Comprehensive ADB debloat toolkit for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series (OneUI 8) and the Galaxy S26 Ultra (OneUI 8.5), both on Android 16. It lets you remove bloatware and unnecessary apps to improve performance, battery life, and privacy.

TL;DR: Remove bloatware from your Galaxy S25 or S26 (OneUI 8 / 8.5) without root. Download Canta presets → Import in app → Done in 5 minutes. S26 Ultra owners: see 07-s26-ultra.txt. See Quick Start.

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• Features
• Quick Start (Easiest Method)
• Debloat Methods
• Prerequisites (For ADB Method)
• Important Warnings
• Usage
• Package Categories
• Repository Structure
• Testing After Debloat
• Tips for Best Results
• Sources & Research
• Credits & Acknowledgments
• Community & Support
• Disclaimer
• License

• OneUI 8 and 8.5 Compatible: Tested for Android 16 / OneUI 8 (S25 series) and OneUI 8.5 (S26 Ultra)
• S25 and S26 Coverage: Tailored for the Galaxy S25 series, with a verified package list for the S26 Ultra
• Bixby & Gemini Preserved: Options to keep AI assistants functional
• Categorized Removal: Organized by safety level and app category
• No Root Required: Uses ADB commands only
• Reversible: Apps can be restored via factory reset or individual reinstall

The fastest way to debloat your Galaxy S25 or S26 - no computer needed after initial setup!

1. One-time setup (5 minutes):

   • Enable USB Debugging on phone (Settings > About phone > tap Build number 7x)
   • Enable Wireless Debugging (Settings > Developer options)
   • Connect phone to computer and run: adb pair (see ON-DEVICE-DEBLOAT.md)

2. Install apps on phone:

   • Shizuku - Provides ADB permissions
   • Canta - Debloat GUI app

3. Download preset:

   • Download conservative.json to your phone
   • Or browse all Canta presets

4. Import and debloat:

   • Open Canta app
   • Menu (⋮) > Import Preset
   • Select conservative.json
   • Review packages > Uninstall
   • Reboot phone

Done! Your phone is debloated. See ON-DEVICE-DEBLOAT.md for detailed instructions.

Choose the method that works best for you:

• Shizuku + Canta - Easy GUI app (one-time computer setup)
• Shizuku + App Manager - More advanced on-device option
• Termux - Run scripts directly on your phone
• See ON-DEVICE-DEBLOAT.md for complete guide

• Individual commands
• Batch commands
• ADB AppControl GUI tool
• See instructions below

If using the traditional ADB method from computer:

1. USB Debugging Enabled on your Galaxy device

   • Settings > About phone > Tap "Build number" 7 times
   • Settings > Developer options > Enable "USB debugging"

2. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) installed on your computer

   • Download from: https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
   • Extract to a folder and add to PATH (optional)

3. USB Cable to connect phone to computer

4. Samsung USB Drivers (Windows only)

   • Download from Samsung's website

• Samsung Keyboard (com.samsung.android.honeyboard) - Causes bootloop with DEX
• Knox Components - May lock your device
• Samsung Intelligence Voice Services - Breaks Galaxy AI features
• SystemUI or Core Services - Will brick your device

• com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
• com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
• com.samsung.android.visionintelligence (Bixby Vision)

• com.google.android.apps.bard (Gemini)
• com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox (Google Search - required for Gemini)
• com.samsung.android.aicore (Samsung AI Core - pre-installed on S26 / OneUI 8.5, from Galaxy Store on S25)
• com.google.android.aicore (Google AICore - on-device Gemini Nano models)

• com.samsung.android.mdx (Samsung DEX)
• com.samsung.android.honeyboard (Samsung Keyboard)

See ON-DEVICE-DEBLOAT.md for complete instructions

1. Setup Shizuku (one-time with computer)
2. Install Canta app
3. Import package lists from canta-lists/ folder
4. Select and remove bloatware with GUI
5. Reboot

Advantages: Visual interface, no constant computer connection, easier to use

1. Connect your Galaxy device via USB
2. Open terminal/command prompt
3. Verify connection: adb devices
4. Copy individual commands from the script files
5. Paste and run each command one at a time

Example:

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

1. Connect your device
2. Copy the entire batch command from the script
3. Run all commands at once

Warning: Review batch commands carefully before executing!

