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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WMMA89:
You mean If there is no other way to get the Google Apps on the phone, I have to go back to stock. I did make a backup with CWM on the while it was running custom firmware. Now I have 4 files on my comuter, 3.tar and 1.md5 . If I recover them, I will still have this not working CWM version on my phone right? Isn't there a easier way to delete CWM, can I flash TWRP over CWM and see if it will install these Gapps?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Morningstar:
Yeah, you should be able to flash TWRP over it. TWRP is much better anyway, in my opinion. Once you get the recovery issue sorted, I really wouldn't't recommend trying to flash just the gapps. It would probably work, but it's also quite likely to cause some weird issues. It's always best to flash gapps immediately after flashing a ROM, without leaving recovery.

I would flash TWRP, wipe everything but your internal SD, re-flash the ROM, flash the gapps, and everything should be cherry.

Edit: here is the link to download TWRP.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WMMA89:
I appreciate your effort, thank you. The recovery issue is solved. I flashed Chainfires Root script and that installed the stock recovery. However, when I tried to install and older CWM version I got back in the recovery reboot cycle. But once I installed the latest CWM it booted in recovery. So I flashed Chainfires Root once again and had the stock recovery back. From there on I tried to install TWRP but got the recovery boot cycle again. My phone is now running android 5.0.2 and I think that's the problem.... :S I'll try again to flash Chainfires Root script to get the stock recovery back. From there on I will try to flash the link you gave to me with Odin and hope that will fix it. Do you have any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WMMA89:
Your version of TWRP works so far. It reboots into RecoveryMode. Now I'll wipe and try to install Temaseks Cm 12 followed by Gapps! Thanks so far!

Okay, it's solved. Can't thank you enough for you help. Bless you!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Morningstar:
No problem. Glad you got it figured out!

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[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] kistigun:
Is there any way to het remote play on the ps3 tot connect with our z3?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] QA Bot:
[Q&A] Debloater (Lets remove all that carrier bloat !! Root not required with KitKa

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Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RapidBulb:
Didn't work on Galaxy S5 SM-G900F with Lolipop (G900FXXU1BNL9)

Hi;

I've tried it with Galaxy S5 with latest Lolipop firmware (rooted). When app first loaded, it showed me "Your device does NOT support block mode." message (twice). Everything is green on the panel, but when I click Read Device Packages, nothing happens.

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This one did work on my Galaxy S5 with rooted Lolipop firmware.

Strange thing is, it showed all packages checked when first started. I unchecked them and just checked ones I don't want. Yet it acted like it has to unblock all packages and whole process took a while (more than 300 packages) because of that.

Thanks

UPDATE: at the end of process, it failed, I restarted my phone and apps I blocked were still in drawer.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android Hug:
This looks like a nice application, I am going to try it!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hozavuma:
works great on d850 lg g3
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallrob1:
note 2 (sph-l900) running 4.4.2 rooted read device returns no results
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmedic22:
Not working

I have it installed on my laptop (Windows 8), KitKat 4.4.2 Motorola Droid Razr HD, hook up the phone to the computer and the program does nothing. Help? Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vwpiper:
Let me throw in a twist. Working great on my vzw Note 4, also on my Samsung Tab S tablet.

Clarification: it works on the primary user on the tablet but not the secondary. Is there any way to disable/block apps for a non-primary tablet user?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
I have added a new build and also updated the OP to address your issue I believe. Check the OP

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Again, as well, I have a new build. Try that and then if that doesn't work, follow the OP in the beginning section about USB authorization as well as local Admin rights issues.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmedic22:
Again, as well, I have a new build. Try that and then if that doesn't work, follow the OP in the beginning section about USB authorization as well as local Admin rights issues.[/QUOTE]

Thank you. It still doesn't work, however. To make sure I'm not doing it wrong, here is what I'm doing: USB debugging enabled, tried connecting with the USB computer connection connect as selection for media device both checked and unchecked. Uninstalled the other version of your debloater, installed the new (2.1) one. It's running as administrator in compatibility mode on the computer. I don't know if there's something else you mean to do, or if the administrator option is something further than just for the Debloater program?

