Applications Permissions in Android 4.2.2 - General Questions and Answers

Hello everybody,
I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 mini ( its my first android phone ) on Android 4.2.2 . There is a thing that bother me, its the fact that I must give permissions to some applications that necessary don't need them to work ( for example : a random game who ask for the permissions to access to my files, and contacts, and to access the internet when it want. In brief, I want to install those applications, and then i would like to suppress or interdict them some permissions, in way to protect my privacy. Can some one help me ?
Thanks !

kozkoza said:
Hello everybody,
I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 mini ( its my first android phone ) on Android 4.2.2 . There is a thing that bother me, its the fact that I must give permissions to some applications that necessary don't need them to work ( for example : a random game who ask for the permissions to access to my files, and contacts, and to access the internet when it want. In brief, I want to install those applications, and then i would like to suppress or interdict them some permissions, in way to protect my privacy. Can some one help me ?
Thanks !
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My files permission is required for some games to store big game data files , some games which allow you to add friends in it requires facebook/ contacts access which also requires internet access.....
But if you still want to cut off certain permissions you can do it using 'Lucky Pacher' app ..... BUT it requires root access.....
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[GUIDE] How to use pandora internet radio outside US

First install ORBOT from market and install PANDORA apk that u can find on the internet (many places) or you can install market enabler from market and then using market enabler (selecting t-mobile as operator) you can install pandora app from android market itself..
Having installed the two apps u need to do the following
1. Fire Orbot ,grant it root permissions, select pandora for proxy ,once you are done with the wizard dont long press yet instead GO to orbot settings then go to the option "exit nodes"
2. Enter the FOLLOWING pick any four/five of these and enter there as shown in image attached
Amunet2, Amunet3, Amunet5, CCN2, peter, 1337Relay, 5tr3ckrava, akVidaliaTor, alecto, Amunet11, Aquillar
as shown in image below
3. Check the "strict nodes" option
4. Select Pandora for proxy as above if you have not done it before
5. Start orbot (NOTe first run of orbot takes a little time if on a slow connection) and once connected launch PAndora..
6. Enjoy !!!
sarfaraz1989 said:
First install ORBOT from market and install PANDORA apk that u can find on the internet (many places) or you can install market enabler from market and then using market enabler (selecting t-mobile as operator) you can install pandora app from android market itself..
Having installed the two apps u need to do the following
1. Fire Orbot ,grant it root permissions, select pandora for proxy ,once you are done with the wizard dont long press yet instead GO to orbot settings then go to the option "exit nodes"
2. Enter the FOLLOWING pick any four/five of these and enter there as shown in image attached
Amunet2, Amunet3, Amunet5, CCN2, peter, 1337Relay, 5tr3ckrava, akVidaliaTor, alecto, Amunet11, Aquillar
as shown in image below
3. Check the "strict nodes" option
4. Select Pandora for proxy as above if you have not done it before
5. Start orbot (NOTe first run of orbot takes a little time if on a slow connection) and once connected launch PAndora..
6. Enjoy !!!
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I want to have Pandora on my device Samsung Galaxy S2 but at the same time I dont wanna root it ? is rooting required in this procedure. I believe rooting will void the warranty on my phone it is not even a week old ? So ideally I dont wanna do it. So by doing this will I lose the warranty on my phone ?
augustya said:
I want to have Pandora on my device Samsung Galaxy S2 but at the same time I dont wanna root it ? is rooting required in this procedure. I believe rooting will void the warranty on my phone it is not even a week old ? So ideally I dont wanna do it. So by doing this will I lose the warranty on my phone ?
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Rooting does void warranty but you can always unroot to bring back to stock to return warranty again. These are the steps you need to follow to get it working outside the US. Again, you have to root sorry. I can provide the apk but it won't help you until you gain root. You will NOT permanently void your warranty unless you brick your device. It shouldn't be a hard procedure.
http://db.tt/fX6yw26L
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kennypow3rs said:
Rooting does void warranty but you can always unroot to bring back to stock to return warranty again. These are the steps you need to follow to get it working outside the US. Again, you have to root sorry. I can provide the apk but it won't help you until you gain root. You will NOT permanently void your warranty unless you brick your device. It shouldn't be a hard procedure.
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Ok, First this apk file that you have given is this like an updated file for listening Pandora APP the same App which with its full features and functionalities works in the U.S meaning what I wanted to know is this is not minus some features right ? This is the same thing as people use in the U.S ? I believe the latest ver of Pandora is 3.1.16(105790) so is this apk file the same version?
Secondly If I wanna root my phone only and only for this purpose to install Pandora how do I root it for this purpose and how do I unroot it again ? to regain my warranty back.
augustya said:
Ok, First this apk file that you have given is this like an updated file for listening Pandora APP the same App which with its full features and functionalities works in the U.S meaning what I wanted to know is this is not minus some features right ? This is the same thing as people use in the U.S ? I believe the latest ver of Pandora is 3.1.16(105790) so is this apk file the same version?
Secondly If I wanna root my phone only and only for this purpose to install Pandora how do I root it for this purpose and how do I unroot it again ? to regain my warranty back.
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Yes that apk is the latest version. This is the version that is found in the US market as of now.
As for rooting you may want to dig around here buddy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
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sarfaraz1989 said:
First install ORBOT from market and install PANDORA apk
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Ok I had one question here now that I have the Pandora apk file, Once I install ORBOT then how do I install the apk file and install it where at what location in the phone ?
Thanks. It works on S2.
Just mention that:
1) ORBOT reboot my phone at first...
2) Cannot search the app in Android Market by switching to "T-mobile", "Sprint'...
Impressive, even after 2 and a half years the nodes are still working rock solid... Thanks a lot Safaraz19889
I've managed to find a modded version of Pandora's apk.. the modded version removes all ads which is good because less data will be used.
-All deleted ads and unlimited skips
-Now W / ASX of New Patch Skip, so now do not get a single break! And Zipaligned.
I'm attaching here, if anyone happens to want it.
xcaninox said:
Impressive, even after 2 and a half years the nodes are still working rock solid... Thanks a lot Safaraz19889
I've managed to find a modded version of Pandora's apk.. the modded version removes all ads which is good because less data will be used.
-All deleted ads and unlimited skips
-Now W / ASX of New Patch Skip, so now do not get a single break! And Zipaligned.
I'm attaching here, if anyone happens to want it.
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I just installed it and got a video commercial, normal?
Thank you very much Safaraz19889 for the trick!
Orbot is very slow. Do you have other faster proxy services?
Works all very fine for me on my SGS3. Best Radio!
Thanks for sharing guide and apk!
I couldn't connect anymore on these nodes so I looked for new ones: http://torstatus.blutmagie.de

