[Q] Galaxy S5 showing "This SIM Card is from an unknown source." - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a Verizon version of the Galaxy S5 that I recently switched over to the Cricket network. I have been getting the notification in the title ever since switching over. So I rooted the phone in hopes that I would be able to resolve this issue. Below are the specs of my phone as well as things I have tried.
Model Number : SM-G900V
Android Version : 4.4.2
Baseband Version : G900VVRU1ANCG
Kernel Version :3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Mon Mar 31 13:30:24 KST 2014
Build Number : KKOT49H.G900VVRU1ANCG
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SM-G900V_4.4.2_0017
Wed Jun 25 17:51:34 2014
Hardware Version : G900V.05
Security Software Version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
VPN v1.4 Release 1
After rooting the phone I have gone through and turned off all Verizon related apps as well as cleared the phone's cache from recovery mode. I also tried searching in the /system, /system/app, and /system/bin directories for the following files to no avail:
vzwphoneservice.apk
vzwphoneservice.odex
VzwController.apk
VzwController.odex
I would like to remove everything Verizon related from the phone, but I'm sure this would be much more involved than I want to get so if we can get the unknown sim card message to go away and hopefully the 'Wi-Fi Detected' screen that keeps prompting me to sign into Verizon, that would be great.
Thank you for your help,
Ron

rwestbrookjr said:
I have a Verizon version of the Galaxy S5 that I recently switched over to the Cricket network. I have been getting the notification in the title ever since switching over. So I rooted the phone in hopes that I would be able to resolve this issue. Below are the specs of my phone as well as things I have tried.
Model Number : SM-G900V
Android Version : 4.4.2
Baseband Version : G900VVRU1ANCG
Kernel Version :3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Mon Mar 31 13:30:24 KST 2014
Build Number : KKOT49H.G900VVRU1ANCG
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SM-G900V_4.4.2_0017
Wed Jun 25 17:51:34 2014
Hardware Version : G900V.05
Security Software Version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
VPN v1.4 Release 1
After rooting the phone I have gone through and turned off all Verizon related apps as well as cleared the phone's cache from recovery mode. I also tried searching in the /system, /system/app, and /system/bin directories for the following files to no avail:
vzwphoneservice.apk
vzwphoneservice.odex
VzwController.apk
VzwController.odex
I would like to remove everything Verizon related from the phone, but I'm sure this would be much more involved than I want to get so if we can get the unknown sim card message to go away and hopefully the 'Wi-Fi Detected' screen that keeps prompting me to sign into Verizon, that would be great.
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Thanks for starting a new thread.
As you have a Verizon phone, I agree that the annoying nag you are seeing is caused by the Verizon setup app. And unless they have renamed their app (which would just mean searching a bit more).. it should be one of the names you listed above.
At a glance, it just appears that you didn't search in all of the places that the app could be located. It's probably located in the /system/priv-app directory.. and you didn't list that as a place that you looked.
Is your phone rooted?
You can use a root aware browser like FX or a terminal emulator app and search these directories:
/data/app or /data/data/app or /userdata/app
/system/app
/system/priv-app
Then rename the file and it's odex counterpart, clear your cache and reboot..
Let us know if that succeeds or not.
--
If you are using the command line, try
Code:
$ su
# find / -name vzwphoneservice.*
et cetera
.

fffft said:
Thanks for starting a new thread.
As you have a Verizon phone, I agree that the annoying nag you are seeing is caused by the Verizon setup app. And unless they have renamed their app (which would just mean searching a bit more).. it should be one of the names you listed above.
At a glance, it just appears that you didn't search in all of the places that the app could be located. It's probably located in the /system/priv-app directory.. and you didn't list that as a place that you looked.
Is your phone rooted?
You can use a root aware browser like FX or a terminal emulator app and search these directories:
/data/app or /data/data/app or /userdata/app
/system/app
/system/priv-app
Then rename the file and it's odex counterpart, clear your cache and reboot..
Let us know if that succeeds or not.
--
If you are using the command line, try
Code:
$ su
# find / -name vzwphoneservice.*
et cetera
.
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I'm comin up snake eyes on this search. FX doesn't seem to be allowing me to use the '*' wildcard in file name searches, and the terminal emulator i installed apparently can't even use the 'find' function. Any other ideas?

