Hi,
Is this a known issue on Android 4.03 Official?
I can't uninstall an app, because I can't disable its administrator privileges. These settings are gone after applying the FOTA!
Not noticed it but I did a factory reset after getting the update
EddyOS said:
I did a factory reset after getting the update
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Thanks. I didn't. Interesting. Can anyone else confirm/reject this please?
Nope, i can just remove apps and everything. Didn't do a factory reset after OTA update.
Keupie said:
Nope, i can just remove apps and everything. Didn't do a factory reset after OTA update.
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But do you see the "Device Administrator" settings?
You mind trying to install this app (SwitchPro Widget) and then uninstall it?
Dmitry N said:
But do you see the "Device Administrator" settings?
You mind trying to install this app (SwitchPro Widget) and then uninstall it?
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i see the device administrator settings. Can't install the app because it's a paid app and i don't own a creditcard
Factory reset was the solution indeed!
Where's My Droid is the problem
I noticed after installing Where's My Droid and granting it Device Administration privileges, the option itself disappeared from the Security menu of my phone, along with Unknown Sources option. WTF - I reset my phone over a dozen times (literally) before I realized what caused it to keep disappearing. There's no telling how many apps out there that might cause these options to disappear after being added as a Device Administrator. So please, test my conclusion...reset your phone and if the options reappear, try installing the app that caused the options to disappear (most likely a security app or phone locator app) then grant it Device Admin again and see what happens. If I'm right, please hit the thank you button. Peace!!
I don't see this menu even I did factory reset+wipe data in stock recovery ... I've tried to check it on clean phone without any application installed and it is not there - just setting for "Unknown sources" but not Device administrators ..
rkafka said:
I don't see this menu even I did factory reset+wipe data in stock recovery ... I've tried to check it on clean phone without any application installed and it is not there - just setting for "Unknown sources" but not Device administrators ..
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Me either until you install an app like Where's My Droid, then go to the Security section of WMD> Remote Wipe or Remote Lock. DO NOT 'SET DEVICE ADMIN' but this should put the option in the Settings>Security menu of the phone. but after uninstalling WMD it goes away. maybe you can make use of it for programs that need device admin privleges while WMD is installed, hopefully it dosen't disappear if you authorize a different app, then hopefully uninstalling WMD wont remove the option if a different app already has admin rights. Are you pickin up what I'm layin down? I know it sounds crazy, thumbs down ICS
akafarmer said:
Me either until you install an app like Where's My Droid, then go to the Security section of WMD> Remote Wipe or Remote Lock. DO NOT 'SET DEVICE ADMIN' but this should put the option in the Settings>Security menu of the phone. but after uninstalling WMD it goes away. maybe you can make use of it for programs that need device admin privleges while WMD is installed, hopefully it dosen't disappear if you authorize a different app, then hopefully uninstalling WMD wont remove the option if a different app already has admin rights. Are you pickin up what I'm layin down? I know it sounds crazy, thumbs down ICS
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Now I uderstand it. When there is no application with dev.admin privilegs demand, the option is not there (nothing to set/reset) .. .. It clear now .. Where is my Droid shown me how it is working .. Many thanks for explanation ..
rkafka said:
Now I uderstand it. When there is no application with dev.admin privilegs demand, the option is not there (nothing to set/reset) .. .. It clear now .. Where is my Droid shown me how it is working .. Many thanks for explanation ..
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I'm knew at posting and don't know if you hit the thanks button but it would be greatly appreciated. btw, this problem is not on any other ICS phone I've seen, just Vivid, rooted or not.
akafarmer said:
I'm knew at posting and don't know if you hit the thanks button but it would be greatly appreciated. btw, this problem is not on any other ICS phone I've seen, just Vivid, rooted or not.
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You have found the root cause of this "problem".. It is not a bug it is feature
That did it for me, too!
Just to confirm, I found a small app on the Play Store that wanted Device Admin rights (an app called "Lock Screen" which just provides a button to lock the device), went in to it's settings, enabled Device Admin rights and then the 3rd Party Apps and Device Administrator settings appeared in the Security Settings. Thank you!
rkafka said:
You have found the root cause of this "problem".. It is not a bug it is feature
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Seems like a problem to me, I have yet to get these options back after setting Where's My Droid app as a Device Admin.
