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Unable to use Titanium Backup to freeze bloatware

I read somewhere (cant seem to find the post) that you can freeze apps using TB to stop them from loading. I have TB pro and it cant see any of the apps I have installed.
In the Backup/Restore tab only shows 5 items:
-Application Widgets
-Accounts
-Bluetooth Pairings
-Country, Language, Time zone
-Wi-Fi Access Points
From looking at my N1, this is where you should see the apps.
However if I go through terminal and do pm list packages I see all the apps, wondering why TB cant see them. TB lists it has su rights in the main screen, though.
FWIW Im rooted (s=off) not sure if i need to do anything else.
Anyone got any ideas or if experiencing the same? Or a list of what stock apps to disable? Have heard conflicting reports, some say disabling tmo apps is fine, htc apps leave alone and vice versa.
thanks

Sounds like you need to adjust the filter settings?
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filters are set to show all.
if i try changing filter settings the 5 items listed disappear. its only under filter setting System that I see the 5 items. but otherwise if i set to show all on all the filters only see the 5 items.

Did you hit "Problems?" and update to the known good working BusyBox yet?
Also you can't be on Disk Drive mode (USB charging) or TB won't recognize apps

Spudge said:
Did you hit "Problems?" and update to the known good working BusyBox yet?
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that's what i forgot to do. got used it prompting automatically on the N1.
thanks for that.
now if only we had a running list of what we could disable, that would be great.

Useful Prevention Tools For Amazon Updates, Non Root Users

WARNING: NEW UPDATE (14/13.3.2.3) ROLLING OUT, I ADVISE NOT USING THESE METHODS FOR NOW IN RISK OF ACCIDENTALLY UPDATING. STICK TO AIRPLANE MODE AND WIFI OFF FOR NOW. USE THESE METHODS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Thanks to Faznx92 for the update notice.
Alright guys, I believe I have found a decent way on how to prevent Amazon updates while using the device. Some may have done this but maybe haven't mentioned these methods because I have never found a thread on this. If you have other ways to block Amazon's updates, please don't hesitate to post! This is to help you and me, all ideas are welcome
1. Blocking WiFi
I found a neat app on the Google Play store that allows you to block inbound and outbound WiFi transmissions, (or you could just turn off the WiFi yourself, but hey, are you fast enough?). It is called "Net Blocker". Upon starting the application, select every Amazon application (including settings, which is the gear icon) and check the mobile and wifi boxes. You should see the wifi and mobile icons disappear next to the application names. One more important application to disable is your current LAUNCHER. This way the WiFi/Mobile Data is disabled when using the launcher. The WiFi/Mobile Data will be re-enabled if you go on an application that isn't blocked. EX: If you are using Silk Browser (with WiFi/Mobile Data enabled), and hit the home screen (with launcher WiFi/Mobile Data disabled), the WiFi/Mobile Data will disable on its own, since you blocked the launcher.
2. WiFi Timer
Amazon likes to be a butthole and likes to update while you sleep. This app is called "Wifi Timer", which is on Google Play, that allows you to set a schedule when you want your WiFi on or off (or you could just turn off your kindle and not use it). Just add a schedule, select all the days of the week, and where it says "stop wifi" set the time whatever time you go to sleep. It should disable the WiFi at that time if not already disabled by Net Blocker. (Just to be really safe, set a bunch of schedules during the night to disable WiFi) (Also I don't know much about what happens in the background during the update process, but if the application is still running in the background, I'm sure that the WiFi would turn off during the downloading process if your schedule turns the WiFi off. But Amazon probably closes all the running applications before starting the update process so that nothing interferes with it.
I must state that these methods are a tad bit risky (for now). A big flaw in these WiFi methods is the Kindle's feature on remembering the WiFi's password, EX: When the Kindle Update starts, it will search for your saved WiFi and automatically connect with the password it remembered. So if we can find a WiFi manager application that will purposely forget the WiFi's password so that you have to always put in the password every time you want to log in, then that will fix the flaw. Again, Amazon will probably prevent that type of application from running in danger of stopping the updates.
These applications work on the kindle. For those who want to directly download the applications from Google Play use Evozi's Apk Downloader (search for it on Google). When you get to the website copy and paste the Google Play address of the application and click download.
3. DIY Zip Dummy
There has been some debate on this method, I don't recommend this because I'm pretty sure that the kindle has it's own partition for system updates. Basically in this method you fill up you kindle's memory with a zip file full of memory to take up space "preventing" the kindle from installing anything else because of insufficient space. But I wouldn't do this, unless you do it for testing and you want to risk yourself into getting an update.

