Clean up your NP3: My list of 80 bloatware apps removed via Canta
Hi everyone! 👋
I want to share my personal debloat list for the Nothing Phone (3), optimized using Canta (the Shizuku-powered uninstaller).
I’m sharing the file (link below) so you can easily copy the list and import it directly into the app to save time. 🛠️
📋 What’s in the list?
I removed the apps that respect those points:
- Recommended: Almost all apps tagged as "Recommended" by Canta have been removed.
- Advanced: A few "Advanced" apps were uninstalled after testing for stability.
- Approach: I follow a FOSS and "deGoogled" philosophy, keeping only the bare essential services for the OS to function.
⚠️ Manual Tweaks & Warnings
Some apps were manually disabled in the phone settings instead of being uninstalled via Canta to avoid system "bootloops" or loss of essential features:
- Gboard: Replaced with FlorisBoard (Open Source & Privacy-friendly). ⌨️
- Google App: DO NOT uninstall via Canta if you use Android Auto. If uninstalled, Android Auto will fail to launch. It’s better to simply disable it. 🚗
- Support Components: Manually disabled to reduce background telemetry.
📊 Why do this? (Objective Benefits)
By applying this list, you should notice:
- Lower RAM Usage: Fewer background processes running. 🧠
- Battery Longevity: Reduced "Idling Drain" from telemetry and pre-installed bloatware. 🔋
- Cleaner UI: No more redundant icons in your app drawer.
📝 Note for the community
Please remember that this list was tailored to my specific workflow
- Check before you click: Review the list before importing to ensure you don't remove an app you actually use. 🔍
- Backup: Always good practice to have a backup of your data before performing system-wide debloating.
I hope this helps anyone looking to optimize their device! If you have any advice, questions, found a specific package that shouldn't be touched or a package to add, feel free to drop a comment!
Link 👇🏻