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Remove Hands Free Activation (HFA) from a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6

Hello All,
Mainly I want to get rid of Hands Free Activation ("HFA") which is a huge nuisance. I'd prefer NOT to trip KNOX, but if I have to then I will just go have to because HFA is worse I think. If there is a way to disable HFA without rooting at all, that would be the best choice for me!
I bought this phone second hand for use with GSM outside of the USA.
My specs are as follows:
Model: SM-G920P
Android 6.0.1
Samsung Galaxy S6
build: MMB29K.G920PVPU3CPB6
I'm a technical guy but not really a phone expert, so if anyone can tell me on a high level how to remove HFA or root my phone I'd appreciate it. I think once rooted I can disable the HFA app, but as things are now I cannot disable it. Sometimes I can kill the app, but it comes back anyway.
Thanks!

Additional Information
I wanted to mention here guys that I'm not looking for free tech support here. I watched several youtube videos and online tutorials and most of what I am reading says that PingPong won't work because of my version of Android being too recent, and any other method will trip KNOX.
This video seemed the most promising, the one that can be found by searching "How to Root Galaxy S6/S6 Edge! by Anuj Patel" on YouTube (sorry I can't post URLs yet) and it went on to refer to an online guide (Google: "How to Root Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge! [TWRP Recovery + Root] androidrootz") but some of the files my browser won't let me download because it says downloadandroidfiles-DOT-org is an attack site and the idea of a rootkit or malware on my phone is very frightening. In the same YouTube page a poster asks if it trips KNOX and the same author Anuj says it does but if you do not want to, to try this method (Google: "How to Root Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge without Tripping Knox! [PingPong Root] anroidrootz"). But again, it seems dependent on an older version of android and/or downloading files from the "attack site" mentioned above.
I just wanted to make it clear that I have done many hours of research.
Thanks,
Bescalan

Saafir said:
I'm not certain on removing the HFA or what its dependency among other things may be. You can achieve root following the OP instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/general/guide-how-to-root-marshmallow-sm-g920p-t3338694
All the files are safe as theyre shared by respected Devs here. Be sure to press the Thanks button for them.
Make sure you untick the reboot option in Odin before you flash the TWRP file.
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I appreciate the prompt reply! Considering your first comment, can anyone please let me know if they have had experience disabling the HFA?

Just remove HFA, you dont need to be rooted.
Search for package disabler app, and disable freeze the service "system update" (sprintdm.apk) and done.

Okay, great, so HFA seems gone. Thanks!
Unfortunately, now my problem is an "Invalid SIM" notice that comes up after a while and disables my 3G Internet. A message that the SIM was locked comes up (I have to click OK), and then a persistent SIM icon is in the top notification area that states: "Invalid SIM".
I went to my local CDMA telecom provider and they said that because I installed Marshmallow I have made it very hard for the phone to work. Unfortunately, it was the previous owner that upgraded it. I am not sure a downgrade is possible. They put in a Sprint chip and left it in, but I do not even want to use a SIM (because I'm using CDMA) and the Sprint Chip does not seem to help much if at all. There is no Sprint in my country anyway, so I'm not sure if my phone company thought it would help with the Invalid SIM message. The only way for me to get 3G back is to power cycle my phone and use it before the invalid SIM message comes up again after a few minutes.
My research has suggested that this is because the phone is locked, but I am wondering if there is a way around this. Perhaps I can disable another .apk file to stop this from happening since it does not happen from the very start, much like the HFA.
My specs are:
IMEI(MEID) AND SN 990005771730596 01 MEID 99000577173059 My Phone is a Galaxy S6 running 6.0.1 Android and for Spring. It keeps saying INVALID SIM. I tried to pay for Unlock Service from safeunlockcode.com but they said:" Thank you for your email. We are sorry but we are not able to unlock your device because we don't support for unlocking IMEIs starting with 99000."
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Saafir said:
May work if you get what you pay for, lol.
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What do you mean by that? Do you mean that the free advice of not needing root is worth its cost?

