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How to get rid of pre-installed Evernote?

Hi!
Can't disable Evernote. Any way to get rid of this app without root? I'm tired of being asked for updates through the Play store.

You can disable it.

Where? In the app manager?

yes

Can't do it. The disable button is grey.

Not possible without root
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Too bad. Thank you!

This may come 2 years late, but I just found a way to disable evernote on N4 . It cannot be done from settining, but if you drag the icon from app drawer to top, it'll allow you to uninstall the update and disable evernote.
PS: non rooted Note4 (6.0.1)

how to remove evernote with adb
I think I actually installed it, and there was no way to uninstall it. Some how these A-holes at evernote got their app to register as a system program. Evernotes forum has their "gurus" literally laughing at us telling us to use it, that it's the only recourse. So after hours of research I found out it's actually simple to remove it and other unwanted bloatware without root access. All you need to do is download free android development tools(adb) and follow the instructions on the link I am providing and you can take anything off your phone or tab within minutes. https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

If you have root,with Magisk manager you can download modules Debloater and with this in Terminal you can uninstall every possible app. I even uninstall stock Message and install Messages from Resurrection remix..

disable automatic updating?

last night i was using my nexus player and out of nowhere it just randomly decided to shut down. next thing i know upon reboot it tried to update but since im rooted and such it failed. the problem here was that it screwed up boot and i had to wipe the cache which erased most settings.
Is there a way to make the nexus player not try to automatically update? disable update in settings for that matter (in case someone tried to get cute and do it while im not around)?

unvaluablespace said:
last night i was using my nexus player and out of nowhere it just randomly decided to shut down. next thing i know upon reboot it tried to update but since im rooted and such it failed. the problem here was that it screwed up boot and i had to wipe the cache which erased most settings.
Is there a way to make the nexus player not try to automatically update? disable update in settings for that matter (in case someone tried to get cute and do it while im not around)?
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LOL!!!! I'm going through this frustration right now. Couple things I've done first install a custom recovery it won't let you update. if you do get the endless bootloop clear cache and it will stop (the update is downloaded to the cache). It might do that twice then will pass. This worked for me until factory restored my device. I ended up forgetting and now I'm marshmallow.
Next thing I'm gonna try is pushing a build.prop from the next update to /system. It hasn't been pushed yet but they usually release it on the site with the factory images. If I don't flash aosp first.

Yes but i wonder if theres a way to disable it. it sucks that i have to clear cache every time it attempts to update. its happened 3 times on me now. i will try to install my own custom recovery so hopefully thats all thats needed but i noticed android also downloads the update in the background, which probably wastes more space if your not planning on upgrading.

Once you clear the cache it deletes the update. Almost forgot I read some where here on xda that deleting otacerts.zip will stop it from downloading entirely. Not suggesting you try it but next update I'm gonna

You might want to try the method I suggested at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62865084&postcount=6 and see if that works or not.

Thanks for your solution but unfortunately, at least for me, i cant seem to get it to work. i can sideload and launch the disable service app, but when i try going to ANY actual apps or system services, it just crashes. Not sure why. :/

Asadullah said:
Once you clear the cache it deletes the update. Almost forgot I read some where here on xda that deleting otacerts.zip will stop it from downloading entirely. Not suggesting you try it but next update I'm gonna
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Tried this, and while it did stop the download from verifying, it just caused the nexus player to loop over and over by constantly downloading the update again, only to fail and repeat the process. This worked for a couple of days while i found the proper workaround, so thanks. keep in mind though that because it just caused the device to keep redownloading, this method could cause those on limited data plans to quickly go over.
GabbyWC said:
You might want to try the method I suggested at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62865084&postcount=6 and see if that works or not.
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for whatever reason service disabler did not want to work for me. it caused a constant crash every time i tried clicking on any service within the app. I did however, eventually come across "My Android Tools" by the same developer as service disabler. Using this app i was able to disable the systemupdateservice within both google framework and google play services. I had to use a bluetooth mouse to navigate though, as the remote didnt want to work on its own. Once i used this app and followed your directions, now when i attempt to do a manual system update in settings, it just acts like im on the current version, which i assume means it fails instantly. Thanks so much man! so far so good!
For anyone curious, the app is:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.wq.myandroidtools&hl=en
keep in mind you may need to connect a mouse somehow to the nexus player to navigate and disable the services.

