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[APP 2.2+] [ Tool ] Who is Tracking - which app tracking you

I request all the XDA member, please post review here.. I would like to improve my application..
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App Link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mpsecurity&hl=en
UI Design by XDA member, pooley : http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=2810780
'Who is Tracking '​
The application will detect any malicious APPS or BLOATWARE trying to track your location and user information (Bluetooth, WiFi, Bank Accounts, Messages, GPS, Social Networks information, 2G & 3G, etc.).
Application - Features :
'Who is Tracking' will detect any malicious apps or bloatware trying to track your location using GPS, or tracking user data from incoming / outgoing call lists, messages, Wi-Fi network information, 2G/3G data, Gmail, Facebook and similar apps. (Few features works only paid). Using this applicaiton you can find-out any one HACKING or TRACKING your phone.
WiFi, GPS,2G,3G,4G,GPS,NFC & SERVER TRACKER: After running the detection test, you will receive a real time sound alert if any traces of tracking is found. In-case anyone is trying to track you, the sound will come automatically (Real time sound works only paid).
App Server Tracker : Track apps server location (Which country server the app is using) Gmail Server location, FB, Twitter, etc...
Sus App list : List Danger apps
App Permission Blocker - Block certain application permission..
Sound Alert : After running the detection test, you will receive a real time sound alert if any traces of tracking is found. In-case anyone is trying to track you, the sound will come automatically (Real time sound works only paid).
System Information : Know about your device system information (Processor, CPU Core , SD card, Memory).
Android OS : Manufacture info, Model No, Product Release, Version, Device Info, Open GL, Kernel info, etc.
App Permission : List of permission required by the apps.
User Installed App : List of applications installed by user.
System App : List of System apps.
'Who is Tracking 'provides a list of all apps which are accessing GPS, Wi-Fi, 2G/3G, Gmail and other apps, and also the reason why the apps need this info (Few features works only paid).
Allow Mock Allocation : Enable this feature to send mock GPS data if any app is trying to access GPS info for longer duration or multiple times.
[ Example : Yelp has permissions to access GPS data to triangulate on your current location to provide you with restaurants around you. But it accesses the data only once on initialization, but malicious tracking apps will keep accessing the GPS data to track your movements and location at all times in the background. ]
Select - Delete History : Deletes complete history information from your device (Few features works only on paid version).
Why 'Who is Tracking ' was created
There are communities in hacker forums and blogs whereby they push to develop and publish apps which can track your data and retrieve the extracted information (Ex. your contact information, email IDs, phone numbers, saved bank account details or any other important information).
Android, to a certain extent, can restrict such apps from being published in PlayStoreTM , but hackers bypass these by using techniques like reflection, API mirroring, etc.
Even though all the custom ROM developers take immense care in providing ultimate user data protection, still hackers copy the OS, modify the APIs to provide access to personal data and hidden / internal APIs. By this, they will be able to monitor, record and access the data created by you while sharing with various apps on your Android device.
We used a couple new features of ANDROID to stop hackers to track the information.
http://selinuxproject.org/page/SEAndroid
http://source.android.com/compatibility/
http://efytimes.com/e1/fullnews.asp?...date=6/10/2013
http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/mobil...ld-for-android
http://www.electronicsweekly.com/eye...droid-2013-03/
Any issue, feel free mail me.. we will release paid version very soon with complete features..
Please Don't forget to hit THANKS BUTTON.

Ya. Lots of effort is given to prepare such an useful app. We request all XDA users to review it so that we can improve the app.

Result
Guys we updated the application please have a look, share your feedback..

Video need
Dear Guys,
Can any one help me to explain my app & take video. I would like to add video in playsotre. looking for some one to help me out in the same..

jacksparao said:
Guys we updated the application please have a look, share your feedback..
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greate

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KhoaNT said:
greate
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We request you to please share your review in play store..
Again thanks to XDA, making us to think crazy..

Video help needed
Dear Friends,
We are looking for some one to help us in making a Video for Who is tracking application.
Be truth, now we confused what application to develop, the time while developing we thought there will be good crowed but till now.. not much... we put lot of effort to this kind of trick app..
Not even comments in XDA.. Sorry guys.. you people made me to feel sad.

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jacksparao said:
Dear Friends,
We are looking for some one to help us in making a Video for Who is tracking application.
Be truth, now we confused what application to develop, the time while developing we thought there will be good crowed but till now.. not much... we put lot of effort to this kind of trick app..
Not even comments in XDA.. Sorry guys.. you people made me to feel sad.
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Mate, the application is very cool with lot of information, I suggest XDA should post on there front page....
Any clue when you guys releasing the paid version..?

Must needed application
I never expect this is possible to find, that anyone is tracking us or not.
It's Awesome man. Keep do well. Expecting your paid app.
Please App should not more than $1.!!!

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vandy87 said:
Mate, the application is very cool with lot of information, I suggest XDA should post on there front page....
Any clue when you guys releasing the paid version..?
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We are trying to integrate the Hacker sound in paid app, hope we will finish before this week end..
Thanks for the support.. looking forward to receive your feedback in play store too.. after installing the app.

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Theworld2020 said:
I never expect this is possible to find, that anyone is tracking us or not.
It's Awesome man. Keep do well. Expecting your paid app.
Please App should not more than $1.!!!
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That is our maximum target,, google never allow us to release below 1$...

Cool app. Appreciate the idea of tracking the trackers!
Don't lose hope. Good apps will surely get their recognition.
I suggest you improve the UI as people today are very particular about it.
1.On the main page, where each option is given, rather than just having them colored in blue, keep them like buttons which gives a click effect when clicked. You can atleast add a onClick color.
2. Make sure the app name is displayed clearly. Highlight it everywhere.
3. Have a title in result page where tracking apps are displayed. Now it's plain with text on white page from top to bottom.
4. Have a good logo. It'll make a lot of difference, trust me.
5. If you don't mind add an option to exit the app.
Improve the UI, that'll make huge difference. Wont take much time too.
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Just trying to help you. Please dont take negative my feedback. Implement them if you feel it's fine. Just sharing my opinion
Few more suggestions:
Change the title of thread to - Who is tracking - Find out who's trying to hack your phone!
and after installing the app name is being shown as PackagePoc. It'll be good if that is also renamed with app name.

