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[Galaxy Note5 General] poczynek:
You are so rude. If you don't agree with someone then fair enough but no need to be so aggressive and horrible.
[Galaxy Note5 General] GB1978:
He is very rude and hostile
[Galaxy Note5 General] ambervals6:
Excuse me? I don't get why you take it so personal. I said app does not work and I even gave you opportunity to see it yourself. Are you part of the team or what? If you can contribute with a counter argument do it, otherwise do not just post to cry because your feelings got hurt. Again, go to settings-battery-android system and check the list of apps that have been draining battery. There you will see test apps, knox, withtv etc that you might have previously "disabled" but in fact they never got disabled because all this apps does is hide them. Peace now.

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[Galaxy Note5 General] GB1978:
The apps don't appear in any battery stats on my device, they aren't in the app tray. I'm not sure what to tell you dude. The app is awesome and works like a dream for me.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ambervals6:
Lol good for you then. I have checked 3 note 5 and same behaviour. Here is the list it shows on mine. Att note 5.

Edit: make sure to look in android system for the list of apps. Once you go to battery, go to android system then the list of apps will appear.

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[Galaxy Note5 General] GB1978:
That list isn't going to change as its part of the android system, the list stays the same. Just because certain titles are there, doesn't mean it's doing anything. Remember, you are freezing them, not removing them. Anyway have a great night

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I used the basic package, even unchecked a few things and am getting over 7 hrs SOT compared to around 5.5-6 prior to using this app.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ambervals6:
Not sure if that is true because from research I did and past devices I have had, freeze with Tibu would get rid of the app from showing in the system. Good night

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[Galaxy Note5 General] GB1978:
Lol. Too funny. Good night
[Galaxy Note5 General] 9BlackN*Black6:
If there's any other methods to achieve the battery life I'm getting for an

unrooted

note 5, I'm all ears! Until then I'm sticking with this & thanks to everyone who has participated in testing and tweaking to see what works best.

Currently have 183 disabled and am using Nochromo arm64 for adblocking.

I apologize if this has been answered already, but when I finally have the setup I like do I just hit "export XML" to save my current setup?
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Wrong again. I'm rooted, used titanium to freeze system apps and they are still in the android system list. Why? Because it never changes, i.e. it is static.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Yes just export the XML file and your configuration is saved.

Has nochromo been updated recently? I stopped using it because it just had the one version when it was initially released.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
No but I can send you updated XML file if you pm me your email. Don't remember all I re-enabled but the settings receiver was one that seemed to make my phone stuttery when it was disabled so I re-enabled it.
[Galaxy Note5 General] gsxcorey:
Do you have a list of what you enabled again?
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
It wasnt a lot but I will take a look at what is different between my first and latest list tomorrow.
[Galaxy Note5 General] gsxcorey:
Would really help. Appreciate what you have done. Love this device!
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ausylon:
I'm on the at&t variant with no drain issues. I have disabled a lot of processes and will be updating mine today.
[Galaxy Note5 General] matt.b.powell:
Well unfortunately my SOT was still like 3hrs yesterday with 16 hours on. So doesn't look like things are getting better. i did play a game for maybe an hour but, seems like I would still get better than 3hrs of SoT. And yes I am on T-Mobile, looks like something is kind of interesting with the AT&T variants not having battery drain.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Ausylon:
We should compare com lists and see what varies ans matches
[Galaxy Note5 General] JasonJoel:
The main thing to compare is whether your have wifi enabled or not... If you do, try a day with wifi disabled...
[Galaxy Note5 General] matt.b.powell:
for 14 hours of the day yesterday I had Wifi turned off... with great signal
[Galaxy Note5 General] M5Rahul:
I'm on TMO too and in the 3 hrs it's been off the charger today, Cell Standby (battery used by cell radio) is at 1%

Overall battery is sitting at 94% connected to WiFi (WiFi calling is OFF)

Other Info:

- BT ON

- VoLTE OFF

- Google Location History OFF

- Screen brightness AUTO

- Smart Stay ON

- 4 Email Accounts set to Push

Background Apps ( the main ones eating the most RAM )

