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Delete OTA software update

I have a Note 9 with Verizon that has Oreo 8.1.0 on it. I have been trying to avoid downloading the Pie update. I had developer options on and auto updates were turned off, yet the update still got downloaded. How can I delete the downloaded software and stop these the installation reminders? It says I can delay the update only 8 more times before it automatically installs it My phone is not rooted and I don't know the first thing about rooting a phone. Any help would be appreciated!

I dont think you can permanently stop it without running some adb command. Too my knowledge there is no root currently available for the Snapdragon version of the Note 9.
Other users on here might know the adb command to run though but I'm not knowledgable on it.

*Hooligan* said:
I dont think you can permanently stop it without running some adb command. Too my knowledge there is no root currently available for the Snapdragon version of the Note 9.
Other users on here might know the adb command to run though but I'm not knowledgable on it.
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Thank you for replying. I hope someone knows something.

Try using package disabler pro to disable the update services. Might work.

popeye0777 said:
I have a Note 9 with Verizon that has Oreo 8.1.0 on it. I have been trying to avoid downloading the Pie update. I had developer options on and auto updates were turned off, yet the update still got downloaded. How can I delete the downloaded software and stop these the installation reminders? It says I can delay the update only 8 more times before it automatically installs it My phone is not rooted and I don't know the first thing about rooting a phone. Any help would be appreciated!
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is your update of from settings aswell ? Adhell 3 you can disable updates from there!

N1NJATH3ORY said:
is your update of from settings aswell ? Adhell 3 you can disable updates from there!
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Yes, it is disabled from there as well which is the weird part. It still downloaded the update.

Nwpayton said:
Try using package disabler pro to disable the update services. Might work.
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I'm trying that now hopefully my next scheduled installation reminder doesn't pop up.

popeye0777 said:
Yes, it is disabled from there as well which is the weird part. It still downloaded the update.
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What you can do is hard reset your phone! Make sure you back up everything first that way the update will get wiped off your phone! Also when you re set it up, do not connect to network! Make sure NO Wi-FI NO Sim! Once your at home screen! Disable all auto updates from settings and dev options then install Adhell 3 disable all update packages and you will be fine!
quote "Adhell 3 can easily block any package plus it has the added benefit of system wide ad-blocking. Use this guide to setup: https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...tance-t3873831 (its post 3 or 4 I think that has the instructions). Enjoy!" Not mine--> He posted this another thread! @mtweisenbarger777

Yes that would work too^ I'm just blocking the services and seem to have done the job for me so far as I had that same concern as I just downgraded from pie and don't want to accidently update again

I stopped the updates by going to the Note 9 U1 XAA firmware. No Verizon branding. No VZW updates.

popeye0777 said:
I'm trying that now hopefully my next scheduled installation reminder doesn't pop up.
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Nwpayton said:
Try using package disabler pro to disable the update services. Might work.
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Thanks again for the suggestion. The package disabler seems to have done the trick.

popeye0777 said:
Thanks again for the suggestion. The package disabler seems to have done the trick.
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Glad to help

I to can confirm PDM the Version from the dev's direct download works. I disabled 3 apps after searching within the app "update"
Photo's[emoji2398] by Sully using SM-N960U or SM-870A

Package disabler apps must be purchased? But why not just disable with adb? (it's built in to your Note9 and free)
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/176727/stop-galaxy-s7-upgrade-nag-screen/176739#176739
I just did this, so we'll see if this works over the next few days and doesn't break anything else:
adb shell
to find packages:
pm list packages | grep soagent
pm list packages | grep wssyncmldm
to disable:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm disable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
enable later:
pm enable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm enable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm

gruuvin said:
Package disabler apps must be purchased? But why not just disable with adb? (it's built in to your Note9 and free)
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/176727/stop-galaxy-s7-upgrade-nag-screen/176739#176739
I just did this, so we'll see if this works over the next few days and doesn't break anything else:
adb shell
to find packages:
pm list packages | grep soagent
pm list packages | grep wssyncmldm
to disable:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm disable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
enable later:
pm enable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm enable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
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I cannot figure out how to get to the place where I can perform ADB commands.
Directions say to select PTP mode, but I do not have that as a choice in the status bar, when I connect my Note 9 on Oreo to Windows 10 laptop. I think that is why no commands work in the Powershell as administrator window, opened in the Platform Tools folder.
Do I start in Recovery or Download Mode?
I also read that ADB commands can be performed in ODIN, but I don't see where to type.
In Power Shell for Fastboot I receive the following error, when entering "adb devices"
adb : The term 'adb' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.
Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:1
+ adb devices
+ ~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (adb:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
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pizza_pablo said:
I cannot figure out how to get to the place where I can perform ADB commands.
Directions say to select PTP mode, but I do not have that as a choice in the status bar, when I connect my Note 9 on Oreo to Windows 10 laptop. I think that is why no commands work in the Powershell as administrator window, opened in the Platform Tools folder.
Do I start in Recovery or Download Mode?
I also read that ADB commands can be performed in ODIN, but I don't see where to type.
In Power Shell for Fastboot I receive the following error, when entering "adb devices"
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1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands

Bober_is_a_troll said:
1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands
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Placing the 'Cd" in front of the folder address in CMD Prompt worked like magic.
I've been butting my head against the wall for a few hours.
Thank you for responding with a great tip! :good:
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Bober_is_a_troll said:
1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands
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As you can see from the attached screenshot, ADB could not find the wssyncmldm app, but CCSWE App Manager listed the OS update apps as shown at the bottom of the screenshot and I was able to disable those.
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Am I set to prevent OS updates and stay on Oreo or did I do a bad thing?

Apologies, for the small pic in the post above!
Here a phone screen shot showing disabled apps.

The software update all with the green icon is still enabled.

pizza_pablo said:
Placing the 'Cd" in front of the folder address in CMD Prompt worked like magic.
I've been butting my head against the wall for a few hours.
Thank you for responding with a great tip! :good:
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As you can see from the attached screenshot, ADB could not find the wssyncmldm app, but CCSWE App Manager listed the OS update apps as shown at the bottom of the screenshot and I was able to disable those.
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Am I set to prevent OS updates and stay on Oreo or did I do a bad thing?
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Some apps are not installed under --user 0, and instead are system apps. Try removing --user 0 and see if to uninstalls.

ADB disable apps

I am currently not rooted, TMO P4XL and I can't seem to disable system apps with ADB... am I getting the command wrong? (example adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package_to_disable>) it just brings up the list of valid adb commands able to be used with there description

I am not sure if pausing an app is the same, but in app info page you can pause or disable apps from that screen.

Screen

Some_Ghost said:
I am currently not rooted, TMO P4XL and I can't seem to disable system apps with ADB... am I getting the command wrong? (example adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package_to_disable>) it just brings up the list of valid adb commands able to be used with there description
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Update ADB tools
I had the same thing
Fyi some apps don't let you disable them from the app Page
Which is why OP is most likely looking at disabling via ADB

virtyx said:
Update ADB tools
I had the same thing
Fyi some apps don't let you disable them from the app Page
Which is why OP is most likely looking at disabling via ADB
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I will try updating ADB tools and see what happens ?

How To Uninstall Realme Apps Without Root (ADB)

We have to admit it all mid range intensively priced devices are dumped with lot of bloatware and Some of which don't even allow us to uninstall.
Realme gives us a skip option while setting the system to reduce the no.of bloatware but many of which aren't removable .
Now i'll give a step by step procedure to remove all the apps which are unnecessary and useless for the device.
Needed :-
1. Pc with Adb installed (Using universal Adb is Recommended)
2. Realme 6 or 6 Pro with USB Debugging unlocked for which unlock the developer options by clicking About Phone -> Baseband & Kernal -> Build number (
click Multiple times untill it unlocks the options)
You can find the options in Additional Settings.
then enable usb debugging.
Now:-
Open the Folder where you have installed the ADB drivers the press shift and right click
you'll find a cmd or powershell option clicking on which gives a shell in that address
Now Connect the Phone with USB and give Permissions in the phone for the system (file Transfer mode)
are check the usb debugging request as accept
Now check whether the device is connected to the system using :-
./adb devices
list of the devices are listed
now click
./adb shell
"pm uninstall –k ––user 0 package name"
to uninstall any app using adb method
we can find the package name in a app PackageNameViewer
Now Run the command
this will uninstall the app
*Remember System Apps are Important and shouldn't be altered.
So Please perform any action carefully
We aren't responsible for your product or it's warranty*
List of Apps or Package Name I uninstalled Personally:-
com.heytap.browser
com.coloros.backuprestore
com.opera.branding.news
com.android.comtacts ( need to install google dialer or any other 3rd party so please don't unless a huge fan of google apps)
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager
com.facebook.services
com.heytap.cloud
com.oppo.music
com.coloros.gallery3d
com.coloros.video
Stuck anywhere Please do post comments.
XDA isn't allowing me to post pictures.

