**This software is still in a early stage of development. Check out the issues, and feel free to contribute!**
## Summary
This is a complete rewrite in Rust of the [UAD project](https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater) which aims at improving privacy and battery performance by removing unnecessary and obscure system apps. This can also contribute to improve security by reducing [the attack surface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_surface).
Packages are as well documented as possible in order to provide a better understanding of what you can delete or not. The worse thing which could happen is removing an essential system package needed during boot causing then an unfortunate bootloop. After about 5 failed system boots, the phone will automatically reboot in recovery mode and you'll have to perform a FACTORY RESET. So make a backup!
In any case, you can NOT brick your device with this software! That's the main thing, right?
## Features
* [X] Uninstall/Disable and Restore/Enable system packages
* [X] Multi-user support (e.g apps in work profiles)
* [X] Export/Import your selection in `uad_exported_selection.txt`
* [X] Logging of all your action in the `uad.log` file
NB : System apps cannot really be uninstalled without root (see the [FAQ](https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater-rs/-/wikis/FAQ))
## Universal debloat lists
* [X] GFAM (Google/Facebook/Amazon/Microsoft)
* [X] AOSP
* [X] Manufacturers (OEM)
* [X] Mobile carriers
* [X] Qualcomm / Mediatek / Miscellaneous
## Manufacturers debloat lists
* [ ] Archos
* [X] Asus
* [ ] Blackberry
* [ ] Gionee
* [X] LG
* [X] Google
* [X] Fairphone
* [ ] HTC
* [X] Huawei
* [X] Motorola
* [X] Nokia
* [X] OnePlus
* [X] Oppo
* [X] Samsung
* [X] Sony
* [ ] TCL
* [ ] Wiko
* [X] Xiaomi
* [ ] ZTE
## Mobile carriers debloat lists
| Country | Carriers |
|-----------------|-----------------------------------|
| France | Orange, SFR, Free, Bouygues |
| USA | T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, AT&T |
| Germany | Telekom |
| UK | EE |
## How to use it
- **Read the [FAQ](https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/wiki/FAQ)!**
- **Do a proper backup of your data! You can never be too careful!**
- Enable *Developer Options* on your smartphone.
- Turn on *USB Debugging* from the developper panel.
- From the settings, disconnect from any OEM accounts (when you delete OEM account package it could lock you on the lockscreen because the phone can't associate your identity anymore)
- Install ADB:
LINUX
- Install *Android platform tools* on your PC :
Debian Base:
```bash
$ sudo apt install android-sdk-platform-tools
```
Arch-Linux Base:
```bash
$ sudo pacman -S android-tools
```
Red Hat Base:
```bash
$ sudo yum install android-tools
```
OpenSUSE Base:
```bash
$ sudo zypper install android-tools
```
MAC OS
- Install [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/)
- Install *Android platform tools*
```bash
$ brew install android-platform-tools
```
WINDOWS
- Download [android platform tools](https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip) and unzip it somewhere. [Add the folder to your PATH](https://www.architectryan.com/2018/03/17/add-to-the-path-on-windows-10/).
- [Install USB drivers of your device](https://developer.android.com/studio/run/oem-usb#Drivers)
- Check your device is detected:
```batch
> adb devices
```