Without a computer · Android 11 or later

From the phone itself.

Since Android 11, the phone can connect to itself via Wireless debugging, as if it were the computer. With two free apps, Shizuku and Canta, you can remove preinstalled apps with no cable, no PC and no root.

Poda is not either of those apps and isn't affiliated with them. What it brings here is its list of what shouldn't be removed, the same one the website uses. Android 10 or earlier? Use Poda with a cable.

1. 01

   Turn on Developer options

   Settings → About phone → tap “Build number” 7 times (on Xiaomi, tap “MIUI version” or “HyperOS version”). Connect to a Wi‑Fi network: Wireless debugging needs it even if you don't use the internet.

2. 02

   Install Shizuku

   It's free and open source. It's on Google Play and on its GitHub page. It acts as the “computer” inside the phone itself.

3. 03

   Pair Shizuku with the phone

   In Shizuku, choose Start via Wireless debugging → Pairing. Open Settings → Developer options → Wireless debugging → “Pair device with pairing code” and type the code into Shizuku's notification. Go back to Shizuku and tap Start.

4. 04

   Install Canta and give it access

   Canta is the app that removes the apps. When you open it, it asks for access to Shizuku: accept it.

5. 05

   Only remove what you recognize

   Canta labels every app with its risk level. Start with the recommended ones and, before removing anything, check it isn't on the list below. Remove a few at a time.

6. 06

   Test before restarting

   Make a call, type something on the keyboard and set an alarm. If something's wrong, reinstall that app from Canta before restarting the phone.