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Hi all,
I was wondering whether anyone had any theories why some apps I've paid for disappear when using different ROM's / Phones.
The Apps I can use as an example, are as follows:-
1. Exchange by Touchdown Key by NitroDesk, Inc
2. RootTools by JRummy16
3. 360 Live by Juan Xavier Larrea
For example, while using Lite'ning ROM v6.0 on my SGS2, all those apps were available. But when I changed ROM's to the SensatioN ROM by Crysis, they disappeared.
Similarly, on my X10i when I upgraded to 2.3.3 they all disappeared. And because this happened without any tweaking, i.e. it was using Sony's release without ROOT'ing, I contacted Android Market Support and this was their explanation in relation to the Touchdown Key.
"Thanks for writing back. It appears in a recent update by the developer,
they changed the screen requirements of the app, it now only supports
Normal, 160 (density) screens. The specs on your device show as Normal 240
(density). So to continue using this app you will need to contact the
developer and request the 240 be added into the app."
So with that response in mind, I'm trying to figure out why there is a difference on my SGS2 when I switch between Lite'ning ROM and the SensatioN ROM.
Any thoughts? Does anyone know why I am seeing these differences between two ROM's? Is this something to do with tweaks within these ROM's and the density that Market Support is talking about above? Or the old problem of footprinting?
There's no way to definitively answer your question, unless you know the particular applications as well as the developers.
Yes, a lot of ROMs have different LCD Density values. If it is just down to LCD Density then that's a very simple fix. Try setting it back to 240 (default value) and see if the application reappear. I've never heard of apps not showing in the Market due to LCD Density though. I think you've just been fobbed off there, but I'm not 100% sure - just about 99%.
In case you don't know, to set LCD Density you need a rooted phone. Edit /system/build.prop and find the value in there. You can do this manually with something like Root Explorer (my personal choice), or there are apps that set LCD Density available on the Market, but lots of them don't persist the change for long.
Thanks for the reply mate.
Yeah, my phone(s) is rooted. I'll do a few tests with an App I saw on the market (LCDDensity for Root) and see if that makes any difference to the market content...
Funnily enough, I stumbled across this post from searching for that app in Google...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183444
I'll report back whether it does fix the problem...
Grevane said:
Funnily enough, I stumbled across this post from searching for that app in Google...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183444
I'll report back whether it does fix the problem...
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I'm surprised by that, but if that's what it does then that's what it does! Have you tried browsing for apps in the market on your PC? Obviously your PC doesn't know what your current LCD Density setting is on your phone, so it may not be relevant.
Maybe remote install from the website is the way to go.
Different ROMs are based from different builds, which can also include for which device as well.
So if the rom you are using announces itself as htc sensation, your samsung only apps goes missing in market, and vice versa!
Android market allows the developer to choose which brands/model phones they want the app to be used by.
LiFE1688 said:
Different ROMs are based from different builds, which can also include for which device as well.
So if the rom you are using announces itself as htc sensation, your samsung only apps goes missing in market, and vice versa!
Android market allows the developer to choose which brands/model phones they want the app to be used by.
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Is that relevant though? I thought that all the ROMs for the S2 were based on the Samsung ROMs. There's certainly no HTC ROMs available for it.
Of course, the developer can put in the build.prop (I believe) whatever they want, but why would they do that?
Well, so far, as far as I can tell, the LCD Density hasn't helped....
I also cannot install "remotely" from the market website as the market website says "This item is not compatible with your device".
I've also tried this... without any success...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11626645&postcount=425
ViralCipher said:
I found the solution to the market downloading problem! For anyone who has been having the Market Downloading issue with this ROM do the following and it should fix your issue. It fixed the issue for me and a co-worker.
To fix the market you go in manage applications:
1. Find Google frame work, clear all data and then force stop
2. Find Market.apk – then clear cache & data, then force stop.
3. Then, open ROM manager and fix permissions.
4. After the permissions have been fix, boot into Clockwork from ROM manager. And then format the Cache Partition.
5. Now reboot and test.
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Hmmm... strange...
