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Thanks to @SafinWasi @Dilbert1959 @Euneiro
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Code:
Android SDK
ADB
USB Debugging (see [user=5609616]@SafinWasi[/user]'s guide - [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/guide-enable-usb-debugging-setup-t2859697"]HERE[/URL])
If you've managed to avoid the OTA update & are still on 3.5 - Simple. Download towelroot v3, make it ra1n, download SuperSU, then use Titanium or ES File Explorer to uninstall/disable Devices Services Platform.
For the rest of us who have updated to 3.5.1
Download Fire OS 3.5 - HERE
Rename to update.bin & drop it in to C:\
Boot phone into recovery by holding PWR + VOL UP
Select "Apply update from ADB"
Go to Device Manager - find "Fire" and select "Update driver". Go through the list of "All devices" to find Android Composite USB Interface and select it.
Unplug the phone, plug it back in, then open up a command prompt and type the following:
Code:
adb sideload c:\update.bin
This will downgrade you to 3.5. When done, do a full wipe & reboot. Then install towelroot to obtain root access.
Please report any issues.
Great job,I'll add this to my R&D thread
I have a question: If you're rooted on the Fire Phone, is it possible to install Google Services Framework and Google Play Services and have a fully working Google Play Store and GApps on this device, like the Kindle tablets can? Thanks in advance!
Yes, but be careful - don't downgrade fireos above 3.6.2
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Yes, but be careful - don't downgrade fireos above 3.6.2
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I have Fire Phone Fire OS 3.6.8 , am i domed to stuck forever with only amazon apps ? can i at least sideload google store apps ?
if i can downgrade and make it work with google store ; can you guys tell me how ?
Maybe you should have a look at the other threads - already mentioned there
3.6.8 downgrade maybe make your device useless
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Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2961169
[Q] Fire Phone & Launchers
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Gapps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57095260
i really hope someone can root fire phone 3.6.8 and make a customer rom
it is a nice phone
I will second that plea - please someone discovery how to root and put a real Android ROM on 3.6.8 phones. It is a powerhouse phone for the on-sale price. But I just can't warm up to the Fire ROM - they tried to make it a Kindle tablet that's a phone device and changes to the UI just to be different in my opinion.
I do not get Voice Mail messages on my Lock Screen - does anybody? I've missed multiple messages now because the only way I know I have one is if I swipe down from the top to display notifications (why the $#!!# Amazon developers thought that you shouldn't display notifications in the notification bar is beyond me and an example of how frustrating this otherwise fine phone is..).
Please, please, please.....
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I will second that plea - please someone discovery how to root and put a real Android ROM on 3.6.8 phones. It is a powerhouse phone for the on-sale price. But I just can't warm up to the Fire ROM - they tried to make it a Kindle tablet that's a phone device and changes to the UI just to be different in my opinion.
I do not get Voice Mail messages on my Lock Screen - does anybody? I've missed multiple messages now because the only way I know I have one is if I swipe down from the top to display notifications (why the $#!!# Amazon developers thought that you shouldn't display notifications in the notification bar is beyond me and an example of how frustrating this otherwise fine phone is..).
Please, please, please.....
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I feel ur pain. bite ur finger nails and stay strong
daggerNC said:
I will second that plea - please someone discovery how to root and put a real Android ROM on 3.6.8 phones. It is a powerhouse phone for the on-sale price. But I just can't warm up to the Fire ROM - they tried to make it a Kindle tablet that's a phone device and changes to the UI just to be different in my opinion.
I do not get Voice Mail messages on my Lock Screen - does anybody? I've missed multiple messages now because the only way I know I have one is if I swipe down from the top to display notifications (why the $#!!# Amazon developers thought that you shouldn't display notifications in the notification bar is beyond me and an example of how frustrating this otherwise fine phone is..).
Please, please, please.....
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Below is a copy/paste of a review I wrote about using this phone after 2 months. The section regarding notifications surely will apply to you. Perhaps there will be other parts that will help as well!
LilLowEK said:
Below, in no particular order, is a list of things I hated out of the box. Following will be my feelings, along with tips & tricks, on the same items.
1. The Home Screen - I didn't like how the apps were randomly scattered on the home screen. It was difficult for me find what I was looking for.
2. No Google Play Store - I understand the logic behind this from a business prospective. However, from a consumer prospective, there are apps I use on a daily basis that were not available in the Amazon App Store. As bad as this sounds, it means I'd have to change my life style to accommodate this device. One thing that kind of floored me on this is that Google doesn't block the Amazon App store on their OS.
3. The grid - It scrolls up and down, where I've been used to scrolling left to right. Also, there is no way to easily sort the applications by alphabetical order. It simply displays them as they are installed.
4. The lack of soft keys - I've been accustomed to soft keys to open the menu, go home, view recently used apps, and to go back.
5. Notifications - The notification bar doesn't keep a log of icons of notifications. For example, if I get a KIK message it drops down, previews it, and vanished. Unless I open up the notification panel there is nothing to remind you of this. This bothers me as I often don't review them straight away and forget it even happened.
6. Keyboard - There is absolutely no way to install another keyboard. I've been a long time user of Swift Key and I keep find myself hitting the period instead of the space bar.
Due to the above I decided to try to make the phone a bit more what I'm used to. This was easy as I simply had to side load a few apps. This mainly included the apps that were not in the Amazon App Store along with a launcher to replace the Amazon Home screen. After installing several launchers I found one that I was happy with as it permitted me to use custom Widgets. I used it this way for a week or so and was happy to have my old Style back.
