anyone could post a pic of how much bloatware can be removed and also how much is installed? anyon disabled any or removed any? If so with what app? Mine will be here tomorrow
I used package disabler pro and was able to block everything i wanted (about 35 apps right now). I disabled the system updates first. Then the Verizon stuff. Then the traditional bloat. Then the samsung and google unwanted apps.
I used to disable apps to get better battery life, but i'm not sure it matters much on this device, as i can easily go 2 days in a poor service area. Since it's poor service, i only get about 4 hours of OST in those 2 days, but i'm sure i could get 6 in a single day.
A few I've disabled on all my phones.
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I used package disabler pro and was able to block everything i wanted (about 35 apps right now). I disabled the system updates first. Then the Verizon stuff. Then the traditional bloat. Then the samsung and google unwanted apps.
I used to disable apps to get better battery life, but i'm not sure it matters much on this device, as i can easily go 2 days in a poor service area. Since it's poor service, i only get about 4 hours of OST in those 2 days, but i'm sure i could get 6 in a single day.
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A few I've disabled on all my phones. View attachment 4133709View attachment 4133710View attachment 4133712
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Do you difference between package disabler and bk package disabler ?
@quangtran1 did you also use package disabler?
For some reason that I haven't really cared to look into, Package Disabler Pro didn't work on this phone. It have the message "For Samsung phones, please use BK Disabler".
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A few I've disabled on all my phones.
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What are those ANT apps for? I see you disabled both Chrome and the stock browers, which browser are you using? Thanks
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ANT (supposedly a universal method) allows developers to connect, monitor, and control ANT devices. These are wireless hardware such as health and fitness devices. However, even when disabled, I have no issue with my smart watches and any other NFC/Bluetooth gadget. As far as the browser, I use Adblock Browser, simply to reduce social footprint. I personally do not have a moral or ethical position against Google collecting my data; however, I was getting tired of junk e-mail. The Adblock Browser is clean, fast, and it blocks cookies and tracking codes.
Eddie Hicks said:
What are those ANT apps for? I see you disabled both Chrome and the stock browers, which browser are you using? Thanks
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ANT (supposedly a universal method) allows developers to connect, monitor, and control ANT devices. These are wireless hardware such as health and fitness devices. However, even when disabled, I have no issue with my smart watches and any other NFC/Bluetooth gadget. As far as the browser, I use Adblock Browser, simply to reduce social footprint. I personally do not have a moral or ethical position against Google collecting my data; however, I was getting tired of junk e-mail. The Adblock Browser is clean, fast, and it blocks cookies and tracking codes.
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Thank you very much for your reply. Now I have more stuff I can safely disable. Adblock sounds nice. I use Chrome. I have a love hate thing with it. I like that I can sync all of my computers and portable devices settings like bookmarks, etc. But it is a heavy handed resource hog.
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Hello
I've got 2 things to ask you.
1. you know that sometimes if you have 2 anti-viruses on your pc they can conflict.
Well can that be the same with phones?
2. which phone antivirus is better. ( Lookout mobile security ) or ( Netqin Antivirus )
So far I've got 1 vote for Lookout and 0 votes for Netqin.
Keep posting which you think is the best !
PC: Kaspersky Internet Security 2011
Mobile: Lookout mobile security
PC: Run Linux. Or run Mac if you don't know any better.
Mobile: Use Nokia's latest security feature:
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AVG on the phone for me but in your case, lookout is better.
Anti virus is a waste of time. It just uses up cpu cycles.
If you've running windows, then data execution prevention, limited user accounts, not running things from dodgy sites (piracy mainly) and common sense.
Phone: I wouldn't bother, handheld power is still limited.
PartTimeLegend said:
Anti virus is a waste of time. It just uses up cpu cycles.
If you've running windows, then data execution prevention, limited user accounts, not running things from dodgy sites (piracy mainly) and common sense.
Phone: I wouldn't bother, handheld power is still limited.
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this one .... common sense > antivirus
PC: Avg free, I've tried many and this is very good technically (in Safe Mode is a powerful mode of analysis) and also is free, you do not have to worry about pay or crack.
But, But the best option is linux!! jeje.
Mobile: Um... Is it really necessary?
Best regards!
