Quick question, I'm familiar with using ADB for various reasons, one thing I'm not sure is if ADB has root access, without the phone being rooted?
Specifically, could I pull the hosts file, copy in everything from my other devices host file that's updated regularly, and then push it back to the phone?
I've looked on Google and saw some guides saying you could do this, but I'm not convinced ADB has root access on a non rooted phone.
I can't try right now as I won't be home for several days and no PC, so just thought I'd ask.
It can't be done without root
Yup, can't be done without root. If you're looking for adblocking I'd recommend AdHell 3 been using it since launch and it's working great. Blockda is also a great alternative.
GallardosEggrollShop said:
Yup, can't be done without root. If you're looking for adblocking I'd recommend AdHell 3 been using it since launch and it's working great. Blockda is also a great alternative.
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Yeah that's what I expected, thanks for the replies though.
Yes they're two apps I've been looking at as well, so will probably give them both a try, I've already debloated the phone massively, so if I can get a decent ad blocker working too then I hardly have need for root.
i recommend adhell3 as well, works very good, since the day i installed it i havent seen one single ad. it also has a built in app disabler which works very well (used it to disable facebook & bixby)
destz0r said:
i recommend adhell3 as well, works very good, since the day i installed it i havent seen one single ad. it also has a built in app disabler which works very well (used it to disable facebook & bixby)
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I see a lot of people recommending it so will definitely try it thanks...and you say it can disable apps too? Even all system packages? Is it free? Because I just purchased package disabler pro to do just that haha, only £2 though so not a big issue.
beta546 said:
I see a lot of people recommending it so will definitely try it thanks...and you say it can disable apps too? Even all system packages? Is it free? Because I just purchased package disabler pro to do just that haha, only £2 though so not a big issue.
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Yep it can disable system apps too. And it's free yes.
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Yep it can disable system apps too. And it's free yes.
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Hey do you know of a link to download and how to install adhell 3? I can't find anything, one guide I did find, all it's links were dead.
beta546 said:
Hey do you know of a link to download and how to install adhell 3? I can't find anything, one guide I did find, all it's links were dead.
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download latest apk: https://m.mediafire.com/folder/sb37c6gmhqgbn
then after u install the apk, it will ask for a knox license key, u can obtain a key by following the guide here: https://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-install-adhell-3-ad-blocker-for-samsung-devices-without-root/
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download latest apk: https://m.mediafire.com/folder/sb37c6gmhqgbn
then after u install the apk, it will ask for a knox license key, u can obtain a key by following the guide here: https://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-install-adhell-3-ad-blocker-for-samsung-devices-without-root/
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Ahh great thank you, I had the key already after following another guide, but that talked about downloading the knox sdk and android studio and compiling the apk so I was certain it was much more simple than that. Thanks mate.
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download latest apk: https://m.mediafire.com/folder/sb37c6gmhqgbn
then after u install the apk, it will ask for a knox license key, u can obtain a key by following the guide here: https://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-install-adhell-3-ad-blocker-for-samsung-devices-without-root/
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Does this not work with chrome at all anymore? I have disabled async dns resolver and cleared the dns cache, but still seeing ads.
beta546 said:
Does this not work with chrome at all anymore? I have disabled async dns resolver and cleared the dns cache, but still seeing ads.
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No clue mate I use Samsung Internet browser and I see no ads there
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No clue mate I use Samsung Internet browser and I see no ads there
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Ah well. I see in adhell the list of domains being blocked growing so it's working, obviously just not in chrome. Guess I'll have to try Samsung browser instead.
Got it working in chrome, just had to add com.android.chrome|*|53 in the blacklist. Might help someone else who needs it ?
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Ah well. I see in adhell the list of domains being blocked growing so it's working, obviously just not in chrome. Guess I'll have to try Samsung browser instead.
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Try out Samsungs browser for a while, I like it more than chrome
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Try out Samsungs browser for a while, I like it more than chrome
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Yeah I will give it a try. The thing that's put me off changing browsers for so long is the sheer amount of data I have stored with chrome, passwords and auto fill data and such, is there any way to import this stuff to the Samsung browser?
