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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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?
There are a lot of threads here and in the VZW forum about how terrible this device is, etc, without root. I'm a former flash-a-holic and my last several devices have all been Samsung on stock, albeit rooted, firmware. those of us preferring touchwiz have our reasons, and those who prefer aosp have theirs, but this isn't a "why we can't have aosp" thread, this is about making lemonade with what we have.
so, my reasons for wanting root, and how I worked around them:
1. ad blocking. I LOVE adaway, its seriously the first app I'd install on a new device after rooting. without root, give adblock plus a try. you can turn off the status bar notifications in the app and by ticking the box in the app manager.
its simple enough to disable apps on WiFi, just input the proxy host name and port and you're done. I hadn't ever found a clear and concise instruction on how to do this with mobile data, so here it is- create a NEW APN and copy all of the info from the stock APN, and add the proxy host name and port. done, you now have ad blocking on WiFi and mobile data, without root, and without persistent notifications.
2. de-bloating. first, the s5 has less bloat than the s3 or s4, but its still there. it is INCREADIBLY easy to disable or uninstall on this device. go to the app drawer and press the settings icon (or long press the app switcher button) and select uninstall/disable apps. if its ATT or Samsung, and you don't want it, odds are you can either uninstall or disable it. just make sure that in Samsung Apps you disable automatic updates over WiFi. you can also hide them.
myth busting time: IF you were rooted, and IF you manually removed bloat apps, you do NOT gain ANY additional usable space in device storage.
3. tether bypass. there are multiple threads here on how to do this. I have a 10gb plan so its a non issue here.
4. Writing to extSDcard. most built in apps like the browser, email, and camera will save to the ext SD card. so will my files, which is actually a LOT better than on the s3 or s4.
5. removing bloat bookmarks from the stock browser. I prefer the stock browser over chrome, call me crazy. I also don't like the 4 pre-loaded bookmarks being in my list. I saw a tip here to just create a folder called My Bookmarks or whatever you like and put your bookmarks there. the bloat is still there but its not staring you in the face.
so what else have you guys been doing to get functionality that was easy and convenient with root, but still attainable without?
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so what else have you guys been doing to get functionality that was easy and convenient with root, but still attainable without?
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Speed- I find that a lot of people nag about speed, my phone is fluid in all ways. Three factors play into this, using the TW launcher, animation speed, one last tricky one-- S-Voice has a delay on the home button waiting for the possible hook in for user prompting it. My standpoint is you can get from a TW rom the kind of speed or more that you can with a rom somebody else pre-tweaked for you.
Remedies below.
1. Get Nova Launcher (you can look into others if you like, if you want an experienced users perspective on speed, use Nova it flies)
2. Enable Developer Options(click About Device, click build number until it says Dev mode is enabled), Turn OFF animations for Transition window animation scale, transition animation scale and animator duration scale.
3. Open up S Voice (through the double-tap shortcut or in the app drawer). Tap the menu button in the top right corner (three dots) and find the "Open via home key" option under "Wake-up." Disable for slightly faster home button response.
Some people may find this abrupt transition between applications off putting at first but once you give it an hour the phone is flying so fast I could never go back. Enjoy!
As mentioned above:
Nova Launcher
Transitions at .5 or OFF
De-bloating (see this thread)
And - tasker, tasker, tasker!
My tip.. simple but I'm a customize nerd.
iFont available for free from the Play store allows you to add hundreds of fonts to your phone right from the app, and is compatible with the font selection from settings - display.You can also load fonts from the internet or your computer and use that as your default font.
The one lag, I still can't stand... despite all the animations being off is the lag between camera and gallery... like I take a photo, click the little image to view it and it sits there for at least 15 seconds before the gallery opens up. Anyone else have this issue?? I'm so used to CM based roms and still try to swipe to view the gallery LOL
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My tip.. simple but I'm a customize nerd.
