Question How to re-flash stock and save data? - POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 5G

Question How to re-flash stock and save data? - POCO M3 Pro / Redmi Note 10 5G

Hi, I froze miui security app and now my phone is bootlooping.
I want to reflash stock but obviously i want to save data
If i click save user data on miflash it says missing script {Mod edit}.
Looked around a little, seems like a need to delete a line from a .bat file that isn't in the folder
Any help greatly appreciated.

First try to enable or reinstall the corresponding package via the adb command "adb shell pm enable com.miui.securitycenter" or "adb shell pm install-existing com.miui.securitycenter" while the MIUI logo appears in the bootloop.

didux70 said:
First try to enable or reinstall the corresponding package via the adb command "adb shell pm enable com.miui.securitycenter" or "adb shell pm install-existing com.miui.securitycenter" while the MIUI logo appears in the bootloop.
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good suggestion

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Delete OTA software update

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bober_is_a_troll said:
1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands
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Placing the 'Cd" in front of the folder address in CMD Prompt worked like magic.
I've been butting my head against the wall for a few hours.
Thank you for responding with a great tip! :good:
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Bober_is_a_troll said:
1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands
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As you can see from the attached screenshot, ADB could not find the wssyncmldm app, but CCSWE App Manager listed the OS update apps as shown at the bottom of the screenshot and I was able to disable those.
View attachment 4836423
Am I set to prevent OS updates and stay on Oreo or did I do a bad thing?

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

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

pizza_pablo said:
Placing the 'Cd" in front of the folder address in CMD Prompt worked like magic.
I've been butting my head against the wall for a few hours.
Thank you for responding with a great tip! :good:
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As you can see from the attached screenshot, ADB could not find the wssyncmldm app, but CCSWE App Manager listed the OS update apps as shown at the bottom of the screenshot and I was able to disable those.
View attachment 4836423
Am I set to prevent OS updates and stay on Oreo or did I do a bad thing?
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Some apps are not installed under --user 0, and instead are system apps. Try removing --user 0 and see if to uninstalls.

How To Remove Ads & Bloatware? Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen)

I am tryng to remove the bloatware from the Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen) that i recently buy in the prime days.
Do i need Root acces for that?
Lets say i want to remove the parental control (package: com.amazon.parentalcontrols)
I do as follows:
1. Open an ADB command window
2. Type "adb devices" to make sure the fire is connected
3. Type "adb shell"
4. Which command should i write to delete the pakage?
Thank you in advance

jpa1911 said:
I am tryng to remove the bloatware from the Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen) that i recently buy in the prime days.
Do i need Root acces for that?
Lets say i want to remove the parental control (package: com.amazon.parentalcontrols)
I do as follows:
1. Open an ADB command window
2. Type "adb devices" to make sure the fire is connected
3. Type "adb shell"
4. Which command should i write to delete the pakage?
Thank you in advance
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You need root, yes.
There is a root procedure that is fully working (I've done it myself and can confirm it works)
If all you wish to do is uninstall a few packages then you might be happy just using mtk-su which is essential for the full rooting procedure.
To answer your exact question, you need to type 'pm disable com.amazon.parentalcontrols'
(This will disable the package rather than uninstall)
I believe that to actually uninstall you'd need 'pm uninstall -k user1 com.amaz..........' (please feel free to correct me if I've got this syntax incorrect)
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Link for thread with root instructions
https://forum.xda-developers.com/am...ire-7-2019-mustang-unbrick-downgrade-t3944365

To disable the lock screen ads, just type this command on your PC
Code:
adb shell settings put global LOCKSCREEN_AD_ENABLED 0
adb shell settings put global ksoHash 0
//Reboot your device. (Do not copy this comment)
adb reboot

AmznUser444 Dev said:
To disable the lock screen ads, just type this command on your PC
Code:
adb shell settings put global LOCKSCREEN_AD_ENABLED 0
adb shell settings put global ksoHash 0
//Reboot your device. (Do not copy this comment)
adb reboot
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i did this and the ads come back after a while. is there something else I need to do?

