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Complete uninstall system app or Install app with conflicting package

Hey guys, excuse my ignorance before I begin.
I am trying to install a modded Spotify apk on my Samsung GS7 Nougat [Rooted]. Spotify already comes pre-installed as a system app on my phone so installation fails due to "conflicting package".
Is there a way to complete uninstall a system app? I've tried titanium backup but it simply disables it, giving me the same installation error.
Alternatively is there a foolproof way of install the modded apk side by side with the "disabled" system app?

Enable Secure Startup from Lock screen / security settings > reboot phone > try installing the APK again

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Enable Secure Startup from Lock screen / security settings > reboot phone > try installing the APK again
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No such option/feature exists in "Lock screen and security".

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No such option/feature exists in "Lock screen and security".
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I'm afraid that selection literally does not exist in my options. Is it possible it disappeared after root or something? I'm running 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQG4

x3malex said:
I'm afraid that selection literally does not exist in my options. Is it possible it disappeared after root or something? I'm running 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQG4
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Yea that's possible, maybe a security thing, certain KNOX related apps won't run once you've rooted and tripped knox either
EDIT - It seems without encryption you can not use secure startup, you must have wiped and removed encryption
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/secure-startup-missing-t3480008

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Yea that's possible, maybe a security thing, certain KNOX related apps won't run once you've rooted and tripped knox either
EDIT - It seems without encryption you can not use secure startup, you must have wiped and removed encryption
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/secure-startup-missing-t3480008
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That's the only reason why I rooted my phone in the first place , to install this dreaded spotify app.

x3malex said:
That's the only reason why I rooted my phone in the first place , to install this dreaded spotify app.
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Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en_GB
Or add Spotify to a debloat script and flash from TWRP

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Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en_GB
Or add Spotify to a debloat script and flash from TWRP
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So I tried system app uninstaller earlier and it failed on all the apps, but it actually seemed to work this time. I finally managed to uninstall it and install the modded apk. Thank you very much for your help!

Great :good:

How do I disable OTA notifications on a rooted S7 (android v6)?

On my S6, when it was rooted, OTA updates and all OTA notifications disappeared immediately.
But not the same on the S7. Admittedly I rooted it *after* the android v7 OTA update started appearing.
Now I see it in two places:
1) Under Settings it says Software update - tap here to update the firmware...
2) In the pulldown notification panel I see Software Update - download failed
What is the procedure for cleaning all this up? I am a hardware/software developer. I have e.g. Root Explorer, Titanium Backup, MyBackupPro, Disable Service... I have googled all over the place and found various things but none of them appear on my phone.
Actually I am not sure it is trying to download the updates. It may just be popping up the "failed" notifications.
I did clear the cache partition (power+home+vol up) but that didn't remove the nags and the failed update notifications.
I would really appreciate some help. Android 6.0.1.

Try clearing data from the software update apps in Settings > Apps > 3 dots top right menu > Show system apps > Software update (There are two) > Storage > Clear Data
If you cleared the cache already, you can hit the "Install update" button and it will fail as you already deleted the system update file

Thank you.
I cleared the storage for the first app, and the clearing buttons for the 2nd one were greyed-out.
The nags are still there. This time I have done screenshots:
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What concerns me about the last one is that if I select Download it will probably download the OTA update and apply it, wiping out the root.
Incidentally, the Android Pay app still starts up, which isn't supposed to work after a root I have read about some root methods which preserve this but the procedures were complicated and I didn't apply it AFAIK. I used these:

OTA shouldn't download if you are rooted, it will fail
Are you definitely rooted? That's an old version of ODIN, should be using 3.12.3 or newer, I've not rooted mine but from what I hear *(Could be Nougat only) CF Auto root doesn't work, needs SuperSU zip flashed from TWRP
But like I say I haven't rooted so am not up to date with what does and doesn't work atm
Worst comes to worst, you flash Marshmallow stock ROM again and start fresh if it does update you to Nougat
There is root for Nougat too btw (Which model S7?)

