How can i remove the icons (admin task, calendar, Clock World, Note, Calculator amn music player) those appear when i press the arrow situated on the dock in my GALAXY TAB P7500 WIFI+3G?
tHanks mates!!
Edit: Remove or change...
Nothing?
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There's several threads on this. You can delete them (use Titanium Backup to delete the apps) but you can't change or add new ones.
But the real answer is: You're on XDA; root and install ICS or a custom ROM; problem solved. If you just want stock, go to an android enthusiast forum.
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There's several threads on this. You can delete them (use Titanium Backup to delete the apps) but you can't change or add new ones.
But the real answer is: You're on XDA; root and install ICS or a custom ROM; problem solved. If you just want stock, go to an android enthusiast forum.
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Is it a case of either dealing with it, or just changing ROM? I like touchwiz and would love to keep it, I just want to change the icons (though from reading that's impossible)?
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Is it a case of either dealing with it, or just changing ROM? I like touchwiz and would love to keep it, I just want to change the icons (though from reading that's impossible)?
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Not sure what you mean by "dealing with it" but I'm pretty sure the answer above is what you're looking for.
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Not sure what you mean by "dealing with it" but I'm pretty sure the answer above is what you're looking for.
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As in I like the app draw itself, I just don't like the presets, though I guess they won't ever be able to be changed unless Samsung releases the source code.
Never mind! Its no biggie, just weird that they wouldn't add customzation with such a primary feature.
This post is still working, but has not and will not be updated as I and the other contributors no longer have this device. I welcome questions as always, but without the device in my hand, I may not have your answer.
There are people still actively trying to update the software for this device as of 1/15, and if anyone wishes to take over/update this thread PM me.
It was a great ride with the amaze, and I still feel like the camera puts much newer devices to shame to date.
The ultimate(but now *retired* guide to everything Amaze-ing!
Credits given at the end of this post.
Table of contents - clicking the following links will take you to that specific part of the BIBLE!
1. General Tools
2. General How-to’s: the information needed most commonly- adb, fastboot, bootloaders, etc
3. ICS Specific: How to switch from GB, list of all roms, kernels, how-to’s specific to ICS
4. Gingerbread Specific: An archive of information about everything needed for gingerbread(outdated OS)
5. Battery Tricks: A variety of ways to save on battery, troubleshoot, measure, etc. Updated soon!
6. Misc Apps/Themes, etc Updated soon!
7. Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous: Useful Threads: Useful threads and those for troubleshooting known issues, archived(closed) useful threads, etc
8. Advanced Android 101: So you wanna go to the next level? You’ve read, and read, and read.. how do you do something much more difficult? Compiling/Decompiling, signing, baksmali, misc tools, and more..
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Advanced features of google docs!
Anyone viewing the document can click in the top right hand corner where is says "# other viewers" if anyone else is viewing- there is a chat box there that can me used.
I've allowed people who access from this thread to make COMMENTS in the doc - highlight some text, right click and click add comment - do NOT abuse this, I can turn this off. If you believe you can help clarify information or add a link, that is the best way to!
Contributor have full edit - I will put some advanced functions for you in post #3
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We can expand upon this at ANY time, if something should be added, please let us know.
You can save or view this doc via the google drive app on your phone!(edited for proper formatting!)
You can ALL be contributors! See something that is missing the link, let us know so we can add it. Want to write something up you feel we have missed, or feel that information is not up to date - write up in this thread and we can directly link to that! Have battery tips, or specific apps, themes.. you name it - this bible is going to eventually cover everything about the amaze and any nooby question ever asked with your help!
We will likely have kernel source drop soon and we will have even more to keep track of, so we will need some serious help from the community to make sure we are all organized as possible!
All future efforts will go into updating the HTC Amaze 4G Wiki:
Amaze General Overview :http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Amaze_4G This is the page to start updating!
Guides and Tutorials
Tools
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ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries & Themes- Files for HTC Amaze 4G users and developers including things to cook, flash & customize with.
Stock Roms
Custom Roms
Custom Kernels
Custom Recoveries
Custom Themes
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Initial layout, content, and design by Silentbtdeadly, EclipzeRemix, GlacierGuy- other contributors welcomed!
