How to Remove ATT Note 5 Bloatware? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5

Hi, new to forum and Android and just upgraded from iphone 4 to my first Android phone and super excited! *80 plus views in the Note 5 help section but no replies so hope someone can please help me out here.
Walmart has these new on closeout now for 199. so knew it was time to upgrade.
Have unlocked phone through ATT online request and entered code but have still not set phone up yet and would greatly appreciate some guidance on what is the best way to get rid of the bloatware these come with?
Thanks much!

Kitesurfing said:
Hi, new to forum and Android and just upgraded from iphone 4 to my first Android phone and super excited! *80 plus views in the Note 5 help section but no replies so hope someone can please help me out here.
Walmart has these new on closeout now for 199. so knew it was time to upgrade.
Have unlocked phone through ATT online request and entered code but have still not set phone up yet and would greatly appreciate some guidance on what is the best way to get rid of the bloatware these come with?
Thanks much!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go into settings -> apps -> open the carrier apps or any other app you wouldn't use and disable them one by one ... be careful not to disable system apps...
Hope this helps...

Get Package Disabler Pro for Samsung on the app store. You won't be able to disable a lot of the bloatware with only using the system settings.
The only issue is that using the default block list on the Package Disabler, Samsung Pay secure keypad won't work. Also make sure Samsung Push Service is not disabled or Samsung Backup won't work.

Thanks much!

Related

City ID... Can we remove it?

I just woke up to a white screen telling me it wants to charge me 2 dollars a month to tell me where a call is from...
I tried to go to applications and uninstall it but I didnt see any uninstall option...
Sent from my ADR6300 using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
Without access to the /system (ie root) then no...no we can't! ****..this lame as application is gonna ruin this phone isn't it?
I saw that too and wasn't happy. I hate to have to root my phone and image it just to get rid of that application. It hasn't asked again since the first time. Hopefully it wont ask again!
noelk01469 said:
I saw that too and wasn't happy. I hate to have to root my phone and image it just to get rid of that application. It hasn't asked again since the first time. Hopefully it wont ask again!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
same here it only has asked me once!! so... hopfully its done!! verizon how could u do this put shareware with a 2 day trial on such a great phone!!
I knew it was too good to be true when they said no verizon bloatware in the reviews... i didnt plan on rooting the phone for 6 months if I ever do at all...
Sent from my HTC Incredible using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
two_cents said:
I knew it was too good to be true when they said no verizon bloatware in the reviews... i didnt plan on rooting the phone for 6 months if I ever do at all...
Sent from my HTC Incredible using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its not verizon i had it on my alltel touch pro and i think it just puts the city name when someone you don't know calls you. It never stopped doing that for me after the trial was up and it never popped up saying i need to pay. So it might just be an extra icon you have ti live with.
It is defiantly always running in the background!
-ebby- said:
Its not verizon i had it on my alltel touch pro and i think it just puts the city name when someone you don't know calls you. It never stopped doing that for me after the trial was up and it never popped up saying i need to pay. So it might just be an extra icon you have ti live with.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just because it isn't exclusive to Verizon, doesn't mean its not crappy bloatware.
+1 on getting rid of this when root is achieved.
