Since the Marshmallow announcement for Android Wear everyone is waiting for the update to hit their watches. If any of you got a notification saying an update is available/other text implying a software update do the following to get a OTA URL:
If you have access to charging cradle and PC:
1. Install ADB tool (windows users need ADB driver too). Plenty of tutorials out there. Mac/Linux users can use this: https://github.com/simmac/minimal_adb_fastboot
2. Enable USB Debugging on the wear watch: Go to Settings App > About and Tap 7 times the build number until you are a developer. Then proceed to go to settings again and go to Developer Tools. Scroll down to USB debugging and turn it on. Then place it on the charger.
3. In Terminal, type "adb devices", see if your watch is listed there. Then type "adb logcat" and update your watch. DO NOT CLOSE THE TERMINAL!
4. Once your watch has booted to recovery/whatever to install the update, do Control + C to end the log.
5. Copy the log to a text editor and find google.com, try the URLs until one downloads a ZIP file, the URL ends with something like: fromXXXXtoXXX signed .zip
6. Share that URL here!
If you dont have a charging cradle and a PC
You can still grab the OTA link.
1. Get the ADB tool (explained in first step above)
2. Enable developer options in both phone and watch
3. In the watch, enable Bluetooth debugging
4. Connect the phone to the PC using a USB cable
5. type
"adb forward tcp:4444 localabstract:/adb-hub"
"adb connect localhost:4444"
You should see connected to localhost:4444
6. Type "adb -e logcat" and update your watch
7. When your watch boots to recovery/whatever do Control + C.
8. Search for google.com and check that the URL downloads a .ZIP file.
NEW METHOD: USING ONLY THE WATCH AND PHONE
This is by far the best method of getting a logcat with OTA URL since it only requires the watch and the phone, no computer or ADB software.
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Is ADB really necessarily? You can do it without a computer at all, using the on-device "bug report" function to generate the log, and then send that to yourself as a .txt file. I think a lot of people would find that much easier.
1. Enable developer options.
2. Enable ADB debugging. (maybe this is optional?)
3. Enable "Bug report in menu". (maybe this is optional?)
4. Wait patiently for OTA notification. When you get the OTA notification, do NOT accept the OTA. Instead, generate a bug report. Easiest way is probably from the Android Wear app on your phone (3-dot overflow menu --> "Report wearable bug").
5. Wait patiently (can be 5-10 mins) for the watch to build a bug report. It will keep a persistent notification on the watch while it's generating the report, and a notification on the phone when it's done.
6. From the Android Wear app on your phone, send to yourself (e.g., email or Google Drive).
7. Search for the aforementioned .zip file URL
8. Share the URL here!
Good luck!
Is ADB really necessarily? You can do it without a computer at all, using the on-device "bug report" function to generate the log, and then send that to yourself as a .txt file. I think a lot of people would find that much easier.
1. Enable developer options.
2. Enable ADB debugging. (maybe this is optional?)
3. Enable "Bug report in menu". (maybe this is optional?)
4. Wait patiently for OTA notification. When you get the OTA notification, do NOT accept the OTA. Instead, generate a bug report. Easiest way is probably from the Android Wear app on your phone (3-dot overflow menu --> "Report wearable bug").
5. Wait patiently (can be 5-10 mins) for the watch to build a bug report. It will keep a persistent notification on the watch while it's generating the report, and a notification on the phone when it's done.
6. From the Android Wear app on your phone, send to yourself (e.g., email or Google Drive).
7. Search for the aforementioned .zip file URL
8. Share the URL here!
Has anyone studied how the update check mechanism works on this watch? I've started checking daily via About->Check for update, and realize it always comes back green, immediately, even if it's disconnected. Which tells me it's not really checking.
A realistic response would be a fraction of a second latency if connected, and an error if disconnected. Is it possible there's a TTL provided with every response? Or is it a placebo button, that shows if an update is queued/downloaded, but was never meant to actually check for an update?
DA6030 said:
Has anyone studied how the update check mechanism works on this watch? I've started checking daily via About->Check for update, and realize it always comes back green, immediately, even if it's disconnected. Which tells me it's not really checking.
A realistic response would be a fraction of a second latency if connected, and an error if disconnected. Is it possible there's a TTL provided with every response? Or is it a placebo button, that shows if an update is queued/downloaded, but was never meant to actually check for an update?
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From Tonoxis on reddit:
The OS's OTA system does actually directly contact and download OTAs from Google's servers. This is done through the ClockworkProxy binary and provides internet access to the core system and to applications installed in /system/priv-app (possibly /system/app too) but the watch does actually make a real connection to check for updates.
It then caches the response from the server for 24 hours, similar to the normal Android OTA process. But yes, pressing the screen does nothing except tell the watch to check the server again, but most of the time, the watch will used the cached answer.
sirrelevant said:
From Tonoxis on reddit:
The OS's OTA system does actually directly contact and download OTAs from Google's servers. This is done through the ClockworkProxy binary and provides internet access to the core system and to applications installed in /system/priv-app (possibly /system/app too) but the watch does actually make a real connection to check for updates.
It then caches the response from the server for 24 hours, similar to the normal Android OTA process. But yes, pressing the screen does nothing except tell the watch to check the server again, but most of the time, the watch will used the cached answer.
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Wow, a hard-coded 24 hour TTL. Sounds like bad form, if they discover a nasty bug mid-rollout and want to quickly deploy a catchup build. :-/ Thanks for the info!
But I'm using M1D65S now, so I can't grab any update unless it releases any updates.
YandexStudio said:
But I'm using M1D65S now, so I can't grab any update unless it releases any updates.
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Yeah, but the thread was open in early 2016 - it's certainly no longer a thing in early 2018, 2 years are complete android life cycle...
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I am making this tutorial as I have had multiple versions of the LG LTE Leon and have used many firmware versions. I have created a stable method that has the least issues as I have had trouble with the latest firmware (MS34510f) disabling my root privileges. I have created a MEGA account specifically for all of the files necessary to complete this operation and have your device run smoothly. So, please follow my instructions exactly as stated and you should not have any issues. THIS PROCESS WILL REMOVE ALL DATA NOT SYNCED, DO READ BELOW NOTES IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL
Important Notes:
+This process will wipe all data that is not synced, it is important to ensure that no newer LG process are still on the device. Some might argue to leave data, to that I say good luck keeping your root and tethering without the device becoming suspiciously unstable.