Screenshot please.
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venkatp said:
Cool app. Appreciate the idea of tracking the trackers!
Don't lose hope. Good apps will surely get their recognition.
I suggest you improve the UI as people today are very particular about it.
1.On the main page, where each option is given, rather than just having them colored in blue, keep them like buttons which gives a click effect when clicked. You can atleast add a onClick color.
2. Make sure the app name is displayed clearly. Highlight it everywhere.
3. Have a title in result page where tracking apps are displayed. Now it's plain with text on white page from top to bottom.
4. Have a good logo. It'll make a lot of difference, trust me.
5. If you don't mind add an option to exit the app.
Improve the UI, that'll make huge difference. Wont take much time too.
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Just trying to help you. Please dont take negative my feedback. Implement them if you feel it's fine. Just sharing my opinion
Few more suggestions:
Change the title of thread to - Who is tracking - Find out who's trying to hack your phone!
and after installing the app name is being shown as PackagePoc. It'll be good if that is also renamed with app name.
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Our Aim to get very easy UI where any people can understand.. .. As you suggested we changed the app icon.. hope its looking better then last one..
The app name seems little big.. I will try if possible change after had a decision with my team.
Really don't know how to change the thread title.. please guide me the same..
Package name we are working for the same, it will be resolved in next version..
We are working on for result page too.. soon it will be very user interactive..
Please hit Thanks if you like my review.. you can contact me [email protected]

Great app
Very nice concept. I'll certainly review it on my website :good:

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seifer17 said:
Screenshot please.
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Please have a look.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lara.pakage&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sYXJhLnBha2FnZSJd

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gizmostorm said:
Very nice concept. I'll certainly review it on my website :good:
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Please share your website address, would like to see.. looking forward to see your review in play-store..

jacksparao said:
Please share your website address, would like to see.. looking forward to see your review in play-store..
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Review can be found here www(.)gizmostorm(.)com/how-to-protect-android-from-hackers-and-trackers . Certainly I'll be reviewing it on PlayStore also :good:

useful application. Thank you.

Great
gizmostorm said:
Review can be found here www(.)gizmostorm(.)com/how-to-protect-android-from-hackers-and-trackers . Certainly I'll be reviewing it on PlayStore also :good:
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Thanks.. We are working on the UI, we will release update on 25th next week.. With very good UI and added features..

[APP][2.2+] AddMeNow - Free Download for XDA Community Members!

[Exclusive Showcase & Download for XDA Users only] - Get it now, its Free!
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EXPRESS YOUR THOUGHTS &
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE RELEASES. THIS IS MY FIRST ANDROID APP
SO BE HONEST AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK :good:
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[APP][2.2+] AddMeNow
Exclusive Showcase and Free Download for XDA Community Members can be found in the next post!
Hello guys, this is my first android application I have released. Please support me I have a FREE and PRO version.
The application is simple and too the point. Please click on the link to the Play Store too read the description.
If you guys have any recommendations please don't be shy and state them below.
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Everyone has had the moment when they need to add a new contact to their phone
when they go out and meet an old friend or meet someone new in general.
This Android-exclusive app gives users a rapid, worry-free way to add a new contact to their phone.
This is how:
AddMeNow makes adding the people you meet and care about faster than ever.
You have two options, add contacts via "Add with Text" or "Add with Call." If you add with text you simply click on the button, then enter your friends information and click add & if you do add with call you click on the selected button then enter your friends info and click add. Your friend will automatically be saved to your phone and they will receive a call from you.
You can decide if you want to (Add) / save contacts to your phone or to your Google account. Simple as that! AddMeNow lets you save time and energy so try it now!
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Mr. Kitty will be my test subject
FREE Features
-Add contacts ONLY to your phone and NOT to your Google account
-Doesn't allow you to set a custom text when you do the "Add with Text"
-Free copy has annoying advertisements.
-Link: http://goo.gl/jpBPmH
PRO Feature
-No annoying ads,
-Shake to add NFC functions
-Set your own custom text message when you use the "Add with Text" option free does NOT allow you to do this.
-Link:http://goo.gl/BofBrs
Coming soon features:
-Add with MMS functionality
-New prompts for adding user
-Other things to come, Stay tuned!
Tested & Working on Rooted/Non-rooted :
-Samsung Galaxy S3
-Samsung Galaxy S4
-Samsung galaxy s advance
-Blu Quattro 4.5
Should work on ANY Android device 2.2 & up
Tested & Working on Rooted/Non-rooted :
-Samsung Galaxy S3
-Samsung Galaxy S4
-Samsung galaxy s advance
-Blu Quattro 4.5
Should work on ANY Android device 2.2 & up
Future updates will bring:
*MMS Text feature
*Intructional step by step on what to do on splash screen
*Social Media intergration
**MORE COMING SOON**
Official-FAQ:
Q: What does it actually do?
A: It allows you to add contacts MUCH faster
than you would normally with Text + Call options.
Q:What does it add my contacts too?
A: With FREE it automatically adds contacts to PHONE
With PRO it lets you pick from PHONE or Google Account.
Q: Why are there advertisements?
A: Simple, Get the PRO version & they wont be there anymore.
Q: What's the square in the middle or the screen on the ME tab?
A: Its to upload your own photo. You touch it and select your own pic from your gallery.

This app is simple and useful, love it!
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I am always on the mobile app and am always 'trying' to help others and moderators on the forum and learning something new everyday. I make stupid posts sometimes, but I never repeat a mistake more than once. I may not be a developer, but I know alot of stuff, so feel free to messsge me any questions and I'll be happy to answer them to the best of my ability.
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I'm starting a video game company with my friend where we will be making Android games. message me for more info or go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290843

-Falco said:
This app is simple and useful, love it!
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I am always on the mobile app and am always 'trying' to help others and moderators on the forum and learning something new everyday. I make stupid posts sometimes, but I never repeat a mistake more than once. I may not be a developer, but I know alot of stuff, so feel free to messsge me any questions and I'll be happy to answer them to the best of my ability.
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I'm starting a video game company with my friend where we will be making Android games. message me for more info or go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290843
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Thank you! Means a lot to me :good:

Just wanted to say that I have tested this app on my Stock rooted S3 and it works perfectly fine. This is a great app for someone like me that always runs into people. Usually I have them call me so I can have their phone number, but then I usually flash a new ROM and lose their number...this is going to save me. Good work!
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Ok...that is a damn good app. Love it!

