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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Worked fine on my Vzw Galaxy S6 which of course has no root
Looks like it's just disabling versus removing so it's still taking up space. Unless I'm reading how it works wrong?
travishamockery said:
Looks like it's just disabling versus removing so it's still taking up space. Unless I'm reading how it works wrong?
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I think you are correct but it still is better than nothing until we hopefully get root one day.
You disable in application manager under settings.
skinnytoo2 said:
You disable in application manager under settings.
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Yeah lol no need for this.
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skinnytoo2 said:
You disable in application manager under settings.
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Not all apps though, I removed stupid my verizon that kept bugging me every time i dialed 611, i disabled about 100 bloatware crap thats not disable able in stock setting so your incorrect.
i will make a safe list later, getting about an extra 1 - 2 hours battery life.
travishamockery said:
Looks like it's just disabling versus removing so it's still taking up space. Unless I'm reading how it works wrong?
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yeah but i dont care I finally disabled 100+ stuff like stupid my verizon and stock apps i dont use like email, exchange service, gear vr, knox, and what not and have gotten an extra hour or two of battery life.
JOSE89178 said:
Not all apps though, I removed stupid my verizon that kept bugging me every time i dialed 611, i disabled about 100 bloatware crap thats not disable able in stock setting so your incorrect.
i will make a safe list later, getting about an extra 1 - 2 hours battery life.
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I would like to know what you disabled.
abdel12345 said:
Yeah lol no need for this.
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It let's you disable apps that you can't through the application manager, so yes it's very useful. And that's not even considering the benefits of having a UI tool with backup/restore app list and batch operations.
JOSE89178 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Worked fine on my Vzw Galaxy S6 which of course has no root
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Yep, worked for me. Nice to at least clean some things up a bit, plus it is much faster then tapping through everything to disable the ones that can be, by hand.
bobbarker2 said:
It let's you disable apps that you can't through the application manager, so yes it's very useful. And that's not even considering the benefits of having a UI tool with backup/restore app list and batch operations.
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Didn't know that my bad. Yeah then that's pretty great. I'm gonna use it thanks.
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abdel12345 said:
Didn't know that my bad. Yeah then that's pretty great. I'm gonna use it thanks.
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yep. the program uses pm hide or block (block not supported on s6) instead of pm disable which requires root to apply to system apps.
JOSE89178 said:
yeah but i dont care I finally disabled 100+ stuff like stupid my verizon and stock apps i dont use like email, exchange service, gear vr, knox, and what not and have gotten an extra hour or two of battery life.
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Is it possible to get some of these back like email and exchange? Because I want to disable a lot, but keep some.
JOSE89178 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Worked fine on my Vzw Galaxy S6 which of course has no root
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I can't get the Debloater to see my s6, any ideas? I have the USb drivers installed and USB debug option on.
Thanks
Syn Ack said:
Is it possible to get some of these back like email and exchange? Because I want to disable a lot, but keep some.
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That's up to you. It presents all the apk packages to you and you choose what to hide. If you want it back, you can easily umhide it
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byeaton said:
I can't get the Debloater to see my s6, any ideas? I have the USb drivers installed and USB debug option on.
Thanks
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I had the issue that it didn't see my S6 when my screen was locked, once I unlocked it (fingerprint) it mounted in Windows and the tool found it.
smoysauce said:
That's up to you. It presents all the apk packages to you and you choose what to hide. If you want it back, you can easily umhide it
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I had the issue that it didn't see my S6 when my screen was locked, once I unlocked it (fingerprint) it mounted in Windows and the tool found it.
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Thanks, that worked.
Is there a list of what is safe to debloat yet?
byeaton said:
Thanks, that worked.
Is there a list of what is safe to debloat yet?
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Yes please, in for a list.
JOSE89178 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Worked fine on my Vzw Galaxy S6 which of course has no root
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Thanks for this, will give it a shot!
Thanks for sharing this!
