yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
That sounds weird. However, I don't allow PDP any internet access. One possibilty is, do deactivate wifi and mobile data before opening PDP to change sth. and to activate again after closing PDP. So it can't "phone home" to look if there is an update.

As a second line of defense I use an additional firewall:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall.beta

Not only for PDP, but just for this and other apps and packages to completely deny any internet access. A lot of them seem to be very curious and commuicative and so it seems best to stop it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ltsJames:
Is this app what will stop samsung from forcing an update that shuts off our Note 7s? If so could you please send me the link, ill buy the license afterward so i can use it. Thanks a ton
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Txr05:
I rooted my n7 yesterday because I couldn't get package disabler to work.

Used titanium backup to block them instead.

I still have network access now when I was told that I wouldn't have network access today, not sure if they've tried already, or it is actually working.

Running hydrarom, feels pretty stock at the moment, but I like it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ltsJames:
Ok, so i have a Verizon note 7, using tmobile carrier. What exactly should i do/what should i worry about? Can tmobile blacklist my Verizon note 7 imei? Please help thank you
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
Just try one of those:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0c6Za ... RSODQ/view

or

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... forsamsung

Here is what i have blocked:

com.policydm

com.sec.android.soagent

com.wssyncmldm

com.sec.spp.push

com.sec.android.app.samsungapps

com.samsung.knox.appsupdateagent

com.samsung.firmware.sensorhub

com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp

Especially the last 2 are most important if they exist on your device.

Depending on your model / provider not all of the packages are installed.

Plus, it can be that there are some more for you, e.g. provider specific apk's.

Look for att, sprint, t-mobile etc.

The firewall is an additinal thing, for this you have to take care what you allow or deny. So it's necessary what you have some experience with using firewalls. And as it is a firewall without root, your first step must be blocking the relevant packages itself.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ltsJames:
If i have a verizon note 7 but am using a tmobile sim card can tmobile blacklist my phone?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
Of course they can if they want to. You can assume that blacklists are exchanged, at least within your country, so it really doesn't matter what sim card you have.

Blacklisting has nothing to do with update packages but with IMEI and/or phone model id.

And to fix this is another kind of thing, what cannot discussed here, cause of the forum rules. Just use google... ^^
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ltsJames:
Can you please send me the apk link?

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Those links lead no where?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
Hope it works now:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0c6ZaGr79eTUGRFWWdOMVRSODQ/view

or

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ultimate.tool.forsamsung

There was an evil editor between... ^^
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ltsJames:
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I purchased the package disabler pro app and then uninstalled and tried using the 6.3 app and it says i dont have a valid license
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
The developer changed the activating procedure, so if you purchased version 7 you cannot activate 6.3 anymore. Some other people reported that they were blackmailed by sammy to cripple their own app otherwise sammy would enforce google to kick them off from play store...

Similar for EZ package disabler. So try with the tools given in the links

Or with the ADB method and debloater: (start reading with post #204)

http://xdaforums.com/note-7/help/dont-update-package-disabler-pro-want-t3489243/page21
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ltsJames:
You're a God:D thank you. It sucks I had to waste 1.49 on package disabled pro when this handy app was there for free and still has access to disable firmware.tsp. I appreciate it my man, you just saved my Note7. Even though I'm not sure if Verizon is issuing an update for it. I still have security policy from August 1st lol.

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Funny how it shows the firmware.tsp on my S7 but i get on my Note7 and it's not there to be disabled... or any app.. I was so excited for a second.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] turtle254:
Did S Packager Disabler still work for you ... does it just do

"Disable up to five (5) packages" like Ultimate tool does?

Thanks
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
There were reports that the Ultimate Tool was updated too and no longer will work as needed.

But S Package disabler still works, does not update itself in any way, and didn't bring unwanted effects so far.

So if one hasn't a working PDP 6.3, it should be a good alternative.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Mahlhavoc:
Can't seem to activate the app, unsure what im doing wrong. Says license activation failed :( downloaded off page two.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Fourstarzzzz:
Same. I ended up downloading some bloatware disabler and did it that way
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
Don't mix up PDP and S package disabler. The last one doesn't need to activate:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0c6ZaGr79eTUGRFWWdOMVRSODQ/view
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] turtle254:
does it just do

"Disable up to five (5) packages" like Ultimate tool does or is it unlimited ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
Didn't find limitation until now, but didn't try to deactivate more than 8 packages so far.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] yash03:
What packages do I disable?

