Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
Byte_76 said:
Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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I rooted for cf.lumen but after freezing a lot of apps using sd maid, my screen on time is 10 hours with wifi always on and minimal brightness to still see the screen. Although i didnt check my screen on time before i froze all those apps...
Byte_76 said:
Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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I agree, I went back to not rooted and pray for OTA updates, even it's naive
If i ever going to root, one of the main factor would be for GMD gestures. Couple of finger swipes to close apps, lock screen, switch apps adds tremendous amount of button freedom and control.
I'm going to rooting to get complete control of memory (internal and SD) and app authorizations...
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Mattered a lot more to me when Android was a lot less mature. Nowadays, Marshmallow is pretty solid. Add in Macrodroid or Tasker and call it a day. And Nova supports gestures.
Ad blocking and remove bloatware
xbizkuit said:
Ad blocking and remove bloatware
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We can disable bloatware with ADB?
I use Netflix on this, so root isn't worth the trouble to get Netflix working.
Neo3D said:
We can disable bloatware with ADB?
I use Netflix on this, so root isn't worth the trouble to get Netflix working.
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Not with ADB. You'll need an app like titanium backup or adaway for ad blocking. But both need root. But you're correct, getting netflix to work is a little bit of a pita.
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we can use addhell2 for removing adds .. it works without root..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
jaidev.s said:
we can use addhell2 for removing adds .. it works without root..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
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Another option: I'm using Disconnect Pro and it seems to work fine. It has to be sideloaded though.
I rooted my Tab S3 for 4 main reasons:
1. Adaway
2. Viper and Dolby Atmos and boost sound the way I like it (and its big imrovement)
3. OGyoutube
4. to backup and restore with TWRP and Titanium
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
tuncayt said:
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
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only on T825 model.
tuncayt said:
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
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Get a number from Google Voice. Then install Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer. Link Hangouts to your Google Voice number. You can text and make/receive calls with this combo. Working here for me.
Hello, how can i have root in tab s3?
Help me, Any link?
I want root for xda ads (at least)! The adds on main forum screens get so bad they'll block the screen from viewing the threads
Álvaro1299 said:
Hello, how can i have root in tab s3?
Help me, Any link?
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Including the model# of your device is helpful to get proper direction.
If you have the SM-T820/825, this thread pertains to Root/Recovery (TWRP) for the devices I mentioned. If you have one of the devices, read the thread before asking questions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...recovery-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-t3581359
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I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
Thanks
Lither said:
I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
Thanks
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OP, go to the S3 general forum and read the stickies at the top. All the help you need is there.
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kofiaa said:
OP, go to the S3 general forum and read the stickies at the top. All the help you need is there.
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I've looked at the General forum but the stickies didn't help
Can someone help me please
Lither said:
I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
Thanks
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1: Use custom kernels only if you need them.
2: I have not noticed any
3: Same as #1, only if you feel comfortable with modifying your phone, google "root galaxy s3"
4: I think S3 sound quality is very good without any mods
5: Look at Settings -> Data usage, there you can set limits
6: Dont know about this, but if you have a cheap (slow) sdcard, the loading times may get worse.
Btw, make full backup of stock rom if you decide to go custom :thumbup:
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hsrars-d said:
1: Use custom kernels only if you need them.
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What does custom kernel do to the performance?
hsrars-d said:
3: Same as #1, only if you feel comfortable with modifying your phone, google "root galaxy s3"
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Rooting the S3 means I have access to system files and be able to use apps such as AdFree to block ads from websites?
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6: Dont know about this, but if you have a cheap (slow) sdcard, the loading times may get worse.
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I've a 32GB Samsung Class 10 MicroSD, also was wondering if you can make a partition on the SD to store all the apps data files so the performance will be abit better
hsrars-d said:
Btw, make full backup of stock rom if you decide to go custom :thumbup:
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I've been told to stay on stock ROM as it's stable and some custom ROM have bugs
Custom kernels include all kinds of tweaks, i.e. overclocking that will increase performance at cost of battery life. Siyah kernel is a good example.
Yes, with root you are able to use AdFree and many more handy tools to customize your phone i.e. fonts and such.
