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Hey guys, long time lurker here. I just got finished tinkering around with my galaxy gear over the last 2 days (got it for xmas =)) and I figured out a way to get internet tethering working on a non rooted stock note 3. I will post a quick guide shortly. I'm not very good at writing them and I am assuming you know how to root and install/sideload apps by yourself either with wondershare or adb commands. Will be up shortly =)
I used EasyTether for this as I had purchased it awhile ago and they had a bluetooth tablet app that I could use. I have not tried this with PDANet/FoxFi but I am pretty sure it should work as it is a similar setup.
-- Setting Up
0. Plug your galaxy gear into the cradle and you should be running Null rom and have usb debugging/unknown sources enabled...
1. Start by downloading the reverse usb tethering app from xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345
2. Use WonderShare or adb push to install
HackConnectivityService.apk
installed.apk
3. Open the newly installed "USB Tunnel" app on your galaxy gear
4. Start up AndroidTool.exe on your pc and hit the connect button
5. After about 20 seconds your gear should prompt for a superuser access screen. Go ahead and hit ok or grant access
6. After the connection is made you should now be able to open the google play store and sign into your gmail account. If google account manager crashes, continue on to the next step and try again after step 11.
7. On your galaxy gear goto the regular android settings screen and click on the Xposed section. Click on framework and go ahead and update/install the framework and reboot the galaxy gear.
8. With the galaxy gear now rebooted, go into the android settings -> xposed -> and this time hit the modules button. Scroll down and click on the hackconnectivity application. With that app now enabled go ahead and reboot the galaxy gear again. (not sure if necessary but I think I recall it saying it has to be rebooted)
9. With the gear now properly setup return to the android settings -> xposed -> modules -> hackconnectivity and click on the WIFI button.
10. Your galaxy gear will now assume its internet connection will always be wifi even if connected via usb or bluetooth
11. You should be now able to sign into your gmail account by click on the playstore icon if you were not able to before.
-- Getting Tethering Working
12. Using either the PlayStore or sideloading the Amazon Appstore - download Easytether on your phone - and on your galaxy gear install the Easytether Tablet application.
13. Open the Easytether application on your phone and and select Bluetooth Tethering
14. On your galaxy gear open the EasyTether Tablet app and select your phone from the list of devices on the bottom of the screen. After the connection is established your galaxy gear should now be online with bluetooth and feel free to remove it from the charing cradle.
15. I was able to install Netflix on my watch, login, and start an episode of Star Trek while I was writing this for you guys. I hope this gets you guys online with your watches! =)
I will have to check this out and let ya know if I can get it to work. I switched to an international rom just to get native Bluetooth tethering. This will be a nice option for others that don't have a working solution
Nice work and write up.
sting0387 said:
I used EasyTether for this as I had purchased it awhile ago and they had a bluetooth tablet app that I could use. I have not tried this with PDANet/FoxFi but I am pretty sure it should work as it is a similar setup.
-- Setting Up
0. Plug your galaxy gear into the cradle and you should be running Null rom and have usb debugging/unknown sources enabled...
1. Start by downloading the reverse usb tethering app from xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345
2. Use WonderShare or adb push to install
HackConnectivityService.apk
installed.apk
3. Open the newly installed "USB Tunnel" app on your galaxy gear
4. Start up AndroidTool.exe on your pc and hit the connect button
5. After about 20 seconds your gear should prompt for a superuser access screen. Go ahead and hit ok or grant access
6. After the connection is made you should now be able to open the google play store and sign into your gmail account. If google account manager crashes, continue on to the next step and try again after step 11.
7. On your galaxy gear goto the regular android settings screen and click on the Xposed section. Click on framework and go ahead and update/install the framework and reboot the galaxy gear.
8. With the galaxy gear now rebooted, go into the android settings -> xposed -> and this time hit the modules button. Scroll down and click on the hackconnectivity application. With that app now enabled go ahead and reboot the galaxy gear again. (not sure if necessary but I think I recall it saying it has to be rebooted)
9. With the gear now properly setup return to the android settings -> xposed -> modules -> hackconnectivity and click on the WIFI button.
10. Your galaxy gear will now assume its internet connection will always be wifi even if connected via usb or bluetooth
11. You should be now able to sign into your gmail account by click on the playstore icon if you were not able to before.
