How to Remove Bloatware from Any Chinese Phone Without Root

 To remove bloatware from your mobile device, it is advisable to utilize the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tool, which is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. This tool enables the uninstallation of pre-installed applications, system applications, and third-party applications, along with their associated data. Additionally, the ADB tool can be employed to uninstall applications on smartphones that are not manufactured in China .

As a reviewer of smartphones, I frequently engage with and evaluate a variety of devices. A significant issue that arises, particularly with brands from China, regardless of their price range, is the presence of numerous third-party pre-installed applications, commonly known as bloatware. While certain applications may offer utility, others can pose serious privacy concerns, and some persistently send notifications and suggest unwanted content .

 Certain brands permit the removal of pre-installed applications, while others restrict users to merely disabling them, which still occupies system storage. Fortunately, there exists a widely recognized and straightforward method to eliminate bloatware from any Android smartphone without the need for rooting the device. This method is applicable to all Android smartphones, including those from non-Chinese manufacturers such as Samsung and Pixel. It is user-friendly, making it accessible even for novices. Prior to outlining the steps, please ensure you have the following prerequisites for bloatware removal :

1. An Android smartphone.
2. A package viewer application, which can be downloaded from the Play Store and installed on your device.
3. A PC or Mac.
4. Android Debug Bridge (available for download here: Windows | Mac).
5. A USB cable to connect your smartphone to the PC or Mac.

 Steps to Eliminate Bloatware from Your Smartphone

1. Activate Developer Mode on Your Device

Navigate to Settings > About Phone and tap on Build Number several times until Developer Mode is activated .

2. Enable USB Debugging

Access Settings > Developer Options and turn on USB Debugging.

3. Connect Your Device to a Computer

Utilize a USB cable to link your smartphone to the computer, ensuring the connection is set to File Transfer.

4. Identify Application Package Names

Employ the Package Viewer application on your device to locate the package names of the applications you wish to uninstall.

5. Uninstall Applications Using ADB

Confirm that ADB is installed on your computer.
- Launch Command Prompt and enter the commands: adb devices, adb shell, pm uninstall -k --user 0 [package name].
- On a Mac: Open Terminal and use the commands: ./adb devices, ./adb shell, pm uninstall -k --user 0 [package name] .

To activate Developer Mode on Your Android Device

Instructions for enabling developer options on
your Android smartphone

Initially, it is necessary to activate the developer mode on your Android device. This can be accomplished by locating the build number, although the procedure may vary based on your Android version and user interface.

    Step 1: Access the Settings menu on your Android smartphone, then navigate to About Phone and Software Information. If the build number is not readily visible, you may utilize the search function by entering "Build Number" and proceed to Step 2.
    Step 2: Locate the Build Number and tap on it repeatedly until you receive a notification stating, "You are now a developer."

Subsequently, enable USB Debugging .

Step 1: Once you have activated the developer options, return to the Settings menu and locate the developer options. This feature is typically situated under additional options, or in certain Android interfaces, it may be accessible directly from the main settings menu. If you are unable to locate it, utilize the search function by entering "Developer options." Should you still be unsuccessful, verify that the developer options are indeed enabled on your device and repeat step 1 if necessary. 
Step 2: Next, access the developer settings, scroll down, and activate the USB Debugging option. 

Connect your Smartphone to your laptop

• Step 1: Use the USB cable and connect your phone to your laptop.
• Step 2: Set the USB preferences to File Transfer.
• Step 3: Select Always Allow and hit OK.

Find the App Package Names

Step 1: Launch the Package Viewer application on your mobile device.  
Step 2: Locate the application you wish to uninstall, select it, and record the package name, which is typically found in the first line.

Uninstalling Applications via ADB on Windows

For Windows users, the ADB tool can be utilized to eliminate bloatware from your Android device.

Step 1: Confirm that ADB (for Windows) is properly installed on your system .  
Step 2: Access the file manager and navigate to This PC.

Step 3: Click on your device name to enter your phone’s root folder.

 Step 4: Now, click the path above, remove the path type CMD, and press enter.

Step 5: It opens the Command prompt Window.
 

Step 6: Now, Enter the following command: adb devices and hit enter. It will show you the serial number attached to your device. If you see an adb not found error. Follow the steps below to easily fix .

Fix: adb not recognized error

In the event that Android Studio is not installed or the path is not configured on your device, you are likely to face the error message “‘adb’ is not recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file.” This issue can be resolved by installing Android Studio and properly setting the path. For a comprehensive step-by-step guide, please refer to the video. After rectifying the error, you can repeat the process by accessing the Command Prompt and entering the command. At this point, you should successfully view the list of connected devices without encountering any errors .
 

Step 7: After viewing the list of devices connected. Now type the adb shell command and press enter.

Step 8: Type the following command:  pm uninstall -k –user 0 [enter the package name], and click on enter. For example, pm uninstall -k –user 0 com. Netflix.media.client
 

Step 9: That’s It. You will see a success message, and the app is removed from your smartphone .