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[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffXT:
EDIT: I modified my blocked list to remove the setup wizard, home launcher, and easy home launcher APKs. DO NOT BLOCK THESE APPS - this might cause boot loops (as others in this thread have mentioned) which can only be fixed with a KDZ flash.

This is a warning for future readers!!

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FYI, I blocked almost all of the VZW-related apps, which inadvertently allowed me to Wi-Fi tether natively.

Idk which package it was, but I must have disabled the one related to carrier subscription checking. I've attached an export of the Debloater tool.

Also feel free to use my list as a reference for blocking - I haven't run into any problems! :p
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phineous:
Nice find! I'll link this info in the OP.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowsquad:
That is awesome. I will try that
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jesssiii:
Oops
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] creaky:
I've got the AT&T H810 and I don't see the WildTangent.apk listed in the Debloater. Any concerns here?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowsquad:
I blocked the same apps as yours. But I keep getting the Verizon hotspot notification. I can't find what app is the one I have to block to get rid off of the mobile hotspot on my phone
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffXT:
I still have the notification for "Mobile Hotspot" in my app drawer. The debloater doesn't remove this shortcut - if you go to App Info, you'll see that it's directly associated with the G4's Wi-Fi system.

So, unless you want to also disable WiFi completely, I think we'll have to put up with the shortcut in the app drawer lol
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowsquad:
What I meant,is that I get the notification to get mobile hotspot with Verizon. The white popup with go to my verizon or call customer service every time I toggle the hotspot. It won't let me turn it on. I don't know what's wrong
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffXT:
Oh, I see, sorry for being dumb :silly:

That's really strange... I literally haven't added anything new to my phone since debloating the apps listed in my .txt file.

The only other thing I can think of is rebooting and clearing the cache? I did that immediately after debloating to wipe the 11A OTA from my phone (just to be on the safe side).
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowsquad:
It did not work. I don't know what is wrong
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phineous:
Not really. They used to be known for PC spyware, but now it's some kind of software the provides a framework for online gaming. I was originally concerned that it was AT&T's version of the DTIgnight package on Verizon that would pull software to the phone.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jesssiii:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=62062835

VS986 LG G4
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowsquad:
Thank you. That fixed everything lol
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagman96:
I got this too with T-Mobile H111-10d. I'm not rooted yet since they don't have my software version yet.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MicroMod777:
OTA to 10H and get rooted! What u waiting for?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagman96:
I was going to wait for a 10d root image yet despite blocking everything in this thread it still updated to 10h. So I went ahead and rooted tonight.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] legend221:
Not sure if you followed the directions correctly. I. Was able to completely block OTA thanks for the thread.

..Sent from an impeccable LG G4 on Verizon..
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elsamuraiguapo:
Couldn't find any of the apks mentioned in the OP with titanium backup.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heliwh:
Device Doesn't Support Block Mode

When I run Debloater I get the message:

I'm aware of dialing 277634#*# as another method to block OTAs, but as I'm on AT&T that doesn't work.

Am I dead in the water, or does anyone know of yet another way to block OTAs?

I see one other person with this issue, but no workarounds.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bill Gamble:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=62047122
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andypiznti:
hey just an update. i was able to use debloater despite the warning and being rooted. worked fine. :)
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beefington:
I was able to block all of the packages listed in the OP, and some others that were bugging me. Thanks! Now let's see if I get another OTA when they roll it out. AT&T H81010g.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inc8pable:
LG G4 AT&T New Update

Just wanted everyone to know that I just received a notification to download a new update yesterday. Since then I froze the updater app (see below) and have rebooted without any issues or loss of functionality. The notification to download the new update is also gone!