It would be better to use
Code:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package_to_disable>
instead of uninstall because if any package needs to be installed again it simply can be done by
Code:
adb shell pm enable <package_to_enable>
whereas using the uninstall command the package gets uninstalled for the current user and only way to get it back is by factory reset.
Almost all of colorOS bloat can be disabled including the contacts ( contains the dialer app too) and messages. You can install google dialer (mod found on xda working perfectly, using for 3 days now) and google contact and messages from play store.
Edit: Game center & Oroaming for some wierd reason doesn't get disabled.
Edit 2: contacts thing already mentioned in OP. Missed it the first time.

I took the conservative approach. Done disabling some apps just in case i needed to restore it will be easier. Thank you for the tutorials
this is what i did
adb devices
adb shell
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.keep
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
pm disable-user --user 0 com.coloros.video
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.mms
to enable it again
pm enable com.coloros.video
pm enable com.google.android.youtube
pm enable com.google.android.keep
pm enable com.android.mms
change mms to google messages
video to mx video player
youtube to snaptube
keep to none i dont need this but to be safe i just disable it

debdeep98 said:
It would be better to use
Code:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package_to_disable>
instead of uninstall because if any package needs to be installed again it simply can be done by
Code:
adb shell pm enable <package_to_enable>
whereas using the uninstall command the package gets uninstalled for the current user and only way to get it back is by factory reset.
Almost all of colorOS bloat can be disabled including the contacts ( contains the dialer app too) and messages. You can install google dialer (mod found on xda working perfectly, using for 3 days now) and google contact and messages from play store.
Edit: Game center & Oroaming for some wierd reason doesn't get disabled.
Edit 2: contacts thing already mentioned in OP. Missed it the first time.
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Doesn't Realme 6 Pro have Realme OS not colorOS? Nevermind, I'm new to this. My bad.

@jlrruben:
what's the best version of XDA's Google Phone apk for the Realme 6 Pro?

HELP!!
I did the uninstalling as advised here but went overboard (my bad)
If someone can help me installing these things back please!
com.google.android.gm
com.google.android.gms
com.google.android.gms.location.history
com.google.android.gmsintegration
Using RealMe 6 Pro

c0nstantin31V said:
If someone can help me installing these things back please!
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Just use this...
Code:
adb shell pm install-existing <package name>

I have 13 pages of packages on my phone.
Is there a definitive list of what the packages are for and which ones can safely be removed .
I'm hesitant as my phone is only 2 days old and I have already soft bricked it 3 times.
Twice trying to install TWRP and once installing Magisk
Flashing works without error messages but trying to reboot to TWRP just goes to stock recovery then won't reboot same situation when rebooting after Magisk root.

Disabled apps re enable by background updates

Hello colleagues, I have been presenting a problem for 2 months already with the software, I had Google Duo, Photos and YouTube disabled, because I really don't use them, but a couple of months ago, the applications were re-enabled with an update of languages, for example "Google Photos languages" and the application is enabled again, without my permission and without being able to control it.
I have tried to remove the application by ADB Shell, but I have not been successful, I have written to Google Support about the situation and they have not been able to help me.
This is very frustrating ....
My cell phone is a Huawei P30 Pro, with EMUI 10, version 10.0.0.203 (C605E19R1P3), stock, no root.
Could you please help me?

oh my this happened to me all manually disabled apps were re enabled after a restart! @SilviuO

Cienight said:
oh my this happened to me all manually disabled apps were re enabled after a restart! @SilviuO
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Try removing them again with ADB and start command as ADMIN. Remove them 3-4 times, each time after reset. And use this command:
adb shell pm uninstall --user com.google.android.apps.tachyon
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
adb shell pm uninstall --user com.google.android.youtube
Sent from my VOG-L29 using XDA Labs

no this is much worse. I noticed that yesterday night the phones was the whole time awake so i restarted the phone. After the restart the boot logo came appeared twice then i noticed that all, i mean ALL apps whether disabled by adb or manually through the applist were re enabled including hms core etc.

