Package Management Android 1.0+ Risk: MODIFIES_DEVICE

Disable Package / Component

Disables a package or component globally across the entire system.

Command Syntax

adb shell pm disable
Generic Syntax: pm disable <package-or-component-name>

Real-World Usage Examples

Disable component
Disables specific broadcast receiver component.
adb shell pm disable com.example.app/.MyReceiver
Output:
Component com.example.app/.MyReceiver new state: disabled