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Yeah I will give it a try. The thing that's put me off changing browsers for so long is the sheer amount of data I have stored with chrome, passwords and auto fill data and such, is there any way to import this stuff to the Samsung browser?
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there's an extension for the samsung browser which can import ur chrome bookmarks. As for passwords, i dont know, im afraid u cant import ur passwords
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download latest apk: https://m.mediafire.com/folder/sb37c6gmhqgbn
then after u install the apk, it will ask for a knox license key, u can obtain a key by following the guide here: https://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-install-adhell-3-ad-blocker-for-samsung-devices-without-root/
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Does this solution have any impact in battery consumption?
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there's an extension for the samsung browser which can import ur chrome bookmarks. As for passwords, i dont know, im afraid u cant import ur passwords
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Ah well I didn't think it would be possible being that all that stuff is stored securely with Google.
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Does this solution have any impact in battery consumption?
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Related
The notification icon is a grey "i" in a grey circle.
Will uninstall whatever it is.
edit: went thru the latest astro apk and the notification icon was not in there, so its probably not astro.
I use astro and have never seen this. Not sure what it is that's doing it, but I don't think its astro.
Install a Task Manager and kill processes one by one until you find out?
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Install a Task Manager and kill processes one by one until you find out?
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but will that kill the notification thats already sent?
Dumb question probably, but happen's when you push that notifcation? Browser opens up?
I typed in WonderWall and found and found an app called MSN WonderWall (Wonderful Wall magazine) and went ahead and installed it. Not sure if that's your culprit.
should show up in logcat.
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should show up in logcat.
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I checked and didn't see anything
http://androidforums.com/support-troubleshooting-incredible/119912-ads-my-notification.html
Quick Uninstaller seems to be the culprit according to this.
This happened to me too recently, thought it was a fluke but after seeing this it reminded me. I dont have quick uninstaller so its not the only one doing it.
Are either of you guys using chrome 2 phone firefox extension, or any programs of that type?
Hmmm....I hope this isn't a security thing with C2DM.
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Are either of you guys using chrome 2 phone firefox extension, or any programs of that type?
Hmmm....I hope this isn't a security thing with C2DM.
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im pretty sure every froyo user is using chrome 2 phone.
Blueman101 said:
im pretty sure every froyo user is using chrome 2 phone.
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Nope, you have to download chrome 2 phone. It's why I asked if you're using the firefox extention. That's not writting by the chrome 2 phone people and you don't know what's happening on their end.
The c2dm api is present, but you have to have an app installed to receive the intent.
In the Chrome 2 Phone combo, your browser extension sends the intent to the Chrome 2 Phone app, and the app displays the notification.
I can right a "happy buttons" app that I tell you displays happy faces, and that's all you think it does, however I can send ad notifications through the C2DM api and have it show a notification like the one you guys are seeing. All without the Chrome 2 Phone extention/apk combo.
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No, no, I wasn't implying froyo came with chrome2phone, but that practically every froyo user has installed this and if it what chrome2phone, this would have been more widespread.
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http://androidforums.com/support-troubleshooting-incredible/119912-ads-my-notification.html
Quick Uninstaller seems to be the culprit according to this.
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I've never had that installed too. This is the second time I got the same Ad today.
How about Easy Note?
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How about Easy Note?
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dont have that either
britoso said:
dont have that either
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would be helpful if you posted a list of apps you have. this seems like more of a witch hunt otherwise
Wow. This is going way, way too far.. Ads in the notification bar.
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dont have that either
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I bet it's that MoreRecent program. I hear that developer is all kinds of corrupt.
=P
(I'm just kidding for anyone that does't know, britoso is the developer of more rencet)
Might be from shopsavy the barcode scanner
The Samsung Note 2 has a great S Note application where one can write notes and add pictures on there along with Audio Notes. Is there something similar to this application that is available or can be added to the HTC ONE? Is there one that comes with it or is there a way to get one similar to the one that comes with the Samsung Note 2 on there?
