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US S7/S7 Edge is locked down

Our phones are developmentally dead.

v8dreaming said:
Our phones are developmentally dead.
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sadly yeah, aslong as we could find a way to get root im happy. all i want is adaway.

I don't think it's dead
If they found a way to develop for the S6 edge then I'm sure there's a way for the S7 Edge

Why are they dead? I just got this phone and curious why?

HRodMusic said:
sadly yeah, aslong as we could find a way to get root im happy. all i want is adaway.
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Did you try Adblock Fast that is build into Samsung 4.0? Download from App store and then manually setup using instructions.
I'm using it on my S7 with zero issues and no ads. Of course, limited to Samsung browser.

I'm using adguard which sets up personal VPN on phone to block ads. Seems to work for all apps but does hit battery life a bit. Worth it for me.

martinezma99 said:
Did you try Adblock Fast that is build into Samsung 4.0? Download from App store and then manually setup using instructions.
I'm using it on my S7 with zero issues and no ads. Of course, limited to Samsung browser.
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I have not, is it pretty legit? im gonna give it a go right now.

HRodMusic said:
I have not, is it pretty legit? im gonna give it a go right now.
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Yes. Legit. It got bad ratings but works perfect on my S7. I think people haven't realized you need Samsung Internet 4.0 or it won't work.

origitat said:
Why are they dead? I just got this phone and curious why?
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Bootloaders are locked. Flash secured and all. All us carriers, not the exynos, but all us snapdragons, including tmobile. We are on twitter and got a response from John Legere who claims to be working on a potential solution to at least getting tmobiles unlocked. Historically we have always been fine, but for some reason we aren't now. Doesn't make sense for the exynos to unlocked and SD to be locked imo
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Why would safestrap not work for this phone? The note 3 was locked and we had root and roms
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jdidtht said:
Bootloaders are locked. Flash secured and all. All us carriers, not the exynos, but all us snapdragons, including tmobile. We are on twitter and got a response from John Legere who claims to be working on a potential solution to at least getting tmobiles unlocked. Historically we have always been fine, but for some reason we aren't now. Doesn't make sense for the exynos to unlocked and SD to be locked imo
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Here's hoping.... I'll buy one the day root drops.

OMG_VTEC said:
Why would safestrap not work for this phone? The note 3 was locked and we had root and roms
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I'm sure something will come up eventually. Us folks on ATT are used to being screwed with the locked bootloaders. Think it might be new for T-Mobile users though. It might take a little longer, but ATT Samsung devices typically get root after some point.

I've had it since launch, my Nexus 6 basically died. I miss the debloating root allows, like how I'm forced to have the Directv app when I don't have any interest in having Directv. I do like it though it's a nice phone. If we can get root to remove the bloatware I'm for that otherwise I'll live with it for a year until something better drops.

martinezma99 said:
Yes. Legit. It got bad ratings but works perfect on my S7. I think people haven't realized you need Samsung Internet 4.0 or it won't work.
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I'm using it now as personal VPN on adguard was eating battery. Just make sure to set it for no ads (default is some safe ads). On some ads I was getting occasional pop-up ads.
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I'm forcing myself to stay secured with all the fbi vs apple stuff going on.

rachelm920 said:
I've had it since launch, my Nexus 6 basically died. I miss the debloating root allows, like how I'm forced to have the Directv app when I don't have any interest in having Directv. I do like it though it's a nice phone. If we can get root to remove the bloatware I'm for that otherwise I'll live with it for a year until something better drops.
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You can use package disabler pro from the play store to remove bloatware

stafly17 said:
You can use package disabler pro from the play store to remove bloatware
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People are reporting worse battery life after debloating system apps with that on the S7

stafly17 said:
You can use package disabler pro from the play store to remove bloatware
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It doesn't remove anything, it just disables apps that are able to be disabled. I can do that myself.

NeoTINS said:
It doesn't remove anything, it just disables apps that are able to be disabled. I can do that myself.
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Yeah I disabled the directv app and some others myself. Glad I have expandable storage so it doesn't hog my memory LOL
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nrfitchett4 said:
I'm using it now as personal VPN on adguard was eating battery. Just make sure to set it for no ads (default is some safe ads). On some ads I was getting occasional pop-up ads.
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VPNs like Adguard don't "eat" battery. What your seeing is that the system attributes all battery used by apps that access the internet to the VPN.