What packages do I disable to avoid all of Samsung's updates?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Its been aksed and answered numerous times, this is when you use the search button.

I will add however that the different device variants have slightly different apks which need disabled so factor that into your search to be more precise.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] yash03:
Thank you!

Just so you know I have the Note 7 and yes I will use the search. Thank you for the quick reply :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Balman69:
Can I have the old apk? I had to reinstall and now its not letting me disable thanks

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Or even better can you make a google drive link for it? Thanks again
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] athudd:
Stupid question from someone who knows enough to be dangerous: I see where Note 5 owners who run Note 7 roms are receiving Note 7 notices. Could the update theoretically be fooled and put off if someone did the reverse and installed a Note 5 rom on the Note 7?

Take it easy on me if this is a stupid theory. I'm good with electronics, but haven't programmed anything since the 80's (I used to literary step inside the "machine" to change the tape reels).
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
It happens on the note 4 also with note 7 ports.

Im not sure what would happen if we reversed it but someone with a exynos model should change there build prop to a note 5 ID and see what happens.

If we could do that on our snapdragon devices I would have already tried it!

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] athudd:
I've changed over to the S7 Edge, but haven't returned my Note. It's been shut off and hasn't received the Samsung update yet. If something like this would work, I'd be interested in knowing. Even a Note 4 would be more useful than other devices.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] turtle254:
I guess their is no export / import file with this package?

Any way to do this.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Donaldtafoya23:
I downloaded version 7 can I please have the earlier app

:D
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Tiamath99:
i have a 930 exynos and as much as i tried nothing seems to work

package disabler doesnt seems to find some of the files that need to block the updates

and with adb , the debloater app doesnt work, in windows it doent connecy and with mac it connects but it gives me an error when i try to block the update files-

please help :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Lol....dude.

You have exynos...just root. You cant get OTAs when rooted.

Even better flash a custom rom which would likely have all the ota apps deleted anyway.

You have so easy with a rootable device why would you even bother with a package disabler is beyond me?

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] aln1206:
i have the 6.3 apk

I have the 6.3 if you need it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] nfamouzprincezz:
I know of a better one if you are interested. :) Just message
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Spike96:
I used Package Disabler Pro very early on (October) to disable Samsung OTA's. I bought version 6.3, disabled auto-update, and I hadn't opened up the app in months. Just now, I accidentally launched the app and now it says that license activation has failed.

My question is, will the packages that I have already disabled stay disabled?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
Some reports say that they stay, but not not sure if this works permanently.

If you want to check, use debloater so see, if they are hidden (blocked from working). Even if debloater wouldn't work for you for changing anything, you can see, what is blocked and what is not.

To be safe, just pm me, we have an app that effectively block all relevant update packages and can't be stopped working this way.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] turtle254:
xx
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Note7Alliance:
I sideloaded Package Disabler Pro v6.3 months ago. No updates ever reached my phone and I still charge to 100%. When I look up Package Disabler Pro in the Play Store, it knows I have it installed but there is no way for it to update (not that I want it to, I was just checking to see). My question is this: since I didn't download it from the play store which doesn't have the ability to update it in any way, am I safe? Or can the devs somehow tweak my license and reactivate my disabled packages?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
License can be checked while opening it, and so they can void purchased license for older versions than 7.

Didn't hear that invalidated license would activate the disabled packages so far, but who knwos for the future...

You can protect your pdp from this by:

1. Disable wifi and mobile data before opening pdp, app tries to get internet connection, but fails, after that runs in normal condition, after closing pdp you can enable your wifi / data again

or

2. Block internet connection for pdp with firewall, for example this one from grey shirts. It's also useful to block other criuous stuff.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall.beta
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CoogiMane1996:
How do we get the link or app that ultimately disables the firmware update notification
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] turtle254:
As of today the license for S Package disabler will no longer activate . If you delete it and reinstall you can not activate the

license. The new Samsung update (security) made it go south and new install will not activate , said license terminated .
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] waterpass:
E

Try solid explorer

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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ronattack:
so what methods still work?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
We have a working app at N7A. Not a package disabler, but effictively blocking the bricking updates.