-- Getting Tethering Working
12. Using either the PlayStore or sideloading the Amazon Appstore - download Easytether on your phone - and on your galaxy gear install the Easytether Tablet application.
13. Open the Easytether application on your phone and and select Bluetooth Tethering
14. On your galaxy gear open the EasyTether Tablet app and select your phone from the list of devices on the bottom of the screen. After the connection is established your galaxy gear should now be online with bluetooth and feel free to remove it from the charing cradle.
15. I was able to install Netflix on my watch, login, and start an episode of Star Trek while I was writing this for you guys. I hope this gets you guys online with your watches! =)
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This is a nice work around ! Although you should simply only have to load the xposed module & activate tethering by what ever means you choose. A few of these steps are not required.
I think I might include this xposed module by default in my rom to save you guys the hassle. If this is confirmed working someone please send me a PM and I will include it by default.
Doesn't seem to work after reboot.
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snake65 said:
Doesn't seem to work after reboot.
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Need to be re-enabled upon reboot.
It appears your from AUS tho, you shouldnt have to use this..
Yes but iam using Skynote rom on my note2 to get the note 3 features and at the moment it doesnt have bluetooth tether.
Cheers.
John
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fOmey said:
This is a nice work around ! Although you should simply only have to load the xposed module & activate tethering by what ever means you choose. A few of these steps are not required.
I think I might include this xposed module by default in my rom to save you guys the hassle. If this is confirmed working someone please send me a PM and I will include it by default.
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I can confirm that it works. I'm on stock ATT Note 3. All the steps weren't required like you said. I loaded the module and installed easytether on both the gear and phone.
sting0387 said:
Hey guys, long time lurker here. I just got finished tinkering around with my galaxy gear over the last 2 days (got it for xmas =)) and I figured out a way to get internet tethering working on a non rooted stock note 3. I will post a quick guide shortly. I'm not very good at writing them and I am assuming you know how to root and install/sideload apps by yourself either with wondershare or adb commands. Will be up shortly =)
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fOmey said:
This is a nice work around ! Although you should simply only have to load the xposed module & activate tethering by what ever means you choose. A few of these steps are not required.
I think I might include this xposed module by default in my rom to save you guys the hassle. If this is confirmed working someone please send me a PM and I will include it by default.
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Confirmed working. I installed the HackConnectivityService.apk, then installed PdaNet Tablet, then installed PdaNet+ on phone. Activated HackConnecticityService in xposed. Then rebooted.
Activated and connected PdaNet on both devices. Opened Browser, browser worked. Then opened Google play tryed to connect. "Google Play crashed" (That is what was expected) Then enabled HackConnectivity in the app settings to Wifi. Re atempted connecting with "Google Play" I was able to setup and login.
Nice work, but yes less steps worked. :good:
@fOmey - This would be a wonderful addition to Null_ US users could now use Google Play. And PdaNet+ is free So the original way of getting Bluetooth works, we were just missing this xposed plugin.
Is there any way to do this with the gear running the stock rom?
rachaelslp said:
Is there any way to do this with the gear running the stock rom?
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Have not tested this but, You should be able to. Just install xposed and HackConnectivityService and then install what ever connecting software you perfer. PdaNet is free, I would recommend that to start with.
almulder1092 said:
Confirmed working. I installed the HackConnectivityService.apk, then installed PdaNet Tablet, then installed PdaNet+ on phone. Activated HackConnecticityService in xposed. Then rebooted.
Activated and connected PdaNet on both devices. Opened Browser, browser worked. Then opened Google play tryed to connect. "Google Play crashed" (That is what was expected) Then enabled HackConnectivity in the app settings to Wifi. Re atempted connecting with "Google Play" I was able to setup and login.
Nice work, but yes less steps worked. :good:
@fOmey - This would be a wonderful addition to Null_ US users could now use Google Play. And PdaNet+ is free So the original way of getting Bluetooth works, we were just missing this xposed plugin.
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i am on Verizon N3. My Watch is Stock with root.
I installed the HackConnectivityService.apk, then installed PdaNet Tablet, then installed PdaNet+ on phone. Activated HackConnecticityService in xposed. Then rebooted.
when i tick the PdaNet+ "Activate BT Service" i get an alert " Internet not detected on your phone. Please make sure you have good data service and try again" it happens every time so i cant get past this part to try and connect to N3.
any thoughts?
thanks
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rachaelslp said:
Is there any way to do this with the gear running the stock rom?
