How to completely delete stock apps from Galaxy S8 without root access, like Microsoft apps last night I was trying to remove Excel and Powerpoint but I couldn't, looks weird!
Without root you can use the well known app Package Disabler Pro Samsung:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro
Apps are disabled (removing is not possible) but disappear completely.
themissionimpossible said:
Without root you can use the well known app Package Disabler Pro Samsung:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro
Apps are disabled (removing is not possible) but disappear completely.
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They will still takes up space yeah?
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These apps are in the system partition and take space there.
Disabling them also doesn't stop them getting updated by "Galaxy Apps". I had powerpoint and word updating themselves yesterday despite the fact I have them both disabled *AND* have turned off automatic updates in Galaxy Apps! (and if that wasn't bad enough, it was using up my mobile data allowance when doing it!!).
ewokuk said:
I had powerpoint and word updating themselves yesterday despite the fact I have them both disabled *AND* have turned off automatic updates in Galaxy Apps!
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You have to permanently disable the Samsung Push Service (the first thing I do), and disable Galaxy Apps and enable it only when needed....
itsmohsink said:
How to completely delete stock apps from Galaxy S8 without root access, like Microsoft apps last night I was trying to remove Excel and Powerpoint but I couldn't, looks weird!
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You can't remove any stock apps without root access. If you can root your S8 then Download Lucky Patcher Apk and you can remove unnecessary stock apps.
ewokuk said:
Disabling them also doesn't stop them getting updated by "Galaxy Apps". I had powerpoint and word updating themselves yesterday despite the fact I have them both disabled *AND* have turned off automatic updates in Galaxy Apps! (and if that wasn't bad enough, it was using up my mobile data allowance when doing it!!).
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I don't understand how they're able to update on your phone even with the option disabled. Since buying my phone two weeks ago I've seen either Samsung apps asking to be updating before being used or the app shows as update is available but never updating on tis own without my permission. You got a rooted phone, or something?
Sailor Gerry said:
I don't understand how they're able to update on your phone even with the option disabled. Since buying my phone two weeks ago I've seen either Samsung apps asking to be updating before being used or the app shows as update is available but never updating on tis own without my permission. You got a rooted phone, or something?
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I don't understand either. no, if I was rooted then those apps wouldn't even be on the phone! I haven't spotted it lately so it may have been a bug or something that was fixed (of course Samsung as usual can't be bothered providing proper changelogs so that we have a clue what they have done), but they don't update that often so it might also be that I just didn't see it when it was doing it.
try this one. apps will still take up place in system partition,
but I don't think they will auto update after this.
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
Sailor Gerry said:
I don't understand how they're able to update on your phone even with the option disabled. Since buying my phone two weeks ago I've seen either Samsung apps asking to be updating before being used or the app shows as update is available but never updating on tis own without my permission. You got a rooted phone, or something?
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ewokuk said:
I don't understand either. no, if I was rooted then those apps wouldn't even be on the phone! I haven't spotted it lately so it may have been a bug or something that was fixed (of course Samsung as usual can't be bothered providing proper changelogs so that we have a clue what they have done), but they don't update that often so it might also be that I just didn't see it when it was doing it.
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I have quite a few packages disabled with Package Disabler Pro and have had two system updates without an issue.
ggrant3876 said:
I have quite a few packages disabled with Package Disabler Pro and have had two system updates without an issue.
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That's strange. Also, I'm not using any package disablers. Maybe that's related? The app you're using?
roaduardo said:
That's strange. Also, I'm not using any package disablers. Maybe that's related? The app you're using?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
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Hello All
How long does it usually take for root Without Unlocking the Bootloader to come out?
This is the only reason I have not purchased this phone yet.
So frustrated there will be no decent normal sized Nexus 6 and the Z3 loses camera features when unlocked ?
No ETA pls
Let's wait
funkyblue04 said:
Hello All
How long does it usually take for root Without Unlocking the Bootloader to come out?
This is the only reason I have not purchased this phone yet.
So frustrated there will be no decent normal sized Nexus 6 and the Z3 loses camera features when unlocked ?
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There is no "usual" number. Some phones got root before they were even out officially. Some took a few days. Some took over a month. And some end up retired without a safe root option.
First rule of xda: don't ask for eta
I know that. Just another frustration with android. We need more Nexus phones!
funkyblue04 said:
I know that. Just another frustration with android. We need more Nexus phones!
