Hi,
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!
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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
I unstalled 2 applock programs on my htc to know which is better...one of them requires adminstrator activating and the other without... When i tried to uninstall the first it says that i should deactivate it first .. I did that from security >>device administror ......when i tried ininstalling again it says ( unfortunately package installer stopped) i tried rebooting and doing that many times but the same happened ....i sayed no proplem i will unistall the other app despite it was better ...but the same happend ...it stopped and i cant uninstall any of them ...do what
Plzzz helpe
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Go to settings
Select applications
Then select manage applications
Select your app
Then select force stop and then try to uninstall
This should fix ur problem:thumbup:
Hit thanks if i helped
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I have micromax a116. It's rooted . Having issue. Whenever i reboot my phone it shows message saying register to micromax for warrenty and other services . And every time it sends a message costing me 1.50₹
Need to fix this.
Please help
Also checked by unrooting but not fixed
Go to Setting --> Apps.
Get the list of all apps by swiping to your right.
In this list, find an app called RegistTest and open it.
Click on Disable and the app will finally be disabled and you are finally free from losing any of your money now. Enjoy!!!
Hello i have a trouble with 1 lil software witch re install all to time to my android device and this app is named GSearch with google logo.
So what's the problem is that when i turn my phone off GSearch will open up itselfs and next time i open my phone there is like 2 ads and this is annoying and i cant remove it. I have tried malwarebyte and avast but when those find threat this GSearch they recommend to unisntall it but like after i've uninstalled this GSearch it will install again it even without my permission. So i need help can u guys help me how do i get this annoying virus out of my phone !!!
HERE IS A PIC OF THAT APP
That's Google Now App. It can not be remove by itself as it has other parts. Its not a Virus but an official Google App. You may Search on internet for Google Now.
Please post in Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting if you need step by step guide for removing it completely.
I got lenovo A6000 android phone there is a App Running name "Device Service" it is of 1.63 MB i didn't install it on my phone what is it , what it does ?? please help me ?? i have Disable it ?
It might be StealthGenie which is malware technically I think. I do know it's not good though and it usually gets on your system while you're trying to download other apps on shady sites.
You should go to your device administrators in your security settings and remove any that you aren't familiar with. If you're not sure, just remove all of them except for "Android Device Manager" and then you should be able to uninstall that app.