Root Checker reports rooted OK. Root Explorer sees everything. So it does appear to be rooted, in the traditional sense. Titanium Backup also works as it normally does on a rooted phone (I also have a rooted S6 v5 and T705 v4.4.2).
The reason I didn't update the OS is because I have loads of apps installed and I don't want to lose the config. I haven't been able to find out what exactly disappears but there are widespread reports of the update losing lots of app config.
Do you think I should try the download and maybe that will fail and clear the nags?
The S7 is a UK official stock one, SM-G930F 6.0.1 G930FXXU1BPJJ.

Since I know how to wipe the cache, I thought it should be safe to download the update. Even though the phone is rooted, that did work! So I downloaded the 1.2GB and then wiped the cache partition. But the two nags (the one appearing under Settings, every time the app is started) and this one which appears when I click on the nag in the pulldown list (apologies for not using the correct terminology):
are still there.
What will be interesting is whether the big popup nag (which has been appearing many times each day, with the frequency increasing recently) will disappear. I have not seen it yet this morning...
Surely, on a rooted phone, one can drop in some file(s), or rename some files, to block the updates? There is a ton of stuff on this for previous android versions online but as usual most of it doesn't work on this phone - the files are usually missing.
EDIT: it must also be possible to set up a "lmhosts" file which blocks the Samsung update server domain. I found this
https://www.howtogeek.com/140576/how-to-edit-the-hosts-file-on-android-and-block-web-sites/
and it seems very simple. I just need to find out the domain The hosts file is under /system/etc. It contains just
127.0.0.1 localhost
::1 ip6-localhost
Also, this
https://source.android.com/devices/tech/ota/
suggests that renaming e.g. otacerts.zip would stop OTA. I have renamed it to otacerts.zip-bak and that has done something. The above screenshot still appears but after about 10 seconds! This is of little use so I renamed it back. I suspect that messing with the certificates file just prevents the update installing, but doesn't prevent the nag and the download.

The funniest thing is that I have a phone with full root access but Android Pay works. I have been using it all day today
Clearly, for an S7 with this specific firmware and using that specific version of Odin, this is what you get... Extremely useful.

Well, no more response here, but I fixed the main nag - the one in the pulldown list. I used this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/help/block-nougat-update-t3581529
i.e. BK Package Disabler Pro and see posts #7 onwards. The one to search for was com.wssyncmldm and disabling that and rebooting the phone did it.
This is S7 (not Edge) on android v6 (lollipop I think it is called).
I still get the Software Update thing under Settings but it is dead - clicking on it does nothing so it is harmless.

How do I root the Samsung Galaxy S7?

First of all I'd like to say that I'm sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place.
I currently have the S5 but I'm in need of an upgrade so I was considering buying the S7 tomorrow. Before I buy a phone I like to know how to root it so I can root it as soon as I take it out of the box. The reason I'm writing this is because I've found multiple different rooting methods for the S7 and don't know which one I should use. I'm wondering if anybody could provide me with a link to a guide that will work for rooting the S7. I live in Canada so the model number of my S7 will be SM-G930w8
Also, how do I turn on/off root access on TouchWiz? I have an S5 but it's not running TouchWiz. I'm running CyanogenMod on it. In CyanogenMod there's an option to turn root on and off in the developer options in settings. I know that this option isn't available on TouchWiz roms, only AOSP roms. I'm a huge Snapchat user and Snapchat doesn't allow you to sign in when rooted so if I ever get logged out or re install the app I need the ability to disable root temporarily to sign back in so how do you disable and re enable root on TouchWiz roms?
Thanks for taking the time to read this. Sorry for the long post, and again I'm really sorry if I'm posting this I'm the wrong place.

Hi. If you want to root and pass safety net (so as to be able to use apps lile Snapchat or Pokemon Go) you need to root using Magisk. Another option is to use SuperSu+SuHide but magisk is more mature and is open source so I would recommend you to use it instead.
Magisk installation is very straightforward: install TWRP, flash Magisk installer and you are good to go. Please note that after installing a custom recovery your data partition will need tp be formated (use the "wipe->Format Data" option pf TWRP and reboot to recovery BEFORE installing Magisk.
On a side note once you install a custom recovery the Knox flag will be set to 1 and there is no coming back. As a result all the knox protected apps won't work anymore, ex: S-Health app, Secure Folder and so on. You can solve the issue with SHealth by editing one line of the build.prop, changing the property "ro.config.tima" from 1 to 0.
Warning: once you flashed a custom recovery and/or custom kernel DO NOT turn off Developer Settings (particularly the option "Enable OEM unlock") otherwise you will be locked out of the phone the moment you reboot it and you will need to flash the stock rom again (using ODIN). it happened to me today because of an stupid mistake [emoji28]
Cheers
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

