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[Q] Where are my Sprint apps?

Ok, I know that this is kind of weird "problem" to post about here, but my One doesn't have any of the Sprint bloat/apps. I suspect it might be because my Network Operator Name in the About portion of Settings is "HTC" instead of "Sprint". I'm running viperboy's stock odexed 1.29.651.10. My wife, who also has a Sprint One, is running 100% stock and has all of the Sprint crap and her Network Operator is Sprint. So is this because I'm running a rooted "stock" ROM? Or is there something else going on? In any event, I kind of wanted to check out the Scout navigation app and it apparently isn't on my phone and certainly doesn't show up in the Play Store when I search for it or under the Sprint category. How can I get my phone to believe that it is a Sprint phone? I'll worry about freezing or ripping out bloatware I don't want later, I just want the choice!

Where did you get the phone? It doesn't sound like it's a retail device.

ak074 said:
Where did you get the phone? It doesn't sound like it's a retail device.
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I got it at Sam's Club from the retail phone guy. I should add that everything else seems to work fine: Play Store access including paid apps, make and receive phone calls, 3g and LTE, wifi, GPS, etc.

GreyRogue said:
Ok, I know that this is kind of weird "problem" to post about here, but my One doesn't have any of the Sprint bloat/apps. I suspect it might be because my Network Operator Name in the About portion of Settings is "HTC" instead of "Sprint". I'm running viperboy's stock odexed 1.29.651.10. My wife, who also has a Sprint One, is running 100% stock and has all of the Sprint crap and her Network Operator is Sprint. So is this because I'm running a rooted "stock" ROM? Or is there something else going on? In any event, I kind of wanted to check out the Scout navigation app and it apparently isn't on my phone and certainly doesn't show up in the Play Store when I search for it or under the Sprint category. How can I get my phone to believe that it is a Sprint phone? I'll worry about freezing or ripping out bloatware I don't want later, I just want the choice!
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A lot of the "stock" rooted roms still remove bloatware apps. Check the rom's thread on here and see if they were removed. Sometimes the bloat apps are still there, but moved to a different folder. That way, you can add what you want.

There was a thread on this a while back. I believe the general assumption is you got an HTC demo unit. Its htc branded as opposed to sprint branded. No issues save for missing sprint apps. If you take it back, theyll exchange it for the simple fact its branded htc. Just ruu first. No need to exchange, though.
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There was a thread on this a while back. I believe the general assumption is you got an HTC demo unit. Its htc branded as opposed to sprint branded. No issues save for missing sprint apps. If you take it back, theyll exchange it for the simple fact its branded htc. Just ruu first. No need to exchange, though.
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I kind of wondered about that. I don't think it's really worth taking it back just for some carrier apps I'll probably end up pulling out anyway. I wonder why there seem to be so many demo units out there being sold as retail? Maybe the initial supply problems?

I dont know man. Maybe they got shipped out in retail boxes beforehand and some sprint stores never put them out on display and got them mixed up? Thats a mofo of a coincidence if so though
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Further research
I've poked around a little more in my system files to see if there is any reference to Sprint and found a few apks in /system/app: SprintDMS.apk, Sprint_Worldwide.apk, SprintInstaller.apk, and SprintZone.apk. If I try to install them using ES File Explorer, the installer runs and warns me that they are system apps and tells me about permissions, then fails with the message "App not installed." (Well duh, that's why I tapped on the apk....) So at least some of the Sprint stuff is on my phone, but it is dormant somehow. Is it possible that I just didn't get activated quite right after rooting? I sort of remember something called Hands-Free Activation running for several minutes on the first boot after rooting and cancelling it because it did not seem like it was going to complete. Maybe that has something to do with it?

You (or someone) changed something in your dialer settings. There is an option to turn off sprint branding in there. When you were on stock did you have any sprint animations when the phone booted?
You just have to change one setting to fix it if the problem is what I think it is.
easy fix...
1. install nova launcher
2. with nova launcher now set as launcher hold on homescreen to create new shortcut.
3. select new short cut > activities.
4. scroll down the list until you see "Update Device"... click update device then look for a "Branding" submenu.
5. Click on "Branding" and you will make a "Branding" shortcut on your Homescreen.
6. Click new "Branding" shortcut and set Branding to "Sprint"
Thank Autoprime for posting this fix. All your sprint apps will come back too. If that doesn't fix it PM me.
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kc_exactly said:
When you were on stock did you have any sprint animations when the phone booted?
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I don't remember for sure (I booted maybe 2 times before I got around to rooting), but I don't think so.
kc_exactly said:
4. scroll down the list until you see "Update Device"... click update device then look for a "Branding" submenu.
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"Update Device" isn't in that list, and I didn't see Branding or anything like it in some other submenus I tried.