Only Install Android Device Manager for enable this menu
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So am i missing out on something? I tried downloading an app off web browser and it says that i can not download apps that arent on market. I thought that was what super permission took care of? Any help guys?
Rooting doesn't enable sideloading of apps, it just gives you root access to the phone. Look for the thread called "[How To] Enable Non-Market apps on Captivate (consolidated)" in order to enable sideloading from the phone itself.
There are also a few programs that will let you sideload from your computer, such as Droid Explorer or the Android Central Sideload Wonder machine. Or you can use adb to install. This question seems to get asked way too often.
Root doesn't allow you to install non-Market apps, you need to do a little more hacking. Read the wiki! I'd post a link but I can't since I'm still a "new" user on here...
Ok thanks. Just switched over from iphone to the caltivate so im still new to.this. Thanks
berd said:
Ok thanks. Just switched over from iphone to the caltivate so im still new to.this. Thanks
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Download Astro File Manager from the Market. FREE> Then go to menu/more/preferences and checkmark the Enable Browser Download one. Also go into settings on your phone, then applications, then checkmark unknown sources...
then you can download and install all day.
smashpunks said:
Download Astro File Manager from the Market. FREE> Then go to menu/more/preferences and checkmark the Enable Browser Download one. Also go into settings on your phone, then applications, then checkmark unknown sources...
then you can download and install all day.
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This doesn't work as we don't have the option for Unknown Sources under Applications.
Neurp said:
This doesn't work as we don't have the option for Unknown Sources under Applications.
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are you sure? Every android device ive ever seen or delt with has this standard setting... Ill take your word for it though as I got a vibrant not a captivate, although I dont see why they would differ. Anyways the Astro file manager should work even without the other thing checked right?
Just find it wierd that yall dont have that setting when every other android device does...
Please see the "[How To] Enable Non-Market Apps on Captivate (Consolidated)" howto in the Dev section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=738376
As for why we don't actually have the ability to flip the "unknown sources" setting... Yeah, ATT had Sammy take it completely out of the stock roms.
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Please see the "[How To] Enable Non-Market Apps on Captivate (Consolidated)" howto in the Dev section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=738376
As for why we don't actually have the ability to flip the "unknown sources" setting... Yeah, ATT had Sammy take it completely out of the stock roms.
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thats wierd. glad they didnt do that to my vibrant..
Hi, first post
I flashed my TMOBILE US [SGH-T999] SIII with root66 and all went well. verified with rootkeeper I'm indeed rooted. Problem is when I first configured superSU i checked hide from apps list (figured id still be able to get it in /system) So although it asks for permission and still fully functional I cannot open the app to change the configuration. There was some codes *#*#1234#*#* amongst others I thought would bring up the app, but because the sim is no longer registered to a network it just gives a network error.
This has been going on for a week and would really appreciate a solution. Going to google play doesn't show any options. just a picture. If i disable in manage apps i can then deactivate on google play, but it didn't help. Also re flashed rom and nothing changed.
Should be able to open the app somewhere on the phone right? use file explorer to delete some config file that will reset to default?
irvington said:
Hi, first post
I flashed my TMOBILE US [SGH-T999] SIII with root66 and all went well. verified with rootkeeper I'm indeed rooted. Problem is when I first configured superSU i checked hide from apps list (figured id still be able to get it in /system) So although it asks for permission and still fully functional I cannot open the app to change the configuration. There was some codes *#*#1234#*#* amongst others I thought would bring up the app, but because the sim is no longer registered to a network it just gives a network error.
This has been going on for a week and would really appreciate a solution. Going to google play doesn't show any options. just a picture. If i disable in manage apps i can then deactivate on google play, but it didn't help. Also re flashed rom and nothing changed.
Should be able to open the app somewhere on the phone right? use file explorer to delete some config file that will reset to default?
