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tl;dr I'm new, I'm not a very knowledgeable developer, I have an idea that I want your opinion about.
Heyo Peoples,
I'm new and I like to think a lot about cool new stuff with mobile devices (web, software, hardware, etc). I've been thinking a lot recently about how people like to use mobile devices, and how we might use them in the near future--thinking past what's being done now, and into what comes next.
I've been wondering for a while why there isn't an existing piece of functionality on mobile devices that allows a user complete control of the device and every piece of information on it. Imagine a GUI except instead of graphics, it's like interacting with a person. (aside: first person to say Siri should be shunned like an Amish girl who went to a movie theater).
Is it outrageous to say that you should be able to pick up your phone and have it find anything, from anytime in the past that you have done with or on it? I know that would take mountains of data, but is it silly? In it's most basic form, this would just be a search feature. In it's most eloquent form it could be an operating system. Imagine being able to ask your phone what you did last Wednesday, or maybe where you were. What if it could recall emails or documents based on date, time, location where you were when you wrote it, keyword, or contact, based on verbal interaction? What if it tracked data usage by application, or allowed you to measure and optimize system performance with a verbal command (ex. "Shut down all apps except for Google Maps" or "How much data am I using per minute").
Is it too early to start wishing for an interface like that computer on Paycheck (horrible movie with Ben Afleck) or Cortana in Halo? Is this type of interface impractical or implausible?
If you were to make something like this, would it have to be a new operating system built from the ground up, or could you develop an app to do this, or could you hack Android to do it? I welcome all of your feedback.
Lots of questions, and I have very few answers.
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tl;dr I'm new, I'm not a very knowledgeable developer, I have an idea that I want your opinion about.
Heyo Peoples,
I'm new and I like to think a lot about cool new stuff with mobile devices (web, software, hardware, etc). I've been thinking a lot recently about how people like to use mobile devices, and how we might use them in the near future--thinking past what's being done now, and into what comes next.
I've been wondering for a while why there isn't an existing piece of functionality on mobile devices that allows a user complete control of the device and every piece of information on it. Imagine a GUI except instead of graphics, it's like interacting with a person. (aside: first person to say Siri should be shunned like an Amish girl who went to a movie theater).
Is it outrageous to say that you should be able to pick up your phone and have it find anything, from anytime in the past that you have done with or on it? I know that would take mountains of data, but is it silly? In it's most basic form, this would just be a search feature. In it's most eloquent form it could be an operating system. Imagine being able to ask your phone what you did last Wednesday, or maybe where you were. What if it could recall emails or documents based on date, time, location where you were when you wrote it, keyword, or contact, based on verbal interaction? What if it tracked data usage by application, or allowed you to measure and optimize system performance with a verbal command (ex. "Shut down all apps except for Google Maps" or "How much data am I using per minute").
Is it too early to start wishing for an interface like that computer on Paycheck (horrible movie with Ben Afleck) or Cortana in Halo? Is this type of interface impractical or implausible?
If you were to make something like this, would it have to be a new operating system built from the ground up, or could you develop an app to do this, or could you hack Android to do it? I welcome all of your feedback.
Lots of questions, and I have very few answers.
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This is probably not as far off as it seems. The developers of "Utter" have come along way in the right direction. You should maybe approach them with your ideas. Not all of them of course . Save some for yourself.
One problem I see is semantics. "Shut down all apps except for Google Maps" sounds good - but do you really mean ALL apps ? The line that would be walked is one where the developer must train the program to not necessarily do what they ask, but do what they WANT. It gets trickier when you realise that some people who aren't your average users might want to test things and shut down an app (in this case) that an average user would never want shut, where they might mess up their phone beyond their ability to repair if they did.
I think speech is a great tool to interact, though I'm not going to be a person to use it. I don't think speech will ever become a default unless there are other technological advances that change how we interact with the world. It's annoying enough to hear someone gabbing loudly to another human on the phone, do we really want people gabbing AT their phones as a default interface ? I think privacy is a driving factor that will keep sound from being a major interface - perhaps it could work for in home applications, but out in public people may not want to announce to the world who they are calling, what they are looking for, or what site they're logging on to, et cetera. Until there's technology to make voice and sound less "public", I don't see this being the future of phones - it's more of a nice thing to have as an "extra" for when a person is comfortable using it.
But, hey, maybe we'll get used to wearing Google Glass and talking to ourselves all the time - or we'll get in-ear buds or implants where we can choose to hear the outside world or not. Just exploring the possibilities here.
