CM Privacy Guard - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello...
I was wondering how hard is to implement CM Privacy Guard to stock 4.4.4?
I konw that OpenPDroid has an autopacher tool... is it possible to do it in same manner?
tnx.

@normaj Don't think it will work. But there are plenty of alternatives. 4.4 has App Ops. It's just hidden by default. Download a FREE App Ops manager. That will give you GUI access. Trickster Mod has a App Ops enabler built in if you use that app.
Edit: then again maybe App Ops was only in 4.3 but taken out after. Can't remember. If you have Xposed there are modules that do the same thing. There's also XPrivacy. Can't remember if that's a module or just an app.
Edit 2: OK XPrivacy is an app in the play store but requires XPosed.

Privacy Guard is just built in top of App Ops to add the notification/option to block permissions on newly installed apps. App Ops is a hidden feature in Android 4.3+ (disabled by default in KK). There are various ways to re-enable it in KK, either by manually decompiling and editing smali or with an Xposed module. Most custom ROMs have it pre-enabled by default, and some have CM's "Privacy Guard" added too.
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Sandman-007 said:
@normaj Don't think it will work. But there are plenty of alternatives. 4.4 has App Ops. It's just hidden by default. Download a FREE App Ops manager. That will give you GUI access. Trickster Mod has a App Ops enabler built in if you use that app.
Edit: then again maybe App Ops was only in 4.3 but taken out after. Can't remember. If you have Xposed there are modules that do the same thing. There's also XPrivacy. Can't remember if that's a module or just an app.
Edit 2: OK XPrivacy is an app in the play store but requires XPosed.
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App Ops exists in KK (and even the L developer preview) but it's disabled, there are smali edits to re-enable it on stock. And theres an Xposed module, "App Ops Xposed" that does that same thing but with Xposed.

Just in case you are on stock and don't want Xposed. And you are not rooted. I just found this. I'm on Rooted L Prev and will be trying this. So glad I just found it.
http://goo.gl/Jr22br
Oh and @Lethargy stay out of my threads. Lol jk :silly:

Sandman-007 said:
Oh and @Lethargy stay out of my threads. Lol jk :silly:
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You first </3

OK that app isn't so bad. It edits the app and removes permissions. Then it recompiles the apk with the permissions removed and then reinstalls the app for you. If you don't have root this is an excellent application as it's easy to use despite the hoops the app has to jump through. But if you have root access you will want to did an app that can edit permissions without reinstalling the app.
Also with the app above you have to do this everytime your edited apps update.
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Lethargy said:
You first </3
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My head just exploded. How do I stay out of my own threads. That's not even possible. Twilight Zone?

Sandman-007 said:
My head just exploded. How do I stay out of my own threads. That's not even possible. Twilight Zone?
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By not posting at all! jk
To be fair though, I clicked on the thread before you replied then didn't look at it for a few minutes

Lethargy said:
By not posting at all! jk
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But if I don't post at all then it was never my thread to begin with. Man I feel like Sheldon from Big Bang Theory. Lol

Sandman-007 said:
But if I don't post at all then it was never my thread to begin with. Man I feel like Sheldon from Big Bang Theory. Lol
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Shh, deal with it
Off topic rant: in Australia, every carrier/tech store I walk into, there are accessories (cases, screen protectors) for every single phone, including the LG G3, HTC One M8, Oppo Find 7, even the OnePlus One.
But the Nexus 5? Ask and they're like "NOPE WTF IS THAT PHONE WE DON'T HAVE ANYTHING FOR YOU".

