galaxy tab s3 problems

[anon125]

What app do I need to remove the big clock? the time is usually nonsense unless on the internet.
What app do I need to turn off the microphone. Samsung says it cannot be turned off!
I have removed the Google ok thing as far as i know. Are there other apps etc still listening?
My other tablet is four years old and has none of this nonsense.
Hopefully some can answer this problem on this forum, i do not always get any replies on this forum.
Thanks

 

[Jfalls63]

Have you looked at Package Disabler Pro?
It's a paid app that will let you disable system apps without root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powermanager.batteryaddon

If you are familiar with ADB, this would be another option

https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

 

[anon125]

thanks but....We're sorry, the requested URL was not found on this server.
and the second one seems to be overkill!!

 

[Jfalls63]

Weird. When I click on the link, it takes me straight to it.
Should be able to find it easy at the Play Store

 

[anon125]

thanks, is that a different one from your previous post?

play store on this tab s3 cannot find it.
tried with and without samsung in the name

microphone voice recorder app does not work either
update easy voice recorder does work.

still like to turn the mic off

 

[Jfalls63]

Samsung may have had it removed again. I have it on my Tab A and on a S5 so it still shows up in my library and that's where I got the link from. Looks like the only one that shows up is the one for LG. That sucks.
What Andriod version are you running?

 

[anon125]

I solved the clock problem!
i made its colour the same as the background!

android 8

thanks