Verizon Note 4 users - where is our update???

fragologist · Dec 16, 2015

TechNut79 said:
Nobody's forcing us to be with Verizon. There are others and none of them are that much better.

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You're right but I'm stuck on a two year contract and Verizon is the only carrier that works in my area.

I am in the process of making my Note 4 self aware.

TechNut79 · Dec 16, 2015

As am I. I've never tried At&t, but I'm not sure I'd want to. Sprint sucked the last time I had it MANY years ago. And T-Mobile didn't work for a relative years ago. I'm just saying that complaining will only work if thousands or millions of us all complain and even then I'm not sure it'd do any good.

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pduffer · Dec 16, 2015

If Verizon wouldn't insist on installing their bloatware it would be more cost efficient for them to prepare the updates from Samsung for pushing out to customers.

Dustoff-00 · Dec 16, 2015

pduffer said:
If Verizon wouldn't insist on installing their bloatware it would be more cost efficient for them to prepare the updates from Samsung for pushing out to customers.

VZW has excellent cellular coverage. What they lack is the ability to take care of its existing customers. I have had those other providers; some have great customer service but really poor cell coverage. Which is why I stay with VZW....I can deal with poor customer service is I have nothing to complain about...hence no reason to call customer service. Until the part that they pushed an update claiming it is better only to find out it wasn't.

I will now complain until I get what I paid $800 for...and that's a phone that works as advertised.

mikeng714 · Dec 16, 2015

Without a doubt, Verizon has awesome service, I know because I pay a premium for it. Do I wish for an update, heck yes I do. Am I surprise it hasn't arrived, not one bit. We know the game Verizon plays every year with us. I remember finally getting the lollipop update on my note 3 after waiting 5 month after all the other carriers pushed it. Ether way, we won't be receiving it anytime soon. I'm not even holding my breath for 6.0. I'll be glad to get a stable version of 5.1. For the time being, I suggest heading over to XDA forums and download the debloater tool and remover all the bloatware. You'll be glad you did. Till then, the waiting game.

Dustoff-00 · Dec 16, 2015

mikeng714 said:
Without a doubt, Verizon has awesome service, I know because I pay a premium for it. Do I wish for an update, heck yes I do. Am I surprise it hasn't arrived, not one bit. We know the game Verizon plays every year with us. I remember finally getting the lollipop update on my note 3 after waiting 5 month after all the other carriers pushed it. Ether way, we won't be receiving it anytime soon. I'm not even holding my breath for 6.0. I'll be glad to get a stable version of 5.1. For the time being, I suggest heading over to XDA forums and download the debloater tool and remover all the bloatware. You'll be glad you did. Till then, the waiting game.

I have had that debloater tool since owning this Note 4. You're right, it's the best thing ever. But if you're not familiar with it and click the wrong button ... you have just created a brick. Debloater is not for the faint at heart. Take caution with it.

fragologist · Dec 16, 2015

mikeng714 said:
Without a doubt, Verizon has awesome service, I know because I pay a premium for it. Do I wish for an update, heck yes I do. Am I surprise it hasn't arrived, not one bit. We know the game Verizon plays every year with us. I remember finally getting the lollipop update on my note 3 after waiting 5 month after all the other carriers pushed it. Ether way, we won't be receiving it anytime soon. I'm not even holding my breath for 6.0. I'll be glad to get a stable version of 5.1. For the time being, I suggest heading over to XDA forums and download the debloater tool and remover all the bloatware. You'll be glad you did. Till then, the waiting game.

Does the debloater tool require root?

I am in the process of making my Note 4 self aware.

Kronko · Dec 16, 2015

Dustoff-00 said:
Can you provide proof that VZW will deliver 5.1.1 in December?

My post says December 2016

Dustoff-00 · Dec 16, 2015

fragologist said:
Does the debloater tool require root?

I am in the process of making my Note 4 self aware.

No it does not require you to root your Note 4. VZW Note 4 can not be permanently rooted anyway....at least not yet.

It does require you to turn on developer options then allow USB debugging. As stated before, use caution when messing with the debloater tool. There are functions that can cause serious damage to your Note 4 .

