Note 8 system update questions.. - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers

As far from what I'm reading shortcut master doesnt work with the note 8 pie update for the hotspot. My phone still currently has DUN added at the end (assuming sprint hasn't sent out a new prl update etc..) I cant get my wife's back up. My question is since mine is still running strong with the hotspot is there a way to disable sprint from forcing a prl update and it being wiped out? Its are only form of internet at the moment and I'd really hate to lose it. Or if anyone as found a way to keep adding fun to the apn setting after pie update.
Thanks!

crbrlassazn said:
As far from what I'm reading shortcut master doesnt work with the note 8 pie update for the hotspot. My phone still currently has DUN added at the end (assuming sprint hasn't sent out a new prl update etc..) I cant get my wife's back up. My question is since mine is still running strong with the hotspot is there a way to disable sprint from forcing a prl update and it being wiped out? Its are only form of internet at the moment and I'd really hate to lose it. Or if anyone as found a way to keep adding fun to the apn setting after pie update.
Thanks!
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What I did before I took the pie update was make sure my APN had DUN. I then disabled SPRINT OMADM. This app is the one which updates your sprint profile and prl. I also disabled the sprint installer since it just installs apps i dont use. I used bk package disabler. Havent had a problem since. Feel free to ask questions.

davnav899 said:
What I did before I took the pie update was make sure my APN had DUN. I then disabled SPRINT OMADM. This app is the one which updates your sprint profile and prl. I also disabled the sprint installer since it just installs apps i dont use. I used bk package disabler. Havent had a problem since. Feel free to ask questions.
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Do you have a way to get bk package disabler? I dont see it on the app store unless it was changed to something else. As for disabling it not sure how to go about it

crbrlassazn said:
Do you have a way to get bk package disabler? I dont see it on the app store unless it was changed to something else. As for disabling it not sure how to go about it
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Well, I had purchased the app a while back. I do not know why it was removed from the store but I have access to the page from my account through purchases. I have not tried other apps but here is a screenshot of the page. I would assume any package disabler would work. Even possibly ADB.

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[Q] Where are my Sprint apps?