I finally got a chance to try this but I just saw it needs root. That kinda ruins it for us verizon users since we cant get root. If I could root I'd just use titanium backup to freeze them or remove them though this is a nice way to do a bunch all at once.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb_vHmVaHn0
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Do these stick disabled now? When I had note4 you could do this, but they would always come back on
ibcenu said:
Do these stick disabled now? When I had note4 you could do this, but they would always come back on
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They have stuck so far.
FormeriPhoney said:
They have stuck so far.
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Use package disabler in store
FormeriPhoney said:
They have stuck so far.
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do they stick after a reboot? its been awhile... if it sticks that would be nice... guy at best buy told me you can delete most bloatware said it was new to s7... be nice to delete vs freeze for space
can you port out 2 things of it
1. task edge
2. always on
ibcenu said:
do they stick after a reboot? its been awhile... if it sticks that would be nice... guy at best buy told me you can delete most bloatware said it was new to s7... be nice to delete vs freeze for space
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Can anyone confirm if you can delete? If not, I know disabling works as it did in S6. Did as much in store last weekend.
natefish said:
Can anyone confirm if you can delete? If not, I know disabling works as it did in S6. Did as much in store last weekend.
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I'm unsure how system apps could be deleted without root, either via adb or within the Android itself. I'd be happy to be wrong though, as my Vodafone S7 will undoubtedly be full of Vodafone s**t I neither need or want. But disabling them would be better than nothing until root becomes available for the Exynos model.
I use Package Disabler. It took care of everything and used the XML file from the Note 5
vahdyx said:
I use Package Disabler. It took care of everything and used the XML file from the Note 5
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good to know, i used that for the note 5 too and it made a big difference
Package disabler pro is pretty good, I just used it with the S7E also. However, be a little careful with it. On my S6E, I selected the "disable all bloatware" option and that thing turned off several packages that were necessary for VR to work and I had to trouble shoot.
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Package disabler pro is pretty good, I just used it with the S7E also. However, be a little careful with it. On my S6E, I selected the "disable all bloatware" option and that thing turned off several packages that were necessary for VR to work and I had to trouble shoot.
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Any way to post up what not to disable?
That's why the Note 5 XML file is so great. Takes care of all the standard bloat without messing with the good stuff.
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Seriously ? I thought this was common sense by now I've been doing this since the beginning of android honeycomb.
vahdyx said:
I use Package Disabler. It took care of everything and used the XML file from the Note 5
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Does package disabler trigger knox?
meyerweb said:
Does package disabler trigger knox?
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No it doesn't
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why wouldn't it stick? That's what I've been doing on my current S6 Edge and will do on my S7 edge. I also use Package Disabler but this app is useless as all it does, is exactly the same as what the guy does manually in the App Manager app.
vivelafrance said:
why wouldn't it stick? That's what I've been doing on my current S6 Edge and will do on my S7 edge. I also use Package Disabler but this app is useless as all it does, is exactly the same as what the guy does manually in the App Manager app.
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I was only asking. My note 4 had the ability to disable apps in app manager. Soon as you reboot, they all come back. That's why I was asking if they fixed it yet
Sorry i dont have a link, but on /r/android and /r/galaxys7 people are reporting package disabler wrecks battery life. Fyi.
Has anyone tried using Package Disabler Pro on the S8 yet? Before I load it up and give it a shot, I want to make sure there haven't been any major issues. Most of this bloat can't be disabled unfortunately.
Why don't you try it out and let us know. =)
I've used it and it worked pretty well. You have to be careful what you disable though.
If you disable all the Bixby processes for example, the side button becomes a useless when you press it. I also learned that if you disabled the Samsung Contacts app it takes the dialer away with it as well.
Was a bunch of trial and error but it does work.
geoff5093 said:
Has anyone tried using Package Disabler Pro on the S8 yet? Before I load it up and give it a shot, I want to make sure there haven't been any major issues. Most of this bloat can't be disabled unfortunately.
