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Debloating apps
UAD (Universal Android Debloater) is an ADB tool that can effectively remove system apps without root.
UAD cannot uninstall system apps but can disable them instead, preventing them from ever being loaded into memory. Doing so will help make the phone faster by stopping redundant background services.
Because UAD does not actually uninstall apps it is very safe as you can restore apps from the interface as well. But it still can brick your device if you do not exercise caution.
Do not under any circumstances remove the default keyboard package
jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.ml.
In the current release of UAD ng it is marked as “Recommended”, but will make the phone unable to be unlocked if removed.
Installation
If you do not yet have ADB installed, see the Setting up ADB page.
To install UAD, see the Getting started page from the UAD Github.
Debloating
This section covers packages specific to the phone and ones likely unlisted by UAD. Use the UAD tool and reference their website for all other debloating information.
Kyocera DIGNO Keitai 4
This list combines apps available on the different variants of the Kyocera DIGNO Keitai 4.
Recommended
| Name | Package | Confirmed models | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OfficeSuite | com.mobisystems.office.kyocera | A202KC | From Wikipedia “MobiOffice”: “MobiOffice (formerly OfficeSuite)1 is a proprietary cross-platform office suite application developed by MobiSystems2.” Perfectly safe to remove. |
| Remote Support | jp.co.optim.orukysr00 | A202KC | An app created by OPTIM for allowing remote access to your phone for assistance. It seems to only work on SoftBanks network. |
| APUDManager | jp.softbank.mb.apud.manager | A202KC | App for changing settings for APUDFramework which is used to update preinstalled SoftBank apps. The service may require a Japanese SIM card, and you may incur charges if using it overseas. \\The app is in Japanese only. |
| APUDFramework | jp.softbank.mb.apud.framework | A202KC | The background service used by APUDManager to update preinstalled SoftBank apps. It is not an app that can be opened. |
| あんしんフィルター (Safety filter) | jp.softbank.mb.parentalcontrols | A202KC | Parental controls. |
| 位置ナビLink (Position Navigation Link) | jp.softbank.mb.ichinaviclt | A202KC | A SoftBank service for parents to track the location of the phone. Marketed as an application for keeping track of your childs location. |
| Secure Remote Lock for Business | jp.softbank.mb.bizlock | A202KC | Business related app for locking the phone remotely. |
Safe
| Weather | jp.kyocera.weather | A202KC | Stock weather app, seems to not work on older versions. Requires your location to function but does when it has one. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculator | com.kyocera.calculator2 | A202KC | Stock calculator app, works well and utilizes the keypad. |
| None | jp.kyocera.customizekey | A202KC | Stock app that can be used to add shortcuts to the bottom keys (I, II, and III). Removal is safe and simply removes the shortcut functions and pop ups, these keys can then be more easily remapped using Keymapper while retaining their secondary functions such as the cursor or notification panel. |
| Auto manner | jp.kyocera.lifesettings | A202KC | Automatically puts the phone in Manner mode at user scheduled times. It is safe to remove and does not affect Manner mode. |
| 迷惑電話ブロック(Block unwanted calls) | com.tobila.tobilaphone.mobile.feature | A202KC | The app is for a SoftBank service for blocking scam callers, however it requires an active SoftBank SIM and is billed through your SoftBank monthly fee3. The app is in Japanese only, removal is recommended unless using a SoftBank SIM card. |
| Fake call | jp.kyocera.fakeIncoming | A202KC | Generates fake calls to the phone for testing. |
| KCWallpaperPick | jp.kyocera.wallpaperpicker | A202KC | App for picking preset wallpapers. If removed, other apps can still be used to change the background. |
| Notepad | jp.kyocera.memo | A202KC | Kyocera note app. |
| Readout | jp.kyocera.readout | A202KC | Seems to be for text to speech. |
| Battery care mode | jp.kyocera.batterycare | A202KC | Kyocera specific battery saver mode. |
| BizBrowser | jp.softbank.mb.bizbrowser | A202KC | Seems to be a business related browser. |
| Browser | jp.kyocera.browser.menu | A202KC | Stock browser app, has bookmarks to relevant guides and info (Japanese only). |
| vBookmark | jp.kyocera.vbookmark | A202KC | Seems related to the stock browser |
| Data Folder | jp.kyocera.datafolder | A202KC | Built in Kyocera file manager. |
| Password Manager | jp.softbank.mb.passwordmanager | A202KC | SoftBank password manager, seems to be for password recovery through SoftBank. |
| Camera | jp.kyocera.camera | A202KC | Kyocera stock camera app. |
| Software Update | com.redbend.dmClient | A202KC | Updates the phone. |
| Disaster Message Board | jp.softbank.mb.dmb | A202KC) | Disaster message board. Only functional in Japan. |
| かんたんデータコピー (Easy Data Transfer) | jp.softbank.mb.datamigration | A202KC | SoftBank specific app for transferring phone data to a new phone. Seems to only work on SoftBank's network. |