Thanks I'm gonna downgrade today and find out

unvaluablespace said:
for whatever reason service disabler did not want to work for me. it caused a constant crash every time i tried clicking on any service within the app. I did however, eventually come across "My Android Tools" by the same developer as service disabler. Using this app i was able to disable the systemupdateservice within both google framework and google play services. I had to use a bluetooth mouse to navigate though, as the remote didnt want to work on its own. Once i used this app and followed your directions, now when i attempt to do a manual system update in settings, it just acts like im on the current version, which i assume means it fails instantly. Thanks so much man! so far so good!
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I'm glad to hear that things worked out for you with this method and the alternate app by the same developer. I've been running Android 6.0 Marshmallow after flashing its factory image but once the monthly security updates and unwanted reboots in to TWRP start happening, I may disable the updates using this method.

How do you sideload either service disabler app? Neither are listed on apkmirror and searching the play store in browser doesn't give an option to install for nexus player.

cpuspeed said:
How do you sideload either service disabler app? Neither are listed on apkmirror and searching the play store in browser doesn't give an option to install for nexus player.
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Copy and paste the Google Play URL for the app (which was posted earlier in this thread) in to box at the top of https://apkpure.com/region-free-apk-download and press the green download button. Then upload the APK to your Google Drive account and install it through ES File Explorer on your Nexus Player.

please correct me if I'm wrong
As the title said, please correct me if I'm wrong but this method isn't working in the nexus player MRA58K since the apk used to disable the updated only supports Lolipop, I tried in my nexus 7 running 5.0 and it's working flawless but the apk crash on Android 6.0, thanks in advance for your help.

eL_pELoN said:
As the title said, please correct me if I'm wrong but this method isn't working in the nexus player MRA58K since the apk used to disable the updated only supports Lolipop, I tried in my nexus 7 running 5.0 and it's working flawless but the apk crash on Android 6.0, thanks in advance for your help.
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The "My Android Tools" app does not crash on a Nexus Player with Android 6.0 installed.

GabbyWC said:
The "My Android Tools" app does not crash on a Nexus Player with Android 6.0 installed.
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Not for me. After granting "my android tools" access, I go to disable systemupdateservice, and popup says it can't access root privelages ( Supersu is up to date. I'm not really sure why I even rooted and installed twrp recovery on this device, but I wish I had stock recovery back so I wouldn't be in this mess.

@pokes135, make sure you have the latest version of My Android Tools installed. You can flash a stock system or recovery image using Nexus Root Toolkit if necessary.

cpuspeed said:
How do you sideload either service disabler app? Neither are listed on apkmirror and searching the play store in browser doesn't give an option to install for nexus player.
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You can install a firefox browser addon called apk downloader which will inject a button when you view the app in google play website to download the apk.

Use any root explorer or es file explore
make/mount system as rw
navigate to /system/etc/security
rename otacerts.zip into otacerts.zip.bak or whatever you want.
It will stiop the automatic update completely.
If you need ota update you need to rename th otacerts.zip back

Virus in My Android Tools APK?
I'm also trying to disable automatic updating of my rooted nexus player for the same reasons everyone else is but when I try to download the My Android Tools apk I get his virus warning.
a variant of Android/Package.Jiagu.A

hoodred said:
Use any root explorer or es file explore
make/mount system as rw
navigate to /system/etc/security
rename otacerts.zip into otacerts.zip.bak or whatever you want.
It will stiop the automatic update completely.
If you need ota update you need to rename th otacerts.zip back
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Thanks for the info. Much more straight forward to do then sideloading app while hoping the app won't force close.
adb connect 192.168.xxx.xxx:5555
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mv /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip /system/etc/security/otacerts-disabled.zip
mount -o remount,ro /system
Pr-requisite: must be rooted and ADB Wireless already installed.

Don't use this method (renaming ota_certs)! It will just cause the updates to continuously download and fail, then start downloading again. You'll use a lot of bandwidth this way, and if you have a data cap, this is a sure fire way to bust through it.

Unknown App called "mywind" suddenly installed

Hello Forum!
I tested some Roms today and now after restoring my old System I encountered an italian App called mywind (its on Google Play). I didn't installed it and I can't uninstall it from within the drawer.
So I googled it and it seems to be part of any north american Provider Service or something.
Does anybody know where it comes from or how to get rid of it?
Greetings, Jan
PS: I'm on a debloated and modded G2 D802 with 5.0.2 Stock LL Dorimanx and I was testing the Google Edition 1.3 Rom.

Use Root Uninstaller to get rid of it, you can find it on Play Store.

Thanx for that, Felipe. It wasn't easy to remove. Had to erase single files via root explorer because the uninstaller only deleted the .apk.
Now its gone but theres still the Question: What exactly is it and where did it come from?

i have the same problem.... witch other files did you delete? (i use root uninstaller to remove the app too). Thanks

Jan Philipp said:
Thanx for that, Felipe. It wasn't easy to remove. Had to erase single files via root explorer because the uninstaller only deleted the .apk.
Now its gone but theres still the Question: What exactly is it and where did it come from?
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I saw there was an unofficial application called myWind with the package ID it.wind.myWind and an official myWind application, do you know which one was installed? If it was the official myWind application (also available on the play store), it's possible that your carrier could have a thing similar to Sprint Zone/Boost Zone which downloads and installs carrier applications.