+ I am not GUARANTEEING this will work on every model, but I have had an extremely high success rate with all Leon versions.
+ In this tutorial the process in which I remove Kingroot and replace it with SuperSu is for system stability. I find that most root functions I use seem to not work properly. (Wifi Tether Router and many others). So, I do recommend doing so.
+After the new OS is installed a MetroPCS splash screen will appear even if you do have T-Mobile. DO NOT BE ALARMED this firmware will not limit any functionality you had before, it will even help with tethering functionality.
Tutorial:
Let's Begin.
1. Download the link posted to obtain required files for this tutorial
Link: https://mega.nz/#F!PM4CQRqb!92kgIOnD0ZBY-8HVbtTwGQ
2. Open up LGFlashTool2014.exe
Begin by copying settings posted below, then click "normal flash"
3. Next click the "START" button
4. At this time, I recommend you verify all sync settings are to your liking and that all personal info needed is backed up
a. You have the option to throw all of your personal documents/pictures onto your SD card and removing it appropriately
(Go to: Settings - Storage - [scroll down to] Unmount SD card)
b. Next, navigate to Settings -Backup & reset [leave options default; both checked off] - Factory data reset - reset phone
c. Once reset it will most likely reboot, wipe, and then back to a OS. Now, you will Power Off entirely (make sure it is not plugged in so it will not go to charging mode)
d. Here is where we will hold down the Volume Up button with the phone unplugged from your PC. Then you must plug the USB into your phone.
e. A black screen with white text should post onto your screen, here we will continue to step 6
note: If this screen does not appear please power off and retry step d.
6. Next, follow the posted settings. Make sure to click the "Clear phone Software update Registry" button Then click "OK"
7. A new screen will arrive, and should begin the firmware download process. At this time it will take a few minute to load and should reboot to a fresh OS.
8. With the new OS in place, you can either follow the setup tutorial now or skip through for a later setup.
note: you can now insert your SD card
9. In the tools folder of the folder you downloaded copy the "mrw" folder to the Main Storage folder of your phone
10. Now copy the Kingroot apk to your downloads folder located on the main storage.
11. Go to Settings - About Phone - Software Info
At this time click the build number box a few times until it says you are a developer
12. Hit back until you are at the Setting menu, click on Developer options and check off "Stay Awake" and "Enable OEM Unlock" as well as "USB Debugging"
13. You may now run Kingroot, if it does not install root the first time it should flawlessly install the next.
14. After root is obtained, please go to your home screen and click the "Google Search" widget. Press Update Google Services and let it run. After that has been updated search for terminal emulator and install.
note: If the Play Store is acting fishy and force closing while typing in the search bar do not fret it will be fixed after reboot in further instruction
as an allternative use the jackpal.androidterm-1.0.70-71-minAPI4.apk provided in the "tools" folder
15. Open terminal and in a new window type: Su
16. Allow root usage and at this time type: sh /storage/emulated/0/mrw/root.sh
17. It will run with a few failed messages do not worry it should open SuperSu momentarily
18. Once SuperSu opens up allow it to update binaries using the "NORMAL" option but DO NOT REBOOT YET
19. At this time either download TWRP Manager from the play store or alternatively use the com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager-7.5.1.3-82-minAPI11.apk provided in the tools folder
20. Install and open TWRP Manager. Once opened click on device name and scroll until you see "LG Leon LTE (c50)"
a. Click on Recovery Version to Install and select "twrp-2.8.7.0-c50.img"
b. next click "Install Recovery" and if prompted for verification of install path and for install version select "YES" & "NORMAL"
21. After the TWRP setup is complete it may prompt you to reboot, if not click the arrow in the top left of the TWRP Manager screen and scroll down to "Reboot" and select "Reboot device"
22. After Reboot click TWRP Manager and verify a SuperSu prompt comes up if it hasn't already before the boot
At this point the device should be running smoothly. From here I prefer to do the following steps.
My Personal Setup after new install:
+Personally I like to install use a Root Uninstaller (I use 3C Toolbox Pro) and Uninstall and Backup all MetroPCS BloatWare including the Metro Browser.
+I also access the Hidden Menu by using the Dialer and Dial "2776348*#*"
- I scroll down to ApnUnlock and click to "Unlock APN"
- Then I navigate to Settings -Tethering & networks - Mobile Networks (I check off roaming data) - Access point names
--I then select the top APN and edit APN Type to: default,supl,mms,dun
---I click save from the top right selection, then turn on and off airplane mode
+If you are and Xposed user download "xposed-v79-sdk22-arm.zip","xposed-uninstaller-20150831-arm.zip", and "XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk" from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
-install the Xposed Installer, then Go to TWRP Manager, use reboot to recovery and from there click install and navigate to the "xposed-v79-sdk22-arm.zip" and install and reboot, it will reboot with a installing screen before your home screen, takes 5 minutes.
+I also use this AMAZING app "Wifi Tether Router", it is the only tethering app I use that works consistently (if you have an unlimited data plan). I get 30mbps up and down, playing many multiplayer games off my PC and PS4 averaging ping as low as 30 ! Setting I use for our device are in a post I created here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/leon/help/unlimited-metropcs-t-mobile-tether-t3290180
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Special Thanks to:
MrW0lf from www.W0lfdroid.com for the Kingroot to SuperSU scrip
Numerous users on the XDA forums I pieced all of this information with
Fabio Grasso for making the amazing Wifi Tether Router
Team Win for being creating an awesome utility that has saved me from numerous bricks creating a stable method
Xposed and the creators of awesome additions such as Lolistat, Lucky Patcher, Max Lock, and SNAPPREFS
Any feedback? Did I do Okay? Questions? Let me know!
Worked for me on T-mobile H345
Worked for me on T-mobile H345 any way to install a H340 firmware on it? I GeT a Binary not authorised when trying to flash.
kodacy said:
Worked for me on T-mobile H345 any way to install a H340 firmware on it? I GeT a Binary not authorised when trying to flash.
