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[PORT]Facebook Inside Xperia 2.0-Everything working :)

--THIS IS NOT MY WORK. ALL CREDIT GOES TO BLACKWATCH89 FOR GETTING THE FILES TOGETHER IN THIS THREAD. THIS IS JUST AN ACCUMALATION AND AN EASIER WAY OF MAKING IT WORK. --
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT MESSES UP ON YOUR PHONE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!1!1!1111
THIS WILL ONLY WORK FOR STOCK BASED ROMS- I.E STOCK 2.3.3, WOLFBREAK V6, POSSIBLY OTHERS BUT HAVE NOT TESTED ON OTHERS.
-This will add SE Home launcher, Media discovery, app discovery,world clock, calendar apps.
okay, here it goes. It's not as simple as it looks so PLEASE BE CAREFUL.
THINGS YOU'LL NEED
-Root explorer or equivalent
-Flashable zip with MOST files:DOWNLOAD HERE
-SEMCFacebookProxy.apk:DOWNLOAD HERE
-SE 2.3.4 Home launcher (all widgets work on this and you can share apps as well):DOWNLOAD HERE
INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW CAREFULLY AND DONT SKIP ANY STEPS.
1.REMOVE ALL FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS! I.E Remove Facebook inside xperia account and facebook sync account. Also, if you want to be extra safe, go to your facebook-privacy settings-apps and websites and REMOVE the facebook inside xperia option.
2.Download all files required, put zips and SEMCFacebookProxy.apk on SDCARD.
3.Flash FB02.zip using xrecovery. Flash 2.3.4 home launcher as well. Wipe dalvik cache.FIX PERMISSIONS (IMPORTANT).Reboot.
4.Install SEMCFacebookProxy.apk using some file explorer. It should install perfectly.
5.Login to facebook, choose sync settings. If everything worked properly you should get a facebook inside xperia message asking for permission options in notification bar.
6.Using root explorer, go to system/app and MOVE SEMCFacebookService.apk to sdcard. Reboot, then INSTALL the same SEMCFacebookService.apk from your sdcard. Reboot again. You might get another authorization notification but that's okay, everything should be working perfectly now.
Troubleshooting
1.If you don't get a prompt asking you to authorize Facebook inside Xperia, REMOVE your facebook sync and FIX sync. Then, relogin into facebook, choose sync options, it should come up.
2.Sharing apps MIGHT not work on new 2.3.4 Home launcher. It might work for you but it's no guarantee. It didn't work for me, but did wrok for others. One thing you can try if it isn't working is to UNINSTALL 2.3.4 launcher by deleting home.apk from system/app (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ANOTHER LAUNCHER!) and reflash it!
3.If you get connection problems with media discovery, try fixing permissions using xrecovery
Have fun!
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sharing apps does too work...see below

CAYCE_VII said:
sharing apps does too work...
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That's great . For me, it doesn't, so as I said it could vary depending on person

kantk20111 said:
That's great . For me, it doesn't, so as I said it could vary depending on person
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are you on WB v6?
the apk's that i installed are
FBIAppShare.apk
FBMediaDiscovery.apk
PostViewer.apk
SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
and I think that't it.

CAYCE_VII said:
are you on WB v6?
the apk's that i installed are
FBIAppShare.apk
FBMediaDiscovery.apk
PostViewer.apk
SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
and I think that't it.
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Yes, I am.
What's PostViewer.apk? I didn't install that. What does it do?
Can you please link it to me? Thanks.

kantk20111 said:
Yes, I am.
What's PostViewer.apk? I didn't install that. What does it do?
Can you please link it to me? Thanks.
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try that and it should work, there's no difference in our ROM's the only difference is mine is an X10a but that shouldn't matter.

Hey mate, nice work... But your flashable .zip file is builded without system carpet... so it will give error when trying to flash... so if you can fix it...

