How To Find Bloatware
Follow these simple steps to find the app name of your bloatware to submit it to us
What is Bloatware?
Bloatware refers to pre-installed apps on your Android device that you may not need or use. These apps can take up storage space, run in the background, and affect your device's battery life and overall performance.
Method 1: Use an App – Package Name Viewer
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Download the Package Name Viewer from the Google Play Store.
Find Package Name Viewer on Google Play -
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Open the app and look for the app you want to remove.
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You will see the package name – for example:
com.miui.weather2 -
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Copy this name and submit it to us through the submission form for the next update.
Go to Submission Form
Tip: This is the easiest method and doesn't require a computer or technical knowledge.
Method 2: Use ADB (No Root Required)
If you don't want to install another app, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to find the package name – no root needed!
What you need:
- A computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
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USB debugging enabled on your smartphone
(Go to Settings > About Phone > tap "Build number" 7 times > Developer options > Enable USB debugging)
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ADB tools from Google Download ADB Tools
Step-by-step guide:
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Connect your smartphone to your computer via USB.
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Open the terminal (macOS/Linux) or command prompt (Windows).
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Run this command to check if your device is recognized:
adb devices -
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To list all installed apps, run:
adb shell pm list packages -
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To filter results, e.g. for MIUI apps:
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Copy the package name (e.g.
Go to Submission Formcom.miui.weather2) and submit it through the submission form
Note: This method is more technical but gives you a complete list of all installed apps, including hidden system apps.