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I am sick of the laggy, crappy stock T-Mobile 4.1.2 ROM and would like to install something faster, smoother and better like Wicked ROM.
My employer mandates that no rooted phones can be used if they are used to access corporate network - and they are a global company that are experts in intrusion detection etc. so they can probably detect a phone that is not compliant.
Is there any way to remove root/ensure the boot loader is locked after installing a custom ROM to ensure compliance?
Thanks.
Globespy said:
I am sick of the laggy, crappy stock T-Mobile 4.1.2 ROM and would like to install something faster, smoother and better like Wicked ROM.
My employer mandates that no rooted phones can be used if they are used to access corporate network - and they are a global company that are experts in intrusion detection etc. so they can probably detect a phone that is not compliant.
Is there any way to remove root/ensure the boot loader is locked after installing a custom ROM to ensure compliance?
Thanks.
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The bootloader on this phone is not locked.
You can unroot with SuperSU or a billion other apps from the store. But you will cripple Wicked if you unroot it. Maybe stock rooted (debloat it yourself, then unroot it) would be the appropriate choice for you.
Aerowinder said:
The bootloader on this phone is not locked.
You can unroot with SuperSU or a billion other apps from the store. But you will cripple Wicked if you unroot it. Maybe stock rooted (debloat it yourself, then unroot it) would be the appropriate choice for you.
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Thanks for the reply. Any recommendations for a good stock ROM that's a better option than the chunk of turd from T-Mobile?
Globespy said:
Thanks for the reply. Any recommendations for a good stock ROM that's a better option than the chunk of turd from T-Mobile?
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1: without physically having the phone, there is no way for your IT department to know if you're rooted. If the carrier that provides voice and data service can't differentiate a rooted phone from a not rooted phone, I very much doubt that the it department of your company can.
2: using the rooted stock ROM, then debloating it (better known as removing the tmo crapware), then unrooting, is the best option. Most custom ROMs rely on root access for the customizations they make to the framework, system apps, etc. Stock ROMs do not.
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I am one who believes the carrier and/or manufacturer are able to tell if you're rooted. Or they have the ability to anyway. Things such as sysscope make this possible. And if they can check your imei they can check more, if they want to. Lots of info gets sent back to google, sammy, T-Mobile, etc via check-ins and such.
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DocHoliday77 said:
I am one who believes the carrier and/or manufacturer are able to tell if you're rooted. Or they have the ability to anyway. Things such as sysscope make this possible. And if they can check your imei they can check more, if they want to. Lots of info gets sent back to google, sammy, T-Mobile, etc via check-ins and such.
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This was my thinking, and the company that I work for is one of 5 on the planet that does what they do - they essentially provide the entire physical backbone that allows companies like Microsoft, IBM, major banks etc actually HAVE internet. I'm certain they know exactly what's going in the network and have an array of tools designed to ensure full security.
I think the stock ROM, debloated and then root removed is best. I don't mind twiz, would just like my phone to run smoother.
I heard the sgs3 will get 4.3 but lord only knows how long it will take T-Mobile to release it, if ever!
Thanks.
I work for tmobile & im not from store. And theres no tool other than a physical inspection in store to tell if the device is rooted.
Even the so cal updates comes directly from manufacture they just have the provider crap the provider request.
I can see who you call, and who call you & for how long. Not hear the call. Text same **** we have no acess to the content. As far as what in your phone thats for you to know and for carriers & your company to find out.
Theres a lot of myths...now theres a few selectec engineers that will have access to the cells & repeater or the switch and if they want to they can see info. But they are not suppose to its against federal laws.
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Hey there,
I'm developing my first Android app for Google Play named Nexus 4 companion. Basically it includes lots of tips and tricks (about 40-50 now), tips for certain apps, guide for rooting etc.
It's currently in some Alpha version, works flawlessly but need some modifications and features before I publish it.
Anyway if you have any non-standard tips and tricks you'd like to recommend me for putting into this app, please do so.