It says in the app " MyWind is the app that lets you keep track of your Wind and Infostrada lines. "
It seems like a carrier app . Could be included in the rom you installed.

debloat lineage os

Is there a way to debloat lineage on samsung galaxy s4 and use other apps as system apps?

Liloscar said:
Is there a way to debloat lineage on samsung galaxy s4 and use other apps as system apps?
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gapps-config can do some.... see here

You can disable most apps with the App manager. I don't think it's worth uninstalling them since most of the apps that can be disabled aren't that big and the big ones are usually necessary for the proper functioning of the phone.

Debloat LineagoOS?!!!!
It's a very minimal AOSP based without any external features (even screen recorder isn't there)!, Do you think you can debloat it further?!

Buff99 said:
gapps-config can do some.... see here
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I dont understand how to edit the opengapps aroma package its too complicated

Liloscar said:
I dont understand how to edit the opengapps aroma package its too complicated
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Then you obviously don't know what AROMA is.
Why don't you just use an app to uninstall the apps you don't need?

Pwnycorn said:
Then you obviously don't know what AROMA is.
Why don't you just use an app to uninstall the apps you don't need?
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Because i want a stable system. And not to forget this ****ing aroma script in opengapps is hard to understand in german because iam not a person from us or other english languaged country

Liloscar said:
Because i want a stable system. And not to forget this ****ing aroma script in opengapps is hard to understand in german because iam not a person from us or other english languaged country
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Deleting the stock browser won't make your system crash. Besides, I also said you can disable those apps since deleting them won't give you much space benefit.
PS: AROMA is an installer that lets you CHOOSE WHAT TO INSTALL. Why would you even want to mess with the script when it already does what you're trying to do?
What Mr Buff showed you is ONLY for the non-AROMA packages. It even says that on the link he posted.

Pwnycorn said:
Deleting the stock browser won't make your system crash. Besides, I also said you can disable those apps since deleting them won't give you much space benefit.
PS: AROMA is an installer that lets you CHOOSE WHAT TO INSTALL. Why would you even want to mess with the script when it already does what you're trying to do?
What Mr Buff showed you is ONLY for the non-AROMA packages. It even says that on the link he posted.
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Yes to what the learned Mr. Pwnycorn says.
There is an app called debloater on xda that runs remotely on a PC and lets you remove apps via adb. But that will be too complicated also.
Or you could freeze and delete from TIBU.
Or you could use a dedicated app from the playstore.
Or don't bother.

Buff99 said:
Yes to what the learned Mr. Pwnycorn says.
There is an app called debloater on xda that runs remotely on a PC and lets you remove apps via adb. But that will be too complicated also.
Or you could freeze and delete from TIBU.
Or you could use a dedicated app from the playstore.
Or don't bother.
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In open gappd there is a script extra for these debloat changes . But i dont k ow how to because its complicsted as **** and nowhere to find a tutorial. Adb is not the best idea because ADT have 1.8gb downloadsize.freeze and delete is also not the best thats why iam searching for debloater. I have found several scripts for other devices lile htc or huawei but not for samsung devices especially s7.
I prefer the method with the debloater app but adb is too much size. Playstore apps are ****ing mixed. Download the false app then got reflash the device if you know what i mean.
And i want to delete gallery music eq and the fuxking soundrecorder and stockbrowser even filemanager. I want my personally preferred apps installed in system . I dont want the cyanogrn/lineageos apps because they have no updates

Pwnycorn said:
Deleting the stock browser won't make your system crash. Besides, I also said you can disable those apps since deleting them won't give you much space benefit.
PS: AROMA is an installer that lets you CHOOSE WHAT TO INSTALL. Why would you even want to mess with the script when it already does what you're trying to do?
What Mr Buff showed you is ONLY for the non-AROMA packages. It even says that on the link he posted.
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Its not the space that i prefer its the ram that i can save by deleting the ****ty bloat out of lineageos

MigoMujahid said:
Debloat LineagoOS?!!!!
It's a very minimal AOSP based without any external features (even screen recorder isn't there)!, Do you think you can debloat it further?!
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There are scripts for other devices to unbloat the lineageos. Its about the ram. I want to install my own gallery music etc. Because cm apps not worth it because bad quality . Was the same problem since cm13 an cm12

Pwnycorn said:
You can disable most apps with the App manager. I don't think it's worth uninstalling them since most of the apps that can be disabled aren't that big and the big ones are usually necessary for the proper functioning of the phone.
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I know but for other devices there are scripts to delete gallery etc.
MigoMujahid said:
Debloat LineagoOS?!!!!
It's a very minimal AOSP based without any external features (even screen recorder isn't there)!, Do you think you can debloat it further?!
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Yes. Gallery app. Music app. Equslizer app soundrecorder(its on the galaxy s4 lineage forever) i think because its there. And filemanager is bad as ****. I prefer total commander.

