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I recently bought App Vault, hoping to stow away and hide some applications I didn't exactly want cluttering my application drawer. In the process, I hid the Superuser Permissions application. Unfortunately, little did I know that this application actually disables any hidden applications instead of just hiding them. Now my phone cannot achieve root access, which was needed for the app in order for me to stow applications in the drawer, so I cannot undo my procedure via App Vault. I tried just restoring my latest backup, however, I do not have root access evidently, so I can also not access the clockwork recovery.
Any ideas of how I can fix this debacle?
Thanks for everyones help!
Hrm i'd try reflashing the current ROM your using if it includes the superuser.apk you should be ok. Possibly uninstall the app vault prior to this. Not sure what phone / ROM your running but this way work.
Thanks for the help!
I had to reflash the recovery image, the cyanogen's latest, and the Google apps and I was fine. All worked fine. Now I know not to stow the super user app...
For my own weirdo reasons, I currently prefer to run the stock ROM on my g-Tablet. However, I absolutely need to run some applications that are only officially available from the Android Market. There are some .apk's for one of them online, but they're not the current version and don't update correctly.
I'm willing to do some hacking, but I don't actually want to flash a new ROM and want to make the fewest changes to the stock setup.
Is this even possible?
I'm with you on this...all I'm looking for is root and market on my stock.
Yes, it's possible.
You're going to need:
- some way to get at least temp root (suggest z4root)
- the GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Vending.apk
- some way to mount /system/app as R/W (suggest root explorer)
1) install z4root
2) install root explorer
3) use z4root to get temp root
4) use root explorer to make /system/app R/W
5) use root explorer to copy the apk files to /system/app and set permissions to rw-r--r--
Do market fix.
Jim
P.s. easy way to get the apks is to download one of the enhancement packs that has the individual files and unarchive and get the files.
Thanks Jim. I will have it give it a try tomorrow when I get my gtablet.
mstevens said:
For my own weirdo reasons, I currently prefer to run the stock ROM on my g-Tablet. However, I absolutely need to run some applications that are only officially available from the Android Market. There are some .apk's for one of them online, but they're not the current version and don't update correctly.
I'm willing to do some hacking, but I don't actually want to flash a new ROM and want to make the fewest changes to the stock setup.
Is this even possible?
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I felt the same way after trying some of the other ROMs I wanted to keep the stock ROM to receive updates from VS ota but still have access to google gmail, market, etc. This file will help you do that. I had posted a post with detailed instructions on how to do it.
You will need clockworkmod 8 but don't need to root your device, perhaps the site moderators will help you find the post with the details. Angry Bird was the only issue, but once you run the market it will recognize you need the update and you can install if from the market app. Sometimes when an app I want to try needs root permissions I use z4root and perform a temporary and when I reboot it goes back to normal.
http://www.mediafire.com/?my4ohg6afnl12p3
Good luck and enjoy your G-Tab!
If you dont feel like doing much modding, the amazon android market has some decent apps to download. plus they are doing a free android app a day thing . just go to amazon.com -> android market and you can send a link to your email to download the amazon android market app
jimcpl said:
Yes, it's possible.
You're going to need:
- some way to get at least temp root (suggest z4root)
- the GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Vending.apk
- some way to mount /system/app as R/W (suggest root explorer)
1) install z4root
2) install root explorer
3) use z4root to get temp root
4) use root explorer to make /system/app R/W
5) use root explorer to copy the apk files to /system/app and set permissions to rw-r--r--
Do market fix.
Jim
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too much work. Much too much work. Can someone make a handy dandy update.zip that we could install with clockworkmod?
jimcpl said:
Yes, it's possible.
You're going to need:
- some way to get at least temp root (suggest z4root)
- the GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Vending.apk
- some way to mount /system/app as R/W (suggest root explorer)
1) install z4root
2) install root explorer
3) use z4root to get temp root
4) use root explorer to make /system/app R/W
5) use root explorer to copy the apk files to /system/app and set permissions to rw-r--r--
Do market fix.
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Thanks. I'll give that a shot tonight.
tposey said:
If you dont feel like doing much modding, the amazon android market has some decent apps to download. plus they are doing a free android app a day thing . just go to amazon.com -> android market and you can send a link to your email to download the amazon android market app
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Unfortunately, the most important apps to me are only distributed via the Android Market.
Way back in November I intalled Market, and it still works. Follow the links in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9536611&postcount=2
wasserkapf said:
Way back in November I intalled Market, and it still works. Follow the links in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9536611&postcount=2
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I did steps 1-3 of that this morning on a stock OTA 3588 gTab (from woot) and it "just worked".
Some differences, tho - mostly that I used adb and DDMS for a lot of the file manipulation because I'm familiar with the SDK tools from doing regular ol' Android app development.
Also, I only ever "temp rooted" using Z4root, so what I'm left with is an otherwise stock, non-rooted gTab with what appears to me to be a full Android Market.