Dustoff-00 · Dec 16, 2015

Kronko said:
My post says December 2016

Hahaha Not even the slightest surprised.

Alex Wetzel · Dec 16, 2015

Dustoff-00 said:
No it does not require you to root your Note 4. VZW Note 4 can not be permanently rooted anyway....at least not yet.

It does require you to turn on developer options then allow USB debugging. As stated before, use caution when messing with the debloater tool. There are functions that can cause serious damage to your Note 4 .

Do you need a PC for it? Or can you download it directly from the phone?

Posted from the one and only Note 4

Dustoff-00 · Dec 16, 2015

Alex Wetzel said:
Do you need a PC for it? Or can you download it directly from the phone?

Posted from the one and only Note 4

Yes, download to your PC then do the tasks I mentioned in previous post.

Alex Wetzel · Dec 17, 2015

Dustoff-00 said:
Yes, download to your PC then do the tasks I mentioned in previous post.

Thanks

Posted from the one and only Note 4

mikeng714 · Dec 17, 2015

Dustoff-00 said:
No it does not require you to root your Note 4. VZW Note 4 can not be permanently rooted anyway....at least not yet.

It does require you to turn on developer options then allow USB debugging. As stated before, use caution when messing with the debloater tool. There are functions that can cause serious damage to your Note 4 .

I agree, you can go a bit crazy and turn off too much, which can make your phone unusable. Just use common sense. There are lots of contributor who have created a safe list of application you can remove. Many are touchwiz launcher, Knox setup, and a bunch of other apps. I have about 80 internal apps turned off. Not only does this give me better battery life, this allows me to reduce the amount of bloatware, and make the phone run smoother.

Dustoff-00 · Dec 17, 2015

mikeng714 said:
I agree, you can go a bit crazy and turn off too much, which can make your phone unusable. Just use common sense. There are lots of contributor who have created a safe list of application you can remove. Many are touchwiz launcher, Knox setup, and a bunch of other apps. I have about 80 internal apps turned off. Not only does this give me better battery life, this allows me to reduce the amount of bloatware, and make the phone run smoother.

Do you have a link to this list? I want to compare it to what I have turned off. Thanks

fragologist · Dec 17, 2015

mikeng714 said:
Without a doubt, Verizon has awesome service, I know because I pay a premium for it. Do I wish for an update, heck yes I do. Am I surprise it hasn't arrived, not one bit. We know the game Verizon plays every year with us. I remember finally getting the lollipop update on my note 3 after waiting 5 month after all the other carriers pushed it. Ether way, we won't be receiving it anytime soon. I'm not even holding my breath for 6.0. I'll be glad to get a stable version of 5.1. For the time being, I suggest heading over to XDA forums and download the debloater tool and remover all the bloatware. You'll be glad you did. Till then, the waiting game.

Will the debloater shut off the annoying warnings you get for turning up your volume too high or the warning you get when turning on gps.

I am in the process of making my Note 4 self aware.

Dustoff-00 · Dec 17, 2015

fragologist said:
Will the debloater shut off the annoying warnings you get for turning up your volume too high or the warning you get when turning on gps.

I am in the process of making my Note 4 self aware.

Well those are some I didn't have turned off. Which ones were they?

fragologist · Dec 17, 2015

Dustoff-00 said:
Well those are some I didn't have turned off. Which ones were they?

Everytime I turn on the location toggle I get this screen.

I am in the process of making my Note 4 self aware.

Dustoff-00 · Dec 17, 2015

fragologist said:
Everytime I turn on the location toggle I get this screen.

I am in the process of making my Note 4 self aware.

I have never seen that displayed.

mikeng714 · Dec 18, 2015

Dustoff-00 said:
Do you have a link to this list? I want to compare it to what I have turned off. Thanks

Here is the list I used, which was posted from an xda community member. It's fairly safe to go by it.