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i have not been able to get internet yet on stock root however i installed Keypurr Keyboard and am able to open Chrome and type in address bar which is cool but no internet yet.
fletch33 said:
i am on Verizon N3. My Watch is Stock with root.
I installed the HackConnectivityService.apk, then installed PdaNet Tablet, then installed PdaNet+ on phone. Activated HackConnecticityService in xposed. Then rebooted.
when i tick the PdaNet+ "Activate BT Service" i get an alert " Internet not detected on your phone. Please make sure you have good data service and try again" it happens every time so i cant get past this part to try and connect to N3.
any thoughts?
thanks
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On your phone open PdaNet+ check "Activate Bluetooth Server" Say Yes to making your phone visible.
On your Gear open PdaNet Tablet click "Configure" then click "Android Bluetooth" Click "Tap here to start scanning.." You should see your phone's's name appear, Click on it, That should bring you back to the main PdaNet screen on the Gear. Then if you look at the bottom you should see part of a button, just a small part. Click on it. Sometimes it's hard to do so, but just keep trying you'll click it. once click you should see PdaNet is connected!
So if you can't get past the phone portion with PdaNet+, try disabling your WiFi and see if that works. Try opening a web page and make sure you have internet access.
almulder1092 said:
On your phone open PdaNet+ check "Activate Bluetooth Server" Say Yes to making your phone visible.
On your Gear open PdaNet Tablet click "Configure" then click "Android Bluetooth" Click "Tap here to start scanning.." You should see your phone's's name appear, Click on it, That should bring you back to the main PdaNet screen on the Gear. Then if you look at the bottom you should see part of a button, just a small part. Click on it. Sometimes it's hard to do so, but just keep trying you'll click it. once click you should see PdaNet is connected!
So if you can't get past the phone portion with PdaNet+, try disabling your WiFi and see if that works. Try opening a web page and make sure you have internet access.
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when i tap the second barely visible button i get a black screen and then when i get phone screen back on i get "PdaNet Tablet has stopped" i tried rebooting the phone a couple times, ticking/unticking the built in phone BT tether option and all tries lead to "PdaNet Tablet has stopped" after i discover and select my phone and hit that barely visible button.
not sure if there is anything else i can try?
fletch33 said:
when i tap the second barely visible button i get a black screen and then when i get phone screen back on i get "PdaNet Tablet has stopped" i tried rebooting the phone a couple times, ticking/unticking the built in phone BT tether option and all tries lead to "PdaNet Tablet has stopped" after i discover and select my phone and hit that barely visible button.
not sure if there is anything else i can try?
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On your phone try disabling your WiFi, try opening a web page and make sure you have internet access. If you do then on your Phone Open Pdanet+ and see if you can select "Activate Bluetooth Server" if you can, then go back into your gear, PdaNet Tablet and try to reconnect them, once your done reconnecting them then try clicking that hidden button. (Alternatively you can try open the browser on your gear instead and see if a web page opens.
almulder1092 said:
On your phone try disabling your WiFi, try opening a web page and make sure you have internet access. If you do then on your Phone Open Pdanet+ and see if you can select "Activate Bluetooth Server" if you can, then go back into your gear, PdaNet Tablet and try to reconnect them, once your done reconnecting them then try clicking that hidden button. (Alternatively you can try open the browser on your gear instead and see if a web page opens.
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phone wifi off and internet bluetooth working and discoverable with pdanet+.
watch pdanet tablet starts and discovers my phone. once i select the phone and try chrome i do not have internet at this point. when i go back on watch to try and tap the barely visible button in pdanet tablet below configure as soon as i tap it i get a blank screen and then i have to hit power on watch to get screen back. once the phone screen is back on i get "pdanet tablet has stopped"
fletch33 said:
phone wifi off and internet bluetooth working and discoverable with pdanet+.
watch pdanet tablet starts and discovers my phone. once i select the phone and try chrome i do not have internet at this point. when i go back on watch to try and tap the barely visible button in pdanet tablet below configure as soon as i tap it i get a blank screen and then i have to hit power on watch to get screen back. once the phone screen is back on i get "pdanet tablet has stopped"
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Really odd. Not sure what is causing the issue. Check out Google play there are other options available instead of PdaNet. (not that I dont want to continue to help ya, just not sure where to go from here for ya other than that.)