Sent you an invitation link. Try it. It's free to use.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] cyanoxide:
Could you please send me a link as well. I would like to try it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jef023:
Could you send it to me also plz? Thanks
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Vico-c4mx:
I want the link too please
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BlueClifford:
Could you please send me a link as well? Thanks
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] axxel6307:
I just installed package disabler pro from policedeveloper and then found this thread. I'm a bit confused as there are several package disablers out there. Couple questions.

First of all, assuming I am using the same package as you guys?

Second, I have a tmobile galaxy s7 that just got nougat. The package disabler seems to be working good. I just disabled about ten items I never will use such as samsung pay and a couple tmobile items.

Why are you guys all trying to use the app to block samsung updates? Is that necessary? I've turned my auto update off for my package disabler pro, and hope everything will be ok.

I was using ez package disabler pro before on mm and I was always told it was ok to update your ota from samsung as long as you reenable all your packages first. Does the same apply to this?

What actions, if any, put me at risk of bricking my phone?

Thanks

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Also, if a disabled package still shows data under "package size", does it mean it's still running? Is there anyway to tell if they are truly being disabled? I recall using the ez package disabler that a couple services would keep running even after disabling.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] edelske:
please send ota enabled version grandpa at pobox dot com
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] MIKEMON:
After upgrading to Android 7.0, I stopped by work

I do not know why it does not work

Thanks for all
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
How the hell did you manage to update to android 7.0 on a note 7?

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] MIKEMON:
I s7 edge g935f
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Why are you posting in a note 7 forum then? :confused:

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] thanhdx:
I also want it
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] sytRN:
APK request

Can I please have the apk file? Thanks!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
Just sent you a pm.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] osvii:
So after i installed the correct version i get "License activation failed..."

What do i do now?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
It doesnt work anymore unless youve been using it since last year.

Check out note7alliance.com

They have a working disabler

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] chasetheangel:
Can possibly send me the link? Thanks
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
You've got a pm ;)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Boomhauer79cj:
Is this just got note 7s or any device. ie 7 edge if so, may I try it?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
With other device like S7 Edge you can even use our shield v1 (including full working package disabler).
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] osvii:
Where can i download that, i need it for my s6 edge
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
Been linked several times...search the thread

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] aaron74:
Please! Too.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] cpl.webb:
Do you still have this apk? Can I get it from you?

Can I please get this version from you
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ashutosh Sundresh:
My devices is still standing!?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] xdaboy4:
deleted
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] xdaboy4:
I had to do a lot of reading the last few days, but I appreciate all the information you guys have posted. I used debloater 3.9 to block some of the suggested apps. Some of them didn't show up as members have said so I'm using the No Root Firewall as well. So hopefully I can enjoy this phone at without worry of an update!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Bijay144:
Avoiding package disabler pro

Can please share the link for the old version of packages disabler pro?i am having problem with ota updates popping everytime...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] peringo:
Please help!

Please help package disabler pro just updated....
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] TripleAgent:
Could I have a link please? Tried registering to the site, but I keep getting PHP errors. Thanks.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
We made enhancements to the site, new URL is:

https://www.alliancex.org

after registering and login, direct link to the app is:

https://alliancex.org/viewtopic.php?t=2447
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] pete101:
Off those of you who still have the old version of package disabler pro working that allowed you to block software updates does it still work now when you open it with flight mode enabled?

I know package disabler pro has a business version which has all the features of old package disabler pro.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ElectricPanda:
Yep. Mine is still all good. My partner accidently updated hers and stuffed the whole thing - now a 60% smartphone ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] siqbudz:
so i accidentally let that update go through just got the phone from someone sunday and didnt get a chance to come in here to figure out what i need to disable to get rid of the update anyway of reversing?

sm n930p

6.0.1

build

MMB29M.N930PVPU3APL2

KERNEL 3.18.20-8706608

sorry ive kind of looked and i mean battery doesnt seem to drain with it plugged in im at 58 percent

also seen somewhere they are even exchanging second hand ones ill be looking into that as soon as i actually have some extra extra time too but would like to try and get it going again if possible. anyhelp.

ill sign in when i can remember my user info for xda.... well google remembered it for me lol

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disregard that did as little more looking guess its my new plug in media device
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
You have a snapdragon there is nothing you can do.

sent from my Note FE
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] zeezou:
Package Disabler Pro plus Samsung

