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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dapimpinj:
Does anyone notice the task manager opening up a lot quicker as well? I ran SlothlyDX's script and it works wonderfully! I was getting tired of the OTA
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Drashnar:
This is awesome! Thank you so VERY, much for this great find!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] shadowster:
This seems like it should work on all note 4's and not just the verizon variant, so I tried it out on my note 4. I get blocked state: true, but I don't see it as blocked in my settings. Does the application manager list KNOX as disabled after disabling from the computer?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] usmaak:
Anyone know if this can be done on a mac? My windows machine is dead, and I haven't fixed it yet.

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
If you have adb installed I don't see why not. You can just read the bat file for the command. Do something like this from a command prompt or terminal window...

adb shell "pm block com.samsung.sdm"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
Went thru with this worked amazingly! Ended up doing it through ADB Shell as well. Used notepad++ to make some easy changes to the batch file so that i could just simply copy and paste it into command prompt (the shell terminal).

I did notice i have a little bit more RAM freed up and that is a huge plus! Well see how the battery life goes on that. Probably wont see much of a difference there.

Awesome work guys! Big props!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Probably a stupid question as I should know as I followed some of the suggested "apps" to block in the OP addendum whilst keeping a few and making my own custom script but I ended up losing the [recent key] bring up that side apps list - whatever it's called functionality and would like it back. Hope that makes sense and someone can direct me to the app and/or command line to bring it back?

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
I'll take a stab in the dark and say try enabling com.sec.android.widgetapp.activeapplicationwidget

EDIT: or possibly com.sec.android.app.taskmanager
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
Are you talking about this? See screenshot
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] airmaxx23:
If definitely isn't the activeapplicationwidget.apk.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
One last try for me.... com.sec.android.providers.tasks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Yep! That be the one I want back ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Lol, thanks to all for the quick responses. So I take it, it's both?

Edit, oops, my bad, I overlooked and read this wrong -->

Hrmmm
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
I know you said recents button. But you also said side apps list. That's why I was thinking multi window? Maybe you meant back instead of recents? Lol. If you really want I can send you the list that I used to disable. See if you can find something that doesn't match up
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] airmaxx23:
Nope, it may be task manager.apk. I'll test it once I restore my backup. com.sec.android.providers.tasks screws up a lot of stuff so hopefully no one removes it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Yea, I think I said that wrong. The right most button that bring's up "freddy0872" 's screenshot above. I guess I meant the [back button] :silly:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
It's flashbar

Here is a screenshot of its manifest to show exact name
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] airmaxx23:
MultiWindowTrayService.apk
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
[MENTION=3388697]freddy0872[/MENTION] Didn't want to quote your whole post but I searched for that flashbarservice in my block script and don't find it nowhere. :confused:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
Hmm that's true. I believe it requires several parts. I'd check to see which ones were disabled.

Lazer if you can't figure it out maybe upload your .bat file to Dropbox or whatever and we can take a look at it if you can't seem to get it

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Check [MENTION=2690621]airmaxx23[/MENTION] s suggestion.

That might be it I have a feeling
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] airmaxx23:
That's the one, it's the MultiWindowTrayService.apk or com.sec.android.app.FlashBarService, they are the same thing depending on where/how you are viewing them.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Lol, this is driving my nuts. That one isn't in my block script either. I basically just used the included .bat in the .zip and added/modified with other parts from the OP text addendum. Let me try to attach.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] airmaxx23:
MultiWindowTrayService.apk is also called com.sec.android.app.FlashBarService. That's the one you need.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Please check my block script I posted (attached prior post). It's possible I'm missing it. Wouldn't be the first time :cyclops:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
Strange. Make sure you didn't just shut off multi window by accident in system settings. Under multi window. I'll take another look again. But what I would do is if it's turned on maybe try to run the script to unblock and verify it does come up when holding back button. If it doesn't then there is another problem else where
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Hrmm, thanks for suggestion. Strange indeed. I double checked settings and [Multiwindow] is still turned on. Kinda hate to 'unblock' everything at this point. Will keep digging.... :p
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
Well even if you unblock everything u can still re block them

I would try that just to ensure there isn't another problem
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DaveKnowsAll:
Just posting to thank the OP. The update nags have been killing me this week. Sweet!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] shadowster:
Wait, so do the disabled apps show up as disabled in the settings?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] usmaak:
Thank you! I blocked everything in the first zip file.

tools\adb shell "pm unblock com.sec.knox.bridge"

tools\adb shell "pm unblock com.sec.knox.seandroid"

tools\adb shell "pm unblock com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation"

tools\adb shell "pm unblock com.sec.knox.knoxsetupwizardclient"

tools\adb shell "pm unblock com.samsung.klmsagent"

tools\adb shell "pm unblock com.samsung.sdm"

tools\adb shell "pm unblock com.samsung.vvm"

The nag message for installing the update does not appear to show up any longer. That's been bugging me for the last few days.

