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Ok, so I went to my Play Store and saw that Google Wallet has an update so I proceed to update it. However after it updates and installs a dialogue box pops up saying Google Wallet is requesting Superuser Permissions...Now I'm kinda concerned as to why it would request such a thing...
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I updtated GW too...
but didn't get the SU permissions request. I am 100% stock though and not yet unlocked the boot loader
Guy that's weird. Maybe a reboot will fix but also please remember when doing anything like rooting unlocking bootloader,backups data wipes anything! Go into the app hit settings and reset. Just trying to help out because once secure element notification pops up your screwed for that device and google wallet. I had it working great and backed up my rom. When I rebooted I got the secure element not responding window and have been locked out ever since. I only thought this happened when wiping data but obviously not. So be careful and when doing anything just reset app from inside google wallet settings and u will be OK......and yes I tryed everything to get it to work. I reset google framework uninstalled app wiped data, new rom, dead stock not rooted and locked bootloader.... nada don't let it happen guys
sarni84 said:
Guy that's weird. Maybe a reboot will fix but also please remember when doing anything like rooting unlocking bootloader,backups data wipes anything! Go into the app hit settings and reset. Just trying to help out because once secure element notification pops up your screwed for that device and google wallet. I had it working great and backed up my rom. When I rebooted I got the secure element not responding window and have been locked out ever since. I only thought this happened when wiping data but obviously not. So be careful and when doing anything just reset app from inside google wallet settings and u will be OK......and yes I tryed everything to get it to work. I reset google framework uninstalled app wiped data, new rom, dead stock not rooted and locked bootloader.... nada don't let it happen guys
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Thanks and the moment I got the notification, after it updated, I reset Google Wallet from within the app itself I hope everything will be ok and that I won't have to come across the Secure Element bug.
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Please continue this in the other Google Wallet thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657935
Thanks
FNM
I've tried removal apps, I've tried locating the app itself since apparently you can uninstall it that way but to no avail. The damn thing is crashing Super SU and Xposed, I can't figure out a way of actually getting rid of it. The removal apps crash upon attempt and the app itself isnt showing up but I can see its on the device so what can I do?
Edit: I knew it would be some easy fix and I'd feel dumb after...well turns out I just needed to update SuperSU.
I hate Knox said:
I've tried removal apps, I've tried locating the app itself since apparently you can uninstall it that way but to no avail. The damn thing is crashing Super SU and Xposed, I can't figure out a way of actually getting rid of it. The removal apps crash upon attempt and the app itself isnt showing up but I can see its on the device so what can I do?
Edit: I knew it would be some easy fix and I'd feel dumb after...well turns out I just needed to update SuperSU.
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There are several ways to remove Knox after you've taken the 4.3 update. The first is to install the Knox remover script. See (Option 2) in the thread below for guidance...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538991
The other is to disable it from your apps drawer itself. See link below for guidance ...
http://www.droidviews.com/disable-knox-security-service-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
Finally, you can follow Samsung's own instructions as follows...
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/howtoguide/N0000011/14421/170987
I guess you are having difficulties with either of the last 2 options because you can't locate the App. The first option would, therefore, be your best bet.
i can stop and freez mini opera, but how to to remove mcafee from the device without root ?
Without root, you can't. The best you can do is revoke it's administration rights in menu/settings/security
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Mini opera is a mess so u lose nothing
Lennyuk said:
Without root, you can't. The best you can do is revoke it's administration rights in menu/settings/security
Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
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And when the device is actually rooted ??? How to completely remove McAfee ???
Thanks
raf1978 said:
And when the device is actually rooted ??? How to completely remove McAfee ???
Thanks
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Use a file explorer like root explorer, navigate to system/apps (I'm not 100 sure this is the correct folder) and just simply delete the apk. Reboot if you want and you're done. Or use an app manager like titanium backup and find the app and delete it.
raf1978 said:
And when the device is actually rooted ??? How to completely remove McAfee ???
Thanks
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Uninstall it with titanium backup
czechu01 said:
Uninstall it with titanium backup
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Thanks, that works !!
mcafee support
Im new to the forum but have been following for a while. I contacted mcafee support and received an email from them asking for my email associated with the account, my imei number, the phone number associated with the account and a buddy number of which i sent the info and received a pin number from them. I then went to apps within settings, clicked on mcafee security and then clicked on manage storage. It then asked for a pin which i put in and low and behold afer about 3 minutes it now gives me the option to force stop and uninstall updates. :laugh:
Hope this is helpful to others that do not wish to root their phones.
Just freeze it in titanium along with 1000 other bloatwares that would get rid of all the lag and eat up half your battery. Seriously recommend you to root.
Root, then install an app called App Master, has the ability to remove system and user apps, I removed a tonne including hangouts, maps and all the others, macafee etc.
