recent android OS update on a device I found a CQATest ApK in system apps
"It is capable to identify a production system's strengths and weaknesses in quality control by using various evaluation techniques. So, the CQA test is a quality monitoring app that used by the manufacturer. As to the users, it's not entirely disclosed, you neither can uninstall or disable it"
disabled that bitch
settings > apps > all apps > *3 dots top right* system apps > disable that fucker
FTR
you can actually open the test app
by typing
*#*#2486#*#*
into keypad via dialer app like making a call
personally I disabled it after checking it out
and here is a bigger list of android codes you can also play around with by typing them into the dialer app
@ecksmc wait wut? Where are these?
@Dvader1 in your system apps
settings > apps > all apps > *3 dots top right* system apps < will show all apps that come pre-installed on phn from google, manufacturer and carrier
every android has around 200+ APKs tucked away hidden behind system apps
@ecksmc I only had 2 of those 3 Facebook apps, and no CQA Test, but thanks!
@Dvader1 think the CQAtest is mostly found moto/lenovo devices
after reading a lil about it one reason why i disabled mine if it isn't on, or needed, on all androids then i don't need it lingering in background on mine
but no probs after each OS update i'd check they FB APKs again on one device they were enabled again after the update finished
@ecksmc well now I am totally down the rabbit hole of uninstalling every unneeded app on my phone, so thank you for that.🤣
@Dvader1 🤣
just be careful most of the hidden away APKs are essential to android function and are needed
over the years i have really only found a handful that manufactures put in that aren't needed
a quick search of any APK name will tell you if it is needed or not
@Dvader1 wee tip
I use this wee tool for quickly viewing apps and what permissions they have as well as other handy info
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sp
really is handy 👍
have fun
@ecksmc it's been a while for me, are custom ROMs still a thing? Been thinking about hacking up my old Samsung.
@Dvader1 tbh i haven't played around with custom ROMs in years
since i moved from purchasing pay & go devices to contract i haven't really bothered
but yeah they still are a thing
posted this a while back
How To Root Android 11 Using Magisk
it can be disabled
also ICYMI three Facebook APKs also Hiden away in system apps with no app icon in app drawer
I have tooted about the 3 FB APKs before they show on some, not all, android devices even if you have never used Facebook on that device