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Chinese HTC Wildfire

Hi, I believe I have a Wildfire not "S." Since it's running on 2.2.
I would like access to the US Android Market. Have no idea what I'm supposed to do. Please kindly point me to the right direction. Thank you!

use market enabler app

Thanks, but can you provide specific instructions? I am a complete newbie. I see market enabler in the android market when I search via pc. But how would I access it with the wildfire when their is no Market app or icon? It has some sort of chinese market.

The Wildfire is a different phone to the Wildfire S. In this forum we have Wildfires, not the Wildfire S. The Wildfire S is in a different forum. If its running 2.2.1 it's probably a Wildfire.

usaff22 said:
The Wildfire is a different phone to the Wildfire S. In this forum we have Wildfires, not the Wildfire S. The Wildfire S is in a different forum. If its running 2.2.1 it's probably a Wildfire.
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I believe I have the Wildfire.
Do you have any instructions you can give? Thanks.

siratfus said:
I believe I have the Wildfire.
Do you have any instructions you can give? Thanks.
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To enable the US/UK Market? Well, you just need to search the market for market enabler. If you can't find it. You'll have to find an APK for it. (Make sure that you can install apps other than ones from the market!)

Justice™ said:
To enable the US/UK Market? Well, you just need to search the market for market enabler. If you can't find it. You'll have to find an APK for it. (Make sure that you can install apps other than ones from the market!)
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1. Does the phone need to be rooted first? I see some of these enabler apps that says "root permission." If yes, how do I root it?
2. The browser on the wildfire for me sucks and slow as heck. So I would need to find the apk on my pc and put it in the microsd. However, in the past, every-time I do this, I cannot find the file from my phone. Can you tell me where exactly should I put the file on the microsd, and then where to go on my phone to look for it?
Thank you.

siratfus said:
1. Does the phone need to be rooted first? I see some of these enabler apps that says "root permission." If yes, how do I root it?
2. The browser on the wildfire for me sucks and slow as heck. So I would need to find the apk on my pc and put it in the microsd. However, in the past, every-time I do this, I cannot find the file from my phone. Can you tell me where exactly should I put the file on the microsd, and then where to go on my phone to look for it?
Thank you.
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1. Not quite sure if root is needed for it. Just check the one you're looking at on the market page on your pc
2. Yes, you can! Just hook your wildfire up to the pc in usb storage mode

siratfus said:
1. Does the phone need to be rooted first? I see some of these enabler apps that says "root permission." If yes, how do I root it?
2. The browser on the wildfire for me sucks and slow as heck. So I would need to find the apk on my pc and put it in the microsd. However, in the past, every-time I do this, I cannot find the file from my phone. Can you tell me where exactly should I put the file on the microsd, and then where to go on my phone to look for it?
Thank you.
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1. Root is essential. In the wildfire development section are lots of good tutorials that guide you step by step trough it.
2. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like you do not have a file explorer? Just as in Windows and in the GUI of linux, you need a program to explore your system (windows explorer and nautilus, respectively). It was a bit strange for me as well, but such an app doesn't come standard with your phone. So you ave to go to the market (you can do it with command on your pc as well, but going from your experiance it will take some time to get to know that). Here is the market link for ES Explorer, which I personally like most: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
From there you can browse to your sdcard and when you select an apk that you have put there with the use of your pc, it will ask you to install it.
Good luck
Erwin

first go to settings->about phone and check which mobile phone you have

Chinesse HTC
Hi;
I have a double sim, gps, htc with windows 6.5, since a few days has a few times blockaded,so I need to know if I can change win by Android Rom, I suspect that microsoft watchdog virus, blocked coniniusly myphone.
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Regads, and Thanks for your hlp

condor_co said:
Hi;
I have a double sim, gps, htc with windows 6.5, since a few days has a few times blockaded,so I need to know if I can change win by Android Rom, I suspect that microsoft watchdog virus, blocked coniniusly myphone.
Regads, and Thanks for your hlp
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I don't think this is a HTC device. Could you provide pictures of the device? Does it actually run at 1.5GHz?

Permission request from several application to access my google account

Hi Guys,
I'm running ICS LPY on my phone, everything smooth but I got this strange request that I didn't have on my galaxy S2 running ICS< just now on my galaxy note that I've noticed it.
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Do you guys know anything about this? Are these apps safe? I'm not sure why so many things want to have access to my google account anyway :/

has anyone else experienced this or is just me?

