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How on earth could there be no way to disable or remove My magizine?

So nobody has found a way to disable or Remove My Magazine? I have disabled the start button option but I really want to disable completely mostly because I'm irritated that Samsung is forcing the APP on us.

jellyhead said:
So nobody has found a way to disable or Remove My Magazine? I have disabled the start button option but I really want to disable completely mostly because I'm irritated that Samsung is forcing the APP on us.
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If you're rooted you can remove/freeze it with the donate version of Titanium.

jellyhead said:
So nobody has found a way to disable or Remove My Magazine? I have disabled the start button option but I really want to disable completely mostly because I'm irritated that Samsung is forcing the APP on us.
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Root then titanium.

Be forewarned! If you disable the magazine crap, it breaks other apps functionality which make them force close on loading! Might be critical in order for the Note 3 to function properly!
jellyhead said:
So nobody has found a way to disable or Remove My Magazine? I have disabled the start button option but I really want to disable completely mostly because I'm irritated that Samsung is forcing the APP on us.
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skyhawk21 said:
Be forewarned! If you disable the magazine crap, it breaks other apps functionality which make them force close on loading! Might be critical in order for the Note 3 to function properly!
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The only thing it breaks is the ability to open the stock email app from the notification area.

shaggy_kobain said:
If you're rooted you can remove/freeze it with the donate version of Titanium.
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It's the wifes phone so I don't want to root it. If it was mine it would have rooted from day 1.

Weather clock widget, File manager, and gallery apk PORT

Hey guys,
Just decided to share 3 applications that I use and I think missing from Priv.
They work great on Priv.
1. Motorola Droid Turbo 2 weather clock widget. Command Center Ver. 2
2. HTC File manager
3. HTC Gallery.
Just install like a regular apk.
Link for HTC Gallery APK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7ScxqNTGSHgcDhkUHBfbWJDaU0/view?usp=sharing

Thanks!

Thanks,these are awesome!
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Thanks bro,they work awesome!

Thanks!
Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk

Wonderful, thanks a lot !

The clock is perfect. Thank you!

My pleasure. and glad you guys like it.
Note: HTC file manager seems not working properly, it doesn't see/show memory card.

kaiser347 said:
My pleasure. and glad you guys like it.
Note: HTC file manager seems not working properly, it doesn't see/show memory card.
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I think that was a bug with the priv before the last OS update. The sd card was not readable by certain apps sometimes. Should be fixed now.

Hi guys! I got my Priv 2 days ago and downloaded an icon pack via blackberry launcher settings, but I couldn't find a place where I could enable it. Do I need to download 3rd party launcher to be able to do it?

Charkatak said:
Hi guys! I got my Priv 2 days ago and downloaded an icon pack via blackberry launcher settings, but I couldn't find a place where I could enable it. Do I need to download 3rd party launcher to be able to do it?
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Follow the steps on screenshots to change launcher icons!

kaiser347 said:
Follow the steps on screenshots to change launcher icons!
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That is exactly how I did it, but after going to google play store, downloading "Metal" pack and installing it, I didn't see how I could enable it and it didn't show under the setting of your 3rd picture.

thanks, love the clock widget, does anyone have the turbo droid lock widget?

Charkatak said:
Hi guys! I got my Priv 2 days ago and downloaded an icon pack via blackberry launcher settings, but I couldn't find a place where I could enable it. Do I need to download 3rd party launcher to be able to do it?
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smis said:
thanks, love the clock widget, does anyone have the turbo droid lock widget?
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Try this one, it's an original Droid Turbo command Center, Haven't tried it yet. It worked on my Note 4.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7ScxqNTGSHgaVRHenJWVUF1Z00/view?usp=sharing

Charkatak said:
That is exactly how I did it, but after going to google play store, downloading "Metal" pack and installing it, I didn't see how I could enable it and it didn't show under the setting of your 3rd picture.
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You have to install an icon pack first and then select it from list

kaiser347 said:
You have to install an icon pack first and then select it from list
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Thanks I got it now! I was downloading a "theme" before and not the icon pack

Thanks for that attached link, I was in need of that badly!

is it possible to get the samsung galaxy s6 keyboard onto a non-rooted blackberry priv...?

Where did u find the wallpaper?

4evayung said:
Where did u find the wallpaper?
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Which wallpaper are you referring to?

Gallery does not work on Moto E4 woods_f model

Package Disabler Pro!! What not to disable...?