Thank you guys I appreciate it, Im currently looking for feedback that'll help me shape this into a fully useful app "more than it is now" but any response is bettet than none c:
If you have ANY recommendations please let me know. For the first 20 users who post their ideas for the next future update will get PRO copies.:good:

EddyBalls said:
Just wanted to say that I have tested this app on my Stock rooted S3 and it works perfectly fine. This is a great app for someone like me that always runs into people. Usually I have them call me so I can have their phone number, but then I usually flash a new ROM and lose their number...this is going to save me. Good work!
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Im glad to hear that! I have added the S3 to the tested and working phone list. Thanks a ton
nlygamz said:
Ok...that is a damn good app. Love it!
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Show some love then (; ive dropped the price of the PRO version & if you can't get the PRO copy just spread the word around to others! Thanks for trying it out. Stay tuned for future updates.

hey, nice app
some things i would like to have in the future:
- an option to choose the default tab (i dont need to start with my own number screen, cause i have my own number in my head, i want to start with "add"-screen)
- different colors to choose from
- camera button in "add"- screen to quickly add a contact photo to the new contact
cheers

rob rich said:
hey, nice app
some things i would like to have in the future:
- an option to choose the default tab (i dont need to start with my own number screen, cause i have my own number in my head, i want to start with "add"-screen)
- different colors to choose from
- camera button in "add"- screen to quickly add a contact photo to the new contact
cheers
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I will deff look into adding those features! Thanks bro
Also dont forget the PRO verison send me your email in a PM and ill give you a free copy

Nice app with an exceptional ease of use.
I'm currently enjoying the benefits of Pro and will in the near future purchase this app
As a user noted above, more theme/colour options would be great.
Only one problem so far, I cant seem to find an option to turn off the NFC functionality
and as such get prompted to shake the device on every start up of the app. I don't use
nor need NFC so it stays off. This option would be greatly appreciated!
Love these kind of time saving apps and I hope we see more
Forgot to mention, I'm testing this app on a rooted SGS4 (i9505) running JB 4.3 (Jamals).
And no offence at all, but I have a keen eye and have noticed your Sig needs adjustment, "UI Design"

Hi!
Great app! Good job...
Nitpick - Typo on 'Shake Phone' pop-up : Should be "your", not "you're".
Bug - I'm using a Nexus 4. When, I'm in the 'Add only' tab, I can't see the 'Last Name' and 'Phone Number' fields when entering data into them, with the keyboard open, The list should scroll down, ideally.
Neat app, though!
Thanks!

hi
Hi!
Great app! Good job...

Great app. But as already mentioned please don't have the NFC info pop up every time the app starts
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Nice & productive

Rizur said:
Nice app with an exceptional ease of use.
I'm currently enjoying the benefits of Pro and will in the near future purchase this app
As a user noted above, more theme/colour options would be great.
Only one problem so far, I cant seem to find an option to turn off the NFC functionality
and as such get prompted to shake the device on every start up of the app. I don't use
nor need NFC so it stays off. This option would be greatly appreciated!
Love these kind of time saving apps and I hope we see more
Forgot to mention, I'm testing this app on a rooted SGS4 (i9505) running JB 4.3 (Jamals).
And no offence at all, but I have a keen eye and have noticed your Sig needs adjustment, "UI Design"
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haha you made my day! Yess everything you said is correct I am releasing an update very soon within a couple of days and I will add much needed functionalities. Also I will change up my signature (im not the best at spelling/grammar nor does photoshop have spelling check xD )
Edit: Changed up my sig haha

sicHiRsch said:
Great app. But as already mentioned please don't have the NFC info pop up every time the app starts
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Im changing that on the next update. Thank you sir!

Many thanks buddy for being so kind go give the pro version freely to us!

Kurama21 said:
Many thanks buddy for being so kind go give the pro version freely to us!
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not a problem man! please be so kind as to share my app to others and spead the word (;

Suggestion: In addition to personal info add fields for business name, address, phone number, fax number. This could develop into something really nice. Business cards are soooo low tech. lol.

[OLD version][APP][dev] The Box v3- a lightweight app for custom ROM devs 12Aug2014

**Wrong thread!** GO TO THE NEW THREAD FOR LATEST APP!​
As of 24 May 2015 - find The Box v.4.0 here. Watch the youtube demo video in the OP For answers to most questions.
Announcement: Can everyone who is using The Box in a ROM or theme collection project please post a link to your thread and a screenshot of your personalized layout of The Box?? I keep hearing that it's used in more places, and I've asked that you just let me know. Please do so. Thanks.
The Box
The simple app that any custom Android ROM developer or themer just might want to have…​
New! You can check out one ROM's implementation of The Box on the play store at the following link. This is only useful for users of that one ROM. It's their version of The Box. Here you can easily make your own version. The Box sample here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erikalin.box1
Want people to stop asking you for updates and mods you've already uploaded? Tired of thread clutter with people asking repeatedly for certain download links or theme threads? Include this lightweight app that gives your ROM/theme users instant access to your updates, fixes, themes, etc., as soon as you upload. No additional service setup is required. Keep using whatever file hosting service you already use (i.e. AndroidFileHost, Dev-Host,your own, whatever).
From start to finish, I estimate it will take you 45-60 minutes to get this ready to go for yourself. This includes time for you to learn "what goes where". If you were to do it a second time, it would take ten minutes. You decompile the app, change a few strings, and make a few other XML edits, a few smali edits, and put in your own desired images and app icon. Build it up and you have a nice addition to your custom ROM or theme package. Minimum SDK is 11; app will work out of the box on any version of Android 3.0 +. There are some other apps, more complex than this one, for you to choose to integrate in your projects. The Box is intentionally simple.
Demo video for an earlier version of The Box:​
https://vimeo.com/97699006​
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Written instructions for customizing – See Post #3 for step-by-step instructions on exactly where you need to make your edits.
Downloads –
SIX BUTTON VERSION as shown here in the OP is attached to the OP
TWO BUTTON VERSION is found here.
Change Log –
V3.0 August 12, 2014
- completely redid the layout
- added space for smaller buttons
- new package name to avoid conflict with Play Store
V.2.0 June 12, 2014
- restructured app to remove webviews; buttons now call browser, or forum-browser (i.e. Tapatalk) per user's default settings (faster, smoother)
- thanks talkingmonkeys for requesting this change.
V 1.0 initial release June 9, 2014
Known Issues –
Do NOT upload your version to the play store. Don't do it. Users will get app updates to someone else's project, because it will have the same package name. Avoid.
Contributor –
erikalin
Latest version – 3.0
Latest release date – August 12, 2014
Created on – June 9, 2014
FAQ –
See Post #2.
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Frequently Asked Questions​
What is the main purpose of The Box?
Very simple: Include this app in your ROM and users can check for ROM updates, fixes, modifications, themes and whatever else you would normally link to in your thread. Use AHF or whatever you normally use for hosting, and just create a useful file structure for your uploads.This app can really save thread clutter with people asking for links to mods and updates. You can customize The Box one time and literally never have to touch it again.
Do you have a sample of The Box that is in use already in a custom ROM?
Yep. The Box is currently being used in several different ROMs and theme collection projects. One version is on the play store. Download it to check it out as a functioning example: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erikalin.box1
How is The Box different from OTA Updater apps?
Thanks for the question, @gcrutchr. The Box is much more simple than OTA updater apps. This is basic, lightweight, clean and will just always work. More features means more places to experience errors. The Box is not meant to compete with feature-rich updater apps. You can customize The Box one time and literally never have to touch it again.
Who is The Box for?
This is primarily for custom ROM developers who do not want to create an app from scratch. The other possible users are themers who offer a library of themes and updates, and cannot create an app from scratch. Just because you can theme an app doesn’t mean you can make one. If you know how to create an app from scratch then do that. If not, theme this one for your own use.
Who is this not for?
*This* thread here is not for end users. The Box is useless until it has been customized for someone’s ROM or other project. If an end-user downloads The Box from this thread, he/she will be getting a fully-functional dummy app with placeholder images. The Box is also not for app developers who are good at what they do. One can make a much more complex and personalized app for one’s specific needs. This is intentionally simple in order to be quick, easy and universal.
How long would it take me to customize The Box to use in my project?
An hour maybe, or a little less? If you go back later to update again, it'll probably take five minutes to revise a link or something like that.
Do you have default images?
Yeah. I put a folder of the placeholder images in a zip file attached to the OP. Replace those with your own and drop them back into the template apk file.
Can you tell me all the places I need to get in and edit to customize?
Yes. See post #3.
What permissions does the app require?
This app only needs one permission: Full internet access.
What permissions do I have to use this app?
Take it, customize it and use it in your own projects. Please post a link on this thread to your project in which you're using The Box. You NEED to leave the “About” tab on the bottom of the main activity (screen) and you need to not edit my About activity string. There are no ads, no fees, no hidden costs or other obligations. Please leave my credit as-is and my app name as-is. Don’t remove the About. I made The Box and have offered it to you for you to customize and personalize. Let’s just not pretend you made it, mkay?
So what can I not modify if I use The Box in my own project?
Don’t remove the visibility of the About tab from the main activity (“main screen”) and don’t edit the string content of that activity, which is located in strings.xml file and works in the AboutActivity.java class file. Do not rename the app. These are my credits and need to stay. Change whatever else you want.
Can you add in this feature or that feature?
Doubtful. This is intentionally simple in order to be both lightweight and universal, and easy for you to customize too! If you want a more complicated app then by all means go make one. If you have light suggestions, consistent with a basic, universal app such as this, feel free to make them on this thread. I’ll definitely consider all feedback, but offer no promises. This is supposed to be a SIMPLE solution.
Why no splash screen?
I see no reason to make end-users wait three seconds. It’s annoying. Nobody wants to be shown an ad when they open an app. They want to be shown an app. Also no facebook integration, ads, other device permissions or complicated programming which would just be harder for you to customize and thus defeat my purpose.
What if I don't like this app?
No problem, and I respectfully ask that you not share that with me. Just don't use it. I'm not seeking critique but sharing my work for free.
If you have any questions, ask them in the thread and I’ll add to this FAQ post.​

