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Hi
I've just installed BIG-IP F5 Edge Portal. I meant to install the Client but made a booby.
Now I can't uninstall the Portal, as to do so I need to Disable it from Device Administrator, but I can't find the settings for it under ICS on my Sensation
Instructions say
Menu -> Settings -> Location & Security -> Device Administrator, then disable BIG-IP.
Now ICS has Location and it also has Security, but no sign of Device Administrator. Until I can disable it I can't uninstall the app as everything is greyed out.
Any ideas?
(God I sound like a newb
mrew42 said:
Hi
I've just installed BIG-IP F5 Edge Portal. I meant to install the Client but made a booby.
Now I can't uninstall the Portal, as to do so I need to Disable it from Device Administrator, but I can't find the settings for it under ICS on my Sensation
Instructions say
Menu -> Settings -> Location & Security -> Device Administrator, then disable BIG-IP.
Now ICS has Location and it also has Security, but no sign of Device Administrator. Until I can disable it I can't uninstall the app as everything is greyed out.
Any ideas?
(God I sound like a newb
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Can you use Root Explorer, ADB, .. to remove/rename the APK or will that screw things up further ? Of Freeze it in Titanium ?
gol_n_dal said:
Can you use Root Explorer, ADB, .. to remove/rename the APK or will that screw things up further ? Of Freeze it in Titanium ?
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Nice one.
renamed the apk and a quick reboot later and i'm back to normal. Phew
Thanks for that
mrew42 said:
Nice one.
renamed the apk and a quick reboot later and i'm back to normal. Phew
Thanks for that
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NP, I usually forget to try the simple solutions ;-)))
Disclaimer: This is for testing purposes only. I do not condone breaking company policy, or breaking any laws. I am not responsible for you getting fired as a result of you making these modifications. You should always read and abide by company policies and any laws pertaining to such modifications. Use of this tutorial is at your own risk.
Preface: I have tested the new method on multiple devices and it has been flawless so far.
UPDATE: I have found a new method that so far has been flawless across multiple devices so far for me. With this new method you won't even have MobileIron installed when you're done! I have tested this on my Galaxy Nexus, My Nexus 7 and my Galaxy Note II and believe it should work regardless of device. Your company may have different security policies than mine so it's possible this may not work for you.
The easiest way to do this is with one of mskip's toolkits, but it can also be done manually with adb (must have the latest sdk).
Toolkit Method
0. Make sure you have MobileIron and Touchdown installed, configured and syncing. Your phone does NOT have to be rooted to do this.
1. Download mskip's Toolkit Here and install.
2. Make sure you have the adb drivers for your phone installed on your computer and android debugging is turned on in the developer settings on your phone.
3. Open the toolkit and connect your phone to your computer
4. It shouldn't matter what model phone you choose for the purpose of what we're doing, and the options may be slightly different based on which toolkit you download
5. Choose the option backup and restore your device
6. Choose backup all installed apps
7. Choose do NOT include system apps in the backup
8. Choose backup apk's AND respective app data
9. Choose do NOT back up internal storage data in backup
10. Wake your phone and it will ask you to start the backup, choose to do so
Once it is finished you will need to wipe your phone. It may work without wiping and just uninstalling touchdown and Mobileiron before proceeding to the next section, but I haven't tested this.
11. Connect your phone to your computer and enable android debugging
12. Browse to C:\Galaxy Nexus Toolkit (or whatever the name of your toolkit is under c:\)
13. Open the folder backups and rename the backup file to backup.bak. (if you don't see the file extension just name it backup)
14. Open the toolkit and choose a model
15. Choose Backup and Restore
16. Choose Restore apps from a backup file
17. type backup.bak and press enter
18. Wake your phone and choose to begin the restore
19. When it's finished, uninstall mobileiron, open touchdown and see if it's syncs!
ADB Method
adb backup -all -system -shared -apk
recovery> backup, wipe, flash rom, flash gapps, reboot
adb restore backup.ab
Requirements For ICS:
1. Rooted Android Phone running ICS based ROM
2. Titanium Backup (app installed)
3. Hide my Root (app installed)
4. Mobileiron (app installed but never run)
5. Touchdown (app installed but never run)
Instructions for ICS:
0. Make a Nandroid backup
1. Open Hide my Root
2. Choose hide SU binary
3. Press home
4. Menu, settings, apps, all apps
5. Choose Superuser.apk
6. Choose disable
7. Now open mobileiron and configure the settings per your company's instruction.
8. Set up your email in the Touchdown application and let it sync everything.
9. Open Hide my Root and choose restore SU Binary
10. Go back to menu, settings, apps, superser.apk and choose enable. (Its at the bottom when disabled)
11. Open Titanium Backup
12. Choose backup/restore from the top
13. Scroll to Mobileiron and tap it and choose freeze.
14. Profit
Now restore your nandroid backup before you get in trouble.