I do think it's a big "outrageous" to have infinite backup. Just take a look at how much data companies like Amazon and Facebook acquire on a per-day basis. Think about how much data you use on a daily basis. I don't have the money or desire to be buying new HDDs every other week. Maybe in the future there will be a technological revolution that allows for mass amounts of data to be stored in even smaller spaces. But current technology in that regard is still very expensive and persnickety - read about high capacity SD cards and how fragile they can be and about data needing to be "refreshed" or they can become corrupt. There are lots of issues that make backing up everything you do impracticable.
And, again - privacy concerns. Do I really want my computer to know what I did last Wednesday and who I was with ? What if someone stole my computer or phone and had access to that information ? If we had the technology to do that, who's to say that current encryption would be "enough" - or that someone wouldn't go ahead and try to hack it anyway if they felt finding out basically everything about you was worth brute-forcing your phone or whatever they'd do in the future ? And have no password or a crappy one - even easier for them to know EVERYTHING about you, now.
Highly visual and talk-activated computers are absolutely great for games, movies, and TV. Why ? They function as narrative devices. They allow the actor to say or explain things they otherwise wouldn't have said out loud for personal, practical, or security reasons. They can become characters in their own right. People like those big screen computer displays where the characters are poking things all over and up and down - it looks cool. But not so cool is having your arms get tired from reaching up and around all the time. Not so cool is having to tell the computer out loud what kind of special images you want to search for when you have house-mates living in the next room over.
Just some thoughts. If you have other or counter ideas, go right on ahead.
Hello, first off I'd like to say I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section, but anyways, I'm trying to get things situated the way I like on my phone and I'm currently trying to figure out how best to achieve what I want while simultaneously having some fun learning and coding. In short my goal here is to combine my favorite aspects of AOSP roms and specifically the LiquidSmooth rom as that is currently one of my favorite AOSP roms I've tried on my s3. Also just fyi I'm currently running CleanRom right now because there are a couple features within touchwiz I'm having difficulty losing and as such I would like to start designing several modifications for a Rom.
The primary thing I really love within touchwiz is the lock screen. I like how I can swipe from anywhere on the screen to unlock my phone as well as the app shortcut mechanism, and while within cleanrom this has changed I also really liked how the sms and missed call notification was separate from the app shortcut bar in order to make it stand out. I'm also a really big fan of the swipe left and right for phone and messages within any samsung app that displays a contact or contact's thread (I wouldn't mind just having this within the people app but either way it'd be nice). There are also a couple motion actions I really like, particularly: direct call (call contact currently open in sms thread or contact card), smart alert (alerts you when you pick device up after a missed notification), and smart stay (attempts to detect if eyes are currently looking at the screen (this one I really just want more in depth look even if I can't incorporate it since it’s rather fascinating). And I also like the power saving profile that is within both the system settings and notification bar that is tied to an on/off switch instead of a change of actual profiles (just a preference here not really a necessity).
On the AOSP/liquidsmooth side of things the first thing is just the clean crisp and quick feel that AOSP roms seem to have (and no I’m not ruling out placebo effect but it does seem to feel less clogged). One of the main areas that I really love within Liquidsmooth is its notification bar. It is a very clean yet still attractive notification bar that is full of features (many AOSP but others that are more attributed to liquid). For example, something missing in CleanRom and potentially other touchwiz roms is the expanded notifications that include buttons such as reply, call etc. Though, one area in which I do prefer touchwiz is how they separate ongoing and notifications. Another thing that liquid has that I haven’t really seen elsewhere is the LTE toggle which I’d like to put in any and all roms I’m running just due to the battery drain caused by LTE radios (also wouldn’t mind adding longpress hidden menu to the toggle). Also I really like the quick reply function in liquid that shows a popup to quickly reply to text messages without leaving your current screen. Another area I feel Liquidsmooth really shines is its integration of settings into a sub menu within system settings because it just feels more natural and organized.