Customizations Guide - rev. August 12, 2014​
Reminder: Please leave my credits as-is and obviously don’t rename The Box. It is illegal for you to take this code and call it your own app. I am letting you customize and use The Box pretty much however you want. Just don't take my credit away, please. Other than that, let’s do this.
DIRECTIONS​
Download the latest version of The Box template from the OP.
Decompile the app.
Edit strings.
In res\values\strings.xml edit only the following values:
Code:
<string name="ROMtitle">"Awesome ROM Name Here"</string>
<string name="ROMsubtitle">"subtitle for your ROM here ~ by yourname"</string>
<string name="action_settings">Hi :)</string> <!-- This is what shows on pressing the menu button -->
<string name="themes">Themes</string> <!-- This is in the middle of the screen - you might want to leave this or change it -->
Replace images.
These placeholder images are in a zip file attached to the OP. Note: You can adjust the background transparency for behind the button images in res\layout\activity_main.xml. For each button you’ll want to modify the android: background entry for that image button from the default which is as shown below:
Code:
android:background="#[B][COLOR="Red"]33000000[/COLOR][/B]"
Edit smali for buttons’ URL destinations.
Specify the URLs for the websites you want each button to go to. To edit MainActivity.java in an app you can make the edits in:
smali\com\erikalin\box3\MainActivity.smali
Find the website URLs and replace them. They have obvious names so you can easily modify them to be your desired URLs. Do not touch anything in the MainActivity.smali file except to edit the URLs, or you will probably mess things up. Each URL is matched with a method with an obvious name. These are the methods, and you'll edit the URLs for each:
goToRepo
goToXDA
goTobuttonA
goTobuttonB
goTobuttonC
goTobuttonD
goTobuttonE
goTobuttonF
Let me show you one example below. I will put in red what you would edit. Don't touch anything else. Just change the URLs.
Code:
.method public goTobuttonA(Landroid/view/View;)V
.locals 1
.param p1, "view" # Landroid/view/View;
.prologue
.line 29
const-string v0, "[U][B][COLOR="red"]http://google.com/#q=letter+A[/COLOR][/B][/U]"
invoke-direct {p0, v0}, Lcom/erikalin/box3/MainActivity;->goToUrl(Ljava/lang/String;)V
.line 30
return-void
.end method
Build it back up, sign and test. Enjoy!

This is an AWESOME app!!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
It will definitely come in handy. Nice work @erikalin.

Thank you very much! Looking forward to playing around with this and adding it into my rom. Great work!
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nice
nicely explained!!!

Great!

prateek.khurana31 said:
nicely explained!!!
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itskapil said:
Great!
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I'm glad you like it. Try it out! :good:

Edit: QUESTION
Push Notifications
Yes / No?​
ANSWER
No. There's no way to include push notifications in The Box as a universal template in which you can just go make a few personalized edits and you're ready to use The Box on your own. Basically for me to set it up so that you can insert a few things and then be able to send your own push notifications, it would be much more complicated than the intent of this project, and I would have to host server resources. The Box is more simple than that. If you are curious, here's a good tutorial that will work. My guess is that if you can follow this tutorial then you're probably creating your own app rather than customizing The Box.

erikalin said:
Features?
I am considering integrating push notifications... in other words, you as the ROM or theme developer (the person customizing this app to use in his/her project) can send a push notification to users. I would have to make it so the user can turn push notifications on/off too, obviously.
I think this is a nuisance feature though, isn't it? What would you do if some notification woke you up at 3:00 AM because you didn't realize you had to turn it off? I'd be livid. And... who the heck would leave them on anyway?
Push Notifications
Yes / No?​
Edit: I could look into silent push notifications...
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Yea I like this idea. Maybe setting them to off as default?
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Just curious...how does this differ from the open source project "OTA Update Center"?
ota update center
Thanks

gcrutchr said:
Just curious...how does this differ from the open source project "OTA Update Center"?
ota update center
Thanks
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Hi. The Box is a lot more simple than that. This is lightweight, able to load the file repo and the xda thread. More features means more places to lose compatibility or encounter errors. This will just always work clean and simple on every device. It isn't meant to replace or compete with feature-rich OTA updater apps.

erikalin said:
Hi. The Box is a lot more simple than that. This is lightweight, able to load the file repo and the xda thread. More features means more places to lose compatibility or encounter errors. This will just always work clean and simple on every device. It isn't meant to replace or compete with feature-rich OTA updater apps.
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Thanks for the feedback. Will look into using this in my next rom.

