Finally Optimized S22
Hey everyone,
I was pretty frustrated with this device so I decided to heavily debloat my S22 and got rid of stuff like GOS, Personal Intelligence, Customization services, etc. I also turned off every single tracking feature Google and Samsung use. My phone is blazing fast now! All the lags and stutters are gone, and the slow fingerprint issue is solved. Everything's super snappy [Proof that samsung slows down old phones intentionally]. Battery got better too
Here's what I did:
Disabled all the Samsung and Google crap with Universal Android Debloater.
For most apps (like 80%), I restricted battery optimization and turned off background data.
Most apps are in deep sleep or sleep mode.
I turned off all unnecessary settings, like precise location using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning, Play Protect, and Theft Protection. I went through every setting category and disabled a bunch of stuff, especially Google's.
Revoked all unnecessary permissions from apps.
Cleared out my storage.
Turned off many settings in Google Play Services, the Store, and other Google apps.
I use all Meta apps through the web now, except WhatsApp.
Many Google apps, like Photos, are huge battery drainers, so I either uninstalled them or put them in deep sleep.
Here's a list of apps I disabled:
AI wallpaper
Android Auto
Android System Intelligence [Big one]
Autofill with Samsung Pass
Avatar Editor
Avatar Stickers
Smart Switch
Customization Service [Big one]
DiagMonAgent
Galaxy Avatar
Game Booster [Big one]
Game Optimizing Service [Big one]
Gaming Hub [Big one]
Link to Windows
Meet
Messages
Microsoft SwiftKey Factory Sett
Modes and Routines
My Galaxy
OK Google Hotword
Personal data intelligence [Big One]
Samsung Checkout
Samsung News
Samsung Free
Galaxy Store
Samsung Cloud
Samsung Pass
Samsung Visit In
Samsung Wallet Digital Key
Smart Switch
Voice wake-up
Wearable Manager Installer
Galaxy Store
Digital Key Framework
Wireless Emergency Alerts
Things I didn't mess with:
All contacts sync, Gmail sync, and necessary features are still on.
Don't mess with the clock, or you'll lose your alarms.
Don't mess with any setting you don't know, or it might cause problems.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
I found all these apps constantly running in RAM through Device Care and disabled them.
I got a big performance boost, but I noticed something: yesterday, my phone had better standby, but once it got hot, the battery dropped quickly, not sure like before.
Today, everything was fine. Much better thermals and battery. I Googled it, and found, the phone might need a few days to adjust.
So, basically, the CPU is running in unrestricted mode. If you do anything heavy, it might get super hot and drain the battery faster. I found two solutions:
Thermal Guardian from Samsung: Works like a charm, and the heating issue is completely solved [just adjust that slider by -2°].
ADB command: `restricted device performance 1,1` [Just Google the syntax].This limits the CPU speed to 70% and gives you better battery life too. Personally I might try this for better battery but if it doesn't work I will use thermal Guardian [that works fine]
Let's test this for a few days. Today battery life and thermals were good without any of the above 2 settings. I nearly got 7 hrs of SOT [60HZ with basic usage]. I will also change my battery in a few weeks as it's old now
Also I am a bit confused how to execute the second command properly[whether to turn batterysaver ON or OFF while doing this]. So if anyone knows please guide me.
Anything else I should do?? I am open to suggestions