I used this tool to debloat the apps that i could not disable. I think caution should be used. Maybe we can list the ones that we've blocked...
I've got 69 apps blocked for now
It took me a while to find the export on the tool (Right click on the "Read Device Packages" to get to it) Thanks Misterxtc
Here is my list. It's all Verizon except wifi hotspot and setup wizzard, knox, amazon, loggers, OTA update and a few other misc bloat files. 52 apps in all. Load it with the debloat tool.
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Is it a bad idea to disable all of the Knox stuff? Just wondering if there's a way I can look up what some of these packages are to see if I want to / should disable them..
tlp5002 said:
Is it a bad idea to disable all of the Knox stuff? Just wondering if there's a way I can look up what some of these packages are to see if I want to / should disable them..
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It won't hurt. It doesn't affect the battery on or off because it's idle and not running in the background until you use it or trip it.
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It won't hurt. It doesn't affect the battery on or off because it's idle and not running in the background until you use it or trip it.
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You mentioned in another thread that we need to debloat to block OTA's, could you be more specific please? Which apps in particular should do the trick if de-bloated? I'm not sure I'm ready to just blanket debloat, but I sure as hell don't want to lose FoxFi Wi-Fi tethering capability while we're w/o root.
-Thanks
EDIT: Is hiding SDM.apk and SDMViewer going to block the OTA updates?
jpmcnown said:
You mentioned in another thread that we need to debloat to block OTA's, could you be more specific please? Which apps in particular should do the trick if de-bloated? I'm not sure I'm ready to just blanket debloat, but I sure as hell don't want to lose FoxFi Wi-Fi tethering capability while we're w/o root.
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The only one you need to disable is SDM.apk for the OTA. Everything else in my list in post 2 is up to you.
jonno95 said:
I used this tool to debloat the apps that i could not disable. I think caution should be used. Maybe we can list the ones that we've blocked...
I've got 69 apps blocked for now
It took me a while to find the export on the tool (Right click on the "Read Device Packages" to get to it) Thanks Misterxtc
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Curious, does this actually remove the apps or just disable them? I am anxiously awaiting my Note 5 (supposed to arrive today) and after running custom ROM's on my Note 2 for the past 3 years I haven't had to deal with bloat in a long time.
mtrain said:
Curious, does this actually remove the apps or just disable them? I am anxiously awaiting my Note 5 (supposed to arrive today) and after running custom ROM's on my Note 2 for the past 3 years I haven't had to deal with bloat in a long time.
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Disable, so it doesn't free up space but they no longer impact your ram
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Can I delete the update-release-18.0001.apk located in sdcard/
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And what is it? The icon says Amazon apps and it's 5.09MB
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The only one you need to disable is SDM.apk for the OTA. Everything else in my list in post 2 is up to you.
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Why disable OTA? There's no root for vzw models and the updates are bug fixes and added features
GreeleyXda said:
Why disable OTA? There's no root for vzw models and the updates are bug fixes and added features
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While this is true root could be possible in one of the fixes. I usually wait a little while to install updates for one to see if they cause more harm than good and two in hopes of root being found in a exploit. I've had more than one phone screwed over from updates so I choose to block it until it's at least confirmed working properly from other users. It saves the hassle of returning the phone to Verizon for a replacement at the very least.
mtrain said:
Curious, does this actually remove the apps or just disable them? I am anxiously awaiting my Note 5 (supposed to arrive today) and after running custom ROM's on my Note 2 for the past 3 years I haven't had to deal with bloat in a long time.
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Disable, so it doesn't free up space but they no longer impact your ram
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I'm still being bugged about accepting Samsung security updates. What apk should I aim to disable?
-Thanks (BTW MisterXTC, that's a really slick tool)
jpmcnown said:
I'm still being bugged about accepting Samsung security updates. What apk should I aim to disable?
-Thanks (BTW MisterXTC, that's a really slick tool)
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That would be SPDClient.apk but those updates are harmless because a factory reset wipes them out. They are also uninstallable.
GreeleyXda said:
Can I delete the update-release-18.0001.apk located in sdcard/
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The icon says Amazon apps and it's 5.09MB[
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Anybody?