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Apologies for the late response, I never received a notification of your posting. I would not recommend that as I believe the H340 has a different "radio" driver or cellular chip, If I'm not mistaken the H340 isn't even LTE, the H345 is. In that case it may be possible. One thing I suggest doing before wasting your time in using any other ROM is googling H345 vs Ms345, typically the phonemore.com results will provide you with an abundance of hardware specs and let you know if they're different! Just be weary of the newest MS34510f_00.KDZ firmware I believe it has an active unroot process I've had some stability issues. I am using MS34510D_00.KDZ for months and have had no issues whatsoever! Again, I'm sorry I got back to you so late, let me know how everything goes!
brad2192 said:
Apologies for the late response, I never received a notification of your posting. I would not recommend that as I believe the H340 has a different "radio" driver or cellular chip, If I'm not mistaken the H340 isn't even LTE, the H345 is. In that case it may be possible. One thing I suggest doing before wasting your time in using any other ROM is googling H345 vs Ms345, typically the phonemore.com results will provide you with an abundance of hardware specs and let you know if they're different! Just be weary of the newest MS34510f_00.KDZ firmware I believe it has an active unroot process I've had some stability issues. I am using MS34510D_00.KDZ for months and have had no issues whatsoever! Again, I'm sorry I got back to you so late, let me know how everything goes!
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No problem thank you for your help!
will i still have metro service?
Port(usb or serial) not found! tried on, off, update mode, changing ports and unplugging every other port. any thoughts?
kap10nuka said:
Port(usb or serial) not found! tried on, off, update mode, changing ports and unplugging every other port. any thoughts?
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Same here (firmware update) usb not detected when using the S/W update tool
After going all the way through this guide with a T-Mobile Leon, I do indeed have a Metro PCS ROM and root, which is great! Unfortunately, it also refuses to acknowledge my T-Mobile SIM. In fairness, I did not even insert a SIM for the first time (just got the phone) until the end of the process, but it shows as carrier locked which is significantly less than useful. I'll flash back to a TMO rom and put the SIM in to double check, but it's quite a bummer. Great job on the guide otherwise, though! It definitely did what it says on the tin; I have root and apart from the SIM lock which may be my fault somehow it works great.
Hey bud those links are no longer valid know where i can get them?
Hi i have stratos with English firmware.
Is there a way to install APK directly from watch? Without usb connected to PC.
I transferred apk but i am unable to install, the installer crashes everytime.
Is there an easier way to install apk from Android mobile?
Or is there an android adb?
Thanks in advance.
Also my battery is 1 day with GPS always OFF and heartrate always ON. Is this normal?
I have the Pace not the Stratos but I don't think that you can install apps from the watch. It is possible on the Pace to use ADB to enable "unknown sources" and then attempt to install apks from the internal memory, but due to the screen size the installer does not show correctly and it is impossible to finish installing the app.
I would think that results on the Stratos would be very similar even if you found an apk that is compatible it.
I dont have screen size issues, it says installation protected and asks to press ok to install and continue (something similar) then intaller crashes.
Sounds like you got a permission issue.
Have you tried one of these?
adb shell settings put global install_non_market_apps 1
or
adb shell settings put secure install_non_market_apps 1
If you still get a similar error, then you may need root.
anox said:
Sounds like you got a permission issue.
Have you tried one of these?
adb shell settings put global install_non_market_apps 1
or
adb shell settings put secure install_non_market_apps 1
If you still get a similar error, then you may need root.
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Ok, so after setting both settings menrioned by you i can see the install screen. And unfortunately as you mentioned i cannot see the install button
My watch has 3 buttons and none of them do the CLICK action.
Thank you for the adb commands
Is ther a shell command see all the supported settings?
firoz3321 said:
Ok, so after setting both settings menrioned by you i can see the install screen. And unfortunately as you mentioned i cannot see the install button
My watch has 3 buttons and none of them do the CLICK action.
Thank you for the adb commands
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I know this is so late but I came across this in my journey to update watch droid assistant.
type the commands they gave you to enable unknown sources, then type adb shell wm density 150, this makes the screen show enough to hit install.
then type adb shell wm density 238 to return to the normal resolution. I know this still requires a computer to keep normal density but there is technically a way.
sonicscrewup said:
I know this is so late but I came across this in my journey to update watch droid assistant.
type the commands they gave you to enable unknown sources, then type adb shell wm density 150, this makes the screen show enough to hit install.
then type adb shell wm density 238 to return to the normal resolution. I know this still requires a computer to keep normal density but there is technically a way.
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If we have access to PC then there are easier methods to install apk isn't it?
firoz3321 said:
If we have access to PC then there are easier methods to install apk isn't it?
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In most cases yes, in my case no. I had updated the companion app on my phone, so my watch version was incompatible, instead of revert the phone app, I decided to force the watch to allow me to install. Changing the resolution worked like a charm.
APK installer is easier if you can get the latest apk to your computer, but i could only get it via the app pushing it to the watch.
sonicscrewup said:
In most cases yes, in my case no. I had updated the companion app on my phone, so my watch version was incompatible, instead of revert the phone app, I decided to force the watch to allow me to install. Changing the resolution worked like a charm.
APK installer is easier if you can get the latest apk to your computer, but i could only get it via the app pushing it to the watch.
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Here is an easy way to install an app on the watch without any screen size issue:
- install the wear part of this-> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sssemil.advancedsettings&hl=en
When installing an apk on the watch using any file manager, just select Advanced Settings instead of the default Package Installer.
anox said:
Here is an easy way to install an app on the watch without any screen size issue:
- install the wear part of this-> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sssemil.advancedsettings&hl=en
When installing an apk on the watch using any file manager, just select Advanced Settings instead of the default Package Installer.
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Works, but root on watch is required. So it's clear that people with stock firmware (or even common custom ROM with just adb root) cannot use this.
By the way, it seems that if you get adb root and add the permission to install 3rd party apps on watch then it works... I haven't tested this yet tho.
lfom said:
Works, but root on watch is required. So it's clear that people with stock firmware (or even common custom ROM with just adb root) cannot use this.
By the way, it seems that if you get adb root and add the permission to install 3rd party apps on watch then it works... I haven't tested this yet tho.