I don't need mobile antivirus, at least by now
Easy just learn how to crack programs your self there tutorials all over on the basics but you do need a fair bit of computer intel...hell if me a 16 year old can do it I'm sure you can...start out learning c++ or well go the easy way learn somthing like vb first I did the oppisite tho...then you don't have to worry about crap virus sites that you pirate from second of all if you like creating hacks for games ( wich is why I learnd c++ in the first place) get a virus program that dosnt trigger false positives but avg pc tune up 2011 works great for cleaning out your computer for bad files or screwed up crap then get avg anti virus and get rid of crap then start learning how not to get viruses its allways a smart move..unfortunatly I have 2 teen sisters that download bull**** all the time that gives me viruses...and if you fear you have a virus run the deltree command then do a complete reinstall from scratch
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souljaboy said:
this one .... common sense > antivirus
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+1 again. I haven't used anti-virus software in years and I haven't had a problem. Using a good browser helps tremendously as well
Common Sense is absolutely the best anti-virus. I did tech support for over 10 years and it was only my stupid users that got viruses.
As for removing viruses, having good backups and knowing how to format/rebuild is always your best bet.
Hows Lookout work with root?
Hows Lookout work with root? Curious if it causes any isssues with CW and flashing roms and root packages thinking they are 'exploits' then blocking them.
Anyone hit any conflicts running this (or any other AV) while rooted or is everything good?
I usually use NOD32 for my computer and it works so good. I see a new versión for smartphone and ppc. Anybody know this AV? I don't know what is better.
Fine for me
Hows Lookout work with root? Curious if it causes any isssues with CW and flashing roms and root packages thinking they are 'exploits' then blocking them.
Anyone hit any conflicts running this (or any other AV) while rooted or is everything good?
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Hey ladies and gentlement!
As I'm already recognized a high resonance via G+, I thought I'll start a OT-Thread here related to the topic
- Free Cloud Storage -
As for sure a lot of ppl has another priority and subjectiv opinion on different cloud services,
but I think we all are fair and reational enough to share our meanings without treating other meaning or ppl here.
So I'll start with my own experience and opinion:
In my opinion the realtiv new cloud storage of 'Copy' is one of the best cloud storage service,
which offers a really great android app, too.
The app also was re-designed some weeks ago and it's quiet intuitive and more looking good.
I'm personally also a Google fan and so for sure using G-Drive, too, but anyway for general daily cloud handling I use this at all.
'Copy' also let u create a synchronisation folder which gives the opportunity to share and edit things in a kind of group.
So I personally learned to use this in my job when working on a project, so that other project-partners could see when I put in new files
and themselves could view & edit them if they want. Also they could just put in their own files, so that I can see it.
Over this you can give different rights, for what anyone can to in this folder.
(I think that's enough explained for synchronisation folders)
Let's go ahead to the most sensitive point in nowadays "Security".
So to let's say first, that there is no 100% safe cloud service and surly will never be!
So we all have to trust the service and can orientate here on the security standards they offer.
'Copy' that for uses a part for the connection and one for the encryption of data to/on their servers.
The connection is here saved by the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) standard
and the data encryption by the AES256 (Advanced Encryption Standard)
Even their are other possibilities and the SSL could be the updated TLS standard, this is one of the highest "daily" protection standard.
[I don't want to get off from topic here, so let's say that there are more higher security standard, but u have to think in relative terms here!]
In the app u also have the opportunity to set a PIN, to secure the entry in app, even the phone won't have one.
At this point I hope I don't forget any important points, otherwise just ask and let me know...
Again this is for sure a objective view on things, so please let me know what u guys think and share your meanings and recommandation of cloud storage services.
CHEERS
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So if u want to test it or saying "yes this listen like what I searched for", just register via it,
than 5GB more, are better than not or?
=> https://copy.com?r=dOBmai
PS: Yes I also get 5GB free if u use this link, but anyway this shouldn't be a big advertisement, just a recommendation.
Don't mean to burst your bubble....
Ok, yes I do. [emoji51]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9228814
OT free cloud storage referral thread.
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Don't mean to burst your bubble....
Ok, yes I do. [emoji51]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9228814
OT free cloud storage referral thread.
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THIS!!!
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I programmed the gear to sync data every 3 hours, but it doesnt work. Even if i press "sync now" it doesnt take the data from the watch. It seems as if the phone and watch each calculate my steps in their own way and never talk to each other... Anybody know why? Honestly, I'd stop the phone from counting my steps because its inacurate as it sits on a counter for most of the day, the watch is always on me so i know i can trust its data.