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Anybody?
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Yes, I deleted it the first night I got the phone and everything is OK. If in doubt just copy it to make a backup and then delete it. I would have answered this morning but missed the whole app name.
Thanks to both @Misterxtc and @jonno95. I actually ran a diff on the two text files you provided to compare both lists. Currently have 61 disabled. Could probably do more but I'm chicken as this is my primary device at the moment lol.
i still have klms agent showing in the apps list on the phone, i've looked through the debloat app list but cannot figure out how to freeze this one.
What app are you guys using or just going into the data folder and delete?
i'm using package disabler pro from the android market $1.95
pj1980 said:
i still have klms agent showing in the apps list on the phone, i've looked through the debloat app list but cannot figure out how to freeze this one.
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The apps will still show in the list but they will be hidden (disabled) and no longer running.
situman said:
What app are you guys using or just going into the data folder and delete?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
pj1980 said:
i'm using package disabler pro from the android market $1.95
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Why would you pay when you can get the debloater in the OP for free? You can disable any app with this.
EDIT: I have seen the light....
Misterxtc said:
The apps will still show in the list but they will be hidden (disabled) and no longer running.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Why would you pay when you can get the debloater in the OP for free? You can disable any app with this.
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I paid for package disable pro because I like being able to debloat on the fly without needing a computer. If I realize I frozen something I shouldn't have I can fix the problem immediately.
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Now that root has been established by jcase, how do you get rid of all the Verizon garbage on this thing, and which stuff is safe to uninstall without injuring the phone?
Every time I attempt to remove an app, it reappears after rebooting. Ive read like a billion threads and nothing seems to work.
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sassca129 said:
Now that root has been established by jcase, how do you get rid of all the Verizon garbage on this thing, and which stuff is safe to uninstall without injuring the phone?
Every time I attempt to remove an app, it reappears after rebooting. Ive read like a billion threads and nothing seems to work.
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As I understand it, root for the Maxx does not give RW access to /system/apps yet, so you can't remove any of the apps until that's figured out. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442585 - the note under limitations.
doogald said:
As I understand it, root for the Maxx does not give RW access to /system/apps yet, so you can't remove any of the apps until that's figured out. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442585 - the note under limitations.
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Bummer. iight thanks!
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You can disable most of the bloatware on the Manage Apps screen in Settings, no root required. It's also safer than uninstalling because future updates may check for bloatware and abort the update if not present (lots of folks fell victim to this on the Bionic). I have about 20 apps disabled this way.
unbesorgt said:
You can disable most of the bloatware on the Manage Apps screen in Settings, no root required. It's also safer than uninstalling because future updates may check for bloatware and abort the update if not present (lots of folks fell victim to this on the Bionic). I have about 20 apps disabled this way.
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Would you mind telling us potential buyers what specific bloatware cannot be disabled? Can any other apps be uninstalled outright?
Removing ANY of the Verizon bloat prevented OTA upgrades on the Bionic. That even included games and apps like NFL.
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Would you mind telling us potential buyers what specific bloatware cannot be disabled? Can any other apps be uninstalled outright?
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I also have about 25 apps disabled. Literally everything verizon has pre-installed is done for. It works on everything I've tried, and I'm not trying anything else as they're all critical things left over.
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I also have about 25 apps disabled. Literally everything verizon has pre-installed is done for. It works on everything I've tried, and I'm not trying anything else as they're all critical things left over.
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Some of the VZW leftovers -- like Backup Assistant -- can't be disabled through settings.
Not that the Ultra family is rooted (see link below), you can just install TiBu (Titanium Backup) and "freeze" any app. (Freezing is the same as disabling the app in settings, but TiBu can freeze apps that you can't disable.)
I'm hesitant to actually delete anything because some OTA upgrades won't install if all the bloatware isn't there.
ROOT!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444954
rlmesq said:
Removing ANY of the Verizon bloat prevented OTA upgrades on the Bionic. That even included games and apps like NFL.
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Wasn't the case for my maxx hd.
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I guess a better question would be, what can I freeze using titanium backup that won't break the phone and cause unstoppable force closes? I've already frozen as much as possible, but now with root I can also disable things like that wireless display service that I never use. What else can I freeze?
