Is Uninstalling built in apps safe?

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I have a rooted Lolipop 5.1 phone and I was wondering if uninstalling built in apps safe like Lookout, Hangout or Google+.

Possible duplicate of How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor? — Tamoghna Chowdhury, Apr 18 '17 at 07:01

user217498 · Answer 1 · 2017-04-18T07:03:50.100

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Yes you can. You can manually delete them from the /system/app or /system/priv-app directory, or maybe using an system remover app. Also, not all apps can be removed safely, for example, there are some core phone apps like framework-res, SystemUI. Do not delete them! If you're unsure, I suggest you to get information about it first.

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answered Apr 18 '17 at 06:12

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The OP mentioned in the question that his phone is rooted. – Tamoghna Chowdhury Apr 18 '17 at 06:57
Whoops, ok edited – user217498 Apr 18 '17 at 07:03

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You can use a app like System app remover for that. And most of the apps are safe to remove, as the mentioned app shows if the app to be removed is a core component.

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answered Apr 17 '17 at 07:27

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Please add a link to the mentioned app. Also, most apps are not safe to remove - very few system apps are safe to remove. However, in case of the OP, the apps he/she is considering for removal is safe to remove. – Tamoghna Chowdhury Apr 18 '17 at 06:52
My bad, I tought adding links was illegal. – Vlusion Apr 18 '17 at 06:53
It's not illegal - it's recommended as per site policy (even when you are involved with the app, like being its developer - then you have to disclose your involvement). – Tamoghna Chowdhury Apr 18 '17 at 06:55

Is Uninstalling built in apps safe?

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