Thanks for your attention and help!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
If your not getting anything but red indicators in the program, then it is not seeing your phone. Did you install your manufacturer USB drivers for your phone ? Did you go into USB debugging on your phone and revoke all and then unplug your phone and then plug it back in while watching your phone and grant access from your PC to your phone ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmedic22:
Before I plug it back in, I have one question. I don't know that I've installed the manufacturer USB drivers, I haven't installed anything like that that I know of. Would that be for the computer or for the phone? I apologize, I didn't see anything about that in the OP, unless I missed it.

I am installing the drivers right now. :\
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
Then that is part of the problem. You need to install your phone usb drivers. Like, if you have a Samsung, you need to install the Samsung USB drivers on Windows. Not your phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmedic22:
I installed the drivers from Motorola's site appropriate for my phone. Seems like it may not be working properly because the program said it would display in the tray when I connected my phone, and this does not happen. I restarted my computer, reconnected, and restarted the Debloater. I saw all green lights except the root one (not rooted), then the message "daemon not running" in the serial number window. Immediately following this it all went back to red.

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After chatting with Motorola's people on their website, it seems I may have the issue nailed down. Motorola requires you to have their cable to be recognized by their software. Their cables failed very early on in the life of our 3 Razr phones, so they were replaced by other branded ones. I don't have any of their proprietary cables, so I guess this won't work for me. Proprietary needs are the reason I don't own any Apple products, so I likely won't be using Motorola for my future smartphone needs, either.

Thanks for your time, and I'm sorry that an issue on my end created more work for you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CHERRY63:
S5 Worked great

Thank You!

Worked great for those apps that cannot be stopped through Application Manager

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Worked great on my SM-G900P

ROOTED

LEAK BUILD
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geobeas:
Awesome Tool

This is an awesome tool. I have a Verizon LG G Pad 8.3 (vk810) that can't be rooted with the latest OTA (Kit Kat). This tool had no issues getting rid of some of the bloat I didn't want. Works perfectly on Windows 8.1 if you follow the directions carefully.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anty75:
No apk showed on my redmi 1s :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
So, make sure number one it is seeing your phone. Some indicators will be green. If some are, then make sure you are running it as Administrator. No, just because you are doesn't mean the program is. Read the OP about how to do all this correctly.

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Thank you sir.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pyrolad:
Note 4 (AT&T) Apk list...

Hey all, n00b question here. Could someone provide a list of all Apk's and what they correspond to. I have an AT&T Note 4 and would like use Debloater by Gatesjunior without completely screwing up my phone!

FWIW, on my VZW Note 3 (used with AT&T sim card on HSPA+) I did successfully flash Jasmine Rom to it -- so I'm only partially n00b ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j.hall.721:
Okay so with this debloater tool would I be able to unblock the WiFi hotspot block for boost mobile?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
Major Update

Check the OP, v2.8 is out and it should fix all the people not being able to get any packages listed
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallrob1:
success with version 2.8 reads all packages. Any suggestions on sprint apps that are safe to block

Thanks for all the hard work
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
BTW, this is all because of Xposed framework. So I would be willing to bet you are rooted and running it...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallrob1:
yes that is the case
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vwpiper:
What does

" Processing changes to: WARNING: linker: app_process has text relocations. This is wasting memory and is a security risk. Please fix." Mean?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
All related to Xpose framework modifying the files.

Relocations error is caused by the fact that xposed framework replaces genuine app_process with a custom one, which is somehow un-optimized as it has been built to work on every modern (well, almost every...) android device/system. After uninstalling/reverting to stock (thru xposed installer or by flashing uninstall zip created on sdcard during installation) you'll find out that the warning is gone (as well as all xposed related customizations).

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OP Updated with disclaimer for all you "freeware hacker boys" (Lol, love that term..), thinking that you will decompile my code and do something with it as yourself as well as protecting XDA.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eight_Bit:
Thanks

This worked out excellent on my AT&T G3 (Non-Root) ! Thank You for your time and effort.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
No problem and you are welcome.

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Thank you and your welcome.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aukhan:
Its Currently not supporting 4.4.4 could you please make it compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
I have the Note 4 and quite a few other people and it is working fine.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aukhan:
I shall give a try as i tried in my Office PC i guess it may have some USB ports blocked.