Mephisto_POA said:
has anyone else experienced this or is just me?
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Why don't you use LBE Privacy Guard? With it you can determine for every single app what it's allowed to do. It's free and downloadable.on Google Play.
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altae said:
Why don't you use LBE Privacy Guard? With it you can determine for every single app what it's allowed to do. It's free and downloadable.on Google Play.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ICS
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Lbe has security hole when booting up. Plus doesnt work always. Had instances where something blocked got throught. Pdroid is better but you need to build deodexed rom and build own patch.
What did you install that triggered that permission request?
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yeah i'm getting those too

baz77 said:
Lbe has security hole when booting up. Plus doesnt work always. Had instances where something blocked got throught. Pdroid is better but you need to build deodexed rom and build own patch.
What did you install that triggered that permission request?
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nothing in special, same set of applications I was using before on GB
I think it is a new function of ICS

imket said:
yeah i'm getting those too
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have you allowed them?

Odd never saw them, where did you dl rom from?
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baz77 said:
Odd never saw them, where did you dl rom from?
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from the official topic with the LPY room

From the pics I can see that these are all Samsung and Google apps ,most of them should have access without even asking you ,so I guess it's either a bug or maybe a virus?
Anyway I think you can safely give these apps permission seeing they are all system apps.

MR.change said:
From the pics I can see that these are all Samsung and Google apps ,most of them should have access without even asking you ,so I guess it's either a bug or maybe a virus?
Anyway I think you can safely give these apps permission seeing they are all system apps.
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I've installed 3 different AV apps to scan, kaspersky, then avast, then ESET, nothing has been found

Mephisto_POA said:
I've installed 3 different AV apps to scan, kaspersky, then avast, then ESET, nothing has been found
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as I said ,all of them are system apps ,it's just weird that they should ask for permission .
usually if a system appis asking for permission then it has been modified in some way, like modified google maps .
are you sure it is fully stock? if yes then it could be just a bug maybe?
you could probably solve this by wiping ,but since you are on LPY this has the potential of being lethal to your phone.
my advice is allow them access ,I doubt any harm will come of it.

Yeah those seem to be system app but why on earth LCD test and other apps would want to access your google account?
I suggest flash safe kernel wipe data then re-flash ICS.
Or downgrade to GB wipe data then upgrade to ICS.

MR.change said:
as I said ,all of them are system apps ,it's just weird that they should ask for permission .
usually if a system appis asking for permission then it has been modified in some way, like modified google maps .
are you sure it is fully stock? if yes then it could be just a bug maybe?
you could probably solve this by wiping ,but since you are on LPY this has the potential of being lethal to your phone.
my advice is allow them access ,I doubt any harm will come of it.
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I've allowed them now.
definitely I won't reset the phone with LPY, thanks

GenieGO not supported on security tampered devices

I almost jumped out of my skin, when I discovered that DirecTV finally put out an android app for GenieGO. "But, was put back into my skin quickly."
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My S4 and S3 both have been rooted, I guess that is the reason why I get this message.
Does anybody know of a quick workaround of this problem?
I and I am sure many others will thank your inputs.
-Marc
P.S. Click here for app in Google Play Store

Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?

Could always decompile and remove the check from the code, but that is kinda hardcore, would need to find a smali badass to do it.
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scott14719 said:
Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?
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Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.

mg170 said:
Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.
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Just a thought, but if you can get the phone back to saying "official" without the padlock maybe it will work. There are a bunch of threads about regaining official status floating around the forums. Some methods work for some and other methods work for others. It might be worth trying though.

Most importantly: did you grant this application root rights? I once had an authenticator for an online game that asked for root rights. If granted, it complained about the risks of using the authenticator on a rooted system. It was interesting.
Now, otherwise I can't see how DirecTV is checking your device to see if it's been compromised, or "security-tampered" ... Unless it has rights to check that "device status - custom" that the others here are referring to?
If that's the case, it should be easy enough to get rid of the "custom" status by using SuperSU instead of SuperUser. It involves downloading/installing SuperSU, updating it and the SU binary, and then uninstalling SuperUser (the app that comes with Motochopper). A reboot or two is usually necessary.
If you've uninstalled bloatware or installed a custom kernel or rom, you're pretty much stuck with "custom" until we find another way around this.

Same issue here
Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.