Just found this thread (not sure how I missed it when I was searching and reading thread titles before posting my thread). It is full of people with varying degrees of the same "problem" I have, but for some of them significant things are missing, like mobile network settings and so on. The fix is basically flashing the RUU and letting it download its Sprint package a few minutes after connecting to the network after that, then rebooting. I'm backing up all my apps now to give that a try.

GreyRogue said:
Just found this thread (not sure how I missed it when I was searching and reading thread titles before posting my thread). It is full of people with varying degrees of the same "problem" I have, but for some of them significant things are missing, like mobile network settings and so on. The fix is basically flashing the RUU and letting it download its Sprint package a few minutes after connecting to the network after that, then rebooting. I'm backing up all my apps now to give that a try.
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I suggest HTCs built in backup. It backs up apps, settings, evrrything minus autorotate settings and lockscreen password
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GreyRogue said:
Just found this thread (not sure how I missed it when I was searching and reading thread titles before posting my thread). It is full of people with varying degrees of the same "problem" I have, but for some of them significant things are missing, like mobile network settings and so on. The fix is basically flashing the RUU and letting it download its Sprint package a few minutes after connecting to the network after that, then rebooting. I'm backing up all my apps now to give that a try.
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PM me your serial number

Alright, I flashed the RUU, updated the profile and PRL and ... got the Sprint icons on the second home screen to show up! But mostly they are just links to the Play Store and the items are not available for my carrier as my carrier is still HTC. Does anyone know of a way to force my phone to get reprovisioned entirely? Maybe that would help....

And now confirmed not a demo unit, just a regular old Sprint One. So it must be something with how it got activated, right?

[Q] how to remove SMS limit per hour on Lollipop?

Hello,
I send a lot of text messages to nearly 200 contacts on a semi regular basis. I have an excellent app that does it well. The only issue is I constantly get permission messages saying I'm sending too many and if I wanna authorize more, its very annoying and if I don't accept it as soon as it comes up, will usually delay my messages.
So my question is, how do I remove/change that SMS limit on Android 5.0? IRS definitely baked into the OS cause as I said, any SMS app gets the same issue.
All help and thoughts appreciated!
- Master Ramy
PS: I tried a couple SMS limit apps on the Play Store, nothing updated for lollipop yet.

Bump, anyone able to help me? Any devs want to weigh in?

I believe liquid smooth has option in settings

thorracing1 said:
I believe liquid smooth has option in settings
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Yes it does.
To op. It's a custom rom feature.
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zephiK said:
Yes it does.
To op. It's a custom rom feature.
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Sure, but I also understand its an adjustment somewhere in a system database file to change the limit, I found instructions for a Galaxy S3 phone, but its not in the same place. I was hoping one of the devs of said Roms could point me to the right file so I can adjust it manually on stock.

Anyone else?

Master Ramy said:
Anyone else?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bamf.smslimittool.donate&hl=en
EDIT: sorry just read the rest of your post

duffman452001 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bamf.smslimittool.donate&hl=en
EDIT: sorry just read the rest of your post
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Thanks, but yeah I tried that one, negative....it can't be this hard!! Anyone know where it would be located? Build.prop? Settings.db? ?!?

I think this app works : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mittelmanapps.smslimitunlock
Just intalled it and proceded to a full unlock. Requires root.
Device said the operation is a complete success and needed a reboot to apply all modifications which I just did.
If I don't have the limit, I will come back to confirm this app works.
Hope it works !!!

Mackovich said:
I think this app works : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mittelmanapps.smslimitunlock
Just intalled it and proceded to a full unlock. Requires root.
Device said the operation is a complete success and needed a reboot to apply all modifications which I just did.
If I don't have the limit, I will come back to confirm this app works.
Hope it works !!!
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I think that app worked. I'll report back later today
Sent from my Nexus 5

r3sidual said:
I think that app worked. I'll report back later today
Sent from my Nexus 5
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That app didn't work :/ this is the most annoying feature ever.

Shponglized said:
That app didn't work :/ this is the most annoying feature ever.
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My phone is rooted and I'm on Dirty Unicorns 5.02. I'm not sure what system you're on but I've sent out 150 messages without an issue using Group SMS Pro. It will ask me to Wait or Kill the app while sending bulk sms, but I hit Wait and everything goes through. Also, I don't send much more than 200 messages at a time because even on KitKat that seemed to be an issue.