For Note 4 does this just Disable the app or it uninstall/Deletes the apk from system folder?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
Well, unless your on a rooted Note 4, this program will completely block the package and remove it from the app drawer. To the point where even the PlayStore updates will not show up on the phone. For carrier warranty reasons and being able to accept the OTA updates, it will not affect any of these items and allow you to take OTA updates without issue.

If you are rooted, DEV Edition etc., I am working currently on the ability to completely remove the package.

Make sure you have installed the Samsung USB drivers on the PC you are trying to use this on as well.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
v2.10 is up in OP

Go get the newest version in the OP. Complete rewrite of the filter engine.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
v3.0 is up in OP

Root mode remove is now alive. This will allow you to completely remove the application(s) on your rooted device as well as it will make a backup of the original application(s) in your install folder under Backup and device serial number. Just in case you have multiple devices, this will handle the multiple backups correctly. It also maintains the original directory structure, just in case you need to push them back to your device.

Enjoy !!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lowender62:
I just found this thread earlier today. I have the same phone and haven't froze or uninstalled much with TB yet. So could I use the block list you created and block all those apps at once? I am going back in the thread to read more, but your both on the metro galaxy light really caught my interest

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
OP Updated to 3.1

Added new UI intro screen as well as the ability to import blocked list.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tyma1988:
Good afternoon, dear gatesjunior

What is the probability to see in future updates of the program receive root on android 4.4 devices?

Sorry for my english

Thanks you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aukhan:
Any possibilities of auto selecting the bloat ware ?? In future updates.

●•N910G (Nadia) ET•●
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jompish:
Can't seem to find my OnePlus One device. Hmm
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
I would be more than willing to work through that issue with you if you had time. Also, just make sure you have installed any necessary USB drivers for Windows for that device. A screen shot of the application, once loaded, would be helpful.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
I could do that, but here is the issue. Everyone has different tastes. Some want stock keyboard blocked, some do not want some of the carrier tools blocked, because they use them. All devices are different in what Bloatware they have installed. Some have NFL, some do not, etc.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
Well, if I am understanding you correctly, the possibility of including a root method to try and root your phone is really not something that I would want to do. The reason for this is there are to many devices out there that require different root methods. It would be quite a bit of work, unless another Geohot exploit hits the arena or of that type, then it would be easy.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aukhan:
please let me know how can I do this ??i use it for my personal use.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
Each device is different. You can export your blocked list if you want to share it or use it on other devices. So, as an example just click on the Read Device Packages button and read all your device packages, then you can right click on the Read Device Packages button and export your blocked list that you come up with and share it. You will also see that there is an import option as well for those of you who would like to import someone else's. So over time, you could keep a nice block list per device that users could use.

The reason you can use some block lists on other devices is that the program will evaluate if you have that package and will block it if you do as well as ignore one that it already has marked as blocked.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
OP Updated to 3.2

Added some "noob" helper text above each major item. Just hover your mouse above the item for a second and the helper text will be displayed. Not all items have this, but it should be obvious. Just the main screen ones that a user would want a little more explanation on.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aukhan:
I am glad your working hard on improving this thread.

●•N910G (Nadia) ET•●
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
Appreciate the compliment. I think the threads are really good, I would just like to get the word out a little more and get a little more activity.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
OP updated to V3.3

This release fixes some more issues with rooted users and the Xposed framework when trying to remove packages. Also, it fixes some import issues as well. The logic is much stronger and optimized.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwsbicycles:
note4 file to disable that will allow for mass storage?

Thanks so much for this tool. I am trying to use sd card on my note 4 as a usb installer for ubuntu.

Is there anything I can disable that will allow me to enable mass storage? drivedroid worked when I had a rooted phone but I am looking for a way to get this to work.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] framor:
Debloat KNOX

Hi, I have a Galaxy Tab S (4.4.2). Can I debloat KNOX before rooting (without tripping it)?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
This program will disable Knox application(s) on your device. I have not tried to root or modify after this. I do know the program itself will not trip Knox.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TTA1326:
I have two questions if you have time. I'm an 18+ year developer, but my career is on Windows servers, not Android, so please forgive stupid questions. We've all been there lol...