Also after finishing the app for Nexus 4, I planned releasing bunch of apps for most Android phones.
Very nice! cant wait to try it as long as no ads
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Very nice! cant wait to try it as long as no ads
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Well honestly I thought of it, and I dislike ads too (even though I don't see them, got AdAway). But I need some form of monetization.
What I thought is charging (in-app) .99$ for complete rooting guide (custom roms, kernel, recovery, root etc.), and perhaps for recommended apps adding other apps willing to pay (if there are any). Nothing intrusive tho.
That would ruin the whole thing cause as soon as people see they need to pay, they'll run to google instead.
So you'd suggest a 100% free app (without ads)? I thought to earn some extra money after releasing app for every flagship phone out there.
If you charge for full rooting instructions they will just Google it and end up here. I would put adds in. Most people will either have them blocked or simply understand the point of them and appreciate a free useful app despite the adds that pop up
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Just use non-intrusive ads. Nobody minds that. Also, in main reading area don't use ads, put them in settings, categories, etc.
So, is the app up yet?
Just publish 2 versions, a free one which you can set ad-supported, and a donate version so that people who want to support you can buy it, without any restrictions on the free version. So is it up yet?
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While I was the first one in my town, AT&T my local store to get my NOTE 4, a root isn't available for this awesome phone YET. What are you doing in the meantime to customize your device? No xposed Installer, no rooted apps... What is it that you've done to make up for what we don't have? And how have you done it? If you know root, then you know what we are missing and what we want. How have you done up your phone? Let me and the rest of us know what you've done, and how you done it...... Also, let us know if you're wanting the root or not. I want the root badly... Oh so badly....
Not doing much to customize it yet, I'll wait for towelroot or one of the other kits and a custom Rom before I do much. Must say, this is probably the only phone I've had that customizing isn't a high priority, best phone I've ever had and custom will just make it better.
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While I was the first one in my town, AT&T my local store to get my NOTE 4, a root isn't available for this awesome phone YET. What are you doing in the meantime to customize your device? No xposed Installer, no rooted apps... What is it that you've done to make up for what we don't have? And how have you done it? If you know root, then you know what we are missing and what we want. How have you done up your phone? Let me and the rest of us know what you've done, and how you done it...... Also, let us know if you're wanting the root or not. I want the root badly... Oh so badly....
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Get a launcher. I recommend nova. It will let you customize it enough.
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You can theme without root. Loving this badboy.
Nova launcher, Exdialer, One icon theme, Holo locker.
Im pretty satisfied with stock for now. im using the latest version of tsf shell it runs really smoothly and i really like the animations. As far as apps go greenify is a must for me with or without root
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Found a pretty awesome app for switching hardware keys ie. The back an recent app buttons for us left hand people. "all in one gestures" in the play store. NO ROOT needed!
It's a free app, it also has gestures for many custom setups. I have my back button set up as a left to right swipe on the side of the screen. Makes one handed use easier for sure.
Also you can change the long press actions of your hardware keys.
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I am using a custom launcher right now. Go launcher EX. I also switch between, Nova, Taft, next, spb, and others. With all the widgets, all pro versions or top version available. The best icon sets I believe are the best for me. I have custom set ups left and right. I'm needing root so badly. I love APPOPPCOMMAND,or whatever it's called. I love to root all my devices. I know the note 4 is great, I do. But rooting it makes it that much better. Keys so hope bounty-gate solves this for us. I'm chipping i some loot for sure. Regular customization is OK and all, but the rooting is where it's at for me. And a whole lot more of you all out there want it too. Please root. I have 30 shirts being made up right now, saying, got root? Galaxy note 4 needs you. (front) then on the back it says xposed Installer made me do it
stalnakerz said:
Not doing much to customize it yet, I'll wait for towelroot or one of the other kits and a custom Rom before I do much. Must say, this is probably the only phone I've had that customizing isn't a high priority, best phone I've ever had and custom will just make it better.