**Update** for Jelly Bean
It seems the builds out there for Jelly Bean use a new version of SuperUser that as of yet isn't compatible with Hide My Root. I wrote the developer of Hide My Root and he is looking into this but currently doesn't have a device running Jelly Bean to test on, so I took it upon myself to figure this out once again. I tested this and it does work. Again this was tested on a VZW Galaxy Nexus only.
Instructions for Jelly Bean:
0. Make a Nandroid backup!
1. Download MobileIron (App installed but never run)
2. Download Touchdown (or any apps that depend on MobileIron and do not launch them)
3. Download Titanium Backup (You may need the premium version to freeze apps)
4. Download SuperSU flashable zip from HERE and place on your SDcard.
5. From the app drawer launch SuperSU (that app already installed, not the zip you just downloaded)
7. Swipe 2 screens to the right to Settings
8. Choose Full unroot.
9. Install and configure MobileIron and dependent apps and let them fully sync.
10. Enable Airplane Mode
11. Reboot to recovery and flash the SuperSU zip you downloaded
12. Boot into Android, open Titanium Backup and freeze MobileIron
13. Turn off Airplane Mode
14. Profit
Now restore your nandroid backup before you get in trouble.
After a reboot all of the lockscreen options will reappear allowing you to have an insecure lockscreen.
This is great
You just saved me hours of frustration.
Thanks!
Thanks - this is a huge help!!
Question: does this work only with Touchdown, or any Android email client? (I prefer the app Enhanced Email).
SoCalNewb said:
Thanks - this is a huge help!!
Question: does this work only with Touchdown, or any Android email client? (I prefer the app Enhanced Email).
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I have only tested this as posted. Make a nandroid backup and play around with it
How to re-enable superuser?
Made a nandroid backup. Followed instructions below. Works great, now I can synch email with MobileIron fortified corp server AND change the PIN lock requirement that MobileIron required! Thank you
Only one issue: I couldn't complete step 10 ("Go back to menu, settings, apps, superser.apk and choose enable"). Superuser was no longer in the "All" list under menu, settings, apps. As a result, I seem to have lost the ability to grant root access to new applications.
QUESTION: How do I re-enable superuser?
Notes:
- ADB: I can connect to device via ADB, but if I type "adb shell", and then type "su" at the "sh-3.2#" promot, no $ access is granted).
- Terminal Emulator: TE cannot get root (I type "su" at the "sh-3.2$" command, and TE says "Permission denied")
- Root Access - Old Apps: Any apps that previously had root privileges still do (Root Explorer can navigate to "/" and enable "Mount R/W", Wifi Tether still works, etc).
- Root Access - New Apps: New apps requiring root are not able to get root (no superuser prompt comes up)
- Re-Installing Superuser.apk: I tried using root installer to re-install superuser.apk (in the "/system/app" directory). It said it installed successfully, but still no superuser in the "All" list under menu, settings, apps.
- Re-Rooting: I tried re-rooting (using mskip's exceelend GNEX toolkit HERE), to no avail (process completes, but no superuser access).
If anyone can help me troubleshoot I would be extremely appreciative. I've tried to not be a helpless newb and to try a few fixes (above), but I would be ecstatic if one of XDA's Android ninjas could tell me how to re-enable superuser. Hoping to avoid comments of "restore nandroid backup and give up"
bhilgeman said:
1. Open Hide my Root
2. Choose hide SU binary
3. Press home
4. Menu, settings, apps, all apps
5. Choose Superuser.apk
6. Choose disable
7. Now open mobileiron and configure the settings per your company's instruction.
8. Set up your email in the Touchdown application and let it sync everything.
9. Open Hide my Root and choose restore SU Binary
10. Go back to menu, settings, apps, superser.apk and choose enable.
11. Open Titanium Backup
12. Choose backup/restore from the top
13. Scroll to Mobileiron and tap it and choose freeze.
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SoCalNewb said:
Made a nandroid backup. Followed instructions below. Works great, now I can synch email with MobileIron fortified corp server AND change the PIN lock requirement that MobileIron required! Thank you
Only one issue: I couldn't complete step 10 ("Go back to menu, settings, apps, superser.apk and choose enable"). Superuser was no longer in the "All" list under menu, settings, apps. As a result, I seem to have lost the ability to grant root access to new applications.
