Hey guys,
I just placed an order on Amazon for the International S7 Edge version. I was looking on the xda forum and the Playstore for certain tweaks that will help with the transition from an iPhone 6 Plus to S7. I will admit it's this is overwhelming for me, it's like learning a whole new language.
These are the apps and tweaks that I mostly use on my iPhone. Can you tell me if there is anything similar to these.
- Cydia - All in one app for mods, tweaks, torrent client, etc.
- Protecti+ - Allows me to only show you want I want to show you when someone uses my phone. I can choose to hide apps, pictures, text messages, etc. I can use an command to bring everything back like hitting my home button three times.
- GV Mobile+ - I use this app if I am selling something on Craigslist and I don't want to give out my real phone number. I am able to use a different phone number for texting and calling by using my real number but it's masked with my fake number.
- AppCake - it's a pirated site for crack apps. Just an FYI, I do purchase all of my apps and tweaks through Cydia but I have learned my lesson to try it out before buying.
- TorrentBox - Just an app I use to download torrents.
For torrent Client - flud has no rival.
For torrent search - Use torrent search app from the playstore
For cydia - there are a lot of applets outlet on Android. Do your search when you get your phone.
Protecti+ - Use guest mode on Android or use security apps to hide whatever secret you've got. Your best bet here will be to use the guest mode.
To hide/mask a number, there are a lot of apps that do similar things on Android. You might want to root and discover new ways of doing that. Google search and you'll find virtually all the steps needed to do whatever you want to do to your phone. Make google your friend.
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Thanks for the info. If I root my phone will I still be able to use the finger print login? I hear mix reviews about Samsung pay not and is working with international phones.
JoeFromSFO said:
Thanks for the info. If I root my phone will I still be able to use the finger print login? I hear mix reviews about Samsung pay not and is working with international phones.
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I'm not sure about Pay, but fingerprint will definitely work. Moreover, there is a private mode by default which hides gallery, music, voice recorder and files. If this isn't enough, you can easily find new apps on the play store. Most of them have free versions, so you don't have to buy (at least at first).
If you do root your device, you can install xposed and get almost all the network & location spoofing done. I haven't personally needed an app like GV Mobile+, so I'm not sure about it.
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I'm not sure about Pay, but fingerprint will definitely work. Moreover, there is a private mode by default which hides gallery, music, voice recorder and files. If this isn't enough, you can easily find new apps on the play store. Most of them have free versions, so you don't have to buy (at least at first).
If you do root your device, you can install xposed and get almost all the network & location spoofing done. I haven't personally needed an app like GV Mobile+, so I'm not sure about it.
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Thanks, I'll check out xposed for location spoofing.
Google Voice is great if you don't want to give out your real phone number. You can make calls using a Google number which will call you to your real phone number then once you pick up it will then call the number your trying to call so it only shows that Google phone number not your real number.
I'll checkout Guess Mode. I only hide personal apps like my back account, settings, shopping apps or anything someone can go in and make changes.
Just going through these post on here is crazy. So much to learn. I just hope the auto correct and multi tasking is great on the Samsung. Right now my phone reboots 8 times a day when I
Multitask with my iPhone 6 Plus.
For Cydia equivalent, use Xposed, it works almost the same but you don't need to add source like cydia does.
I don't think we have any AppCake equivalent source/module, but most of the Xposed module came free with a complete feature.
for Torrent, uTorrent on the playstore would do the trick, no need to root, just install it.
pitopika13 said:
For Cydia equivalent, use Xposed, it works almost the same but you don't need to add source like cydia does.
I don't think we have any AppCake equivalent source/module, but most of the Xposed module came free with a complete feature.
for Torrent, uTorrent on the playstore would do the trick, no need to root, just install it.
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Thanks, so xposed is not a location spoofing app but more like a Cydia, gotcha. I am familiar with uTorrent on my PC so that would work.
I don't think I need to root my phone. I am not trying to change the color my my keyboard or make changes to my layout. I just like certain tweaks like different multi-tasking options, hiding apps, location spoofing for apps and much more.