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Warning: once you flashed a custom recovery and/or custom kernel DO NOT turn off Developer Settings (particularly the option "Enable OEM unlock") otherwise you will be locked out of the phone the moment you reboot it and you will need to flash the stock rom again (using ODIN).
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I've just flashed SuperMan ROM today (NOT using ODIN), and the "Enable OEM unlock" option is no longer under Developer Options.

dandv said:
I've just flashed SuperMan ROM today (NOT using ODIN), and the "Enable OEM unlock" option is no longer under Developer Options.
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The option should be there if your are using a custom rom based on the stock rom like the SuperMan ROM.
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I think the first warning should be: Once you root a Samsung device, your warranty is gone, also once you flash a custom recovery your Knox gets tripped 0x1. With Knox 0x1 there is no way you can revert it back to 0x0.

Guidace on X3 NFC

Hello ppl,
I have a few questions I would like answers to, I got the Poco X3 NFC recently and I was able to unlock the booloaded properly with the official method (waiting the 7 days), but when I think about the root process is njot entirely clear for me.
Is there a way to root the android device without installing the custom ROM?? os is that a must?
I heard some Bank applications will not run in rooted phones, how usual is this? and is there a way to know which apps come with this resticction?
seems like magiks is a good choice for rooting as it keeps the original boot.img in the device so the rooting checks are not failed. how better is this? than other methods?
I am also wondering if there a process for reviewing the custom ROMs available over the internet? I mean how safe are those in terms of malicious code?
And finally what are the best custom ROMS out there for the x3 NFC that you would recommend in case I go for the ROM flash route.
thanks in advanced for any details

You absolutely don't need a custom ROM to get root -- all you need is an unlocked bootloader, which apparently you already have, plus a custom recovery like TWRP or OrangeFox to be able to flash Magisk. Evrything else, IMMV...

Thx pnin ill check deeper in to magisk then

I have another question.. in order to backup my current stock phone's partitions do I have to flash TWRP first? or can I get the backup done some other way?

It's possible there's a way to do this with ADB ("platform tools") and a computer that I don't know about -- otherwise you absolutely have to flash TWRP/OrangeFox first...

I am on Indonesian stock rom. And removed these apps via debloat in magisk module. I think its quite enough. You dont need custom rom. Magisk can hide root. So no worries.
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I'm a De-bloater user myself -- but I wouldn't risk anything without a working custom recovery. Things tend to get pretty hairy as it is...

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I'm a De-bloater user myself -- but I wouldn't risk anything without a working custom recovery. Things tend to get pretty hairy as it is...
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yeah seems like RCS is very important... I have reinstalled it.

Hey thanks for all answers, so I manged to get mine rooted, the TWRP works but is not persistent, meaning you cant flash it, but can boot it, so I booted and installed magisk with it, I now have rooted x3 NFC, and passing the safety net scans all green.. the only thing is I debloat some apps like mi video and other mi-services.. but after some time they re-appeared... any advises on getting rid of them permanently?

pnin said:
It's possible there's a way to do this with ADB ("platform tools") and a computer that I don't know about -- otherwise you absolutely have to flash TWRP/OrangeFox first...
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I found it, adb pull and the partition name, I took a 100gb image though so Is not easy to tamper with as it is too big, none the less I managed to complete the whole rooting process properly so I guess I can try again to backit up as it is.. but I can boot in to TWRP so I guess is not enirely needed.

are my files lost? can I recover my photos, phone numbers, etc. from this locked state?

