Download Universal Android Debloater GUI (UAD)

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Download UAD today to streamline your Android debloating process with a powerful, user‑friendly GUI!

Universal Android Debloater GUI (UAD) is a cross‑platform, portable application written in Rust that uses ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to safely remove (debloat) unwanted system and carrier apps from non‑rooted Android devices. By simplifying the debloating process through a graphical interface, UAD helps you improve your device’s privacy, security, and battery life without needing root access.

Version & Release Date

  • Current Version: 0.5.1
  • Release Date: July 4, 2022

What’s New in 0.5.1

Since UAD 0.5.0, the application can fetch the latest debloat lists directly from GitHub, so you don’t need to download a new UAD release just to get updated app‑lists. Changes are tracked in repository commits tagged with [Pkg].
Added

  • Persistent highlighting when you click on a package ([#209])
    Changed
  • The neededBy and dependencies fields can now list multiple packages (UI support forthcoming)
    Fixed
  • UAD stuck on “Downloading UAD lists. Please wait” screen ([#286])
  • Typo in the release name of the noseflupdate variation ([#256])
  • Bumped dependencies for stability

For full details, see the 0.5.1 release notes.

Key Features

  • Graphical Interface: No command‑line complexity—just point and click.
  • Live List Updates: Always use the latest recommended debloat lists from GitHub.
  • Selective Debloating: Preview packages, view dependencies, and choose exactly what to remove or keep.
  • Cross‑Platform Support: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux (requires ADB).
  • Portable Installer: No system‑wide install—just download, run, and go.

Platforms & Installation

  • Installer Type: Portable executable
  • Supported OS: Windows x64 (also builds available for macOS and Linux)
  • Download URL:
    https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/releases/download/0.5.1/uad_gui-windows.exe
  • SHA‑256 Checksum:
    91C7D32B8F2B021748E4DD0A6BFB7FEE6C9882AE1AE2A0F62042381726C992B5
  • Install Command: Simply run uad_gui-windows.exe (no admin rights required).
  • Winget command: winget install –id=0x192.UniversalAndroidDebloaterGUI -e
  • Launcher Command (if added to PATH): uad

Requirements & Dependencies

  • Android Device: Non‑rooted, with USB debugging enabled.
  • Host Machine:
    • Windows, macOS, or Linux
    • Rust runtime (bundled)
    • Google Platform Tools (ADB): UAD relies on ADB; install via your platform’s package manager or download from Google.

License & Cost

  • License: GNU General Public License v3.0
  • Cost: Free and open‑source. No fees or subscriptions.
  • Source Code: View or contribute on GitHub:
    https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater
  • License Details:
    https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/blob/main/LICENSE