Software Update 1.15.01

DmDownloadService

com.lge.lgdmsclient
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OTAdie4me13:
Help please! Ota forced on tmobile g3 & g4

T-Mobile users should block:

AdaptClient.apk

I have been reading for days about cache/fota, data/fota now this? I don't have a clue how to disable either phone from OTA updates or where these files are. I have long held the button down for app info.. NOTHING. I have disabled/force stopped/turned off FWUpdates, SU, KNOX all of it and still had to turn off WiFi to stop update. Calling tmobile did nothing but put me in a screaming match with them blaming Samsung, he hung up on me when I told him he was being recorded so if the update comes thru anyway and it's not "totally perfect no problems" I have him telling me otherwise. I am DESPERATE to stop these updates. Had to get 4 new phones for Gingerbread, ICS, Jellybean, and Kitkat. I will root my phone b4 I do another one. So anyone with any exact instructions because I'm not a techie. 3 phones & writing this on laptop in front of me trying to stop updates. Thx.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrentSe7en:
I have blocked all suggested services regarding updates (plus a few others) on my H815. I now have a persistent notification that says "App Updates is running - Preparing to install apps..." (yep complete with the bad English)

Could some one please point me in the right direction to get rid of this one.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lussardi:
G4 Sprint for any reason remove or rename "LGstartupWizard.apk" this cause bootloop and Security error and only way to back life the phone is flashing TOT.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phineous:
Don't block LGStartUpWizard.apk or LGSetupWizard.apk and if you have blocked it, unblock it before you screw with the phone too much.

Factory reset doesn't unblock files, and you'll need it running to set the phone up again.

I'll remove my list of blocked files when I'm not on mobile. I'm sure someone has a better debloat list up by now.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Agimax:
Also blocking Removing/Deleting Sprint_ID apk on Sprint G4 breaks the setup process after a factory reset. It will crash the setup manager and restart the setup process indefinitely (but only after a factory reset).
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dadrumgod:
I have blocked setup wizzard on every device I've had and every time its right there like normal after a reset… but still ya never know and probably wouldn't be worth the risk

Through my ancient eyes comes the certainty of decay... LG G4 & L 70
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Agimax:
Blocking might work, but deleting or removing causes an LG Security error, trust me i tried to remove the whole startup process for my UltraPOP ROM, and tried various methods.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dadrumgod:
I can definitely see that being more prone to being a serious pain in the ass than just blocking / disabling them. This g4 is my first LG phone and I am still flat out confused beyond comprehension at a total loss of words ...just does not make sense and feels against the laws of physics ffs...all I've read and heard about the g2 & 3, the N5 even their budget phones, having friends with such good experiences with them, I had my hopes up jus a lil and then this ....the worst most painful android experience of my life I never even imagined being possible... This phone has been a complete nightmare from the first day and heaven all in one ..never experienced extremes like this period in life lmao ...after going through a couple replacements i discover the Boot loader and No Root (previously) but also have killer experiences with it too.. I utterly hate and love this phone and its just confusing LG dropped a phone like this..I got an l70 to play with and its a beast and sees flashing and bootloops almost daily without breaking a sweat often way outperforming the g4...what the hell happened lol[emoji33] [emoji33] [emoji23] [emoji23]
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Agimax:
Other than the defective first batch of Sprint G4's and the buggy software before ZV6, this G4 has lived up to and in some ways exceeded my expectations. Sure, the BL is locked, but many phones are like this and will only get worse moving forward. People that want a pure flashaholic experience need to buy Google Phones.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dadrumgod:
Yep I still don't get why people go and flash brand new phones alot of time *****ing about everything that had nothing to do with what they did wrong. I personally am too broke to risk destroying my main phone that I'll be paying the next 2 years for. I wasn't and still won't this one just when at the worst of my issues I thought if it got worse or didnt improve I had to do something. I love this phone its a work of art and so powerful with capabilities far beyond most in its class, but its Verizon which had a lot to do with hindering this model by removing a bunch of features and other modifications and god knows what else... I may root if a sefer easier method hits in the future if I haven't gotten my lil add any app to dual window without root project to really just not work only to have that ability, but I'm pretty sure this can be done considering its already possible for sone icon pack apps ...wow how useful huh lol but I have learned how to run this phone just right for me and its bad ass now, just a sensitive creature and requires some care and hickups are rare now.

