How to Remove Bloatware on Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have everything ready:

• Device Compatibility: This guide works with the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra.
• Required Downloads:
  • ADB Platform Tools (for ADB method)
  • Package Disabler App (for the Package Disabler method)

Using ADB to Remove Bloatware on Samsung Galaxy S21/S21 Ultra

This method requires a bit of tech know-how but gives you full control over which apps you can remove. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it simple!

Setting Up ADB on Your Computer

Here’s what you need to do first:

1. Download ADB Tools: Get the ADB tools  and extract the files onto your computer.
2. Enable Developer Options on Your Phone: Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information and tap Build Number seven times to turn on Developer Mode.
3. Enable USB Debugging: Once Developer Mode is on, head to Settings > Developer Options and switch on USB Debugging.

Connect Your Phone to Your Computer

With your phone now ready:

1. Plug your Galaxy S21 or S21 Ultra into your computer using a USB cable.
2. When prompted on your phone, allow USB Debugging.

Run ADB Commands to Remove Bloatware

Now you’re ready to remove the unwanted apps:

1. 1. Open the folder where you saved ADB and start the command prompt or terminal.
   2. Type the following command to check your connection:

adb devices

1. 1. To see all installed apps, use this command:

adb shell pm list packages

1. 1. To remove a specific app, use this command:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package-name>

1. 1. For example, to remove Samsung Internet, you would type:

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser

Just make sure to double-check which apps you’re removing to avoid deleting something essential.

Disabling Bloatware on Samsung Galaxy S21/S21 Ultra Without Root

Not into using ADB? No problem! You can disable apps through the settings without needing any special tools.

Disabling Apps in Settings

1. Go to Settings > Apps on your phone.
2. Tap the three-dot menu at the top right and select Show system apps.
3. Scroll through the list and choose the app you want to disable (like Samsung Free or Bixby).
4. Tap Disable to prevent the app from running or showing up in your app drawer.

Clear App Data (Optional)

To free up some space:

1. Open the app’s settings and go to Storage.
2. Select Clear Data to delete all stored information related to that app.

Disabling an app will stop it from using your phone’s resources, making things run more smoothly.

Using Package Disabler to Remove Bloatware on Samsung Galaxy S21/S21 Ultra

If you want a simple solution, using the Package Disabler app is one of the easiest ways to remove bloatware without needing any technical know-how.

Downloading and Setting Up Package Disabler

1. Install Package Disabler from the Play Store.
2. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.

Disabling Bloatware with Package Disabler

Once the app is set up:

1. You’ll see a list of all the apps installed on your phone.
2. Select the apps you want to disable.
3. Tap Disable to stop them from running.

This app makes it easy to manage multiple apps in one go, perfect for quickly cleaning up your phone.

And that’s it! Removing bloatware from your Samsung Galaxy S21 or S21 Ultra is a great way to make your phone feel faster and more responsive. Whether you use ADB, disable apps directly through your settings, or go the Package Disabler route, the result is a cleaner, more efficient device.