Hmm, im sure that searching the forum for App2sd or something similar would give an answer as I have no experience of moving apps on S3. Never really needed myself.
Yeah, stock roms have better camera and in most cases are more stable than custom roms.
As always, Google is your friend
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hsrars-d said:
Custom kernels include all kinds of tweaks, i.e. overclocking that will increase performance at cost of battery life. Siyah kernel is a good example.
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I'll give it a look, it seems most people use Siyah kernel, would you recommend it over other kernels?
hsrars-d said:
Yes, with root you are able to use AdFree and many more handy tools to customize your phone i.e. fonts and such.
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I'll definitely find a guide and root my S3
hsrars-d said:
Hmm, im sure that searching the forum for App2sd or something similar would give an answer as I have no experience of moving apps on S3. Never really needed myself.
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I'll search around the forum and have a look if there's a guide
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Yeah, stock roms have better camera and in most cases are more stable than custom roms.
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Custom ROM seems to catch my attention at the moment as there are optimization with tweaks and others but is there any bugs with them such as Camera, Audio and others?
Lither said:
I'll give it a look, it seems most people use Siyah kernel, would you recommend it over other kernels?
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I like and use Siyah, mainly for its flexibility, and its audio enhancements (Siyah kernel enhancements are all maintainable thru "STweaks" app which will be installed by default when you install the kernel).
I've not played with over/under-clocking as I don't feel the need with such a beast of a phone, but the options are all there.
Lither said:
Custom ROM seems to catch my attention at the moment as there are optimization with tweaks and others but is there any bugs with them such as Camera, Audio and others?
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My main reasons for using custom ROMS are:
1) the ability to use later versions of the OS before Samsung push it to the stock phones. I'm on 4.1.2 now, and have "multi-window" mode from the Galaxy note 2
2) The ability to tweak the appearance of the phone thru themes, other window managers (I use Apex mainly, but Nova is pretty too) etc.
3) the ability to strip bloatware from the phone.
As to bugs etc- I've not noticed any more bugs in the SGS3 roms than in any other custom roms, in fact I think the aftermarket Custom Rom chefs these days are producing massively mature product. Haven't flashed anything I'd consider "bleeding edge' in a long time. Last time I had a force close was in the Facebook app, and that's Zuckerberg's fault, not Android's
The App in question has since been updated and runs smooth now.
Lither said:
I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
Its your choice .
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
Why root until you know what root is for as it voids warranty .
Use CF Root
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
Subjective try them all .
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
Your choice but i would turn off data unless you require data .
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
No
READ THE BASICS in the stickies all the information is their .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
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Lither said:
I'll give it a look, it seems most people use Siyah kernel, would you recommend it over other kernels?
I'll definitely find a guide and root my S3
I'll search around the forum and have a look if there's a guide
Custom ROM seems to catch my attention at the moment as there are optimization with tweaks and others but is there any bugs with them such as Camera, Audio and others?
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Start here by rooting the phone > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
Stovemeister said:
I like and use Siyah, mainly for its flexibility, and its audio enhancements (Siyah kernel enhancements are all maintainable thru "STweaks" app which will be installed by default when you install the kernel).
I've not played with over/under-clocking as I don't feel the need with such a beast of a phone, but the options are all there.
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I'll give Siyah kernel a try, there's no need for me to overclock for my daily uses, also kernel is just a tweak of performance to the phone?
Stovemeister said:
My main reasons for using custom ROMS are:
1) the ability to use later versions of the OS before Samsung push it to the stock phones. I'm on 4.1.2 now, and have "multi-window" mode from the Galaxy note 2
2) The ability to tweak the appearance of the phone thru themes, other window managers (I use Apex mainly, but Nova is pretty too) etc.
3) the ability to strip bloatware from the phone.
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I'll have a look at some custom ROM and see which one I like to install
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As to bugs etc- I've not noticed any more bugs in the SGS3 roms than in any other custom roms, in fact I think the aftermarket Custom Rom chefs these days are producing massively mature product. Haven't flashed anything I'd consider "bleeding edge' in a long time. Last time I had a force close was in the Facebook app, and that's Zuckerberg's fault, not Android's
The App in question has since been updated and runs smooth now.