Hello,
My old Galaxy S6 Edge (T-Mobile) began giving me this warning:
Security error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked.​This happened after a low-battery shut-off of the phone. It was not in the middle of an update at the time.
I can get into recovery mode, but I don't want to reinstall and delete all the data (family photos, etc.) on this phone.
I have tried all the apps out there claiming to be able to backup a damaged phone (FonePaw, DroidKit, FoneLab, DrFone) with no luck. They did not work. After some research, it appears my only option is to download firmware from SamMobile (or Frija) and use Odin to reinstall.
However, I have seen conflicting reports that this will overwrite and delete my personal files! I want to avoid this, of course.
I read that as long as I am reflashing with the identical firmware originally installed on the phone, I will end up deleting my personal files. But I can't get into the phone to find what firmware version this is!
At this point I am stuck. Please help! Thank you.
I used the following information to bring me to this point:
My S10 has been flashed with an unauthorized software and is locked - Page 7 - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com ​I saw that my S10 had an update, so I started updating my phone and a few moments later, I get this message with a green screen stating that my phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software and is locked, please contact my carrier. I had no idea what was going on, so I called Samsung and...
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Patched Odin 3.13.1 ​For those looking for a modified, modded, or patched odin that is a newer build than all the fake and renamed prince comsy 3.12.3 versions floating around. I patch recent Odin versions to offer similar functionality to the princecomsy; in that...
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[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker ​* * * PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE INSTALLING TO YOUR DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND ME AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SORT OF DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE * * * Hey Guys Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm)...
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OFFICIAL STOCK Firmware-update (Odin) thread Samsung GALAXY S7 SM-G930F ​In this thread, You can share the Mega-Links of new firmware's (OFFICIAL STOCK) for the Galaxy S7 (so: NO CUSTOM ROM's and/or ROOT-talk)... How to flash firmware to your phone: WARNING WARNING WARNING -> Before flashing, ACTIVATE PIN in "Secure...
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Download Samsung Galaxy S6 edge SM-G925T TMB USA (T-Mobile) firmware ​All Samsung firmwares for Galaxy S6 edge in USA (T-Mobile) with model code SM-G925T. We offer free and fast download options. Check them out now.
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Maybe someone has a plan but I think you're boned. Those online recovery services will encrypt data found making it unusable unless you pay them. Never use them.
The data is likely way lost.
Google may have saved some of it for you even if you disabled Transport Services at some point. After reloading see if it will restore anything.
Same for Samsung backup.
Always redundantly backup critical data to at least two hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC. NEVER encrypt data drives!
If you don't do this, sooner or latter you will lose data. Been there, done that

Thanks, Blackhawk. I was afraid of this.
Is there any truth to being able to avoid overwriting data if the same firmware edition is installed using Odin?

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Thanks, Blackhawk. I was afraid of this.
Is there any truth to being able to avoid overwriting data if the same firmware edition is installed using Odin?
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I could be wrong.
If the data has been deleted it means the OS's record of it's place in the memory is deleted*.
Unless a separate app like Galaxy Store's File Guardian preserved it.
If you ran DrFone it's probably fubar for sure.
You can turn it off and research it more... nothing to lose except time.
*Even using the phone could overwrite the data as that memory space is now unassigned and freed for use if needed by the system.

Unless you can unlock the phone, it‘s hard to recover those files.

@sentdab
when you re-flash a ROM the partitions that holds the user-data aren't touched, unless you force a clean install. Typically user-data only get wiped if you do a Factory Reset.

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@sentdab
when you re-flash a ROM the partitions that holds the user-data aren't touched, unless you force a clean install. Typically user-data only get wiped if you do a Factory Reset.
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So in theory I should be able to use Odin to flash *any* firmware version for my phone on this site https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s6-edge/firmware/SM-G925T/TMB/#SM-G925T without risk of deleting the user data (photos, videos, phone numbers, etc)? I downloaded the latest firmware package but it only contains one file:
G925TUVS6FRC1_G925TTMB6FRC1_G925TUVS6FRC1_HOME.tar
Which of the fields in Odin do I put this file in? BL, AP, CP, CSC? I am referring to a guide such as this one:
How to Use Odin to Flash Samsung Galaxy Stock Firmware
If you own a Samsung phone and enjoy rooting or modding your device, flashing official firmware can be very useful. Odin is Samsung's own internal program for loading such updates for testing purposes, and it's quite easy to use for your own custom modification needs.
android.gadgethacks.com
Thanks!