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OPPO, realme and OnePlus bloatware: what you can remove.
Poda knows 456 apps made by OPPO, realme and OnePlus: 216 can be removed risk-free, 91 are services you may not use, 135 are for experts only and 14 are essential and never touched. All without root and fully reversible.
Safe to remove (216)
Ads, telemetry, duplicates and filler apps. Removing them doesn't break anything. Original descriptions from the UAD‑ng list.
cn.oneplus.opmmsOPMmsLocation Determines your location when sending SMS/MMS? China-only? ("cn" is China's country code)cn.oneplus.photosShot On OnePlus Accessible through the Wallpapers selection menu. Provides photos uploaded by OnePlus users, allowing you to set them as your wallpaper. Each d…com.coloros.accessibilityassistantAI VoiceScribe. It's used to convert speech to text in real-time for accessibility purposes. Can be safely deleted if you don't use AI services.com.coloros.apprecoverUsed for app recovery?com.coloros.avastofferwallAvast Offerwall Avast anti-virus things.com.coloros.backuprestoreMost likely Oppo backup/restore featurecom.coloros.backuprestore.remoteserviceIt has something to scan always Wi-Fi but it's probably unused.com.coloros.calculatorCalculator app Has internet access because it can convert exchange rate, but I don't know whether it's used for other things as well or not.com.coloros.childrenspaceLimit time spending on apps for kids.com.coloros.cloudOppo Cloudcom.coloros.codebookPassword manager App where you can keep passwords.com.coloros.colordirectserviceScreen Recognition (Breeno Touch). This app is used to recognize screen contents and provide quick access to relevant services (like Text Extraction, AI Summar…com.coloros.colorfilestandIt has only Request permission activity. Probably useless framework also it has something to do with cloud.com.coloros.directuiBrenoo touch Smart things it can be found in settings.com.coloros.dirrecordSecurity features, anti-trojan?com.coloros.exserviceuiEdge touch Gesture-related things. Edge touchcom.coloros.eyeprotectIt's the only eye protection optioncom.coloros.feedbackFeedback service Feedback for OPPOcom.coloros.findmyphoneFind phone Find phone, logout from oppo account beforecom.coloros.floatassistantGA ball, Assistive ball feature.com.coloros.focusmodeFocus mode it's option that can be found in settings.com.coloros.gamespaceGame Space Hub for your Games + some performance optimizationscom.coloros.gamespaceuiGameSpace Gaming utility aiming at 'optimizing your gaming experience'. Has a lot of permissions. For instance, it has internet access, will scans all the apps…com.coloros.gestureGestures & Motions Somatic gestures (double tap to light up the screen)com.coloros.healthcheckHealth check Health check? Probably hidden.com.coloros.healthserviceHealth service Another thing related to health checkcom.coloros.karaokeIn-ear monitoring Basically ColorOS's high volume warning system. Can be removed fine if you don't want it.com.coloros.launcher.layoutUseless code that means nothing for the launchercom.coloros.logkitLogKit Logs, Dial *#800# for running itcom.coloros.logkit.plugin.uploadUseless plugin for logscom.coloros.mapcom.frameUseless frameworkscom.coloros.mcsNo description.com.coloros.ocrscannerColorOS Optical character recognition scannercom.coloros.ocrserviceExtract text from images.com.coloros.ocs.opencapabilityserviceSecurity things and something related to Chinese paymentcom.coloros.onekeylockscreenLock your phone if you click on the app icon. Completely useless unless your physical power button is damaged. This app still has the permission to list all th…com.coloros.operationManualHelp & feedback Help (in Settings - Other Settings)com.coloros.operationtipsTipscom.coloros.oppomultiappApp cloner Needed for app clone feature.com.coloros.phonemanagerPhone Manager Provides so called 'optimization tools' and various security scanning services. These virus scanning services may have privacy implications. Pith…com.coloros.phonenoareainquireNumber Origincom.coloros.prome.serviceUseless frameworks. About feedback and smart touch.com.coloros.prome.smsserviceUseless SMS frameworks.com.coloros.regserviceMobile DM authentication related (recommended to be uninstalled)com.coloros.remoteguardserviceRemote Guard Service Have only useless statistics and depends on: com.coloros.mcs, com.heytap.mcs ONLY FOR CHINA.com.coloros.safecenter.config_pluginThis plugin doesn't have any important things. It's safe to remove, useless logs code.com.coloros.safesdkproxyIt has cleaner and security things.com.coloros.sauhelperSAUHelper It has only statistics and logs.com.coloros.scenemodeScene mode and simple modecom.coloros.sceneserviceData Services Platform Data Services Platform (the entire Breeno option in the settings menu disappears after deletion)com.coloros.securepayPayment system from Oppo allowing you to pay with your phone Pithus analysiscom.coloros.securityguardSecurity Events (located in Phone Manager - Security Tools, it is recommended to uninstall it).com.coloros.securitykeyboardSecure keyboard Not needed if your keyboard is already good.com.coloros.sharescreenShared screen assistance Shared screen assistance (nobody need it)com.coloros.smartdriveBreeno smart drive it's for smart things.com.coloros.smartlock"Phone stays unlocked when using a wearable device" feature support component.com.coloros.smartsidebarSmart Sidebar Edge panel settingscom.coloros.speechassistColorOS Speech Assistantcom.coloros.trafficlimitUseless frameworkscom.coloros.translate.engineUsed for translation?com.coloros.videoVideo Player Default Oppo and OnePlus video player with too much permissions (21) for a video player! Note: using inbuilt screen recorder you won't be able to …com.coloros.walletOppo Walletcom.coloros.wifisecuredetectUseless for Wi-Fi. Has captcha and mobile number verification.com.heytap.browserOppo Browser Rebranded HeyTap browser for Oppo and OnePlus devices. Full of ads and spams you in notifications. You should never use this browser HeyTap's terr…com.heytap.cloudHeyTap Cloud Bad privacy policy: Why does the app need `REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES` (can install packages)? Pithus analysiscom.heytap.colorfulengineUseless frameworks for theming. Maybe needed for premiumcom.heytap.datamigrationSome tools for stock browser (not Chrome), but it's Chinese and probably unusedcom.heytap.habit.analysisMost likely used to track your habits from IoT HeyTap devices [TO BE CONFIRMED]com.heytap.marketHeytap/Oppo app store.There is no benefit of using this app store and you should not keep a privileged app with as many permissions. Pithus analysiscom.heytap.mcsSystem messages with trackerscom.heytap.musicDefault Oppo Music App with insecure WebView Implementation — execution of user controlled code in WebView is an important security hole. Has also weird permis…com.heytap.openidOpenID Device logos and advertisements; uninstallation causes anomalies in cloud drive functionalitycom.heytap.pictorialLock Screen Magazine Lock Screen Magazine provides high-quality wallpapers and allows users to customize their lock screens. Every time you wake your screen, t…com.heytap.quicksearchboxGlobal Search Realme. This will remove the single swipe from top to bottom search that has lots of Chinese in it.com.heytap.speechassistBreeno Voice Breeno assistant.com.heytap.themestoreTheme Store with 73 permissions! (including CAMERA, CALL_PHONE, READ_CONTACTS, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES...) and 2 trackers. Pithus analysiscom.heytap.yoliVideo player with Chinese tracking.com.nearme.atlasSecure paymentcom.nearme.browserDefault web browsercom.nearme.deamonPackage needed by com.nearme.statistics.rom to run service in background at every boot even though the app has been uninstalledcom.nearme.gamecenterGame Center Acts like QooApp that has a game forum, news, etc. Contains trackers.com.nearme.instant.platformA lot of tracking for demo game adscom.nearme.statistics.romUser Experience Program Collect user data and sends them to Oppo. Intrusive and starts at boot See Note: removing it may break the search feature in the settin…com.nearme.themespaceTheme storecom.nearme.themestoreThemes storecom.oneplus.accessoryOneplus Link I'm guessing this has to do with connecting to Oneplus accessories, like the Oneplus Buds (wireless earbuds). Might wanna keep it enabled if you u…com.oneplus.aodAlways On Display / Ambient Display Runs in the background. When enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the scr…com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.goldAOD notification goldcom.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.purpleAOD notification purplecom.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.redAOD notification redcom.oneplus.backuprestoreOnePlus Switch — Lets you migrate contacts, text messages, photos, and other data from one device to another. Can also backup data as a compressed archive.com.oneplus.brickmodeOnePlus Zen Mode — Zen Mode helps you put down your phone and enjoy your life. In Zen Mode you will only be able to take photos and answer calls.com.oneplus.bttestmodeOnePlus Bluetooth test mode Type *#*#232339#*#* in the OnePlus dialer to access this hidden test menu.com.oneplus.camera.serviceRuns in the background on some phones. Not sure what it does; camera functions fine without it. Could be related to photo backup? WARNING: may cause a bootloop…com.oneplus.cardCard Package Widget which lets you add membership card in Shelf. You enter numbers for a club card or something and it'll store it and generate a barcode for y…com.oneplus.chargingpilarGeolocates the phone to find OnePlus charging stations nearby. Connects to 'gateway.oneplus.net' Pithus analysiscom.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.oneplusTesting things, debuggingcom.oneplus.dmSubscriber Device Management Has only privacy online agreement activity.com.oneplus.faceunlockFace Unlock Runs in the background as part of the system. Unlock your device by simply looking at the display. Face unlock is bad for security and privacycom.oneplus.factorymodeFactoryMode Used in the factory to test devices. Type *#808# in the OnePlus dialer to access the hidden menu. Potential security risk: It's possible for an app…com.oneplus.factorymode.specialtestEngineering Mode Special Test Used in the factory to test devices. See com.oneplus.factorymodecom.oneplus.gamespaceOnePlus Game Space Occasionally runs in the background as part of the system. Allows you to launch your game library, check game stats(such as playtime), activ…com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplush2OnePlus Hydrogen Icon Packcom.oneplus.iconpack.onepluso2OnePlus Oxygen Icon Packcom.oneplus.ifaaserviceIFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance Provides biometric authentication for Alipay. Safe to disable if you don't use it.com.oneplus.membershipRed Cable Club Battery drain if account added.com.oneplus.minidumpoptimizationOPMinidumpOptimization Runs in the background. Not sure what it does, but haven't noticed any negative effects from weeks of having it disabled.com.oneplus.opbugreportliteOPBugReportLite Runs in the background. Runs as part of the system, even if disabled? Disabling does remove all RAM usage tho, and hopefully removes access to …com.oneplus.opshelfOnePlus Shelf — Widget panel accessible from swiping down on the top-right side of the screen allowing quick access to apps, meteo, spotify, memos... Pithus an…com.oneplus.opsportsCricket Scores — Lets you access and follow cricket teams and tournaments.com.oneplus.opwlbWork-Life Balance Not present in most Oneplus phones? This functionality might have been superseded by other similar apps, like for example Zen Mode. Haven't t…com.oneplus.providers.mediaOnePlus Media Storage Runs in the background. Seems to just add recycle bin functionality to your file management (file browsers). Keep enabled if you like tha…com.oneplus.setupwizardThe Oneplus portion of the first-boot setup. Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that.com.oneplus.simcontactsSimContacts Manager Runs in the background. Manages contacts and sync to SIM? Noticed no apparent ill effects on disable in Android 9.com.oneplus.storeOnePlus Store Offers getting favorites OnePlus phones in good price.com.oneplus.twspodsOnePlus Buds — Companion app for Oneplus Buds. For updating firmware and changing settings.com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.providers.settingsDefault backup transport Google. Not needed for backupcom.oplus.aipaintAI Paint Unsure what it's used for but probably has to do with editing images.com.oplus.aiwriterAI Writer Pop-up for AI text generation, often appears in places that are not text input fields.com.oplus.android.overlay.modules.documentsuiUseless overlay to documentsui bools.xml: is_launcher_enabled truecom.oplus.aodAod Multiple sources say that AOD doesnt work without tons of extra services, but on some devices it works without extra servicescom.oplus.appdetailSecure app installationcom.oplus.bttestmodeBTtestmode Bluetooth SAR Signaling, Scene Testcom.oplus.crashboxSends system failure data to developers. Automatically runs at boot. Pithus analysiscom.oplus.customize.coreappUseless frameworkscom.oplus.dmpDeactivate Traffic Management Fusion search service?com.oplus.eidEid-Service It's something about card chips or online identity? Useless. China.com.oplus.encryptionPrivate Safe After uninstalling, the option to use the file safe in the privacy settings disappears. There is also a section left in the settings that does not…com.oplus.engineercameraEngineerCamera Testing camera things.com.oplus.engineermodeEngineerMode Testing phone things(like audio, bluetooth, etc.).com.oplus.engineermodeforflipkartEngineermode2 This is app for get flipkartAddress and ShowSarImeiReceiver. I found some info: This phone is part of Flipkart Smart Plan and not eligible for re…com.oplus.engineernetworkEngineerNetwork Testing network things.com.oplus.eyeprotectEye protection mode Safe to remove if you dont use this feature. It can be found in the settings.com.oplus.gamesGames — Occasionally runs in the background as part of the system. Allows you to launch your game library, check game stats(such as playtime), activate game ov…com.oplus.hamletVision Enhance Useless things about color maybe to wallpaper?com.oplus.healthservicehealthservice Some health function, needed for correct work of fitness trackers and pedometer from realme. When deleted, it does not seem to affect the operati…com.oplus.interconnectcollectkitInterconnectCollectKit It may have something to do with the device's fast connection by name. BUT I see only it collects system logs and it has something to co…com.oplus.kekepayChinese pay service? Safe to remove but no documentation found online [APK NEEDED]com.oplus.lfehSeems to be related to the the logging suite. Pithus analysiscom.oplus.locationChinese location. Have China MCC. Uselesscom.oplus.locationproxyCarrier Location Services Extra location telemetry, not related to any GPS functions.com.oplus.logkitLogs service and bug reporting app Safe to remove if you don't report bugs to OEMcom.oplus.metisMetis User Behavior Records. Hidden with no activities. Collects data.com.oplus.obrainOBrain Log component, domestic special, the key to a MIDAS service, looking at the dex content is also to catch log.com.oplus.ocaHas something related to wallet smart cardcom.oplus.ocarCar+ Related to Oppo's car app [APK NEEDED]com.oplus.ocloudIts not about cloud but a lot logs.com.oplus.ocsOpenCapabilityService Chinese unique identifier privacy hazard.com.oplus.olcOlc Logger, a new appearance in F.05, the domestic special, and all say that they are log core.com.oplus.omojiOmoji Avatar editing app.com.oplus.onetONet Useless frameworks. To secure keyboard, grant permissions. It's not needed.com.oplus.onetraceOneTrace Logging component, may be used for feedback toolkit log capture, domestic specials.com.oplus.oscenterUseless frameworks security.com.oplus.ovoicemanagerVoice assistant relatedcom.oplus.ovoicemanager.wakeupVoice Assistant related. A component for com.oplus.ovoicemanager.com.oplus.paySecure Payment Lets you pay with your phone. Privacy issue aside, you should probably not trust their security: some users cant uninstall this appcom.oplus.phonemanagerSupposedly optimizes your device but runs in the background and hogs resources checking for malware in installed applications. Safe to remove.com.oplus.portraitCanvas An additional feature for AOD that allows you to further personalize the disabled screen. If not used, you can delete it.com.oplus.postmanserviceDiagnostics For calibration of hardwarecom.oplus.powermonitorPower monitor Logging component to upload temperature control logs.com.oplus.qualityprotectQualityProtect Logs about system usage, some apps, not useful.com.oplus.sauhelperSAUHelper It's very much a placeholder app with no real functionality, but it can't be uninstalled or deactivated, and it can be SUSPENDED.com.oplus.securitykeyboardSecure Keyboard Keyboard that appears only when typing a password on apps and webpages, if enabled on Keyboard and Input settingscom.oplus.statistics.romUser Experience Program Intrusive telemetry. Runs at boot and constantly stays in background Pithus analysiscom.oplus.stdspDevice Security Service it's a basic service module that helps users discover security risks in their devices and generate appropriate security policies. Detec…com.oplus.studycenterStudy Center is an educational application officially developed by OPPO for children aged 0-12 in China. Ask for a lot of permissions. Has a lot of security is…com.oplus.themestoreTheme Store To change fonts, wallpapers, etc. of your device. Note that you can download but you can't apply unless you have registered for/sign in with HeyTap…com.oplus.thirdkitCompatibility problem solving Third party related.com.oplus.vipMy OPPOcom.oplus.wifitestwifitest Just a testing mode accessed through phone dialing code.com.oppo.atlasUseless frameworkscom.oppo.bttestmodeTest BLE Tx and Rx channelcom.oppo.criticallogI found logs in code. This app means nothing.com.oppo.customizeOnly Hello world! found in app also things to com.orange.aura.oobecom.oppo.