Things I've disabled with Package Disabler Pro on my Verizon S7 Edge

[awriternot]

Game Launcher can save a ton of battery. Unless you never play games.

Using it can save a ton of battery or not using it?

 

[ClintRo]

Thanks for posting this. I am going to try it out for a few days and see if it helps.

 

[love4speechless]

For some reason the file only downloaded as a zip. Not really sure what to do with it

 

[ClintRo]

I believe that zip file is a data file for the App that will disable all the packages the OP has disabled. Kind like a backup file so you can easily restore the disable packages if you get another phone.

I did this process yesterday with a few exceptions and I am initially seeing better battery life. Will keep everyone posted.

 

[marlin29311]

For some reason the file only downloaded as a zip. Not really sure what to do with it

The .zip file contains an xml file within it that you will need to unzip and then just save on your device. The forum does not allow for the posting of an xml file, so I zipped it so I could share. Just unzip the file, save it on the phone, and then within Package Disabler Pro you have the option to "Import from xml" and then you can load it there.

 

[UltiMatDan]

Im not seeing a clear the data option in package disabler pro. Where is it located?

 

[love4speechless]

The .zip file contains an xml file within it that you will need to unzip and then just save on your device. The forum does not allow for the posting of an xml file, so I zipped it so I could share. Just unzip the file, save it on the phone, and then within Package Disabler Pro you have the option to "Import from xml" and then you can load it there.

I did all that but didn't see how it loaded anything. Thanks for your response though

 

[marlin29311]

I did all that but didn't see how it loaded anything. Thanks for your response though

When you go to hit import, did you select the file that you saved on your phone? When you are done importing, all of the packages should be disabled.

 

[ClintRo]

Im not seeing a clear the data option in package disabler pro. Where is it located?

If you click where the name is on the package you want to disable (not on the check mark part) it will pop up with another window. From this window you can click on clear data and the disable it. Then just hit the back button to get back to the package list.

 

[love4speechless]

When you go to hit import, did you select the file that you saved on your phone? When you are done importing, all of the packages should be disabled.

My phone was still showing the 90 packages that disable pro disables

 

[UltiMatDan]

Do you have to manually clear data for each app or is it a one time button press? Seems like a lot of work to clear data 164 times!

Was there ever an answer to this anywhere? Having to manually clear the data for each app in EZ Package Disabler? or is it one button press for all?

 

[popkurn611]

Was there ever an answer to this anywhere? Having to manually clear the data for each app in EZ Package Disabler? or is it one button press for all?

I did it manually, there isn't one button

 

[UltiMatDan]

I did it manually, there isn't one button

Yikes!

 

[Hichem Pour Toujours]

Can someone make an List for International Version of Edge (Exynos),because when i import the xml file and dont have for example amazon,what will happen ? Is package disabler also working with rooted phone?

 

[Jmblack6307]

Anyone disable any google play services processes with this?

 

[AndroidRex1]

I really fail to see the point. The stuff is still there, most likely has very little affect on performance, and may screw up something else. If you want a Nexus, buy one, trying to make another phone into one is pointless.

You know, I hear what this person is saying on some level, but as someone who's done a fair amount of research in the psychological sciences, I have to admit that I've always been somewhat fascinated by these types of posts.

There is, and I think this is not even up for disagreement at this point, a type of individual who feels deeply offended or at least irked when they run across people who do things differently than they do.

If you look at the statement above, it's so unequivocal. Trying to make one phone into another is pointless they say. POINTLESS. There is no room for disagreement.

Calling something pointless is fairly definitive. How can one possibly reach this conclusion without knowing much more information related to the person seeking to do so, however? I mean, when I first read the title of the thread, I could immediately image several reasons one would want to disable phone bloatware. Yet, here is someone who thinks it's pointless.

I'll be honest, I'm not 100% sure what the psychological angle is here. My first inclination is that it's caused by a lack of abstract/critical thinking. Those with IQs of under (roughly) 110 begin to struggle, and those with IQs < 95 find it nearly impossible to understand what he/she has not experienced firsthand. Because of this, anything that meets this definition strikes the listener as patently offensive and probably even pointless.

That being said, I'm reticent to think there are many < 95ers on a technology device message board.

Perhaps I'm wrong.

In any event, it was a fascinating reply, and if you'd care to expound, I wouldn't mind reading your rationale. In particular, do you really think it's completely without point? You can't see saved CPU cycles, greater available memory, and increased battery life? You don't think running programs use more power than disabled programs? Sure, it still takes up storage memory, but it takes no RAM or CPU cycles, and this saves the battery work. You can't see a best-of-both-worlds scenario where the consumer gets the phone of his choice, AND the Nexus-like lack of bloatware? Even if he can't have it, certainly the pursuit of such is not entirely pointless. I mean, what if he stumbles upon a way? Wouldn't that be awesome for the rest of us?

Assuming you honestly don't see it, what is the point of telling someone that their endeavor is pointless? Why would you care, even slightly? After all, it doesn't harm you in the slightest? Why not be courteous, or lacking that, simply don't reply? It's interesting that you felt motivated to reply in such a negative manner. Does anonymity just make it too hard to resist, or would you go up and say that to a perfect stranger in real life? Do you live vicariously through the Internet, and do things you wouldn't otherwise do in real life, or are you really good with defending yourself?

Understand that I'm not trying to be critical. I'm truly interested in the phenomenon.

 

[MartinMPL]

It's a useful app, but I only really use it to disable duplicate apps that appear in the Launcher. I use GNL so cannot hide them with that like you can in Nova.

I've disabled the Microsoft apps, and some of the Samsung guff but none of the processes etc that I can't visibly see.

 

[anon(238680)]

You know, I hear what this person is saying on some level, but as someone who's done a fair amount of research in the psychological sciences, I have to admit that I've always been somewhat fascinated by these types of posts.
Understand that I'm not trying to be critical. I'm truly interested in the phenomenon.

Wow, I've hijacked a thread before, but gotta say this has topped my best effort to date.
Thank you for your amateur psychological analysis, I am truly impressed. Best answer: I come from an engineering/nuclear quality/IS&T background, where many things are unequivocal, as you say, and I call things as I see them. And yes, I would say the same thing face to face if that was necessary. You also have misread or misunderstood my answer, you can analyze yourself on that as you wish.
Further therapy opportunities will cost you $220/hr. And no, I don't accept Paypal.

 

[ClintRo]

I personally find both of your guys post "pointless." As most people in this thread Probably ignored PJRed's original post as we obviously find some point to using the app. All the while just bumping the "pointless" thread...LOL!! I just love the irony of AndroidRex posting a pointless post calling out someones calling the thread pointless. Obviously just attempting to instigate even if it did kinda give me a chuckle.

I would gladly buy this phone running stock Android, but was not impressed with this years Nexus offerings. So I purchased this phone and choose to disable some of the (not all) bloat and non-stock apps.

Enough from me carry on everyone....

 

[anon(238680)]

I personally find both of your guys post "pointless."

That's okay, I really don't care what you think.

And, your post was pointless as you also can't seem to understand what my post said.