The one lag, I still can't stand... despite all the animations being off is the lag between camera and gallery... like I take a photo, click the little image to view it and it sits there for at least 15 seconds before the gallery opens up. Anyone else have this issue?? I'm so used to CM based roms and still try to swipe to view the gallery LOL
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This could be due to your SD card. If you are saving pics to external SD and your card is a lower class it will read and write data in a longer time frame. If you are using internal memory and not the SD card slot then I'm not sure. Backup everything and try a factory reset. I personally don't have an SD card, I don't see the need without root. Also it takes about 3 seconds for me to do what takes you 15. That's why I think an SD might be the Culprit here
There is 1 thing you can not do without root that is needed for me. I own a Pioneer Appradio and use ARUnchained which requires root. If you don't know what it is then look it up. It basically mirrors your phone and lets you use touch on Pioneers Appradio. I used this with my GS3 and if I would have known we wouldn't have root after this long I would have kept it and not bought the GS5. There is no getting around root for this. Pioneer's stock app has restrictions and doesn't let you mirror everything where as ARUnchained solves this problem.
I would like to find a way to save stuff from Dropbox to the external memory.
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I would like to find a way to save stuff from Dropbox to the external memory. Sent from my GS5
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Here is all you need.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.dropsync
I use the Pro, worth every penny.
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Here is all you need. I use the Pro, worth every penny.
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Thanks, but was there supposed to be a link?
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Thanks, but was there supposed to be a link?
Sent from my GS5
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Fixed
Russ77 said:
add the proxy host name and port.
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Bit of a newb here.. but what exactly do I put in these spots? Tried this and kept saying no internet and switching back over. Any help would be appreciated.
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Bit of a newb here.. but what exactly do I put in these spots? Tried this and kept saying no internet and switching back over. Any help would be appreciated.
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proxy host is "localhost" without quotes....and proxy port is 2020....that should do it :good:
Anyone got a working "volume rocker skip"? I've seen the double press ones that work as a service..seems wonky.
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abovenbeyond said:
Here is all you need.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.dropsync
I use the Pro, worth every penny.
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Thanks for the tip - I was using "Sweet Home!" app to sync my camera photos with my laptop but after multiple years without issue, all of the sudden I'm getting an invalid syntax error. Tried getting help from the developers but got no response. Dropbox it is!
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Bit of a newb here.. but what exactly do I put in these spots? Tried this and kept saying no internet and switching back over. Any help would be appreciated.
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proxy host is "localhost" without quotes....and proxy port is 2020....that should do it :good:
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RoguePC's got it covered.
my only real gripe with adblock + is it only blocks internet traffic, not in-app ads. still better than nothing though.
Anyone know how to remap buttons ? I highly doubt there is a way without root but not having a menu button is killing me
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Anyone know how to remap buttons ? I highly doubt there is a way without root but not having a menu button is killing me
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The menu button function is still there ... just long-press the recent apps button. If you've got a specific app that doesn't display the 3-dots menu somewhere on the screen, you might want to reach out to the developer. That's part of modern Android UX standards. I recently reached out to Untappd and they updated their app to include it pretty quickly.
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The menu button function is still there ... just long-press the recent apps button. If you've got a specific app that doesn't display the 3-dots menu somewhere on the screen, you might want to reach out to the developer. That's part of modern Android UX standards. I recently reached out to Untappd and they updated their app to include it pretty quickly.
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Thanks, but what I meant is that I do not like having to hold down the button to pull up tthe menu. I much rather prefer having the recent apps by holding down home.
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Thanks, but what I meant is that I do not like having to hold down the button to pull up tthe menu. I much rather prefer having the recent apps by holding down home.
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Ah, gotcha. Unfortunately, short of root reassigning buttons, I don't think that's a desire that will see much traction in the future now that the UX standards require on-screen menus and more devices are coming out without any soft buttons at all. When you get down to it though, you're either tapping the bottom-left of your device or you're tapping the three dots on the screen.
Awesome app called quick click,let's you map your volume buttons for flashlight and a lot of others actions,just throwing it out there missed using xposed,mods with that.
