First of all, thanks for the post and sharing this. I am able to run the script, but every time it runs, it just instantly closes the command line window. I even tried opening the packaged adb and it starts up then just closes on me. I am unable to run the script to verify the debloat because it runs and flashed something for only a split second before closing. Any idea what's going on here?
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Thanks for the reply, but I found gatesjunior's debloater app while I was waiting. Already got my debloating handled, well at least some of it. Thanks again anyway, hope the info helps someone else.
I did a scan thru this thread and couldn't find anything about using terminal emulator to also disable Knox, I recently discovered that if ur device is rooted and u have a terminal emulator installed u can simple sure into the root and type "pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid" and there u go, Knox is officially disabled....
Thank you thank you thank you. I've been trying to get the .bat file to run for an hour now. No luck. It sees my phone but when i try to run the 'block' command, it just says it can't find the specified path. I used the command you provided in an ADB command line and it went "true". And after checking the settings, the "system update" feature is gone.
Not sure what the problem is but, my main concern is taken care of now.
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Make sure you are running the bat file from the directory it came from. Also if you are on lollipop I believe block has been replaced with hide.
I reverted back to KK from LP. I tried the .bat file in several locations, none of them worked. I'm glad you posted the main command line i wanted. I was using Windows 8.1 and i've had weird problems like this before since i got Win 8.1, so i'm guessing that might have something to do with it. I never had issues on my Win 7 computer.
International Version SM-910C
HELP!!! I have purposely purchased the SM-910C so that I wouldn't have the ATT or VZ bloatware on my phone and hopefully not be forced to be updated to Lollipop. unfortunately, as soon as I connected my phone to wifi it immediately started downloading it. Can I use this bypass on an international version or the VZ phone only?
HELP!!! I have purposely purchased the SM-910C so that I wouldn't have the ATT or VZ bloatware on my phone and hopefully not be forced to be updated to Lollipop. unfortunately, as soon as I connected my phone to wifi it immediately started downloading it. Can I use this bypass on an international version or the VZ phone only?
Is it possible to disable whatever it's called when I plug my phone into my desktop and the Verizon crap pops up wanting me to install the Verizon desktop junk?
Verizon samsung galaxy note 4
Verizon samsung galaxy note 4
As long as drivers are installed then just ignore the setup from the virtual CD drive that shows up when the phone is connected. I don't think you can disable it without breaking all connectivity — at least on the phone side. In the device manager (Windows key+Pause - Device Manager) there are quite a few devices that get installed for the phone. Disabling one might prevent it from nagging you but it would be a matter of trial and error.
oky i think i am missing something or i am doing something wrong , my devise is note 4 with kitkat and the new update of lolipop is already downloaded but not installed and i always have the sign in notification as soon as i turn my wifi on ,,,,,, i did download the VZW_Note4_Block_Bloat.zip and did the debug stuff and run the script and i choose the num 1 to block the apps but it keeps doing file error and then make some files wich end True and then it stops saying press any key to continue and i press then the the black page disapper , so i hope you can tell me whats wrong here ,thanks
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I know that the title of this thread says "KitKat Only" but I figure I'll be that guy and ask anyway. Is it possible to block OTA updates if you're already on Lollipop? The latest Verizon update breaks Smart Lock when you have an Exchange account so I'd love to find a way to block that update so it never gets forced down.
Use Debloater and disable the same items as the script.
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On my S5 SM-G900F with KitKat 4.4.2 there's no "com.samsung.sdm" package, only the "com.policydm" one.
The packages associated with the OTA program updates are:
com.wssyncmldm
com.sec.android.fotaclient
com.policydm
If you disable these and look at Settings=>About=>Systemupdates you'll see that it says your
system is up to date.
Got really upset when i was force fed the 1 GB Lollipop thingy!
I had carefully de-selected the 2 update otions under "About", before establishing any network
connection.
STILL, Samsung wants to be my daddy and decide for me !?...
I did a factory reset & clear cache and disabled above, now I'M IN CONTROL again.
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Sprint compatible?
If anyone is with Sprint and has used the knox/OTA blocking method in the OP would you please confirm working or not? I need this, but just got my Note 4 and don't want to mess things up just yet.
Rooting down the road, but Sammy's constant update nag is driving me to drink. It also locked me out of a few things I need.
I did a search, but nothing came up for Sprint.Thanks in advance!
If anyone is with Sprint and has used the knox/OTA blocking method in the OP would you please confirm working or not? I need this, but just got my Note 4 and don't want to mess things up just yet.
Rooting down the road, but Sammy's constant update nag is driving me to drink. It also locked me out of a few things I need.I did a search, but nothing came up for Sprint.Thanks in advance!
I'm on Verizon, but which Android version are you on? For this to potentially work, you must be on 4.4.4, otherwise lookup "Debloater".If anyone is with Sprint and has used the knox/OTA blocking method in the OP would you please confirm working or not? I need this, but just got my Note 4 and don't want to mess things up just yet.
I did a search, but nothing came up for Sprint.Thanks in advance!
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Here, let me make this a little easier for you all and a lot faster as well. Run this from your PC.
adb shell pm list packages -f >> packages.txt
That will create a packages.txt file where your at and with not only the package name apk but the actual android package name next to it for you to reference. Open it with your favorite text editor and your off and running
So, I would think a good idea for you would be to update the OP for something like this:
Remove VZW Bloatware script
Remove Samsung Bloatware script
Just a thought for you.. You could even have it prompt them for each package for a yes or no..7
Using ES file explorer, locate the apk file of the app you want to disable, check the properties for the package name and insert the package name into the script.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk5FYI, don't disable touchwiz launcher if you plan to use ultra power saving mode. i did this on my Tab S when i got it, and it went into power saving mode and it was just a blank screen bc it uses a modified TW launcher. problem is, bc of this, i coudln't turn power saving mode off. there was no notification in the dropdown, and you can't turn it off in settings. i rebooted, still in power saving mode. so i had to completely wipe my tablet with the stock Odin file because it was just stuck and wouldn't work correctly.
needless to say i didn't freeze TW launcher on the Note 4, and it works fine. so yeah, be careful.4OK guys here is my script I made for myself. Wanted to share if anyone else wishes to use it. I took a lot of bloat out including most all verizon apps, Samsung junk that isn't necessary and BLOAT! The full list is in the folder under the read me file. Enjoy!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sy2a7olmil6sk9w/AACjlzaysX2JUTURgLU8gZ4Oa?dl=04
Go to "About phone" in the settings menu and then hit "Build number" about 7 or 8 times and it will unlock the Developer Options. Once you're done you'll see it shown just above "About phone".
