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I just found how to deactivate system apps.

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I was just playing with my phone, and found that i can deactivate unusefull system apps in settings>applicattions>all applications. I just choosed bbc player, music hub, play videos, and others. When i click on the application, instead of uninstall, i have a "deactivate" option. I don't even need root! Now i have a cleaner homescreen. Does anybody seen this? Haven't found anything using the search...
By the way, i tested this in ics
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It's a core feature of ICS. Welcome to last year.

You can simply freeze it via TB

bala_gamer said:
You can simply freeze it via TB
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for TB you need root
for DIABLE u need only ICS

The power on switch is on the side of the phone hope you all know that .
jje

JJEgan said:
The power on switch is on the side of the phone hope you all know that .
jje
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Where is the screen again? I forgot!!

oinkylicious said:
It's a core feature of ICS. Welcome to last year.
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Nasty you
Actually I didn't think about this way myself ... always use TB and freeze
Deactivating is a good way to get rid of bloatware for non rooted people (thank Borisdmitri)

Dang thanks because i thought that when i will press that button my local power station will get switched off.Thanks for the information .Now i am safe!!!

JJEgan said:
The power on switch is on the side of the phone hope you all know that .
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No **** Sherlock
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maybe i'm late to know, but it's very usefull to me. Thank You
What will effect while we disabling some built in apps? RAM or space?

Sorry if it was too obious or a joke for many of you. For me it was new,so i shared this.
erwinpiero said:
maybe i'm late to know, but it's very usefull to me. Thank You
What will effect while we disabling some built in apps? RAM or space?
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Not space. Ram could be, and a cleaner launcher
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Borisdmitri said:
Sorry if it was too obious or a joke for many of you. For me it was new,so i shared this.
Not space. Ram could be, and a cleaner launcher
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Don't be sorry.. People are just pulling your leg for fun..
You did a nice thing by sharing your experience.. This is what the community is about.. I remember a thread sometime back when the OP told that the menu key actually had a plastic cover on it.. A lot of people did not know that, some that had used the phone for 3-4 months..
Chill out...

kranti2064 said:
Don't be sorry.. People are just pulling your leg for fun..
You did a nice thing by sharing your experience.. This is what the community is about.. I remember a thread sometime back when the OP told that the menu key actually had a plastic cover on it.. A lot of people did not know that, some that had used the phone for 3-4 months..
Chill out...
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Lol I remember that ,Its true

Yes thank you Sir, since space staying there but it's readibiliy and function that's stopped from being excecute could manage for extra RAM area
thank you

Wise-ass people making stupid remarks.

Bruce MJ said:
Wise-ass people making stupid remarks.
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But surely that is their raison d'être.

Last I tried, ICS had a major bug as it relates to deactivating apps. Once deactivated, they disappear and you cant reactivate them. Havent tried it in a couple of firmware updates but I deactivated the SMS app in favor of GoSMS and I couldnt get it back. I had to reflash the firmware.

garment69 said:
Last I tried, ICS had a major bug as it relates to deactivating apps. Once deactivated, they disappear and you cant reactivate them. Havent tried it in a couple of firmware updates but I deactivated the SMS app in favor of GoSMS and I couldnt get it back. I had to reflash the firmware.
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I deactivate some of mine,and the deactivated apps are in at the end of the list(after Z... apps);check end of allapps list ,after u deactivate some of them.

Amo_rphis said:
I deactivate some of mine,and the deactivated apps are in at the end of the list(after Z... apps);check end of allapps list ,after u deactivate some of them.
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I knew that.

You can use Root Uninstaller to freeze those apps u dont need.

System update

Is anyone else getting a popup for a system update? Anyone have any idea what is in it or how to stop and auto update?

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Is anyone else getting a popup for a system update? Anyone have any idea what is in it or how to stop and auto update?
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I just got it, I tried to stop it but it still ran. Dunno what it does.

hoping it doesn't break tether

Just a security update.
All S7s are getting them.
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Just security updates. Didn't break anything for me.

how can we dismiss this update notification? Historically I would freeze SDM.

stanfna said:
how can we dismiss this update notification? Historically I would freeze SDM.
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You could get package disabler, then disable SDM, then restart the device. I did that and it worked. I've always done the debloated ROM tactic in the past, which always removed SDM.apk, but I can't make a ROM without root. Someone mentioned package disabler on here, so I bought it and gave it a shot. It works pretty well. It doesn't remove the apks from the system like a ROM based debloat, but it keeps them from running, which is an awesome feature to have without having root access.