Now that I didn't feel held back, or limited by the device, I wanted to give it a go on how it was intended to be used. I changed my default home launcher to the Fire OS launcher. After using it a bit, and exploring it, it's my default launcher with no plans of going back to the standard Android Launcher! Below are the same 6 items listed above, but including how I feel about them now. It will also include what I consider to be tips & tricks, things I wish I knew out of the box.
1. The Home Screen - The use of Dynamic Perspective to access menus is amazing! The apps that are created for this OS have beautiful home screen widgets that I'm not sure I could go with out now. I love the fact I can read SMS messages on the home screen, emails on the home screen, a flip of the wrist shows me the current weather, my upcoming appointment and reminders, and much more. Although there is no easy way to change the apps listed, you can pin apps to the front. So simply pin the app that you want listed last first, and the first app last. This will put them in the order that you'd like.
2. No Google Play Store - As others have mentioned, installing the Google Play Store is very simply on this device. There is no downgrading required. Simply side load a few APK files. I won't go into detail on this as it can be found in a lot of other places.
3. The grid - I don't mind scrolling up and down now. It's second nature now. However, you still can not sort the apps. You must go through the tedious process of moving them one at a time by clicking and dragging it. I did this so they are sorted alphabetically. If I install a new app I now simply drag it where I feel it should be.
4. The lack of soft keys - I'm so used to swiping up now it's odd to use a traditional Android phone's back button! The physical home button works fine, especiall8y now that I discovered the "Quick Switch" menu by double pressing the home key.
5. Notifications - I've toggled all the options regarding notifications in the settings. My original complaint still exists. This was a HUGE set back for me with this device. Luckily, with a lot of trial and error, I found an app that works well for me. It's call NotifierPro Free. I configured it so a bar drops down and stays under the status bar. I also configured it so these notifications remain until I swipe them away. This has been a HUGE help in allowing me to adapt to this device.
6. Keyboard - There is still no way to change the default keyboard, even after side loading one. Amazon told me they made an update to their Kindles which allows the use of changing keyboard applications, so there will be an update that allows the Fire Phone to do the same.
Tips & Tricks / Q & A
1. Switching between running apps quickly.
- To do this simply press the home button twice quickly. You will be presented with a menu called "Quick Switch" where your most recently used apps can be found.
2. How do I quit apps that I'm not using at the moment to extend battery life and free resources?
- If you double click the home button to access the "Quick Switch" menu you can swipe up which will close the app, remove it from the quick switch menu, along with removing it from the cluttered home carousel.
3. Can I group applications together?
- Yes you can! Inside the home menu click and drag an application over another. It will ask you to give the new collection a name and they are then in a group. This is a great way to keep things together and sorted. You can also drag these "collections" into the home screen dock.
4. Any tips for the Camera?
- Yes! I've read about this "best shot" feature, but it didn't seem to do anything for me once I enable it. However, which viewing the photos you already have taken you will have a "best shot" option you can click on. This will show you the 3 photos the camera took, allowing you to select the one that you like the best.
- Burst Feature - The Amazon pages states you can click and hold the camera button to take a burst of photos. This doesn't work for me as it opens up Fire Fly. However, if you press and hold the soft key this feature works.
5. Amazon App Store or Google Play Store?
- I suggest you use the App from the Amazon App Store if available. Some of these apps are created specifically for the Fire Phone and give home screen widgets that the standard app does not support. For example, if you install KIK from the Amazon App Store it allows you to read messages on your home screen, where if you install it from the Play Store it does not.
6. Is the battery really as bad as people say?
- Maybe originally prior to the newest update. The newest update bring out amazing battery life, compared to my old phone at least. I can easily get through an entire day on a single charge. This is under moderate use such as messaging, emailing, browsing eBay, the web, and normal app use. I do not use the device to watch movies or television shows.
As I continue finding things about this phone that I feel are worth mentioning, I'll be sure to update this review. Outside of that, if you have bought this device but initially installed the Google Home Launcher, I strongly suggest you open your mind and give the Amazon Home Launcher a shot. It's truly amazing.
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LilLowEK said:
Below is a copy/paste of a review I wrote about using this phone after 2 months. The section regarding notifications surely will apply to you. Perhaps there will be other parts that will help as well!
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Is the notification app you refer to called "NotifierPro Free"? I don't see anything by the exact name you said...
ediebol said:
Is the notification app you refer to called "NotifierPro Free"? I don't see anything by the exact name you said...
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Yes, you can find it in the Google Playstore.
B1ackByte said:
Yes, but be careful - don't downgrade fireos above 3.6.2
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I successfully downgraded from 3.6.6 to 3.6.2 and phone still activated
lu1gj3s said:
I successfully downgraded from 3.6.6 to 3.6.2 and phone still activated
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Tell us more, please... We would like to have more info regarding this
I have v3.6.0 on my phone uk o2 can i downgrade to 3.5? what are the benefits and its asking to update to 3.6.8 what should i do?
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I have v3.6.0 on my phone uk o2 can i downgrade to 3.5? what are the benefits and its asking to update to 3.6.8 what should i do?
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Same here! I would like to know if I can downgrade to 3.5 from this version because having root will really change the game
Below 3.6.8 downgrade should work. Please use development forum only for development.
B1ackByte said:
Below 3.6.8 downgrade should work. Please use development forum only for development.
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And it DOES!
I followed the tutorial and now I have the device with 3.5 and full root.
