ADBApp ManagementCaution

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package_name>

Disable / debloat system app for current user

Caution RequiredDisabling critical core Android system apps (e.g. system UI or framework) can cause reboot loops.

What It Does

Disables a pre-installed carrier or OEM bloatware app for the primary user without requiring root privileges.

Command Syntax

Terminal

$adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package_name>

Parameters & Placeholders Breakdown

This command syntax includes specific placeholder tokens. Below is an explanation of what each word represents and concrete real-world values to replace it with:

<package_name>Application Package ID

The unique reverse-domain bundle identifier of the Android application defined in its AndroidManifest.xml.

Real-world value:com.whatsapp or com.android.chrome

Command syntax: adb uninstall com.whatsapp (or: adb shell pm clear com.android.chrome)

To list all installed packages on your phone, execute "adb shell pm list packages".

Usage Examples

$adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.katana

$adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser

Options & Flags

Flag / Parameter	Description
--user 0	Targets user 0 (the primary owner profile).

Prerequisites & Requirements

Device connected and authorized

Related Commands

adb shell pm enable <package_name>

Re-enable previously disabled app

adb shell pm list packages

List installed application packages

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