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!
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Hello all,
I got my new HTC one V today. But to my surprise, I cant see the playstore app.
So thought downloading it from net.
I installed many times, but each time I click on the icon, it just wont open. It blinks and comes to main mobile menu again..
Any clue as to whats the matter is?
Thanks
Praveer said:
Hello all,
I got my new HTC one V today. But to my surprise, I cant see the playstore app.
So thought downloading it from net.
I installed many times, but each time I click on the icon, it just wont open. It blinks and comes to main mobile menu again..
Any clue as to whats the matter is?
Thanks
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i think u shuld go to service centre bcoz its not rooted or anythn ryt??
Thanks for your reply. Its not rooted but its was not purchased from India.
So wont there be an issue with warranty?
Thanks
Try going into apps settings and clearing data for playstore.
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Well guys I guess as its bought from Taiwan and as China is having troubles with Google hence its playstore app not there.
Thanks
did you logged in with your google account? the playstore appears ONLY after you logged in from settings
Praveer said:
Well guys I guess as its bought from Taiwan and as China is having troubles with Google hence its playstore app not there.
Thanks
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Unlock it via HTC Dev then fastboot flash twrp, flash ICS gapps or custom rom
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1ceb0x said:
did you logged in with your google account? the playstore appears ONLY after you logged in from settings
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Well I did but no option of Google under account and sync.
And I don't want to install any custom Rom atm
Thanks
Praveer said:
Well I did but no option of Google under account and sync.
And I don't want to install any custom Rom atm
Thanks
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Well at least flash twrp or cwm recovery so you can flash ics gaaps(Google apps) if you don't have access to play stores
sent from my Samsung Gangster S III on the T-Mobile network
md1008 said:
Well at least flash twrp or cwm recovery so you can flash ics gaaps(Google apps) if you don't have access to play stores
sent from my Samsung Gangster S III on the T-Mobile network
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he needs to unlock phone's bootloader - hence it will loose his warranty. maybe he doesn't want that
1ceb0x said:
he needs to unlock phone's bootloader - hence it will loose his warranty. maybe he doesn't want that
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I'm on Virgin Mobile Canada, an I was to install an app, however it's says it's not available on your phone's country. So it's not related to carrier. How can I change the phone's country?
ultra99 said:
I'm on Virgin Mobile Canada, an I was to install an app, however it's says it's not available on your phone's country. So it's not related to carrier. How can I change the phone's country?
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Use MarketEnabler to Install Country-Restricted Apps
HERE YOU GO http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695088
thanks, but unfortunately it didn't work. didn't find the apps i need.
ultra99 said:
thanks, but unfortunately it didn't work. didn't find the apps i need.
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you need to be rooted are you rooted ?
aukhan said:
you need to be rooted are you rooted ?
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Yes, I'm rooted. I don't think it's a market problem because I'm already on a Canadian service, Virgin. I want to download Fongo, but says not compatible with phone's country.
ultra99 said:
Yes, I'm rooted. I don't think it's a market problem because I'm already on a Canadian service, Virgin. I want to download Fongo, but says not compatible with phone's country.
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Here try this download it and install it Best of luck :good:
I live in Germany with a German phone. When I want to download a US app I start the app torbot(make sure you have it set to for everything.) Then clear data and cache in app management settings for the play store. Then open play and boom. US app store. Its a little slow to download but it works. When your done just shut torbot off. I also use it to use Pandora radio.
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I just bought 2 verizon S8 plus BOGO's, followed youtube and managed to root one phone but when i got done with the 2nd one, I see a T-mobile app on the App list. How do I remove the t-mobile app logo.
charlieyun71 said:
I just bought 2 verizon S8 plus BOGO's, followed youtube and managed to root one phone but when i got done with the 2nd one, I see a T-mobile app on the App list. How do I remove the t-mobile app logo.
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You.... rooted it, right? Use a root app uninstaller like Titanium Backup and uninstall it.
why would you use youtube when you have xda? how did you root it? what files did you flash or steps did you take?
I bought a LG G8 on Ebay from what appeared, and appears, to be a legitimate seller.
