The application ShareIt was once a popular tool for quickly transferring files between devices, but today many users Android are faced with the need to uninstall it. The reasons are different: from automatic installation through affiliate apps to suspicions of collecting personal data. Unfortunately, simply clicking “Delete” in the application menu often does not solve the problem - ShareIt can leave behind a cache, system services and even recover after a reboot.

In this article you will find 5 working methods removal ShareIt taking into account the features of different versions Android (from Android 8.0 Oreo to Android 15). We will look at not only standard deletion, but also cleaning residual files, disabling autorun, as well as radical methods for devices with root access. If you notice that the application appears again after uninstalling, here you will find out why this happens and how to prevent it.

Before you start, check whether it is on your device (especially relevant for smartphones ShareIt system application on your device (especially important for smartphones Xiaomi, Oppo or Vivo with pre-installed software). In this case, its removal will require additional steps.

📊 Why do you want to remove ShareIt?
Takes up a lot of space
Installs itself without permission
I suspect spyware activity
Interferes with the operation of other applications
Another option

1. Standard removal through Android settings

Let's start with the simplest method, which is suitable for most users. This method works if ShareIt was installed manually (it is not system software) and does not have administrator rights.

Open Settings → Applications (on some devices the path may differ: Settings → Application manager or Settings → Applications and notifications). Find ShareIt in the list (sometimes it is hidden under the name SHAREit Technologies Co.Ltd). Click on it and select "Delete". If the button is inactive, check whether the application is installed administrator rights (more on this in the next section).

  • 📱 For Samsung: Settings → Applications → Three dots (menu) → Show system → ShareIt
  • 🤖 For pure Android: Settings → Applications and notifications → View all applications → ShareIt
  • ⚙️ For Xiaomi/Redmi: Settings → Applications → Manage applications → All applications → ShareIt

If after deleting the application appears again, it means that it was preinstalled by the manufacturer. In this case, go to method using ADB or root access.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, Huawei or Honor) ShareIt may be part of the proprietary shell EMUI. Its removal without root is impossible - you can only disable it.

2. Disabling device administrator rights

One of the reasons why ShareIt is that it has admin rightsThese rights are often requested to lock the screen or protect data, but in practice they are used to prevent uninstallation. disable:

  1. Go to Settings → Security → Device administrators (on some devices the path may be different: Settings → Lock screen and security → Other security settings → Device administrators).
  2. Find it in the list ShareIt and uncheck the box next to it.
  3. Confirm the action (you may need to enter a password or pattern).
  4. Return to the application menu and try again deletion.

If the “Device Administrators” item is not in the settings, try an alternative path:

  • 🔍 In the settings search bar, enter “administrator" - the system will prompt you to the correct section.
  • 📵 On Samsung s One UI the path may look like this: Settings → Biometrics and security → Other security settings → Device administrators.
⚠️ Attention: After disabling administrator rights, some functions ShareIt (for example, protecting transferred files) will stop working. This is normal - the main thing is that the application can now be deleted.

Disable administrator rights

Close all background processes ShareIt

Check for application updates

Make a backup copy of important data (in case of failure)-->

3. Removing residual files and cache

Even after successful deletion ShareIt can leave behind up to 500 MB unnecessary files: cache, temporary data, configurations. To completely clean the device:

  1. Install a file manager with access to system folders (for example, Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
  2. Go to folder /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.lenovo.anyshare.gps/ (or /sdcard/Android/data/com.lenovo.anyshare.gps/) and delete its contents.
  3. Check the folders:
    • /storage/emulated/0/Download/ShareIt/ —received files can be stored here.
    • /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/.thumbnails/ —thumbnails created by the application.
  • Clear the cache of system applications: Settings → Storage → Cache data → Clear.

    • For deep cleaning, use the utility SD Maid (requires root):

    Open SD Maid → Trash → Select "Residual files" → Click "Scan" → Delete all files associated with ShareIt.
    File type Location Can I delete without root
    Application cache /data/data/com.lenovo.anyshare.gps/cache/ ❌ No
    Settings and configs /data/data/com.lenovo.anyshare.gps/shared_prefs/ ❌ No
    Temporary transfer files /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.lenovo.anyshare.gps/files/ ✅ Yes
    Logs and reports /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.lenovo.anyshare.gps/log/ ✅ Yes
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    If after uninstalling ShareIt you notice that other applications (for example Xender or Send Anywhere) have started to work slower, clear the cache Android System WebView in the application settings. This is due to a library conflict. for file sharing.

    4. Uninstallation via ADB (for system applications)

    If ShareIt is preinstalled by the manufacturer and is not removed using standard methods, it will help Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method does not require root access, but will require connecting the phone to the computer.

    First enable USB debugging:

    1. Go to Settings → About phone → Build number and click on it 7 times to activate Developer mode.
    2. Return to Settings → System → Developer Mode (or Additional settings → For developers) and enable USB debugging.
    3. Connect the phone to the PC, confirm permission to debugging.