QUESTION: How do I re-enable superuser?
Notes:
- ADB: I can connect to device via ADB, but if I type "adb shell", and then type "su" at the "sh-3.2#" promot, no $ access is granted).
- Terminal Emulator: TE cannot get root (I type "su" at the "sh-3.2$" command, and TE says "Permission denied")
- Root Access - Old Apps: Any apps that previously had root privileges still do (Root Explorer can navigate to "/" and enable "Mount R/W", Wifi Tether still works, etc).
- Root Access - New Apps: New apps requiring root are not able to get root (no superuser prompt comes up)
- Re-Installing Superuser.apk: I tried using root installer to re-install superuser.apk (in the "/system/app" directory). It said it installed successfully, but still no superuser in the "All" list under menu, settings, apps.
- Re-Rooting: I tried re-rooting (using mskip's exceelend GNEX toolkit HERE), to no avail (process completes, but no superuser access).
If anyone can help me troubleshoot I would be extremely appreciative. I've tried to not be a helpless newb and to try a few fixes (above), but I would be ecstatic if one of XDA's Android ninjas could tell me how to re-enable superuser. Hoping to avoid comments of "restore nandroid backup and give up"
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When you disable superuser.apk in the apps list it moves it from the alphabetical order to the bottom of the apps list. Look there and see if its at the bottom of your apps list.
bhilgeman said:
When you disable superuser.apk in the apps list it moves it from the alphabetical order to the bottom of the apps list. Look there and see if its at the bottom of your apps list.
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YOU ARE THE MAN.
That was so simple, but I spent an hour trying stuff and still missed it
My Android experience is back to awesome despite Mobile Iron - THANK YOU!!!!
Thanks for that. Great idea.
I followed your instructions but I had to switch 9 and 10 because Hide my root cannot restore a deactivated app.
But my TouchDown says "Synchronization Error" --> access denied (update your password). Maybe too strong policies?
And by the way: you have to use tintanium backup PRO to enable or disable apps
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Edit: I made a system application of "Hide my root" with TI Backup - works. I had to uninstall TI Backup now - currently TouchDown is syncing again. We will see if it works, next: I try to use LBE Privacy Guard... will report. Disabling "MobileIron" seems not working for me...
Hey, is not possible solve it on 2.X version of Andriod? Thanks...
OP Updated to reflect Changes for those running JellyBean. Long live the Android experience!
bhilgeman said:
The SU change needed for JellyBean makes this previous method unusable. I did however figure out how to still get to the same result if you're running JellyBean.
I will so an update to the OP soon to reflect this.
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Looking forward to the instructions for making this work on JB
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Looking forward to the instructions for making this work on JB
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OP updated for JB instructions.
Sorry, I haven't tested this on a 2.x build so I'm not sure. If I get time I'll try to test this for you, I'm just super slammed with projects right now...
Will we appear "normal" on the Server that the app links us to our Corp acct??
Yes, you will appear as a non rooted phone. I just updated the JB instructions again. Realized I left out a step.
Anyone test this for Airwatch yet?
FWIW.....my experience has shown this to be merely a temporary solution, by itself. Yes...following the JB instructions will allow you to sync up just fine. But.....when mobileiron does not report back as device administrator, the red flags go up. My solution, thus far, has been to suspend root access on the phone, after reactivating mobileiron. In my case, after re-activating mobileiron, the app, itself, now FC's, which may be helping me out....not sure. At this point I seem to be able to continue remaining synced, without root access. As long as I use airplane mode before enabling root access to do root-type stuff, I seem to be fine. Word of caution, though....disabling root, seems screw up TB when I re-enable root. Specificaly...even though I have TB pro, it does not register after re-enabling root, so freezing and unfreezing mobileiron at will has not been possible. Could just be my system though.I recommend using airplane mode liberally if there is any doubt regarding your recognized root/non-root status. This definitely changes how I use the device, though, for sure.
