[GAPPS] Debloating Scripts for AOSP Marshmallow & Nougat

AOSP Marshmallow & Nougat Deloating Flashables

Description
Debloating Scripts for AOSP Marshmallow & Nougat.

Disclaimer
I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. By downloading and flashing or installing these zips, you automatically agree that I won't be held liable for anything that happens to your phone.

Background
I've created some flashable scripts to remove unwanted applications ('debloat') from AOSP-based Marshmallow and Nougat Nexus 5 ROMS.

These scripts, when installed, should minimize redundant versions of similar applications that arise when installing Google Applications (GApps) on custom AOSP ROMS.

THERE IS NO NEED TO RUN THESE SCRIPTS ON FACTORY ROMS! Factory ROMs from Google come pre-installed with GApps

THE REMOVAL PROCESS IS PERMANENT! When you run these scripts, the listed applications and their folders are deleted. If you inadvertently delete an app that you actually wanted to keep, you'll have to manually reinstall it from your custom ROM image, or reinstall the ROM.

Installation
ASK QUESTIONS IF HAVE THEM!

BEFORE attempting to run these scripts, download, install, and configure the replacement applications FIRST, then run the scripts.

An Example: if you remove the AOSP Keyboard (LatinIME) before installing the Google Keyboard, you won't be able to search for items in the Play Store, as you'll have no way of inputting text.

Your GApps provider may have specific instructions on installing certain applications. Please thoroughly read the documentation and notes your GApps "flavor" provides.

These debloating scripts are provided in a "flashable" ZIP archive. Copy the file to the storage/sdcard area of your phone, reboot to recovery (TWRP), "Install" the script, then reboot.

GOOD LUCK!

Marshmallow & Nougat Maximum Debloater - DOWNLOAD - Removes AOSP apps with PlayStore-downloadable alternatives from Google:
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NOTE 1: On the Nexus 5, running Nougat:
Google Camera is not available from the PlayStore in some countries using this Play Store Link.
Google Camera - creates/throws green video alternating frames; photos are fine.
AOSP Camera and Footej - take good photos, but have no HDR+ support; some users report jitters on the left side of the screen in recorded videos.
OpenCamera - takes good photos, supports HDR+; some users report jitters on the left side of the screen in recorded videos.
At this time OpenCamera is highly recommended.

NOTE 2: For Nougat, per DeltaDroid in this POST, the following PlayStore GApps (AND ONLY THESE GAPPS FROM THE LIST BELOW) can still be flashed to /system:
Calculator
Calendar
Calendar Sync Adapter
Clock
Cloud Print
Gmail
Keep
News & Weather
Phone
Play Books
Play Music
Play Newsstand
Talkback

I've included a link to DeltaDroid's thread with those Marshmallow GApps capaple of being flashed under Nougat:

AOSP Calculator -> - Google Calculator Play Store | Marshmallow Flashable from DeltaDroid
AOSP Calendar -> Google Calendar - Play Store | Marshmallow Flashable from DeltaDroid
AOSP DesktopClock -> Google Clock - Play Store | Marshmallow Flashable from DeltaDroid
AOSP Dialer -> Google Phone - Play Store | Marshmallow Flashable from DeltaDroid
AOSP Email -> Google Gmail - Play Store | Marshmallow Flashable from DeltaDroid
AOSP Music -> Google Play Music - Play Store | Marshmallow Flashable from DeltaDroid
AOSP Browser/Browser2 -> Google Chrome - Play Store
AOSP Camera2 -> Open Camera - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Contacts -> Google Contacts - Play Store
AOSP Gallery -> Google Photos - Play Store
AOSP Keyboard -> Google Keyboard - Play Store
AOSP Messaging -> Google Messenger - Play Store
AOSP PicoTts -> Google Text-to-speech - Play Store
AOSP QuickSearchBox -> Google - Play Store
AOSP Exchange2 -> Broken with AOSP Email
BasicDreams -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
Galaxy4 -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
HoloSpiralWallpaper -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
LiveWallpapers -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
NoiseField -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
PhaseBeam -> LiveWallpaper Bloat


Marshmallow & Nougat Medium Debloater - DOWNLOAD - Removes AOSP apps with newer or feature-rich OPEN SOURCE alternatives. Recommended replacements:
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AOSP Browser/Browser2 -> Lightning Browser - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Calculator -> Mathdroid - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Calendar -> Etar - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Camera2 -> Open Camera - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Email -> K9 Mail - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Messaging -> QKSMS - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Music -> Vanilla Music - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Exchange2 -> Broken with AOSP Email
BasicDreams -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
Galaxy4 -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
HoloSpiralWallpaper -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
LiveWallpapers -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
NoiseField -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
PhaseBeam -> LiveWallpaper Bloat


Marshmallow & Nougat Mimimum Debloater - DOWNLOAD - Removes obsolete & broken AOSP apps. Recommended replacements:
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AOSP Browser/Browser2 -> Lightning Browser - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Camera2 -> Open Camera - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Email -> K9 Mail - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Music -> Vanilla Music - F-Droid | Play Store
AOSP Exchange2 -> Broken with AOSP Email
BasicDreams -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
Galaxy4 -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
HoloSpiralWallpaper -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
LiveWallpapers -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
NoiseField -> LiveWallpaper Bloat
PhaseBeam -> LiveWallpaper Bloat

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