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Hello everyone. I installed the VCS Rom and apparently it blocks ads. I want to enable showing ads once again, so is there anyway to do this? And even better, is there anyway to enable it for specific apps? Meaning that the adblocker will continue for most apps except for some of them? I want to support some developers that I believe did a very good job, and the least I can do is enable the ads to show...
I don't know whether no on knows or just ignoring the question !!
While I am not too sure about disabling it for certain apps, if there is no option to simply disable it on the VCS ROM (I haven't checked that one out yet), what you can do is download ROM Toolbox from the market, and in its ad-block feature there is an option for disabling ad-blocking. If you only need to use a certain app or two (Like Hulu+) then I think that this would be the way to go. At least that is what I do
It did work. Of course for all the apps, but I just wanted to support the developers. So, I guess we're all happy now. Thanks a lot...
Hey Guys,
I currently have the international (N9300) version of the Note 7. Luckily I don't have any carrier bloatware to worry about.
But I was wondering if anyone has a list? Or could share a screen shot of what SAMSUNG BLOATWARE they have disabled with Package Disabler without having any problems?
My main goal would be to speed up performance / increase batter lift by disabling un-needed stuff from running in the BG. Just dont want to accidentally disable something that will screw up my phone, or get me stuck in a boot loop etc.
Thanks!
Is there any evidence that bloatware (whether from the manufacturer or the carrier) has any noticeable effect on performance? If not, de-bloating seems like a lot of trouble to go to for no real benefit.
Gary02468 said:
Is there any evidence that bloatware (whether from the manufacturer or the carrier) has any noticeable effect on performance? If not, de-bloating seems like a lot of trouble to go to for no real benefit.
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I think it made a difference in earlier versions of the Samsung phones. In the past, I would aggressively debloating my phones. With the modern versions, and OS features for shutting down apps that are not in use, including Touchwiz's aggressive RAM management, I don't think debloating has a noticeable effect. I disable any unused apps to get rid of visual clutter, I don't go beyond that. YMMV
GeorgeP said:
I think it made a difference in earlier versions of the Samsung phones.
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Yup, there was a time when debloating helped.
With the modern versions, and OS features for shutting down apps that are not in use, including Touchwiz's aggressive RAM management, I don't think debloating has a noticeable effect. I disable any unused apps to get rid of visual clutter, I don't go beyond that.
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Just curious--what visual clutter do you mean? In the apps drawer?
You also get bothered with update messages for apps that you don't use. Much better to turn them off.
Better to rid yourself of them. Some of them use data in the background even when you have never opened them, all of them burn bandwidth updating, some will send unwanted notifications, some have various reporting you might not want going on, some will light off location burning battery.
The old saying is if you don't use it, lose it. It still applies.
I like to remove system apps that I don't use like email or attn and other stuff... package disabler pro is a good app but paid... you can connect your phone to a pc and use debloater that can be found here in xda
Thanks for all the replies! But can someone please post a list of what they feel is good to be disabled?
Gary02468 said:
Just curious--what visual clutter do you mean? In the apps drawer?
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Yes. Primarily the apps drawer.
phame said:
Thanks for all the replies! But can someone please post a list of what they feel is good to be disabled?
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Agreed although I recalled mine when I get it back would be nice to know what is safe for the note 7 as most auto de bloater apps disable stuff that you don't want disabled. Would be good to have a proper list of all known safe bloatware and small description of each.
As the topic says. I'm pretty sure most of the Metro crap is safe to remove. The LG stuff I'm freezing to see if it causes issues. The Google stuff I'm removing. What else can go?
Well, all of google stuff except services framework and store is safe to remove, also your career bloat is safe to remove. But other LG stuff like lg backup is safe to remove but it will crash your settings when you go to backup & reset, however removing any of lg apps won't get you too much benefit in resources because they don't consume much space and also there is chance that you will delete something you shouldn't.
ok, stock deodexed, debloated metropcs rom posted. also posted the stuff i removed. this should give you an idea on whats safe. the rest is simply preference on what you prefer, to debloat though it's best to freeze things and see what happens. if it doesn't break or remove a feature it's pretty much safe to remove. anyway. have given you guys a base to start with. enjoy
Hello,
I've decided to come back to Android after seven years using iOS and the one thing that bothers me the most is the excessive amount of preinstalled bloatware (in Samsung devices, to be more precise).
Searching at the forum, I've seen some posts about CCSWE, Package Disabler Pro, and ADB, which seem to do the job.
However, I was looking for a more "lazy" solution to disable such apps, meaning that I do not want to root my device or installing ADB.
Hence, my question is: can I disable every single bloatware by simply accessing Settings > Apps? If not, can either CCSWE or Package Disabler Pro do the trick? Do they need root access?
Thanks in advance for your sage advices
aacury said:
Hello,
I've decided to come back to Android after seven years using iOS and the one thing that bothers me the most is the excessive amount of preinstalled bloatware (in Samsung devices, to be more precise).
Searching at the forum, I've seen some posts about CCSWE, Package Disabler Pro, and ADB, which seem to do the job.
However, I was looking for a more "lazy" solution to disable such apps, meaning that I do not want to root my device or installing ADB.
Hence, my question is: can I disable every single bloatware by simply accessing Settings > Apps? If not, can either CCSWE or Package Disabler Pro do the trick? Do they need root access?
Thanks in advance for your sage advices
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Non of those options require root
Some / most of the bloatware can be disabled from settings > apps > apps info page
Some can't and needs one of the above options
aacury said:
Hello,
I've decided to come back to Android after seven years using iOS and the one thing that bothers me the most is the excessive amount of preinstalled bloatware (in Samsung devices, to be more precise).
Searching at the forum, I've seen some posts about CCSWE, Package Disabler Pro, and ADB, which seem to do the job.
However, I was looking for a more "lazy" solution to disable such apps, meaning that I do not want to root my device or installing ADB.
Hence, my question is: can I disable every single bloatware by simply accessing Settings > Apps? If not, can either CCSWE or Package Disabler Pro do the trick? Do they need root access?
Thanks in advance for your sage advices
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I use PD MDM: https://www.packagedisabler.com/
Buy direct from their site. Been running it for over 3 years, with over 1 year on the 10+, it's stable, very low power consumption.
This is the lazy way plus it will disable apks that you can't kill in settings.
The optional interactive widget allows you to toggle checked apks on/off by touching the widget. Useful for apps like Playstore that you use but don't want running all the time. Will block carrier updates too.
I recommend PD.
Alright, guys.
Thanks for your inputs.
I have a S22 in the US (Snapdragon) and I was wondering if there is a way to get rid of the installed apps from Samsung on the device. Like "Messages" and others because I have found other apps that I like better. Without being able to root my device I'm not sure if there is a way to remove the preinstalled apps.
JimReid said:
I have a S22 in the US (Snapdragon) and I was wondering if there is a way to get rid of the installed apps from Samsung on the device. Like "Messages" and others because I have found other apps that I like better. Without being able to root my device I'm not sure if there is a way to remove the preinstalled apps.
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use this https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...oat-tool-tweaks.4147837/page-35#post-87842237
Takes me to something to record not to remove apps.