CAYCE_VII said:
try that and it should work, there's no difference in our ROM's the only difference is mine is an X10a but that shouldn't matter.
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Thanks for that apk, it's didn't fix the sharing problem but it is an important one so we can see media discovery posts....I'm adding that to the flashable zip right now

oalf170892 said:
Hey mate, nice work... But your flashable .zip file is builded without system carpet... so it will give error when trying to flash... so if you can fix it...
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Nope, it doesn't need a system folder, it'll install it directly inside
edit:zip updated...added another APK that is essential for media discovery widget

kantk20111 said:
Nope, it doesn't need a system folder, it'll install it directly inside
edit:zip updated...added another APK that is essential for media discovery widget
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Ok, just saying coz it happened to me... And after adding the system carpet, it flashed the .zip...

kantk20111 said:
Nope, it doesn't need a system folder, it'll install it directly inside
edit:zip updated...added another APK that is essential for media discovery widget
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I also installed mine OVER my existing SEMC Facebook apps just by clicking the .apk and replacing. try different things, see if you can get it.

oalf170892 said:
Ok, just saying coz it happened to me... And after adding the system carpet, it flashed the .zip...
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oh...so all you did was make a system folder and put all the other things in that?
That's weird...it should work.
EDIT:Yeah, it aborted! That's really weird...I'm reuploading a fixed one.

kantk20111 said:
oh...so all you did was make a system folder and put all the other things in that?
That's weird...it should work.
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Mjm, thats all I did... Before that it keep saying unable to open...

Zip updated, it should install fine now hopefully....someone please check because my phone just died.

I wanted to share that i did just by flashing the 2.3.4 launcher and installing all apks from tje other thread no zip, no deleting, no permissions no nothing
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Works fine thanks!
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negrobembon said:
I wanted to share that i did just by flashing the 2.3.4 launcher and installing all apks from tje other thread no zip, no deleting, no permissions no nothing
Sent from my X10a using XDA App
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which is that widget showing search or share????

Facebook v02 zip have wrong update script so not working
See the update script says :
Code:
copy_dir PACKAGE:framework SYSTEM:framework
copy_dir PACKAGE:fonts SYSTEM:fonts
Download the one attached

sahibunlimited said:
Facebook v02 zip have wrong update script so not working
See the update script says :
Code:
copy_dir PACKAGE:framework SYSTEM:framework
copy_dir PACKAGE:fonts SYSTEM:fonts
Download the one attached
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Thanks a lot! I'm new to making update scripts so I messed up...sorry everyone (Again). I'm reuploading the working one now, thanks a lot sahibununlimited!
uploaded:Download here

Pandora has contact list permissions, Facebook has Texting permissions. I fixed them.

Edit:
The developer of Permission remover has contacted me regaurding the apps inability to sign and reinstall pandora. He has sent me a preview of an update to his app that now does not require the second step of signing the app with zip signer 2
I got annoyed that the latest version of Pandora had permission to read my contacts. I removed the permission and re-installed with my rooted Gnex, without a PC. Here is how I did it:
1. Downloaded and installed the latest version of Pandora from the android market.
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2. Download and install Permission Remover from the Android Market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=at.plop.PermissionRemoverFree&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImF0LnBsb3AuUGVybWlzc2lvblJlbW92ZXJGcmVlIl0.
3. Permission Remover can remove permissions from apks stored on your sd card or in the "installed applications list". It is also supposed to be able to save, re-sign, and reinstall the stripped down app but this did not work for Pandora. So I used it to strip the "read contacts" permission but had to complete additional steps described below.
4 Download and install Zip Signer 2 from the Android Market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImtlbGxpbndvb2Quemlwc2lnbmVyMiJd
5. I used Zip Signer 2 to navigate to /sdcard/at.plop.PermissionRemover/New and locate the new "contact permission free" Pandora apk, and sign making sure to specify the file extension .apk.
6. Using a file explorer I installed the newly stripped and signed apk.
If you would rather have the apk I have already cleaned up:
https://www.box.com/shared/mz628clir8uhhh15yqkp

The newest version of Facebook has sms read and write permissions that can be removed via the same process described above.
Here is the apk that I have already processed to remove them:
http://www.box.com/s/3nlnxk6u4jr5dsmeyg3n

So I can do this to remove permissions from any app? Just follow this guide? I think some permissions are not needed at all. Though for each update we need to do this every time right?
Also, when removing permissions it means they can no longer do that right? If so, I will rewrite your guide for a much easier format. Make it look pretty. XD
Plus we can make a list of apps with removed permissions. Free ones of course. XD I would be more than happy to start this project if this goes well.