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortestFingerprint sensort testcom.oppo.freefallingmonitorI found only: Hello World!. This app means nothing.com.oppo.healthserviceSome health function, needed for the correct work of fitness trackers and pedometers from realme. When deleted, it does not seem to affect the operation of the…com.oppo.instant.local.serviceA lot of tracking for demo game adscom.oppo.lfehOppoLFEHer DCS service, another thing related to scanning. Bloatedcom.oppo.localserviceIt's an app without activities, and in the code, I found it's for Set Mode Daemon Point, but how can we use that? I guess it's for testing, so remove it.com.oppo.locationpickerLocation works without.com.oppo.logkitNo description.com.oppo.logkitsdserviceHidden logs hardware without activities.com.oppo.logkitserviceProbably same as "com.oem.oemlogkit", which is a shady logging package on Oneplus devices.com.oppo.marketOppo App Marketcom.oppo.mimosisoEmpty app. I only found: hello world!com.oppo.multimedia.dolbyOppo Dolby service equalizer, but only for Chinese appscom.oppo.musicOppo Music appcom.oppo.nwRadioInfo Only has radioinfo activity. Not neededcom.oppo.operationManualOppo User Manualcom.oppo.oppopowermonitorBattery monitoringcom.oppo.ovoicemanagerVoice wake-up manager?com.oppo.partnerbrowsercustomizationsOppo Bookmarks Oppo default browser customization. Injects Oppo bookmarkscom.oppo.qualityprotectUseless logscom.oppo.quicksearchboxSingle swipe from top to bottom search that has lots of Chinese in itcom.oppo.resmonitorApp has only icon and means nothing.com.oppo.securepayPayment Protectioncom.oppo.smartvolumeThis app means nothing. There's only logs.com.oppo.tzupdateUseless time zone calibrationcom.oppo.usageDumpAfter-sales service assistance toolscom.oppo.wifirfWifi Rf Testcom.oppo.wifitestWi-Fi RF, RX testcom.realme.as.musicRealme Music appcom.realme.findphone.client2Find my phone client appcom.realme.linkRealMe Link — Companion app for various realme IoT devices. Useless if you don't have a realme watch/bandcom.realme.logtoolHidden Logs Appcom.realme.securitycheckHave useless ads and security checks. Why do we need more security when Play Protect is already good?com.realme.wellbeingSleep capsule Feature for your phone where apps are locked at night to help you get a good night's sleep. No one is probably using this.net.oneplus.commonlogtoolOnePlus Common Log Tool 9 permissions and given what we know about OnePlus logging apps, it's a good idea to disable this. See com.oneplus.opbugreportlite, com…net.oneplus.forumsOnePlus Community — Literally just their forum... in an app. Just use a Browser if you wanna access the forums.net.oneplus.odm"OnePlus System Service" Shady telemetry app. Sends loads of data to OnePlus' servers, including IMEI, phone number, MAC addresses, mobile network names and IM…net.oneplus.odm.providerInsight Provider Provider for net.oneplus.odm? (shady telemetry app) Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared betwee…net.oneplus.provider.appcategoryproviderAppCategoryProvider Runs in the background. I think this categorizes apps for use with system functionality, for example: automatically adding games to Game Mo…net.oneplus.pushPush OnePlus push notifications. Only used by OnePlus' pre-installed apps. Pushes "surveys and other junk" according to a user. OnePlus can remotely send push …net.oneplus.weatherOnePlus Weather — Occasionally runs in the background; I think it runs every now and then to change the app icon to current weather conditions.net.oneplus.widgetOnePlus Widget Lets you use OnePlus widgets on the home screen.
Advanced (91)
Services that work but many people never use. You might miss something. Original descriptions from the UAD‑ng list.
cn.oneplus.oem_tcmaTCMA = Tiered Contention Multiple Access Runs on boot. A form of CSMA/CA, a cellular traffic management protocol. TCMA schedules transmission of different type…cn.oneplus.oemtcmaTCMA = Tiered Contention Multiple Access Runs on boot. A form of CSMA/CA, a cellular traffic management protocol. TCMA schedules transmission of different type…com.coloros.activationE-warranty card Lets you check if your registered phone is still under warranty — will send your IMEI to esa-reg-eup.myoppo.com. Has a lot of permissions and r…com.coloros.activation.overlay.commonE-warranty card Lets you check if your registered phone is still under warranty. Has a lot of permissions and runs at boot. Pithus analysiscom.coloros.alarmclockStock Clock app.com.coloros.appmanagerApp Management Used to uninstall applications, but uninstalling apps works nonetheless, even after uninstalling this package. GameSpace's game assistant does n…com.coloros.assistantscreenShelf. ColorOS/OnePlus 'At a Glance'. Shelf provides a variety of widgets that let you access important information or services from apps with ease. Removing w…com.coloros.compass2ColorOS and OxygenOS 16's default compass app Keep in mind that by using this app you give your location to the weather Oppo/OnePlus servers. Pithus analysiscom.coloros.digitalwellbeingApp usage time that can be found in settings.com.coloros.filemanagerColorOS File Managercom.coloros.gallery3dGallery Stock gallery app.com.coloros.musiclinkMusic Party This app allows you to play music through different phones, synchronised.com.coloros.oshareOppo Share File sharing app to transfer data from/to Oppo devices only. Seems to use weak crypto (AES ECB mode) and has weird permissions (such as `READ_CONTAC…com.coloros.screenrecorderScreen recorder Stock screen recording app.com.coloros.soundrecorderColorOS Sound Recordercom.coloros.systemcloneSystem Cloner Creates multiple users on devicecom.coloros.widget.smallweatherIt is classified as a Safe app to remove. It is a widget that displays clock and weather, weather warnings, the clock, 15-day forecasts, etc. Does not work wit…com.coloros.wifibackuprestoreWifiBackupRestore Backup Wi-Fi to the cloud NOTE: Removing or disabling this app would lose the ability for Backup and Restore functionality to backup locally …com.heytap.headsetHeyTap Melody App used to manage Oppo Bluetooth Earphones.com.heytap.usercenterLogin service for various HeyTap related services like HeyTap Cloud etc. Needed if you want to join Early Access Testing for