Mine broke android pay. Did anyone else see this issue?

blueb0x said:
hoping it doesn't break tether
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What are you using for tether? Thanks,

CVertigo1 said:
You could get package disabler, then disable SDM, then restart the device. I did that and it worked. I've always done the debloated ROM tactic in the past, which always removed SDM.apk, but I can't make a ROM without root. Someone mentioned package disabler on here, so I bought it and gave it a shot. It works pretty well. It doesn't remove the apks from the system like a ROM based debloat, but it keeps them from running, which is an awesome feature to have without having root access.
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Did this exactly and worked perfectly.
Rebooted and Samsung Pay appears to still be working.
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had sdm frozen with pdp. unless there's a detailed changelog of an update posted showing they fixed the horrible FFC or the slowmotion video jagginess, i'm not updating. phone seems fine as it is, and i don't trust them to make an OTA that's not crap (yeah, i had the note 4 and went from KK to lolipop and regretted it.)

where is this sdm?I'm not seeing it.
edit: nevermind searched disabler app. sorry I have never used it before, starting freaking.
as for tether been using foxfi

TeK9samurai said:
Just a security update.
All S7s are getting them.
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Protibus said:
Just security updates. Didn't break anything for me.
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Seemed pretty larger for just being a security update.

Sir_Eagle said:
Seemed pretty larger for just being a security update.
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I thought so too but couldn't find any new goodies.

t1231 said:
What are you using for tether? Thanks,
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Try FoxFi. You'll need to pay for it but the key operates FoxFi and PDANet

Anyone else unable to change screen mode after the update? Mine seems to be stuck on AMOLED Photo
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Anyone else unable to change screen mode after the update? Mine seems to be stuck on AMOLED Photo
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I am having no issue with that after the update.

nmarietta said:
Anyone else unable to change screen mode after the update? Mine seems to be stuck on AMOLED Photo
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No issue here.
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Protibus said:
I am having no issue with that after the update.
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No issue here.
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Thanks for the feedback. I found my issue. For some reason I had color adjustment turned on (Nova widget > activities > color adjustment)

(Req) Please, a way to disable high volume warning on the nougat beta?

I've been searching a way without xposed without any luck. This is the most annoying thing about a phone that there is!
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I've been searching a way without xposed without any luck. This is the most annoying thing about a phone that there is!
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How often does it happen? I have it too but I haven't seen the message pop up in nearly a week. Saying that I haven't rebooted in that amount of time either.

You can do it thru sound setting make sure u a pin code or it doesn't work
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dogredwing1 said:
You can do it thru sound setting make sure u a pin code or it doesn't work
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I definately don't have that setting anywhere. You're probably on the US, right? Must be our stupid EU regulations.
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It's in sound settings then the 3dot icon at top of screen
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It's in sound settings then the 3dot icon at top of screen
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Not there (2nd beta, btu firmware for the g930f)

Hmm. Maybe try change your csc to another carrier. Weird that not Included
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What csc do you use?

His device is Snapdragon right? American carrier? Settings will be different.

I can't find it either. I got so excited for a second. What sound setting has the 3 dots that you have to click?

You have to select "Volume" and then you will see the 3 dot menu.

I don't have it on BTU official... (3 dots menu)

Guess I wasn't clear:
Settings>Sounds And Vibration>Volume
3 dot menu
Media volume limiter
This is on official T-Mobile Nougat

On my g935f on dqb7 latest doesn't have option but my wife's sd820 with official att new 7.0 update has it

jimbobalu said:
Guess I wasn't clear:
Settings>Sounds And Vibration>Volume
3 dot menu
Media volume limiter
This is on official T-Mobile Nougat
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See what I'm talking about...

jimbobalu said:
Guess I wasn't clear:
Settings>Sounds And Vibration>Volume
3 dot menu
Media volume limiter
This is on official T-Mobile Nougat
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Only on american ROMs

