Random apps installing by themselves on galaxy s6 edge+ plus - Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have factory unlocked Galaxy s6 edge+ plus (UK version) random apps installing by themselves
has anyone else had this problem ?
Is there any solution?

What random apps have been installing?

madmoonfish said:
What random apps have been installing?
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I can't remember which app it was because i deleted it. there were two apps.
two apps got to do with getting points or cash back for Amazon, like buying stuff with points. something like that. it reminded me off Google Opinion Rewards app. two apps look similar to that.
it might have happened when i opened smart Manager app am not really sure.

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Missing Top Paid Apps

My Top Paid apps are missing in my android market, anyone got this or any idea why this could be happening?
Are they capatible with N1's V2.1? I C your in the LV hood!
galaxys said:
Are they capatible with N1's V2.1? I C your in the LV hood!
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are you having troubles with it too?
No, since I'm new to this market. But, I saw somewhere that apps not working (or just updated to work on the mkt) w/2.1 are not showing up for the N1...
happened to me when i first rooted my phone. note that i rooted it before i ever even put in my sim card, but i think it had to do with that.
fixed it by wiping/factory resetting with my sim card in.
How does it work in Nexus market place? If you've already paid for an application, and have uninstall it say temporarily, will you be charged again when you re-download it?
If you bought it from a different market place, how will it know that you're already a paying customer in Nexus market place?
Doesn't matter.. if you've bought an app you can download it again for free. Apps I paid for a year ago on my G1 show up.
Tony, thanks for your reply. Good to hear that info on ownership is shared across the various markets.
if you mean the top paid apps tab in the marketplace app i was missing that also. i had started using the phone without a sim in it, so i wiped everything and restarted with sim in it right away and the top paid tab was back
eaglesteve said:
Tony, thanks for your reply. Good to hear that info on ownership is shared across the various markets.
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That would be quite lame otherwise!
Paid apps tab
I had the paid app tab before. Today I just used the phone without a sim for the first time then put the sim back and now the paid app tab is not there anymore. Anyone having the same issue?

[Q] My Apps not visible?

I've looked around and it seems I'm not the only one with this issue. For some reason I can only see paid apps and original Google apps in the My Apps section of the market. Does anyone know how to remedy this? Or if it even needs remedying? I'm just concerned that I won't be getting updates.
tinpanalley said:
I've looked around and it seems I'm not the only one with this issue. For some reason I can only see paid apps and original Google apps in the My Apps section of the market. Does anyone know how to remedy this? Or if it even needs remedying? I'm just concerned that I won't be getting updates.
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So you're saying you have apps downloaded on your phone. But you can only see the paid apps. You do not see the free apps?
tinpanalley said:
I've looked around and it seems I'm not the only one with this issue. For some reason I can only see paid apps and original Google apps in the My Apps section of the market. Does anyone know how to remedy this? Or if it even needs remedying? I'm just concerned that I won't be getting updates.
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Its funy you posted this... Last night I had the same issue. Usually when this happens, I would do a restart and its back to normal eventually. I think it's some problems on market.
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neidlinger said:
So you're saying you have apps downloaded on your phone. But you can only see the paid apps. You do not see the free apps?
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Actually it's more random than that. I see a couple that aren't paid. I also have a feeling that this issue is created on Google's end. First of all, because there's always something wrong with the market, but also because like the previous poster, I've also seen something similar before but this is lasting longer than normal. It shows apps I've already got as NOT being installed, apps I've purchased as only being purchased but not installed and tonnes of them missing altogether even though they're on my phone and running fine.

Which Samsung sames can be disabled?

Hi guys bought a S5 outright in Australia and wondering what Samsung apps (if possible) can be disabled?
I want to try lower the amount of ram being used and stop apps that i have already hidden via installing Nova Launcher.
Thanks
You may need to post a full list of apps so that people can help.
I personally also turned off some pre-installed apps.
Urimagination said:
Hi guys bought a S5 outright in Australia and wondering what Samsung apps (if possible) can be disabled?
I want to try lower the amount of ram being used and stop apps that i have already hidden via installing Nova Launcher.
Thanks
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Try XtreStoLite Rom. This one will be best for you.