Ok, I know that this is kind of weird "problem" to post about here, but my One doesn't have any of the Sprint bloat/apps. I suspect it might be because my Network Operator Name in the About portion of Settings is "HTC" instead of "Sprint". I'm running viperboy's stock odexed 1.29.651.10. My wife, who also has a Sprint One, is running 100% stock and has all of the Sprint crap and her Network Operator is Sprint. So is this because I'm running a rooted "stock" ROM? Or is there something else going on? In any event, I kind of wanted to check out the Scout navigation app and it apparently isn't on my phone and certainly doesn't show up in the Play Store when I search for it or under the Sprint category. How can I get my phone to believe that it is a Sprint phone? I'll worry about freezing or ripping out bloatware I don't want later, I just want the choice!
Where did you get the phone? It doesn't sound like it's a retail device.
ak074 said:
Where did you get the phone? It doesn't sound like it's a retail device.
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I got it at Sam's Club from the retail phone guy. I should add that everything else seems to work fine: Play Store access including paid apps, make and receive phone calls, 3g and LTE, wifi, GPS, etc.
GreyRogue said:
Ok, I know that this is kind of weird "problem" to post about here, but my One doesn't have any of the Sprint bloat/apps. I suspect it might be because my Network Operator Name in the About portion of Settings is "HTC" instead of "Sprint". I'm running viperboy's stock odexed 1.29.651.10. My wife, who also has a Sprint One, is running 100% stock and has all of the Sprint crap and her Network Operator is Sprint. So is this because I'm running a rooted "stock" ROM? Or is there something else going on? In any event, I kind of wanted to check out the Scout navigation app and it apparently isn't on my phone and certainly doesn't show up in the Play Store when I search for it or under the Sprint category. How can I get my phone to believe that it is a Sprint phone? I'll worry about freezing or ripping out bloatware I don't want later, I just want the choice!
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A lot of the "stock" rooted roms still remove bloatware apps. Check the rom's thread on here and see if they were removed. Sometimes the bloat apps are still there, but moved to a different folder. That way, you can add what you want.
There was a thread on this a while back. I believe the general assumption is you got an HTC demo unit. Its htc branded as opposed to sprint branded. No issues save for missing sprint apps. If you take it back, theyll exchange it for the simple fact its branded htc. Just ruu first. No need to exchange, though.
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There was a thread on this a while back. I believe the general assumption is you got an HTC demo unit. Its htc branded as opposed to sprint branded. No issues save for missing sprint apps. If you take it back, theyll exchange it for the simple fact its branded htc. Just ruu first. No need to exchange, though.
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I kind of wondered about that. I don't think it's really worth taking it back just for some carrier apps I'll probably end up pulling out anyway. I wonder why there seem to be so many demo units out there being sold as retail? Maybe the initial supply problems?
I dont know man. Maybe they got shipped out in retail boxes beforehand and some sprint stores never put them out on display and got them mixed up? Thats a mofo of a coincidence if so though
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Further research
I've poked around a little more in my system files to see if there is any reference to Sprint and found a few apks in /system/app: SprintDMS.apk, Sprint_Worldwide.apk, SprintInstaller.apk, and SprintZone.apk. If I try to install them using ES File Explorer, the installer runs and warns me that they are system apps and tells me about permissions, then fails with the message "App not installed." (Well duh, that's why I tapped on the apk....) So at least some of the Sprint stuff is on my phone, but it is dormant somehow. Is it possible that I just didn't get activated quite right after rooting? I sort of remember something called Hands-Free Activation running for several minutes on the first boot after rooting and cancelling it because it did not seem like it was going to complete. Maybe that has something to do with it?
You (or someone) changed something in your dialer settings. There is an option to turn off sprint branding in there. When you were on stock did you have any sprint animations when the phone booted?
You just have to change one setting to fix it if the problem is what I think it is.
easy fix...
1. install nova launcher
2. with nova launcher now set as launcher hold on homescreen to create new shortcut.
3. select new short cut > activities.
4. scroll down the list until you see "Update Device"... click update device then look for a "Branding" submenu.
5. Click on "Branding" and you will make a "Branding" shortcut on your Homescreen.
6. Click new "Branding" shortcut and set Branding to "Sprint"
Thank Autoprime for posting this fix. All your sprint apps will come back too. If that doesn't fix it PM me.
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When you were on stock did you have any sprint animations when the phone booted?
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I don't remember for sure (I booted maybe 2 times before I got around to rooting), but I don't think so.
kc_exactly said:
4. scroll down the list until you see "Update Device"... click update device then look for a "Branding" submenu.
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"Update Device" isn't in that list, and I didn't see Branding or anything like it in some other submenus I tried.
Just found this thread (not sure how I missed it when I was searching and reading thread titles before posting my thread). It is full of people with varying degrees of the same "problem" I have, but for some of them significant things are missing, like mobile network settings and so on. The fix is basically flashing the RUU and letting it download its Sprint package a few minutes after connecting to the network after that, then rebooting. I'm backing up all my apps now to give that a try.
GreyRogue said:
Just found this thread (not sure how I missed it when I was searching and reading thread titles before posting my thread). It is full of people with varying degrees of the same "problem" I have, but for some of them significant things are missing, like mobile network settings and so on. The fix is basically flashing the RUU and letting it download its Sprint package a few minutes after connecting to the network after that, then rebooting. I'm backing up all my apps now to give that a try.
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I suggest HTCs built in backup. It backs up apps, settings, evrrything minus autorotate settings and lockscreen password
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GreyRogue said:
Just found this thread (not sure how I missed it when I was searching and reading thread titles before posting my thread). It is full of people with varying degrees of the same "problem" I have, but for some of them significant things are missing, like mobile network settings and so on. The fix is basically flashing the RUU and letting it download its Sprint package a few minutes after connecting to the network after that, then rebooting. I'm backing up all my apps now to give that a try.
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PM me your serial number
Alright, I flashed the RUU, updated the profile and PRL and ... got the Sprint icons on the second home screen to show up! But mostly they are just links to the Play Store and the items are not available for my carrier as my carrier is still HTC. Does anyone know of a way to force my phone to get reprovisioned entirely? Maybe that would help....
And now confirmed not a demo unit, just a regular old Sprint One. So it must be something with how it got activated, right?

