Hello
I want to uninstall and remove and spotify app which came pre-installed with the phone. I am using S8 on Rogers network in Canada. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Have you tried disabling the apps you don't need? If you haven't, then long press on the shortcut and pick "app info". There you will find disable button(if not grayed out). That is the easiest way off turning off the app which won't show in your apps anymore, but it won't uninstall it.
Charkatak said:
Have you tried disabling the apps you don't need? If you haven't, then long press on the shortcut and pick "app info". There you will find disable button(if not grayed out). That is the easiest way off turning off the app which won't show in your apps anymore, but it won't uninstall it.
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Thanks for the tip.
However, I have my own apk and wouldn't install saying the system already have file with same name. I can disable but it will not solve my problem. Any work around or ways to remove the preinstalled spotify files?
PavH said:
Thanks for the tip.
However, I have my own apk and wouldn't install saying the system already have file with same name. I can disable but it will not solve my problem. Any work around or ways to remove the preinstalled spotify files?
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I have not tried it personally, but check this tread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294 There could also be other methods/apps that would help.
Try clearing app data than uninstall updates, this can be found in settings/apps.
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Quickvic30 said:
Try clearing app data than uninstall updates, this can be found in settings/apps.
Thanks for the idea.
Unfortunately, there is no app data visible/available for spotify so, cannot delete anything. Also how can you uninstall updates?
I am on Rogers network in Canada. Thanks
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PavH said:
Quickvic30 said:
Try clearing app data than uninstall updates, this can be found in settings/apps.
Thanks for the idea.
Unfortunately, there is no app data visible/available for spotify so, cannot delete anything. Also how can you uninstall updates?
I am on Rogers network in Canada. Thanks
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Go to apps then click Spotify then click storage then clear data and cache.
If you want to remove the pre installed version you need to be rooted to remove system apps.
The all you have will be the same as the one pre installed. You can always download an updated version.
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callumbr1 said:
PavH said:
Go to apps then click Spotify then click storage then clear data and cache.
If you want to remove the pre installed version you need to be rooted to remove system apps.
The all you have will be the same as the one pre installed. You can always download an updated version.
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Still, it doesn't work. I have my own spotify apk which conflicts with the pre-installed one because of same name.
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PavH said:
callumbr1 said:
Still, it doesn't work. I have my own spotify apk which conflicts with the pre-installed one because of same name.
Thanks
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What I'm saying is the apk you have will be exactly the same as the one installed.
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PavH said:
What I'm saying is the apk you have will be exactly the same as the one installed.
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Not if its a hacked version of Spotify.
I see no reason why someone would disable the included Spotify app to load "their own version"
The included app can be updated right from the google play store, so there is no reason someone should be uninstalling it to install a .apk version.
I am on a Rogers S8, so I know this is true.
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gp-se said:
callumbr1 said:
Not if its a hacked version of Spotify.
I see no reason why someone would disable the included Spotify app to load "their own version"
The included app can be updated right from the google play store, so there is no reason someone should be uninstalling it to install a .apk version.
I am on a Rogers S8, so I know this is true.
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I don't want to update. I just wanted to know if there is any way to remove or uninstall it.
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gp-se said:
I don't want to update. I just wanted to know if there is any way to remove or uninstall it.
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Not without root. But like I said your version will be the same as the one installed.
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PavH said:
Hello
I want to uninstall and remove and spotify app which came pre-installed with the phone. I am using S8 on Rogers network in Canada. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Change your csc to xac https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71525525&postcount=1413 this will wipe your phone but get rid of all rogers bloat.
peachpuff said:
Change your csc to xac https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71525525&postcount=1413 this will wipe your phone but get rid of all rogers bloat.
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Thanks for the link to the forum post.
But the problem is - after doing this, the phone restarts and erase everything again and installs all the carrier apps. Is there anyway this can be stopped?
Thanks a lot.
Pull your sim card out and change it to xac.
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Pull your sim card out and change it to xac.
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Will it be different or remain the same when I put the sim back in? My experience is the sim erases everything and install all the carrier apps again.
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PavH said:
Hello
I want to uninstall and remove and spotify app which came pre-installed with the phone. I am using S8 on Rogers network in Canada. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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Check out this XDA article. It details instructions to remove apps/packages without root, using ADB. Be super careful doing this or using a package disabler app Like BK Package Disabler or Adhell (which is free)...if you disable the wrong system package you may end up disabling important functions/features.
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
What you can do is only disable it. That's what I'm doing with texture also and zone. Don't flash XAC if you are still a Rogers user you will loose wificall and Volte.
