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Subject: Re: Pink circle on Home screen
Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 02:39:59 -0000 (UTC)
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Andy Burns wrote on Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:46:48 +0100 :

>>    Samsung is similar [1], but does not list anything similar to "display
>> over other apps".
>> 
>>    It does list "Appear on top", but many, many apps have that Special
>> accesss.
> 
> Only two apps have "display over other apps" on my phone ...
> google and phone.

I have to agree with Frank that my Samsung, for whatever reason, has 
probably more than half of my hundreds upon hundreds of apps, with 
"Appear on top" turned on. (I install far more apps than most people.)

Some, like "FACM" I have to look up in Muntashirakon App Manager to figure 
out what the package name is <com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager>.

Muntashirakon calls that package "Bloatware" so I googled and it's 
apparently some kind of quick access Samsung-specific application.
 <https://www.samsung.com/ph/support/mobile-devices/what-is-air-command-and-how-to-use-it/>
I couldn't uninstall it with the Android GUI so I used adb to do it.
 C:\> adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager
I'll let you know if all hell breaks loose; but most likely it won't.

Another one was "Service Mode" <com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp>
which Muntashirakon App Manager also claimed was "Bloatware".
Googling that, apparently it can dial out without the Phone app 
and is on the list of bloatware for adb to uninstall on GitHub.
 <https://gist.github.com/gsurrel/40cc506ac7e31134a87be4ba01a71103?permalink_comment_id=3894537>

Instead of deleting one by one, I think I'll just go en-masse again
(although I tend to blow up phones doing that - but it's just a phone).

###########################
# Phone apps and services #
###########################
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.android.stk" # SIM toolkit
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.android.stk2" # SIM toolkit (maybe for dual-sim devices)
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.app.simsettingmgr" # SIM card manager, maybe required, contains configuration and settings for handling dual SIM (give a SIM an icon, a name, and so on)
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider" # The 4th tab in the Phone app for 'local places'
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.vsim.ericssonnsds.webapp" # NSDSWebApp. The Non Sim Device Solution (NSDS) is linked to VoLTE and VoWifi (Wifi Calling). NSDS allows connecting non sim devices to IMS core: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hemant-kumar-dewnarain-2b779679
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.cts.ctsshim" # Part of the Android Compatibility Test Suite: https://source.android.com/compatibility/cts/setup
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim" # Part of the Android Compatibility Test Suite: https://source.android.com/compatibility/cts/setup
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.crane" # Phone, with extended features: share rich data (doodles, location, text messages). Couldn't find a way to access it from an official interface
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hiya.star" # Possibly linked to the Phone app "Caller ID and spam protection service" as well as the "Places" feature

adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.ims" # IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) is linked to VoLTE, WiFi Calling and Rich Communication Services (RCS): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Multimedia_Subsystem
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.imslogger" # ImsLogger (see above for IMS)
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.imsservice" # IMS Service (see above for IMS)
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.advp.imssettings" # Seem linked to IMS
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.epdg" # ePDG (evolved packet data gateway) could be linked to WiFi Calling and possible VoLTE: http://www.oracle.com/us/industries/communications/wifi-calling-epdg-wp-2874668.pdf

###############
# System apps #
###############
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.accessibility" # Accessibility settings (useful for apps creating virtual buttons such as a pie-menu)
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.app.soundpicker" # The ringtone picker provided by the system for any Alarm app
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare" # Wi-Fi Direct (bluetooth-wifi sharing of files)
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare" # Nearby service, maybe related to the previous wifi direct fileshare

# Ant+ wireless technology
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus" # ANT+ Plugins Service
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels" # ANT + DUT
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server" # ANT+ HAL service
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket" # ANT Radio Service

################################
# Samsung specific system apps #
################################
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.lool" # The Setting entry "Device Care" with battery, storage, memory, and security
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.app.aodservice" # Always-on-Display, handles most of the lockscreen
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.MtpApplication" # PC connection doesn't work well without this helper utility. It is responsible for the popup "Attention, the connected device is unable to access data on this device" if MTP is unsupposted by the computer.
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.wssyncmldm" # Software update: doesn't check OTA updates without
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.emergencymode.service" # EmergencyManagerService, linked to the battery's "Maximum power saving" mode
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.sdhms" # Samsung Device Health Manager Service, most likely linked to "battery habits" analysis

adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover" # LED Cover Service

adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.location.nsflp2" # Samsung Location SDK
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.location" # slocation

