[Q] Removing Sprint bloat? - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

I want to manually delete the sprint bloat, yes I'm rooted and using root explorer. What folder is the bloat in, I can't seem to find it? Thanks.
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/system/app - Just be careful and always backup anything your going to delete.

I would use sdx app remover. you can backup and delete bloatware from the /system/app partition

Thanks, I'll try it.
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skyward01 said:
I want to manually delete the sprint bloat, yes I'm rooted and using root explorer. What folder is the bloat in, I can't seem to find it? Thanks.
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You can remove everything but sprint zone, id, and wallet without root. And those don't use any space or resources.
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Khilbron said:
You can remove everything but sprint zone, id, and wallet without root. And those don't use any space or resources.
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Thanks for the tip, those other apps where the ones I couldn't find.
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Don't remove zone otherwise *2 won't get I cs anymore
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I want to remove the following Apps:
All share
Google books
Photo editor
Sprint ID
Voicemail
Does anyone know the names of these in the system folder, I want to make sure I delete the correct apps.
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drksilenc said:
Don't remove zone otherwise *2 won't get I cs anymore
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I did remove sprint zone, but backed it up first. I still am able to call *2 to connect to sprint.

skyward01 said:
I want to remove the following Apps:
All share
Google books
Photo editor
Sprint ID
Voicemail
Does anyone know the names of these in the system folder, I want to make sure I delete the correct apps.
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Google books is booksphone.apk
Photo editor is photoretouching.apk
Sprint id is w_installer.apk
And voicemail is vtt-sprint.apk
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Thanks!
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just double checking... so then its safe to remove sprint zone? i didnt remove it because i didnt want it conflicting when dialing *2 with the acutal app.... if i remove it, and dial *2, it will still work right?

Yes, *2 still works.
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*2 is not handled by the OS. It is handled by sprint's circuits.

skyward01, Which method did you use to root the phone?

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Can't call sprint

For some reason I can't dial to talk to SPRINT *2 don't work I even have a direct number and that don't work either.. I get a call lost notice!! What the hell.. I'm running cynaogen 7 never happened before.. anybody have any ideas for a brother??? Plz. Thanks!
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888-211-4727
*2 will only work on your phone if you have sprint zone installed. I don't believe it comes on CM7.
Don't work
sitlet said:
888-211-4727
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It works only sometimes irk its pissing me off I needed it today and the damn thing didn't work!
cruise350 said:
*2 will only work on your phone if you have sprint zone installed. I don't believe it comes on CM7.
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611
7654321
try Roaming on verizon, then try again.
*2 is a short code that's programmed into the base, which CM does not have since the Sprint apps are not present in the base.
ImEVO said:
Don't work
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Well thats the main number for sprint. If that isnt working, there is a problem with your phone. Try flashing back to a stock rom.
WORK
Just be a little creative. Download a rom that comes with it as a removed/optional apk (MYN Warm 2.2 does for sure). Unzip the rom, find the apk & push it to your phone with adb:
adb devices (just to make sure it's connected)
adb mount
adb push srintzone.apk system/app/
adb reboot
Done
or just mount your sd card and place the apk file in a random folder and find it in your file explorer (download es explorer from market if you don't have one). just click on it in file explorer and it will ask you to install.
Honestly if you've flashed enough roms on your phone more than likely there is already a folder marked optional/removed that has it. I usually wipe most unused things but I keep a couple of these folders just in case.
Does sound like something may be wrong with your phone though if it isn't dialing a regular phone number.
Good Luck
EDIT: Excuse me for this. Doesn't work on AOSP roms, only sense. Sorry buddy good luck though.
I had same problem ...dial 611 and that will work ...
funnie evo