I'm new to Android to so I apologize if this is totally out there. CityID is part of the ROM so it is protected. But I imagine that Cequint must be able to push out an update for CityID or their libraries from time to time.
What if we made our own version of CityID with the same manifest that did nothing and installed it using "Unknown sources"? Would Android see our newer version and use that instead?
Is this possible or do we need to wait for root access?
If you ForceClose it the trial returns to 15 days LOL.
There are some reverse lookup apps that show the name of the caller. Skydeck is well reviewed and I'm testing it.
When my trial period ended it asked if I wanted to keep my subscription and I hit no. It then allowed me to uninstall. Has anyone else had this happen for them?
-------------------------------------
Sent via the XDA Tapatalk App
shwayzee said:
When my trial period ended it asked if I wanted to keep my subscription and I hit no. It then allowed me to uninstall. Has anyone else had this happen for them?
-------------------------------------
Sent via the XDA Tapatalk App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guess I have 1 day before it expires, hope your right.
I wander if the idiot that designed the program actually gets money from people.
I have been trying to get rid of this piece of crap since I made the mistake of installing it . Dont think that I've bewn. Billed yet
-------------------------------------
Sent via the XDA Tapatalk App
Ok my free trial ran out last night, but this lame excuse of a program still runs for no reason, but to spy on my phone.
I was not able to remove the program.
This is a good reason to root this phone.
Ok so im new here and im new to the smartphone user crowd but I am pretty good with computers and think I may have found a way to remove City ID (and any other apps preloaded or not) from the Incredible. I was playing around last night and found an "Uninstall" button for City ID but I being a new user to Smartphones and honestly not yet willing to destroy my baby hehe was afraid to press it. Anyways for those (if any) of you out there are willing to try it and see what happens (im not held liable for anything if it goes wrong this is strictly your decision)..here is how you find the button:
1) Enter Astro File Manager (by default it takes you to your SD Card)
2)Hit the "UP" button, it will take you to your phone storage directory.
3)Choose the "System" folder.
4)Choose the "app" folder.
5)Scroll to "City ID". Click on it.
6)Choose "Open App Manager".
7)Voila..there is your button.
Please post if this works..alongside with any side effects etc..it would be greatly appreciated. Hope this helps someone.
Also posted this on XDA-Developers. Look there for replies too if it works. i sure hope so anyways. Search "City ID... how do you uninstall?".
EDIT: Also posted this on androidforums.com. Look there for replies too if it works. i sure hope so anyways. Search "City ID... how do you uninstall?".
No, it doesn't work. We have root now, so you can uninstall it. Someone posted directions somewhere. You just use the rm command from the terminal.
With this removed, do you still get city/state information (I imagine you would as Verizon advertises "Caller ID" as one of it's services). Was this just some moot/redundant app left in to try and make some money off of suckers?
CityID
DeeBG said:
With this removed, do you still get city/state information (I imagine you would as Verizon advertises "Caller ID" as one of it's services). Was this just some moot/redundant app left in to try and make some money off of suckers?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Caller ID is name and phone number.
The translation from phone number to City/State is what CityID does. When removed, there is no display of City/State, but you still get Name and Phone number. As the translation of phone number to City/State for mobile phones is patented by the makers of CityID, Verizon can't provide that service without using the CityID application.