Thanks to additional contributors: Dark Nightmare
We tried to link to all original work, if we wrote up any information you feel you need credit for or you can provide us to an up to date thread we can link to, just let us know!
Changed not added to wiki yet:
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Added the first 4 posts under the Advanced Android 101 section to reflect some of the new "how to" develop threads.
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Change log:
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Added link to posts about "currentwidget" under battery tricks
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Initial post
Everything has been filled out except battery tricks and misc/app themes
Added Dark Nightmare as a contributor
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Any new contributors added please post in the thread, your first post will be your change log, which I can use to keep change log updated.
Please let's try to stay consistent in formatting - no need to paste the actual XDA or external link, right click highlighted text and add link that way.
Please don't edit the table of contents box in the very beginning of the doc, it will break the links in the OP of this thread.
Let's make sure we only use red text for warnings and the important information that NEEDS to be read.
Clicking insert at the top gives us the ability to add in pictures, links, drawing, etc.. I am not opposed as long as it doesn't take up too much space and isn't confusing.
You CAN create separate docs if you think that posting here would be too difficult - just make sure when you are done with your new doc you click "sharing" in the top right, make it accessible to anyone with a link, but NOT with editing rights! Let's not use other docs unless it is going to be a VERY robust document with images and embedded youtube videos, etc.
You will see at the very end of the doc is an "expanded" version. I put a bookmark in front of each line(insert>bookmark), and then I highlight the text, insert>link and then click the bookmarks tab - choose the text that matches what you are bookmarking.. boom, done.
Easy sharing BBCode links for the Bible.doc and for this thread.
HTC Amaze 4g BIBLE- Google.doc Updated Often
The Ultimate Guide to Everything Amaze-ing!(Amaze 4g BIBLE!)
ChangeLog:
05-29-2012
-Added to General How-To:
How to kill cap key backlights
-Added to battery tricks:
Download Juice Defender app and set it to disable wifi and data when screen is off. Spare Parts Pro works well to monitor what is draining your battery.
Turn off auto brightness and turn down screen brightness
Disable Haptic feedback
Use mod to disable capacitive keys. This also corrects light bleed.
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HTC Amaze 4g BIBLE- Google.doc Updated Often
The Ultimate Guide to Everything Amaze-ing!(Amaze 4g BIBLE!)
Chanelog:
05-29-2012
-Post on what is s-off added, links added to op.
05-30-2012
-How to install ADB/SDK,
-How to LOGCAT and how to LOGCAT as well via terminal emulator in the Android OS, links to be added to OP
-What is bootloader
-How to boot into bootloader/fastboot/recovery via simple method, hasoon's tool and adb
-How to use fastboot and basic fastboot commands added.
06-01-2012
-How to use ICS OTA files to update devices from GB
-Updated fastboot flash commands with hboot flash command
06-06-2012
-How to restore to stock Telus or T-Mobile ICS via Nandroid or Flashable zip for S-On Users.
-How to change bootanimation/downanimation/sound added.
-T-Mobile ICS OTA flashable zip added to restore to stock tutorial. Credits to R-M-S for this zip.
06-07-2012
-Flashable zips for T-Mobile ICS and Telus ICS to restore to stock via custom recovery, doesn't matter which now since it's flashable and not a nandroid, added to restore post.
06-08-2012
-New to the Amaze 4G? Here's the basics to begin with.
06-13-2012
-added fix to OTA update file tutorial for the ro.cid=00000, 111111 etc error
-How to instal the HQ camera mod for T-Mobile users and a note at the bottom for Telus users
06-14-2012
-How to Edit Build.prop, methods of file pulling and tweaks
06-26-2012
-Added stock recovery.img to restore to stock tutorial.
-Added stock flashable zip for mobilicity ics users
09-06-2012
-Some info added here and there
-Linked how to change font in the theme and apps sections of the bible document.
Coming soon
What do you want added?
