[Q] Sprint Zone

[rugedbc]

Hello, I've updated to Lolipop and have been loving it. oc5

I decided to root and install TWRP custom recovery.

I went to use Sprint Zone to check my bill and it's gone!

Does sprint zone disappear when you root? Does it disappear when you use a custom recovery such as TWRP?

Did I install something that thought I wanted to get rid of 'bloatware?'

I did install triangle away and busybox pro. I don't think these apps removed it without my knowledge?

Also noticed that all sprint apps and zone are gone from the 'all apps' list.

If sprint zone uninstalls when we root or get a custom recovery, is there any way to get it back?

If not, does anyone have a sm-n900p lollipop version of sprint zone as an installable apk? oc5

Is there any point if it will just uninstall itself again?

Also, is there any reason I don't want to use Sprint Zone while using TWRP and root?

Thank you for your time!

 

[FreddyFredFred]

Hello, I've updated to Lolipop and have been loving it. oc5

I decided to root and install TWRP custom recovery.

I went to use Sprint Zone to check my bill and it's gone!

Does sprint zone disappear when you root? Does it disappear when you use a custom recovery such as TWRP?

Did I install something that thought I wanted to get rid of 'bloatware?'

I did install triangle away and busybox pro. I don't think these apps removed it without my knowledge?

Also noticed that all sprint apps and zone are gone from the 'all apps' list.

If sprint zone uninstalls when we root or get a custom recovery, is there any way to get it back?

If not, does anyone have a sm-n900p lollipop version of sprint zone as an installable apk? oc5

Is there any point if it will just uninstall itself again?

Also, is there any reason I don't want to use Sprint Zone while using TWRP and root?

Thank you for your time!

I lost it from the update to lollipop before I ever rooted.
I called Sprint to see what they said.
After a long phone call with lots of trial and error, they had me install this app and run option 1.
It reset all the home screen settings/widgets I had set.

Some other settings were back to default as well. (I don't remember exactly what)
But, I now have Sprint Zone and a couple other bloat apps I was missing that I didn't care were missing.
I was wondering if this app would fix the missing wifi calling and other missing things?
My phone was not yet rooted when I used this app.
My phone went through hands free activation twice and rebooted a couple times.
I'm not sure how it will work on rooted phone, or if it will break root or anything else.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

Good luck!

 

[rugedbc]

thank you

I lost it from the update to lollipop before I ever rooted.
I called Sprint to see what they said.
After a long phone call with lots of trial and error, they had me install this app and run option 1.
It reset all the home screen settings/widgets I had set.

Some other settings were back to default as well. (I don't remember exactly what)
But, I now have Sprint Zone and a couple other bloat apps I was missing that I didn't care were missing.
I was wondering if this app would fix the missing wifi calling and other missing things?
My phone was not yet rooted when I used this app.
My phone went through hands free activation twice and rebooted a couple times.
I'm not sure how it will work on rooted phone, or if it will break root or anything else.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

Good luck!

I investigated that option, but I might as well do a hard reset. If anyone has the oc5 installable apk or knows about this issue with it disappearing after root and twrp, i'd greatly appreciate it. I had it just fine in oc5 lollipop but disappeared afterwards.

 

[FreddyFredFred]

I investigated that option, but I might as well do a hard reset. If anyone has the oc5 installable apk or knows about this issue with it disappearing after root and twrp, i'd greatly appreciate it. I had it just fine in oc5 lollipop but disappeared afterwards.

This was a lot less than a hard reset.
All I noticed was home screen settings back to original when I ran opt1.

All my account settings and apps and whatnot were all still there.

Good luck!

 

[rugedbc]

Yes!!! I made a twrp backup and proceeded to take your advice. Okay, Hat in my hand, IT WORKED like a charm! thank you! I didn't lose root either! now sprint zone is back plus all the bloatware!! no need to sideload. I'm glad when I'm wrong!
Thank you for the advice!

 

[FreddyFredFred]

Yes!!! I made a twrp backup and proceeded to take your advice. Okay, Hat in my hand, IT WORKED like a charm! thank you! I didn't lose root either! now sprint zone is back plus all the bloatware!! no need to sideload. I'm glad when I'm wrong!
Thank you for the advice!

Did you happen to try opt2?
I was wondering what that would do? :lost: lol

 

[jlechner]

Apparently having Sprint Zone is the only way to update prl and profile now. Bummer.

Sent from my SM-N900P using XDA Free mobile app

 

[kingdazy]

Apparently having Sprint Zone is the only way to update prl and profile now. Bummer.

Sent from my SM-N900P using XDA Free mobile app

yeah, I just discovered that. the usual option in settings was gone, and that confused me... someone else. mentioned this, and I reinstalled it from the following link, it updated once, works fine.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-6/479368-sprint-zone-apk-download.html

 

[FreddyFredFred]

Weird? I have the ability to update prl and profile in their normal place. (system update)
Maybe that is what 'opt2' will do?
Anyone brave enough to try it? lol

I use Sprint Zone only to pay my bill.

 

[rugedbc]

option 2

Weird? I have the ability to update prl and profile in their normal place. (system update)
Maybe that is what 'opt2' will do?
Anyone brave enough to try it? lol

I use Sprint Zone only to pay my bill.

No way, I'm so happy with what happened with option 1 don't dare push the envelope!
I am curious though what will happen with option 2.
Will the Sprint police come knocking on your door?
Will it cause a fire?
I guess we'll never know!

 

[Blest7]

Well opt.2 does nothing that i can see didnt even put sprint zone on my phone ?