Hey everyone! Quick question, I've read many times that "Package Disabler Pro" is the best app to disable all the bloatware.
But I have also read that if you disable all of them or use the "Disable all Bloatware" selection in the app, it causes issues with other apps and services such as samsung say and amongst others.
Can anyone help on this issue? Or is there a solution out there... saying which to disable and which not to?
Any help would be awesome! Thanks!

This is too complex question and next, some packages depends on another. E.g. you can disable ANT+ but you need it if you have a sport watch.
Generally, do not dollow colors in the application. I've found some ping packages which could be important (ANT+).

It depends on your needs/using habits, but there is some that can be disable almost always, yet still there is cases where you may need it.
Few examples:
- you can disable email application and its services since you can (and probably should unless something very specific) use Gmail instead of it (you can set up non-gmail account in Gmail app), so feel free to disable this.
-Google play movies/music/newstand/books - if you dont use these disable them.
-Galaxy apps and its services - i dont see point for this app, only uses are - for getting offers (so claim them before disabling) and galaxy care... any apps you can get on play store, so egt the offers from Galaxy apps and turn it ands its services off.
-Gear VR services - if you dont have Gear VR headset then there is no use for these services and if you get Gear VR afterwards you can just enable those services, its fast and easy.
-SHealth and its service - dont use it? feel free to disable it.
- i dont use Samsung account and its backup options (since you have same functions from google) so if you dont also, feel free to disable it and its related services.
and there is A LOT more, and it all depends on what you want/will use! BUT remember, its very simple and fast to enable them even if you disabled them, with no harm done.

Carefully Checked Before Disabling, but Galaxy S7 Keeps Rebooting
I have carefully checked everything I disabled before doing it, but now my Galaxy S7 keeps rebooting, although not always with the same results. The fact that there's no information about numerous items preloaded on this phone is totally unhelpful!

How does this app work, since it doesn't require root? And is there any chance it will trip the Knox counter on an unrooted phone? I'm very interested in it, but I don't want to lose my tap and pay or my warranty (yet).

I have posted here my extensive list of disabled packages, with no ill effects that I know of:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69392805&postcount=2408

setspeed said:
How does this app work, since it doesn't require root? And is there any chance it will trip the Knox counter on an unrooted phone? I'm very interested in it, but I don't want to lose my tap and pay or my warranty (yet).
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It doesn't require root, and doesn't affect Knox at all.

I have a question regarding this, I have 165 packages disabled, but apparently I'm disabling something that stops the "Always on Display" , could somebody tell me what package or packages make it work ? Thanx !!

hudtwalcker said:
I have a question regarding this, I have 165 packages disabled, but apparently I'm disabling something that stops the "Always on Display" , could somebody tell me what package or packages make it work ? Thanx !!
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Can you send what you have disabled ? All list.

disabled packages list
hacklesss said:
Can you send what you have disabled ? All list.
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Yes, here you go, thnx for the help

hudtwalcker said:
Yes, here you go, thnx for the help
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You're welcome
I have doubt about these:
com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps (maybe Always on Display items are in Widget ? maybe, just I guess)
com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder (It's not about this problem but I advice enable it. This is search bar in the menu.)
com.samsung.android.app.aodservice ( edited and solved: This is Always On Display "AOD")
com.sec.factory
com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager (maybe about watch)
com.samsung.android.sm
and I see you disabled too many useful app like "Wallpaper Cropper, Galaxy Finder". Why you disable these ?
Just try it first what I wrote and check again for Always On Display

hacklesss said:
You're welcome
I have doubt about these:
com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps (maybe Always on Display items are in Widget ? maybe, just I guess)
com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder (It's not about this problem but I advice enable it. This is search bar in the menu.)
com.samsung.android.app.aodservice
com.sec.factory
com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp
com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager (maybe about watch)
com.samsung.android.sm
and I see you disabled too many useful app like "Wallpaper Cropper, Galaxy Finder". Why you disable these ?
Just try it first what I wrote and check again for Always On Display
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Thnx a lot, I will try this out right now, many of these packages were disabled from an xlm file I found, but some were disabled by me, most of the "useful" apps are disabled cause theres something else replacing that function already, I use quickpik for gallery and cropping, nova launcher for launcher, galaxy finder I have no idea what it does, but I've had tons of other brands and never needed anything from motorola, htc or LG, I guess I like to stick with a pure android experience, thank you for your help !