Removing system apps question

Happy fathers day! I just had a question I deleted launcher2 which is the sprint id launcher I use launcher pro so can I safely delete twlauncher? I already deleted things like allshare news media hub sprint nascar sprint id facebook asphalt demo what else can I delete?
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Yes
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Thanks
MysteryEmotionz said:
Yes
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Despite using AntTek app to freeze Samsung Media Hub it still shows up in my app drawer and occasionally runs. How can I get rid of it completely? Everything else froze properly.
DroidApprentice said:
Despite using AntTek app to freeze Samsung Media Hub it still shows up in my app drawer and occasionally runs. How can I get rid of it completely? Everything else froze properly.
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Use tb to freeze it or use sdx app remover to uninstall it or root explorer to delete it
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steviee7 said:
Happy fathers day! I just had a question I deleted launcher2 which is the sprint id launcher I use launcher pro so can I safely delete twlauncher? I already deleted things like allshare news media hub sprint nascar sprint id facebook asphalt demo what else can I delete?
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Which .apk was Sprint id, not just the launcher???
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MysteryEmotionz said:
Use tb to freeze it or use sdx app remover to uninstall it or root explorer to delete it
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What files need to be deleted? I deleted MediaHubV102_Epic4G.apk from root\system\app but it looks like the service and shortcut are still enabled.
I use root app remover free on the market I completely remove it from my phone and it said sprint id in the drawer when I click system apps so idelted sprint id and launcher2
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Someone must know the apk name, I've tried can't find it without hosing my setup...
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Only thing I'm having problems with the telenav gps... I use google nav s its pointless to have but it won't delete
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Have you tried sdx app remover. I know there are other ways, but to me this is the easiest, and you can restore very easy.
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steviee7 said:
Only thing I'm having problems with the telenav gps... I use google nav s its pointless to have but it won't delete
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uninstall in titanium backup, delete from system/app, then reboot
DroidApprentice said:
What files need to be deleted? I deleted MediaHubV102_Epic4G.apk from root\system\app but it looks like the service and shortcut are still enabled.
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Try rebooting
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ecooce said:
Which .apk was Sprint id, not just the launcher???
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w_installer.apk is what it was when I deleted it.
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zanderman112 said:
Try rebooting
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Doesn't seem to make any difference. There's still a service running, sometimes automatically and if I tap a leftover shortcut the thing runs like it's still installed. Media Hub, you useless bastich.
DroidApprentice said:
Doesn't seem to make any difference. There's still a service running, sometimes automatically and if I tap a leftover shortcut the thing runs like it's still installed. Media Hub, you useless bastich.
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Have you tried fixing permissons in cwm, that's helped me out after messing with sysem/app?
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Sprint took away google Wallet today?

I tried to use google wallet and is says unfortunately your carrier or country is not set up for google wallet. (or something like that)
Any one else have a problem today on Sprint?
stu5797 said:
I tried to use google wallet and is says unfortunately your carrier or country is not set up for google wallet. (or something like that)
Any one else have a problem today on Sprint?
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I got that on my EVOLTE too :\
Whew, i thought i broke it with root!
itisagoodname said:
Whew, i thought i broke it with root!
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Mine works.
mines not
Sprint is probably doing this because of the launch of their own Google wallet equivalent service
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I can't ever get the reader at the store to read my phone
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It works on my wife phone, they even gave me the 10 dollars credit, but it fail on the first attempt for registration tho
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I am getting the same thing as OP.
Glad I spent my free 10 bucks
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masaidjet said:
Sprint is probably doing this because of the launch of their own Google wallet equivalent service
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Doubt it. There has been talk of axing Google Wallet. Perhaps Sprint is preparing for the removal of the service.
I'm getting really irritated by all the changes sprint is doing :S hopefully they will stop before I decide to change carriers. I been with them for over 8yrs now and I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling that way
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Damn mine isnt working
I should have activated it yesterday! This sucks! I liked paying at 711 with my phone lol
The guys in the EVO forums says this works:
Originally Posted by jkt97401 View Post
I found a workarround, this worked for me and hope it helps others!
Go into build.prop and change these values:
ro.product.model=
ro.product.device=
to both equal this: GT-I9300
This makes your phone look like the Sprint galaxy nexus.
Reboot your phone and try to open wallet!
You may have to clear google wallet settings, I had to uninstall wallet and reinstall it after the build.prop change.
Hit the thanks button if this helped!
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The reason I tried this is because I heard Google temporarily blocked the HTC EVO 4G LTE from accessing Google Wallet. I don't know the exact reason why, but this seems to work at least for now.
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Originally Posted by DZLRULZ View Post
DUDES! It totally worked. I will be trying a transaction in a few minutes and reporting back. I was sick over this, worried about secure element. I got stuck at 99% resetting the app and eventually had to reboot.
I did what you suggested and it activated, and my $100.21 was still in the prepaid card no problem. Here's EXACTLY what I did to keep out of the unsupported device also:
EDIT: REQUIRES ROOT ACCESS (but not HTC UNLOCK, which I do not have)
-Enable SuperSU
-Use ES File Explorer for root explorer (Settings->Root Explorer, give Superuser permission when asked) -> Mount File System (writable)
-Edit build.prop in /system folder as described above (make a backup also so you can revert after activation!)
-Disable root explorer in ES File Explorer
-Disable SuperSU in SuperSU settings
-Clear data for Wallet in Settings->Apps
-Reboot
-Open Wallet, log in
-Add prepaid card
-Close Wallet
-Go to Android Settings->Apps->Downloaded->Wallet and force stop (hoping to keep it from knowing about the next step which is enable SuperSU to revert build.prop and keep away unsupported device message.)
-Enable SuperSU
-ES File Explorer -> Root Explorer -> Mount System
-In /system folder replace build.prop with the backup I made (or just undo the changes manually if you like.)
-Disable Root Explorer
-Disable SuperSU
-Reboot
-Open Wallet and verify operation
-Profit!
Sorry if this is jumbled, have to get to work but excited that it is fixed and hopefully by reverting build.prop no strange behavior will result!
Thanks again jkt97401!
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Someone try it
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mlin said:
Doubt it. There has been talk of axing Google Wallet. Perhaps Sprint is preparing for the removal of the service.
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That's what I just said -_-
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I got mine working simply by pushing someone else's modified apk to system/app .. I'll find the link and post when I get home. You just can't update the app or it breaks
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That would be really helpful! Looking forward to the ink
stu5797 said:
That would be really helpful! Looking forward to the ink
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http://www.modaco.com/topic/354635-region-device-root-patched-google-wallet-apk-11-r67-v4/
Just remember delete the original from system/app first then put this patched apk there and don't update. There may be other ways but this was easiest for me.
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I am scared to use this cause we cant reset our current google wallet settings