I recently bought an HTC One that has been rooted and is running Android 4.3. Overall the phone seems to work properly but there are three frustrating things that I am struggling with (so far):
1) The photo gallery doesn't work - no images are displayed in the gallery even though they are saved in the phone's file system. Can't make new galleries. - This is not critical, I found a third party app that works, but it might be related to the other problems.
2) There are no sounds listed in the Ringtones/Notification/Alarm area and no ability to add any (+ is disabled). The default sounds worked until I tried to install a third party ringtone. Most of the apps crashed, but one app did say it installed the ringtone. Now I have no ringtone at all. Can't find the default 'cause it never showed and if a new one installed it is nowhere to be found, but I have no ringtone anymore. Almost as if the old default got unsuccessfully overwritten.
3) Never got any sync apps to work. HTC Sync Manager fails when trying to install drivers on my computer from the phone. I've tried all of the suggestions that I found regarding that issue.
I am a total noob on Android OS but know my way around Windows pretty well and Linux moderately. If it were a Windows or Linux computer I would think there is a path or permissions setting that is off, but I know nothing about phone OS. I don't want to become a Droid expert or learn the ins and outs of rooting or whatever. I just want a phone that works. I can find my way around the file system. Maybe I need to put it back to original OS? I have seen several articles on that and can probably handle it if I have to, but would rather get the current installation working properly. Any advise you can give is appreciated.
Mike
Put it back to stock with the ruu
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
xcrazydx said:
Put it back to stock with the ruu
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Thanks for the response. I am reading articles and watching videos on how to do this. One question that I don't see answered is will reverting back to stock affect my carrier service? I am currently using Straight Talk rather than AT&T.
Thanks
SIM unlock is not effected by flashing a ROM. RUU or custom.
SinisterJunkie said:
SIM unlock is not effected by flashing a ROM. RUU or custom.
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Thanks everyone. The guy i bought the phone from put it back to stock. Everything works well now. Not everyone is cut out to be a phone rebel :silly:
Glad all is working well. That is the key!
I was wondering what would be better to flash onto my phone: CM12 or Stock LG Lollipop?
Thanks!
MutatedGamer said:
I was wondering what would be better to flash onto my phone: CM12 or Stock LG Lollipop?
Thanks!
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I'd say it depends on what you value. For me, I'm about to flash stock again because I need NFC and I'm tired of fumbling with other stock features that are incompatible with CM12 (remote, camera). I wish I could do without the 170 or so sprint apps, but oh well. Only thing missing from stock zv8 is tweakbox
tunaofthedirt said:
I'd say it depends on what you value. For me, I'm about to flash stock again because I need NFC and I'm tired of fumbling with other stock features that are incompatible with CM12 (remote, camera). I wish I could do without the 170 or so sprint apps, but oh well. Only thing missing from stock zv8 is tweakbox
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I decided to try both. CM12 had a couple of issues that I couldn't get around. I went with rooted stock Lollipop eventually. I just wish I could get the stock Lollipop lockscreen that they use in CM12.
Okay, hear me out. I've tried out both. I always end up flashing some kind of AOSP rom because I love the stock feeling of pure android. You don't really get that full pure android experience on stock. With that said, whenever I flash AOSP roms such as CM12, I always find myself returning to stock within days of usage because I just can't get over the fact that stock lollipop ZV8 is so much more impressive, in terms of camera quality and snappiness, NFC, etc. I feel more stable and secure on stock. Of course I am running stock ZV8 pre-rooted and I have most unessential bloatwear uninstalled. Also, with CM12, you don't get the sprint Visual Voicemail app and it makes listening to voicemail weird (of course you can dial your number or sideload app but its not the same).
TLDR: I find myself returning from CM12 to Stock everytime because Stock so much better (Camera quality is better, use of NFC, no bluetooth issues, etc.)
