After 2 weeks of attempts to make it work, after several emails sent to the PoliceDeveloper team, here is my conclusion. This product is malicious or doesn't work.
Notice: I do not work for Samsung nor I've ever worked for PoliceDeveloper. I have no interest at all posting this except warning the next users. I'm simply a guy a bit pissed off by Samsung bloatwares.
Maybe my experience could bring some additional answers to a certain post reported on reddit and named: package_disabler_question.
This app is weird for several reasons explained below:
The developer team doesn't support you. The process is well documented nowhere, even in their emails, really absolutely nowhere. Apparently it doesn't work and when you show them the proof that you are dealing with an installation issue, they don't dare to reply, they simply ignore you or reply with an automated template. Truly disrespectful when you trusted them buying the app on the store.
Their website seems to refer to wrong versions only (based from my own experience). From the Google store, versions sometime work, sometime they doesn't. It was mentioned somewhere (app itself or their website) that you have to install a "PDP engine". When it's done, it still doesn't work, you write to the team and at that moment they state by email you don't need to use it anymore. So why is there a PDP engine to install at the very begining?? And the strangest thing is you don't know at all which tool is doing what, because nothing is explained anywhere.
The tool needs an internet connection, but you don't know what is it for? You guess, seeing what happens on your screen, that Knox validate the license. But is it even a genuine popup? I asked to the team what was this connection requirement for. Strange, after this email, silence from the team until the date I'm sharing my experience here.
Now if it was only about some painful installation and comunication with the dev team, I would only rank it with 3 or 4 stars, complimenting them for the great work. But there is much annoying, the tool maybe does not do what it pretends to do. When you achieve to install it and make it work after several emails, you want to disable some packages, they become indeed displayed in a disabled app list within PackageDisabler, good! But when you check the Android built-in task manager, nothing is in the Android disabled app list. I tried to run one of the recently disabled package and the app can't start. So does it do the job or does it make you think it does... I'm not an Android specialits so I simply asked about this to the team, not a single answer.
They state Samsung is trying to block their app. They just explain that maybe in the purpose to work under the radar sending you an apk by email, and of course you have to give Admin permission to that app. So is it even true Samsung is fighting them? And if it was true, why? You will tell me because they want to protect their juicy bloatware apps. Based on my experience, I'm begining to think maybe Samsung simply tries to protect their platform end users from that app...
I asked for a reimbursement. Yes even for 2$, it doesn't work on my Galaxy S9 so help me or give me my money back. No answer from PoliceDeveloper...
So I let you make your own judgement about all of these.
In my opinion, when you buy an app and ask for what the app needs/does, or simply why it seems not to do what the developer claims, you should get your answers. Otherwise there is something sleazy.
Note: Galaxy S9 Duos - Exynos here...
No problems here. I've been using it for some time and the only problem I've ever had was a minor one that was fixed with a new update.
Tel864 said:
No problems here. I've been using it for some time and the only problem I've ever had was a minor one that was fixed with a new update.
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May I know which phone you are using?
yecundha said:
May I know which phone you are using?
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S9, US Snapdragon
Been using on my s9 exynos for 2 months now. Perfect!
I actually bought package disabler pro from the play store couple days ago (s9) and it has worked fine. I found it actually helpful on reading details on apps installed. Giving it admin permission does bother me, but its permanent.
elstano2k7 said:
I actually bought package disabler pro from the play store couple days ago (s9) and it has worked fine. I found it actually helpful on reading details on apps installed. Giving it admin permission does bother me, but its permanent.
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I would guess that for it to interact with other apps or system services it would need admin.
Works fine here on exynos s9 after update. Had bought the original app and they gave me a voucher for the new one.
It works for me but it does look hacky. It acts as a device administrator, like what a corporation might give you as a condition of using the LAN. It can not modify or uninstall apps but it can refuse their use. I would have returned my S9+ if not for this app. Samsung ads were constantly popping up even after two days of trying to get rid of them. The phone was unusable until the bloat was disabled.
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It works for me but it does look hacky. It acts as a device administrator, like what a corporation might give you as a condition of using the LAN. It can not modify or uninstall apps but it can refuse their use. I would have returned my S9+ if not for this app. Samsung ads were constantly popping up even after two days of trying to get rid of them. The phone was unusable until the bloat was disabled.