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I never thought I could use this phone without root but it turns out I'm wrong. Not really seeing any need for it at the present moment
I like to be about to restore all my data and apps with Titanium Backup. So much easier.
wolf0491 said:
I have nothing but force closes when restoring with titanium unless the ROM is very similar anyway. Like I was using AOSP on my Z before so I just came in fresh. Less issues down the road
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I've never had an issue switching ROM's being careful to avoid system apps and only restoring the call logs and SMS database, as well as non-system apps.
Everyone is different ☺ I also do nightly backups and sync with Dropbox.
Shudder123 said:
I never thought I could use this phone without root but it turns out I'm wrong. Not really seeing any need for it at the present moment
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Never thought of using adblockers like AdAway, preventing a total waste of mobile data for loading unwanted ads which easily consume ten times the data needed ?
Never thought of kicking out bloatware also wasting your ressources ?
Would love to see root but for now I can manage quite fine without it... There is less bloatware then with certain other brands and you can uninstall or disable quite a bit.
The few things I WOULD like:
* Completely remove unused system apps
* Change LCD Density (it's all soooo big now)
* Full SDCard read/write access for all apps. (I love quickpic as a gallery, but because I save my pics/vids to sdcard it can not remove anything now)
* Titanium backup. Have never ever had issues with this (only user apps+data for me most of the time) and that's with switching between different roms, brands, aosp/stock, etc... Never failed me
Chefproll said:
Never thought of using adblockers like AdAway, preventing a total waste of mobile data for loading unwanted ads which easily consume ten times the data needed ?
Never thought of kicking out bloatware also wasting your ressources ?
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ABP doesn't require root and all of the bloat apps can be uninstalled or disabled / blocked using package manager.
cschmitt said:
ABP doesn't require root and all of the bloat apps can be uninstalled or disabled / blocked using package manager.
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Not to mention Xposed and everything it offers.
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ABP doesn't require root and all of the bloat apps can be uninstalled or disabled / blocked using package manager.
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ABP (please call it "Adblock Plus" so every readers knows what's meant) does not require root, but it's not too capable running under Android. It does a brilliant job with FireFox and Windows, but the Android implementation only captures a fracture of annoying ads. And: No plugin for defining your own black lists under Android.
AdAway additionally removes annoying ads from a wealth of apps. Just doesn't work without root.
Ok, I can hear you: "If everybody uses that means, app developers won't get paid."
Yes, that's correct.
But:
a) If I really like an app, I'll buy it. Example: Poweramp. NO ads, no annoyance. It just stops working after some time. I regard that as ok. I do NOT like apps getting on my nerves all the time.
My formula is simple: Annoying ads = deinstall, no purchase.
b) A majority of free app developers uses that "evil" ads, appearing at places previously occupied by regular buttons - so you tap on them although you just don't want to.
If that bad behavior gets to a stop, I'll think about disabling AdAway again. Fair play - but on BOTH sides.
This is probably a stupid question but...
I've been trying for the past 3 days to download this app from the Google play store, but it says it's incompatible with my device (Xperia SP).
I've used Market Helper and it didn't work.
I've tried editing my build.prop and it bricked my phone (lol) I recovered it but lost all my contacts
Anyway, I've resorted to sideloading it. The problem is, since I've installed it I'm getting push ad notifications and popups on my home screen, browser etc.
So, is there anything I can download to stop the adware or somehow remove the adware without uninstalling said app?
Thanks
Mumups said:
This is probably a stupid question but...
I've been trying for the past 3 days to download this app from the Google play store, but it says it's incompatible with my device (Xperia SP).
I've used Market Helper and it didn't work.
I've tried editing my build.prop and it bricked my phone (lol) I recovered it but lost all my contacts
Anyway, I've resorted to sideloading it. The problem is, since I've installed it I'm getting push ad notifications and popups on my home screen, browser etc.
So, is there anything I can download to stop the adware or somehow remove the adware without uninstalling said app?
Thanks
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Could be an issue with Android version.The last time that got updated was June 11, 2014.
Mumups said:
So, is there anything I can download to stop the adware or somehow remove the adware without uninstalling said app?
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That makes no sense.What do you mean by removing that without uninstalling ? Your statement is self contradictory.