- Facebook

- Twitter

-Periscope

- Google Music

-WhatsAPP

-Zedge

-Gmail

-Dropbox

-Maps

-OneNote

-Instagram

-Amex Mobile

-BeautifulWidgets

-Photos

-OneDrive

-Google Play Store

Will Update Battery stats tonight
[Galaxy Note5 General] hahajoker:
I'm on AT&T with a lot of services disabled using package disabler pro and after average battery life over the first couple days, I'm now getting roughly 6 hrs SOH.
[Galaxy Note5 General] Droski:
Would love to see what people on Verizon are getting...
[Galaxy Note5 General] acPIZZA:
After using package disabler over 4 hrs sot. And it keeps getting better.
[Galaxy Note5 General] JasonJoel:
Verizon here. Have only disabled a few apps.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rsohne:
Is it normal to get this screen when activating Package Disabler Property on the AT&T variant?

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[Galaxy Note5 General] danon.brown:
Yes. Same thing on T-Mobile.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rsohne:
Cool thanks for the quick reply. I didn't just want to click on that Knox screen .
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
OK I think I have gotten down to my final list of disabled apps after more testing and research. 174 disabled and it has been rock solid and buttery smooth. Was gonna suggest scroll capture to share our lists but I guess the files come out to big, so look really low resolution on her. Will update the first post. Only issue is if you try to do a software update it will say your device has unapproved modifications or something so I went ahead and disabled the software update apps.* My suggestion is to use the app to re-enable everything when there is an update or you want to check them import the file again to go back to how you want it.

Getting 7.5 minutes of screen time for every 1% of battery connected to WiFi at home with auto brightness on! Will have to wait for weekend for proper battery drain test because I have pretty crappy signal most of the day at work.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Ok, I compared my old and new lists side by side and it looks like it was just Settings Receiver that I re-enabled. Have no idea what it does but phone just feels slightly smoother to me with it enabled. Then again, it may just be placebo effect.
[Galaxy Note5 General] matt.b.powell:
Since 9am wifi on all day
[Galaxy Note5 General] 9BlackN*Black6:
Thanks! Yes, arm64 is available. Love it so far:D adguard didn't work out for me because it was draining my battery.

http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-to/block-ads-android-web-browsers-no-root-needed-0162075/
[Galaxy Note5 General] cnmsales:
Does the Verizon version of this have wifi calling to disable? I cant find it on the phone?

Also, after doing this AND adblocker my battery is MUCH improved from yesterday. Basically had 12 hours on one charge. Today I am at 7 hours with an estimated 20 more hours left.

I should not, for some reason even when on WIFI my Cell data is still activating. 3g/4g icon is on and white. Today I have disabled the cellular data radio to see if that improves things. Tomorrow I will run it with Cellular data enabled. This should tell us if the cell radio truly is remaining enabled when on WIFI. If it is, that is frustrating.
[Galaxy Note5 General] poczynek:
And that sir debunks the idiocy of his other posts.
[Galaxy Note5 General] sd70acejm:
Something in the default debloat in package disabler pro is preventing me from sending images via text. Anyone know what I can uncheck to fix this?
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
The default debloat settings break things. Not sure who came up with it. I would use the basic XML file.
[Galaxy Note5 General] sd70acejm:
I will do that, thanks!
[Galaxy Note5 General] 9BlackN*Black6:
I'm running nova launcher...am I safe to disable everything touchwiz related? Also have theme I want so bye bye theme store & samsung account. Trying to sqeeze every last drop out of this lemon
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Yeah all should be good. Just be careful if you disable the emergency launcher not to use ultra power saving mode. Will end up having to factory reset. And if you disable touchwiz home launcher don't boot into safe mode, same thing.
[Galaxy Note5 General] eskimochaos:
Have you tried it?
[Galaxy Note5 General] kyle1745:
First day after using basic and a significant improvement in battery life. Unplugged at 5am and at 9pm only at 50% with nearly 3 hours on screen time. rlsroufe needs a donation link.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Nah. The app developer does. But I'm sure I've made him some money with this thread and all those app purchases though [emoji6]. But he deserves it. This is something I would have done on my own anyway. Glad others can benefit from it.
[Galaxy Note5 General] TechBSwift:
What's the deal with the latest apk update on google play? It says "do to security risk remove some knox packages.." I hope Samsung or google didn't pay that company to stop allowing us to disable knox using this app
[Galaxy Note5 General] sshafranko:
Mine updated 2 days ago and i didnt get that message. But in on Foreverlocos deodex rom with all knox removed, maybe thats why?
[Galaxy Note5 General] dandroid7:
Just want to say thanks for this post... it took a little bit of trial and error for me... practiced it a few times... now I got it!