Curious as to what setting setup people are using to save battery
Package dosabler, this little app has done wonders with my battery life on this phone.
bebeloneovvl said:
Package dosabler, this little app has done wonders with my battery life on this phone.
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May I ask what apps you disable to make the battery life better??
Follow this thread, read, it's worth it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3184563
Guide: De-Bloating and De-Touchwizzing the Note 5
You don't even have to do it one by one manually. Just download the .xml file, import it to the app and listo! But read, read read!
bebeloneovvl said:
Follow this thread, read, it's worth it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3184563
Guide: De-Bloating and De-Touchwizzing the Note 5
You don't even have to do it one by one manually. Just download the .xml file, import it to the app and listo! But read, read read!
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Thanks
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Facebook/Messenger app are battery huggers for real! I use it through Chrome and added shortcut to home screen and works like a charm.
I'm not really sure what is going on with my battery ; I have been using the debloater script but still have just over 10hrs battery.
So I've never used Package Disabler before so I downloaded it. When it verifies the license, I get a popup about Knox. I am not a noob to rooting, but I've always used TitaniumBackup to do the job for freezing or uninstalling bloat. When the Knox agreement popped up, I did get a little worried cause I don't want to trip Knox or anything just yet. If I decline the agreement, it bring me back to Package Disabler and says I have to accept the agreement.
Is this so??????????
leo9891 said:
So I've never used Package Disabler before so I downloaded it. When it verifies the license, I get a popup about Knox. I am not a noob to rooting, but I've always used TitaniumBackup to do the job for freezing or uninstalling bloat. When the Knox agreement popped up, I did get a little worried cause I don't want to trip Knox or anything just yet. If I decline the agreement, it bring me back to Package Disabler and says I have to accept the agreement.
Is this so??????????
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Samsung and the carriers are watching! But yeah you have to agree to that to use the app. It allows the app to be installed as a system app and perform the disabling functions.
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rlsroufe said:
Samsung and the carriers are watching! But yeah you have to agree to that to use the app. It allows the app to be installed as a system app and perform the disabling functions.
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Ok thanks. My last Samsung device was an S4 so yeah.... That didn't have Knox until it was introduced in OTA Updates later on. By then I already rooted and did whatever I wanted cause the phone was free, and I didn't care if I tripped Knox. But I'm paying for this phone so I'm being a little more cautious.
leo9891 said:
Ok thanks. My last Samsung device was an S4 so yeah.... That didn't have Knox until it was introduced in OTA Updates later on. By then I already rooted and did whatever I wanted cause the phone was free, and I didn't care if I tripped Knox. But I'm paying for this phone so I'm being a little more cautious.
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I haven't noticed any I'll effects so pretty sure the app isn't tripping knox. Still get ota updates (as long as you enable all and reboot) and still can use Samsung pay.
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Here's my tricks for today's performance as seen in screenshots below... my device is rooted, but you can do all these things without root...
1) Use powersaving mode, you don't really notice much performance hit for the things I do on my phone
2) Use Disable Application app from play store to disable well over 100 background apps ( use package disabler pro if not rooted, it's a better interface)
3) Use Smart Manager app to manage ram and limit background apps running
4) Greenify all apps other than launcher and my music apps that I'm streaming music with
5) Manage screen brightness and not keep it overly bright when not needed
As you can see, I managed to get over 7 hours of Screen On Time, 3 hours of streaming music... i also did plenty of emails, web surfing, xda forums, texting, phone calls... it's not like the phone barely got used... I used it a ton!
Creating this in hopes for our own sub section and discussion since we get as much love as Trump out here. Lol. Yes, I came from the LG G3 so I should know.
So, how much do you guys like the V20?
And does anybody know what happens after you go past the measly 5gb hotspot sprint is giving out?
Oh yeah, any status on root progress or unlocked bootloader?
I will have my sprint v20 this week. I know chainfire got SuperSU installed on the Tmobile variant. We have to wait and see what happens on sprint.
Sprint variant is missing a much of stock apps. Email being one of them. AT&T V20 has a stock email app.
I think it is also missing stock gallery app. too...