AdvilSmith said:
To disable the lock screen ads, just type this command on your PC
i did this and the ads come back after a while. is there something else I need to do?
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Of course they did. The member who gave that guidance has no idea what he is talking about.

DB126 said:
Of course they did. The member who gave that guidance has no idea what he is talking about.
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Alright then, is there something I can do that doesn't involve giving amazon $15 to disable ads?

AdvilSmith said:
Alright then, is there something I can do that doesn't involve giving amazon $15 to disable ads?
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Root the device or try disabling like this (i have heard they can get re-enabled, but it worked for me so far on my hd10)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.kso

AdvilSmith said:
Alright then, is there something I can do that doesn't involve giving amazon $15 to disable ads?
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The best option (if unrooted) is to call Amazon and tell them you find the ads offensive. They will almost always disable at no charge without a fuss.
The "pm disable-user ..." method trafficked in many threads is a non-durable measure that can be easily reversed by Amazon via OTA updates. However, the commands are easy to reapply when the ads rematerialize. And they will rematerialize if history is any guide.

[GUIDE] Fix Screen Recorder stuck bug

Few RM3 are experiencing a bug in which the screen recorder button in notification bar get stuck and doesn't turn on or off anymore so here'e the fix
REQUIREMENTS:
ADB: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4623157&d=1540039037
STEPS:
1. Turn on USB debugging in your phone from developer options
2. Connect your device to your PC and open Windows powershelll(if windows 10) or cmd(if windows 7) in the adb folder
3. Type the following commands without the ""
adb devices
adb shell
“pm uninstall -k --user 0 <cn.nubia.supersnap>”
4. After it shows success reboot your device and cloase the cmd window
5.Open the cmd window again and connect your device and type the following command
"adb shell cmd package install-existing <cn.nuba.supersnap>"
6. Reboot your device and your problem will be fixed

Hi,
I just tried your instructions, and eventually, it worked out. I fixed the issue. But your manual contains some slight errors:
- The “pm uninstall -k --user 0 <cn.nubia.supersnap>” part should be typed in CMD without the < > marks, this is kind of unclear.
- Step 5 contains 2 errors, cn.nuba.supersnap should become cn.nubia.supersnap, and here the command only works when you
remove "adb shell", so: ''cmd package install-existing cn.nubia.supersnap" should work.
At least with me it worked like this, hope it helps.
Kind regards

I could not understand the starting process..
Please I didn't understand what's ABD Folder...I couldn't find it anywhere ..
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MobileFortress said:
Hi,
If you weren't here..I would never fix this..Idk how to thank you ..
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Здравствуйте, а можете ещё раз объяснить как это делать?
(Я пробовал не помогло)
Hello, can you explain how to do this again?
(I tried it didn’t help) and are there any other ways?

a Big thank you...
souma_rox said:
Few RM3 are experiencing a bug in which the screen recorder button in notification bar get stuck and doesn't turn on or off anymore so here'e the fix
REQUIREMENTS:
ADB: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4623157&d=1540039037
STEPS:
1. Turn on USB debugging in your phone from developer options
2. Connect your device to your PC and open Windows powershelll(if windows 10) or cmd(if windows 7) in the adb folder
3. Type the following commands without the ""
adb devices
adb shell
“pm uninstall -k --user 0 <cn.nubia.supersnap>”
4. After it shows success reboot your device and cloase the cmd window
5.Open the cmd window again and connect your device and type the following command
"adb shell cmd package install-existing <cn.nuba.supersnap>"
6. Reboot your device and your problem will be fixed
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Thank you so much I appreciate it I was about to go and do a factory reset.. Thanks a lot...
I do have another issue while playing game my trigger on the right side gets stucked sometimes in most of the games I play i.e COD and PUBG , I turn off the red time swtich and then turn it back on while in game it works sometimes and sometime I have to kill the sgame to resolve ... Is there any solution for it ?