rwestbrookjr said:
I'm comin up snake eyes on this search. FX doesn't seem to be allowing me to use the '*' wildcard in file name searches, and the terminal emulator i installed apparently can't even use the 'find' function. Any other ideas?
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Is your phone rooted
Are you using the root version of FX?
The wildcard was intended for the command line. Search for an exact file name in FX if you need to (or look up what they use for a wild card).
e.g.
vzwphoneservice.apk
vzwphoneservice.odex
VzwController.apk
VzwController.odex
.

fffft said:
Is your phone rooted
Are you using the root version of FX?
Try using the built in search function in FX root to have the app do the search for you.
Or from the command line, try searching for the exact file name:
find / -name vzwphoneservice.apk
find / -name vzwphoneservice.odex
et cetera
.
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Like I had originally posted, Rooting my phone was one of the first things I did to try to resolve the issue. I did install the root add-on for FX and it prompts me for root permission when I go to a 'protected' directory. As far as command line, using Terminal Emulator that i downloaded from the Play Store. When I run the commands you suggest, it tells me "find: not found". I'm in the process of installing ADB on my computer now to try to use that command line.

I haven't forgotten about you guys, I've just been busy as hell. I'll let you know as soon as I can get a command line script to run and we can move forward.
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

My advice is to go to the Note 3 forums. I had that problem too with an note from verizon and i succesfully deleted an app from note. I don't remember wich one is responsable for that message but it is possible after root. Check first on verizon note 3 forum.

rwestbrookjr said:
I have a Verizon version of the Galaxy S5 that I recently switched over to the Cricket network. I have been getting the notification in the title ever since switching over. So I rooted the phone in hopes that I would be able to resolve this issue. Below are the specs of my phone as well as things I have tried.
Model Number : SM-G900V
Android Version : 4.4.2
Baseband Version : G900VVRU1ANCG
Kernel Version :3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Mon Mar 31 13:30:24 KST 2014
Build Number : KKOT49H.G900VVRU1ANCG
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SM-G900V_4.4.2_0017
Wed Jun 25 17:51:34 2014
Hardware Version : G900V.05
Security Software Version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
VPN v1.4 Release 1
After rooting the phone I have gone through and turned off all Verizon related apps as well as cleared the phone's cache from recovery mode. I also tried searching in the /system, /system/app, and /system/bin directories for the following files to no avail:
vzwphoneservice.apk
vzwphoneservice.odex
VzwController.apk
VzwController.odex
I would like to remove everything Verizon related from the phone, but I'm sure this would be much more involved than I want to get so if we can get the unknown sim card message to go away and hopefully the 'Wi-Fi Detected' screen that keeps prompting me to sign into Verizon, that would be great.
Thank you for your help,
Ron
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A easier way you can stop that notification from coming up is to disable the app "Setup Wizard 1.0" its just called Setup Wizard when looking from you're app drawer. When you long press on the "This SIM Card is from an unknown source" notification and hit app info it points to it as the culprit. You can do it with Titanium Backup Pro, however TouchWiz has a option for you to disable stock apps and it behaves the same way as freezing in Titanium Backup Pro. You will get a disable option if its a stock app and which it is. I'm guessing they don't want you to just uninstall it. If you try to do it in Titanium Backup Pro it will work the same way as you disabling it via TouchWiz it even shows in the disabled apps. It should be a icon with a magic wand and a check symbol.
To disable it just hit apps to the bottom right assuming you are using the TouchWiz launcher then tap the 3 dots to the top right to bring up the menu and choose Uninstall/disable apps and scroll through your apps to find Setup Wizard and hit the - thingy to disable it.

unknown Sim
SORRY IF ANSWERED OR LATE
To turn of either disable through third party uninstall app. I used NOBLOAT if rooted the process is a snap. The coding for the Sim is installed in SetupWiz if you find it in no bloat just tap and hit disable. Problem solved. If you remove Wiz. Next time u factory reset you will have standard Google wiz. So recommend just to disable.

Not Verizon Sim Card
I need help, my son purchased a Galaxy S5 g900V and its supposed to come unlocked, however it still says Sim not from Verizon, and when he calls *611 to get his provider it does not go through and states something about Verizon my son can not use data but is able to make calls, does anybody know how to fix this?