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Apparently, sonicscrewup already has all what is required
hi,
anox suggested to install the wear part of this https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...settings&hl=en (
Advanced Settings for Watch) in order to install apk in the watch without pc
but where to find the apk intended to install on the watch (because the
"Advanced Settings for Watch" usually installs on the phone, and then transfers the wear part to the watch)?
I figured it out, probably is not the easier way to do it.
you decompile the phone apk (using apk easy tool), then you will find the wear apk inside the res/raw folder.
you can install it on the watch directly, or probably better, convert it first using this tutorial (https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/android-wear-apps-to-android-read-apk-t3726835)
the "Advanced Settings for Watch" works well in the amazfit to install apks, and to do other things, but of course, there are many features making the app to crash.
cheers
carloscolhao said:
hi,
anox suggested to install the wear part of this https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...settings&hl=en (
Advanced Settings for Watch) in order to install apk in the watch without pc
but where to find the apk intended to install on the watch (because the
"Advanced Settings for Watch" usually installs on the phone, and then transfers the wear part to the watch)?
I figured it out, probably is not the easier way to do it.
you decompile the phone apk (using apk easy tool), then you will find the wear apk inside the res/raw folder.
you can install it on the watch directly, or probably better, convert it first using this tutorial (https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/android-wear-apps-to-android-read-apk-t3726835)
the "Advanced Settings for Watch" works well in the amazfit to install apks, and to do other things, but of course, there are many features making the app to crash.
cheers
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Yah, I sometimes leave something out. There are already several threads talking about how to install Android Wear app on this watch.
Anyway, an APK file is just a normal compressed ZIP file. So, the quick & easy way to install the wear part of Android Wear app is to:
- Change the file extension from "apk" to "zip"
- Extract the zip file and get the wear APK file inside the res/raw folder to install on the watch
Personally, I don't use any tool or recompile any Android Wear app in order to just install on the watch. I don't see any real world result difference.
Thanks.
I did not realise an apk could be decompressed as a simple zip. Good to know
anox said:
Sounds like you got a permission issue.
Have you tried one of these?
adb shell settings put global install_non_market_apps 1
or
adb shell settings put secure install_non_market_apps 1
If you still get a similar error, then you may need root.
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Wanted to understand if this setting is maintained across firmware updates. I have a very poor data connection with my charger and this setting is a savior, along with File Manager+. So was wondering if I'm going to lose this at every update.
adityavaidya said:
Wanted to understand if this setting is maintained across firmware updates. I have a very poor data connection with my charger and this setting is a savior, along with File Manager+. So was wondering if I'm going to lose this at every update.
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Just found this thread tucked away and it works perfectly. No fiddling with any poor USB connections anymore. It's by XDA user zmad2000
https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/amazfit-pace-enable-app-list-install-t3639617
Here's the solution just to ensure that it's archived.
Background
I was have trouble getting my Amazfit Pace to be recognized by the adb program or the ADK installer. When it was in the dock it i could look at the files but not have it recognized by the other apps. I have the Amazfit Pace US version with ROM 1.3.3a
Here are the steps i took.
Enable the "developers mode" by tapping on the legal notice.
Plug in the Amazfit to the computer and put a blank file called "launcher_config.ini" in the main directory
Restart the watch. Once it has booted up connect it via the wifi to the same network your computer is on.
Open and cmd prompt and got to "C:\Users\Rich\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platf orm-tools" directory (this will differ based on you user name)
Type adb connect (ip address of watch)
Then type adb install (whatever app you want)
Not sure if this is the 100% but it worked for me and my watch was right out of the box. Hope this helps some people.
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Edit: What I've found is that once you enable developer mode, adb over WiFi is automatically enabled. You don't seem to need that file to be present. Only problem is that adb is now enabled over WiFi at all times when the watch is connected. So there is a security risk, albeit a small one because I'd only connect my watch to my home WiFi.
So all that's required is:
Go to Settings->About
Tap on the Serial number 7 times
Ensure the watch is connected to the same WiFi as your computer
Type adb connect (ip address of watch)
but are you able to install applications directly from the watch?
I did everything but when I try to install using "advanced settings" I always see the word "working" but the installation process never ends
apgeo said:
but are you able to install applications directly from the watch?
I did everything but when I try to install using "advanced settings" I always see the word "working" but the installation process never ends
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It only works with root, or if you use a modded PackageManager, used in some custom ROMs, after allowing 3rd party APKs installations (non-Market security check).
sonicscrewup said:
I know this is so late but I came across this in my journey to update watch droid assistant.
type the commands they gave you to enable unknown sources, then type adb shell wm density 150, this makes the screen show enough to hit install.
then type adb shell wm density 238 to return to the normal resolution. I know this still requires a computer to keep normal density but there is technically a way.
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Thanks a lot! That actually worked for me! :highfive:
I have an issue with my M20P. I got the phone 12 days ago and everything was fine with notifications up until yesterday. As of right now, I am NOT receiving notifications for whatsapp, gmail,* FB, messanger on time. They're constantly late and usually show up only when I actually go into one of the apps, then the content shows up and syncs, I guess.
I decided to manually launch important apps such as gmail, messanger, whatsapp and I checked all 3 boxes (primary, secondary and background launch). And this morning, after some 9 hours of not touching the phone, I woke up and there were some notifications (quite a few actually) and I was happy thinking the issue's gone but I was curious why there were no messanger and gmail notifications (two of my most active apps) and* I was right... as soon as I entered gmail, the mail that I did NOT receive notification for came on top of queue and messanger literally blew with how many notifications came at once. Other apps, less important, followed with some notification.
I'm worried because I actually decided to manually launch apps I use the most and still, the issue persists, even though most of users had this sorted with manual launching...
So yes, manual launching did not fix it for me
Is there anything else I should do and what?
And also, I have found out that this has only happened thus far on WiFi, my home WiFi. Mobile data doesn't seem to be affected. Will have to confirm though. I don't know if that's an important information...
Please help. I don't wanna sell the phone because other than this bs I like it very much
Go into settings/battery/more battery settings and make sure stay connected when device sleeps is toggled on.
jhs39 said:
Go into settings/battery/more battery settings and make sure stay connected when device sleeps is toggled on.
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I already had that enabled.... anything else?
