Can you do a clean install with Android?

Julius Caesar · 07-31-2016, 02:28 AM

Suppose a tablet you just bought has too much bloatware. Is it possible to clean install from an Android OS CD and with only the components or apps you want? Can you actually buy or download Android OS CD?

Sorry if this is such a basic question but I am not familiar with Android OS at all.

Tikker · 07-31-2016, 01:42 PM

you can just factory reset most devices

Julius Caesar · 07-31-2016, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tikker

you can just factory reset most devices

But if you do factory reset, will it restore the bloatware that came preinstalled with the device?

Doitsu · 07-31-2016, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Julius Caesar

Suppose a tablet you just bought has too much bloatware.

That depends on your definition of bloatware and the manufacturer.
Normal third-party bloatware apps can simply be uninstalled like any other app, however, the default Google bloatware apps, e.g. Hangouts, usually can't be uninstalled, because they're part of Android OS, but they can be disabled.

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Originally Posted by Julius Caesar

Is it possible to clean install from an Android OS CD and with only the components or apps you want?

There is no Android OS CD that you could buy.

If you're interested in a refurbished tablet you could reset it and install a special Android version called CyanogenMod that offers more customization options than the stock Android versions.
You also might be able to install CyanogenMod versions of Android versions that the manufacturer doesn't support.

However, installing CyanogenMod will usually void your warranty.

For more information google CyanogenMod and the name of the tablet that you're interested in.

Tikker · 07-31-2016, 05:15 PM

I misread what you're looking for.

basically, to accomplish what you're looking for, you need to root your device, and then flash a custom rom that is compatible with said device. there's not a raw official android rom per se, but there are many many custom forks of the Open android version that you can look at

process is different for every device, and sometimes for every version of the android based rom you might want to look at.

xda is probably your best resource for this

07-31-2016, 02:28 AM	#1
Julius Caesar Addict Posts: 341 Karma: 1244808 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kindle Paperwhite	Can you do a clean install with Android? Suppose a tablet you just bought has too much bloatware. Is it possible to clean install from an Android OS CD and with only the components or apps you want? Can you actually buy or download Android OS CD? Sorry if this is such a basic question but I am not familiar with Android OS at all.

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07-31-2016, 01:42 PM	#2
Tikker Zealot Posts: 117 Karma: 2329890 Join Date: Jul 2014 Device: Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy S7, Kobo Aura	you can just factory reset most devices

07-31-2016, 05:15 PM	#5
Tikker Zealot Posts: 117 Karma: 2329890 Join Date: Jul 2014 Device: Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy S7, Kobo Aura	I misread what you're looking for. basically, to accomplish what you're looking for, you need to root your device, and then flash a custom rom that is compatible with said device. there's not a raw official android rom per se, but there are many many custom forks of the Open android version that you can look at process is different for every device, and sometimes for every version of the android based rom you might want to look at. xda is probably your best resource for this

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