OMG_VTEC said:
Why would safestrap not work for this phone? The note 3 was locked and we had root and roms
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Seems like Pre-Lollipop builds were always hacked for root. Also, at least on my S5 G900A, Pre-rooted 5.0 was able to be flashed as long as the BL was kept OA1 (KK 4.4.4). But if you took the OTA to 5.0, no root ever! Also they totally locked it down with 5.1. FU ATT!!!! :laugh::silly:
But they sure did get into that S6 pretty fast, didn't they? Go figure.
I applied to this Samsung Mobile Insights program. Might get a free G935A or G930A if accepted into it. I do not know how I will live without root, but at least it has a sdcard. I do not have a good feeling about a battery that does not come out though...

*Nougat 7.0* List of Disabled Bloatware on S7 edge At&t Variant

Hello there,
I'm looking for a list of applications that I can disable without ruin other features or apps but I found nothing. If anyone have a list of that apps please share with us. :highfive: I already disable the at&t apps and other that I don't use with Package Disabler Pro. My battery was on %100 at 10pm and overnight is down to %93-%94 with all apps closed and nothing running in the background, is ridiculous.
Post your list of the most be disabled apps for S7 Edge At&t Variant!! :good::good:

elnene03 said:
Hello there,
I'm looking for a list of applications that I can disable without ruin other features or apps but I found nothing. If anyone have a list of that apps please share with us. :highfive: I already disable the at&t apps and other that I don't use with Package Disabler Pro. My battery was on %100 at 10pm and overnight is down to %93-%94 with all apps closed and nothing running in the background, is ridiculous.
Post your list of the most be disabled apps for S7 Edge At&t Variant!! :good::good:
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Overnight, mean 1 hour or 10 hours? Usual usage of battery on stand by is around 1.5% per hour. I got all att apps off plus some Google apps like Google play or music. In standby mode my phone is using around amount I said 1.5% per hour.
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Why has no one posted about this. I'd like an updated system list to disable too. This is what I have so far, some are installed by me and just temp disabled. I figured with more than 700 views someone would have already done this lol.
I'm sure there is more Samsung and Android stuff, come on people lol. Post your disabled lists for comparison.
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rbedell said:
Why has no one posted about this. I'd like an updated system list to disable too. This is what I have so far, some are installed by me and just temp disabled. I figured with more than 700 views someone would have already done this lol.
I'm sure there is more Samsung and Android stuff, come on people lol. Post your disabled lists for comparison.
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Appreciate the effort, but the image is compressed beyond readability. Might want to cut it in half upload again as two separate images?

Duckman5 said:
Appreciate the effort, but the image is compressed beyond readability. Might want to cut it in half upload again as two separate images?
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Are there really people disabling Samsung Pay? Hard for me to believe. I've only been using it for like 6 months and I've earned well over $100 in free stuff. Just for using tap and pay with my same card instead of just swiping the card. Totally worth it. Just building up a note 8 fund.

Hmm wow all that is disabled damn, you might as well buy a flip phone!

Venom0642 said:
Hmm wow all that is disabled damn, you might as well buy a flip phone!
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Less than usage makes for a smoother operating system. Plus when I need something I can just re enable it.
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ShrekOpher said:
Are there really people disabling Samsung Pay? Hard for me to believe. I've only been using it for like 6 months and I've earned well over $100 in free stuff. Just for using tap and pay with my same card instead of just swiping the card. Totally worth it. Just building up a note 8 fund.
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I would use it if it worked with my bank card. My CC works with it but that encourages me to spend on credit.
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ShrekOpher said:
Are there really people disabling Samsung Pay? Hard for me to believe. I've only been using it for like 6 months and I've earned well over $100 in free stuff. Just for using tap and pay with my same card instead of just swiping the card. Totally worth it. Just building up a note 8 fund.
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I'd rather have root and it only works credit cards, which I'm trying to pay off not add to.

im half tempted to ditch the U firmware and put the stock at&t firmware back on mine, im tired of waiting for an update and i miss calling over wifi, my signal is horrible in the part of town where i live.

VZW Bloatware - Not much on the N8

With my Note 7 and its inferior replacement, the S7E, Verizon had loaded both phones up with a plethora of bloatware. On top of what was preinstalled, I'd constantly find new apps magically appearing every so often.
I subsequently learned that the spontaneous new apps were installed without my permission by DT Ignite, malware (IMO) pre-installed by Verizon. Once that was disabled, things quieted down.
My Note 8 that arrived yesterday had far fewer initial crapware games and apps, and I can't find any evidence of DT Ignite in the Apps Manager. Has Verizon finally smartened up, or do you think they'll find another way to pollute our phones?