I’m listing all of these things because I’m trying to figure out how you guys would recommend approaching the rather large, for me at least, task here. Of note, while, I understand coding principles, debugging, style, the importance of commenting etc. I’m fairly new to setting up plans of attack on larger projects (my most recent project, designing an audio analyzer on fpga board using vhdl took several weeks to get anywhere major due to a difficulty of mine in finding where to start). That isn’t to say I don’t think I can do it, but I like to be as honest as possible so you know where I am personally. But yeah I would really appreciate any help or direction in achieving these goals. I know these things could probably be achieved by various hack job methods, but I’ve always preferred clean, from the ground up, complete and stable solutions but that by definitely doesn’t mean I’m against building off of previous work and improving the open source community. With all of that said what do you guys think? Should I start this project with a CleanRom base or a LiquidSmooth/AOSP base and modify them from there or start from a more blank slate and compile an entire Rom. Also, I really would like to start getting more and more into the android development scene as well as further my knowledge and skill base. I’m currently a computer engineering student with the intentions of heading into mobile computing either in operating system design or processor design though obviously the specific specialty could change a little though it will likely stay within mobile devices. I would consider myself generally proficient in C (and by corollary C++), VHDL and VB (cue VB flame comments ), but I would consider myself very good at learning new things and I have a very base understanding of other languages. Like I said my main goal with this post is guidance in how to start and in general go about accomplishing the above tasks. This is honestly one of my few forays into larger scale projects and my first android project, so any help, criticism, reference suggestions or advice is more than welcome.
Sorry for being so long winded but I’ve never been very good about keeping discussions about my favorite things short or to the point… especially when the topic is android… But I digress; Thank you those who read this and again sorry for the length…
I’ve been a CyanogenMod user since CM6 for the HTC EVO. While I can’t claim to have contributed much directly to the community (I’m no developer and more of a sys admin kind of guy), I have installed CM on countless phones over the years - basically any friend or family member who sat their phone down long enough. As soon as it was available, I snagged a OnePlus One, and it’s still the phone I have today. While I was initially excited to see where the foundation of Cyanogen Inc. would take the project, I’ve become increasingly disappointed with the direction that things have gone (both CM and COS), and I think my next phone will likely be a Nexus device with stock Android. I’m fairly certain that this post won’t accomplish much (aside from starting a flame-war/trolling/what-have-you), but I thought I would post it just to see what might come of it.
What I initially loved about CM was the fact that it added a number of useful features to stock Android, it allowed a ton of functional customization, it seemed to be more efficient and stable, and it let me continue to update devices that manufacturers had artificially sunsetted. I was impressed by the fact that lead developers were more interested in code quality and security than by shiny features. Amidst the desire to make Android better, there was also a sense of perfectionism to CM as evidenced by the “don’t ask for ETAs” mantra - it would get done when it was ready, and I was always willing to wait.
When Cyanogen Inc. formed, I was curious to see how they planned to make money. I actually decided to be a bit bold, contacted Kirt and Steve via LinkedIn, and offered to share some of my ideas. One of my biggest suggestions was that they should do something to fill the gaping hole left by Blackberry. At that point (and even still today), no manufacturer had really been able to provide the enterprise-grade functionality provided by Blackberry and BES. MDM solutions were (and are) a double-edged sword that are really just a patch for the solution. Given the huge priority that Cyanogen placed on security, I thought it would be a good direction to take. I’ve sent a few other suggestions over the years (including attempting to get the OnePlus One on the shelves at Walmart when I worked at the corporate offices), but it never seemed to go anywhere.
Right now, when I wake my phone, I have a reminder that there is a system update ready for my OnePlus One that will install COS 13.1. This update adds “new mods for Cortana, OneNote, Microsoft Hyperlapse, Skype, and Twitter.” I have yet to hit install. My issue is far less that Cyanogen is working with Microsoft and more with the fact that the company, much like Canonical/Ubuntu, seems to have the not-invented-here syndrome. (Side note: here’s a great article from the Turnkey Linux team that serves as partial inspiration for this post https://www.turnkeylinux.org/blog/ubuntu-not-invented-here-syndrome). Instead of offering new and useful features, Cyanogen is reinventing wheels and cramming the OS full of things that aren’t really at the top of anyone’s list for issues that could be solved or features that could be added. The innovation just seems to be gone. Most of the features that were exclusive to CM and drew me to the project are now part of stock Android. It makes me wish Cyanogen had taken up Google on their $1B offer.
Here are a few examples. Who remembers when ADW was the stock launcher of CM? I do. In contrast, who actually uses Trebuchet? I think it’s a featureless piece of junk. No gestures? No ability to hide icons in the drawer? No useful functionality that really sets it apart from other launchers? Why develop something new just for the sake of doing it yourself when it only provides basic functionality? Right up there with it is the File Manager application. There are plenty of other more feature-rich applications on the market, and I frankly never use the app provided by Cyanogen because it isn’t nearly as functional as something like ES File Explorer.
