Samsung Debloat Script

A simple yet powerful tool to remove unwanted pre-installed apps from your Samsung phone. Created by github@fadel. This works best on Samsung phones. While other Android devices may also support it, the performance might not be as smooth and could cause issues on some models.

📱 What is this?

This tool helps you remove bloatware (pre-installed apps) from your Android device without rooting. It uses Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to safely disable unwanted apps for any user on the device.

✨ Features

• ✅ Debloat your Samsung phone with one click
• ✅ Custom list of apps to remove
• ✅ Option to restore removed apps
• ✅ Works on multiple devices
• ✅ Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux
• ✅ No root required!

🛠️ Requirements

• ADB installed on your computer (installation methods vary by platform - follow the documentation) (download here)
• USB Debugging enabled on your Android device
• A USB cable to connect your device to your computer

📋 How to Use

Step 1: Prepare Your Device

1. Enable Developer options on your Android device:

   • Go to Settings > About Phone
   • Tap Build Number 7 times until you see "You are now a developer!"

2. Enable USB Debugging:

   • Go to Settings > Developer options
   • Turn on USB Debugging

3. Connect your device to your computer via USB

   • When prompted on your device, allow USB debugging

Step 2: Prepare the Debloat List

1. Use the included list_app.txt file (already defined, customize it if you want)
2. Add package names of apps you want to remove, one per line. Example:

com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink
com.samsung.android.app.notes
com.samsung.android.app.reminder

Step 3: Run the Debloat Script

For Windows:

1. Double-click the debloat_windows.bat file
2. If asked, allow the script to run with admin rights
3. Follow the on-screen instructions:
   • Select your device if multiple are connected
   • Type y to confirm and start the debloat process

For Mac/Linux:

1. Open Terminal in the folder containing the script
2. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x debloat_linux_mac.sh
   

3. Run the script:

   ./debloat_linux_mac.sh
   

4. Enter your password when prompted for sudo access
5. Follow the on-screen instructions

Step 4: Restore Apps (If Needed)

If you want to restore the removed apps:

For Windows:

1. Double-click the revert_windows.bat file
2. Follow the same steps as the debloat process

For Mac/Linux:

1. Make the revert script executable:

   chmod +x revert_linux_mac.sh
   

2. Run the script:

   ./revert_linux_mac.sh
   

📝 Tips

• Restart your device after debloating for best results
• Be careful when removing system apps as it may affect device functionality
• Keep a backup of your original list_app.txt for future use

📷 Results

After running this tool, you'll have a cleaner Android experience with more storage space and potentially better battery life, as shown in the image below:

🔋 Recommended Apps

For even better performance:

• Battery Guardian: Helps conserve battery life on Samsung devices (Download from APKMirror)
• Thermal Guardian: Maintains safe device temperatures, keeps charging cooler, and prevents overheating during gaming (Download from APKMirror)

⚠️ Warning

• This tool is safe when used correctly, but use at your own risk
• Works from One UI 1 to One UI 7 (already tested)
• Some system apps may be essential for your device to function properly
• If you experience issues after removing certain apps, use the revert script to restore them

🙏 Credits

• Created by github@fadel
• Based on ADB platform tools by Google

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Happy Debloating! 🚀