hudtwalcker said:
Thnx a lot, I will try this out right now, many of these packages were disabled from an xlm file I found, but some were disabled by me, most of the "useful" apps are disabled cause theres something else replacing that function already, I use quickpik for gallery and cropping, nova launcher for launcher, galaxy finder I have no idea what it does, but I've had tons of other brands and never needed anything from motorola, htc or LG, I guess I like to stick with a pure android experience, thank you for your help !
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You're welcome

yesss
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You're welcome
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OMG so simple, yet I couldn't find it before, it was just the aod service, always on display, I swear to god I looked it up on package disabler and it didn't show up, thanks a lot you are a lifesaver ! BTW I have a Galaxy S7 Active but it's practically the same, and the S7 Active section is dead

hudtwalcker said:
OMG so simple, yet I couldn't find it before, it was just the aod service, always on display, I swear to god I looked it up on package disabler and it didn't show up, thanks a lot you are a lifesaver ! BTW I have a Galaxy S7 Active but it's practically the same, and the S7 Active section is dead
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LOL, I'm happy to solve this At the same time, I learn what is Always on Display nickname in the Package Disable app Any other problem ?

hacklesss said:
LOL, I'm happy to solve this At the same time, I learn what is Always on Display nickname in the Package Disable app Any other problem ?
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Yeah, I see on my Sony Xperia phone that has a custom ROM that there's an option on lockscreen and security that allows you to choose how long does it take for the phone to lock, not sleep but lock, in seconds, like "5 seconds after screen turns off" or "immediately after screen turns off" etc.....on my S7 it just takes forever and I can't find a similar option, sometimes I turn off the screen and after a few minutes I turn it on and it still has locked, sometimes it does it immediately, could there be a workaround ?
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hudtwalcker said:
Yeah, I see on my Sony Xperia phone that has a custom ROM that there's an option on lockscreen and security that allows you to choose how long does it take for the phone to lock, not sleep but lock, in seconds, like "5 seconds after screen turns off" or "immediately after screen turns off" etc.....on my S7 it just takes forever and I can't find a similar option, sometimes I turn off the screen and after a few minutes I turn it on and it still has locked, sometimes it does it immediately, could there be a workaround ?
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4get it, I found it, LOL Thnx bro !

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What to disable to remove T-Mobile update service? I cannot figure it out. I just want that removed.

hudtwalcker said:
Yes, here you go, thnx for the help
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I applied the list which you had in your XML file, for some reason now I cannot get the write on to the SD card.

This thread right here is a PERFECT example of why not to use package disablers. You break more things than you solve.

[Q] New, some questions

Hi all,
I have upgraded from my LG v10 to the G7 Edge on T-Mobile. Couple of questions. I already rooted it. Can I delete the various KNOX apk's or should I just freeze them? If I delete the T-Mobile hotspot apk I am assuming I can still use the hotpot function in settings? Thanks.
Pat

I would just freeze them...as to your Hotspot situation I think it might force close your settings but don't quote me on that

bzzybfrm313 said:
I would just freeze them...as to your Hotspot situation I think it might force close your settings but don't quote me on that
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Thanks. I did just freeze them. Wondering about the Gear VR files. I have no intention on getting a VR.

patcal said:
Thanks. I did just freeze them. Wondering about the Gear VR files. I have no intention on getting a VR.
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u can freeze all the app as at fit u, u can always unfreeze if needed.

Replacing Phone Dialer on Nougat?

I just took the update to Nougat and I hate the little window that comes up when I receive a call on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. On Marshmallow, I had installed an old version of the Google Dialer ( v 2..05.07_rc4 I believe) but I am having trouble disabling the default dialer on Nougat. Does anyone know if it is possible to disable the default Samsung dialer on Nougat and use the Google Dialer (any version)? Or am I wasting my time?
Thanks!

re dialer
I didn't like the all white dialer in Nougat so I installed the material dark theme and that made both
the dialer and drop down menus look better. I would like the pixel dialer or something similar however
the one's I have tried (apk's) crashed.

fbroce said:
I didn't like the all white dialer in Nougat so I installed the material dark theme and that made both
the dialer and drop down menus look better. I would like the pixel dialer or something similar however
the one's I have tried (apk's) crashed.
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Do you know of a way to make the notification drop down tray dark? Every theme I try doesn't change the notification drop down.

re notifications tray
MWFD said:
Do you know of a way to make the notification drop down tray dark? Every theme I try doesn't change the notification drop down.
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The quick menus are dark however the notifications are not. I notice now the blue led notification doesn't seem to be
working either. Short answer no.
I did get the led notifications to work after adding an app (light manager). I expect if I erase and reset it would work but
I don't want to do that at the moment.

