Remove apps using ADB (Android Debug Bridge)

You can remove apps using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) by following these steps:

Prerequisites:

1. Enable Developer Options on your Android device:
   • Go to Settings > About phone.
   • Tap Build number seven times to enable Developer Options.
2. Enable USB Debugging:
   • In Settings > Developer Options, toggle on USB Debugging.
3. Install ADB on your computer:
   • Download the ADB and Fastboot platform tools from the official Android Developer website.
   • Extract the ZIP file to a folder on your computer.

Steps to Remove Apps Using ADB:

1. Connect Your Device:

   • Plug your Android device into your computer using a USB cable.
   • Ensure your device is set to File Transfer (MTP) mode if prompted.

2. Verify ADB Connection:

   • Open a terminal (or Command Prompt) on your computer.
   • Navigate to the folder where you extracted the ADB tools.
   • Run the following command:

     adb devices
     

   • If prompted on your device, grant USB debugging permission.
   • The terminal should display your device’s serial number, confirming the connection.

3. List Installed Apps:

   • Run the following command to see a list of installed packages:

     adb shell pm list packages
     

   • This will return a list of package names (e.g., com.example.app).

4. Uninstall the App:

   • Use the following command to uninstall an app:

     adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 <package_name>
     

   • Replace <package_name> with the package name of the app you want to remove.
   • Example:

     adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.katana
     

   • This removes the app for the current user but does not delete it from the system partition (useful for pre-installed apps).

5. Verify Uninstallation:

   • Re-run the package list command to ensure the app is no longer listed:

     adb shell pm list packages
     

Notes:

• Pre-installed Apps: Using --user 0 disables the app for the current user, which is usually sufficient. However, to permanently delete system apps, you would need root access.
• Reinstall Disabled Apps: To restore an uninstalled app:

  adb shell cmd package install-existing <package_name>
  

Let me know if you need help with any specific app removal!