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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gadsden:
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.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] joegray:
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....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JOSHSKORN:
Look up "Debloater" on this forum. No root needed.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tCizler:
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.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] treyjazz:
Sorry wrong thread. :X
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
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.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] tCizler:
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.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] hobby31:
Rolled back to KK yesterday, used this guide with no issues to stop ota. Thanks for this!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] vsitterding:
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?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] yamaha_wins:
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 Galaxy Note 4 General] treyjazz:
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.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] markm3:
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
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] vmmatty:
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.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JOSHSKORN:
Use Debloater and disable the same items as the script.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] dobbelina:
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.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] DWilso3:
Oops, sorry.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] toenail_flicker:
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.:D 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!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] JOSHSKORN:
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".
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] toenail_flicker:
Yup. That's me. I'm tired, but I read carefully. I am officially KK4.4.4 for the time being at least. The OTA prompt is coming every hour or so. Need to get this handled or root. Still testing before root.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] toenail_flicker:
If you're with Sprint and found your way here from a Verizon user link (someone trying to help me), I can confirm it works for Sprint, albeit

with mods

, thanks to this fine man and his help. Please give

him

all your thanks.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62459838&postcount=11
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] calred34:
So .... I found this thread and started to read through them all - Very excited that there is a way for me to prevent the KitKat to Lollipop Upgrade on my Note 3 (It ain't broke so Don't Fix It) ... I've read the first post from Misterxtc and I'm Very Thankful! While I usually try to read Everything before I go any further, I'm noticing that the remainder of the 37 pages of threads seem to revolve around adding additional apps to this. I want to remain very Simple ... I read that this is a Verizon Thread but I also believe I've noted that this would be carrier agnostic?

Will this, unedited VZW_Note4_Block_Bloat_V3.zip script block the Lollipop OTA for my AT&T Note 3 ? At this time, that's All I currently want to accomplish ...

I apologize in advance for not reading everything - I found myself getting lost from the original post :)

Thanks In Advance!

Yea, if this works, I can finally turn my WiFi back on and reduce my data 4G usage !!!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Narsil007:
Any particular reason you'd rather not simply root your Note 3 and freeze/uninstall the apps you're trying to disable?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] calred34:
Well, now that I've dropped my decision to move to Note 5 that's probably the right next step.

From what I'm finding out there TowelRoot seems to be the best option? I'm AT&T ... Are there any recommended pre steps I should do before going forward with that?

Or is there a better option?

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900A

Android Ver 4.3

Kernel Version - 3.4.0-1625098

Date Feb 10 2014
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] nahoku:
Yes, you can disable it with Software Restriction Policies in gpedit.msc (Windows). I don't know what kind of computer you have or what OS you're running.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] applePhx:
Best Root Alternative to De-Bloat verizon note 4

This worked great for me. Half of the reason why I want to root is to debloat. Thanks for this simple fix!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] fatalflaw1:
ok so again, forgive my noobishness, but I need help badly. this thing called .dtignite downloaded 15 gigs of the same .apk file on my phone... I'm super upset about this so I followed all the directions on the first post of this thread but when I open the block and unblock bloat.bat thing on my pc with usb debugging on my phone turned on and everything set up right on the phone it hangs on the apd driver part... my question is how do I make sure I have them installed
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] AlpineMan:
Try using this one instead. http://xdaforums.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294

Motorola DynaTAC 8000X using Tapatalk
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] fatalflaw1:
thank you, I t appears I needed to extract it o the desktop not just in a new folder. got it to start the daemon part but now its hanging up there
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] AlpineMan:
Did you try the link above? It's more user friendly. Point and click.

Motorola DynaTAC 8000X using Tapatalk
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] fatalflaw1:
got it. works great. ty!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gatesjunior:
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..
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
How safe is it to block the touchwiz launcher? Also maybe the Stock keyboard??? would this affect anything? I am compiling a list but want to be safe. I do not want to block something necessary to the phone being able to run. For instance I need S-voice in order to have the option for the camera to take a picture when I say something to it. Also I need samsung apps updater to get any new modes for my camera. I am pretty sure it is safe to block most apps but not the essentials.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chiahead52:
this is awesome.....I cant wait for a list of removable apps we can add to this list and get some of this bloat off the phone. Great find OP!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
I am going to create a list once I found out how safe it all is. I am pretty sure any and all VZW apps can be blocked along with Samsung and Knox. However some apps are going to be missed and will disable parts of the phone that people use daily without knowing. I am trying to find that fine line between bootlooping and disabling the right apps, which hopefully I will only getting Force Closes when something is missing that was there before. Some Samsung apps are needed to run inside of the camera for instance. However I want to shut down touchwiz launcher and samsung cloud sync services. Just don't know how safe that is and what issue I could come across. :silly: I will put an ultimate de-bloater script up once I figure it all out and notice some serious battery life changes. :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chiahead52:
I wonder if the apps debloated from the Definitive ROM will work for us on stock? It is even linked in the thread as a DL. Maybe a good starting point? Glad you are checking it out. Appreciate it very much!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mlin:
Thanks, OP! Now all I need is a way to edit the build-prop without root and I'll be set (I don't actually expect this to happen).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ronaldheld:
It hangs at" * daemon started successful *". Does this take minutes? What do I do, short of of cntl c and rerunning it?