Wouldn't it be better block amazon in the router setting?
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Sj12345 said:
Wouldn't it be better block amazon in the router setting?
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk
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That was a huge error on my part, I meant to say droidwall, which is the application that requires root to block addresses and applications from wifi.

Block wifi completely when idle
I would just like to add that there are several "battery saver" apps in the kindle store that will immediately disable wifi when the devices screen is off. This way you don't have to worry about schedules at all. When the device is not in use, WIFI is off.

Despite the fact that I blocked all the Amazon stock apps- settings, kindle,etc. I can still download things. This is quite worrying, if I can download it, maybe the kindle can by itself? Maybe I am missing something, lets hope its something obvious.

ferrouskid said:
Despite the fact that I blocked all the Amazon stock apps- settings, kindle,etc. I can still download things. This is quite worrying, if I can download it, maybe the kindle can by itself? Maybe I am missing something, lets hope its something obvious.
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Could it be silk browser? It is default when it comes to downloading files. Depends what application is downloading. I had no problems preventing downloads, whenever a download is launched by any application (that had the WiFi disabled) the WiFi shuts off, like the Amazon Appstore, and my browsers. Make sure to have the launcher shutdown also so nothing will connect to the internet while using the launcher.
I would just like to add that there are several "battery saver" apps in the kindle store that will immediately disable wifi when the devices screen is off. This way you don't have to worry about schedules at all. When the device is not in use, WIFI is off.
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This brings up a good point, I just like having layers of protection just in case one fails

oOBubbleBoyOo said:
Could it be silk browser? It is default when it comes to downloading files. Depends what application is downloading. I had no problems preventing downloads, whenever a download is launched by any application (that had the WiFi disabled) the WiFi shuts off, like the Amazon Appstore, and my browsers. Make sure to have the launcher shutdown also so nothing will connect to the internet while using the launcher.
This brings up a good point, I just like having layers of protection just in case one fails
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Try bolcking Download manager. Nothing can be downloaded without this feature.
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I don't like seeing the same mistake happen twice. There are some good ideas here but there is only a hand full of ways to block the ota update and the most effective ones need root.​
1. Roms that removed the ota apps and functions. -root
2. Airplane mode or turning off wifi
3. Apps that block wifi or try to filter it (extremely risky)
4. Tools that disable ota. (My kfhdx utility is one example.) -root
Until we crack the thing I wouldn't joke around with firewall blocking or trying to do so (<-- the mistake I first made).
At least we have ways to block ota effectively. Requires a little patience.
btw
Notice: 14/13.3.2.3 rolling out​

Faznx92 said:
I don't like seeing the same mistake happen twice. There are some good ideas here but there is only a hand full of ways to block the ota update and the most effective ones need root.​
1. Roms that removed the ota apps and functions. -root
2. Airplane mode or turning off wifi
3. Apps that block wifi or try to filter it (extremely risky)
4. Tools that disable ota. (My kfhdx utility is one example.) -root
Until we crack the thing I wouldn't joke around with firewall blocking or trying to do so (<-- the mistake I first made).
At least we have ways to block ota effectively. Requires a little patience.
btw
Notice: 14/13.3.2.3 rolling out​
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Thanks for the notice, ill update the thread with that warning before attempting these.
Also as a precaution I would recommend going to the WiFi settings and go to your nearest connections and "forget" them, that way if out of nowhere an update starts (which will never probably happen) it won't have anything automatically to connect to.

Why NOT root S7

I was rooting all my phones very soon after unboxing. I rooted S5 after 1 hour, S6 after 12 days (I was waiting until root is released). But now I'm going to not root my S7. Why?
Here are my reasons for root and answers why it isn't required root more:
Annoying sound when the phone starts.
With root you can delete the file.
Now is there no sound.
Annoying sounds when you start charging.
With root you can delete the file.
Now you can disable the sounds in settings.
Shutter sound in camera.
With root you cound modify custom.xml and new checkbox appeared in the application.
You can mute system sounds and the camera is quiet. Or you can do it by Tasker.
Adaway etc.
With root you can modify hosts file.
Now you can use Adblock for Internet application. If you need block ads also in applications, you can use this tool (paied): Adguard
Changing appearance
With root you can use e.g. circle battery icon etc.
I don't know full working solution without root. But it is very weak reason for losing warranty for me.
Network speed in notification bar
With root you cound use xposed module.
Without root you can use an application. But yes, the appearance is not soo impressive. Again, it isn't reason for loss of warranty
Blocking bloatware
With root you can use e.g. Titanium backup and freeze or uninstall any application.
Without root you can use Package Disabler Pro
Backup and restore applications and their settings
With root you can use TB
Without root seems Helium like very good solution.
High volume warning
With root you can disable it in xposed or flash custom ROM
I've found this application which brings a workaround: Hearing Saver It is not perfect but it works. You can also do it in Tasker. Check when an earphone is connected and then change media volume to maximum and immediately after that change it back. It works for me.
I agree that without root is the initial setting more laborious but KNOX 0 is good bonus for me.
Do you have any other reasons for root? With or without solution?