IamFlynn said:
Okay, hear me out. I've tried out both. I always end up flashing some kind of AOSP rom because I love the stock feeling of pure android. You don't really get that full pure android experience on stock. With that said, whenever I flash AOSP roms such as CM12, I always find myself returning to stock within days of usage because I just can't get over the fact that stock lollipop ZV8 is so much more impressive, in terms of camera quality and snappiness, NFC, etc. I feel more stable and secure on stock. Of course I am running stock ZV8 pre-rooted and I have most unessential bloatwear uninstalled. Also, with CM12, you don't get the sprint Visual Voicemail app and it makes listening to voicemail weird (of course you can dial your number or sideload app but its not the same).
TLDR: I find myself returning from CM12 to Stock everytime because Stock so much better (Camera quality is better, use of NFC, no bluetooth issues, etc.)
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Thanks for this. I was debating giving CM12 another shot and restoring my set up stock if I didn't like it but you saved me some time/trouble.
How do I uninstall the bloatware, and what exactly did you uninstall?
MutatedGamer said:
Thanks for this. I was debating giving CM12 another shot and restoring my set up stock if I didn't like it but you saved me some time/trouble.
How do I uninstall the bloatware, and what exactly did you uninstall?
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Alright!! Uninstalling bloatware is incredibly easy to do. You can use any file explorer that has root capabilities to access system files and edit/modify them. Personally, I use rootexplorer but keep in mind it is not free. You can use alternatives such as "System app remover" (not sure if that works but i googled it for you) which is free.
After you have installed a system file explorer, you can go into the very root of your phone storage and go find a folder called "system" and go into it and you'll find another folder called "app" and once you're there, you will find a bunch of APK's or folders that hold the stock-installed applications on your phone. Basically, from this point on, you can pretty much pick and uninstall whatever apps you don't like.
I have removed most google applications such as Maps, keyboard, Lg G3 keyboard and calender, youtube, music, smart notice, weather, live wallpapers, etc., but its really up to what you want to keep and not keep. Also, you don't want to uninstall anything if you do not know what it is (example: you find an app called "alsdfnasire.apk", if you do not know what it does, its best to not remove it because it might result in a bootloop).
I don't have a list of what I uninstalled but if you really really want a list, I can reinstall stock and write down everything I delete for you, just let me know!! <3
Also, I really recommend trying out CM12, you might fall in love with it. You don't want to limit yourself to just stock. Its so easy to go back to your current rom as long as you backup with twrp recovery. Just a suggestion <3 <3 <3.
Hello,
I've been looking around for an application that tracks application installs.
Especially for malware installs.
Let me explain the situation:
I've got a smartphone with installed apks (all legal from the playstore)
After a while I am trying to find out what problems are causing some random ad popups (about dating for those who are interested) it's caused by an apk called recents.
I always delete that program. But it seems that it reinstalls itself, every now and than.
also since today I've got an shortcut on my main screen that is called coobrowser (not coolbrowser although it has the same icon image, tried to find out where it came from but I can't find an apk either)
I know some applications:
os monitor is a good one though it doesn't accomplish my needs. (I can see the connections but there it stops)
Catlog doesn't make me any wiser
I hope someone know what I'm talking about and has this kind of application in reach.
TLDR: In need of an application install tracker that monitors which applications open a port for another application install (read malware)
I have the same issue with my phone.
When I clicked app info it turned out to be called trebuchet.
What type of phone do you have?
Yes exactly that's what I get too,
Jiayu S3
That is built into their os. It is made to reinstall if it detects it is Uninstalled. It's not an app that is doing it but the OEM of the device. It is known that many of the Chinese devices do this to counter the cheap prices of the device. Your only option would be to build an aosp based rom if you can.
jerrefurtor said:
Yes exactly that's what I get too,
Jiayu S3
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I've got the same phone and the same issue started to appear recently. First the "recents" app, now the "coobrowser". The orginal Trebuchet icon is gone. Not sure if this is a virus or feature from JiaYu. How to tacke this without crafting my own ROM as mentioned?
jediz said:
I've got the same phone and the same issue started to appear recently. First the "recents" app, now the "coobrowser". The orginal Trebuchet icon is gone. Not sure if this is a virus or feature from JiaYu. How to tacke this without crafting my own ROM as mentioned?