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I used the 'Disable all Bloatware' option and so far no issues. But it has only been a couple of hours and I haven't tested everything of course. I did remap the Bixby button first, not sure if it matters.
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I used the 'Disable all Bloatware' option and so far no issues. But it has only been a couple of hours and I haven't tested everything of course. I did remap the Bixby button first, not sure if it matters.
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I thought that was no longer possible?
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I thought that was no longer possible?
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It seems to work for me, it disabled 70+ packages.
wonderwout said:
It seems to work for me, it disabled 70+ packages.
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I mean the reassign the bixby button
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geoff5093 said:
I mean the reassign the bixby button
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Still works, I just did it on my Exynos SM-G955F and this thread mentions it working on a Verizon version: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/fyi-remapping-disabling-bixby-4-19-t3592195
Never used package disabler before where can I get it also any precautions when disabling apps?
LinS123 said:
You have to be careful what you disable though.
If you disable all the Bixby processes for example, the side button becomes a useless when you press it.
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Wait, what??!
Do you realize what you've just said?
Really?
Wow. I hope this is true!!!
craigels said:
Never used package disabler before where can I get it also any precautions when disabling apps?
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It is on Play Store. Disabling is trail and error, you can always enable packages again if you run in to issues.
The Phone Company said:
Wait, what??!
Do you realize what you've just said?
Really?
Wow. I hope this is true!!!
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Bixby is not as integrated into the phone as Samsung would like you to believe. It's pretty much 5 processes as far as I saw in Package Disabler. 3 Bixby processes and 2 voice processes; after if you disable pressing the Bixby button results in nothing happening.
Bixby is so half baked; if you turn off the Bixby Home page on the main screen and try using the button, it takes multiple presses before it does anything (It just launches into Bixby Home). Funny thing is that Bixby Home seems to be constantly killed by the RAM management on the S8+.
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I mean the reassign the bixby button
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Working on my 955W also but i did not take the OTA either just in case it kills that option
sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
LinS123 said:
Bixby is not as integrated into the phone as Samsung would like you to believe. It's pretty much 5 processes as far as I saw in Package Disabler. 3 Bixby processes and 2 voice processes; after if you disable pressing the Bixby button results in nothing happening.
Bixby is so half baked; if you turn off the Bixby Home page on the main screen and try using the button, it takes multiple presses before it does anything (It just launches into Bixby Home). Funny thing is that Bixby Home seems to be constantly killed by the RAM management on the S8+.
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I like your tone of voice, this is totally acceptable behavior. I commend you on your discovery, your attitude is worthy of the most lavish applause. LinS123, you have done the human race an honorable service, there is hope for us yet from those dreaded 'droids'. Please welcome my gratitude. Thank you OH SO MUCH! I hereby present you with a thumbs up in the likehood you will gain other recognition from like minded Freedom defenders such as myself. We live another day with being under the control of artificial bs. LinS123, thank you!
I will now save myself from prying out that stupid plastic 'Bixby button' from its socket.
The Phone Company said:
I like your tone of voice, this is totally acceptable behavior. I commend you on your discovery, your attitude is worthy of the most lavish applause. LinS123, you have done the human race an honorable service, there is hope for us yet from those dreaded 'droids'. Please welcome my gratitude. Thank you OH SO MUCH! I hereby present you with a thumbs up in the likehood you will gain other recognition from like minded Freedom defenders such as myself. We live another day with being under the control of artificial bs. LinS123, thank you!
I will now save myself from prying out that stupid plastic 'Bixby button' from its socket.
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Uh... ok. Did I offend you somehow? If so, sorry. I'm really tone deaf when it comes to reading comments on the internet.
On a side note. If anyone has disabled Knox and its related processes; does it do anything to impact the daily usage of the phone? I was a bit hesitant to disable those.
