bluetooth extension stopped working” errors, uninstalling it removes them.
com.xiaomi.bluetooth.overlay
com.xiaomi.bluetooth.overlay
MIUI Bluetooth Control.
You need to keep this if you want the bluetooth to work.
com.xiaomi.bsp.gps.nps
com.xiaomi.bsp.gps.nps
GPS location
I think bsp = board system package (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_support_package)
Not sure about nps (It might be Non-Permanent GPS station)
It’s a small package which seems to display a notification when an app is using GPS.
More precisely, there is a receiver (GnssEventReceiver) which listen to com.xiaomi.bsp.gps.nps.GetEvent
This event most likely happen when an app use the GPS and refers to the state of the communication with the GNSS:
FIX, LOSE, RECOVER, START, STOP
It’s safe to remove if you really want to.
com.xiaomi.bttester
com.xiaomi.bttester
BTCIT
Bluetooth Test Service
com.xiaomi.calendar
com.xiaomi.calendar
Mi Calendar. Google trackers inside and needs 48 permissions! Obviously talks to Xiaomi servers. The com.mi.health.provider.permission.read_menstruation permissions is really creepy… There are better alternatives.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/6c68ddd1f9e2d1f9e1df2eab572c07f1e34c4a6490c0ba98554a7356ca2a351d
Note: Since MIUI 12, you can no longer uninstall this app. Disabling it still works fine.
com.xiaomi.cameratools
com.xiaomi.cameratools
CameraTools
Camera calibration. Deleting it does not affect the camera.
com.xiaomi.channel
com.xiaomi.channel
Mi Talk
Mi instant messaging app that lets you do practically the same thing as Whatsapp.
NOTE: You should use Signal or Wire instead Whatsapp/Mi Talk for more privacy.
com.xiaomi.discover
com.xiaomi.discover
System Apps Updater
WARNING: Disable System app updates (but not firmware updates)
com.xiaomi.entitlement.o2
com.xiaomi.entitlement.o2
Unknown, seems to be United Kingdom, Germany specific to the O2 carrier.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O2_(brand)
If you don’t use O2 carrier, it’s safe to remove.
com.xiaomi.gamecenter
com.xiaomi.gamecenter
Games
Another app with a lot tracking and not needed for gamespace.
com.xiaomi.glgm
com.xiaomi.glgm
Xiaomi Games
Not sure if this app still exists.
com.xiaomi.jr
com.xiaomi.jr
Help you getting loans when shopping.
com.xiaomi.lens
com.xiaomi.lens
Related to camera app ?
Safe to remove (according to a lot of users)
I’d like to have more info about it. Can a Xiaomi user help ?
com.xiaomi.location.fused
com.xiaomi.location.fused
It has china location, ads & analytics.
You dont need it for location.
com.xiaomi.macro
com.xiaomi.macro
MiMacro is an automation task from Xiaomi like touch on MIUI Game Turbo.
Has INTERNET and READ_PHONE_STATE permission allowing access to the phone number, serial number, whether a call is active, the number that a call is connected to…
What is sure (from the code) is that the app collects the IMEI.
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2b056ed84fe500552a58184035b962ba68af29457c24930c0aa8c9eba4af7bcf
com.xiaomi.mbnloader
com.xiaomi.mbnloader
Modem Config
Hidden app for Choosing Country vowifi?
com.xiaomi.metoknlp
com.xiaomi.metoknlp
Network location provider
Useless, only for China, have analytics things.
com.xiaomi.mi_connect_service
com.xiaomi.mi_connect_service
MiConnectService
Handles connection to IoT stuff
Seems to be linked to Mi Home (com.xiaomi.smarthome)
com.xiaomi.miaudiovisual
com.xiaomi.miaudiovisual
MiAudioVisual
Safe to remove if you not use audio visuals when screen is off.
com.xiaomi.mibrain.speech
com.xiaomi.mibrain.speech
Mi AI Speech Engine
Another app to Mi AI Chinese app.
com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk
com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk
Mi Cloud sdk
sdk = Software development kit
Seems to be a dependency for “com.miui.gallery” (the MIUI may not work if you remove this package)
com.xiaomi.midrop
com.xiaomi.midrop
Share Me (Mi Drop) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.midrop)
P2P file transfer tool.
com.xiaomi.midrop.overlay
com.xiaomi.midrop.overlay
Mi Drop overlay
Overlays are usually themes.
com.xiaomi.mipicks
com.xiaomi.mipicks
Mi Picks (becomed Mi Apps Store and now Get Apps – Xiaomi app store)
I believe this package is discontinued.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop
com.xiaomi.miplay_client
com.xiaomi.miplay_client
MiPlay Client
Provides support for Miracast (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast).