I'm still looking for any help.. please
Have you tried disabling PowerGenie.apk via adb?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/themes/remove-powergenie-to-allow-background-t3890409
Thanks to @klaus27
jhs39 said:
Go into settings/battery/more battery settings and make sure stay connected when device sleeps is toggled on.
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kai84m said:
Have you tried disabling PowerGenie.apk via adb?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/themes/remove-powergenie-to-allow-background-t3890409
Thanks to @klaus27
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I think this is my last resort. I really don't want to use my laptop to debug something unless completely necessary..
furiouszagreb said:
I think this is my last resort. I really don't want to use my laptop to debug something unless completely necessary..
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That's the only fix available. You could unpack and decompile PowerGenie and see what's inside. A bunch of routines that try to identify apps that require being online, plus a bunch of hardcoded apps that are allowed to run in the background. That's Facebook and a bunch of Chinese apps. But everything else is being sent to sleep aggressively.
I tried every other setting available and still, the PowerGenie rendered any background app unusable.
You don't need to debug anything. Just turn on debugging, so you can disable PowerGenie. If you want to use your phone the way it is supposed to work, you have to get rid of PowerGenie. Using the ADB method is the only possible way I am afraid.
klaus27 said:
That's the only fix available. You could unpack and decompile PowerGenie and see what's inside. A bunch of routines that try to identify apps that require being online, plus a bunch of hardcoded apps that are allowed to run in the background. That's Facebook and a bunch of Chinese apps. But everything else is being sent to sleep aggressively.
I tried every other setting available and still, the PowerGenie rendered any background app unusable.
You don't need to debug anything. Just turn on debugging, so you can disable PowerGenie. If you want to use your phone the way it is supposed to work, you have to get rid of PowerGenie. Using the ADB method is the only possible way I am afraid.
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I appreciate the thorough report. Before I do that, I'll run some over night tests to see if this perhaps is just due to my WiFi. For example, I'll leave the phone over night with WiFi disabled and mobile data on. If I receive all the notifications at the time they should have been received - I'll know the issue is with my WiFi and I'll update it to static and use the pre-set DNSs I found online.
I'm guessing you had the same issue... did it only work for you when you disabled powergenie? Have you tried perhaps what I will - to see if it was a WiFi issue? Or did it happen to you on mobile data too?
And what I find EXTREMELY weird - I had P20 Pro like until 15 days ago, updated to EMUI 9 and it received all the notifications on time. Is this solely M20P issue?
My issue was the Blackberry mobile device management suite, my company uses. Those apps use Android for work, so a separate encrypted partition (and a different user id), open a VPN tunnel and fetch emails in the background.
I have tried every possible solution, like turning off startup control, enabling those apps to run in the background, even checked special permissions, tried different hacks, reset my device multiple times, ... . Nothing helped. The VPN tunnel was capped after a few minutes and even if I opened it manually (by starting the app), the email app was sent to sleep hence not receiving anything.
I started digging around and found a way to disable system-apps even when you cannot disable them from the Android menus. I pulled a copy and decompiled it. This PowerGenie app has routines to identify apps that have widgets, pull a lot of power, have notifications, ... . And it has a list of package names (Android apps) that are never sent to sleep. Stuff like Facebook and Chinese apps. As I started digging around I found this to be a commonly reported issue with Huawei smartphones of all flavours. I think they built that in to mask the fact that Kirin has a higher standby drain than Qualcomm and Samsung. I am just assuming that..
For me this definitely wasn't an issue with my WLAN, DNS or the likes. Now without the PowerGenie, when I turn off the flight mode in the morning, the VPN app is connecting automatically and my Blackberry Hub is pulling all emails. WhatsApp, Gmail, even third party calendar apps now show their notifications in time. So I am happy.
Did it have any influence on my battery life? no, not at all.
I did the same for a couple of colleagues having the same phone and issues and they all are very happy now.
My company even stopped supporting Huawei phones because of these issues.
I can't comment on the P20 unfortunately as this was my first Huawei. But maybe the fact that you were upgrading from Oreo to Pie was the difference here.
furiouszagreb said:
I appreciate the thorough report. Before I do that, I'll run some over night tests to see if this perhaps is just due to my WiFi. For example, I'll leave the phone over night with WiFi disabled and mobile data on. If I receive all the notifications at the time they should have been received - I'll know the issue is with my WiFi and I'll update it to static and use the pre-set DNSs I found online.
I'm guessing you had the same issue... did it only work for you when you disabled powergenie? Have you tried perhaps what I will - to see if it was a WiFi issue? Or did it happen to you on mobile data too?
And what I find EXTREMELY weird - I had P20 Pro like until 15 days ago, updated to EMUI 9 and it received all the notifications on time. Is this solely M20P issue?
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Thanks for explaining everything. I'll try some methods first and if they don't work I'll go with what you did.
Thank you.
@klaus27
It appears you were right. Tried everything, still some come through, some don't. This suck soooo much
furiouszagreb said:
@klaus27
It appears you were right. Tried everything, still some come through, some don't. This suck soooo much
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Trust me, run through this short procedure and you won't regret it:
1) install Huawei ADB drivers: https://devfiles.co/download/zygGeX8N/Huawei-MediaPad-10-FHD-USB-Drivers-TeamAndroid.zip
2) install and enable ADB: https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
3) Open a CMD window, change directory to where ADB is installed. Run this:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
4) Reboot
klaus27 said:
Trust me, run through this short procedure and you won't regret it:
1) install Huawei ADB drivers: https://devfiles.co/download/zygGeX8N/Huawei-MediaPad-10-FHD-USB-Drivers-TeamAndroid.zip
2) install and enable ADB: https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
3) Open a CMD window, change directory to where ADB is installed. Run this:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
4) Reboot
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I'm a total anti talent for this stuff. Do I install and do this from my phone or laptop?
furiouszagreb said:
I'm a total anti talent for this stuff. Do I install and do this from my phone or laptop?
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1) from your laptop
2) Follow the link, perform the steps in the tutorial below "How to Setup the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)".
Then scroll down to the part titled "Microsoft Windows ADB Setup". Download the file from the link and unpack to c:\adb (you will have to create the folder).