ZeroManArmy said:
So I can do this to remove permissions from any app? Just follow this guide? I think some permissions are not needed at all. Though for each update we need to do this every time right?
Also, when removing permissions it means they can no longer do that right? If so, I will rewrite your guide for a much easier format. Make it look pretty. XD
Plus we can make a list of apps with removed permissions. Free ones of course. XD I would be more than happy to start this project if this goes well.
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I cant guarantee that removing permissions won't break an app. There is no harm in trying. If you do remove a permission the worst that can happen (should be) that the app wont work. If it doesn't work, all one would have to do is uninstall the edited app and reinstall from a backup or the market.
As far as I know, removing a permission disallows the app from utilizing them.
The app creator can and often does alter permissions between updates. When prompted in the android market for an app update (if updating works at all) all of the original permissions as well as any new permissions will be restored.

wes_s said:
I cant guarantee that removing permissions won't break an app. There is no harm in trying. If you do remove a permission the worst that can happen (should be) that the app wont work. If it doesn't work, all one would have to do is uninstall the edited app and reinstall from a backup or the market.
As far as I know, removing a permission disallows the app from utilizing them.
The app creator can and often does alter permissions between updates. When prompted in the android market for an app update (if updating works at all) all of the original permissions as well as any new permissions will be restored.
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Well if we could figure out if removing the permissions stops them from accessing what they want to. So removing the ability to read contacts from Pandora, makes it so that can not read them any more. At all. Right? That is what I am trying to figure out. So removing a permission disallows it to access the info?

ZeroManArmy said:
Well if we could figure out if removing the permissions stops them from accessing what they want to. So removing the ability to read contacts from Pandora, makes it so that can not read them any more. At all. Right? That is what I am trying to figure out. So removing a permission disallows it to access the info?
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I believe this is correct. I am no expert though.

wes_s said:
I believe this is correct. I am no expert though.
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I asked a question, if it is true, would you be willing to do a project and remove unnecessary permissions?

Sure. Sounds like fun to me.

It would be a great thing removing all unnecessary permissions, but, how to know what permissions are really needed for app to work properly? I guess that every app has it's own unique permissions that are necessary but how to know which ones? Is the only way to find that out by trying and errors?
For example, Keypad is using data traffic (if you don't believe try installing Onavo from Market). Why. What would happened if we remove it?

Generally keyboards use internet access to provide spell check/autocorrect or Speach to text services.
But yeah basically you have to decide what functionality you wish to limit, and conduct trial by error studies on how far you can go removing permissions.

The developer of Permission remover has contacted me regaurding the apps inability to sign and reinstall pandora. He has sent me a preview of an update to his app that now does not require the second step of signing the app with zip signer 2!

wes_s said:
The developer of Permission remover has contacted me regaurding the apps inability to sign and reinstall pandora. He has sent me a preview of an update to his app that now does not require the second step of signing the app with zip signer 2!
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So we wont need the Zip Signer 2 app ever again or he is just fixing Pandora?
I removed, the Contact permission from Pandora with the new version and it worked without step 2.
I have no access to Facebook. I can't even load it. It says that it can't mount or write /sdcard

ZeroManArmy said:
So we wont need the Zip Signer 2 app ever again or he is just fixing Pandora?
I removed, the Contact permission from Pandora with the new version and it worked without step 2.
I have no access to Facebook. I can't even load it. It says that it can't mount or write /sdcard
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We wont have to use zip signer 2 until we find another app that has a problem installing after removing the permissions with Permission Remover. The Developer would like us to notify him about apps that dont install properly after only using Permission remover. The developer has been really responsive. I didn't even contact him. He saw this thread and contacted me.

Does this work? Can we remove permissions from Facebook or Angry Birds?