It provides the Wireless Display feature (Settings - Connection & sharing - Cast).
com.xiaomi.mircs
com.xiaomi.mircs
Mi RCS
Hidden unused Xiaomi free web messaging.
com.xiaomi.mirecycle
com.xiaomi.mirecycle
Mi Recycle
Xiaomi has extended its partnership with Cashify to launch the ‘Mi Recycle’ feature through its MIUI Security app.
It will let Xiaomi phone users check the health of their smartphone and get their resale value directly from Cashify,
the online re-commerce company based out of New Delhi.
Source : https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-recycle-cashify-miui-security-app-2018024
com.xiaomi.mis
com.xiaomi.mis
Xiaomi Connected Car Service for China.
com.xiaomi.misettings
com.xiaomi.misettings
Xiaomi Settings app
com.xiaomi.mitv.res
com.xiaomi.mitv.res
MiUtilRes
Looks like mitv api.
Probably Unsafe to remove.
com.xiaomi.mtb
com.xiaomi.mtb
Rueban(MTB)V2.4
Hidden debugging baseband tools, not available for users.
https://i.postimg.cc/GpSxmNyj/Bez-n-zvu.png
com.xiaomi.o2o
com.xiaomi.o2o
o2o = online-to-offline
==> Describes systems enticing consumers within a digital environment to make purchases of goods or services from physical businesses.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_to_offline
NOTE: This package can make phone calls without user intervention.
com.xiaomi.oobhelper
com.xiaomi.oobhelper
OOBHelper
Useless frameworks and logs.
com.xiaomi.otrpbroker
com.xiaomi.otrpbroker
TAMservice
OTRP Protocol Negotiation Program (Internet of Things)
Only useful in China.
com.xiaomi.oversea.ecom
com.xiaomi.oversea.ecom
Xiaomi ShopPlus.
Given its name I think this package is useless.
com.xiaomi.pass
com.xiaomi.pass
Mi Pass is an App allows Xiaomi NFC phones to replace cards and keys in real life usage.
Support NFC payment, bus card, key card, door and car lock features all together.
com.xiaomi.payment
com.xiaomi.payment
Old package name for Mi Credit (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.micredit.in.gp)
Mi Credit is a personal loan platform from Xiaomi.
com.xiaomi.powerchecker
com.xiaomi.powerchecker
Power Detector
Security> Battery> Activity Control.
Detects abnormal power usage by apps (not all. Some Xiaomi apps are whitelisted)
Needed for ‘com.miui.powerkeeper’ to work.
com.xiaomi.providers.appindex
com.xiaomi.providers.appindex
Provider for app index?
I believe it is a provider for the settings but can’t confirm (I don’t have a Xiaomi device).
A lot of people debloat this but I’d like to know more about this one.
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
com.xiaomi.scanner
com.xiaomi.scanner
Mi Scanner
QR code scanner with a lot of questionable permissions : ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, CALL_PHONE, READ_CONTACTS, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES, QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES, FOREGROUND_SERVICE, INTERNET
com.xiaomi.security.onetrack
com.xiaomi.security.onetrack
SecurityOnetrackService
Only uses MIUI analytics.
com.xiaomi.shop
com.xiaomi.shop
Xiaomi app store (I thinks it’s discontinued)
Now com.mi.global.shop (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop)
com.xiaomi.simactivate.service
com.xiaomi.simactivate.service
Xiaomi SIM Activation Service
SIM authentication process to access exclusive features in certain MIUI applications.
For the activation to work you need to send a international SMS to China.
Your carrier may block this by default and/or you’ll probably need to pay extra for this.
After SIM activation, you can send text messages (Mi Messages) to other Mi users using internet connection (like i-messages).
You will be able to synchronize your messages into Mi Cloud and this also enables the Mi Find Device feature which allows you to track your phone’s location from your online Mi account.
Note: To enable/disable Mi Messages go to Settings -> System Apps -> Messaging and reboot
com.xiaomi.smarthome
com.xiaomi.smarthome
Mi Home (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.smarthome)
IoT. Lets you control with Xiaomi Smart Home Suite devices.
com.xiaomi.touchservice
com.xiaomi.touchservice
No activities, uses miui analytics looks like a tracking touch.
com.xiaomi.trustservice
com.xiaomi.trustservice
MiTrustService
IFAASecCam, security things or ‘Remote Control trust’.
com.xiaomi.ugd
com.xiaomi.ugd
GPU Driver Updater
It’s weird when this app cameback on HyperOS(from MIUI 12).