libb said:
Adaway etc.
With root you can modify hosts file.
Now you can use Adblock for Internet application. If you need block ads also in applications, you can use this tool (paied): Adguard
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Tried this, it didn't block ads in apps, only in the browser.
Blocking bloatware
With root you can use e.g. Titanium backup and freeze or uninstall any application.
Without root you can use Package Disabler Pro
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Its a nice alternative, but deleting those applications is more satisfying
Backup and restore applications and their settings
With root you can use TB
Without root seems Helium like very good solution.
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I haven't used the app before, but are you sure you can save data with the app or just the app?
Just tried it, it does restore data but it can't restore mms, only sms.
You can also use mybackup to backup and restore sms/mms without root https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup&hl=en
But lets not forget about xposed + gravity box + any other useful modules, this is the biggest reason to root the phone. But the reasons you gave are definitely good alternatives for some people.

Multi window....
I had an awesome setup on my note 3. I can have my google maps navigation running and a split window with pocketcast or spotify on the bottom. That's how I would drive everywhere and it worked amazing for me.I coudl even pop over my text messages to the bottom if I was at a stop light.
Now, however, since pocketcast is not a multi-window supported app, I can no longer do this. Lame.
I want root so I can put xposed framework which lets me add any app I want into multiwindow mode.. Sigh

Greenify and xposed are consecutively a reason for me to root. Lucky patcher my top priority.

TehPirate_ said:
Greenify and xposed are consecutively a reason for me to root. Lucky patcher my top priority.
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Xposed is gonna take time, they only recently fixed the samsung issue in 5.0 I believe, I do not use neither Greenify nor Lucky Patcher so I cant comment on them. [Tried lucky patcher, couldn't get through with it and greenify doesn't feel anything changed so i stopped using it]

I used stock roms with root, just to record my screen/audio. Do you know of a great free or paid, non-root screen recording app? Then I'll have no need to root as well

I kinda hope I will be able to use this phone without root at least for 6 months .... I held on with the GS1 over 2 months ... since then.... root was the first thing I did .... so hope I will find ways or workarounds not to root s7 immediatelly

peachpuff said:
Tried this, it didn't block ads in apps, only in the browser.
Its a nice alternative, but deleting those applications is more satisfying
I haven't used the app before, but are you sure you can save data with the app or just the app?
Just tried it, it does restore data but it can't restore mms, only sms.
You can also use mybackup to backup and restore sms/mms without root https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup&hl=en
But lets not forget about xposed + gravity box + any other useful modules, this is the biggest reason to root the phone. But the reasons you gave are definitely good alternatives for some people.
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About ads, you have to wait a while until cache clears probably. I can confirm that it is working on wi-fi and also on 4G
Helium really restores also data.
About xposed etc (Gravity box isn't working on Samsung, or does?) the changes are too little for me.

HTCMDA said:
I used stock roms with root, just to record my screen/audio. Do you know of a great free or paid, non-root screen recording app? Then I'll have no need to root as well
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In games it should be albe to do in Game Tools. And I'm sure some applications are but I've never needed it.

battler624 said:
Xposed is gonna take time, they only recently fixed the samsung issue in 5.0 I believe, I do not use neither Greenify nor Lucky Patcher so I cant comment on them. [Tried lucky patcher, couldn't get through with it and greenify doesn't feel anything changed so i stopped using it]
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I don't know Lucky Patcher.
But I believe that there isn't any reason for using Greenify on MM.

I use root to delete unused system apps and free about 500-800mb of storage. I used xposed but can wait for it to be updated. I can not live without Adaway on my phone. If i have to i will just buy a rasberri pi and create a dns adblocker

The top reason for me is AFWall+ (firewall). I don't want apps gathering my data and sending it to HQ. Is there a non root alternative for this?

Vorsprung said:
The top reason for me is AFWall+ (firewall). I don't want apps gathering my data and sending it to HQ. Is there a non root alternative for this?
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Adguard has some firewall but I didn't investigated yet deeply. There is 7 days trial so you can try it.