Galaxy S5 ALL-IN-ONE Toolkit v1.9 Updated: (12/31/14)

USE THIS TOOL AT YOUR OWN RISK. IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE, IT'S YOUR FAULT.​
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
The root function of this tool kit will not work with NI2.
Educate yourself here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55347753&postcount=19
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* Install USB Drivers *
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* Install SuperSU *
* De-bloating / Re-bloating *
* Enable / Disable Call Recording *
* Backup Pictures, Videos and Music *
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* Added Knowledge base *
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- Root device before debloating or using MOD's
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Awesome. thanks for this!
I already have root and I kinda went on a deleting spree when i got root... I uninstalled a dozen or two apps that I figured I didn't need. I realize it probably wasnt the best idea and I probably should have frozen them first, but oh well. I think i caused some random battery drains now and am thinking about what to do next. I can think of two options:
1)Odin back to stock/Run this tool^ --> is there any way around loosing my data when I Odin?
2)Wait for SS/install custom ROM --> The custom ROM should replace anything I messed up right?
I also implemented the fix to write to SD. Any advice you have would be great! I am not having major problems with my phone by any means. I'm just looking for the best experience.

The way I compiled the executable may pull up as a Virus in Symantec Endpoint but I assure you it is not.
-XE

KjK89 said:
Awesome. thanks for this!
I already have root and I kinda went on a deleting spree when i got root... I uninstalled a dozen or two apps that I figured I didn't need. I realize it probably wasnt the best idea and I probably should have frozen them first, but oh well. I think i caused some random battery drains now and am thinking about what to do next. I can think of two options:
1)Odin back to stock/Run this tool^ --> is there any way around loosing my data when I Odin?
2)Wait for SS/install custom ROM --> The custom ROM should replace anything I messed up right?
I also implemented the fix to write to SD. Any advice you have would be great! I am not having major problems with my phone by any means. I'm just looking for the best experience.
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If you are unsure about anything removed that might cause harm then ODIN'ing back to stock would be recommend. I usually only use ODIN when I want that "out of the box / from scratch" mind set. If your phone has no real malfunctions (like you said) try downloading a battery monitoring app. I use battery Doctor.

Sharpie603 said:
If you are unsure about anything removed that might cause harm then ODIN'ing back to stock would be recommend. I usually only use ODIN when I want that "out of the box / from scratch" mind set. If your phone has no real malfunctions (like you said) try downloading a battery monitoring app. I use battery Doctor.
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We could add a package, it would be large, to push all the deleted files back to the device and set permissions to each. It would be challenging but ultimately can be done, if needed. That is of course if you didn't want to wipe the entire phone. In my other thread I put downloadable links to each app that was removed with the original debloat script. OP you can link to those if you wish.

xboxexpert said:
We could add a package, it would be large, to push all the deleted files back to the device and set permissions to each. It would be challenging but ultimately can be done, if needed. That is of course if you didn't want to wipe the entire phone. In my other thread I put downloadable links to each app that was removed with the original debloat script. OP you can link to those if you wish.
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I didn't even keep a list of what I deleted, I just wanted that crap gone! LoL. Ill probably just wait a week for SS and Custom Roms to come out (hopefully).

xboxexpert said:
We could add a package, it would be large, to push all the deleted files back to the device and set permissions to each. It would be challenging but ultimately can be done, if needed. That is of course if you didn't want to wipe the entire phone. In my other thread I put downloadable links to each app that was removed with the original debloat script. OP you can link to those if you wish.
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wouldnt it be easier for a talented person to create a no wipe odin tar? one that wont wipe phone at all but will reinstall the system and put back anything that was undone keeping everything else intact.. if possible would be a lot easier than making a package to load everything back
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also, is this just a debloater at the moment?
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elliwigy said:
wouldnt it be easier for a talented person to create a no wipe odin tar? one that wont wipe phone at all but will reinstall the system and put back anything that was undone keeping everything else intact.. if possible would be a lot easier than making a package to load everything back
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also, is this just a debloater at the moment?
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It's kind of a one stop shop for installing UBS drivers, rooting, debloating and adding mods. Still a WIP