By the way, YOU NEED TO BE PATIENT. Fire Phone takes forever in wiping cache and data. Just leave the phone for around 5 - 7 minutes n both cases even though it looks stacked.
And BE CAREFUL! This image is for AT&T... So the image is for the US customers and you won't be able to use AppStore unless you change your country to the US
Thanks, guys!
I am M3 said:
Thanks to @SafinWasi @Dilbert1959 @Euneiro
Required
Code:
Android SDK
ADB
USB Debugging (see [user=5609616]@SafinWasi[/user]'s guide - [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/guide-enable-usb-debugging-setup-t2859697"]HERE[/URL])
If you've managed to avoid the OTA update & are still on 3.5 - Simple. Download towelroot v3, make it ra1n, download SuperSU, then use Titanium or ES File Explorer to uninstall/disable Devices Services Platform.
For the rest of us who have updated to 3.5.1
Download Fire OS 3.5 - HERE
Rename to update.bin & drop it in to C:\
Boot phone into recovery by holding PWR + VOL UP
Select "Apply update from ADB"
Go to Device Manager - find "Fire" and select "Update driver". Go through the list of "All devices" to find Android Composite USB Interface and select it.
Unplug the phone, plug it back in, then open up a command prompt and type the following:
Code:
adb sideload c:\update.bin
This will downgrade you to 3.5. When done, do a full wipe & reboot. Then install towelroot to obtain root access.
Please report any issues.
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I start a cmd prompt but when I enter the command " adb sideload c:\update.bin " it just runs the help file with adb commands, I am on the adb recovery screen and it says sideload OTA update using adb sideload <filename>. Not sure what I am doing wrong? help please, oh my device has download part of the new update, do I need to delete it first? I'm running 3.5.1 at&t
wont read update.bin
when I try to sideload it gives me a message "cannot read update.bin" maybe a corrupted dowload, i'll try downloading again or any other suggestions?
Hi. I´m on a rooted AFTV with 5.2.1.1 and I like to permanently block the home button. Is that possible through pm disable [something]?
I accidently press it a lot and the position on the remote is just so annoying. If disabling isn´t possible, is it remap-able, e.g. to pause?
I know I can use firestarter to open other apps with the Action, but not to do nothing, as far as I know.
Thank you for your suggestions.
Use FIrestarter and this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehellomaker.helloworldtoast
That is, if you are still on a firmeware version, where Firestarter works.
On later versions Amazon specifically prevented all apps from changing button behavior, so you would have to override this with an Xposed module like "Xposed Additions" which also can change button behavior. But that specific module interferes with the way bluetooth controllers works, so its not the be all and end all of solutions. But that module would work as well.
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Just saw that you updated to a far too recent firmware version for firestarter to work. Shot yourself in the foot there.
Thank you for the suggestion. Although firestarter doesn't work anymore on 5.2.1.1., it should be possible to re-enable it, as far as I read, with root, by pm disabling the amazon blacklist. Or what was the other fork called, firestopper?
But about my problem: after starting and closing hello world, will the amazon start menu not come up nevertheless?
My intention is to stay in kodi.
Getting exposed to work on later firmware version would be a dream. I don't want to miss it from my mobile with android 4.3.
I didn't know if it would work on the aftv, so if it does, that's what i'll try. thanks.
No - because amazon also modified adbd so no apps are able to read analyze the log an see when a key is pressed. I could be wrong (take this as a byline, because I never tested it), but I remember that this was part of why I cursed the aftvnews product blogger for propagating the "amazon f*cking you is so fine and eazy" myth - after he went with "great news!" on the amazon starting to put a blacklist service in Android to serve their needs only news beat.
The Xposed module should work regardless though. (Again, untested, because like most people that understood what was going on, I stayed on 5.0.5 -)
Thanks for your answer. It took me some time to notice it.
After installing xposed with the modules HDXPosed 1.3 and RBoxFire TVMods 1.4
and #pm disable pm disable com.amazon.tv.nimh (that is the amazon blacklist ("not in my house") app),
I installed firestopper. (I would have installed firestarter, but that is now called AppStarter, lacks home detection, and the older versions are not available anymore.)
With rbox firetv module activated, firestarter menu comes up after boot and home always jumps back to firestarter. Autostart app after boot works.
Without the module, autostart app works, but home button jumps back to aftv start menu, never to firestarter.
But you are right, no matter what I set in firestarter as actions for home or home button doubleklick, it is ignored.
Another question: Is there also a shutdown command for the box or just reboot?
edit: I guess not! I tried #su -c 'setprop sys.powerctl shutdown' and that just reboots again.
Next: I'll check the modules you suggested. ...
Xposed Additions 3.6.3 doesn't recognize any keystrokes.
But GravityBox [LP] does. xD -> it's possible to set action for long press home, e.g. open kodi, or force close apps with long press return, but it misses an action for simple press home.
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With rbox firetv module activated, firestarter menu comes up after boot and home always jumps back to firestarter.
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What happens if you put a nonexistant app in key_bindings.xml? I haven't tried this because it's pretty dangerous to disable home, IMHO. (how will you get out of locked up apps?)
Xposed Addons 3.6.3 works, just tested it myself. (On 5.0.5)
- You have to have the PRO version (license key) installed (Also you have to have the play store installed on the Fire TV for it to work (licensing). (Puchase it on an Android Smartphone, then sideload it to the FIre TV, if you cant find it in the Play Sore on the Fire TV - it works).