I know this is short on detail, let me know if you need specifics. I'll be away this weekend, but can post when I get back.
-jim (one of them dang wooters...)
nevermind
I just got a second g-tablet, from Woot, it arrived late yesterday. They need to be completely charged before the first boot, and that took all night. I booted and updated this morning before work.
I will go through the same process that I used to enhance my first g-tablet. Some of the things no-longer need to be done, like the OpenGL fix and the Flash installation. The other things that I may try are the enhancement pack and a different kernel.
I purchased a second g-tablet specifically to mod it. I really want to install Linux on it, but I don't believe a Linux install is fully functional (yet). So I may dabble in a few of the customized firmwares. I saved the update file before installing it, so I can always flash back to stock.
I will update the original thread on customizing a stock g-tablet, if needed.
I ran into trouble downloading some of the needed apps to do the market install. I am uploading them in the hope that you can then download them from the g-tablet.
z4root:
z4root
AndRootFile:
AndRootFile.3.0.beta
I didn't use AndRootFile because I already have the Root Explorer app that I purchased when I owned a different tablet. Let me know if there are problems with this app.
Edit: It appears that the stock browser will not allow direct download of these apps. You will then have to download the apps on another PC and transfer them to the g-tablet. A micsoSD card or a USB pen drive will work.
Market fix with Stock rom
If you do a market fix with the stock rom do gmail and calendar work properly
Thanks for this thread. It was very helpful. I was able to temp root my tablet and apply the market fix to my otherwise stock gTab. Everything seems to be working fine. I haven't yet applied the patch for the Tegra 2 apps. Still waiting to see if it makes that much of a difference.
I was very pleased with my ability to figure this all out as this is my first android device, so working with the tools is all very new to me.
On another note... is there a plugin, or browser that will allow websites that use java to work properly? There are several educational websites that I use with my students that I would like to be able to run on my tablet.
miggyg said:
If you do a market fix with the stock rom do gmail and calendar work properly
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Gmail is part of the Market install, and works fine. I don't think that Calendar is included, though.
LisaBham said:
On another note... is there a plugin, or browser that will allow websites that use java to work properly? There are several educational websites that I use with my students that I would like to be able to run on my tablet.
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Maybe you just need to change the browser settings. Open the browser, then select the two gears icon in the upper right corner. Make sure that the "Enable JavaScript option is checked. also, change the "Page Display Settings" from Tablet to Desktop.
You may then need to restart the browser, or even reboot. If that doesn't help, try a different browser, like Dolphin. In Dolphin you also need to change it to Desktop. It is called the user-agent in Dolphin.
how does one install pro/premium versions of apps hard-coded into custom roms? is it safe to uninstall/re-install built-in apps like QuickBoot, SuperSU and Apex Launcher?
m0han said:
how does one install pro/premium versions of apps hard-coded into custom roms? is it safe to uninstall/re-install built-in apps like QuickBoot, SuperSU and Apex Launcher?
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If you are asking how to get pro/premium versions of apps with out paying for them...please don't, that is strictly against the rules and will result in this thread getting locked down. As a general rule, there shouldn't be any pro or premium (paid) versions of apps included in custom roms -although there are some exceptions. Most of the apps in a custom ROM can be found in the zip in /system/app or /data/app and you can easily add or remove things to further customize your already custom ROM.
Don't uninstall anything you aren't 100% sure about, and make sure you have a nandroid back up or some other plan to save your device when it suddenly stops working. There are a number of good resources that will help you decide what can stay and what can go for example HERE.
All the things you asked about are "safe" to remove but with caveats. For example if you remove SuperSU you will probably only lose Root.
As you may know, Google has remove App Ops on Android 4.4.2. This app helps you to bring it back
Root device only for now
What is App Ops
App Ops is an activity, within the Settings app, that allows users to enable or disable operations on a per-app basis. These operations cover many common scenarios identified by permissions (e.g., read contacts, write contacts, access location), though it is not a pure one-to-one mapping.
Operations blocked by App Ops are inaccessible by the affected app, though that may vary by device.
Toggle-able permissions
- Access notifications
- Alarm volume
- Audio focus
- Bluetooth volume
- Call phone
- Camera
- Draw on top
- Keep awake
- Location
- Master volume
- Media buttons
- Media volume
- Modify calendar
- Modify call log
- Modify clipboard
- Modify contacts
- Modify settings
- Notification volume
- Play audio
- Post notification
- Read calendar
- Read call log
- Read clipboard
- Read contacts
- Read SMS/MMS
- Receive SMS/MMS
- Record audio
- Ring volume
- Send SMS/MMS
- Vibrate
- Voice volume
- Write SMS/MMS
Download
Google Play:
Free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droidmate.appopsinstaller
Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droidmate.appopsinstallerpro
Any feedback, report, please leave your comment.
Change logs
Ver 1.1
- Add uninstall AppOps
- Add update AppOps
- Fixed minor bugs
- Refine permission list
Ver 1.0
- Initial release
It's weird that this thread has no activity.. it's a proper mod tbh.