(Also don't want to hijack this thread. Sorry Man)
almulder1092 said:
Really odd. Not sure what is causing the issue. Check out Google play there are other options available instead of PdaNet. (not that I dont want to continue to help ya, just not sure where to go from here for ya other than that.)
(Also don't want to hijack this thread. Sorry Man)
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thanks for the help and if the point of the thread is to get tethering working then i feel that is what we are discussing and should help all of us
I know the steps are reducible but I just wanted to give everyone the best chance of success doing this. Glad I could help you all out. I was kinda rushing writing because I was excited I could help and I had to write it before my lady got home and would yell at me for tinkering around and not watching a movie with her . Cheers
fletch33 said:
thanks for the help and if the point of the thread is to get tethering working then i feel that is what we are discussing and should help all of us
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Let us know if you find something that works for ya.
Ok guys, I hope this helps some if not all of you. This is a list , or pictures, of apps that i usually delete or freeze depending on the app. Applications that may be used in the future like "AT&T Software Update" might be wise to just freeze. Applications like "Beats", unless you use them, I would delete them. If you are unsure of what applications to delete or freeze, it is safer to just freeze the application, as this leaves the application installed on your phone but it is no longer running in the background. When looking at the pictures, the pictures with items with a line accross, this are apps I uninstalled, the other ones are frozen. that are Many applications in the Google Playstore allow you to freeze or delete system apps, but I find Titanium Backup Pro to be more direct and easier to use.
DISCLAIMER: I take no responsibility if you brake your phone, or find your balls after debloating the $#it out of your Galaxy S5.
List:
Safe to Freeze:
AT&T Hot Spots
AT&T Software Update
BlurbCheckout
Chrome
com.sec.android.app.sbrowserty
Device Help
ELM Agent
Email
Exchange Services
Gmail
Google+
Hangouts
Internet
Keeper
KLMS Agent
KNOX
KNOX Notification Manager
Mobile TV
My Files (ONLY if you have a third party file manager)
My Magazine
S Helath
Samsung Push Service
Smart Remote
Swype
Talkback
YP
Apps to delete
Use with caution, if you don't know it is safer to freeze.
waplauncher
AT&T Digital Locker
AT&T Messages
AT&T Mobile Recovery
AT&T Navigation
Beats Music
com.cequint.ccid (This is the ID caller app. can't remember the actual name)
ChatOn
AT&T Drive Mode
Flipboard
Google Books
Google Games
Google music
Google Magazines
Lookout Antivirus
Polaris Office
imsqmisocket (Can't remember the actual name)
Media
Hopes this helps. If it did hit "thanks"
It'd be more helpful if you made a list
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LeKtRiCzzz said:
It'd be more helpful if you made a list
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K, Ima start working on that as well
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Have you tried freezing S-Voice? That app is single handedly keeping me from buying an S5. I hate S-Voice with a passion and every time I get a Samsung phone, I put so much time and effort into disabling it, but it never goes completely away.
I deleted s voice
I was thinking a list would be better because when you delete certain apps they change the name
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what does
imsqmisocket and Media do?
Yep
JRDroid said:
Have you tried freezing S-Voice? That app is single handedly keeping me from buying an S5. I hate S-Voice with a passion and every time I get a Samsung phone, I put so much time and effort into disabling it, but it never goes completely away.
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You didn't have to wait for root to disable S-Voice, was possible right out of the box to disable it.
this is weird, I just rooted my s5 using towelroot and installed chainfire's SU then installed TiBu pro with no problem but when I tried deleting some at&t bloatware like at&t navigator.. it keeps giving this "cannot delete system app, unable to locate apk file"..anyone encountered this?
Is there another app that can freeze the AT&T OTA? I have app freeze and app quarantine and it doesn't give me the option to freeze it.
I don't have TiBu pro yet, maybe I'll buy it next month. Are there any temporary solutions to stop with the OTA?
btort1 said:
Is there another app that can freeze the AT&T OTA? I have app freeze and app quarantine and it doesn't give me the option to freeze it.
I don't have TiBu pro yet, maybe I'll buy it next month. Are there any temporary solutions to stop with the OTA?
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Force stopping the service and renaming the APK in the /system folder should work (e.g. 'softwareupdater.apk.dontrun'). I don't know what the file name of the updater is though, so you will have to do some research.
freeze/delete
i have deleted all apps on the delete list and my phone is booting faster, and i have no issues and i have turned off some of the apps too since i dont have the paid version of titanium backup. all is fine.