Saafir said:
Try going to Settings>Mobile Nerworks>Network Mode, and select CDMA Only, see how that goes. You may try toggling Airplane Mode instead of a power cycle until resolved *shrugs*
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I mean that there was some funky issues with the application license that a lot of people who paid couldn't access the pro version. If you got it, woot.
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Oh! I rooted anyway so I didnt try that app. Doubt it would have worked without root tho I did try some other package killers.

Hi I have the same issue on my S6 G920P... It keeps asking me to put the original SIM to carry on the activation.
I am just tired of this S6, any options even if I have to pay, I will.
Ohhh forgot to mention that I have this problem since I updated the firm to marshmallow

Saafir said:
Try going to Settings>Mobile Nerworks>Network Mode, and select CDMA Only, see how that goes. You may try toggling Airplane Mode instead of a power cycle until resolved *shrugs*
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I mean that there was some funky issues with the application license that a lot of people who paid couldn't access the pro version. If you got it, woot.
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I think this is on to something in that you are saying if I don't need GSM then why not just disable GSM entirely and hopefully avoid the Invalid SIM message. Unfortunately, it still does not work. Is there a service/app I can disable that does the verification?
If I take out the SIM, 3G never comes up and from the start I have a persistent top notification message: "No SIM, Insert SIM Card."
I can still make calls, but no 3G internet
Any other suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

if you rooted your S6 already, just install the titanium backup app and freeze the service "system update".

yaibakt said:
if you rooted your S6 already, just install the titanium backup app and freeze the service "system update".
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Thank you for the reply.
But there is no System Update? There are two "Software Updates" I get when filtering by "Update":
1) Software Update 1.1.57
2) Software Update 3.1.12
Are these the ones you are suggesting I freeze? Because I can't find a "system update"

bescalan said:
Thank you for the reply.
But there is no System Update? There are two "Software Updates" I get when filtering by "Update":
1) Software Update 1.1.57
2) Software Update 3.1.12
Are these the ones you are suggesting I freeze? Because I can't find a "system update"
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I have no idea why you dont have it.
Please have a look at my ss.

yaibakt said:
I have no idea why you dont have it.
Please have a look at my ss.
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Oh, if it's SprintDM it's because I also renamed that .apk file in hopes it would stop the SIM problem from re-occurring. If it is still happening, then I doubt rename the .apk from .bak back into .apk and then freezing it would help--what do you think?

Saafir said:
You WILL need root access, unless you use a PC version debloater via adb of some sorts. And that may not work. Anywho, after root, you'll need to navigate to system>priv app. Here you will want to find and rename "Activation.apk" to "Activation.apk.bak"
If that doesnt stop HFA entirely...
The next one you will want to find is "SprintSyncMLSvc.apk" to "SprintSyncMLSvc.apk.bak"
And if it STILL persists..
"SprintSyncMLPhoneIF.apk to "SprintSyncMLPhoneIF.apk.bak"
This will prevent the OS from loading them.
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So I've come a long way. I rooted my phone, I apparently unlocked it, re-flashed it, did a hard reset. Now I have signal (can make calls), and my 3G hardly works.
Basically, 3G does not come up at all if I have HFA disabled. HFA when enabled goes through three steps:
1. It says "Welcome! Configuring your device for voice and data." (during this time 3G works, but it is only a few seconds)
2. It says "Waiting to retry" and counts down for like a minute before going back to step 2 (during this time, 3G does NOT WORK)
3. After a bunch of failed retries, it says: "Activation not completed". (and 3G stops altogether until I restart the phone.)
So, how can I disable HFA if when I disable it 3G never comes up to begin with?

bescalan said:
So I've come a long way. I rooted my phone, I apparently unlocked it, re-flashed it, did a hard reset. Now I have signal (can make calls), and my 3G hardly works.
Basically, 3G does not come up at all if I have HFA disabled. HFA when enabled goes through three steps:
1. It says "Welcome! Configuring your device for voice and data." (during this time 3G works, but it is only a few seconds)
2. It says "Waiting to retry" and counts down for like a minute before going back to step 2 (during this time, 3G does NOT WORK)
3. After a bunch of failed retries, it says: "Activation not completed". (and 3G stops altogether until I restart the phone.)
So, how can I disable HFA if when I disable it 3G never comes up to begin with?
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Are you SIM unlocked? You need to be SIM unlocked, both domestic and international. Have you done the "UICC Unlock" option under System Update?

elesbb said:
Are you SIM unlocked? You need to be SIM unlocked, both domestic and international. Have you done the "UICC Unlock" option under System Update?
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I am SIM unlocked, but I want to use a CDMA not. GSM network. UICC unlock, if I have HFA enabled takes me back to HFA. If I have disabled HFA, UICC unlock appears to so nothing.

