Hello. In bixby every 3 news appear advertisement and in many apps appears banner ad up or down. I tried apps like adhell but don't work. I ask if anyone found any way to stop this adv without rooting phone. I hope an answer. Thanks
is it impossible really???
what do you mean adhell doesn't work? are you sure you properly activated it? adhell is by far the best way, gives you system wide adblocking without root or tripping knox.
try it again
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
maybe best to just disable the bixby packages. google assistant is better anyways.
I use Adguard (paid version covers any in app ads, free is only browsing). Works great for me but yeah dont use Bixby.
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I have disabled many of the bloatware or other unwanted software within my Note 3. However, I cannot find the specific system apps to disable Flipboard and My Magazine. Does anyone have an idea as to which system apps should be disabled?
As a side note, I already know I can turn of the My Magazine functionality by removing the option to open the app with the Home button. However, My Magazine will still open if you swipe up from the button of the device. I want to disable that (and Flipboard) completely.
notethreeuser said:
I have disabled many of the bloatware or other unwanted software within my Note 3. However, I cannot find the specific system apps to disable Flipboard and My Magazine. Does anyone have an idea as to which system apps should be disabled?
As a side note, I already know I can turn of the My Magazine functionality by removing the option to open the app with the Home button. However, My Magazine will still open if you swipe up from the button of the device. I want to disable that (and Flipboard) completely.
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You will only be able to disable them if you are rooted. If you are you can either freeze them with Titanium Backup (or similar app) or uninstall them completely. Be aware however that removing My Magazine (I'm not sure if this happens when freezing) will break Samsung Keyboard. They are integrated into each other as Samsung has done with most of their apps to prevent pirating.
If you like having the option of using the S Pen keyboard when using your pen there is an alternative. For my normal keyboard I use SwiftKey, but you can use whatever you like. What you'll need to download from the Play Store is Stylus Beta (It is a pretty nice alternative to Samsung's writing keyboard) as well as SPenBoardSwitcher (requires root). The switcher app allows you to set which keyboard activates when the S Pen is Inactive and Active so you don't have to switch them yourself.
I hope this wasn't more info than you wanted. Good luck.
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I have disabled many of the bloatware or other unwanted software within my Note 3.
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kinstre11 said:
Be aware however that removing My Magazine (I'm not sure if this happens when freezing) will break Samsung Keyboard. They are integrated into each other as Samsung has done with most of their apps to prevent pirating,
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Thank you, kinstre11. My device is already rooted. I didn't explicitly state that fact; however, since NoBloat Free requires root, I presumed people would infer my device is rooted.
In all the forums I have read about My Magazine, you are the first person to reference anything about the default Samsung keyboard being integrated with My Magazine. That being said, I am not trying to remove My Magazine. I am simply trying to disable it. I have used NoBloat Free to disable various apps such as all Amazon apps, Knox, Gear (will not get the watch), all the Google Play apps except the Google Play Store, OTA updates, and the default browser. I can always go back in and enable whatever app I want.
Can anyone corroborate Kinstre11's statement regarding My Magazine and the keyboard? Will this only come into play when My Magazine is removed or simply disabled?
notethreeuser said:
Thank you, kinstre11. My device is already rooted. I didn't explicitly state that fact; however, since NoBloat Free requires root, I presumed people would infer my device is rooted.
Will this only come into play when My Magazine is removed or simply disabled?
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I have actually never heard of the app so I didn't know the requirements.
As for your last question you can always simply test it. If it breaks the keyboard when disable simply reinable it.
Hi,
Has anyone get a list of apps that we can safely disabled on 7.0 stock firmware?
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i can tell you what i disable:
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Anyone else having problems with this after upgrading to Nougat? It was working fine before I upgraded, now it says it can't activate because I don't have a license. Except that I paid for it months ago. The developer seems to be absent, not responding to emails or feedback on the Play Store.
meyerweb said:
Anyone else having problems with this after upgrading to Nougat? It was working fine before I upgraded, now it says it can't activate because I don't have a license. Except that I paid for it months ago. The developer seems to be absent, not responding to emails or feedback on the Play Store.
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The developer needs to implement a license to be able to use
Knox abilities, if you understand what I mean..
generall all apps in main list of Setting > Apps are safe to disable
but in menu there is option for System Apps. don't disable them.
waterdaan said:
The developer needs to implement a license to be able to use
Knox abilities, if you understand what I mean..