Phone works good in UK but how to get rid of the sprint activation evrytime I boot the device?
Thanks!
You have to disable an apk, i believe it is system update, but i haven't found a working apk disabler for the g8.
siulmagic said:
You have to disable an apk, i believe it is system update, but i haven't found a working apk disabler for the g8.
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do you know which apk is it name ?
jaaa1976 said:
do you know which apk is it name ?
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Dont know the exact name of it, but it should be something like system-update.apk.
That's why I will never buy another CDMA unlocked LG phone...there are always some issues that make the phone either non functional or just annoying.
I have the same issue. Are these Sprint System Apps removable via ADB?
If yes, can someone please explain how?
SantinoInc said:
That's why I will never buy another CDMA unlocked LG phone...there are always some issues that make the phone either non functional or just annoying.
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This just happens to me if i reboot the phone, and i rarely do that, maybe once or twice a month? so its no big deal for me.
You can disable sprint apps viia ADB, but this will not stop the annoying issue.
im using a unlocked sprint G8 on brazil, and its like perfect for me, no problems at all
Not sure if it will resolve your issue but you might try disabling sprintdm.apk
mr3p said:
Not sure if it will resolve your issue but you might try disabling sprintdm.apk
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That will not stop the activation upon reboot.
I'm having this exact same problem unfortunately. The best "trick" I've found to making it less burdening is pressing emergency call and then hitting back. That allows me to use the phone like normal, but I still have to wait for the sprint activation to do its thing and inevitably fail every time I go back to the home screen.
Sorted.
I have found a way to disable the Sprint activation.
Install "System App Remover", find all app package names that include sprint or spr and disable them through ADB.( pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ecid) I use System App Remover to find the name of the app as by Adb command "list packages " it gets confusing and there are lot to be looked for. My Sprint LG G8 works flawless now on Vodafone UK.
Karol75 said:
I have found a way to disable the Sprint activation.
Install "System App Remover", find all app package names that include sprint or spr and disable them through ADB.( pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ecid) I use System App Remover to find the name of the app as by Adb command "list packages " it gets confusing and there are lot to be looked for. My Sprint LG G8 works flawless now on Vodafone UK.
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Are you sure that was the package that did it? I thought for sure I removed all sprint apps via adb including .ecid. I ordered the Sprint G8 from ebay again. Should have it today. I will try again. Also did you do this with sim card in or out?
Thanks.
rldev said:
Are you sure that was the package that did it? I thought for sure I removed all sprint apps via adb including .ecid. I ordered the Sprint G8 from ebay again. Should have it today. I will try again. Also did you do this with sim card in or out?
Thanks.
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I gave an example of a package to remove, I think it was the Sprint system update that triggered the activation on boot .
Karol75 said:
I gave an example of a package to remove, I think it was the Sprint system update that triggered the activation on boot .
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Thanks.
List of system apps to uninstall via ADB
these are the packages to remove :
Caller Id
Carrier device manager
Carrier Hub
Lookout
MCM Client
Mobile Device Information Provider
Mobile Installer
Sprint Mobile Framework Support
Sprint Service
Software Update (Sprint)
Karol75 said:
these are the packages to remove :
Caller Id
Carrier device manager
Carrier Hub
Lookout
MCM Client
Mobile Device Information Provider
Mobile Installer
Sprint Mobile Framework Support
Sprint Service
Software Update (Sprint)
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Thanks for the list. Does your phone support blocking and alerting of spam calls?
rldev said:
Thanks for the list. Does your phone support blocking and alerting of spam calls?
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In the Phone App there are settings for blocking a number but haven't found anything about "spam calls"
Karol75 said:
I have found a way to disable the Sprint activation.
Install "System App Remover", find all app package names that include sprint or spr and disable them through ADB.( pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ecid) I use System App Remover to find the name of the app as by Adb command "list packages " it gets confusing and there are lot to be looked for. My Sprint LG G8 works flawless now on Vodafone UK.
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Can you post a playstore link to the app? There are several of that name and they require root.
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?