# Maybe Knox-related
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.ucs.agent.boot" # bootagent, probably linked to "eSE UCS Plugin" below, probably required by Knox 
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.ucs.agent.ese" # eSE UCS Plugin, eSE is for "embedded SEcurity", probably required by Knox
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.smartmirroring" # Smart View, for screen mirroring and Chromecast

##################################################
# Samsung user apps, customization, and services #
##################################################
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.contacts" # Samsung "Contacts" app
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.app.myfiles" # My Files, file browser
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.video" # Video, the default video player

adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.themecenter" # Samsung Themes
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.themestore" # Galaxy Themes
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.samsungapps" # Galaxy Store
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser" # Samsung Galaxy Browser
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.rubin.app" # Customization Service
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.daydream.customization" # Some daydream VR customization capability?
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations" # Chrome browser customization
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.scloud" # Samsung Cloud
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mateagent" # Samsung Galaxy Friends
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mobileservice" # Samsung Experience Service, handling the Samsung account and experience, required for Samsung Pay
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.weather"
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.daemonapp" # Weather


# Samsing SmartSwitch
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant" # Samsung SmartSwitch
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyMover" # Related Smart Switch
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent" # Smart Switch Agent
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.shortcutbackupservice" # ShortcutBNR, linked to SmartSwitch Samsung Cloud features

# Equalizers
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.soundalive" # SoundAlive, responsible for Dobly Atmos and other equalizer stuff (accessible from the Settings app)
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.hearingadjust" # Adapt Sound, the sound equalizer in Accessibility services

# SmartThings
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.beaconmanager" # SmartThings. It is required to enable the "Settings -> Connections -> More connections settings -> Nearby device scanning". This *may* be required for detecting Chromecast and other smart TVs.
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.ststub" # SmartThings
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.easysetup" # SmartThings

# Samsung Health
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.shealth" # Samsung Health
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.service.health" # Health Service, from Samsung

# Widgets
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget" # Favorite Contacts, probably the favourite contacts when enabling the "simple use" senior mode
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps" # Galaxy Essentials Widget
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual" # User manual

################################################
# Mandatory Knox apps, and other security apps #
################################################
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent" # Knox thing that gets re-enabled at update
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.knox.containercore" # Knox thing that gets re-enabled at update
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader" # Knox Analytics Uploader
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.containerdesktop" # KnowContainerDesktop
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler" # Samsung's Work profile for Entreprise proxy
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation" # Knox-related
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms" # Knox Enrollment Service
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder" # Secure Folder
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder.setuppage"
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.klmsagent" # KLMS Agent, most likely linked to Knox
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.trustonic.teeservice" # TeeService, for Samsung Pay? Trustronic "Trusted Execution Environment": https://www.trustonic.com/news/blog/devices-trustonic-tee/
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.trustonic.tuiservice" # TuiService, for Samsung Pay? Trustronic "Trusted User Interfaces": https://www.trustonic.com/news/blog/devices-trustonic-tee/
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spay" # Samsung Pay
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spayfw" # Samsung PaymentFramework
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpass" # Samsung Pass
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill" # Autofill with Samsung Pass

###############################
# Samsung camera related apps #
###############################
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.app.camera" # Samsung Camera
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.app.interactivepanoramaviewer" # Interactive panorama viewer (taken with the Samsung Camera)
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.app.motionpanoramaviewer" # Motion panorama viewer (taken with the Samsung Camera)
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.app.selfmotionpanoramaviewer" # Self-motion panorama viewer (taken with the Samsung Camera)
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.app.highlightplayer" # Useful for the Video editor
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.app.slowmotion" # Slow-motion viewer, taken with the Samsung Camera
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.gallery3d" # Samsung Gallery
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching" # Photo editor
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider" # If disabled, the "AR Emoji" button crashed the Camera app
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.app.vepreload" # Video Editor

# Gallery's recognition and identification of content (same "shared user id")
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.cmh" # CMHProvider (CMHProvider.apk), required by the Gallery. Responsible of face recognition in the Gallery
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.mlp" # mlp (MediaLearningPlatform.apk), has permissions linked to cmh, and visionintelligence
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.storyservice" # Gallery stories (StoryService.apk), creates stories from the user photos and videos
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.faceservice" # (FaceService.apk)
adb shell "cmd package install-existing com.samsung.ipservice" # (IPService.apk)

adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload" # Default live sticker
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload" # Stamps

################
# Samsung Edge #
################
adb shell "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel" # CNN edge app
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