Most of these apps won't run on a rooted device as they are security risks as far as they are concered
Wayne Tech Nexus

Fonz said:
Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.
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As mentioned, it is most likely either directly checking for known superuser apks or binaries or it is checking the "status" to determine if root has been achieved. If it is only checking for "status", then maintaining an "official" status should be enough to get it to run. If it actually checks for root, then the APK will need modifying to remove the check or return a reverse false positive or root will need to be removed.

Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.

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...and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.

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Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.
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I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.

ProfLonghair said:
I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Cool man, thanks!

ProfLonghair said:
Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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This worked perfectly on my note 10.1. Pure geek power
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I have a rooted transformer and it doesnt even show up in the market. Ive tried the hide my root app, but it still isnt there. Any suggestions? Even if i find a link to the app in tne store, when i try to install it says app cannot be found.
I know the forum isnt specifically for my device but the problem seems the same.

ProfLonghair said:
I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?

dmunjal said:
Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?
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Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.

ProfLonghair said:
Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.

ProfLonghair said:
Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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I've tried the Chrome extension. It no longer works. I sent you a PM if you want to send it privately.

zelendel said:
Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.
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It's a free app, you just need to have a DirecTV account to use it.

[Q] Any way to prevent apps from being uninstalled?

My kid sometimes incidentally uninstalls some apps from my SM-T311. I have tried several locking apps like SmartLock, Perfect App Lock etc... with app uninstall locking but these locking apps do not work well. I think maybe due to Kitkat as these work like champ on my old 4.2.2 phone.
Is there any way to lock uninstall apps then?

App lock works, register to an email address to unlock the ability to prevent Uninstallation of app lock. I use it on my teenagers smart phone. Best locking app I have found
I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted

I'm using CMsecurity for my kid tab. there's a good feature AppsLock. this app with pattern security can blocking KK setting to uninstall apps and can block important apps like e-mail, SuperSU, AFwall, and root apps to open.
Child proof app i think

gottech said:
App lock works, register to an email address to unlock the ability to prevent Uninstallation of app lock. I use it on my teenagers smart phone. Best locking app I have found
I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted
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tks gottech. can you pls send me the link, as there are many apps with the similar name..?

jokowi said:
I'm using CMsecurity for my kid tab. there's a good feature AppsLock. this app with pattern security can blocking KK setting to uninstall apps and can block important apps like e-mail, SuperSU, AFwall, and root apps to open.
Child proof app i think
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tks jokowi. will give it a shot and get back if it works

jokowi said:
I'm using CMsecurity for my kid tab. there's a good feature AppsLock. this app with pattern security can blocking KK setting to uninstall apps and can block important apps like e-mail, SuperSU, AFwall, and root apps to open.
Child proof app i think
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tried it and unfortunately didnt work. apps can be uninstalled on my rooted SM-T331...

The only thing I can think of is to convert them into system apps with TitaniumBackup.

cuonguq said:
tried it and unfortunately didnt work. apps can be uninstalled on my rooted SM-T331...
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What method you used to uninstall apps cuonguq ? From 'settings' or from another apps?
I mean give pattern to Kitkat settings...

jokowi said:
What method you used to uninstall apps cuonguq ? From 'settings' or from another apps?
I mean give pattern to Kitkat settings...
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i touched and held the icon until it jiggled, then moved upwards to "uninstall" menu, then the tab asked me if i wanted to remove it, i hit yes and gone it was..
already set password pattern... mine is rooted. is yours rooted too?

cuonguq said:
i touched and held the icon until it jiggled, then moved upwards to "uninstall" menu, then the tab asked me if i wanted to remove it, i hit yes and gone it was..
already set password pattern... mine is rooted. is yours rooted too?
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Ok im not trying it.
Yes im rooted too.
All right if your rooted then push your app to ./system/app/ give 644 permisions

jokowi said:
Ok im not trying it.
Yes im rooted too.
All right if your rooted then push your app to ./system/app/ give 644 permisions
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tks jokowi.. but i dont understand "push your app to ./system/app/ give 644 permisions"
can you please show me how step by step?

nl3142 said:
The only thing I can think of is to convert them into system apps with TitaniumBackup.
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tks nl3142. i will try and let you know if it works

cuonguq said:
tks gottech. can you pls send me the link, as there are many apps with the similar name..?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en
I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted

gottech said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en
I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted
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tks gottech. i tried it but did not work. your tab is also sm-t331? if yes, which region rom does it have? mine is vietnam

