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Twyla Plack

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Aug 2, 2024, 5:06:22 AM8/2/24

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We want to uninstall an app from Android devices.

I did the same with iOS phones, it was super easy.
I went to InTune, All Apps --> created an App : specified the App type (iOS Store App) --> then Under assignments, specified from which devices it should be uninstalled. It worked very well.

Now with Android, I did the same, but there is no Uninstall option under assignments.

Anyone knows how we do it with android?

We do use Android Enterprise with Corporate-owned dedicated devices in Kiosk mode, and while uninstalling built-in apps is an option, the "built-in apps" that are provided are not what I'm looking for. This list of apps has Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Apps, Zoom, etc., but doesn't have any actual built-in or system apps for an Android device.

As an example, for our scanner devices, I'd like to be able to disable the Phone app (com.android.phone) so that calls are not received on the device. I've tried adding com.android.phone as an Android Enterprise system app and setting it for Uninstall, but the status states "Not Applicable". When I switch it to Install, it shows that it's installed properly, so it appears there's a limitation to uninstalling (or disabling) Android System apps, unless there's another way to accomplish this that I'm not thinking of.

Yes, I have limited the apps that are shown to the user, but if the Phone app isn't disabled, then phone calls still ring to the phone in the background, and then leave a flashing light notification (unless all of these settings are turned off in the System Settings).

Ultimately, my workaround is to get a data-only SIM card which will work fine. But it would still be nice to be able to disable or uninstall Android System apps that I don't want to be used on the device if needed.

*Android Enterprise system apps will enable or disable apps that are already part of the platform. To enable an app, assign the system app as Required. To disable an app, assign the system app as Uninstall. System apps cannot be assigned as available for a user.*

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Thanks @iamroot for the tutorial. Im thinking of trying it since I do not have a phone where I can install a custom rom . Could the method above be used to remove all google services on a stock android phone and then using microg?