Then you connect your phone to your laptop and will see a prompt for authenticating your laptop. This is all well documented, just follow the link
3) On your laptop, start menu, run, cmd. Now you will see a console window. Just enter the commands below
Code:
c:\adb\platform-tools
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
The reboot should obiously be done on your phone.
Sounds complicated, but is really easy.
@klaus27
Thank you for bearing with me and explaining. Just one more thing. On the second code, what do you mean by "maybe"?
furiouszagreb said:
@klaus27
Thank you for bearing with me and explaining. Just one more thing. On the second code, what do you mean by "maybe"?
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I have checked the tutorial and adjusted my reply accordingly .
klaus27 said:
I have checked the tutorial and adjusted my reply accordingly .
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Thank you so much for explaining everything even to a dummy like myself lol. Much appreciated.
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1) from your laptop
2) Follow the link, perform the steps in the tutorial below "How to Setup the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)".
Then scroll down to the part titled "Microsoft Windows ADB Setup". Download the file from the link and unpack to c:\adb (you will have to create the folder).
Then you connect your phone to your laptop and will see a prompt for authenticating your laptop. This is all well documented, just follow the link
3) On your laptop, start menu, run, cmd. Now you will see a console window. Just enter the commands below
Code:
c:\adb\platform-tools
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
The reboot should obiously be done on your phone.
Sounds complicated, but is really easy.
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Hey, I finally gave in and tried to do this but I am having so much trouble doing this mate. Could you please explain like you're talking to a child? My computer skills are abysmal. I downloaded these 2 links you said on my laptop. But I am stuck at step 2. Here are the screenshot to see where I got held up lol
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When I right click on "platform tools" it gives me several options such as "extract to a specified folder" and I clicked on that (I dont know if thats right) and what do I do now? I am confused with the steps provided in the link. "Extract the contents of this ZIP file into an easily accessible folder (such ad C:\adb)" I dont know where and how to do that
Then it says "Open Windows explorer and browse to where you extracted the contents of this ZIP File" what does this mean?
And 3rd step dont even get me started.
Could you by any chance upload a video of going through all that and doing everything needed up until running the command to.disable power genie? Im lost man
@klaus27
As much as I would like to help you, I think it would make more sense if you ask someone physically around you for help. I don't think I can make it more simple than that and explaining that in such a detail without knowing what system you have is quite complicated.... But I am sure that if you show the instructions to someone with a little bit more experience, it would be a lot simpler...
Sorry I cannot help you further...
furiouszagreb said:
Hey, I finally gave in and tried to do this but I am having so much trouble doing this mate. Could you please explain like you're talking to a child? My computer skills are abysmal. I downloaded these 2 links you said on my laptop. But I am stuck at step 2. Here are the screenshot to see where I got held up lol
gyazo.com/6541fa024b72309323ab6ed889e19420
gyazo.com/727b043a651185da8761ca8c72d8917a
gyazo.com/d510eef1ce22dde74362a670051b1d7d
When I right click on "platform tools" it gives me several options such as "extract to a specified folder" and I clicked on that (I dont know if thats right) and what do I do now? I am confused with the steps provided in the link. "Extract the contents of this ZIP file into an easily accessible folder (such ad C:\adb)" I dont know where and how to do that
Then it says "Open Windows explorer and browse to where you extracted the contents of this ZIP File" what does this mean?
And 3rd step dont even get me started.
Could you by any chance upload a video of going through all that and doing everything needed up until running the command to.disable power genie? Im lost man
@klaus27
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1) from your laptop
2) Follow the link, perform the steps in the tutorial below "How to Setup the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)".
Then scroll down to the part titled "Microsoft Windows ADB Setup". Download the file from the link and unpack to c:\adb (you will have to create the folder).
Then you connect your phone to your laptop and will see a prompt for authenticating your laptop. This is all well documented, just follow the link
3) On your laptop, start menu, run, cmd. Now you will see a console window. Just enter the commands below
Code:
c:\adb\platform-tools
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
The reboot should obiously be done on your phone.
Sounds complicated, but is really easy.
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I tried following your steps, but when I put in the command, it says " 'c:\adb\platform-tools' is not recognized as internal or external command, operable program or batch file "
Ok lets first explain the situation
I've been dabbling with Tasker (Paid for version)- getting some automation depending on certain situations (mainly stuff like 'If I'm @ {location} get volumes set high' or ' If Unread msg then vibrate my Amazefit bip watch' - Nothing too complicated using variables / javascript etc)
One situation I want to attempt though is 'If Gpay app is started - turn on NFC, but when I leave the app - turn NFC off'
Now I already know there are 2 'main' ways I can turn on/off NFC in Tasker.. either use 'AutoInput plugin' or use 'Secure Settings'
- I've tried with Autoinput plugin but the problem is that with the free option, you need to watch an Ad every day to use it but of course I can pay for it (its only a couple of quid)
However you can't Install it & pay for it directly from within the plugin - you need to install yet another App (AutoApps) first - & although this one is free - I just don't like adding more bloat to my phone than necessary. Adding both the plugin & this additional App adds (although only a 'minor' amount) up to 20Mb
The other method is give Tasker 'Secure settings' permission
- So I read the 'What to do to give 'Write Secure Settings Permission' to Tasker' (enable Developer mode > Usb Debugging > Install ADB on PC etc etc) & it looks simple enough,
But (a loooong time ago) I tried other 'hacks' & it ended up disastrously (probably I did something wrong with missing a step or something) & I just want to make sure that it IS as simple as it seems and also ask how safe is it
for example
* If I type in the command in ADB - could something go wrong & could it crash/brick the phone ?
* Is this permanent - ie if I turn off/on phone or if I get an OTA update & phone restarts - will it stay, or will I have to repeat the ADB command each time ?
* Will this 'break' official OTA updates (whether security &/or Android firmware) - I once did a firmware update with a step that used ADB (IIRC) & it broke something that prevented any updates from happening
- official OR manual firmware updates
Any help/advice would be appreciated
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* If I type in the command in ADB - could something go wrong & could it crash/brick the phone ?
* Is this permanent - ie if I turn off/on phone or if I get an OTA update & phone restarts - will it stay, or will I have to repeat the ADB command each time ?