makelegs said:
FWIW.....my experience has shown this to be merely a temporary solution, by itself. Yes...following the JB instructions will allow you to sync up just fine. But.....when mobileiron does not report back as device administrator, the red flags go up. My solution, thus far, has been to suspend root access on the phone, after reactivating mobileiron. In my case, after re-activating mobileiron, the app, itself, now FC's, which may be helping me out....not sure. At this point I seem to be able to continue remaining synced, without root access. As long as I use airplane mode before enabling root access to do root-type stuff, I seem to be fine. Word of caution, though....disabling root, seems screw up TB when I re-enable root. Specificaly...even though I have TB pro, it does not register after re-enabling root, so freezing and unfreezing mobileiron at will has not been possible. Could just be my system though.I recommend using airplane mode liberally if there is any doubt regarding your recognized root/non-root status. This definitely changes how I use the device, though, for sure.
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I run your CM10 build on my nex7 and love it. Great to have navbar mods.
On my nex7 it took me a few tries to get it to stick but I finally got it. I hadn't updated a nightly for a couple weeks and when I did Mobileiron got me. I decided I don't care about getting work email on my tablet as much as I do my phone so no big deal. I freaking hate Mobileiron and touchdown nearly as bad.
On my galaxy nexus (running fitsnugly cm10) I don't have any issues. I flash the nightlies every day and I've gone a couple months without Mobileiron flagging me.
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bhilgeman said:
I run your CM10 build on my nex7 and love it. Great to have navbar mods.
On my nex7 it took me a few tries to get it to stick but I finally got it. I hadn't updated a nightly for a couple weeks and when I did Mobileiron got me. I decided I don't care about getting work email on my tablet as much as I do my phone so no big deal. I freaking hate Mobileiron and touchdown nearly as bad.
On my galaxy nexus (running fitsnugly cm10) I don't have any issues. I flash the nightlies every day and I've gone a couple months without Mobileiron flagging me.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Skanklove!
I was completely under the radar, due to some corporate user configs, until I screwed up and raised the red flag. Then I had to encrypt, and install mobileiron. I was perfectly happy with touchdown until mobileiron got involved. I don't want work email on any device other than my work phone (toro). I can still run email without mobileiron, but no activesync and no email attachments......meh
Steps on ICS
Hello,
I am new to using mobileiron, as my corporation just started to use this program. Can I use your steps on ICS and keep my root undetected or will I eventually have issues. Last question, why is it necessary to restore your nandroid backup at the end?
i have oneplus one rooted phone,shows green for "root checker" app too.but whenever i open "game hacker" app shows app is granted by super su and shows a popup window saying "Sorry,your device doesn't get root privileges,so you can't modify games.please try again when you get root privileges.i suggest you try to use Baidu onekey root tool easily get root privileges." what to do now???
Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
To better assist you, your thread will be moved to your device Q&A forum. The experts there may be able to help. Good luck.
Which rom are you using?
In cm based roms there is an option to enable root access in developer settings.
if Super Su is showing that the root access is granted to your app, then your app might be buggy, not the supersu or android system.
sarang2654 said:
i have oneplus one rooted phone,shows green for "root checker" app too.but whenever i open "game hacker" app shows app is granted by super su and shows a popup window saying "Sorry,your device doesn't get root privileges,so you can't modify games.please try again when you get root privileges.i suggest you try to use Baidu onekey root tool easily get root privileges." what to do now???
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Go to system settings>developer options>root access and set that to "apps and adb"
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Hello
I purchased the App Fake GPS Location Spoofer Pro and want to move it to \System\priv-app\. (As suggested in the app)
what i have tryed so far:
1. Installing the app frome play store.
used Root Explorer to move Base.apk from data\app\com.incorporateapps.fakegps\ to system\priv-app and deleted the old folder in data\app
after rebooting, the apk is not in system\priv-app anymore also the installed icon is gone
2. tryed to install the app with (Mod Edit: reference to warez removed) as system app. but after reboot, no installed app. (i used the base.apk which i moved to sd-card, to install)
My Device:
HTC One M7
Android 5.0.2
H-Boot 1.61 S-On but unlocked Bootloader over HTC Dev
do i need s-off for it? And if yes, is there an other way then sunshine?
i hope you can help me.
thanks
I'm in the same boat with a rooted Note 4 on Android 6.01. Have you figured this out yet? Thanks.
