App Freezer

Freeze unwanted app or package on Android (Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi, Huawei, etc)

App Freezer - Manage Unwanted Apps on Android

"App Freezer" is an Android application that lets users freeze unwanted pre-installed apps and bloatware on their devices. With one-tap freeze/unfreeze functionality, it supports over 300 packages. The app works on both rooted and non-rooted devices, requiring device admin permissions for non-root users. Features include XML export/import, custom widgets, fingerprint authentication, and a favorites list for quick access. Carefully manage critical system packages and ensure to backup data before use.
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App stats

Version: 2.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-02-28)
Creation date: 2018-08-04
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other:
  • view network connections
  • measure app storage space
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

Working on Android devices (Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC, Asus, Xiaomi, Huawei,...etc) on ROOT or NON-ROOT devices.

☆ This application requires Root or Device Administrator permission to work. Without it, this app will work like a Package Information tool.
☆ App Freezer is the useful application to freeze bloatware or unwanted package.
☆ One tap to freeze/unfreeze all Bloatware (pre-Installed apps)

If your device is Rooted, you can run it directly. If your device is Non-Root, setup Device Administrator mode following instruction below:
1. Support Android 5.0+ only and make sure you know how to use adb clearly.
2. Go to [Settings], go [Accounts], then temporary remove All accounts
3. Enable Android Debugging mode of your phone
4. Install Adb tool on your computer
5. On your computer terminal (Window, MacOS, Linux) Run command "adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.wakasoftware.appfreezer/.receiver.DPMReceiver"
or "adb shell dpm set-profile-owner com.wakasoftware.appfreezer/.receiver.DPMReceiver"

6. Restart this app, now you can add your accounts back and enjoy this app
(For Detail Instruction: http://wakasoftware.com/app-freezer-setup)

Main features:
Freeze app or package - freeze unwanted pre-Installed app, Bloatware...etc
One-tap freeze/unfreeze apps or packages - support for more than 300 Bloatware (pre-installed packages)
Export/Import XML file - import/export frozen packages list from/to external storage
More Options - support to show detail, launch and uninstall package (requires ROOT permission)
Favorite list - save your favorite packages, quickly to access and freeze
Filter (top-right corner icon) - frozen packages list, running packages list, favorite packages list
Multiple Custom Widgets - quickly freeze/unfreeze unwanted package or packages group
Fingerprint Auth - lock/unlock this application by Fingerprint

Special Permissions:
- "android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE": to import/export XML file, backup apk file
- "android.permission.BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN": support for Device Administrator mode

How to uninstall:
- Open this app, select [Menu] of this app (3-dots at top-right corner) and tap on [Uninstall this app] to uninstall
- Or run command:
"adb shell dpm remove-active-admin com.wakasoftware.appfreezer/.receiver.DPMReceiver"

Important Note:
- You should Unfreeze all package before updating Android(OTA)
- Always be careful to freeze Critical (System) packages, unless you are sure that it safe to freeze
- We do not encourage our users rooting their device, it may void your warranty
- We recommend customers should backup your devices, your data before using this tool.
- We do not collect any personal data of our users, except google crashlytics log

If you have any problem, questions or feedback about this app please contact us at [[email protected]]

EULA: http://wakasoftware.com/eula-app-freezer
Privacy Policy: http://wakasoftware.com/app-freezer-privacy-policy

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helps to manage and freeze apps without rooting
  • Effective in reducing background processes and junk apps
  • Good performance on various devices
  • Provides control over unwanted bloatware
  • Respected by advanced users for its functionality
Cons
  • Outdated user interface and organization
  • Issues with app uninstallation processes
  • Problems with app functionality without root access
  • Restrictions imposed by Samsung affecting usability
  • Complications with backup and restore processes
Most mentioned
  • User interface issues
  • Functionality related to root access
  • Complaints about ads before accessing the app
  • Concerns about app management and uninstalling
  • Backup and restore problems due to app usage
User reviews
It's very good but the UI looks outdated and also not well organized. There's no quick panel shortcuts to freeze all apps with one click. Fingerprint doesn't work. I would request the developers to look at Icebox app which has a nice user imter. I hope developer should update it.
by Alamin, 2024-10-05

Helped me get rid of a lot of junk without even needing to root. Of course I could get rid ofquite a bit more once rooted. Galaxy 24
by Chris py (Chrispy), 2024-09-12

I will give you - 100 stars, i can not uninstall this app. Inhave followed every single step listed but none worked. Adb shell dpm remove-active-admin com.wakasoftware.appfreezer/.DevAdminReceiver does not work. PLEASEEEE. Can anybody tell me how they manage to uninstall!!!!!
by Alexis Pierre, 2024-08-08
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