- You have to have Gamepad/Joystick Enabled in the Allow external Devices Setting menu.
(Don't touch the Keyboard entry there, in case you need a fallback.)
After that you can configure all keys on the remote to your liking. There is a disable option that works on its own btw - so you don't need to map the hello world app (allthough you could).
To tie up all loose ends, it turns out that Firestarter also always lets the initial home press "slip through" (which then opens the AFTV Launcher) - even on 5.0.5 and with the adb lookup enabled. So Xposed Addons is the only working solution I know of so far.
xenyz said:
What happens if you put a nonexistant app in key_bindings.xml? I haven't tried this because it's pretty dangerous to disable home, IMHO. (how will you get out of locked up apps?)
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key_bindings.xml seems to be ignored. If sth locks up, it doesn´t matter. I would just open a terminal via adb and kill it.
harlekinwashere said:
Xposed Addons 3.6.3 works, just tested it myself. (On 5.0.5)... . So Xposed Addons is the only working solution I know of so far.
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Thanks for your extensive testing. Yes, of course I didn´t test the pro Version and yet I haven´t installed playstore, but will when I find sparetime.
But as I wrote, Gravity Box xposed module works as well.
Its always good to reduce complexity. Also - if Gravity Box doesn't interfere with BT Gamepad mappings (or lets say because there is a chance, that it doesn't), I'll give it a try myself, one of those days... So thanks for sharing.
Hi everyone, the issue I am facing is that instant messaging apps (Viber, Facebook messenger, etc) do not work on my 5.1. Notifications settings are OK, unrestricted data access is allowed for these apps, so this is not a notification issue. The apps do not receive messages unless I launch them (when I launch the apps, there are no new messages, they start arriving a couple of seconds after launching). I contacted Nokia, but they did not have a clue... I did everything they asked for (factory reset, etc.), nothing helped.
Does anyone else have similar issues? Does anyone have any idea what the solution might be?
So it's been reported before that Nokia/HMD is the worst for how aggressively they limit background app usage. This can't be fixed in the current stock ROM but Nokia might help us out with Pie (if it ever materialises).
zondajag said:
So it's been reported before that Nokia/HMD is the worst for how aggressively they limit background app usage. This can't be fixed in the current stock ROM but Nokia might help us out with Pie (if it ever materialises).
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Thanks. It seems that the 5.1 was my last Nokia.
The Android One project is a bit of a farce given the update cycle is so delayed. It's good to have the security of assured updates, but only providing them when the hardware is no longer relevant seems a waste. Also it's possibly the Mediatek chipset to blame, but this phone has not had a great deal of interest on XDA, which could also be in part due to the Android One project making custom ROMs a little less relevent.
You can fix it yourself by uninstalling com.evenwell.emm app from user space. That crappy service which HMD bundles into firmware "improves" battery life by killing all non-system background apps.
qwertysmerty said:
You can fix it yourself by uninstalling com.evenwell.emm app from user space. That crappy service which HMD bundles into firmware "improves" battery life by killing all non-system background apps.
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how to unistall? with adb?
noki2 said:
how to unistall? with adb?
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yes via adb:
adb shell
pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.emm
qwertysmerty said:
yes via adb:
adb shell
pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.emm
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Not working. They are no apps like this..
Adb shell says, [not install for 0]
TANVIR TUSAR said:
Not working. They are no apps like this..
Adb shell says, [not install for 0]
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Have you upgraded to Pie? In Pie it's named com.evenwell.powersaving.g3
qwertysmerty said:
Have you upgraded to Pie? In Pie it's named com.evenwell.powersaving.g3
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Yes... I found it. I thing about this name but then i thought it might be important app. Thanx
qwertysmerty said:
Have you upgraded to Pie? In Pie it's named com.evenwell.powersaving.g3
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Should i delete com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overly.base
??
Yes, you can delete overlay as well.
Yuo may need to uninstall these packages as well
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base
I noticed that my 1Password service was still being killed after uninstalling com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.* packages. After removing PowerMonitor stuff everything back to normal and Nokia 5.1 Pie became usable again
I have the 2gb variant and its no use. Its a crappy phone... No notification what so ever even after disable/uninstall the evenwell apps and battery saver etc apps. Its no use as doon you start browsing only Google apps remains active. All other are killed. Not a android one phone. Its a stupid phone!!!
I believe I have found the definitive answer for this, after much googling around.
I have a 5.1 Plus (TA-1108) and tried the ADB disabling of evenwell apps and others but it still would stop services after restarts. I eventually found a post on the "Don't kill my phone" Github which alluded to the hidden setting of the "Duraspeed" task killer that is bundled.
The dontkillmyphone website says you can ADB in and change this hidden setting to 0, but this doesn't persist after a restart. The value will still be a 0, but it seems this task killer only reads the value after it detects a change in the value (bizarre, I know). So to disable this Duraspeed thing, you need to change the hidden setting value from something else to a 0 on each boot.
Luckliy, this is very easily done by Tasker/Macrodroid/etc. Use this post:
https://github.com/urbandroid-team/dont-kill-my-app/issues/57#issuecomment-484000884
but the short of it is to enable WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS to tasker (by running this:
adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
for tasker, google for your app of choice)
and then set a task that runs on boot to change a "Custom Setting", Global type, setting name setting.duraspeed.enabled to a value (doesn't matter, I use 2) and then immediately after change the same setting to 0.
I have this set up on my phone and my wifes phone and ever since they have been perfect with background services (my Garmin watch, lastpass, etc) as well as any email/notification apps.