Xposed is what you want. Root using the guide on xda id stick to stock rom for now and flash the xposed files
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Xposed is what you want. Root using the guide on xda id stick to stock rom for now and flash the xposed files
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Thanks,
Do you need to root your phone to load xposed and use tweaks?
Having used appcake I don't think xposed is really equivalent at all. Xposed will give you more control over our os and installing mods. You'd probably want something like blackmart or apptoid which are more similar to appcake. You can find these apks by doing a Google search. Once you download an apk it installs like a normal app. Doing this is called side loading and you have to go into your security settings and check allow from unknown sources.
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JoeFromSFO said:
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Do you need to root your phone to load xposed and use tweaks?
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Yes you need root. You will want to unlock your boot loader and install a custom recovery first thing. They're some great guides on here on how to do that.
Keep in mind, once you root, you'll never get to use Samsung pay, which does work on international devices. Where are you located?
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JoeFromSFO said:
Thanks, I'll check out xposed for location spoofing.
Google Voice is great if you don't want to give out your real phone number. You can make calls using a Google number which will call you to your real phone number then once you pick up it will then call the number your trying to call so it only shows that Google phone number not your real number.
I'll checkout Guess Mode. I only hide personal apps like my back account, settings, shopping apps or anything someone can go in and make changes.
Just going through these post on here is crazy. So much to learn. I just hope the auto correct and multi tasking is great on the Samsung. Right now my phone reboots 8 times a day when I
Multitask with my iPhone 6 Plus.
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Yes. Looks like you've learnt a lot already! And yes, in iPhone terms, xposed is like Cydia
Keyboard, I'll either suggest the Google Keyboard or Switkey. Both are free, so you can try them. Swiftkey has a special mode for the edge screen which is kinda helpful for me, so keys don't overflow to the edges of the screen. And it learns your typing patterns damn well including where you press for each key.
As for multi-tasking, its quite epic with the 4GB of ram. You should be able to do all your work. No reboots at all here!
I hope you have the International variant! Because it has a lot more support and is easily unlockable / rootable. If you do root though, you trip a security switch called Knox. This will harm your validity, which is why Samsung Pay would mostly likely not work (people might find a way around it). But in normal day usage, rooting has no effect whatsoever.
If your banking apps can see that you've rooted and refuse to work, there are modules in Xposed that can help you hide it. So its a negligible.
Anything else?
Thanks guys,
I will mess with the phone this weekend and see what I can come up with. I know it's going to be a learning curve for me but I am sure in the end it will be worth it. If not then I always have my jailbroken iPhone I can use.
Appcake on iOs, Blackmarket on Android. I can get any latest version apps(from the other country) when it still not available for my country. On Appcake you cant update your apps, need to reinstall it (cmiiw)
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I will admit it's this is overwhelming for me, it's like learning a whole new language.
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And then a handful of people in here goes on to tell you to root and install Xposed. Right. I would NOT root or do any heavy modifications to the device at first. You're coming from an iPhone and Android is completely new to you, so I would recommend you to get to know Android first, and then after a month or so when you've learned how to properly use the thing, then start looking for alternative apps, services, mods etc. Don't look at a product you haven't touched yet and ask your self "how can I improve this?", when you don't know what to even improve.
People around here will, of course, tell you to root, tweak the battery and launch it on a rocket to mars. Don't listen to them. You are however interested in some alternative apps to the one's you used on your iPhone.
- Cydia = Xposed, but the latter is much more powerful, and thus much more dangerous. It's a fun app to use, but it requires root, which will void your warranty, and Samsung Pay will be long gone. It'll trigger KNOX, and your phone will forever be marked as modified. You won't be able to make it completely stock again. Ever. So I would hold off with root and Xposed for now.
- Protecti+ = Private Mode, which you can find in the drop down notification center. You can toggle it on and off there, and you can set photo albums, files etc. to private, and the files will only be visible when you tap the Private Mode-toggle, access it with your fingerprint, and then all the files will be visible in the Gallery, file explorer and so on. When you want to hide it again, just exit Private Mode by tapping the Private Mode-toogle again.
- GV Mobile+ = No idea, but it's a Google Voice number, so I guess there's a solution out there. I don't use it myself, so I don't really have an overview over what's going on in that area.