As per @yaibakt posted, I can confirm that freezing the System Update Package 1.15.32 with Titanium Backup on G920P 6.0.1 PF4 (Domestic Unlock U.S.A) actually kills the Hands Free Activation pop up in every boot, thanks.

bescalan said:
Hello All,
Mainly I want to get rid of Hands Free Activation ("HFA") which is a huge nuisance. I'd prefer NOT to trip KNOX, but if I have to then I will just go have to because HFA is worse I think. If there is a way to disable HFA without rooting at all, that would be the best choice for me!
I bought this phone second hand for use with GSM outside of the USA.
My specs are as follows:
Model: SM-G920P
Android 6.0.1
Samsung Galaxy S6
build: MMB29K.G920PVPU3CPB6
I'm a technical guy but not really a phone expert, so if anyone can tell me on a high level how to remove HFA or root my phone I'd appreciate it. I think once rooted I can disable the HFA app, but as things are now I cannot disable it. Sometimes I can kill the app, but it comes back anyway.
Thanks!
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Hey!! use package disable pro apk and disable system update from it that all you have to do!!
bescalan said:
I wanted to mention here guys that I'm not looking for free tech support here. I watched several youtube videos and online tutorials and most of what I am reading says that PingPong won't work because of my version of Android being too recent, and any other method will trip KNOX.
This video seemed the most promising, the one that can be found by searching "How to Root Galaxy S6/S6 Edge! by Anuj Patel" on YouTube (sorry I can't post URLs yet) and it went on to refer to an online guide (Google: "How to Root Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge! [TWRP Recovery + Root] androidrootz") but some of the files my browser won't let me download because it says downloadandroidfiles-DOT-org is an attack site and the idea of a rootkit or malware on my phone is very frightening. In the same YouTube page a poster asks if it trips KNOX and the same author Anuj says it does but if you do not want to, to try this method (Google: "How to Root Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge without Tripping Knox! [PingPong Root] anroidrootz"). But again, it seems dependent on an older version of android and/or downloading files from the "attack site" mentioned above.
I just wanted to make it clear that I have done many hours of research.
Thanks,
Bescalan
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Deactivate Hands Free Activation ( HFA)
Open the calculator app
Type in (+30012012732+
This opens drparser mode
On that pad type ##27263#
Then hit yes to reset provisioning
The device may reboot a couple of times and may even cycle back to hands free activation one more time, but after that, it will stop and be activated properly
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[Guide] How to get your MSL code

Alright so I was bored and started poking around trying to find a way to get the MSL. Well after a couple hours of trail and error, I got it! Here's how.
You will need: ADB, ADB Drivers, and a rooted device.
Plug your phone into your computer.
Run the following (in CMD) :
1: adb shell
2: su
3: am start com.sec.hiddenmenu/.Program_Edit
It should open a menu with your MSL at the bottom. Hope this helped!

I was able to find my MSL this way. I'm guessing this only works if you are rooted?

How To Find Your MSL Code
MOD EDIT: Post moved. Please do not create duplicate threads for the same topic in the forum.
Edit: yeah, I wasn't sure if it was 100% working. I made a new post after confirming.
Hey guys, I found a way to get the MSL code for your G920p to edit the DATA menu (##3282# in dialer)
Requirements:
* Rooted S6
* ADB Installed + Drivers
* USB Cable
Steps:
Open CMD / Terminal and run the following:
1. adb shell
2. su
3. am start com.sec.hiddenmenu/.Program_Edit
Scroll down to the bottom and you should see "Service Programming Code" this is your MSL.
I hope I helped! If I did, please press the thanks button! I took me awhile to find this! Let me know if you find anything else interesting in this menu.
Also, I wouldn't recommend playing around with the other settings unless you know what you are doing.

thanks,i find my msl using this method

Using idoneapps you can find your msl without rooting. Just downgrade to Lollipop and run the app. Price is roughly $20 to $30 for the app. No avoiding this price unless rooting and using the old idoneapps.