GG Safety Assistance

Hey guys,So I just got my Galaxy Gear today and Ive read around and even Samsung's own manual says there is this Safety Assistance where you hit the power button 3 times and it will take a picture with GPS and send it to you emergency contact. The manual says to enable it under settings then safety assistance. But under my settings in gear manager there is no such setting. I contacted Samsung and they can't find where it even says in the manual. Did this feature get removed,or am I just missing something?
Im including the link to Samsung's site and its on PG.35 of the manual.
http://www.samsung.com/levant/consu...ile-phones/galaxy-gear/SM-V7000ZWAAFR-support
Thanks so much for any help!
waternut13134 said:
Hey guys,So I just got my Galaxy Gear today and Ive read around and even Samsung's own manual says there is this Safety Assistance where you hit the power button 3 times and it will take a picture with GPS and send it to you emergency contact. The manual says to enable it under settings then safety assistance. But under my settings in gear manager there is no such setting. I contacted Samsung and they can't find where it even says in the manual. Did this feature get removed,or am I just missing something?
Im including the link to Samsung's site and its on PG.35 of the manual.
http://www.samsung.com/levant/consu...ile-phones/galaxy-gear/SM-V7000ZWAAFR-support
Thanks so much for any help!
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Did you ever figure out the issue?
Breach said:
Did you ever figure out the issue?
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I was told that it was pulled last minute. When I insisted they looked at the manual and page number they said that their manual did not show that and there manual was newer so it meant the feature was pulled.
waternut13134 said:
I was told that it was pulled last minute. When I insisted they looked at the manual and page number they said that their manual did not show that and there manual was newer so it meant the feature was pulled.
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My Gear and my new Gear 2 both have the option. My wife's does not. I think the issue is the rom you are running. My wife's Note 3 is running the stock T-mobile rom and she does not have the opinion. I upgraded to an international rom (to get rid of the t-mobile crap on my phone, most specifically the block they put on the tethering) and a side effect is I now have the Safety Assistance option.
Just figured I would let you know, incase you were interested,
Breach said:
My Gear and my new Gear 2 both have the option. My wife's does not. I think the issue is the rom you are running. My wife's Note 3 is running the stock T-mobile rom and she does not have the opinion. I upgraded to an international rom (to get rid of the t-mobile crap on my phone, most specifically the block they put on the tethering) and a side effect is I now have the Safety Assistance option.
Just figured I would let you know, incase you were interested,
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Is it possible to obtain the app for that? Like if you open wondershare on a pc, do you see it there? If so back it up, and upload it please.
440bro said:
Is it possible to obtain the app for that? Like if you open wondershare on a pc, do you see it there? If so back it up, and upload it please.
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The app wouldn't do any good unless you had the option in Gear Manager to turn it off and on, and to set an emergency contact for the app to message.
Perhaps there is a way to inject/mock the version of the rom to allow the option in Gear Manager so the option/ability is enabled.

How to use Hotspot and USB tethering for FREE (Sprint, possibly more)

