Debloater

While it is possible to disable applications on a connected Android device without relying on a specialized tool, the process is not particularly intuitive, in addition to being rather time-consuming.

Debloater is a handy utility that was designed to provide you with a simpler way to enable or disable apps on your Android handset. It makes it possible to perform these operations with a couple of mouse clicks, and it offers several other useful features.

It is worth noting that, while the program enables you to work with devices that have not been rooted, this is only the case if they are running Android KitKat (4.4) or above.

As long as USB Debugging mode is enabled on your device, you should be able to establish a connection instantly. Debloater then scans for Android packages and lets you determine how each of them should be handled.

Once the main window has been populated with the APK files located on your mobile device, you only need to check the items you wish to block. If your device is rooted, you also have the option to remove them altogether.

An additional set of functions become available by right-clicking the “Read Device Packages” button, and they include exporting the APK list or filtering the data. An option to back up data is also included, but this feature does not appear to have been fully implemented at present.

You can bring up a series of tooltips by placing the mouse cursor over certain interface elements, and a detailed user guide is also available online.

The interface’s streamlined design makes the program very intuitive, but it could use a bit more polish, as it looks somewhat out of date.

On the whole, Debloater is a great tool for Android users who frequently find themselves having to enable or disable applications and are looking for an easier way to get the job done. It is very easy to use, and you can take advantage of the extensive documentation to get the hang of things in no time at all.