Johnrob011045 said:
Using idoneapps you can find your msl without rooting. Just downgrade to Lollipop and run the app. Price is roughly $20 to $30 for the app. No avoiding this price unless rooting and using the old idoneapps.
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Sadly I can not go back to 5.1.1. samsung locked the bootloader and I am stuck on 6.0.1

Are you sure? I've downgraded mine to Lollipop from Marshmallow. There's certain updates that are locked because the binary level is lower than what's on your device. AOCF doesn't work. Just try the PD2 update.

Johnrob011045 said:
Are you sure? I've downgraded mine to Lollipop from Marshmallow. There's certain updates that are locked because the binary level is lower than what's on your device. AOCF doesn't work. Just try the PD2 update.
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Will do

The pd2 is for idoneapps you have to talk to the guy and pay him. He might settle for $25 $20.
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If the app doesn't give you the msl, you can flash a lower firmware, I'll check which one I have that works and read the log of what the app did after it unlocks your phone. The msl, will more than likely be in the log.

Galaxy S6 Edge + and Note 5 was updated to Nougat. All we're waiting for is the edgeless version of the software to release. Maybe in another week..

what do I put here
Thanks, it worked for me after about three hours of trying to find my MSL or enable tethering, including rooting my phone in the first place. I made an XDA account just to thank you Also, it worked for me typing it in the Terminal emulator on the phone

Lesking72 said:
Thanks, it worked for me after about three hours of trying to find my MSL or enable tethering, including rooting my phone in the first place. I made an XDA account just to thank you Also, it worked for me typing it in the Terminal emulator on the phone
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Glad I helped!

Poebat said:
MOD EDIT: Post moved. Please do not create duplicate threads for the same topic in the forum.
Edit: yeah, I wasn't sure if it was 100% working. I made a new post after confirming.
Hey guys, I found a way to get the MSL code for your G920p to edit the DATA menu (##3282# in dialer)
Requirements:
* Rooted S6
* ADB Installed + Drivers
* USB Cable
Steps:
Open CMD / Terminal and run the following:
1. adb shell
2. su
3. am start com.sec.hiddenmenu/.Program_Edit
Scroll down to the bottom and you should see "Service Programming Code" this is your MSL.
I hope I helped! If I did, please press the thanks button! I took me awhile to find this! Let me know if you find anything else interesting in this menu.
Also, I wouldn't recommend playing around with the other settings unless you know what you are doing.
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Thank you so much! This worked like a charm! I am having difficulty getting my phone unlocked to work with T-Mobile. I have called Sprint to give my phone Domestic Sim Unlocking 2 days ago and I still get an invalid sim card error when I insert my Tmobile sim.

osirus1977 said:
Thank you so much! This worked like a charm! I am having difficulty getting my phone unlocked to work with T-Mobile. I have called Sprint to give my phone Domestic Sim Unlocking 2 days ago and I still get an invalid sim card error when I insert my Tmobile sim.
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YW
also, are you on 6.0.1 or 5.1.1?

Poebat said:
YW
also, are you on 6.0.1 or 5.1.1?
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I am on 7.0 I might have to pay idoneapps $35 dollars to unlock my phone.

osirus1977 said:
I am on 7.0 I might have to pay idoneapps $35 dollars to unlock my phone.
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Is your contract up? Try updating the UUIC in the system settings tab

Poebat said:
Is your contract up? Try updating the UUIC in the system settings tab
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yes my contract is up and I get an Internel Error (407) when I try to update UICC Unlock

osirus1977 said:
yes my contract is up and I get an Internel Error (407) when I try to update UICC Unlock
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Call sprint about it. They are supposed to unlock your phone once your contract is up... Do you still have a sprint plan? Your phone needs to be activated in order to do this.