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But I already had a license for MM. I tried emailing the developer and it bounced. Sounds like abandonware.
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But I already had a license for MM. I tried emailing the developer and it bounced. Sounds like abandonware.
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There are 2 different licenses that the developer can use, not you.
https://seap.samsung.com/program-overview
But I now think that it's not a licensing problem, but an update problem. Android N uses a new version of Knox, if that isn't implemented in the app, it won't work.
What's new https://seap.samsung.com/sdk/knox-standard-android
The dev finally replied, and said I need to upgrade to version 7.3 (from 7.0). But that's a completely new app in the Play Store, and Google wants to charge me for it. Hardly seems fair to pay a second time for the app I already paid for once. We'll see what the dev says, but this isn't the first time he's played games with changing the name of the app and putting it in the store as a new program, instead of an upgrade.
waterdaan said:
The developer needs to implement a license to be able to use
Knox abilities, if you understand what I mean..
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I am also using package disabler pro on S7 with N. I got the latest version from the store and it seems to do the job. But what I read from your post, they can just do this magic when they use Knox? Is this correct? Why is this? When you first start the app, you have to agree to KLMS which is part of knox.... Now I see in my running processes that I have Knox running in the background? I am not really sure if I like this. I bought this app to get rid of Samsung things like Knox?!??!
I contacted the developer but he refuses to give me a clear and satisfying answer.
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I am also using package disabler pro on S7 with N. I got the latest version from the store and it seems to do the job. But what I read from your post, they can just do this magic when they use Knox? Is this correct? Why is this? When you first start the app, you have to agree to KLMS which is part of knox.... Now I see in my running processes that I have Knox running in the background? I am not really sure if I like this. I bought this app to get rid of Samsung things like Knox?!??!
I contacted the developer but he refuses to give me a clear and satisfying answer.
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Those apps use the Knox SDK(see Settings->Software Info for the sdk version) . This gives the developer the possibility to use some abilities that normally only system apps have, eg. Disable apps.
What apps need to run in the background to make that possible? I don't know.
Why would you want to get rid of Knox?
waterdaan said:
Those apps use the Knox SDK(see Settings->Software Info for the sdk version) . This gives the developer the possibility to use some abilities that normally only system apps have, eg. Disable apps.
What apps need to run in the background to make that possible? I don't know.
Why would you want to get rid of Knox?
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This explains a lot!
I wanted to get rid of Knox because I don't need it. Afaik, Knox is a security solution (developed by NSA) designed to create a secure area/container for data etc. It's is not my company phone and that's why I don't need it and want get rid of it.
I looks like I cannot have both, disable knox and the rest of the bloat..
Thank you very much.
GZA1337 said:
This explains a lot!
I wanted to get rid of Knox because I don't need it. Afaik, Knox is a security solution (developed by NSA) designed to create a secure area/container for data etc. It's is not my company phone and that's why I don't need it and want get rid of it.
I looks like I cannot have both, disable knox and the rest of the bloat..
Thank you very much.
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No problem
Knox, the app, is not the same as Knox sdk
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.enterprise.knox.express
I installed AdGuard and Android system notification about VPN is always on. Does anyone have an idea how to get rid of it? Pixel was able to stop the notification, but not this phone...
long hard press on the notification -> block notifications from that app
That does not work, because it is an Android system notification and for some reason Samsung won't let me turn it off
No luck on that. reason why i dont use any vpn like adguad and block this ( or.wherever is call) u WILL NOT be able to get rid of notification. I tried this since the gs6, note 5 gs7 edge and now gs8. Root or use nova and hide status bar at least u wont see the notification on top. My solution get disconnect pro or adhell which work in a different way blockong ad with knox. U wont get ad in browser like chrome also no ad in apps. Best part, no notification icon anywhere. I like disconnect pro better but is to expensive. Do a google search and u can get it f. R. E. E. See how it works. Then delete it and purchase it to support the developer.
eduardmc said:
No luck on that. reason why i dont use any vpn like adguad and block this ( or.wherever is call) u WILL NOT be able to get rid of notification. I tried this since the gs6, note 5 gs7 edge and now gs8. Root or use nova and hide status bar at least u wont see the notification on top. My solution get disconnect pro or adhell which work in a different way blockong ad with knox. U wont get ad in browser like chrome also no ad in apps. Best part, no notification icon anywhere. I like disconnect pro better but is to expensive. Do a google search and u can get it f. R. E. E. See how it works. Then delete it and purchase it to support the developer.