Cleaned up my changelog/bookmarks
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Clickable Bookmarks:
What is s-off/on
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What is bootloader and how to access it, fastboot and recovery
How to use fastboot and basic fastboot commands
Tutorial to use the ICS OTA files to update from GB when getting the triangle error
Stock via nandroid or flashable zip
How to change bootanimation/downanimation/sound.
New to the Amaze 4G? Here's the basics to begin with.
How to install the HQ camera mod for T-Mobile users and a Note at the bottom for Telus users
How to Edit Build.prop, methods of file pulling and tweaks
Please don't use our work without the appropriate permission, if any of the candy found here is seen in any other basket, we will take steps to have it removed.
glacierguy said:
reserved for me.
Looks awesome SBD... Someone went to bed late
This needs to be stickied
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Oh, I was up till after 4am working on it, and sadly back awake at 6am.. sigh.
I just hope that people will start sending people to this thread when people need help getting started - it still needs some work, but soon this will answer almost every question someone could have when they get an amaze..
And yes, a sticky would be nice - especially since we will have plenty to keep this updated.
Update: Dark Nightmare has been added as a contributor. If you both can post changes you make to your first posts in the thread:
I.E. -
Updated speed rom in ICS roms - 5/29/12
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Something like that, I'll update the second post based on those so people can see what has been added without going into the doc itself.
I think we finally have a chance at organizing all this knowledge we have floating around these forums!!!
This awesome, when the noobies come around we can just all simply send them this link which will provide everything they need an more good job!!
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fuego77 said:
This awesome, when the noobies come around we can just all simply send them this link which will provide everything they need an more good job!!
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And I'm hoping if the noobies(lol, love the term btw) think there is something we can clarify(that actually would help), we can make the bible even better..
Any other sections you or anyone else can think of? I'm wondering about ways to link to other useful threads - even threads that are closed like the "issues with ICS thread" I had may be useful.. maybe a troubleshooting section perhaps? A misc resources section?
I think forum members will like that they can help with suggestions and hopefully see a useful and well organized final product..
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And I'm hoping if the noobies(lol, love the term btw) think there is something we can clarify(that actually would help), we can make the bible even better..
Any other sections you or anyone else can think of? I'm wondering about ways to link to other useful threads - even threads that are closed like the "issues with ICS thread" I had may be useful.. maybe a troubleshooting section perhaps? A misc resources section?
I think forum members will like that they can help with suggestions and hopefully see a useful and well organized final product..
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I think troubleshooting section would need the most work, most questions usually come from people who aren't really active users and find themselves stuck so then theyll post here.
Example "my phone is stuck on xxx after I xxx" etc
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fuego77 said:
I think troubleshooting section would need the most work, most questions usually come from people who aren't really active users and find themselves stuck so then theyll post here.
Example "my phone is stuck on xxx after I xxx" etc
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Was thinking the same thing...
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fuego77 said:
I think troubleshooting section would need the most work, most questions usually come from people who aren't really active users and find themselves stuck so then theyll post here.
Example "my phone is stuck on xxx after I xxx" etc
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True, but if we find the answer to their issue, and it is common ENOUGH to be included, we can link directly to the post that fixes it, whether in this thread, or somewhere else.. no, we can't fix EVERY problem, but there are some standard ones that may be useful.. for example, what remix had to do to flash the RUU when his phone wouldn't accept a recovery - we could provide a few different links for anything useful like that for people having issues with the leak..
At the very least that was why I made it a Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous section, perhaps my closed thread on ICS issues may help someone out, even tho it is closed we can link to it.. or any other thread that has been archived but may be useful?
I'm kinda just thinking out loud here, trying to see what bases we can cover..
@SBD
G+ me... u have my email
@Peartfan40
Thanks for the sticky
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@SBD
G+ me... u have my email
@Peartfan40
Thanks for the sticky
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Unless you have a totally different name than you do in the google doc, and a lot of tattoos.. I couldn't find you. My G+ is in my contact thing on here, you add me, lol.
And thanks Peartfan!
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True, but if we find the answer to their issue, and it is common ENOUGH to be included, we can link directly to the post that fixes it, whether in this thread, or somewhere else.. no, we can't fix EVERY problem, but there are some standard ones that may be useful.. for example, what remix had to do to flash the RUU when his phone wouldn't accept a recovery - we could provide a few different links for anything useful like that for people having issues with the leak..