LinS123 said:
Bixby is not as integrated into the phone as Samsung would like you to believe. It's pretty much 5 processes as far as I saw in Package Disabler. 3 Bixby processes and 2 voice processes; after if you disable pressing the Bixby button results in nothing happening.
Bixby is so half baked; if you turn off the Bixby Home page on the main screen and try using the button, it takes multiple presses before it does anything (It just launches into Bixby Home). Funny thing is that Bixby Home seems to be constantly killed by the RAM management on the S8+.
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LinS123 said:
Uh... ok. Did I offend you somehow? If so, sorry. I'm really tone deaf when it comes to reading comments on the internet.
On a side note. If anyone has disabled Knox and its related processes; does it do anything to impact the daily usage of the phone? I was a bit hesitant to disable those.
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Some of us are Realists. Not virtual Realists but actual Realists. No sarcasm. Genuinely appreciative of this valuable information.
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Some of us are Realists. Not virtual Realists but actual Realists. No sarcasm. Genuinely appreciative of this valuable information.
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It puts the lotion on its skin.... lol
is Package Disabler Pro the best one to get? I had EZ Disabler Pro or whatever when I got the N7 and doesnt sound like people are real happy with it from reviews when I just looked to see which one I had.
Gilley said:
is Package Disabler Pro the best one to get? I had EZ Disabler Pro or whatever when I got the N7 and doesnt sound like people are real happy with it from reviews when I just looked to see which one I had.
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I originally had EZ Disabler Pro, but it seems the dev has gone silent and the license activation does not work. Don't bother with it.
I disabled a few things...Not much just like Samsung email, internet, pay (can't use it here) as well as the preinstaled Microsoft apps I don't use. No issues so far.
Hi just got this phone after a year of the Moto z force. There are several apps built in which don't allow to be disabled or uninstalled such as the Samsung calender. I was hoping there is a way to get rid of this using something called adb however I've never used this before. Would really appreciate if someone can post a link and point me in the right direction to rid these apps from my phone including a list on what is safe to remove.
Shah1989 said:
Hi just got this phone after a year of the Moto z force. There are several apps built in which don't allow to be disabled or uninstalled such as the Samsung calender. I was hoping there is a way to get rid of this using something called adb however I've never used this before. Would really appreciate if someone can post a link and point me in the right direction to rid these apps from my phone including a list on what is safe to remove.
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Just use BK disabler from the app store. Block anything you want.
Own31 said:
Just use BK disabler from the app store. Block anything you want.
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Is there a way to do it without downloading a app to the phone
Shah1989 said:
Is there a way to do it without downloading a app to the phone
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No, not unless you root. I use Package Disabler Pro with no issues at all.
ggrant3876 said:
No, not unless you root. I use Package Disabler Pro with no issues at all.
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I thought it may be possible a via ADB, the app you mention doesn't seem to be that highly rated on the play store. I'm gonna give the BK app a go
Shah1989 said:
I thought it may be possible a via ADB, the app you mention doesn't seem to be that highly rated on the play store. I'm gonna give the BK app a go
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I didn't mention adb as most people can't or won't use it anymore. I believe this will do what you want.
adb shell
cd system/app
ls
rm nameofapp.apk
reboot
And make sure and reboot.
Shah1989 said:
Is there a way to do it without downloading a app to the phone
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I have tried ADB + Debloater app. I didn't work... only showed me 2 packages. Unlike Note 7 that still works with Debloater. Did not try anything else.
PD did not work with my firmware so i had to get BK. I bought both of them and I like PD more but again, it wont work on my phone so Im using BK. Almost just as good.
Own31 said:
I have tried ADB + Debloater app. I didn't work... only showed me 2 packages. Unlike Note 7 that still works with Debloater. Did not try anything else.
PD did not work with my firmware so i had to get BK. I bought both of them and I like PD more but again, it wont work on my phone so Im using BK. Almost just as good.
