How to Uninstall the Samsung Visit in App with ADB

[@nameredacted1242]

You MUST disable USB Debugging mode when you are done with it, as a security measure! There is a relatively low probability that, say, a public charging spot or a computer you plug into will be trying to find its way into your cellphone, and you will click on connection acknowledgement popup by mistake. Then such a surreptitious "charging station" has a complete access to an unlocked phone, on a low level. Yes, low probability, but it's full access though.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

a good tip! thanks so much for sharing that information

[@aybee63]

By 'connection acknowledgement' I gather you're referring to the words 'allow the computer to access this device'? If so and you're removing the Visit In app using your computer, then you'd have to allow this access. Do you then use USB Debugging after uninstalling the app? Finally, when you say 'public charging spot' what are you referring to? And really appreciate your insight. Am shocked to continually discover just how many holes there are in these devices!!

[@chvydrptop]

Thank you. Its pretty ridiculous that Samsung installs a tracking app after an update.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you're welcome

[@carnivorous_vegan]

I just got a notification that visit in is tracking my location at all times. Ridiculous.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

I hope this video was helpful

[@alpandora]

Thank you! It's been so annoying not to be able to get rid of that app.

[@leannwilson2668]

can you use the exact methoid to uninstal bixby ? THANK YOU ever so much for doing a video on this - your AWESOME!!

[@jeanene72]

YES! I disabled both of those apps (Bixby and Visit In) but now I realize that is not good enough.

[@aybee63]

Doesn't Samsung just reinstall it during an update? Also, if the app is running in the background, does that mean Samsung are effectively tracking the device 24/7? If so, why would they need to do that? Is there a log of that tracking stored anywhere?

[@jeanene72]

Of course that data is stored somewhere, else they would not bother to provide this "useful and convenient" app for free. Maybe it's like google history, that you can delete? Even then, it is probably still in their mega storage.

[@djkfrmDubuque]

Dude keep making vidoes,like you are on the same page as most people. Damn that spyware/boatware junk

[@ExplainingAndroid]

couldn't agree more! and thanks for the kind words be sure to join in on our daily Android news discussions - kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@mattc9009]

I just got the notification on my S10. Crazy

[@deem9160]

I have an S10e.. no debugging option that I can find

[@nietzschalo]

Thank you! greetings from Panama!

[@eccenux]

Works on S10e as well. Thanks 🙂

[@andro_gamer]

same commands for powershell users?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

as long as it's launched from the same folder as your ADB & Fastboot tools, it should be the same command

[@tomaskcz946]

Is it not going to be reinstalled with next OTA update ?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

only if the OTA update contains changes to the app/service. sometimes OTA updates are like 3MB in size and don't change much. and sometimes they're much bigger and bring lots of new updates so it will depend in my experience

[@tomaskcz946]

@@ExplainingAndroid so it needs to be checked after any update, more or less with the respect of the said above. Pitty, that 99% of users doesn't care for this crap, otherwise they would not dare bloatware your device like this.

[@Janice-t2z]

Dev mode active, USB debugging on, adb command window open, enter command adb shell, "error: no devices/ emulators found". Wutdo? Galaxy s20

[@ExplainingAndroid]

try another USB port, or another USB cable, or make sure you have the proper USB drivers installed (samsung smart switch program) and join us for daily Android discussions kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@Janice-t2z]

It was the drivers. Much apprec

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@Janice-t2z happy to help

[@klopz738]

i am very concern with samng keyboard, every time i look for permissions , it has everything on in my cell , ´ve tried to rid of every app that has access to contacts and so on, this will help me to do so?

[@ExplainingAndroid]

yes! it's possible this video will help you to disable that keyboard app so that it doesn't have any permissions as mentioned. if the command in this video doesn't work, though, then check the S21 bloatware video I have on the channel (the commands can be similar but different)

[@klopz738]

@@ExplainingAndroid your welcome

[@Wendyj1]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

that's kind of you to say don't forget to join the channel membership here too kzbin.info/door/nowc_KHgjVNj3Y-E-oQ8awjoin

[@salmccar]

I have a Galaxy S9 and it doesn't have developer options. Is there any other way to remove Samsung Visit In? Also, with ADB and Fastboot what do I use for a username? Sorry but I'm a real newby.

[@ExplainingAndroid]

you need to "enable the developer options" menu. this video should help you do that - kzbin.info/www/bejne/infPeZiXes19g6c

[@myphonyaccount]

Easier to just rescind location permission in settings app list (not visible in app drawer)

[@Mary-h8o]

Tried to disable, keeps Auto updating and running. I'm on my freaking couch!

[@ricklesser5851]

As I'm watching i noticed its turned itself back on

[@ExplainingAndroid]

have you installed an OTA update since uninstalling it with ADB?

[@bharathveer]

it says Error: unknown option: - - user

[@ExplainingAndroid]

which phone?

[@bharathveer]

@@ExplainingAndroid samsung s duos 2 (GT-S7582) 😅

[@ExplainingAndroid]

@@bharathveer that would be why :) So, the core uninstall command that we're using with ADB here is definitely present on your device. What I have noticed though, is that sometimes the "arguments" and/or the syntax used, will vary from device to device (possibly either from OEM to OEM. . .or from one version of Android to another) I would bet you could find the full uninstall command for this phone in its device forum over on XDA. A search in the dedicated forum for the phone may pull up a result. But you could also ask in their help sub-forum for the specific device. I don't own the phone so I can't test. But that would be the way I would find out if I were in your shoes

[@bharathveer]

@@ExplainingAndroid i already tried it only the apps i installed are success in uninstall but the pre installed apps are become failure

[@Minurz]

It keeps coming back on its own sadly.

[@guerilla9one]

Samsung in 2024 has managed to develop applications that literally harass phone users, and it sickens me I'm sitting at home as usual and this visit in appears out of nowhere on my samsung galaxy s23 FE but on my galaxy s22 ultra I never had this problem didn't even hear of it until I got the s23 FE a week ago almost

[@thejohnsons2123]

So I seem to keep finding different ways to spy on my phone that I'm sure my future ex-wife either has used or is using to track my phone so she can be a more proficient piece of human garbage. Could you do a video on how to detect apps or services that could be hidden in an android "like my S21 Ultra" and also says to remove these services from your device? I would be really grateful. My kids would also be grateful.

[@chainsaw4698]

Didn't work for me when I put adb devices enter I get pop up "procedure entry WSAPool could not be located in the Dynamic link Library WS2_32.dll."