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Yeah I've managed to remove recents (since this was causing random ad popups)
I've got the exact same problem. Just want to know how to track it down
I can't see any other option than installing a different ROM, because the stock one is strange regarding security. For example every reboot resets "install apk from unknown sources " to YES, which is fishy. Bye bye stock rom, I liked it at the beginning but with these issues I am forced to switch.
jediz said:
I can't see any other option than installing a different ROM, because the stock one is strange regarding security. For example every reboot resets "install apk from unknown sources " to YES, which is fishy. Bye bye stock rom, I liked it at the beginning but with these issues I am forced to switch.
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I've just noticed they have published the official rom for android 5.1 http://www.needrom.com/download/17-09-android-5-1-for-the-jiayu-s3/
I decided to avoid the official ROM as the problems I experienced were with the previous official ROM. I went for the "rom-xtreme-rom-tf"
So far so good, but don't you try to uninstall the Google Now app from android 5, I was unable to boot doing so.
ADDED 1 AUG 2019: THIS WAS WRITTEN FOR THE WIFI-ONLY T720, *NOT* THE LTE-ENABLED T725. OBVIOUSLY BE AWARE OF ALL THE PHONE RELATED PACKAGES
For those with the S5e wanting to debloat your tablet without rooting I have some, hopefully, useful info.
See this post by @Catmobile for an excellent explanation of why devs have trouble keeping Samsung package disabler apps on Play Store. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80048718&postcount=42
I used the app Package Disabler Pro+ (Samsung) by policedeveloper available on Play Store here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elmklmsamsung.batteryaddon No longer available, and does not even work on my device anymore.
UPDATE 16 JUL 19: Above app is reportedly once again available on Play Store. HOWEVER, those who recently purchased it have to do so AGAIN! Please consider this if you decide to purchase.
For those with better skills and a computer, using adb's 'pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>' is an option, too. You can use the 'disable lists' to facilitate this.
Find here an example by @Catmobile of how to use ADB shell https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80054354&postcount=44
IMPORTANT: You won't really know the true effects of your disabling til you restart the tablet! On the other hand, it seems that undisabling (re-enabling?) takes effect immediately.
I did a web search and found an .xml file that had packages disabled on a Galaxy S10 or S8. Unfortunately I don't remember from where I got the file but this and other files are available in my shared pCloud folder https://bit.ly/2VXRoLt
Updated link 26aug21 http://u.pc.cd/5pqctalK
You'll find below files, among others, there:
disabledpackages-Package Disabler Pro+ DEFAULT ALL BLOATWARE-46ofthem.xml
>>The default packages using 'Disable all Bloatware' option in Package Disabler Pro+
disabledpackages-S8orS10-125ofthem.xml
>>The file I found. When I used this the tablet UI slowed to a crawl. From my previous experimentation I suspected that disabling the phone apps was the culprit. I was right, and am currently using my tablet without any discernable issues using the xml file below. Obviously, examine the file before using it to see if it fits your needs. For instance, I don't use Bixby, so I disabled it.
[EDIT] File deleted.
disabledpackages-WORKINGFINE-SOMEphoneStuffReEnabled-119ofthem.xml
>>The file I exported from Package Disabler Pro+ after reenabling some packages.
[EDIT] Replaced by disabledpackages133-OK.xml
Below are the packages I reenabled in order to get the tab back to 'normal'. I'll continue with experimentation to see which one(s) are causing the slow-down, and report back here.
Code:
00001 <importExportSetting>
00002 <disabledPackages class="java.util.ArrayList">
00003 <string>com.android.carrierconfig</string>
00004 <string>com.android.carrierdefaultapp</string>
00005 <string>com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim</string>
00006 <string>com.android.phone</string>
00007 <string>com.android.providers.telephony</string>
00008 <string>com.samsung.android.dialer</string>
00009 <string>com.samsung.android.providers.contacts</string>
00010 <string>com.sec.phone</string>
00011 </disabledPackages>
00012 </importExportSetting>
Few More Packages Disabled
Here are some more. Haven't really messed with the phone stuff yet, but this addition brings total disabled packages to 126.