YoSing said:
Thank you so much I appreciate it I was about to go and do a factory reset.. Thanks a lot...
I do have another issue while playing game my trigger on the right side gets stucked sometimes in most of the games I play i.e COD and PUBG , I turn off the red time swtich and then turn it back on while in game it works sometimes and sometime I have to kill the sgame to resolve ... Is there any solution for it ?
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Go to settings>apps search gamespace and clear cache

Is it possible to do this using terminal emulator?
Sent from my NX629J using Tapatalk

MobileFortress said:
Hi,
I just tried your instructions, and eventually, it worked out. I fixed the issue. But your manual contains some slight errors:
- The “pm uninstall -k --user 0 <cn.nubia.supersnap>” part should be typed in CMD without the < > marks, this is kind of unclear.
- Step 5 contains 2 errors, cn.nuba.supersnap should become cn.nubia.supersnap, and here the command only works when you
remove "adb shell", so: ''cmd package install-existing cn.nubia.supersnap" should work.
At least with me it worked like this, hope it helps.
Kind regards
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bro please help its not working for me after running the uninstall command it says its not recognised as internall or external command
please help brother
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alexmactavish15 said:
Please I didn't understand what's ABD Folder...I couldn't find it anywhere ..
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MobileFortress said:
Hi,
If you weren't here..I would never fix this..Idk how to thank you ..
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Bro please help me as well, as after running the uninstall command it show the command is not recognised as internal or external command. Please help
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2_far said:
bro please help its not working for me after running the uninstall command it says its not recognised as internall or external command
please help brother
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alexmactavish15 said:
Please I didn't understand what's ABD Folder...I couldn't find it anywhere ..
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Bro please help me as well, as after running the uninstall command it show the command is not recognised as internal or external command. Please help
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Did you install adb? Search adb xda on Google and you'll get the installer... Adb is installed in c:/adb folder
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YoSing said:
Thank you so much I appreciate it I was about to go and do a factory reset.. Thanks a lot...
I do have another issue while playing game my trigger on the right side gets stucked sometimes in most of the games I play i.e COD and PUBG , I turn off the red time swtich and then turn it back on while in game it works sometimes and sometime I have to kill the sgame to resolve ... Is there any solution for it ?
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Bro how u do it please tell me as well
I already installed adb, as the link was there in the beginning of the thread.

2_far said:
bro please help its not working for me after running the uninstall command it says its not recognised as internall or external command
please help brother
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alexmactavish15 said:
Please I didn't understand what's ABD Folder...I couldn't find it anywhere ..
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Bro please help me as well, as after running the uninstall command it show the command is not recognised as internal or external command. Please help
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Did you install adb? Search adb xda on Google and you'll get the installer... Adb is installed in c:/adb folder
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souma_rox said:
Few RM3 are experiencing a bug in which the screen recorder button in notification bar get stuck and doesn't turn on or off anymore so here'e the fix
REQUIREMENTS:
ADB: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4623157&d=1540039037
STEPS:
1. Turn on USB debugging in your phone from developer options
2. Connect your device to your PC and open Windows powershelll(if windows 10) or cmd(if windows 7) in the adb folder
3. Type the following commands without the ""
adb devices
adb shell
“pm uninstall -k --user 0 <cn.nubia.supersnap>”
4. After it shows success reboot your device and cloase the cmd window
5.Open the cmd window again and connect your device and type the following command
"adb shell cmd package install-existing <cn.nuba.supersnap>"
6. Reboot your device and your problem will be fixed
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I'm wondering if this would sort out my issue where when I record only audio is recorded without video. But red magic moments records both video and audio. I'm using red magic 5g

ADB disable apps

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

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

Screen

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

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

Remove Sprint apps and get rid of Sprint activation warning on unlocked Sprint G8

I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
rldev said:
Remove Sprint from LG G8
We are removing the following files. See bottom for some notes. If you are using the floating bar, disable it or adb may not work.
Caller Id
Carrier device manager
Carrier Hub
MCM Client
Mobile Installer
Sprint Mobile Framework Support
Sprint Service
Software Update
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lookout
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coremobility.app.vnotes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.w.installer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ms.cdm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.zone
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ecid
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.extension
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.care
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ce.updater
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.sprintnativewfc.smf
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ms.smf.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.sprintserver
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
NOTE: The last line will remove the Sprint Activation at boot. There are 3 of these that come up when you search in the app.
I don't know how to get rid of the Sprint bootup. The last one I purchased had it removed, so it is possible. Someone let me know.
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Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
Sources

brandontw said:
I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
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Will the device be able to receive software updates after this?