I'll be using that app lock! Thanks @Gottexh

There's a xposed module that enables kids mode

cuonguq said:
My kid sometimes incidentally uninstalls some apps from my SM-T311. I have tried several locking apps like SmartLock, Perfect App Lock etc... with app uninstall locking but these locking apps do not work well. I think maybe due to Kitkat as these work like champ on my old 4.2.2 phone.
Is there any way to lock uninstall apps then?
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You can install the app to system that way they cant uninstall it from app drawer
if their smart enough the put a pin on superSU and deactivate it so they don't uninstall it from ESfile explore

Take a look at "/system/app mover" - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.systemappmover, it can convert normal apps to system apps which should block uninstall
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I may be late to this discussion but I have https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.toolbox.full this with the applock plugin. I set up the applock to lock the uninstall feature in settings, tibu, es file explorer, basically any method of uninstalling things. Its a pin lock. Here are screenshots. I have this on all my Samsung devices (don't have my tab 4 8" yet but will install on there as well) and works perfect.
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251mb Software Update N30PVPU1APH9

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Just checked, I got it too.
I guess I'll go ahead and install it.

me too updated.

Wifi Calling \m/

If u do have the updated file please pm me or upload it some where so we can compare the different within @freeza userdebug PH3 and maybe we can added it manually and then still have root.
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ted77usa said:
If u do have the updated file please pm me or upload it some where so we can compare the different within @freeza userdebug PH3 and maybe we can added it manually and then still have root.
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Can you copy the download out of the phone without root?
Are you able to download the update with root?

fgr said:
Can you copy the download out of the phone without root?
Are you able to download the update with root?
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Not sure how u get that update.zip copy without root tho?[emoji22], with root I'm not able to download since i disabled software update.apk . Did u check your download folder to see if update.zip file in there?
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ted77usa said:
Did u check your download folder to see if update.zip file in there?
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Oh ya, I always pull the updates before flashing, but usually my phones are rooted minutes after I receive them.
I need my Gear to work and it didn't with the current root... bummer...

Which is the previous version? N930PVPU1APGC?

finalluis said:
Which is the previous version? N930PVPU1APGC?
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For me, yes
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Does this affect/patch the root method we have for the Sprint Note 7?

Even if you update, you should be able to Odin back to the root file...as you can odin back to the original official tar. The update only adds wifi calling and some smaller fixes.

I have the update, have not installed it. I am not rooted, so don't know how to pull it off for others. But will be glad to if someone tells me how on my unrooted phone, if possible.

kbboykin said:
I have the update, have not installed it. I am not rooted, so don't know how to pull it off for others. But will be glad to if someone tells me how on my unrooted phone, if possible.
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So it allowed you do download the update while you were rooted?
Out of curiosity, where on the phone was the download stored?
Oops, just read more carefully, you don't know where it is. I have pulled them before, but don't remember where. It's not the obvious places like "Download". I think it was in a cache folder. Use a root explorer and look around in the system folder.

Right , I don't know where it is

fgr said:
So it allowed you do download the update while you were rooted?
Out of curiosity, where on the phone was the download stored?
Oops, just read more carefully, you don't know where it is. I have pulled them before, but don't remember where. It's not the obvious places like "Download". I think it was in a cache folder. Use a root explorer and look around in the system folder.
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I'm not rooted.

I'm not rooted, i downloaded it bit didnt install.
I used root explorer and searched "update" no update file was found.
Does anyone have a suggested keyword i should use to search?
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autogeek said:
Does anyone have a suggested keyword i should use to search?
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You could try ota or fota
I'm pretty sure it is downloaded to the system folder somewhere (cache maybe?). Without root, you'll never get to it.

I figured as much but it seemed like people were interested having non rooted people look.
It's odd cause this is the first non rooted phone I've ever had. I'm holding out to see if we get the boot loader unlocked and custom roms. If not I'm going to skip root this time around.
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autogeek said:
It's odd cause this is the first non rooted phone I've ever had. I'm holding out to see if we get the boot loader unlocked and custom roms. If not I'm going to skip root this time around.
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I'm in the same boat. I need my Gear S to work and it doesn't with the rooted rom we have now.
I'm surprisingly happy with it unrooted. I did buy Adguard, because I can't stand ads. Other than that, all good. If my plan didn't include HotSpot, it might be a different story.