Leeum said:
I use root to delete unused system apps and free about 500-800mb of storage.
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For what? The system partition is a fixed size, and that space cannot be re-allocated to any other partition or accessed by the user. Deleting unused system apps frees up space you can't do anything with, so there literally is no more benefit than just disabling the apps.

Root dont make ya lose the hardware Warranty but the software....
BUT if ya know how to root your sphone, ya know how to fix software problems...
I always root all my devices and never lost my warranty when I needed to repair screen, usb charger, and any other hardware problems...
We can fix the other ones

root is available now as TWRP was released recently
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/recovery-official-twrp-herolte-t3333770
you just need to flash the latest SuperSU file

CafeKampuchia said:
For what? The system partition is a fixed size, and that space cannot be re-allocated to any other partition or accessed by the user. Deleting unused system apps frees up space you can't do anything with, so there literally is no more benefit than just disabling the apps.
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Ahh i see but then it still removes the possibility of any of the uninstalled apps of running to hopefully improve battery life and more free ram

Leeum said:
Ahh i see but then it still removes the possibility of any of the uninstalled apps of running to hopefully improve battery life and more free ram
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Disabled apps don't run, don't use any battery, and don't consume any RAM. Seriously, there is absolutely zero benefit to deleting them, but do whatever you want.

I need root for
Adaway
Lower the dpi (its way too high)
Anything else is just a nice bonus

kenjiwing said:
I need root for
Adaway
Lower the dpi (its way too high)
Anything else is just a nice bonus
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Both is possible without root

[Official EMUI 5] Bug discussion

We got the official EMUI 5 on Nougat for Honor 8 distributed officially. This thread hopefully serve to list all the bugs encountered for the official release of EMUI 5.
My routine after receiving an update is to start fresh with a factory reset. The OTA update went fine and the device was running great. However after backing up everything to google and Hisuite and doing a factory reset i found a bug
During the initial phone setup after reset, i was able to connect to my wifi and login to my google account. Then the option page between choosing restore from backup and set up as new phone i tried restoring from backup. The phone failed to connect to my google account. It cited no internet connection. I tried using my mobile data and my internet from Mifi device without success. I ended up choosing setup new device and i found all my internet connection is running fine.
I tried factory reset a few times including going to recovery clearing th cache and factory reset. This is a stock device. No custom recovery or unlocked boot loader.

I found that i cant kill aplications when screen is looked and as well with aplications that draining my battery to much.

Badge app icon for Gmail app is missing. Nothing against huawei email app but i prefer gmail app.

flyinghighaero said:
Badge app icon for Gmail app is missing. Nothing against huawei email app but i prefer gmail app.
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that's not a bug, it's not there in MM also
in smart assistance motion control is anything working after the update?

leo06 said:
that's not a bug, it's not there in MM also
in smart assistance motion control is anything working after the update?
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Everything is working in motion control including the new split screen gesture

flyinghighaero said:
Everything is working in motion control including the new split screen gesture
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thanks, time to factory reset

Can't use SD card as internal storage and I could on the beta.
Now SD card is seen as portable storage.
Phone feels very quick and battery is lasting much longer
John
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I backed up my phone also with google and i restored it successfully. My SD Card is also my internal storage. Do you guys downgraded your phone to MM before installing N?
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Than i connect phone to pc with usb cable no notification for it select the storage
Ok easy fix just enabled hdb and than disable it again and now its showing everytime than i connect

Requests and/or bugs:
1) GUI / Settings to Disk that shows & allows setting of encryption, including user password/pin different than actual password.
a) in lieu of this, it should work with the $vdc commands from adb shell or terminal emulator
2) GUI / settings : Adoptable storage interface and ability for the OS (Just like plain android 7, 6, 7.1) to show the actual "pseudo-internal" storage and however your decided to subdivide your sdcard (ext). Apps should go to the least full of the int or ext SD.
3) Release your source code (the hostage crisis should be over by now). You've done nothing to help development yet. There isn't even a TWRP that works with Nougat encrypted. Get the blobs as needed by devs out there. It's starting to look like you just lied about being interested in the development scene.
4) Notifications on lockscreen (I think that's enough to say).
5) Don't even bother to put in settings that don't work or work correctly. There are many of those.
It's a start