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It's just a UI for the adb uninstall commands, but backs them up so you can restore them, even the uninstall adb commands don't really uninstall them, you need root for that
working just fine for me, responsive developer (email them and give me the serial number from previous apps.), and no malicious problem here. all green
What apps are recommended to uninstall?
I'm checking now and I can hardly believe how much crap came with this phone. No wonder I couldn't get it to work before. Essentially, I disabled anything that was:
- Running in the background or using data even though I don't use it
- Popping up advertisements (all Samsung apps)
- Location spyware like weather apps and dynamic keyguards
- Bixby everything
- No chance of being needed (this will vary greatly by person)
Briefing, Yelp, Knox Enrollment Service, Galaxy Essentials Service, Galaxy Essentials Widget, Samsung Keyboard, Weather, Samsung Internet, Samsung Billing, SystemUIBixby, Samsung+, Secure your stuff, Secure Folder, Sports, Finance, Bixy Vision, Samsung Themes, Samsung Pay Framework, Samsung Cloud, Autofill with Samsung Pass, Samsung Pass, Samsung Experience Service, Keyguard Wallpaper Updator, Gear VR Service, Game Tools, Game Launcher, Find My Mobile, Secure Wi-Fi, Email, SmartThings, BixyVision Framework, Voice wake-up, Samsung voice input, Bixby Service, Bixby Global Action, Bixby Voice Stub, Bixy Voice, Smart Things, com.samsung.android.app.watch.managerstub, Bixby Home, AirCommandManager, Samsung account, KnoxVpnPacProcessor, Google VR Services, Google, Gmail, Facebook App Installer, Facebook Services, Facebook App Manager, Game Optimizing Service, Dictionary, CNN for Edge Panel
To the op: it needs internet for two reasons. To connect with knox servers to allow the app to do what it does, that's Samsung's requirement. And to verify the license for the actual app, to prevent piracy.
And for why it's not working... You didn't really describe what's happening, so we can't help you... But i mean, a lot of people have a great experience with PDP for samsung devices... I can only assume its user error... Maybe you refuse to Grant it permissions, have a device that's restricted with knox by your employer, or you're rooted (or were)...
Pretty good list.
kevinmcmurtrie said:
...Knox Enrollment Service, Samsung Experience Service, Google
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Kinda surprised it still worked after partially disabling the service that makes it possible (knox)... No doubt you're getting some extra cpu drain from the errors that's causing, run a log cat, guarantee you've got a lot errors happening.
And for the Samsung Experience Service, you must be using a third party launcher, because that's essentially touchwiz.
As for Google, don't quite see the benefit of disabling that. It's where google assistant is, and hardly does anything at all in the background.
Otherwise, great list.
Tip for everyone, after disabling apps, run a logcat (google "adb log cat" or download the cat log app) and just look for the words "error", "warning", "failed, "doesn't exist", and "found"... The more time you see any of those, more than likely that means more resources wasted because of missing packages. (Services call on other services, and they tend to cause tantrums when they don't get a response)... Probably a good idea to also do it before disabling anything, to establish a baseline.
I disabled the annoying app that kept asking me to sign up for Knox services. I don't think there's any means to disable Knox itself since it's part of the bootloader. There are plenty of errors spewing in logcat but they all appear to be sloppy code rather than any specific problem.
Nova Launcher Prime replaces Samsung Experience.
Google Search is disabled because I'm not using the search bar and it seems to pre-fetch a LOT in the background. I'm not a fan of Google cross-linking everything in inappropriate ways so I'm not using their apps.
MailDroid Pro replaces Email and GMail.
I noticed that Google now spams your phone's GMail account asking you to use Google apps. There's no opt-out, of course.
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To the op: it needs internet for two reasons. To connect with knox servers to allow the app to do what it does, that's Samsung's requirement. And to verify the license for the actual app, to prevent piracy.
And for why it's not working... You didn't really describe what's happening, so we can't help you... But i mean, a lot of people have a great experience with PDP for samsung devices... I can only assume its user error... Maybe you refuse to Grant it permissions, have a device that's restricted with knox by your employer, or you're rooted (or were)...
Pretty good list.
Kinda surprised it still worked after partially disabling the service that makes it possible (knox)... No doubt you're getting some extra cpu drain from the errors that's causing, run a log cat, guarantee you've got a lot errors happening.
And for the Samsung Experience Service, you must be using a third party launcher, because that's essentially touchwiz.
As for Google, don't quite see the benefit of disabling that. It's where google assistant is, and hardly does anything at all in the background.
Otherwise, great list.