SilviuO said:
Try removing them again with ADB and start command as ADMIN. Remove them 3-4 times, each time after reset. And use this command:
adb shell pm uninstall --user com.google.android.apps.tachyon
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
adb shell pm uninstall --user com.google.android.youtube
Sent from my VOG-L29 using XDA Labs
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Thank you, it has worked out for me. I've tried so hard to get rid of them.
Massive props for you. :good:

How To Guide Remove OnePlus Account From Settings

If you don't like OnePlus Account In settings you can simply remove it.
Even you don't need root access at all !
1- Install adb on your PC
2- Connect phone to PC
3- Make sure adb can detect your device by running:
Code:
adb devices
4- Then run:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.oneplus.account
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.oneplus.membership
5- Reboot
6- Done!
To restore:
Code:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.oneplus.account
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.oneplus.membership

Good one! It will be history soon!

Nice, this will probably work via Termux. Minus the adb shell in the command.
Will give it a shot .cheers.

Yep nice and gone.
Open Termux then type each line followed by enter.
Su
(Agree to the superuser prompt)
pm uninstall --user 0 com.oneplus.account
pm uninstall --user 0 com.oneplus.membership
Should see SUCCESS after each uninstall.

This isn't really new or ground breaking. You can use ADBAppControl to clear out half your phone like this. Removed most OnePlus and Google Bloat. account, membership, backuprestore, store, games and a bunch of google stuff i'll never use.

Xfades said:
This isn't really new or ground breaking. You can use ADBAppControl to clear out half your phone like this. Removed most OnePlus and Google Bloat. account, membership, backuprestore, store, games and a bunch of google stuff i'll never use.
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Not everyone knows everything.
Sharing is caring.. and obviously not everyone knows this otherwise it wouldn't have been viewed as it has.
Thanks for the tip too
But try to be nice buddy.

Xfades said:
This isn't really new or ground breaking. You can use ADBAppControl to clear out half your phone like this. Removed most OnePlus and Google Bloat. account, membership, backuprestore, store, games and a bunch of google stuff i'll never use.
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Not for us Linux/ Chromebook OS owners! I ditched Windows years ago....

Yeaaaah... no OnePlus account in setting anymore

galaxys said:
Not for us Linux/ Chromebook OS owners! I ditched Windows years ago....
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Nah mate. Gaming just isn't as good on Linux man..compatibility too.. I wish it was but it isn't, same with Mac's..I had an M1 which was half decent, but just incompatible with so much.

dladz said:
Nah mate. Gaming just isn't as good on Linux man..compatibility too.. I wish it was but it isn't, same with Mac's..I had an M1 which was half decent, but just incompatible with so much.
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Good thing I'm not into gaming
Cheers

Hey are you guys or 12 or 13?. I'm on 13. I did everything in the OP uninstall both said success rebooted but I stall have Login with OnePlus account box. Did I do something wrong?

foamerman said:
Hey are you guys or 12 or 13?. I'm on 13. I did everything in the OP uninstall both said success rebooted but I stall have Login with OnePlus account box. Did I do something wrong?
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Use Termux, I posted a few down from the OP.
I'm on 13 beta 2.

dladz said:
Use Termux, I posted a few down from the OP.
I'm on 13 beta 2.
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Thank you. But I'm not rooted yet and that's a different problem right now. So I went back and tried the OP again and it worked I don't have login to OnePlus account.

foamerman said:
Thank you. But I'm not rooted yet and that's a different problem right now. So I went back and tried the OP again and it worked I don't have login to OnePlus account.
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Rooting shouldn't be a problem mate...but glad you're sorted

dladz said:
Yep nice and gone.
Open Termux then type each line followed by enter.
Su
(Agree to the superuser prompt)
pm uninstall --user 0 com.oneplus.account
pm uninstall --user 0 com.oneplus.membership
Should see SUCCESS after each uninstall.
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Much easier way that in op.

spevil07 said:
Much easier way that in op.
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Whatever gets you there bro

dladz said:
Yep nice and gone.
Open Termux then type each line followed by enter.
Su
(Agree to the superuser prompt)
pm uninstall --user 0 com.oneplus.account
pm uninstall --user 0 com.oneplus.membership
Should see SUCCESS after each uninstall.
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strangely, it gave me error
Edit: OOS13.0.0 by the way. NE2211. I think we need root/su for pm commands

gagan007 said:
strangely, it gave me error
Edit: OOS13.0.0 by the way. NE2211. I think we need root/su for pm commands
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Sure you need root for something like this.
The command "su" means super user

gagan007 said:
strangely, it gave me error
Edit: OOS13.0.0 by the way. NE2211. I think we need root/su for pm commands
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Yep you do..
Hence superuser

Second command failed for me, most likely because I had already disabled that part with ADB App Control, but now that annoying "log into OnePlus account" nag is finally gone, regardless. Thanks!