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Geohot works for Google now, so it's my understanding he will no longer be working on towelroot app.
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What is sad, is, GEOHOT, no longer works for us. He is with GOOGLE as i keep hearing.. Any confirmations? If you go back to geohots first you tube videos, or even when he was on CNN or whatever TV show he was on, at that time, he claimed that he was for us. The masses, the people. Unlocks and roots were all his giving. To us. Now he has turned away from us. I guess money is the ROOT of all evil. Let's hope CHAINFIRE makes this happen for us. He is our new brass god we hope makes it for us. SAURIK for iPhone keeps himself real and stays with the people and keeps JAILBREAK available for all people be master what ios they run. I'm sad now. Chainfire, geohot, we need you both
Geohot never worked "for us." He came out for a huge bounty....you want his attention, make a huge bounty
n00b1269 said:
Geohot never worked "for us." He came out for a huge bounty....you want his attention, make a huge bounty
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You're right he never worked for "us". What I meant was, he wanted us the people to have free reign over our phones. He did it for us. I never known he came and did it for bounty.... Did he? Let's get it done then. I'm going to personally put up 100 into the bounty loot bin. Let's get him or chainfire working on it. I know this, nothing is going to happen until after lollipop comes out. No one is dropping a root opener when you, us, we could all lose it after the update. That's the truth. I want root so bad I can and will eat my old note 3 to get it
I want it bad too, but that bounty was over 18k that brought George out last time.
n00b1269 said:
I want it bad too, but that bounty was over 18k that brought George out last time.
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Yes it was. It was Hugh! !!!! I Remer when it all happened. Lol
....ok
ShrekOpher said:
Get a launcher. I recommend nova. It will let you customize it enough.
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I agree. That was the first launcher that I got for my phone.
I'm a fan of apex
jimmie48jj said:
Found a pretty awesome app for switching hardware keys ie. The back an recent app buttons for us left hand people. "all in one gestures" in the play store. NO ROOT needed!
It's a free app, it also has gestures for many custom setups. I have my back button set up as a left to right swipe on the side of the screen. Makes one handed use easier for sure.
Also you can change the long press actions of your hardware keys.
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How about telling us what app that is...
It's in the post, it's called "All in one gestures" it's on the play store for free
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A launcher isn't what I want root for. If it is all you want it for, then do launchers. For me, it's so much more than that. Its the file system changing, its writing to files, its changing the boot log. It Is changing and stopping what starts up during boot. Its taking away permission that apps have to my phone. It is way more than customizing. Its changing the phone and how it works. That's what I want root for. Not just for changing the layout in my phone. Nova, apex, go launcher EX, next, tsf, i have them all.. The full paid versions. I have every launcher except for the stupid ones. I have literally 95% of them all. I have the guesture things and all those. I want root and I just been with at&t for too long to stitch it up. It is ducked up and I hate it without root. I hated the iPhone without jailbreak and I love the note 3 and 4 but I need root to really make it right
I just want root to get rid of the AT&T jingle and globe during boot.
A little bonus update For those Verizon Galaxy S7 users who are unaware http://www.smartphonesupdates.com/latest-verizon-update-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge/ not mentioned in the change log.
please share your thoughts about this service.
Ah, so that's what that is. DISABLED
Thanks for letting us know, I just checked and disabled it.
Something like this should be illegal. Disabled.
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Thanks for this! I disabled it. I want my phone running as lean and mean as possible.
If you own the phone outright, paid in full, they should disclose what they are doing to it. I cleared and froze right after upgrading.
You all are welcome, i always try to share helpful info for my friends.
Thanks !
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This was also present on S6 and forward. Not new, but this should never have been added in the first place. I don't want random games on my phone.
I tried to disable but asked "Would you like to replace app with factory version?" Is another app that does the same thing going to replace it? I can't disable DT ignite if I don't click yes
Woodruffsung said:
I tried to disable but asked "Would you like to replace app with factory version?" Is another app that does the same thing going to replace it? I can't disable DT ignite if I don't click yes
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Its because DT ignite has updates installed. Click yes and it will put the "factory" non-updated version back on the phone. Then it will allow u to disable as normal.