I have a T-Mobile Stock S5. I have full bars and 4G LTE service where I am.
I have a Verizon S5 that I have rooted. When I place my T-Mobile SIM Card in and come up, I get the same message for "Not Verizon SIM Card". When I long press on this message the App Reporting this is Android Agent. If I Force Close this app the message goes away until I reboot my phone.
Also, My Verizon phone will not give me 4G LTE (I get Edge, HSPA, and 3G). Are there any other settings I can do for Data?
Is that a different boot version I can put on my phone to make it work better with T-Mobile.

THA-REAPER said:
A easier way you can stop that notification from coming up is to disable the app "Setup Wizard 1.0" its just called Setup Wizard when looking from you're app drawer. When you long press on the "This SIM Card is from an unknown source" notification and hit app info it points to it as the culprit. You can do it with Titanium Backup Pro, however TouchWiz has a option for you to disable stock apps and it behaves the same way as freezing in Titanium Backup Pro. You will get a disable option if its a stock app and which it is. I'm guessing they don't want you to just uninstall it. If you try to do it in Titanium Backup Pro it will work the same way as you disabling it via TouchWiz it even shows in the disabled apps. It should be a icon with a magic wand and a check symbol.
To disable it just hit apps to the bottom right assuming you are using the TouchWiz launcher then tap the 3 dots to the top right to bring up the menu and choose Uninstall/disable apps and scroll through your apps to find Setup Wizard and hit the - thingy to disable it.
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disabling the app "Setup Wizard 1.0" helped! thank you!

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[Q] Help->How to install non-marketplace app

I have a brand new AT&T Tab and need assistance. I am able to install non-marketplace apps using Sideload Wonder Machine however I have an interesting problem. I have an app (Lotus Notes Installer) that itself downloads another app and tries to install it but I get the dreaded "For security, your phone is set to block installation of applications not obtained from Android Market" message.
I have installed and run z4root and did a temporary root and also installed Superuser and Busybox and I still get the block message.
I am an Android newbie and don't know exactly how to proceed.
Thanks,
Richard
Hey Richard,
I had the same type of problem you did with my AT&T SGT. I also used the Sideload Wonder Machine. Here is link for my situation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914697
Lotus Note Installer app downloading and installing another app? I have not hit that kind of hurdle. Can you get your hands on the apk that Lotus Note Installer is trying to download and install? Maybe you can istall that through sideload wonder machine?
w4rmk said:
I have a brand new AT&T Tab and need assistance. I am able to install non-marketplace apps using Sideload Wonder Machine however I have an interesting problem. I have an app (Lotus Notes Installer) that itself downloads another app and tries to install it but I get the dreaded "For security, your phone is set to block installation of applications not obtained from Android Market" message.
I have installed and run z4root and did a temporary root and also installed Superuser and Busybox and I still get the block message.
I am an Android newbie and don't know exactly how to proceed.
Thanks,
Richard
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This may be a stupid question, but have you set your Tab to allow installing of non-market apps? It's in Settings - Applications - check 'Unknown sources'
I do not see an option in my settings for "allow unknown sources", here's what I have:
Settings>Application
Manage Applications
- this doesn't appear to have any options for unknown sources settings
Running Services
- this is only for stopping running services
Development
- only options here are USB debugging, stay awake, allow mock locations
Am I missing something? or did AT&T remove the option from recently shipping tabs? (got mine yesterday)
I was able to sideload the Notes Installer, but once on the Tab, that application connects to the corporate server and attemtps to install another application on the Tab and that is where I get stuck.
Use SuperOneClick. This tool not only allow rooting but has option for allowing install of non-market apps. Simply select that option and it will update your systems settings to allow installs from other than market - sd card, web, etc. I am also using AT&T tab and this worked for me. Note it does not add the menu option of "allow apps from unknown sources" but trust me it works.
Sent from my SGH-I987 using XDA App
I installed the new firmware that allows me to make phone calls using the great instructions provided in theis forum and that resolved my issue and now i can install the Lotus Notes app with no problem. I am really liking the new O/S, it seems a little snappier than the the AT&T one.
w4rmk said:
Am I missing something? or did AT&T remove the option from recently shipping tabs? (got mine yesterday)
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You missed nothing - this is just another retarded AT&T carrier customization that they do on all their Android phones (AFAIK!).
Regards,
Dave
Yup, AT&T has removed the "install non-market apps" menu option from their retail Tabs. Very sad that they do that to their customers. I will say the I like their approach to selling the Tab, you pay the retail price and their is no contract to worry about and if you want data you pay on a month-to-month basis, exactly like they do with the Apple iPad. I cannot image getting a subsidized Tab from T-Mobile and getting stuck with a 2 year contract. In this market nobody keeps a phone or tablet for 2 years, it would be a dinosaur by then.

