"For security, your phone is set to block the installation of applications not sourced in Android Market." Cant find how to get past this, every link someone sends me just leads to a million more. There is no settings under applications
Goto settings/applications and tick allow install apps from unknown sources
I dont have the option, there are no setting under my applications
They are a couple of phones out there that are blocking non-market applications when not rooted. You may have one, and you may be out of luck.
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Is there a way (app?) to prevent others from installing apps on my phone? Like something that would require a password every time an app tries to install? Im running ICS on a G2X and it has a device admin section but i have no option to set it up. any ideas would be helpful. thanks.
Device admin is for certain options in an app, like turning the screen off. You have to enable it for that app, like a special permission, and disable it before you can uninstall the app. Only certain functions in certain apps require device administrator, and you must not have anything installed that uses it.
However if you could password protect the package installer using an app locking program then this would prevent others from installing apps. I don't know if any of those apps allow password protecting the package installer since I don't use them, but this would do it. You would need to password protect any means of uninstalling the app as well - settings, market, any uninstaller apps, your home replacement if it allows you to drag and drop to uninstall, etc. This would be a pain, and you'd be better off just password protecting the entire phone.
Thanks for the help. I'll try locking package installer and see how that goes. I'm just trying to keep my wife from installing apps that monitor my phone activity lol.
Okay I've been searching for this for almost a year, without any luck.
First of all I'm not trying to discuss as an end-user. I know how to root my phone, and I know I can disable any app by typing 'pm disable package.name' from shell. Also I'm not looking for safe-to-disable list for my phone. I'm trying to discuss this as a developer.
When you go to Settings > Apps > All Apps, there are apps that can be disabled from Settings GUI. Most bloatware nowadays can be disabled by end users like this. But some apps cannot be disabled in this way; they have that 'Disable' button grayed out, and they should be disabled using root or some specialized tools. However, as a developer I would like to provide broader choice for my users by making more apps have active 'Disable' button, while still forcing some not-so-safe-to-disable apps (like, com.android.systemui) always enabled.
I think there should be a LIST or something that defines what apps can be disabled in Settings and what apps can not. What I would like to know is, where the heck is that list? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I just unboxed and set up a Huawei P20 EML-L09. In the process of setting it up, it downloaded my carriers apps ( Virgin mobile) and apps from my home internet (Bell). It also came with popular apps such as facebook, facebook messenger and Instagram. The issue is it is not allowing me to delete these applications and some other bloatware (i was successful with some). For example, if I go into setting > app info > Instagram....I am given the option to Disable or Force stop, but the option to uninstall is not there.
Does anyone know the reason for this or how to bypass this? I'm very much used to the old stock android systems on the nexus line and am hoping to revert to something like that.
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I just unboxed and set up a Huawei P20 EML-L09. In the process of setting it up, it downloaded my carriers apps ( Virgin mobile) and apps from my home internet (Bell). It also came with popular apps such as facebook, facebook messenger and Instagram. The issue is it is not allowing me to delete these applications and some other bloatware (i was successful with some). For example, if I go into setting > app info > Instagram....I am given the option to Disable or Force stop, but the option to uninstall is not there.
Does anyone know the reason for this or how to bypass this? I'm very much used to the old stock android systems on the nexus line and am hoping to revert to something like that.
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Find in google all in one tool. The web page should be xda. Download program instal on windows. Delete apps
Hi All,
I'd like some recommendations on steps for locating a stubborn adware infestation that virus scanners don't seem to be able to find on my mobile. System is:
- Samsung SM-G900F
- Android 6.0.1
- unrooted
I get advertising redirects several times per day. It isn't clear where they are coming from. Have tried complete system reset. Uninstalled all downloaded apps. Disabled app auto updating. Ran a Malwarebytes scan. It found nothing.
Is there somewhere a log file for browser calls? At least I could find the app that requests the unwanted URLs.
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Hi All,
I'd like some recommendations on steps for locating a stubborn adware infestation that virus scanners don't seem to be able to find on my mobile. System is:
- Samsung SM-G900F
- Android 6.0.1
- unrooted
I get advertising redirects several times per day. It isn't clear where they are coming from. Have tried complete system reset. Uninstalled all downloaded apps. Disabled app auto updating. Ran a Malwarebytes scan. It found nothing.
Is there somewhere a log file for browser calls? At least I could find the app that requests the unwanted URLs.
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you could turn on logging in developer options, though you'll need a little tech skill to use & set up.
Probably an easier way is to use a no root firewall eg
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.faircode.netguard
while the log feature is not free as you only want to find one potential app you can set notifications for internet connection attempts to on, then manually check app & ip address it's trying to connect to win you get popup.