Updates GPU driver.
com.xiaomi.upnp
com.xiaomi.upnp
UpnpService
UPnP = Universal Plug and Play
It’s a protocol that lets UPnP-enabled devices on your network automatically discover and communicate with each other
For example it works with the Xiaomi Network Speaker (and probably a lot more Xiaomi IoT stuff)
UPnP has a lot of security issues and you proably should disable it on your router.
https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/10/billions-of-devices-affected-by-upnp-vulnerability/
This package is the Xiaomi implementation on Android (no AOSP support)
com.xiaomi.vipaccount
com.xiaomi.vipaccount
Xiaomi VIP account
https://www.mi.com/in/service/privilegefaq/
com.xiaomi.xaee
com.xiaomi.xaee
XiaoaiEdgeEngine
This app has something to Mi AI.
com.xiaomi.xmsf
com.xiaomi.xmsf
Xiaomi Service Framework
Contains a set of API’s for Xiaomi apps. Expect widespread breakage of Xiaomi apps/functionality if disabled.
Disabling will mess with Alarm clock functionality(according to issue#136) and break Mi Cloud and Mi account (and all features that depend on them).
I don’t know about now, but in 2016 this app constantly tried to establish tcp connections in the background.
com.xiaomi.xmsfkeeper
com.xiaomi.xmsfkeeper
Xiaomi Service Framework Keeper
Logger service for ‘com.xiaomi.xmsf’
com.xiaomi.youpin
com.xiaomi.youpin
Xiaomi Yipin
Mi Shop China.
com.ximalaya.ting.android
com.ximalaya.ting.android
Chinese Ximalaya.
com.xingin.xhs
com.xingin.xhs
Chinese Little Red Book.
com.xm.webcontent
com.xm.webcontent
WebContent
Needed for messages like ‘App installing’. Also WebView.
com.xui.xhide
com.xui.xhide
XHide
Provides the only way to hide files and lock apps when using Transsion launchers (which the Transsion devices require for certain functionality like multiapps not working with other launchers). These are the only apps that hide files and lock apps with them.
com.xunmeng.pinduoduo
com.xunmeng.pinduoduo
Chinese JD.com.
com.xy.smartmmsplugin.remote
com.xy.smartmmsplugin.remote
SmartMmsPlugin
Connects to Chinese maps.
Loads Flight, Train, Movie information.
It’s only for China.
com.yandex.browser
com.yandex.browser
Yandex’ browser
May be installed with Samsung firmware update to comply with http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202011230051 if you’re Russian. Can be installed manually from Google Play.
com.yha.engineersecret
com.yha.engineersecret
Reads/writes to External Storage. Gets the IMEI, uses gps/wifi lots of activities (hardware tests?):
IMeiAndPcbCheck, DeviceListActivity, CheckSoftwareInfo, GpsActivity, BluetoothTest, BluetoothSearch, LteSarTest, NetworkSearch, DecryptionActivity
com.yha.factory
com.yha.factory
related to com.yha.runtime
com.yha.runtime
com.yha.runtime
RunTimeTest
Reads/writes to External Storage. Uses wifi, camera, sensors, mic, etc. Lots of activities (hardware tests?):
FlashTest, VibratorTest, WIFITest, Reboot, LCDTest, AudioLoop, VideoTest, CameraTest, Tester3dTeapot, FullMemTest, ScreenSaver.
com.youku.phone
com.youku.phone
Chinese Youku video.
com.youview.poa
com.youview.poa
Youview live tv app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youview.poa&hl=en_US/
Sometimes a remote on your button opens this but that can be changed in the settings. Safe to remove.
com.yozo.vivo.office
com.yozo.vivo.office
Vivo document reader
A lot of permissions for a simple document reader. It can access to internet, can list all the apps you installed, can get your phone number, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls and more!
Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/8902163722f5df1ae6228b80124cfa94c2b8a0210a8f6bbb3441e05d69a76d0b
com.yulore.framework
com.yulore.framework
Chinese payment things.
com.zhihu.android
com.zhihu.android
Chinese know.
com.zte.assistant
com.zte.assistant
ZTE Voice Assistant
com.zte.beautify
com.zte.beautify
ZTE Theme
Needed for themes
com.zte.burntest.camera
com.zte.burntest.camera
Possibly a hidden stress testing app for camera.
com.zte.contacts.sub
com.zte.contacts.sub
Possibly related to contact sync.
com.zte.easymode
com.zte.easymode
Easy mode
Easy Mode settings
com.zte.emode
com.zte.emode
Testing Hardware Components
com.zte.emodeservice
com.zte.emodeservice
Logs to emode Testing Hardware Components
com.zte.faceverify
com.zte.faceverify
Needed for face unlock screen
com.zte.fingerprints
com.zte.fingerprints
Fingerprint service
Fingerprint settings.