- AppCake = Piracy is something that is really easy to do on Android, and it's a serious problem for the devs, so please don't do it. The Google Play Store has a refund function, which means that if you buy an app and you're not happy with it, then just tap "Refund". Voila. That's it. You can use the refund-button for about 2 hours after you've bought the app (or more), but you can easily get a refund after a month to if you really want to. The point here is that there's no reason to pirate any app. Pirating an app is also risky, since the APK can be modified with malware and so on. This is literally how malware spreads on Android. Cheap people who can't spend a buck.
- TorrentBox = Flud. Simple as that. It looks great, and it works great.
Again, just use your S7 Edge! Just use it and get used to Android. Are you bothered by something? Alright, it can probably be tweaked. Don't like the default messaging app? Okay, so just install a different one. Don't like the browser? Install a different one. Don't like the look of things? Download a theme or two from the Theme Store. You have no reason to root right now. At all. If you do, I'm sure we'll read a Q&A thread from you soon where something has gone horribly wrong, and you have no idea what to do, since you have no idea how things work
J.biden is 100% right get used to s7 edge before you start playing with tweaks and root.
Once you root you can never go back to complete original firmware as out of the box and you will void warranty. To some including myself that doesn't matter but many it does especially those new to android.
Don't rush it just tske your time.
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And then a handful of people in here goes on to tell you to root and install Xposed. Right. I would NOT root or do any heavy modifications to the device at first. You're coming from an iPhone and Android is completely new to you, so I would recommend you to get to know Android first, and then after a month or so when you've learned how to properly use the thing, then start looking for alternative apps, services, mods etc. Don't look at a product you haven't touched yet and ask your self "how can I improve this?", when you don't know what to even improve.
People around here will, of course, tell you to root, tweak the battery and launch it on a rocket to mars. Don't listen to them. You are however interested in some alternative apps to the one's you used on your iPhone.
- Cydia = Xposed, but the latter is much more powerful, and thus much more dangerous. It's a fun app to use, but it requires root, which will void your warranty, and Samsung Pay will be long gone. It'll trigger KNOX, and your phone will forever be marked as modified. You won't be able to make it completely stock again. Ever. So I would hold off with root and Xposed for now.
- Protecti+ = Private Mode, which you can find in the drop down notification center. You can toggle it on and off there, and you can set photo albums, files etc. to private, and the files will only be visible when you tap the Private Mode-toggle, access it with your fingerprint, and then all the files will be visible in the Gallery, file explorer and so on. When you want to hide it again, just exit Private Mode by tapping the Private Mode-toogle again.
- GV Mobile+ = No idea, but it's a Google Voice number, so I guess there's a solution out there. I don't use it myself, so I don't really have an overview over what's going on in that area.
- AppCake = Piracy is something that is really easy to do on Android, and it's a serious problem for the devs, so please don't do it. The Google Play Store has a refund function, which means that if you buy an app and you're not happy with it, then just tap "Refund". Voila. That's it. You can use the refund-button for about 2 hours after you've bought the app (or more), but you can easily get a refund after a month to if you really want to. The point here is that there's no reason to pirate any app. Pirating an app is also risky, since the APK can be modified with malware and so on. This is literally how malware spreads on Android. Cheap people who can't spend a buck.
- TorrentBox = Flud. Simple as that. It looks great, and it works great.
Again, just use your S7 Edge! Just use it and get used to Android. Are you bothered by something? Alright, it can probably be tweaked. Don't like the default messaging app? Okay, so just install a different one. Don't like the browser? Install a different one. Don't like the look of things? Download a theme or two from the Theme Store. You have no reason to root right now. At all. If you do, I'm sure we'll read a Q&A thread from you soon where something has gone horribly wrong, and you have no idea what to do, since you have no idea how things work
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Well put JBiden??
I wasn't planing on rooting the phone at first. I need to learn how to switch between apps, learn the settings and learn how to use other functions.
With my iPhone I don't even use custom themes. I just like Protecti+, Intube, Flex2, and TypeStatus.