Of course as I typed this in the script worked.

How about a list of apps to be blocked that cannot be turned off?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gatesjunior:
Correct. There are some apps that have dependencies for other apps. Like the camera app you mentioned. It is just a process of understanding what is needed, as you indicated. So, unless someone already has that list, we will just have to figure that out through trial and error.

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Verify the script worked by looking in settings and seeing if your software update area is missing. I only say this because it seems you were waiting quite a while for it to work.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ronaldheld:
I do not see the software update area any more so I presume that it worked.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gatesjunior:
Yes, you're good then.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
So do we know if say I block Touchwiz home launcher and easy launcher, I will just get force closes or bootloop? I'm good with force closes cause then I can just run the script to undo what I did. A bootloop however is another story.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] Nalco:
Is it safe to assume that if you have an app disabled that it is ok to block it?

Is there any upside to blocking a disabled app??

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] patt2k:
Disable or completely remove?

Would it be the same thing like turnng it off in settings?

does this only turn off or remove bloat?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] thecarp1975:
Disable.

Sort of, but some apps don't have the option to disable them in settings. That's where this handy little script comes in.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] patt2k:
Interesting.

I will edit this a little to try and block few VZW apps but if I was to un-block it would it be through my phone or through this bat? I see that's it's shell command so just in case how would I unblock it in case a OTA comes etc.. with lolipop
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
The bat files attached to OP had a block and unblock file. Mane the same edits in both so you can use the unblock.bat to unblock them. As I see it, it blocks the app entirely. You won't see it on your phone so it won't be a nuisance. Turning it off is similar but this is like turning it off and hiding it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] patt2k:
Sounds good thanks but I do have a problem I have all drivers etc.. on my laptop but it won't find my Note4 i rooted few phones on this laptop so I know I have all correct drivers.

I copied the bat file to android sdk so it can access tools folders easily, but it never finds my note.

Then I tried the command via adb shell in command prompt but it always shows device not found but shows name of my phone.

Any ideas what is up?

EDIT: ok never mind I tried IMDB as an example and it indeed did block IMDB! which I couldn't previously.

This is great we need a list of all CAN BE BLOCKED APPS :))

but showed my device was not found I had to do it via ADB Shell not through bat. I will keep to unblock things just in case.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jayochs:
FYI, 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.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] patt2k:
Ok I don't want to edit my long post again..

when I do adb shell I see my device,after I try to use the pm block command I get error device not found (tried 2 different cables) debbuging is also ON.

Any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] thecarp1975:
FWIW, I had to turn debugging on after connecting my phone to the computer in order to get it to work.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] patt2k:
I got it to work lol sorry for posting so much.

I had to delete old motorola drivers and install kies3 etc.. however I had open es file explorer and amazon mp3 and it allowed me to delete amazon mp3 right after I did the command!

this is huge!!

I attached list of 17 apps I disabled anyone knows any others? I can update it.

which email app? regular email app?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] nlanter95:
This is awesome, i finally was able to stop the email app from running. Thank you!

Edit: I know someone with an ATT Note 4, I assume this will work on their phone as well?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] jgates86:
I have the ATT Note 4 and it worked fine on mine.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] nlanter95:
Yes the regular email app. I use gmail and it always ran in the background. Heres a list of what i disabled:

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

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

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

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

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

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

tools\adb shell "pm block com.audible.application"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.imdb.mobile"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.amazon.fvcom.amazon.fv"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.amazon.kindlecom.amazon.kindle"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.amazon.mp3com.amazon.mp3"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.amazon.mShop.androidcom.amazon.mShop.android"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.amazon.veneziacom.amazon.venezia"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.gotv.nflgamece"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.android.email"

tools\adb shell "pm block tv.peel.smartremote"

