How to Debloat a Samsung Phone (2026)

What does this do?
Debloating removes pre-installed carrier and manufacturer junk apps that you cannot normally uninstall. This frees up storage, improves battery life, and speeds up your brand new Samsung device.

Phase 1: Prepare the Samsung Phone

When you have a brand new phone with factory settings, you need to change a few security settings so the computer is allowed to communicate with it.

1. Disable Auto Blocker

1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
2. Scroll down and tap on Security and privacy.
3. Tap on Auto Blocker and toggle it Off.

2. Enable Developer Options

1. Go back to the main Settings menu.
2. Scroll down to the bottom and tap on About phone.
3. Tap on Software information.
4. Find the Build number and tap on it 7 times in quick succession.
   (You will see a small popup saying "You are now a developer!")

3. Enable USB Debugging

1. Go back to the main Settings menu.
2. Scroll to the very bottom and tap the newly unlocked Developer options.
3. Scroll down to the Debugging section.
4. Toggle USB debugging to On and tap OK to confirm.

Phase 2: Download Required Files

Depending on your computer's operating system, download the necessary files from the table below.

Windows Users Only:
Before downloading the tools below, you must install the official Samsung USB drivers so your PC can recognize the phone.

• Download Samsung Android USB Driver

Tool Downloads

Phase 3: Prepare the Debloat Folder

Do NOT open UAD-NG yet! The application must be placed in the correct folder first to function properly.

1. Locate the platform-tools-latest .zip file you just downloaded.
2. Extract the zip file to a new folder on your computer (for example, on your Desktop).
3. Locate the universal-android-debloater-next-generation file (e.g., uad-ng-windows.exe).
4. Move this UAD-NG file directly into the extracted platform-tools folder.
   (The UAD-NG executable needs to sit right next to the adb files so it can use them).

Phase 4: Execute the Debloat

1. Connect your phone to the computer using a high-quality USB cable.
   • Note: Look at your phone's screen. If a prompt appears asking to "Allow USB debugging", check "Always allow from this computer" and tap Allow and make sure the USB settings is set to Transfering File / Android Auto instead of charging phone only
2. Open the platform-tools folder on your computer.
3. Double-click the UAD-NG application to open it.
4. Wait for the app to read your phone.
   • Once it successfully finds your phone, the application interface will populate with a list of installed software packages.
5. In the UAD-NG application, ensure the filtering setting is kept on Recommended.
6. Click on Review selection, then click Apply.

Errors are Normal
During the removal process, you will likely see some errors stating that certain packages failed to uninstall. This is completely fine and nothing to worry about.

7. Once the process is finished, unplug your phone and Reboot it to complete the process.