Is ROOT G935T worth it? Advice needed

The question is simple enough... Is it worth ROOTING the T-mobile G935T Galaxy S7 Edge ?
I'm late to the game with the S7E - Quite literally just bought one... And this will be my first device with a locked bootloader. My Note 4 was fully rooted with tons of support and development.
I see there is not much (hardly any) rom development for the S7E G935T, and I see several threads mentioning root and guides, but then I see it bootloops several days later, or people going back stock and just not messing with it. So the question I ask is this: Is it worth rooting the S7E ? or is the root not worth the effort... Also since I'm used to a root with my Note 4 - will the Root for the G935T be the same? or a limited root?
Sorry if this is confusing, just wanted a more current answer since I'm sure there have been lots of changed from March-July 2016 where most of those other threads started.
No, it's not worth it in my opinion. I could never get rid of the heat and the lag. However, goodlock provides most of the the UI customizations I prefer, and the Samsung theme engine compliments that, along with Nova launcher. Adhell blocks ads, the Ufirmware gets rid of the annoying T-Mobile bootscreen and bloat, and you get to keep Samsung pay. I pay for google play music, so YouTube red takes care of YouTube ads. Honestly, this phone has enough going for it that (I can't believe I'm saying this!) root is not needed. In fact, as a long time rooter myself, aside from flashing a new custom ROM every week, the isn't any functionality that I miss that I can think of. If I didn't pay for YouTube red, youtube ads might annoy me I suppose
Thanks @dave812 I appreciate you taking the time to write that.
I have a couple questions, if you (or any one) has the time to answer...
I have Nova launcher prime. I've installed a couple Samsung themes but I can not see the themed icons in Nova? Only TouchWiz.
I'll for sure try ad hell, I tried ad clean and the battery usage was insane. Nearly 30% during a days use... That's too high.
Good lock I've never heard of. I'll check that out.
Any other advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7E
Araltd said:
The question is simple enough... Is it worth ROOTING the T-mobile G935T Galaxy S7 Edge ?
I'm late to the game with the S7E - Quite literally just bought one... And this will be my first device with a locked bootloader. My Note 4 was fully rooted with tons of support and development.
I see there is not much (hardly any) rom development for the S7E G935T, and I see several threads mentioning root and guides, but then I see it bootloops several days later, or people going back stock and just not messing with it. So the question I ask is this: Is it worth rooting the S7E ? or is the root not worth the effort... Also since I'm used to a root with my Note 4 - will the Root for the G935T be the same? or a limited root?
Sorry if this is confusing, just wanted a more current answer since I'm sure there have been lots of changed from March-July 2016 where most of those other threads started.
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I have mine rooted running Echoes Rom 1.5 with Xposed using a custom Aod screen. It's not really worth root because of less than stellar battery life but I love to root so I did it anyway.
I was a long time Rooter as well and built themes for the Note 4. Samsung Themes are pretty good @Araltd but with Nova the Icon Packs will not carry over. The only launcher I have found to do this is Action Launcher, but it doesn't have the features of Nova IMO.
@PapaMag yeah I remember the themes! I ran a few of them on my note 4.
I'm shocked no one has come up with a way to get the Samsung theme icons to carry over to Nova? But since I have no clue, I'm assuming it's not easy to do.
When you say you were a long time rooter does that mean you do not root anymore?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7E
My opinion... no. Root isn't worth it. Not until an unlocked bootloader becomes available (IF).
No custom roms (well... slimmest that I've ever seen anyway.)
No Samsung Pay
Poor battery life
Lag (even after "fixes")
No OTA.
No Nouget (more than likely)
I believe at this point it might be easier to ask, "What's the benefit of having root?"
dave812 said:
Adhell blocks ads.
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I had never heard of Adhell before this post. I've been using Adguard but I *hate* having the VPN icon in the notification bar, plus it messes up battery stats. You're basically my favorite person right now, Adhell has totally made my day!
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Binary100100 said:
I believe at this point it might be easier to ask, "What's the benefit of having root?"
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At this point, viper. I don't think superior audio quality is worth all those other drawbacks.
I'm in the same boat. Got an S7E on day one, rooted that one (but overheated and lagged like hell). Went through the whole Note 7 debacle and am now back with a S7E. The only thing I'm really hoping for is the Nougat update soon. It carries over a lot of the N7 features and UI. Would anyone suggest going with the Verizon Nougat Beta, or just suck it up and wait?
Well honestly I've found ez package disabler to disable most of the bloat. Gets themes too ??
I've got Adhell running and disconnect pro which are both administrative level ad blockers... I'm used to ad away, which is amazing... These other two in conjunction block about 90% I guess. I'm running TouchWiz with the theme's right now (I also own Nova prime) but Nova won't use the TouchWiz system icons so I'm playing around right now.
I've got super swiftkey with all its themed keyboards. I have not used samsung/Android pay yet, but since it's stock APK1, it (they) should work.
I do notice some heating up from time to time.. The only app I've got that lags badly right now is my security camera app (q-see view) which makes the phone crawl so bad, I can not always exit the app properly. Sometimes I have to press recent apps and close all to make it end... Didn't have that problem before on the note 4.
I looked at good lock, it seems like a fancy lock screen replacement. I personally don't see a need for that. Unless I didn't find the right app? It didn't seem to offer any UI tweaks, just lock screen functions...?
All I can say is, nougat can't get here fast enough for me.
Thanks for all the help and advice! Please keep it coming. If more of us post results with apps and tweaks, rooting won't be missed as much. Thanks again to everyone for participating here!
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7E
By my the way, I'm giving thanks to everyone who posts here because I appreciate your opinions, suggestions and participation. Thanks again!
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7E
What's that ufirmware? How can I disable t mobile bloat ware? Any free software? Also anyone facing signal issues?
Ez package disabler let's you disable a bunch of stuff without root.
Sent from my SM-G935T
Binary100100 said:
My opinion... no. Root isn't worth it. Not until an unlocked bootloader becomes available (IF).
No custom roms (well... slimmest that I've ever seen anyway.)
No Samsung Pay
Poor battery life
Lag (even after "fixes")
No OTA.
No Nouget (more than likely)
I believe at this point it might be easier to ask, "What's the benefit of having root?"
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I'm about to unroot today, it's been horrible ( the lag that is) even with the fixes it's like your'e using half a phone constant freezing lag
I rooted yesterday - and yes my phone was very hot. And it lagged, but I followed all the instructions in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/guide-post-root-common-bugs-fixes-t3427600
My phone is now running fine. It is not hot and it does not lag. I'm really glad I rooted. I was able to install xposed and modules today.
k8108 said:
I rooted yesterday - and yes my phone was very hot. And it lagged, but I followed all the instructions in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/guide-post-root-common-bugs-fixes-t3427600
My phone is now running fine. It is not hot and it does not lag. I'm really glad I rooted. I was able to install xposed and modules today.
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Except for SU needing to be updated huh?
Binary100100 said:
Except for SU needing to be updated huh?
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Haha, it's still worth it. I can live with the hashtag until I can find a way to get rid of it.
k8108 said:
Haha, it's still worth it. I can live with the hashtag until I can find a way to get rid of it.
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I have been rooted for a couple of months. I have no SU hashtag. Also no heat or lag. I am running U fimrware with T-Mobile modem.
My stance on rooting is no for s7 edge for the following reasons.
1. Samsung Pay ( Soooooooo convienient. My wallet only has my ID, a debit card and credit card thanks to it)
2. S Health ( There are other ones out there but I prefer S health that provides a lot of benefits without ads in my face every 10s)
3. Stock is very stable.
4. Samsung theme store ( enough customization options here )
5. Security in general ( not tripping knox, plus complete stock may get better resale value )
For the bloatware issues, I'm rocking stock ROM for 935u, the unlocked US version. I would suggest going this route if bloatware and performance is an issue for you. It isn't that hard to flash. It doesn't trip knox. You keep all the benefit of a stock phone and a very, very stable phone. There's a thread on XDA which I followed https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/stock-official-sm-g935us-g935uueu4apl4-t3535408.
Binary100100 said:
Except for SU needing to be updated huh?
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I just flash new versions using flashfire. Auto updates are disabled of course.