So? Did it work?
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I think that app worked. I'll report back later today
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So? Did it work? I think not, but your promised update would be appreciated.

I to would like to figure out how to work around this limit. I am on Benzo rom 5.1 and under settings/security you can select 30, 50, 100 or 200 but it's a dead setting apparently because I can select 50, 100 or 200 and I still have to approve any text over 30. Did you figure out how to fix it? I tried the linked google play apps to get around but no luck so far

Flash a custom rom - like what was posted in post #2.
Other than that, you're probably out of luck, OP. Just do what anyone else here would do if they *just have to have that ability* - flash the rom.

Thanks for the reply but I will NOT flash LS because everytime I have tried it it borks my phone and I've been dumb enough to try it "one more time" too many times and paid the price. I know it's probably something I'm doing and not the roms fault but done with that one..........:cyclops:
I went back and looked at the app posted above called SMS Limit Unlock and played around a bit more. I changed the Restriction cycle time and Restriction message amount settings a few times when I was in there before but never clicked on 'Unlock'. I did that this time and it went thru a progression and then said I needed to reboot for settings to take hold. I sorta forgot that step before thinking the Unlock was to convert to the paid version of the app. I rebooted just in time to give it a try and it worked exactly as it should so I got it to work correctly.
Figured I'd post this in the thread so in case someone else does a google search on SMS limit problems and they get directed to this thread as I did, hopefully this will work for them as well. I am on Benzo 5.1 and it worked...... Yippeeeee

Master Ramy said:
Hello,
I send a lot of text messages to nearly 200 contacts on a semi regular basis. I have an excellent app that does it well. The only issue is I constantly get permission messages saying I'm sending too many and if I wanna authorize more, its very annoying and if I don't accept it as soon as it comes up, will usually delay my messages.
So my question is, how do I remove/change that SMS limit on Android 5.0? IRS definitely baked into the OS cause as I said, any SMS app gets the same issue.
All help and thoughts appreciated!
- Master Ramy
PS: I tried a couple SMS limit apps on the Play Store, nothing updated for lollipop yet.
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1. Root Phone
2. Download/Install a Different SMS(texting) app from the Google Store
I chose to use the 'Go SMS PRO app
3. Download a Root Uninstaller
I used 'Root Uninstaller Free'
4. Uninstall the stock SMS app, it's called 'Text Messaging' I believe. Can't quite remember
5. Profit!!! Just remember to check the setting in your new SMS app for any limit. In Go SMS PRO you can turn off any limit or have it save upto 100+ texts and then start deleting old ones.
I'm not really sure if uninstalling the stock app can actually cause problems, but a few people told me it Could.
It obviously worked fine on Android 5.0 :laugh:

Have Root Will Work
sdorinxda said:
So? Did it work? I think not, but your promised update would be appreciated.
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Yes, SMS Limit Unlock did work. Right above your post I said that I sent out about 200 messages with no issues. Some ROMs like BeanStalk, by the way, have SMS limit settings.

Hey ! I have a Lg G3 rooted but it doesn't work for me ....

I have CM but want unlimited back on android 6.01

[Q] Unable to set voicemail number - 5.1.1

I've tried to set a voicemail number on my phone, but it will not save.
I've tried going to Voicemail > Setup > Voicemail Number, entered the number (1416) and then clicked ok.
The phone closes the dialog without displaying an error, but the voicemail number still reads as <Not Set> and the voicemail notification still says "Voicemail number unknown", though clicking on the option again shows 1416 already filled.
Any suggestions on how to fix this issue?

make a contact as voicemail, enter the number, save. done.
oh, and ignore that setting, its probably not for your provider.

I did that, and I can call from the contact of course.
Issue is I get the voicemail notification, and when I click on it it just takes me to the setup menu.

domesdkg said:
I did that, and I can call from the contact of course.
Issue is I get the voicemail notification, and when I click on it it just takes me to the setup menu.
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That`s an issue with all Nexus`s. Don`t know of a solution

gee2012 said:
That`s an issue with all Nexus`s. Don`t know of a solution
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Seriously? They've left that as an unresolved known issue for this long?
Since the "Phone" app isn't on the play store, am I correct in assuming that it's part of AOSP? or is it Google made?
If it's AOSP I'll go write up a bug report, I did some searching over there earlier, but didn't see anything. Wanted to make sure I wasn't just being dumb before I submitted a bug report.