TheBigDogz said:
Sprint variant is missing a much of stock apps. Email being one of them. AT&T V20 has a stock email app.
I think it is also missing stock gallery app. too...
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Can you boot into the bootloader on the sprint devices. And do you have the oem unlock option in developer settings?
Sprint removed all fastboot features of phone. We cannot access the bootloader unfortunately. OEM Unlock is in developer options how ever but it doesn't do anything.
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Can you boot into the bootloader on the sprint devices. And do you have the oem unlock option in developer settings?
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Verified that I have OEM unlock option in developer settings.
I don't know how to boot into the bootloader. Can you advise steps?
shadowxaero said:
Can you boot into the bootloader on the sprint devices. And do you have the oem unlock option in developer settings?
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No and yes.
When you boot into recovery and attempt to boot into the bootloader it just initiates a normal boot.
TheBigDogz said:
Sprint variant is missing a much of stock apps. Email being one of them. AT&T V20 has a stock email app.
I think it is also missing stock gallery app. too...
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Them letting Sprint gimpo the phone by removing the email app and galery app is rediculous. There are a lot of people like me coming from note 7 who were on the fence between the larger size of the LG v20 and the familiar samsung experience of the s7 edge. Realizing the email and gallery app and god knows what else is removed by sprint might just be the straw that breaks the camels back to get me to return this for an s7 edge plus, or just run my note 4 till the s8 comes out. rediculous!
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Them letting Sprint gimpo the phone by removing the email app and galery app is rediculous. There are a lot of people like me coming from note 7 who were on the fence between the larger size of the LG v20 and the familiar samsung experience of the s7 edge. Realizing the email and gallery app and god knows what else is removed by sprint might just be the straw that breaks the camels back to get me to return this for an s7 edge plus, or just run my note 4 till the s8 comes out. rediculous!
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Just sideload the LG apps man. Several thread already with apk files in them in the V20 forum.
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slickdaddy96 said:
Just sideload the LG apps man. Several thread already with apk files in them in the V20 forum.
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All the threads are explaining that the apps cant be sideloaded onsprint version. If you have a workaround please share.
I sideloaded the gallery app just fine. I didn't sideload any email apps cause I using Inbox and Gmail app. Don't know who is having issues but as long as the apk file is pulled out and you install the apk (not some flashable zip which won't work on any unrooted phone) should work just fine. Let me find my post where I posted the gallery apk file.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69304277 here's the gallery apk. Works fine on sprint version.
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slickdaddy96 said:
I sideloaded the gallery app just fine. I didn't sideload any email apps cause I using Inbox and Gmail app. Don't know who is having issues but as long as the apk file is pulled out and you install the apk (not some flashable zip which won't work on any unrooted phone) should work just fine. Let me find my post where I posted the gallery apk file.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69304277 here's the gallery apk. Works fine on sprint version.
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Thank you! The gallery app worked. The email one would make my day if anyone can find a working apk the ones ive tried say they are corrupt and cant be installed
Once people start rooting the Tmobile version I assume we can get the apk files from them. I also assume at some point LG and Sprint will push an update giving us these apps as well.
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Once people start rooting the Tmobile version I assume we can get the apk files from them. I also assume at some point LG and Sprint will push an update giving us these apps as well.
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I uploaded the music apk and the email apk , using several methods, yet people said the devices showed the file as corrupted as if Tmobile did something to the apps, or Sprint probably has different signatures for the apps. i checked the files for corruption and it came out clean.
I don't think it is possible to simply pull an apk out of a flashable zip and get it to install correctly. It has been my experience in the past with other phones that never worked for me. We need a true apk file maybe saved by TB or some other backup type program.
The bigger issue is that messaging app and email app are probably system apps and without root we will never be able to get those to be that sideloading them.
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I'm surprised you guys are that worried about it, I haven't used stock email apps in years and for a gallery app, took all of 5 seconds to look on the play store for a decent one
If you have that new ad blocker, turn it off then try to install apks.
Ad blocker requires root right? So none of us have that.
I don't care about stock email or messaging, but rather was just trying to dissuade people from returning their phone just because of that small (IMHO) oversight.