As much as I want to try it, I cannot download from the main server or alternates. Nothing happens when I click on any server.

gcrutchr said:
As much as I want to try it, I cannot download from the main server or alternates. Nothing happens when I click on any server.
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Yeah? It's all on Android File Host. I just tested and it's working for me. Are you looking for the three button demo? I can attach that one file to this post, I think. Let's see... If you're looking for the working example from the Project X ROM let me know and I'll grab it and attach that instead of this one. Do me a favor and try one more time with AFH. It should be okay...
gcrutchr said:
Thanks. Tried again this time using shift+select and now getting 404 error file not found. I am in Thailand but I do not think that is an issue.
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I guess I'm not sure then. They don't show any server errors... Anyway, I attached the file you're probably looking for here to this post on xda.

erikalin said:
Yeah? It's all on Android File Host. I just tested and it's working for me. Are you looking for the three button demo? I can attach that one file to this post, I think. Let's see... If you're looking for the working example from the Project X ROM let me know and I'll grab it and attach that instead of this one. Do me a favor and try one more time with AFH. It should be okay...
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Thanks. Tried again this time using shift+select and now getting 404 error file not found. I am in Thailand but I do not think that is an issue.

erikalin said:
Features?
Push Notifications
Yes / No?​
Edit: I could look into silent push notifications...
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I say yes as long as they are off by default.

I'll have mine up soon. Well probably next week when I get the time to finish everything.
One small request would be to remove the webview thats in the app just because it loads slower than the browser. It only comes up for the 2nd button and I'm just wondering if you could teach me how to remove it. Thank you for this great app.

talkingmonkeys said:
One small request would be to remove the webview thats in the app just because it loads slower than the browser. It only comes up for the 2nd button and I'm just wondering if you could teach me how to remove it. Thank you for this great app.
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Do you know how to use Eclipse?
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erikalin said:
Do you know how to use Eclipse?
Sent from my Verizon HTC One M8 using Tapatalk
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I don't but I can look up how to

RootMy.TV: v2.0 Released!

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RootMyTV is a user-friendly exploit for rooting/jailbreaking LG webOS smart TVs.
Website: RootMy.TV
GitHub: https://github.com/RootMyTV/RootMyTV.github.io
For further details, and a full writeup, please check out the GitHub repo.
Spoiler: Original pre-release post
TL;DR; If you want root on any* current WebOS LG TV, do not install updates for the time being, and wait patiently. If you're a developer or researcher, read the latest update below.
*The exploit requires "ThinQ" support, which seems to only be available on TVs running WebOS 4.0+. I will update this when we know more about which versions support it.
RootMy.TV is an 0-click (kinda) web-to-root exploit for WebOS.
Website (placeholder): RootMy.TV
GitHub (placeholder): github.com/DavidBuchanan314/RootMyTV
After this bug in Download Manager was published (which, on its own, allows rooting the WebOS emulator), I was motivated to find new bugs which can be combined with it, to get root on actual TVs.
Given the relatively severe impact of this exploit chain, its publication will have to wait at least until LG makes official patches available for the Download Manager bug. After that, I will be publishing the exploit, along with a full writeup.
During my research, I received invaluable advice and information from members of the openlgtv Discord server - I definitely couldn't have done this without them. Please join us, if you would like to assist with testing the exploit etc. in the hopefully-near future: https://discord.gg/9sqAgHVRhP
Update 2021/02/15:
LG claims to have fixed the Download Manager bug, but they haven't really. To motivate LG to actually patch the bug, I will be disclosing my exploit chain to them under a 30-day public disclosure deadline - after which, I will be publishing the exploit here. Assuming I send my disclosure to LG email tonight, that sets the RootMyTV "release date" at 2021/03/19.
Update 2021/03/18:
The release date is now 2021/03/21 - I have a few things I need to finish up...
Update 2021/03/23:
Sorry for the delays...
I am attaching a bare-bones vulnerability report and PoC for the exploit, which is enough to get you root. This "pre-release" is intended for developers and researchers. If you're not a developer or researcher, please be wait for the "full" release, which will hopefully arrive in the coming weeks. The final release will be more user friendly, and include a "Homebrew Channel". If you would like to contribute to development of the Homebrew ecosystem, please visit us on Discord.
Some notes/disclaimers about the exploit: (READ FIRST!!!)
- This will void your warranty, don't blame me if anything goes wrong etc. etc.
- Amazon's "google play store" link, described in the writeup, is currently broken. As a workaround, you can search for "google search" on Amazon, Click the top result, Click "developer info", then click the link to Google's privacy policy. From there, you can click the menu icon in the top-right and continue with the rest of the instructions.
- Something I forgot to mention in the report - you must update the value of the "HOST_PREFIX" variable in index.html, to point to your local webserver.
- If you were previously using Developer Mode, then overwriting `start-devmode.sh` will have broken devmode features like `ares-install`, and the jailed sshd. You can fix this by putting the old `start-devmode.sh` back again, with some edits.
- For some TVs that don't have the ThinQ login page, you can access an equivalent page via "Account Management" in the settings. This doesn't work on my TV (the amazon link opens in the web browser), but apparently it works on some models/versions.
- The current version of the exploit will give you a root telnet server, accessible on the default port (23), without authentication.

Hi, my device OLED65CX6LA wait your Hack ..

This is exciting! I knew in my gut that I should avoid the update I saw pop up a few days ago. Can't wait to see what this all entails. Please give us an update when you can! :]

great job, thanks for this, can't wait for the final release

Thanks again for the efforts! I can confirm that worked like charm, I have tested on LGC9 05.00.03, very smooth, haven't seen any errors.

For me worked
OLED65CX6LA in italy
soft ver. 03.21.16
thanks
Connected to lgwebostv.fritz.box.
Escape character is '^]'.
webOS TV 5.2.0 LGwebOSTV
/ # ls
bin etc lib mnt proc share usr
boot home linuxrc opt run sys var
dev lg media overlay sbin tmp www
/ #
is possible to use oscam now?

lg 55uk6470plc
software version 5.30.10
WebOS version 4.3.0-9703
Confirmed working!