Liloscar said:
Its not the space that i prefer its the ram that i can save by deleting the ****ty bloat out of lineageos
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Disabled apps don't use any RAM because they are essentially prevented from ever starting. Not even you can start them unless you actually enable them again.
They're just like deleted apps, except that they are still present in the ROM without using any resources except for space.

Liloscar said:
I know but for other devices there are scripts to delete gallery etc.
Yes. Gallery app. Music app. Equslizer app soundrecorder(its on the galaxy s4 lineage forever) i think because its there. And filemanager is bad as ****. I prefer total commander.
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So it's not a storage problem, then as @Pwnycorn suggested already, disabling the apps will work like if they aren't even installed.

Liloscar said:
I know but for other devices there are scripts to delete gallery etc.
Yes. Gallery app. Music app. Equslizer app soundrecorder(its on the galaxy s4 lineage forever) i think because its there. And filemanager is bad as ****. I prefer total commander.
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Like I said, config-gapps is the way to go for what you want.
Look I'll make it easier, in post #4 of my thread here is attached my example config-gapps and some instruction (in English).
If you read through the file you will get the idea of how to manually add and delete applications.
Beware however that this file is setup for use with the full SuperGapps file, as my rom, like OptCM,
has an enlarged /system partition of 2.7gb. Standard Lineage only has 1.1gb.

Buff99 said:
Like I said, config-gapps is the way to go for what you want.
Look I'll make it easier, in post #4 of my thread here is attached my example config-gapps and some instruction (in English).
If you read through the file you will get the idea of how to manually add and delete applications.
Beware however that this file is setup for use with the full SuperGapps file, as my rom, like OptCM,
has an enlarged /system partition of 2.7gb. Standard Lineage only has 1.1gb.
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I wanted to use the pico gapps because i dont want bloat

Liloscar said:
I wanted to use the pico gapps because i dont want bloat
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You are awfully demanding for someone who wants help.
I'm done.

I just want the best solution. And iam rhankful for all the tips . I check this libk out from your post before and see what i can do
Edit : you cant disable all of stockapps i have seen

Help with system apps

I'm very very new with OP phones. I just bought(or better it's arrived) yesterday my first OP. well I have the OP5 128/8. I have soon rooted it without no problems. I have installed the TWRP, and then magisc. through check rooter everuthing seems fine. now, I wanted to move an app, (fake GPS joystick) to system app, because of that boring may security patch. I used ES explorer, and I thought that everything went good. sadly when I open the app(that should be system) I cannot use it as a system app, sone option is locked on of... does someone may know the possible problem for this?

FinixMgear said:
I'm very very new with OP phones. I just bought(or better it's arrived) yesterday my first OP. well I have the OP5 128/8. I have soon rooted it without no problems. I have installed the TWRP, and then magisc. through check rooter everuthing seems fine. now, I wanted to move an app, (fake GPS joystick) to system app, because of that boring may security patch. I used ES explorer, and I thought that everything went good. sadly when I open the app(that should be system) I cannot use it as a system app, sone option is locked on of... does someone may know the possible problem for this?
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Try using this app to convert it to system app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD

ok thank you, well I tried, I granted superuser acces to the app, but when I tried to turn it in a system app it tells me Failed. and then this error occours.
mount: '/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system'->'/system': Device or resource busy

There is a flashable version of the app linked on there facebook-page.
https://dgsmartstudio.github.io/faq/assets/FakeGps-v2.3.zip
Uninstall your version of Fake GPS and flash this version of the app. Go to the app-settings and mark the Root-Modus.
Now it should work fine ?

oh thank you very much I'm trying this, but it seems that fly gps is a better app, you may know also somewhere to install the zip of that app? anyway I'm going to try to check for that app
EDIT: your solution worked perfectly thank you lordHelmchen89

FinixMgear said:
oh thank you very much I'm trying this, but it seems that fly gps is a better app, you may know also somewhere to install the zip of that app? anyway I'm going to try to check for that app
EDIT: your solution worked perfectly thank you lordHelmchen89
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Nice to see, that it works
PS: It would be nice, when you click the thanks-button if I helped you :good:

give me some uninstaller zip fake gps pro
my phone can't uninstaller can't you help me plis