I uninstalled Package Disabler Pro and installed Package Disabler Pro plus Samsung from the same team.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] watchman.see:
I found this thread while searching for references to com.wssyncmldm and applying the same method to disable all the update service because Samsung seem to be pushing me to update my S7 Edge from Android 6.01 to 7.0 without my consent. It is constantly downloading data in the background using both WIFI and mobile 4G and often depleting my monthly telco mobile data quota if i am outside and on mobile 4G. I bought this package https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler&hl=en and has disabled the following

com.policydm

com.sec.android.soagent

com.samsung.android.omcagent

com.wssyncmldm

com.samsung.firmware.sensorhub

com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp

but the updates service is still downloading huge amount of data in the background periodically (no noticeable time pattern).

what have I miss ? I will probably test again by reflashing the phone and disable those services before connecting to WIFI at all, as have been mentioned some in this thread.

SAMSUNG,,, fook you....
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] watchman.see:
Would this work by blocking any update permanently ? I am attempting to an update from downloading in the background without authorisation by me and depleting my mobile data quota.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] wolf-pack:
It will protect you from any firmware update, as long as you don't deactivate or uninstall the shield.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] andoxviii:
Yes uninstall 6.4 first!

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I just loaded the 6.3 version APK to my public OneDrive account

Click here guys:

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AsOG_vH3x0TjjwSHw5M9FflyJ-Fx
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] borijess:
Anyway to make a backup of the apps you have disabled? I don't want to go through disabling 170 apps.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ooMoo:
Please pm me and i will send you a link to the apk on my phone
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ooMoo:
I believe you can export the disabled apps to an xml file? That might do what you need
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] emike09:
Not seeing com.samsung.firmware.sensorhub on my Sprint N7, is there an alternative or am I missing it somehow? I was able to disable everything else.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] friedbars:
Dammit, I forgot to uncheck auto update and now I got a new version. So we first uninstall the newest version and place this apk in Samsung folder and just install it?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] JarkMackson:
I have a Verizon N7 and I don't have the last two, even after manually trying. Did I miss something?

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I have a Verizon N7 running 6.3 and I don't have either of these:

com.samsung.firmware.sensorhub

com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp

Did I miss something? I tried entering them manually too.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] borijess:
Does the att version have these two lines?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] nabbed:
Question:

do you know if disabling any of these packages going to trip Knox or disable Samsung Pay?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] borijess:
Just got another update for the app.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] dark-fiction:
You can't forget the Samsung Push Service:

com.sec.spp.push

And I would disable automatic updates from settings and automatic security policy updates from the security menu as both of these and push service could be used as attack vectors by Samsung.

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It doesn't for Knox, I've done it and no issues, only Rooting will do that. Don't have Samsung pay in Canada so can't confirm on second point, but probably not.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] hoursenghong:
So they're really pushing dead-end update now, and yet my local hasnt done anything with note 7 yet. Still waiting..... Probably until my note exploded then maybe they say "ah, we dont swap for that brick. Bye"
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Amazingfoxx:
Can I get the apk plz. Thank you. I've paid for it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ooMoo:
I've sent you a PM
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Manumanu787:
Guys if you're not sure which packages have been disabled

1) check what version of Package disabler you have. You MUST have version 6.3 in order to be able to remove the necessary packages

2) if you don't have version 6.3 uninstall whatever version you have, then install version 6.3 from any of the link you may get (I got mine with a simple google search) and it will activate automatically if you have purchased the app legally. Make sure you have the auto-updates disabled in the google play store !

3) tick all the packages I have listed earlier. to answer a previous comment "And I would disable automatic updates from settings and automatic security policy updates" they are disabled already if you disable package com.policydm as I wrote. As for Samsung push the only thing they can push are annoying messages but I doubt they could push anything harmful to the phone. However disable it indeed as well.

4) For those who are adb shell savy, start a shell window after connecting your phone via USB (make sure you have USB debugging activated of course..........) and use command

adb shell pm list 'packages' -d

to check which packages are indeed disabled. You should see the ones we've been talking about at the very least (and maybe some others in addition).

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A quick word : I received yesterday a message by a member called Tossero with a link to a version 6.3 of Package Disabler Pro.

If you receive the same message be careful on which link you click : click on the direct download one, because the green "download" link leeds to a file that is

1) not an APK but an EXE inside a RAR

2) loaded with viruses

guys beware of so-called versions 6.3 of the app. always check for viruses
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ooMoo:
If you need the app just pm me and i will send a link
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Cr4z33:
Yes, but it's easier by using this.