TANVIR TUSAR said:
Should i delete com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overly.base
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Lol, I uninstalled all evenwell apps, it didn't make any difference
qwertysmerty said:
Yuo may need to uninstall these packages as well
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base
I noticed that my 1Password service was still being killed after uninstalling com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.* packages. After removing PowerMonitor stuff everything back to normal and Nokia 5.1 Pie became usable again
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How to start adb usb debugging on this phone?
I have adb sdk installed, every other phone but Nokia 5.1 is visible when I type adb devices.
Should I use adb on Linux or Windows, install any special drivers from Nokia?
I found very cheap this phone 400₡ from previous buyer almost new (1-2 days use). For those money is fantastic.
Those all works in all s20 line of Samsung (galaxy s20, s20plus, s20ultra, note 10, note 10+ and other Samsung phones
Subscribe for support in my channel if you like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGiItteDcfw
Sorry for the quality of the video (I used a note 8 for video recording. Perhaps it was to close..)
This is galaxy s10 lite 8 giga ram.
Phone is lite only in name. It is actually faster than s20 galaxy line with exynos, and have much better battery due to snapdragon versus exynos and probably due to lower resolutio . You can search other video in YouTube if you don't believe it..
I know it is very strange for such a cheaper phone.
**Fingerprint sensor accuracy :
I use a screen tempered glass screen protector very bad quality .It is not for this phone, it is for galaxy A70. Although the bad quality of the tempered glass (its probably plastic ) which made very difficult to add fingerprint, as you see in video is very fast and accurate.
I added 3 times the same finger. It helps alot. Also in settings check the option in settings: Display: Increase screen sensitivity.
**Setup / transition effects / Display size :
I use nova launcher, Google companion, crios x icon pack (iPhone like).
I have enabled developers option and change transition effects to 0.5
Samsung give 3 options 0 , 0.5 , 1 (1 is default but I suggest 0.5 which is the standard for almost every other phone, except Samsung.
I prefer even lower transition effects, but not 0. In this video I have set 0.2 transition effect although you see 0.5
Anyone who want to do this (it works in all Samsung phones), must use connection with pc, adb (Google it) and use this commands from the pc:
adb shell
settings put global window_animation_scale 0.2
settings put global transition_animation_scale 0.2
settings put global animator_duration_scale 0.2
I also have change in developer option as you see in video: Size from 411 (default for this phone) to 492 (everything goes smaller in screen including the ui, not only fonts).
**Debloating:
-Also I have debloated the phone by using package disabler from playstore:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kinder.pksafety
and freeze all those apps & services which I don't use:
This is my list, you can download and load to package disabler from : import from xml choice .
Warnings : You must already have installed another launcher (for example nova) before trying.
This list can be used only as a base, because everyone is using different things, so must freeze different services. Anyway this list has been tried to many Samsung phones without problem, but you do it (if) in your own risk. After you load it, you can add, or delete services:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jq9lrioawu3yx0v/178 from disabledpackages.xml?dl=0
. ** Other:
- I use Granular Immersive Mode (playstore app, needs adb also) to change how every app (you can select to use it only to apps you want) is displayed.
In Facebook you see in the video, you see the hole of the camera inside Facebook display . As in youtube. Most apps just display black bar when is camera , so you loose screen . You don't have really full screen. Anyway , this app can do this but for very few apps, like Facebook for example.
But have other options useful . Eg hide statusbar , softkey per app etc.
- In android 10 Samsung has made battery statistics (eg screen on time) very confusing . It meters per day and not when you unplug phone from charger.
If you want the old measurement (screen on time from when unplugged ) use from playstore
Gsam battery monitor pro. (If you want more statistics , per app battery consumption etc, this app also needs adb).
- Also in video you see the app sideactions from playstore (adb needed also..). It is bxactions for phones without Bixby button. With this I use double press power button as back key.
Also in screen on, lockscreen I use volume up/down to change songs.
You can set many other, flashlight etc.
- You don't see in the video but another must have application (playstore) is aodNotify.
Phone doesn't have a notification led, so this app uses a ring in camera to light when you have a notification . You can setup in which apps you want to work. I have setup it only for Facebook messenger phone calls and SMS.
It consume very little power as it can work without AOD.
- My record screen on time until now. Very impressive :
1 hour 40 minutes screen on time , and 90% battery..
I had almost 11 hours screen on time per day.. (Thanks norovirus for this, and all day staying home).
Lite usage: Facebook , youtube, internet browsing, in wifi.
http://imgur.com/gallery/lq3Rkl2
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Galaxy s10 lite vs s20
https://youtu.be/tcWkqollBXc
In the video you see s10 lite is faster than s20.
The same for s20, s20 plus, s20 ultra, as they have the same hardware.
Only in camera s20 line are better.
Also battery much better in s10 lite..
Which is the real lite here?
But if you compare s10 lite vs s20 snapdragon 865 version, then the s20 is faster.
Exynos is not good at all..
https://youtu.be/9KGnBbaOgO0
Thanks a lot for your post. Just got mine today and installed a few apps you listed here along with gcam. Great phone for the price.
FLAC Vest said:
Thanks a lot for your post. Just got mine today and installed a few apps you listed here along with gcam. Great phone for the price.
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Gland to find it useful. I add more in my video there as comments. Some time i will post here to.
I would like to add the Good Lock app to the list, it's a must have app, with it you can customize a lot of things on one ui like the task changer, navbar, quickpanel, one hand mode...