A couple of ideas based upon what I've seen requested on the forum:
1) Native wifi tether subscription bypass
2) A shortcut on the pull down menu for 1)

TCM55 said:
A couple of ideas based upon what I've seen requested on the forum:
1) Native wifi tether subscription bypass
2) A shortcut on the pull down menu for 1)
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If I stop the system like I've been doing I don't see why framework modifications are not a possibility. I'll play around tonight when my wife and daughter are sleeping.
Update it seems there is ONLY a deodexed version of the framework patch for NAtive Wifi Tether Bypass. Until I play more the only thing we can offer is adb installing X Tether and Xposed.

Thanks for this, used it to remove some bloatware i missed!!!

Would like to see flashlight pull down toggle added if it exists for the verizon s5 yet.

armeN0317 said:
Would like to see flashlight pull down toggle added if it exists for the verizon s5 yet.
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...this isn't that type of program. That's something you can either download from the playstore for a custom toggle switch, or wait for ROMs to come out. Or do what I did and download Xposed and added the long press volume up button that enables flashlight with phone off.

Dennisg34 said:
...this isn't that type of program. That's something you can either download from the playstore for a custom toggle switch, or wait for ROMs to come out. Or do what I did and download Xposed and added the long press volume up button that enables flashlight with phone off.
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Dennis your signature is killin me! haha What would be even better is if it was functional right from your signature. lmao!

Sharpie603 said:
Dennis your signature is killin me! haha What would be even better is if it was functional right from your signature. lmao!
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I was about to use the remove bloatware, but why does it remove chrome dafuq

DelonHolmes said:
I was about to use the remove bloatware, but why does it remove chrome dafuq
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Cause Opera, Dolphin Browser HD, firefox are better...
Just to name a few...

DelonHolmes said:
I was about to use the remove bloatware, but why does it remove chrome dafuq
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Also if you want apps that got removed there is a link to those in the OP

Sharpie603 said:
Also if you want apps that got removed there is a link to those in the OP
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Noob question, if i remove all that stuff, will i be able to reinstall some apps that come off the playstore?

DelonHolmes said:
Noob question, if i remove all that stuff, will i be able to reinstall some apps that come off the playstore?
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Yes

armeN0317 said:
Would like to see flashlight pull down toggle added if it exists for the verizon s5 yet.
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If you (or someone else) wants to take the time to edit the necessary files for this to work I'd be more then willing to add it to the tool.
The procedure can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617552
I am at work and do not have time to decompile / recompile these files. Nor are we allowed to have such software on our PC's (APKTOOL)
Like I said, if someone wants to edit the files and recompile them. Send them to my e-mail [email protected] and I will add this function to the TOOLKIT

[Completed] Play Services 5.0.84 Causing Problems?

I have a Verizon S4, running a GPE ROM and KTweaker kernel. Last night, my phone's Play Services was still on 4.whatever, and everything was fine. This morning, I powered on my phone, and it's nigh unusable because I keep getting an error over and over that Play Services isn't working. I managed to get into settings and see that my Play Services is now at 5.0.84. Is it just me having issues, or is this a common thing right now? Pretty frustrating, considering I really can't do anything with my phone with these constant errors. :/

mrw1215 said:
I have a Verizon S4, running a GPE ROM and KTweaker kernel. Last night, my phone's Play Services was still on 4.whatever, and everything was fine. This morning, I powered on my phone, and it's nigh unusable because I keep getting an error over and over that Play Services isn't working. I managed to get into settings and see that my Play Services is now at 5.0.84. Is it just me having issues, or is this a common thing right now? Pretty frustrating, considering I really can't do anything with my phone with these constant errors. :/
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Oh, I see that yoiu have already posted your question in the ROM thread.
I think it's a good place.
Although I see some other users also reporting issues after Google Play Service updates ... some could fix it by clearing data of Google Play Service app, some just uninstalled the latest Google Play Service update, and others fixed it by flashing latest Gapps for their ROM.
So asking in your ROM's thread is fine IMO.