If you are rooted you can freeze that app using Titanium Backup.
Why don't you try AdAway ?
optimusodd said:
Could be an issue with Android version.The last time that got updated was June 11, 2014.
That makes no sense.What do you mean by removing that without uninstalling ? Your statement is self contradictory.
If you are rooted you can freeze that app using Titanium Backup.
Why don't you try AdAway ?
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Hi, I mean I want to keep the app but I also want to stop it from putting ads on my phone and notification bar as well.
I just downloaded AdAway and turned off notifications from that app in the settings so hopefully that will work.
Thanks a lot
Mumups said:
Hi, I mean I want to keep the app but I also want to stop it from putting ads on my phone and notification bar as well.
I just downloaded AdAway and turned off notifications from that app in the settings so hopefully that will work.
Thanks a lot
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You are welcome.AdWare is supposed to block and remove ads and notifications on your phone.If you are still getting ads or the app itself is putting ads and notifications then it's not serving the purpose either it's not working or malfunctioning (broken codes).
Is that an Ad-supported app ?If it is,then that's not an issue.AdAway will block those ads.
Apps I have freezed so far with no issues.....
weird.. there are certain things my disable button is greyed out. any idea?
The same for me, in most cases is the Disable button disabled. I haven't root and I wont it yet.
You can use the Debloater app by Gatesjunior to disable them without root.
Do you mean this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294 ?
There is written:
Requirements:
The program requires that your manufacturer USB drivers are installed for your specific device as well as the following:
• Windows Operating System
• USB Debugging turned on for your device
• Root or KitKat and above running on your device
but we haven't root or KitKat...
libb said:
Do you mean this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294 ?
There is written:
Requirements:
The program requires that your manufacturer USB drivers are installed for your specific device as well as the following:
• Windows Operating System
• USB Debugging turned on for your device
• Root or KitKat and above running on your device
but we haven't root or KitKat...
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Yes, also works on Lollipop. I disabled loads of Samsung apps using it.
shiningarmor said:
weird.. there are certain things my disable button is greyed out. any idea?
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Rooted I used titanium... will be testing more apps I do nandroid backup between each test....
jhericurls said:
Yes, also works on Lollipop. I disabled loads of Samsung apps using it.
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what apps you was able to disable without bootloop or problems?
antiguangenius said:
what apps you was able to disable without bootloop or problems?
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I disabled loads, just to name a few:
All the ANT apps
3DTourViewer
Flipboard apps
Carmode
CatchFavrorites
Samsung Keyboard
Samsung Calender sync
Samsung Cloud Data Relay
Samsung Contact Sync
Samsung SBrowser sync
Samsung SNote3
Samsung Syncadaptor
S Planner
S Finder
Email
Galaxy Talkback
Gear VR apps
S Health
STK
Music
My Interest
My Places
PageBuddy
Quick question:
Is it safe to disable all the KNOX apps with Titanium Backup?
BBs19 said:
Quick question:
Is it safe to disable all the KNOX apps with Titanium Backup?
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i have on mine everything seems to be working fine
dashraider said:
i have on mine everything seems to be working fine
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Has anyone else tried?
sk8trix said:
Has anyone else tried?
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I froze the knock apps/services and things are fine here. I even froze Google news and books cause they came up as 2% battery used when I never even opened them
I lost knox while flashing new kernel. Still no problems.
Freeze Bloatware Apps with Titanium Backup on VZW S6 Edge
jhericurls said:
I disabled loads, just to name a few:
All the ANT apps
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I posted a list of apps you can freeze with Titanium Backup on a rooted Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge -- and likely other versions as well -- . I'll update it as needed: http://blog.chadwikdavis.com/disable-freeze-bloatware-vzw-galaxy-s6-edge/ Haven't tried with Debloater but I expect you won't have issues there either with just those basic bloatware apps.
I'm nervous to disable too many things. Better to go with a bare-bones custom ROM than risk breaking an important service on your phone. If you're like me, you just want to optimize the speed, performance and battery life on your yearly investment in these mini-supercomputers.
Do the ANT apps affect the hardware heart-rate sensor or does it only disable the wireless antenna for wearable tech?
chadwicky said:
I posted a list of apps you can freeze with Titanium Backup on a rooted Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge -- and likely other versions as well -- . I'll update it as needed: http://blog.chadwikdavis.com/disable-freeze-bloatware-vzw-galaxy-s6-edge/ Haven't tried with Debloater but I expect you won't have issues there either with just those basic bloatware apps.