Thanks so much for the find.
For those that may not have found it yet I have just started using Package Disabler Pro which let's you disable all of the verison and other bloatware without root...
zach.xtr said:
Thanks so much for the find.
For those that may not have found it yet I have just started using Package Disabler Pro which let's you disable all of the verison and other bloatware without root...
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Great app.
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emmawilliam834 said:
A little bonus update For those Verizon Galaxy S7 users who are unaware http://www.smartphonesupdates.com/latest-verizon-update-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge/ not mentioned in the change log.
please share your thoughts about this service.
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DT ignite is a cancer waiting to spread. Forcing apps to install onto the device that has almost half its storage already taken by bloat. Haven't seen any apps besides the beam software install without my permission, had to install Nextradio manually ( which has annoying ads ). DT Ignite could one day install an app that can compromise your phones security due to programming flaws. All quickrooter exploits have been patched, however if it feels like a Trojan it is a Trojan
Just updated my VZ Galaxy S6 edge plus 64gb and this Cancerous AIDS is in that update as well. Before my eyes I had apps appearing like magic installing themselves one by one.
This is worse than most phones that have crap in their root preinstall folder that show up after every restart
Haven't had anything wacky installed, it's even installing an updated Instagram not from the Google play store
Hello
I recently received my note 7, which I purchased directly from Samsung which means it should not come with any carrier bloatware. I inserted my Canadian Rogers SIM card before turning on my phone and going though the initial set up only to finish and find a bunch of Rogers bloatware like 'MyRogers' and 'AppZone'. I have tried to uninstall these apps but I am only given the option to disable them. I even did a factory reset and made sure there was no SIM card during the whole process, but after completing it, those same bloatware apps were there. Is this normal? Is there a way I can uninstall these apps? One of the reasons I purchased directly from Samsung is so I wouldn't get all those carrier bloatware apps, but for some reason they are in my phone. Any comments and/or help is appreciated.
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TheAtomicBuddha said:
Hello
I recently received my note 7, which I purchased directly from Samsung which means it should not come with any carrier bloatware. I inserted my Canadian Rogers SIM card before turning on my phone and going though the initial set up only to finish and find a bunch of Rogers bloatware like 'MyRogers' and 'AppZone'. I have tried to uninstall these apps but I am only given the option to disable them. I even did a factory reset and made sure there was no SIM card during the whole process, but after completing it, those same bloatware apps were there. Is this normal? Is there a way I can uninstall these apps? One of the reasons I purchased directly from Samsung is so I wouldn't get all those carrier bloatware apps, but for some reason they are in my phone. Any comments and/or help is appreciated.
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Just disable them and move on. If Disable is greyed out, use Package Disabler Pro. Also, apps are pre built into the system as system apps, so unless you find an untouched original firmware and flash it through odin, it will always have bloatware. I've disabled 137 samsung apps/services and my phones running like a beaut lol.
imatts said:
Just disable them and move on. If Disable is greyed out, use Package Disabler Pro. Also, apps are pre built into the system as system apps, so unless you find an untouched original firmware and flash it through odin, it will always have bloatware. I've disabled 137 samsung apps/services and my phones running like a beaut lol.
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So all those websites saying that buying from the manufacturer is better because you won't have all that carrier bloatware are wrong? I read somewhere that they say that when you put a sim card in, it will automatically download all that bloatware, but I just realised my old Nexus did not have this problem which makes things even more confusing.
imatts said:
Just disable them and move on. If Disable is greyed out, use Package Disabler Pro. Also, apps are pre built into the system as system apps, so unless you find an untouched original firmware and flash it through odin, it will always have bloatware. I've disabled 137 samsung apps/services and my phones running like a beaut lol.
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Could you please export the list of the disabled apps and post it here, thanks.
