I kindly advice you to read everything before you start, so that you don't get stuck in the middle of the process. I made it without screenshots, so maybe it's rather something for advanced users - but basically you'll just fake the carrier for the market and use a proxy.
1. This will only work if your device is rooted.
2. Don't complain. I assume that if you managed to root your device you will also manage to set up a proxy.
3. Grant the superuser permissions when asked by "Market Enabler" and "Proxy Droid", else it won't work. Those are apps with hundreds of thousands of downloads --> they are safe.
4. It works for me. I attach also a screenshot that I just took - I'm in Sweden.
5. If it doesn't work, it means that the proxy you selected is not working, simply try with another one.
Now, let's start.
1. Get the Movies&TV app at the end of this post or from the market if you have access to it and install it.
2. Get a program called "market enabler", it will allow you to fake the location of the google play market and allow you to get the movies+series.
3. Get "ProxyDroid", you can get it for free on the market, link.
4. Search for us proxies, if you don't know how to do that click on this link.
I found good ones here, link, simply click on a number in the "raw proxy list" column and write down a proxy, you will need both the host and the port numbers. Host numbers usually look like this "72.64.146.136" and port numbers usually are shorter, usually like this "3128", "80" or "3128".
If you find a proxy with the following "184.105.235.82:8080", then everthing before the : is the host number, everything after the : is the port number. You will need this information for step 6.
5. Start "market enabler" --> setting lists --> long press on a [us] list and select "fake this provider now"
6. Start "ProxyDroid" --> scroll down to "Host" and enter the host numbers from step 4 and then do the same for "Port". Scroll to the top and select "Proxy Switch" --> a little cloud symbol will show up in the menu bar. The app also offers advanced options, like excluding apps from this proxy, or creating proxy profiles but that's entirely up to you.
7. Start "Google Play Movies & TV", link it to an account. It will tell you that you don't have any movies or shows. Press on the market icon in the top right corner and you'll get to the market. --> Bingo.
8. Don't forget to deactivate the proxy and market enabler once you are done watching.
9. You can also do this without market enabler, the only difference is that you will be redirected to your browser when you want to buy movies&series instead of doing it within the market.
The rest is up to you. It's actually easier as it sounds.
If you really, really, really, really need screenshots I might add some tomorrow.
what market enabler could i use best??
*edit*
Found market unlocker with various google play stores from over the world this app is also capable to look for proxies
Thank a lot I will try sir.:victory:
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I use this at times on my HTC evo, but it looks like it's not available to download on the Xformer from the Market. Anyone know why? Anyone have the apk file for it?
edit: i was able to get it from Amazon App store
edit2: Well, i figured out why lookout wasn't available for the tf101. Our tablets without 3g doesn't have sms service, which apparently lookout utilizes for location even with gps on
Lookout said:
There is trouble with Lookout fully functioning on Android tablets due to the fact that they don't support SMS messages. We rely on SMS messages to initiate a connection to a device in the event it's lost, stolen, etc. Without the ability to receive SMS messages the missing device features are greatly hindered, however, device based backups and malware protection should work normally.
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ah well...
https://support.mylookout.com/entries/20103416-how-about-honeycomb
The reason why you're having trouble finding Lookout in the market for Honeycomb Tabs is due to the fact that the they don't support SMS messages. We rely on SMS messages to initiate a connection to a device in the event it's lost, stolen, etc. Without the ability to receive SMS messages the missing device features would be greatly hindered, however, device based backups and malware protection would work normally.
Until we release a version that's more compatible with the Honeycomb tabs you can install it using this alternate method:
The first thing you'll want to do is enable the installation of non-market applications. To do this:
Go to settings > application > and check the box next to "Unknown Sources." Go ahead and disregard the warning (by clicking OK), we can uncheck it later.
Next, back out of Settings and open up the web browser.
In the address bar delete everything that's there and type this in (minus quotes): "m.getjar.com" and hit enter.
Now click on "Android" under "Or, Choose your platform." This will bring you to another page where you will see a search box in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Tap the search box, to insert the cursor, and type "Lookout" and tap "go". The search will produce one result, which is "Lookout"
Tap on the link "Lookout Mobile Security with Antivirus".