I only use AppCake to try out paid apps and if it's something I like and does what they claim then I will delete the app and pay for it. But honestly I don't buy that many apps at the App Store because everything I need is free but I do but a bunch of tweaks and apps from Cydia. I just hate it when developers don't update their tweaks.
Can I download custom app switchers / Multi-Tasking tweaks?
Is there Visual voicemail on the International S7 Edge?
JoeFromSFO said:
Thanks, I'll check out xposed for location spoofing.
Google Voice is great if you don't want to give out your real phone number. You can make calls using a Google number which will call you to your real phone number then once you pick up it will then call the number your trying to call so it only shows that Google phone number not your real number.
I'll checkout Guess Mode. I only hide personal apps like my back account, settings, shopping apps or anything someone can go in and make changes.
Just going through these post on here is crazy. So much to learn. I just hope the auto correct and multi tasking is great on the Samsung. Right now my phone reboots 8 times a day when I
Multitask with my iPhone 6 Plus.
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One biggest thing that I am still trying to find a good resolution to is group mms messaging and with pictures video mail. Imessage was great and reliable and didn't compress images and videos.
U should shut off imessage and FaceTime on your iPhone a few days prior to porting that number over to Android.
I also had an issue that if people sent me a text to a thread that was when I had imessage enabled, it didn't go through. I needed to have my family erase and start brand new text messages to me in order to receive them.
I am not sure if any of the 3rd party SMS apps out there work better with group messages, picture mail and videos. I think either one u use, your carrier will compress the file.
Hangouts and whatsapp is only good if everyone installs.
AnThOnY- S7 Edge
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JoeFromSFO said:
Well put JBiden??
I wasn't planing on rooting the phone at first. I need to learn how to switch between apps, learn the settings and learn how to use other functions.
With my iPhone I don't even use custom themes. I just like Protecti+, Intube, Flex2, and TypeStatus.
I only use AppCake to try out paid apps and if it's something I like and does what they claim then I will delete the app and pay for it. But honestly I don't buy that many apps at the App Store because everything I need is free but I do but a bunch of tweaks and apps from Cydia. I just hate it when developers don't update their tweaks.
Can I download custom app switchers / Multi-Tasking tweaks?
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Typestutus was cool tweak but not something available off imessage platform.
There is also an ad blocker for Samsung browser on playstore that works pretty good.
I miss youtube+ on iPhone as that blocked ads and allowed u to fast forward or rewind ten seconds with a push of a button.
I haven't found a good YouTube replacement on my s7 edge yet that.
I would suggest fooling around with default apps prior to installing 3rd party ones. I used android allot in 2012 and I had a replacement app for all default ones. Coming back to Android especially with Samsung there r big improvements.
I am.currently using the default keyboard and touchwiz. U have all those themes u can download to theme keyboard as well as touchwiz. Touchwiz has many options but.if u still feel that's not enough nova launcher is all I hear about when reading.
I used to love the tweak on iph
AnThOnY- S7 Edge
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Iphone where u could slide cursor by sliding on keyboard. There is an option with the default keyboard to do that which was surprising.
Amazed how many options default KB has.
AnThOnY- S7 Edge
iTouch24 said:
One biggest thing that I am still trying to find a good resolution to is group mms messaging and with pictures video mail. Imessage was great and reliable and didn't compress images and videos.
U should shut off imessage and FaceTime on your iPhone a few days prior to porting that number over to Android.
I also had an issue that if people sent me a text to a thread that was when I had imessage enabled, it didn't go through. I needed to have my family erase and start brand new text messages to me in order to receive them.
I am not sure if any of the 3rd party SMS apps out there work better with group messages, picture mail and videos. I think either one u use, your carrier will compress the file.
Hangouts and whatsapp is only good if everyone installs.
AnThOnY- S7 Edge
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Typestutus was cool tweak but not something available off imessage platform.
There is also an ad blocker for Samsung browser on playstore that works pretty good.
I miss youtube+ on iPhone as that blocked ads and allowed u to fast forward or rewind ten seconds with a push of a button.
I haven't found a good YouTube replacement on my s7 edge yet that.
I would suggest fooling around with default apps prior to installing 3rd party ones. I used android allot in 2012 and I had a replacement app for all default ones. Coming back to Android especially with Samsung there r big improvements.