hachamacha said:
Requests and/or bugs:
1) GUI / Settings to Disk that shows & allows setting of encryption, including user password/pin different than actual password.
a) in lieu of this, it should work with the $vdc commands from adb shell or terminal emulator
2) GUI / settings : Adoptable storage interface and ability for the OS (Just like plain android 7, 6, 7.1) to show the actual "pseudo-internal" storage and however your decided to subdivide your sdcard (ext). Apps should go to the least full of the int or ext SD.
3) Release your source code (the hostage crisis should be over by now). You've done nothing to help development yet. There isn't even a TWRP that works with Nougat encrypted. Get the blobs as needed by devs out there. It's starting to look like you just lied about being interested in the development scene.
4) Notifications on lockscreen (I think that's enough to say).
5) Don't even bother to put in settings that don't work or work correctly. There are many of those.
It's a start
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Well said
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I find an annoying bug in b360 is what follows: when you click on a three dotted menu of an app like WhatsApp, earlier you could just drag you finger on the page below the menu to exit it and at the same time use the page, now you have to do one tap to exit and then you can use the page. It's a step more and it's annoying.
Sometimes expanding and shrinking the notifications of a media player gives strange results, like dimensions not optimised or stuck on fading animation.
When you click on three dotted menu of an app in the PlayStore, it leaves a grey mark above the menu. Of course, as I said earlier, to exit the little menu you have to do a single tap outside it, otherwise you cannot simply begin using the page below to make the menu disappear from itself.
Please Honor quickly release an update to fix these bugs. Oh, and I agree with who said that your promise to collaborate with developers is starting to sound like a lie. I come from honor 7 and honor 6, but won't buy the next if you don't get things right with Honor 8.

Huawei's own backup app doesn't work on EMUI 5. I am used to titanium backup but on EMUI 4.1, using the built-in backup and restore app for data, apps, call logs etc was very convenient. However on EMUI 5, this app can't be downloaded from the Play Store too as it's target API is upto MM only.

I have some bugs
First With the WiFi, I have a router belkin with 2.4 and 5 ghz bands and when I connect to anyone I can't connect to the other, i need to forgot to connect to the other one or connect to 5 ghz band and go far when the 5 ghz don't appear and connect to the 2.4 ghz doing that I can connect to the two bands.
The other bug it's with the option to get down the notification bar with the finger, sometimes won't work I need to go to the settings and work again.
The other bug it's with the battery saver option to low resolution to 720p wont work.
And finally, in my case the adb USB debugging don't work, in my computer show me offline and in the phone don't appear the window to allow permission

1) SmartKey gesture, swipe down to show notification panel doesn't work sometimes. Workaround is to not use the SmartKey once and then it starts working again.
2) Stock message app. Replying from lockscreen is buggy. Sometimes it opens the app and sometimes not. When it does open the app, and type your reply from the keyboard, it doesn't register it. Workaround is to hide the keyboard and type again.

I can confirm the wifi bug. It took a long time to happen (which is why it was probably missed during testing) but at some point during the night it disconnected, and I had to restart to be able to reconnect.

Other bug I have in beta and now in official it's some music files when I use stock music app play with no sound, but use vlc and play well all music

Anonshe said:
Huawei's own backup app doesn't work on EMUI 5. I am used to titanium backup but on EMUI 4.1, using the built-in backup and restore app for data, apps, call logs etc was very convenient. However on EMUI 5, this app can't be downloaded from the Play Store too as it's target API is upto MM only.
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Go to Settings / Advanced / backup and restore
backup works fine for me been using all during the beta testing on my L04

clsA said:
Go to Settings / Advanced / backup and restore
backup works fine for me been using all during the beta testing on my L04
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On L19 here and didn't have this option on both the B320&360. I am not referring to the Google backup but Huawei backup.

Anonshe said:
On L19 here and didn't have this option on both the B320&360. I am not referring to the Google backup but Huawei backup.
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Just tweak it [Note20] - debloat, root, plugins, battery...

