Anyone get a T-mobile system popup that is basically an advertisement for adding a new plan or changing service? Ive never seen this since all my other phones were running non-standard roms.
I wish i took a screenshot, but id like to disable this if possible; I disabled a bunch of the system bloat, but not sure what that one would fall under.
* I found it; apparently didn't disable myaccount app; must have missed that one; but that is the origin of the popup.
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Hi All,
I'm a NewB here so please go easy on me...:angel:
So I moved to Android about a month ago, and I love it! Got myself a Galaxy Note and my wife a HTC sensation. both phone have been heavily customized with go launcher and all sorts of other apps and skins...love it.
Anyhoo...I suddenly became aware that these phones if lost or stollen would have so much personal info, so i installed Avast Mobile Security and configured the Anti theft option in both phones.
I tested and it all worked fine, apart from the sms notification part where I had to disable it in the stock and in go SMS otherwise the pin code is visible in the sms, which defeats the point as it would be easy for the thief to just punch that in.
Is it a good idea to leave your home phone number on the message so that if found they can call you and return your phone?
Are these app any good? if the sim is removed or changed, I can't text anything further to my phone to enable or disable anything.
Any suggestions, experience or advice would be greatly appreciated...:victory:
there is no need to leave your phone number to everybody can see it. If you lose your phone and the finder wants to give it back, he can always look into you contacts and lookup people like mom, dad, honey etc.. I had Avast anti theft, but i had no chance t test it with real (and clever) thief...
thanks
I have a Samsung Galaxy S8+ running Android 7.0 on the old Renovate Ice rom. I recently had to wipe and reinstall the rom because I messed it up (can't remember what I did now that I think of it). I used to be able to toggle emergency alerts in the message app. Now, I can't anymore and I get all kinds of annoying **** at least once every other day like ATT test alerts. I can't disable it anymore since the reinstall. There is no "Privacy and Emergency" option under settings and none of the options in Samsung Messages have switches next to them and pressing them does nothing.
I really really need to get rid of this. Are there any hacks somewhere to do this? If no one knows, what custom roms can I use to do this? If possible, are there any Android 7.0 custom roms that would work? I really really don't want 8.0 because I'll lose Xposed compatibility.
Alright well I used a system app remover to remove samsung messages and installed a 3rd party app. The sheer incompetence of Samsung to make a working alert toggle switch is astounding.
A warning to anyone that has to or wants to do this themselves to avoid going through the multi-day process of upgrading to a new rom that probably works better and then putting all your **** back on your phone: Once you uninstall the system messages app you will NOT be able to reinstall it because of Samsung security that apparently prevents you from doing this. Trying to reinstall messaging or messaging services will give you the "Can't install because conflicting package name" horse ****. Someone that REALLY has a lot of time on their hands and knows what they're doing could perhaps convert a later version of Samsung Messaging to a zip rom patch and flash it via TWRP as a way of bypassing Samsung's security but that would be much more trouble than it's worth.
Was going through the permission on my s7 active, and came across dozens of com.okashow.teamusa._______ entries, allowing them to access the phone, and other functions. The ______ range from .simcardmgr to .talkback, .mms etc etc.
My daughter just got an S7 Active and when I set it up for her, I don't recall seeing these. Is this bloatware? And outdated component of an older version of Android OS? It's been a few years since I even looked at my permissions, and only did so because I had just set up my teenager's phone... I don't recall seeing these before.
I've turned off he permissions for all of them, and texting still works (haven't made any calls since, so I don't know if that does or not). I assume this is left over from some app I no longer have installed? Couldn't find anything on Google.
Im keep being hacked by my genius software engineering malignant narcissistic. I've bought over 15 different phones from different carriers and used fake registration info. However, they get hack in 30 mins. I know the fontserver app was remotely downloaded Over the Air because of other apps that are installed to help that process. For ex; GNSS Air Test, Gnss Test 1.2, fused location, gnss log level setting, LAOP test. V1.93, entitlement checkservice , FOTA update, secure ui service, teeservice, dynamic syatem update, hidden menu, hidden operator, G-DEC, GCUV, etc...mobile service apps to install the spyware. From my understanding, all is needed is a phone number to where app is downloaded OTA. Here's the kicker... With every new phone I dont even setup a google acct or call anyone and it get hacked.