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**Root access required**
Download:
- G900A_OC4-OF2_Batch_DeBloater
Instructions:
1. Extract the G900A_OC4_Batch_DeBloater folder onto your desktop.
2. Turn on USB Debugging from Developer Options and connect your device to your *PC.
3. Double-click DeBloater.bat to launch the program.
4. Select "Light," "Medium," or "Extreme" **debloating and press Enter.
5. Grant Root Access if primpted by your device and press Enter to begin.
6. Once complete press Enter to return to the Main Menu and select ***Reboot Device.
7. Last, select Exit from the main menu to end your session. Done!
* Make certain that you have Samsung Drivers installed.
** Use notepad++ or other text editor to view/edit the lists of removed apps in DeBloater.bat file.
*** It is normal for apps to begin force closing prior to rebooting your device.
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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No worries, use it myself and makes it easy.
Can you specify what this actually removes? Thanks.
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Can you specify what this actually removes? Thanks.
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Use notepad++ or other text editor to see the lists in the debloater.bat file.
Thanks!
I want to try this debloater.....but I use the Samsung Extreme Power Saver mode often. Will this remove any app/services that are necessary for that to function?? Thanks.
Nice work @muniz_ri, how were these lists (Light, Medium, Extreme) defined?
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I want to try this debloater.....but I use the Samsung Extreme Power Saver mode often. Will this remove any app/services that are necessary for that to function?? Thanks.
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I don't think it does. I can still turn regular & ultra power save mode on/off without any weird errors. Be warned using the extreme debloat as in the script it removes the GoogleContactsSync and GoogleCalendarSync. Just edit the batch file and remove the two and save before you run. Found out the hard way after the fact why my Google contacts were not syncable after customizing everything. If you've already run the that extreme option in debloater you will have to reflash the ROM and reconfigure it all form scratch.
Anyways, great contribution OP as it has given new life to my S5's battery. Now lasts much longer and runs great!
Can this be used with OF3 also? Thinking yes, but thought I would ask.
Yes, it worked fine for me
any change to get a similar one for G870A (active)?
I have a problem and am not sure how to fix it. I used this last night before bed and it worked great. This morning I realized I that the top level also wiped out my samsung acct and s health. So I tried to do a factor wipe and now I'm stuck in a loop where it keeps popping up "Unfortunately Samsung account has stopped" and I can't finish redoing the phone. I can add my gmail acct but it keeps going back to that when the popup occurs. I thought I could open Odin to just reflash - G900A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_Deodexed_ROM but I can't get Odin to see the phone and say "ready".
Any ideas?
Phenomenal script, thanks! Wish I had time to make a GUI "front-end" based on this. Took me a bit to figure out which packages were exactly what.
Tip: If doing an extreme de-bloat, use TiBu to freeze com.samsung.android.securitylogagent(KNOX logging). It was causing battery drain due to wake locks since I removed just about every piece of Samsung bloat.
since we can't root lollipop, I found this program to be helpful: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294 - here's my blocked apps list to import (right click and import).
EDIT: I did this and turned back on animations in developer settings (previously off to 0.5) - and a reboot. I think debloating things really helped speed up the phone - everything seems smoother.
just making sure, but will this work for samsung galaxy s5 SM-900A or is it for s5 active?
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just making sure, but will this work for samsung galaxy s5 sm-900a or is it for s5 active?
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g900a=at&t s5
Hello muñiz!
What is the line I have to delete from the light de-bloater option if I want to keep Finger Scan screeen unlocker?
I can't find the correct one to keep that feature.
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Hello muñiz!
What is the line I have to delete from the light de-bloater option if I want to keep Finger Scan screeen unlocker?
I can't find the correct one to keep that feature.
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Forget abou it. It was the time settings for the lock to kick in.
Terrific script. Just used it on OF3 and it worked beautifully. Thanks muniz!
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any change to get a similar one for G870A (active)?
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I can confirm that it will work for the g870a. I tried both oc5 and of3. Light, medium, and extreme all work. The extreme really impressed me with all the unnecessary bs that some debloaters miss.
@muniz_ri This works with g870a as well
Sent from my G870a on 38's.
I've found a few changes with 6.0.1 and figured I'd post them for others to see. Feel free to post things you've noticed as well!
The GOOD:
-Encrypted phone can now be unlocked with a PIN instead of a password (FINALLY!)