new ColorOS/RealmeUI [APK NEEDED]com.heytap.usercenter.overlayoverlay needed to usercenter app has resourcescom.oneplus.accountOnePlus Account Enables Oneplus account login on device. Probably handles authentication for Oneplus apps. Safe to remove if you don't use them.com.oneplus.appupgraderBuilt-in App Updates Based on the name I'm guessing it's an upater for built-in Oneplus apps? Seems safe to disable, but only seems to run on boot, so there's …com.oneplus.backuprestore.remoteserviceLikely a backend service for OnePlus Switch(com.oneplus.backuprestore). I've never seen it run in the background. Probably safe to disable.com.oneplus.calculatorStock Oneplus Calculator app.com.oneplus.cameraCamera The stock Oneplus camera app.com.oneplus.carrierlocationCarrier Location Access Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that. Not sure what this does. Could be related to detecting region to determine which r…com.oneplus.communication.dataOneplus call recorder service. Feature accessible from the stock dialer appcom.oneplus.configOPConfig Occasionally runs in the background. Package source is: OPOnlineConfig.apk Guessing it might handle communication certificates and general network con…com.oneplus.contactsOneplus Contactscom.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorblack.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Contacts?com.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorwhite.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Contacts?com.oneplus.deskclockClock The stock Oneplus clock app.com.oneplus.diagnosemanagerLogging app for diagnosis/troubleshooting when the SIM card state change. Only used on devices running OxygenOS 9 and lower. Runs at boot and triggers when SIM…com.oneplus.dialerOnePlus Dialer used in OxygenOS 11 and lower. Note: don't forget to download another phone dialer app before removing this package.com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanagerRuns in the background. Main Dirac service. Audio fidelity improvement from the Swedish company Dirac. Attempts to achieve a flat frequency response curve(i.e:…com.oneplus.filemanagerFile manager Stock OnePlus file manager app.com.oneplus.galleryOneplus Gallery — Occasionally runs in the background. Some old versions of the app (like for Oneplus 3 on Android 9) don't run in the background.com.oneplus.iconpack.circleOnePlus Icon Pack - Roundcom.oneplus.iconpack.oneplusOnePlus Icon Packcom.oneplus.iconpack.squareOnePlus Icon Pack - Squarecom.oneplus.mmsOnePlus Messages — Only used on OnePlus 8 / 8 Pro according to the description. Probably safe to remove, just make sure to install another SMS app to not lose …com.oneplus.noteOnePlus Notes appcom.oneplus.ormSeems to be Oneplus' Memory Management System according to a press-kit/-release they made for Android 11 (multiple sites wrote "ORM Memory Management System" w…com.oneplus.screenrecordScreen Recorder The Android 11 screen recorder with some Oneplus modifications. Runs the "SystemUITileService" when you have it as one of the quicksettings til…com.oneplus.securityDashboard Runs "WidgetViewService" and "SecureService" in the background. Manages widget data access? Noticed no apparent ill effects on disable in Android 9.com.oneplus.sesOPSes Apk file name: OPSesAuthentication. Contains a "SesService", but I've never seen it run. Related to Amazon SES?(Simple Email Service)com.oneplus.sound.tunerDolby Atmos Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled. Sound tuning for Atmos. Breaks the Dolby Atmos sound settings menu if disabled…com.oneplus.soundrecorderRecorder OnePlus sound recording app. Requires turning on "Allow modifying system settings" to use for some reason? Probably tied to recording phone-calls.com.oneplus.wallpaperPack of live wallpapers from Oneplus.com.oneplus.wifiapsettingsWi-Fi Access Point Settings? Runs on boot. Noticed no change after disabling; Wi-Fi and related menus still seem fully functional.com.oplus.accountAccount Center. Required for most OnePlus features. Removal gets rid of Login with OnePlus Account notification.com.oplus.aicallProvides AI summaries in the ODialer appcom.oplus.aimemoryMind Space (also called 'Breeno Memory') Saves and summarizes content using AI. Runs on the background, even though when you're not using it.com.oplus.aiunitAIUnit System service related to the intelligence function. It's safe to remove but also breaks the Smart Cutout, AI Editor, and potentially other gallery feat…com.oplus.android.overlay.gmsconfig.commonOverlay to vendor required apps? Theres google apps and some not important oppo apps on the lists, not needed.com.oplus.apprecoverRecover system appscom.oplus.audio.effectcenterSound effects and EQ settings, Dolby support for Chinese apps and some Google. Remove if you aren't planning to use sound effects or EQ.com.oplus.batterywarningBattery warning. Uses accessbility, GPS and Wi-Fi.com.oplus.blacklistappBlock & filter Call blocking app that's tied with device caller app, contains fuction to look caller location on Google Maps, potentially untrusted.com.oplus.callrecorderAllows you to toggle call recording in the stock Dialer app. Safe to remove?com.oplus.cosaAPP Enhancement Services If enabled, connects to OPPO servers (icosa-service-eu.allawnos.com) every time a new app is installed. Seems to be mostly focused on …com.oplus.linkerOPSynergy Used for the Synergy app to link your phone to your PC (it doesn't work well beyond controlling your phone from your PC). This app is a dependency of…com.oplus.melodyWireless Earphones Wireless headset advanced configuration related (after uninstallation some Bluetooth headset setting options will be missing items, if you d…com.oplus.multiappApp Cloner. Allows to clone an app. Have access to all installed apps. Is bundled with OnePlus analytics Pithus analysiscom.oplus.nasNetworkAssistSys Needed for network I guess by dialogs found in code. Has location & phone permission, can read your call logs. Runs in background. After disab…com.oplus.ndsfDSF Provides the ability to authenticate your identity when you connect your device. For the 'Device Connection Security Service' to work