Similarly (but more egregiously), is the Browser application. Show of hands: who uses the browser provided in AOSP? No? Me, neither. Be it Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or something else, no one uses the browser built into the ROM. Why did Cyanogen feel the need to create another browser that lacks functionality, is rarely updated for security patches like mainstream offerings, and is basically just another piece of lint on everyone's phones? I fail to see the innovation, there.
I initially loved the idea of having a Cyanogen Account because it was pre-Google Device Manager. However, now that Device Manager exists, I don’t see a reason to use my Cyanogen Account because there haven’t been any additional additions to the feature set. I emailed Kirt and Steve once about potentially folding the WebKey project into Cyanogen and linking it to the Cyanogen account. That would provide remote access, remote file management, a remote shell, and countless other features (most or all of which could be made to work without needing root if baked into the ROM). How much would that add to the ROM and set it apart from other offerings? Neither Google, Apple, Microsoft, or Blackberry have anything close, and it would be a game-changer.
The Themes engine. Alright, so some may disagree with me, here, but I don’t really care about theming my phone or my computer. For me, that was cool back when Compiz/Beryl were the hotness for Linux. Now, I’m more interested in function over form. Why spend so much time building this thing when there are actually useful additions that could be made to CM/COS?
In conjunction to this, there are a number of features provided by CM that are now part of AOSP and make me wonder why I'm still on CM/COS. Google has added permissions management. They have included tethering. The majority of Developer Options are baked in. They switched the whole tap/long press to turn on/off/open settings feature in the notification panel. There isn't much to set Cyanogen apart, anymore.
Instead of just complaining, I wanted to start a list of things that I really thought Cyanogen would have provided by now (or would have at least considered). Some of these would provide Cyanogen with a revenue stream so they wouldn't have to keep cozying up to Microsoft, something that I'm sure most of us would appreciate (does anyone actually use Cortana?) I’d be interested to hear what other features the community would like to see added to CM/COS:
WITHOUT root, implement NFC tag actions that are available with the screen off. For example, allow a user to unlock/wake their phone, turn certain settings on or off, switch to a different profile, or perform a set of pre-defined actions by tapping a NFC tag. Obviously, there would have to be some security mechanisms built in order to whitelist trusted tags so the functions can be used with the screen off, but I’ve always wanted to be able to set my phone down on a tag at my desk and have it automatically connect to my company’s WiFi, put my phone on vibrate, etc.
Partner with an existing developer or independently build parental controls into COS.
Add a login manager for public hotspots to accept terms and conditions on subsequent logins after the first connection (would need to use MAC address, GPS, or some other unique identifier since some companies use the same provider, e.g. Starbucks and McDonald's both use ATTWiFi as their network name but have different captive portals)
Make a Kiosk version for customers at coffee shops and the like.
Create a mobile pay kiosk version similar to the Chili’s tablets since Cyanogen is known for security.
Make a version tailored toward the elderly (lock certain features, provide a restricted set of capabilities that are easy to access, etc).
As previously mentioned, build in WebKey or similar functionality that is tied to a Cyanogen account.
Include Tor without needing root.
Allow the ability to modify DNS settings.
Develop AirPlay compatibility for the Cast feature.
Right now, I’m at the point that I was at with Ubuntu about five years ago. Canonical had “improved” Debian into a bloated nightmare complete with in-house developed projects such as Unity, Ubuntu One, the Ubuntu Software Center, Mir, and others that no one asked for or wanted. If Distrowatch rankings are to be believed, Debian (and Mint) is now more popular than Ubuntu, likely as a result of Canonical’s decisions.
This is not a call to arms but rather a suggestion. Perhaps it is time that the community creates, by way of analogy, a Cyanogen Mint. Maybe we need to go back to the foundation of AOSP just like many users have done by going back to Debian. For me, at least, Cyanogen isn’t satisfying the same needs that it did two years ago, and I’d like to have a mobile OS or ROM that does. There are a lot of custom ROMs out there like Paranoid Android, AOKP, and OmniROM, but they are incredibly fragmented in the devices that they support, and none of them have the level of backing that Cyanogen gained. Perhaps as a community, we need to consolidate our efforts, focus on a common project, and bring forth a high-functioning ROM that can fill the void that Cyanogen no longer does.
In light of today's news about the layoffs at Cyanogen, thoughti might bump my thread to see if anyone would be interested in joining this conversation.