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I programmed the gear to sync data every 3 hours, but it doesnt work. Even if i press "sync now" it doesnt take the data from the watch. It seems as if the phone and watch each calculate my steps in their own way and never talk to each other... Anybody know why? Honestly, I'd stop the phone from counting my steps because its inacurate as it sits on a counter for most of the day, the watch is always on me so i know i can trust its data.
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It does not sync with s-heath, at least the original version on your note, instead you should download Fitness with Gear app from Samsung store. Everything will be fine.
What note? I have an S5
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I just found the source of my problem. In the step counter on S-Health, i had to touch the 3 dots and select data from device for the phone to use my gears data.
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I just found the source of my problem. In the step counter on S-Health, i had to touch the 3 dots and select data from device for the phone to use my gears data.
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What version of S Health does the new S5 have as it seems older phones like the Note 3 are currently limited to an older version that doesn't have the same level of integration with the new Gear 2 devices?
Civuck said:
What version of S Health does the new S5 have as it seems older phones like the Note 3 are currently limited to an older version that doesn't have the same level of integration with the new Gear 2 devices?
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Here's the one on my Note 3
Look on the forum, the s5 apk is avalable for sideloading
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i work for samsung. again if you have other phones including the note 3 they work great with fitness with gear and sync perfect. if you side load s-health and the health services app you will have trouble with both apps. s-health works with kitkat only properly as it was explained to me. if you have side loaded s-health and health services delete them and use fitness for gear as they have almost the same function and it works perfect on my note 3 and has most of if not all of the functionality of s-health
Samsung dude you need to suggest a web or pc interface where the data is useful and importable to other apps
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Samsung dude you need to suggest a web or pc interface where the data is useful and importable to other apps
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i agree totally
Still bugs in Fitness With Gear app: can't change Miles to Kilometers on Pedometer screen and Last Update time on that screen is listed in UTC rather than local time. Also, no data is reported on Sleep Monitor screen for hourly reporting.
I'm not sure fitness app works with s5, i dont see it in playstore, samsung apps, and i even tried to sideload it but the install fails
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Package Disabler Pro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
Here is my list so far: (Disabled Apps)
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Great list.
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charlieb620 said:
Here is my list so far: (Disabled Apps)
WhatsApp
Visual Voicemail
Touchwiz easy home
Touchwiz home
T-Mobile Name ID
T-Mobile
S Voice
S Health
My Files
Lookout
Briefing
com.facebook.appmanager
com.facebook.system
com.tmobile.pr.adapt
Device Unlock
Email
Facebook
Gear VR Service
Gear VR SetupWizardStub
GR VR Shell
Health Service
Instagram
Internet
Internet panel
Knox
KnoxAppsUpdateAgent
Messages
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Are you disabling these through touch wiz app management or a 3rd party app? If so which app?
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Are you disabling these through touch wiz app management or a 3rd party app? If so which app?
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Package Disabler Pro
I tried most of your list, didn't really like the results. Only gained 300mb.
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I tried most of your list, didn't really like the results. Only gained 300mb.
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same here but his list is minimal. i've disable a lot more than that with much more ram freed. still playing with more
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I tried most of your list, didn't really like the results. Only gained 300mb.
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That's why i said SO FAR
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same here but his list is minimal. i've disable a lot more than that with much more ram freed. still playing with more
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I meant I didn't like what it did to tell phone. I'm sure you guys will free up much more, I guess it just isn't for me.
Why would you disable lookout?
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My List...So far..
AllShare File share service
Amazon
Android Pay
All Ant services (4 of them)
BBCAgent
Briefing
Briefing feed
Carmode stub
Cloud gateway
CNN for edge panel
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager
Device Unlock
DiagMonAgent
Dictionary
Easysetup
Email
Facebook
Google Play Movies and Tv
Google Play Music
Hangouts
Health Service
Instagram
Kies Application BnR
Knox
KnoxappsUpdate Agent
Link Sharing
Live Tv
Lookout
Mobile Hotspot
MyKnoxsetupwizard
Pen.up
S Health
Samsung Apex Service
Samsung Billing
Samsung Cloud
Samsung Mirror link 1.1
Samsung Pay
Samsung Push Service
Samsung Text to Speech engine
Samsung DLP service
Sound Alive
Spanish Language Pack
T-Mobile
T-Mobile Name ID
T-Mobile TV
Visual Voicemail (Both)
WhatsApp
Yahoo! Edge
YouTube
That's for now....I might turn off more as we go and some I might restart... We'll see..