Is it possible to install Web OS FW of a LG Commercial Signage Display on to a matching Consumer Retail model? How?

I am the same model as your TV. However, as you mentioned, I searched for google search on Amazon and went in, and after that, I proceeded the same, but rooting did not work. Are there any other points where I can rooting?

Using com.webos.app.iot-thirdparty-login in webOS 4.9.1-53409 for this exploit doesn't seem to work anymore, because the app now seems to open all links in the web browser app instead of its own instance. No matter which link I tested, they all open the external web browser.
Update:
The underlying issue still exists though and I managed to use a slightly different method but the same privilege escalation method to get in anyways.
Code:
Connected to XXXXXXXXXX.
Escape character is '^]'.
webOS TV 4.9.1 LGwebOSTV
/ # uname -a
Linux LGwebOSTV 4.4.84-169.gld4tv.4 #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 12 02:53:12 EST 2021 aarch64 GNU/Linux
/ # whoami
root

LLP42 said:
Using com.webos.app.iot-thirdparty-login in webOS 4.9.1-53409 for this exploit doesn't seem to work anymore, because the app now seems to open all links in the web browser app instead of its own instance. No matter which link I tested, they all open the external web browser.
Update:
The underlying issue still exists though and I managed to use a slightly different method but the same privilege escalation method to get in anyways.
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Perhaps you might share the approach you found so others don't struggle helplessly?
I had the same problem. After getting to the Amazon log in page, all links mentioned above opened in the web browser instead of within the ThinQ app. Eventually I tried entering non existent credentials into the Amazon login form, then after being prompted to enter a captcha, I again entered invalid credentials a second time. When shown the login form a third time I clicked the bottom link (can't remember what it was - maybe privacy or forgot password or similar) and this time the link opened within the ThinkQ app rather than an external browser, and I could then follow the rest of the exploit successfully.

Does rooting WebOS remove the DRM? Could someone check if Netflix is still working?
And if the DRM will be removed, is it possible to restore it by resetting it by it's factory defaults or a software update?
@retr0id awesome work! Have been waiting on this for a long time

roykaandorp said:
Does rooting WebOS remove the DRM? Could someone check if Netflix is still working?
And if the DRM will be removed, is it possible to restore it by resetting it by it's factory defaults or a software update?
@retr0id awesome work! Have been waiting on this for a long time
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Currently root exploit in the first post only exposes root unjailed telnet session and disables some telemetry. It does not affect any existing apps, unless content providers add explicit root detection. (which in of itself would require jail escape exploit on their part) Netflix seems to work fine so far on 2018-era webOS 3.8 LG TV.

spartakles said:
Perhaps you might share the approach you found so others don't struggle helplessly?
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If there really is a "0-click" exploit as promised, these steps become unnecessary.
Until then, anyone who knows the ropes should have no problem finding the way I mentioned. At least when you take a closer look at the source code of com.webos.app.iot-thirdparty-login. And if you have problems with this, you should probably leave this method alone anyway.
That's why I won't post any more details about it - at least for now.

LLP42 said:
If there really is a "0-click" exploit as promised, these steps become unnecessary.
Until then, anyone who knows the ropes should have no problem finding the way I mentioned. At least when you take a closer look at the source code of com.webos.app.iot-thirdparty-login. And if you have problems with this, you should probably leave this method alone anyway.
That's why I won't post any more details about it - at least for now.
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What gibberish.
I provided a way forward to others in my response. I followed it and it worked, so I shared it.
You simply turned up with no useful information, just to say "hey your instructions no longer work. I found a way round it. Not going to share". It would seem you're posting on entirely the wrong forum.

spartakles said:
You simply turned up with no useful information, just to say "hey your instructions no longer work. I found a way round it. Not going to share"
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That's not true at all. The info I shared is that the vulnerability is still present in the latest firmware v05.00.30 of the 2019 models and that it's still possible to use the exploit.
I also said that I do not share the details "for now", depending on the "0-click" exploit status.
spartakles said:
It would seem you're posting on entirely the wrong forum.
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The official subtitle of this forum is:
Technical discussion of WebOS development and hacking. No noobs please.
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So if anyone is wrong here, it's you.
This forum is not for users who need step-by-step instructions.

If someone can use this to make a custom firmware that adds back in the 120hz black frame insertion to the LG C9 (and maybe even older models) that would be amazing. LG removed the feature last minute despite it showing up in C9 reviews samples, but it did make it into the CX as OLED motion low and mid. I remember in some old interviews hearing that the feature is all algorithm based and could be added into older OLED TVs but they never did.

has anyone tested a LG 65SK8500LLA? Dont want to brick my one

MaxSnacks18 said:
If someone can use this to make a custom firmware that adds back in the 120hz black frame insertion to the LG C9 (and maybe even older models) that would be amazing. LG removed the feature last minute despite it showing up in C9 reviews samples, but it did make it into the CX as OLED motion low and mid. I remember in some old interviews hearing that the feature is all algorithm based and could be added into older OLED TVs but they never did.
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If I am not wrong the OS does verification , so trying to modify something will trigger it to not boot....
As of now.

MaxSnacks18 said:
If someone can use this to make a custom firmware that adds back in the 120hz black frame insertion to the LG C9 (and maybe even older models) that would be amazing. LG removed the feature last minute despite it showing up in C9 reviews samples, but it did make it into the CX as OLED motion low and mid. I remember in some old interviews hearing that the feature is all algorithm based and could be added into older OLED TVs but they never did.
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You're in luck. Just this week a user at AVSForum reported that you could enable Motion Pro on the C9/E9 with a simple command on the tv. The only disadvantage was that you need to execute this command with root privileges. Now that is where this thread comes in.
I've managed to get root access to my C9 and have executed the command and it works! Motion Pro low, medium and high is available and works at 120Hz.
This is the command that you need to execute:
Code:
luna-send -n 1 -f "luna://com.webos.service.config/setConfigs" '{ "configs": { "tv.model.motionProMode": "OLED Motion Pro" } }'

How to find the correct intent or activity name?

Hello community!
I use Shortcut Maker to create direct shortcuts for many of the activities, including some hidden ones. But all of these are already available under the Activities section or Intents section within the app.
Is it possible to create a shortcut for an activity not available in those sections?
For example, I want to create a shortcut to the 'Background Usage Limits section of the Device Care app on my Samsung phone. There is already an activity that takes me to this page:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
But I want to create a shortcut that takes me directly into the 'Background usage limits' section:
The app allows for editing intents:
But I don't know what to add/ edit here that will achieve the desired objective.
Can someone tell me how to find the activity/ intent name for the page I'm trying to launch directly using the shortcut?
Thanks.