* Will this 'break' official OTA updates (whether security &/or Android firmware) - I once did a firmware update with a step that used ADB (IIRC) & it broke something that prevented any updates from happening
- official OR manual firmware updates
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ADB is the door to your phone's Android. It's a tool not meant to be used by John Doe. Wrongly used you can brick your phone. Hence it's by default disabled.
1. Yes, using ADB you can render your phone absolutely useless. If you e.g. enter
Code:
adb shell rm -rf /
then phone gets totally wiped ( really all gets destroyed, it gets naked ) - you can throw it into electric waste.
2. ADB commands aren't persistent, but their results may be.
3. ADB itself breaks nothing: it's a driver installed on your computer that let you access Android's files and launch Android executables.
Thanks for the reply
I doubt I'll use THAT command.
I forgot to mention what tasker's command is
adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
Not 100% sure about your last comment though.
ADB allows access to android files so changing android files could break things, which I'm worried about especially with OTA updates etc. (my last phone stopped getting OTA updates when I rooted it despite using official firmware)
However IF I understand the above command all this does is tell the android operating system ('android') to only give the tasker app (which 'Real' name is 'net.dinglisch.android.taskerm') the rights ('permission') to access the required settings ('WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS') which the NFC on/off toggle is part of (settings >connected devices > connection preferences> nfc) & 'shouldn' t' affect any other files such as OTA (unless OTA is also part of secure setting?)
@Cannon_Foddr
As I can see you until now haven't understood what ADB is, how it works.
Same probably your understanding of what an OTA is.
Personally never would allow 3rd-party apps ( like Tasker ) to modify sensible system settings: Tasker isn't an open-source app, so you can't control what it does in the last run.
It's simply on you to decide whether Tasker is given that right, or not ...
Can't see why 'open-source' has to do with this
IMHO if Open-source - anyone can release similar apps with added extra hidden code that could spy's on you/steal info etc, but a 'closed sourced' app from a long running developer (tasker been around for 10yrs with over 1mil downloads) must mean people seem to trust him/them & if he was 'dodgy' surely he would've been caught out by now
Anyway the Bottom line seems to be
Safe route: pay for plugin & live with extra bloatware
Or
Risky route: give access to secure system resources, see what happens & keep fingers cross nothing does
Thanks for your replies.. I think I may have to sit down & have a long hard think which route I feel more comfortable with
I have been using Automate for about 4 months now. I granted it WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS and I have not noticed any modifications in my system. Granted I may have not looked specifically for them but as far as braking the system or disruption of OTAs no issues so far
DennisHarrows said:
I have been using Automate for about 4 months now. I granted it WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS and I have not noticed any modifications in my system. Granted I may have not looked specifically for them but as far as braking the system or disruption of OTAs no issues so far
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I assume you had to do something like Taskers command then to grant the secure settings
( "adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS" )
Cannon_Foddr said:
I assume you had to do something like Taskers command then to grant the secure settings
( "adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS" )
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Automate is straight forward, there is a toggle for "modify system settings" needed for some tasks to run and one you run the ADB command, it's done
The method is derived from This post and does not require root access hence doesn't void Warranty or trips Knox:-
This is a Noob-friendly and Safe Method. The wireless debugging section might be new to people though.
This method is demonstrated in this youtube video as well and all the download links are given in the video description
Primary tools and methods used are:-
ADB Tools
FrpUnclock
SamsungDriver
Disabled Driver signature
Wireless debugging
Step:-1 [Preparing the device and using FRP remover]
First of all, reset the device (hard reset before removing any existing account )
Wipe Data and cache partition and reboot to system.
Select language and go to next
Accept conditions and proceed to wifi selection.
Login to your wifi and press back instead of going forward
Now you should get the language selection screen.
Connect your device to PC and launch FRP Tool.
For this tool to work properly in Windows 10, you must disable Driver Signature Enforcement.
Now in SamsunFRP tap on disable Driver Signature,
[Before proceeding ensure that the wifi connection on the phone is working]
Click on BypassFRP (It may ask to install the driver but you should install the driver given in below)
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Once the application does its job you will see a pop-up on the tablet named Easy Firmware.
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Step:-2 [Downloading QuickShortcut to ignore Knox]
Click on View and it will launch youtube then Chrome.
In chrome don't signup yet and in the search tab search for "vnrom"
select first link stating BYPASS GOOGLE ACCOUNT 2021 - vNORM.net
On the opened page scroll and download "QuickShortCutMaker.apk"
Allow installation from chrome and launch the application.
[Disconnect from your WIFI]
In the application search box search for "Setup"
Expand the Android Setup and select the last section (Just above the other "Android Setup" with Clock Logo)
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Select Try
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It will show Preparing for Setup... (let it take its time)
It will soon display the screen. Now lock the device and use the notification drawer to access settings
Knox might try to peep in but keep using the notification drawer to access settings.
Under the settings use developer mode (re-enable if not visible)
Step 3:- Using Wireless Debugging to disable knox permanently
Ensure pc and device on same network and disable any internet connection.
Ensure there is only LAN but no internet access as here Knox will attempt to regain control.
GO to Developer Options and select Wireless Debugging.
Now in your PC navigate to ADB/Platform Tools and launch CMD or Powershell by pressing Shift and right-click Open PowerShell here.
If using CMD type command as adb pair.
else in PowerShell type command as ".\adb pair".
Check this tutorial to connect the device to adb wirelssly.
Once you are connected to the device
enter
.\adb shell
pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms
exit
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Now enjoy your Bloatfree tablet.
You can change wallpaper add your own account and do everything as there will be no restrictions or Privacy invasion.
Note:- Updating or Resetting the device will roll back all the changes and you will have to repeat the procedure again
Thank you
Great. Love that people are now helping and sharing these tricks.
Great to see , will gain more popularity now .
have u tried root checker app does it shows no root ? if app shows grant permission dialog box then its rooted
AddictedA1 said:
have u tried root checker app does it shows no root ? if app shows grant permission dialog box then its rooted
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Here check the edited post. I have attached screenshot for root checker and Samsung info as well
starkprime74 said:
The method is derived from This post and does not require root access hence doesn't void Warranty or trips Knox:-
This is a Noob-friendly and Safe Method. The wireless debugging section might be new to people though.