My Solution
a4nd1y said:
Hello
I purchased the App Fake GPS Location Spoofer Pro and want to move it to \System\priv-app\. (As suggested in the app)
what i have tryed so far:
1. Installing the app frome play store.
used Root Explorer to move Base.apk from data\app\com.incorporateapps.fakegps\ to system\priv-app and deleted the old folder in data\app
after rebooting, the apk is not in system\priv-app anymore also the installed icon is gone
2. tryed to install the app with lucky patcher as system app. but after reboot, no installed app. (i used the base.apk which i moved to sd-card, to install)
My Device:
HTC One M7
Android 5.0.2
H-Boot 1.61 S-On but unlocked Bootloader over HTC Dev
do i need s-off for it? And if yes, is there an other way then sunshine?
i hope you can help me.
thanks
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jpfulton248 said:
I'm in the same boat with a rooted Note 4 on Android 6.01. Have you figured this out yet? Thanks.
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Once you move the app to system/priv-app reboot your device, it will disappear from the apps catalog (because now it's a system app).
Then browse with any root browser to the installation path I remember something like system/priv-app/com. .... there is a base.apk select ans REINSTALL the base.apk, it will prompt to UPDATE the app, allow it and reboot again, Tada you will see the app with system permission.
It took me a while to figure out the process, hope it helps.
Zeinc said:
Once you move the app to system/priv-app reboot your device, it will disappear from the apps catalog (because now it's a system app).
Then browse with any root browser to the installation path I remember something like system/priv-app/com. .... there is a base.apk select ans REINSTALL the base.apk, it will prompt to UPDATE the app, allow it and reboot again, Tada you will see the app with system permission.
It took me a while to figure out the process, hope it helps.
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Im running on the same problem, I used root explorer, but I couldnt find the fake GPs folder there either, it looks like it totally disappears. any help? Thanks
a4nd1y said:
Hello
I purchased the App Fake GPS Location Spoofer Pro and want to move it to \System\priv-app\. (As suggested in the app)
what i have tryed so far:
1. Installing the app frome play store.
used Root Explorer to move Base.apk from data\app\com.incorporateapps.fakegps\ to system\priv-app and deleted the old folder in data\app
after rebooting, the apk is not in system\priv-app anymore also the installed icon is gone
2. tryed to install the app with lucky patcher as system app. but after reboot, no installed app. (i used the base.apk which i moved to sd-card, to install)
My Device:
HTC One M7
Android 5.0.2
H-Boot 1.61 S-On but unlocked Bootloader over HTC Dev
do i need s-off for it? And if yes, is there an other way then sunshine?
i hope you can help me.
thanks
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1. Install it as normal apk.
2. Using any root explorer copy that app's folder from data/apps and paste into your priv-app (don't cut or move that folder, only copy). Then Reboot.
3. Now after reboot, go to settings and open installed apps. See if that app is there or not. If not then seleect "show system apps" option.
4. After finding that app. tap on it and select uninstall updates (or disable option if you can't find uninstall updates option there).
5. It will prompt you to replace with the factory version of that app. After selecting option "replace with factory version" enable the app again if you've disabled it. Then Finally reboot.
Done!
akhil093 said:
1. Install it as normal apk.
2. Using any root explorer copy that app's folder from data/apps and paste into your priv-app (don't cut or move that folder, only copy). Then Reboot.
3. Now after reboot, go to settings and open installed apps. See if that app is there or not. If not then seleect "show system apps" option.
4. After finding that app. tap on it and select uninstall updates (or disable option if you can't find uninstall updates option there).
5. It will prompt you to replace with the factory version of that app. After selecting option "replace with factory version" enable the app again if you've disabled it. Then Finally reboot.
Done!
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Does not work for me. everything I put in system/app or system/priv-app disappears on reboot, after reboot I can uninstall app left in data normally.
Mourdraug said:
Does not work for me. everything I put in system/app or system/priv-app disappears on reboot, after reboot I can uninstall app left in data normally.
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As I dai, don't "put" in system/app or priv/app. you have to copy the folder from data/app.
i think with disappearing he means that the icon is no longer on the android user-surface.
same problem here. even if i copy the whole folder into system/priv-app and dont erase it in data/app i can only uninstall the app normally (and then its no longer listed in apps, even though there is the copy of the folder in system/priv-app).
there is no option like "uninstall updates" or "replace with factory version". there is simply the button "uninstall" like with every other non-system-app.