Finding Daily XXXXXX Quest

Sorry if I offensive someone... But on my 'old' HD2 with Android I was able to use and install "Daily Breast Quest" I used Android for a short time on my HD2. I flashed it with something else (wp7).
Now I have waited several weeks on the delivery of the Samsung Galaxy S2. Finally I have it, one of the apps I was waiting for was this one. Somehow it is'n available on the Markter. I have Content Filtering set to "Show all apps" it switches back automatically to "High maturity"
Anyhow, still no luck with finding the APP. Is their someone who has the APK file ? Has it something to do with the 2.3. version on the Samsung Galaxy S2.
The website http://www.playboy.nl/daily-breast-quest mentions a QR code :
It leads to market://details?id=com.mediabunker.android.playboy.dailybreastquest
-- EDIT --
No one who can help me with the apk ?
I have it for you. Let me know how to send it to you.
BTW, I don't get new breasts for 4 days now. Same thing with all my friends. I don't get it...
Haha...
What is this app anyway??
onedutch said:
Sorry if I offensive someone... But on my 'old' HD2 with Android I was able to use and install "Daily Breast Quest" I used Android for a short time on my HD2. I flashed it with something else (wp7).
Now I have waited several weeks on the delivery of the Samsung Galaxy S2. Finally I have it, one of the apps I was waiting for was this one. Somehow it is'n available on the Markter. I have Content Filtering set to "Show all apps" it switches back automatically to "High maturity"
Anyhow, still no luck with finding the APP. Is their someone who has the APK file ? Has it something to do with the 2.3. version on the Samsung Galaxy S2.
The website http://www.playboy.nl/daily-breast-quest mentions a QR code :
It leads to market://details?id=com.mediabunker.android.playboy.dailybreastquest
-- EDIT --
No one who can help me with the apk ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you sad pervert!!!!!
Omg... Im so ofensived...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Haha plz give me the link aswell! Pervert here!!
So many breasts, so little time...
rafa85 said:
I have it for you. Let me know how to send it to you.
BTW, I don't get new breasts for 4 days now. Same thing with all my friends. I don't get it...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
could you send it to me too? or put it in a public dropbox folder? you're the greatest!