Lethargy said:
Shh, deal with it
Off topic rant: in Australia, every carrier/tech store I walk into, there are accessories (cases, screen protectors) for every single phone, including the LG G3, HTC One M8, Oppo Find 7, even the OnePlus One.
But the Nexus 5? Ask and they're like "NOPE WTF IS THAT PHONE WE DON'T HAVE ANYTHING FOR YOU".
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That is extremely weird. It should be the other way around as nexus 5 gets more sales than the oneplus one.
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zephiK said:
That is extremely weird. It should be the other way around as nexus 5 gets more sales than the oneplus one.
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Yeah, but oh well. The internet exists

Lethargy said:
Off topic rant: in Australia, every carrier/tech store I walk into, there are accessories (cases, screen protectors) for every single phone, including the LG G3, HTC One M8, Oppo Find 7, even the OnePlus One. What?
But the Nexus 5? Ask and they're like "NOPE WTF IS THAT PHONE WE DON'T HAVE ANYTHING FOR YOU".
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wtf

Thank you all... i know for appops and Advanced permission manager using it... but i tried latest CM and i love that popup window with question - this apk will use your... you know it
Also i have another solution... I tried to use LBESEC_MiUi.apk from MIUI rom works fine as standalone apk on 4.4.4

Also just find this... nice solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/mod-4-4-3-modified-settings-apk-app-ops-t2780142#post54835484

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[Q] Annoying Balance Updates - Getting rid of them???

On my network every time a data session comes to an end (3G/Edge) or a call is ended etc the service provider pushes a message with information on balance details and validity etc.
As far as I was using the JB leak(4.1.x) there was a nifty little app that addressed this specific problem however on having shifted to 4.2.2 and above (Currently I'm on PA RC2) the app doesn't work as mentioned in the Description of the app owing to the removal some of the APIs in 4.2.2 and above.
I was wondering if there is a workaround for this and anything can be done to get rid of those annoying pop-up messages.
blazebud350 said:
On my network every time a data session comes to an end (3G/Edge) or a call is ended etc the service provider pushes a message with information on balance details and validity etc.
As far as I was using the JB leak(4.1.x) there was a nifty little app that addressed this specific problem however on having shifted to 4.2.2 and above (Currently I'm on PA RC2) the app doesn't work as mentioned in the Description of the app owing to the removal some of the APIs in 4.2.2 and above.
I was wondering if there is a workaround for this and anything can be done to get rid of those annoying pop-up messages.
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Ya the app USSD Blocker doesnt support 4.2.2 above there is another app though but it will put those pop ups into notifications
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeon.ussdtonotification
Try this and see if it helps
Or try making your data plan always on.........:laugh:
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darth_nihar said:
Ya the app USSD Blocker doesnt support 4.2.2 above there is another app though but it will put those pop ups into notifications
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeon.ussdtonotification
Try this and see if it helps
Or try making your data plan always on.........:laugh:
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I disabled mine by calling them , i use Docomo just call the customer care they will patch you on to some higher manager and then
explain them you dont want the popups they disable it in a hour or so.....( Warning it will take forever to explain to them ) LOL
darth_nihar said:
Ya the app USSD Blocker doesnt support 4.2.2 above there is another app though but it will put those pop ups into notifications
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeon.ussdtonotification
Try this and see if it helps
Or try making your data plan always on.........:laugh:
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I disabled mine by calling them , i use Docomo just call the customer care they will patch you on to some higher manager and then
explain them you dont want the popups they disable it in a hour or so.....( Warning it will take forever to explain to them ) LOL
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I've tried the app. It doesn't seem to work sadly. But thanks anyways...
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blazebud350 said:
I've tried the app. It doesn't seem to work sadly. But thanks anyways...
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Try calling customer care they can disable it ive done it before
If you don't mind waiting there is someone writing a new program but its still not released in playstore
https://github.com/renjithis/USSDFilter_XposedModule ( Here is the source code)
blazebud350 said:
I've tried the app. It doesn't seem to work sadly. But thanks anyways...
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View attachment USSDFilter_XposedModule-experimental.zip
Here is the file in zip see if it works BTW it doesn't have a functioning UI as of yet......:crying:
darth_nihar said:
View attachment 2294813
Here is the file in zip see if it works BTW it doesn't have a functioning UI as of yet......:crying:
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Does it need the Xposed framework installed to function?
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
darth_nihar said:
View attachment 2294813
Here is the file in zip see if it works BTW it doesn't have a functioning UI as of yet......:crying:
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Ummm I wouldn't know what to do with it... Noob here
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1BadWolf said:
Does it need the Xposed framework installed to function?
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
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Ya like i said its still in development.....
Haven't tried it myself on xposed but the git looks promising as i said its still in development n harm in trying it out though....
darth_nihar said:
Ya like i said its still in development.....
Haven't tried it myself on xposed but the git looks promising as i said its still in development n harm in trying it out though....
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BTW @1BadWolf do you mind checking out the Q & A thread on the forum and seeing my post need sm help with boot animation sounds can you have a look into it can't seem to figure out the problem....
darth_nihar said:
BTW @1BadWolf do you mind checking out the Q & A thread on the forum and seeing my post need sm help with boot animation sounds can you have a look into it can't seem to figure out the problem....
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Yeah, I'll see what I can figure out tomorrow night after work. I have had it working once before but I don't remember what I did. I'll figure it out though.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
1BadWolf said:
Yeah, I'll see what I can figure out tomorrow night after work. I have had it working once before but I don't remember what I did. I'll figure it out though.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
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Any luck on making it work @1BadWolf bro...........??
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Any luck on making it work @1BadWolf bro...........??
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I couldn't download the file you were asking about so I haven't even been able to try it yet. If you can, upload it and pm me a link so I'll have something to work with.
1BadWolf said:
I couldn't download the file you were asking about so I haven't even been able to try it yet. If you can, upload it and pm me a link so I'll have something to work with.
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View attachment bootani_sound.zip
Here is the file i ziped it if has the animation as well as the .ogg sound file...... Have a go see if you can solve the problem
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Here is the file i ziped it if has the animation as well as the .ogg sound file...... Have a go see if you can solve the problem
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Check your PM's.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
Sorry to bump an old thread.
I had this exact problem and made an app using xposed to fix this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603487

