What is it with Android, that it constantly wants me to use Live Wallpapers?

I switched to a plain android device from Xiaomi and I really like the calm experience. No ads, no duplicate services etc. But one thing still bothers me: Live Wallpapers.

Why is Android so keen on activating live wallpapers? I didn't want them on my old device and always thought it was a Xiaomi thing. But now I still get a screen every once in a while and after each system update. Why? What's in it for Android that it is so obsessed with fucking live wallpapers that I constantly have to reaffirm that I really REALLY don't want them?

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[–] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

More than likely the app package that is irritating you is called:

com.android.wallpaper.livepicker

Or something similar.

Without knowing your android aversion though, I can't say for certain.

To check for the package using ADB

adb shell pm list packages -a live

This will show you all packages which have the word 'live'

You can disable it using ADB using the command:

adb shell pm disable <package name>

You can also use a GUI tool like Universal Android Debloater

UAD-ng

As always, backup and use caution.

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