1 - I'm down to only two pages of apps now on EMSpilot Definitive ROM using your Debloater Tool (And I've installed quite a few apps myself), but how do I get rid of the red "Mobile Hotspot" icon? That's Verizon right? I'm not using it since I click "Mobile Hotspot" on the status bar. Are these different APKs or the same?

Well, I clicked it. It doesn't launch anything Verizon based, but I have already removed all of that anyway, it just goes to the same screen in settings. I guess I'll have to ignore the icon unless somebody tells me otherwise.

2 - Is there any way (tool or whatever) to get the APK name from the icon that appears in the app drawer? My GoogleFu is failing me. I only ask because of the above question. App Info on "Mobile Hotspot" just takes you to the Settings APK, but I'm thinking it's an another APK somewhere. It is the only "Verizon looking" icon left.

APK Info and APK Info Free (Different developers), and maybe others, will do this, but neither one finds this icon. I guess it just "looks" like Verizon.

Also, third question that I just noticed:

3 - What did I disable that killed the auto suggestion when typing? It still puts squiggly lines under text, but there's no suggestions above the keyboard now. It doesn't work in texting or emails, haven't tried anywhere else yet.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
So on the first question, I am not sure of the actual package name, I think you can download something like your explorer and go to properties and it might tell your the actual package name. Also, check in the Application Manager under settings on your phone to help and identify it.

On the second question, I have thought about this before and have had one other user ask for this as well. I am in the process of looking into adding this as well.

Again, on the third. I have not ever disabled anything that would have caused this. Are you sure it is not in your settings somewhere to enable this feature on the device / stock keyboard ??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TTA1326:
Thanks. I'm still looking into everything. My "Reactivation Lock" is also back ON somehow and I can't turn it off. I followed the instructions on the Samsung site perfectly and no luck. I didn't have time last night, but I'm going to double check what is and isn't blocked on the phone tonight. At least I didn't remove any of them. Oh, the last issue is not a setting that I can find. A friend bought one of these within an hour of me and we got them within 2 hours of each other. He is setup the same way I am. We compared every setting screen we could think of and found no differences. Right now, I'm thinking I accidentally checked a wrong APK to disable without noticing it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
I would do this. Download the newest 3.4 version in the OP. Unblock all packages and Apply. Then start blocking packages that are obvious, after you verified that the Reactivation is working correctly. Just keep blocking until you realize it is not working any longer. Then you have identified what caused it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallrob1:
great tool thanks for all your hard work.

anyone have a list of bloatware that is safe to remove for the SPH-L900 Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
Keep in mind everyone, if you are sharing your blocked list. Once you launch the program and have clicked the Read Device Packages and your list is up, you can right click on the Read Device Packages button and export the blocked packages to a file and share it. Then the person receiving it just does the same process, but when they right click on the Read Device Packages, they just choose import blocked packages and then click the Apply button. Done..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vwpiper:
After the program "Reads Device", if I select or unselct an app it turns red. If I import a list from another I can see how many are changed. Is there any way to know which ones have changed before I click apply?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
Maaan, that was a miss on my part. Of course I could do that. Let me get on that..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GJSmith3rd:
Anyone using a Samsung Galaxy Light, SGH-399(n) series?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
OP updated (V3.5) is Out !!

This release should hopefully kill all the bugs related to the Xposed Framework issues as it pertained to removing packages. Also I have completely re-done the logic on many areas of the program. Also included is when you import a blocked list, those items which it is changing in your package list will now be highlighted in red as it is normally if you yourself make a change to the listing.

So, on removal of a package, the program will make a backup in the Program Files (x86)\Debloater\Debloater\Backup folder under your device number and the folder structure in which they came from. Obviously the backup folder will be located in the directory in which you installed the program, default is above.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muhammadtalha-13:
Not Working!!!

hi guys!

I have Droid Razr M with latest OTA installed. (unrooted and locked boot loader) running 4.4.2 KitKat.

When i run Debloater, it says "unfortunately your device is not rooted nor it supports block mode".

Is there a solution to this. what can i do.

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harishrksam:
i use Redmi Note wanted to remove some of the apps but it is asking to root the phone...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
I would be willing to take a look at this with you over Hangouts if you have some time today.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
It will not ask you to root your phone. If your phone is supported it will tell you, otherwise it will work. What version of Android are you running ?