Tip for everyone, after disabling apps, run a logcat (google "adb log cat" or download the cat log app) and just look for the words "error", "warning", "failed, "doesn't exist", and "found"... The more time you see any of those, more than likely that means more resources wasted because of missing packages. (Services call on other services, and they tend to cause tantrums when they don't get a response)... Probably a good idea to also do it before disabling anything, to establish a baseline.
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Any diference with AdHell 3 when disabling the apps? I'm using AdHell (is free), but I'd like to know if the uninstallation performed by PD is deeper.
Shaglok said:
Any diference with AdHell 3 when disabling the apps? I'm using AdHell (is free), but I'd like to know if the uninstallation performed by PD is deeper.
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Adhell 3 uses KNOX, Package Disabler Pro uses ADB
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Adhell 3 uses KNOX, Package Disabler Pro uses ADB
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Thanks, but sorry for the (surely silly) question. The result is the same? I mean, disabling via ADB is like disabling via Knox? Or one method is better than other?
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Shaglok said:
Thanks, but sorry for the (surely silly) question. The result is the same? I mean, disabling via ADB is like disabling via Knox? Or one method is better than other?
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Different methods, same result
*Detection* said:
Adhell 3 uses KNOX, Package Disabler Pro uses ADB
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Package Disabler pro on samsung devices also uses Knox, it uses adb for non-samsung devices.
kevinmcmurtrie said:
Nova Launcher Prime replaces Samsung Experience.
Google Search is disabled because I'm not using the search bar and it seems to pre-fetch a LOT in the background. I'm not a fan of Google cross-linking everything in inappropriate ways so I'm not using their apps.
MailDroid Pro replaces Email and GMail.
I noticed that Google now spams your phone's GMail account asking you to use Google apps. There's no opt-out, of course.
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Well right on, you've got your replacement apps. I couldn't do that personally (even before i got hooked on Google Assistant).
And you can turn off a LOT of the pre-fetching, and the cross linking that the Google app and others do, but of course there will always be some (web and app activity in google account. Others in the google app, like contacts, calendar, call logs, sms, etc)
I'd be interested to know how your battery life compares, because while the Google apps can be... Busy... They do their business in pretty light-weight ways.
Guess people might know this already, but just to let you know, Package Disabler Pro works great to disable system apps, but be careful. I disabled all sprint stuff and some other stuff I don't need. No issues so far
Of course some system apps will still boot after disabling them, but my guess is that hopefully those apps use less ram and battery now?!
Here's my debloat list:
(This is NOT a guide or recommendation! I'm just sharing what worked for me, based on my needs and tests. I prefer to use Package Disabler Pro to adb, easier to enable again with the app.)
Sprint Zone Launcher. com.sprint.zone
Preferred Activity Setter. com.sprint.w.prefact
Sprint ID. com.sprint.w.installer
Carrier Setup Wizard. com.sprint.psdg.sw
Sprint Hub. com.sprint.ms.smf.services
Sprint Device Manager. com.sprint.ms.cdm
Caller ID. com.sprint.ecid
Mobile Installer. com.sprint.ce.updater
App Stack. com.pinsight.dw
Gadget Guardian. com.lookout
360 Video. com.lge.vrplayer (not planning to use vr)
Video Wallpaper. com.lge.video.vr.wallpaper
com.lge.upsell
Update Center. com.lge.updatecenter
SprintService. com.lge.sprintserver
SprintMobileFrameworkSupport. com.lge.sprintnativewfc.smf
SnapPage. com.lge.snappage
LDB. com.lge.mlt
LG Health. com.lge.lifetracker
LG Pay Qlauncher. com.lge.lgpay.qlauncher
FOTA Update. com.lge.lgfota.permission
Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clientspr
Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clients
G-DEC. com.lge.gdec.client
GCUV. com.lge.gcuv
Gaming. com.lge.gametuner
360 Image Wallpaper. com.lge.gallery.vr.wallpaper
Collage Wallpapers. com.lge.gallery.collagewallpaper
Exchange. com.lge.exchange
Email. com.lge.email (not working for me)
Parking Assistant. com.lge.carfinding (I know where my car is)
App Updates. com.lge.appbox.client
AnimalResource. com.lge.animal.resource
Software Update. com.lge.android.atservice
AppCloud. com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe
ARCore. com.google.ar.core
YouTube. com.google.android.youtube (I use Vanced)
Google Play Movies & TV. com.google.android.videos
Print Service Recommendation Service. com.google.android.inservice.recommendation
Google Play Music. com.google.android.music
Gboard. com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
Device setup. com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfic
Google Pay. com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Duo. com.google.android.apps.tachyon
Photos. com.google.android.apps.photos (trying out lg gallery)
Google News. com.google.android.apps.magazines
Slides. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides
Sheets. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets
Docs. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs
Cloud Print. com.google.android.apps.cloudprint
Facebook App Installer. com.facebook.system (using alternative FB app)
Facebook. com.facebook.katana
Facebook App Manager. com.facebook.appmanager
Voicemail. com.coremobility.app.vnotes
com.android.voicemail.omtp
Print Spooler. com.android.printspooler
Default Print Service. com.android.bips
Prime Video. com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
Mobile Device Information Provider. com.amazon.appmanager
nyttliv7 said:
Guess people might know this already, but just to let you know, Package Disabler Pro works great to disable system apps, but be careful. I disabled all sprint stuff and some other stuff I don't need. No issues so far
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Thanks for this. I forgot that this app even existed. It's been a while...:highfive:
Lotsa room on the phone already, more so with stuff that can be plainly uninstalled. The rest 'disabled' to preserve system for factory updates. With SD up to 2tb, bloat not quite so much a nuisance as it was years ago.
