Note: if you somehow manage to uninstall system packages you can’t reinstall those (afaik). At least i ended up having to reset the phone twice while setting up and trying to change the default camera app. Not the worst on a new phone i guess.
I guess I’ll file this under only proceed if you know what you’re doing
I removed a package that was needed for the sim card to function once. Didn’t remember what that package was, because I just went to town without documenting what packages I uninstalled.
If not buying a phone that comes with these preinstalled wasn’t the first option you picked, then ADB is your friend.
adb devicesadb shell, and now you can wreak havoc on your phoneso only continue if you know what the hell you’re doing
To uninstall an app, type
pm uninstall --user 0 *package name*For example,
pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.servicesShould you uninstall something by accident, you can reinstall by using
cmd package install-existing *package name*Note: if you somehow manage to uninstall system packages you can’t reinstall those (afaik). At least i ended up having to reset the phone twice while setting up and trying to change the default camera app. Not the worst on a new phone i guess.
I guess I’ll file this under only proceed if you know what you’re doing
I removed a package that was needed for the sim card to function once. Didn’t remember what that package was, because I just went to town without documenting what packages I uninstalled.
That’s a learning experience right there
I’d also recommend the universal android debloater. makes the whole process quite easy.
True, I always forget that exists