S4 Mini i9190 root done - I confirm

Dear i9190 owners
I have applied the root method of the i9195 to my i9190 and the root suceeded. use the same files and the same recovery but apply the su application using recovery instead downloading it from the market.
My i9190 now is rooted and works perfectly.
kind regards
Update:
after you install the kernel and recovery and the su app you might get an annoying message saying : Detection Information - The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted actions. To protect your device, it is recommended you reboot"
to stop this message from appearing do this :
1. Use File Manager with root explorer instead and mount SYSTEM as WRITABLE.
2. Go to: /data/data/ look for com.sec.knox.seandroid and rename it to 000.knox.seandroid or whathever you wish.. Same thing applies to com.sec.knox.store
3. Go to: /system/app/ and DELETE: KNOXAgent.apk, KNOXAgent.odex, KNOXStore.apk, KNOXStore.odex
4. Restart
Tips? Help plz
LibyaDroid said:
Dear i9190 owners
I have applied the root method of the i9195 to my i9190 and the root suceeded. use the same files and the same recovery but apply the su application using recovery instead downloading it from the market.
My i9190 now is rooted and works perfectly.
kind regards
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Yeah, i dit the same, even tried the files (from todat) at development forum.
Everything workes fine, until today. (before and after folloing the new guide) same problem.
My locksreen hangs and give me "wait" or "ok" choice, all the time. Programs that worked before begin to fail me, hangs and not work.
No sound from spotify, etc.
Dont know what to do, i have restarted my phone, i had a full wipe. sad, cant do anything almost.
Any tips?
Just to be sure, Timsung, did you apply the 9195 root on the 9190?
Timsung said:
Yeah, i dit the same, even tried the files (from todat) at development forum.
Everything workes fine, until today. (before and after folloing the new guide) same problem.
My locksreen hangs and give me "wait" or "ok" choice, all the time. Programs that worked before begin to fail me, hangs and not work.
No sound from spotify, etc.
Dont know what to do, i have restarted my phone, i had a full wipe. sad, cant do anything almost.
Any tips?
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I applied the root of this thread exactly and didn't see any troubles. [RECOVERY][ROOT] Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9195)
my phone works perfectly and rooted and has recovery.
I think you need to flash stock firmware and apply the root again from the above thread of i9195
by the way .. after the root if you download the su application from the play store it will not work. you need to flash it through recovery.
I checked recently the recovery/boot files of both models I9190 and I9195.
The partitions is exactly the same, and the addres of them too. (mmcblkxx)
it's also the same harware except the nfc and the lte, so there is nothing to fear.
Hello,
I intend to purchase a S4 Mini and turn it "Google Edition", but I have some questions regarding it.
What implications does it have? I assume the touchwiz specific functions will not work, but will the phone/android specific functions work? GPS, navigation, google maps, etc?
Can the functionality of the camera and music player be improved with apps (like more camera options that touchwiz has, but not a Google edition)? I'd like to use the active notification app, will I be able to?
Since Android is free, will I get the latest automated updates as soon as it hits the Nexus?
Here is the rooting tutorial, does it tell all that is to know?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980
This tutorial has a video, but is for the i9505, can it still be used as a guideline?
http://www.technobuffalo.com/videos/how-to-turn-a-galaxy-s4-into-a-google-edition-phone/