(REQ) Flashable power menu

Was going to give this a whirl myself, but I've had zero time lately. Wife has been drilling me left and right with house and yard work. Anyway, enough of the whining.
Was hoping someone could come up with a flashable extended power menu, that has REBOOT, REBOOT TO RECOVERY, AND REBOOT TO BOOTLOADER added. I know there's an Xposed module, but I hate using Xposed as I've always had issues and lag. I appear to be the only one it seems. Regardless, a flashable with these options has proven very handy on past devices running stock ROM.
gokart2 said:
Was going to give this a whirl myself, but I've had zero time lately. Wife has been drilling me left and right with house and yard work. Anyway, enough of the whining.
Was hoping someone could come up with a flashable extended power menu, that has REBOOT, REBOOT TO RECOVERY, AND REBOOT TO BOOTLOADER added. I know there's an Xposed module, but I hate using Xposed as I've always had issues and lag. I appear to be the only one it seems. Regardless, a flashable with these options has proven very handy on past devices running stock ROM.
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Hmm, the xposed module "Gravity Box" has this option and works great for me...no lag at all. Which module did you try?
samwathegreat said:
Hmm, the xposed module "Gravity Box" has this option and works great for me...no lag at all. Which module did you try?
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That one and the reboot menu specific one. Most people don't notice any xposed issues it at all. I for one do. Very high attention to detail....hasn't always been a good thing. Regardless, having an APK or "module" that goes through a hack process will never work as well as it being coded in the actual system apk. Are Xposed processes easy and for the masses......yes. Are they the right way to do things.....no.
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That one and the reboot menu specific one. Most people don't notice any xposed issues it at all. I for one do. Very high attention to detail....hasn't always been a good thing. Regardless, having an APK or "module" that goes through a hack process will never work as well as it being coded in the actual system apk. Are Xposed processes easy and for the masses......yes. Are they the right way to do things.....no.
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well like you i don't prefer the xposed, i prefer the modding! so, in my rom have the power menu reboot! you can install they!
ramon20 said:
well like you i don't prefer the xposed, i prefer the modding! so, in my rom have the power menu reboot! you can install they!
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At least you learn something by modding. I looked over your thread and don't feel comfortable flashing it on my American Sprint phone. I seen it has data issues with Sprint, and I don't have the time to debug problems at the moment. Also, in the past I've had BIG issues after flashing a T-Mobile ROM and firmware on my Sprint device. Caused way too many problems and I am very hesitant to do it again. Thanks for your work though!:good:
I figure I'll get around to it anyway. Probably after the next Android update.....
This is one of the easiest things to do as far as smali hacking goes, and there are countless guides for other devices that I've seen on how to do it. Maybe none specifically for 4.4.2, but the back-end code is still going to be the same thing that goes in, as it has been for several versions of Android. I'd say it's going to take you longer to get the proper tools to do the changes, than actually making them.
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At least you learn something by modding. I looked over your thread and don't feel comfortable flashing it on my American Sprint phone. I seen it has data issues with Sprint, and I don't have the time to debug problems at the moment. Also, in the past I've had BIG issues after flashing a T-Mobile ROM and firmware on my Sprint device. Caused way too many problems and I am very hesitant to do it again. Thanks for your work though!:good:
I figure I'll get around to it anyway. Probably after the next Android update.....
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if you give me your android-policy.jar and framework-res.apk i can make a zip flasheable! i have saw the changelog of the android 4.4.3 and not have the reboot menu kkkkkkk
Exactly what lag do you notice after modifying the power menu?
imnuts said:
This is one of the easiest things to do as far as smali hacking goes, and there are countless guides for other devices that I've seen on how to do it. Maybe none specifically for 4.4.2, but the back-end code is still going to be the same thing that goes in, as it has been for several versions of Android. I'd say it's going to take you longer to get the proper tools to do the changes, than actually making them.
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I have the tools already, and have read a few ICS and JB articles on the subject. Just haven't had the time. And I only have about 1.5GB left on my hard drive, which is limiting me from trying other things as well.....
nhizzat said:
Exactly what lag do you notice after modifying the power menu?