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Why would you disable lookout?
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Because I use modded apks etc and it's listed as riskware.
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Why would you disable lookout?
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Because it's a stupid app that does nothing but slow your phone down.
Hello TMO users. A VZW user here. Do your phone's include the new Samsung Cloud? We think VZW disabled ours in favor of their own.
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Hello TMO users. A VZW user here. Do your phone's include the new Samsung Cloud? We think VZW disabled ours in favor of their own.
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Wouldn't surprise me, Samsung one who has to call foul on that. But input from user gets their case going. Same issue when Google called foul on Samsung for blocking gapps on their s6, using android only requires openness to gapps.
So do you have it?
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markwebb said:
Hello TMO users. A VZW user here. Do your phone's include the new Samsung Cloud? We think VZW disabled ours in favor of their own.
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Yes we do.
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Thanks. ? Looks like I'll be returning mine for the TMO model. I do have a TMO SIM.
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markwebb said:
Thanks. ? Looks like I'll be returning mine for the TMO model. I do have a TMO SIM.
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The T-Mobile version also has the VZW LTE bands. I read somewhere, that if you launch it first time without a sim in it. You might skip the loading, or installing of carrier bloatware. Nothing confirmed, but a few people theorizing.
If I had known that I would definitely try it.
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Here is the url link to the note 5 forum that has a preexisting .xml file for package disabler http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3184563
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Because it's a stupid app that does nothing but slow your phone down.
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So I froze lookout and haven't noticed any performance differences. I'd rather have some type of defense than no defense.
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Thinking of getting a VPN for general safety/encryption and Netflix US library unlock. Could anyone suggest a good provider for this matter? I tried searching for one, but with so many choices I feel lost.
I'm on a tight budget, so looking only at cheaper options.
Davieco said:
Thinking of getting a VPN for general safety/encryption and Netflix US library unlock. Could anyone suggest a good provider for this matter? I tried searching for one, but with so many choices I feel lost.
I'm on a tight budget, so looking only at cheaper options.
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There are some random promoted VPN from xda developers with discounts https://depot.xda-developers.com/search?cat=477&query=VPN
Also here's a list with VPN services https://www.xda-developers.com/android-vpn/
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There are some random promoted VPN from xda developers with discounts https://depot.xda-developers.com/search?cat=477&query=VPN
Also here's a list with VPN services https://www.xda-developers.com/android-vpn/
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Thanks for sharing, going to have a look!
HideMyAss! Nice one. It's one of the largest VPN providers owned by Avast.
Private Internet Access! Good monthly fee and no logs unlike HideMyAss and others.
I use Opera Browser for VPN. I honestly don't see the point of purchasing a VPN software when you can simple get it for free as an add-on in the browser. Try it and thank me later.
tba
Expressvpn
Secure vpn
Windscribe, 10Gb free
Windscribe FTW
I have Windscribe. Bought the lifetime subscription for it and have been using it like crazy. Both on my phone and PC to download movies/sw/music etc. The subscription came with the option to install it on 5 devices. Totally recommend it.
Expressvpn
Expressvpn
VAnguard
I am using Hoxx VPN...It is best for use, you can try this. Thanks
Short Answer: Windscribe or Proton VPN.
Windscribe is offered for free with up to 15GB/Month of bandwidth for free and it is faster than proton VPN, This is what you get with PRO:
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Conclusion:
I don't like to pay for a VPN so I just use windscribe until my bandwidth is done and then I switch to Proton VPN until the end of the month and once my bandwidth is reset in windscribe I repeat the same process. If you want to pay for a VPN then I would recommend windscribe since you get more for cheaper
Turbo vpn
izzyfacts said:
HideMyAss! Nice one. It's one of the largest VPN providers owned by Avast.
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Jus Hola, its a pretty one and easy to use too.
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Davieco said:
Thinking of getting a VPN for general safety/encryption and Netflix US library unlock. Could anyone suggest a good provider for this matter? I tried searching for one, but with so many choices I feel lost.
I'm on a tight budget, so looking only at cheaper options.
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Are you also open to using an RDP, if yes then I would recommend using EC2 from amazon, I once used their free trial version for one year.
vpnbook
Was using express vpn. Great, but pretty expensive.
In China, VPN is still a very important tool for linking external networks.