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Hi, to open supersu through the dialpad, please enter the following:
*#*#1234#*#*
or
*#*#7873778#*#* which spells(*#*#SUPERSU#*#*)
If that didn't work, check if supersu is still installed by going to manage applications.
Sent from my Droid Incredible 2 using Tapatalk.
antoniodz95 said:
Hi, to open supersu through the dialpad, please enter the following:
*#*#1234#*#*
or
*#*#7873778#*#* which spells(*#*#SUPERSU#*#*)
If that didn't work, check if supersu is still installed by going to manage applications.
Sent from my Droid Incredible 2 using Tapatalk.
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Yeah mentioned the codes in my post. my girlfriend has a deathgrip on the phone right now but i'm pretty sure the exact error was: Not registered on network. I also mentioned that superSU is indeed installed cause I can clear su's data, etc from the manage apps area. I use groove IP for phone calls and I've been putting the code in the phone settings not the groove voip app if that matters.
bumped after a few days of waiting patiently.
Hi i was having similar issues, did you try
*#234#* instead of *#*#234#*#* that worked for me before although my issue now is different.
i was getting an error and work around it by installing
System app remover (root) from play store
then went to apkmanger and click on reinstal Supersu, that bring back the icon
that did not solve my problem of the dialing code not working anymore, but it got me to super su app
hope it helps
Ajabis said:
Hi i was having similar issues, did you try
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you just woke up a sleeping thread. its one year old, so I am sure it has been resolved.
Check this out! Links to useful Guides and " Banned " Documentaries
DownloadManager's notifications on my phone re-appear back either after couple of minutes after cleaning up the notification area or right after i restart my phone
its much more annoying when you download too many stuffs
i have to wait for 'clear data' button in 'download manager' appinfo to get tabable after computing sizes on every download seasons !!
plus that(may you already knew) it also supposed to launch/open downloads-UI file by tabbing the related notifications , but not mine !
i also am using ADM pro but unfortunatly it does not grab every download link
please excuse my bad english and help me fix this.
thank you
XGo jb 4.1.2 ....100 rooted
ahmad990 said:
DownloadManager's notifications on my phone re-appear back just couple minutes after cleaning up the notification area or right after i restart my phone
its much more annoying when you download too many stuffs
i have to wait for 'clear data' button in 'download manager' appinfo to get tabable after computing sizes on every download seasons !!
plus that(may you already knew) it also supposed to launch/open downloads-UI file by tabbing the related notifications , but not mine !
i also am using ADM pro but unfortunatly it does not grab every download link
please excuse my bad english and help me fix this.
thank you
XGo jb 4.1.2 ....100 rooted
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Hey XDA Folks!!!help me...
ahmad990 said:
hey xda folks!!!help me...
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Δοκίμασε να εγκαταστήσεις εκ νέου την εφαρμογή πατριώτη...
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Δοκίμασε να εγκαταστήσεις εκ νέου την εφαρμογή πατριώτη...
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=O
ahmad990 said:
=O
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look man! dont try to speak your native language over here anymore,its breaking rules!
i have not installed that stupid app , as i said that is stock one!
however thanx for the help
im still persian!
ahmad990 said:
look man! dont try to speak your native language over here anymore,its breaking rules!
i have not installed that stupid app , as i said that is stock one!
however thanx for the help
im still persian!
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W.T.F.? Speaking a language except English is breaking rules?! Anyway, try deactivating the app from the "apps" options, resetting the phone and activating it back on...
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W.T.F.? Speaking a language except English is breaking rules?! Anyway, try deactivating the app from the "apps" options, resetting the phone and activating it back on...
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ok i ve got a mention because of writing on myown letters once!i dident want you experience it .
i can not reset the phone cuz setting it up back will take much while since im so absesive and associated with the current state!
i googled it last night and found it a common issue. and no solution provided but you got to clear the data of the DM app after every downlod,its damn aargh!
how to deactivate an app? i remember it was used to be on 4.0 and nomore i saw it (mine is 4.1.2)
ahmad990 said:
DownloadManager's notifications on my phone re-appear back either after couple of minutes after cleaning up the notification area or right after i restart my phone
its much more annoying when you download too many stuffs
i have to wait for 'clear data' button in 'download manager' appinfo to get tabable after computing sizes on every download seasons !!