There isn't a Google edition rom for the S4 Mini. You should just flash CyanogenMod 10.1 on it if you want something like that. All the functions you mentioned are working on CM10.1.
The camera in Google stock roms (upon which CM is based) has less features than the Samsung stock camera.
The activenotification app works fine on CM. TouchWiz is the interface used in Samsung stock roms and does not exist on these custom roms based on the Google stock roms.
Thanks. What I mean to say is that I want to install stock Google android (4.3) on the phone and get rid of touchwiz. I need to get more information about CyanogenMod to decide,
I'm sure it has neat features, but all I need really is a phone the size of the S4 mini and to run stock android on it (hence my decision to go with it, otherwise I could buy one of the google edition phones right away). I just wondered if it still has stuff like navigation and if the camera would work normally and such. Also whether I would get the automatic updates of android or am stuck with the version I installed.
Are you planning to get the LTE version? CyanogenMod 10.1 is currently only available on the LTE model.
You should read about what CyanogenMod is about @ http://www.cyanogenmod.org/about
I feel that it suits your needs
The one I'm getting is LTE.
So with the CyanogenMod I can still have that pure stock Google android look, but can change themes and stuff? Having choices and options is great but I want that pure and simple 100% stock android look.
I wonder how stable it is and how do I update that? Do I need to flash it each time? Stock android gets automatic updates, but if I use CM, than I don't want to fiddle around with installing updates again risking data and the phone.
I see 10.2 (4.3) is out.
Custom roms need to be tailored for each phone. There is only 10.1 available for the GT-I9195 for now. Support for 10.2 will come later when 10.1 is more stable.
There are automatic update notifications for updates to CyanogenMod. The latest builds commonly are based on the latest version of that Android release available on open source.
Incremental CyanogenMod updates don't wipe your data.
I put CM10.1 on it. I love the stock google look, so much more pleasant. The set of options is great.
Thanks to arco68 for the rooting tutorial and you for the rom installation.
I didn't backup the previous rom though, is there a way to reset it if necessary?
Is there a way to use the "System/Notification drawer/Widget buttons" on the "Lock screen/Slider shortcuts"?
I'd like to use the "Go to sleep" function by sliding the lock screen to the left to shut off the screen as opposed to sliding it left to unlock.
I tried some lock screen apps. Two work excellent, just as I want, but the one wakes screen up right after shutting it and the other stays open as app in the background. A third works but not so great.
having problem
LibyaDroid said:
Dear i9190 owners
I have applied the root method of the i9195 to my i9190 and the root suceeded. use the same files and the same recovery but apply the su application using recovery instead downloading it from the market.
My i9190 now is rooted and works perfectly.
kind regards
Update:
after you install the kernel and recovery and the su app you might get an annoying message saying : Detection Information - The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted actions. To protect your device, it is recommended you reboot"
to stop this message from appearing do this :
1. Use File Manager with root explorer instead and mount SYSTEM as WRITABLE.
2. Go to: /data/data/ look for com.sec.knox.seandroid and rename it to 000.knox.seandroid or whathever you wish.. Same thing applies to com.sec.knox.store
3. Go to: /system/app/ and DELETE: KNOXAgent.apk, KNOXAgent.odex, KNOXStore.apk, KNOXStore.odex
4. Restart
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it shows this!!!!what can i do????