Im pretty sure deleting system apps ruins your chance of getting an OTA update in the future, should you choose to want one eventually. I wouldnt delete any system apps. Freezing is fine.
robstunner said:
Im pretty sure deleting system apps ruins your chance of getting an OTA update in the future, should you choose to want one eventually. I wouldnt delete any system apps. Freezing is fine.
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but at&t navigator isnt a system app, I just dont understand why TiBu sees this as a system app and cannot locate the apk. I have turned off this app including other bloatware even before we achieved root but I want to completely remove them
yhe2x said:
this is weird, I just rooted my s5 using towelroot and installed chainfire's SU then installed TiBu pro with no problem but when I tried deleting some at&t bloatware like at&t navigator.. it keeps giving this "cannot delete system app, unable to locate apk file"..anyone encountered this?
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If you use rom toolbox pro it will completely Uninstalled them but rom toolbox pro is a paid app as well.
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this is my first android smartphone and only my second smartphone (first being iphone 3gs). I was wondering if someone knew what the apk name and location was so that I could at least for the moment rename the updater services so I don't have to worry about getting an update. I know most people talk about titanium backup and some other paid apps but currently I don't have the money to go that route.
I am still learning this and I tried to search to see if someone had any good alternatives to TiBu but I didn't find any results. I saw some things on the Verizon section but none of those files they mentioned were on the AT&T phones (and I was hesitant to assume they would share the same updater service).
yhe2x said:
but at&t navigator isnt a system app, I just dont understand why TiBu sees this as a system app and cannot locate the apk. I have turned off this app including other bloatware even before we achieved root but I want to completely remove them
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This can be disabled using the normal Android app manager. TiBu can't find the apk because the app isn't technically installed on your phone, yet. If you tried launching the app, it takes you to the google play store to download and install.
LoSt180 said:
This can be disabled using the normal Android app manager. TiBu can't find the apk because the app isn't technically installed on your phone, yet. If you tried launching the app, it takes you to the google play store to download and install.
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its in system/priv-app
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Thank you for the list!
So i accidentally deleted My Magazine instead of freezing it, could this lead to problems later?
Over Rustled said:
Thank you for the list!
So i accidentally deleted My Magazine instead of freezing it, could this lead to problems later?
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No, because you can just factory reset and have it back.
be careful please do not tick ultra power saving mode after rooting and removing some apps, it has not been tracked to exactly what is causing it but it is happening to a few of us.
I removed the standard AT&T ****, isis wallet, the google crap i dont use and a few others with titanium, tested it out for a few hours worked great, had apex installed as the default launcher,
CLICKED ultra power saving mode to test it.. POW on reboot phone loads to only a black and white AT&T logo and it is dead there..
Even if you go into recovery mode and factory reset, the phone will now boot, but after unlock its dead no background and just a black screen the pull down up top works and to get into settings and the lock screen works and that is it....
going to download the 900A zip and try a total reset via odin... I'll keep you updated..
My Android Pay app will not start. It always says "Android Pay is unavailable - Android Pay is not available."
I am running a completely stock N6 no root on 6.0.1
NFC is on
Tap to Pay is on
Screen Pin enabled
Is there some other setting I need to check? I would really like to get this app working soon.....thanks for any help.
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Im in the US....but now I seem to be able to make the app work only when I went into the settings area with turning on android pay within the Google account area. I just can not make the app short cut on the home page or the app icon inside the app drawer open the app. I tried uninstalling the app and reinstalling....but same thing.
I am also using Nova Launcher .....could that be why the app icon wont trigger the app from staring up?
RR215 said:
Im in the US....but now I seem to be able to make the app work only when I went into the settings area with turning on android pay within the Google account area. I just can not make the app short cut on the home page or the app icon inside the app drawer open the app. I tried uninstalling the app and reinstalling....but same thing.
I am also using Nova Launcher .....could that be why the app icon wont trigger the app from staring up?
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Where did you find that? I don't see any such settings in my "Google account area".
This app will tell you whether or not it's due to your device failing Google Play Services' SafetyNet API. Android pay will only work if the result is Green
JimSmith94 said:
Where did you find that? I don't see any such settings in my "Google account area".
