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Latest update adds a new service that installs bloatware

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

Schedule message

Hello,
My phone running cm-13.0-20160418-SNAPSHOT-ZNH0EAO2NJ-serranoltexx.
The Kernel version is: 3.4.0-cyanogenmod-gaafcf07 [email protected] #1
Is there option to schedule message?
Thank you

DoriGuy said:
Hello,
My phone running cm-13.0-20160418-SNAPSHOT-ZNH0EAO2NJ-serranoltexx.
Is there option to schedule message?
Thank you
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You mean send a SMS at a certain time each day? Not with stock app, as far as I know. But you can use apps specifically for this eg
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-ri...ime-4-ways-to-schedule-messages-with-android/
or an automation app eg
https://llamalab.com/automate/doc/block/sms_send.html

IronRoo said:
You mean send a SMS at a certain time each day? Not with stock app, as far as I know. But you can use apps specifically for this eg
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-ri...ime-4-ways-to-schedule-messages-with-android/
or an automation app eg
https://llamalab.com/automate/doc/block/sms_send.html
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Thank you very much, that what I meant. At the stock rom, the one I got with the phone - samsung rom, it was build in the app.

Google Phone or similar app for LG K10

So I couldn't install the Marshmallow version of the dialer, no matter which build I tried, they just won't install. Short of waiting for a Nougat ROM for this phone, is there any similar dialer that I can use for the time being, that has some of the features (CallerID, places near me, spam warnings and call blocking, visual voicemail, etc.)? Is TrueCaller worth the price?

Don't know about Google Phone but Truecaller is definitely worth it. The free version is pretty enough for most cases but if you need to send contact requests or fed up with ads, you can go for the pro version. Hope it helps.

sammessi10 said:
Don't know about Google Phone but Truecaller is definitely worth it. The free version is pretty enough for most cases but if you need to send contact requests or fed up with ads, you can go for the pro version. Hope it helps.
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I tried the free version, and for some reason I couldn't keep it from using the system dialer to make calls. Tried disabling the system dialer, then I couldn't make calls at all.

Hi
GuyInDogSuit said:
So I couldn't install the Marshmallow version of the dialer, no matter which build I tried, they just won't install. Short of waiting for a Nougat ROM for this phone, is there any similar dialer that I can use for the time being, that has some of the features (CallerID, places near me, spam warnings and call blocking, visual voicemail, etc.)? Is TrueCaller worth the price?
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You can try this, but backup your Rom before flashing it…
Pixel Experience

D_Vovan_238 said:
You can try this, but backup your Rom before flashing it…
Pixel Experience
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Thank you. I will give this a try.

Unfortunately, it didn't work. But hey, my phone is more like a Pixel now. Except for the Dialer. Just doesn't show up.

Have you checked out the other LG forums? I'd look on the v10 and v20 forums and see if they've found a method.
And as far as truecaller goes, I would avoid it. Either spammers have access to their number database, or they actively sell it, because you will see an increase in spam calls.

JoeMoDo said:
Have you checked out the other LG forums? I'd look on the v10 and v20 forums and see if they've found a method.
And as far as truecaller goes, I would avoid it. Either spammers have access to their number database, or they actively sell it, because you will see an increase in spam calls.
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Yeah, I actually did see an increase. It's really annoying. I'm willing to bet they sell it.

Enable RCS service again...and other noon question.

Hey I was just going through the Google phone app forum and saw you have the tmo branded Moto z2 also, my question is are you using the stock dialer and if it is possible to get Google phone apk that is signed by Google and not that other person. Other question is how do I re enable my RCS service as TMO will be launching universal RCS soon. Thank you in advance for any kind of information. @skywalker-live

hirizal said:
Hey I was just going through the Google phone app forum and saw you have the tmo branded Moto z2 also, my question is are you using the stock dialer and if it is possible to get Google phone apk that is signed by Google and not that other person. Other question is how do I re enable my RCS service as TMO will be launching universal RCS soon. Thank you in advance for any kind of information. @skywalker-live
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To get the Google phone app from the play store I'm using a magisk module from the repo (yes the module says for OP 5/5T but it does work).
As far as rcs services my understanding is that is replacing sms and would be covered with the Google messages app. How did you disable your rcs services? I didn't know there was away to disable it, just that we're waiting for tmo to enable their end for the support.
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skywalker-live said:
To get the Google phone app from the play store I'm using a magisk module from the repo (yes the module says for OP 5/5T but it does work).
As far as rcs services my understanding is that is replacing sms and would be covered with the Google messages app. How did you disable your rcs services? I didn't know there was away to disable it, just that we're waiting for tmo to enable their end for the support.
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I got the RCS info from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2...-how-to-3rd-party-sms-apps-root-t3661703/amp/ , also what is the magisk? Do I need to be rooted or can I do it without root?