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If I install a custom ROM, I'm afraid that the camera or other features will have a bug causing it not to function properly but if there's isn't any, then I'll be more than happy to install
JJEgan said:
Why root until you know what root is for as it voids warranty .
Use CF Root
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I know by rooting the phone, it will avoid warranty
JJEgan said:
I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
Subjective try them all .
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How would I know the best one?
JJEgan said:
I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
Your choice but i would turn off data unless you require data .
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I heard there's email sync and others which keep using data, how do I turn them off?
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Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
No
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I have looked at few topics about moving apps to SD card, they seems to say you can't, just wondering why?
QUOTE=spoonymoon;34484239]Start here by rooting the phone > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the guide
make sure you disabke auto sync that'll ensure you dont go over with data
Lither said:
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How would I know the best one?
Its your ears not my ears it that simple .
I heard there's email sync and others which keep using data, how do I turn them off?
Turn Mobile DATA OFF via the Toggle switches .
jje
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If I install a custom ROM and there's a new version that's out, do I need to reinstall or just apply update?
Lither said:
If I install a custom ROM and there's a new version that's out, do I need to reinstall or just apply update?
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That depends upon the rom makers instructions full rom or update .
jje
Lither said:
I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
Thanks
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since i knew android poweramp really great sound.That's why until today i'm using poweramp in my S3.Combination siyah kernel i've got real sound for hardcore n metalcore songs feel's like front of the stage.depend on you to customize it.
sorry for bad english..
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Lither said:
I'll give Siyah kernel a try, there's no need for me to overclock for my daily uses, also kernel is just a tweak of performance to the phone?
I'll have a look at some custom ROM and see which one I like to install
If I install a custom ROM, I'm afraid that the camera or other features will have a bug causing it not to function properly but if there's isn't any, then I'll be more than happy to install
I know by rooting the phone, it will avoid warranty
How would I know the best one?
I heard there's email sync and others which keep using data, how do I turn them off?
I have looked at few topics about moving apps to SD card, they seems to say you can't, just wondering why?
QUOTE=spoonymoon;34484239]Start here by rooting the phone > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
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Thanks for the guide[/QUOTE]
i've done move apps to sd card by follow instruction on this forum.But sometimes i feel something weird on it.Just use Link 2sd and manage it use setting on cyanogen mod..so it's easy to move all apps except system file.But once turn off my S3 my apps lost..then i turn off one more time all apps back to my home screen as well..
Just follow instruction carefully.
Didn't really know if this was the right place to post this, but I was just wondering what everyone uses their rooted me7 S4 for? Like what sort of apps do you utilize since there isn't much as far as customizing that we can do without an unlocked bootloader. Just a discussion for everyone to spitball in while we wait for the next android god to unlock our phones!
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Used to do it for the different ROMs and using the MODs.
Now I've kind of outgrown the whole "crack-flashing" phase, and just root it to try any new ground-breaking MOD/ROM/App, etc.
Also, I just love knowing that I have the freedom of being Rooted.
XDA community is beautiful.
It's easier just to name the apps I mainly use when rooted:
AdAway (ad blocker)
Titanium Backup (backup app)
DroidWall (firewall)
Also uninstalling/freezing bloatware. Of course, it's awesome because you can flash ROMs, too.
Theming and removing bloat
I rooted so I could use Wallet, a few other apps and to remove bloat. I can't stand the crap Verizon puts on their phones. 3+ years ago, I'd flash a rom almost daily but I too have grown out of the crack flashing phase.
Well, at first I used admin/sudo/root to learn what made my computer work, and consequently what made it stop working, and how to repair things when the system didn't like what I did to it. Then how to make the computer more responsive through config edits.
When I got my first andriod it was pretty much the above all over again but way littler. I don't think I can count how many times I've soft bricked my phones by poking around in file systems I shouldn't have been poking around in.
Then I focused on how to make my devices faster without using prebuilt "OMGITSFASTHUMINAHUMINAHUMINA" script pack zips found across the internet and here. So learned how scripts worked in general to automate a lot of mundane functions.
