Sprint - remove bloat - Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Questions & Answers

Does anyone have a list and instructions to debloat the Note on Sprint? I have managed to remove or disable most things, but there is a caller id app that I can not get rid of, and each day I get a notification for Aura Services (insurance from sprint) that only goes away if I reboot the phone or go into the app and decline.
I can deal with the caller ID app, but would love to stop the Aura Services notifications.
Thanks

Maybe via CCSWE

That worked perfectly, thanks.

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[Q] Not receiving notifications when the phone is asleep.

Is anyone else having this issue? The device fails to receive notifications from Gmail, Twitter, Snapchat, etc. until I turn on the screen and unlock the phone. I'm currently connected to Wifi. There's a lot of crap apps that I disabled, so maybe that could be the culprit? Perhaps I disabled a necessary one on accident? Maybe there's a bloatware app that's disabling my Wifi? I haven't changed any Wifi settings and I don't see any noticeable culprit in the settings menu. Either way, here's the list of my disabled apps.
ATT FamilyMap
ATT Hot Spots
ATT Live
ATT Locker
ATT Mail
ATTMobile Locate
ATT Navigator
ATT Ready2Go
ATT Smart Wifi
BlurbCheckout
Caller Name ID
Device Help
Drive Mode
Facebook
Famingo
Flipboard
GALAXY Apps
Games
Google Play Books
Google+
Hancom Office 2014
HP Print Service Plugin
Keeper
Live weather
Lookout
Milk
Mobile TV
PEN.UP
Samsung Account
Samsung Billing
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung GALAXY Apps Widget
Smart Remote
Uber
Wallet (ISIS)
YP
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
When you say not receiving, is it not notifying you until you wake it up, or is the notification icon there, it just doesn't play a sound?
chadderbox said:
When you say not receiving, is it not notifying you until you wake it up, or is the notification icon there, it just doesn't play a sound?
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It's legitimately not receiving any notifications after until I wake it up.
I give up.
I've tried everything at this point. I reset the phone twice. I monitored it on both Wifi and Cellular data. I monitored as many stock apps as I could. Something is stopping the damn phone from receiving data while it's asleep and I have no clue what the hell it is. I've scoured the settings menu countless times as well. Seeing how there's no replies, I'm just assuming that I'm the only person with this issue. I might have to just exchange the phone because I'm starting to believe that it's a hardware problem. Doesn't seem like it really, but damn this is annoying.
seoulstyle said:
I've tried everything at this point. I reset the phone twice. I monitored it on both Wifi and Cellular data. I monitored as many stock apps as I could. Something is stopping the damn phone from receiving data while it's asleep and I have no clue what the hell it is. I've scoured the settings menu countless times as well. Seeing how there's no replies, I'm just assuming that I'm the only person with this issue. I might have to just exchange the phone because I'm starting to believe that it's a hardware problem. Doesn't seem like it really, but damn this is annoying.
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Have the same problem. Chatted with 2 people at Samsung, both useless.
The first person told me that "you will receive only notifications for text messages and call logs on the lock screen". I told her there should be a tiny icon near carrier name...
The 2nd person suggested I contact AT&T.
Like to know if anyone has more info regarding this issue.
possible solution
I have experienced same issue particularly with hangouts for me. From the brief searching I did about this I found it seems a common issue with Android lately and also saw an app suggested called pnf--push notification fixer. I have tried it and seems to do the trick. Something you may find helpful. Root and non root versions in play store.
Google was down this morning. Hangouts, and gmail wetter effected. It should be back up and working now. You may have also experienced they Google Play Services crashing.
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Safe list of bloatware apps to turn off?

