Question Installing SDK tool kit on Windows 11 25H2

[graham7]

I have tried to install an SDK Tool Kit on Windows 11. This was an Apache License V2.0. Downloads was a ZIP file. I had lots of files and a folder platform-tools. I made a directory C:/Amdroid that will have sub folder/directory platform-tools. I will need to set a ENV Variable to point to this Directory. But there was very little intructions of how to lay it out. The EXE adb.exe that finishes up in the sub-folder. I thee anything else to add. I want to put my Samsung A56 into DEBUG mode connect to my Win 11 25H2 PC and then use SDK to remove the Bloatware Apps I don't use to make my phone more efficient and what I want as a 'tool' rather than a play thing with lots of uneccesary app. Thanks

 

[VidJunky]

Welcome to Android Central forums. We can ask @mustang7757 if he has any advice but in the meantime, Google offered these instructions with video.
To remove bloatware from your Samsung A56 using a Windows 11 PC, activate Developer Options (tap Build Number 7 times), enable USB Debugging, install Android SDK Platform-Tools, and use adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package_name> to remove apps.

This video shows how to enable USB debugging on a Samsung Galaxy A56
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&sou...aw2tzSTnJtTduvdpzdF53rFR&ust=1773978543179000
Phase 1: Prepare the Samsung A56

1. Enable Developer Options: Go to Settings > About phone > Software information. Tap Build number seven times until you see "Developer mode has been enabled".
2. Enable USB Debugging: Go to Settings > Developer options, scroll down to the "Debugging" section, and toggle USB debugging to on.
3. Connect to PC: Connect the A56 to your Windows 11 PC via USB cable and set the USB mode to "Transfer files" if prompted.
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Phase 2: Setup ADB on Windows 11

1. Download SDK Platform-Tools: Download the official Android SDK Platform-Tools for Windows.
2. Extract Files: Extract the ZIP file to a folder (e.g., C:\platform-tools).
3. Open Terminal: Open Command Prompt or PowerShell, navigate to the folder (e.g., cd C:\platform-tools).
4. Authorize Connection: Type adb devices. Check your phone screen and tap "Allow" for USB debugging permission.
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Phase 3: Remove Bloatware

1. Start ADB Shell: Type adb shell in the prompt.
2. Identify Package Name: Type pm list packages | grep 'samsung' to list Samsung apps (or use third-party app scanners to find specific package names).
3. Uninstall Command: Use the following command to remove an app (replace <package_name> with the actual name, e.g., com.facebook.katana):
   pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package_name>
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Precaution

• Do not remove system-critical apps. Focus only on third-party apps like Facebook, carrier apps, or unwanted Samsung services. Removing vital system apps can cause boot loops.
• Reinstalling: If you remove an app by mistake, it can be reinstalled by doing a factory reset or by using adb shell cmd package install-existing <package_name>.

Let us know what you find and if it works for more advice.

 

[mustang7757]

Never used SDK tools

Best way to remove bloat from your Samsung

Package Disabler

The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.

www.packagedisabler.com