[SM-P905][SM-P907A] Debloating bloatware after rooting + Power On sound removal

** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **​** These scripts are written for Kitkat. Do not use on Lollipop. **​ What is new (9/7/2014)
Version 4 provides more Samsung bloat removal, Google bloat removal, and as a bonus it can disable the power on sound.
Background
Samsung has a program running on most of its devices that pushes "Security Updates" onto the device. If you make the mistake of accepting this security update, even after you root your tablet, it will patch the hole and you will never be able to use towelroot or any other know exploit as of June 2014 to root your it again. So this must be immediately disabled after a successful rooting.
Your tablet is also equipped with Knox. One component of Knox is in the bootloader and checks the integrity of the recovery and kernel. If it sees anything has changed at that level it trips the knox flag immediately, which is irreversible. That component can almost never be touched. The second component runs when the OS is up and running and its main task is to monitor the activities of the apps in your system and shut them down if they act "suspiciously". When you are rooted and install SuperSU, this element of Knox keeps detecting the background root activities and shuts them down and gives you warnings. There is therefore a high level of risk there if you let root and knox exist concurrently. So after rooting, this second component of Knox should normally be disabled.
Finally, there are useless junk apps that most of us agree Samsung should have never shipped with the tablet, or even if they are useful we want them gone to get a better battery life.
I will call all of the above (updaters, Knox, and useles junk) bloatware. The scripts attached here can disable or enable the bloatware on your tablet, which comes in handy if you do not have Titanium Backup Pro to freeze or remove bloatware. And since someone will ask at some point, no, it won't trip your Knox!
Please read below and understand what this script disables before you use it. There may be an app on the list that you may actually want to keep.
Requirements:
Rooted Samsung Note Pro 12.2, SM-P905 international model.
Android Terminal Emulator: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en
The international version (P905) is tested with baseband P905XXUANA7, build P905XXUANC3 .
The ATT version (P907A) is tested with build KOT49H.P907AUCU1AND7 (thanks to @gerard0986 for testing the script)
Makes sure you download the version that is suitable for your tablet. It may work to varying extents for other models and firmwares.You try and tell me
If you are using models other than P905 or P907A, I can make a new script for you if you provide me with a "ls -R -l" dump of your /system, or even better, if you post your firmware somewhere online.
Download link:
Attached below
Instructions:
Generally speaking, you should always have a Nandroid backup before trying anything new. Also have a flashable ROM handy. I am not responsible if you brick your device while using these scripts.
To debloat:
1- Unzip the attachment and copy debloat.sh to your phone at /sdcard
2- Run the terminal emulator and type the following:
su
cd /sdcard
sh debloat.sh​3- Choose what you want to disable, or exit.
4- If you choose not to exit, the code does its thing and reboots your tablet. The bloat is gone now
To restore the bloatware:
1- Unzip the attachment and copy enbloat.sh to your phone at /sdcard
2- Run the terminal emulator and type the following:
su
cd /sdcard
sh enbloat.sh​3- The code will warn you:
Are you sure you want to restore the security/firmware/software updaters, and Knox?
They may immediately patch your system and make the existing root methods impossible to apply.
Then you can choose what to enable, or just exit.
4- If you choose not to exit, the code does its thing and reboots your tablet. The bloat is back now
Note that while running the debloat script you may get force-closing popups. This is normal; after all you are disabling these applications!
Limitations:
If you have previously removed bloat using other means this script CANNOT recover it for you. enbloat.sh can only restore what debloat.sh has disabled.
If you have debloated using an older version of this code and you want to try a newer version of it, first use enbloat from the older version to return everything to the original configuration and then use the newer version.
When you are restoring the bloat, it is best to enable "airplane mode" so that your tablet does not try to patch your system with a security update without your knowledge. You can disable the airplane mode after you debloat again.
Change log
V5:
Typos fixed.
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V4:
Option to disable all Google services except Youtube, search, map, and TTS
Option to disable/enable Power on sound
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V3:
The scripts give separate options to enable/disable these groups of bloatware:
1- Updater/knox
Firmware Upgrader, Local FOTA, Security Manager, FOTA Client, Security Update Client, Samsung Push Client, Samsung Software Update, Knox and its related apps
2- Samsung bloat
ANT, Blurb, ELM Agent, Samsung Apps apk and widget, Job Manager, Samsung cloud backup files, Context Provider, S Finder, S Voice, Samsung Account Service, aaIgnite_1.5.15_singtel, weplay_1.3.162, PCWClientS18
3- Other bloatware
Accuweather, Bloomberg, Dropbox, Evernote, Flipboard, NY Times, Remote PC, ,Travel Service, Twitter, WebEx, Line, Pinboard Scratch book, SNS, eMeeting
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V2:
The scripts give options to enable/disable updater/knox and other bloatware separately.
Added these to the disable list of V1:
SecurityManagerService, aaIgnite_1.5.15_singtel, weplay_1.3.162
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V1:
The script disables the following:
Firmware Upgrader, Local FOTA, FOTA Client, Security Update Client, Samsung Push Client, Samsung Software Update, Knox and related apps, ANT, Blurb, ELM Agent, Remote PC, Samsung Apps apk and widget,Travel Service, Twitter, WebEx, Line, Samsung cloud backup files
