We bought some cheap 7" tablets for our kids, as they'd been playing games on our TF300T and I wasn't getting a look in!
Google MID-741KID-PNK
On the TF300T, I was using the app "Kids Mode" by Zoodles to help manage their use i.e. blocked content, promotion of educational content, etc. I thought I'd be able to install that app and use it, but the tablet comes pre-installed with its own app which auto-launches on start up. The two aren't compatible so I've had to stick with the pre-installed app.
1. Is it possible to stop the pre-installed app from auto-loading and/or remove it? I'm not even sure where it is as it doesn't come up in the list of installed apps.
2. Could I try flashing a new ROM? No Laser devices come up on the XDA Forums though... so what would I use?
(current install - Android version 4.4.2, Baseband version Unknown, Kernel 3.0.36+ [email protected]_desktop #393 Mon Oct 21 2013, Build Number JDQ39)
Thanks!
Mark.
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Unfortunately there's zero development for Laser devices, which is a shame because they're awful and desperately need modification (got one for free when buying a laptop, it's collecting dust). As far as uninstalling pre-installed apps go, you usually can't without root access. It might be worth trying some of the root exploits that you can find in the root directory:
How To Root
If you have root you can use an app like Titanium Backup to freeze or uninstall a pre-installed system app.
Thanks timmaaa, I'll give that a go. :good:
No problems, good luck!
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Hello all,
I recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4, running on Android 5.0.1 lollipop, and am using SuperSU to try and get SB Game Hacker, Game Killer or something to work. I have tried all of Game hacker's versions and none of them work, and Game killer says that it needs root privileges to work, although I have already checked and my phone definitely rooted successfully and I went into SuperSU and gave it root privileges too. Whenever I open Game killer I grant it root access but it never works, and although I would much rather use SB Game Hacker, I know this doesn't yet work in Lollipop. I have again tried various versions of game killer and it seems that 3.11 works best.
If anyone wants any more information to help work this out, I'd be glad to respond. And if anyone knows how to fix this anyway, I am always happy to find out.
With regards,
Atcman77
The official link to download it leads me to a website where I wait 120 seconds, click the download link and it sends me back to where I started. Also, I got this from Aptoide and not onhax
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Is there a way to block all ads (on wifi and data) without rooting?
Tried AdBlock Plus but the ads are blocked only on wifi connection.
KT3 said:
Is there a way to block all ads (on wifi and data) without rooting?
Tried AdBlock Plus but the ads are blocked only on wifi connection.
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Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
If you have a custom recovery flashed on your device like TWRP or CWM this is the best solution for your needs
Good luck!
I don't have root on my device.
KT3 said:
I don't have root on my device.
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I was refering to the recovery not to the Root
I have the original ROM, no recovery.
If this way does not require root can you tell me the steps to create a custom Rom and how this will help me stop the ads?
Thanks!
There is no guide for Moab, just some generic things like:
>>> How to install?
Just Flash in Recovery (CWM) and Thats It. ENJOY
KT3 said:
I have the original ROM, no recovery.
If this way does not require root can you tell me the steps to create a custom Rom and how this will help me stop the ads?
Thanks!
There is no guide for Moab, just some generic things like:
>>> How to install?
Just Flash in Recovery (CWM) and Thats It. ENJOY
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Can you tell me which device are you using? (Exact model)
Thanks
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Lenovo A5000 with KitKat.
rahulbarai said:
Install and use Adgaurd app
or
Adblock plus using correct configuration for your device.
Both the apps can work without root. Good luck.
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Thanks, rahulbarai.
Adblock works only on WiFi [on non rooted devices].
Tried Adguard but their free version is for browsers only.
I need something that can stop all ads, including annoying ads in games or apps.
EDIT: Adguard seems to block some ads in games too.
KT3 said:
I've posted on this area first, but nobody answered.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63026466#post63026466
Rather useless thread for most new users.
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These are the only methods to block ads on non rooted devices because the better and the best way to block them is where the hosts file is modified, and the host file can't be modified without root... Even if you modify it and then push it through adb, the permissions will still be wrong.
For futher questions ask here > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Hello guys,
Yesterday this strange and unknown process "zygote" started asking me root permissions. Obviously I have not given them to it but I'm worried about because googling it I read that it could be linked with Triada malware, that exploits Zygote, this fundamental part of Android.
Anyone knows what the hell is it? Thank you.
dooz96 said:
Hello guys,
Yesterday this strange and unknown process "zygote" started asking me root permissions. Obviously I have not given them to it but I'm worried about because googling it I read that it could be linked with Triada malware, that exploits Zygote, this fundamental part of Android.
Anyone knows what the hell is it? Thank you.