| AddressBook Delivery | jp.softbank.mb.addressbook.delivery | A202KC | Seems to be a SoftBank service for accessing remote contacts, potentially business related. |
| Shared AddressBook | jp.softbank.mb.addressbook.sync.nfp | A202KC | Seems to be a SoftBank subscription based contacts sharing service for businesses. |
| Sound Recorder | jp.kyocera.kc_soundrecorder | A202KC | Simple Kyocera sound recording app. |
| None | jp.kyocera.supportmdm | A202KC | Related to “Function Control - jp.kyocera.mdm” which is used by businesses to control the phone remotely. |
| FM Radio | jp.kyocera.kc_fmradio | A202KC | App that utilizes the phones built in radio for listening. |
Unsafe
| iWmm IME | jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.ml | A202KC, A203KC, A204KC | The default keyboard package. The lock screen will not work without this package, and removal can get you locked out. If you removed this package and had this happen, check the Troubleshooting section. |
|---|---|---|---|
| APNSettings | com.kyocera.apnsetting | A202KC | Related to APN settings, may be unsafe to remove. |
| None | com.kyocera.telephonyextra | A202KC | Has APN related settings, may be unsafe to remove. |
| None | jp.kyocera.thermalmonitor | A202KC | Seems to check the temperature of the phone, may be unsafe to remove. |
| Settings | jp.kyocera.settings.nfp | A202KC | Built in settings app for the phone. |
Unknown
| Tethering Option | jp.softbank.tether.entitlementNFp | A202KC | Unrelated to cellular tethering as removal does not affect it. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write Now | jp.kyocera.sugumoji | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.sub.kitting | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.restrictdata | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.providers.settings | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.providers.memo | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.pairFunction | A202KC | |
| None | jp.kyocera.outdoorwatcher | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.oemsetupwizard | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.kitting | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.kerr | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.kcsimapp | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.kcPhoneSettings | A202KC | |
| KcMushroom | jp.kyocera.kcmushroom | A202KC | Some kind of contact app? |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.kclightsservice | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.fpmail | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.fpemojiprovider | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.exlogcollectservice | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.documentsui | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.devicecontrol | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.datamigration | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.corp.manager | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.ClockWatcher | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.charactercheck | A202KC | Checks Japanese characters. |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.akscd | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.afphome | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.afp2ndlauncher | A202KC | |
| Unknown | jp.kyocera.wispr.nfp | A202KC | Related to WiFi somehow, seems like a Softbank SIM feature. |
| Unknown | jp.co.bbss.android.sagiwall_softbank_nfp | A202KC | |
| Unknown | com.kyocera.telephony | A202KC | |
| Unknown | com.kyocera.calendar.localaccount | A202KC | |
| Unknown | com.android.permissioncontroller | A202KC | |
| Unknown | com.android.onetimeinitializer | A202KC | |
| Unknown | com.android.frameworks.overlay | A202KC | |
| Unknown | com.android.contacts.localaccount | A202KC | |
| Unknown | com.android.ext.shared | A202KC |
Unremoveable
| 安心遠隔ロック/遠隔初期化 (Secure Remote Lock/Remote Factory Reset) | jp.softbank.mb.tdrl | A202KC | The app is used to remotely lock the device through a carrier, factory reset it, as well as lock the NFC chip4. It seems to be locked to SoftBank's network. The app is in Japanese only. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Function Control | jp.kyocera.mdm | A202KC | Used by businesses to control the phone remotely. |
Kyocera DIGNO Keitai 3
This list combines apps available on the different variants of the Kyocera DIGNO Keitai 3.
Recommended
OfficeSuite com.mobisystems.office.kyocera (902KC)
From Wikipedia “MobiOffice”:
Perfectly safe to remove.
Safe
Unsafe
iWmm IME - jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.ml
The default keyboard package. The lock screen will not work without this package, and removal can get you locked out. If you removed this package and had this happen, check the Troubleshooting section.
Unknown
Unremoveable
安心遠隔ロック/遠隔初期化 (Secure Remote Lock/Remote Factory Reset) - jp.softbank.mb.tdrl (A202KC)
The app is used to remotely lock the device through a carrier, factory reset it, as well as lock the NFC chip7. It seems to be locked to SoftBank's network.
The app is in Japanese only.
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