Does anyone know if this method can be used to block the silly security update notifications that show up a couple of times per day?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Understand, just thinking this out. My back button works fine elsewhere as in Web browser, ect... Basically I will have to go each desired block one by one at that point to find the offender?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] insang-droid:
so what does this really do? i'm on ATT NOTE4 and i don't see any apps listed as blocked.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
No sir, they just don't appear. It's like being turned off and hidden. Of course in app manager and all apps you will see them still but they will not be running or able to run. The apps will not show in your app drawer.

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If you ran the original .bat files then only knox and OTA were blocked. We are adding our own script in to block apps. Once you run the script they will not show up in your app drawer or run in the background ever. It is completely blocked. You will still have the .apk on the device and yuo will see them in the application manager but they are dormant.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Thanks, I forgot about that one. Block com.policydm it's SPDClient.apk if you want to know.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Iron_Dreamer:
Thanks!

Thanks for the post! I had to type the adb commands manually, but it worked like a charm!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] usmaak:
Is there any way to get rid of the update nag without disabling System Updates entirely? Or are they tied together?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] harosxcomp170:
View attachment 3068122 I cant open these zips why???

Any help is a appreciated!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
ummmm are you sure? Do you have a program that unzips them on your computer? They are not locked. What does it say when you try to unzip them?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jpfulton248:
First of all big thanks for this. Seems to work great.

I inadvertently disabled whatever it is that contains the built in flashlight and I want it back. Anybody know the file name?

I know there are a lot of alternatives but I tried some and don't like them. I want instant on (open the app and the light turns on... no other buttons) and I want to be able to turn it off from the notification bar. I'd be willing to check out a third party app if anyone knows of one that is up to snuff.

Thanks!

EDIT: I'm dumb... for some reason the flashlight disappeared from one of my pages after running the batch file... couldn't find it in the app drawer so I assumed it was disabled. I found it in widgets. False alarm. I'm dumb.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JOSHSKORN:
When trying to download Block_OTA_Knox_Bat_Files.zip, I end up with an empty zip file. I've tried two different browsers: Chrome and Internet Explorer. I figured IE would work, since it worked with Droid-Turbo-Block-Bloat-Ware.zip, whereas Chrome did not. I also just tried it with Firefox, same problem with Block_OTA_Knox_Bat_Files.zip.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] cj00ta:
Same issue here. Empty zip.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] KeylanHalfdan:
I have the same issue. I found this thread the other day, and then today I started to get the notification about an update. Figured I would try it out, and now the link gives me an empty zip file.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Sorry all, I made a change last night to the bat files and obviously forgot to add the files to the zip..:rolleyes: I just uploaded a new one with the files in it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
No, they are tied together.

I fixed my oops, download it again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Just curious without comparing your new .bat files to what I had and obviously added to my "Bloat removal" per your list below in the OP suggestions, what exactly was changed and does this possibly involve bringing back that issue I noted I lost as per my previous posts a couple pages back?

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
I added DT Ignite witch is total spyware and security policy updates to the list. As for your issue you will have to start unfreezing the apps to figure out what took your recent apps out. I tried for a while but couldn't find it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] lazer9:
Appreciate the reply and confirmation as to what you added. I will consider proceeding as suggested. :highfive:

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Update: User error, I'm a dumbass. Was forgetting about having to hold the [back button] down, doh. All is well :o
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JOSHSKORN:
OK so do I need to re-download both files or just the file that was empty?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] BigggJack:
SOOOOOO awesome! Basically one of the only real reasons i was missing root on this phone was for freezing bloat and now I can take care of that. I ran the update blocker and knox bat already and am good on that, now I just need to head back to the OP and figure out which app they all tie to and get my personal list together and get to putting the big freeze on.:good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JOSHSKORN:
On the OP where there's a list of what people have disabled, is it possible to post Remarks (or comments) on each line so we know what disables what? I'm guessing most people wouldn't care to even see that, but I would.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
You can search for the package name in the packages.txt file if you are unsure what app it is.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JOSHSKORN:
OK but if I wanted to add comments to each line, what character(s) would I use?