hirizal said:
I got the RCS info from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2...-how-to-3rd-party-sms-apps-root-t3661703/amp/ , also what is the magisk? Do I need to be rooted or can I do it without root?
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That thread is old, the "bug" with texting was fixed with the 26.7 nougat firmware update. Then reappeared in 27.0 Oreo update and was fixed with the current firmware 27.1 Oreo. Twards the end of that thread is the suggestion to use Android messages, which works great for me both back on nougat and now on Oreo I didn't have to make and modifications to my device for that.
Also that thread makes it sound like TMobile is already using rcs, the problem is it's their own profile instead of the universal one that is being promised.
Magisk is a root manger that can also make modifications to the system without actually touching the system partition.
70-90% of what is found on xda is dependent on being rooted. This phone (motorola) requires breaking the Motorola warranty to unlock the bootloader to be able to root. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the device.
Having a rooted phone is a great responsibility to read everything about what you do to it and understanding the risks involved, knowing how to fix it before doing the modification. Also keeping everything straight between current and old methods, things can change in a matter of weeks. Developers sometimes change phones every 6 months.
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Package Disabler Pro + (Samsung)

Has anyone used this app on their NOTE 10 to disable bloatware?

Really no need for apps like this when you can disable anything via adb without root.

stu5797 said:
Has anyone used this app on their NOTE 10 to disable bloatware?
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Is it back in the playstore?
Goronok said:
Really no need for apps like this when you can disable anything via adb without root.
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Can you disable/enable apps on the fly using adb?

lennie said:
Is it back in the playstore?
Can you disable/enable apps on the fly using adb?
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Can't picture the use case, but no, need a PC to enable/disable.

I had to go to a different app CCSWE in app store.

The work note 10 plus ccswe app manger :good:

Anyone plz let me know what to disable for security updates and things of that nature. Thanks

Package disabler pro works for me on my note 10. It's not available in the play store and hasnt been for some time. I purchased it directly from the dev site. Believe its 3.00 usd. Just installed it today and it works perfectly, even after the new software update

Devs behind Package Disabler Pro are scam artists. The apps work, but they are always deleting them then releasing a new version a few weeks later. Usually after a new phone comes out.
They've probably done this 5-6 times since I got the my first app from them. I asked them about giving me a license since I already paid, and they basically told me it's Samsung's fault it gets removed and I have to pay again to make up for the trouble.
Ha! No thanks.

Goronok said:
Can't picture the use case, but no, need a PC to enable/disable.
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Wait, so you need a PC in order to disable or enable an app through adb but yet you can't picture a use case for apps like package disabler pro?
What about apps you don't use often? Isn't it better to disable them until you need to use them so android don't have them running in the background for no reason?
So what if you're using a different launcher than the stock launcher wouldn't it make sense to disable stock launcher until you need it?
I can go on but the best part is that you don't need a PC to do it.
AceDaMack said:
Anyone plz let me know what to disable for security updates and things of that nature. Thanks
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I don't think you even need package disabler for that, you can just go into developer options and disable auto update from there. Or in package disabler in system apps you should see one that is called "update" or something like that.
black96ss said:
Package disabler pro works for me on my note 10. It's not available in the play store and hasnt been for some time. I purchased it directly from the dev site. Believe its 3.00 usd. Just installed it today and it works perfectly, even after the new software update
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That's good to hear I bought it from the play store, not sure why I didn't just buy it from their website since Google or Samsung can't block that one.
nosympathy said:
Devs behind Package Disabler Pro are scam artists. The apps work, but they are always deleting them then releasing a new version a few weeks later. Usually after a new phone comes out.
They've probably done this 5-6 times since I got the my first app from them. I asked them about giving me a license since I already paid, and they basically told me it's Samsung's fault it gets removed and I have to pay again to make up for the trouble.
Ha! No thanks.
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Actually it's Samsung that requests that Google block the app in the playstore. They plainly tell you to buy it from their website because that way Samsung or Google can't block it. So instead of paying 5-6 times why didn't just buy it from their website once?

lennie said:
Wait, so you need a PC in order to disable or enable an app through adb but yet you can't picture a use case for apps like package disabler pro?
What about apps you don't use often? Isn't it better to disable them until you need to use them so android don't have them running in the background for no reason?
So what if you're using a different launcher than the stock launcher wouldn't it make sense to disable stock launcher until you need it?
I can go on but the best part is that you don't need a PC to do it.
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No need to get defensive. It is better to disable so android isn't running them in the background, I just can't think of an app I'd ever need to enable/disable on the fly. Certainly not the stock launcher, that can stay permanently disabled.