TheMystic said:
Hello community!
I use Shortcut Maker to create direct shortcuts for many of the activities, including some hidden ones. But all of these are already available under the Activities section or Intents section within the app.
Is it possible to create a shortcut for an activity not available in those sections?
For example, I want to create a shortcut to the 'Background Usage Limits section of the Device Care app on my Samsung phone. There is already an activity that takes me to this page:
View attachment 5651309
But I want to create a shortcut that takes me directly into the 'Background usage limits' section:
View attachment 5651311
The app allows for editing intents:
View attachment 5651313
But I don't know what to add/ edit here that will achieve the desired objective.
Can someone tell me how to find the activity/ intent name for the page I'm trying to launch directly using the shortcut?
Thanks.
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You might be able to create a shortcut and use Tasker+shortcut to set up an automated action to open to the activity you want when you open the shortcut by creating the shortcut, then using Tasker to setup an automated process containing the sequence of actions it takes to open the app to the activity/page that you want then set the shortcut to run that automated process to open to the desired activity/page.
Or
The background usage limit activity/page is more than likely located in your system settings and the Device Care app just "links" you to it. Can you access that page by going through system settings somewhere instead of going through the Samsung Device Care app?

Droidriven said:
You might be able to create a shortcut and use Tasker+shortcut to set up an automated action to open to the activity you want when you open the shortcut by creating the shortcut, then using Tasker to setup an automated process containing the sequence of actions it takes to open the app to the activity/page that you want then set the shortcut to run that automated process to open to the desired activity/page.
Or
The background usage limit activity/page is more than likely located in your system settings and the Device Care app just "links" you to it. Can you access that page by going through system settings somewhere instead of going through the Samsung Device Care app?
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The Device Care app is deeply integrated with the System, and it is what handles this activity, i.e. there is no other way to access this page from System Settings.
Using Tasker for the method you described appears to be a setup that allows 'Accessibility' permissions to Tasker, plus it makes the whole setup unnecessarily complicated. Besides, I avoid using automation apps because they need to run continuously in the background, consuming RAM and battery.
Is there no way to find the exact 'intent' or 'activity' name for this process?

TheMystic said:
The Device Care app is deeply integrated with the System, and it is what handles this activity, i.e. there is no other way to access this page from System Settings.
Using Tasker for the method you described appears to be a setup that allows 'Accessibility' permissions to Tasker, plus it makes the whole setup unnecessarily complicated. Besides, I avoid using automation apps because they need to run continuously in the background, consuming RAM and battery.
Is there no way to find the exact 'intent' or 'activity' name for this process?
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You can try the Disable Service app, it should list all your apps and the individual internal services/activities within each app. That should help you identify the activity that you want.

Droidriven said:
You can try the Disable Service app, it should list all your apps and the individual internal services/activities within each app. That should help you identify the activity that you want.
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Can you provide a link for that app?
Have you tried Shortcut Maker app? This too lists all activities per app and intents available. Does the app you suggest do anything more?

TheMystic said:
Can you provide a link for that app?
Have you tried Shortcut Maker app? This too lists all activities per app and intents available. Does the app you suggest do anything more?
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Why? It's in the Playstore, a Playstore search for :
Disable service
Will find it, it should be at the top of the list of results. I'm sure you can handle that by yourself without needing someone to hold your hand or spoonfeed you, right?
I'm not the one that needs the app, the OP of this thread does.
And....
If you read the first post in this thread, you will see that they are already using the Shortcut Maker app and it doesn't show/list the specific activity that they are looking for. The Disable Service app will probaly list activities that do not appear in Shortcut Maker.
You didn't even read the first post of this thread to understand the situation and you requested a link to an app that is extremely easy to find in the Playstore, both of these things are a bit lazy.

Droidriven said:
Why? It's in the Playstore, a Playstore search for :
Disable service
Will find it, it should be at the top of the list of results. I'm sure you can handle that by yourself without needing someone to hold your hand or spoonfeed you, right?
I'm not the one that needs the app, the OP of this thread does.
And....
If you read the first post in this thread, you will see that they are already using the Shortcut Maker app and it doesn't show/list the specific activity that they are looking for. The Disable Service app will probaly list activities that do not appear in Shortcut Maker.
You didn't even read the first post of this thread to understand the situation and you requested a link to an app that is extremely easy to find in the Playstore, both of these things are a bit lazy.
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I'm the OP.
Searching on Play Store did not list an app with the exact name that you wrote, and those that showed up with similar names, require root. My device isn't rooted.
Also, just wondering if it would have been easier to simply post the link than spend time typing so much, and that too addressing someone who doesn't exist. I'm assuming you has a bad day. Chill buddy.

TheMystic said:
I'm the OP.
Searching on Play Store did not list an app with the exact name that you wrote, and those that showed up with similar names, require root. My device isn't rooted.
Also, just wondering if it would have been easier to simply post the link than spend time typing so much, and that too addressing someone who doesn't exist. I'm assuming you has a bad day. Chill buddy.
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Sorry, I didn't look at your name, also, asking me if I tried Shortcut Maker made it seem like another member was mistaking me for you, that is why I thought it was someone other than you. Why would you ask if I tried Shortcut Maker as if I were the one that needed it to achieve something I wanted? The way you worded yourself threw a wrench in things from my perspective, as if you were some random member coming in the thread and confusing me with you asking me if I had tried Shortcut Maker as if they hadn't read the first post and seen where you stated that you were already using Shortcut Maker and then asking for a link on top of that just seemed like someone that wanted to be spoonfed. We don't spoonfeed members here, it is even in the Forum Rules, members are expected to search for themselves and then ask only when they can't find anything themselves.
I've used both Shortcut Maker and the Disable Service app, though, the Disable Service no longer seems available, that must be something recent because I just searched for it when I suggested it to someone a few weeks ago. But the Service Disabler app should do the same thing. I know it is for rooted devices, it requires root to actuallu use the app to disable/modify the services, it does not need root to show the list of services/activities on/in your device/apps. I'm only telling you to use it as a tool to see/find the name of the service/activity name, then use that information to do whatever you were trying to do with the service/activity name as you asked in your first post. You can uninstall Service Disabler as soon as you find the name of the service/activity.