/system/priv-app
I think the app is named LG-Mcafee.apk or something like this (got rid of it long time ago). Delete the apk and you're done. Obviously root required as well as file manager like Root Explorer.
removed easily on G2 without root
Removed administration rights of mcafee, then restarted phone, went to apps in settings Ang uninstall it.
No root needed.
Ok...how do you remove adminsitration rights?
thanks
tracsportva said:
Ok...how do you remove adminsitration rights?
thanks
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Go to Settings > Security > Phone administrators and untick McAfee.
But I don't think this meathod will work to uninstall the app.
G3 help
melissacbrown said:
Im new to the forum but have been following for a while. I contacted mcafee support and received an email from them asking for my email associated with the account, my imei number, the phone number associated with the account and a buddy number of which i sent the info and received a pin number from them. I then went to apps within settings, clicked on mcafee security and then clicked on manage storage. It then asked for a pin which i put in and low and behold afer about 3 minutes it now gives me the option to force stop and uninstall updates. :laugh:
Hope this is helpful to others that do not wish to root their phones.
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Thank you. What phone number /email address did you use, specifically, to contact McAfee? I have tried numerous, but can't get to the right place. Can you put a little more detail here?
The Gift from Mcafee security app
In my country, Thailand, the Mcafee in LG G3 is not just app for virus protection but it acts virus alike. Mcafee will send SMS through mobile phone network provider automatically 2-3 times everyday since first time mobile phone activated. I was shocked from billing of oversea SMS from Thailand to America sent by Mcafee almost 50 times within 2 months without any notification or acceptable reaction from me. I had to stop all SMS sending function from my phone number to anywhere both domestic and oversea. only receiving SMS allowed. This was a special thing powered by Mcafee security app in LG G3 for loss phone protection. Thanks LG.
i have a zva variant from sprint and its actually blocked by the servers policy. it removed my admin privileges. sorry for my bad english
Here is simple method for remove such lock :https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...are-method-t3534946/post70470494#post70470494
can we uninstall mcafee from stock kdz file before flashing
Hi. I want to get method of removing mcafee security from stock kdz before flashing kdz . please help me to sort out.
does this work if you get the mcafee lock screen? my G3 is rooted so whats the process and what apps do I need to remove it from my macbook?
After I upgraded my LG G3 to 5.0 I decided to downgrade it back down to 4.4.2 because 5.0 was crashing randomly. After I got 4.4.2 installed back onto the phone, McAfee shows up automatically and wants a PIN. I never made one.
I can't factory reset the device, it tells me the kill switch is disabled. Also, USB download mode is also disabled by McAfee. I'm at a loss, what do I do?
I've tried 123456 and 000000 as some other members have tried, but they don't work.
Jaradice said:
After I upgraded my LG G3 to 5.0 I decided to downgrade it back down to 4.4.2 because 5.0 was crashing randomly. After I got 4.4.2 installed back onto the phone, McAfee shows up automatically and wants a PIN. I never made one.
I can't factory reset the device, it tells me the kill switch is disabled. Also, USB download mode is also disabled by McAfee. I'm at a loss, what do I do?
I've tried 123456 and 000000 as some other members have tried, but they don't work.
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I have the same problem, did you find the solution? please help me:crying:
Try flashing tot file for your model
montresor60 said:
Try flashing tot file for your model
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when i put the phone in dowload mode, this say that has been desible by killer switch
Try this:
- Go to: https://www.mcafeemobilesecurity.com.
- Click Forgot your PIN at the top of the page.
- A link with PIN reset instructions is the sent to your registered email.
- Follow the instructions to reset the PIN.
Jaradice said:
After I upgraded my LG G3 to 5.0 I decided to downgrade it back down to 4.4.2 because 5.0 was crashing randomly. After I got 4.4.2 installed back onto the phone, McAfee shows up automatically and wants a PIN. I never made one.
I can't factory reset the device, it tells me the kill switch is disabled. Also, USB download mode is also disabled by McAfee. I'm at a loss, what do I do?
I've tried 123456 and 000000 as some other members have tried, but they don't work.
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Hi. I think I can help you. Because I have the same problem ago and I solved it.
The way is :
1、reboot your phone again and again until mcafee not auto-start (trust me you can )
2、if you into the system without mcafee successful，Congratulations on your！You have achieved half of success！
3、download towelroot and installed to root your phone
4、after that. Your phone will restart ，then you have the same work likes step 1
5、download TitaniumBackup and installed，then find mcafee on TitaniumBackupal and unInstalled
6、then your phone will work normal，good luck for you.
(I am sorry my English is poor because I am come from China)
xbustama said:
when i put the phone in dowload mode, this say that has been desible by killer switch
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Of course. I did read your post but must have had a brain fart when responding.
Eenie_胜胜 said:
Hi. I think I can help you. Because I have the same problem ago and I solved it.