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what about unchecking "show notifications" in App settings?
droidshan said:
what about unchecking "show notifications" in App settings?
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Ooops! grayed out!
even bring posible it wouldnt comply my desire.
perior to this post ,i ve tried unchecking that box on my wife tablet(SmartTouch life 4.1.2 mtk series) and works but you see no info about ongoing download being unchecked.
plus that, as you ve read on the first post,i explained ,tabbing on each notifications wont take me to downloads UI anymore,both fail and successful's!
Those roads you are now walking on,i have em already paved!
ahmad990 said:
Ooops!i ve tried unchecking that box on my wife tablet(SmartTouch life 4.1.2 mtk series) and works but you see no info about ongoing download being .....
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yes.. we know that this will prevent the app from showing any notifications!!!
did you tried disabling default DM and then using ADM. since u hav ADM pro installed....
droidshan said:
yes.. we know that this will prevent the app from showing any notifications!!!
did you tried disabling default DM and then using ADM. since u hav ADM pro installed....
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the DM is default downloader when you are downloading from google play market and etc.
ADM pro wont grab or handle it.
ahmad990 said:
ok i ve got a mention because of writing on myown letters once!i dident want you experience it .
i can not reset the phone cuz setting it up back will take much while since im so absesive and associated with the current state!
i googled it last night and found it a common issue. and no solution provided but you got to clear the data of the DM app after every downlod,its damn aargh!
how to deactivate an app? i remember it was used to be on 4.0 and nomore i saw it (mine is 4.1.2)
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Deactivating an app? Pretty easy. Go to settings -> apps -> on to "all" tab -> find the downloader app -> select it -> freeze/deactivate or whatever says the up right button.Before you do that, force close the app (right next to the deactivation button) and after the deactivation, I suggest you to clean all the data of the app.
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Deactivating an app? Pretty easy. Go to settings -> apps -> on to "all" tab -> find the downloader app -> select it -> freeze/deactivate or whatever says the up right button.Before you do that, force close the app (right next to the deactivation button) and after the deactivation, I suggest you to clean all the data of the app.
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Uh huh...what a blind i am!
When I try to allow it I get this popup which does nothing when clicked, the setting is checked after this but no new device connects to my pc, nor do I get a prompt to allow debugging.
Debugging works just fine when in recovery.
Do what the popup says :|
Security app? It look like Antivirus..
Try to disable or uninstall it..
Old Android
AArga said:
Security app? It look like Antivirus..
Try to disable or uninstall it..
Old Android
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The thing is that I have never installed any Antivirus apps.
The only thing I did install was Perfect App Protector which I've since removed and rebooted the phone several times.
Maybe the app you says.. Make a blocking..
Old Android
I downloaded the latest "settings" on telegram, but once installed, I can't access anymore... The application opens then closes straight away..
Any solution to fix? Or do I have to do a reset?
You probably installed a incompatible version, if you use a appmanager you should be able to locate the app (settings) go to manage then uninstall updates it should revert it back.
I've done this and encountered the same issues
I used this; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lb.app_manager
There are certainly other apps that do the same thing
Thanks for your reply..
I installed this application but it can't work because it needs permissions, and each time I try to access to permissions... It closes
So I used "files" which was already installed and managed to go down factory settings
All works now..
Thank you for giving me this idea
maxens63 said:
Thanks for your reply..
I installed this application but it can't work because it needs permissions, and each time I try to access to permissions... It closes
So I used "files" which was already installed and managed to go down factory settings
All works now..
Thank you for giving me this idea
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Like I say I've been there & done that, I too have installed "updated" OnePlus apps sometimes with success sometimes with crashes.
You should always be able to downgrade/revert.
Sometimes you get quirky faults
But I've managed to get the theme store and various other things working like fonts etc... I'm still unrooted and standard oos.
I use my NFC a lot and I can't risk tripping saftynet just yet.