Does anybody know a list of pre-installed apps that can be safely "turned off" in our device? This is of course referring to pre-installed apps that can't be uninstalled.
I've read that sometimes turning off certain apparently inoffensive apps may bring instability to the device.
For example, I was just checking my location settings and I saw that AT&T Navigator had been requesting location (with high battery usage), but I don't use that app at all, so I'm plan on turning it off, but I wonder in what other apps that can be done safely.
lebertian said:
Does anybody know a list of pre-installed apps that can be safely "turned off" in our device? This is of course referring to pre-installed apps that can't be uninstalled.
I've read that sometimes turning off certain apparently inoffensive apps may bring instability to the device.
For example, I was just checking my location settings and I saw that AT&T Navigator had been requesting location (with high battery usage), but I don't use that app at all, so I'm plan on turning it off, but I wonder in what other apps that can be done safely.
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Generally the asps that allow you to "disable" them are all okay to turn off.
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I disabled anything that had to do with att.
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The only thing I've found that I had to enable was S Voice, I kept getting a pop up on the camera because it uses it for the selfie camera trigger.
Same here. Disabled everything AT&T and left S Voice active.
Everything ATT except MyAtt and s voice
I've disabled all att stuff and a few other things like s health, s voice, galaxy apps, Samsung account, Samsung billing, Samsung link, remote, print services, ANT services, milk, yahoo weather
I left S Voice alone (other things make use of it), and also Galaxy Apps (allows you to update S Health)
NYYFan02 said:
I've disabled all att stuff and a few other things like s health, s voice, galaxy apps, Samsung account, Samsung billing, Samsung link, remote, print services, ANT services, milk, yahoo weather
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How do disable the Samsung stuff? I can see how to stop it but I don't see an option to disable or turn off.
Also, anyone knows how to disable Lockout? All the options in app info ate greyed out, even force stop
lebertian said:
How do disable the Samsung stuff? I can see how to stop it but I don't see an option to disable or turn off.
Also, anyone knows how to disable Lockout? All the options in app info ate greyed out, even force stop
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Update the app then go to application manager and turn it off.
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borijess said:
Update the app then go to application manager and turn it off.
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Awesome, that worked! Weird that you have to update it to disable it
I realize this is an older thread, but for others that stumble upon it via search, here's a discussion that includes an extensive list of apps to safely be disabled.
(same link as above) http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/apps-to-disable-removed-att-note-4-t2943779
lebertian said:
Does anybody know a list of pre-installed apps that can be safely "turned off" in our device? This is of course referring to pre-installed apps that can't be uninstalled.
I've read that sometimes turning off certain apparently inoffensive apps may bring instability to the device.
For example, I was just checking my location settings and I saw that AT&T Navigator had been requesting location (with high battery usage), but I don't use that app at all, so I'm plan on turning it off, but I wonder in what other apps that can be done safely.
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You can install package disabler pro for a small fee.. great app but be careful when u use their auto bloatware disable feature because it can disable some stuff that your phone needs to function.. but this app let's you disable stuff that is greyed out in your app manager like music player for example.
Here is another list which I have followed. Not all of them, but quite a few. It definitely made a difference.
Now, I think many of those you would need to be rooted to do. And of course we know that's not much good now for AT&T phones.
I'm on a T-Mobile Note 4, rooted, so I was OK to try. I did the TIBU/Freeze method.

Dowload freeze on google play!