PCWClientS18, Scratch book, S Finder, SNS, Samsung Account, eMeeting
Would this work for the T-900 version too?
What do I need to get the info required to get a script made for the sm-p907a model? I read above post but the list of things required were above my head lol.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-P907A using XDA Free mobile app
iNiREALiZED said:
What do I need to get the info required to get a script made for the sm-p907a model? I read above post but the list of things required were above my head lol.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-P907A using XDA Free mobile app
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1- What is your firmware version?
2- Open the terminal emulator and type the following commands in there:
su
cd /system
ls -R -l > /sdcard/sysdump.txt
Then pm the file sysdump.txt which is saved on your sdcard to me.
thank you
Thank you najoor for the neat script, it executed successfully on my sm-p905 (UANE1 rom) & removed the useless software, it saves a lot of time removing them manually.
Nice work
Hope to see a version for the SM-P907 soon.
Rockytop00 said:
Would this work for the T-900 version too?
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I think the only existing models are SM-P900, SM-P905, SM-P907A and SM-P905V. I don't know what T-900 is.
If you are referring to model P900 (wifi only) this code may partially work but a lot of files are different between the two models so the outcome is a partial debloat. If you want, you can make a system dump file as I suggested in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55029414&postcount=5 and send it to me so I can make a custom code for you.
Edit: It appears that T900 is the Tab pro model which is a different device. This thread is for Note pro 12.2 and since I do not own a Tab Pro I cannot answer this question. Perhaps help can be found in the XDA's Tab Pro forum at http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-pro-12-10-8. or try these scripts as they are and see if it works for you.
Hey najoor, Im hoping that you can help me debloat my galaxy tab pro 12.2 sm-t900. I just bought it today and am shocked at the amount of bloatware thats included lol.
Basically I want everything removing that I can install through googleplay, leave the default browser.
Here is the log that you mentioned to the other guy also:-
View attachment sysdump.txt
Ill try to pm it also, really hope you can help out.
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Debloat method
I used this method but i accidentally uninstalled all google services, and google play store was apart of that, is that normal? And if it is are there ways to get it back?
stockerrodney said:
I used this method but i accidentally uninstalled all google services, and google play store was apart of that, is that normal? And if it is are there ways to get it back?
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Yes, that is part of bloat removal. To get Google bloat back run the enbloat.sh script and hit y when it prompts you about restoring Google bloat.
stockerrodney said:
I used this method but i accidentally uninstalled all google services, and google play store was apart of that, is that normal? And if it is are there ways to get it back?
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najoor said:
Yes, that is part of bloat removal. To get Google bloat back run the enbloat.sh script and hit y when it prompts you about restoring Google bloat.
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If i do the enbloat method will i have to reinstall knox ? Or will i still be able to keep it off?
When you use the enbloat.sh you only restore the stuff you choose. You don't have to restore everything. In your case you leave knox and other things out and only answer yes when it asks you if you want Google bloat to be restored.
The script is very user friendly. Just run it and follow the instruction. And just to give you peace of mind, these scripts do not delete anything from your system permanently so don't worry about breaking your system.
Any chance you could add the option to remove individual items?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Debloat v5.0 removed Scrapbook from Air Command
The debloat worked fine but the Scrapbook app in Air Command is now showing error "no application found to handle this actions".
Please advise.
mojoe said:
The debloat worked fine but the Scrapbook app in Air Command is now showing error "no application found to handle this actions".
Please advise.
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Removing apps is what a debloating script does. If you want your app back just run the enbloat script. All the instruction you need is provided in the original post.
najoor said:
Removing apps is what a debloating script does. If you want your app back just run the enbloat script. All the instruction you need is provided in the original post.
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Appreciated. I wanted to debloat but did not expect the scrapbook app to be debloated. Is there any way that I can retrieve this one app, without the rest of the garbage that will return if I "enbloat".
I recall finding the app the last time and renaming from .bak to .apk and it worked.
Can you tell me where to find the apk.
mojoe said:
Appreciated. I wanted to debloat but did not expect the scrapbook app to be debloated. Is there any way that I can retrieve this one app, without the rest of the garbage that will return if I "enbloat".
I recall finding the app the last time and renaming from .bak to .apk and it worked.
Can you tell me where to find the apk.
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The app is either in /system/app or /system/priv-app. Rename app.apk.bac and app.odex.bac if it exists to app.apk and app.odex and reboot. I don't remember exactly which app is the one you need.
najoor said:
The app is either in /system/app or /system/priv-app. Rename app.apk.bac and app.odex.bac if it exists to app.apk and app.odex and reboot. I don't remember exactly which app is the one you need.
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Thank you. I will return with the name once I find it.