Only time you can remove it completely is to root. (Not available)
Or flash the XAC but modify the feature file in XAC to add the lines to enable wifi call and Volte. And again not possible cause there is no root yet.
So it takes you back to the 1rst and only option and don't try any even when they claim it uninstall without root(it does not work with Samsung phones )
Just disable it "I think you know how hold the app icon and you see a popup to disable"
If you rebooted the phone , app will not show to show it back enable it again .
When any app is disabled you can't download the app it will tell you it's available unless if it's a higher version.
So if for some reason you want to have a clone " exemple disable original Spotify to download a cracked ) use apk unpacker and change the signature name on the cracked apk.
Yorgo1982 said:
So if for some reason you want to have a clone " exemple disable original Spotify to download a cracked ) use apk unpacker and change the signature name on the cracked apk.
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Thanks for the tip.
Can you please tell me how to do the above?
I have installed Apk Extractor and am not sure how to change the signature name on the cracked apk.
Thanks in advance for your guidance.
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Thanks for the tip.
Can you please tell me how to do the above?
I have installed Apk Extractor and am not sure how to change the signature name on the cracked apk.
Thanks in advance for your guidance.
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I'm using apk editor Pro.
Here is a screen cap for the original and the modified that I did . And the both on the home page.
So package name change it.
Change the version as well
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I am not sure what app settings i enabled but I want to stop those annoying/unnecessary jpeg being saved on that older. Anyone seeing those too?
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I am not sure what app settings i enabled but I want to stop those annoying/unnecessary jpeg being saved on that older. Anyone seeing those too?
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uninstall g-reader lol
Ty5982 said:
uninstall g-reader lol
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Thanks!
But I don't think it's on my list of apps and I never installed it. I don't see it as in the list of built in apps as well.
gasanpride said:
Thanks!
But I don't think it's on my list of apps and I never installed it. I don't see it as in the list of built in apps as well.
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use root explorer,you'll find it then,it was named greader in my rom,but sometimes its called com.htcgreader.................go to data and find the folder and deleted it,if no joy,use system app remover,that will find all ur system apps
Ty5982 said:
use root explorer,you'll find it then,it was named greader in my rom,but sometimes its called com.htcgreader.................go to data and find the folder and deleted it,if no joy,use system app remover,that will find all ur system apps
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Thank you. I found that htcgreader app but I don't want to delete it for now since I think I know what app was triggering it. it was the stock News app. so for now I am using a different News app from Market place.
how to ununstall market enabler and restore app market. to original market provider
Root Explorer?
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Root Explorer?
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yes how to do ? i am rooted on 4.3 s4 i9505
harry2013 said:
yes how to do ? i am rooted on 4.3 s4 i9505
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Just search for it under Root Explorer, if you find it, delete it.
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Just search for it under Root Explorer, if you find it, delete it.
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i want to retuen to my original playstore
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i want to retuen to my original playstore
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So if you delete it won't you be able to use Google Play again?
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So if you delete it won't you be able to use Google Play again?
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i dont know but i have changed settings which i dont know now in numerics
harry2013 said:
i dont know but i have changed settings which i dont know now in numerics
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Uninstall Market Enabler, then if Google Play still doesn't work, delete it as well, and install the latest version manually. That should reset all the modified settings.
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Uninstall Market Enabler, then if Google Play still doesn't work, delete it as well, and install the latest version manually. That should reset all the modified settings.
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thnx its wotking as for now
Glad to be of help mate, that's the main point of a community.
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i dont know but i have changed settings which i dont know now in numerics
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Some points:
1. This is a thread about s4 device, and not about software and apps. This is offtopic.
2. Even this, you should read instructions for market enabler. You will read that market enabler works TEMPORALY, this is, you can go back by enabling your native country again, or simply closing market enabler and reseting google play, and/or reseting the phone...
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Can some one upload his please? Becuase i was removing some bloatware and i accidentaly lost it.
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dazkyl said:
Can some one upload his please? Becuase i was removing some bloatware and i accidentaly lost it.
Thanks !
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get it from play store
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get it from play store
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I cant find it in the play store. Dunno why. I also installed an apk and i cant find it in the drawer. All i know is that i installed a remove bloatware script.
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I cant find it in the play store. Dunno why. I also installed an apk and i cant find it in the drawer. All i know is that i installed a remove bloatware script.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.yosemite.tab&hl=en_GB
here you go
jaythenut said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.yosemite.tab&hl=en_GB
here you go
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No eligible devices for app install. (The item cannot be installed in your device's country)Also , when i installed the watchon APK , it installed sucessfully but open was greyed out. I could'nt open it.
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All i know is that i installed a remove bloatware script.