Then, My buddy Kyle was working on a performance kang of liquid for the DX. I offered to help get more performance out of it. And then I eventually took over the ROM building in that project and a bunch of others for that series of devices.
Root isn't so much to me about "check it out bro I'm rooted, I've got stock cyanogenmod10 on, yeah high five" as it is about what I'm able to do with that ability and more importantly what I'm able to learn by actually using that ability. That's why I try to make my updater scripts print on screen what the script is doing... To potentially help someone who didn't know what was going on potentially learn a little bit.
Besides all that, I enjoy theming my UI. And with how much I end up flashing ROMs RomToolbox Pro has been my go to for app backups. :good:
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Theoretically speaking you could run another ROM assuming it's compatible with the stock kernel.
It almost begs the question, maybe it's time for an In-Android (runtime) ROM flashing tool non-dependent on recovery. You wouldn't gain the other benefits of a normal recovery but you'd at least be able to flash ROM's, sans certain elements.
Aside from the performance and mod benefits, I find it therapeutic. Everytime I freeze/uninstall Vznavigator, Back up assistant plus, Verizon tones or anything Verizon related app I feel good knowing im doing mankind a favor by eliminating an atrocious and insulting excuse of an app.
Plus...theres nothing better than the feeling you get when you toggle that wifi hotspot switch on, especially after you've just successfully upgraded and kept your unlimited data by enduring the long, grueling and degrading task of dealing with the incompetence that is Vzw customer service.
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I prefer to root just because of the awesome features.. Open source will always be popular and gives everyone their own chance to be different.
Remove bloatware, remove the persistent WiFi on the dropdown (which eats battery life), adaway so I get rid of stupid ads (I prefer to pay for the app and not the ads). ROM's when the bootloader gets unlocked (again).
myn said:
Theoretically speaking you could run another ROM assuming it's compatible with the stock kernel.
It almost begs the question, maybe it's time for an In-Android (runtime) ROM flashing tool non-dependent on recovery. You wouldn't gain the other benefits of a normal recovery but you'd at least be able to flash ROM's, sans certain elements.
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This would be great
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I'm rooted for, TitaniumBackup, AdFree, Tasker (disable/enable pattern). No more ROM flashing for me even though I was able to save MDK.
Adaway
Titanium Bakcup
Custom ROM
Root Call Blocker
WiFi Tether TrevE Mod
Greenify
WiFi Pass Recovery
etc. :cyclops:
I have TiBU and that's it from everything you guys have listed lol. I read that root call blocker wasn't working properly? And this ad blocker sounds awesome. Also, how do you block the persistent wifi that eats battery? Maybe thats a dumb question haha.
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Anthony825 said:
I have TiBU and that's it from everything you guys have listed lol. I read that root call blocker wasn't working properly? And this ad blocker sounds awesome. Also, how do you block the persistent wifi that eats battery? Maybe thats a dumb question haha.
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Ask and you shall receive. I did a quick Google search and found a few threads on this.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/0...g-wifi-notification-on-the-verizon-galaxy-s3/
http://androidcommunity.com/how-to-...-notification-on-verizon-galaxy-s-4-20130527/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761900
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41940273
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290634
Awesome thanks very much! I'll have to check this out and shut that annoyance down.
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Well I did a bit of digging further and found this info. The YouTube video and DroidForums thread requires custom recovery, but the XDA-Devs link at the bottom seems to have a method for ME7 FW release. Trying that tomorrow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT0QvmeHt0U
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/sa...fi-notifications-smart-stay-eye-pulldown.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297213
myn said:
Theoretically speaking you could run another ROM assuming it's compatible with the stock kernel.
It almost begs the question, maybe it's time for an In-Android (runtime) ROM flashing tool non-dependent on recovery. You wouldn't gain the other benefits of a normal recovery but you'd at least be able to flash ROM's, sans certain elements.
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I suggested something similar in the bounty thread. I was thinking something similar to boot manager where you could flash ROMs while in android to the SD... Could that work?
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taxi333 said:
Adaway
Titanium Bakcup
Custom ROM
Root Call Blocker
WiFi Tether TrevE Mod
Greenify
WiFi Pass Recovery
etc. :cyclops:
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Sorry to bounce backwards in posts, but I was unable to locate an app called Adaway. Is it not able to be found in the app store?