Go into airplane mode, then come out, directly after hit whichever one you want to do (wifi hotspot/USB tethering) and it should work without problems. I have tried and used both. If you have an easier way, please share!
Go to An settings and add dun to the end of the pan type. Works everytime. Not just Motorola, works on Note8 and V20
"An settings"? "pan type"?
Are these typos we have to decrypt? I don't have anything like this is my Network Settings.
Quantumstate said:
"An settings"? "pan type"?
Are these typos we have to decrypt? I don't have anything like this is my Network Settings.
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He's meaning APN settings and APN type "settings>More>cellular networks>access point names"
But this didn't work for me
Comet1966 said:
He's meaning APN settings and APN type
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No kidding?
I sure hope he's not a coder, an editor, or missile tech.
Salesman, or driving a mop would be good fits.
Quantumstate said:
No kidding?
I sure hope he's not a coder, an editor, or missile tech.
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Lol if he's typing on this phone I can understand it, I mistype a lot on this one. But I do look back and fix them. You should try the APN settings and see if they work for you. I still gotta stick with the airplane mode method.
You do realize Sprint includes hotspot in the unlimited plan, right?
donjuro said:
You do realize Sprint includes hotspot in the unlimited plan, right?
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No they don't. Maybe in one of them, but not mine.
If you go to sprint.com you'll see on the front page they include 10 GB of hotspot data. After those 10 gigs I believe it's throttled. I've had this for as long as I can remember.
donjuro said:
If you go to sprint.com you'll see on the front page they include 10 GB of hotspot data. After those 10 gigs I believe it's throttled. I've had this for as long as I can remember.
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That's not the plan we have. We've had our plan since 2007. Everything family plan I believe
I did mean apn lol. I also used 253gb of data last month.
WARNING about switching to a plan with free 10GB/mounth Mobile Hot Spot: Despite confirming with the Sprint phone jockey that Google Voice carrier integration would still work when I switched from my Everything to a Freedom Unlimited plan; it ended up breaking the integration and "cancelling" my Google Voice account. It took me about five days talking to Google and Sprint; and only after going back to the Everything plan, I was able to get GV working again.
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can someone update this post with the info of Android 8 ROM? does the procedure in OP work on Android 8?
if not what other way are there?
doctorman said:
can someone update this post with the info of Android 8 ROM? does the procedure in OP work on Android 8?
if not what other way are there?
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Id be interested in knowing as well.
dohcdragon said:
Id be interested in knowing as well.
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It works just tried it
doctorman said:
can someone update this post with the info of Android 8 ROM? does the procedure in OP work on Android 8?
if not what other way are there?
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Yup it works just fine.
The apn is grey out. How to change it?
ericliujian said:
The apn is grey out. How to change it?
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Add a new apn and use the same info from the greyed out apn.
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I just acquired a stock Sprint Z2 Force on Oreo 8.0 and the usual Airplane / Quick Hotspot tap fix isn't working like it did on the E5 Plus and Z3 Play, both of which were also running Oreo - the hotspot never activates on the Z2. APN's are all greyed out and locked and there's no way to add another one as of now. I need Hotspot in emergencies only, but I do need it for those occasional situations. Any other workarounds? Thanks!
Update - APN's can be added (not edited or removed) when the phone first reboots, but adding the dun command to the default "internet x.ispsn" APN - under a new APN with all other settings duplicated (as was suggested) - doesn't enable the hotspot as of now.
TVCCS said:
I just acquired a stock Sprint Z2 Force on Oreo 8.0 and the usual Airplane / Quick Hotspot tap fix isn't working like it did on the E5 Plus and Z3 Play, both of which were also running Oreo - the hotspot never activates on the Z2. APN's are all greyed out and locked and there's no way to add another one as of now. I need Hotspot in emergencies only, but I do need it for those occasional situations. Any other workarounds? Thanks!
Update - APN's can be added (not edited or removed) when the phone first reboots, but adding the dun command to the default "internet x.ispsn" APN - under a new APN with all other settings duplicated (as was suggested) - doesn't enable the hotspot as of now.
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I was able to edit mine using an sq3lite editor from the PlayStore.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dundastech.sqlitemasterlight
Add dun to the end of the internet apn, then change the dun apn to x.ispsn
It's under the app phone and messaging storage/databases/telephony.db/carriers
Just search for your operator by numeric. Sprint is 310120

Sprint VVM with unlocked Note 8?