Dodge DeBoulet said:
With my Note 7 and its inferior replacement, the S7E, Verizon had loaded both phones up with a plethora of bloatware. On top of what was preinstalled, I'd constantly find new apps magically appearing every so often.
I subsequently learned that the spontaneous new apps were installed without my permission by DT Ignite, malware (IMO) pre-installed by Verizon. Once that was disabled, things quieted down.
My Note 8 that arrived yesterday had far fewer initial crapware games and apps, and I can't find any evidence of DT Ignite in the Apps Manager. Has Verizon finally smartened up, or do you think they'll find another way to pollute our phones?
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Dt ignite is still there what i did was download Ignition Test from the play store and it will find it and disable it

djquestt said:
Dt ignite is still there what i did was download Ignition Test from the play store and it will find it and disable it
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Remind me again what is dt ignite

djquestt said:
Dt ignite is still there what i did was download Ignition Test from the play store and it will find it and disable it
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Thanks, DT Ignition did find it ... it's now called something generic like "Mobile Services." But it's gone now.
jackdforme said:
Remind me again what is dt ignite
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It's a background app installed by carriers that will download and install games and apps on your phone whether you want them or not. It's very annoying to purge your phone of bloatware only to see it come back mysteriously by itself.

jackdforme said:
Remind me again what is dt ignite
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Its a scumbag move by carriers that installs crap on your phone without your permission. It's also the first thing I disable.
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I just learned something new...thanks!
I was thinking that there wasn't much bloat ware on my new Verizon N8 but now you have me worried there are other hidden gems. What else is anyone removing/disabling

djquestt said:
Dt ignite is still there what i did was download Ignition Test from the play store and it will find it and disable it
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Dodge DeBoulet said:
Thanks, DT Ignition did find it ... it's now called something generic like "Mobile Services." But it's gone now.
It's a background app installed by carriers that will download and install games and apps on your phone whether you want them or not. It's very annoying to purge your phone of bloatware only to see it come back mysteriously by itself.
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Is this it?

skillzo1 said:
Is this it?
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Yessir, that's the one.

Dodge DeBoulet said:
Yessir, that's the one.
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Thank you

jrapps said:
I just learned something new...thanks!
I was thinking that there wasn't much bloat ware on my new Verizon N8 but now you have me worried there are other hidden gems. What else is anyone removing/disabling
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I had used PDP (Package Disabler Pro) to disable nearly everything it recommended on my Note 7 and the S7E that replaced it, at least until Nougat was released. After the upgrade PDP didn't work anymore, but I pretty much knew what to disable by then and DT Ignite was at the top of my list. Nothing came back after I shut that down, and the 2 or 3 security updates VZW has pushed since then didn't re-enable it.
I'm cautiously optimistic that the Note 8 will stay fairly clean ... at least until Oreo is released for the N8.

et t-mobile tu, brute?
interesting discussion chaps.
i know this is a VZW thread and i apologize for the intercept, but is tmobile likely doing the same thing?
would this ignition program find such apps on t mobile? i get the note8 friday from tmobile (my other phones are unlocked non carrier version so this is the first time ill need to look for stuff like this)

Funny I was just about to post a thread "what bloat ware should I get rid of on Verizon note 8?" This is a good start ☺
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Dodge DeBoulet said:
I had used PDP (Package Disabler Pro) to disable nearly everything it recommended on my Note 7 and the S7E that replaced it, at least until Nougat was released. After the upgrade PDP didn't work anymore, but I pretty much knew what to disable by then and DT Ignite was at the top of my list. Nothing came back after I shut that down, and the 2 or 3 security updates VZW has pushed since then didn't re-enable it.
I'm cautiously optimistic that the Note 8 will stay fairly clean ... at least until Oreo is released for the N8.
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Are these package disablers worth getting? Or is it just as easy as turning off apps?
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MACHEK said:
Funny I was just about to post a thread "what bloat ware should I get rid of on Verizon note 8?" This is a good start ☺
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Are these package disablers worth getting? Or is it just as easy as turning off apps?
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Most of the totally useless crapware cannot be disabled without a package disabler app
FWIW, the one I usually use (Package Disabler Pro) is not working on my Note FE, but, BK Disabler is.
I'd say it's well worth the couple of dollars vs dealing with unwanted bloat ware...
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I avoid disabling anything to avoid issues when updates are pushed - I never disabled DT Ignite on my VZW S8 and I never had anything pushed on my phone. Also if you don't want to be tracked, you're using the wrong operating system to begin with.

mobilehavoc said:
I avoid disabling anything to avoid issues when updates are pushed - I never disabled DT Ignite on my VZW S8 and I never had anything pushed on my phone. Also if you don't want to be tracked, you're using the wrong operating system to begin with.
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Good for you, seriously, but that wasn't my experience. I'd wake up to new, unwanted games and apps on my Note 7 and S7 Edge pretty regularly. And after disabling DT Ignite, I never had a problem with any of the updates, including the Nougat release for the S7E. I had to disable DT Ignite again after that installed, but the 3 security updates since have all installed just fine.