properly, it needs to…com.oplus.padconnectIt has pad settings and multi-screen connect.com.oplus.pantanal.umsUbiquitous Manager Service A service required for Fluid Cloud (Dynamic Island clone) feature in OxygenOS/ColorOS/RealmeUI (Android 14). Runs in background. Aft…com.oplus.screenrecorderScreenrecordercom.oplus.sosEmergency Alert service by clicking power button 5 times. It will automatically call contacts (and/or send a SMS) you designated as emergency contactscom.oplus.stdidStdID Needed for tracking battery usage on per app basis. Dependency for GameSpace [MORE INFO NEEDED / APK NEEDED]com.oplus.subsysIts app for virtual communication. Depends on 'com.oplus.virtualcomm'.com.oplus.synergyHeySynergy Provides the screencasting feature and OPPO's PC Connect — Don't bother downloading 'PC Connect Desktop' if the 'Phone Connect' Quick Settings tile …com.oplus.trafficmonitorOnePlus Data usage / OnePlus traffic monitor (monthly data usage, etc). If removed, the 'Data Usage' option under 'Mobile network' will not work. Also App Info…com.oplus.uxdesignWallpapers & style Needed for changing wallpaper.com.oplus.vdcIt's an app used to convert nearby devices into virtual hardware resources for the central device. Require internet to transfer data across devices.com.oplus.viewtalkViewTalk Application for recognizing text in an image and reading it out loud. Did not figure out how it works.com.oplus.virtualcommIt's probably virtual communications. Also about these it's in the code.com.oplus.wallpapersWallpapers Needed for wallpapers.com.oplus.wifibackuprestoreLets you backup your wifi credentials to the cloud and possibly local wifi access point backups with local backup and restore feature. This app has obviously a…com.oppo.cameraCamera Oppo stock camera appcom.oppo.ctautoregistHas something related to IMS SMScom.oppo.engineermodeEngineer mode (hardware tests), uses a dialer code, safe to disablecom.oppo.engineermode.cameraRelated to com.oppo.engineermode. This application likely doesn't work without that app.com.oppo.engineermode.networkRelated to com.oppo.engineermode. This application likely doesn't work without that app.com.oppo.gmail.overlayI found in code only words Vodafone email, email setup wizard. Not needed overlaycom.oppo.rftoolkitMonitors the broadcast action events (BOOT_COMPLETED)com.oppo.sosEmergency Alert service by clicking power button 5 times. It will automatically call contacts (and/or send a SMS) you designated as emergency contactscom.oppo.usercenterJust bloatware for account details and marketing of OPPO. Cannot log into OPPO/HeyTap account after disabling. Safe to disable if OPPO account is not used.com.realme.movieshotCombine captions It's for partial screenshot, SaveLongshot.
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Can affect system features. Only if you know what you're removing. Original descriptions from the UAD‑ng list.
cn.oneplus.nvbackupNVBackupUI Runs in the background on some phones. Handles things related to OTA system updates? Safe to disable, but might break OTA updates.com.coloros.athenaMemory management, maybe useful, maybe notcom.coloros.athena.config_pluginNeeded to configure com.coloros.athena. Memory management, maybe useful, maybe not.com.coloros.blacklistappBlacklist Contacts Black list contacts, blocking calling.com.coloros.encryptionPrivate Safe Removing breaks the stock launcher? Private Safe (located in Privacy Settings)com.coloros.exsystemserviceColor settings, app manager things without activities. Someone can test if it's useless?com.coloros.findphone.client2Find phone Find phone, logout from oppo account beforecom.coloros.notificationmanagerNeeded for notification manager and scheduled do not disturb.com.coloros.oppoguardelfNeeded for power-saving and securitycom.coloros.oppoguardelf.restrict_pluginNeeded components for com.coloros.oppoguardelf. Needed for power-saving and security. Also, the plugin is bloated with logs and statistics.com.coloros.oppoguardelf.secretpluginNeeded components for com.coloros.oppoguardelf. Needed for power-saving and security. Also, the plugin is bloated with logs and statistics.com.coloros.recentsRecent apps. Provides navigation to alternate between multiple apps. Removal will result in no "Recent App" list and re-enablement will cause a soft reload.com.coloros.sauSystem Upgrade Services Needed to update ColorOS.com.coloros.screenshotScreenshot Needed for screenshots. Very useful app.com.coloros.simsettingsData usage Data usage and OTA updatescom.coloros.uxdesignNeeded for themescom.coloros.wallpapersWallpapers Needed for wallpaperscom.coloros.weather.serviceName indicates it's for the weather, but removing this causes the screen to flash and the phone will eventually become unresponsive. Disabling instead does not…com.coloros.weather2ColorOS weather app. Removal seems to trigger a bootloop on some phones. You should try, several users removed this app without any trouble on Oppo/Realme devi…com.coloros.wirelesssettingsWireless settings Probably needed.com.heytap.castScreencast Phone casting (casting phone screen to other devices).com.heytap.htmsMobile Services Mobile services (removal may not be able to log in to OPPO account).com.heytap.linkerDistUI Needed for broadcastcom.heytap.mydevicesMy devices My devices (showing headphones and such)com.heytap.synergyHeySynergy Another thing related to broadcastcom.nearme.romupdateUpdate Service Probably it's only for notifications. Anyway, better remove it if you want to remove updates too.com.oneplus.account.basiccolorblack.overlayDark theme for Oneplus Account?com.oneplus.account.basiccolorwhite.overlayLight theme for Oneplus Account?com.oneplus.android.cellbroadcast.overlayWireless emergency alerts Theme pack Guessing it's a pack of themes for the emergency alert UI, based on the name.com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorblack.overlayTheme overlay for AOD? (Always On Display)com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorwhite.overlayTheme overlay for AOD? (Always On Display)com.oneplus.applockerEncrypts and locks apps behind password access.com.oneplus.astiOPAI App Prediction Service, SarahService, bindsarah Its code is too difficult to understand, but it looks like AI training.com.oneplus.calculator.basiccolorblack.