Through my ancient eyes comes the certainty of decay... LG G4 & L 70
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrentSe7en:
I had blocked those, so thanks for letting me know about that. However it didn't solve my issue with the app update notification. I had to unblock all the apps recommended to stop updates to get rid of the notification.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadowcliffs:
After applying your file, my phone got stuck at boot. I did a factory reset but the phone couldn't pass initial setup. I have to kdz my phone back. Later on I noticed that even LGHome is debloated, as well as LGVZWAppStartupwizard.apk (which caused the phone to stuck at initial setup after factory reset ).

So would you please either remove your file, or modified it? Otherwise, I can foresee others fall into this trap.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffXT:
Hey, I'm so sorry that happened to you. I had no intentions of messing up anyone's phone, so I feel really bad now :( But I am glad you got your phone up and running again.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention, I will change my blocked list immediately.

There are others who have commented the same thing. (For those reading this

don't block the setup.apk

. If you choose to block the home.apk, make sure you have another launcher you can depend on e.g. Google Now Launcher. Also know that a factory reset won't unblock any apps you have blocked.)

Thanks, again. I will use this as an opportunity to fix this and warn others in the future.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadowcliffs:
Debloater says differently regarding factory reset and unblock. Guess Debloater is wrong.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffXT:
I have updated my blocked list to exclude those 2 APKs.

Maybe [MENTION=3178012]gatesjunior[/MENTION], the dev, can take a look into this issue? (Btw, if you're reading this, your debloater tool is awesome and has helped out countless people, especially G4 owners!)
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gatesjunior:
I will see what I can do.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itzsoeazee:
Block/Disable/Hide

I'm confused...I want to make sure I don't get any updates, the debloater says I have a hide only device. I can't block or disable anything with this (rooted Verizon LG G4)?

Thanks
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Almighty1:
On Verizon Wireless G4, all you have to do is freeze/disable the System updates which is LGDMSClient.apk aka package name com.lge.lgdmsclient.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reg66:
(haven't got the G4 yet, but will soon and plan to root without unlocking bootloader) sorry for stating the obvious, but why can't i just disable updates in the settings - do some still make it through?

EDIT: also, if i HAVE to manually disable updates rather than just change the settings, is there any reason why i should follow this guide rather than this one which seems a lot easier
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] don_alberto:
I don't get it. I use the debloater with [MENTION=5348307]JeffXT[/MENTION] list. Everything seems fine - and when I restart the device and connect again to the debloater - all disabled seems synced and actually shows disabled - BUT - when I go into the application manager in the device - it doesn't look disabled, doesn't appear in the disabled apps list, and I can manually disable it... What's wrong? Can I trust the debloater that it actually disabled the apps?

EDIT: Ok, now with TitaniumBackup iv'e checked and some apps seems to be uninstalled instead of freeze - i.e the terrible LGDMSClient.apk was uninstalled. How and why this happens? Is that OK?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffXT:
The apps I've debloated vs. the apps under Application Manager > Disabled are pretty much the same (except for a few that never showed up in the app drawer, so they don't show up in the 'Disabled' list e.g. LGPartnerBookmarksProvider.apk).

In my experience, the debloated apps were actually blocked (e.g. OTA updates never download, anymore).

I'm fully stock, so I can't use Titanium Backup to verify that any apps were uninstalled. However, another user said that a factory reset

did not

unblock his blocked apps, which is an issue I've mentioned to the dev. Personally, I will go back and unblock all my apps before performing a factory reset, just to be safe. It's something to keep in mind.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] don_alberto:
I have different experience. Amazon apps, verizon navigator etc are apps that I disabeled from debloater using your file, and it showed up in the application manager as undisabled, and as disabled in the debloater even after restart of the device and reconnecting to the computer. Moreover - the apps that not showed up in there like the LGDMSClient - were actually uninstalled according to titanium...
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffXT:
Did you use the debloater tool AFTER you rooted your G4? I'm sorry you had such a different experience than me. This the only difference I can think of. :confused:
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] don_alberto:
sure, otherwise I wasn't able to delete system apps...