With the continuing checks, big developers (Ahem, Samsung, Netflix, Snapchat) keep putting out to block rooted devices and th list of apps rooted devices can't use keeps increasing. Personally, I find it hard to use a non-rooted device, due to the fact I like having data access, full system access, and overall control of my battery. Though for the first time, I'm finding it a royal pain that my device doesn't pass safetynet. It makes me wonder a few things.
A. What does the future hold for those who want to actually have full control of their devices? Eventually, I could forsee most apps requiring SN.
B. If Linux is inherently more secure, and we can gain root access there, why not on a phone running Android?
C. What can we do to fight back? Am I the only one who would laugh if all these companies got Mr. Roboted over this kind of restriction?
What are your thoughts?
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With the continuing checks, big developers (Ahem, Samsung, Netflix, Snapchat) keep putting out to block rooted devices and th list of apps rooted devices can't use keeps increasing. Personally, I find it hard to use a non-rooted device, due to the fact I like having data access, full system access, and overall control of my battery. Though for the first time, I'm finding it a royal pain that my device doesn't pass safetynet. It makes me wonder a few things.
A. What does the future hold for those who want to actually have full control of their devices? Eventually, I could forsee most apps requiring SN.
B. If Linux is inherently more secure, and we can gain root access there, why not on a phone running Android?
C. What can we do to fight back? Am I the only one who would laugh if all these companies got Mr. Roboted over this kind of restriction?
What are your thoughts?
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Yes we will have control
You actually already do ,but to make future things ,you must be at the front on the line. Or in a leadership or position of information or power.
If you have the right intelligence... You can do anything.
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Yes we will have control
You actually already do ,but to make future things ,you must be at the front on the line. Or in a leadership or position of information or power.
If you have the right intelligence... You can do anything.
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I'm currently working on a ROM and a kernal basis to give a base control starting point.
If we segment and completely remove the manufacturing sector right from the beginning. We then have software control of the free source which they also have control.
If we can program without any manufacturing interference and eliminate the user screw up down to a minimal level ,we can be in base control.
The bases of a ruled followed release. Simple stripped down measures. Starting with the kernal.
Take any kernal and strip out all of the manufacturing segments and drivers right from the beginning. Get only the basics loaded and stable.
That would first solve allot of confusion.
If we can boot it we can run it.
That is one example.
I'm currently setting up the guidelines to help everyone who helps me in the dream project to make the base kernels and base ROMs avalible.
I have a blog started and updating the information as I make spare time.
I have no one helping me as of yet.
I don't know where and how to post the information on this forum thing as of yet.
We will never be in control of certain elements...
For 1 specific reason.
National Security trumps our civil liberties. A countries security rules above all else. They force certain things to take place regarding safety.
That negates anyone's freedoms ,because your freedoms can jepordize security.
Even in the programming and manufacturing sectors of any device or invention.
Open source is about as free as you can get
Please forgive spelling errors and other things
Thank you.
For some time now, many years, I have experienced problems with my cellular telephone that I could not explain or rectify. I know I am being hacked and no matter how many times I factory reset the phone the problems still exist. My phone has been lost and stolen in which insurance has replaced the phone and in no time or immediately I experience the exact same problems. My videos and pictures are altered, deleted or hidden. All the programs or applications seem to be altered or customized with options that are not the genuine developer or creator options and images. The graphics associated with the applications and web pages are not the genuine images and I am sure that violates trademark, copyright, intellectual property rights and other laws I am not aware of. Web pages information, contact information, address information, and content are altered and changed which can affect all sorts of areas such as personal safety, product safety, access to information is blocked, altered or displayed in ways that make it impossible to get directions, product availability, law enforcement help, legal help and information. When I use Google Maps for directions, it will take me down one way streets the opposite direction toward oncoming traffic,, have ludicrous directions, unnecessary turns, wrong speed limits, and out right wrong directions or even switch my end point without my knowledge. I tried to order cleaning gloves and masks today, and no store in my city was in stock, and delivery was not until July the 5th, 2020. I am also experiencing the same things with all my electronics such as my computer, smart televisions, printers and gps units. I did a screen recording of the applications on my phone, and the about phone section. I know from that it is apparent that my phone is hacked and under control of some other party or person. Someone is either maliciously attacking me with the purpose to cause extreme harm for reasons of personal enjoyment, or my name, reputation and activities have been purposely misled and lied about in a gross manner where a cellular telephone developer, or a technology hacker, or information pirate or mercenary developed and/or gave someone or some group a program and knowledge on how to capture my phone and all other electronics and hold it hostage. I have tried to root the phone in order to put a custom rom on it, but my searches and efforts are blocked and never get any traction or success. I am attaching the screen capture video- it is 20+ minutes and will show the extent of the hacking. Someone is perverting and illegally using developers tools, programs, applications and code in ways that were never intended and can only lead to extreme problems of which in all honesty death or terminal scenarios are all real possibilities. I am hoping to identify these people with your help, and bring them to justice and alleviate my life problems that this has caused and stop the illegal and intentional perversion of the original intent for cellular development which is the fruitful search for knowledge and advancement of useful and legal technology. Please help me in this battle to which all operations on my device are unsuccessful, disheartening, and uncontrollable. Thank you in advance and if this should be posted in another area or forum please advise, however I am posting it in a few that I think are relevant. I live in Houston, Texas- so if there is a group of developers, or some people that can help me combat this locally please message me their contact information. Take care. - Dale-
Screenshots attached and a link to the video of my phone and it’s contents.