'Comments
//Comments
/* Comments*/
REM Comments
--Comments

Would any of those work at all?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Give REM a try, that should do it. Also you will have to put :LABEL where you want the code to start again. Experiment, it will either work or not.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jayochs:
well, finally got the stupid OTA over night..when I woke up, it was so close to auto updating... said it was gonna update in 8 minutes! crazy. today I'll have to run this to delete the stupid update. I'm still holding out for root!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JOSHSKORN:
I just ran the bat file with success. Last night, the update that everyone's speaking of came in. I set it to install later. What should I do when the time comes around and it wants to install? Or will it still want to install after I've run the batch file posted in the OP?

EDIT: I don't know if this is coincidence or not. I have a 32GB MicroSD card, and it all the sudden stopped working after I ran the batch file. It wanted to format my drive. Has anyone experienced this?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Fortunately this update can be rolled back but I still prefer to block the auto update. After you run the bat file enter recovery and clear the cache. This will remove the downloaded file if you want to.

You can re-enable the ota with the Enable Knox and OTA bat file included in the zip. As for your extSD card not working I would have to say it's coincidence. There is nothing that would affect it in the file. This is the first I heard of it. I would say pull it out and back it up to your computer then reformat it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jayochs:
just saying thanks! i ran it to disable OTA and it removed system update. woot!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] treyjazz:
Don't block com.sec.android.app.myfiles unless you are rooted! It is the only file manager that can delete/modify files on the microSD.

Also you shouldn't block com.google.android.play.games if they play online games via Google Games (should be a no-brainer).

These are two entries on the tested apps list (thus far) that might screw many people up. Luckily, it isn't much of a big deal to unblock them.

Thanks, Misterxtc, for bringing attention to this method. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] umx:
and this is for the real right.. just basically a way disable the crap with root?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Yes, to disable apps that can not be from the app manager for the retail version.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] umx:
cool thank you i will try this at home.. anyone run into any issues so far?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ronaldheld:
I am still getting the Samsung security update notification. Did I fail to disable an app?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
I put a new script up yesterday that blocks that. I have not had that warning since I bought the phone last Saturday.

tools\adb shell "pm block com.policydm"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ronaldheld:
I will add that line into the .bat file I have and try it out.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
I added these to the app list in the OP.

tools\adb shell "pm block com.facebook.katana"
tools\adb shell "pm block com.instagram.android"
tools\adb shell "pm block com.facebook.system"
tools\adb shell "pm block com.facebook.orca"
tools\adb shell "pm block com.facebook.pages.app"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] treyjazz:
If there was a list of what packages have dependencies needed for others (even downloaded apps) then i could whip up a program/script to make it easier for non-knowledgable users.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] umx:
is there a way to tell if the script completed correctly.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] treyjazz:
Each entry will show "true" behind it if it is successful.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gambit1:
not any idea where developer options are on my retail edition note 4

i want to use this bur i am a novice and have no idea what developer options are or where to find them...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] airmaxx23:
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".
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Here are some screenshots that might help.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gambit1:
help

now that part is done what next i put unzipped file on my computer(windows8.1) and the put dll files in my system 32 folder what now .....when i go to use the bloat file it says file pathway not found...need steps for babies...lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] usmaak:
Does anyone know if there's any way to kill the pedometer start nag, without killing s-health all together?

Guys, this is a great thread. One of the only reasons that I miss root, is being able to remove junk apps. Being able to block them is the next best thing!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
LOL everyone needs help sometimes. You need to download the zip file from here and then place and run the bat files I provided in the directory where the other zip files are (Droid-Turbo-Block-Bloat-Ware). Unless you have ADB installed you will need to copy my bat files to that directory or it won't work.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gambit1:
Not working

Ok still not working. When i put the bat files in the tools folder then hit block boat file to run i still get the pathway not found ....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] windstrings:
Your phone set to debug?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gambit1:
Yes just the way i was showed how to....by going into the developers setting an setting the usb debugging...still nothing..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Just so I'm not missing something, is this what the folder you are running the bat files looks like for the most part? If not you copied them to the wrong folder. If they are in the correct place when you run the bat file a pop-up asking to allow USB debugging should show up on your phone. Make sure you don't let the screen go black or you won't see it. You need to check the check box to allow it always and hit ok.

