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[APP 4.1+] 3C All-in-One Toolbox
3C Toolbox, available on Play Store and XDA Labs is the most comprehensive must-have toolbox for Android version 4.1 and above, running any ROM or kernel. Issues, suggestions, feature requests, please make sure to read post #2.
This app includes all features delivered separately in below apps. This is the result of many years of work to bring all features together in an easy-to-use giant toolbox, and it includes the features of many other apps, including Titanium Backup, Greenify, BetterBatteryStats, App2SD, Seeder, ROM Toolbox Pro, SetCPU, System Panel, Root Explorer, Autorun Manager, Terminal Emulator, Script Editor, SD Booster, BuildProp Editor, ATK and so much more.
What is 3C Toolbox Replaces 20+ apps easily worth 30€ for the price of a couple of beers!
Download link Play Store XDA Labs
Can take advantage of the following apps (not integrated because of policy restrictions from Play Store):
3C Sensitive Backup - Allows backup/restore of SMS/MMS and call-log, can work with 3C Toolbox to schedule backups.
3C Legacty Battery Stats - Allows reading Android legacy battery statistics
Non-exhaustive list of integrated apps and features :
3C CPU Manager (root) - CPU/GPU controls for root users
3C Kernel Tweaker (root) - Kernel tweaking for root users
3C Task Manager - A simple yet powerful task manager for Android
3C Task Recorder - A simple yet powerful task recorder for Android
3C Log Reader - A simple log reader allowing you to read logcat, kernel and xposed logs from a single place
3C Explorer - This is a very simple file explorer for Android
3C Toggles - Highly customizable widgets to control about 30 system components.
3C Battery Monitor - The most complete tool to monitor your battery, have no equal on Play Store.
3C Network Manager - Monitor trafic and control network configurations
3C Apps Manager - The most complete app manager to backup/restore/control all your apps
3C SQLite Manager - A simple SQLite editor
More information
App Features
App screenshots
3C Apps Feature Comparison
Lowest CPU consumption on Play Store
Permissions requested
Getting started guide
Online help
Unique features not available elsewhere
◊ Track your ROM, kernel and battery performance (%/h or mA, screen on or standby)
◊ Battery milli-amp (mA), mW and %/h consumption reporting
◊ Automatic backup of installed and updated applications
◊ Highly configurable textual and graphical monitoring widgets
◊ The most advanced and configurable UI
◊ Clean and safe reboots, without data loss (root required)
◊ And much more
FAQ and guidelines for any queries
Before you put a bad rating on Play Store for a single broken feature among the 100 the app delivers, and before you contact me (or post here), you may consider the following:
◊ 3C Toolbox runs on hundreds of devices and custom ROMs, I cannot test all of them, however I try to change device regularly to ensure the app is compatible with all devices, please check my signature.
◊ 3C Toolbox and its derived apps are, at the time of writing, used by more than half a million users and 3C Toolbox Pro is rated 4.8/5 by about 3000 users.
◊ 3C Toolbox runs on Android 4.x and above, I always have at least one device running 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, 7.x and 8.x to avoid issues, however I may miss some key differences from time to time, possibly causing the app to crash or a feature to malfunction.
◊ 3C Toolbox is not a game relying on well established documentation, but an advanced toolbox which uses some undocumented features, which have evolved along with each version of Android. Even some documented features had to be adapted to newer Android versions.
◊ 3C Toolbox provides milli-Ampere data for your battery either provided by Android OS or estimated by the app when there is no current sensor. Hardware current sensor can sometimes report inaccurate or no data at all. It's impossible to predict how the next device will report milli-Ampere if it does at all.
◊ I'm a human being, not a service center, not a big corporate. Like any other human being I don't like being bashed or insulted by email or anywhere else and will no longer waste my time for anyone doing so.
Why such guidelines?
- You want new features and improvements as soon as possible?
- You want a quick solution to a problem?
- You don't want to waste your time explaining?
Me too, that's that simple.
Feature requests?
Please explain using as few words as it's possible and join a screenshot if it applies to an existing feature. Pictures speaks 1000 words they say, maybe.
Issues with CPU temperature or battery current mA or capacity mAh?