This is waaaay faster than what I was doing with Disable Application app or PDP. This is much more complex to figure out at first, but once you get it down, it makes it much easier.

THANKS for pointing me to this process.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Sorry my directions could have been clearer but I'm glad you got it figured out. It's really not the most user friendly solution but it gets the job done when you get the hang of it. Just have to get into the habit of not directly freezing from the list of apps anymore, but instead adjust your filter through the add/remove elements section, then batch freeze or defrost.
[Galaxy Note5 General] GB1978:
Just wanted you say a very big thank you for your input on this thread / subject. Very very informative and very useful for me and many others. It is greatly appreciated. I've learned a lot.

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[Galaxy Note5 General] AndroidmanFTW:
I appreciate this thread as well. I normally disable apps using other apps when I am rooted but being able to do it without root and still get OTA updates/revert to stock easily is very nice. Also it was nice of the OP to list out all the apps that are safe to disable. Having to find your way back to a operational phone once your bricked is not fun. ☺
[Galaxy Note5 General] GB1978:
I hear you although my note 5 just went into bootloop for some reason when I tried to export my xml so something is wrong somewhere. Had to factory reset it
[Galaxy Note5 General] AndroidmanFTW:
It seems maybe the wrong app package was disabled. Something related to system services I would assume but not 100% sure. What I would do if I am not sure what is causing the bootloop would be to use the basic version so core services are not disabled then check each additional app before disabling to see what it does. Also another way you could find out what caused the bootloop is to check the error log on your phone. That should point you in the right direction as to what service caused the crash. Hope this helps.

Edit: seeing as you had to do a factory reset your phones logs are probably reset as well. Unless we had a external storage solution to backup the logs to I am not sure how else you could view the log when you are forced to do a factory reset.
[Galaxy Note5 General] GB1978:
I did only do the basic package and actually removed a few freezes from there and added a couple more basic apps. I'm not sure what caused it at all.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Sucks. Im sorry [emoji45] . That is very odd. I know one of these two packages has caused me to bootloop, have been too nervous to figure out which one: com.Samsung.Android.service.multiverse or com.Samsung.authentication.gba. probably the second one. I will probably check now that I'm rooted and can restore from a nandroid. You used the basic XML so it isn't one of those. Weird glitch in the system that won't happen again hopefully.
[Galaxy Note5 General] GB1978:
Hopefully. As I mentioned, it was working perfectly, then I tried to export xml on my note 5 so that I had my settings saved should updates etc arrive, then it just decided to go into bootloop. Absolutely no idea why as everything was perfect prior to that. I guess it is a glitch in system but I haven't read of others having an issue after exporting
[Galaxy Note5 General] Fightoffyoredeamons:
Is there a solution for rooted devices? I've tried a script for the note 4 but didn't have any success with it.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Check a couple pages back. I posted how I use filters in titanium backup to try to do the same things. It's not nearly as user friendly but I haven't found anything as streamlined as package disabled pro.
[Galaxy Note5 General] distonocalm:
rlsroufe please could you post your personal extreme list as well? I think it would fit my needs as well
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
I am rooted and dont use package disabler pro anymore. But the extreme list in the OP is pretty much what I still do.
[Galaxy Note5 General] vm81:
Not trying to start a debate on whether this app disables or hides bloatware, but if it disables, why don't they show up under disabled applications. If I go to applications and then scroll to disabled, it doesn't show any app that had been disabled using PDP.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Good question, I noticed that too early on. When I freeze apps with titanium they do show up in the disabled applications list. So package disabler works differently somehow. Better question for the app developer I think. All I know is that he apps do end up disabled. You can mess things up pretty good if you don't know what you're doing.
[Galaxy Note5 General] distonocalm:
they are definitely being disabled

today I did a test - activated all packages early morning, restarted, wiped cache and let it run throughout the day - basically back to stock.