      4. Now run the commands in ADB:

      adb shell

      pm list packages | grep -i shareit # Find the exact package identifier
      

      pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lenovo.anyshare.gps # Uninstall for the current user

      If the command did not work, try:

      adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.lenovo.anyshare.gps
      • 🖥️ For Windows: download ADB Tools and unpack to the root of the disk C:\.
      • 🐧 For Linux/Mac: install via the package manager: sudo apt install adb (Ubuntu) or brew install android-platform-tools (Mac).
    ⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example Samsung Knox), ADB commands may be limited. In this case, only getting root access.
    What to do if ADB writes "Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]"

    This error means that the application is protected by the system will help. Try:

    1. Use the command pm disable-user --user 0 com.lenovo.anyshare.gps (will disable, but will not delete).

    2. Install Magisk and module App Systemizer to convert a system application into a user one.

    3. Perform a factory reset (as a last resort).

    5. Radical methods: root and custom firmware

    If none of the previous methods helped, there are two options left: obtaining root access or installing custom firmware. Both methods are risky - they can lead to loss of warranty or brick (turning the phone into a “brick”), but they give full control over the system.

    Method 1: Removal via root

    1. Get root access using Magisk or SuperSU.
    2. Install Root Explorer or Titanium Backup.
    3. Go to /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/ and find the folder with ShareIt (usually ShareIt.apk or Anyshare.apk).
    4. Delete the folder and restart the device.

    Method 2: Custom firmware

    Install firmware without pre-installed software (for example, LineageOS or Pixel ExperienceThis method requires unlocking bootloader and may void the warranty. Detailed instructions. search on the forum XDA Developers for your phone model.

    • 🔧 For Xiaomi: use Xiaomi.eu firmware without Chinese bloatware.
    • 🤖 For Samsung: firmware Havoc-OS or CrDroid support most models.
    • ⚠️ Before flashing the firmware, make a backup via TWRP!
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    Getting root access or installing custom firmware is a last resort. Try everything before. other methods and assess the risks (loss of warranty, possible bugs).

    6. How to prevent re-installation of ShareIt

    Even after uninstallation, ShareIt may return - especially if it was pre-installed by the manufacturer or distributed through affiliate apps (for example, Clean Master or UC Browser). To avoid this:

    • 🛡️ Disable automatic installation of applications:
      1. Go to Settings → Google → Autofill → Auto-install applications and disable the option.
      2. B Settings → Applications → Three dots (menu) → Special access → Installing unknown applications prevent installation from unnecessary sources.
    • 📵 Block ads and trackers: use Blokada or AdGuard to block domains associated with ShareIt (for example, shareit.com, ushareit.com).
    • 🔄 Regularly check the list of applications: install App Inspector or Package Name Viewerto track new installations.

      • If ShareIt appears after a system update (for example, on Samsung or Xiaomi), the only a reliable way is to disable updates for a specific application via ADB:

      adb shell dumpsys package com.lenovo.anyshare.gps | grep versionCode

      adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.lenovo.anyshare.gps

      FAQ: Frequently asked questions about uninstalling ShareIt

      Is it possible to uninstall ShareIt without a computer?

      Yes, if the application is not a system one. Use standard uninstallation through settings or a file manager to clean up residual files. For system applications, you cannot do without a PC. you will need ADB or root.

      Why does ShareIt install itself after uninstallation?

      This happens due to:

      1. Presets manufacturer (for example, on Xiaomi or Oppo).
      2. Affiliate apps (for example, Clean Master or UC Browser can install it in the background).
      3. System updatesthat restore deleted applications.

      Solution: disable auto-installation in settings Google Play and block domains ShareIt via DNS66 or Blokada.

      Is it safe to use ADB to uninstall applications?

      Yes, if you follow the instructions. ADB is an official tool from Google, and commands like pm uninstall will not damage the system. However:

      • Do not remove system applications on which the phone's operation depends (for example, com.android.phone).
      • Always check the package name before deleting (command pm list packages | grep "name").
      What to do if, after uninstalling ShareIt, others stopped working application?

      It's unlikely, but if you notice crashes (for example, in Galery or Files), then you ShareIt used shared libraries Solutions:

      1. Clear the cache of problematic applications.
      2. Reinstall them via Google Play.
      3. If the failures are critical, restore ShareIt and delete it via Titanium Backup (saving only the libraries).
      How to remove ShareIt from Android TV or set-top box (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box)?

      On Android TV the process is similar, but with nuances:

      1. Use ADB via Wi-Fi (connect via IP as described here).
      2. For Xiaomi Mi Box the packet ID may be different: try com.xiaomi.mitv.shareit.
      3. On some set-top boxes (Nvidia Shield) ShareIt is a system one - deletion is possible only through root.