Instead of just having a basic note application where one can just types notes with no pictures or no audio. Anyone here able to help with this?
Does evernote not allow for this?
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Does evernote not allow for this?
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Evernote is an application that requires you to save everything on their server. No privacy this way and you have to upload and download everything from them every time you need something. Last but not least they charge you for storage space and you do not have the option to only keep info on your device only if I am not mistaken. Would prefer an application just like the one on on the Samsung Note 2 called the S-Note.
Thanks for your input though :angel:
I've not used it yet but have you tried Google Keep?
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I've not used it yet but have you tried Google Keep?
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Permissions and privacy invasions are like that of Evernote. That Toggle sync pretty much gives them control over turning and over riding your sync options meaning if you turn sync off they can turn it on and sync if they want to.
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Permissions and privacy invasions are like that of Evernote. That Toggle sync pretty much gives them control over turning and over riding your sync options meaning if you turn sync off they can turn it on and sync if they want to.
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Fairly confident that s-note is the same way, but you don't really see it since its already installed on your phone.
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Fairly confident that s-note is the same way, but you don't really see it since its already installed on your phone.
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Yeah SNote syncs with your Samsung/SCloud account so everything is saved on Samsung's servers.
EDIT: S Note's permissions :
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The only permission it isn't granted is 'Sleep with your wife/significant other' then?
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Yeah SNote syncs with your Samsung/SCloud account so everything is saved on Samsung's servers.
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Is that an option to sync with Samsung/SCloud or a must like Evernote? I did not know that all of the SNotes were synced to the Samsung Cloud Servers.
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Is that an option to sync with Samsung/SCloud or a must like Evernote? I did not know that all of the SNotes were synced to the Samsung Cloud Servers.
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It's an option but it's ON by default.
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It's an option but it's ON by default.
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How do you turn it off and where does one check for this? Thanks..
Answer to all of this: OpenPDroid. Hopefully CM comes soon and we can patch it in
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Answer to all of this: OpenPDroid. Hopefully CM comes soon and we can patch it in
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Did not quite understand, can you explain please? Thanks :good:
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How do you turn it off and where does one check for this? Thanks..
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Settings > Cloud > Sync Settings
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Did not quite understand, can you explain please? Thanks :good:
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[MOD][4.1.2 or 4.2.1][GPL] OpenPDroid [v1.0, 2013-01-14]
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Settings > Cloud > Sync Settings
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I do not see it on by default but do see the setting available to add an account to Cloud sync.
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I do not see it on by default but do see the setting available to add an account to Cloud sync.
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Did you try hitting the menu key?
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[MOD][4.1.2 or 4.2.1][GPL] OpenPDroid [v1.0, 2013-01-14]
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Nothing pops up when you hit the menu key. Pretty much no option once you enter. All you see is what I posted.
Has anyone tried the debloatung program over at the at&t note 4 threads?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2998294
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I'm pretty sure you're going to need root to use that method.
No root required to disable apps. However, to remove them, then the phone needs to be rooted.
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I'm pretty sure you're going to need root to use that method.
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Subject line of the thread linked says Root not required, but sure!
Tried it out just now, thanks for linking it @blkghost22, I've been trying to find a way to disable certain things and this did it!
Stock Music app sometimes comes up when I connect my phone to the car via Bluetooth, and there wasn't any easy way to disable it
I also recommend going to Filter, typing ATT, and disabled all that crap too - I've done everything except Knox, Remote Support, and Usage manager.... someone needs to come up with a safe list of apps to disable to debloat this device, it would be very helpful!
Will this let me disable stuff like the built in browser? Because there are some aid that the phone just won't let you disable which I find really dumb.
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Will this let me disable stuff like the built in browser? Because there are some aid that the phone just won't let you disable which I find really dumb.