You will now be on another page that displays a grey "Download" box. Go ahead and tap on it.
The Tablet will show that it's beginning to download the file and you'll see the progress, of the download, in the notification bar.
Tap on the download icon (it looks like a downward facing arrow pointing at a line) and a small window will populate above with the word "lookout-production-signed-aligned.apk" Go ahead and tap on that.
A window that says "Package Installer" pops up. From here you can read the permissions that Lookout requires. Go ahead and tap "Install".
Your installation will start. Tap "Open" once the installation has finished to open Lookout.
Finish setting up Lookout as you normally would!
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Awesome thanks. Nice to have lookout on my TF.
I think they should still deploy it for tablets either way. I don't mind not having the locate feature on my Transformer. I really only want it for their anti-virus/malware checking as well as their backup features.
Hi,
I'd like to have a direct link from my home screen to 'My Apps' in Google Play Store. Is this possible?
I did not find this feature in the app. Also AnyCut does not provide this link.
Thanks!
Hm tried a bit but failed, since ICS market interface is using fragments theres is no longer a special activity to be started.
You can launch the main market page with "com.android.vending.AssetBrowserActivity" as Intent, i could not get the "My Apps" to be displayed automaticly.
Maybe someone else has an idea.
It is obviously possible, as the Update notification takes you directy to that "My Apps" page hm...
Thanks mate. I guess it's not planned to take the abbreviation and bypass the suggested applications....
Hey guys, I decompiled the play store app and looked for the Intent, the notification produces. Here it is (modified to be used in any app):
Code:
final Intent i = new Intent(
"com.google.android.finsky.VIEW_MY_DOWNLOADS");
i.setComponent(new ComponentName("com.android.vending",
"com.google.android.finsky.activities.MainActivity"));
i.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
startActivity(i);
Thanks...but how can I use this intent in AnyCut? I think I tried all variants you mentioned...but I always get the error that this intent does not exist?!
Don't know this app, easiest thing would be writing your own app real quick.
Well, in the end it just generates a link on the home screen: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appdroid.anycut&feature=search_result
I try to cut down the number of apps to keep the device alive... ;-)
I had the same request for long time and Thank you Cypressious for putting me on the track for the solution.
Solution with QCustomShortcut
edited : market link removed because i have not ability to post link, anyway you will found it easily in market
easy way because it have buttons for custom search in all cases ... , i tried many other apps with no success ...
Sortcut Name : what you want
Action : com.google.android.finsky.VIEW_MY_DOWNLOADS
Package : com.android.vending ( choosed in list )
Class : com.google.android.finsky.activities.MainActivity ( choosed in list )
icon : i kept "google play" proposed ( but you can choose another )
you can click the "Test" button before create link
when finish and working, click button "Create Shortcut" ( this button is hidden by an add, but the add go hidden when you click on it, bad thing in this app, but i agree and understand author ... )
hop
jimi27 said:
I had the same request for long time and Thank you Cypressious for putting me on the track for the solution.
Solution with QCustomShortcut
edited : market link removed because i have not ability to post link, anyway you will found it easily in market
easy way because it have buttons for custom search in all cases ... , i tried many other apps with no success ...
Sortcut Name : what you want
Action : com.google.android.finsky.VIEW_MY_DOWNLOADS
Package : com.android.vending ( choosed in list )
Class : com.google.android.finsky.activities.MainActivity ( choosed in list )
icon : i kept "google play" proposed ( but you can choose another )
you can click the "Test" button before create link
when finish and working, click button "Create Shortcut" ( this button is hidden by an add, but the add go hidden when you click on it, bad thing in this app, but i agree and understand author ... )
hop
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Tried it. Actually it opens the "my apps" page, but after less than a sec the screen turns back to the annoying main Google play page.
Any other solution?
now i use last version of tasker
and i made a task :
Misc / Send intent
and i set like that :
Action
com.google.android.finsky.VIEW_MY_DOWNLOADS
Cat
None
Package
com.android.vending
Class
com.google.android.finsky.activities.MainActivity
Target
Activity
i put on a button in a scene, but you can do a shortcut on desktop with this task.
jimi27 said:
I had the same request for long time and Thank you Cypressious for putting me on the track for the solution.