Note20 stock setup​
model used: Note20 Ultra 5G SM-N986B and Note20 SM-N980F with low performance Exynos
another article in a flagshipfest ..->V30->Note9->6T->Mi9->S10->7T->Tab S6->Tab S4->8Pro->Note20Ultra, well, OnePlus doesn't need much setup. So easy to root, so easy to update, so little adware. But omg, this is Samsung, bloated as hell. Need to treat it like Xiaomi and write down some information. This time added links for everything, good for future reference.
We want
* better battery
* better privacy
* call recording
* disk encryption
* tweaks
Rooting​
We want encryption. The era of TWRP encryption access is gone, but it's fine since we even have Magisk ROMs and literally all extras we need is provided in Magisk/Xposed modules.
i really hate reading too long guides, the steps are standard so let's add easy links into compact steps. The links come from here or official sources, so likely virus free (unlike here).
On yer new device in order to get root, lose warranty outside of EU, lose bit of Samsung functionality, wipe your data, abandon archaic Android 10, and get tons of benefits :
[PC] grab your Android 11 firmware in Frija as you do the next step
[mobile] unlock OEM in dev settings (need to be online for big brother to register your activation)
[PC<->mobile] when turned off and nowadays rather plugged it to your Windows PC with drivers installed or Linux PC with no drivers needed, hold Vol+ & Vol- til you see download screen, long press Vol+
[PC<->mobile] after you slap AP*tar file unpacked from step 1 on yer phone, patch it in Magisk 22+
[PC<->mobile] back in download mode, in ODIN 3.14, slap patched AP into AP slot, BL to BL, CP to CP, CSC to CSC and flash
[mobile] hold Power & Vol- to exit download mode
[mobile] install and run Magisk to finalize rooting and reboot again
[mobile] check Magisk status, enable USB debugging in dev settings like you always do, and continue the modulefest (below)
You can Magisk-hide few apps like Flow which moan about root. In case of update, we will perform similar steps with HOME_CSC added to CSC slot.
Modules​
Magisk​In Magisk, we can get stuff from its UI but you can still click on some links FYI:
* Riru - Core, LSPosed or EdExposed -> brings XPosed to Android11. For either XPosed, you need the manager APK. LSPosed seems more stable, both now want to preselect affected apps which is highly undesirable for many plugins like XPrivacy, XPosedEdge, 3C, etc.. anything working with all apps
* Bluetooth Library Patcher -> helps us keep the bluetooth pairings
* (optional) Sui -> to run AppOpps as an alternative to XPrivacy
* (optional) Move certificates -> to install certificate for AdGuard
* (optional) F-Droid Privilleged Extension -> to make F-Droid updates easy
XPosed​in one of the managers, we can get some plugins:
* Xposed Edge Pro -> a fantastic plugin which can do lot of popup menus, edge gestures, control hardware keys, run scripts on triggers.. unbelievable value.
* XPrivacy Lua -> must have. Disabling analytics, tracking, telephony, network, identification for all visible apps and all Google and Samsung apps with some exceptions.
* AppOps -> this is closed source alternative to XPrivacy, not bad actually. You need "Riru - Sui" Magisk extension first.
* Firefds kit -> main customization app for Samsungs. Enables the very important call recording, which is beutifully integrated into call history. Bye bye external apps.
* (optional) Xposed Dex -> some tweaks, not using it just FYI
* (optional) afWall -> not needed in Oneplus because there's a firewall, but Samsung doesn't have one. Alternatively you can use Adguard for this task and avoid some issues and too much duplicit apps in memory. This extension should be disabled, just present.
* (optional) Exi for Swiftkey -> you can make Swiftkey great again, GBoard is still the best, Samsung keyboard is very good, but too tall and leaves gap in fullscreen mode
Apps​Root apps you can get from the web, Google Play or F-Droid:
* 3C toolbox -> too helpful not to pay for the biggest package. It is a backup solution too. It's commercial.
* or TitaniumBackup -> a must since Android was born, however died infamously. Commercial.
* or OAndBackupX -> FYI new open source backup solution
* Adaway -> a must but with AdGuard? not so.. but i use both
* or AdGuard -> this is way more superior adblocker and firewall. Can filter more and can amend requests.. that's a game changer. You can have a efficient proxy when rooted thanks to "Move certificates" Magisk extension. Commercial, licences can be aquired very cheaply. With its paid VPN it can solve the problem of who's first "local VPN or VPN", but this is not needed in our root setup.
* Warden -> rips the guts of apps and removes tracking and logging
* YouTube Vanced -> YouTube without ads and sponsor blocks.. now you need manager APK to install it, might not alwasys work. And Google will be happy to overwrite it
* (optional) MiXplorer -> best file manager, replaces spyware ES File explorer you had before. Edits root files comfortably even when other editors don't. It's a great text editor or media player too! Commercial.
* (optional) FolderSync -> best sync tool. Commercial but works well as a free version.
* (optional) Root Essentials -> a multitool, have a look, it's not huge or useful as 3C
* F-Droid -> open source apps
Debloating​
What the script does:
* choose 8 categories of app removal, in the beginning of the file
for each say 0=skip 1=remove 2=revert back
* use more switch to disable some questionable/helpful stuff
* disable up to 100 apps with possibility to revert back
* remove usage access for google (do manually)
* remove device admin backdoor "Find My Mobile", you won't recover stolen device this way lol, it doesn't work with Secure Startup! it's useful for Govt.
* revert DNS from Google if it's added at boot (minor, AdGuard can also change it btw)
Tested ok on March Android 11 firmware. Error messages will be there for non existing components, and it's ok. It's just a script.
Samsung has too much bloatware installed, and requires shocking permissions to run some basic services. We will further need to reclaim privacy. As for debloat list, i've cooked the list based on knowledge of each process, its current presence in the firmware, and what would fit the common usage. Also checked against 2 more knowledge bases. In this case, i'm leaving Samsung account, Galaxy shop, Bixby and few pen apps and we assume XPrivacy is sending these snitch services bogus personal details.
Download: (file attached)
Installation (omg! it's not an app!):
- run in su terminal once or add to any startup script (3C\Device mgr\Scheduler can assign scripts from (it needs to be /data now, and chmod +x it), or to magisk
Battery​
Battery saving:
- the key is to disable background network activity:
enable Data Saver and make exceptions for individual apps (there's "Allow data usage with Data Saver" and also nice "Allow background activity" & "Optimize battery usage" choices)
enforce it with 3C (Device Mgr\Profiler) or Adguard (App Management), vendor make exception for adwares!
disable bluetooth, wifi, nearby scanning
choose your Power Saving mode, wakelocks like {AOD, fp icon, dt2wake, raise2wake} etc based on yer preference
- nearby scanning should be off, what a useless function of finding unknown devices - once you pair the known, what's the sense? or you keep connection 10 new bt devices each week? just a drain and endless beacon
- didn't test {LSpeed, Naptime, Servicely, FDE, LKT, Universal GMS Doze, Sysconfig patcher} here. Battery looks good even on Exynos, something between S10 (poor) and 1+ (excellent), but without permakilling of apps.
Other
- didn't change ugly boot warning yet
- for call recording make sure XPosed manager whitelists call components
- no boot keys needed like on S10 generation
- not using multidisabler as i'm on stock and i do want encryption on every device ever
- don't be afraid to use another device (mobile) as USB drive.. this way you can restore your apps directly without copying it first! also Smart Switch can be used from non-Samsung phones, but it is as weak as Google backup ever was - no data restore