The difference is astounding when the packages were disabled not just in battery life, but lightning fast interactions, instant switching between apps and general super responsiveness.

I am in love
[Galaxy Note5 General] peterkef:
Could some one guide me a little?

I disabled some programs on my own but I want to keep full functionality of my Note 5 so I don't want to disable stuff without nowing what I'm doing.

I use Nova launcher and disabled facebook app already.

Can someone let me know the apps that are responsable for the biggest battery drain but safe (no influence on the functionality) to disable?

I read the trad but can't seem to find such a list. I do not want to use the xml file because I have no clue what exactly will happen.

Thank you in advance.
[Galaxy Note5 General] vm81:
Instagram I think also is a big drain on battery.

You can also remove your carrier bloat. And then ofcourse apps like NFL, Audible, Amazon etc if you are not going to use them.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Well it would take a lot to explain what each package disabled does but that's exactly what I tried to accomplish with the basic XML file and even the extreme to an extent is to preserve all the basic functionality. But if you click on an app in package disabler you will see an option to Google it. Thats how I figured out what most apps do. For some stuff its hard to find exact info on. But I only disabled things on basic if I knew what they did. If you want to go it on your own you're gonna have to do some research.
[Galaxy Note5 General] mcdavid:
I've answered this question a few times already....

The app will work on a rooted device. It just can't be installed and activated on a rooted device. If you install before rooting, the app will work. It is working for me.

Just odin back to stock unrooted, just install the app, and then root and dirty flash a rom, it will work. If you clean flash, it will not work.
[Galaxy Note5 General] mcdavid:
I just discovered something helpful.

Before clean flashing to a new ROM today, I created an update.zip on TIBU of user apps. Included was Package Disabler Pro. As I've explained a bunch on this thread, I had PDP working, even rooted, because I installed it when unrooted and dirty flashed thereafter.

Today, after clean flashing the a new rom, which is rooted, I restored the apps through the update.zip from TIBU.

PDP works -- even though I clean flashed!!!

Conclusion: if you want to get PDP on a rooted rom:

1) odin stock

2) install PDP and activate

3) root

4) dirty flash any custom rom

5) create update.zip in TIBU (if you want, you can only include PDP)

6) from this point forward, you can clean or dirty flash and run PDP while rooted just by restoring TIBU update.zip
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
That's good to know! Too late for me but still good to know [emoji6]. It's amazing to me though that with all the amazing root apps, this is probably still the easiest way of disabling apps, and it is available without root.
[Galaxy Note5 General] poczynek:
I wonder then if your update.zip apk for PDP could be used by anyone?
[Galaxy Note5 General] mcdavid:
I thought about that. I'm not sure. But, it's a paid app...... I'm not posting it or sharing it.
[Galaxy Note5 General] poczynek:
Hmmm i am on Dr Ketan's rom but didn't keep a copy of my 920i stock rom so how would i go back to stock to unroot, install pdp and reroot?!
[Galaxy Note5 General] Nosferatu.:
quick question...

Which APK(s) are involved with fast charging? I noticed using the fast charging cable that comes with the device it no longer "fast charges" based on the length of time it takes and also the fact that it no longer says fast charging.

I don't feel like messing too much with what I have setup currently because it runs great other than that. Thoughts?
[Galaxy Note5 General] sshafranko:
Maybe Smart manager?
[Galaxy Note5 General] Nosferatu.:
which APK was that? I just started re-enabling a few and unplugging/plugging in from the wall and somehow says fast charging again. I re-disabled everything I had disabled before and still says fast charging. I'll try and see if it sticks after a reboot.