Whenever I try to download apps from Google Play, it freezes in certain percentage. Then I clear cache in Google play app and Google services framework, it works good. Is there any solution to download without any interruptions?
I am getting the same problems, along with texts sticking at "sending" and after clearing data and messing with these two apps I can get them to work right. Have you disabled any apps or made any mods? I am rooted and have only disabled VZ apps like Message+, Cloud, Support & Protection. And modified the xml file to give write access to the external sdcard.
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shag_on_e said:
I am getting the same problems, along with texts sticking at "sending" and after clearing data and messing with these two apps I can get them to work right. Have you disabled any apps or made any mods? I am rooted and have only disabled VZ apps like Message+, Cloud, Support & Protection. And modified the xml file to give write access to the external sdcard.
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There is probably something interfering. I had this com.tmobile.pr.adapt just screwing with everything to where i couldn't even download titanium to freeze it. If you have su installed try to disable su in app and see if your getting those errors. If not just re enable su.
I didn't rooted my mobile and not disabled any apps. How to solve it.
shag_on_e said:
I am getting the same problems, along with texts sticking at "sending" and after clearing data and messing with these two apps I can get them to work right. Have you disabled any apps or made any mods? I am rooted and have only disabled VZ apps like Message+, Cloud, Support & Protection. And modified the xml file to give write access to the external sdcard.
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tpanneer said:
Whenever I try to download apps from Google Play, it freezes in certain percentage. Then I clear cache in Google play app and Google services framework, it works good. Is there any solution to download without any interruptions?
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I am having these same issues. I have a Verizon G4, running stock Android 5.1. No mods, just disabled a few apps (Caller Name ID, Music, Music, NFL Mobile, Slacker Radio, and ThinkFree Viewer)
Whenever I try to update an app, it stops at a certain point, and the downloading arrow notification icon disappears, too. If i open up the "recent apps" window and swipe away Google Play store, the download arrow notification icon reappears and the app usually finishes downloading. Can't find any other fix for this
Also, I have been getting the issue with my text messages just STOPPING. a few times a day, it I just stop getting any and I can't send any. If I reboot, they usually start up again about 10 minutes later, but then will stop at some point as well. It's really frustrating. And, this seems to almost always happen at my home only. I took 2 trips out of town recently and texts worked fine both times. Within 5 minutes of stepping into my house, texts stop again. Verizon is looking into this, but I don't have much faith in them
i have the same problem, but it looks like when uninstalling xposed play store works normally again.
this is strange because the same setup was working for several days without any troubles.
also my alarm app "Alarm Clock Xtreme" stopped ringing and i had to use another alarm app.
maybe the new greenify beta update is the reason? the problems began somewhere around this update.

Galaxy s6 Voicemail notification will not go away

I am at my wits end with this glitch. I just got the Galaxy s6 last Friday and within a few days I got a voicemail notification that will not go away. I have tried many many things:
- clearing the cache under application manager (It will go away for a couple of hours or if I restart the phone)
- updating the PRL
- updating the profile
- calling my voicemail from another phone, leaving a message, deleting the message, and waiting for it to clear (it doesnt clear)
- Installing google voice, letting google voice take over my voicemail, and uninstalling it
- getting the entire phone replaced (yes, believe it or not, the issue still shows up on an entirely different phone)
So I am not sure what else to do if anyone has any ideas I am more than open. I have a Galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 with Sprint network.
Thank you in advance.
trigunesq said:
I am at my wits end with this glitch. I just got the Galaxy s6 last Friday and within a few days I got a voicemail notification that will not go away. I have tried many many things:
- clearing the cache under application manager (It will go away for a couple of hours or if I restart the phone)
- updating the PRL
- updating the profile
- calling my voicemail from another phone, leaving a message, deleting the message, and waiting for it to clear (it doesnt clear)
- Installing google voice, letting google voice take over my voicemail, and uninstalling it
- getting the entire phone replaced (yes, believe it or not, the issue still shows up on an entirely different phone)
So I am not sure what else to do if anyone has any ideas I am more than open. I have a Galaxy s6 on 5.1.1 with Sprint network.
Thank you in advance.
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I assume that you saw a Sprint technical consultant that is swapping/swapped your device... Well he should not have.
This is an actual known issue that is being investigated by both Samsung and Sprint device engineers. The issue is due to the 5.1.1 update.
This was posted by one of our device engineers that specifically work with Samsung devices on the Sprint network:
1) Put the device into ‘CDMA’ mode by going to Settings/Mobile Networks/Network Mode. Device will power-cycle.
2) If upon powering back up the notification doesn’t disappear within 1 minute, please instruct the user to toggle airplane mode. Within 1 minute of disabling airplane mode, the MWI will disappear from the device.
3) Once the MWI is removed from the device, please instruct user to put device back into ‘Automatic’ mode found under Settings/Mobile Networks/Network Mode.
I have not tried this work around as of yet to see if it works, seeing as I personally have not seen this issue very often. Replies to the above work around were mixed, saying it worked and it did not. Personally, I would not set the device back to Automatic, but CDMA/LTE.
I have tried this a few times and sadly it does not fix my issue
Saafir said:
Do me a favor.. use your application manager and goto All Apps.
Scroll down to Google. Wipe data and cache on:
Google Account Manager
Google Play Services
Google Framework
Report back.
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I just did this. No change. It still pops up on restart or accessing my voicemail.
Saafir said:
Just go down the line of Google services and clear data/cache, one of them will wipe the VM notification ^^
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The Google services have nothing to do with the notification. Scroll down in applications, until you see the (3) Phone apps. It is usually the third phone app. Press the Clear Data button. This will remove the voicemail icon, but upon reboot it will return. I've chatted with Sprint about it, who referred me to Samsung Support. Samsung did a remote session into my phone, and did this same thing, but unfortunately it doesnt fix the issue. According to the Sprint forums, Sprint and Samsung are both looking into the bug. Replacing your phone, or doing a complete reset will not work either. All S6 are affected on Sprint network.