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Words that should never be said on a tech forum... "All I know is..." -- If you don't know what it is or what it does, leave it alone :laugh:
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Words that should never be said on a tech forum... "All I know is..." -- If you don't know what it is or what it does, leave it alone :laugh:
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But before i flashed the script , i removed the line that deletes watchon with notepad++ , but its removed anyway. :S
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No eligible devices for app install. (The item cannot be installed in your device's country)Also , when i installed the watchon APK , it installed sucessfully but open was greyed out. I could'nt open it.
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http://m.android.downloadatoz.com/apps/com.sec.yosemite.phone,283535.html
try this lol
Hi!
I recently tried to install the S5 launcher. It stopped everytime i tried to launch it. So im trying to get the stock launcher for GT-I9505 again. But it wont install. :'(
Any fix?
Plz help me
Go to the settings and uninstall update on app manager.
Albe95 said:
Go to the settings and uninstall update on app manager.
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Why should i uninstall update?
What does that app do?
mattan1999 said:
Hi!
I recently tried to install the S5 launcher. It stopped everytime i tried to launch it. So im trying to get the stock launcher for GT-I9505 again. But it wont install. :'(
Any fix?
Plz help me
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"It won't install"?
You have to push the SecLauncher3.apk to /system/priv-app, e.g.with root explorer.
People that don't know what they are doing should not mess with there's phones, then open countless threads on here asking for others to put right their mistakes.
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phil.o said:
"It won't install"?
You have to push the SecLauncher3.apk to /system/priv-app, e.g.with root explorer.
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I've already tried that and rebooted. It doesn't work
mattan1999 said:
I've already tried that and rebooted. It doesn't work
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...and you also set the right permissions (rw-r--r--)?
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...and you also set the right permissions (rw-r--r--)?
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Yep
If you install S5 launcher by apk you can uninstall simply by settings.If you replace file in System folder put the original touchwiz in it.
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If you install S5 launcher by apk you can uninstall simply by settings.If you replace file in System folder put the original touchwiz in it.
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i installed it as an apk but i can't find it in the settings menu. :/
Yes i found the problem. Now my launcher works
thanks for trying to help me
Appreciate it
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Yes i found the problem. Now my launcher works
thanks for trying to help me
Appreciate it
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So can we soon install the new Tw on Gs4?
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So can we soon install the new Tw on Gs4?
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I don't know i got the stock launcher to work again.
The S5 launcher doesn't work for know. :/
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Yes i found the problem. Now my launcher works
thanks for trying to help me
Appreciate it
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After opening this thread here you could at least let us know what was causing the issue and how you got it solved!
Ever since updating my Nexus 5 to Android 5.0, I've found that you can't manage startup. I tried Clean Master, Autostarts, and Autorun Manager, but none of them works.
Please assist me in finding a solution. Thanks.
Anybody? Well, can the "Autorun" in the thread title be changed to "Startup" at least?
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Anybody? Well, can the "Autorun" in the thread title be changed to "Startup" at least?
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you can use app ops, the lastest version can do that
Do you mean the one by Lars Team? I just tried that, but disabling an autostart doesn't stick, it's enabled again when I recheck.
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you can use app ops, the lastest version can do that
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Yeah, the settings don't stick for me either, at least the auto start.
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same here, tried a bunch of apps none of them work :/
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Yeah, the settings don't stick for me either, at least the auto start.
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you can use this app to remove the permissions and it does not require root too..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.heagoo.apkpermremover&hl=es_419
Does that manage startup entries? Doesn't look like it, and App Ops seem to manage permissions fine.
Greenify?
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Does that manage startup entries? Doesn't look like it, and App Ops seem to manage permissions fine.
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You can remove the unnecessary permissions like boot with the phone...
Greenify is an option, but I'd rather not depend on another running process... Oh well, have to make do with it for now.
Just tried APK Permission Remover. It requires you to uninstall, then reinstall the app. Too much trouble keeping up-to-date.
Simply deactivate the app.
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Simply deactivate the app.
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yes man thats it ...i deactivate chrome and cant Start it when i need it...facepalm
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Just flash Pie Patch
you should just flash the pie patch via recovery, it solves a lot of the problems root apps have in lollipop, including the startup one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/development/fix-bypassing-pie-security-check-t2797731
Sounds risky and unclear, maybe someone else can try?
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Sounds risky and unclear, maybe someone else can try?
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I agree, you should try it first, let us know how it goes...
What do you know, they just started working again for me... Didn't patch anything, just updated normally.
Autostarts has been updated to support lollipop.
Kingroot, but its also do more than I need.