lennie said:
Actually it's Samsung that requests that Google block the app in the playstore. They plainly tell you to buy it from their website because that way Samsung or Google can't block it. So instead of paying 5-6 times why didn't just buy it from their website once?
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I guess you can't read...I only paid for it once, I said they've re-added it 5-6 times since I purchased it. I asked them for a license since I already paid for it once and they told me I had to rebuy it because of the trouble Samsung causes them.
If you read reviews about them, they are notorious for doing what I said. Not once did they ever tell me I could get the app directly from them by the way, it's always been to rebuy it from the app store. They don't list a website on the play store and the email address is where they told me to keep rebuying it in the play store
Not to mention, they always name it the same thing. I can't for a minute believe that google keeps allowing them to re-upload the app with the same name over and over again if Samsung is getting it removed. lol.
yes, let us just keep covering for shady companies who find a way to force additional sales of their product through "forced" rebuys.

Thanks that what I did. just to be safe I wanna disable the packages

Goronok said:
No need to get defensive. It is better to disable so android isn't running them in the background, I just can't think of an app I'd ever need to enable/disable on the fly. Certainly not the stock launcher, that can stay permanently disabled.
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Not defensive/aggressive in the slightest. It's just that I use it all the time and I disable pretty much every app I'm not currently using as in every app gets disabled until I need it, with a few exceptions. Android/Google/Samsung services are not killing my battery in the background. But to each his own.
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nosympathy said:
I guess you can't read...I only paid for it once, I said they've re-added it 5-6 times since I purchased it. I asked them for a license since I already paid for it once and they told me I had to rebuy it because of the trouble Samsung causes them.
If you read reviews about them, they are notorious for doing what I said. Not once did they ever tell me I could get the app directly from them by the way, it's always been to rebuy it from the app store. They don't list a website on the play store and the email address is where they told me to keep rebuying it in the play store
Not to mention, they always name it the same thing. I can't for a minute believe that google keeps allowing them to re-upload the app with the same name over and over again if Samsung is getting it removed. lol.
yes, let us just keep covering for shady companies who find a way to force additional sales of their product through "forced" rebuys.
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Well apparently I can't read. But the first time Samsung disable their app and I contacted them they directed me to their website where I could get a proper version that won't get disabled.
Well who knows maybe they are crooks like you've said. But then it begs the question, how come the version on their website doesn't get disabled like the one on the play store?

lennie said:
Well apparently I can't read. But the first time Samsung disable their app and I contacted them they directed me to their website where I could get a proper version that won't get disabled.
Well who knows maybe they are crooks like you've said. But then it begs the question, how come the version on their website doesn't get disabled like the one on the play store?
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So you are saying they also made you pay twice? I still wouldn't be happy with that. I paid for the license, it's not my fault Samsung got their app removed. I'd have to dig, but I have the emails where they told me I had to pay again because of Samsung causing them trouble. They could easily issue a code to let me claim the license I already paid for.
I don't think they really want website sales, but will take them as a last ditch effort. Can't claim Samsung made you delete it off your own website.
If they wanted the sales on their website, then they would have their website listed on google play. Then someone like me who searches for the app like today, where it doesn't exist again, could look at one of their other apps and find my way to buy it.
For what it's worth, they do the same thing with the LG version of the app. They delete it at least once a year then release it again. Not sure what excuse they use on that one.
Edit: I will give them one last chance, I sent them an email again to see if they would make good. See if things have changed.

How about a list of apps people have removed successfully without issues.

nosympathy said:
Devs behind Package Disabler Pro are scam artists. The apps work, but they are always deleting them then releasing a new version a few weeks later. Usually after a new phone comes out.
They've probably done this 5-6 times since I got the my first app from them. I asked them about giving me a license since I already paid, and they basically told me it's Samsung's fault it gets removed and I have to pay again to make up for the trouble.
Ha! No thanks.
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This needs to be spread. This information.

i use ccswe app manager.. it works great

badcrow35 said:
The work note 10 plus ccswe app manger :good:
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super easy to install too.. it just works! worth every penny

roaduardo said:
This needs to be spread. This information.
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This is definitely true. I have been re-buying this app almost every time I get a new samsung phone (been upgrading every 6 months to S and Note series since the Note 5/7/S7 Edge, so that is at least 10 different devices. I am pretty sure I have re-bought it every time! However I have always used google opinion rewards money so it was basically free for me, now that they only sell the working version on their site I am done with them.