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My job gives me a Samsing S4 from Verizon that is filled with bloat. I have to manually go in and disable everything which takes about 4 hours or so. I am looking for an app that can do it for me but it needs to be a well known app not something that somebody just posts an apk. Any auggestions?
We are not allowed to root the phones. It would be great if I could put a googe play edition or developer edition rom on it or something but I don't think that's possible.
bird11 said:
My job gives me a Samsing S4 from Verizon that is filled with bloat. I have to manually go in and disable everything which takes about 4 hours or so. I am looking for an app that can do it for me but it needs to be a well known app not something that somebody just posts an apk. Any auggestions?
We are not allowed to root the phones. It would be great if I could put a googe play edition or developer edition rom on it or something but I don't think that's possible.
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You will have to root your phone for all this. You can only flash stock rom on the device without rooting it.
What bloat wares are we talking about specifically? Do you mean all the S-voice/S-Note/Air gestures??
They can be activated and deactivated from the pull down menu. Other things need to be disabled manually!There is no work around this without root. You can try the widgets on the screen that allow you to disable wi-fi and bluetooth but its nothing new than what samsung offers from the pulldown menu
Hit thanks if this was helpful!
You should did root
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What, you mean you don't absolutely NEED NFL Mobile? And Verizon Navigator is so much better than Google Maps!
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You can't remove system apps without root. Clean Master has a function to remove bloat if you're rooted. I don't know if this is changed to disabling if you're not rooted, because my devices are rooted. I seem to remember a previous version of Clean Master had something like that. It merely took you to the app info scree, one at a time, but at least it did it sequentially instead of you having to hunt for each one on your own. Maybe that still exists.
Since Android 4.1, many bloatware type apps can just be disabled via the the built-in Application Manager in your Settings app. Disabling it will hide it from the launcher and make it so it does not run, essentially doing the same thing as uninstalling it. It is better this way because some phones will not properly update if something is modified or removed from the /system partition. Also worth noting in regards to this as it is a popular misconception, removing these unwanted apps will not provide you with more usable storage as they are contained in /system/app and the apps you install via the Play Store or 3rd party sources will only install to /data/app unless rooted and moved.
That being said, TowelRoot is a newer rooting method for many newer phones running 4.4+(especially Galaxies like the S4 and Note 3). This root method is done via an app on the phone and only takes seconds and does not trip Knox. You could root, freeze what you needed and then unroot without anyone the wiser, though, of course, this is done at your own risk - like any other mod.
lpimpale said:
You will have to root your phone for all this. You can only flash stock rom on the device without rooting it.
What bloat wares are we talking about specifically? Do you mean all the S-voice/S-Note/Air gestures??
They can be activated and deactivated from the pull down menu. Other things need to be disabled manually!There is no work around this without root. You can try the widgets on the screen that allow you to disable wi-fi and bluetooth but its nothing new than what samsung offers from the pulldown menu
Hit thanks if this was helpful!
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How do I flash stock roms without rooting?
As I mentioned every time I need to do a factory reset it takes about 4 hours of disabling things to get it to the state I want.
There's this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2058944
xda'dra said:
You should did root
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I can't.
Planterz said:
What, you mean you don't absolutely NEED NFL Mobile? And Verizon Navigator is so much better than Google Maps!
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You can't remove system apps without root. Clean Master has a function to remove bloat if you're rooted. I don't know if this is changed to disabling if you're not rooted, because my devices are rooted. I seem to remember a previous version of Clean Master had something like that. It merely took you to the app info scree, one at a time, but at least it did it sequentially instead of you having to hunt for each one on your own. Maybe that still exists.
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Thanks.
es0tericcha0s said:
Since Android 4.1, many bloatware type apps can just be disabled via the the built-in Application Manager in your Settings app. Disabling it will hide it from the launcher and make it so it does not run, essentially doing the same thing as uninstalling it. It is better this way because some phones will not properly update if something is modified or removed from the /system partition. Also worth noting in regards to this as it is a popular misconception, removing these unwanted apps will not provide you with more usable storage as they are contained in /system/app and the apps you install via the Play Store or 3rd party sources will only install to /data/app unless rooted and moved.