Coming from the Note 7 this phone, the V20 is disappointing, but there isn't a phone out there like the Note 7, so I'll wait it out a year or two with this one and hope Samsung has their act together then.
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Ad blocker requires root right? So none of us have that.
I don't care about stock email or messaging, but rather was just trying to dissuade people from returning their phone just because of that small (IMHO) oversight.
Coming from the Note 7 this phone, the V20 is disappointing, but there isn't a phone out there like the Note 7, so I'll wait it out a year or two with this one and hope Samsung has their act together then.
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The new ad blocker doesn't require root. Search the v20 threads. Plus I've been notified that the bug I mentioned had been reported.
Welp. I've jumped ship. Went to tmobile due to hotspot. After those 5 gb Sprint gives, its too slow to even run Chromecast.
Where are all the custom roms at? I only see 2 in the rom thread. Are the S7 & S7edge roms compatible?
Thanks..
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LuRock said:
Where are all the custom roms at? I only see 2 in the rom thread. Are the S7 & S7edge roms compatible?
Thanks..
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There are no custom roms for the S7 USA variants. It's not possible with a locked bootloader. We only have a few modified stock roms. I'm currently rooted and waiting for Xposed so I can finally have some decent performance and battery life.
KillerClaw321 said:
There are no custom roms for the S7 USA variants. It's not possible with a locked bootloader. We only have a few modified stock roms. I'm currently rooted and waiting for Xposed so I can finally have some decent performance and battery life.
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How are you rooted if the bootloader is locked? ? International version ?
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LuRock said:
How are you rooted if the bootloader is locked? ? International version ?
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No there was a kernel source leak, so devs made a modified eng bootloader that allows root.
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No there was a kernel source leak, so devs made a modified eng bootloader that allows root.
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Thanks for the info. Im just trying to decide if I should keep my LG V20 or switch to the S7. Is the lag & battery as bad as many are complaining?
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LuRock said:
Thanks for the info. Im just trying to decide if I should keep my LG V20 or switch to the S7. Is the lag & battery as bad as many are complaining?
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Only with root, stock is fine. If you do want the S7 with roms and kernels just get international because I feel the us is not worth it.
LuRock said:
Thanks for the info. Im just trying to decide if I should keep my LG V20 or switch to the S7. Is the lag & battery as bad as many are complaining?
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I'm on an unlocked G930T on AT&T on Nougat and really have not found a reason strong enough to go through the rooting process. The only thing that pushes my buttons is that I can't use TB and can't kill some of the old TMO apps completely. But the phone is speedy, gets me through the day without a charge, and has resources available. I've got a theme I like and have most things white on dark which I like better.
So until root becomes extremely easy and reliable, I'm okay with what I've got.
Hi I'm also on an unlocked version of TMobile using ATT. Are you doing anything specific for better battery life? I went to sleep at 100% and woke up with 87%. I have disable those that can be, I'm on Nougat as well and haven't installed too many apps yet.
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Hi I'm also on an unlocked version of TMobile using ATT. Are you doing anything specific for better battery life? I went to sleep at 100% and woke up with 87%. I have disable those that can be, I'm on Nougat as well and haven't installed too many apps yet.
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Not really, just disabled everything I'm not using. And I use the device maintenance to optimize and clear memory every now and then. And I try not to leave the screen on, etc. The usual stuff. I get a day with no issues. I bought some extra wireless fast chargers on eBay and use them if necessary but really feel like I wasted my money because I just set it on the charger at night and it normally goes all day. But I'm not a real heavy phone user. That's part of it.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
Buy Package Disabler Pro and disable all of the bloatware that comes with stock plus any other apps you feel like, my phone is flawless...
The only thing I miss about being rooted is Viper4Android, wish I could have that on stock.
Orsteezy said:
Buy Package Disabler Pro and disable all of the bloatware that comes with stock plus any other apps you feel like, my phone is flawless...
The only thing I miss about being rooted is Viper4Android, wish I could have that on stock.
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Packaged Disabler Pro will stop system apps without root? How does it do that?
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Packaged Disabler Pro will stop system apps without root? How does it do that?