I don't have this issue
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domesdkg said:
Seriously? They've left that as an unresolved known issue for this long?
Since the "Phone" app isn't on the play store, am I correct in assuming that it's part of AOSP? or is it Google made?
If it's AOSP I'll go write up a bug report, I did some searching over there earlier, but didn't see anything. Wanted to make sure I wasn't just being dumb before I submitted a bug report.
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Wasn`t able to change the voicemailnumber since the Nexus 4 till the N6. Never had an issue on Samsung or LG phones.

The firt time i had the notification i had to set it but now its stored permanently. Im on stock unrooted 5.1.1
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Mr_S said:
The firt time i had the notification i had to set it but now its stored permanently. Im on stock unrooted 5.1.1
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First i thought it was a problem of my ISP but it works on LG, Samsung and WP phones so its a specific Nexus issue i guess. Somehow i always get the message: Unable to change the voicemail number, contact your provider. Have that on the N4/5/6.

From what I'm seeing this seems to be a problem with the dialer on vanilla android, on non-US carriers. Maybe you guys can provide some extra info to validate this theory.
gee2012 said:
First i thought it was a problem of my ISP but it works on LG, Samsung and WP phones so its a specific Nexus issue i guess. Somehow i always get the message: Unable to change the voicemail number, contact your provider. Have that on the N4/5/6.
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Wasn`t able to change the voicemailnumber since the Nexus 4 till the N6. Never had an issue on Samsung or LG phones.
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LG/Samsung: That fits my theory - they have their own dialer apps.
Error on N4/5/6: Was this in Europe? I've seen several posts about European users having this error message. Please let me know the carrier/country.
Edit: Netherlands on T-Mobile?
So maybe this problem only occurs on stock phones on certain carriers in certain counties?
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The firt time i had the notification i had to set it but now its stored permanently. Im on stock unrooted 5.1.1
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I'd guess you're probably in the states on a major carrier - can you verify?
Edit: Looks like you're in the UK. Still curious about the carrier though.

Im in uk on o2
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Messaging app bug/problem

Anyone here experiencing this grayed-out issue in the Messaging app? After updating to 5.1.1, I have noticed that my text messages in the conversation panel would appear grayish, like it's not sent/failed to send, but upon checking the status, it did confirm that the text was sent. I know this isn't normal because in the 5.0.2 update, text messages from me would always appear in solid black, not gray

I replied in the other thread you posted as well. Anyway:
Greyed out means it hasn't been sent probably. Because mine are normal. Well i have enabled delivery report. Once it sends, it's greyed out no more and a green tick appears for a while beside the message. Besides, you can long press on the sms and tap on "Message details" to see the status
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Also, if your message was sent, the time of sending would be visible at the bottom of each sms
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Sadman Khan said:
Also, if your message was sent, the time of sending would be visible at the bottom of each sms
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Hey there. Thank you for your time in replying. I turned off Delivery Reports and it became okay.

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Hey there. Thank you for your time in replying. I turned off Delivery Reports and it became okay.
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Haha weird bug
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help
i have tried the above on my phone and it hasnt worked still greyed out but still comes up as its been sent when looking at the details.

Guys i have a problem like yours. After upgrading my z3 dual to 5.1.1. 323 fw. My messaging doesn't work longer. When i tap on send app says could not send and conversion list remains clear. I upgraded last night.

i have the same problem
thanks SandMan! it actually works! kudos! :good:

2russell said:
Guys i have a problem like yours. After upgrading my z3 dual to 5.1.1. 323 fw. My messaging doesn't work longer. When i tap on send app says could not send and conversion list remains clear. I upgraded last night.
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I had the same issue with upgrading from version.200 to version. 232
So I started the complete rooting procedure from step 1 and now it works.

same problem Z3c, came from 4.4.4 23.0.1.a.5.77 to 5.1.1 23.4.A.1.232 -r8c well done Sony.
uninstalled SmsBackupAndRestore but no help.

Done: Support zone -> Software update -> Repair phone.
And it WORKS !
I didn't need to make backup (few programs and picture folder), so this step I can't test (if after restoring backup it also works).
Full story:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...-conversion-list-remains/m-p/1052185#U1052185

kaupz said:
Done: Support zone -> Software update -> Repair phone.
And it WORKS !
I didn't need to make backup (few programs and picture folder), so this step I can't test (if after restoring backup it also works).
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Says there is no software for my peripheral ... i can't try this

Make a hard reset using settings option, I also had some problems with stock messaging app (I couldn't send and receive messages) but after resetting everything was and still is OK.

I'm having the same issue. But my messages have only started doing the grey thing today after upgrading to lollipop yesterday.
The messages that are grey do not show a time stamp at the bottom to say they were sent. But they do say sent when I press and hold then click details....

Q: Hidden network settings in pie?