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Calculator app?com.oneplus.calendar.black.overlayTheme overlay for stock Calendar app?com.oneplus.calendar.white.overlayTheme overlay for stock Calendar app?com.oneplus.camera.pictureprocessingIs it for image processing?com.oneplus.card.black.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Card package?com.oneplus.card.white.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Card package?com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorblack.overlayTheme overlay for some Oneplus Cloud thing?com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorwhite.overlayTheme overlay for some Oneplus Cloud thing?com.oneplus.collectiondataCollection data to telephony?com.oneplus.commonoverlay.androidNeeded for notifications? Status_bar?com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocessNeeded for DHCP hostname?, captive portal HTTP URLs?com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocess.cnNeeded for DHCP hostname?, captive portal HTTP URLs? Generate_204 Chinese Google?com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.systemuiNeeded for wellbeing or notifications?com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.wifi.resourcesWi-Fi configs?com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstackNeeded for DHCP hostname?, captive portal HTTP URLs?com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstack.cnNeeded for DHCP hostname?, captive portal HTTP URLs? Generate_204 Chinese Google?com.oneplus.coreserviceAndroid System Important system package for Oneplus phones? Runs in the background as part of the system. Contains broadcast dispatch and theme handler service…com.oneplus.cotaCarrier Update Runs in the background. cota = Carrier OTA. Handles carrier-specific OTA updates? Probably safe to disable if you didn't get your phone from a c…com.oneplus.dataoptimizationOPDataOptimization Doesn't contain any services and I've never seen it run.com.oneplus.deskclock.black.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Clock app?com.oneplus.deskclock.white.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Clock app?com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorblack.overlayTheme overlay for Dirac?com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorwhite.overlayTheme overlay for Dirac?com.oneplus.engmodeSome kind of Engineer mode? I've no clue. Contains a bunch of activities with "info" in their names. Contains an "OpFloatViewService", but I've never seen it r…com.oneplus.filemanager.black.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus File manager app?com.oneplus.filemanager.white.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus File manager app?com.oneplus.gamespace.black.overlayTheme overlay for Game Space?com.oneplus.gamespace.white.overlayTheme overlay for Game Space?com.oneplus.geoiptimeSets the Timezone (it is not an NTP client). Automatically starts at boot and connects to `checkip.amazonaws.com` and `gateway.oneplus.com`. Pithus analysiscom.oneplus.mms.basiccolorblack.overlayDark theme overlay for Oneplus Messages app?com.oneplus.mms.basiccolorwhite.overlayLight theme overlay for Oneplus Messages app?com.oneplus.note.black.overlayDark theme overlay for Oneplus Notes app?com.oneplus.note.white.overlayLight theme overlay for Oneplus Notes app?com.oneplus.nroptimizationOptimization telephony?com.oneplus.odmoverlay.androidAndroid System Theme pack Guessing it's a pack of themes for some Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.settingsSettings Theme pack Guessing it's a pack of themes for the settings app, based on the name.com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.systemuiSystem UI Theme pack Guessing it's a pack of themes for some Oneplus-specific system component, based on the name.com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.oneplusOneplus System Theme pack Guessing it's a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.com.oneplus.opbackupSystem Update Runs in the background. Handles things related to OTA system updates. Safe to disable, but probably breaks system updates.com.oneplus.opbackup.black.overlayTheme overlay for System Update?com.oneplus.opbackup.white.overlayTheme overlay for System Update?com.oneplus.opwlb.black.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Work-Life Balance?com.oneplus.opwlb.white.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Work-Life Balance?com.oneplus.overlayNo description.com.oneplus.productoverlay.androidAndroid System Theme pack Guessing it's a pack of themes for some Android System component, based on the name.com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.android.providers.settingsSettings Storage Theme pack Guessing it's a pack of themes for Settings Storage, based on the name.com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.oneplusOneplus System Theme pack Guessing it's a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.com.oneplus.screenrecord.black.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Screenrecord?com.oneplus.screenrecord.white.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Screenrecord?com.oneplus.screenshotNeeded for Power + Volume Down screenshot.com.oneplus.sdcardserviceNeeded for sdcard?com.oneplus.security.black.overlayDark theme overlay for com.oneplus.security?com.oneplus.security.white.overlayLight theme overlay for com.oneplus.security?com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorblack.overlayDark theme overlay for Oneplus SimContacts Manager app?com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorwhite.overlayLight theme overlay for Oneplus SimContacts Manager app?com.oneplus.skinIcon styles/themes/animations and visual effectscom.oneplus.sms.smscpluggerProbably related to SMS based on the name? Contains no services and I've never seen it run.com.oneplus.soundrecorder.black.overlayTheme overlay for Soundrecorder app?com.oneplus.soundrecorder.white.overlayTheme overlay for Soundrecorder