Solution with QCustomShortcut
edited : market link removed because i have not ability to post link, anyway you will found it easily in market
easy way because it have buttons for custom search in all cases ... , i tried many other apps with no success ...
Sortcut Name : what you want
Action : com.google.android.finsky.VIEW_MY_DOWNLOADS
Package : com.android.vending ( choosed in list )
Class : com.google.android.finsky.activities.MainActivity ( choosed in list )
icon : i kept "google play" proposed ( but you can choose another )
you can click the "Test" button before create link
when finish and working, click button "Create Shortcut" ( this button is hidden by an add, but the add go hidden when you click on it, bad thing in this app, but i agree and understand author ... )
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It works perfectly well in KitKat.
.
Thanks!
jimi27 said:
now i use last version of tasker
and i made a task :
Misc / Send intent
and i set like that :
Action
com.google.android.finsky.VIEW_MY_DOWNLOADS
Cat
None
Package
com.android.vending
Class
com.google.android.finsky.activities.MainActivity
Target
Activity
i put on a button in a scene, but you can do a shortcut on desktop with this task.
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Thanks for the quick tip. I was able to take this task and assign it to a Nova swipe action for the Google play shortcut on my main screen. Exactly what I wanted.
1) Go to app manager and find play store
2) Disable play store (do not delete data or cache
3)Now in you browser go to play store
4) Sign in and go to my apps
5)Then crate bookmark to your homescreen (Uc browse has this feature but I don't know about others)
6)Now Enable play store again
Click The lick on your homescreen (which you have crated in 5.
enjoy
Hit thank if it help you
FYI, the Xposed module Play Store Changelog now includes the option of going directly to "My Apps" when launching the Play Store.
No
It's impossible...
Tasker solution works in Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Or just download from the Play Store "Shortcut to My apps". Just an "app" or widget, no rights needed, only 20kb.
Searching in 2019 I found this thread.
These days in a launcher like Nova, you can long-press on the Google Play icon to reveal list of shortcuts, then select MyApps and you have a shortcut to MyApps on your homescreen. ...
....But that is still not enough for me, I want to be able to do it with Tasker. Auto-shortcut doesn't show any shortcuts for this function. Intents probably would have worked but I didn't try them. I could've used MC's idea for an app, but I had a hesitation to install an app. here's where I landed instead, inspired by Killwish's approach.
1- Browse to playstore on PC (while logged into your google account, in my case using chrome).
2 - Select Apps (LHS). Select MyApps (LHS).
3 - Click "all apps" (accross the top), which reveals a list of devices associated with that account. Select the device you're interested in
4 - Copy the URL from chrome browser. Transfer it to phone (you can mail it or find some other convenient way).
5 - Use tasker browseURL command
electricpete1 said:
Searching in 2019 I found this thread.
These days in a launcher like Nova, you can long-press on the Google Play icon to reveal list of shortcuts, then select MyApps and you have a shortcut to MyApps on your homescreen. ...
....But that is still not enough for me, I want to be able to do it with Tasker. Auto-shortcut doesn't show any shortcuts for this function. Intents probably would have worked but I didn't try them. I could've used MC's idea for an app, but I had a hesitation to install an app. here's where I landed instead, inspired by Killwish's approach.
1- Browse to playstore on PC (while logged into your google account, in my case using chrome).
2 - Select Apps (LHS). Select MyApps (LHS).
3 - Click "all apps" (accross the top), which reveals a list of devices associated with that account. Select the device you're interested in
4 - Copy the URL from chrome browser. Transfer it to phone (you can mail it or find some other convenient way).
5 - Use tasker browseURL command
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You could also try this app:
https://quickshortcutmaker.en.uptodown.com/android
It can create shortcuts to individual services in various apps.