Hi guys
Can you please tell me where can I find the hidden network settings or similar option in pie stock. I am not able to lock bands anymore.
Note 8 Exynos
Any help is greatly appreciated

saif.dmaster said:
Hi guys
Can you please tell me where can I find the hidden network settings or similar option in pie stock. I am not able to lock bands anymore.
Note 8 Exynos
Any help is greatly appreciated
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Guys, almost a 100 views and no help yet?

Do a search, I saw something related to your inquire

winol said:
Do a search, I saw something related to your inquire
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I did, but couldn't find it. Probably samsung did remove it completely

You can try with shortcut master app , you can access many hidden settings this way

Shortcut Master cannot provide access to most of the interesting codes since an Oreo update approximately a year ago...

Take it)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ather.networkmode

saif.dmaster said:
Hi guys
Can you please tell me where can I find the hidden network settings or similar option in pie stock. I am not able to lock bands anymore.
Note 8 Exynos
Any help is greatly appreciated
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ather.networkmode
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If what this app does is what you're looking for, then I'm not sure what the problem is, because on my device I have a setting to lock the network to LTE/3G/2G (auto conenct); 3G/2G (auto connect); 3G only; and 2G only. I'm not sure what more you want.

OnnoJ said:
Shortcut Master cannot provide access to most of the interesting codes since an Oreo update approximately a year ago...
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If what this app does is what you're looking for, then I'm not sure what the problem is, because on my device I have a setting to lock the network to LTE/3G/2G (auto conenct); 3G/2G (auto connect); 3G only; and 2G only. I'm not sure what more you want.
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I'm sorry i should've been more clear and precise. I was looking for the hidden activity called Hidden Network Settings that was present in Oreo. By using that i was able to lock my phone to specific Network Bands like B40 or B5 or multiple specific bands.
However in PIE that hidden activity is not present, i did go through all of them one by one.
Thanks for your help guys

Hi there , I've been searching for topics like this in the past three hours to share the way I did to make Hidden Network settings work on pie.
Here's what I have done. Well it may not work for you if you're not rooted but I believe that there's another simpler way than mine
First. I have downloaded hidden network settings.apk from apk mirror the last update which is on 31-03-2019
Second I have installed it using Lucky Patcher
Rebuild & Install > Navigate to the path where you downloaded Hidden Network settings > Install it as a system app ( integrate app to system ) > Reboot
Please let me know if it worked out for you

Ki1ra100 said:
Hi there , I've been searching for topics like this in the past three hours to share the way I did to make Hidden Network settings work on pie.
Here's what I have done. Well it may not work for you if you're not rooted but I believe that there's another simpler way than mine
First. I have downloaded hidden network settings.apk from apk mirror the last update which is on 31-03-2019
Second I have installed it using Lucky Patcher
Rebuild & Install > Navigate to the path where you downloaded Hidden Network settings > Install it as a system app ( integrate app to system ) > Reboot
Please let me know if it worked out for you
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This would have been finally the Solution. But without root no chance to install as system app !! I am searching since Month to find a solution for my Note 9 and Pie.
I can't root because to many Apps and google Pay will cause troule with time.

Hello Have you found a solution? I have the same problem, please help if you can

Abdulkrimali said:
Hello Have you found a solution? I have the same problem, please help if you can
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Different carriers lock there hidden menus. MetroPCs and Tmobile dont. Mine work fine but I have to manually enter the codes in the phones dialer.

Amos420en said:
Different carriers lock there hidden menus. MetroPCs and Tmobile dont. Mine work fine but I have to manually enter the codes in the phones dialer.
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how can I manually enter the codes ? *#0011# then ? :crying:

Abdulkrimali said:
how can I manually enter the codes ? *#0011# then ? :crying:
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In the phone app itself!! As soon as I hit # it enters the menu

Amos420en said:
In the phone app itself!! As soon as I hit # it enters the menu
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This is what I get
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BIGDADDYXXL said:
This is what I get
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Who's your phone carrier?

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Who's your phone carrier?
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Cricket,
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I rooted my phone and installed the Hidden Network Settings app from OREO stock rom in PIE as system app
Just pushed the app in system apps directory with the right permissions
I am now able to lock network bands.
However it only works in rooted cases.
I wasnt able to do anything in stock unrooted rom

Is there a similar hidden menu that I can access to fix my GPS? It only works when I'm stationary, and VERY slow to update when I'm driving. The most annoying issue is that any APP like Google Maps is oriented 90 degrees in a different direction whenever I place it in "compass" mode (even when moving). I've done the figure-8 calibration numerous times whenever prompted, but it doesn't help.