Also you could use this app (it's NOT a proper antivirus app, but a useful 2nd opinion to your actual antivirus), it just allows you to easily see app status from virustotal.com & manually submit any that are suspicious or have not yet been submitted,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funnycat.virustotal
btw even if you really have uninstalled all 3rd party apps one of the bloatware adk's may have a dodgy ad sdk within it. If so you can (probably) block this with the above firewall if you pay for that feature, without having to root your phone or freeze dodgy app. (Also boot phone into safe mode disables all 3rd polarity apps & see if it still happens)
Note: if system is infected by malware factory reset won't help, you need to reflash the FULL (eg 4 or 5 files inside) Samsung factory ROM with complete wipe. Though as I guess the S5 is not receiving updates anymore, I'd be looking into installing LineageOS to get up to date security patches (after first reinstalling stock ROM asuming you have malware as custom roms are not full roms like samsung factory rom)
thunderslug said:
Hi All,
I'd like some recommendations on steps for locating a stubborn adware infestation that virus scanners don't seem to be able to find on my mobile. System is:
- Samsung SM-G900F
- Android 6.0.1
- unrooted
I get advertising redirects several times per day. It isn't clear where they are coming from. Have tried complete system reset. Uninstalled all downloaded apps. Disabled app auto updating. Ran a Malwarebytes scan. It found nothing.
Is there somewhere a log file for browser calls? At least I could find the app that requests the unwanted URLs.
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Could be xhelper, mostly Chinese phones (what a surprise ?) it seems but at least one Samsung running 6.0.X like you
https://threatpost.com/android-malware-45k-devices-mystery/149654/
This guide is for people who enjoys privacy, and want to enjoy a fully controlled experience even on a stock Android, and it dosen't only concerns the Samsung A20 but all powered Android phones, after applying all the steps you'll enjoy a stock firmware free from all bloatwares, free from non useful bandwidth consumption, free from unnecessary battery drains, Without having to root and without the need for a computer.
First make sure you use a non bloated firmware you can tell by its size, if not compare and download and flash the lighter stock rom you find, don't be scared your sim card will work. or just follow this guide to the end and all bloatwares will vanish ?
IN THIS GUIDE I'll be focusing on how to regain your privacy without root, and without needing a computer.
DEBLOAT GOD without root :
You can use adb (you'll need a computer for that), there's fully explained guides here on how to debloat using adb. But as I said I'll be focusing on how to regain control over your phone without the need for a computer.
I don't use Google accounts or Services, so my debloating method will block even Google play Services.
Let's start by hard reset :laugh: but before that, make sure to remove all entered accounts and lock screens before going any further with hard reset, so you don't encounter any problems. (of course you can keep your data, but I don't recommend keeping Google or Facebook apps and accounts.)
1)- Hard reset (enter stock recovery by pressing " Power button + Volume up" and wipe cache, and data)
After rebooting don't connect to wifi, it's preferable if you don't have data connectivity on your sim card either, don't be scared it will launch Android even without internet : on the welcome screen, accept only the first two agreements from the four agreements , then hit "Skip" and "Ignore" buttons always, don't enter any Google or samsung accounts, then click finish.
Once on home screen enter Settings app,
Head to applications, on the right corner select show system apps, disable everything that can be disabled, see my attached screenshots.zip for a full detailed list.
How to disable Google Play Services:
After you disabled the unnecessary things, go to the Settings app again and enter "Biometric and Security" - "Other security settings" - "Device admin apps" and uncheck the "find my Mobile".
Now in the settings application go to applications and you can now disable "Google Play Services" and "Device Health Service" as well.
Reboot :fingers-crossed:
Congratulations now you debloated your phone from unnecessary background Services.
2) - Privacy Bonus : Netguard. For an ultimate Control over your bandwidth and internet privacy (everyone can use this following guide especially rooted phones)
Install Netguard pro or netguard. In the settings Go to advanced options, tick manage system apps, notify on internet access if you want to get notified about what apps are requesting on your behalf ?, ("log internet access" optional only if you want to see what apps are requesting internet inside a log)
Now go back to the main Netguard interface, you will see all system apps, and user apps inside this screen,
Turn everything to red, then click the dollar sign in the left corner, and click "lockdown traffic" in the right corner.
Now you can enable only your browser to access the internet and leave all the rest blocked.
You can enable internet to a certain app by clicking the bandwidth sign and turn it from red to green, then click the arrow in the left next to the application name and tick "allow in lockdown mode", and this app will get internet.
See screenshots zip for more details.
That's all of it ! That's how to regain control over processes and bandwidth, only you can decide what should connect, and what are they doing on your behalf and without your consent.
In the screenshots you'll find out that I did disable Google play store, I always download apps from apkmirror dot com, or apkpure, and install them manually. I don't use Google play store, and with doing so you won't be needing a Google account watching you 24/7
Other steps :
Enter the Settings app - "Biometric and security" - " app permission" , and remove unwanted permissions.
THAT'S ALL OF IT !! NOW ENJOY your new phone speed performances, and it's long battery life
Some questions and answers:
Q- Why did I had to do all of this ?
A- If you install Netguard firewall app you'll notice a traffic from all the apps even what we thought are offline, to some unknown servers, like Amazon, and such, and I didn't agree with this, and they didn't say anything about it. I noticed that the disabled apps are sending internet request even if they are disabled and even I did turned off mobile data, and background activity, that why I used the Netguard Firewall to block them all.
Q- How to install apps if you blocked or deleted google play store and Samsung store ?
A- I download APK from apkmirror (dot com), they are clean, and by this you can always have them in case you want them after you 'reset' your phone or uninstall them, and especially no internet is required in order to install apps
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If you liked my post or find it somewhat informative hit Thanks or comment :fingers-crossed: , if not I'm sorry for wasting your time :laugh: i just wanted to share my experience with some people like me. Peace.