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I notice lag/stuttering whenever I use xposed framework, not modifying an apk. Have tried the reboot menu module, gravity box module, and the hot spot module. Have tried them alone, and together. As soon as I remove xposed or reflash the firmware, my issues stop. Have tried a few different versions of xposed as well. Same thing every time. There are others I've briefly talked to who notice the same issues, on different devices.
Xposed is a great option to have, but it's not for me.
@ramon20 hey man, if you could make me a flashable zip for the basic advanced reboot on stock ROM I would be eternally grateful. I hate the xposed version I feel they look cheap. Here's a link to frameworkres.apk and androidpolicy.jar for unlocked gsm xt1053. This version of frameworkres has safe headset volume removed if you need the original please let me know.
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tekanina said:
@ramon20 hey man, if you could make me a flashable zip for the basic advanced reboot on stock ROM I would be eternally grateful. I hate the xposed version I feel they look cheap. Here's a link to frameworkres.apk and androidpolicy.jar for unlocked gsm xt1053. This version of frameworkres has safe headset volume removed if you need the original please let me know.
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Where stay the link? No, i don't need the original, you can give me this framework, and if you want, i can disable too the notification of the keyboard. The notification that apper in the status bar when the keyboard is open.
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I have the tools already, and have read a few ICS and JB articles on the subject. Just haven't had the time. And I only have about 1.5GB left on my hard drive, which is limiting me from trying other things as well.....
I notice lag/stuttering whenever I use xposed framework, not modifying an apk. Have tried the reboot menu module, gravity box module, and the hot spot module. Have tried them alone, and together. As soon as I remove xposed or reflash the firmware, my issues stop. Have tried a few different versions of xposed as well. Same thing every time. There are others I've briefly talked to who notice the same issues, on different devices.
Xposed is a great option to have, but it's not for me.
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That's exactly why I never use exposed. I tested across multiple Moto X, 4.2.2 and 4.4.2 and it's always the same =(
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ramon20 said:
Where stay the link? No, i don't need the original, you can give me this framework, and if you want, i can disable too the notification of the keyboard. The notification that apper in the status bar when the keyboard is open.
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I'm sorry I forgot to add it. Yes that would be fine if you disabled that as well. Thank you. Here's the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/u6k9flm8lvmy0a0/XT1053_443_frameworkres_androidpolicy.zip
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I have noticed it as well with xposed its not terrible but noticeable.
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gokart2 said:
Was going to give this a whirl myself, but I've had zero time lately. Wife has been drilling me left and right with house and yard work. Anyway, enough of the whining.
Was hoping someone could come up with a flashable extended power menu, that has REBOOT, REBOOT TO RECOVERY, AND REBOOT TO BOOTLOADER added. I know there's an Xposed module, but I hate using Xposed as I've always had issues and lag. I appear to be the only one it seems. Regardless, a flashable with these options has proven very handy on past devices running stock ROM.
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I know this isnt what you were asking for per say but have you tried using the market apk called quick boot?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot
Or The method I use is power toggles which i think also has all those reboot features as options
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc
Update: was wrong power toggles only has reboot and shutdown menu as options
tekanina said:
I'm sorry I forgot to add it. Yes that would be fine if you disabled that as well. Thank you. Here's the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/u6k9flm8lvmy0a0/XT1053_443_frameworkres_androidpolicy.zip
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done, click here
it's a zip flashable!
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done, click here
it's a zip flashable!
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You are the man. I've been looking for this since I got my Moto. Thank you very much you just made my day. Keep up the awesome work, you are very good at what you do.
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tekanina said:
You are the man. I've been looking for this since I got my Moto. Thank you very much you just made my day. Keep up the awesome work, you are very good at what you do.
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thanks
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thanks
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I have a maxx on 4.4.4 this won't work for me could you make this power menu for me. If you can tell me what I need to send you. I did try this and bootlooped.
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bigv5150 said:
I have a maxx on 4.4.4 this won't work for me could you make this power menu for me.
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There is Advanced Power Menu for RAZR somewhere here. Look thoroughly )