So lovin the phone so far. I purchased the unlocked version directly from samsung. Activated on sprint no problem however being unlocked I dont have any of their bloat ware on my phone kinda nice. However I also do not have their visual voicemail app. I found a copy .apk from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-sprint/themes-apps/modded-sprint-visual-voicemail-apk-t2994978
Loaded it however it does not seem to work app starts up but does not show the existing voicemail in the voicemail box. states activation message could not be sent check connection. I contacted sprint they were of no help and claim they do not even have visual voice mail. Any way was hoping somebody here far smarter than myself figured out how to get this to work. Its not the end of the world but would be nice to have the visual voicemail back.
Lee
leedawg said:
So lovin the phone so far. I purchased the unlocked version directly from samsung. Activated on sprint no problem however being unlocked I dont have any of their bloat ware on my phone kinda nice. However I also do not have their visual voicemail app. I found a copy .apk from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...s/modded-sprint-visual-voicemail-apk-t2994978
Loaded it however it does not seem to work app starts up but does not show the existing voicemail in the voicemail box. states activation message could not be sent check connection. I contacted sprint they were of no help and claim they do not even have visual voice mail. Any way was hoping somebody here far smarter than myself figured out how to get this to work. Its not the end of the world but would be nice to have the visual voicemail back.
Lee
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In order to get the Sprint VVM working on unlocked you need to edit t he build prop and flash required files like done on earlier Samsung devices...the problem is root....which is on its way....until then install Google voice...get a separate Google voice number...dial in phone app *73yourgooglevoicenumber...to put it back to Sprint dial *730 alone
BlueFox721 said:
In order to get the Sprint VVM working on unlocked you need to edit t he build prop and flash required files like done on earlier Samsung devices...the problem is root....which is on its way....until then install Google voice...get a separate Google voice number...dial in phone app *73yourgooglevoicenumber...to put it back to Sprint dial *730 alone
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ah yeah I was afraid of that figured stock OS might not have to do all that stuff. Thanks so much for the response ill probably do what you suggested with google voice.
sorry about necro
BlueFox721 said:
In order to get the Sprint VVM working on unlocked you need to edit t he build prop and flash required files like done on earlier Samsung devices...the problem is root....which is on its way....until then install Google voice...get a separate Google voice number...dial in phone app *73yourgooglevoicenumber...to put it back to Sprint dial *730 alone
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I've tried using search, and cant seem to find my answer... My carrier is sprint, note 8 snapdragon rooted rev1 bootloader. I am not getting a single voicemail notification, nor is there any vvm app. I really only need the notifications. After being on the phone with sprint for a long time, their solution was to use google voicemail. Now that root is achieved how can I install and use sprint VVM? Do you have a copy of the apk you can share?
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I've tried using search, and cant seem to find my answer... My carrier is sprint, note 8 snapdragon rooted rev1 bootloader. I am not getting a single voicemail notification, nor is there any vvm app. I really only need the notifications. After being on the phone with sprint for a long time, their solution was to use google voicemail. Now that root is achieved how can I install and use sprint VVM? Do you have a copy of the apk you can share?
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I don't but you can get the voicemail to work...but if you root! Both the rooted system and the Sprint ROM have working VVM...
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I don't but you can get the voicemail to work...but if you root! Both the rooted system and the Sprint ROM have working VVM...
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I used the files from samfail to root, I didnt get any voicemail apps at all
What device model is it? Does it have the U (unlocked) or P (Sprint) at the end?
I use Instavoice app.
purchasedPhone said:
I used the files from samfail to root, I didnt get any voicemail apps at all
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Flash DevDigitel's Sprint ROM
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Flash DevDigitel's Sprint ROM
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I appreciate the response, but I'm looking for an app solution. I really don't want to flash something and wipe again. It was months before I rooted because I couldn't find the time to re-set up the phone. Is it possible to just install the apk and edit build.prop like you suggested in your earlier post?
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I appreciate the response, but I'm looking for an app solution. I really don't want to flash something and wipe again. It was months before I rooted because I couldn't find the time to re-set up the phone. Is it possible to just install the apk and edit build.prop like you suggested in your earlier post?
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Yes...you can...just Google Sprint VVM for rooted ROMs and extract the app from your Sprint folder in csc directory or from DevDigitel's ROM...you can edit the build prop to designate greatltespr or something like that...you will see what others have done for ROMs before...I am going to try this with my ROM in the coming week...if you need, give DevDigitel a pm as he did this for his ROM....sorry I don't have the specifics at the moment...It has been a while since I had to do it and it was a Note3....if I get done with my ROM and come up with a clear method I'll let you know how I did it...but it may be a week or so...
I actually flashed your unbranded a long time ago, and I lost voicemail notifications then, so I can wait another week. Thanks for your help

DT Ignite / Mobile Services Manager (Verizon)?

Is that app no longer a thing? I just upgraded to the S10 and I'm on the latest security patch, and I'm not finding that app in the system apps anywhere. I always disable/clear that app ASAP once I get a new Android device on Verizon, and every previous android Verizon device has had it... Did it change names again or did they actually get rid of it?
I thought the last Galaxy that had it was the S8. I could be wrong though. LOL, maybe they hid it better or just changed the name.
Tel864 said:
I thought the last Galaxy that had it was the S8. I could be wrong though. LOL, maybe they hid it better or just changed the name.
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I had a S10 on Verizon briefly when it came out so I'm 99% sure it had it at one point, but maybe I'm dreaming...
I've disabled it.. S10 - Verizon
I wonder if I have to have my Verizon sim card in the phone... I don't currently... will try shortly.
Putting my sim card in clearly "activated" it as the usual crap games starting showing up. However, I'm still not seeing it in my app list (and yes I have system apps showing). Very odd... really want to get this thing turned off. Wondering if they buried it deeper.
Does CCSWE see it or have you tried that app?
Tel864 said:
Does CCSWE see it or have you tried that app?
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Just tried, and no...
Maybe I'm just crazy.
Try verizon app manager. Seems to be the new name.
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Try verizon app manager. Seems to be the new name.
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Yep, that's there, and I think you're right. The APK contains "Digital Turbine" and "IgniteService" - the original app was called DT Ignite.
Good find, thank you.
Confirmed that was definitely it. An update must've changed the name, and my device must've started on an update later than the one that changed it. As soon as I disabled it, it restored it back to the "factory" version and the name changed back to Mobile Services Manager.
Thanks again, Briermatch.

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