com.zte.heartyservice.strategy
com.zte.heartyservice.strategy
Process killer, unloads programs from memory.
com.zte.mifavor.launcher
com.zte.mifavor.launcher
Stock ZTE Launcher
com.zte.mifavor.launcher.adapter
com.zte.mifavor.launcher.adapter
Needed for Stock ZTE Launcher
com.zte.mifavor.launcher.resource
com.zte.mifavor.launcher.resource
Needed for Stock ZTE Launcher
com.zte.mifavor.theme.resource
com.zte.mifavor.theme.resource
Needed for themes?
com.zte.onekeycp
com.zte.onekeycp
Phone Switch
PC Connect things, not needed.
com.zte.powersavemode
com.zte.powersavemode
Has battery settings.
com.zte.privacypolicy
com.zte.privacypolicy
ZTE privacy policy app.
com.zte.privacyzone
com.zte.privacyzone
App Lock
App Lock, Password Manager
com.zte.setupwizard
com.zte.setupwizard
Setup Wizard
Needed for first-boot setup
com.zte.zbackup.platservice
com.zte.zbackup.platservice
ZteBackupService
ZteBackupService with a lot of permissions.
com.zte.zdm.omacp
com.zte.zdm.omacp
For configuring SMS settings.
com.zte.zdmdaemon
com.zte.zdmdaemon
Useless logs, data collection.
com.zte.zdmdaemon.install
com.zte.zdmdaemon.install
Useless logs, data collection.
com.ztefingerprint.service
com.ztefingerprint.service
Probably needed for fingerprint.
com.zui.android.overlay.common
com.zui.android.overlay.common
Useless config to Chinese location.
com.zui.android.overlay.product
com.zui.android.overlay.product
Config to refresh rate 120? Better don’t risk.
com.zui.antitheft
com.zui.antitheft
Find the phone
Find the phone. (Log out from account before remove)
com.zui.browser
com.zui.browser
Lenovo Browser
Stock Lenovo Browser with Chinese trackers.
com.zui.bugtogo
com.zui.bugtogo
Hidden collecting user data.
com.zui.callsettings
com.zui.callsettings
Additional Call Settings also WiFi calling.
com.zui.camera
com.zui.camera
Lenovo ZUI Camera
Lenovo Stock Camera App
com.zui.camera.assistant
com.zui.camera.assistant
It’s for camera app or WiFi calling?
com.zui.camera.avatar
com.zui.camera.avatar
MakeAvatar
MakeAvatar? It’s something for face recognition.
com.zui.camera.plugin.dolphin
com.zui.camera.plugin.dolphin
Needed for camera settings?
com.zui.contacts
com.zui.contacts
Lenovo Contacts
Stock Lenovo Contacts app
com.zui.continuity
com.zui.continuity
Lenovo One
Connects phone to PC and more. Not needed.
com.zui.cores
com.zui.cores
Removing will affect a lot of other ZUI functions like the game assistant, etc. so it’s a bad idea.
com.zui.davdroid
com.zui.davdroid
Login to iCloud and sync contacts, calendars.
com.zui.deskclock
com.zui.deskclock
Lenovo ZUI Clock
Stock Lenovo clock app.
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.lime
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.lime
Overlay to theme icon Clock app.
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.mostbeautiful
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.mostbeautiful
Overlay to theme icon Clock app.
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.phantom
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.phantom
Overlay to theme icon Clock app.
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.redstorm
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.redstorm
Overlay to theme icon Clock app.
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.steellegion
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.steellegion
Overlay to theme icon Clock app.
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.thinarmor
com.zui.deskclock.overlay.thinarmor
Overlay to theme icon Clock app.
com.zui.deviceidservice
com.zui.deviceidservice
Analytics and logs.
com.zui.filemanager
com.zui.filemanager
File manager app
com.zui.freeform.sidebar
com.zui.freeform.sidebar
Unused frameworks? Probably split screen for apps will not work, not tested.
com.zui.gallery
com.zui.gallery
Gallery
Stock Gallery app for lenovo phones.
com.zui.game.service
com.zui.game.service
A lot of login things and Chinese.
com.zui.homesettings
com.zui.homesettings
Badges? It’s Chinese, so not needed.
com.zui.launcher
com.zui.launcher
Lenovo Launcher ZUI HOME.
com.zui.legalinfo
com.zui.legalinfo
I found only hidden privacy policy activity.
com.zui.mms
com.zui.mms
Stock Messaging App
com.zui.mms.overlay.mostbeautiful
com.zui.mms.overlay.mostbeautiful
Overlay to theme icon Messages app.
com.zui.net.data.monitor
com.zui.net.data.monitor
Needed for Network control
com.zui.networkaclr
com.zui.networkaclr
Network manager?
com.zui.oneime
com.zui.oneime
Input method for Lenovo One
It’s input method for Lenovo One.
com.zui.ota
com.zui.ota
Lenovo system update
Provides system updates.
com.zui.radioinfo
com.zui.radioinfo
Hidden testing hardware things.
com.zui.safecenter
com.zui.safecenter
Security Center
Useless security app? You will lose optimization probably.