Confirmed working debloat tool

http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Worked fine on my Vzw Galaxy S6 which of course has no root
Looks like it's just disabling versus removing so it's still taking up space. Unless I'm reading how it works wrong?
travishamockery said:
Looks like it's just disabling versus removing so it's still taking up space. Unless I'm reading how it works wrong?
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I think you are correct but it still is better than nothing until we hopefully get root one day.
You disable in application manager under settings.
skinnytoo2 said:
You disable in application manager under settings.
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Yeah lol no need for this.
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skinnytoo2 said:
You disable in application manager under settings.
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Not all apps though, I removed stupid my verizon that kept bugging me every time i dialed 611, i disabled about 100 bloatware crap thats not disable able in stock setting so your incorrect.
i will make a safe list later, getting about an extra 1 - 2 hours battery life.
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Looks like it's just disabling versus removing so it's still taking up space. Unless I'm reading how it works wrong?
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yeah but i dont care I finally disabled 100+ stuff like stupid my verizon and stock apps i dont use like email, exchange service, gear vr, knox, and what not and have gotten an extra hour or two of battery life.
JOSE89178 said:
Not all apps though, I removed stupid my verizon that kept bugging me every time i dialed 611, i disabled about 100 bloatware crap thats not disable able in stock setting so your incorrect.
i will make a safe list later, getting about an extra 1 - 2 hours battery life.
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I would like to know what you disabled.
abdel12345 said:
Yeah lol no need for this.
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It let's you disable apps that you can't through the application manager, so yes it's very useful. And that's not even considering the benefits of having a UI tool with backup/restore app list and batch operations.
JOSE89178 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Worked fine on my Vzw Galaxy S6 which of course has no root
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Yep, worked for me. Nice to at least clean some things up a bit, plus it is much faster then tapping through everything to disable the ones that can be, by hand.
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It let's you disable apps that you can't through the application manager, so yes it's very useful. And that's not even considering the benefits of having a UI tool with backup/restore app list and batch operations.
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Didn't know that my bad. Yeah then that's pretty great. I'm gonna use it thanks.
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abdel12345 said:
Didn't know that my bad. Yeah then that's pretty great. I'm gonna use it thanks.
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yep. the program uses pm hide or block (block not supported on s6) instead of pm disable which requires root to apply to system apps.
JOSE89178 said:
yeah but i dont care I finally disabled 100+ stuff like stupid my verizon and stock apps i dont use like email, exchange service, gear vr, knox, and what not and have gotten an extra hour or two of battery life.
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Is it possible to get some of these back like email and exchange? Because I want to disable a lot, but keep some.
JOSE89178 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Worked fine on my Vzw Galaxy S6 which of course has no root
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I can't get the Debloater to see my s6, any ideas? I have the USb drivers installed and USB debug option on.
Thanks
Syn Ack said:
Is it possible to get some of these back like email and exchange? Because I want to disable a lot, but keep some.
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That's up to you. It presents all the apk packages to you and you choose what to hide. If you want it back, you can easily umhide it
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byeaton said:
I can't get the Debloater to see my s6, any ideas? I have the USb drivers installed and USB debug option on.
Thanks
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I had the issue that it didn't see my S6 when my screen was locked, once I unlocked it (fingerprint) it mounted in Windows and the tool found it.
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That's up to you. It presents all the apk packages to you and you choose what to hide. If you want it back, you can easily umhide it
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I had the issue that it didn't see my S6 when my screen was locked, once I unlocked it (fingerprint) it mounted in Windows and the tool found it.
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Thanks, that worked.
Is there a list of what is safe to debloat yet?
byeaton said:
Thanks, that worked.
Is there a list of what is safe to debloat yet?
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Yes please, in for a list.
JOSE89178 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Worked fine on my Vzw Galaxy S6 which of course has no root
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Thanks for this, will give it a shot!
Thanks for sharing this!
I finally got a chance to try this but I just saw it needs root. That kinda ruins it for us verizon users since we cant get root. If I could root I'd just use titanium backup to freeze them or remove them though this is a nice way to do a bunch all at once.