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Main Settings> Google> Android Pay (under the services area)
StykerB said:
This app will tell you whether or not it's due to your device failing Google Play Services' SafetyNet API. Android pay will only work if the result is Green
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Awesome app.....thanks so much for that StykerB. It says my Google Play services connection failed....
I cleared the cache from Google Play Services and Google Play Store....still wont allow the Android Pay Icon on my home screen and the one in the app drawer to work.
But I CAN OPEN the Android Pay app and use it when I open from the Settings>Google> Android Pay scenario. Odd...what is causing the app icons to error out?
RR215 said:
Awesome app.....thanks so much for that StykerB. It says my Google Play services connection failed....
I cleared the cache from Google Play Services and Google Play Store....still wont allow the Android Pay Icon on my home screen and the one in the app drawer to work.
But I CAN OPEN the Android Pay app and use it when I open from the Settings>Google> Android Pay scenario. Odd...what is causing the app icons to error out?
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I had a similar type of error at some point and what ended up fixing it was uninstalling updates from Google play services rebooting and letting it reupdate itself
StykerB said:
I had a similar type of error at some point and what ended up fixing it was uninstalling updates from Google play services rebooting and letting it reupdate itself
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Just tried that but I get a road block as it says..... "Cant Uninstall because this package is an active device administrator"
RR215 said:
Main Settings> Google> Android Pay (under the services area)
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Thanks! Unfortunately mine is grayed out with only the option to add cards, because I still haven't been able to get Android Pay set up.
Mine didn't start working until I reflashed 100% complete stock.. I used the wugz tool kit and reflashed to 100% stock.. I still have an open bootloader though.. I had to turn off Google play services reboot then it automatically updated and boom worked.. I didn't even loose my data..
gothicasshole said:
Mine didn't start working until I reflashed 100% complete stock.. I used the wugz tool kit and reflashed to 100% stock.. I still have an open bootloader though.. I had to turn off Google play services reboot then it automatically updated and boom worked.. I didn't even loose my data..
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If you didn't lose data, I assume you used Wugz ‘Flash Stock + Unroot’ with ‘No Wipe Mode’, which "preserves your userdata and cache". That is essentially how I got from 5.1.1 to 6.0 and then to 6.0.1 with fastboot.
How did you turn off Google play services? Disable and Force Stop are grayed out in Settings, Apps. I'm already at Google Play services 8.4.89, which is newer than the 7.3 that the Play Store shows. I think I'll give it a try...
JimSmith94 said:
If you didn't lose data, I assume you used Wugz ‘Flash Stock + Unroot’ with ‘No Wipe Mode’, which "preserves your userdata and cache". That is essentially how I got from 5.1.1 to 6.0 and then to 6.0.1 with fastboot.
How did you turn off Google play services? Disable and Force Stop are grayed out in Settings, Apps. I'm already at Google Play services 8.4.89, which is newer than the 7.3 that the Play Store shows. I think I'll give it a try...
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Did you re root?? If you kept root it will not work period.. When I first booted up the phone.. I went from 5.0 to 6.1... It said I needed to update Google play. I pressed deactivate.. Immediately rebooted then it auto updated then I got to use Google wallet and the rest of my apps downloaded updates... I'm pritty sure if you have root it will not work period
RR215 said:
Just tried that but I get a road block as it says..... "Cant Uninstall because this package is an active device administrator"
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if you click on the button that shows up iirc you just need to uncheck android device manager.
gothicasshole said:
Did you re root?? If you kept root it will not work period.. When I first booted up the phone.. I went from 5.0 to 6.1... It said I needed to update Google play. I pressed deactivate.. Immediately rebooted then it auto updated then I got to use Google wallet and the rest of my apps downloaded updates... I'm pritty sure if you have root it will not work period
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Yes, I am rooted at the moment with Chainfire's systemless root 2.64. My plan is to reflash with fastboot, not root, activate Android Pay long enough to buy something and get my $20, and then root again. I still don't see any advantage to pulling out my phone to pay for something, when I can swipe a real card faster. I'm a sucker for free money though.
JimSmith94 said:
Yes, I am rooted at the moment with Chainfire's systemless root 2.64. My plan is to reflash with fastboot, not root, activate Android Pay long enough to buy something and get my $20, and then root again. I still don't see any advantage to pulling out my phone to pay for something, when I can swipe a real card faster. I'm a sucker for free money though.
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Bahahaha aren't we all?