1. Download ADB AppControl from: https://adbappcontrol.com/
2. Connect your device
3. Import the provided debloat list
4. Select packages to remove/disable
5. Apply changes

• 01-safe-user-apps.txt - Safest removals (Samsung/Google user apps)
• 02-bloatware-carriers.txt - Carrier bloatware
• 03-safe-system-apps.txt - Safe system app disables
• 04-optional-removals.txt - Optional (may break features)
• 05-ai-assistant-options.txt - Bixby/Gemini removal (if desired)
• 06-oneui8-specific.txt - OneUI 8 new apps and features
• 07-s26-ultra.txt - Verified Galaxy S26 Ultra extras (OneUI 8.5)
• batch-commands.txt - Pre-made batch removal commands

• canta-lists/ - Package lists for Canta app import
• termux-scripts/ - Shell scripts for Termux
• ON-DEVICE-DEBLOAT.md - Complete on-device guide

• README.md - This file
• QUICKSTART.md - Quick start guide for ADB method
• RESTORE-GUIDE.md - How to restore removed apps
• SUGGESTIONS.md - Tips, optimizations, and recommendations
• package-reference.md - Detailed package information

Run: 01-safe-user-apps.txt + 02-bloatware-carriers.txt

Removes: Facebook, carrier apps, some Samsung duplicates Preserves: All Samsung features, Bixby, Gemini, DEX

Conservative + 03-safe-system-apps.txt + Select items from 04-optional-removals.txt

Removes: Additional Samsung services, some Google apps May affect: Samsung Pay, AR features, some Samsung integrations

All categories

Removes: Most Samsung/Google apps Will break: Many Samsung features, integrations, possibly DEX

adb shell cmd package install-existing <package_name>

Factory reset your device (Settings > General management > Reset)

OneUI 8 introduces new apps and features:

• Galaxy AI Integration: Enhanced with Gemini
• New Packages: Circle to Search, AI Core features
• Updated: Camera stickers, AR features, Samsung Pass

See 06-oneui8-specific.txt for details.

• Tested On: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy S26 Ultra
• OneUI Version: 8.0 / 8.5
• Android Version: 16
• Should work on: S25, S25+, S25 Ultra (OneUI 8) and S26 Ultra (OneUI 8.5)

After debloating, verify these features still work (if you use them):

• Phone calls and SMS
• Camera
• Samsung Keyboard (if using DEX)
• Bixby (if desired)
• Gemini/Google Assistant (if desired)
• Samsung Pay (if not removed)
• Samsung DEX (if using)
• Secure Folder
• Knox features
• Circle to Search

1. Update First: Fully update all apps before debloating
2. Backup Data: Backup important data before proceeding
3. Review Commands: Don't blindly copy/paste - know what you're removing
4. Start Small: Begin with safe categories, expand as needed
5. Test Features: Check critical features after each category
6. Keep Notes: Document what you removed in case you need to restore

This script was compiled from:

• XDA Forums S25 debloat threads
• Tom4tot's Galaxy S24 Debloat Script
• Community feedback on Reddit (r/GalaxyS25, r/Android)
• Official Samsung package documentation
• Personal testing on S25 Edge (OneUI 8) and S26 Ultra (OneUI 8.5)

This project utilizes and references several excellent open-source tools:

• Canta by samolego - Android app uninstaller without root
• Shizuku by RikkaApps - Provides ADB-like permissions on-device
• App Manager by Muntashir Akon - Advanced app management tool
• Universal Android Debloater by Universal Debloater Alliance - Package debloat lists and recommendations
• Termux - Terminal emulator for Android

• Tom4tot's Galaxy S24 Debloat Script - Original reference for S24 debloating

Special thanks to the XDA Forums community, r/GalaxyS25, and r/Android communities for testing and feedback.

• Documentation: Check DOCUMENTATION-INDEX.md for all guides
• FAQ: See FAQ.md for common questions
• Issues: Found a bug? Report it here

We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on:

• Reporting issues
• Suggesting package additions
• Sharing your debloat configuration
• Improving documentation

• GitHub Discussions: Enable in repository settings for Q&A and community chat
• XDA Forums: Share your experience and help others
• Reddit: r/GalaxyS25 and r/Android communities

• Watch this repo for updates to OneUI 8 debloat lists
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• Fork this repo to customize for your needs

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

• Removing system apps may cause instability
• Some features may break even with "safe" removals
• Always research packages before removing
• Author is not responsible for any issues
• Backup your data before proceeding

Found an issue or want to contribute?

• Report issues with specific package names and symptoms
• Share your tested debloat configurations
• Submit pull requests with improvements

MIT License - Free to use and modify

Last Updated: June 2026 OneUI Version: 8.0 / 8.5 Device: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and S26 Ultra