Bloatware uninstallable?

I am seriously planning on getting the A50 tomorrow. Can someone comment on the bloatware? Many people say there's many preinstalled apps and pop up ads... I have a huawei and the only thing i can say is wtf if this is true
Bloatware is understandable, but forced popups?
and which of those bloatware apps can be uninstalled and which can't
Any input from owners would be appreciated
Most of the bloatware can be uninstalled. I have not faced any popup ads in 10 days since I bought this phone plus you have Nice catch to take care of it.
There are no ads in the European version. I have seen 0 ads. Most bloat can be removed but Facebook and Linkedin can only be disabled.
The 'pm uninstall' command works over adb on Facebook, Flipboard, Bixby Home, Samsung Max, My Galaxy; but none of the apps actually get uninstalled. Without 'su' access, there doesn't seem to be a way to force uninstall these apps. The only option is to disable them from the 'Apps' menu.
There is no bloatware as such but Samsung Max is ad-supported and makes a mess of the lock screen whereas My Galaxy keeps nagging for installation of Samsung Widget. Disabling these two does the job.
Samsung includes IronSource to install multiple thrid-party apps during the setup process in some regions, so you have to ensure that you don't give your consent. Even then, all these apps are uninstallable later. I had reset my device once after an update and found that the setup process had changed to be less deceptive, so the onus is on you to be aware of what you are doing.
t3chg33k said:
The 'pm uninstall' command works over adb on Facebook, Flipboard, Bixby Home, Samsung Max, My Galaxy; but none of the apps actually get uninstalled. Without 'su' access, there doesn't seem to be a way to force uninstall these apps. The only option is to disable them from the 'Apps' menu.
There is no bloatware as such but Samsung Max is ad-supported and makes a mess of the lock screen whereas My Galaxy keeps nagging for installation of Samsung Widget. Disabling these two does the job.
Samsung includes IronSource to install multiple thrid-party apps during the setup process in some regions, so you have to ensure that you don't give your consent. Even then, all these apps are uninstallable later. I had reset my device once after an update and found that the setup process had changed to be less deceptive, so the onus is on you to be aware of what you are doing.
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Turn off lock screen stories
You will be asked multiple times about promotions. Just don't enable those and you will be good to go. I am working on initial setup video which should be out later today or tomorrow.
Moemen Shahawy said:
I am seriously planning on getting the A50 tomorrow. Can someone comment on the bloatware? Many people say there's many preinstalled apps and pop up ads... I have a huawei and the only thing i can say is wtf if this is true
Bloatware is understandable, but forced popups?
and which of those bloatware apps can be uninstalled and which can't
Any input from owners would be appreciated
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I have used this device for over 20 days and I haven't seen any ads, there is some pereinstalled bloatware which you can uninstall. Turn off lockscreen stories, go to settings, security, and turn off "receive recommendations", "my galaxy" app just sends stupid notifications just disble it, there are some app recommendations in the game launcher app which I guess you can turn off
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Turn off lock screen stories
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Samsung Max displays ads over and above lock screen stories. You can activate only the Premium account which still shows ads when charging. Hence, Samsung Max needs to be disabled as well.
Just buy package disabler pro and youre good to go! I disabled all bloatware automatically (there is an option) and disabled myself crap like bixby, google, chrome, facebook etc.

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