At the very least that was why I made it a Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous section, perhaps my closed thread on ICS issues may help someone out, even tho it is closed we can link to it.. or any other thread that has been archived but may be useful?
I'm kinda just thinking out loud here, trying to see what bases we can cover..
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Yeah your right but knowing how noobies can get "I don't have time to be reading through dozens of pages to find my answer, can someone just tell me how to X" we've all seen this plenty of times. But I agree with you. Maybe getting some other threads cleaned up so things are straight to the point ? Idk man
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Yeah your right but knowing how noobies can get "I don't have time to be reading through dozens of pages to find my answer, can someone just tell me how to X" we've all seen this plenty of times. But I agree with you. Maybe getting some other threads cleaned up so things are straight to the point ? Idk man
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Sure, there are a few that are like that, but I've dealt with many I like that are pretty sharp, things really are just hard to find at this point - or at least till this point hopefully.
If we give a lazy noob this thread we've already put a ton of time into and he wants more, then I can tell him to get *(#$ with a good conscience. But this should be great for people who aren't noobs, but might be overwhelmed - I remember I was in the beginning, trying to figure out s-off and this and that.. and I was never a noob!(lies.)
What is S-Off?
Well allow me to explain:
In their devices, HTC have installed a sort of security check whose level is determined by S-OFF/S-ON. Essentially, this security level is a flag stored on the device’s radio that checks signature images for any firmware before it is allowed to be written to system memory. This hinders using any custom ROMs, splash images, recovery etc., and also restricts access to the NAND flash memory. However, when security level is set to S-OFF, the signature check is bypassed, allowing a user to upload custom firmware images, unsigned boot, recovery, splash and HBOOT images, as well as official firmware that has been modified, this enabling maximum customization of your HTC Android device.
Furthermore, S-OFF also reduces restrictions on accessing the NAND flash memory on the device, allowing all partitions (including /system) to be mounted in write mode while the operating system is booted.
In simpler terms: s stands for security on and off being it's current status, on restricting your ability to write to certain partitions of the system, example: hboot. Also it usually restricts access to flash kernels while s-on but recoveries such as 4EXT recovery have the ability to bypass this while s-on, hence giving you the ability to flash full custom roms without the need of s-off.
S-Off on the other hand gives you practically full access to system partitions, enabling you to flash radios, hboots, just about everything. It also gives you the option to sim unlock your amaze for free (see general forum), gives you options as well to unbrick your device should you have a slip up while trying to flash a rom/mods to your device(search for the unbricking project in the dev forum).
How to obtain s-off? See JuopunutBear's s-off method in the dev section, super-cid is also recommended if you're a rom flasher who likes to test roms that may not be for your specific device, difference being T-Mobile, Telus and Wind versions of the Amaze 4G.
Source of introduction:
here
Sent from an Amaaaaaazing place :-D
When linking... There shouldn't be a reason why the links have to be listed (i.e. when giving rom links). If you see the first couple of GB roms, u will see I made hyperlinks, but whoever finished it did it differently. We should try to keep this organized and in similar formats from user to user, to make it clean and easier to read. Imho.
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I know, I finished fixing the format of the ics roms that were listed.. some of it was a rush job, but at least most of the info is there until we perfect the format.
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We will likely need direction from this point on - someone asked about mobilicity carrier(VIA COMMENT in DOC) and someone else supplied the link, I updated thread-- this is a good way to keep it going.
Productive comments are welcome, as it says in the first post- highlight what you want, click insert then comment to leave us something helpful.. otherwise I hope it is helping people out(I don't see glacierguy, nightmare's, or my thanks button getting super mashed..?)
Anyways, it will never be complete, but we will need some direction to move forward and add more!
Tip for better battery
Current Widget
This is a free app available on the play store, there may be other apps that do the same thing.
See what is causing the most drain while you are actually USING the phone(as opposed to when screen is off- hint, use betterbatterystats for that)..