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jimi27 said:
now i use last version of tasker
and i made a task :
Misc / Send intent
and i set like that :
Action
com.google.android.finsky.VIEW_MY_DOWNLOADS
Cat
None
Package
com.android.vending
Class
com.google.android.finsky.activities.MainActivity
Target
Activity
i put on a button in a scene, but you can do a shortcut on desktop with this task.
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Click to collapse
How do I make this work in 2023? When running in Tasker nothing happens.
OK lets start a new thread since all the other ones are closed to add a reply.
First of all thank you for your interest in bypassing the 40 hour listening limit on your Android phone with Pandora.
This hack aint for everyone. It requires an a modified ROM which includes OpenPDroid or PDroid 2.0 in order to function.
To learn more about this please visit the XDA page
If your good to go, then goto the google market and search apps for "PDroid Manager"
Download and install.
Run PDroid Manager program, and search for the Pandora app.
Select the Pandora app to open a list of Permissions.
Change all the check marks to X's except for "Network Info"
"Network Info" is the only item to have a check mark next to it, (This allows the app to use the internet)
Go back to Pandora and listen for ever 24/7/365 nonstop!!!!
For people who lives in the restricted countries, this is a free and root-less way on how to bypass and download country restricted apps and games in Play Store without modding the Play Store app itself.
First of all,
i. Create a secondary google account on your PC.
ii. Leave 'Mobile phone' blank.
iii. Choose United Kingdom as location.
iv. In the next page, you will then add in you phone number for verification.
Next, on you phone, got to Settings>General>Accounts>Add Account>Existing, sign in with you new google account.
After all are done, go to Settings>Connections>More networks>VPN and tap the + sign.
Key in the following:-
Name : BestUKVPN
Type : PPTP
Server Address : BestUKVPN.com
Tick PPP encryption (MPPE)
and tap Save.
To connect, tap on the VPN you've just created :-
Username : free
Password : *the password changes everyday, go to w w w . bestUKVPN . c o m to get the password*
Then, go to Settings>General>Application manager and locate Google Play Store. Tap on it and tap Force Stop, Clear Cache and Clear Data accordingly.
Next, Go to your Play Store and choose your secondary account.
Viola, restricted country apps are available for download!
Unless you country is supported by Google Wallet, you can only download the free apps and games.
Enjoy!
No need for a second account, u can either kill PStore or just restart the machine. It will (re)authenticate the session to a different server (hence, country).
There are easy ways to block this as well, it is just a matter of time to be honest.
However, this method is very loaded, you are opening a VPN for all the connections, there are way better methods for this, i.e Per APP VPN, why make the whole system use a slow connection when you can only have a list of apps that will use that connection. ProxyDroid is amazing, but requires root, i think it supports VPN-s as well .
PlutoDelic said:
No need for a second account, u can either kill PStore or just restart the machine. It will (re)authenticate the session to a different server (hence, country).
There are easy ways to block this as well, it is just a matter of time to be honest.
However, this method is very loaded, you are opening a VPN for all the connections, there are way better methods for this, i.e Per APP VPN, why make the whole system use a slow connection when you can only have a list of apps that will use that connection. ProxyDroid is amazing, but requires root, i think it supports VPN-s as well .
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Yes there are apps that provides fast and free VPN as well but most of the apps limits your usage, therefore not very efficient. You can switch off the connection once after the restriction is opened and use a faster connection, i.e wifi. And also this doesn't require root.
dayat710 said:
You can switch off the connection once after the restriction is opened and use a faster connection, i.e wifi. And also this doesn't require root.
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yup confirmed, play store doesn't seem to care about the source location for as long as it authenticates on a country that has the service enabled.
It would be really nice though to have an app that does not require root and can handle a list of apps, and use the proxy/vpn only for that specific list. i guess iptables play a role here.
I tried using my first account which is registered in Brunei and use VPN, cant get thru the restrictions.
I also found out using MarketAccess/MarketEnabler *requires root* and set it to UK/US, I can browse apps/games in Samsung Apps, without the need of VPN. But also could not buy any apps or games unless I have a bank account outside my country.
This guide is for people who enjoys privacy, and want to enjoy a fully controlled experience even on a stock Android, and it dosen't only concerns the Samsung A20 but all powered Android phones, after applying all the steps you'll enjoy a stock firmware free from all bloatwares, free from non useful bandwidth consumption, free from unnecessary battery drains, Without having to root and without the need for a computer.