I'm nervous to disable too many things. Better to go with a bare-bones custom ROM than risk breaking an important service on your phone. If you're like me, you just want to optimize the speed, performance and battery life on your yearly investment in these mini-supercomputers.
Do the ANT apps affect the hardware heart-rate sensor or does it only disable the wireless antenna for wearable tech?
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I can confirm that heart rate monitor and finger print scanner work without ant+ on the custom rom im on anyways.
Anyone managed to find a working safe package disabler? I feel all this bloatware is whats really killing my battery even tho I disabled &got rid of what I could. And even turned off the features I wouldn't be using that constantly drain. But I think the processes are still running for example the fingerprint process which I refuse to even use. I'd love to root but I think the tmobile s7 has been done yet.
Package Disabler Pro $2 in playstore
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Free.
sbdadmak said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Free.
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That one requires root though.
0dBu said:
That one requires root though.
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It works without root, it just doesn't remove them and instead only disables.
The built in one (under applications, DIsable) works fine and uninstalls all the updates so you regain any memory you've lost. I've disabled several including Lookout and and T-Mobile NameID and TV.
AndroiderM said:
Package Disabler Pro $2 in playstore
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It got taken down at this time
nest75068 said:
It got taken down at this time
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Look again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
mknewman said:
The built in one (under applications, DIsable) works fine and uninstalls all the updates so you regain any memory you've lost. I've disabled several including Lookout and and T-Mobile NameID and TV.
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It should be noted, that NO, THE BUILT IN ONE does not work fine, and while you mentioned the other tmobile apps, you (probably intentionally) didn't mention the terrible, disable-proof, insulting, MEMORY INTENSIVE harassment of code that is the pointless T mobile "my account" app, with its system monitoring, and permanent notifications you have to jump through hoops to disable.
The fact that I have 200 MORE Samsung apps that I'm forced to run than my vanilla android counter parts is almost as insulting as the fact that Facebook, (and messenger), whatsapp, 5 pointless t mobile apps (2 of which are trials for premium paid features) are considered equally important and can't be uninstalled.
Thats purely asinine, and the watered down built in version does nothing about the services or dependent processes (aka battery consumption and everything else)
The T mobile hidden package "com.tmobile.pr.adapt" is so invasive that it quietly asks for root, the SECOND it detects the binary and DOES SO AGAIN AND AGAIN, OVER AND OVER without us ever getting an explanation...now it even shows up in marshmallow with data usage access... the only reason we know it even exists, or wants root, is supersu pops up, as our battery bottoms out...
Now, package disabler pro is gone from the store..oh wait...is it? Or is it just gone for Samsung devices? Or maybe just T Mobile, Samsung devices? Hrrmmm
No. The built in watered down version which doesn't help us with a package like tmobile.pr.adapt or let us disable every single thing we choose to, is simply NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
flyingwolf said:
Look again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
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It's only gone for certain devices...
My Account is not enabled on my S7 unless I start it up myself. The com.tmobile.pr.adapt is enabled but if you disable Diagnostics under App Settings in T-Mobile for me it uses very little data, 14mb in almost a month for me, and T-Mo claims that the usage is not charged to you. You are correct you cannot stop it with the default application manager, but it will not show up in the task bar unless you manually start it.
I'm not going to get into root issues, my phone is on the Jump on Demand so I'm planning to trade up every few months and yeah root is nice but for the most part unless you are a dev (I am not) you shouldn't need it. I'd love to have my copy of Root Explorer and Titanium Backup work (for restores) but can get along without it. If I really needed that stuff I wouldn't have given up my Sony Xperia Z Ultra which was running CM to go to a new unrooted platform.
Hi,
I have been using EZ package disabler since I got my S7 Edge and I am happy with it. Unfortunately, when the software update came, with too much excitement, I forgot to enable all disabled apps prior to updating the firmware. I have updated the firmware with apps disabled. What problem should I be facing? What should I do? Currently I am not experiencing any problems but I suspect that the disabled apps where not optimized. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
You can still find package disabler pro. Won't post the link because forum rules but Google is your best friend. I have it in my SD card.