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millicent said:
Could you please export the list of the disabled apps and post it here, thanks.
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<importExportSetting>
<disabledPackages class="java.util.ArrayList">
<string>com.mobeam.barcodeService</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.rosemary</string>
<string>com.skype.raider</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.themestore</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations</string>
<string>com.samsung.svoice.sync</string>
<string>com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.calendar</string>
<string>com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel</string>
<string>com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor</string>
<string>com.android.wallpapercropper</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.withtv</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell</string>
<string>org.simalliance.openmobileapi.service</string>
<string>com.android.externalstorage</string>
<string>com.sec.factory</string>
<string>com.whatsapp</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge</string>
<string>com.android.mms.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.qconnect</string>
<string>com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.tourviewer</string>
<string>com.sec.android.Kies</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.voicenote</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.foundation</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.email.provider</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.microsoft.office.excel</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.billing</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.minimode.res</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gamehome</string>
<string>com.sec.android.daemonapp</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.service.socket</string>
<string>com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig</string>
<string>com.microsoft.skydrive</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.securitylogagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager</string>
<string>com.samsung.SMT</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.galaxylabs</string>
<string>com.sec.android.ofviewer</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub</string>
<string>com.samsung.hs20provider</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels</string>
<string>com.android.nfc</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.messaging</string>
<string>com.instagram.android</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard</string>
<string>com.microsoft.office.onenote</string>
<string>com.google.android.gm</string>
<string>com.sec.bcservice</string>
<string>com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor</string>
<string>com.android.sharedstoragebackup</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.colorblind</string>
<string>com.google.android.music</string>
<string>com.android.printspooler</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.basic</string>
<string>com.sec.app.samsungprintservice</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.dictionary</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.talkback</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gametools</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe</string>
<string>com.sec.smartcard.manager</string>
<string>com.sec.allsharecastplayer</string>
<string>com.google.android.apps.docs</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.taskedge</string>
<string>com.microsoft.office.word</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.clockpackage</string>
<string>com.microsoft.office.powerpoint</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.locationwidget</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.controltv</string>
<string>com.google.android.videos</string>
<string>com.sec.spp.push</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.server</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.gamepad.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare</string>
<string>com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching</string>
<string>com.samsung.helphub</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.sns3</string>
<string>flipboard.boxer.app</string>
<string>com.google.android.apps.photos</string>
<string>com.sec.android.providers.tasks</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.sbrowser</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.chococooky</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.phototable</string>
<string>com.sec.android.service.health</string>
<string>com.samsung.safetyinformation</string>
<string>com.facebook.katana</string>
<string>com.samsung.app.highlightplayer</string>
<string>com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator</string>
<string>com.android.wallpaper.livepicker</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.beaconmanager</string>
<string>com.facebook.orca</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.FileShareClient</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.quickassist</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.popupcalculator</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.quicktool</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.fmm</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.mdm</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.voc</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.shealth</string>
<string>com.sec.penup</string>
<string>com.sec.android.easyMover</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.voicewakeup</string>
<string>com.sec.android.splitsound</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub</string>
<string>com.policydm</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.FileShareServer</string>
<string>com.enhance.gameservice</string>
<string>com.google.android.talk</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.cooljazz</string>
<string>com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform</string>
<string>com.samsung.aasaservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.mt</string>
<string>com.sec.knox.switcher</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.magnifier</string>
</disabledPackages>
</importExportSetting>
Although I did disable a few regular samsung apps like internet, calculator, clock, my files, and i think a few others. Just scroll through the list anf checkmark what you want disabled, and leave the things you want enabled unchecked.
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TheAtomicBuddha said:
So all those websites saying that buying from the manufacturer is better because you won't have all that carrier bloatware are wrong? I read somewhere that they say that when you put a sim card in, it will automatically download all that bloatware, but I just realised my old Nexus did not have this problem which makes things even more confusing.