So please anyone share your theories or anything about this . i need to stop this bs. Theyve gang stalked me broke in my house numerous time vandalized, hacked my friends and their families threatening them with death threats and non stop harassing calls to my cell and house phones.
So i just need some kind of inkling how this can happen. Sincerely yours truly
Sorry to hear this is happening to you. It is also happening to me by my soon to be ex who is already by ex. I keep being told to buy another phone and I don't because I figure the same would happen to me and the new phone will just get hacked as well by whomever she got to do this to me. I created a post today asking for help, but due to the lack of replies to your post I guess I better not hold my breath that anything can be done. Did you find a resolution to stop from being hacked?
Better check yourself...
Burgrio said:
Hacking attacks are on the rise, and it doesn't seem like there is any way to protect yourself from them.
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There's plenty you can do. Most devices get compromised because the user did something stupid.
Not always but part of not being stupid is acting as soon as unusual behavior is noticed. Find the cause asap.
Factory reset if you highly suspect being hacked and reset all passwords.
I've been running outdated and unpatched stock Androids for years with no breaches that ever required a factory reset or reflash to purge. It could happen but in practice if you don't do stupid things... it doesn't happen.
Downloading any unvetted files or apks even a jpeg can do it. Do not side load anything unless completely vetted. Lock down install unknown files globally and locally for all apps especially browsers unless you need to sideload. Check those settings at least once a month... and enable them as soon as a sideload is done.
I don't use wifi and keep bt off when not being used. I check my download folder daily for crap I didn't download and for any strange behavior.
All email is kept in the cloud... email and texts are prime perpetrators.
Don't click on anything unknown, delete or close the window. Keep all trashware apps off the device including FB, Twitter, WhatsApp etc.
Scan app permissions, know what's running at startup and why/what's accessing the internet.
Listed System Administrators, who's your daddy?
The list goes on but you get the idea...
♤There's no saving dumb bunnies
Motorola stylus 5g (2022)
I'm sorry to come here but I appreciate your help. I know the basics but not the inside of the phone. I had to get a new phone so I got a new number. I got the Motorola stylus 5g (2022). Free through Metro T-Mobile. Try to restart it a couple of times. I'm just wondering is it normal to have 440 system apps on your phone. I'm trying to sign in on my backup but not downloading the extra apps. Then I feel like it's throwing third party apps in there and there's so much crap on there and I'm just so confused and I don't understand why it's so difficult. I ran a test and it had system apps from Android 6th through 11. I think is odd but I could be wrong. I try to stay away from Google but I do sign in with a Gmail account that I don't use anymore. I was trying to get all my stuff moved over and saved on a different iCloud. I have a couple of reports I did if it's helpful I could try to send them. I try to keep Google out of my privacy but I know that's impossible if you have anything lying around. Maybe that's what's messing it up. Also this phone is supposed to be a 4G but it's connecting to five UC T-Mobile which is I know.
I'm pretty detailed oriented and I'm can follow directions easily but I don't always explain myself well.
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Motorola stylus 5g (2022)
I'm sorry to come here but I appreciate your help.
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You've come to the right place then. We appreciate you taking the time to find the right section to post in, when many new users don't.
startingover72 said:
I know the basics but not the inside of the phone. I had to get a new phone so I got a new number. I got the Motorola stylus 5g (2022). Free through Metro T-Mobile. Try to restart it a couple of times. I'm just wondering is it normal to have 440 system apps on your phone. I'm trying to sign in on my backup but not downloading the extra apps. Then I feel like it's throwing third party apps in there and there's so much crap on there and I'm just so confused and I don't understand why it's so difficult. I ran a test and it had system apps from Android 6th through 11. I think is odd but I could be wrong. I try to stay away from Google but I do sign in with a Gmail account that I don't use anymore. I was trying to get all my stuff moved over and saved on a different iCloud. I have a couple of reports I did if it's helpful I could try to send them. I try to keep Google out of my privacy but I know that's impossible if you have anything lying around. Maybe that's what's messing it up. Also this phone is supposed to be a 4G but it's connecting to five UC T-Mobile which is I know.