Is the volume warning still there? I am not on this phone right now but thinking about getting the S8 but if this warning is still there I won't consider it.
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Its an EU Directive that all audio devices with headphones must have a limit of 85dB with a visual override allowed to increase this to 100dB. Thus means if you have no screen then its stuck at 85dB. I cant name the actual directive but here is a BBC link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21294537
This is the reason why the setting isnt available in the EU as this prompt MUST be made under the regulations. They did allow some leeway though by saying this prompt is only required once per reboot. I have my phone auto-reboot once a week so i only have to accept the prompt once on a Monday morning and i never see it again for a week
If you have root theres probably a system file you could modify on reboot to pretend you have already confirmed the prompt but i dont know where you could start for that.
Also, maybe you could use tasker to set the volume high and then confirm the prompt for you on reboot. I dont know enough about tasker to do this personally but automation is the whole purpose of the app so im sure its possible.
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Is the volume warning still there? I am not on this phone right now but thinking about getting the S8 but if this warning is still there I won't consider it.
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It has to be if you live in the EU. Its part of EU law. If your in the UK like me, even though we are leaving the EU, this is one of those laws which im sure the UK will keep so don't expect it disappear anytime soon

VZW Note 8 System Update

My Verizon Note 8 just received an update as we hit midnight Aug 15th EST.

I just got it and it is installing as I type. Fingers crossed they didn't bork a valuable setting in the original build....

teegunn said:
I just got it and it is installing as I type. Fingers crossed they didn't bork a valuable setting in the original build....
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Seriously. I'd love Hiya integration lol

teegunn said:
I just got it and it is installing as I type. Fingers crossed they didn't bork a valuable setting in the original build....
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I don't see much. It didn't add 4k video at 60 fps.

Did it change the down homescreen swipe to pull the notification shade down? I'm using Nova now but still.
PS - I do not trust Verizon.
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I can't find any changes so far. And the link for what the update contains is broken.

No clue what it does, but I'm updating now..

Screenshot? What's the new build number after update?

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Screenshot? What's the new build number after update?
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Here ya go.
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According to someone in the Sprint thread its for Google Maps/Navigation stability and fixes.

That it does. It has to do with navigation and swipe. Nothing big.
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It's a really big security patch for one of the largest Android vulnerabilities too. I'm glad it enhances swipe, the samsung keyboard is particularly inaccurate on this phone.

Does NOT patch BlueBorne Vulnerability!!!!
Installed the update this morning. It does NOT eliminate the BlueBorne vulnerability, unless Armis' scanner is broken ...
EDIT: Contacted Armis and received the following in response:
Armis Security said:
We have reviewed this. It appears that Verizon pushed a critical update that addresses BlueBorne. However, in our review they did not change the security patch level of this build to September 1, 2017. The Security Patch Level (SPL) in build NMF26X.N950USQU1AQI5 shows a date of August 1, 2017.
We have updated our device scan and review to account for this, and it will be available on the Google Play store shortly.
Thank you for reaching out us on this issue.
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EDIT #2: An updated version of the BlueBorne Scanner from Armis is available on Google Play. I've installed it, but unfortunately it still indicates that VZW devices are vulnerable.
UPDATE: Armis' app has been updated to version 1.04, which correctly identifies VZW Note 8s as having been patched to eliminate the vulnerability.

It changed my 4GLTE icon so that it is constantly highlighted even on Wi-Fi. I don't think that was present before unless I'm mistaken

Just got it yesterday and also turned it onto this this morning. The OTA's on my S7 Active over on AT&T completely and eventually thrashed my phone and was eventually unusable. So I'm waiting.
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NMF26X.N950USQU1AQH7 > NMF26X.N950USQU1AQI5

Slie said:
Just got it yesterday and also turned it onto this this morning. The OTA's on my S7 Active over on AT&T completely and eventually thrashed my phone and was eventually unusable. So I'm waiting.
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NMF26X.N950USQU1AQH7 > NMF26X.N950USQU1AQI5
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Swipe still sucks. I switched to SwiftKey until they figure out what the hell is wrong with it

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Swipe still sucks. I switched to SwiftKey until they figure out what the hell is wrong with it
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Yeah I've been using swiftkey for years and moved to g board. I always give the default a chance. So we will se how long this lasts. Is the s pen cheaper and lighter then they used to be?