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Thanks - trying adhell for now (as it's free and open source) and seems to be working well.
@ddesnson Adhell does not work on https. Try a google search in a browser, and you will see ads.
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@ddesnson Adhell does not work on https. Try a google search in a browser, and you will see ads.
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I tried it, but no ads. Also logged into xda on https and no ads
When I enable Adhell, open a browser (Chrome) and perform a google search e.g "bicycle" , I get Google ads in result.
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When I enable Adhell, open a browser (Chrome) and perform a google search e.g "bicycle" , I get Google ads in result.
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Me too - they blend in so well I never noticed. I'll keep an eye on the price of Disconnect Pro and try it if there's another sale, but for now Adhell does most of what I need it to do.
With Adguard there are no Google ads and other ads on https-pages, so I will stay with Adguard.
eduardmc said:
No luck on that. reason why i dont use any vpn like adguad and block this ( or.wherever is call) u WILL NOT be able to get rid of notification. I tried this since the gs6, note 5 gs7 edge and now gs8. Root or use nova and hide status bar at least u wont see the notification on top. My solution get disconnect pro or adhell which work in a different way blockong ad with knox. U wont get ad in browser like chrome also no ad in apps. Best part, no notification icon anywhere. I like disconnect pro better but is to expensive. Do a google search and u can get it f. R. E. E. See how it works. Then delete it and purchase it to support the developer.
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Thanks so much! I was Googling like crazy and could not find an answer! Might as well keep the S8 now haha That thing was driving me nuts
eduardmc said:
I like disconnect pro better but is to expensive.
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Is Disconnect Pro not also working through VPN?
Hi, first post here.
Before you say it, I searched these forums and tried Google, but I couldn't get the answer that I was looking for (or even find a topic on this issue, for that matter).
Basically- I hate Bixby and I've been trying to uninstall it since I got my phone. It puts so many apps on your phone that take up a tonne of space and use up lots of valuable resources and data.
I don't want to simply disable the Bixby button, I want all the apps gone.
I tried disabling them, clearing data and cache and even disallowing all of the permissions for the apps but none of that works. The apps will all be disabled for a day or two but then they all magically re-enable themselves again, somehow. Why is this? Couldn't that be considered malware?
Anyone have any ways of getting rid of all this without going down the rooting route?
Thank you!
I use adhell 3, it have package disabler, its not uninstalling them but disable them, and seems its not running in background, its good enough for me, also it have adblocker and etc, no root needed, you can find it in gitlab.
auris1993 said:
I use adhell 3, it have package disabler, its not uninstalling them but disable them, and seems its not running in background, its good enough for me, also it have adblocker and etc, no root needed, you can find it in gitlab.
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Thanks a lot man, gonna give that a try! Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for!
Hi Xda !
I will receive my op6t on tuesday.
I already like the phone for his specs, and the os seems to be near to a pure os (light and fast).
The only thing is irritating me is all the apps you can't uninstall as the google suit (duo, chrome, youtube and so on).
What is the best solution to remove or completly disable those apps ? (i mean uninstall or at least disable apps icon/hidde it from the app list)
If root is the only one solution which method is the most simple one ? and the less risky from brick ?
Last one, after doing this am i able to do roms updates from official source without any problem ?
I'm under linux (debian) or can have a mac but no windows
Thanks for your time and answers.
You can simply disable the apps with no problem (no root required), and you will still receive updates.
rickysidhu_ said:
You can simply disable the apps with no problem (no root required), and you will still receive updates.
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So if i undesrtand you well all google apps and bloatware can be fully disable ? And no more icons on app list ?
I used to have an honor 9 where you were not able to disable some apps like chrome
You can disable but not uninstall without root.
wangdak said:
You can disable but not uninstall without root.
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Thank you fo your answer.
Does apps keep access to data, contacts, GPS... whatever they are allowed to do after being disabled ?
AqwelF said:
So if i undesrtand you well all google apps and bloatware can be fully disable ? And no more icons on app list ?
I used to have an honor 9 where you were not able to disable some apps like chrome
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You should be able to disable most apps without any issue. I've disabled Google Play Music, Movies and Gmail without any problems.
I think disabling is not only safer than uninstalling, but easier as as well!