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I have no idea how, but it totally does.. It color coordinates system apps, user added apps and even known bloatware apps, making it easy to decide what to stop.
It's designed specifically for Samsung phones, and is the first app I install since I don't have root anymore.
Worth every penny.
Well from TMo you can get s7 edge for $480 or the flat s7 for $560? On the edge, they have fixed the palm rejection at lease on the coral blue.
LuRock said:
Where are all the custom roms at? I only see 2 in the rom thread. Are the S7 & S7edge roms compatible?
Thanks..
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I have no idea how, but it totally does.. It color coordinates system apps, user added apps and even known bloatware apps, making it easy to decide what to stop.
It's designed specifically for Samsung phones, and is the first app I install since I don't have root anymore.
Worth every penny.
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Well that's weird. I bought it, tried to install it, and it says I'm rooted or there's some other issue and won't install. Obviously I'm not rooted so I don't know what's up.
After reading some of the later reviews there are many others with the same issue. I'm emailing them to see if there is any resolution.
You might want to try your app to see if it's still working correctly.
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Well that's weird. I bought it, tried to install it, and it says I'm rooted or there's some other issue and won't install. Obviously I'm not rooted so I don't know what's up.
After reading some of the later reviews there are many others with the same issue. I'm emailing them to see if there is any resolution.
You might want to try your app to see if it's still working correctly.
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Totally jinxed me..
I haven't opened the app in months because, why? It just works..
As soon as I open it to check, the license check failed and all my frozen apps reappeared.
Now I can't get it to reactivate, it seems many people are having this problem since the upgrade to Nougat.
SUCKS... Why did I help you hahahahaha.. really though, it sucks. Hopefully they fix it, I'll leave Samsung if not.
I did find this in another thread.. Try it out.
There's a link on the 4th post, it works and I'll use that until the current version of Package Disabler Pro is fixed or updated.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/help-ez-disabler-package-disabler-pro-7-t3550567
Orsteezy said:
I did find this in another thread.. Try it out.
There's a link on the 4th post, it works and I'll use that until the current version of Package Disabler Pro is fixed or updated.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/help-ez-disabler-package-disabler-pro-7-t3550567
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I emailed them the evening I tried to install it and they sent a couple of suggestions. None of them worked so I let them know. They sent another email a couple of hours later and said "try it again" and this time is did work. So they fixed something.
Anyway, thanks. And sorry for jinxing you! But it's not all bad news. I ran your Thanks count up to double digits!
FWIW, I'm a long-time user of BK Package Disabler Pro. For me, it continued working both during the Nougat beta period and since installation of the final version.
Orsteezy said:
Totally jinxed me..
I haven't opened the app in months because, why? It just works..
As soon as I open it to check, the license check failed and all my frozen apps reappeared.
Now I can't get it to reactivate, it seems many people are having this problem since the upgrade to Nougat.
SUCKS... Why did I help you hahahahaha.. really though, it sucks. Hopefully they fix it, I'll leave Samsung if not.
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RebDovid said:
FWIW, I'm a long-time user of BK Package Disabler Pro. For me, it continued working both during the Nougat beta period and since installation of the final version.
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Strange. I wonder why it quit working for so many people. They need to fix it for everybody though because their rating on play store is going down quickly.
i don't think i'm going to root my phone this time it has all the future and it freaking fast and blotware less , gonna give samsung apps a chance and use then for good . if you are going to root please give me some feedback on WHY ty.
i got myphone yesterday.
I will be rooting so I can use Viper4Android, AdAway and Titanium Backup
saifullah90 said:
if you are going to root please give me some feedback on WHY ty.
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IMHO, the main purpose for rooting is to boost the device security and privacy: to stop google, facebook et al. from spying on you.
I will root mine too, so i can use AFWall+, ADBlock, Tasker and Titanium Backup
saifullah90 said:
i don't think i'm going to root my phone this time it has all the future and it freaking fast and blotware less , gonna give samsung apps a chance and use then for good . if you are going to root please give me some feedback on WHY ty.
i got myphone yesterday.
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I've found that the best way to satisfy my rooting urges these days is to keep a stock Pixel handy and a Nexus 5x for rooting goodness. These other phones (be it Samsung, LG, HTC) I am now leaving completely stock and will enjoy them for what they are. Other than light debloating and an occasional launcher change, there just isn't the desire anymore to root these and ROM them up.