First make sure you use a non bloated firmware you can tell by its size, if not compare and download and flash the lighter stock rom you find, don't be scared your sim card will work. or just follow this guide to the end and all bloatwares will vanish ?
IN THIS GUIDE I'll be focusing on how to regain your privacy without root, and without needing a computer.
DEBLOAT GOD without root :
You can use adb (you'll need a computer for that), there's fully explained guides here on how to debloat using adb. But as I said I'll be focusing on how to regain control over your phone without the need for a computer.
I don't use Google accounts or Services, so my debloating method will block even Google play Services.
Let's start by hard reset :laugh: but before that, make sure to remove all entered accounts and lock screens before going any further with hard reset, so you don't encounter any problems. (of course you can keep your data, but I don't recommend keeping Google or Facebook apps and accounts.)
1)- Hard reset (enter stock recovery by pressing " Power button + Volume up" and wipe cache, and data)
After rebooting don't connect to wifi, it's preferable if you don't have data connectivity on your sim card either, don't be scared it will launch Android even without internet : on the welcome screen, accept only the first two agreements from the four agreements , then hit "Skip" and "Ignore" buttons always, don't enter any Google or samsung accounts, then click finish.
Once on home screen enter Settings app,
Head to applications, on the right corner select show system apps, disable everything that can be disabled, see my attached screenshots.zip for a full detailed list.
How to disable Google Play Services:
After you disabled the unnecessary things, go to the Settings app again and enter "Biometric and Security" - "Other security settings" - "Device admin apps" and uncheck the "find my Mobile".
Now in the settings application go to applications and you can now disable "Google Play Services" and "Device Health Service" as well.
Reboot :fingers-crossed:
Congratulations now you debloated your phone from unnecessary background Services.
2) - Privacy Bonus : Netguard. For an ultimate Control over your bandwidth and internet privacy (everyone can use this following guide especially rooted phones)
Install Netguard pro or netguard. In the settings Go to advanced options, tick manage system apps, notify on internet access if you want to get notified about what apps are requesting on your behalf ?, ("log internet access" optional only if you want to see what apps are requesting internet inside a log)
Now go back to the main Netguard interface, you will see all system apps, and user apps inside this screen,
Turn everything to red, then click the dollar sign in the left corner, and click "lockdown traffic" in the right corner.
Now you can enable only your browser to access the internet and leave all the rest blocked.
You can enable internet to a certain app by clicking the bandwidth sign and turn it from red to green, then click the arrow in the left next to the application name and tick "allow in lockdown mode", and this app will get internet.
See screenshots zip for more details.
That's all of it ! That's how to regain control over processes and bandwidth, only you can decide what should connect, and what are they doing on your behalf and without your consent.
In the screenshots you'll find out that I did disable Google play store, I always download apps from apkmirror dot com, or apkpure, and install them manually. I don't use Google play store, and with doing so you won't be needing a Google account watching you 24/7
Other steps :
Enter the Settings app - "Biometric and security" - " app permission" , and remove unwanted permissions.
THAT'S ALL OF IT !! NOW ENJOY your new phone speed performances, and it's long battery life
Some questions and answers:
Q- Why did I had to do all of this ?
A- If you install Netguard firewall app you'll notice a traffic from all the apps even what we thought are offline, to some unknown servers, like Amazon, and such, and I didn't agree with this, and they didn't say anything about it. I noticed that the disabled apps are sending internet request even if they are disabled and even I did turned off mobile data, and background activity, that why I used the Netguard Firewall to block them all.
Q- How to install apps if you blocked or deleted google play store and Samsung store ?
A- I download APK from apkmirror (dot com), they are clean, and by this you can always have them in case you want them after you 'reset' your phone or uninstall them, and especially no internet is required in order to install apps
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If you liked my post or find it somewhat informative hit Thanks or comment :fingers-crossed: , if not I'm sorry for wasting your time :laugh: i just wanted to share my experience with some people like me. Peace.