installing an apk

ok, i have just done the v10d update and the video is much better...
Now id like to install an apk from my desktop of minidiary but it doesnt install..
Is that what rooting is for? to accept all apk's?
Sorry for the dumb question, i was a symbian s60v3 and s60v5 user..
Nope. To install apk's you just need to tell the phone to accept non-market items. Go to your phone's settings, then Applications and check the top option (should be called something like Unknown Sources, I have to translate from Dutch).
Then just copy the apk to your phome and use Polaris Office or a separate apk installer from the market to browse to the apk and install it.
Hello
I tried that and it didnt work, was not installed or something like that. I ticked it to accept non android market apps.
Its probably pirated i guess.. found it on the net. Does rooting make it accept all non-signed apps? What is root for?
Thanks
ps: does anyone know where i can download mini-diary. Great little app i saw in the galaxy s2
No, rooting gives you administrative access to some files which you normally don't have so you can customize the phone the way you like it.
The safest way to download applications is via the Market app on your phone (you can also try http://market.android.com). However if you don't want to pay for some apps then you can search google adding the ".apk" and the apk version in the search bar.

Android sign app as system app

Hello, I have a question, I already read like 20 Threads on here and still haven't found a solution.
I have developed an android application that only gets installed on selected devices (for example the Google Nexus Player (fugu)). The app relies on root permissions, currently I am using a rooted device with su, but I want to build it properly. I don't want to publish the app in the playstore, but is it possible to sign the application as a System Application with sharedid="uid.system" ? If so , how can I do that ?
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How can unable delet any file or app from android

Hello experts,
Im interested in how can i unable to delet any files or app on my phone? i have some security programs, one of them is that i set password to some app, but now i see one problem... this is useless app because i can easy delet this application and then go to my facebook, text massage etc..
i have samsung s5 is there is some trick that i can do in settings, like just administration permission?
Thanks you for your answers
33xon said:
Hello experts,
Im interested in how can i unable to delet any files or app on my phone? i have some security programs, one of them is that i set password to some app, but now i see one problem... this is useless app because i can easy delet this application and then go to my facebook, text massage etc..
i have samsung s5 is there is some trick that i can do in settings, like just administration permission?
Thanks you for your answers
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Are your rooted?
Password protect supersu.
Install app to system.
Then you will need the password to uninstall it.
But you might still be able to disable it.
Make sure you have a password protected recovery also.

some help modifying apk's

Hello there, I am needing some help modifing apk
1- I use apktool to remove some permission I am not really comfortable with ( a pdf app asking for phone permission ) but I found a issue ... can't remove "android.permission.INTERNET" ( called "full network acces" when installing app ) it crash the app once I install it, Is that possible to remove ? if yes pls teach me
2- I also use gbwhatsapp, the version I like is no longer updated so needed to move to another modified whatsapp, I want to know what should I change to update by myself the version I like. On androidmanifest the only important changed stuff I can see is the "platformBuildVersionCode" and " platformBuildVersionName" Is that all I need to change to make it work ?
Any help ? thanx
JIJOK said:
Hello there, I am needing some help modifing apk
1- I use apktool to remove some permission I am not really comfortable with ( a pdf app asking for phone permission ) but I found a issue ... can't remove "android.permission.INTERNET" ( called "full network acces" when installing app ) it crash the app once I install it, Is that possible to remove ? if yes pls teach me
2- I also use gbwhatsapp, the version I like is no longer updated so needed to move to another modified whatsapp, I want to know what should I change to update by myself the version I like. On androidmanifest the only important changed stuff I can see is the "platformBuildVersionCode" and " platformBuildVersionName" Is that all I need to change to make it work ?
Any help ? thanx
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Use this https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/foru...adk-android-reverse-engineering-t3803044/amp/
1. To remove some permission follow this guide https://androdevkit.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/permission-manager/
Edit: If you remove Internet permission and use the app while connecting to Internet, app will crash. In such case you need to modify smali code (sneak peak)
2. The method doesn't work like that for keep old version for updates (I am not sure). If you still want to change version number here's how to do it https://androdevkit.wordpress.com/2017/12/31/editing-basic-info/

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