Not sure if this is the right place but here it goes. I actually use some VZW stuff. I like the native VZW to VZW video calling. I also love the VZW premium visual voicemail. The VZW cloud is handy, but I can do without.
Anyone know how I get this stuff?

You mean on a non Verizon issued Note 8 or something?
Not bloatware, but I'm pissed ours didn't get the upgrade for the swipe down on homescreen bringing down notifications rather than a 2nd app drawer command.
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I just got off the phone with VZW. My HD calling, video calling and visual voicemail isn't working. Not sure if the CSR was right, but she said there is an advance calling setting on the VZW N8 that I couldn't find on my unlocked Sammy N8. I have seen it before on my S8+ so I know What she is talking about.
I said maybe mine isn't provisioned correctly. She said she wasn't sure. I am going to call back tomorrow to speak with tech support

guthrien said:
You mean on a non Verizon issued Note 8 or something?
Not bloatware, but I'm pissed ours didn't get the upgrade for the swipe down on homescreen bringing down notifications rather than a 2nd app drawer command.
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If you really want it, Nova Launcher can do this. I actually prefer using the fingerprint reader for this, though, and you don't need Nova Launcher for it (although I'd rather have Nova Launcher than not).

Yes action launcher does too but the Note is the only phone I usually use the default launcher with. The sensor isn't convenient to me yet.
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Who uses the bundled McAfee Anti-malaware?

When I use device maintenance I keep getting asked to turn it on so was Just wondering who uses it or recommends it?

daddyo said:
When I use device maintenance I keep getting asked to turn it on so was Just wondering who uses it or recommends it?
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I don't have anything like that associated with device maintenance. May be a carrier specific add-on?

No need for it

RGardner said:
I don't have anything like that associated with device maintenance. May be a carrier specific add-on?
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It's Samsung. I have it on my unlocked Samsung model. It short changes me ten points in the maintenance screen unless I use this app, which I refuse to do so.
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Limeybastard said:
It's Samsung. I have it on my unlocked Samsung model. It short changes me ten points in the maintenance screen unless I use this app, which I refuse to do so.
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Oh, I must not have a Samsung, then.
Oh, wait, yes I do. And I don't have any shyte malware offers. Thanks Verizon Wireless.

RGardner said:
Oh, I must not have a Samsung, then.
Oh, wait, yes I do. And I don't have any shyte malware offers. Thanks Verizon Wireless.
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You stated that it might be a carrier specific add on, I merely posted saying that it wasn't a carrier specific add on. Thanks SMH.
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UK 128GB Note9 here and the Device Security section is McAfee stuff:
https://i.imgur.com/7bE1sx2.jpg

Limeybastard said:
It's Samsung. I have it on my unlocked Samsung model. It short changes me ten points in the maintenance screen unless I use this app, which I refuse to do so.
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And I also have refused to use the useless McAfee software but don't understand why the system suddenly shorts me 10 points! I paid for the device and hate to feel pressured or without choice. Any chance of a work around to get 100 without agreeing to use McAfee?

It doesn't look like there's any way to get those 10 points, so you're stuck at 90/100 if you don't activate it.
TBH though, I never really paid attention to these points in the app until you brought it up.
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The entire Device Maintenance section is crapware at best.
It basically monitors everything you do on your phone & pings the information (supposedly anonymized) to the likes of Qihoo & who knows where or who else.
Your best bet is to do the following:
1) Go to Settings - Apps & one by one, fine-tune each apps permissions/data usage/battery as you see fit.
2) Use a package disable such as App Freezer/Package Disabler Pro or Adhell3 (root users can also use SD Maid Pro or Titanium Backup).
Freeze the entire Device Maintenance section (app) & only re-enable when you need to change anything in Step 1 listed above. Re-freeze when finished making changes.
The point system is just a lure to get you to use the crapware & "reward" you with a meaningless/worthless point system.

Package Disabler?

Does anyone know what package disablers work with the Note 9, it's been a year a so since I was with Samsung and package disabler appears to have disappeared from the Play Store.
Can I get it somewhere else? does it work with the Note 9?