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Will the device be able to receive software updates after this?
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Yep. Just got one today actually.

Hi. thanks for the info and the procedure. all went fine on my LG V50 thinq from Sprint (LM-V450PM). some interesting data is that I could get rid of the Sprint bootup performing a hard reset with the key convination before turning the phone on. I could not say if the device will be able to receive software updates after all these procedures because I already had it updated before to android 10. now the phone seems to be running a clean official rom. hope to hear about some root news for this device.

i am stumped at #9. was the next step" CD<path address>?" because that did not work.
then i tried to skip it to enter abd devices in cmd and that didn't work either.
could someone please answer if it's not too much trouble?

brandontw said:
I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
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Hi, mate!
The Sprint boot up animation is still present after following the procedure. by the way, 2 commands (somewhere in the middle of the list) read "failure (not installed for 0). what does this mean?
i truly appreciate your work, mate.

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Yep. Just got one today actually.
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Hi mate. So my LG G8X can still receive update, right? Although the LG software update is already gone from the update center section?

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i am stumped at #9. was the next step" CD<path address>?" because that did not work.
then i tried to skip it to enter abd devices in cmd and that didn't work either.
could someone please answer if it's not too much trouble?
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replace <path address> with (if you simply downloaded it and unzipped it) example: Downloads\platform-tools_r30.0.5-windows\platform-tools so it'll be "cd Downloads\platform-tools_r30.0.5-windows\platform-tools"

Do you think this process will allow WiFi calling to work on T-Mobile?

It worked perfectly but i would like to install stock rom for this device without bloatware and that one that does not have to do these steps every time I reset the phone. Can somebody help me to find that rom 'cause i found a lot of regions and i don't know wich one is the one i need.

when doing this process is there a risk of brick? It is the first time that I will try

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when doing this process is there a risk of brick? It is the first time that I will try
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modding anything theres always a risk but if it bootloops you might just have to go to recovery and do a hard rest

Disabling Sprint Activation for non-Sprint Networks (on Mac)
1) Enable Developer options on G8X ThinQ.
Go to Settings > About Phone > Software info and then tap Build number a few times to enable Developer Mode. Accept warning. In the now available "Developer Options" settings, enable USB debugging.
2) Connect the phone to Mac through USB. No additional drivers need to be installed.
2) Following these instructions to install adb and issue commands on Mac
Install and Use ADB and Fastboot on Mac [How to]
If you want to use ADB commands in Mac terminal, you'll have to download and install ADB and Fastboot on Mac or you'll get 'not found' error.
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I placed the unzipped platform tools in the Application folder.
3) list potentially unneeded Sprint packages to uninstall.
./adb shell pm list packages | grep sprint
For all packages:
./adb shell pm list packages
3) Check for the existence of com.lge.lgdmsclientspr, the service which initiates the Sprint activation at boot.
./adb shell pm list packages -f com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
or without -f
./adb shell pm list packages com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
4) Uninstall/Disable com.lge.lgdmsclientspr package
Uninstall
./adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
Reinstall later
./adb shell pm install-existing com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
Alternatively,
Disable
./adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
Enable
./adb shell pm enable com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
5) Confirm packages enabled or disabled
List all enabled apps filtered by "sprint":
./adb shell pm list packages -e | grep sprint
List all disabled apps
./adb shell pm list packages -d
6) Reboot the device by ADB command
./adb reboot
In Windows, the adb shell command is started as follows:
Windows Command Prompt: adb shell pm list packages -d
Windows PowerShell: .\adb

question 1: is it recommended to remove the (active european) sim card before injecting those commands or does it not affect the system change anyway?
question 2: although my refurbed G8 from California works with a german sim card, it seems the phone itself still has a country lock, due to not accepting european LG Smartworld login. It only offers login possibility via US, Canadian and Mexican LG accounts. Will this restriction be overridden after the here mentioned debrand codes initiation?

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