[Q] voicemail missing after rom install

Hello,
I am trying to find out if anyone has had the same problem, I flashed a new version of a rom and update, then installed a nandroid backup and seemingly everything came up- texts, recent calls etc. but after a while a I noticed two things were missing my voicemail app- Verizon and the 'Here and Now' from My Magazine. Does anyone know the version that is supopsed to be on the phone currently with KK? I found a visual voicemail app which only seems to be a plain Verizon voicemail app. When I click on the icon to launch it, it starts but hangs saying "Please wait while we check your account information" then after a couple of minutes it stops saying, "Sorry w'ere having trouble setting up your service. Please try again later. If you still can't set it up, contact customer service at 800-922-0204 and tell the operator the error code is 9009". Obviously, I don't want to be assisted by Verizon and then have them say "i see your phone is unlocked and we can't help you" Anyway, the version voicemail that I installed is 3.0.4 and it is 11.80 mb. I tried to find it on 'Root Explorer' but can't seem to find it but obviously it's there, I just don't know how to find it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
tjmethod said:
Hello,
I am trying to find out if anyone has had the same problem, I flashed a new version of a rom and update, then installed a nandroid backup and seemingly everything came up- texts, recent calls etc. but after a while a I noticed two things were missing my voicemail app- Verizon and the 'Here and Now' from My Magazine. Does anyone know the version that is supopsed to be on the phone currently with KK? I found a visual voicemail app which only seems to be a plain Verizon voicemail app. When I click on the icon to launch it, it starts but hangs saying "Please wait while we check your account information" then after a couple of minutes it stops saying, "Sorry w'ere having trouble setting up your service. Please try again later. If you still can't set it up, contact customer service at 800-922-0204 and tell the operator the error code is 9009". Obviously, I don't want to be assisted by Verizon and then have them say "i see your phone is unlocked and we can't help you" Anyway, the version voicemail that I installed is 3.0.4 and it is 11.80 mb. I tried to find it on 'Root Explorer' but can't seem to find it but obviously it's there, I just don't know how to find it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
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Try using root explorer to push the app in instead of installing it. Copy voice-mail apk to your SD card. Then use root explorer to copy the apk to your system/app folder on your phone. Then long press the apk to bring up a menu, go to permissions. You will get a 3x3 pop-up box. First row check the first two boxes on the next two rows check only the first box. Reboot your phone and see if that clears it up.
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Try using root explorer to push the app in instead of installing it. Copy voice-mail apk to your SD card. Then use root explorer to copy the apk to your system/app folder on your phone. Then long press the apk to bring up a menu, go to permissions. You will get a 3x3 pop-up box. First row check the first two boxes on the next two rows check only the first box. Reboot your phone and see if that clears it up.
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Thanks, I followed your advice but matched the permissions to the others and did the reboot an it workded! The permissions were all 3 in the first left row, the first in the 2nd and nothing in the 3rd- I appreciate it.
TJ
tjmethod said:
Thanks, I followed your advice but matched the permissions to the others and did the reboot an it workded! The permissions were all 3 in the first left row, the first in the 2nd and nothing in the 3rd- I appreciate it.
TJ
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Okay, qool

How can I stop Verizon forced update? Phone is not rooted.

Most of the Verizon updates have been buggy and this one seems to follow that model. And my phone is currently working passably well -- except for the new popups that want me to update.
I turned off automatic updates under developer options, but that has had no effect. The update was downloaded without my consent. I want to stop the nagging and delete or rename the update file.
I have two different file manager programs but neither of them seem to be able to see the system folder, even though I have enabled the "show hidden files" option. I thought I could perhaps suss out the name of the update package by sorting by date but I can't even find the folder for it. I've tried X-Plore File Manager and Solid Explorer Classic but neither seems to show me the system folder. I am not very familiar with Android but have worked with Linux and Windows systems in the past.
I find it infuriating that Verizon can force software onto a phone that I own. I have a pre-pay plan so it was purchased with a one-time payment and not bought from Verizon. I'm tired of their buggy updates.
Here is what I did,,,which you should be able to do as long as you can root.
1. Root your phone using the easy root/unroot option in the dev section
2. Go to the play store and buy Package Disabler Pro,,,well worth the 1.50
3. Once you give Package Disabler Pro root permission find the two software update apps in the list and disable them.
4. Go back to the easy root/unroot thread and follow the easy directions to unroot. This will also wipe your devices cache,,,which is where your downloaded update is probably residing now hence the update notifications. It wont wipe your device just the cache as part of the unroot process.
5. Once your unrooted, and back to stock, you can check like I did and see that the two software update apps are still disabled and no more update notifications.
The only thing different would be the app names for Verizon updates as I am running U firmware on my Verizon S7 Edge so there is not a lot of bloatware that I had to disable from the start. Here is a screenshot on my apps unrooted. They are still disabled thank God lol.

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