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Hi I'm looking for a list for disabling some apps,there was one around before where it gave a brief info of what the app did and if it was safe to remove or not but I cannot find it anywhere does anyone have a copy thanks
Also I've paid for package dissabler Pro and ccswe but both have stopped working is there a good alternative
Thanks
might provide a good start
Note 9 debloat bash script
Hello, So basically I wanted to de-bloat my note 9, but also understand what I am removing and avoid some troublesome packages. So I looked at the packages from sea-wa's Note9 and S9 Bloatware Removal Threads (thank you sea-wa) and try to find...
forum.xda-developers.com
You really should take the time/trouble to learn what a apk does and what happens (dependencies) when you do.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
Some apps are best firewall blocked rather than package blocked; Karma Firewall, Playstore.
raul6 said:
might provide a good start
Note 9 debloat bash script
Hello, So basically I wanted to de-bloat my note 9, but also understand what I am removing and avoid some troublesome packages. So I looked at the packages from sea-wa's Note9 and S9 Bloatware Removal Threads (thank you sea-wa) and try to find...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thanks I'll take a look I remember seeing a excel format type list a while back been trying to find that one but cannot seem to find it lol
blackhawk said:
You really should take the time/trouble to learn what a apk does and what happens (dependencies) when you do.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
Some apps are best firewall blocked rather than package blocked; Karma Firewall, Playstore.
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Will this get stopped by knox license key like the others?
Thanks
brockyneo said:
Will this get stopped by knox license key like the others?
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Yes. It is actually PDP pro (what was linked) . Like ccswe it is a dependant on Samsung deciding if the licencing terms have been broken and if so invalidating all the licences
brockyneo said:
Will this get stopped by knox license key like the others?
Thanks
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Been using it for over 3 years, zero issues.
It can completely clear apk data/caches unlike when you do it in settings so it can repair system apks that otherwise would cost you a factory reset. A very useful tool.
It also has an interactive widget that allows you to toggle all checked apps on/off easily, very useful. The app uses little battery and can be firewall blocked once it's license has been activated.
It literally is the first app I load after a factory reset
blackhawk said:
It also has an interactive widget that allows you to toggle all checked apps on/off easily, very useful. The app uses little battery and can be firewall blocked once it's license has been activated.
It literally is the first app I load after a factory reset
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I'll get it bought so if the key runs out do I just go back onto the Web site and buy a new key? I've just factory reset my device as I fancied a fresh install and the first thing I try to do is disable all the apps I don't use lol
brockyneo said:
I'll get it bought so if the key runs out do I just go back onto the Web site and buy a new key? I've just factory reset my device as I fancied a fresh install and the first thing I try to do is disable all the apps I don't use lol
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Last reload it updated its license automatically I believe. Either way it wasn't hard or eventful to do.
As useful as it is on one of my reloads I simply just repurchased it to expedite matters. The 10+ is an unusable mess without it
brockyneo said:
Will this get stopped by knox license key like the others?
Thanks
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Haven't had any issue with my license so far, been using it for 4-5 months now. I personally like it better than the adb method because you can disable and reenable on the fly.
ggrant3876 said:
Haven't had any issue with my license so far, been using it for 4-5 months now. I personally like it better than the adb method because you can disable and reenable on the fly.
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Just be careful as it's active even in safe mode.
The -only- way to disable PD MDM is in Device administrator apps.
If you disable a system apk that's needed to boot and you reboot you're boned.
I never had that kind of issue but keep it in mind.
blackhawk said:
Just be careful as it's active even in safe mode.
The -only- way to disable PD MDM is in Device administrator apps.
If you disable a system apk that's needed to boot and you reboot you're boned.
I never had that kind of issue but keep it in mind.
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Been doing this for years with zero problems. The note 10+ and Note 20 Ultra are the only 2 phones I haven't rooted. If you didn't have to pay to unlock the bootloader I'd do the Note 20.
ggrant3876 said:
Been doing this for years with zero problems. The note 10+ and Note 20 Ultra are the only 2 phones I haven't rooted. If you didn't have to pay to unlock the bootloader I'd do the Note 20.
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Lol, ever get the "Android kernel has stopped" message?
It's rare but oh ever so fun
Hasn't happened with my current disabler or on the 10+ but damn...
As the flash rate increases it becomes quit a challenge to deactivate.
Androids are a riot