v1.1 script
* removing Bixby main app by default, leaving useful Bixby Vision or routines
* debloat PrivateShare, privacy unfriendly "private" share
* debloat Blockchain app, won't work with root and who'd store crypto with a corporation really
* debloat more of SmartThings
* debloat EpdgTestapp, while leaving servicemodetest optional (sec.phone, sec.bcservice) -> trigger by *#0011#*
* debloat Digital Wellbeing but optional yet

v1.2 script
* new bonus: set display 48/60/96/120Hz mode for Ultra model
Let's see if 96 is good for battery. BTW You can monitor the fps using the native GPUWatch app.

This is cool but 99.9% of the folks are NOT going to root their devices.

So i've bought the Note20 base model and it works there too. Same procedure with everything.

doggydog2 said:
v1.2 script
* new bonus: set display 48/60/96/120Hz mode for Ultra model
Let's see if 96 is good for battery. BTW You can monitor the fps using the native GPUWatch app.
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Thanks gonna rock this bad boy!)

Will this work for N9860 (Snapdragon) too?

elmor0 said:
Will this work for N9860 (Snapdragon) too?
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it should be fine, the other sources of information also typically include your model, so i'm assuming it's same +- small vendor apps difference.
you even have the freedom version (non-US Snapdragon), and i wanted your hard-to-get model, thanksgod Exynos battery @ 96Hz is good for 2 days.
as i'm finding out after many flagships, i simply get battery life per battery size no matter what is the manufacturer, after rooting, and following steps in Battery section. Phone after phone, same setup and data.

doggydog2 said:
it should be fine, the other sources of information also typically include your model, so i'm assuming it's same +- small vendor apps difference.
you even have the freedom version (non-US Snapdragon), and i wanted your hard-to-get model, thanksgod Exynos battery @ 96Hz is good for 2 days.
as i'm finding out after many flagships, i simply get battery life per battery size no matter what is the manufacturer, after rooting, and following steps in Battery section. Phone after phone, same setup and data.
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Could you expand by what you mean when you said "Battery Section"?

