Universal Android Debloater

Although initially they were added with good intentions, nowadays many Android smartphones come with numerous unwanted pre-installed that take up a lot of space, invade privacy and eat resources. To address these issues most advanced users turn to rooting to remove the unwelcome apps. Then again, not everyone wants to root their device.

Universal Android Debloater is a bash script designed to help you remove the bloatware from non-rooted smartphones. According to the developer, the aim of the tool is to improve battery performance, but also privacy, which can be considered a nightmare on a modern Android phone these days.

The script comes with a menu that enables the selection of apps to be removed from their device and it is recommended that users take the time to go through the list and decide the apps they want to remove or keep.

While the default list should be safe in theory, users should be aware that the worst thing that could happen is that some essential system process may be prevented from loading during boot, resulting in a bootloop. Most phones tend to automatically reboot and enter recovery mode after 5 failed attempts. Since this entails a factory reset, it is highly recommended to make a backup.

The tool is capable of removing utilities from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, Qualcomm, ASOP as well as manufacturer and mobile carriers pre-installed. As far as compatibility goes, the tool should work well with most Android devices on the market, including here Xiaomi, Oppo, Sony, ZTE, LG, Google, Asus, Motorola, OnePlus, Samsung, Huawei, Blackberry, Sony and Nokia.

Users who may experience a change of heart can use Universal Android Debloater to reinstall system packages manually or via the dedicated debloat list.