The way is :
1、reboot your phone again and again until mcafee not auto-start (trust me you can )
2、if you into the system without mcafee successful，Congratulations on your！You have achieved half of success！
3、download towelroot and installed to root your phone
4、after that. Your phone will restart ，then you have the same work likes step 1
5、download TitaniumBackup and installed，then find mcafee on TitaniumBackupal and unInstalled
6、then your phone will work normal，good luck for you.
(I am sorry my English is poor because I am come from China)
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I will try it, thanks a lot
xbustama said:
I will try it, thanks a lot
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I had to login and reset the PIN and it finally let me in. Now it's rooted and I got custom firmware on it. Great phone, but that McAfee crap shouldn't be a thing....
Thank you to everyone who tried to help
Kill Switch Disabled / Black Screen After Factory Data Reset
I just had this problem too; after Factory Data Reset ("FDR") from the "Settings" menu, I went thru setup, opened my Google Backup, watched my Apps reinstalling, then ended up with a black screen showing only the status indicators at the top, and the "Back" arrow at the bottom.
After trying hardware FDS a couple of times, I got a message saying "....Kill Switch Disabled" and then the black screen again.
It turned out that I had installed McAfee antivirus on my phone, including a feature (Kill Switch) which would prevent anyone who got hold of my phone from wiping it and re-selling it for someone else to use.
Once I realized this, all I had to do was log in to my McAfee for Android account from my computer and disable that setting. I don't remember the details of doing so, but it was fairly self-evident once I realized what was happening.
Good Luck
Eenie_胜胜 said:
Hi. I think I can help you. Because I have the same problem ago and I solved it.
The way is :
1、reboot your phone again and again until mcafee not auto-start (trust me you can )
2、if you into the system without mcafee successful，Congratulations on your！You have achieved half of success！
3、download towelroot and installed to root your phone
4、after that. Your phone will restart ，then you have the same work likes step 1
5、download TitaniumBackup and installed，then find mcafee on TitaniumBackupal and unInstalled
6、then your phone will work normal，good luck for you.
(I am sorry my English is poor because I am come from China)
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i can reboot phone without mcafee auto-start but it can't install everythink. and it doesn't matter install from google play or other sources.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...are-method-t3534946/post70470494#post70470494
While old, this is probably still relevant - I came here via a search, and found this to be the only way to resolve the McAfee lock. I was trying to downgrade an LG G3 D855 phone so that I could root it, and flashed a file that was supposed to be a stock ROM, D85510A_00.kdz, the oldest KitKat file for this phone. Big mistake, it had NcAfee installed and locked the phone. My McAfee was registered to an email address, and the only way to unlock it was to log on to "my" McAfee account, or have an email sent to this address. McAfee tech support had a very supportive attitude, but couldn't do anything as they didn't have the email address registered. They didn't know their own product too well, suggesting that if I managed to start in Safe Mode I could remove the McAfee app. Not so. Recovery and download modes reported that they had been disabled by the "kill switch". There was nothing I, or McAfee could do.
I came to this thread; the fundamental fact I learnt is that repeated rebooting eventually got the phone started without locking. It didn't work very well, presumably with McAfee using system resources as it tried to lock; it wasn't possible to install anything from the play store ("downloading" for 5 minutes or so until I gave up), and programs worked slowly and not very well with McAfee active and trying to do its thing.
The exact procedure listed here didn't work for me, but once I knew I could get into the phone by repeated restarting I could try anything; anyone reasonably familiar with Android should be able to cope with whatever the system throws up. I first installed Towelroot 3.0, which rooted the phone without needing a reboot I installed files by writing the .apks to the SD card on a computer. I installed the System 2 task manager, Titanium Backup application, and SuperSU at various times. I also installed Total Commander, my preferred file manager, though the built-in one might have been enough. The first thing to do to stop McAfee from undoing everything, once rooted to provide access to its file /system/priv-app/LGMcAfee.MobileSecurity.apk, was to stop the process with System2. (Until then I had done various things, but later found that McAfee had managed to undo them and resuscitate itself on next reboot.) After stopping the process, I deleted McAfee with Titanium Backup. That's the essential unlocking bit. I also installed the TWRP app and used it to flash the TWRP recovery. So I had a phone working well, rooted, with the earliest release of KitKat. Booting in factory reset mode and ignoring the warnings that everything will be deleted starts TWRP in the way I've been used to, and allowed me to restore a backup of the phone (or install a custom ROM).
[When repeatedly rebooting until McAfee doesn't kill, find something not very taxing to do, e.g. watch a video., so the time is not entirely wasted.]
[Added later]: instead of repeated rebooting, it's been suggested that if you manage to go to Settings > General after the boot process has finished but before McAfee has loaded (about 5"), McAfee will not fully start and you can do the root, terminate, remove process. As before the phone will be sluggish and not work properly, and the Play Store will not work, until McAfee is terminated. Put .apks on an SD card, or use a browser to download them from the phone.