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

tools\adb shell "pm block com.vznavigator.Generic"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.samsung.android.app.pinboard"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.android.exchange"

tools\adb shell "pm block com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs"

Knox Stuff

Knox Stuff

Knox Stuff

Knox Stuff

Samsung Stuff

Samsung Stuff

Audible

Imdb

Amazon Widget

Amazon Kindle

Amazon MP3

Amazon Shop

Amazon

NFL Game

Email

SmartRemote (had issues and installed the regular Peel remote)

Vis.VMail

VZNavigator

Scrapbook

SFinder

Exchange

VZMessages+
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
This will most likely work on all android phones. I found it in the Droid Turbo forum a few days ago before I traded it in for the Note 4.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
Glad to see its working I can't wait to throw it in my phone. I will post my .bat file that I cray so whoever wants it can use it as well. I like to debloat a lot
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] ronaldheld:
Perhaps there should be, in the OP, a new batch file with all the apps to be disabled, along with their app name for reference?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] FruitBowlMafia:
Thank you! I added a few but cannot seem to kill DT Ignite

Few more~

tools\adb shell "pm block com.logiagroup.logiadeck" DT Ignite but didn't kill the app?, suggestions anyone?

tools\adb shell "pm block com.google.android.apps.magazines" Google NewStand

tools\adb shell "pm block flipboard.app" Native Flipboard app

tools\adb shell "pm block flipboard.boxer.app" Native Flipboard app (component)

tools\adb shell "pm block com.sec.android.automotive.drivelink" Car Mode Samsung

Do you think its okay to disable the Verizon Login app? com.motricity.verizon.ssodownloadable

My modified batch files here: UnBlock Apps & Block Apps
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
I would rather not do this because everyone's disabling preferences are different.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] patt2k:
True but you could add user-provided list a lot of people would enjoy it :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
That sounds good, I'll get on it soon.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] FruitBowlMafia:
Thanks for posting this good Sir, nice to have these apps disabled...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
No problem, I like to help when I can.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] myredfast:
I'm no developer so I'm not sure, but would there be some way to create an app of some sort that would list all confirmed safe disables in a fashion that you could check box the ones you wished to disable and then be able to generate a script based on your choices that you would be able to execute to disable your selections?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mcnu:
i have adb drivers installed, and i get the same thing, it says waiting on device :(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Do you have USB debugging enabled like this? If so did you allow it when the pop up shows on the phone? Try unplugging the USB from the computer and plug it in again. Make sure it's running as a media device and not a installer.

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[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mcnu:
Yes, exactly like that
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Hmm, I'm not sure what the problem is it sounds like you are doing everything right. Maybe try a different USB port or another PC if possible.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mcnu:
Ok will do
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] patt2k:
Got kies3 installed? FOr me it updated 3 times.

Also i used adb instead of the bat file.

Each app manually but thats fine.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gatesjunior:
Make sure you update to the latest adb through the Android SDK tools. If you have an older version it will not work correctly.

http://dl.google.com/android/installer_r24.0.1-windows.exe
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] mcnu:
did that still no go :( i wonder whats wrong. i really only want to do this because i keep getting the annoying update nag, and i dont want to install the update
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] gatesjunior:
O.k., so here it is, step by step. Please make sure you do each one of these and validate.

1.) Install latest Samsung USB drivers

2.) Make sure Windows path is setup with the latest platform-tools from SDK, or run adb from that directory.

3.) Make sure USB debugging is turned on in Developer options on your phone

4.) Make sure USB mode is set for MTP not install

5.) run adb devices and report back what it says

6.) run adb shell if device shows up from step 5 and report back

Also, you should see a popup on your phone for authenticating your PC, a popup box, and you need to accept that.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
OK 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=0
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] patt2k:
I use the widget that shows data used so Verizon login will be kept on my phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
I disabled Verizon login, worked fine. Also I disabled the dt ignite but I had it turned off and force closes already. It doesn't run for me.

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Anybody got the guts to try blocking the dumb page buddy thing? Lol I really hate it but I could probably see some force closing in the future. Not sure though
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
It's safe to block. I had it removed from my S5 ROM without any issues.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] chiahead52:
I wonder if instead of blocking apps with this can you delete or uninstall them?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] :
Nope, not without root.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 4 General] SlothlyDX:
Unfortunately I am not seeing better battery life. Maybe just a bit. I am however getting some nice speeds. Cleared up my RAM alot. Anyone having success on better battery life?? If so, what did you disable that possibly made a huge difference? I know this isn't a miracle script but I am very hopeful. If we could get root on this phone I can bet we would be able to pull some serious battery life out of this thing.