Steps to see which apps are killing your battery- do this when you get higher than average drain(delete previous log file called currentwidget.log in root of SD)
Put the widget on one of your homescreens, it will go to options screen..
An update interval of 60 seconds should be acceptable
Check(enable) the log file
Go into log options>check(enable) log applications
Use your phone as normal for a few days.. or when you've noticed worse drain.
Go back into the program and click log actions>analyze log,>top processes-- this shows you which app processes are using how much current - for example com.android.chrome(the google chrome app) was using 513MaH(milliampere-hour) - if you have the stock 1730mah battery that means that app alone could kill your battery in a little over 3 hours..
Once you have a list of which apps are causing the most drain turn off logging- that app itself will cause SOME drain, but it is worth using just to find out what is killing your phone!
This has been added to the BATTERY TRICKS section of the original google doc!
Hi, I have been looking through the internet and remove the warning message when turning on the GPS in stock rom 2.3.4 but can not find anything. Will you be able to help me? Thank you.
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how about starting by posting in correct section which is general. dev subforum aren't meant for question thread.
not being a d*ck or anything, but tired already seeing this kinda thread appearing in dev subforum almost everyday.
an0nym0us_ said:
how about starting by posting in correct section which is general. dev subforum aren't meant for question thread.
not being a d*ck or anything, but tired already seeing this kinda thread appearing in dev subforum almost everyday.
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so true
god damn how i would like to be mod here
sorry... i dont know this it :crying:
Well you guys like to rage... that's obvious, now since he is in the wrong section, thing he obviously didn't know. You could try to post a nice answer too...
I think it's possible to remove that warning message, but not in the stock ROM.
Just leave it on. GPS does not waste any battery until it is used by an app.
It is possible to remove this warning message as long as you are rooted. You just have to delete (or move to different directory) LearningClient.apk from /system/app. I haven't found any side effects of this.
well, I have the unlocked bootloader and am root, in its day remove all the system apps I did not like or did not use and replaced it with another of the same or better function, I'm really happy and to become my "rom ", but of course, if as you say to delete the app that controls the gps ... that would be a big problem, since it would be extremely difficult to find an app to control it properly and certainly not know what controls sony app. I think perhaps some xml file, but to know what is.
EDIT: WOOO rearly erasing app system learningClient.apk work this!!! THANK SO MUCH GUYS!!!!
First, I just finished reading 50 pages of Chainfire's thread and my eyes have had it. So I have tried to find the answer myself. I'm also posting it here as the hacking thread says "no noobs" so if this isn't the place, please move it for me.
I simply want to know, in lieu of the fact that a lot of apps got updated like crazy after this bug was discovered, I'm thinking that these fixes might be a waste of time for a lot of us as we may have been comprimised already and simply checking SuperSU won't help (apparently).
So my question is, is there a way to 'scan' to see if any app is using the exploit? If not what can be done? ie. remove all apps and reset phone and leave it bare, and change all email passwords etc, until Samsung fixes this huge problem?
Thanks
perhaps some antivirus apps will check this vulnerability soon
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I'm also posting it here as the hacking thread says "no noobs" so if this isn't the place, please move it for me.
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DomoDom said:
First, I just finished reading 50 pages of Chainfire's thread and my eyes have had it. So I have tried to find the answer myself. I'm also posting it here as the hacking thread says "no noobs" so if this isn't the place, please move it for me.
I simply want to know, in lieu of the fact that a lot of apps got updated like crazy after this bug was discovered, I'm thinking that these fixes might be a waste of time for a lot of us as we may have been comprimised already and simply checking SuperSU won't help (apparently).
So my question is, is there a way to 'scan' to see if any app is using the exploit? If not what can be done? ie. remove all apps and reset phone and leave it bare, and change all email passwords etc, until Samsung fixes this huge problem?
Thanks
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lowlevel.exynosmembug
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lowlevel.exynosmembug
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You misunderstood, I already know I'm affected. I'm looking for a way to see if any playstore apps have taken advantage of the exploit. I already have Chainfire's fix installed. I'm worried that somebody has already used the expoit. All my apps are from playstore but that doesn't convince me that all playstore devs are "ok". So I want to know if there's a way to see if any app I had already installed before I installed Chainfire's fix is/was taking advantage of the exploit.