The only thing I can clear, via settings, is the cache for Play Services, but that doesn't help any. I was going to try to disable it and then reenable it, but it won't let me, because it says something about being a device administrator or something.
I didn't have to install GAPPs, as that was included in this ROM package, so I don't know if I should download and flash one of those or if that will cause even more problems for me due to the ROM already having had that stuff.

mrw1215 said:
The only thing I can clear, via settings, is the cache for Play Services, but that doesn't help any. I was going to try to disable it and then reenable it, but it won't let me, because it says something about being a device administrator or something.
I didn't have to install GAPPs, as that was included in this ROM package, so I don't know if I should download and flash one of those or if that will cause even more problems for me due to the ROM already having had that stuff.
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Unless you get no better advice on the ROM thread, you should reflash the ROM.
If it does not solve the issue, wipe data (= do a factory reset).
Make a backup of everything important before.
EDIT:
My team mate @bhiga found another possible fix to try before wiping data:
Sometimes using Titanium Backup to convert Google Play Services to a user app can fix this issue of Play Services constantly crashing. Need to be patient and keep dismissing until the process completes, then reboot.

It_ler said:
EDIT:My team mate @bhiga found another possible fix to try before wiping data:
Sometimes using Titanium Backup to convert Google Play Services to a user app can fix this issue of Play Services constantly crashing. Need to be patient and keep dismissing until the process completes, then reboot.
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How do you do that? I've only ever used Titanium Backup to do backups and restores.

mrw1215 said:
How do you do that? I've only ever used Titanium Backup to do backups and restores.
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It's a special feature in Titanium Backup Pro app. When you open the system app in Backup/Restore, you see Backup properties. Just wipe from right to left to see the Special features:
{
"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"
}
At the bottom you will find "Convert to user app".

It_ler said:
It's a special feature in Titanium Backup Pro app. When you open the system app in Backup/Restore, you see Backup properties. Just wipe from right to left to see the Special features:
At the bottom you will find "Convert to user app".
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Ah, I see. Unfortunately, I can't use the pro features in TB because it can't verify the license, since the Play Services error won't allow me to connect to the Play Store. :/

mrw1215 said:
Ah, I see. Unfortunately, I can't use the pro features in TB because it can't verify the license, since the Play Services error won't allow me to connect to the Play Store. :/
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So keep a look at the ROM thread ... some experienced users have a look at your issue and are trying to help you already.
If I habe another idea, I will post or in the ROM thread too.
XDA Assist is just to point you to the right place for getting help and support.

annoying message appears after rooting

hi ,
after rooting my s8+ ( G955FD )
i found this message came to me and when i restart my phone its goes directly to TWERP , so i choose reboot ( sytem - dont install )
then after restart this message appears again ... and so on
{
"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"
}
what is the problem and how can i solve it ?

Unroot, problem solved.

kennypow3rs said:
Unroot, problem solved.
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Should i Consider this as a solve for my problem ?!!!!!

SilentMODE said:
hi ,
after rooting my s8+ ( G955FD )
i found this message came to me and when i restart my phone its goes directly to TWERP , so i choose reboot ( sytem - dont install )
then after restart this message appears again ... and so on
what is the problem and how can i solve it ?
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Firstly my phone S8+ is not rooted .!!
Anyway i have Note 2 , Note 3 Note 4 etc all rooted.
When i had similar issues eg like yours , i used Package disabler app
to disable ( i think ,cannot clearly ,remember anymore ) Security Policy .... etc .No issues afterwards.
I would suggest look along those lines to solve issue .!
good luck

willcor said:
Firstly my phone S8+ is not rooted .!!
Anyway i have Note 2 , Note 3 Note 4 etc all rooted.
When i had similar issues eg like yours , i used Package disabler app
to disable ( i think ,cannot clearly ,remember anymore ) Security Policy .... etc .No issues afterwards.
I would suggest look along those lines to solve issue .!
good luck
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thank you for your replay
if you please i need more details because i can't figure what exactly should i do

SilentMODE said:
thank you for your replay
if you please i need more details because i can't figure what exactly should i do
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Disable security manager app in settings or delete it and check