-Samsung Good Lock can be installed and seems to be working great. You can't get it from the app store but I found it pretty quick on Google.
-Battery life seems to be better. I just factory reset my phone 4 days ago (and did another one after installing 6.0.1) and it still seems to last a little bit longer. I had 2.5 hours of screen on-time last night and it went down to 73%. I was in settings messing around and installing/setting up apps; not bad IMO.
-I was able to add a credit card to Samsung Pay while encrypted. I recall some people were having issues adding cards to 5.1.1 if the device was encrypted, looks like it was fixed.
-The DND setting are WAY improved. You can now set it to ring if someone calls 2x within 15 min and other fine-tune options
-The BAD:
-Pie Pro doesn't play well with secure startup; It wants me to disable secure startup to enable the back button for some reason. I am using an older version (the new update is awful) but I may upgrade to see if I can get it to work. Not a deal breaker, but I really like Pie controls.
-You can no longer install the multiwindow toggle .apk to get the mobile data toggle back. I was able to get the mobile data toggle back by installing Good Lock, but the multiwindow app doesn't let you set it any more. This almost made me mad, why ATT removes the mobile data toggle is beyond me.
I'm having an issue where I can't select apps for the Active Key shortpress/longpress. Every time I tap on one to change it, I get the 'Unfortunately, Settings has stopped' message. Anyone else seeing this?
Nope, not on either S6A I've upgraded. I performed a factory reset as well, if anything try that.
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Nope, not on either S6A I've upgraded. I performed a factory reset as well, if anything try that.
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I've found that you need to do a factory reset on all updates, especially major updates like this, to avoid random errors. I've also felt that it helps keep battery life high.
My experience has been pretty good on battery. Much better than 5.1.1. I installed the good lock app from the galaxy apps store, and all has been good. It unlocks faster, able to hold apps open for longer, and just feels more refined. I did not do a factory reset. I haven't hit any glitches or errors, just the Google services when it first updated but that is about it. Running smooth
Not having Data Toggle (and I guess Private Mode?) is rather disconcerting.....
Anyone know a simple tried and true way to get these back on stock 6.0.1?
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Not having Data Toggle (and I guess Private Mode?) is rather disconcerting.....
Anyone know a simple tried and true way to get these back on stock 6.0.1?
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Samsung Good lock (download from galaxy app store, it's not on GPlay) will restore data toggle, and I have private mode... It's definitely in the options, I just checked.
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Samsung Good lock (download from galaxy app store, it's not on GPlay) will restore data toggle, and I have private mode... It's definitely in the options, I just checked.
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Is it only me or anyone else too cannot find Good Lock in Galaxy App store!
I'm, using nova launcher's hidden nav bar and swipe up to pull it up.. but if I swipe in the bottom middle, samsung pay pops up. I don't see any option at all to turn that off anywhere.
HELP!
Did you look in the samsung pay app?? 3 dots and use favorite cards
Yep... And you have to have one active card... No way to remove it.
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Yep... And you have to have one active card... No way to remove it.
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Have you tried disabling it?
Yeah I just disabled it and it went away.
I cant seem to find it to disable it... I'll look again. Is it called Samsung pay?
Edit: I was looking under batter to sleep it, and it looks like you have to disable it from the app list.
Thanks!
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I cant seem to find it to disable it... I'll look again. Is it called Samsung pay?
Edit: I was looking under batter to sleep it, and it looks like you have to disable it from the app list.
Thanks!
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Just go to the Favorite cards area in the Samsung Pay app and disable them from use.
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Just go to the Favorite cards area in the Samsung Pay app and disable them from use.
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Is weird... I didn't have those options with the default included install. I installed again from the play store, and after installing it had to also install an update, and I DO now see those options!
I wonder if the default verizon install is a slightly different app, (probably worth Verizon snooping built in) lol!
At any rate, I still have it installed now so I can use that $5 debris, but it's not popping up every 2 minutes, so I'm a very happy camper!
To show my hidden Nav bar, here ya go. Swipe up, and it's transparent with visible buttons.