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Delete OTA software update

I have a Note 9 with Verizon that has Oreo 8.1.0 on it. I have been trying to avoid downloading the Pie update. I had developer options on and auto updates were turned off, yet the update still got downloaded. How can I delete the downloaded software and stop these the installation reminders? It says I can delay the update only 8 more times before it automatically installs it My phone is not rooted and I don't know the first thing about rooting a phone. Any help would be appreciated!

I dont think you can permanently stop it without running some adb command. Too my knowledge there is no root currently available for the Snapdragon version of the Note 9.
Other users on here might know the adb command to run though but I'm not knowledgable on it.

*Hooligan* said:
I dont think you can permanently stop it without running some adb command. Too my knowledge there is no root currently available for the Snapdragon version of the Note 9.
Other users on here might know the adb command to run though but I'm not knowledgable on it.
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Thank you for replying. I hope someone knows something.

Try using package disabler pro to disable the update services. Might work.

popeye0777 said:
I have a Note 9 with Verizon that has Oreo 8.1.0 on it. I have been trying to avoid downloading the Pie update. I had developer options on and auto updates were turned off, yet the update still got downloaded. How can I delete the downloaded software and stop these the installation reminders? It says I can delay the update only 8 more times before it automatically installs it My phone is not rooted and I don't know the first thing about rooting a phone. Any help would be appreciated!
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is your update of from settings aswell ? Adhell 3 you can disable updates from there!

N1NJATH3ORY said:
is your update of from settings aswell ? Adhell 3 you can disable updates from there!
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Yes, it is disabled from there as well which is the weird part. It still downloaded the update.

Nwpayton said:
Try using package disabler pro to disable the update services. Might work.
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I'm trying that now hopefully my next scheduled installation reminder doesn't pop up.

popeye0777 said:
Yes, it is disabled from there as well which is the weird part. It still downloaded the update.
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What you can do is hard reset your phone! Make sure you back up everything first that way the update will get wiped off your phone! Also when you re set it up, do not connect to network! Make sure NO Wi-FI NO Sim! Once your at home screen! Disable all auto updates from settings and dev options then install Adhell 3 disable all update packages and you will be fine!
quote "Adhell 3 can easily block any package plus it has the added benefit of system wide ad-blocking. Use this guide to setup: https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...tance-t3873831 (its post 3 or 4 I think that has the instructions). Enjoy!" Not mine--> He posted this another thread! @mtweisenbarger777

Yes that would work too^ I'm just blocking the services and seem to have done the job for me so far as I had that same concern as I just downgraded from pie and don't want to accidently update again

I stopped the updates by going to the Note 9 U1 XAA firmware. No Verizon branding. No VZW updates.

popeye0777 said:
I'm trying that now hopefully my next scheduled installation reminder doesn't pop up.
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Nwpayton said:
Try using package disabler pro to disable the update services. Might work.
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Thanks again for the suggestion. The package disabler seems to have done the trick.

popeye0777 said:
Thanks again for the suggestion. The package disabler seems to have done the trick.
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Glad to help

I to can confirm PDM the Version from the dev's direct download works. I disabled 3 apps after searching within the app "update"
Photo's[emoji2398] by Sully using SM-N960U or SM-870A

Package disabler apps must be purchased? But why not just disable with adb? (it's built in to your Note9 and free)
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/176727/stop-galaxy-s7-upgrade-nag-screen/176739#176739
I just did this, so we'll see if this works over the next few days and doesn't break anything else:
adb shell
to find packages:
pm list packages | grep soagent
pm list packages | grep wssyncmldm
to disable:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm disable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
enable later:
pm enable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm enable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm

gruuvin said:
Package disabler apps must be purchased? But why not just disable with adb? (it's built in to your Note9 and free)
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/176727/stop-galaxy-s7-upgrade-nag-screen/176739#176739
I just did this, so we'll see if this works over the next few days and doesn't break anything else:
adb shell
to find packages:
pm list packages | grep soagent
pm list packages | grep wssyncmldm
to disable:
pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm disable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
enable later:
pm enable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
pm enable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
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I cannot figure out how to get to the place where I can perform ADB commands.
Directions say to select PTP mode, but I do not have that as a choice in the status bar, when I connect my Note 9 on Oreo to Windows 10 laptop. I think that is why no commands work in the Powershell as administrator window, opened in the Platform Tools folder.
Do I start in Recovery or Download Mode?
I also read that ADB commands can be performed in ODIN, but I don't see where to type.
In Power Shell for Fastboot I receive the following error, when entering "adb devices"
adb : The term 'adb' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program.
Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:1
+ adb devices
+ ~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (adb:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException
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pizza_pablo said:
I cannot figure out how to get to the place where I can perform ADB commands.
Directions say to select PTP mode, but I do not have that as a choice in the status bar, when I connect my Note 9 on Oreo to Windows 10 laptop. I think that is why no commands work in the Powershell as administrator window, opened in the Platform Tools folder.
Do I start in Recovery or Download Mode?
I also read that ADB commands can be performed in ODIN, but I don't see where to type.
In Power Shell for Fastboot I receive the following error, when entering "adb devices"
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1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands

Bober_is_a_troll said:
1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands
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Placing the 'Cd" in front of the folder address in CMD Prompt worked like magic.
I've been butting my head against the wall for a few hours.
Thank you for responding with a great tip! :good:
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Bober_is_a_troll said:
1. Use cmd not powershell
2. Use. "Cd c:/your folders/folder-where-adb.exe-is" and replace the filepath with the filepath that leads to where your ADB.exe file is. Most likely in platform tools folder.
3. Go Into developer settings, enable USB debugging.
4. Plug phone into computer using file transfer mode, check your phone and allow your phone to "trust" your PC Always when the box comes up.
5. Now type ADB shell into the cmd prompt and you should get a $: instead of C: on the blinking line. Now you can execute PM Commands
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As you can see from the attached screenshot, ADB could not find the wssyncmldm app, but CCSWE App Manager listed the OS update apps as shown at the bottom of the screenshot and I was able to disable those.
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Am I set to prevent OS updates and stay on Oreo or did I do a bad thing?

Apologies, for the small pic in the post above!
Here a phone screen shot showing disabled apps.

The software update all with the green icon is still enabled.

pizza_pablo said:
Placing the 'Cd" in front of the folder address in CMD Prompt worked like magic.
I've been butting my head against the wall for a few hours.
Thank you for responding with a great tip! :good:
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As you can see from the attached screenshot, ADB could not find the wssyncmldm app, but CCSWE App Manager listed the OS update apps as shown at the bottom of the screenshot and I was able to disable those.
View attachment 4836423
Am I set to prevent OS updates and stay on Oreo or did I do a bad thing?
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Some apps are not installed under --user 0, and instead are system apps. Try removing --user 0 and see if to uninstalls.

How To Remove Ads & Bloatware? Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen)

I am tryng to remove the bloatware from the Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen) that i recently buy in the prime days.
Do i need Root acces for that?
Lets say i want to remove the parental control (package: com.amazon.parentalcontrols)
I do as follows:
1. Open an ADB command window
2. Type "adb devices" to make sure the fire is connected
3. Type "adb shell"
4. Which command should i write to delete the pakage?
Thank you in advance

jpa1911 said:
I am tryng to remove the bloatware from the Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen) that i recently buy in the prime days.
Do i need Root acces for that?
Lets say i want to remove the parental control (package: com.amazon.parentalcontrols)
I do as follows:
1. Open an ADB command window
2. Type "adb devices" to make sure the fire is connected
3. Type "adb shell"
4. Which command should i write to delete the pakage?
Thank you in advance
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You need root, yes.
There is a root procedure that is fully working (I've done it myself and can confirm it works)
If all you wish to do is uninstall a few packages then you might be happy just using mtk-su which is essential for the full rooting procedure.
To answer your exact question, you need to type 'pm disable com.amazon.parentalcontrols'
(This will disable the package rather than uninstall)
I believe that to actually uninstall you'd need 'pm uninstall -k user1 com.amaz..........' (please feel free to correct me if I've got this syntax incorrect)
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Link for thread with root instructions
https://forum.xda-developers.com/am...ire-7-2019-mustang-unbrick-downgrade-t3944365

To disable the lock screen ads, just type this command on your PC
Code:
adb shell settings put global LOCKSCREEN_AD_ENABLED 0
adb shell settings put global ksoHash 0
//Reboot your device. (Do not copy this comment)
adb reboot

AmznUser444 Dev said:
To disable the lock screen ads, just type this command on your PC
Code:
adb shell settings put global LOCKSCREEN_AD_ENABLED 0
adb shell settings put global ksoHash 0
//Reboot your device. (Do not copy this comment)
adb reboot
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i did this and the ads come back after a while. is there something else I need to do?

AdvilSmith said:
To disable the lock screen ads, just type this command on your PC
i did this and the ads come back after a while. is there something else I need to do?
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Of course they did. The member who gave that guidance has no idea what he is talking about.

