Question Changing Default Apps

[Mattycee]

I was wondering if anyone with the Find N can test to see if they can change the default apps and see if it sticks?
I always use Google Messages and Dialler and was hoping I was able to change them as have it stick. I know the issues with the Launcher and I am concerned that it will be the same with these other apps.

On a side note has anyone been able to get Android Auto to work?

 

[carrieta17]

What would the dab command be to set the default sms ?

 

[Mattycee]

I have found this:-

How To Disable Any System App Bloatware On Android Without Root

If you hate the bloatware or pre-installed apps on your Android smartphone, here's how to disable them even if Android doesn't normally let you.

www.xda-developers.com

Not sure if it will cause damage so perhaps use it with caution!

 

[deweythesecond]

Hey bud! Just downloaded both Google Messages and Phone and was able to switch it to default. I used adb commands to remove all the bloatware, and it's wayyyy less chinese-y.

Only thing I still can't figure out is how to get Nova Launcher working, as I preferred how that ran before. That said, it's starting to feel way nicer now.

 

[Mattycee]

Are they actually sticking though and survive a reboot? Have you tried Android Auto?

 

[carrieta17]

How did you get rid of the default messaging app please post ads commands : )

 

[carrieta17]

I read in another sad forums that even after deleting the default sms app and installing google sms you will still get the pop up

 

[Mattycee]

I read in another sad forums that even after deleting the default sms app and installing google sms you will still get the pop up

Which forum did you read that on?

 

[lombrozo]

I read in another sad forums that even after deleting the default sms app and installing google sms you will still get the pop up

What other forum please?

 

[carrieta17]

[GUIDE/ADB] OPPO FIND X System Apps Safe To Uninstall/Disable Without Root

THIS TUTORIAL IS GEARED TOWARDS THOSE THAT HAVE THE VERSION OF THE PHONE WITH CHINESE FIRMWARE,MAY BE USED AS A GENERAL GUIDE FOR OTHER VERSIONS. The subject of app/bloatware removal/disabling has been mentioned in a few threads throughout the...

forum.xda-developers.com

 

[carrieta17]

I tried disabling the default sms app and using google messages did not work.. will not let me send texts via any app

 

[Beowulf1211]

So here's the deal, don't remove the default messaging app or replace it with Google messages. It won't work the way you think it will. I was able to remove the default messaging app via adb. You'll be able to set the Google messaging app to default. The issue is, every time you get a text, you'll get a pop-up saying something like "your default messaging app was changed back due to security". It'll do this every time you get a new text.

 

[Mattycee]

Hey bud! Just downloaded both Google Messages and Phone and was able to switch it to default. I used adb commands to remove all the bloatware, and it's wayyyy less chinese-y.

Only thing I still can't figure out is how to get Nova Launcher working, as I preferred how that ran before. That said, it's starting to feel way nicer now.

Are you getting the pop up giving you the security warning everytime you receive a message?

 

[deweythesecond]

Yes. I gave up. Using oppos now.

 

[Mattycee]

Ah that is not great, does it allow RCS messaging at all? That may be a deal breaker for me!

 

[babaorum1973]

There IS an option but only for heytap users only...

 

[Mattycee]

I received mine and the limitations are too great. The hardware is awesome, but is ruined by horrible software that is locked down so strictly. The messaging and Android Auto issues were the things that made the decision easy.

If this ever gets a International release I will be all over it, but unfortunately I cannot handle the limits.