In this article, we will present a step-by-step guide on how you can remove bloatware from your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. Bloatware are those third-party apps that come pre-installed on your device. These days, almost every OEM has some third-party apps pre-installed on their devices. Some of these apps are useful as users don’t need to manually install them, while others are just useless. Most users manually uninstall the third-party apps they don’t want when they boot their device for the first time.
Why Bloatware
There are mostly two reasons why OEMs ship their devices with bloatware. First, the OEM wants users to use their own app instead of the third-party app. For example, Samsung wants to use its own web browser instead of Google Chrome, so all Samsung Galaxy devices ship with two browsers pre-installed. Most users don’t bother with the Samsung browser; they just use Google Chrome as their default browser.
The second reason is that the OEMs want to earn extra profit from these third-party apps. The developers of these apps pay OEMs extra to pre-install their apps on devices. However, all the bloatware makes the user’s experience unpleasant, and sometimes, these third-party apps become very annoying as they keep running in the background while consuming battery and data.
However, the problem is that most of these apps won’t be uninstalled easily as OEMs treat them as system apps. However, there is a method through which you can remove all the bloatware apps from your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra.
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How do you remove Bloatware from Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra?
Step 1: Installing Android SDK
The first step is to download and extract the Android SDK tool on your PC. This tool is officially provided by Google and is the only recommended one.
Step 2: Enabling USB Debugging:
The second step is to enable USB debugging on your Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra. To do that, open the settings app, navigate, tap on the About phone menu, and tap on the build number about seven to ten times. Now go back to the main settings page > system > Advanced > developer options. In the developer option, navigate to USB Debugging and tap on the toggle next to it to enable it.
Step 3: Establishing ADB Shell Connection:
- Connect your device to your PC/laptop via a USB cable.
- Open the Android SDK tool folder after you extract it on your PC, type CMD on the address bar at the top, and hit enter. It will open a command prompt.
- Type adb devices in the command prompt and hit enter to verify that your device is properly connected to the PC. If you see a random number after hitting enter, it means that your device is properly connected to the PC.
- Next up, type adb shell in the command prompt to open a shell environment. You will see your device code name after hitting enter, meaning that your device’s shell connection has been established, and now you can continue further.
Step 4: ADB Commands:
Type pm list packages in the command prompt. It will list down all the installed apps on your device and their package name in the command prompt.
To uninstall any bloatware, type the command in the command prompt:
pm uninstall -k –user 0 PackageName
- You can permanently uninstall all the bloatware from your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra using the above command in the command prompt permanently. Make sure to type the exact package name of the app you want to uninstall in the command.
Important Note: If you are concerned about whether uninstalling the bloatware will affect your device or not. Then, it is recommended to disable the app first or uninstall it using the ADB method before permanently uninstalling it and using the device for a few minutes. If your device works perfectly, then you are good to go.
Disabling bloatware apps on the Samsung Galaxy S22:
To disable any bloatware app, type the following command in the command prompt.
pm disable-user -–user 0 PackageName
The command remains the same for every app; you just need to replace the package name with the package name of the app you want to disable.
Re-enabling bloatware apps on the Samsung Galaxy S22 :
To re-enable the bloatware app, type the following command in the command prompt.
pm enable -–user 0 PackageName
Reinstalling Bloatware apps on the Samsung Galaxy S22:
If you want to reinstall the bloatware app at any time, you can do so using the following command.
cmd package install-existing PackageName
That’s it. It is the complete step-by-step guide on how to permanently uninstall bloatware, disable bloatware, and reinstall bloatware on your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 ultra.
Bloatware Removal Commands
Remove Bixby Bloatware Apps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.spage pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.routines pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.service pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.visionintelligence pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework
Bixby Remap
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.spage pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.routines pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.service pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy
General System
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.egg pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyonehand pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mateagent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.daemonapp pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.social
Samsung Pass/Pay
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.authfw pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpass pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spay pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spayfw
Gimmicky Apps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.aremoji pm uninstall -k --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.wellbeing pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.da.daagent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.service.livedrawing pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.mimage.avatarstickers
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
Car Mode
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub
Printing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bips pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.printservice.recommendation pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
Samsung Email
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.wsomacp
Samsung Game Launcher
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.enhance.gameservice pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gos pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin
Samsung Browser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge
Gear VR
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore
Samsung Kids
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearavatar.preload
Samsung LED Cover
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
Edge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe
General Bloatware
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus pm uninstall -k --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyonehand pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spdfnote pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.daemonapp pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.weather pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.reminder pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hancom.office.editor.hidden pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.news pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.egg pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
Samsung Bloatware
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.svoice.sync pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoice pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spdfnote pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.withtv pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.memo pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.spp.push pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spay pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.voicewakeup pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.sidesync30 pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.exchange pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.groupcast pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.kidsplat.installer pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.diotek.smemo pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.provider.snote pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.translator pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vlingo.midas pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.readershub pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.gamehub pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.everglades.update pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.everglades pm uninstall -k --user 0 tv.peel.samsung.app pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.yosemite.phone pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.episodes pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.storyalbumwidget pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.tripwidget pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.service.travel pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tripadvisor.tripadvisor pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.email pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.ocr
Google Bloatware
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gm pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.talk pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.magazines pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.plus
Microsoft Bloatware
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.skype.raider pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.office.excel pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.office.word pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.office.powerpoint
Samsung Knox
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.stk2 pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.stk pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.authfw pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.keychain pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.SMT pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.attestation pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
Samsung Dex
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.containerdesktop pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.desktopsystemui pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
Others
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.ar.core pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.visionintelligence pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpass pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.feedback pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.livestickers pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.honeyboard pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.homemode pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.galaxycontinuity pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.oneconnect pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.voc pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.office.officehubrow pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.usermanual pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.myfiles
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