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Great example of perseverance and not giving up. I probably would've. [emoji37][emoji36]
Kudos.
LG G3 D851, crDroidAndroid v4.6 ROM, microG (NoGapps), MultiROM, XDA Legacy
Having a constant "Security Notice" on phone since rooting. Everything else works fine. Is there anyway I can maybe deactivate this function?
freeze in titanium backup...
Y0sHii said:
Having a constant "Security Notice" on phone since rooting. Everything else works fine. Is there anyway I can maybe deactivate this function?
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to get rid of the security notice you will get(because the system is now rooted) simply install root explorer(or any root browser) and go to /system/app and delete securitylogagent or go into the folder and rename it adding .bkp to the end of the file name and reboot.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68675715&postcount=2
I began getting this, too, after rooting my Note7. I solved it the way others suggested, with Titanium Backup by freezing the Security Log Agent. That worked for me.
SkyPhone said:
I began getting this, too, after rooting my Note7. I solved it the way others suggested, with Titanium Backup by freezing the Security Log Agent. That worked for me.
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do you still have knox? i use samsung pay and security folder
You used the sprint method root at the N930V PHE or PH1? Not really related to thread, but just out of curiosity.
Same problem....
I'm having this same problem with my rooted note 7.
I've searched everywhere for securityagent on my note 7 and it's not there. The only way I can remove this threat found/restart device, is to remove device maintenance.
But then I lose the app done function and the advanced setting power saving mode.
I have disabled all knox and security realated apps.
But still still get the threat while device maintenance is there.
Does anyone know what the equivalent to securitylogagent is on a note 7 ????
Any help would be much appreciated, I am a noob, until 3 days ago I knew nothing, but I managed to unlock frp and root my note 7, but its been stressfull. I need help now...thanks.
Kellya86 said:
I'm having this same problem with my rooted note 7.
I've searched everywhere for securityagent on my note 7 and it's not there. The only way I can remove this threat found/restart device, is to remove device maintenance.
But then I lose the app done function and the advanced setting power saving mode.
I have disabled all knox and security realated apps.
But still still get the threat while device maintenance is there.
Does anyone know what the equivalent to securitylogagent is on a note 7 ????
Any help would be much appreciated, I am a noob, until 3 days ago I knew nothing, but I managed to unlock frp and root my note 7, but its been stressfull. I need help now...thanks.
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You should have a package named SecurityLogAgent. Disabling this will stop the security notifications due to rooting. If you're referring to the Samsung messages regarding the recall, then you need to disable the Samsung Push service or just the notifications.
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I'm not referring to them notifications, I have disabled Samsung push.
There is no package with the name 'securitylogagent' on my note 7.
I have researched this alot before joining and posting here. Its simply not there, no matter what I use to look for it. Just not there..
I would really like device maintenance back.. that's how iv got it disabled at the moment.
I am referring to the 'that found/restart device" warning that flags up in device maintenance.
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I'm not referring to them notifications, I have disabled Samsung push.
There is no package with the name 'securitylogagent' on my note 7.
I have researched this alot before joining and posting here. Its simply not there, no matter what I use to look for it. Just not there..
I would really like device maintenance back.. that's how iv got it disabled at the moment.
I am referring to the 'that found/restart device" warning that flags up in device maintenance.
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Strange, there should be a folder at system/app/SecurityLogAgent
What firmware version are you on? What have you used to look for it?
I'm on 6.0.1, that I rooted on Sunday after I accidentally updated package disabler. I am a complete noob and have managed to just about get to this point without help.
I have looked for it using titanium backup, root browser and device control. It doesn't show on any...
So I have disabled a load of other things including device maintenance, com.samsung.andoid.sm.devicesecurity, and security manager service...
I was hoping one of these was the equivalent of securitylogagent.
Does this information below help?
Kellya86 said:
I'm on 6.0.1, that I rooted on Sunday after I accidentally updated package disabler. I am a complete noob and have managed to just about get to this point without help.
I have looked for it using titanium backup, root browser and device control. It doesn't show on any...
So I have disabled a load of other things including device maintenance, com.samsung.andoid.sm.devicesecurity, and security manager service...
I was hoping one of these was the equivalent of securitylogagent.
Does this information below help?
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So by the build number I see that you are not on a Verizon firmware so the app names may be different. It appears you have UK firmware so you will have to find what the app name is for that firmware.
What I can suggest is that the next time you get the notification, long press on the icon at the left. You should be taken to the notification options for that app and you should also see an app info button on the right. you may be able to track the actual app down using this info or at least disable notifications.
Thanks for your reply.
Oh crap, I'll never find it then...
Is there a way I could post an image of my system so as some experienced members on here may look at it.??
Thanks again.