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A real zygote will never ask for root, as it has it anyway. You got yourself a virus...
optimumpro said:
A real zygote will never ask for root, as it has it anyway. You got yourself a virus...
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I found the problem, it was WhatsApp Extension, a Xposed module. Just deactivated and removed it.
optimumpro said:
A real zygote will never ask for root, as it has it anyway. You got yourself a virus...
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I found the problem, it was WhatsApp Extension, a Xposed module. Just deactivated and removed it.
dooz96 said:
I found the problem, it was WhatsApp Extension, a Xposed module. Just deactivated and removed it.
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I am also using it and it is asking zygote and whatsapp root privilege.. It gives a decent privacy option so should I uninstall it..??
[email protected] said:
I am also using it and it is asking zygote and whatsapp root privilege.. It gives a decent privacy option so should I uninstall it..??
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Try to check if there is a new update
I do not have Whatsapp and Xposed and phone is clean but have Zygote asking for supersu. Why?
kimiraikkonen85 said:
I do not have Whatsapp and Xposed and phone is clean but have Zygote asking for supersu. Why?
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yeah Same for me :/
I just encountered zygote requesting SuperSU permission today. I have Xposed but not WhatsApp. Any help on this issue will be greatly appreciated.
mel2000 said:
I just encountered zygote requesting SuperSU permission today. I have Xposed but not WhatsApp. Any help on this issue will be greatly appreciated.
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Gamekiller also has that
Just happened here: "zygote" requesting for root permissions. Have Xposed installed and barely one single module running (Xtoast) as of now. I've been using Xposed in several devices, ranging from GB to MM and I can't remember zygote asking for root permissions before. This one (Acer S57) is KK 4.4.4, though it's not pure Android and I must say that I actually have a red warning from Xposed installer (attachment), so yes, I've installed under my own "risk". After some research on the subject, I've found some people suggest it could be either a SuperSu (v2.82) bug, or some sort of malware... After checking via Apps2SD emulator (attachment) there's only one zygote process, so I'm almost concluding that most likely, this has everything to do with Xposed being installed on Acer's custom ROM. Whatever; meanwhile I decided to follow suggestions about not granting permissions to zygote since as a "general rule", this is not supposed to happen. I'll keep an eye on this and place this question on the proper Xposed thread, because I'm pretty sure this ain't no malware but something related to Xposed...
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I am fairly certain that no app will ask your root permissions. That's just ridiculous and also keep in mind, that applications are developed for locked phones, which means they naturally won't have access to root. There is no reason for them to be asking root permissions.
I also had this zygote pop-up in 2 of my devices and it appeared in both devices after i Installed hebf optimiser..can anyone confirm if it's a virus? I gave it root access to see what it does
warez, piracy, or enabling of them will not be discussed on XDA.
Many of us make our living off software, no matter your beliefs on it, piracy takes from our tables. Earning a living at 99cents at a time is HARD.
Don't be a thief, pay for the work that others do for you.
Came here for answers,i have the same question. This process just popped up, haven't installed anything recently but Google maps did an update so that might be a clue.
dooz96 said:
I found the problem, it was WhatsApp Extension, a Xposed module. Just deactivated and removed it.
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I considered appropriate to share "WhatsApp Extensions" developer quote to rovo89's answer on this matter:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...pp-extensions-add-extra-t3452784/post73993216
BTW, a few minutes earlier, I just denied zygote root permission request, this time on Moto G4 Plus... and I DON'T have "WhatsApp Extensions", but a nice amount of other Xposed modules installed. Must watch which one fails to do it's job, I guess... or just do what @rovo89 says.
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Heyho,
just came across this thread and read about a similar issue earlier. So, just to leave another hint why zygote is maybe asking for root permissions.
Here is a nice explained article
https://securelist.com/attack-on-zygote-a-new-twist-in-the-evolution-of-mobile-threats/74032/
Regards,
Sebastian
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k1ll3r8e said:
Heyho,
just came across this thread and read about a similar issue earlier. So, just to leave another hint why zygote is maybe asking for root permissions.
Here is a nice explained article
https://securelist.com/attack-on-zygote-a-new-twist-in-the-evolution-of-mobile-threats/74032/
Regards,
Sebastian
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Sorry to bring up an old thread, but that link you posted made my head hurt. LOL!
Actually, I took my time and read it slowly so my old brain could grasp how it was created.
Someone put a tremendous amount of work into that clever attack.
Thanks for posting that!
I'm new pretty new to rooting and the XDA community, so I two questions.
The first question Is this app safe to use and is it open source?
It's called EmojiReplacer (Link to XDA thread)
The second question would be how can I determine for myself if apps are secure?
I ran the APK on virus total and it came back clear but I'm unsure if root access could bypass any of this, thanks in advance for the help!
Apps what require root-access generally are unsafe, IMO.