I'm on the T-Mobile JOD plan, and for those of you that also happen to be...it has come to light that T-Mobile doesn't have a way of tracking whether or not customers are using only 3 JOD's a year in their database. MEANING, you can theoretically jump into a new (or the same phone if you have issues w/ your current JOD phone) every 30 days if your heart desires. I jumped from the LG v20 to the dreaded iPhone 7plus within a 45 day timeframe while waiting on the s8+ release. I plan to hold onto it until the upcoming Note release, buttttttttt I guess it depends what else is released in the interim!
To think that you can stop Google or Facebook from spying on you with root is humorous, they don't care about you, unless you're in some terrorist group or something... There's a no-root adblocker for Samsung called Adhell, it works through modifying Knox, no VPNs, and works as well as any root adblocker. The S8 also has a built-in DAC that lets you modify sound settings like Viper
Annie the Eagle said:
I will be rooting so I can use Viper4Android, AdAway and Titanium Backup
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All I need is viper4android but I'm on tmobile and when I rooted my s7e it was never the same so with that being said my note 4 is rooted with all that I need for listening to loud tunes or podcasts for work... and I'll be keeping my s8+ unrooted because it's just too smooth and lag free for me at the moment hoping it doesn't crap out in a couple months....
The reason I was going to root was so I could force the phone into LTE only mode, but the 4G switcher app works and does that so now I don't really have a need for root!
Rooting mainly for full automation through tasker. Shell commands, GPS, etc needs root. Being able to do per apps settings for full screen, battery/performance, timeout and hw buttons.
I guess bixby button remapping would be another reason for root.
Except for this it looks like there's not that many more reasons to root anymore..:
Adhell and Adblock plugin for Sammy browser should take care of advertisemens and as sound settings and other functions in the ROM seems very good this year, so I'm not too bummed out if root doesn't happen.
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Always prefer XDA and Root ftw!
I pretty much stopped flashing different roms when I got my note 4, not that I had a huge choice since root came late. But when I did flash a ton, it was just a stock debloated and tweaked one.
But my number one reason for root is ad blocking. I absolutely hate ads. So I really only want to root my new s8+ so I can run ad block and install xposed to get the YouTube adblocker.
How do all of you plan on rooting when the bootloader is locked?
vibrantliker said:
How do all of you plan on rooting when the bootloader is locked?
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Perhaps they dont have snapdragons....
vibrantliker said:
How do all of you plan on rooting when the bootloader is locked?
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An exploit has to be found. One can have root with a locked bootloader obviously.
Of course an unlocked bootloader allows us to flash recoveries, custom roms and other goodies.
I do miss Titanium.
And centered clock and custom icons.
Package disabler pro helps a lot.
I had to kill bixby. Hitting that button when trying to turn down the volume and having that interrupt me was really annoying.
I'd like to have that button dedicated to something.
But for now, it's a dummy.
cpufrost said:
An exploit has to be found. One can have root with a locked bootloader obviously.
Of course an unlocked bootloader allows us to flash recoveries, custom roms and other goodies.
I do miss Titanium.
And centered clock and custom icons.
Package disabler pro helps a lot.
I had to kill bixby. Hitting that button when trying to turn down the volume and having that interrupt me was really annoying.
I'd like to have that button dedicated to something.
But for now, it's a dummy.
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try bixremap it launches bixby then a mili sec later opens google now , you just need to undisable bixby from package disabler first
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How do all of you plan on rooting when the bootloader is locked?
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well once we got the chance i guess, but im skipping the root on s8 not necessary
saifullah90 said:
well once we got the chance i guess, but im skipping the root on s8 not necessary
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I HAVE to have Viper. Android should buy V4a and have it as a stock feature on all their phones.
Eddiemc said:
...for full automation through tasker. Shell commands, GPS, etc needs root....
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+1000
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I wont be rooting because Verizon. that's why
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How do all of you plan on rooting when the bootloader is locked?
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S7e boot was locked but we all rooted anyway different root from the norm tho....