Here's what I had to do on my Note 5 through t-mobile running Nougat with the March update. I rooted with Magisk and I used ES file Explorer to move, not copy because i guess that confused the app on which path to load from and breaks. After moving I needed to change the permissions to rx-r-r, which I did for both the base.apk and the app folder as well then rebooted just to make sure the changes stuck, but I used a different joystick. I used GPS JoyStick by the app ninjas which once in system mode can disable the gps and eliminate rubberband and has a lot more features than the other joysticks.
akhil093 said:
1. Install it as normal apk.
2. Using any root explorer copy that app's folder from data/apps and paste into your priv-app (don't cut or move that folder, only copy). Then Reboot.
3. Now after reboot, go to settings and open installed apps. See if that app is there or not. If not then seleect "show system apps" option.
4. After finding that app. tap on it and select uninstall updates (or disable option if you can't find uninstall updates option there).
5. It will prompt you to replace with the factory version of that app. After selecting option "replace with factory version" enable the app again if you've disabled it. Then Finally reboot.
Done!
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Many Many thanks ! Finally a procedure that work ! Great !
akhil093 said:
1. Install it as normal apk.
2. Using any root explorer copy that app's folder from data/apps and paste into your priv-app (don't cut or move that folder, only copy). Then Reboot.
3. Now after reboot, go to settings and open installed apps. See if that app is there or not. If not then seleect "show system apps" option.
4. After finding that app. tap on it and select uninstall updates (or disable option if you can't find uninstall updates option there).
5. It will prompt you to replace with the factory version of that app. After selecting option "replace with factory version" enable the app again if you've disabled it. Then Finally reboot.
Done!
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a little side note, but this worked for me.
I
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aNGERY said:
a little side note, but this worked for me.
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This method is not working for me i have tried exact steps i am using lexa fake gps still asking to use mock location.
DeniTx said:
This method is not working for me i have tried exact steps i am using lexa fake gps still asking to use mock location.
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same exact problem... i'm trying to do it via twrp, i even set permissions for the apk to chmod 644 and folder to 755, the app has the same permissions as all other system apps, and nothing..... it is there but i can't launch it
has anyone solved this?
a4nd1y said:
Hello
I purchased the App Fake GPS Location Spoofer Pro and want to move it to \System\priv-app\. (As suggested in the app)
what i have tryed so far:
1. Installing the app frome play store.
used Root Explorer to move Base.apk from data\app\com.incorporateapps.fakegps\ to system\priv-app and deleted the old folder in data\app
after rebooting, the apk is not in system\priv-app anymore also the installed icon is gone
2. tryed to install the app with lucky patcher as system app. but after reboot, no installed app. (i used the base.apk which i moved to sd-card, to install)
My Device:
HTC One M7
Android 5.0.2
H-Boot 1.61 S-On but unlocked Bootloader over HTC Dev
do i need s-off for it? And if yes, is there an other way then sunshine?
i hope you can help me.
thanks
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have you managed to solve this?
I'm having similar issues. All the posted solutions do not work for me. I've tried the xml permissions modifications as well that are on the apps home page and that does not work either. The system option is still greyed out for me. I have the app installed to system/priv-app as suggested and it opens and shows on my launcher just fine but the application itself will not detect that it's installed to system. Oreo 8.0.0 with magisk root. Please if anyone has something to try let me know. I've been searching for and trying solutions for over 5 hours now. I can't use mock locations because the application refuses to work with that enabled and the system ability to spoof gps is my only option
darkdaemon32 said:
I'm having similar issues. All the posted solutions do not work for me. I've tried the xml permissions modifications as well that are on the apps home page and that does not work either. The system option is still greyed out for me. I have the app installed to system/priv-app as suggested and it opens and shows on my launcher just fine but the application itself will not detect that it's installed to system. Oreo 8.0.0 with magisk root. Please if anyone has something to try let me know. I've been searching for and trying solutions for over 5 hours now. I can't use mock locations because the application refuses to work with that enabled and the system ability to spoof gps is my only option
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I am now running into the same problem, cannot "Enable System Mode" with the app. Using a browser I noticed that the folder for the cloned app version is different than the app that I named it; "com.tgmqqhposmr.xacn....."
