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Another way blocking updates
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:02 pm
by Honorthefallen
Any other ideas?
Another way blocking updates
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:46 pm
by juliesdroidsync
beowulf381 wrote:7538
juliesdroidsync wrote:7520
x35 wrote:7389
Unfortunately the 6.3 version of the package disabler pro isn't able to get a licence anymore if you install it now. Older licence still working if not re-installed, and also still working if licence got lost by any way but the samsung apps still will be blocked as long you don't touch the admin-rights of the disabler. It's like this with my n7, I can't reach any of the settings of the app because of having lost licence, but all the blockings are still working fine. In addition, just in case, I rooted my n7 with twrp and su because I heard of that would make it easier to flash a custom rom in case the update comes through in any way..
I believe the way to get around that (I'm on 6.3 myself) is to buy the current version. Then uninstall it. Then sideload 6.3. Does this not work?
No, 6.3 won't activate anymore. The developer changed the licensing, so you can't activate 6.3 with actual license. Even if you've bought 6.3 and loose license (by uninstall for example), you can't get back to working if installing again.
Good to know... hope I don't have to reactivate for some reason, as this has protected me so far... but if it does go wonky on me, at least I'll have Shield as a good backup plan! Thanks for the heads up.
Another way blocking updates
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:56 pm
by juliesdroidsync
DASHIOT wrote:7612
beowulf381 wrote:7538
juliesdroidsync wrote:7520
I believe the way to get around that (I'm on 6.3 myself) is to buy the current version. Then uninstall it. Then sideload 6.3. Does this not work?
No, 6.3 won't activate anymore. The developer changed the licensing, so you can't activate 6.3 with actual license. Even if you've bought 6.3 and loose license (by uninstall for example), you can't get back to working if installing again.
IMO, while understanding the reasons(legal) why the developer updated PD, it still negates the fact the we obtained a specific license for a specific version and it should be honored for that. If you have to reinstall an application that you paid for, no matter the reason, then you should be allowed to if you do not want to update/upgrade. Either refund the purchaser or release the application from license verification, but forcing them to update/upgrade is not right!
^^^^this... It's a forced downgrade on something I paid for, just like returning the phone to begin with! I'm sure they'd give your money back... but I don't want a refund. I want the software version that I paid for, 6.3! Just the threat of Samsung coming down on them (even if Samsung figures they will lose ultimately) is enough to strong-arm some small little developer into compliance... It would be like Microsoft telling me that I have to accept a Windows upgrade that I don't want to accept... and if I don't, they'll bully my ISP into disconnecting my internet... <deep sigh...>
Another way blocking updates
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:09 am
by kevran
Does anyone have another option for disabler, since Samsung has frightened all of the developers into restricting the N7 from their databases.
Another way blocking updates
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 12:19 pm
by Fatwoman
use Solid explorer method while we work on the next version of the shield.
https://note7alliance.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=237
Another way blocking updates
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:14 am
by radmil
Didn't know that re-installing does not allow to activate the license on the Package Disabler Pro_6.3 now sitting on Ez-disabler, remove it to turn Samsung push not working S-health together. Previously the two programs.
Another way blocking updates
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:05 pm
by TinaBear
@ fpresiado -- I suspect THE BIG CATCH with your Firewall Solution is that any unprotected N7 attempting to access the firewall app DIRECTLY from Google Play via WiFi or mobile data will get clipped by the Kill Update BEFORE the firewall app can be installed and activated.
If your firewall solution actually works, the firewall app should be downloaded to a PC or non-N7 mobile device from a safe 3rd Party source, like the various app downloads offered on N7A.
Another way blocking updates
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:13 pm
by TinaBear
@x35
[/quote]In addition, just in case, I rooted my n7 with twrp and su because I heard of that would make it easier to flash a custom rom in case the update comes through in any way..[/quote]
Rooted your N7? Really? You must not have an ATT or Verizon N7 with a locked bootloader? You actually found a sound exploit for the N7 somewhere?
A CUSTOM ROM for the N7 that is both stable and does not degrade S-Pen functionality? That is very hard to believe.