Edit: it's a no-root app, developed by samsung itself
Laercio Santana said:
I would like to add the Good Lock app to the list, it's a must have app, with it you can customize a lot of things on one ui like the task changer, navbar, quickpanel, one hand mode...
Edit: it's a no-root app, developed by samsung itself
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Agree.. I already using it. I must add it to the list.
be careful with the package disabler app, there have been many complaints of malicious intent on the part of the developer
clêidson Machado said:
be careful with the package disabler app, there have been many complaints of malicious intent on the part of the developer
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I don't believe it.. This is not the reason for leaving from playstore.
Package disabler stopped working for me after the update to android 11. I used another free app for this, it is very good :
Alliance Shield [Device Owner] - Apps on Google Play
Device Manager & Security Settings for Businesses
play.google.com
You can copy past your list of the disabled apps in xml file tha package disabler load, then edit xml file of shieldx app and past the same list here. Just keep some lines at star, you will understand if you edit.
Then load this list to shieldx, working.. Also has a adblock etc.
You just have to register for free to use this app.
sosimple said:
I found very cheap this phone 400₡ from previous buyer almost new (1-2 days use). For those money is fantastic.
Those all works in all s20 line of Samsung (galaxy s20, s20plus, s20ultra, note 10, note 10+ and other Samsung phones
Subscribe for support in my channel if you like.
Sorry for the quality of the video (I used a note 8 for video recording. Perhaps it was to close..)
This is galaxy s10 lite 8 giga ram.
Phone is lite only in name. It is actually faster than s20 galaxy line with exynos, and have much better battery due to snapdragon versus exynos and probably due to lower resolutio . You can search other video in YouTube if you don't believe it..
I know it is very strange for such a cheaper phone.
**Fingerprint sensor accuracy :
I use a screen tempered glass screen protector very bad quality .It is not for this phone, it is for galaxy A70. Although the bad quality of the tempered glass (its probably plastic ) which made very difficult to add fingerprint, as you see in video is very fast and accurate.
I added 3 times the same finger. It helps alot. Also in settings check the option in settings: Display: Increase screen sensitivity.
**Setup / transition effects / Display size :
I use nova launcher, Google companion, crios x icon pack (iPhone like).
I have enabled developers option and change transition effects to 0.5
Samsung give 3 options 0 , 0.5 , 1 (1 is default but I suggest 0.5 which is the standard for almost every other phone, except Samsung.
I prefer even lower transition effects, but not 0. In this video I have set 0.2 transition effect although you see 0.5
Anyone who want to do this (it works in all Samsung phones), must use connection with pc, adb (Google it) and use this commands from the pc:
adb shell
settings put global window_animation_scale 0.2
settings put global transition_animation_scale 0.2
settings put global animator_duration_scale 0.2
I also have change in developer option as you see in video: Size from 411 (default for this phone) to 492 (everything goes smaller in screen including the ui, not only fonts).
**Debloating:
-Also I have debloated the phone by using package disabler from playstore:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kinder.pksafety
and freeze all those apps & services which I don't use:
This is my list, you can download and load to package disabler from : import from xml choice .
Warnings : You must already have installed another launcher (for example nova) before trying.
This list can be used only as a base, because everyone is using different things, so must freeze different services. Anyway this list has been tried to many Samsung phones without problem, but you do it (if) in your own risk. After you load it, you can add, or delete services:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jq9lrioawu3yx0v/178 from disabledpackages.xml?dl=0
. ** Other:
- I use Granular Immersive Mode (playstore app, needs adb also) to change how every app (you can select to use it only to apps you want) is displayed.
In Facebook you see in the video, you see the hole of the camera inside Facebook display . As in youtube. Most apps just display black bar when is camera , so you loose screen . You don't have really full screen. Anyway , this app can do this but for very few apps, like Facebook for example.
But have other options useful . Eg hide statusbar , softkey per app etc.
- In android 10 Samsung has made battery statistics (eg screen on time) very confusing . It meters per day and not when you unplug phone from charger.
If you want the old measurement (screen on time from when unplugged ) use from playstore
Gsam battery monitor pro. (If you want more statistics , per app battery consumption etc, this app also needs adb).
- Also in video you see the app sideactions from playstore (adb needed also..). It is bxactions for phones without Bixby button. With this I use double press power button as back key.
Also in screen on, lockscreen I use volume up/down to change songs.
You can set many other, flashlight etc.
- You don't see in the video but another must have application (playstore) is aodNotify.
Phone doesn't have a notification led, so this app uses a ring in camera to light when you have a notification . You can setup in which apps you want to work. I have setup it only for Facebook messenger phone calls and SMS.
It consume very little power as it can work without AOD.
- My record screen on time until now. Very impressive :
1 hour 40 minutes screen on time , and 90% battery..
I had almost 11 hours screen on time per day.. (Thanks norovirus for this, and all day staying home).
Lite usage: Facebook , youtube, internet browsing, in wifi.
https://imgur.com/a/lq3Rkl2
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How to load the xml??
anujyadava said:
How to load the xml??
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Well, the above app for disabling doesn't work anymore. There isn't any free app. Only paid, and most of them doesn't work very well.
I now disabling by using pc and this free app:
[TOOL] ADB AppControl 1.8.0 🚀 Ultimate App Manager & Debloat Tool + Tweaks
ADB AppControl 🚀 Root is not required. Works with any Android device. Can do almost everything you dreamed about with applications. ADB AppControl - the desktop program, that will allow you to easily manage applications on your android device...
forum.xda-developers.com
You can load xml files to disable, you can save your current disabled list etc.