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Honestly I dont know, I havent bought a phone from a carrier in 5 years. I just go straight to the source. Just use PDP
Once you activate it with a carrier they load their programs onto the phone during activation. Sprint does the same and you can uninstall most of it except for a few.
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Itchiee said:
Once you activate it with a carrier they load their programs onto the phone during activation. Sprint does the same and you can uninstall most of it except for a few.
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This is the correct answer, in order to prevent this from happening - go through the activation process without a SIM inserted.
TheAtomicBuddha said:
Hello
I recently received my note 7, which I purchased directly from Samsung which means it should not come with any carrier bloatware. I inserted my Canadian Rogers SIM card before turning on my phone and going though the initial set up only to finish and find a bunch of Rogers bloatware like 'MyRogers' and 'AppZone'. I have tried to uninstall these apps but I am only given the option to disable them. I even did a factory reset and made sure there was no SIM card during the whole process, but after completing it, those same bloatware apps were there. Is this normal? Is there a way I can uninstall these apps? One of the reasons I purchased directly from Samsung is so I wouldn't get all those carrier bloatware apps, but for some reason they are in my phone. Any comments and/or help is appreciated.
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My understanding is that all of the Note 7 versions shipped to carriers install the boatware automatically in the initial setup based upon the first sim that is installed.
So if you took a clean Verizon Note 7 to tmobile it would setup tmobile bloatware instead.
I haven't been able to find out if it is cleared upon reset. I don't know if/when it will be possible to have a bloatware free version here without going with a carrier that just doesn't offer a full version Note 7. It is an awesome phone one way or another!
TheAtomicBuddha said:
So all those websites saying that buying from the manufacturer is better because you won't have all that carrier bloatware are wrong? I read somewhere that they say that when you put a sim card in, it will automatically download all that bloatware, but I just realised my old Nexus did not have this problem which makes things even more confusing.
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Unless you found the unlocked, non-carrier branded Note 7 on Samsung's site that they have yet to release then you got carrier bloat. It's not enough to order FROM the manufacturer but it has to say unlocked as the S7 they released is .. there are S7's marked for carriers which will have Samsung bloat and carrier bloat whether it ships on the phone or is downloaded during setup.
Again, you have to have purchased the unlocked, non-carrier branded version. This has not been released yet. Now .. once it has the ROM from that version will make it's way out and you can flash it. Then you'll have what you thought you purchased. :good:
SolarTico said:
My understanding is that all of the Note 7 versions shipped to carriers install the boatware automatically in the initial setup based upon the first sim that is installed.
So if you took a clean Verizon Note 7 to tmobile it would setup tmobile bloatware instead.
I haven't been able to find out if it is cleared upon reset. I don't know if/when it will be possible to have a bloatware free version here without going with a carrier that just doesn't offer a full version Note 7. It is an awesome phone one way or another!
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Sorry, that's incorrect. The carrier branded devices have the carrier specific 'bloatware' baked into the signed firmware package. For example, I set up my T-Mobile branded note 7 before I put my SIM in. The tmo bloat was already there.
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Someone please list a complete list of Bloatware that is safe to remove from carriers thanks
Here is the list of apps I have disabled with Package Disabler Pro on my Verizon Note 7. I am sure there are other apps that could be disabled if one wanted, but these are the ones that I felt I didn't need/want and have had zero issues since disabling. This has seemed to free up more RAM, and I also think is helping with battery life a bit. Here is the list:
ANT + DUT
ANT radio service
ANT + HAL service
ANT Plugins service
Apps edge
Briefing - flipboard
Briefing feed
Calendar
Caller name ID
CNN for edge panel
DT Ignite
Edge screen
Email com.samsung.android
Facebook app manager
Gmail - google
Google play movies & TV
Google play music
Hangouts
Message +
Messages
NFL Mobile
People edge
Setup wizard - google
Setup wizard - android
System updates 1
System updates 2
Verizon location agent
Verizon store demo mode
VZ Navigator
Weather 1
Weather 2
Yahoo Edge