Please explain this in a support request sent from app settings, help and support so I can provide the appropriate option to use in 'mA retrieval method' of battery / monitoring settings and add out-of-the-box support for your device. All necessary information is provided in the request's attachments.
Battery current mA and CPU temperature are non standard on Android and every devices/manufacturers provides it differently or not at all. Don't blame the app if your device doesn't provide it or report inconsistent values, ask your manufacturer which get paid lots of bucks.
Issues with GPU tab missing features?
GPU configuration is not something standard on Android, and there are currently 10+ implementations available. If you miss something, please send a support request from app settings, help and support mentioning what's missing and a screenshot of each GPU tabs.
How to get support for any other issues
Please send a support request from app settings, help and support. You need to clearly explain your issue, attach any relevant screenshots showing where and how the issue occurs. I will not provide any support here.
The idea is that you explain the observed issue, possibly add a screenshot so that I know exactly where to look (app has 100+ screens and sometimes words don't mean the same for you and me), from there I can really do a good job at helping you. You want my help, do it the right way or simply don't.
The support requests contains the following (you can check the content before sending). Privacy policy is available here.
◊ Battery technical details as available on device
◊ Battery history recorded (last 100 records)
◊ CPU technical details as available on device
◊ SD mount points (to help identify unsupported SD locations)
◊ Previous visible and internal crash reports (FC)
◊ Process running (to identify possible conflicts)
◊ App configuration (version number, type and mA retrieval method in use)
◊ Android configuration (version, security settings, ROM, kernel)
You've read all this? I thank you for your time and hope you enjoy my apps.
Future plans
Here is what I'm working on or planning next:
Improve ROM Manager with extra features.
Improve Battery Manager status tab and displayed data
Add tabs to App Manager (protect, debloat, crystallize, others?)
Add 'optimize' tab to System Manager for memory/storage
Improve file manager with swipe left-right and new tab options
Improve Terminal Emulator with real terminal display.
Improve UI, suggestions most welcome.
Removing all ads to see if it brings any positive results (currently testing on 3C Toolbox).
Add PayPal to XDA Labs apps if possible.
This is my current objectives:
Increase user support from Play Store, Huawei AppGallery or XDA Labs
Get XDA Labs apps Google-free (using PayPal)
3C Privacy Policy
What information do my apps (published by Counotte Cedric) collect or disclose?
None whatsoever. Device/user information may be used to display advertisements through cookies should you accept to receive personalized ads.
This concerns all 3C apps, including but not limited to:
3C App Manager
3C Battery Manager
3C Explorer
3C Legacy Battery Stats
3C Logs
3C Network Manager
3C Sensitive Backups
3C Task Manager
3C Task Recorder
3C Toggles
3C Usage Manager
3C Sensitive Backups - Access to SMS/MMS/Call-Log/Contacts/History
This app allows you to backup your personnal data and for that reason will request access to your private data on your device. Such data will be accessed for backup purposes only and will never be sent to 3C or third party.
Advertisements and Cookies
This web site, nor any of my apps use cookies directly, however Google ads may use cookies to show ads more relevant to you. You can opt-out of this particular usage. More information here.
Google Drive access
You may grant my apps (3C Toolbox, 3C Explorer or 3C Sensitive Backups) access to your personal Google Drive content as part of the explorer feature or to allow the app to backup/restore your device's data (apps, sms/mms, call-logs).
None of your data will ever be collected or disclosed by those apps.
The apps Toolbox and Explorer allow you to move your data to/from Google Drive (and other cloud storage like WebDav, FTP(S), Samba) at your own discretion, without ever collecting any of those.
The apps Toolbox and Sensitive Backups allow you to backup/restore your personnal data to/from Google Drive (and other cloud storage) at your own discretion, without ever collecting any of those.
What information can you send manually?
When using the 'support request' feature included in apps settings, you actually send technical information about your phone's setup, but nothing personnal.
All my apps send basic app and system information (versions, type, root, as so on).
You can always review the content of a 'support request' before sending it.
Battery Monitor Widget app also sends:
Battery technical details as available on device
Battery history recorded (last 100 records)
3C Toolbox also sends:
Battery technical details as available on device
Battery history recorded (last 100 records)
CPU technical details as available on device
SD mount points (to help identify unsupported SD locations)
Previous visible and internal crash reports (to help fix bugs)
Process running (to help identify possible conflicts)
Even though the information received does not contain private or personnal data, it is treated the same way: never disclosed and trashed after a month (delay may vary).
Should you have further questions, feel free to post a reply or write to [email protected].
New thread, now all the information is concentrated. Thanks @3c :good:
Toolbox Pro is the Swiss Army knife of Android!! It is the best investment.
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@3c I have a question (maybe crazy) about notifications in status bar, it would be possible to create "smart notifications"? :silly:
I try to explain. Could the font automatically updated with the font of my theme on android? including option to choose font, native android or theme in use.
I fully understand that this is not a simple upgrade.
The status bar notifications are one of the many options offered by Toolbox, but these were the ones that did make their work known to me earlier in Battery Monitor Widget and System Tunner. :fingers-crossed:
Thank you so much @3c
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Yes. is in reference to the icons, sorry. The text is fine, it's the same as my theme in use. I would like the icons behave alike, would perfect.
My request will surely need a lot of work, modify or create all the notifications does not sound good. Maybe in the future it would be possible to add some new notification packets with a modern style.
Here you can see the differences in the font, "A" retains the old style, "B" has the size and font with a modern style.
Sorry I could not reply before. Thanks @3c
N.Tesla said:
Yes. is in reference to the icons, sorry. The text is fine, it's the same as my theme in use. I would like the icons behave alike, would perfect.
My request will surely need a lot of work, modify or create all the notifications does not sound good. Maybe in the future it would be possible to add some new notification packets with a modern style.
Here you can see the differences in the font, "A" retains the old style, "B" has the size and font with a modern style.
Sorry I could not reply before. Thanks @3c
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Yes, a lot of work, however existing icon will remain as-is. The idea of creating collection with specific themes, like white, black, ICS, could be a good start so that every information can be shown for each theme. At least it will bring some consistency.
Note also that the clock you have on your status bar is custom-made by your ROM. The ROM is allowed to use any means and is likely using real characters, while apps can only show icons. Hard to make, even less make it customizable.
I'm considering building the packs directly from the device, but it would require adding a lot of things and I still have issues signing an APK properly. Those extra things will have to be downloaded separately because Play Store policies do not authorize apps that contain code to mess with other APKs, such as de-odexing which now requires such extra download.
That said, the icons are getting old, and needs refreshing.
3c said:
Yes, a lot of work, however existing icon will remain as-is. The idea of creating collection with specific themes, like white, black, ICS, could be a good start so that every information can be shown for each theme. At least it will bring some consistency.
Note also that the clock you have on your status bar is custom-made by your ROM. The ROM is allowed to use any means and is likely using real characters, while apps can only show icons. Hard to make, even less make it customizable.
I'm considering building the packs directly from the device, but it would require adding a lot of things and I still have issues signing an APK properly. Those extra things will have to be downloaded separately because Play Store policies do not authorize apps that contain code to mess with other APKs, such as de-odexing which now requires such extra download.
That said, the icons are getting old, and needs refreshing.
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Yes, google policies do not distinguish between a good developer and a novice or bad practices developer. Maybe in the future learn to differentiate.
My ROM is stock (OnePlus One) CM11s 4.4.4 themed DarkUI of @Thyrus
New packages in the future sounds great, this is not something urgent, I know you have a long list of work. Just the fact that you keep this in mind, for me as a gift. :victory:
Thank you so much @3c :good::good:
3C Toolbox 1.2 released
3C Toolbox version 1.2 has been released this morning on Play Store (Amazon will follow in a few days) and includes the following:
New widget Material (Android 5.0 Lollipop) background option
Update Xposed framework to version 2.6.1
Remove HOLO theme option now useless
New launcher shortcut theme options
New toggle widgets icon theme
Bug fixes
Updates for other apps should follow shortly.
3c said:
3C Toolbox version 1.2 has been released this morning on Play Store (Amazon will follow in a few days) and includes the following:
New widget Material (Android 5.0 Lollipop) background option
Update Xposed framework to version 2.6.1
Remove HOLO theme option now useless
New launcher shortcut theme options
New toggle widgets icon theme
Bug fixes
Updates for other apps should follow shortly.
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Version 1.21 fixes the Failed to enable event issue. Thanks for quick response.
Sent from my cdma 4.4.2 Virgin Mobile HTC Desire 601 zara_cl
Today update is beautiful with min and max values in graphic widget!.. Thanks 3c!
Hi, I just want to know if there's any way you can put limit on the time for wakelocks, like to allow it only for how many seconds, and to deny an alarm. If so, then how and where in the app? Say for example Audiomix. Thanks!
Celesica said:
Hi, I just want to know if there's any way you can put limit on the time for wakelocks, like to allow it only for how many seconds, and to deny an alarm. If so, then how and where in the app? Say for example Audiomix. Thanks!
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Hi, it is not possible to temporarily disable events or permissions, you can just disable it completely.
Need Root permissions and Xposed Framework installed to be 100% functional. Perhaps @3c can explain this information to better news.
Open 3c toolbox, go to Apps Manager - Backups - and make a backup of the apps that you want to change, this is very important!
To disable permissions go to Apps Manager - Permissions - here you can disable permissions. At the bottom you can choose which apps show: All, User or System.
To disable specific permissions go to Apps Manager- Startups / Events. At the top of the list, select Type: All. Click on the App you want and disable unwanted events.
You can also make long pulsation and a popup window is displayed, select Permissions, disable Permissions or Services that do not want to grant. I have personally turned off everything that says "ads" or "report location" and some more.
Note 1: I have been unable to find anything related to AUDIOMIX.
Note 2: If after some App modify this becomes unstable if you can restore a backup made before.
@3c is it possible to support screen on,rotating,full screen options without xposed framework? i am only using xposed framework for ur app. so i want to uninstall it.
Minor issue: freezing App no longer Kills it as well. Running rooted Lollipop and latest Pro version.
tobitege said:
Minor issue: freezing App no longer Kills it as well. Running rooted Lollipop and latest Pro version.
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That's an unfortunate side-effect of the free-version having issues freezing Play Services, which causes the app to also be terminated by the Lollipop OS (because free version uses ads provided by Play Services).
Next update will freeze apps as before, except when running the free version with ads and freezing GMS.
killoid said:
@3c is it possible to support screen on,rotating,full screen options without xposed framework? i am only using xposed framework for ur app. so i want to uninstall it.
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I'm actually looking into this. I miss those too much since I upgraded my N5 to Lollipop So it'll be there in a future update.
3c said:
That's an unfortunate side-effect of the free-version having issues freezing Play Services, which causes the app to also be terminated by the Lollipop OS (because free version uses ads provided by Play Services).
Next update will freeze apps as before, except when running the free version with ads and freezing GMS.
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Sorry, but I wrote Pro = purchased version.
P.S.: could it be that because I block it's internet connection with AFWall that it thinks, it would be free version?
P.S.2: issue with fresh install on OnePlusOne CM11S works as designed. Must be my mistake, sorry.
Is there any way the hot plugging features can be added for custom kernels like this: http://www.droidforums.net/index.php?threads/276292/
Dear All,
Our first security app ready, we are looking for testers to make sure the app is working as expected..
Based on Android security system research, we have strenuously tested all of the top security applications in the play store and confirmed that 99% of those applications do not detected the virus, spy apps. We are developing the app since 11+ months, we have been working on and finally created an application for Android security.
Don’t believe us? - Google it - “ Android spy application “ - install the app and see whether your antivirus detects any viruses. The result? It probably came up negative.
This application can detect 99% of viruses, spyware & junk that slows down your phone. And there are even more features suspicious apps, app lock, advance permission alert, advance junk cleaner, hidden apps, near by cell, app permission and so much more! We also support 20+ languages.
Key Features : Remote Lock, Wipe, Data, Locate, Alarm and Backup – Everything done thru one simple test message
The Application can find 99% of Spy applications in the market.
We’ve added 12+ algorithm, to detect the Spy application and application which can steel user data.
A tool designed to lock any apps
App lock – It will lock any application you want with pin or pattern.
A tool which allow you to lock and do what you want
v Remote Lock,
v Ram Cleaner,
v Remote Wipe,
v Remote Data,
v Remote Locate,
v Permission Manager,
v Alarm,
v Anti-Theft,
v Backup.
Advance permission alert – When you open the application, example Gmail – there will be a floating window popup and show the permission the application using right now, you can decide yourself if the app is safe or unsafe. Keep or uninstall ?
App history – you can see the list of application installed on your phone, developer name, rating, Security level, app size, updated date, etc.. you can also see what all applications you have installed other than on the play store. Did you really install them?
Suspicious App – We made the suspicious list dependent on the permissions the app is using. We are asking the application why you need this permission.
Example : Torch light app need only : Camera and Flash permission – why would they need your GPS or Account permission?
Hidden apps – MPSecurity will help you to find the hidden apps on your phone. Have a look yourself and decide if you installed the apps or not.
Junk Clear – it will clear junk automatically and does the real cleaning work.
The list of apps which are using internet right now.
Current process – shows you what is happening on your phone right now What processes are running? - we listed all the current process on your phone...
Connections and communications
Communication – WiFi, Bluetooth, check the history see if have you used them before ?
GSM & CDMA & Near by cells – Complete information about your network & same network list of users very close to you.
Aim to keep the Android phone Safe. Nowadays there are many spy apps for Android Devices, We wanted to solve the security issues in Android. Users may think that they are safe by only downloading from the play store but malicious apps are still out there, we’re here to give the user peace of mind ..
Example : While using the browser, sometimes an Android App will be automatically downloaded, its unsafe.
Identify the problem that the product is intended to solve ?
We wanted to solve the Security issue in Android phones. There are many Virus Scanner Application for Android but those applications can only Find viruses. But our application can find the spy applications installed on your device. Our application’s duty is to keep your Android Phones Safe and Secure...
Why you need MP Security App ?
The only App in Android which can find the Spy Apps installed on the phone. We keep your phone safe..
The Application lets you see what's happening to your phone. “ Monitor ”
See what's happening to your phone, What's happened recently and What's happening now, by looking at the different result and History.
“ Control “ - Easily control your phone & other connected devices all from your phone.
Customize Customize your phone based on the needs – what connections are trusted, what Bluetooth is trusted, What apps are trusted.
Many more to write...
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Thread closed.
This is a security discussion forum, not a forum for advertisements, or pushing FUD.
jacksparao said:
Dear All,
Our first security app ready, we are looking for testers to make sure the app is working as expected..
Based on Android security system research, we have strenuously tested all of the top security applications in the play store and confirmed that 99% of those applications do not detected the virus, spy apps. We are developing the app since 11+ months, we have been working on and finally created an application for Android security.
Don’t believe us? - Google it - “ Android spy application “ - install the app and see whether your antivirus detects any viruses. The result? It probably came up negative.
This application can detect 99% of viruses, spyware & junk that slows down your phone. And there are even more features suspicious apps, app lock, advance permission alert, advance junk cleaner, hidden apps, near by cell, app permission and so much more! We also support 20+ languages.
Key Features : Remote Lock, Wipe, Data, Locate, Alarm and Backup – Everything done thru one simple test message
The Application can find 99% of Spy applications in the market.
We’ve added 12+ algorithm, to detect the Spy application and application which can steel user data.
A tool designed to lock any apps
App lock – It will lock any application you want with pin or pattern.
A tool which allow you to lock and do what you want
v Remote Lock,
v Ram Cleaner,
v Remote Wipe,
v Remote Data,
v Remote Locate,
v Permission Manager,
v Alarm,
v Anti-Theft,
v Backup.
Advance permission alert – When you open the application, example Gmail – there will be a floating window popup and show the permission the application using right now, you can decide yourself if the app is safe or unsafe. Keep or uninstall ?
App history – you can see the list of application installed on your phone, developer name, rating, Security level, app size, updated date, etc.. you can also see what all applications you have installed other than on the play store. Did you really install them?
Suspicious App – We made the suspicious list dependent on the permissions the app is using. We are asking the application why you need this permission.
Example : Torch light app need only : Camera and Flash permission – why would they need your GPS or Account permission?
Hidden apps – MPSecurity will help you to find the hidden apps on your phone. Have a look yourself and decide if you installed the apps or not.
Junk Clear – it will clear junk automatically and does the real cleaning work.
The list of apps which are using internet right now.
Current process – shows you what is happening on your phone right now What processes are running? - we listed all the current process on your phone...
Connections and communications
Communication – WiFi, Bluetooth, check the history see if have you used them before ?
GSM & CDMA & Near by cells – Complete information about your network & same network list of users very close to you.
Aim to keep the Android phone Safe. Nowadays there are many spy apps for Android Devices, We wanted to solve the security issues in Android. Users may think that they are safe by only downloading from the play store but malicious apps are still out there, we’re here to give the user peace of mind ..
Example : While using the browser, sometimes an Android App will be automatically downloaded, its unsafe.
Identify the problem that the product is intended to solve ?
We wanted to solve the Security issue in Android phones. There are many Virus Scanner Application for Android but those applications can only Find viruses. But our application can find the spy applications installed on your device. Our application’s duty is to keep your Android Phones Safe and Secure...
Why you need MP Security App ?
The only App in Android which can find the Spy Apps installed on the phone. We keep your phone safe..
The Application lets you see what's happening to your phone. “ Monitor ”
See what's happening to your phone, What's happened recently and What's happening now, by looking at the different result and History.
“ Control “ - Easily control your phone & other connected devices all from your phone.
Customize Customize your phone based on the needs – what connections are trusted, what Bluetooth is trusted, What apps are trusted.
Many more to write...
Click Thanks button to support my work
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Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.rootservicedisabler
Working with all Android devices (Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC, Asus, Xiaomi, Huawei,...etc) - Free and Requires ROOT
► It's safe to disable service and package in [Installed] and [Bloatware] list, be careful to disable service and package in [System] list (not safe)
☆ Root Service Disabler is the best app forever help you disable, freeze and uninstall any Service or Package (Installed, Bloatware and System) on your Android devices
☆ One tap to disable/enable (freeze/unfreeze) all service of Bloatware (S Health, Gear VR, Instagram, One Drive, Microsoft Office, widget apps,...etc)
☆ Root Service Disabler will disable, freeze service or uninstall package and make them disappear, save your RAM usage, Battery life and improve your Performance. All disabled package is marked unavailable from running and updating.
☆ Root Service Disabler work with almost Android devices (Samsung, LG, HTC, etc) and works with Root permission
☆ Disable Gear VR service, you can use your Samsung Gear VR headset with Cardboard apps and games. Gear VR app will not be auto launched until you enable them again
Main features:
✔ Disable any Service or Package - disable (freeze) any Installed, Bloatware or System service or package
✔ One-tap enable/disable all service of package
✔ Custom Bloatware list - edit and custom Bloatware list by yourself (support by [Set Non-Bloat] and [Set As Bloat] function)
✔ More Options - support to hide/unhide, show detail, launch and uninstall package
✔ Clear application Data - save your memory, battery and improve your performance
✔ Favorite packages list - save your favorite packages, quickly to access and disable
✔ Filter(top-right corner icon) - disabled packages list, running packages list, disabled service list, running services list, farvorite packages list
✔ Password Protection Mode - lock this application by Passcode (offline)
✔ Material Design - simple and easy to use
Important Note:
- ☆Please enable all package, even apps that you consider bloatware before a system update (OTA)
- Always be careful to disable Critical (System) service and package, unless you are sure that it safe to disable.
- Remember backup your devices, your datas before using this app, We hold no responsibility for any damage you may cause.
We would love to hear from our customers. If you have any problem, questions or feedback about this app please contact us at [[email protected]]
If you have any problem, questions or feedback about this app please contact us at [[email protected]]
Update new version 1.0.1:
- More Theme
- Fix bug and change some UI
Bump. This is a nice app that is under the radar.
I used to be able to use Service Disabler just fine a while back. Loved it. Being able to disable not just entire apps but their individual services has been super helpful.
However, for the last several weeks I have been unable to get it to work. It might have stopped working after I had to reset/reroot my device. When I open the app, I grant it superuser access, but when I try to disable/modify anything it acts as though I don't have root (note: other root apps work fine).
Any ideas as what I might do?
SM-G930v
6.0.1
rooted
xposed
note: I have emailed [email protected] for support a long time ago about this but got no response. Just sent another email but figured i'd post here as well.
i have use this for years.. great app.. But now on my s8 i cant see running system files anymore... What crap... any fixes to that?
Hello everyone.
Because I passed over the "rooting" period, I am more interested in getting the max out of this phone without rooting it.
This thread I intend to make it about apps (useful ones) that requires no root in order to work.
I would start with an ad blocker.
My favourite tool is Blokada - https://blokada.org/
Plain and easy to install and use and works fine.
Next is Vanced - a more adVanced YouTube player. https://vancedapp.com/
Simple to install but, before using it, you must disable MIUI optimization
Another app that worth mentioning is Twilight. If you are a night phone user, this app is here to protect your eyes.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.lux
MIUI - Contacts and dialer
If the stock (Google) dialer and contacts is not for you, you can try the MIUi - Contacts and dialer app, slightly more aesthetic.
Xiaomi Contacts and dialer 12.2.4.5 APK Download by Xiaomi Inc - APKMirror
Xiaomi Contacts and dialer 12.2.4.5 APK Download by Xiaomi Inc - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
If you want a more loud sound - even if on this stereo speakers phone isn't really necessary, you can use Volume Booster. Beware of not setting it over 20% otherwise you will risk hearing and speakers problems.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodev.volume.booster
I will update the list with some other apps.
If you have something to add, please feel free to share.
WaveUp can turn the screen on and off "automatically" via waving over the proximity sensor. For users of "book covers" the app is quite useful, as you can set it so that the screen is activated by opening the cover and deactivated after a predefined time after closing it.
WaveUp - Apps on Google Play
Turn on the display by waving
play.google.com
Termux. It's impressive what it can do without root.
Does having to use adb to grant permission count? If not any Package Disabler can do some damage
SD maid, it may be an old app but it still does thinks better than a lot of apps.
Can't forget about how useful Mixplorer can be. I have not looked for a different file browser because it I can't think of anything it can't do.
Adaway works without root now, not sure how well because I go nuts not having root, lol
And my newest discovery, the one that actually caused me to get rid of Chrome completely because I found Bromite.
Yes Bromite (Google it) it's such an amazing web browser.
Turmux
Package Disabler
SD Maid
Mixplorer
Bromite (Just try it, you won't regret it. Not on Play Store, Google is afraid of it)
GitHub - bromite/bromite: Bromite is a Chromium fork with ad blocking and privacy enhancements; take back your browser!
Bromite is a Chromium fork with ad blocking and privacy enhancements; take back your browser! - GitHub - bromite/bromite: Bromite is a Chromium fork with ad blocking and privacy enhancements; take ...
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Bitwarden - Easily best password manager, recently Gboard added integration for it you can auto-fill passwords for sites and apps easily.
KWGT - Insane customisability, visit /r/AndroidThemes for ideas. This is my desktop @ ArrowOS.
k3lcior said:
Bitwarden - Easily best password manager, recently Gboard added integration for it you can auto-fill passwords for sites and apps easily.
KWGT - Insane customisability, visit /r/AndroidThemes for ideas. This is my desktop @ ArrowOS.
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Oh Gboard how did I forget that. It's basically the first app I always install after a factory reset or whatever
A different launcher, less useless gimmicks and focused on productivity.
Ratio Launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bllocosn
Here's another app that might be useful for some.
SystemUI - to slightly modify some hidden options on UI. No root, just ADB to grant some permissions
SystemUI Tuner - Apps on Google Play
PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE INSTALLING
play.google.com
If you are annoyed with your default messages app, coz of the cluttered unorganised ui, and u get lot of sms then try Sms Organizer from "Microsoft". I have been using this app since it first came out, it basically organises all ur messages automatically into categories like transactions, personal, promotion etc. and it only shows you what's important in a message in the popup or notifications panel, for example it will only show you the OTP if u got one msg of it, it will show you the amount debited/credited to ur account if u gat a transaction msg, it will tell u if u got cashback, it will remind you for ur upcoming event and online order delivery stuff. So the conclusion is you must use this app as ur default messenger no matter what phone u r using, this will make your life 10 times easier and the ui is super clean too, it also has dark(amoled) mode.
Here is the link- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.android.smsorganizer
From F-Droid repository:
* OsmAnd+ - maps and navigation
* Mull - cleaned version of Firefox Browser
* NewPipe - YouTube frontend.
Freeware. No ads. No bs.
Make installable copies of all your apps and updates. Take Playwhore out of the reload loop.
APK Export (Backup & Share) - Apps on Google Play
Manage and extract your apps.
play.google.com
A VNP based Firewall that uses almost no battery. Works best with Pie or lower though.
Logging doesn't work with 10 up, I believe... test it and let me know.
Karma Firewall - Apps on Google Play
Karma Firewall app lets you block internet traffic to and from specific apps.
play.google.com
I'm quite a fan of NoRoot Firewall:
NoRoot Firewall - Apps on Google Play
Firewall WITHOUT ROOT. Host name name filtering, fine-grained access control.
play.google.com
I don't trust a lot of apps and NoRoot works well. It blocks all apps by default and you can choose to allow Internet over wifi, data, both or neither. It also supports filters so you can globally block particular sites.
It's usually the first thing I install when I gte a new phone or reinstall.
You do have to keep in mind that if a trusted app can't access the Internet, NoRoot may be blocking it, so you just enable it and away you go.
Cheers
Steve
IMHO a must have app is the:
Download Progress++
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ceco.sbdp.pro&hl=gsw&gl=US
Came from an xposed module. Now works as an app without anything else.
Should be a default android option.
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Sorry for reviving this old thread but I would like to add two new apps:
GOVPN: non-invasive ad-supported VPN. Allows to choose the desired location, unrestricted and unlimited. Did some tests with online streaming and went all good.
VPN secure fast proxy by GOVPN - Apps on Google Play
VPN for safe web browsing. Unlimited, many countries
play.google.com
Activity Launcher
Gives access to internal apps to be launched, apps usually not available in a normal state of the phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
Time to add on to the list:
Migrate : Helps restore apps and app data when switching between Custom ROMS, outdated as of now but still works.
Naveenthemi said:
Time to add on to the list:
Migrate : Helps restore apps and app data when switching between Custom ROMS, outdated as of now but still works.
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The thread requires non-rooted apps
Rooting android phones is like leveling your android to another and better level. Especially with magisk, you can add customizations and improvements to your phone. And don't get me started on custom ROMS and Kernels. The only issue I, and probably others, face with root is that some apps or games do not work with them. I tried some methods and tutorials I found online. Some worked, but other games still detected my root. Specifically that "LIAPP Alert" that I believe checks the system folder of superuser. I like playing mobile games on my phone so it is a big issue for me. Is there a way to make apps not detect my root?
Things I tried that didn't worked:
Hide magisk (change magisk name) - Worked on some games
Use magisk denylist
Geergit (from Lsposed) - to change my device IDs
App Manager (from Fdroid) - I think I may not have used this properly lol
MagiskHide module (by HuskyDG)
Using Parallel Space also works with some apps, but other applications don't like it when you run them in virtual environments. There's also Vmos, a virtual machine for android which is quite amazing... and sketchy. I think it's the only solution that would 100% work on any apps and games. Although, as I said before, it's very sketchy because if you're going to run it on android 10+, it would require you to enable wireless debugging.
My device: PocoF1 using LineageOs 20 (android 13)
You can also install app-hider software for Android phones. The best app-hider apps are available directly in Google Play. Here are a few of the best app hiders for Androids:
Nova Launcher
nova launcher replaces the home screen on your Android phone. It also lets you hide apps and sort and reshuffle them according to your needs.
App Hider
The customizable app hider lets you hide apps on your Android and manage them from different accounts on your device. The app-hider icon is even disguised as a calculator.
Vault
vaults purpose is to hide apps, files, photos, and videos on your Android. It includes cloud backup and the ability to lock apps behind a secure password.