Is this normal?
slingblade01 said:
I am now running into the same problem, cannot "Enable System Mode" with the app. Using a browser I noticed that the folder for the cloned app version is different than the app that I named it; "com.tgmqqhposmr.xacn....."
Is this normal?
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To answer my own question and others that may share the same question, yes, the randomly named app folder is correct when compared to working versions on android 8.0.
Also, the app is supposed to be located in the priv-app/ directory.
The problem in the additional steps posted by gps joystick's faq, specifically #4:
Additional Steps for Android Oreo (8.0) Users:
These are user submitted steps, so your mileage may vary.
1. Put GPS Joystick in “root/system_root/system/priv-app” and make sure file permissions are set to 0644
2. Create a text file called “privapp-permissions-com.theappninjas.gpsjoystick.xml”
and paste this into it:
<privapp-permissions package=”com.theappninjas.gpsjoystick”>
<permission name=”android.permission.INTERNET”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.INSTALL_LOCATION_PROVIDER”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE”/>
<permission name=”com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES”/>
<permission name=”com.android.vending.BILLING”/>
<permission name=”android.permission.WAKE_LOCK”/>
<permission name=”com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE”/>
<permission name=”com.theappninjas.gpsjoystick.permission.C2D_MESSAGE”/>
</privapp-permissions>
3. Place the file at “root/system_root/system/etc/permissions/” and make sure permissions are set to 0644
4. Edit the file “root/system_root/system/etc/permissions/privapp-permissions-marlin.xml”
5. Add the same XML from Step 2 between the <permissions></permissions> tags and make sure permissions are set to 0644
6. Restart the device and confirm that the Enable System Mode is enabled in GPS JoyStick Settings.
Number 4 references an xml named marlin that belongs to the Pixel 1 XL. My phone, and others I suspect, does not have this file. I looked for a Taimen (Pixel 2XL) file but no luck.
Any ideas?
This last method FINALLY solved it for me on my Nexus 6P running Oreo. You only have to change "com.theappninjas.gpsjoystick" with the package name of the cloned app, something like "com.mksacniw.apoerslnose" (this is just an example). Follow the instructions carefully and rememeber to change the permissions of both files to rw-r--r-- (this is VERY IMPORTANT).
perfect
akhil093 said:
1. Install it as normal apk.
2. Using any root explorer copy that app's folder from data/apps and paste into your priv-app (don't cut or move that folder, only copy). Then Reboot.
3. Now after reboot, go to settings and open installed apps. See if that app is there or not. If not then seleect "show system apps" option.
4. After finding that app. tap on it and select uninstall updates (or disable option if you can't find uninstall updates option there).
5. It will prompt you to replace with the factory version of that app. After selecting option "replace with factory version" enable the app again if you've disabled it. Then Finally reboot.
Done!
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perfect works fine
None of the above worked for me (pixel on 8.0), what finally worked was the app systemizer terminal module in magisk, then installed turmex, ran these 5 commands and rebooted
1. su
2. systemize
3. (choice 1)
4.(the number of the app to systemize)
5. (The option for priv-app)
So some apps I was able to disable bit the app manager doesn't give me the option to uninstall them and sometimes they will start running again.
Example AASA servies,All-State file share, ANT +DUT, Bluetooth MIDI Service, I have quite a few.
try uninstaller app, or clean master (there's an option to remove unnecessary app)
cleaner app may help, if not, try Avast cleanup and boost (I'm using Clean master Boost and App lock, it's quite good)
those are system apps, you cant just uninstall them. you need root, then you can. using root spps thst can, or just using a root file explorer, just ling oressing then pressing delete
If you are rooted,don't uninstall any system apps without knowing what r u doing .Because uninstalling some system apps may cause your system unstable.
A difficult but perfect solution! Always works
First root your device(there are multiple tutorials available about how to root your device, it is lengthy but work all the time).
Install android sdk on your pc.
Connect your PC with android phone.
You have to turn on USB debugging mode on your phone(This can be done by going to settings>> About Phone>>Tap Build Number multiple times to see the Developer options>>After opening Developer Options, You can see the USB Debugging).
Launch ADB.exe on your PC(from default SDK position). Mine is installed in E:\android-sdk.
Click the Up+Shift button and right click, it will open the Command menu in the current location.
Type Adb Shell, it will start MS DOS for your device, then type cd system/app (it will open the applications) and then type ls (to see installed apps).
Now use rm appneedtoberemoved.apk to remove the desired app