Galaxy Note II Dual Sim N7102

Hi guys
I'm going to China next week for 2 weeks, I wanna buy the SGNII dual sim, somebody can tell me If this phone work fine in all places in the world?
I live in Italy.
Is it a big deal for you?
I have a SGSIII with a dual sim card and i love use only one phone with my personal number and my business number
pls let me know guys
Ivan
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=4001&c=samsung_gt-n7102_galaxy_note_ii
This shows the primary networks (sim 1)
& secondary networks (sim 2)
Dual sim is important feature for me also.
It's quad band on both radios, so it will work fine in Italy.
It costs around $915. Not a good price.
Thnaks guys
is there any section here dedicated about this phone, for custom rom and other mods?
I think that with the dual sim feature I can't flash the custom rom with omega and more, right?
troppodel said:
Thnaks guys
is there any section here dedicated about this phone, for custom rom and other mods?
I think that with the dual sim feature I can't flash the custom rom with omega and more, right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, you can't flash existing custom roms. Whether there will be dev support for this phone is what I can't tell. since its only to be sold in the chinese market, I doubt if it will receive as much community support as the international counterpart
Android question for China GNII
I'm also in the market to buy a dual SIM phone and am quite keen to buy the N7102. I heard however China Android phones have limitations to access Google services like Gmail, Google maps etc. I also heard there is no way to access the Google Play store to download apps. Can anyone verify this? I don't live in China so these limitations will keep me from buying this model. Thanks everyone.
Mochiware, your gonna use the phone outside China? No problem downloading those apps & using western internet access.
Yes, i want this phone also, I'm happy to have dual sim & DC HSPA+ & forget LTE for now
$890 is alot of money & its going to be cheaper than that for me to buy it, 3rd December release date onwards should see it reduce a bit hopefully.
Pat. said:
Mochiware, your gonna use the phone outside China? No problem downloading those apps & using western internet access.
Yes, i want this phone also, I'm happy to have dual sim & DC HSPA+ & forget LTE for now
$890 is alot of money & its going to be cheaper than that for me to buy it, 3rd December release date onwards should see it reduce a bit hopefully.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pat, can you provide more details about access Google Play, signing into Google accounts etc? I heard from a friend living in China that there are restrictions that prevent Google access. Do you mean outside of China these restrictions don't apply over wifi and/or 3G? I can live without LTE so long as I can use dual-SIM so both my work and personal numbers can be on the same device. I carry 2 mobiles now and that can be annoying sometimes. Thanks in advance.
I've been using dual sim adaptors for many years & can't imagine only having one sim but i would like to have calls & SMS coming in from both numbers as well.
Yes your Sims wont be Chinese will they so your network will give you the same access you get on any other 2g/3g phone you currently use.
If you think about it, the Chinese restrictions are going to be applied through the network/carrier otherwise nothing would stop them buying non Chinese handsets to avoid the blocks, it would be to easy.
Any apps missing on the software you can download. "Play store" is a downloadable app ...
troppodel said:
Hi guys
I'm going to China next week for 2 weeks, I wanna buy the SGNII dual sim, somebody can tell me If this phone work fine in all places in the world?
I live in Italy.
Is it a big deal for you?
I have a SGSIII with a dual sim card and i love use only one phone with my personal number and my business number
pls let me know guys
Ivan
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just got an n7102 tonight, and gonna root it tomorrow to get my google service back: p
BTW , you could not just install google play, you will get fc. You need to install googleserviceframework.apk as well.
Ok, thanks for correcting me, can i ask about where you bought & price?
i understood the 7102 to be available for delivery only from 3rd Dec.
Thanks guys let me know the questions I'm going to china next week I can ask to my friend and I will go in a store for test the phone
Thanks buddy let me know about root and many other info about the phone that u got it
Inviato dal mio GT-I9300 con Tapatalk 2
U should be able to flash the GAPPS to get all google services back from http://goo.im/gapps, once it's rooted and custom recovery installed. The 3rd Dec delivery is for some online retailers only, from what I heard its already available for sale domestically in China.
Hi there,
You mean i need root access for the phone to enable all western functions?
Isnt it the normal samsung UI?
I need german language, google play, gmail and maps.
If not working out of the box i better not spend this ammount...
Thanks for help!
tantewu said:
Hi there,
You mean i need root access for the phone to enable all western functions?
Isnt it the normal samsung UI?
I need german language, google play, gmail and maps.
If not working out of the box i better not spend this ammount...
Thanks for help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It won't have the standard google apps out of box. The software is a modified version of android with pretty much all google service removed. There s no way using gmail google play maps or YouTube apps without root.
I can't verify this but I don't think it comes with German language UI either.
I just rooted my N7102, and reinstall back from my GSG3 backups. then removed all the default apps.
All work fine! Google account, google play, google map....etc.
thanks a lot for your prompt reply!
Will this beast then launch in Hongkong with full functions out of the box?
Got my Tab 7.7 there which works perfectly without flashing etc..
Thanks!
joehsieh99 said:
I just rooted my N7102, and reinstall back from my GSG3 backups. then removed all the default apps.
All work fine! Google account, google play, google map....etc.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi buddy did you root the phone with odin and cf-root? did you install the cwm?
let me know if the guide is the same of the note 2 classic
thanks
I will buy the phone in shanghai if somebody want receive info in real time install whatsapp and send me the phone number by PM, I will be in China from 5 dec to 14 dec.
Ivan
yes, I use the normal N7100 odin and cd-root to root N7102. It works fine! I didn't re-install CWM but recover from my backups.
and CWM shows that N7102 is not supported! So I uninstalled it.
tantewu said:
thanks a lot for your prompt reply!
Will this beast then launch in Hongkong with full functions out of the box?
Got my Tab 7.7 there which works perfectly without flashing etc..
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's not clear that will happen.
There s no indication this model will be released outside mainland China.

