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[Q] Help: App Download That Wont Go Away ?

Ok. I downloaded a free App Locker from the market. I believe it was S.A. App Locker. But then I got a diff App Locker cause i wanted to lock a few personal files. So i go to delete it from the apps menue. I noticed it wasnt there. Had no clue where it was at. But then i found it in my DL File Manager i believe. It was like hide for sum reason. So i deleted it. But its still present lockin my text and personal files. So its like a double lock on the same things i want to lock. I took the App Lock off that i want to currently use and the other Lock App is still locking the files. So im wondering is there some where else that i can look to delete this file or will i have to do another full wipe to get rid of it ?

no one has any info..?

Did you try contacting the developer of the app?

You might also want to clear defaults amd settings throuh the app manager.
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Close Market from Tasker and re-download.

(Q)list of apps that can be frozen

What are the apps that can be safely frozen on ICS
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With ICS you can now "disable" apps from the app manager. If the "disable" icon is available to select, then it should be safe to do so. All disabled apps will be transfered to the bottom of the list.

I am curious, how do we disable apps in manage apps screen. I can see all listed apps but I didn't see any disable button there. Can some one explain as how to do this? Or as m I missing some thing here..
Edit: found it. Seems disable shows up for only system apps. Not the AT&T apps bloatware.
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You can use Titanium backup to freeze apps.

RoadToNever said:
You can use Titanium backup to freeze apps.
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Disabling is the same as freezing in ICS.
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See the link below for guidance. But you'll have to experiment on your own.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1634624&page=3

How do I remove Movie Studio?

I'm basically purging all the useless applications i'll never use from a fresh install of CyanogenMod 10.1 Jellybean 4.2.2 and I can't find the .apk anywhere in the app folder. Does anyone know what the .apk is called so I can remove this garbage please?
Thanks.

Buchtis said:
I'm basically purging all the useless applications i'll never use from a fresh install of CyanogenMod 10.1 Jellybean 4.2.2 and I can't find the .apk anywhere in the app folder. Does anyone know what the .apk is called so I can remove this garbage please?
Thanks.
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Don't worry about finding the APK. You can unistall it using Titanium Backup or System Tuner or any of 100 similar apps to unistall it. In those options it will appear in the App list as Movie Studio and not whatever goofy name the APK file has.
You can also freeze it in the Manager Apps section of the settings. That won't delete it but will disable it competely.

Cool thanks. So far all i've done is go into Settings -> Launcher -> Drawer -> Hidden Apps and basically ticked that, will that do for the time being? Also, is Titanium Backup free and can I get it of the Marketplace?
Thanks.

Buchtis said:
Cool thanks. So far all i've done is go into Settings -> Launcher -> Drawer -> Hidden Apps and basically ticked that, will that do for the time being? Also, is Titanium Backup free and can I get it of the Marketplace?
Thanks.
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No hiding it only removes it from the app drawer. It may still be running in the background.
There is a free version of titanium on the play store...using it you can uninstall or disable any app.
Hope that helps

murtazasamiwala said:
No hiding it only removes it from the app drawer. It may still be running in the background.
Hope that helps
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That is 100% wrong. I just personally confirmed it. Disabling an app in the settings menu formally freezes it and makes it completely unable to run in any capacity until it is unfrozen.
Please don't post something as a fact unless you are certain its a fact. Posting wrong information will confuse new users and others searching for help later.
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So am I alright keeping the method I used to hide it? Will that stop it from running in the background etc.? or do I still need Titanium Backup to remove it?
Thanks.

Disabling the app will render the app unusable until you re-enable the app. If you need to use the app sometimes then I would try the app greenify from the play market. Greenify simply hibernates the app.
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Looking for app to keep other apps from being killed

Hi All,
Most people are looking for apps to kill other apps when they are running - I'm actually looking for the opposite. Phone keeps killing apps to free up some RAM here and there, and some of the apps to not restart themselves. Are there any good apps out there that can be used to monitor specific apps and restart them if they are killed by the system?
Thanks!

LifeAsADroid said:
Hi All,
Most people are looking for apps to kill other apps when they are running - I'm actually looking for the opposite. Phone keeps killing apps to free up some RAM here and there, and some of the apps to not restart themselves. Are there any good apps out there that can be used to monitor specific apps and restart them if they are killed by the system?
Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2366619
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Thanks, I'll check it out.

Or Xposed plus the app settings module. You can force apps to stay in memory so they won't be killed.
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MikeRL100 said:
Or Xposed plus the app settings module. You can force apps to stay in memory so they won't be killed.
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That's perfect, I already have Xposed and the App Settings module. Thanks a ton! Would this be the "insistent notification" option?

Nope. The resident checkbox is what you want. http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-app-settings-v1-7-1-2013-12-15-t2437377
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Hmm, that actually makes a lot more sense. Thanks again for the help!

No problem.
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I'm not sure about Rom Toolbox Lite but the Pro version lets you add apps to the exclude list for task manager so those apps don't get killed.

famewolf said:
I'm not sure about Rom Toolbox Lite but the Pro version lets you add apps to the exclude list for task manager so those apps don't get killed.
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Thanks, I think I have the pro of that app purchased from a while ago. Will give that one a try as well.

Freeze apps (disable) / Secure & Open Profiles

1) Where can I find the option to select apps I want to freeze/disable?
2) Is there a secure/open profiles?

im using titanium backup to completely remove unwanted apps and files. no need for freezing

jbmc83 said:
im using titanium backup to completely remove unwanted apps and files. no need for freezing
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I don't wanna root. I have freeze option as well as the open/secure profiles on my Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro.
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check the settings in the Apps section, there u can disable the apps

jbmc83 said:
check the settings in the Apps section, there u can disable the apps
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No. There is no disable app option over there.
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sure there is. u can either force stop or disable individual apps there
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jbmc83 said:
sure there is. u can either force stop or disable individual apps there
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There is force stop and uninstall. That's it. No disable at all.

yassero said:
There is force stop and uninstall. That's it. No disable at all.
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For the installed non-system app there are no disable option since generally they can be simply uninstalled (and reinstalled if needed).

maybe u can try and use a debloater app from the play store in ur case
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yassero said:
There is force stop and uninstall. That's it. No disable at all.
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In Android original design, pre-install app you can disable it.
However, there is only uninstall for the app you installed from app store.
You can refer the Nexus serious phone for this case.
If your phone has disable for "all" application, it's modified by your phone manufacturer.

chu222 said:
However, there is only uninstall for the app you installed from app store.
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Generally it's also possible to uninstall some non-system app preinstalled by the manufacturer or the network carrier (for. ex. some games or shopping apps).

chu222 said:
In Android original design, pre-install app you can disable it.
However, there is only uninstall for the app you installed from app store.
You can refer the Nexus serious phone for this case.
If your phone has disable for "all" application, it's modified by your phone manufacturer.
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On my Vibe Z2 Pro I have the option to freeze any app I select as well as I have the option to switch between open and secure profiles, so both run simultaneously as two separate OS's. I was hoping Mate 8 would have both options.