# ADB Uninstall Fails for System Apps on Non-Rooted Android 17

On non-rooted Android 17, users are finding that ADB commands to uninstall system apps no longer work. This change blocks a common method used for removing bloatware and customizing devices without rooting. It matters because it reduces control for power users and may push them toward rooting or other workarounds.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/issues/1426) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:24:42 +0000