I did factory reset, then root, then used the debloadter. Maybe I'll unblock and then block again...Actually as long as no OTA can be installed I don't really care.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reg66:
Why can't we just choose not to update in settings, why should we use this method to disable updates?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JeffXT:
Ok, that's what I figured. Maybe the reason you had a different experience was due to rooting PRIOR to debloating. I didn't root (and still haven't, either).

I know for certain that OTAs are no longer an issue, for me. At the time, the 11A update was constantly nagging me. After debloating, I never got any OTA prompts. For extra measure, I also cleared my cache, which wiped the OTA download all together.

In your case, maybe try unblocking and blocking again. Again, I think that having root might have (not sure) affected your results.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Almighty1:
That can't be right, do you even see LGDMSClient show up as System Updates in Titanium Backup because unless you backed up the app, anything that is not installed will not even show up so if you can see it, it's still installed, what happens if you click on it and then click on it on the next screen, it should tell you the version and the location it's in. Screenshots would help.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] don_alberto:
Well, nice catch. I have no idea what's going on...screenshots attached. Notice it's crossed that's why I thought it was uninstalled or something. And u can't unfreeze it. I'm clueless. Any ideas?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Almighty1:
Interesting, can you use a file explorer and see if you have the following directory and the file?

/system/priv-app/LGDMSClient/LGDMSClient.apk
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] don_alberto:
yep. it's there.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Almighty1:
So that means it's not deleted but probably hidden using some other method other than the freeze or disable.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] don_alberto:
like what? It may be something the debloater did? I thought it only disable stuff, but maybe for system app while having root it has different approach?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Almighty1:
No idea as I don't use the debloater.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duckredbeard:
I am considering getting one of these LG G4 devices. Does this issue apply to all ROMs or just the stock rooted ROMs?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Almighty1:
If I had to guess, I would say just the stock rooted ROMs.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dyscalculic:
Shame on you Verizon/ AT&T/ T-Mobile for forcing us to upgrade regardless of whether we are interested or not.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _ck_:
apparently they've changed something because on my late model 2015 vzw lg g4 none of those packages/names exist

and it's nagging me every damn hour to install these updates
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bombillazo:
Is there any chance the debloater can break wifi tethering or mess up your PRL/APN settings?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loustu:
How can i restore LGSystemSetup.apk. I accidentally deleted apk file with titaniumbackup before reading thread.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lussardi:
For prevent OTA Updates first root your LG G4, install via Play Store app called Disable Services, Go to tab System/Play Services search "UpdateServices" and unticked now reboot your phone and no OTA updates
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gLam16:
I have LG Sprint LS991 Zv6 Rooted.

Which apk i have to block to stop OTA ?.

B.R.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nico1375:
I disabled a few apps and since then I have no more caller ID.

I could manually enable back each app and restart and have a friend call me after each re-enabled app but... maybe someone knows which apk is breaking caller ID?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Almighty1:
My May 2015 manufactured dated LG G4 VS986 (Verizon Wireless) running 10b suffered the boot loop issue on March 23, 2016 so I sent it to LG for repair. After it came back from repair, it was on MM 24C 6.0 so I downgraded back to 13B 5.1 and just a few minutes ago, I was able to disable the system updates with the same package name in Titanium Backup so nothing has changed.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Coffee_Kaioken:
I own a June 2015 manufactured G4 myself. May 2nd, I had flashed the 13b KDZ file onto my G4 after deciding I didn't like the 6.0 upgrade; May 9th (exactly a week later) I suffered a bootloop. I was a bit overzealous on blocking apk's myself, but I feel like the bootloop wouldn't have been a delayed aftereffect; I sent it back into LG for repairs shortly after and just got the phone back last night with a replaced motherboard running 6.0. After re-flashing the 13b KDZ file, it was stuck on the Verizon animation, but a factory reset quickly fixed that problem.