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Yeah I've been using swiftkey for years and moved to g board. I always give the default a chance. So we will se how long this lasts. Is the s pen cheaper and lighter then they used to be?
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Does g board have a dedicated number Row?

MACHEK said:
Does g board have a dedicated number Row?
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Yes. You can enable it in the settings. I use GBoard because the Sammy KB swipe function sucked.

MACHEK said:
Does g board have a dedicated number Row?
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Yes and a bunch of other cool features and ure from google.

I'm glad switching keyboards got easier on these phones at least. I'm using swiftkey beta and it's much better than the past. Better than gboard for me. But I like bixby for voice transcription.

SHOW your Keyboard, PLEASE! (on Note9)

Trying to find a better keyboard app for my phone, I'm not impressed by mine. Please show your keyboard and explain which keyboard app you're using (or launcher/theme). Just a screen shot of the letters is fine.
EDIT: I have the T-mobile SM-N960U, thus it currently CANNOT be rooted (from what I've read). Please keep your suggestions to those that do not require root. Thanks!

Absolutely love "Venom Theme" (Available in Xda labs) still the Samsung Keyboard but works just fine for me :good:

I am using stock keyboard.
The only thing I don't like about it is that spelling works only for one language at a time.
For instance Swype checked spelling and suggested corrections in two languages (my local and English).
With Samsung I need to switch between languages. It's not hard (swype space bar).. but still a little inconvenient.

Nothing has worked better for me than SwiftKey since I started using it back when Android was still Eclair and had a Samsung Moment.
Even the Beta is solid.
I've tried a couple but always come back to SwiftKey.

Xperia Keyboard, I can't give up using it [emoji12]
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Blackberry keyboard is the best , so many useful gestures

Gboard! Works a treat for me...

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Xperia Keyboard, I can't give up using it [emoji12] View attachment 4641912
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Can you provide a link for the download? I dont see it in the play store.
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JOSHSKORN said:
Can you provide a link for the download? I dont see it in the play store.
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Sure, here you are
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yK_5KqLNHrax6Ugw1GM1qJj0gkSLM4ZX/view?usp=drivesdk
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revisioncuda said:
Blackberry keyboard is the best , so many useful gestures
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I can't find blackberry keyboard from Google store. Did u separately install it?

hoyoonbid said:
I can't find blackberry keyboard from Google store. Did u separately install it?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Nm1H--ETiShZFH0xIQfp4iqSM1Odz6o/view?usp=sharing

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Oh thanks. !

Tosgaba said:
Sure, here you are
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yK_5KqLNHrax6Ugw1GM1qJj0gkSLM4ZX/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thanks. I'm going to edit the OP in a moment. Basically, I have the Tmo SM-N960U (512 GB Blue ed). It currently cannot be rooted. Is root required for this install?

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Thanks. I'm going to edit the OP in a moment. Basically, I have the Tmo SM-N960U (512 GB Blue ed). It currently cannot be rooted. Is root required for this install?
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No you don't have to be rooted.
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Gboard is great and has been like a treat.
What does Blackberry keyboard offer that makes it special

hoyoonbid said:
I can't find blackberry keyboard from Google store. Did u separately install it?
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Google BlackBerry Manager by Cobalt and install it. Then download the BlackBerry keyboard and make it active

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Xperia Keyboard, I can't give up using it [emoji12] View attachment 4641912
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Same to me!

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Sure, here you are
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yK_5KqLNHrax6Ugw1GM1qJj0gkSLM4ZX/view?usp=drivesdk
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Tried installing the apk but it doesn't show up in other keyboards. Any idea why?

sherpa25 said:
Tried installing the apk but it doesn't show up in other keyboards. Any idea why?
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If you use a samsung device you should enable it going throuh settings>general management>language and input>on screen keyboard and select xperia keyboard.
If you are using another brand that could be in a different section in the settings
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SwiftKey for me. All day, everyday. I've tried Gboard, but for me SwiftKey is faster and more accurate and I like the options that SK offers.