Ice box APP - Safe to use?

Hello!
I recently found this app on a reddit post (https://www.reddit.com/r/androidapps/comments/6llcxs/whatever_happened_to_greenify_used_to_be/) called Ice box (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catchingnow.icebox) which I would really like to use on my S8+. I seems very great and I have read about many people very much enjoying it. But that fact that it needs Device-Owner permissions concerns me a little?
In the reddit post people seems to like and so does people in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/ice-box-t3328073, but there is ONE person (ElwOOd_CbGp) in that thread who claims the APP sends data to China?
Does anyone have experience with this app? And maybe even can confirm/deny this claim?
Basically is this app Safe to use?
why not to use BK package disabler? It's designed for samsung...
Elastep said:
why not to use BK package disabler? It's designed for samsung...
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I actually use Package Disabler Pro ATM, but as far as I know it does not have any Tasker Plugins.. Which is a big plus for me
leeswagger said:
I actually use Package Disabler Pro ATM, but as far as I know it does not have any Tasker Plugins.. Which is a big plus for me
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So I've been using it for about 24 hours I'm on an S8 plus Verizon and it's awesome not only does has the Tasker thing but it also you can disable everything Knox
Vintagemint27 said:
So I've been using it for about 24 hours I'm on an S8 plus Verizon and it's awesome not only does has the Tasker thing but it also you can disable everything Knox
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Nice! Do you know if it is possible to freeze and app, but keep the app shortcut in the app drawer?

How much does rooting your phone improve the OnePlus 7 Pro?