You must modify abit my list to load it with this app. First disable 2 apps, save this small disabled list, open it with notepad to see that it is just a simple list with the names of the disabled apps. You can then copy from my list the names of disabled app, and past the names to the list of this program. If you load this final list, in this pc app, you will see that all apps of the list have been checked. You can then press the button to disable them. The same for enable them.
It's very easy, powerful and free.
Otherwise you must download one of the paid apps from playstore for disabling. But every a few months they stop working and developers ask for paying again.
***I have to note this: After disabling the apps of my list, in every android update, i loose internet data connection. If you enable the list of apps again, problem solved. After disabling again all the apps of the list, there is no problem. Internet data is working. I don't know why this is happening but started after Android 11, even in monthly security updates. It happens with all disabling apps, in many phones. (Many had emailed me for this, so it's not only my phone, my list, or my disabling apps).
Anyway its one minute solution. I just informe you so to know why this is happening and the solution.
sosimple said:
Well, the above app for disabling doesn't work anymore. There isn't any free app. Only paid, and most of them doesn't work very well.
I now disabling by using pc and this free app:
[TOOL] ADB AppControl 1.8.0 🚀 Ultimate App Manager & Debloat Tool + Tweaks
ADB AppControl 🚀 Root is not required. Works with any Android device. Can do almost everything you dreamed about with applications. ADB AppControl - the desktop program, that will allow you to easily manage applications on your android device...
forum.xda-developers.com
You can load xml files to disable, you can save your current disabled list etc.
You must modify abit my list to load it with this app. First disable 2 apps, save this small disabled list, open it with notepad to see that it is just a simple list with the names of the disabled apps. You can then copy from my list the names of disabled app, and past the names to the list of this program. If you load this final list, in this pc app, you will see that all apps of the list have been checked. You can then press the button to disable them. The same for enable them.
It's very easy, powerful and free.
Otherwise you must download one of the paid apps from playstore for disabling. But every a few months they stop working and developers ask for paying again.
***I have to note this: After disabling the apps of my list, in every android update, i loose internet data connection. If you enable the list of apps again, problem solved. After disabling again all the apps of the list, there is no problem. Internet data is working. I don't know why this is happening but started after Android 11, even in monthly security updates. It happens with all disabling apps, in many phones. (Many had emailed me for this, so it's not only my phone, my list, or my disabling apps).
Anyway its one minute solution. I just informe you so to know why this is happening and the solution.
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thanks for the info
i got everything setup.Just want to know that your list works fine on your phone or is there any risk of data loss or factory reset after disabling apps from the list.Also what is the gain in battery life??
anujyadava said:
thanks for the info
i got everything setup.Just want to know that your list works fine on your phone or is there any risk of data loss or factory reset after disabling apps from the list.Also what is the gain in battery life??
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This is my current list in android 11. You can add more but i use this for now. Just copy past it in a notepad and load it with app control.
I dont know how much battery i gain. Not very much i believe (because samsung system for battery saving already works fine, its not like some years a go) ,but there is a better smoothness and better stability of battery consumption. Every day battery last same time, most of the days.
# Samsung SM-G770F All applications127
# Preset was created in ADB AppControl 1.5.1
# Total applications: 127
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.threebutton
com.samsung.aasaservice
com.sec.hearingadjust
com.android.egg
com.google.android.ext.shared
com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels
com.dsi.ant.service.socket
com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
com.sec.android.app.DataCreate
com.sec.android.provider.badge
com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent
com.sec.android.app.bluetoothtest
com.android.bookmarkprovider
com.android.chrome
com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations
com.android.carrierconfig
com.android.cts.ctsshim
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
com.android.sharedstoragebackup
com.android.wallpaperbackup
com.android.wallpapercropper
com.samsung.ucs.agent.ese
com.sec.bcservice
com.sec.epdg
com.android.stk
com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc
com.sec.android.app.factorykeystring
com.sec.factory
com.sec.android.diagmonagent
com.sec.android.app.parser
com.samsung.android.da.daagent
com.sec.android.easyonehand
com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin
com.sec.epdgtestapp
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager
com.facebook.services
com.samsung.android.provider.filterprovider
com.monotype.android.font.foundation
com.samsung.android.game.gametools
com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle
com.google.android.onetimeinitializer
com.google.android.partnersetup
com.sosimple.hotspot11
com.sec.android.app.hwmoduletest
com.samsung.advp.imssettings
com.samsung.ipservice
com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader
com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler
com.samsung.android.mdm
com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare
com.samsung.android.networkdiagnostic
com.samsung.android.app.reminder
com.sec.android.app.apex
com.sec.android.app.billing
com.samsung.android.scloud
com.samsung.android.app.spage
com.samsung.android.mateagent
com.samsung.android.spayfw
com.sec.spp.push
com.samsung.android.sm.policy
com.samsung.android.securitylogagent
com.sem.factoryapp
com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp
com.android.stk2
com.skms.android.agent
com.samsung.android.smartface
com.samsung.android.smartfitting
com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
com.sec.android.app.soundalive
com.samsung.android.svcagent
com.android.vpndialogs
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub
com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare
com.sec.android.app.wlantest
com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget
com.android.keychain
com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder
com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance
com.samsung.android.fast
com.samsung.knox.securefolder
com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe
com.android.dreams.basic
com.samsung.app.highlightplayer
com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual
com.sec.android.app.quicktool
com.samsung.android.app.taskedge
com.android.apps.tag
com.samsung.android.fmm
com.samsung.android.app.appsedge
com.samsung.storyservice
com.sec.android.daemonapp
com.android.providers.userdictionary
com.android.printspooler
com.sec.android.app.magnifier
com.samsung.SMT
com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard
com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent
com.samsung.android.app.cocktailbarservice
com.sec.android.inputmethod
com.samsung.safetyinformation
com.android.emergency
com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller
com.sec.android.emergencylauncher
com.android.dreams.phototable
com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent
com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge
com.google.android.setupwizard
com.android.managedprovisioning
com.samsung.android.easysetup
com.google.android.videos
com.samsung.crane
com.dsi.ant.server
com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter
com.google.android.apps.photos
[TOOL] ADB AppControl 1.8.0 🚀 Ultimate App Manager & Debloat Tool + Tweaks
ADB AppControl 🚀 Root is not required. Works with any Android device. Can do almost everything you dreamed about with applications. ADB AppControl - the desktop program, that will allow you to easily manage applications on your android device...