That being said, TowelRoot is a newer rooting method for many newer phones running 4.4+(especially Galaxies like the S4 and Note 3). This root method is done via an app on the phone and only takes seconds and does not trip Knox. You could root, freeze what you needed and then unroot without anyone the wiser, though, of course, this is done at your own risk - like any other mod.
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Yes you can disable them but it takes about 4 hours to do it each time. There's a lot of them. About 95% of stuff needs to be disabled.
Towelroot looks great unfortunately I am not able to root the phone. They don't use knox. I can do anything but root the phone really. I really just want vanilla android I'm a bit sick of touchwiz. I'd love to just flash to the developer edition or something.
bird11 said:
My job gives me a Samsing S4 from Verizon that is filled with bloat. I have to manually go in and disable everything which takes about 4 hours or so. I am looking for an app that can do it for me but it needs to be a well known app not something that somebody just posts an apk. Any auggestions?
We are not allowed to root the phones. It would be great if I could put a googe play edition or developer edition rom on it or something but I don't think that's possible.
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The S4s bootloader is locked so basically not a lot to choose from. And as others have mentioned you need root to gain access to remove bloatware. Sadly samsung phones on VZW are filled with it as well as many other phones, it's not limited to just samsung.
And navigator may be better than Google maps but maps is free and having been a former user of both NFL mobile (when it was free) and navigator I'm happy I got rid of both of them
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bird11 said:
How do I flash stock roms without rooting?
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You can't flash any ROM without rooting, and aren't you already on stock?
I think you're gonna have to just live with it...
el-figurin said:
You can't flash any ROM without rooting, and aren't you already on stock?
I think you're gonna have to just live with it...
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I'm almost sure they are on stock as its a work phone and mentioned in the first post that they aren't allowed to root
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ShapesBlue said:
I'm almost sure they are on stock as its a work phone and mentioned in the first post that they aren't allowed to root
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Yes, not much to do with those restrictions...
el-figurin said:
Yes, not much to do with those restrictions...
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That's very true. Some people however don't know you need root to remove bloatware or unneeded apps
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Hey guys,
I recently purchased a Galaxy S9+ SM-G965U1 From Ebay not realizing it couldn't be rooted. Rooting is probably the most important factor to me on a phone.
I noticed that there is no way to do it or unlock the bootloader.
Is anyone working on this for us? Or am I screwed? I'd rather not send back the phone as I already put Dome Glass on it, and got it activated with Metro.
Give it to me straight, will I ever see Root on this device?
I think not,If The Device you have is snapdragon variant
No hope on root, if it is snapdragon. But if it is exynos, then u can root.
No root needed. Enjoy your phone as is.
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Root is definitely getting overrated. I'm doing everything I've done on root without.
Substratum is the best thing to happen to Android, and specifically to Samsung.
creep138 said:
Root is definitely getting overrated. I'm doing everything I've done on root without.
Substratum is the best thing to happen to Android, and specifically to Samsung.
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I agree with you root really is overrated nowadays, except for one thing...
Making nandroid backups or similar is definitely one of the biggest advantages to having root.
Cloud based backups don't retain any of your apps data and if that particular app doesn't backup your account then you're screwed starting over from scratch.
I sure do miss making titanium backups...
To the OP... No root for SM-G965U or SM-G965U1 variants, and I wouldn't hold my breath on it being rooted either.
aka120 said:
I agree with you root really is overrated nowadays, except for one thing...
Making nandroid backups or similar is definitely one of the biggest advantages to having root.
Cloud based backups don't retain any of your apps data and if that particular app doesn't backup your account then you're screwed starting over from scratch.
I sure do miss making titanium backups...
To the OP... No root for SM-G965U or SM-G965U1 variants, and I wouldn't hold my breath on it being rooted either.
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What I really want is an Ad free experience, I'm coming from a Moto X Pure and had that baby running pretty silky.
I'd also like to be able to use custom roms.
Do you know if there is a way to get rid of Bixby? Or other system apps besides disabling them?
And what is Substratum? Excuse my noobiness.