SilentMODE said:
thank you for your replay
if you please i need more details because i can't figure what exactly should i do
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Firstly, not sure Yash92duster means by "security manager" in settings.?
Anyway i guess, by that,
first check your
Device Maintenance app /Device security...
if you enabled it.?
What i mean is that if you still get notification afterwards. Which i did.
I downloaded an app Package disabler
, not sure if there is a free version.?
I granted root access and checked the list
of "processes" listed in Package disabler and Security policy i disabled.
Also i phone /settings /lockscreen and security /other security settings /Security policy updates /Auto updates.... swicth off.
Reminder that i said i am not rooted
but it seems similar as in past experiences.
I would Google around a bit or search XDA
eg How to disable Security process with
Package disabler... or something like that.
I'm just trying to get you on right path!
good luck

yash92duster said:
Disable security manager app in settings or delete it and check
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I saw this video ,,,
is this way better than yours ????
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu8E6WuQmII

willcor said:
Firstly, not sure Yash92duster means by "security manager" in settings.?
Anyway i guess, by that,
first check your
Device Maintenance app /Device security...
if you enabled it.?
What i mean is that if you still get notification afterwards. Which i did.
I downloaded an app Package disabler
, not sure if there is a free version.?
I granted root access and checked the list
of "processes" listed in Package disabler and Security policy i disabled.
Also i phone /settings /lockscreen and security /other security settings /Security policy updates /Auto updates.... swicth off.
Reminder that i said i am not rooted
but it seems similar as in past experiences.
I would Google around a bit or search XDA
eg How to disable Security process with
Package disabler... or something like that.
I'm just trying to get you on right path!
good luck
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i saw this video and it has good way ,, its freeze the SecurityLogAgent app but is that could make any future side effect ??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu8E6WuQmII

SilentMODE said:
i saw this video and it has good way ,, its freeze the SecurityLogAgent app but is that could make any future side effect ??
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Yes that's one process to disable /freeze.!
(I can remember now i disabled Securitylog Agent !
I think it was the main culprit for the notifications
You on the right track.!
Just search a bit and your right on track.
Good to check vids on YouTube, how it's done.!
Don't forget to turn off Automatic Security updates
(as set out in my above post)
Post note.
If you rooted you have to turn of all devices
Security Updates, log etc!
otherwise it is going to try and unroot itself !
I had no side effects from turning off Securitylog Agent process, on all my rooted devices.
If you look on Package Disabler./Titanium apps
you can freeze it
Good luck

SilentMODE said:
I saw this video ,,,
is this way better than yours ????
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I meant securitylogagent apk

yash92duster said:
I meant securitylogagent apk
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Actually as far as i know
SecurityLog Agent or Security Policy system apps you cannot freeze successfully in
Settings.
Force stop only, which is basically useless.
You have to use apps like Titanium or Package Disabler

willcor said:
Actually as far as i know
SecurityLog Agent or Security Policy system apps you cannot freeze successfully in
Settings.
Force stop only, which is basically useless.
You have to use apps like Titanium or Package Disabler
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You have root so you can delete that app and check
Are you on stock rom with just root
If so felting that app will solve that issue
It solved in my older phone

willcor said:
Actually as far as i know
SecurityLog Agent or Security Policy system apps you cannot freeze successfully in
Settings.
Force stop only, which is basically useless.
You have to use apps like Titanium or Package Disabler
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at this moment i guess everything is stable so no need for more actions or downloading more apps , right ?
yash92duster said:
You have root so you can delete that app and check
Are you on stock rom with just root
If so felting that app will solve that issue
It solved in my older phone
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its the original room of the s8 + , just bought it 2 days ago , and root it yasterday
i just freeze it right now ,, so i don't see any reason to delete it
and everything goes will right now

SilentMODE said:
at this moment i guess everything is stable so no need for more actions or downloading more apps , right ?
its the original room of the s8 + , just bought it 2 days ago , and root it yasterday
i just freeze it right now ,, so i don't see any reason to delete it
and everything goes will right now
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Cool:good::laugh: