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Once I root my note 4 n910f what are the first things I should install and do to make my phone even better? Your guys input is greatly admired
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Woods97 said:
Once I root my note 4 n910f what are the first things I should install and do to make my phone even better? Your guys input is greatly admired
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Root Explorer (paid playstore version) (free version is for un-rooted phones)
Titanium Backup - Root (paid playstore version is 10 times faster + more features)
There are other similar free apps which can do the same things but no where near as good and user friendly.
Good luck!
Woods97 said:
Once I root my note 4 n910f what are the first things I should install and do to make my phone even better? Your guys input is greatly admired
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AdAway v3.0.1 Ad Blocking App To Get Rid off Irritating Ads on Either Browsers or Some Advertised Apps
Extreme Battery Life Greenify For Battery
Titanium Backup For Backups
SMS Backup & Restore If You are Not Familiar with Titanium Backup You Can Use For Only Sms But Titanium Backup is Superb than this...(This App Not Required Root)
500 Firepaper By ChainFire For Wallpapers It's Superb App,will Change Your Wallpaper Automatically ,Less impact on Battery (Not required Root)
Busy Box Installer
Advanced Download Manager To Download Files
Will definitely give these apps a look. Are there any others I should look in too?
Hello all!
I have a Galaxy Note 4 910C(exynos), rooted and using DN5, and I always see people talking about bloatware that comes pre installed and are useless.
I'm wondering what are acutally those and how do I remove them?
Thx in advance!
since you'r rooted, use titanium backup. You can try the app called Greenify or simply disable those apps your app manager.
imeem said:
since you'r rooted, use titanium backup. You can try the app called Greenify or simply disable those apps your app manager.
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But how can I know which ones I can freeze?
Hasmodye said:
But how can I know which ones I can freeze?
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For a rooted device, KNOX related apps are bloatwares since rooted KNOX disabled & can't be used on a rooted device.
The other bloatware is user preference.
Which app that you don't use is a bloatware
d4rkkn16ht said:
For a rooted device, KNOX related apps are bloatwares since rooted KNOX disabled & can't be used on a rooted device.
The other bloatware is user preference.
Which app that you don't use is a bloatware
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what i think he's asking; is there a list of safe apps to be removed.
xxTECRAxx said:
what i think he's asking; is there a list of safe apps to be removed.
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Exactly!
xxTECRAxx said:
what i think he's asking; is there a list of safe apps to be removed.
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That's exactly what I mean, any apps that you don't need.
You can even remove phone (if you never use your Note 4 for a phone call ) & Touchwiz.
Rule of thumb, if you never heard of it & it's not inside the App Drawer, don't delete it
NOTE: TouchWiz is not in the app drawer
I do it in a simpler way. First I clear the data from settings and then using root explorer I go to system/app folder and I directly delete preinstalled apps that I never use for example- samsung push service, mobile print, chat on, hangouts, google books, yahoo weather, etc. Theres another folder called system/priv-app
WARNING: Don't delete apps you have absolutely no idea about. It can cause your phone's OS to malfunction.
d4rkkn16ht said:
Rule of thumb, if you never heard of it & it's not inside the App Drawer, don't delete it
NOTE: TouchWiz is not in the app drawer
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Shane_Picardo said:
WARNING: Don't delete apps you have absolutely no idea about. It can cause your phone's OS to malfunction.
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This. I don't have a note 4 (yet). but I learned it the hard way on my nexus 4. thank god for TWRP and its file manager.
Usually what i do is backup the app before i uninstall it to see if i notice any system instability caused by uninstalling it.
imeem said:
This. I don't have a note 4 (yet). but I learned it the hard way on my nexus 4. thank god for TWRP and its file manager.
Usually what i do is backup the app before i uninstall it to see if i notice any system instability caused by uninstalling it.
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I too don't have a note 4 right now. But will be buying soon this christmas. I learnt most of these things by customizing my galaxy grand 2.
I am working on debloating apps. Basically I am making a list for my self which apps are safe to disable. Have you guys made any list?
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check out this thread for a list/reference of uninstallable bloatware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3017596
Was hoping to learn what folks are using root for. I am using substratum but would love to have an advanced power menu but wasn't sure where to look. Would also love some ideas of what others are using root for, for ideas. Thanks!
Xposed framework
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Viper4android
Adaway
Sony xperia launcher
+1 for Adaway. I'm also waiting for kernel sources and for kernel devs to bless us with screen calibrations, memory improvements, and other goodies
george241312 said:
Xposed framework
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Viper4android
Adaway
Sony xperia launcher
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Is there exposed for Oreo?
No
vergilbt said:
No
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Doesn't look like viper works for oreo either? So what yall do on oreo after rooting?
Tasker, adaway, root Explorer and deleting unnecessary apps?
There are a lot of needs...
And viper4android. But unfortunately I didn't install it (I'm used to use the Magisk module)
Anybody is running viper?
What are folks using for advanced power menu on oreo?
I was rooted on 7.1.1 for Substratum. I am on 8.0 and unrooted since Substratum works without root on Oreo.
Oreo, rooted.
•Magisk + testing Magisk modules that might work with Oreo
•RootExplorer
•Android pay
•Titainium Backup
•Light Flow + Light Flow legacy
•Substratum (legacy)
•Kernel Auditor
•Waiting on a working TWRP doesn't absolutely need root, but an unlocked bootloader, custom recovery and root seems to go together.
And whatever else fun I find to mess around with.
Root is a must for me. I like the full control of the device I own. And again, it's fun!
george241312 said:
Xposed framework
YouTube no ads.
Viper4android
Adaway
Sony xperia launcher
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Which viper4android did u flash? I can't make any work
Yeah... I was going to say. Why root at this point? The only thing I can think of is doing a Titanium Backup so I can backup the apps WITH the data. I don't know of any app that can backup the apps with data of an unrooted phone, do you? Other than that... I dunno. What you think?
12paq said:
Oreo, rooted.
•Magisk + testing Magisk modules that might work with Oreo
•RootExplorer
•Android pay
•Titainium Backup
•Light Flow + Light Flow legacy
•Substratum (legacy)
•Kernel Auditor
•Waiting on a working TWRP doesn't absolutely need root, but an unlocked bootloader, custom recovery and root seems to go together.
And whatever else fun I find to mess around with.
Root is a must for me. I like the full control of the device I own. And again, it's fun!
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I don't want a phone that the vendor or carrier control.
I own it and I scold be able to do what I want.
The only thing on a phone that should ever be locked it the radio partition so they can control how the device accesses the network.
Other than that, leave my phone alone.
Greenify's best battery-saving features require both root and Xposed.
I also really like the GMS Doze Magisk module for battery savings.
And I never want to do without the ability to use EX Kernel Manager or Kernel Adiutor to squeeze some more battery and performance out of my device via scheduler and governor options. Some of the options for this phone (hexacore mode, adaptive low-memory killer) are pretty intriguing and can't be edited otherwise.
nrage23 said:
I was rooted on 7.1.1 for Substratum. I am on 8.0 and unrooted since Substratum works without root on Oreo.
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Is it possible to theme the navbar with Substratum on Oreo?
primaleph said:
Greenify's best battery-saving features require both root and Xposed.
I also really like the GMS Doze Magisk module for battery savings.
And I never want to do without the ability to use EX Kernel Manager or Kernel Adiutor to squeeze some more battery and performance out of my device via scheduler and governor options. Some of the options for this phone (hexacore mode, adaptive low-memory killer) are pretty intriguing and can't be edited otherwise.
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Your philosophy is flawed...
Xposed just being installed is an enormous battery drain in it's current incarnation...
You're better off without Xposed if you're looking for battery
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rignfool said:
Your philosophy is flawed...
Xposed just being installed is an enormous battery drain in it's current incarnation...
You're better off without Xposed if you're looking for battery
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Is that also true for systemless Xposed? If so, I'm glad to disable it.
primaleph said:
Is that also true for systemless Xposed? If so, I'm glad to disable it.
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Just having Xposed and gravitybox made it so I was draining at about twice the rate as without... At idle... In my pocket
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Teloah said:
Is it possible to theme the navbar with Substratum on Oreo?
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Yes. Just get a theme with nav bar options.
nrage23 said:
Yes. Just get a theme with nav bar options.
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Thanks, works like a charm.
My last phone was a Titan or Moto G2 XT1068. In that, I rooted the stock ROM and tried uninstalling gapps but it went into bootloop. Only if I installed a third party launcher, uninstall gapps except Google, and then after a successful reboot I uninstall Google, it used to work. But mostly, the home screen never showed after uninstalling Google.
My question to you guys is
How can you get rid of gapps from Athene running latest stock rom? I tried System App Remover, but it kept failing. I rooted my phone with phh's superuser.
Pls help
Have you tried this debloater script in the Mods section? https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/themes/stock-rom-debloater-t3729594
As always, back up your device before using.
echo92 said:
Have you tried this debloater script in the Mods section? https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/themes/stock-rom-debloater-t3729594
As always, back up your device before using.
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I did try. It got rid of most of the things, but not Google. How to you get rid of the Google app?
CMKdaGreatest said:
I did try. It got rid of most of the things, but not Google. How to you get rid of the Google app?
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AFAIK stock ROM comes with Google Now Launcher, and removing Google app with cause force close to Now Launcher, (may be because of Google widget or side screen??)
You can remove google app from /system/priv-app or /system/apps (don't know exact place and folder name.)
Also remove google now launcher and install other launcher or use flashable launcher installer zip (like trebuchet or others) available on other XDA forums..
After it, wipe delvik and cache from TWRP, also take backup before proceeding to remove anything..
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AFAIK stock ROM comes with Google Now Launcher, and removing Google app with cause force close to Now Launcher, (may be because of Google widget or side screen??)
You can remove google app from /system/priv-app or /system/apps (don't know exact place and folder name.)
Also remove google now launcher and install other launcher or use flashable launcher installer zip (like trebuchet or others) available on other XDA forums..
After it, wipe delvik and cache from TWRP, also take backup before proceeding to remove anything..
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I'll surely try
Also possible with titanium backup(just freeze Google app) if you use it :good:
strongst said:
Also possible with titanium backup(just freeze Google app) if you use it :good:
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Sure man, I'll try.
Any way to completely uninstall it?
CMKdaGreatest said:
Sure man, I'll try.
Any way to completely uninstall it?
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Hit uninstall for this app in titanium backup. I recommend to freeze it for the first time if you are not sure about the impact
strongst said:
Hit uninstall for this app in titanium backup. I recommend to freeze it for the first time if you are not sure about the impact
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What will be the impact?
CMKdaGreatest said:
What will be the impact?
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You cannot use Google keyword search and other things that you might want to use from Google. So easy way: freeze it, test everything, then decide if it should be deleted or not.
strongst said:
You cannot use Google keyword search and other things that you might want to use from Google. So easy way: freeze it, test everything, then decide if it should be deleted or not.
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Ok thanks a lot.
I got 1 more question. If I remove all the Google apps from my phone, will it still function properly?
CMKdaGreatest said:
Ok thanks a lot.
I got 1 more question. If I remove all the Google apps from my phone, will it still function properly?
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Depends what you mean with function properly... For example: Google play store is also a Google app. You need a third party app store like F-Droid or install every app separate per apk file.
Living without Google is possible, but you should decide. There's no yes or no in terms of recommendations. Only minor apps are outside the Google play store available.
strongst said:
Depends what you mean with function properly... For example: Google play store is also a Google app. You need a third party app store like F-Droid or install every app separate per apk file.
Living without Google is possible, but you should decide. There's no yes or no in terms of recommendations. Only minor apps are outside the Google play store available.
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Thanks a lot. I successfully uninstalled unwanted gapps.
One more question. How to make a normal app into a system app?
CMKdaGreatest said:
Thanks a lot. I successfully uninstalled unwanted gapps.
One more question. How to make a normal app into a system app?
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Also that's possible for example with titanium backup. But there are other ways too, but not so easy like with an app.
strongst said:
Also that's possible for example with titanium backup. But there are other ways too, but not so easy like with an app.
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Is the Convert User app to System app part of Titanium Backup Pro, or is it in the free version too? I'm not sure how up to date this page is, which suggests this feature is only in the premium paid version: https://www.titaniumtrack.com/titanium-backup.html
Still, it's such a useful tool it's worth buying the premium version for
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Is the Convert User app to System app part of Titanium Backup Pro, or is it in the free version too? I'm not sure how up to date this page is, which suggests this feature is only in the premium paid version: https://www.titaniumtrack.com/titanium-backup.html
Still, it's such a useful tool it's worth buying the premium version for
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It's a crime in XDA but I use the c-word app of titanium backup so........everything's there.
echo92 said:
Is the Convert User app to System app part of Titanium Backup Pro, or is it in the free version too? I'm not sure how up to date this page is, which suggests this feature is only in the premium paid version: https://www.titaniumtrack.com/titanium-backup.html
Still, it's such a useful tool it's worth buying the premium version for
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It's only in the premium version this app is the best you can have if you are a flashaholic and worth the money. I have it since 2010 and it's my #1 app :good:
Your Device can run fine without google Search & Google now launcher.
I've made a zip file for that, try it out. But remember to install and make some other launcher as default before flashing this zip.
ganeshkmr21 said:
Your Device can run fine without google Search & Google now launcher.
I've made a zip file for that, try it out. But remember to install and make some other launcher as default before flashing this zip.