ShamanBlues said:
What I really want is an Ad free experience, I'm coming from a Moto X Pure and had that baby running pretty silky.
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With the galaxy S9+ and knox you can use apps like adhell3 to achieve an adfree experience. Other apps exist as well that create fake/internal VPN connections to block advertisements... Adguard is one that works pretty good too.
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I'd also like to be able to use custom roms.
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I enjoy the ability to tweak the performance and experience on my phone as well (not to mention the nandroid backups), but regrettably if and when it may come for get this phone is unknown. Samsung built this phone with security in mind so we may be in for a long wait for any root method (if one ever eventually materializes).
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Do you know if there is a way to get rid of Bixby? Or other system apps besides disabling them?
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If you can not uninstall the app then maybe an ADB method exists. To be honest with system apps I would suggest you just disable them instead of removing them. Adhell3 allows for disabling of apps, and I have used it to disable several system apps. There is ample enough space on the phone (and with the use of external storage) that I personally have no cause for removing them at all. Besides the chance exists you might break something if you inadvertently remove the wrong system app.
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And what is Substratum? Excuse my noobiness.
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If memory serves right it's a theme engine for the phone. Allows you to install user made substratrum themes.
You can also use BxActions to change the use of Bixby button
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You can also use BxActions to change the use of Bixby button
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Tasker beta also has the ability to do this. Currently using Google Assistant as the single press, but if I need to use bixby I just hold the button in.
Later Samsung bixby updates also allow changes to the button, but the only caveat with this is you can't set it to competing voice assistants.
As others said unfortunately no root, but also as others said root is now overrated.
The only 2 things i can't do is custom ROM and nandroid backup. I getting away from google so i use different apps and email etc.
But since no root
I use Brave browser it has built in ad blocking, blokada a vpn ad blocker, package disabler pro to disable bixby, facebook and the update services, and bXAction to remap the bixby button.
Good luck
akhil333 said:
No hope on root, if it is snapdragon. But if it is exynos, then u can root.
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Seriously? If it's exynos, it CAN be rooted? This is the first I've heard that any S9/+ can be rooted. Thanks!
Hey guys,
My phone is arriving in the next days, i haven't played with a samsung phone since the galaxy S2!
Anyway, it's time for a come back. I've been reading a lot about samsung phones and the current state of bloat, so, have any of you already debloated something?
My goal is to keep it very simple, not doing any hardcore debloats! I just want the usual suspects gone... like facebook, youtube and whatever thirdparty apps.
I found a list of apps safe to debloat from the S20 series, i wonder if its the same for S21.
Cheers! I can't wait to get my hands on it!
BTW, i was reading about the samsung KNOX, we still can't root the phone without breaking it forever, right?
You can likely use the s20 lists. Hope s21 havent much more bloatware... You cann first try to disable (most of them you can only siable via adb) them and look if everything is okay (reboot after disabling) and then uninstall if everything is fine(if not you can reenable them if disabled, if you deleted them you must wipe your phone) i do this everytime and then make a notepad list with uninstall adb commands and im good
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Hey guys,
My phone is arriving in the next days, i haven't played with a samsung phone since the galaxy S2!
Anyway, it's time for a come back. I've been reading a lot about samsung phones and the current state of bloat, so, have any of you already debloated something?
My goal is to keep it very simple, not doing any hardcore debloats! I just want the usual suspects gone... like facebook, youtube and whatever thirdparty apps.
I found a list of apps safe to debloat from the S20 series, i wonder if its the same for S21.
Cheers! I can't wait to get my hands on it!
BTW, i was reading about the samsung KNOX, we still can't root the phone without breaking it forever, right?
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Can you please kindly post the list of apps safe to debloat you refer to? Also, do you have a link explaining what steps to follow to disable/delete them via adb? Thanks a lot!
katolink said:
Can you please kindly post the list of apps safe to debloat you refer to? Also, do you have a link explaining what steps to follow to disable/delete them via adb? Thanks a lot!