Poebat said:
Call sprint about it. They are supposed to unlock your phone once your contract is up... Do you still have a sprint plan? Your phone needs to be activated in order to do this.
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I finally got a hold of a very good sprint customer care this morning and she unlocked the phone right away and my tmobile sim is working. Although I need to research why I can't uninstall sprint call utility or voice mail. I have my phone rooted and using Skyhigh kernal for android nougat. I try dialing 611 to get to tmobile customer care and it reroutes me to sprint.

osirus1977 said:
I finally got a hold of a very good sprint customer care this morning and she unlocked the phone right away and my tmobile sim is working. Although I need to research why I can't uninstall sprint call utility or voice mail. I have my phone rooted and using Skyhigh kernal for android nougat. I try dialing 611 to get to tmobile customer care and it reroutes me to sprint.
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Install Titanium Backup to uninstall system apps

Remove Unlocked Sprint bloatware

hey guys i know that you can remove the sprint apps with ADB but can you guys help me with all the instructions, what annoys me the most was the carrier hub app until i turned off the notification, and the activation when i boot the phone so should i remove alll the sprint apps or just those two and how

just go on the app store and download the app called application manager and find the file names of all sprint bloat you want to uninstall. Follow the adb installation process. The activation popup can be removed with uninstall this package name com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
this link is the threads
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g8/help/sprint-activation-time-boot-device-t3953579/page4

lude86 said:
just go on the app store and download the app called application manager and find the file names of all sprint bloat you want to uninstall. Follow the adb installation process. The activation popup can be removed with uninstall this package name com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
this link is the threads
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g8/help/sprint-activation-time-boot-device-t3953579/page4
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I have seen that, but how the how to do the adb process?

rawezh96 said:
I have seen that, but how the how to do the adb process?
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https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

lude86 said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
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Thank you

any update on flashing stock lg g8 firmware (not sprint) ?

Will OTA work fine if i remove sprint bloat?

A505U

Hi guys. Is there unbranded firmware for the a505u? I bought a Verizon variant and unlocked it, but I can't figure out how to get all the crappy Verizon stuff off.

bsellmon said:
Hi guys. Is there unbranded firmware for the a505u? I bought a Verizon variant and unlocked it, but I can't figure out how to get all the crappy Verizon stuff off.
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I have the same variant but with Comcast mobile and used ADB and an app called app inspector. You need a PC to use ADB. App inspector tells you the name of the system name of the app then you can uninstall it. Search for removing apps with ADB. I removed all Google stuff and apps I didn't want. I'm not rooted and my A50 works fine. I do have issues with Samsung browser changing my home page to Google default but it did that from day 1. How this helps if you want to private message me I'll help you further.

louvass said:
I have the same variant but with Comcast mobile and used ADB and an app called app inspector. You need a PC to use ADB. App inspector tells you the name of the system name of the app then you can uninstall it. Search for removing apps with ADB. I removed all Google stuff and apps I didn't want. I'm not rooted and my A50 works fine. I do have issues with Samsung browser changing my home page to Google default but it did that from day 1. How this helps if you want to private message me I'll help you further.
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Thanks, I'll try that!

REMOVE "Activate your device" Message for LG V50 Sprint LMV450PM

Hello guys.. greetings from CHILE!
I recently acquired an LG V50 from eBay and as most of you had that annoying message to activate the device.
After reading a lot and investigating I have managed to remove the annoying message forever.
Requirements
1: USB cable
2: PC/MAC/LINUX
3: ADB
Only that.
Instructions
1.- Using this Guide to remove bloatware (https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/)
2.- Remove this >> "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr"
3.- ENJOY!!
I am uploading a video on youtube, with the instructions.
Bye!!

PipehS said:
Hello guys.. greetings from CHILE!
I recently acquired an LG V50 from eBay and as most of you had that annoying message to activate the device.
After reading a lot and investigating I have managed to remove the annoying message forever.
Requirements
1: USB cable
2: PC/MAC/LINUX
3: ADB
Only that.
Instructions
1.- Using this Guide to remove bloatware (https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/)
2.- Remove this >> "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr"
3.- ENJOY!!
I am uploading a video on youtube, with the instructions.
Bye!!
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There is a thread somewhere already, but thanks anyway. You all can find that if you want as it has a full list of Sprint bloatware to uninstall. You should also uninstall Facebook and Amazon stuff over adb (all of the individual packages)

antintin said:
There is a thread somewhere already, but thanks anyway. You all can find that if you want as it has a full list of Sprint bloatware to uninstall. You should also uninstall Facebook and Amazon stuff over adb (all of the individual packages)
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do you have that list?? thank you!!