[Q] I'm not in US and want to make in app purchase

I got my Note 2 about a month ago and could not be happier with it. I am an iPhone convert.
The phone is not rooted.
The model of the phone is a Note 2 internationally unlocked from factory phone.
When I got it, it had installed 4.1.1. Then it updated to 4.1.2 – where it remains today.
I have a US credit card and address.There's been no problem purchasing apps from the play store for quite sometime.
Then I found an app that I wanted to purchase the pro version as an in app purchase. Google canceled the order and refunded the credit that I had purchased.
Further, Google blocked any additional purchases even from the browser of my computer (using a proxy).Right now, I'm waiting 24 more hours as when I put in a service ticket, they said wait 48 hours and try to purchase again and if there was a problem they would try to help me.
The problem seems to be with the in app purchase more than anything.
To be able to make this and other in app purchases easier, I would be willing to root my phone if there is a safe way of doing it.
Has anyone figured out how to do an in app purchase with a Note 2? Will rooting the phone give me this ability?
Sure would appreciate any help along these lines.
PS I even wrote to the developer asking if I can send the money directly for the pro version via Paypal or if they could let me buy it in some other way. They wrote back a rather short letter that that was the only way I could do it. I tried one more time to write to them, and they just ignored me. I'd like to give them money and I'd like to have the pro version of their program.
You may want to try market access app, (google market access apk) and spoof a US carrier. You will need root for that.
P_
luckyconverter said:
I got my Note 2 about a month ago and could not be happier with it. I am an iPhone convert.
The phone is not rooted.
The model of the phone is a Note 2 internationally unlocked from factory phone.
When I got it, it had installed 4.1.1. Then it updated to 4.1.2 – where it remains today.
I have a US credit card and address.There's been no problem purchasing apps from the play store for quite sometime.
Then I found an app that I wanted to purchase the pro version as an in app purchase. Google canceled the order and refunded the credit that I had purchased.
Further, Google blocked any additional purchases even from the browser of my computer (using a proxy).Right now, I'm waiting 24 more hours as when I put in a service ticket, they said wait 48 hours and try to purchase again and if there was a problem they would try to help me.
The problem seems to be with the in app purchase more than anything.
To be able to make this and other in app purchases easier, I would be willing to root my phone if there is a safe way of doing it.
Has anyone figured out how to do an in app purchase with a Note 2? Will rooting the phone give me this ability?
Sure would appreciate any help along these lines.
PS I even wrote to the developer asking if I can send the money directly for the pro version via Paypal or if they could let me buy it in some other way. They wrote back a rather short letter that that was the only way I could do it. I tried one more time to write to them, and they just ignored me. I'd like to give them money and I'd like to have the pro version of their program.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you.
I looked on the Play Store and do not find market access (apk) or anything similar.
Can you tell me where I might find that?
Is Market Access how you spoof a US carrier or is that something else too I need to do?
Also, I am on a Mac, not a PC. I don't find instructions on rooting using a mac. Everything refers to a pc. Any ideas on that?
Sorry for these questions - even to me they sound very noobish. I working to come up to speed on all this as quickly as I can.
pakalrtb said:
You may want to try market access app, (google market access apk) and spoof a US carrier. You will need root for that.
P_
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can download Market Enabler.apk [LINK] or Market Access.apk [LINK].
Thank you.
Now, any ideas how to do using a mac instead of a PC?
ahkiongkc said:
You can download Market Enabler.apk [LINK] or Market Access.apk [LINK].
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
luckyconverter said:
Thank you.
Now, any ideas how to do using a mac instead of a PC?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You won't need MAC to do it. Just download it using your phone and install the app.
If I'm understanding correctly, the API's need root access to work.
My device is not rooted yet. And I have a Mac. How do I root my device using a Mac instead of a PC. All directions about rooting my device talk about opening a. exe file on a PC.
ahkiongkc said:
You won't need MAC to do it. Just download it using your phone and install the app.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
luckyconverter said:
Thank you.
Now, any ideas how to do using a mac instead of a PC?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
luckyconverter said:
If I'm understanding correctly, the API's need root access to work.
My device is not rooted yet. And I have a Mac. How do I root my device using a Mac instead of a PC. All directions about rooting my device talk about opening a. exe file on a PC.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check this tutorial LINK out. Hope it helps =D
ahkiongkc said:
Check this tutorial LINK out. Hope it helps =D
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Worked like a charm. Rooted and able to purchase at will from the play store.
Thank you for your help.