So I've never rooted a phone but have always been very interested in doing it. I'm just worried about bricking my phone since I have no experience doing it. Is it easy for a beginner to pick up and is it worth the risk? How much better does it improve your experience?
It's a personal thing. Most things you can do without root. Its a matter of personalization.
You can fix OnePlus’s ****ed up notification system. That alone is a big benefit.
You can't really brick the OnePlus 7 Pro, there are recovery options and people here to help if you do. It is extremely easy to do with little to no risk.
Follow this guide
DTop said:
You can fix OnePlus’s ****ed up notification system. That alone is a big benefit.
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Holy crap, I am glad someone else mentioned this I thought it I was going crazy. How can I fix it ?
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xI Say HaHaHaX said:
Holy crap, I am glad someone else mentioned this I thought it I was going crazy. How can I fix it ?
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Explain this issue if you can. I was looking for a reason to root. I already got my sim unlock from T-Mobile. Only thing I'm missing is all my data backed up by titanium that I use on every device I get. I usually root day one but every passing day I appreciate Oxygen OS more and more. The experience reminds me of the old days of rooting the SAM**** and installing Cynagen. This is smooth as butter
Rooting actually let's you do a back up and restore if you do mess something up. It let's you remove apps that you don't want like for example sprint radio that I never used, can't remove without root. Root let's you use adblock and YouTube premium(ad free YouTube). Root lets you flash custom kernals even if on stock os, custom kernal can improve battery life. Ultimately things improved where u really don't need root like rooting a Samsung will cause a iressviserable Knox trip but one plus doesn't use Knox. And can be locked back to official status
DTop said:
You can fix OnePlus’s ****ed up notification system. That alone is a big benefit.
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what's wrong with it?
I have it rooted just as a "piece-of-mind" thing. And actually, it looks like YouTube TV took away 720P playback after I rooted. So there's a reason not to do it; first-party apps may not work properly to combat piracy, which is a load of crap if you ask me.
If you root, you won't be able to get anything above 480p or HDR on Netflix. Something to consider.
RobbieL241 said:
I have it rooted just as a "piece-of-mind" thing. And actually, it looks like YouTube TV took away 720P playback after I rooted. So there's a reason not to do it; first-party apps may not work properly to combat piracy, which is a load of crap if you ask me.
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Try
Open Magisk > Settings > Hide Magisk Manager
Once New Magisk manager Installs, It will reopen Magisk Manager
Go to Magisk Hide and Hide YouTube TV
See if that works for you!
Bradl79 said:
Try
Open Magisk > Settings > Hide Magisk Manager
Once New Magisk manager Installs, It will reopen Magisk Manager
Go to Magisk Hide and Hide YouTube TV
See if that works for you!
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Thanks. I tried it but nothing changed, even after rebooting and clearing the app's cache.
RobbieL241 said:
Thanks. I tried it but nothing changed, even after rebooting and clearing the app's cache.
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u even hide the magisk manager too
Bradl79 said:
u even hide the magisk manager too
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Yep.
habylab said:
If you root, you won't be able to get anything above 480p or HDR on Netflix. Something to consider.
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Wow really? Well damn that's pretty big reason not lol. I use Netflix all the time on my 7 Pro.
Getting rid of ads are a good point.. but then other than the occasional irritant, I don't mind them enough to want to root. Other than that, there is no other reason for me to root. I would love the helvetica nueve font. Haven't found a way to do that without root. But that's okay.. I am still not going to root.
Interesting enough I originally join this board to root, but I have not rooted any device in years.
Even reading the board there always seems to be some trade off.
New update, can not do it right away got to wait so you can root.
Apps that will not work when rooted, ok but almost always you can get them working.
..... Just not worth it anymore for me.
Now I am happy reading about things like the GCAM, and things other people are doing.
Mackmiller974 said:
Wow really? Well damn that's pretty big reason not lol. I use Netflix all the time on my 7 Pro.
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You will still get HDR but it will be in 480p. Most of of the time you will never notice the difference.
Even while unrooted, Netflix will only display 720p on the oneplus 7 pro. So you gotta weight your options here.
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AstroDigital said:
Interesting enough I originally join this board to root, but I have not rooted any device in years.
Even reading the board there always seems to be some trade off.
New update, can not do it right away got to wait so you can root.
Apps that will not work when rooted, ok but almost always you can get them working.
..... Just not worth it anymore for me.
Now I am happy reading about things like the GCAM, and things other people are doing.
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For me one of things for rooting is magisk modules for adblock, vanced youtube, debloating, themes, changing the navigation bar height, V4a, boosting the speaker audio and custom kernels as well as customization to OOS.
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DTop said:
You can fix OnePlus’s ****ed up notification system. That alone is a big benefit.
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Can you elaborate on this, I would like to know how fix too.
marco_wack said:
How to change navbar height easily without things like Xposed and stuff?
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There are magisk roms like renovate that give you the option or you can download RomAur (based on OOS) which has all these customization baked without needing any extra modules.
Also many banking apps aren't keen on root. Mine does a bunch of different checks. Main reason I've not rooted.

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