DB126 said:
Of course they did. The member who gave that guidance has no idea what he is talking about.
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Alright then, is there something I can do that doesn't involve giving amazon $15 to disable ads?

AdvilSmith said:
Alright then, is there something I can do that doesn't involve giving amazon $15 to disable ads?
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Root the device or try disabling like this (i have heard they can get re-enabled, but it worked for me so far on my hd10)
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.kso

AdvilSmith said:
Alright then, is there something I can do that doesn't involve giving amazon $15 to disable ads?
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The best option (if unrooted) is to call Amazon and tell them you find the ads offensive. They will almost always disable at no charge without a fuss.
The "pm disable-user ..." method trafficked in many threads is a non-durable measure that can be easily reversed by Amazon via OTA updates. However, the commands are easy to reapply when the ads rematerialize. And they will rematerialize if history is any guide.

Simple/stupid question from a beginner.

Hello everyone.
Sorry to ask this, but how far from the Lenovo A7000 is the Lenove A7600-F?
I have an older android tablet "Lenove A7600-F" that i am trying to debloat.
It is running android version 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
I have tried for so long now to uninstall the apps that comes with it.
but my regular adb commands does not seem to do the trick.
I am running adb in my I linux terminal (Manjaro 20.2, terminal 5.8)
Yes. I can see my device. and i can alse see all of my apps if i do a
adb shell pm list packages
Yes. my tablet has "usb debugging" enabled (i do not see any "adb" settings though)
I have tried the following things to uninstall the default apps using adb.
1:
[Command:] adb uninstall <com.packagename>
[result:] Failure
2:
[Command:] adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 <com.packagename>
[result:] Error: Unknown option: --user
I do not see any other users on the device then {0:Owner:13}
I have not been able to find any solution for this online. do someone here have any ideas to why i can't uninstall default apps on this device?

How To Guide How to debloat Galaxy Tab S8 ♻️

In this guide we will see step by step how to debloat the Galaxy Tab S8​
First of all we have to enable: Developer Options
Settings->About tablet->Software information->(tap 7 times)Build number
After that we will enable: OEM Unlocking & USB Debbuging
Settings->Developer Options->OEM Unlocking(ON) & USB Debbuging(ON)
On the next step we need to download & install : ADB & Fastboot tools
Once you install the tools, connect your {Tablet} - {PC}
Select: USB Debbuging & Open your: Terminal
We are almost there
Now i will make a short explanation in order to understand what are we doing exactly & how we will do it.
What is ADB?
ADB provides us with commands that can be used to debug Android devices,
installing or uninstalling apps and getting information about a connected device.
adb shell
This command activates the remote shell command console on the connected Android smartphone or tablet.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0
Using this, you can easily uninstall the unwanted system apps. To be able to execute it, you must issue 'adb shell' command first.
You can then use 'pm uninstall -k --user 0' followed by the Android app package name as shown below.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.whatsapp_2.20.apk
This command can help you if you want to remove all the bloatware from your phone.
Please note that most system apps don't have the 'Uninstall' option on the device but this command works magically.
If you don't know the app package name for the apps you want to remove, you can use adb shell pm list packages to find it out.
adb shell pm list packages
Using the above ADB Shell command, you can print the list of the app package names for all apps installed on your Android device.
You can use this command with different parameters to get a more specific list of app packages.
For instance, if you want to list the system apps only, use
adb shell pm list packages -s
In order to list all third-party apps installed on your Android phone or tablet, you issue the following command.
adb shell pm list packages -3
Do you want ADB Shell to show the list of all enabled or disabled apps on your device,
try the command with '-d' (disabled apps) and '-e' (for enabled apps) parameter.
adb shell pm list packages -d
adb shell pm list packages -e
Now, if pm list command troubles you or you are unsure that you are making the right choice you should stop right there
(uninstalling the wrong app might harm your tablet's operating system) and use another method for identifying which app you want to uninstall.
(GUI method - Graphical User Interface) For example: APK Inspector will provide you with a detailed list of installed packages (plus their icon) on your device, once you select an app, extra details will be shown to you & that's how you will get the correct name.of.the.app
Thanks for your time ❤​

Reserved

I really appreciate this write-up it has been a big help..
I use my OnePlus 9 pro with ADB and fastboot for Android NDK to debloat..
and that application inspector is a God send so again. thank you
I don't know if it was just a fluke or what but when I rebooted after successfully deleting digital well-being my tablet booted up super fast...
either way I'm good.

Awesome thanks for the tip. Is using "install" put the app back if I screw up something?