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I found this guide
How to Remove Samsung Galaxy S20 Bloatware? - KrispiTech
Samsung pre-installs a number of 3rd-party apps on the Galaxy S20 series that cannot be uninstalled through traditional methods, but we can if we use ADB.
krispitech.com
amithiel said:
I found this guide
How to Remove Samsung Galaxy S20 Bloatware? - KrispiTech
Samsung pre-installs a number of 3rd-party apps on the Galaxy S20 series that cannot be uninstalled through traditional methods, but we can if we use ADB.
krispitech.com
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Cool! Thanks again man! Following this guide doesn't trip Knox, right? Rooting does, but using adb is different, as it does not give you root access.
amithiel said:
Hey guys,
My phone is arriving in the next days, i haven't played with a samsung phone since the galaxy S2!
Anyway, it's time for a come back. I've been reading a lot about samsung phones and the current state of bloat, so, have any of you already debloated something?
My goal is to keep it very simple, not doing any hardcore debloats! I just want the usual suspects gone... like facebook, youtube and whatever thirdparty apps.
I found a list of apps safe to debloat from the S20 series, i wonder if its the same for S21.
Cheers! I can't wait to get my hands on it!
BTW, i was reading about the samsung KNOX, we still can't root the phone without breaking it forever, right?
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Sorry mate i overread Samsung knox thing: no you cant root without trigger knox. But you can disable things without problems
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Cool! Thanks again man! Following this guide doesn't trip Knox, right? Rooting does, but using adb is different, as it does not give you root access.
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Right! This wont trip knox
amithiel said:
Hey guys,
My phone is arriving in the next days, i haven't played with a samsung phone since the galaxy S2!
Anyway, it's time for a come back. I've been reading a lot about samsung phones and the current state of bloat, so, have any of you already debloated something?
My goal is to keep it very simple, not doing any hardcore debloats! I just want the usual suspects gone... like facebook, youtube and whatever thirdparty apps.
I found a list of apps safe to debloat from the S20 series, i wonder if its the same for S21.
Cheers! I can't wait to get my hands on it!
BTW, i was reading about the samsung KNOX, we still can't root the phone without breaking it forever, right?
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I downloaded the "Package disabler pro" app. She pays but I think she does the job.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
goudidi said:
I downloaded the "Package disabler pro" app. She pays but I think she does the job.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
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Im not using this anymore... Till now ive paid a good 5 to 7 times for this app cause he deletes it and uploads it again....
So adb or nothing (this way you can delete them, but after wipe they are there again) but better than only disabling cause some disable apps will enable by themselfes again....
Hey guys,
I just used ADB to debloat a few apps. Nothing much, just youtube ( i use vanced), google messaging, onedrive,samsung news and a couple more.
its great now!
cheers
amithiel said:
Hey guys,
I just used ADB to debloat a few apps. Nothing much, just youtube ( i use vanced), google messaging, onedrive,samsung news and a couple more.
its great now!
cheers
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When you remove YouTube, it is possible to install Vanced YouTube without microG?
leviiis said:
When you remove YouTube, it is possible to install Vanced YouTube without microG?
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with vanced and no root, you need micro g to use your account. other than that, you can use vanced normally
anyone figure out what the samsung free package name is? and global goals?
DjCalvin said:
anyone figure out what the samsung free package name is? and global goals?
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I think Samsung free is
Com.samsung.android.mateagent
Global goals can be uninstalled on the device
For those interested in automated debloat and apps info scripts (root and non-root)...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-non-root-android-10-11-debloat-script-v1-0.4169015/
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anyone figure out what the samsung free package name is? and global goals?
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It's com.samsung.android.app.spage
I would like to remove all Samsung bloatware including their Phone and Messaging apps... Does anyone have a complete "Safe" list of package names that can be deleted from the S21? The link to KrispiTech was nice, but it did not list any of the phone or message package names. wanting to strictly use Google apps for these
xeod said:
I would like to remove all Samsung bloatware including their Phone and Messaging apps... Does anyone have a complete "Safe" list of package names that can be deleted from the S21? The link to KrispiTech was nice, but it did not list any of the phone or message package names. wanting to strictly use Google apps for these
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Well, have a look:
https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G986N_Q.pdf
mzsquared said:
Well, have a look:
https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G986N_Q.pdf
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This is AWESOME! Thanks
Found more detailed list:
https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/N975F_Q.pdf