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It should, I don't know the title of it from an APK or package standpoint (I know it's called Internet, but I can't find it searching right now), but once you find it, you can disable it
EDIT - SBrowser is the name of it
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No root required to disable apps. However, to remove them, then the phone needs to be rooted.
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Subject line of the thread linked says Root not required, but sure!
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Okay, I can't read. I'm sending thanks X 2 to Charlotte, NC.
I'm at 55 apps disabled so far, and I don't think I'm being all that aggressive with disabling TW / Samsung / ATT features..... Anyone know of a good safe list for this phone yet where we can really speed this thing up? Not like it really needs it, but there's lots of hidden crap on it running we know about but haven't been able to disable previously
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I'm at 55 apps disabled so far, and I don't think I'm being all that aggressive with disabling TW / Samsung / ATT features..... Anyone know of a good safe list for this phone yet where we can really speed this thing up? Not like it really needs it, but there's lots of hidden crap on it running we know about but haven't been able to disable previously
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You mind sharing what you've disabled? I've done a lot manually. Haven't gotten a chance to test out the above program but I don't think I got anywhere near 55...
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Pure+ said:
You mind sharing what you've disabled? I've done a lot manually. Haven't gotten a chance to test out the above program but I don't think I got anywhere near 55...
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Honestly, and I appreciate you looking to me for advice, I don't think I'm the best one to go off of, I know that nothing I've disabled was going to crash my phone, but it's all that TW / Samsung / ATT features like I was saying - the program allows you to filter by text used, even if in the middle of a package name, and that helped a few times tracking down some odd APKs
I read on Forbes that the S6 has 56 apps of bloatware on it, and I'm at 55 disabled apps, with a lot of TW / Samsung / ATT features still running, so most likely that was a list of what they could see from the app drawer or something....
Nothing from me. Just wanted to see if people actually tried it. If it worked then go thank the dev or programmer of that debloating app.
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This app worked like a charm and will have to do till we get root (if we get root)
Does anyone know what the stock messaging app is named? I use the google one / hangouts I don't need 3 of them lol.
krolla03 said:
This app worked like a charm and will have to do till we get root (if we get root)
Does anyone know what the stock messaging app is named? I use the google one / hangouts I don't need 3 of them lol.
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Messages
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Messages
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No i tried that the only app labeled "messages" in the debloat app was the google one i DLed.
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No i tried that the only app labeled "messages" in the debloat app was the google one i DLed.
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That's strange. When I disable "Messages" my stock messaging app is disabled and disappears.
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That's strange. When I disable "Messages" my stock messaging app is disabled and disappears.
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Haha wow im dumb. For some reason i thought messages was one of the apps i could not disable on the phone and had to do on the computer app. Thanks i now have it disabled.
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Haha wow im dumb. For some reason i thought messages was one of the apps i could not disable on the phone and had to do on the computer app. Thanks i now have it disabled.
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Speaking of dumb, did you catch my wife's awesome text in the pop up window? Classic! Lesson in looking before posting screenshots.
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Speaking of dumb, did you catch my wife's awesome text in the pop up window? Classic! Lesson in looking before posting screenshots.
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haha no i didnt see it.
I foolishly activated McAfee which is pre-loaded on the European Note 8 running Android 9, big mistake. It has taken a dislike to one of my apps, which is important to me and have used for a couple of years with no issues. The problem is you cannot add to a safe list, or deactivate McAfee, have tried many solutions, but no luck. It is hell-bent on the deletion
The phone is not rooted.
Anyone on this forum got any experience or solution with this bloatware, there must be a way to deactivate without a full reset back to factory settings?
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I foolishly activated McAfee which is pre-loaded on the European Note 8 running Android 9, big mistake. It has taken a dislike to one of my apps, which is important to me and have used for a couple of years with no issues. The problem is you cannot add to a safe list, or deactivate McAfee, have tried many solutions, but no luck. It is hell-bent on the deletion
The phone is not rooted.
Anyone on this forum got any experience or solution with this bloatware, there must be a way to deactivate without a full reset back to factory settings?
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You could try clearing the cache and data of the 'device security' app.
