Memu — Debloat
Recommended paper
- "Android Bloatware: Detecting and Removing Unwanted Apps" — provides methodologies for identifying, classifying, and safely removing preinstalled/unwanted apps on Android devices; includes static and dynamic analysis techniques and case studies.
Google Apps Installer: Often provided by MEmu and can be removed if not needed . Phase 3: Blocking Ads and Telemetry
Method 3: Using a Third-Party Debloating Tool debloat memu
- To see a list of all installed packages (apps), use:
adb shell pm list packages - This will give you a huge list. You can filter it by using:
adb shell pm list packages | grep <search_term> - Replace
<search_term>with something relevant (e.g., "facebook").
Phase 2 was the hardest. The Debloat Menu targeted "Redundant Assets." Recommended paper
Beyond just debloating, ensure your settings are tuned for speed: Google Apps Installer : Often provided by MEmu
6. Recommended Debloat List (Safe to Remove)
| Package Name | Function | Safe? |
|--------------|----------|-------|
| com.memu.appcenter | App store ads | ✅ Yes |
| com.memu.launcher.ads | Ad launcher | ✅ Yes |
| com.memu.memuad | Ad service | ✅ Yes |
| com.memu.guide | Help tutorials | ✅ Yes |
| com.memu.res | Promo resources | ✅ Yes |
| com.android.chrome | Chrome browser | ✅ If replaced |
| com.memu.input | Keyboard mapper | ❌ Keep if gaming |