[Q] Samsung Pay Beta Testing

Now that Samsung Pay is out there beta testing. Anyway we can get a hold of the APK?
It's already in the latest leak I believe
That's just a base layer for the framework. It will be here soon enough though
Will be released around August with Note 5 and S6edge plus intro.
Pp.
PanchoPlanet said:
Will be released around August with Note 5 and S6edge plus intro.
Pp.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Last statement was for a September release. Do you have a source or are you just assuming Samsung Pay will be released with Note 5?
S6 Edge
I've found the link to be able to download the Samsung Pay Beta .apk file but I haven't figured out how to get it to install. Does someone else want to try? I'm stuck on a Samsung S6 Edge running 5.0.2. I wonder if you have to have 5.1.1 to run it.
Korea Link - https://kr.mpay.samsung.com/apk
US Link - https://us.mpay.samsung.com/apk
I'm going to try and get into the beta
The link looks dead. Can you post the apk?
Strike that. I got the KR to download but it doesn't do anything.
Here's a download link for the Samsung Pay .apk file I found on the Korean link. It lets me install it on my Samsung S6 Edge+ running android 5.1.1.
https://mega.nz/#!cRFkUAhT!8h7kOQ8opFy3YWal7xgw68EByv6dOsgepURGy9C005E
Some people have reported being able to get to the start screen and some graphics. I can't even get it to open.
Do a full unroot in superuser and this is wet you get.
Knox not ticked but custom bootloader installed.
So now the question becomes...can someone develop a workaround to Samsung Pay that will allow it to work with a rooted/tripped knox device. I am sure there is someone on this forum that has that ability.
rfgarza8 said:
So now the question becomes...can someone develop a workaround to Samsung Pay that will allow it to work with a rooted/tripped knox device. I am sure there is someone on this forum that has that ability.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We might need to find another app that has been modified and ask the dev there if they would be willing to work on this one. Who did the google wallet work arounds back in the day?
It'd probably be good to start a bounty too.
meek2100 said:
Here's a download link for the Samsung Pay .apk file I found on the Korean link. It lets me install it on my Samsung S6 Edge+ running android 5.1.1.
https://mega.nz/#!cRFkUAhT!8h7kOQ8opFy3YWal7xgw68EByv6dOsgepURGy9C005E
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
meek2100 said:
We might need to find another app that has been modified and ask the dev there if they would be willing to work on this one. Who did the google wallet work arounds back in the day?
It'd probably be good to start a bounty too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do you start a bounty? As you can see I am new to the forum. Not sure about the GW app. But I like the idea!
I was able to install the apk using the Korean link and got to the main screen. I guess your Samsung account has to be activated by Samsung in order to go past it (see screenshot....maybe they will remove this restriction after the actual go-live in Sep). I noticed that Samsung Pay is not showing under 'Tap and Pay'. Not sure if it's just me or everyone here?
I signed up for the beta while the US link was up but I never got a response back from Samsung. I have attached a screenshot of the beta confirmation page. I removed the email address due to Samsung's 'strict' policies that I had to agree to before getting to the final page. Since I have not heard back from them I am now a little concerned if they are going to put any restriction on my Samsung account because I was not 'invited' for the beta but found the link and signed up for it.
I have been following Samsung Pay from the time it was announced. If it proves to be what it is, it clearly can be a game changer and the first platform to have a significant impact on mobile payments. Pretty exciting.
I read somewhere that US Beta begins 8/25, so the US URL might be activated again soon!
hopkinsdn said:
It seems Samsung has created a hotline in the U.S for testers. +1-844-726-7297
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I called today and they told me to download the Samsung Plus app from the Google playstore. I downloaded it agreed to the terms and logged in and then inside the app there was a link that said "Join Samsung Pay Beta". So far it doesn't do anything, but it seems promising that it might work tomorrow after the beta has officially begun.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.oh
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using XDA Free mobile app
I signed up for the beta but never got a response from them. I was not able to see 'join Samsung Pay Beta' link under Samsung+ as you mentioned. Maybe it detects the model number and shows up only for S6 Edge+ and Note 5. I am not sure if you already have Samsung Pay installed on your phone, if not, can you try installing it using the Korean link and see if it works for you?
I had it already installed from the Korean link. However, it still doesn't let me login. I'm stuck on the start screen.
So I just talked with a Samsung Pay Rep. She advised me that the only Carrier in the US right now that has rolled out the update to support Samsung Pay is Sprint. T-Mobile is slated to release their update before the 1st of Sept. But until this update hits our phones the Samsung Pay will not run or function because the hardware in the device is not activated. So it doesn't matter what version of the app you download or where you go to sign up for the beta, we have to wait for T-Mobile to push the update.
She also advised me that if you have the Samsung+ app, and the update the T-Mobile will be pushing out, you can enroll in Samsung pay Beta and being using it right away.
Hope this helps answer some questions for you guy!

Categories

Resources