After clicking to "Install AppOps Root", the device reboots, but nothing seems to change. Starting the Installer again still shows the same message: "Click to install AppOps Root..."
If I click "Launch Stock App Ops", I see Settings that promptly closes.
I am rooted and running a 4.4.2 ROM.
What am I missing?
App is working great. But can you please change the Icon in the drawer? It is really hard to see with this dark grey color
gadgetguy08 said:
After clicking to "Install AppOps Root", the device reboots, but nothing seems to change. Starting the Installer again still shows the same message: "Click to install AppOps Root..."
If I click "Launch Stock App Ops", I see Settings that promptly closes.
I am rooted and running a 4.4.2 ROM.
What am I missing?
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There are now two icons in the Drawer to choose. Select "AppOps Root"
haelmchen said:
There are now two icons in the Drawer to choose. Select "AppOps Root"
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Not for me.
I have run through installation twice and didn't see any errors.
I just got prompted to d/l new firmware for my note 3 today. and after hearing they took this out. I declined it! keeping an eye on this, hopefully there will be a way to bring this back for non rooted devices. as my phone is only 2 months old. and I wana wait 4-6 months to make sure its not faulty B4 I go rooting it. plus there arent enough stable ROMS for note 3 anyway. I like Wanam as its stock ish without bloat. so waiting for wanam!
Reboot after install
Im using CM11.0 and the phone reboots after I click "Install AppOps Root" but seems to work fine with the "Lauch Stock AppOps" option.
Good job. Thank you.
Works great for me running Stock 4.4.2 on Nexus 5.
Can i use this app with ART?
Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4 mit Tapatalk
[email protected] said:
Can i use this app with ART?
Gesendet von meinem Nexus 4 mit Tapatalk
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It's working for me with ART
same here
gadgetguy08 said:
After clicking to "Install AppOps Root", the device reboots, but nothing seems to change. Starting the Installer again still shows the same message: "Click to install AppOps Root..."
If I click "Launch Stock App Ops", I see Settings that promptly closes.
I am rooted and running a 4.4.2 ROM.
What am I missing?
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same for me. i can only run "Launch Stock AppOps", install method causes restart with no change. I can change permissions though, which is nice. (running codefirex ROM, android 4.3 on Oppo Find 5 - couldnt find app ops option in this ROM )
thanks developer
Awesome. I was looking for something like this.
As this changes this system files can we uninstall if we want? I have not installed it yet
Jarvis4 said:
As this changes this system files can we uninstall if we want? I have not installed it yet
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It only installs one apk in /system/priv-app/
If you are rooted and have titanium backup or other toolbox you can easily uninstall it (titanium can uninstall system apps); second easiest option is to use ES File Explorer or other root file manager; other ways include adb shell commands (mount / rm), and finally another method that actually doesn't require root is via custom recovery that has a builtin file manager like twrp does... you would mount /system and delete the apk from /system/priv-app
sordna said:
It only installs one apk in /system/priv-app/
If you are rooted and have titanium backup or other toolbox you can easily uninstall it (titanium can uninstall system apps); second easiest option is to use ES File Explorer or other root file manager; other ways include adb shell commands (mount / rm), and finally another method that actually doesn't require root is via custom recovery that has a builtin file manager like twrp does... you would mount /system and delete the apk from /system/priv-app
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Thanks have titanium backup installed, will just use that if I want to uninstall, good to know for other root apps that I might use in the future
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How does this compare to the likes of XPrivacy. It appears this completely denies the permission which would cause certain apps to crash vs providing random false data.
SilentSummer said:
How does this compare to the likes of XPrivacy. It appears this completely denies the permission which would cause certain apps to crash vs providing random false data.
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XPrivacy is way more powerful and allows you to revoke many more permissions, but App Ops although limited, works quite well. You cannot remove network access with it, but I removed location, contacts, vibrate, camera, from some apps, and none crashed so far. I've been using App Ops since it was introduced in Jelly Bean, and still do in KitKat.
Jarvis4 said:
As this changes this system files can we uninstall if we want? I have not installed it yet
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Version 1.1 is out which supports to unisntall App Ops.
safet.me said:
Version 1.1 is out which supports to unisntall App Ops.
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I still get a quick reboot and nothing else.
On 4.4.2, rooted and have given the app SuperUser privileges.
gadgetguy08 said:
I still get a quick reboot and nothing else.
On 4.4.2, rooted and have given the app SuperUser privileges.
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If it works, you should see a new app named "App Ops [Root]" in your app drawer. Anyway, which is your ROM?
Newly rooted and, search as much as I might, I've been unable to find a list of root apps that are working on the Pixel. Does anyone know of one?
If not, what apps have you installed and found to work?
I'm running Greenify, root explorer, betterbatstats (working halfway until we can flash as system app).
Titanium Backup, Adaway (special version for Nougat), Root Explorer, SD Maid, Busybox. That's all I've used so far with no issues.