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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
How to install APK file?
Only option I can click is Cancel, when I click on Install, nothing happens.
Thanks
hrcoprco said:
How to install APK file?
Only option I can click is Cancel, when I click on Install, nothing happens.
Thanks
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Might want to tell us exactly what you are installing.
lafester said:
Might want to tell us exactly what you are installing.
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Alarm Clock Extreme.apk
Does it matter, I tried few APKs, no luck
well some require root, some are system apk etc.
did you change the setting to allow apps from unknown sources?
They also may not be updated to work with 4.4
Yes i tried both tick or untick, but installbutton is not clickable.
could be kitkat.
can you try to install some apk?
thanks
Are you running some app that dims the screen or provides an overlay of some sort ? Turn that off if so.
Have you enabled 'unknown sources' option in security settings?
Pirateghost said:
Are you running some app that dims the screen or provides an overlay of some sort ? Turn that off if so.
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Bloody ell....how did you know this was problem?
thank you, this solved it, I had screen adjuster on.
hrcoprco said:
Bloody ell....how did you know this was problem?
thank you, this solved it, I had screen adjuster on.
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Because this is a common problem. LOL. It has been a 'safety' feature for about a year.
Pirateghost said:
Because this is a common problem. LOL. It has been a 'safety' feature for about a year.
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thank you for your advice, this really worked. But I do not get any rationale behind it?
Could you shed some light?
btw, I did some search on the internet, but I guess I need to dig in deeper
This is what Screen Adjuster developer says
What's New
v1.7
-notification bugfix
-the bug with apk installation cannot be fix due to it is related with the Android Package Manager
But what does it have to do with Pacakage manager and Screeen?
Android Package Manager prevents overlays from allowing installation of apks. If it weren't in place someone could be pretty malicious with overlays and actually get you to install anything they wanted and you wouldn't even know it. You would think you are clicking a button in the app but really you would be installing something bad.
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!
Can i know if there is a way to permanently disable unknown sources installation? Meaning have it "grey out" as i want to prevent any installation or side-loading? I have a rooted LL 5.1.1 mobile phone from Xperia Z,....
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settings->security->unchceck "unknown resources"
stillon said:
settings->security->unchceck "unknown resources"
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I want it as non toggle... my kids will not be able to load apk..
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Have you tried application like AppLock?
AppLock can lock Facebook, Whatsapp, Gallery, Messenger, SMS, Contacts, Gmail, Settings,
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Re: Permanently disable Unknown Sources install
ataraxist said:
Can i know if there is a way to permanently disable unknown sources installation? Meaning have it "grey out" as i want to prevent any installation or side-loading? I have a rooted LL 5.1.1 mobile phone from Xperia Z,....
Appreciate some helps...
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There doesn't seem to be an option to permanently disable the 'Install from unknown sources' option on the phone. While you can always keep it unchecked, as of now, it doesn't look like there's a permanent solution for this.
Has anyone found a way to do it yet?
My S6's unknown sources switch keeps turning itself back on after about 15 minutes. Is there an app to override this?>
During video call only half of the screen shows caller face rest is acquired by options.is there any soln. To this.
I'm facing the same problem. Don't thing there is any solution for that.
Try Google Dialer and Contacts and disable Stock Contacts Manager. Its wrking fine for me and no bugs like Stock .
Nb: No root access need !!
Sakthidas11 said:
Try Google Dialer and Contacts and disable Stock Contacts Manager. Its wrking fine for me and no bugs like Stock .
Nb: No root access need !!
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Is it available on play store?
Sakthidas11 said:
Try Google Dialer and Contacts and disable Stock Contacts Manager. Its wrking fine for me and no bugs like Stock .
Nb: No root access need !!
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I've tried that. But without root, the stock phone app cannot be disabled. So annoyingly the stock phone app pops up before or after a call is made.
neeraj.17 said:
Is it available on play store?
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Yes but unfortunately not for our device. Hence you've to sideloaded it.
Siva Mk said:
I've tried that. But without root, the stock phone app cannot be disabled. So annoyingly the stock phone app pops up before or after a call is made.
Yes but unfortunately not for our device. Hence you've to sideloaded it.
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For me its working fine !! And i disabled the stock phone app too
Sakthidas11 said:
For me its working fine !! And i disabled the stock phone app too
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You have root access?
Siva Mk said:
You have root access?
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No
Sakthidas11 said:
No
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Why is disable button greyed out?
Siva Mk said:
Why is disable button greyed out?
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You must installed any alternative phone app too... Maybe than.
Google phone is installed. still unable to disable it...
Am I the only one?
Siva Mk said:
Why is disable button greyed out?
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First install Google dialer & contacts then set it as Default after that try to disable
Sakthidas11 said:
First install Google dialer & contacts then set it as Default after that try to disable
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I did all that buddy... Still nothing.. are you referring to the stock system phone app or the contact manager app?
Contacts manager
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Contacts manager
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Oh that can be disabled. I was talking about system phone app. Every time I make a call it pops up eventhough I'm dialing with Google phone. The screen disappears once back button is pressed.
I had to go to Settings > Apps > Configure apps (tap gear icon at the top) > set "Phone app" to "Google Phone"!
full screen video calling works now
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