I'm pretty detailed oriented and I'm can follow directions easily but I don't always explain myself well.
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I have noticed that my Pixel 5 automatically downloads Verizon apps after a factory reset, even though I've never used any of them. It's definitely possible in your case. However, they install as "user" apps, not system apps.
startingover72 said:
Motorola stylus 5g (2022)
I'm sorry to come here but I appreciate your help. I know the basics but not the inside of the phone. I had to get a new phone so I got a new number. I got the Motorola stylus 5g (2022). Free through Metro T-Mobile. Try to restart it a couple of times. I'm just wondering is it normal to have 440 system apps on your phone. I'm trying to sign in on my backup but not downloading the extra apps. Then I feel like it's throwing third party apps in there and there's so much crap on there and I'm just so confused and I don't understand why it's so difficult. I ran a test and it had system apps from Android 6th through 11. I think is odd but I could be wrong. I try to stay away from Google but I do sign in with a Gmail account that I don't use anymore. I was trying to get all my stuff moved over and saved on a different iCloud. I have a couple of reports I did if it's helpful I could try to send them. I try to keep Google out of my privacy but I know that's impossible if you have anything lying around. Maybe that's what's messing it up. Also this phone is supposed to be a 4G but it's connecting to five UC T-Mobile which is I know.
I'm pretty detailed oriented and I'm can follow directions easily but I don't always explain myself well.
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First off disable auto update in the Google store,
Second you should be able to go under settings and apps and disable all those unwanted apps you won't be able to remove them but you might be able to disable them.
As far as your connection type to the cell towers the phone might need to be reprovisioned or your APN is wrong.
You can try *#*#4636#*#* and make sure your band select is on auto there might be an active provisioning key near the bottom you can try using that too.
Sad to say since Motorola mobility was bought out by Lenovo and then the Chinese it's become one big trash heap
You should try to unlock your bootloader I believe it's 160 days of service I may be wrong and root it give you a lot more control over all that pre-installed stuff.
maddog3030 said:
First off disable auto update in the Google store,
Second you should be able to go under settings and apps and disable all those unwanted apps you won't be able to remove them but you might be able to disable them.
As far as your connection type to the cell towers the phone might need to be reprovisioned or your APN is wrong.
You can try *#*#4636#*#* and make sure your band select is on auto there might be an active provisioning key near the bottom you can try using that too.
Sad to say since Motorola mobility was bought out by Lenovo and then the Chinese it's become one big trash heap
You should try to unlock your bootloader I believe it's 160 days of service I may be wrong and root it give you a lot more control over all that pre-installed stuff.
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"Sad to say since Motorola mobility was bought out by Lenovo and then the Chinese it's become one big trash heap!"
This right here is right on it!I wouldn't buy a MediaTek device if it was the last device on earth!They're slow,and constantly have freezing issues!Tablet issues were the worst!
Moto phones are relatively clean, they only really come with gapps, carrier apps, and Facebook.
When you do the initial setup and sign in with a Google account, it will queue up a bunch of Google apps. You can stop the download from the Play Store or just uninstall them afterward.
MCM Client(check through your installed apps, MCM are the two with the icon of a queen chess piece) will enable any carrier apps and queue any that are not already baked into the rom. These can all be uninstalled or disabled.
You can also uninstall Facebook, but it has some hidden packages as well. Go into Settings -> Apps -> See All, select the three dot menu at the top right an press 'Show system apps', and search for 'meta'. There will be 'Meta App Installer', 'Meta App Manager', and 'Meta Services' that all can be disabled.
5GUC is T-Mobile's extended 5G network. If you just want 4G, go into Settings -> Network & internet -> Mobile Network and disable the toggle for 'Allow 5G'. It's normal to have a bunch of apps. Most of them are part of Android, customizations and apps added by Motorola, radio support libraries, and carrier support apps. Nothing to really worry about.