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.lime
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.lime
Overlay to theme icon Security app.
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.mostbeautiful
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.mostbeautiful
Overlay to theme icon Security app.
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.phantom
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.phantom
Overlay to theme icon Security app.
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.redstorm
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.redstorm
Overlay to theme icon Security app.
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.steellegion
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.steellegion
Overlay to theme icon Security app.
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.thinarmor
com.zui.safecenter.overlay.thinarmor
Overlay to theme icon Security app.
com.zui.sdac
com.zui.sdac
Not needed for notifications and it’s probably testing notification.
com.zui.setupwizard
com.zui.setupwizard
Setup Wizard
Needed for first-boot setup.
com.zui.simcontacts
com.zui.simcontacts
It should be named com.qualcomm.simcontacts.
It’s hidden and not available for users.
com.zui.tassistent
com.zui.tassistent
Assistant Tracking, Logs.
com.zui.theme.overlay.lime
com.zui.theme.overlay.lime
Wallpaper to Theme App.
com.zui.theme.overlay.mostbeautiful
com.zui.theme.overlay.mostbeautiful
Wallpaper to Theme App.
com.zui.theme.overlay.phantom
com.zui.theme.overlay.phantom
Wallpaper to Theme App.
com.zui.theme.overlay.redstorm
com.zui.theme.overlay.redstorm
Wallpaper to Theme App.
com.zui.theme.overlay.steellegion
com.zui.theme.overlay.steellegion
Wallpaper to Theme App.
com.zui.theme.overlay.thinarmor
com.zui.theme.overlay.thinarmor
Wallpaper to Theme App.
com.zui.theme.settings
com.zui.theme.settings
Lenovo theme settings
Needed for theme settings.
com.zui.thirdparty.sdk
com.zui.thirdparty.sdk
Third party useless frameworks.
com.zui.tuface
com.zui.tuface
It’s for faceid and probably needed for face unlock lock screen.
com.zui.udevice
com.zui.udevice
Useless preview activity to earphones.
com.zui.userexperience
com.zui.userexperience
It’s for spying: app usage, device usage.
com.zui.wallet
com.zui.wallet
Chinese payment
com.zui.wallpapercropper
com.zui.wallpapercropper
Crop wallpaper
Wallpaper cropper.
com.zui.wallpapersetting
com.zui.wallpapersetting
Needed for wallpaper settings
com.zui.weather
com.zui.weather
Weather
Stock weather app.
com.zui.wifip2p
com.zui.wifip2p
Lenovo One file transfer
Another app for Lenovo One things.
com.zui.xlog
com.zui.xlog
Hidden logs, package usage collector.
ctrip.android.view
ctrip.android.view
Chinese Ctrip.
digitalkey
com.xiaomi.digitalkey
Smart door locks, can also be used as a car key. Only for China.
eBay
com.ebay.mobile
Online shopping and selling app
References
entitlement
com.motorola.service.vzw.entitlement
References
eu.xiaomi.ext
eu.xiaomi.ext
Xiaomi.eu Extension
Calendar app things. Only for China.
eu.xiaomi.module.inject
eu.xiaomi.module.inject
Inject fields
Fields name of device info like which os version or security date.
Not sure if it’s needed.
fr.bouyguestelecom.agent.custo
fr.bouyguestelecom.agent.custo
This app wanna include ads to your gallery only.
Founded only ads and crashlytics components.
fuboTV
tv.fubo.mobile.vpl
Lets you Watch live Sports, TV Shows, Movies & News
References
hdopen.vivicitta
hdopen.vivicitta
Companion
App for training, so bloated and from T-Mobile
hiview
com.huawei.hiview
Provides info on exposure and so on in the gallery
hu.telekom.telekomapp
hu.telekom.telekomapp
Telekom
App for subscriptions, so bloated (a lot spying) and from T-Mobile
hu.telekom.telekomtv
hu.telekom.telekomtv
Mobile shopping
App for watch tv on phone, so bloated (a lot spying) and from T-Mobile
huawei.android.widget
huawei.android.widget
App that actually doesnt do anything? Remove it doesnt affect on your widgets.
jp.co.daj.consumer.ifilter.aflauncher
jp.co.daj.consumer.ifilter.aflauncher
Something Japanese with useless code.
jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.ml
jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.ml
iWnn IME
Japanese keyboard pre-installed on some Huawei phone’s.
