Elm Agent: What is it and can you deactivate it?

Android smartphones sometimes have questionable system apps, such as Elm Agent. Here in this practical tip we will tell you what is behind it and whether you can deactivate Elm Agent.

Elm Agent - that is behind it

The Elm Agent is known as bloatware. This describes all software and apps that are already preinstalled on the smartphone.

• The Elm Agent is mostly used for company-related services, such as file exchange in the company network.
• If the app is removed, this function is only possible again when the smartphone is reinstalled.
• However, normal users can safely remove this app because it also requires a lot of battery.
• To remove the app from the smartphone, we recommend the Debloater tool.
• This frees your smartphone from unnecessary apps that are preinstalled. However, the tool is only available in English.
• We will also show you in detail how to delete preinstalled apps in another practical tip.

5 years of Android - the review

This practical tip is based on Android 4.4.2. In the next practical tip, find out which system apps you can delete safely on Android.