It works but it also gets removed from Play Store periodically then it gets reinstated. People who purchased it its earlier reincarnations need to purchase it again, assuming they need to reinstall, if more than 6 months have passed. Needless to say a lot people feel peeved off (and rightly so) by the developer's attitude.

Shocky2 said:
Does anyone know what package disablers work with the Note 9, it's been a year a so since I was with Samsung and package disabler appears to have disappeared from the Play Store.
Can I get it somewhere else? does it work with the Note 9?
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I had a look around at these but then opted to try the ADB route instead. There are various threads around on what to disable and it's pretty straightforward to do. I also wonder if just disabling the app via settings is similar or good enough. Haven't found enough info so far to confirm, but have disabled some apps this way too.

Is the ADB method the same as on an LG phone? E.g. pm uninstall -k --.......
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pdagenius said:
I had a look around at these but then opted to try the ADB route instead. There are various threads around on what to disable and it's pretty straightforward to do. I also wonder if just disabling the app via settings is similar or good enough. Haven't found enough info so far to confirm, but have disabled some apps this way too.
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Not sure about ADB, only time I've used ADB is for flashing recovery, I wouldn't know where to start.
I've disabled everything I can manually, although there are a few not sure about, after checking the play store via chrome package disabler pro is still available but not for the Note 9, annoying because I'm pretty sure I have the Pro version.
Also somewhat unrelated, why does the software on the Note 9 have such difficulty closing down background apps? even when you explicitly selected them to not run in the background, an hour or so later it's still active and using battery. :silly:

Shocky2 said:
Not sure about ADB, only time I've used ADB is for flashing recovery, I wouldn't know where to start.
I've disabled everything I can manually, although there are a few not sure about, after checking the play store via chrome package disabler pro is still available but not for the Note 9, annoying because I'm pretty sure I have the Pro version.
Also somewhat unrelated, why does the software on the Note 9 have such difficulty closing down background apps? even when you explicitly selected them to not run in the background, an hour or so later it's still active and using battery. :silly:
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I know this is the US Play store,but,perhaps it'll re-direct to what you need:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpremium&hl=en_US
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powermanager.batteryaddon&hl=en_US

Only thing that works for me is if you do it through adb.

https://packagedisabler.myshopify.com
I bought it a few days ago from here and it works great.

xtrocata said:
https://packagedisabler.myshopify.com
I bought it a few days ago from here and it works great.
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How though? As I purchased but never received anything

Goku80 said:
How though? As I purchased but never received anything
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I don't know. I got everythjng through mail: a download link and a code to activate the app.
Maybe try and contact them?

Just in case someone needs the full tutorial for using ADB to uninstall a system app,check this link:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
If you're not familiar with it,it's worth your while to read everything.
It's not complicated if you're used to using command prompts/ADB,however,be warned that if you delete,it's actually just hidden from the user,but,once you do this,it can't be recovered/accessed/re-installed unless you factory reset (less root access,of course).
The article/tutorial states as much,but,we're all human & at times,TLDR.......... :good:

xtrocata said:
https://packagedisabler.myshopify.com
I bought it a few days ago from here and it works great.
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You will pay again and again because there are thieves...

Adhell 3 has a package disabler. It works. Google "adhell 3 reddit" and you can find links to download the APKs. Then you'll have to go to samsung developer site and generate a knox developer key to plug into your copy of adhell 3.

kill_dano said:
Adhell 3 has a package disabler. It works. Google "adhell 3 reddit" and you can find links to download the APKs. Then you'll have to go to samsung developer site and generate a knox developer key to plug into your copy of adhell 3.
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Yup I was gonna suggest this as well. Works great and also blocks ads.

Just got a Note 9 few days ago, bought a copy from http://www.packagedisabler.com , license 3 times activation.

feyyun said:
Just got a Note 9 few days ago, bought a copy from http://www.packagedisabler.com , license 3 times activation.
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owner of sites that can't add an ssl cert to their websites if often shady people that don't want to get tracked down.
id stay away.

Does anyone mind uploading the apk sent by packagedisabler? I stilll have my license but I already did my 3 downloads and forgot to backup the apk unfortunately.

KevnRobles said:
Does anyone mind uploading the apk sent by packagedisabler?
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No problem, here it is
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There is a useful program called Adhell3 which does app disabling and ad blocking. It works a treat on my unrooted Note 9. It is linked over in the Goodbye Ads forum.

GallardosEggrollShop said:
Yup I was gonna suggest this as well. Works great and also blocks ads.
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Indeed, this is the best way to go ... just remember to renew your Samsung Knox API Key every 90 days, mine needs to be renewed soon.