Super Bloatware Remover

Effortlessly remove up to 98% of bloatware apps from your Android device without requiring root access. Developed in Rust for maximum efficiency and reliability. And it is lightweight.

⚠️ WARNING

This tool is highly powerful, even without root access. Only remove apps that you are absolutely certain are bloatware. Deleting essential system apps could cause your device to malfunction.

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Index

1. Supported Devices
2. Supported Platforms
   • Desktop Platforms
   • Mobile Platforms
3. How to Use
   • For Windows
   • For Linux
4. Important Notes
5. Customizing the pkgs.txt File
6. Guide to Download, Open ADB on Windows, and Check Device Connection
7. Troubleshooting Tips
8. Building the App

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Supported Devices

The tool has been tested on the following devices:

Device	Brand	Status
Y16-64GB	Vivo	✅ - PASS
Y16-32GB	Vivo	✅ - PASS
A5 CPH1909 32GB	Oppo	❌ - FAIL

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Supported Platforms

Desktop Platforms

OS	Status
Windows	✅
Linux	✅
macOS	❌

Mobile Platforms (via Termux with Wireless Debugging)

OS	Status
Android 10+	✅
iOS	✅

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How to Use

For Windows

1. Download and Set Up ADB: Refer to our detailed Guide to Download, Open ADB on Windows, and Check Device Connection.

2. Download the Tool: Download Super-Bloatware-Remover-vX.X.zip from the latest release. Alternatively, download the entire repository, which includes the pkgs folder and the main application.

3. Run the Tool:

   • Execute Super-Bloatware-Remover-vX.X.exe.
   • Provide required paths when prompted:
     • Pkgs Path: Path to your pkgs.txt file.
     • ADB Path: Full path to your ADB folder (e.g., C:\platform-tools) or simply adb if it's in your system's PATH variable.

For Linux

1. Download and Set Up ADB:

   • Install ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on your system.
   • Connect your Android device via USB cable and enable USB debugging on the device.

2. Download the Tool:

   • Download the Super-Bloatware-Remover-vX.X binary and the pkgs.zip file from the releases section.
   • Extract the pkgs folder.

3. Run the Tool:

   • Navigate to the directory containing the pkgs folder.
   • Make the binary executable:

     chmod +x ./Super-Bloatware-Remover-vX.X

   • Execute the binary:

     ./Super-Bloatware-Remover-vX.X

4. Provide Required Paths:

   • Pkgs Path: Path to the pkgs.txt file (e.g., ./pkgs/vivo/pkgs.txt).
   • ADB Path: Enter adb if it's in your system's PATH, or provide the full path to the ADB executable.

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Important Notes

• pkgs.txt: This file lists the package names of apps considered bloatware. If unsure, use the default pkgs.txt provided.
• Samsung Devices: Typically have fewer bloatware apps. A Samsung-specific list is not included.

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Customizing the pkgs.txt File

The pkgs.txt file is customizable, allowing you to add or remove package names as needed. Each line should contain the package name of an app to be removed.

Example Format

com.google.android.youtube
com.facebook.appmanager

Finding Package Names

1. Use the following ADB command to list all installed packages:

   adb shell pm list packages

2. Add the desired package names to your pkgs.txt file.

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Guide to Download, Open ADB on Windows, and Check Device Connection

Step 1: Download ADB and Fastboot

1. Visit the official Android Developers SDK Platform Tools.
2. Download the SDK Platform Tools for Windows.
3. Extract the ZIP file to a convenient location, such as C:\platform-tools.

Step 2: Set Up ADB

1. Open the folder where you extracted platform-tools.
2. Hold Shift, right-click inside the folder, and select "Open PowerShell window here" or "Open Command Window here".
3. Type adb version and press Enter to verify ADB installation.

Step 3: Enable USB Debugging on Your Android Device

1. Go to Settings > About phone.
2. Tap Build number 7 times to enable Developer options.
3. Go back to Settings, locate Developer options, and enable USB debugging.

Step 4: Connect Your Device

1. Connect your Android device via USB cable.
2. Type adb devices in the command window and press Enter.
3. Accept the USB debugging prompt on your device if it appears.
4. Your device should appear in the list with its serial number.

Step 5: Run the Tool

1. Execute Super-Bloatware-Remover-vX.X.exe.
2. Provide the required paths when prompted.

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Troubleshooting Tips

• Ensure your device remains connected and recognized by ADB.
• If adb devices doesn’t list your device:
  • Reconnect the USB cable.
  • Update USB drivers.
  • Toggle USB debugging off and on in your device settings.

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Building the App

If you wish to build the app on your computer due to compatibility issues, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository and navigate to the directory:

   git clone https://github.com/junaidcodingmaster/Super-Bloatware-Remover.git
   cd Super-Bloatware-Remover

2. Install requirements and build the app:

   ./build.sh --install
   ./build.sh --build

   Refer to the Build Script Documentation for detailed instructions.

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Made by Junaid