Droidriven said:
Sorry, I didn't look at your name, also, asking me if I tried Shortcut Maker made it seem like another member was mistaking me for you, that is why I thought it was someone other than you. Why would you ask if I tried Shortcut Maker as if I were the one that needed it to achieve something I wanted? The way you worded yourself threw a wrench in things from my perspective, as if you were some random member coming in the thread and confusing me with you asking me if I had tried Shortcut Maker as if they hadn't read the first post and seen where you stated that you were already using Shortcut Maker and then asking for a link on top of that just seemed like someone that wanted to be spoonfed. We don't spoonfeed members here, it is even in the Forum Rules, members are expected to search for themselves and then ask only when they can't find anything themselves.
I've used both Shortcut Maker and the Disable Service app, though, the Disable Service no longer seems available, that must be something recent because I just searched for it when I suggested it to someone a few weeks ago. But the Service Disabler app should do the same thing. I know it is for rooted devices, it requires root to actuallu use the app to disable/modify the services, it does not need root to show the list of services/activities on/in your device/apps. I'm only telling you to use it as a tool to see/find the name of the service/activity name, then use that information to do whatever you were trying to do with the service/activity name as you asked in your first post. You can uninstall Service Disabler as soon as you find the name of the service/activity.
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Often, there are many apps with similar names, especially if they are doing the same functions, so when someone recommends an app based on personal experience, it helps to include the link to that app too because of the same reason mentioned above. This isn't spoon feeding. And as you confirm yourself, the app is no longer available on the Play Store, so anyone who looks for the app based on your suggestion, would have wasted time trying out several apps, except the one suggested.
Personally, I always include links when I'm helping someone. It doesn't cost me anything. But I understand we have different perspectives and approach.
But anyways, thanks for your time and effort.

TheMystic said:
Often, there are many apps with similar names, especially if they are doing the same functions, so when someone recommends an app based on personal experience, it helps to include the link to that app too because of the same reason mentioned above. This isn't spoon feeding. And as you confirm yourself, the app is no longer available on the Play Store, so anyone who looks for the app based on your suggestion, would have wasted time trying out several apps, except the one suggested.
Personally, I always include links when I'm helping someone. It doesn't cost me anything. But I understand we have different perspectives and approach.
But anyways, thanks for your time and effort.
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I used to give detailed descriptions with all links included. Lots of times, it was posting descriptions and links that I had posted many different times for other members asking the same questions, answers that are already here, answers they would find if they searched for it. People treat this place like it is Reddit or Quora, just here to help and answer their questions when they have a problem/question, instead of what it actually is, a forum designed by developers for developers. The monotony of that became overbearing and then when you consider that I would often post 10's/dozens of posts a day, after being here for almost 10 years and helping 1000's and 1000's of users that just wanted someone to make things easy for them and just hand them everything they need to solve their issue while also being unwilling to try gaining some understanding of what they are dealing with, understanding that could/would help them in the future if they just paid attention, that eventually evolved into giving as straightforward of a description as I could and then telling the member how to find the things I mentioned for themselves, this not only encourages them to do the footwork of searching for themselves, it also helps refine and develop their ability to effectively search for what they need and actually get results. It isnt a matter of just searching, it is a matter of knowing what to search for and how to be more specific in their searching. A lot of times, users don't know the best search terms or keywords to use which leads them in circles, unable to find or make sense of anything. I would rather give them information to understand the issue or understand android itself, information that may help them understand their device, how the hardware/software actually functions so that they can have a better sense of how to go about doing things on the device. Show them the rules of the game and how it is played instead of just pointing them in a direction or just putting them on the field and letting them wander around doing things without understanding how their actions effect the outcome of the game. You can tell a person that 2+2=4, but you've done nothing if they don't understand the numbers or the math.
Long story short...
If you give someone a fish, you feed them for a day, but if you teach them how to fish, you feed them for a lifetime.

Droidriven said:
I used to give detailed descriptions with all links included. Lots of times, it was posting descriptions and links that I had posted many different times for other members asking the same questions, answers that are already here, answers they would find if they searched for it. People treat this place like it is Reddit or Quora, just here to help and answer their questions when they have a problem/question, instead of what it actually is, a forum designed by developers for developers. The monotony of that became overbearing and then when you consider that I would often post 10's/dozens of posts a day, after being here for almost 10 years and helping 1000's and 1000's of users that just wanted someone to make things easy for them and just hand them everything they need to solve their issue while also being unwilling to try gaining some understanding of what they are dealing with, understanding that could/would help them in the future if they just paid attention, that eventually evolved into giving as straightforward of a description as I could and then telling the member how to find the things I mentioned for themselves, this not only encourages them to do the footwork of searching for themselves, it also helps refine and develop their ability to effectively search for what they need and actually get results. It isnt a matter of just searching, it is a matter of knowing what to search for and how to be more specific in their searching. A lot of times, users don't know the best search terms or keywords to use which leads them in circles, unable to find or make sense of anything. I would rather give them information to understand the issue or understand android itself, information that may help them understand their device, how the hardware/software actually functions so that they can have a better sense of how to go about doing things on the device. Show them the rules of the game and how it is played instead of just pointing them in a direction or just putting them on the field and letting them wander around doing things without understanding how their actions effect the outcome of the game. You can tell a person that 2+2=4, but you've done nothing if they don't understand the numbers or the math.
Long story short...
If you give someone a fish, you feed them for a day, but if you teach them how to fish, you feed them for a lifetime.
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Appreciate that you have stuck around for so long, and helping people with solutions. I'm neither a developer, nor have been in this platform for too long. I'm not too active either. So I'll speak for myself.
I'm aware this platform started off by Developers, and for developers. However, it has grown much beyond that with Android evolving. The Developers are now a minority, albeit still the most important category.
Although you are speaking from your personal experience, as far as I have seen, people who come to this platform come for a very specific purpose, and don't treat it like a social media platform as far as I have seen. It is just that sometimes the threads become too long and they may not find answers they are looking for, despite searching for it.
In my case, you would see that well over 90% of my questions remain unanswered. I'm not complaining. I'm aware that my questions are indeed difficult because I post only when I don't find answers after doing sufficient research. And under these circumstances, this platform becomes the best place to ask those questions because this is a platform of default for Developers, and as q consequence also has the maximum probability of providing an answer.
Whatever we post here, is going to remain forever, and it is not limited to the original poster. The answers and comments will continue to help many more people with time. I wouldn't jump into concluding that someone hasn't done his homework. That's because I don't know. So when in doubt, it is best to give the benefit of doubt. Besides, it doesn't cost anything to include links, where applicable.
So while I agree that it is better to teach someone how to do something, than providing ready made solutions, there is often no point in reinventing the wheel.

Have you since found a way to find intents?

Windows_2000 said:
Have you since found a way to find intents?
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Not yet. On the contrary, a lot of activities/ intent already visible within the Shortcut Maker app don't work too, with this error:
No app to open this shortcut.
Don't know yet how to solve this.