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Thanks man!
So what happened is this. I installed the mod apk and also tried the normal one of titanium backup. All of them keep stopping and never open up. Why is this happening?
As per my title, I would like to know what other users use for blocking ads.
I've been using AdAway and some hosts file here in XDA but I'm having issues so I am looking for alternatives
Adaway+brave browser, what issues are you having?
Artnig said:
Adaway+brave browser, what issues are you having?
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I have added a few lists and deleted the default one. Everytime I open the app it asks for an update implying any changes doesn't reflect. I can't delete my hosts file as well using root explorer.
Root+Adaway from F-droid+Kiwi or Brave browser.
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I have added a few lists and deleted the default one. Everytime I open the app it asks for an update implying any changes doesn't reflect. I can't delete my hosts file as well using root explorer.
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Reinstall adaway and don't change any settings. Make sure your hosts sources looks like this, and next time you hit apply it should work.
Artnig said:
Reinstall adaway and don't change any settings. Make sure your hosts sources looks like this, and next time you hit apply it should work.
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Will try that. I think what happened is that too many entries is on the hosts file. I am trying to use the masterlist from a thread here. I want to restore hosts file but ES file and root explorer can't delete or rename it
non-rooted using blockada with energized and steve black host scripts and adguard dns selected works just fine for me,However this non root thing is a bit new to me,I usually have always unlocked and rooted all previous devices prior to the 6T,but I don't see a reason to do so on the 6t so far.it is quick and great battery life etc..well with exception of missing TB and I more used to adaway.
ktsarlz said:
Will try that. I think what happened is that too many entries is on the hosts file. I am trying to use the masterlist from a thread here. I want to restore hosts file but ES file and root explorer can't delete or rename it
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Adaway will automatically overwrite your hosts file. Shouldn't need to restore the original
JG said:
non-rooted using blockada with energized and steve black host scripts and adguard dns selected works just fine for me,However this non root thing is a bit new to me,I usually have always unlocked and rooted all previous devices prior to the 6T,but I don't see a reason to do so on the 6t so far.it is quick and great battery life etc..well with exception of missing TB and I more used to adaway.
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Blokada uses vpn like connection to block right?
Artnig said:
Adaway will automatically overwrite your hosts file. Shouldn't need to restore the original
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Just tried it again and rebooted. You're using systemless adblocking as well or not?
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Blokada uses vpn like connection to block right?
Just tried it again and rebooted. You're using systemless adblocking as well or not?
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Yes, systemless adblocking is enabled. Did it work for you?
Rooted magisk module. Energized protection. Energized Hosts consolidates several reputable hosts files, and merges them into a unified hosts file with duplicates removed. A variety of tailored hosts files are provided.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-energized-protection-one-t3806865/amp/
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Yes, systemless adblocking is enabled. Did it work for you?
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Yes it did. Gonna stay away with this for now as I am testing Energized with Magisk
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Yes it did. Gonna stay away with this for now as I am testing Energized with Magisk
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Let me know how you like Energized, I haven't tried it yet but was checking it out in the repo
I use AdGuard. Works great, full blocking with or without Root.
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Non-rooted, using Torguard paid VPN with their ad blocking DNS set within the settings. Works very well. I was a compulsive rooter and was using AdAway butt this works fine and no root needed.
Firefox with uBlock origin, simple and effective, no root necessary
Energized basic list, no issue so far
Adguard. Just got a lifetime license for eight bucks for their holiday sale. Once you've got it set up, forget it. Works better than any other method I've used, because unlike adaway and others, adguard actually blocks elements in pages so you can't even tell there's an ad that's supposed to be there. You can export/import your settings if you reset or change phones. It has per-app settings, too. There's a reason it isn't free but it's worth every penny imo.
Is that holiday sale still going on? I need to find that link and get that
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thedrizzle said:
Adguard. Just got a lifetime license for eight bucks for their holiday sale. Once you've got it set up, forget it. Works better than any other method I've used, because unlike adaway and others, adguard actually blocks elements in pages so you can't even tell there's an ad that's supposed to be there. You can export/import your settings if you reset or change phones. It has per-app settings, too. There's a reason it isn't free but it's worth every penny imo.
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JodyBreeze901 said:
Is that holiday sale still going on? I need to find that link and get that
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Yes I cant find it cheaper than 29.99 bucks on stack social, where is it for 8 bucks? I will definitely be down for that.
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Artnig said:
Let me know how you like Energized, I haven't tried it yet but was checking it out in the repo
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well non-root with blockada it seems to work well,so i am sure ,that magisk one will work just fine with the root .