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Nokia and HMD bloatware: what you can remove.
Poda knows 122 apps made by Nokia and HMD: 25 can be removed risk-free, 9 are services you may not use, 88 are for experts only and 0 are essential and never touched. All without root and fully reversible.
Safe to remove (25)
Ads, telemetry, duplicates and filler apps. Removing them doesn't break anything. Original descriptions from the UAD‑ng list.
com.evenwell.autoregistrationSpyware app which sends warranty details to Chinacom.evenwell.batteryprotectBattery protect is advertised to improve battery performance, but in practice it drains your battery and kills apps aggressively. Nokia decided to stop using t…com.evenwell.bboxsbox??? [MORE INFO NEEDED]com.evenwell.bboxsbox.app????com.evenwell.DbgCfgToolDebug Config Tool?com.evenwell.factorywizardLikely part of the first-boot device setup (new/factory reset device).com.evenwell.foxlauncher.partnerPartner Launcher Customization Related to the Nokia launchercom.evenwell.fqcFQC is a secret test menu. It lets you test the hardware (touch screen, speakers, SD card, SIM card, camera...) You need to type *#*#372733#*#* in the Nokia di…com.evenwell.legaltermProvides terms and conditions (legal notice)com.evenwell.mappartner????com.evenwell.npsNet Promoter Score Preinstalled survey.com.evenwell.pandorasboxWTF is this? [MORE INFO NEEDED]com.evenwell.pandorasbox.appWTF is this?com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizationsAdds something (Nokia-)partner-related to your browser? Probably adds bookmarks.com.evenwell.PowerMonitorDrains more battery than it saves.com.evenwell.providers.weatherProvider for the Nokia weather app. Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.com.evenwell.pushagentRelated to push notifications for Nokia apps?com.evenwell.retaildemoappNokia retail demonstration modecom.evenwell.SettingsUtilsSettings utils (crappy) Audio rendering. Seecom.evenwell.SetupWizardThe first-boot device setup wizard for new/factory reset devices.com.evenwell.stbmonitorApparently used to stabilize phone usage. Seems to drain battery.com.evenwell.weatherserviceService for the weather appcom.hmdglobal.datagoSends diagnostic data to HMD (Company behind Nokia)?com.hmdglobal.enterprise.apiI can't find this app on the internet, but I heard it has telemetry.com.hmdglobal.supportMy Phone — Lets you join the Nokia phones community, get app recommendations, explore your phone’s user guide and more.
Advanced (9)
Services that work but many people never use. You might miss something. Original descriptions from the UAD‑ng list.
com.evenwell.bokeheditorProbably related to adding fake bokeh (a focus blur effect) to photos.com.evenwell.camera2Nokia camera by evenwellcom.evenwell.CPClientCP = Client Provisioning. Surely used to push new carrier internet/MMS settings automatically Maybe it's useful if carriers change their APN... but you still c…com.evenwell.custmanagerCustomer manager Given its name I'd say it is useless but I don't have more info.com.evenwell.dataagentData agent Used for backup/restore? [MORE INFO NEEDED]com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControlSome form of device monitoring?com.evenwell.hdrserviceHDR Service — Enhances contrast and sharpness for normal photos, games and videos dynamically.com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiverLogging stuffcom.hmdglobal.camera2Nokia camera
Experts only (88)
Can affect system features. Only if you know what you're removing. Original descriptions from the UAD‑ng list.
com.evenwell.apnwidget.overlay.base.s600wwSome overlay for an APN widget. Overlays are usually themes. APN means Access Point Name and must be configured with carrier values in order for your device to…com.evenwell.AprUploadServiceApr Upload Service ???? [MORE INFO NEEDED]com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Apr Upload Service?com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Apr Upload Service?com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Apr Upload Service?com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.baseTheme overlay for a Spyware app?com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for a Spyware app?com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for a Spyware app?com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600idTheme overlay for a Spyware app?com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600wwTheme overlay for a Spyware app?com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Battery Protect?com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Battery Protect?com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Battery Protect?com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.d.base.s600e0Theme overlay for Battery Protect?com.evenwell.bokeheditor.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Bokeh Editor?com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.baseTheme overlay for CPClient?com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for CPClient?com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for CPClient?com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Customer Manager?com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Customer Manager?com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Customer Manager?com.evenwell.customerfeedback.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Customer Feedback?com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Data Agent?com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Data Agent?com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Data Agent?com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Debug Config Tool?com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Debug Config Tool?com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Debug Config Tool?com.evenwell.defaultappconfigure.overlay.base.s600wwA theme overlay for selecting default apps or something?com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Device Monitor Control?com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Device Monitor Control?com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Device Monitor Control?com.evenwell.email.data.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for email app?com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.baseTheme overlay for setup wizard?com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for setup wizard?com.evenwell.fmradio.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Nokia radio app?com.evenwell.legalterm.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for some terms and conditions?com.evenwell.managedprovisioningNokia implementation of com.android.managedprovisioning? If so it manages Android user accounts, allowing you to add extra accounts. The typical use-case is se…com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Managed Provisioning?com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Managed Provisioning?com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Managed Provisioning?com.evenwell.nps.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Net Promoter Score?com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Net Promoter Score?com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Net Promoter Score?com.evenwell.OTAUpdate.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for OTA Update UI?com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.baseTheme overlay for some browser customization?com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for some browser customization?com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for some browser customization?com.evenwell.permissiondetection???? [MORE INFO NEEDED]com.evenwell.permissiondetection.overlay.base.s600wwA theme overlay for some "permissiondetection" package?com.evenwell.phone.overlay.baseSome overlay for the dialer app? Overlays are usually themes.com.evenwell.phone.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for the dialer app?com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Power Monitor?com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Power Monitor?com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Power Monitor?com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.d.base.s600e0Theme overlay for Power Saving?com.evenwell.providers.downloads.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for the downloads app?com.evenwell.providers.downloads.ui.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for the downloads app?com.evenwell.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Partner Bookmarks?com.evenwell.providers.weather.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for weather provider?com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.baseTheme overlay for pushagent?com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for pushagent?com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for pushagent?com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Nokia retail demonstration mode?com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for Nokia retail demonstration mode?com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Nokia retail demonstration mode?com.evenwell.screenlock.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for the lock-screen?com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.baseOverlay related to settings. Overlays are usually themes.com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for settings?com.evenwell.SettingsUtils.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for SettingsUtils?com.evenwell.setupwizard.btl.s600ww.overlayTheme overlay for Setup Wizard?com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.baseTheme overlay for Setup Wizard?com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Setup Wizard?com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.d.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Setup Wizard?com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.baseTheme overlay for STB Monitor?com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for STB Monitor?com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for STB Monitor?com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.baseOverlay related to Telecom data? Overlays are usually themes.com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600idTheme overlay for something telecom-related?com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for something telecom-related?com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.back.s600idTheme overlay for Usage Stats Log?com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for Usage Stats Log?com.evenwell.weather.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for the Nokia weather app?com.evenwell.weatherservice.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for weather service?com.evenwell.whitebalanceNo description.com.evenwell.whitebalance.overlay.baseNo description.com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.baseTheme overlay for a Nokia telemetry package?com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base.s600wwTheme overlay for a Nokia telemetry package?