jp.co.omronsoft.mushroom.CommonPhrase
jp.co.omronsoft.mushroom.CommonPhrase
Japanese Phrases app
jp.co.omronsoft.openwnn
jp.co.omronsoft.openwnn
Japanese keyboard/IME (don’t know why it’s pre-installed on US/european devices)
Note : IME = input method editor
jp.co.omronsoft.wnnext.skin.std_dark_type2_HW
jp.co.omronsoft.wnnext.skin.std_dark_type2_HW
Skin Dark mode to Japanese Keyboard.
jp.co.omronsoft.wnnext.skin.std_light_type2_HW
jp.co.omronsoft.wnnext.skin.std_light_type2_HW
Skin Light mode to Japanese Keyboard.
jp.co.radius.neplayer_asus
jp.co.radius.neplayer_asus
NePLAYER
Japanese NePLAYER Lite for ASUS
jp.co.yahoo.android.ebookjapan.preinstall
jp.co.yahoo.android.ebookjapan.preinstall
eBookJapan
Not needed japanese.
karaoke
com.miui.audiomonitor
Voice Call Recorder (only in MIUI dialer app). Unused on Global, EEA MIUI
ma.android.com.mafactory
ma.android.com.mafactory
me.phh.treble.app
me.phh.treble.app
Used for settings GSI rom that based by Phh Treble. This should not be remove.
mitv.service
mitv.service
TvService
Has shutdown delay.
Safe to remove.
miui.systemui.plugin
miui.systemui.plugin
System UI Plug-in. When removed, Android will use the AOSP style volume bar and reboot screen (option to power off or reboot your phone). Will break the iOS-style quick settings. The volume bar breakage only applies to MIUI-users. For HyperOS-users, all the above will apply.
miuix.stub
miuix.stub
It has something to unknown miuix FrequentPhrase, Chinese things found.
myAT&T
com.att.myWireless
Lets you manage your AT&T account.
References
myIM3
com.pure.indosat.care
App provided by Indosat Ooredoo, an Internet provider from Indonesia.
Enables Indosat users to manage prepaid and postpaid numbers and check their credit and payments, purchase data packs, calls, SMS…
References
net.fetnet.fetvod
net.fetnet.fetvod
Streaming service
Registered members can watch the movies, dramas, variety shows and animations
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.fetnet.fetvod
net.oneplus.commonlogtool
net.oneplus.commonlogtool
OnePlus Common Log Tool
9 permissions and given what we know about OnePlus logging apps, it’s a good idea to disable this.
See com.oneplus.opbugreportlite, com.oem.oemlogkit and net.oneplus.odm
net.oneplus.forums
net.oneplus.forums
OnePlus Community (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.oneplus.forums)
Literally just their forum… in an app.
Just use a Browser if you wanna access the forums.
net.oneplus.launcher
net.oneplus.launcher
Oneplus Launcher
Runs in the background as part of the system.
Aside from obviously handling the default launcher itself, it also handles the Recents UI on Android 9, the home&recents gestures in Android 11, some submenus in the Settings app and possibly more that I’m unaware of.
Probably not a good idea to disable.
net.oneplus.launcher.black.overlay
net.oneplus.launcher.black.overlay
Theme overlay for the Oneplus Launcher?
net.oneplus.launcher.white.overlay
net.oneplus.launcher.white.overlay
Theme overlay for the Oneplus Launcher?
net.oneplus.odm
net.oneplus.odm
“OnePlus System Service”
Shady telemetry app.
Sends loads of data to OnePlus’ servers, including IMEI, phone number, MAC addresses, mobile network names and IMSI prefixes, Wi-Fi connection info, the phone’s serial number and every time an app was opened.
Source: https://www.chrisdcmoore.co.uk/post/oneplus-analytics/
Press: https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/never-settle-oneplus-found-collecting-personally-identifiable-analytics-data-phone-owners/
net.oneplus.odm.provider
net.oneplus.odm.provider
Insight Provider
Provider for net.oneplus.odm? (shady telemetry app)
Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html
net.oneplus.provider.appcategoryprovider
net.oneplus.provider.appcategoryprovider
AppCategoryProvider
Runs in the background.
I think this categorizes apps for use with system functionality, for example: automatically adding games to Game Mode.
net.oneplus.push
net.oneplus.push
Push
OnePlus push notifications.
Only used by OnePlus’ pre-installed apps. Pushes “surveys and other junk” according to a user.
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/psa-non-root-root-stop-oneplus-push-notifications.580058/
OnePlus can remotely send push notifications:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/01/oneplus-accidentally-pushed-a-cryptic-notification-to-all-7-pro-users/
net.oneplus.wallpaperresources
net.oneplus.wallpaperresources
Resources for some live wall papers? Not sure.