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So thanks but what's the point if we cannot remove by rooting?
Agreed! Not so important to debloat with more and more storage and ram these days.
It's totally up to one and each. ME, I will always debloat if possible. Privacy and battery life is reasons good enough for me. And with a phone this good, rooting is not as important as it was once, especially when there's good tools/methods to disable unwanted stuff. But I'm a rootoholic, so if it happens, I will definitely do it. Until then, I'm happy with what I've got.
Unlocked bootloader and Magisk FTW!
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Agreed! Not so important to debloat with more and more storage and ram these days.
It's totally up to one and each. ME, I will always debloat if possible. Privacy and battery life is reasons good enough for me. And with a phone this good, rooting is not as important as it was once, especially when there's good tools/methods to disable unwanted stuff. But I'm a rootoholic, so if it happens, I will definitely do it. Until then, I'm happy with what I've got.
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The one thing that I can't live without is Viper4Android...(main reason I'm sticking with the V30+) but debloating without root seems awesome will it be possible with the Sprint variant?
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
The one thing that I can't live without is Viper4Android...(main reason I'm sticking with the V30+) but debloating without root seems awesome will it be possible with the Sprint variant?
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I'm on Sprint!
But be aware, I'm not sure how exactly this app works? For sure the system apps that you can't disable normally, will be disabled with this app, but some of them are still booting. Hopefully not so "heavy" on the ram and the battery after disabled? Haven't compared yet. Might be a good thing though, not to cut off any dependencies...
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I'm on Sprint!
But be aware, I'm not sure how exactly this app works? For sure the system apps that you can't disable normally, will be disabled with this app, but some of them are still booting. Hopefully not so "heavy" on the ram and the battery after disabled? Haven't compared yet. Might be a good thing though, not to cut off any dependencies...
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Viper4Android is a neat audio customization app. It requires root to install, which we will not have available until LG provides phone unlocking (hopefully soon!)
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Do you have a link to the Package Disabler Pro you installed? Both of the ones I can find on the Play Store say they are incompatible with my devices.
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Viper4Android is a neat audio customization app. It requires root to install, which we will not have available until LG provides phone unlocking (hopefully soon!)
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Do you have a link to the Package Disabler Pro you installed? Both of the ones I can find on the Play Store say they are incompatible with my devices.
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Here you go:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdmdm.dmplay
Great; thank you!
Thank you.
Sorry if this question is obvious to some ... but will it also work on Verizon network phones?
SaintlySins said:
Thank you.
Sorry if this question is obvious to some ... but will it also work on Verizon network phones?
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I would be surprised if it didn't
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I would be surprised if it didn't
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Thanks @nyttliv7
nyttliv7 said:
Guess people might know this already, but just to let you know, Package Disabler Pro works great to disable system apps, but be careful. I disabled all sprint stuff and some other stuff I don't need. No issues so far
Of course some system apps will still boot after disabling them, but my guess is that hopefully those apps use less ram and battery now?!
Here's my debloat list:
(This is NOT a guide or recommendation! I'm just sharing what worked for me, based on my needs and tests. I prefer to use Package Disabler Pro to adb, easier to enable again with the app.)