SM N910T - Freeze and Release

My Note 4 suddenly freezes and releases often. I booted into safe mode and I still get the same problem but not as frequently. I did a reset from os level and also wiped cache. Still randomly freezes. Anything else I can try?
You battery may be starting to fail. I recommend getting a new one
ShaDisNX255 said:
You battery may be starting to fail. I recommend getting a new one
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Thx for the reply. I forgot to add that I tried with another battery - freeze and release continues. But the other battery was a little old - not a new one.
Since last firmware update, Note 3 and Note 4 started to experiment those kind of problem along with shutting down when at about 20% of battery... Is Samsung forcing us to upgrade???
fastmike said:
Since last firmware update, Note 3 and Note 4 started to experiment those kind of problem along with shutting down when at about 20% of battery... Is Samsung forcing us to upgrade???
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Wow!! That would be illegal isn't it?
I bought a brand new Anker Battery hoping that it is the battery. But, Alas, No!! Still Freezes and Releases.
I should write in Samsung Forum as well, if anybody even cares anymore!!
UPDATE:
I read in another thread it was the Google App (the one with G written bigly). I cannot remove it as I am not rooted. So I disabled it (it replaces it with a factory supplied version), it will not appear in the list of apps.
Touch wood: The problem seems to have gone now. :good: :victory:
I am puzzled that an update for a Google App can render the phone useless - hope someone from Google is reading this!
genymotion4u said:
UPDATE:
I read in another thread it was the Google App (the one with G written bigly). I cannot remove it as I am not rooted. So I disabled it (it replaces it with a factory supplied version), it will not appear in the list of apps.
Touch wood: The problem seems to have gone now. :good: :victory:
I am puzzled that an update for a Google App can render the phone useless - hope someone from Google is reading this!
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Can you explain what I need to do or where i need to go to read about this my phone about useless
joeblow3 said:
Can you explain what I need to do or where i need to go to read about this my phone about useless
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Sorry, spoke too soon!! Uninstalling Google App did improve it a little bit but infrequent freeze still persists. I heard that another friend of mine who has Note 5 also has infrequent freezes. Samsung seems to be the culprit here as mentioned in the other thread.
genymotion4u said:
Sorry, spoke too soon!! Uninstalling Google App did improve it a little bit but infrequent freeze still persists. I heard that another friend of mine who has Note 5 also has infrequent freezes. Samsung seems to be the culprit here as mentioned in the other thread.
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I installed an app called "WakeLock" - Free from Google Store. I chose Option 4 - Partial Wakelock from Options!! It solved ALL Freeze and Release problems. It does make your phone drink more juice than usual - but it is worth it.
A friend of mine has Note 5 and he has same freeze and release issues. Not buying any more Samsung for a long time!!
Please note that my symptoms were different than the other long running thread.
This topic is closed in my opinion.

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