On many I Googled them to see what them were first , then made the decision to debloat or not 
 
Here's my list- 
 
APK File Package Name 
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Amazon_Widget.apk com.amazon.fv 
Kindle.apk com.amazon.kindle 
Amazon_MP3.apk com.amazon.mp3 
Amazon_Shopping.apk com.amazon.mShop.android 
Amazon_Appstore.apk com.amazon.venezia 
Tag.apk com.android.apps.tag 
BasicDreams.apk com.android.dreams.basic 
SecMms_Candy.apk com.android.mms 
MmsService.apk com.android.mms.service 
PhaseBeam.apk com.android.phasebeam 
SPrintSpooler.apk com.android.printspooler 
VpnDialogs.apk com.android.vpndialogs 
VMS.apk com.asurion.android.verizon.vms 
Amazon_Audible.apk com.audible.application 
Blurb.apk com.blurb.checkout 
canid.apk com.cequint.ecid 
com.customermobile.preload.vzw.apk com.customermobile.preload.vzw 
ANTPlusPlugins.apk com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus 
ANTPlusTest.apk com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels 
AntHalService.apk com.dsi.ant.server 
ANTRadioService.apk com.dsi.ant.service.socket 
Facebook.apk com.facebook.katana 
FmmDM.apk com.fmm.dm 
FmmDS.apk com.fmm.ds 
Books.apk com.google.android.apps.books 
Newsstand.apk com.google.android.apps.magazines 
PlusOne.apk com.google.android.apps.plus 
Gmail2.apk com.google.android.gm 
talkback.apk com.google.android.marvin.talkback 
Music2.apk com.google.android.music 
base.apk com.google.android.play.games 
Hangouts.apk com.google.android.talk 
Videos.apk com.google.android.videos 
com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite.apk com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite 
HancomOfficeEditor.apk com.hancom.office.editor 
InstagramVZW.apk com.instagram.android 
IPsecService.apk com.ipsec.service 
VpnClient.apk com.ipsec.vpnclient 
LocalFOTA.apk com.LocalFota 
base.apk com.LogiaGroup.LogiaDeck 
ChocoEUKor.apk com.monotype.android.font.chococooky 
CoolEUKor.apk com.monotype.android.font.cooljazz 
RoseEUKor.apk com.monotype.android.font.rosemary 
SamsungSans.apk com.monotype.android.font.samsungsans 
VzwSilentSSOEngine.apk com.motricity.verizon.ssodownloadable 
Swype.apk com.nuance.swype.input 
Samsungservice2_xxxhdpi.apk com.osp.app.signin 
SPDClient.apk com.policydm 
QAS_DVC_MSP_VZW.apk com.qualcomm.ltebc_vzw 
vzw_msdc_api.apk com.qualcomm.vzw_api 
AllshareFileShare.apk com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare 
AllshareMediaShare.apk com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare 
AllshareFileShareClient.apk com.samsung.android.app.FileShareClient 
AllshareFileShareServer.apk com.samsung.android.app.FileShareServer 
SFinder.apk com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder 
MirrorLink.apk com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink 
Scrapbook.apk com.samsung.android.app.pinboard 
VRSetupWizardStub.apk com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub 
GearManagerStub.apk com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub 
BeaconManager.apk com.samsung.android.beaconmanager 
RNBShell.apk com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell 
RNB.apk com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc 
MDMApp.apk com.samsung.android.mdm 
AllshareMediaServer.apk com.samsung.android.nearby.mediaserver 
ContextProvider.apk com.samsung.android.providers.context 
sCloudDataRelay.apk com.samsung.android.scloud.auth 
sCloudSyncCalendar.apk com.samsung.android.scloud.proxy.calendar 
sCloudSyncMemo.apk com.samsung.android.scloud.proxy.memo 
sCloudSyncSBrowser.apk com.samsung.android.scloud.proxy.sbrowser 
sCloudQuotaApp.apk com.samsung.android.scloud.quota 
sCloudDataSync.apk com.samsung.android.scloud.sync 
QuickConnect.apk com.samsung.android.sconnect 
SapaMonitor.apk com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor 
SamsungLinkPlatform.apk com.samsung.android.sdk.samsunglink 