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Haven't tried adb to remove apps on the S8+ but have used it to remove battery charging icon on status bar. Package Disabler Pro works great on my T-Mobile variant, just using it because I had it on the Note 7.
Shah1989 said:
I thought it may be possible a via ADB, the app you mention doesn't seem to be that highly rated on the play store. I'm gonna give the BK app a go
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BK looks interesting: can ou let us know hat do you think of this app? I'll follow your advice for our (mine and wife) S8+
ceccadroid said:
BK looks interesting: can ou let us know hat do you think of this app? I'll follow your advice for our (mine and wife) S8+
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It actually works! Seems to be a fantastic app so far, bixby has been completely shut down so the button does nothing when accidently pressed :good:
Shah1989 said:
It actually works! Seems to be a fantastic app so far, bixby has been completely shut down so the button does nothing when accidently pressed :good:
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Thanks a lot: I'll try this app (but I don't want to remove Bixby: it looks interesting for me)
Do you guys sleep apps in the device optimizer? I just found it the other day, seems like a good thing, probably the best we can get till we can get root
I have all of my apps that I don't need notifications from set to Always Sleep. Seems to help the battery some.
If you are looking to disable apps or block them I recommend BK Disabler. No root needed.
Also root is available, just be careful because it has ALOT of set backs. In my opinion not worth it right now.
ShrekOpher said:
I have all of my apps that I don't need notifications from set to Always Sleep. Seems to help the battery some.
If you are looking to disable apps or block them I recommend BK Disabler. No root needed.
Also root is available, just be careful because it has ALOT of set backs. In my opinion not worth it right now.
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That app is awesome! Pretty much the only thing I wanted root for! Or at least the main thing! Thanks! I froze/disabled a few main ones that keep waking up in the background....
808phoneaddict said:
That app is awesome! Pretty much the only thing I wanted root for! Or at least the main thing! Thanks! I froze/disabled a few main ones that keep waking up in the background....
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Also just as an FYI AT&T hid the carrier IQ software in a new shady spot. Screen shots below to show where to turn it off.
ShrekOpher said:
Also just as an FYI AT&T hid the carrier IQ software in a new shady spot. Screen shots below to show where to turn it off.
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Mine doesn't have that...
808phoneaddict said:
Mine doesn't have that...
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You're looking at the wrong application. Use the search to find "Carrier IQ" and you'll find the right application and then the right service to turn off.
808phoneaddict said:
Mine doesn't have that...
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It's inside device HEALTH not device HELP?
Take another look is there.
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It's inside device HEALTH not device HELP?
Take another look is there.
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Hahaha I was wondering why mine was so different! I have it too... Did you disable it?
808phoneaddict said:
Hahaha I was wondering why mine was so different! I have it too... Did you disable it?
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Yep been disabled since day 1.
With all the aggregated data collected from pretty much every app within android and google really, what does disabling Carrier IQ do?
timmy10shoes said:
With all the aggregated data collected from pretty much every app within android and google really, what does disabling Carrier IQ do?
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It aggregates all of you data, ties it to you phone number and your AT&T account. It's quite a bit more invasive than Google's anonymously collected data.
Also it crush battery and uses about 20 - 200 MB of data a month.
Super shady.
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Also just as an FYI AT&T hid the carrier IQ software in a new shady spot. Screen shots below to show where to turn it off.
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Holy Crap! So glad you pointed this out. Thanks!!!
Composed on Galaxy Note8
Doesn't disabling the package disable the service...? Package disabler pro doesn't have the option to disable the service.
Bk disabler seems pretty awesome... Not sure how good package disabler is...?
natethegreat86 said:
Doesn't disabling the package disable the service...? Package disabler pro doesn't have the option to disable the service.
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Yeah I switch to BK because sometimes u you only want to disable specific services not the entire package.
On the S8 the Carrier IQ was hidden in the system package.
I dont appear to have "Device Health" anywhere.