Sprint Zone Launcher. com.sprint.zone
Preferred Activity Setter. com.sprint.w.prefact
Sprint ID. com.sprint.w.installer
Carrier Setup Wizard. com.sprint.psdg.sw
Sprint Hub. com.sprint.ms.smf.services
Sprint Device Manager. com.sprint.ms.cdm
Caller ID. com.sprint.ecid
Mobile Installer. com.sprint.ce.updater
App Stack. com.pinsight.dw
Gadget Guardian. com.lookout
Wi-Fi Calling. com.lge.wfcsettings (I don't ever use Wi-Fi calling)
Wi-Fi Calling. com.lge.wfcservice
Wi-Fi Calling Provider. com.lge.wfcprovider
Wi-Fi Calling Connectivity. com.lge.wfcconnectivity
360 Video. com.lge.vrplayer (not planning to use vr)
Video Wallpaper. com.lge.video.vr.wallpaper
com.lge.upsell
Update Center. com.lge.updatecenter
SprintService. com.lge.sprintserver
SprintMobileFrameworkSupport. com.lge.sprintnativewfc.smf
SnapPage. com.lge.snappage
LDB. com.lge.mlt
LG Health. com.lge.lifetracker
LG Pay Qlauncher. com.lge.lgpay.qlauncher
FOTA Update. com.lge.lgfota.permission
Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clientspr
Software Update. com.lge.lgdms.clients
G-DEC. com.lge.gdec.client
GCUV. com.lge.gcuv
Gaming. com.lge.gametuner
360 Image Wallpaper. com.lge.gallery.vr.wallpaper
Collage Wallpapers. com.lge.gallery.collagewallpaper
Exchange. com.lge.exchange
Email. com.lge.email (not working for me)
Parking Assistant. com.lge.carfinding (I know where my car is)
App Updates. com.lge.appbox.client
AnimalResource. com.lge.animal.resource
Software Update. com.lge.android.atservice
AppCloud. com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe
ARCore. com.google.ar.core
YouTube. com.google.android.youtube (I use Vanced)
Google Play Movies & TV. com.google.android.videos
Print Service Recommendation Service. com.google.android.inservice.recommendation
Google Play Music. com.google.android.music
Gboard. com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
Device setup. com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfic
Google Pay. com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
Duo. com.google.android.apps.tachyon
Photos. com.google.android.apps.photos (trying out lg gallery)
Google News. com.google.android.apps.magazines
Slides. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides
Sheets. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets
Docs. com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs
Cloud Print. com.google.android.apps.cloudprint
Facebook App Installer. com.facebook.system (using alternative FB app)
Facebook. com.facebook.katana
Facebook App Manager. com.facebook.appmanager
Voicemail. com.coremobility.app.vnotes
com.android.voicemail.omtp
Print Spooler. com.android.printspooler
Default Print Service. com.android.bips
Prime Video. com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
Mobile Device Information Provider. com.amazon.appmanager
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Do you know how to get into DIag mode for this model ?
It should be noted that the WiFi Calling app also handles VoLTE on Sprint devices. That should be considered before disabling it as bloatware. It's essential functionality to the phone, if you want to have that ability. Personally, I would not consider WiFi Calling to be bloatware in the first place. But it's even more essential in this case.
Confirmed it worked on my Sprint variant.
.I noticed the V40 Dev mode has "OEM Unlock" an option to turn on or off but that's probably isn't going to do any good without fastboot huh ?
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It should be noted that the WiFi Calling app also handles VoLTE on Sprint devices. That should be considered before disabling it as bloatware. It's essential functionality to the phone, if you want to have that ability. Personally, I would not consider WiFi Calling to be bloatware in the first place. But it's even more essential in this case.
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Important info thank you
Updated!
KennynGGG said:
Confirmed it worked on my Sprint variant.
.I noticed the V40 Dev mode has "OEM Unlock" an option to turn on or off but that's probably isn't going to do any good without fastboot huh ?
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Sadly enough, no!
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Do you know how to get into DIag mode for this model ?
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Diag Mode codes are carrier specific. If you have a Sprint variant like OP, your code would be ##3424#. The Sprint hidden menu code is 5689#*405#, for this model.
Disabled bloat and bixby boi!
It always has worked... it's not on Playstore.
What version?
petiolarissean said:
Disabled bloat and bixby boi!
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what exactly did you disable? i need it too !