Thanks
Hello. Noob here. After scouring the forums using various search terms, I can't find specific answers.
1) Does the Verizon OTA update in fact disable rooting? I love the other features the update offers, but I also enjoy my more customizable S4. For now, I have removed (but not deleted) SDM and removed (but not deleted) the fota file.
1a) If yes, is a fix now available or in the works?
2) I found a spreadsheet that has a list of Galaxy .apk files, but it's from 2011 (see attachment). Is there an up-to-date version of this for the Verizon S4? I'm not a smartphone expert, so I'm actually trying to research what each individual file on my phone does. Call me a minimalist, but I hate clutter that is of no use but is taking up storage space on my phone.
Since this is my first ever question posted on XDA, any feedback regarding content, placement, etc is also greatly appreciated.
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Hello. Noob here. After scouring the forums using various search terms, I can't find specific answers.
1) Does the Verizon OTA update in fact disable rooting? I love the other features the update offers, but I also enjoy my more customizable S4. For now, I have removed (but not deleted) SDM and removed (but not deleted) the fota file.
1a) If yes, is a fix now available or in the works?
2) I found a spreadsheet that has a list of Galaxy .apk files, but it's from 2011 (see attachment). Is there an up-to-date version of this for the Verizon S4? I'm not a smartphone expert, so I'm actually trying to research what each individual file on my phone does. Call me a minimalist, but I hate clutter that is of no use but is taking up storage space on my phone.
Since this is my first ever question posted on XDA, any feedback regarding content, placement, etc is also greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to xda, the fact you posted this correctly in q&a and not in general discussion is a good start.
1. Yes the ota update breaks root and more importantly doesnt allow you to install a custom recovery. First thing you want to do is freeze/disable sdm from an app manager or file explorer. This blocks the ota update notification. Stay on mdk if you want to keep root and custom recovery, and yes a solution is being aggressively pursued (see the bounty in general discussion).
2. You can just use the list you have right now or individually google what apps are safe to freeze.
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1) Does the Verizon OTA update in fact disable rooting? I love the other features the update offers, but I also enjoy my more customizable S4. For now, I have removed (but not deleted) SDM and removed (but not deleted) the fota file.
Yes. Not only does it remove root if you have it already, but it also updates the bootloader to one that has *yet* to be cracked. Which means, no root, no custom ROMs, no nuttin'
1a) If yes, is a fix now available or in the works?
The devs are working on it. Check out the General forum, you'll see there's a posted bounty, at last glance in the $2K range. But I have a feeling that even if it weren't there, at some point one of these guys would figure it out, just because Verizon doesn't want them to.
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Welcome to xda, the fact you posted this correctly in q&a and not in general discussion is a good start.
1. Yes the ota update breaks root and more importantly doesnt allow you to install a custom recovery. First thing you want to do is freeze/disable sdm from an app manager or file explorer. This blocks the ota update notification. Stay on mdk if you want to keep root and custom recovery, and yes a solution is being aggressively pursued (see the bounty in general discussion).
2. You can just use the list you have right now or individually google what apps are safe to freeze.
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Sounds like I'm on the right track. I actually got the notification this morning and rescheduled it for 6am tomorrow, so I had time to research and take steps. SDM's disabled as well as the LocalFOTA file. Judging from the bounty of discussion in other threads, I'm confident someone will develop a fix for it pretty quickly. In the meantime, I'll learn more about the guts of my phone
By the way, what is mdk?
spinspinsugar said:
Sounds like I'm on the right track. I actually got the notification this morning and rescheduled it for 6am tomorrow, so I had time to research and take steps. SDM's disabled as well as the LocalFOTA file. Judging from the bounty of discussion in other threads, I'm confident someone will develop a fix for it pretty quickly. In the meantime, I'll learn more about the guts of my phone
By the way, what is mdk?
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Mdk is short for VRUAMDK, the stock system version that allowed users to gain root and install a custom recovery.
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