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)
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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.
Hello!
I recently found this app on a reddit post (https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/6llcxs/whatever_happened_to_greenify_used_to_be/) called Ice box (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catchingnow.icebox) which I would really like to use on my S8+. I seems very great and I have read about many people very much enjoying it. But that fact that it needs Device-Owner permissions concerns me a little?
In the reddit post people seems to like and so does people in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/ice-box-t3328073, but there is ONE person (ElwOOd_CbGp) in that thread who claims the APP sends data to China?
Does anyone have experience with this app? And maybe even can confirm/deny this claim?
Basically is this app Safe to use?
why not to use BK package disabler? It's designed for samsung...
Elastep said:
why not to use BK package disabler? It's designed for samsung...
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I actually use Package Disabler Pro ATM, but as far as I know it does not have any Tasker Plugins.. Which is a big plus for me
leeswagger said:
I actually use Package Disabler Pro ATM, but as far as I know it does not have any Tasker Plugins.. Which is a big plus for me
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So I've been using it for about 24 hours I'm on an S8 plus Verizon and it's awesome not only does has the Tasker thing but it also you can disable everything Knox
Vintagemint27 said:
So I've been using it for about 24 hours I'm on an S8 plus Verizon and it's awesome not only does has the Tasker thing but it also you can disable everything Knox
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Nice! Do you know if it is possible to freeze and app, but keep the app shortcut in the app drawer?
So I recently upgraded my Android device and unfortunately it's not currently rootable like my old one was and I got used to a certain ad free lifestyle and now I have ads in every single app all over the place popping up left, right and center and its annoying the heck out of me, I can't live this way!
Does anyone have any methods or ideas for getting rid of these in-app ads without being rooted? My device is the ZTE Grand X4 (Z957). Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
TaZeR369 said:
So I recently upgraded my Android device and unfortunately it's not currently rootable like my old one was and I got used to a certain ad free lifestyle and now I have ads in every single app all over the place popping up left, right and center and its annoying the heck out of me, I can't live this way!
Does anyone have any methods or ideas for getting rid of these in-app ads without being rooted? My device is the ZTE Grand X4 (Z957). Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Try Adguard. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
install an adsblocker app
Adblock or Adguard
I learned to live with them but I tried Adblock. Arguard works well too.
Palm Trees said:
Try Adguard. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
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Thanks this is the kind of thing I was searching for, it doesn't block everything like some of the root based tools on my old phone but it will have to do. The premium licence is kind of expensive though coming in at $25 CAD for 1 device.
TaZeR369 said:
Thanks this is the kind of thing I was searching for, it doesn't block everything like some of the root based tools on my old phone but it will have to do. The premium licence is kind of expensive though coming in at $25 CAD for 1 device.
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Literally found this like 10 or so threads down from yours, maybe you wanna look into it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/zte-grand-x-4-rooting-progress-t3546373
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Literally found this like 10 or so threads down from yours, maybe you wanna look into it?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/zte-grand-x-4-rooting-progress-t3546373
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Yep I've posted there seems nobody has been able to come up with a working root method as of yet, but I remain hopeful some android gurus will find a way someday.
Hello, use malwarebytes and a antispyware from google play and let them scan your phone for any malware or any antispyware using blockers won't help because the ad domain must be blacklisted to work
TaZeR369 said:
Yep I've posted there seems nobody has been able to come up with a working root method as of yet, but I remain hopeful some android gurus will find a way someday.
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ZTE devices are incredibly hard to root unfortunately :/. I'm currently on a ZTE Majesty Pro running MarshMallow & it's pretty much fool proof....
LilAnt530 said:
ZTE devices are incredibly hard to root unfortunately :/. I'm currently on a ZTE Majesty Pro running MarshMallow & it's pretty much fool proof....
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That's what I was afraid of. Good thing I got this phone as a free carrier upgrade and can change to something better later.
TaZeR369 said:
That's what I was afraid of. Good thing I got this phone as a free carrier upgrade and can change to something better later.
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Please install malwarebytes and an antispyware app to scan the device, it more like a virus. please check this method it worked with many devices
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Please install malwarebytes and an antispyware app to scan the device, it more like a virus. please check this method it worked with many devices
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I'm not sure what you mean by that or what anti virus protection has to do with what I said. I just mean I got the phone at no cost to me from my wireless provider.
TaZeR369 said:
I'm not sure what you mean by that or what anti virus protection has to do with what I said. I just mean I got the phone at no cost to me from my wireless provider.
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here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware
download this to your phone and perform a scan
your phone is infected with an adware do a scan and delete if found
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here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware
download this to your phone and perform a scan
your phone is infected with an adware do a scan and delete if found
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What is the reason you believe I have this adware?
TaZeR369 said:
What is the reason you believe I have this adware?
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Installing non trusted apps
Allowing unknown sources
When phone starts to pop up ads everywhere its more like a adware
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Installing non trusted apps
Allowing unknown sources
When phone starts to pop up ads everywhere its more like a adware
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Well I Havnt really installed anything unsafe, what I'm talking about is regular behaviour of apps in android displaying banner and pop up ads.
TaZeR369 said:
Well I Havnt really installed anything unsafe, what I'm talking about is regular behaviour of apps in android displaying banner and pop up ads.
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Ohhh what you said is that ads pop up everywhere in every app indicating an adware behaviour
Just disconnect wifi and it will disappear
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Ohhh what you said is that ads pop up everywhere in every app indicating an adware behaviour
Just disconnect wifi and it will disappear
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That's what it feels like since most apps I use are very ad heavy. I will always need either wifi or lte on so that's not really a solution.
TaZeR369 said:
That's what it feels like since most apps I use are very ad heavy. I will always need either wifi or lte on so that's not really a solution.
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List of useful rooted and non rooted apps here
Don't forget to give Ace a thanks
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-ad-blocking-t3218167/post63142440
TaZeR369 said:
That's what I was afraid of. Good thing I got this phone as a free carrier upgrade and can change to something better later.
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That's a great model for a free placeholder device! Lol, are you on Verizon or any US carrier?
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.
ShrekOpher said:
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?
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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.