View attachment 3073795
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gambit1:
None of that is in the folder i downloaded..sorry..may be different than what was there earlier...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
That's your problem. You need to go back 6 posts and download Droid-Turbo-Block-Bloat-Ware.zip in the link. Unzip it and two folders in are where the files are supposed to be copied to.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gambit1:
Never mind seems like blind leading blind..

It seems that the so called bat files are not going to work here so ill wait till a root availabilty is ready also droid sucks compared to windows mobile phones os the bat files can be loaded staight from a windows os phone ...so oh well i was just trying to get some mods but seems to much bother to get common sense...peace

Also whoever come up with the robot info crap was a real genius

If i were a robot i would fix myself not waste time trying to figure out who i am...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
No need for insults. The files work fine.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] airmaxx23:
It's working fine for several other people, could it be operator error?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] usmaak:
I can't run the bat file, because I'm on a macbook. But I can type out the commands and run them with no problem. I've blocked knox, the ota update, and that stupid security update nag. Awesome!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jayochs:
look at that, even someone on a Mac who can't run bat files has the knowledge to simply type out commands manually.. while someone else whines because they can't even figure out how to run a bat file. god, the mindset of some people.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] windstrings:
Everything is easy when you know how ☺
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] freddy0872:
Let's try to keep the peace in here everyone! Regardless if someone doesn't know what they are doing and get mad and takes it out on someone else and bashes their hard work that's their problem.

Sorry guys I've been super busy with work. It's retail on the holidays! Sucks! Did someone happen to find out what app was making the notifications for security reports a few times a day?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Yes. here is the code for the security updates. The apk is SPDClient.apk in system/privapp

tools\adb shell "pm block com.policydm"
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gasland:
1)does this work for every note 4?

2)Does it trigger Knox? Will it still stay 0x0 and inside warranty?

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
1) Yes but you might need to edit the file names to match your device.

2) No, Knox will not trigger. About the only way you can do that is mess with the bootloader besides no files are being modified here. They are only disabled.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gasland:
Thanks

I just ran the script

Through app manager everything seems to be still working.

So what am I supposed to do now in order to disable Knox/ evernote and rest of the bloatware?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
For Knox you will probably have to manually stop it from the app manager. This should be a one time thing, mine hasn't started back up after power offs, a battery pull and restarts. As for evernote and the other bloatware you will need to get the package names and add them to the script. If you aren't on Verizon the bloatware will be different. This post should help you with the package names.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] scarygood536:
Script worked good after a deleted /tools before every line. I was able to manually adb block apps. I also believe I had to edit adb kill-server to adb start-server. Other than that I added my own in and everything worked. Thanks for sharing op

Sent from my bandaid smelling s-pen
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Thanks for the info on the typo. That would explain why it gave me a hard time starting a few times. I just uploaded a fixed one. I'm glad this is useful to so many.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] scarygood536:
Well we need something to keep us occupied while waiting for root!

I'm not sure about the /tool part. My adb might be set up differently.

I don't mean to hijack your script, but try this... Debloat\rebloat

if it hangs run the script again

EDIT: I forgot to declare :start so any wrong key strokes at selection result in closing of the program
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
No problem on with posting your script, that's what XDA is all about, sharing with others what we learn. I really like your idea with combining the two files. It makes things easier. As for the /tool part that is where the ADB files are stored for the user that doesn't have it installed. With some more refining your script will work nice. I'll see if I can help with it but I can't guarantee much on my end. I can build a decent ROM and mod it but scripts are not my strong point.... go figure :rolleyes:. I haven't been at this for long but I'm learning. Thanks again for sharing that with us.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] scarygood536:
Good I know who to run to when I'm building mine! Which I'm going to try again as soon as root and safe strap are on our phones. Actually I just did a bit of hackery for the script. Code appears to be very linear, which is similar to arduino that I'm used to coding for. I googled the language part. MY script needs

:start
cls
echo 1. Press 1 to Debloat.
echo 2. Press 2 to Undo Debloat
echo 3. Press 3 to Return list of installed packages

so that when a odd character is selected it goes back to the selection screen. Not a big deal. As well as it could use more packages. I think everyone should have adb installed :P after all it takes 15 seconds. ADB