dj24 said:
Could you expand by what you mean when you said "Battery Section"?
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well the steps in the Battery section of the guide. mostly make sure low priority apps are included in Data Saver or have no background activity allowed. On Samsung you also have 2 more sleep categories to throw apps into. All games have to be in the deep sleep. Aliexpress, Facebook is a typical example of agressive app to block in background. Google app can be uninstalled for the same reason, you can use Google Go or Bing instead. Or Finder which is the best Samsung app. With further debloating, adblocking there's less and less connections to cause wakelocks, and the current connections make a very short list of important apps like Signal, GMS, home assistant app.. very short. Depends on your taste, some people love to be annoyed by popups,, ads, useless notifications and then charge twice a day

@doggydog2,
Does your Mod automatically select what to debloat when flashed via Magisk, or does it give options of what to debloat/ leave alone?
Thank you very much for the above substantial set-up guide.
(BTW, coming from 7T/ 7T Pro, I'm not sure if you have come across arter97 kernel? - it took battery-life to paranormal levels. If there was something similar available for the N20 serires...)

elmor0 said:
@doggydog2,
Does your Mod automatically select what to debloat when flashed via Magisk, or does it give options of what to debloat/ leave alone?
Thank you very much for the above substantial set-up guide.
(BTW, coming from 7T/ 7T Pro, I'm not sure if you have come across arter97 kernel? - it took battery-life to paranormal levels. If there was something similar available for the N20 serires...)
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This is just a root script where you select yes or no for some categories. The 100 items are carefully thought out, but you can modify it. I set it to run at boot, to make sure it debloats atter ROM updates. Both Oneplus and Samsung will reintroduce bloatware each time, so it saves a lot of time later, while being little bit difficult to set up first (well, it's 1 minute for me).
i came from 7T and 8Pro battery was so good i didn't play with kernels. Now I have 2days every time on Note20 so there's nothing to improve. My expectation is to survive night when charge is skipped. I really hate phones which won't wake you up next day or die in case of emergency (long night out)!

Thanks.
I just tried AdGuard, Warden, MiXplorer & 3c Tools.
One of these or there settings really messed up my device - Phone become very laggy & freezing, SystemUI crashes repeatedly, couldn't access launcher, & no connection to data/ networks/ reception! I'm not sure what went wrong.
Luckily, via TWRP I managed uninstall all things Magisk & started again. I've uninstalled the above apps besides MiXplorer. Will see how it goes for now....

Also, any idea how I change the Screen Lock & Unlock sounds as well UI sounds when connecting/ disconnecting charger?
I tried via SystemUI tuner App, as well manually replacing the relevant UI sound files via Root/ MiXplorer file explorers.

AdGuard, Warden, MiXplorer & 3c Tools - lovely tools to start with. No problems with them! 3C toolbox is what I use to launch the script at boot. Incredible package which replaces also dead TitaniumBackup. MiXplorer is the best file manager, replacing the traditional ES file manager malware. AdGuard is the only relevant adblocker (thou you need to fight to get the automatic proxy via system certificates). I used Warden on every recent phone and no problem, but the Nuke operations hangs recently. But still no consequence.
3C toolbox is also the tool that will find the bottleneck in your case. You can check the logs and usually see who is throwing errors around. Magisk and Xposed usually don't show anything meaningful in logs. Usual suspect of lags is Xposed.
No idea about lock sounds, i'd like a slightly different thing: be aware of phone charging. Such simple expectation. Every device on the planet notifies about charging by notification light, except the "smart" phones. No way to find out phone is being charged except very tiny AOD icon. LED cover also shows the charging status for 2 seconds and that's it. I only remember Xperia and Z Flip permanently showing the charging status. I can't wait to replace Note20* with ZFlip 3 (which will come as a replacement of Note21), and stop caring about display protection

Interesting read. I'm not interested in rooting but am interested in debloating/saving battery of the Note 20. How could you remove the Google app while not crippling the device entirely from a Google perspective? i.e. I still use Waze, Google Maps, Gmail. I'd love a good ad blocker that doesn't require the VPN item as well if that's possible without rooting.

how do you install Note20_cleanup.sh.zip ? I still don't understand, I have root and everything

iagoovalerio said:
how do you install Note20_cleanup.sh.zip ? I still don't understand, I have root and everything
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it's a script, you unpack it and run .sh like in linux. I use 3C Toolbox to choose the file in U (Device Manager\Scheduler\<profile>\Start script). I and run it at each boot. Booting isn't frequent, meanwhile updates come (reinstalling adware), and this will keep the phone clean all the time. You can use any shell like Termux, ConnectBot, all will ask Magisk for permission when they run root commands (su).

Just want to say thank you I have used your script on my tab S7+