Code:
+00024 <string>com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity</string>
+00025 <string>com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent</string>
+00076 <string>com.android.chrome</string>
+00101 <string>com.sec.android.soagent</string>
+00120 <string>com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload</string>
+00123 <string>com.samsung.systemui.hidenotch</string>
Figured Out What Caused Slow UI
With further testing I figured out that com.android.providers.telephony DIALER STORAGEis what was causing slowness. Who'd a thunk it?
This is probably my last post in this thread, and present below what I currently have disabled while maintaining, for me, full functionality. In my case 'full funtionality' means no Bixby, Knox, Phone stuff, Telemetry (as far as I can using this method), most Samsung bloat as well as a few other things. I'll continue experimenting, though.
My choices might not meet everyone's needs, but they work for me. Use the code below as a starting point, and, Happy Deloating!
Code:
<importExportSetting>
<disabledPackages class="java.util.ArrayList">
<string>android.autoinstalls.config.samsung</string>
<string>com.android.bookmarkprovider</string>
<string>com.android.calllogbackup</string>
<string>com.android.carrierconfig</string>
<string>com.android.carrierdefaultapp</string>
<string>com.android.chrome</string>
<string>com.android.cts.ctsshim</string>
<string>com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.basic</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.phototable</string>
<string>com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle</string>
<string>com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle</string>
<string>com.android.managedprovisioning</string>
<string>com.android.phone</string>
<string>com.android.printspooler</string>
<string>com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks</string>
<string>com.android.server.telecom</string>
<string>com.android.sharedstoragebackup</string>
<string>com.android.simappdialog</string>
<string>com.android.stk</string>
<string>com.android.wallpaper.livepicker</string>
<string>com.android.wallpapercropper</string>
<string>com.audible.application</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.server</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.service.socket</string>
<string>com.google.android.apps.maps</string>
<string>com.google.android.apps.turbo</string>
<string>com.google.android.gm</string>
<string>com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox</string>
<string>com.google.android.setupwizard</string>
<string>com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar</string>
<string>com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts</string>
<string>com.google.android.tts</string>
<string>com.google.android.youtube</string>
<string>com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler</string>
<string>com.microsoft.skydrive</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.foundation</string>
<string>com.osp.app.signin</string>
<string>com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity</string>
<string>com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.telemetry</string>
<string>com.samsung.aasaservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.advp.imssettings</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.reminder</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.social</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.spage</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.authfw</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.beaconmanager</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bio.face.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bixby.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.calendar</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.clipboarduiservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.contacts</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.dialer</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.dqagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.easysetup</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.emojiupdater</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.fmm</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gamehome</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gametools</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gos</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.homemode</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.incallui</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.knox.containercore</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.knox.containerdesktop</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.location</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.lool</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.mdecservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.mdm</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.messaging</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.mobileservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.net.wifi.wifiguider</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.samsungpass</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.scloud</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.securitylogagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.smartface</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.stickercenter</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.tadownloader</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.video</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.visionintelligence</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.wellbeing</string>
<string>com.samsung.app.newtrim</string>
<string>com.samsung.clipboardsaveservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.cmh</string>
<string>com.samsung.ims.smk</string>
<string>com.samsung.knox.keychain</string>
<string>com.samsung.knox.securefolder</string>
<string>com.samsung.mlp</string>
<string>com.samsung.oh</string>
<string>com.samsung.safetyinformation</string>
<string>com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc</string>
<string>com.samsung.SMT</string>
<string>com.samsung.storyservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.systemui.bixby2</string>
<string>com.samsung.systemui.hidenotch.withoutcornerround</string>
<string>com.samsung.systemui.hidenotch</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.billing</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard</string>
<string>com.sec.android.daemonapp</string>
<string>com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent</string>
<string>com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor</string>
<string>com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching</string>
<string>com.sec.android.soagent</string>
<string>com.sec.android.splitsound</string>
<string>com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.sec.bcservice</string>
<string>com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms</string>
<string>com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin</string>
<string>com.sec.factory</string>
<string>com.sec.phone</string>
<string>com.sec.spp.push</string>
<string>com.wssyncmldm</string>
<string>flipboard.boxer.app</string>
</disabledPackages>
</importExportSetting>
Did all of this work result in anything positive? Less memory use? Snappier UI? Less dandruff?
yRdcMIbiR6 said:
Did all of this work result in anything positive? Less memory use? Snappier UI? Less dandruff?
