Canta APK

Canta lets you uninstall any Android app, including the pre-installed bloatware your phone maker won't let you remove, without rooting your phone. It works through Shizuku, and every removed app can be restored.

Developer: samolego · License: LGPL-3.0 (open source) · Price: Free

Before you start: Canta works through Shizuku, a free helper app on Google Play. Install Shizuku, open it and start it with Wireless debugging (Android 11+: Settings → About phone → tap “Build number” 7 times to unlock Developer options, then Settings → System → Developer options → Wireless debugging). Then open Canta and allow it to use Shizuku.

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Key features

• Uninstall pre-installed system apps without root
• Badges show which apps are safe to remove
• Reinstall any removed app with one tap
• Free, open source, no ads

Why isn’t Canta on Google Play?

Google Play doesn't allow apps that remove other system apps, so Canta is published on GitHub and F-Droid.

Is Canta safe?

Canta is open source and doesn’t need root. Be careful what you remove: uninstalling core system apps can break features. Stick to apps Canta marks as safe, and remember you can reinstall anything you removed.

How to install

1. Tap the download button above: the APK file downloads straight to your phone.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser to install unknown apps.
3. Open the file and tap Install.

FAQ

Does Canta need root?

No. Canta uses Shizuku, which gets the needed permission through wireless debugging, so your phone stays unrooted.

Can I get back an app I removed with Canta?

Yes. Removed system apps stay on the phone's system partition, and Canta can reinstall them with one tap.

Is Canta free?

Yes. Canta is free and open source, with no ads.

More free apps you won’t find on Google Play: Open Source Apps · Best Android apps not on the Google Play Store.