Debloat Memu May 2026

pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.calendar pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.email pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.printspooler pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.wallpapercropper

Before we touch a single setting, we need to understand the anatomy of Memu’s bloat problem. When you install Memu, it creates a virtual Android 7, 9, or 11 environment on your Windows PC. Over time, three specific types of bloat accumulate:

The result: your virtual hard drive fills up, write speeds slow down, and the emulator fights for RAM with phantom processes. debloat memu

Open Google Play Store > Settings > Auto-update apps > "Don't auto-update apps." System app updates often re-install bloatware-like features.

By default, Memu stores its virtual disks in: C:\Program Files\Microvirt\MEmuHyperv\ pm uninstall --user 0 com

Your instances are stored in: C:\Users\[YourUserName]\MEmu Hyperv\VMs\

Make a note of how large this folder is before you start (Right-click > Properties). This is your baseline. Before we touch a single setting, we need

The default Memu launcher uses ~120MB of RAM. Install Nova Launcher Classic (20MB). After installing:

If you have over 20GB of junk and your emulator is beyond repair, do not manually delete. Use this fresh-start method:

Now, install ONLY your core games. Skip the Google Drive app. Skip the Music app. Use the Aurora Store instead of Google Play for lightweight updates. This "clean slate" approach is the ultimate debloat.

Open Memu. Go to Settings > Backup & Reset. Click "Backup to local." This saves your app data. If you delete a system app by accident and break the emulator, you can restore.