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Whiter teeth ? and better sleep ? Actually, for me it's all about not letting someone else dictate what my tablet does, and what information is 'shared' (stolen, is how I view it). For instance, this thing has a telemetry function. I don't care what kind of telemetry it is, I din't want it. Also, this thing is not a phone and I don't use it for phone-like activities, so I don't want it to try to act like a phone, with all the activity in the background. I could go on and on, but...
To answer your question, no noticeable increase in performance. I do, however, enjoy the benefits I mentioned in the first sentence—except for the 'whiter teeth' thing.
I will root this tablet and then have full control—lots and lots of deleting files and folders. I can hardly wait!
I just got this tablet today, my last one was a Galaxy Tab S 10.5 before switching to a Surface Pro.
I missed Android multitasking and the apps which I'm pleased to have back but what's not nice is the amount of clutter that still exists in Samsung's ROMs.
I hope we can get AOSP or Lineage ported to this as One UI sucks.
The hardware is beast though. I'm going to give that app you suggested a try. Thanks.
flyboyovyick said:
I'm going to give that app you suggested a try. Thanks.
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I agree. This my my first large-screen tablet—8.4" before—and I love it! The app works quite well. It is what allowed me to experiment. When I root, even if I don't install a custom ROM—I have no problem with the OneUI, uh, UI—I'll know what to start with, uninstall-wise.
One thing I don't like is inability to use Substratum—at least for now. If you find a way to theme this tablet please let us know.
I did end up caving and buying that package disabler, used your latest script and re-enabled some apps.
Found that now the icons are missing from the notifications drop down which is fantastic! It was cluttered.
Couple of things to note:
Dolby Atmos has gone, I used this when watching Netflix as it did make a difference.
One UI Home app, also known as com.sec.android.app.launcher, when disabled will give you the stock Android multitasking which is fantastic! I use Evie launcher so I would RECOMMEND you have a different launcher installed before doing this.
I've done a quick search for the Atmos app but no luck so far, if you have any ideas?
Thanks!
flyboyovyick said:
I did end up caving and buying that package disabler, used your latest script and re-enabled some apps.
Found that now the icons are missing from the notifications drop down which is fantastic! It was cluttered.
Couple of things to note:
Dolby Atmos has gone, I used this when watching Netflix as it did make a difference.
One UI Home app, also known as com.sec.android.app.launcher, when disabled will give you the stock Android multitasking which is fantastic! I use Evie launcher so I would RECOMMEND you have a different launcher installed before doing this.
I've done a quick search for the Atmos app but no luck so far, if you have any ideas?
Thanks!
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Good to hear someone is benefiting from this!
I hadn't done anything where the audio was of concern, so I didn't notice. I just installed a few games though, RealRacing 3 being one of them, so now I care! No ideas, so I'll have to do some researching.
Thanks for the OneUI info. I use Nova Prime and frequently try out other ones, 'hyperion' being the latest, even though it force closes on opening—it bugs me that I can't easily get a proper log. Love Evie for my phone.
BTW, the link at https://bit.ly/2VXRoLt has my disabledpackages133-OK.xml file, which has all the changes in one file.
[EDIT] Reenabled OneUI cuz I like the way recents are shown.
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Good to hear someone is benefiting from this!
I hadn't done anything where the audio was of concern, so I didn't notice. I just installed a few games though, RealRacing 3 being one of them, so now I care! No ideas, so I'll have to do some researching.