So it really doesn't uninstall just uninstalls from your app draw?

striker59 said:
So it really doesn't uninstall just uninstalls from your app draw?
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For the os, it is like it has been uninstalled. But you don't free disk space, as the data of the app are still there. They just been hidden from os. That's why you can have back the app again just with an adb command again.

Man I used this to shut down numerous apps on all of my Android devices. Samsung and Verizon apps. Thanks!

Went back in to uninstall more apps. Device is recognized but adb shell won't load. The last time I used adb it was for my phone.

Figured it out, had to revoke USB debugging on my tablet. Delete on the computer c:user.android and restart (actual path on the computer could be different than what I stated).

Hi there.
Can anyone confirm, if it is save to remove the phone app from the device since it is connected to this samsung feature "calls/ messages on other Galaxy devices"? Actually i fully wanne get rid of this feature and app since i don´t use a galaxy phone.
Can someone share experiences/ideas according this topic?

Stogie87 said:
Hi there.
Can anyone confirm, if it is save to remove the phone app from the device since it is connected to this samsung feature "calls/ messages on other Galaxy devices"? Actually i fully wanne get rid of this feature and app since i don´t use a galaxy phone.
Can someone share experiences/ideas according this topic?
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I have Debloated it (adb frozen) months ago. Didn't have any problem. You can always enable it again.

Am I right? If i debloat I don't clean up the system space used from the os ?

nofear5888 said:
Am I right? If i debloat I don't clean up the system space used from the os ?
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You won't earn more free space. Apps are still there after Debloating.

sosimple said:
For the os, it is like it has been uninstalled. But you don't free disk space, as the data of the app are still there. They just been hidden from os. That's why you can have back the app again just with an adb command again.
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@striker59
You remove the app for the current user but its still inside system's root directory.
You don't gain storage.
What you can achieve tho if you remove/disable the unnecessary services without causing softbrik or error spamming 'service has stop working' is a lightweight $user who uses less ram, your phone's overall performance is better and the battery reduction is slower.

How To Guide Get the List of Vivo Pre-installed Apps using ADB

Get the List of Vivo Pre-installed Apps using ADB​
Please note that depending on your phone model and Android version, the list of Vivo system apps might differ. In case you want to get your own list of all app packages that come preloaded on your Vivo phone.
Whether you want to generate the list of pre-installed apps on your Vivo phone or want to uninstall them without root, you need to set up ADB and Fastboot on your PC first. Follow the steps below to learn how you can do that.
Download and extract the latest Android SDK Platform-tools.zip. You can also uninstall the system apps on your phone using ADB commands on your Android device itself without root.
Launch a Command Prompt window or Windows PowerShell from the ‘platform-tools‘ folder window.
Enable USB Debugging on your Vivo phone, You can do that by going to Settings > System management > Developer options.
Connect your Vivo phone to the computer and make sure to extend the screen lock timeout to 15 or 30 minutes.
It’s time now to verify that your phone and ADB can communicate with each other. Issue the following command to test the connection. adb devices
If you get the ‘adb is not recognized…‘ error, try the solution to fix ADB errors.
Now, type the following command and press the Enter key on your keyboard. adb shell
Make sure to authorize ADB on your Vivo phone by allowing USB debugging, or ADB won’t be able to detect your device.
To print the list of Vivo pre-installed apps, execute this command. pm list packages -s
As soon as you hit the Enter key, you’ll get a complete list of system apps preloaded on your Vivo phone.
You can copy this list using Ctrl+C and paste it into a text or Notepad file. You now have the package names of all Vivo system apps installed on your device. You can use them to remove bloatware on your Vivo phone.
Uninstall System Apps on Vivo without Root​
Now that you know how to execute ADB commands and have the package names of Vivo bloatware, you can uninstall or debloat your Vivo phone easily using the ADB Shell commands mentioned below. There’s also a command that lets you reinstall an app if you\removed it by mistake.
Launch the Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac).
Connect your Vivo phone to the computer.
Type adb shell and press the enter key. Then use one of the following commands to disable or uninstall a system app.
Uninstall: pm uninstall -user 0 <package name>
Freeze: cmd appops set <package_name> RUN_IN_BACKGROUND ignore
Disable: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package name>
Re-install: cmd package install-existing <package name>
For example, if you want to uninstall the Vivo Compass app, use the following command. In case you get a “Failure [not installed for 0]” message while trying to uninstall an app, it means the app package is not present on your phone. In such a case, proceed with removing the next app.
there is written a super detailed tutorial on uninstalling bloatware on Android devices with and without root. Please refer to that.
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