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You could try clearing the cache and data of the 'device security' app.
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Thanks for the reply, have tried that without success.
Saafir said:
ADB remove Mcafee garbo
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I assume I would need to root my phone to use ADB?
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I assume I would need to root my phone to use ADB?
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You can follow the guide here to disable https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
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@rdann stonedpsycho linked you to the post you need
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Will give it a try, although not sure will be able to locate this app, McAfee is nowhere to be seen anywhere, except the reference (powered by McAfee) when you do a security scan.
But there is some other bloatware I would like to remove, so will be a useful exercise.
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Will give it a try, although not sure will be able to locate this app, McAfee is nowhere to be seen anywhere, except the reference (powered by McAfee) when you do a security scan.
But there is some other bloatware I would like to remove, so will be a useful exercise.
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You can download an app on Google Play called "package inspector" which will give you the app name so you can disable it.
For the device security use the line below.
com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity
I am using an app from Google Play called Package Disabler Pro+ (Samsung) that has successfully disabled everything I want. It cost a couple bucks but was well worth it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elmklmsamsung.batteryaddon
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I foolishly activated McAfee which is pre-loaded on the European Note 8 running Android 9, big mistake. It has taken a dislike to one of my apps, which is important to me and have used for a couple of years with no issues. The problem is you cannot add to a safe list, or deactivate McAfee, have tried many solutions, but no luck. It is hell-bent on the deletion
The phone is not rooted.
Anyone on this forum got any experience or solution with this bloatware, there must be a way to deactivate without a full reset back to factory settings?
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There is a simple way ...
Deactive in device manager, problem ends.
Murad Ali said:
There is a simple way ...
Deactive in device manager, problem ends.
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Wish it was that easy, Not sure using what you are using but note 8 running android 9 that is not possible. McAfee is hidden somewhere in the security app and is not visible in settings.
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There is a simple way ...
Deactive in device manager, problem ends.
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That is not possible, check it out, you will not find McAfee anywhere in settings.
Murad Ali said:
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Not possible to deactivate, have tried many times. I think the only solution is a hard reset and not activate McAfee.
I've found that there is a lot of bloatware on the A74.
I'm tempting to buy the phone but would like to know if the bloatware is easy to remove or disable. How much storage does the bloatware take if it's just disabled?
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I've found that there is a lot of bloatware on the A74.
I'm tempting to buy the phone but would like to know if the bloatware is easy to remove or disable. How much storage does the bloatware take if it's just disabled?
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It's a great phone and believe me because I used all brands.
There are some APPs that you can delete (just a few ones) and I recall Youtube APP won't delete but you can disable it.
It's a very smooth, good looking and with good performances phone and you can't find any better for the same money.
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It's a great phone and believe me because I used all brands.
There are some APPs that you can delete (just a few ones) and I recall Youtube APP won't delete but you can disable it.
It's a very smooth, good looking and with good performances phone and you can't find any better for the same money.
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Hi. How are you able to disable the YT app?. Mine is grayed out.
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Hi. How are you able to disable the YT app?. Mine is grayed out.
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Mine also is grayed out because I already disabled it.
Check:
App permission.
Disable PIP.
Open by default: Open supported links - don't allow.
If you open Youtube from the browser never allow to open with the APP.
Use NewPipe APP (free) and you can watch Youtube without advertisement and keep the screen off!
Hello
did you found a way to root it? (want to buy a74 4G)
bad that no developer works on it...
daktary said:
Hello
did you found a way to root it? (want to buy a74 4G)
bad that no developer works on it...
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I don't root the phone because it works out of the box "if it works, don't break it".
Jeedskie said:
Hi. How are you able to disable the YT app?. Mine is grayed out.
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download and install this app in your pc https://adbappcontrol.com/en
you will be able to delete/disable and backup any app you want
* Due to Android restrictions, system applications cannot be permanently deleted and their apk files will remain on the system. There is no way to remove them without root privileges. These applications will not start and run - they are not installed for the operating system.*