PipehS said:
do you have that list?? thank you!!
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Umm just search in your browser "xda LG V50 Sprint activation on boot"
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antintin said:
Umm just search in your browser "xda LG V50 Sprint activation on boot"
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It's in the second page or something. Maybe it's on g8 forums you can try that too

PipehS said:
Hello guys.. greetings from CHILE!
I recently acquired an LG V50 from eBay and as most of you had that annoying message to activate the device.
After reading a lot and investigating I have managed to remove the annoying message forever.
Requirements
1: USB cable
2: PC/MAC/LINUX
3: ADB
Only that.
Instructions
1.- Using this Guide to remove bloatware (https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/)
2.- Remove this >> "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr"
3.- ENJOY!!
I am uploading a video on youtube, with the instructions.
Bye!!
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I am still getting the activation screen after i have reached the UI after doing the command above.
how do i put it back to the way it was before i gave the command?
thanks
ps i think it did work but i had to do it 2x

PipehS said:
Hello guys.. greetings from CHILE!
I recently acquired an LG V50 from eBay and as most of you had that annoying message to activate the device.
After reading a lot and investigating I have managed to remove the annoying message forever.
Requirements
1: USB cable
2: PC/MAC/LINUX
3: ADB
Only that.
Instructions
1.- Using this Guide to remove bloatware (https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/)
2.- Remove this >> "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr"
3.- ENJOY!!
I am uploading a video on youtube, with the instructions.
Bye!!
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Will this work on g8x ?

I am in U.S. using Verizon, and have a V450PM, 20n software version, not rooted.
I used Package Disabler Pro (for LG) to disable com.lge.lgdmsclientspr and that stopped the Sprint activation wait (5 minutes). The file is still there but disabled.
The device still won't make a phone call and use the internet simultaneously.

Thanks it works well.

sierrawayfarer said:
I am in U.S. using Verizon, and have a V450PM, 20n software version, not rooted.
I used Package Disabler Pro (for LG) to disable com.lge.lgdmsclientspr and that stopped the Sprint activation wait (5 minutes). The file is still there but disabled.
The device still won't make a phone call and use the internet simultaneously.
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Yes my phone doesn't use data during calls too and i don't know why.
After the last or 2 updates before,i don't remember exactly,it was using data while calling,but suddenly stopped.
I am usint it in Europe,not rooted or bootloader unlocked,nothing done that could cause this situation.
I have the unlocked LM-V450 Sprint version,and also using Package disabler pro for disabling the most bloatware.
Any idea what could have caused this issue?

granazias said:
Yes my phone doesn't use data during calls too and i don't know why.
After the last or 2 updates before,i don't remember exactly,it was using data while calling,but suddenly stopped.
I am usint it in Europe,not rooted or bootloader unlocked,nothing done that could cause this situation.
I have the unlocked LM-V450 Sprint version,and also using Package disabler pro for disabling the most bloatware.
Any idea what could have caused this issue?
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Has something to do with HD Voice (voLTE). I asked Verizon about it 6 months ago and at that time they couldn't do anything, and I think the really tried. I may try again soon if I think about it when I have time. It can take a lot of time getting through all of the Verizon levels of support and waiting on hold.

PipehS said:
Hello guys.. greetings from CHILE!
I recently acquired an LG V50 from eBay and as most of you had that annoying message to activate the device.
After reading a lot and investigating I have managed to remove the annoying message forever.
Requirements
1: USB cable
2: PC/MAC/LINUX
3: ADB
Only that.
Instructions
1.- Using this Guide to remove bloatware (https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/)
2.- Remove this >> "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr"
3.- ENJOY!!
I am uploading a video on youtube, with the instructions.
Bye!!
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Great! Will this work for LG G8X?
Also for the g8x, I would like to be able to add new network Apps, currently grayed out