InteractiveTutorial.apk com.samsung.helphub 
KLMSAgent.apk com.samsung.klmsagent 
SLocation.apk com.samsung.location 
MILK_US.apk com.samsung.mdl.radio 
SafetyInformation.apk com.samsung.safetyinformation 
VisualVoiceMail.apk com.samsung.vvm 
VzwActivationAgent.apk com.samsung.vzw.activationagent 
AllShareCastPlayer.apk com.sec.allsharecastplayer 
SamsungBilling.apk com.sec.android.app.billing 
EasyLauncher2.apk com.sec.android.app.easylauncher 
InteractiveKeyguardTutorial.apk com.sec.android.app.interactivekeyguardtutorial 
MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk com.sec.android.app.mt 
SamsungMusicRemoteController.apk com.sec.android.app.musiccontroller 
SamsungContentsAgent.apk com.sec.android.app.SamsungContentsAgent 
SBrowserTry.apk com.sec.android.app.sbrowsertry 
SamsungSetupWizard.apk com.sec.android.app.setupwizard 
SHealth3_5.apk com.sec.android.app.shealth 
SNS.apk com.sec.android.app.sns3 
SysScope.apk com.sec.android.app.sysscope 
3DTourViewer_WQHD_lightTheme.apk com.sec.android.app.tourviewer 
DriveLink.apk com.sec.android.automotive.drivelink 
WeatherDaemon2014_T_LMR.apk com.sec.android.daemonapp 
EasyOneHand2.apk com.sec.android.easyonehand 
EasySettings.apk com.sec.android.easysettings 
EasySidePanel.apk com.sec.android.easysidepanel 
EmergencyLauncher.apk com.sec.android.emergencylauncher 
Kies.apk com.sec.android.Kies 
MusicCommonUtility.apk com.sec.android.mmapp 
PageBuddyNotiSvc2.apk com.sec.android.pagebuddynotisvc 
HealthService.apk com.sec.android.service.health 
SamsungWidget_ActiveApplication.apk com.sec.android.widgetapp.activeapplicationwidget 
AccuweatherPhone2014_T_LMR_Time.apk com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.accuweather 
DigitalClock.apk com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclock 
DigitalClockEasy.apk com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclockeasy 
EasymodeContactsWidget_RECT.apk com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget 
GalaxyGiftsWidget_BannerStyle_common.apk com.sec.android.widgetapp.galaxygifts 
SamsungAppsWidget_BannerStyle_common_transparency.apk com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps 
MobilePrintSvc_Samsung.apk com.sec.app.samsungprintservice 
DSMLawmo.apk com.sec.dsm.system 
KnoxAttestationAgent.apk com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation 
UniversalMDMClient.apk com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms 
EdmSimPinService.apk com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin 
EdmVpnServices.apk com.sec.enterprise.mdm.vpn 
ELMAgent.apk com.sec.esdk.elm 
Bridge.apk com.sec.knox.bridge 
ContainerAgent2.apk com.sec.knox.containeragent2 
KnoxSetupWizardClient.apk com.sec.knox.knoxsetupwizardclient 
KnoxVerifier.apk com.sec.knox.packageverifier 
KnoxShortcuts.apk com.sec.knox.shortcutsms 
KnoxSwitcher.apk com.sec.knox.switcher 
SwitchKnoxI.apk com.sec.knox.switchknoxI 
SwitchKnoxII.apk com.sec.knox.switchknoxII 
SCONE_Android_ProxyService_Lib.apk com.sec.msc.nts.android.proxy 
PCWClientS18.apk com.sec.pcw.device 
PENUP.apk com.sec.penup 
SPPPushClient_Prod.apk com.sec.spp.push 
Slacker.apk com.slacker.radio 
LocationAgent.apk com.telecomsys.directedsms.android.SCG 
VzCloud.apk com.vcast.mediamanager 
FamilyBaseCom.apk com.verizon.familybase.companion 
appdirectedsmspermission.apk com.verizon.permissions.appdirectedsms 
vzwapnpermission.apk com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn 
AVS.apk com.verizon.vzwavs 
S-Voice_Android_phone.apk com.vlingo.midas 
VZNavigator.apk com.vznavigator.Generic 
VZWAPNService.apk com.vzw.apnservice 
MyVerizon.apk com.vzw.hss.myverizon 
MyInfozone.apk com.vzw.hss.widgets.infozone 
YahooLiveWeather.apk com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.liveweather 
FlipboardBriefing.apk flipboard.boxer.app 
SmartRemote_T.apk

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