What do these two do? I tried googling to no luck...

com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker

com.samsung.advp.imssettings

I think it was one of these two but I'll play with it more once my device juices up. I need some quick power :silly:
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Yeah hard to get accurate info on a lot of these. Wfd broker I'm pretty sure is WiFi direct broker and has to do with WiFi direct and all share and stuff. Don't use that and haven't tested so I keep it disabled, haven't had any problems. Ims settings is listed as bloatware by the app so I tried to disable it. Ims is used for sending messages through WiFi calling which I do use but I have been able to use all WiFi calling features with it disabled so I keep it disabled.
[Galaxy Note5 General] distonocalm:
seems like I can't connect to my chromecast anymore

I have enabled both com.sec.android.chromecastservice and com.sec.chromecast.remoteplayer packages but it still doesn't work. There must be an additional package. Would anyone know which one?
[Galaxy Note5 General] desiregeek:
That Sammy Knox private is a bunch of BS.. Set up two different email addresses on you Sammy Knox. Then on you regular non Sammy Knox if you have Facebook you will see that when you want to log in via browser it will ask which email address to log in with and show you the email addresses from your Sammy Knox account. Facebook pretty much sees and steals information from your knox account. If you have contacts in there as well it will ask you if you know those people from an email you will get from them for people you might know.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Can't test because don't have the Chromecast but there is also chromecastserverservice.
[Galaxy Note5 General] distonocalm:
Thanks, enabled that one as well still doesn't work :-/

Is there any specific reason you don't have Autopreconfig and ConfigUpdater in your extreme list? In Package Disabler they are marked as bloat/pink
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
I don't really go by what the app recommends. You can see a lot of posts about people disabling the default apps and having issues. But I actually have been trying to figure out what those "config" apps do - auto preconfig, config updater and preconfig. I actually disabled all that stuff before along with almost 250 apps and phone didn't explode but there were other issues and weidness and lag. In an effort to make the extreme list more stable I only disabled stuff I was pretty sure what they did. But you can disable those. I go back and forth. Let us know if there are any issues.
[Galaxy Note5 General] fusiondreams:
anyone have a list similar to this for titanium backup? would love to freeze/disable but not sure which ones to do.
[Galaxy Note5 General] evanl81:
Anyone know which packages to re-enable to get Android Pay to work? I re-enabled the app itself, but when I try to add new cards I get a message saying Android Pay can't verify that I'm on an Android device or something like that.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
Make sure it works if you enable all disabled apps first (export your XML file first so you can easily import and disable again). Doesn't work for me but I'm rooted. I don't care about mobile payments anyway.
[Galaxy Note5 General] rlsroufe:
I would just open one of the files from the first post and use it to make a filter for yourself in titanium.
[Galaxy Note5 General] fusiondreams:
thanks so much.
[Galaxy Note5 General] ambervals6:
Anybody knows what gameservice is for?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A
[Galaxy Note5 General] XavierD8188:
This is pretty clutch. Thank you. Question, I'm nervous about breaking sh*t on my ATT Note 5 so the basic version should be good without breaking anything correct? I used PDP before and it considered some apps that are needed for TW to work properly as bloat and had some issues so I just wanna be sure.
[Galaxy Note5 General] GB1978:
I used the basic version on Tmobile note 5 and added a couple of apps and removed a couple from the package and have had zero issues.

The only issue I had was when I tried to export my xml file to save my settings and the device went into a bootloop.

Needless to say I fixed the bootloop and just won't export my xml file again. I just took a scrolling screenshot of my disabled apps and saved them in drive for future reference
[Galaxy Note5 General] mcdavid:
I use the Basic and add and remove from there. I can't speak for an AT&T device. The file was done on a TMO device and has some TMO edits. You should be fine. Generally, if you removed something that is necessary, you will just get a message that I don't recall exactly. But, it will be obvious that it is related to you disabling something you need. I don't have issues exporting xmls.