Here is the link to the screenshots of applications, programs and phone information: wwwdotdrive.google.com/drive/folders/1OImrdp64ndMzJGN74v7K4G6H4zc2DzV9?usp=sharing
Here is the link with the video of the screen shots and a little narration: wwwdotdrive.google.com/file/d/1i7GU9TVUnqfJvgyLq5roaaPR08EkBf0z/view?usp=sharing
Hi shooterd,
Everything is fine with your phone. I've seen both your screenshots and screen recording. What you're seeing under settings/apps list are all the system apps as well as the user apps. Most phones have at least 300+ system apps to keep it running. Granted most of them are bloatware and crap which is why there are threads with "how to debloat your phone." I'm going to go over some of system apps that you've scrolled through and tried to disabled.
Adapt Sound is found under settings/sounds, it's sort of an equalizer for all the audio on your phone.
Android Easter Egg is a built in mini-game that Google included with every system. You can do a quick search to figure out how to activate it. Most times, you go to Settings/About Phone and tap the "Android Version" block rapidly until the game loads.
ANT Radio Services are bloatware/crap.
Application Installer installs apk that you want to sideload or apps from Play Store.
CaptivePortalLogin handles the "Sign in as a guest" when you join open wifi networks such as those in cafes or hospitals.
ChocoEUKor (along with a few others, they share the same icon) is part of the stupid font bundle from Samsung.
Again a lot of these are necessary for your phone to run and is completely normal. The other 100 are removable bloatware which you can find a list of by doing a web search. It would be easier if you root your phone and then use Titanium Backup to debloat.
"My videos and pictures are altered, deleted or hidden."
You haven't shown any proof of this but if you keep reseting your phone, you'll lose internal storage data which might be what happened.
"All the programs or applications seem to be altered or customized with options that are not the genuine developer or creator options and images."
They all look fine to me, if the icons are weird, it could be your Android version or home launcher theme. I use Nova Launcher so if I go to Settings/Look & Feel, it gives you options for the icon theme including round, squircle (which is what yours currently is), rounded square, flower, adapative, legacy, etc...
"When I use Google Maps for directions, it will take me down one way streets the opposite direction toward oncoming traffic, have ludicrous directions, unnecessary turns, wrong speed limits, and out right wrong directions or even switch my end point without my knowledge. "
This is either bad GPS or bad Google Maps data. Try Waze. Although it's own by Google, it has better routes in my experience. It also sounds like you're dealing with some cognitive impairment*
"I tried to order cleaning gloves and masks today, and no store in my city was in stock, and delivery was not until July the 5th, 2020."
Short supplies, I remember it being the case everywhere. I couldn't order hand soap for two months.
"I am also experiencing the same things with all my electronics such as my computer, smart televisions, printers and gps units."
Where? How? You haven't shown any proof.
"I have tried to root the phone in order to put a custom rom on it, but my searches and efforts are blocked and never get any traction or success."
It's hard in general. And if you've updated your phone pass whatever ****ty unprotected bootloader version is necessary to root your phone, it will be impossible to root your phone. This may be the case based on your Software Information section. Check the thread requirements and make sure your phone meets those.
*I've mentioned cognitive impairment early because you sound paranoid. Are you experiencing a lot of stress, trouble sleeping, etc? And this may be odd but do you have a lot of bug bites? Bed bags are known to cause paranoia. Sorry if this isn't what you want to hear but your phone is perfectly fine.
To protect your privacy, you should probably take down your screen recording. And if you need to talk, I'll check here more frequently for the next couple days. Good luck.