There is an updated version of Google Phone that works on S7E Nougat. Search for "Google Phone 4.1.135571529-nonnexus" on apkmirror. It might not be the most current version (which is 8.x) but it still works and might not be as whacky for you as the Samsung dialer. Please note that you need to also download the Google Contacts app, because if you want to disable the Samsung dialer you are actually disabling the Samsung Contacts app as this is the actual "phone" app that shows up in your app drawer. If you want to disable the Samsung phone and contacts apps make sure to not disable any of the apps listed as "phone".
Hope this helps!
A.

Antonius138 said:
There is an updated version of Google Phone that works on S7E Nougat. Search for "Google Phone 4.1.135571529-nonnexus" on apkmirror. It might not be the most current version (which is 8.x) but it still works and might not be as whacky for you as the Samsung dialer. Please note that you need to also download the Google Contacts app, because if you want to disable the Samsung dialer you are actually disabling the Samsung Contacts app as this is the actual "phone" app that shows up in your app drawer. If you want to disable the Samsung phone and contacts apps make sure to not disable any of the apps listed as "phone".
Hope this helps!
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So then which apps do I disable to get rid of the Samsung dialer and contacts apps?
Also, what version of Google Contacts do I download?
Thanks!

MWFD said:
I just took the update to Nougat and I hate the little window that comes up when I receive a call on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. On Marshmallow, I had installed an old version of the Google Dialer ( v 2..05.07_rc4 I believe) but I am having trouble disabling the default dialer on Nougat. Does anyone know if it is possible to disable the default Samsung dialer on Nougat and use the Google Dialer (any version)? Or am I wasting my time?
Thanks!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71331817&postcount=2

jrkruse said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71331817&postcount=2
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Any way to just get the dialer without having to install a whole different ROM?

jrkruse said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71331817&postcount=2
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Any way to just get the dialer without having to install a whole different ROM?

MWFD said:
Any way to just get the dialer without having to install a whole different ROM?
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Once installed you have to go to application settings and grant all permissions then choose this as default calling app
View attachment GoogleDialer.apk

MWFD said:
So then which apps do I disable to get rid of the Samsung dialer and contacts apps?
Also, what version of Google Contacts do I download?
Thanks!
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I disabled "Contacts" com.samsung.android.contacts the one with the orange icon and just that app only. I then downloaded the most current version of the dialer and I then downloaded Google Contacts version 1.6.20 which is the most current version.
A.

jrkruse said:
Once installed you have to go to application settings and grant all permissions then choose this as default calling app
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Great! Thank you.
Were you able to get search results working in the dialer? That seems to be the only thing I'm lacking. Otherwise, this is awesome. Thanks again!

Edit: sup post ok to delete

Great! Thank you.
Were you able to get search results working in the dialer? That seems to be the only thing I'm lacking. Otherwise, this is awesome. Thanks again!

MWFD said:
Great! Thank you.
Were you able to get search results working in the dialer? That seems to be the only thing I'm lacking. Otherwise, this is awesome. Thanks again!
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Nope that won't work and no missed call notications

jrkruse said:
Nope that won't work and no missed call notications
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Is there any newer version of this dialer that syncs with contacts? Right now, the "contacts" portion of the dialer app shows every contact I've ever contacted ever rather than the customized list I have in my separate contacts app.
Thanks!

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Hello,
Using an s7 g930f and wanting to replace the samsung dialer with the google phone dialer. The version I have is v8, I'm wanting to have ViLTE video calling ability, I'm using a rooted tw rom. I've read that the minimum version needed for the dialer is v13 or newer, I have not found a version that works on my s7, does anyone have this working?
Thanks.
Dave.

tech927 said:
Hello,
Using an s7 g930f and wanting to replace the samsung dialer with the google phone dialer. The version I have is v8, I'm wanting to have ViLTE video calling ability, I'm using a rooted tw rom. I've read that the minimum version needed for the dialer is v13 or newer, I have not found a version that works on my s7, does anyone have this working?
Thanks.
Dave.
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Try that one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-phone-v14-0-175904292-bubble-t3708218
Works well on my Exynos S7 Edge