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my file to use with this app for s10 lite
Hey guys has anyone used "ADB AppControl" to debloat app/programs on the Fold 4 yet or even tried this link with the lists they name to debloat?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/uninstall-bloatware-samsung-z-flip-4-z-fold-4/#Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Flip-4-Galaxy-Z-Fold-4-Device-Overview
I've used ADB Control App, no issues.
I'm using Package Disabler, used to be in the app store but now it's cloud based. Used it on my Note 10, Note 20 and have just started to debloat the Fold 4 with no issues. Just have to be careful what you select as it may have something to do with something you use. Fairly inexpensive and works. Also don't need a PC so you can disable on the fly.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
Same, used adb control and debolted the minute i got the fold 4 lol. Feels so snappy and clean
eswar539 said:
Same, used adb control and debolted the minute i got the fold 4 lol. Feels so snappy and clean
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May I know what are the packages that you uninstall pls? Thanks!
iichigoz said:
May I know what are the packages that you uninstall pls? Thanks!
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com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby
com.samsung.systemui.bixby2
com.samsung.android.bixby.service
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby
com.samsung.android.app.spage
com.facebook.services
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager
de.axelspringer.yana.zeropage
Is it safe to uninstall or disable android auto?
sguerra923 said:
Is it safe to uninstall or disable android auto?
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Better disable it
iichigoz said:
May I know what are the packages that you uninstall pls? Thanks!
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Plus anything else u might not want like spen packages, dex, native youtube etc
I've debloated quite a few with no issues at all. Here's my lists.
ggrant3876 said:
I'm using Package Disabler, used to be in the app store but now it's cloud based. Used it on my Note 10, Note 20 and have just started to debloat the Fold 4 with no issues. Just have to be careful what you select as it may have something to do with something you use. Fairly inexpensive and works. Also don't need a PC so you can disable on the fly.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
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Hi, this website isn't opening. Is there a place from where i can download this app? Thanks!
I'd recommend ADBAppControl. It's free for all your devices, no need to purchase again every time you buy a new device.
ramadugu said:
Hi, this website isn't opening. Is there a place from where i can download this app? Thanks!
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I don't believe there is. I always have to use my PC and transfer to the phone. Just tried again on my PC and the site might be down for maintenance, there's a separate DL site and it's not responding either. I'll email them and see if I get a reply.
TechSilver13 said:
I'd recommend ADBAppControl. It's free for all your devices, no need to purchase again every time you buy a new device.
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Thank you, I used the this app on my windows 10 machine and was able to delete using that app.
I use Icebox, disabled (not uninstalled though) around 100 apps, works a treat!
Been using ADB App Control for my least 3 Samsung phones, Fold 4, Flip 3 and S10+ to freeze apps. Never had any issues, and the extended (paid) version is worth the money, better than some app on the Google Play that needs to rebuy after a major
software version update.
ramadugu said:
Thank you, I used the this app on my windows 10 machine and was able to delete using that app.
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The site is back live again. The only problem with the other app touted here, ADP App Control is that you can't disable on the fly..................you need a PC to make it work.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
Just used this to debloat my Fold 4. Thanks for the recommendations. Definitely feels snappier.
Just to help others:
ADB AppControl
Official website of the ADB AppControl application. Free Download. Latest release. The ultimate applications manager and debloat tool for Android devices.
adbappcontrol.com
ADB AppControl - FREE
I highly recommend ADB AppControl, or any other PC method of disabling bloatware on your phone.
Reason being, if you happen to disable something critical for the phone to operate like normal, like what I did...., then you still have a chance to revert your changes, and avoid having to reset your phone. If I had made the same mistake using an app on my phone to disable bloat, I would have been forced to factory reset!
xT29c said:
I highly recommend ADB AppControl, or any other PC method of disabling bloatware on your phone.
Reason being, if you happen to disable something critical for the phone to operate like normal, like what I did...., then you still have a chance to revert your changes, and avoid having to reset your phone. If I had made the same mistake using an app on my phone to disable bloat, I would have been forced to factory reset!
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I respectfully disagree, with the app you can re-enable immediately and not have to wait until you get home to your PC. I have disabled a system I shouldn't and was able to fix it on the fly without a PC or a factory data reset. I have no issues with adb app control but I don't want to have to rely on a PC when I'm away from home. I am proficient in using adb and even that can be reversed without FDR!