246-Android Sanitization

This week I discuss Android sanitization without custom ROMs, unlocked boot-loaders, or rooted devices. You may be surprised how easily you can make any Android device more private and secure. Direct support for this podcast comes from our privacy services, online training, and new book: Open Source Intelligence Techniques (9th Edition). More details can be found at IntelTechniques.com. Your support eliminates any ads, sponsors, endorsements, Patreon, donations, or commercial influence on this show. Listen to ALL episodes at https://inteltechniques.com/podcast.html SHOW NOTES: INTRO: https://inteltechniques.com/blog/2021/12/27/appreciation-for-the-smartphone/ NEWS & UPDATES: Book Discounts PayPal Cell Requirements ANDROID SANITIZATION: ADB Installation: Linux: sudo apt update && sudo apt install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot Mac: brew install android-platform-tools Windows: choco install adb USB Debugging: Settings > About Phone > Build Number (x7) Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable > USB Debugging > Enable ADB Test: adb devices List all packages: adb shell pm list packages --user 0 List specific packages: adb shell pm list package --user 0 | grep 'google' Uninstall a package for primary user: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube Reinstall a package for primary user: adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.youtube Disable a package for primary user: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.youtube Reenable a package for primary user: adb shell pm enable com.google.android.youtube Google services and apps examples: Google Services: com.google.android.gsf Google Play: com.google.android.gms Google Store: com.android.vending Google Carriers: com.google.android.ims Google Speech: com.google.android.tts Google Telemetry: com.google.mainline.telemetry Google Photos: com.google.android.apps.photos Google Maps: com.google.android.apps.maps Google Calendar: com.google.android.calendar Google Contacts: com.google.android.contacts Google Messages: com.google.android.apps.messaging Google Dialer: com.google.android.dialer Google Keyboard: com.google.android.inputmethod.latin Gmail: com.google.android.gm Youtube: com.google.android.youtube Simple Tools: https://www.simplemobiletools.com Extract and Install Example: adb shell pm path com.android.gallery3d adb pull /product/app/Gallery2/Gallery2.apk adb install --user 0 Gallery2.apk Secondary Profiles: adb shell pm list packages --user 10 adb shell pm list package --user 10 | grep 'google' adb install --user 10 adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 10 com.google.android.youtube adb shell cmd package install-existing --user 10 com.google.android.youtube adb shell pm disable-user --user 10 com.google.android.youtube adb shell pm enable --user 10 com.google.android.youtube Free Workbooks: https://inteltechniques.com/links.html Affiliate Links: ProtonVPN: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=1519&url_id=282 ProtonMail: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=1519&url_id=267 SimpleLogin Masked Email: https://simplelogin.io?slref=osint Silent Pocket Bags & Wallets: https://slnt.com/discount/IntelTechniques Privacy.com: https://privacy.com/join/ADK9W