Hi Folks,
I did a search and couldn't locate a reference to this notification message yet, please let me know if it's already been referenced.
Running stock OTA Marshmallow on a non-rooted Nexus 6 with Verizon Wireless and a grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan.
Usually within 30 minutes of rebooting my phone, the following message shows in Notifications, but clicking on it only removes the message and does not actually open any app:
My Account needs access to your device's location, contacts, and phone identity in order to automatically connect you to premium and public hotspots and save your data plan.
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I thought it might be the Verizon Mobile app, so I turned off its notifications permissions in App Settings, but that had no effect.
Curious what on my phone is trying to gain this access and which "My Account" is being referenced - any ideas?
EDIT: Answered below - it was the TracFone app.
-ooofest
ooofest said:
Hi Folks,
I did a search and couldn't locate a reference to this notification message yet, please let me know if it's already been referenced.
Running stock OTA Marshmallow on a non-rooted Nexus 6 with Verizon Wireless and a grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan.
Usually within 30 minutes of rebooting my phone, the following message shows in Notifications, but clicking on it only removes the message and does not actually open any app:
I thought it might be the Verizon Mobile app, so I turned off its notifications permissions in App Settings, but that had no effect.
Curious what on my phone is trying to gain this access and which "My Account" is being referenced - any ideas?
-ooofest
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That sounds like androids device manager. I have never seen it myself but that could be do to not running stock or that I disable the device manager in security/admin.
But it could be that.
Long-click the notification and you'll see what app it is...
Didgeridoohan said:
Long-click the notification and you'll see what app it is...
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Thank you, I did not know that.
Turns out this is coming from the TracFone app, which I had installed to help manage my sister's account. Disabled its notification permissions, so hopefully good to go.
- ooofest
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No worries. It's a useful little tip...
This is getting annoyingly painful now..
I don't need another company with my data and Google has been fine for years for device backups..
This thing is still trying to backup data at 2am in the morning with all options unticked .. then as it can't do it..it leaves a message saying there is not enough storage..
I mean..all I want to do is turn it off.. but Sammy in thier wisdom won't let me do this..
Anyone else tried and getting this message..
I know I can possiblity use package disabler to kill this pest..but which is the actual app that is trying to do it and what else may it affect..
I kinda don't want to root the phone just to do this as I want to keep it secure for banking and payments..
But dam.. it shouldn't be so hard..
As a note: there is plenty of storage as I don't use it Samsung cloud for anything..
It is Samsung Cloud app and you can prevent it from a: sync b: disable autobackup for various folders.
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It is Samsung Cloud app and you can prevent it from a: sync b: disable autobackup for various folders.
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Yes, thanks..
Been doing that.. only had notes sync..
Turned it off and will see how it goes..
Unfortunately 2 days later and it's back..
As per screenshot.. 2am ET has tried to call home.
Now a few things that is pissing me off.
1: I am not stupid and have a good grasp of what to look for and what to turn off to stop this happening.
So why have Samsung made this an auto turn on feature?
I have turned the settings off.
They have not asked for permission to turn it back on.
2: Samsung should NOT be forcing users of thier phones to backup to thier cloud.
If Google gets slammed billions in Europe for data collection.. I got a feeling Samsung is opening themselves up to the like.
So now, I can only see three ways to handle this.
Root and delete the app.
Kinda don't want to do that
Freeze it.
Via package disabler
Use a firewall.
Kinda defeats the purpose of having Knox and Google scanning your apps..means you are going to have have another app running all the time.. and really I don't want to be forced into using the McAfee
Really, I am the only one that is suffering this?
This is stock..8.1.0
Unrooted
ET wanting to turn itself on and call home is just not right..
Edits: using package disabler to freeze it..seems to work as gone into settings and backup and it's giving me no package available..so that's a work around..
But should not be that hard..
Been driving me nuts too. Have resorted to Package Disabler also.
Which package are you guys disabling?
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Sammy cloud..
The others are just to kill that B button..
package disabler?
where would one find this package disabler? I just got a S10 and samsung doesn't need my data. bad enough how much google has.
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where would one find this package disabler? I just got a S10 and samsung doesn't need my data. bad enough how much google has.
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Get one from this site.
https://www.packagedisabler.com
They send key for app to work. Plus if u wipe ur phone and reinstall no need pay for key again like one from play store. Are need to upgrade phone.
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