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
Dex and bixby & knox bloat that could do without
Theirs like 4 facebooks apps also that disabled
List disable stuff
Napetime took of cause redundant and not needed
The didabler package is one using
Yes
Excuse me, I´m totally new to the package disabling and I´m really looking forward to get it working on my new S21 Ultra. Could somebody please take some time, and explain to me what does it do and if the apps will still work even after disabling? (For example the bixby voice wakeup was disabled as seen in the screenshot, will my phone be able to get awaken via Bixby if it is disabled?)
Secondly I´d like to ask you if there is some sort of "best" list of packages to disable. I really want to maximize the battery life and performance of my device since it´ll be my inevitable workstation for couple of months.
Kind regards!
It didn't work for me, the message "operation not supported" shows whenever I try to disable a package.
In the end I removed everything bixby related manually through adb.
Sorry been busy with daughter and cutting and back.Give me hour show you guys how use it.Do you guys have root or not.Two ways to do it
I use package disabler root.But they also have adb method as well
i want to delete samsung calendar, will it generate errors?
Would like to DISABLE Bixby and Samsung Pay in entirety.
There used to be apps that you could use on your Samsung phone, but last I tried that it went belly up and on a per year license, and since is long gone or unsupported.
I don't know ADB too well but am willing to use it to disable/remove all the samsung crap.
Thanks
Why? If you just don't open it, it never does anything.
monocle503 said:
Would like to DISABLE Bixby and Samsung Pay in entirety.
There used to be apps that you could use on your Samsung phone, but last I tried that it went belly up and on a per year license, and since is long gone or unsupported.
I don't know ADB too well but am willing to use it to disable/remove all the samsung crap.
Thanks
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1) Download GeminiMan WearOS Manager from the Playstore. It simplifies the ADB process. It's a brilliant program. 2) Read up on the debloat page for the Galaxy Watch 4. We pretty much have the same on Watch 5. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/debloat-galaxy-watch-4.4324147/page-9
This got me through cleaning up my watch.
(FYI: GeminiMan made it easy for me to to remove the Samsung Health Monitor and replace it with the version that allows BP and ECG. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-restriction-removed-19th-april-2023.4322527/ )
Locoman_ said:
1) Download GeminiMan WearOS Manager from the Playstore. It simplifies the ADB process. It's a brilliant program. 2) Read up on the debloat page for the Galaxy Watch 4. We pretty much have the same on Watch 5. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/debloat-galaxy-watch-4.4324147/page-9
This got me through cleaning up my watch.
(FYI: GeminiMan made it easy for me to to remove the Samsung Health Monitor and replace it with the version that allows BP and ECG. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-restriction-removed-19th-april-2023.4322527/ )
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Thank you for the lead in the right direction
monocle503 said:
Would like to DISABLE Bixby and Samsung Pay in entirety.
There used to be apps that you could use on your Samsung phone, but last I tried that it went belly up and on a per year license, and since is long gone or unsupported.
I don't know ADB too well but am willing to use it to disable/remove all the samsung crap.
Thanks
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I would not rely on a third party app to manage packages. Instead enable developer mode and from an adb shell run:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpay.gear
to disable Samsung Pay. Just disable it, don't uninstall it.
I would not touch Bixby. In case you want to try, the associated packages are:
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
Again, just disable, don't uninstall. But my guess is even if disabled it will cause problems on the watch because other functions depend on Bixby existing even if it is not used. lf you do disable it and it works ok, please let us know.
So far the only app that I know can be safely uninstalled is Global Goals:
pm uninstall --user 0 com.samsung.sree
Aethera said:
I would not rely on a third party app to manage packages. Instead enable developer mode and from an adb shell run:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpay.gear
to disable Samsung Pay. Just disable it, don't uninstall it.
I would not touch Bixby. In case you want to try, the associated packages are:
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
Again, just disable, don't uninstall. But my guess is even if disabled it will cause problems on the watch because other functions depend on Bixby existing even if it is not used. lf you do disable it and it works ok, please let us know.
So far the only app that I know can be safely uninstalled is Global Goals:
pm uninstall --user 0 com.samsung.sree
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Don't get me wrong. Never 'rely' on a 3rd party app to manage packages. Understand ADB. That said, the app I mentioned is made by XDA-Dante63 and very legit - it does a great job.
Bixby is fine to disable. Assistant is better anyway. Samsung Pay and a bunch of other stuff can be safely removed. My watch works wonderfully but other user experiences may vary.