Only contains a “WallpaperResourceProvider”, no services, activities or receivers.
net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorblack.overlay
net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorblack.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Weather app?
net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorwhite.overlay
net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorwhite.overlay
Theme overlay for Oneplus Weather app?
nubia.camera.dualcamtest
nubia.camera.dualcamtest
Dual Camera Test
ohos.media.medialibrary
ohos.media.medialibrary
MediaLibrary
has hwddmp components com.huawei.hwddmp debugging errors, remote device manager that depends on Huawei account
om.xiaomi.gnss.polaris
om.xiaomi.gnss.polaris
Polaris
Beidou satellite navigation system. Only for China.
om.zui.resolver
om.zui.resolver
Lenovo Share
Lenovo Share for Chinese
oplus.frameworkres.overlay.display.product
oplus.frameworkres.overlay.display.product
Display cutout.
A display cutout is an area on some devices that extends into the display surface. It allows for an edge-to-edge experience while providing space for important sensors on the front of the device.
https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/layout/display-cutout
org.chromium.webview_shell
org.chromium.webview_shell
Simple Browser for WebView tester used in AOSP.
org.codeaurora.btmultisim
org.codeaurora.btmultisim
it’s app without code.
org.codeaurora.gps.gpslogsave
org.codeaurora.gps.gpslogsave
More info needed
org.codeaurora.ims
org.codeaurora.ims
IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).
Runs in the background as part of the system, with Google’s IMS(com.google.android.ims, “Carrier Services”) disabled, I haven’t checked if it’d run with Carrier Services enabled.
org.codeaurora.qti.nrNetworkSettingApp
org.codeaurora.qti.nrNetworkSettingApp
Needed for 5G?
org.dtx.aidl.manager
org.dtx.aidl.manager
DtxService
Ant Dtx Service, unknown app, but safe to remove, probably useful in China.
org.mipay.android.manager
org.mipay.android.manager
MipayService
Xiaomi Payment related services, not used!
org.simalliance.openmobileapi.uicc1terminal
org.simalliance.openmobileapi.uicc1terminal
Open Mobile API (“interface”) to access UICC secure elements
UICC stands for Universal Integrated Circuit Card.
It is a the physical and logical platform for the USIM and may contain additional USIMs and other applications.
(U)SIM is an application on the UICC.
https://bluesecblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/uicc-sim-usim/
Good read: https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1601/1601.03027.pdf
Note2: The term SIM is widely used in the industry and especially with consumers to mean both SIMs and UICCs.
https://www.justaskgemalto.com/us/what-uicc-and-how-it-different-sim-card/
org.simalliance.openmobileapi.uicc2terminal
org.simalliance.openmobileapi.uicc2terminal
Open Mobile API (“interface”) to access UICC secure elements.
UICC stands for Universal Integrated Circuit Card.
It is the physical and logical platform for the USIM and may contain additional USIMs and other applications.
(U)SIM is an application on the UICC.
Note: The term SIM is widely used in the industry and especially with consumers to mean both SIMs and UICCs.
References
- https://bluesecblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/uicc-sim-usim/
- https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1601/1601.03027.pdf
- https://www.justaskgemalto.com/us/what-uicc-and-how-it-different-sim-card/
pip
com.sonymobile.pip
Sony’s PiP (Picture in Picture)
Allows videos to shrink down to a small resizable window.
Only useful bere Android Oreo which provide native support for PiP?
References
- https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/picture-in-picture
- https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz1compact/faq/apps-&-settings/8019307455ff6184015e92f63324005926/
pl.tmobile.miboa
pl.tmobile.miboa
My T-Mobile
Has login activity and MailBox.
A lot metrics, analytics.
pl.tmobile.panel
pl.tmobile.panel
MyBox
Require sim card to run app
it’s app store(discontinued?)
pl.zdunex25.updater
pl.zdunex25.updater
Updater for the zdnex25’s theme
References
print Wifi Calling
com.motorola.sprintwfc
Sprint Wifi Calling
Provides wifi calling to Sprint customers.
product.lge.data.server.LgDataServiceMain
product.lge.data.server.LgDataServiceMain
Needed for iwlan? Very unknown app.
ro.cosmote.aps.wnwlite
ro.cosmote.aps.wnwlite
TopApps(discontinued)
it’s non english app. Installs recommended apps?