app?com.oneplus.telephonyoptimizationOPTelephonyOptimization Contains a service with the same name, but I've never seen it run.com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.androidOverlay to extra kbytes adjust?com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.systemuiIt has nothing in the code.com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplusConfig to overheat?com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplus.wifiapsettingsOP_white_mode?com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorblack.overlayDark theme for Wi-Fi Access Point Settings?com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorwhite.overlayLight theme for Wi-Fi Access Point Settings?com.oplus.athenaOnePlus background process manager. It aggressively kills apps. Despite battery optimization settings it kills Chrome not in use within few seconds; and Tasker…com.oplus.atlasatlasService Separate app sound and individual app volumes.com.oplus.batteryBattery Needed for power managment in settings? Better test it.com.oplus.blurAll the blur effects in the system UI will be removed and replaced with completely transparent if you remove this package.com.oplus.cameraCamera appcom.oplus.castScreencast Phone casting (casting phone screen to other devices).com.oplus.cotaConfiguration Update Over The Air Needed for OTA updates. Likely needed to download and install system updates, device configuration, and carrier/enterprise cu…com.oplus.deepthinkerSmart Capability Services seems to open some common apps in the background, which may increase power consumption. Remove it on ColorOS 12.0 or above will cause…com.oplus.exserviceuiGesture Motion Services Is related to gesture navigation 'com.oplus.gesture'.com.oplus.framework_bluetooth.overlayNeeded to bluetooth?com.oplus.framework.rro.oneplusA runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system imag…com.oplus.gestureAlways-on screen gestures.com.oplus.keyguard.clock.baseThe clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.com.oplus.keyguard.clock.galleryThe clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.com.oplus.keyguard.clock.graffitiThe clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.com.oplus.keyguard.clock.magazineThe clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.com.oplus.mediacontrollerMedia Controller. Responsible for the Dynamic Island feature for music applications and showing the 'Now playing' notification on lockscreen.com.oplus.nhsNetworkHealthService (Uninstallation may cause the power saving mode optimization option of turning off 5G to be disabled, only briefly, after which it will au…com.oplus.nrModeOplusNrModeControl Required for Smart 5G.com.oplus.otaSoftware update Provides System Updates.com.oplus.owkserviceWeird app that has time sync and start/stop Monitor Wifi Connectivity, also has oplus statistics component to tracking events.com.oplus.phonenoareainquireNumber Origin Not yet uninstalled but is related to phone calling function, need to check deeply...com.oplus.pscanvasOpen Canvas Split-screen feature, seecom.oplus.romupdateUpdate Service Responsible for installing updates.com.oplus.sauSystem Upgrade Service Allows you to update your phone. Runs at boot and could cause bootloop when removed.com.oplus.screenshotScreenshot Needed for screenshots. Very useful app.com.oplus.smartengineIt appears to be an app used for testing, no internet access, very few intents, shouldn't have self-started, should run on demand. Some people have reported it…com.oplus.uiengineNeeded for themes? I found a lot of gameloading things, Proguard?, lists of apps idk for what. Remove it not bricks anything probably.com.oppo.em5gEM NR5G 5G Disable Mode, Probably needed for mobile data internet.com.oppo.otaSoftware update Software update OTAcom.oppo.webviewOppo WebView enables Android apps to display web content within the app itself, based on Chrome. No root? Don't uninstall. Root? If you delete WebView, make su…net.oneplus.launcher.black.overlayTheme overlay for the Oneplus Launcher?net.oneplus.launcher.white.overlayTheme overlay for the Oneplus Launcher?net.oneplus.wallpaperresourcesResources for some live wall papers? Not sure. Only contains a "WallpaperResourceProvider", no services, activities or receivers.net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorblack.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Weather app?net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorwhite.overlayTheme overlay for Oneplus Weather app?
Essential: never touched (14)
Can stop the phone from starting up. Poda never touches it. Original descriptions from the UAD‑ng list.
com.coloros.bootregSetup Wizard Cause bootloop after uninstall app.com.coloros.lockassistantYou can't remove this app using adb.com.coloros.pictorialLockscreenMagazine Removal will result in no longer being able to access Lockscreen settings.com.coloros.safecenterSecurity Center It breaks 'display over other apps' permission!com.coloros.securitypermissionHandles app permission management. DO NOT REMOVE THIScom.heytap.appplatformNeeded for OTA Updates also causes bootloop on some phones after uninstall.com.oplus.appplatformApp Services Might be renamed package of com.heytap.appplatform which is related to Oppo's Heytap account services. Provides a RomUpdateService. Probably not s…com.oplus.exsystemserviceHas a lot of permissions. The screenshot function will stop working when the app is disabled. Can cause bootloop on some phonescom.oplus.notificationmanagerNotification management will not work when uninstalled/disabled.com.oplus.safecenterSecurity Center It breaks 'display over other apps' permission and also breaks screen lock on OnePlus Android 14com.oplus.securitypermissionPermission manager If removed, in some players (and not only), it will not be possible to enable picture-in-picture capability due to lack of customization: Se…com.oplus.wirelesssettingsDCSSDK Wireless settings.com.oppo.launcherOPPO Home Oppo stock launchernet.oneplus.launcherOneplus Launcher Runs in the background as part of the system. Aside from obviously handling the default launcher itself, it also handles the Recents UI on And…