Using deactivated Epic as a media/app device?

I really don't even know how to search for this because the only device I know of that I could compare the functionality I want is the iPod Touch. I moved to Verizon a while back and got the Galaxy Nexus. What I would like to do with my Epic is remove all of the phone functions and leave it as a WiFi capable device similar to the iPod Touch so that my son can use it to watch videos and play games. I keep airplane mode turned on, but I keep getting some notification about voicemail not working and I would prefer it to not be able to accidentally dial 911 since Sprint is required to allow that call if the phone tries to send it.
Are there any ROM's that do this, or is it easy to remove the necessary files? I currently have ACE2.0 flashed, and I love it, but I will switch if I need to.
Didn't someone just post this exact same thing? Delete dialeractivity.apk and there will be no dialer.
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kennyglass123 said:
Didn't someone just post this exact same thing? Delete dialeractivity.apk and there will be no dialer.
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Sorry, I didn't see any threads that I thought were the same question. Does that take care of the voicemail notification too?
I found this when looking for something similar for a used Fascinate.
I haven't tried it yet, but intend to when I get some time in a couple weeks...
Looking at the package it deletes several apks and installs a "radiooptions" binary that gets run via script at boot-up.
oran0007 said:
Sorry, I didn't see any threads that I thought were the same question. Does that take care of the voicemail notification too?
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Delete voicemail app too.
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is there a way to Disable dialing codes? such as the ##72786#

hi is there any way to disable dialing codes such as the ##72786#, long story short i have few Samsung galaxy note 2 for Sprint flashed to boostmobile and when dialing that code it reverts the phone back to Sprint and removes the flash it happened to 2 of my customers already
so is there a way to disable that code or if you can tell me where to find it in the system so i can remove it any help is really appreciated
surda said:
hi is there any way to disable dialing codes such as the ##72786#, long story short i have few Samsung galaxy note 2 for Sprint flashed to boostmobile and when dialing that code it reverts the phone back to Sprint and removes the flash it happened to 2 of my customers already
so is there a way to disable that code or if you can tell me where to find it in the system so i can remove it any help is really appreciated
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Rename sprintdm.apk to .bak and all dialer codes will stop working.
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jlmancuso said:
Rename sprintdm.apk to .bak and all dialer codes will stop working.
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thanks i will try that and let you know, but thats also going to disable the profile update as well correct? because i need the profile update to work in order to activate the phone
surda said:
thanks i will try that and let you know, but thats also going to disable the profile update as well correct? because i need the profile update to work in order to activate the phone
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So activate phone then disable app
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yes but then again if your doing PRL update or if in the future you change your phone number you gonna need that again, i just need to disable that code without effecting anything else, do you know how we can do that
As I said just rename it. If/when you need it it takes a rename and reboot and your back in business. The only ways I know of require same style changes.
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