I can’t launch the app because it displays an error that it can’t connect to the Internet, even when Wi-Fi is on.
ru.yandex.disk
ru.yandex.disk
Yandex’ file cloud storage
May be installed with Samsung firmware update to comply with http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202011230051 if you’re Russian. Can be installed manually from Google Play.
ru.yandex.searchplugin
ru.yandex.searchplugin
Yandex’ search engine plugin
May be installed with Samsung firmware update to comply with http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202011230051 if you’re Russian. Can be installed manually from Google Play.
ru.yandex.yandexmaps
ru.yandex.yandexmaps
Yandex’ Maps
May be installed with Samsung firmware update to comply with http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202011230051 if you’re Russian. Can be installed manually from Google Play.
screnmirroring.com
screnmirroring.com
Sony’s screen mirroring app. Can be removed as chromecasting still works without it
sg.gov.mnd.OneService
sg.gov.mnd.OneService
map app with a lot tracking
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.gov.mnd.OneService
slocation
com.samsung.android.location
Handles GPS queries for some Samsung (Galaxy) apps, such as Camera location tagging. Apps exclusively using raw GPS and/or Google Location API are unaffected.
References
tech.palm.id
tech.palm.id
TECNO ID
it’s for account? A lot bloated.
Instead Uninstall better Disable app because Uninstalling cause Settings app crash
telekom.hu.android.mobilvasarlas
telekom.hu.android.mobilvasarlas
Mobile shopping
App for shopping or paying, so bloated and from T-Mobile
tmobile.hu.android.epgmiab
tmobile.hu.android.epgmiab
Newsreel
Another app to tv things, so bloated and from T-Mobile, not needed
tv.alphonso.alphonso_eula
tv.alphonso.alphonso_eula
Alphonso Recommendations
Enhanced viewing, personalized experience of watching TV.
tv.danmaku.bili
tv.danmaku.bili
Chinese app ‘bilibili’.
uceShimService
com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService
UCE shim service
UCE = User Capability Exchange. A shim is basically a compatibility layer for an API, that makes sure anything that uses the API does so correctly.
Used for RCS. Provides a discovery service for users to see the capabilities of other users.
UCE is based on SIP PUBLISH and SIP SUBSCRIBE/NOTIFY.
Devices PUBLISH their capabilities to a presence server, when another device wants to find out what the other party supports, the device sends a SUBSCRIBE to the presence server which then returns a NOTIFY of what the other party supports.
References
uceShimService
com.qualcomm.qti.uceshimservice
UCE shim service
UCE = User Capability Exchange. A shim is basically a compatibility layer for an API, that makes sure anything that uses the API does so correctly.
Used for RCS. Provides a discovery service for users to see the capabilities of other users.
UCE is based on SIP PUBLISH and SIP SUBSCRIBE/NOTIFY.
Devices PUBLISH their capabilities to a presence server, when another device wants to find out what the other party supports, the device sends a SUBSCRIBE to the presence server which then returns a NOTIFY of what the other party supports.
References
udc.lenovo.com.udclient
udc.lenovo.com.udclient
Lenovo Universal Device Client
Another Mobile Device Management (MDM) allows company’s IT department to reach inside your phone in the background, allowing them to ensure
your device is secure, know where it is, and remotely erase your data if the phone is stolen.
It’s a way to ensure employees stay productive and do not breach corporate policies
You should NEVER have a MDM tool on your personal phone.
upday
de.axelspringer.yana.zeropage
News app preinstalled on some smartphones
References
vendor.mediatek.iwlanservice
vendor.mediatek.iwlanservice
iWlan service, not sure if needed.
vendor.qti.data.txpwradmin
vendor.qti.data.txpwradmin
This app is from qualcomm, in androidmanifest.xml I found things like com.qualcomm.qti.qmsdataservices, qms is spyware,
permissions uses: access wifi state, quary all packages, package usage stats.
So hidden network stats, more about it is this code is just logs, takes apm, wifi, bt status.
vendor.qti.imsdatachannel
vendor.qti.imsdatachannel
Needed for IMS.
vendor.qti.imsrcs
vendor.qti.imsrcs
IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling). Also have RCS.
vendor.qti.iwlan
vendor.qti.iwlan
Used for VoLTE/VoWifi (Wifi-calling)
IwLAN = Interworking wLAN.
Support for mobile data offloading (use of complementary network technologies for delivering data originally targeted for cellular networks)
It means your phone will use the Wi-Fi connection instead of the cellular data connection.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_data_offloading
vendor.qti.qesdk.sysservice
vendor.qti.qesdk.sysservice
It’s for debugging and logs. But in the code I see VDebug. Vivo probably uses Qualcomm for some features.
zpub.res
zpub.res
Third-party app pre-installed on ZTE phones.
zte.com.cn.alarmclock
zte.com.cn.alarmclock
Clock
Stock ZTE Clock App
zte.com.cn.filer
zte.com.cn.filer
File Manager
Stock File Manager