Thanks for the OneUI info. I use Nova Prime and frequently try out other ones, 'hyperion' being the latest, even though it force closes on opening—it bugs me that I can't easily get a proper log. Love Evie for my phone.
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Yes thank you for sharing it.
Atmos is missing from the notification quick toggles and in the Settings under Sound > Advanced Settings. Will have to look through the disabled apps. Have you since uninstalled the apps completely?
Just need to get that working now. Had an issue with Evie when rotating to portrait, it would leave half the screen white for some reason so now I have moved to Nova Launcher which works flawlessly.
My tablet does feel quicker now, I have all the animations turned off in Developer Options. Especially on boot it's not lagging, ready to go sooner. I've even got the 6GB/128GB version.
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Yes thank you for sharing it.
Atmos is missing from the notification quick toggles and in the Settings under Sound > Advanced Settings. Will have to look through the disabled apps. Have you since uninstalled the apps completely?
Just need to get that working now. Had an issue with Evie when rotating to portrait, it would leave half the screen white for some reason so now I have moved to Nova Launcher which works flawlessly.
My tablet does feel quicker now, I have all the animations turned off in Developer Options. Especially on boot it's not lagging, ready to go sooner. I've even got the 6GB/128GB version.
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Haven't uninstalled anything yet.
Just checked, and Atmos is there for me—able to change settings for it, too.
Here's something you could try—do a file compare between what you have disabled, and my '133-ok' list, which is still working fime for me. I've been using DiffTool the File Compare Tool from Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.difftool to compare what I had newly disabled with what I had previously disabled. The interface and usage is a bit clunky (the dev has stated something to the effect of "it's a tool, not a beauty pageant"). HINTS: Use the compare TEXT files, then save the results using the ? icon to be able to use a text editor to see the results.
Please let us know what you find.
[EDIT] I f you find a better way to compare files on Android I'd sure like to know about it.
@TiTiB
Thank you for this valuable contribution. For those looking for root, this is the better route. You'll free up CPU and RAM whilst removing applications deemed unnecessary.
Been a while since I've been able to have a look but I've managed to find it using DiffTool
The package is com.sec.android.app.soundalive, now in Settings > Sound > Advanced Sound Settings > Sound Quality and Effects. Then in there you have Atmos. It's now working again!
Thanks so much for all the info!
Am considering about getting a s5e but the demo unit in my local retailers are kinda sluggish. Not sure if that is because of the bloatware or the demo mode.
May I know if this way of disabling bloatware will void my warranty? How much snappier will the device become after the cpu and ram are being freed up?
Thanks!
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Thanks so much for all the info!
Am considering about getting a s5e but the demo unit in my local retailers are kinda sluggish. Not sure if that is because of the bloatware or the demo mode.
May I know if this way of disabling bloatware will void my warranty? How much snappier will the device become after the cpu and ram are being freed up?
Thanks!
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No issues with warranty. All you are doing is disabling/freezing apps—something that can be done via Android's normal Settings for a lot of apps. What you'll be able to do via these apps or adb is disable/freeze apps that you wouldn't normally be able to.
I'm not really sure if disabling/freezing has improved performance because this tablet's response to everything I've thrown at it is so brisk! Admittedly,I'm not a big-time gamer—e.g. no Fortnite. My guess is that the demo unit was not set up properly/at all and was also subject to a 'demo mode effect', if there is such a thing. ?
In a nutshell, I think this thing is plenty quick! am *extremely happy with it, and I would recommend it. I don't know what sort of return policy you might be dealing with, but once you get it home it ain't goin' nowhere.
Thanks very much for the info! Let me give a try~
Thanks for sharing, I can confirm that this made the tablet a lot more responsive
I couldn't find the app in the app store...is it still around?
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I couldn't find the app in the app store...is it still around?
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It's "Package Disabler Pro+ (Samsung)". Did a search and it came up first on the list. ?
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It's "Package Disabler Pro+ (Samsung)". Did a search and it came up first on the list.
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I cannot find any app called "package disabler pro+(Samsung)" ..... so, I think they deleted from playstore....