This method is demonstrated in this youtube video as well
Primary tools and methods used are:-
ADB Tools
FrpUnclock
SamsungDriver
Disabled Driver signature
Wireless debugging
Step:-1 [Preparing the device and using FRP remover]
First of all, reset the device (hard reset before removing any existing account )
Wipe Data and cache partition and reboot to system.
Select language and go to next
Accept conditions and proceed to wifi selection.
Login to your wifi and press back instead of going forward
Now you should get the language selection screen.
Connect your device to PC and launch FRP Tool.
For this tool to work properly in Windows 10, you must disable Driver Signature Enforcement.
Now in SamsunFRP tap on disable Driver Signature,
[Before proceeding ensure that the wifi connection on the phone is working]
Click on BypassFRP (It may ask to install the driver but you should install the driver given in below)
View attachment 5493067
Once the application does its job you will see a pop-up on the tablet named Easy Firmware.
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Step:-2 [Downloading QuickShortcut to ignore Knox]
Click on View and it will launch youtube then Chrome.
In chrome don't signup yet and in the search tab search for "vnrom"
select first link stating BYPASS GOOGLE ACCOUNT 2021 - vNORM.net
On the opened page scroll and download "QuickShortCutMaker.apk"
Allow installation from chrome and launch the application.
[Disconnect from your WIFI]
In the application search box search for "Setup"
Expand the Android Setup and select the last section (Just above the other "Android Setup" with Clock Logo)
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Select Try
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It will show Preparing for Setup... (let it take its time)
It will soon display the screen. Now lock the device and use the notification drawer to access settings
Knox might try to peep in but keep using the notification drawer to access settings.
Under the settings use developer mode (re-enable if not visible)
Step 3:- Using Wireless Debugging to disable knox permanently
Ensure pc and device on same network and disable any internet connection.
Ensure there is only LAN but no internet access as here Knox will attempt to regain control.
GO to Developer Options and select Wireless Debugging.
Now in your PC navigate to ADB/Platform Tools and launch CMD or Powershell by pressing Shift and right-click Open PowerShell here.
If using CMD type command as adb pair.
else in PowerShell type command as ".\adb pair".
Check this tutorial to connect the device to adb wirelssly.
Once you are connected to the device
enter
.\adb shell
pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms
exit
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Now enjoy your Bloatfree tablet.
You can change wallpaper add your own account and do everything as there will be no restrictions or Privacy invasion.
Note:- Updating or Resetting the device will roll back all the changes and you will have to repeat the procedure again
Thank you
Edit 1:-
Here's the attached screenshot of the root checker and Samsung info app.
They both state no root and Knox hasn't been tripped as well
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Dude if anyone haven't connected the tab to the internet from the time of purchase, then more simple way is there. Don't connect the tab to the wifi instead skip in the startup setup, get to the homescreen of tab, then open settings & activate developer's option. from their activate usb debugging and use the same command as mentioned in adb cmd. and then you are free to connect with internet and use tab without knox getting into action. but you have to deactivate auto update from developers and system upate menu in settings. Soon i will put a youtube video for that!!! Njoy
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Dude if anyone haven't connected the tab to the internet from the time of purchase, then more simple way is there. Don't connect the tab to the wifi instead skip in the startup setup, get to the homescreen of tab, then open settings & activate developer's option. from their activate usb debugging and use the same command as mentioned in adb cmd. and then you are free to connect with internet and use tab without knox getting into action. but you have to deactivate auto update from developers and system upate menu in settings. Soon i will put a youtube video for that!!! Njoy
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Yup this should work as well. But for full compatibility, i have shown the entire step right from the first screen
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Yup this should work as well. But for full compatibility, i have shown the entire step right from the first screen
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yes its very helpful & i thank u for that. with that guide of you and @AddictedA1 , i was able to break my first tab, now i'm just xploring other ways! this method is same as yours, but since device was opened for the first time and it havent enrolled not once with knox, we can enter home tab screen easily, so we can bypass the initial steps and go to the cmd step directly. it's the same output in end!
KillerSX said:
Dude if anyone haven't connected the tab to the internet from the time of purchase, then more simple way is there. Don't connect the tab to the wifi instead skip in the startup setup, get to the homescreen of tab, then open settings & activate developer's option. from their activate usb debugging and use the same command as mentioned in adb cmd. and then you are free to connect with internet and use tab without knox getting into action. but you have to deactivate auto update from developers and system upate menu in settings. Soon i will put a youtube video for that!!! Njoy
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yeah my frnd did that but u have to be fast,knox fires up quick blocks every access as it is the device admin
AddictedA1 said:
yeah my frnd did that but u have to be fast,knox fires up quick blocks every access as it is the device admin
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bro you dont have to connect to iinternet initially from the start when you just unbox the tablet for first time and open it. it works only for those tabs. soon i will attach a video guide for that.
KillerSX said:
bro you dont have to connect to iinternet initially from the start when you just unbox the tablet for first time and open it. it works only for those tabs. soon i will attach a video guide for that.
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yeh i know somebody tried that , its different from stock rom
Is it is possible to format the device which has knox?
lol997 said:
Is it is possible to format the device which has knox?
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what u mean format , goto recovery mode do wipe factory reset .cleans all data but not pre installed apps nor knox
lol997 said:
Is it is possible to format the device which has knox?
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Yes but formatting/resetting won't remove knox
why down ?
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why down ?
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had to due to some concern. Will restore soon
Claims that disconnecting internet at 50 percent in setup will result in able to change wallpaper?
Can someone confirm this or should I do all the way without disrupting internet. As harder setting the device is also sending information regarding number of resets.
Abish4i said:
Claims that disconnecting internet at 50 percent in setup will result in able to change wallpaper?
Can someone confirm this or should I do all the way without disrupting internet. As harder setting the device is also sending information regarding number of resets.
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Can't confirm it since didn't have a chance to try that
But do you just want to remove the wallpaper and let the monitoring and stuff be as is?
Yes, I'm not sure I'll be restriction privacy access as we have a ID tag already to the device.
Though when ppl think they can somehow restrict privacy without using FBE on FDE rom that's highly unlikely.
Installation from Chrome does not work for me. Has this been patched? Because other FRP Removals had similar methods where you download a app in Chrome but none of them work cause of this.