The one thing I'm nervous about is that very apk file. By default, debloater likes to disable (I can't block anything) these 4 in particular:

com.customermobile.preload.vzw.apk

com.lge.gcuv

com.android.LGSetupWizard (Package name, the APK file being LGVZWStartupWizard.apk)

VerizonIgnite.apk

I'm not worried about Ignite, but even when I hit "UnBlock All Packages" those 4 don't seem to want to unblock; I assume that by default, no package should be blocked/disabled.

I like to try and use debloater minimally at this point; whatever I can disable via the setting's application manager, I will. (That worked for Ignite). But I'm nervous about leaving the first three disabled, god forbid another bootloop happens.
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] murciano79:
Does it work in LG G3 D855? Thanks in advance!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kewlpanda:
hello my phone gets stuck on the start up screen and wont boot up but can go into custom recovery i need android 4.1 for my device
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Daniel3dxda:
maybe this helps:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2732818
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Xeraser:
My Edge got updated to 5.1.1 two hours ago and I was wondering if that fixed the brightness bug. I mean, it kinda looks like it did, I've been playing around with it a bit but I'm still not sure. What about other people with 5.1.1 ?

Edit: Everything feels a bit sluggish now.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alom5:
Welcome to the update that ruins the phone

I tried wiping data and restoring as some have said...but still crap.

What had made an improvement though is to download the firmware and flash it again via odin. Seems a bit better now.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Xeraser:
Can't tell if sarcasm or if the update really makes things worse.

Also yeah, the brightness bug has been fixed. The battery's at 4% and I tried shining a flashlight on the phone, the screen doesn't get brighter.

Aaand they fixed Ok Google VS Hi Galaxy too.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alom5:
Not sarcasm mate from where I'm standing. Really a bad update for me. The battery can hardly get me through 8 hours now and 3hrs sot if I'm lucky

From 8:30am ...down to 35% 2:15sot...light use today too
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Xeraser:
There's definitely something wrong with the battery but it's always been like that. I can't tell if it's better or worse than my Nexus 4's. It's definitely not as good as I thought it would be.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alom5:
I was getting 12-15hrs note down to 8-9hrs....this update screwed my phone is my thoughts
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Xeraser:
Try performing one or two full charge cycles.

And check if an app's draining Your battery.

I've also noticed that I only always have around 700-800 MBs of RAM available out of those sweet, sweet 3gbs.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Xeraser:
Wait a moment..

1.5GBs.. taken by touchwiz.. ?

.. SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMSUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNG
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marcochapita:
That's why the put 3gb because with only 2gb the phone will freeze for lacking of memory lol
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Xeraser:
I WAS WRONG. THE BUG HAS -NOT- BEEN FIXED.

I TRIED REPLICATING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKS. THE NORMAL MAXIMUM (SLIDER ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT) BRIGHTNESS IS ACTUALLY A BIT LESS BRIGHT THAN THE TRUE FULL BRIGHTNESS (BUT BRIGHTER THAN BEFORE). IF YOU SHINE A TORCH ON THE SENSOR NOW IT WILL **** WITH THE AUTOBRIGHTNESS WHICH WILL BE STUCK ON FULL BRIGHTNESS AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT IS REBOOTING.

Basically:

Normal full brightness: Still not really full brightness but still brighter than 5.0.2

Torch trick: Will disable autobrightness until You reboot, it will be stuck on the TRUE full brightness. (I tested the sensor and it actually ISN'T stuck on Level 5)

EDIT: I WAS WRONG.

IT HASN'T BEEN FIXED AT ALL. I THOUGHT IT WAS FIXED THIS MORNING BUT IT'S GETTING DARK OUTSIDE AND GUESS WHAT ? SCREEN'S NOT ON AUTOBRIGHTNESS AND IT'S DARK AS HELL.