I am.currently using the default keyboard and touchwiz. U have all those themes u can download to theme keyboard as well as touchwiz. Touchwiz has many options but.if u still feel that's not enough nova launcher is all I hear about when reading.
I used to love the tweak on iph
AnThOnY- S7 Edge
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Iphone where u could slide cursor by sliding on keyboard. There is an option with the default keyboard to do that which was surprising.
Amazed how many options default KB has.
AnThOnY- S7 Edge
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Thanks for this. I was trying to figure out how to move my curser using the keys on the keyboard. This helps out a lot.
The only thing I am struggling with is finding a way to hide selected apps with a gesture. I have been looking at a bunch of guest mode and privacy apps at the App Store but I don't like them. I also can't find a activator to enable and disable an app.
How can I hide apps and where can o get an activator?
Thanks.
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the market is blocked my country
can someone put mirror please
mehdi.moha said:
the market is blocked my country
can someone put mirror please
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befarmain
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AURZDHQ2
wish i could send and recieve whatsapp messages from it...
edit: just installed the app..sometimes the app makes the phone go crazy!! i have to logout fro the browser or turn off wifi for the phone to become normal.
This is without a doubt 'the best' app for controlling your phone from your browser. I've installed and played with many and this one tops the lot in my opinion.
It's clean, easy to use, great interface (both on the phone and PC).
Side note: This thread would probably be much better off in General Android Apps and Themes forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530. The app isn't specific an LG Optimus.
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mehdi.moha said:
the market is blocked my country
can someone put mirror please
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It's also available on the official website: http://www.airdroid.com/apk/airdroid_1127.apk
saw this in a google search, was just about to post in the GNote forum....
Anyone else used this? Am very tempted, but concerned of legitimacy of app (never heard of devs and truly paranoid about security )
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Anyone else used this? Am very tempted, but concerned of legitimacy of app (never heard of devs and truly paranoid about security )
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I'm a little hesitant to try out apps like this as well but they have nothing but good feedback on the market and a good following on both Facebook and Google+, as well as having their own website, so I was happy to give it ago.
@smackdownn Yeah I am with you on the whatsapp, this app is brilliant.
@Nucleotide & SpyderTracks Seriously? Whats the issue with privacy? Scared these devs are going to email or sms your gf while you are out? Either that or learn to hide your porn somewhere that is not your phone. I have said this before on so many occasions, when you were using a nokia/winmo/other NON android phone, they sneakily NEVER asked for permissions, but you installed apps that could pretty much do anything on your phone anyway
This app is by far the best solution I have tried in this regard, it just works and damn well too
@Cornelha
Lol.... I get what you're saying, but I think it's a little naive... the information we hold on smartphones these days compared to "our old nokias" means security is vital. After years of dodgy torrents, malware and hacked accounts, I've learnt to take it a bit more seriously, albeit probably to the extreme
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This app is fantastic. We were the first to review it:
http://www.androidstatic.com/must-have-air-droid-lets-you-control-your-phone-from-your-browser
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Lol.... I get what you're saying, but I think it's a little naive... the information we hold on smartphones these days compared to "our old nokias" means security is vital. After years of dodgy torrents, malware and hacked accounts, I've learnt to take it a bit more seriously, albeit probably to the extreme
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I agree. I don't have anything I would call "sensitive data" on my phone but I do have a lot of contact information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and other information which although not really sensitive, I still don't want other people to have - especially if I don't know about it. Not only that but apps can track your location, the buttons you press on your phone, numbers dialed, text messages sent, websites you visited, and the list goes on.
With that in mind I take caution when installing any app. I check for things like the amount of reviews on the market, the quality of the reviews (good vs. bad), does the developer have a website, a Facebook page with a good following, and so on.
one of the best app i ever know
good job mate
slow files transfers but great app !
have been using it for about 2 days and I have to say it is great...downloading files takes a very long to though
-love the SMS from desktop feature and comes very handy for different ROM users when putting files on devices
Love this app
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i love this app!!!! i wish it would have a feature like an android simulator as well so we can open certain apps like whatsapp via mac/pc...
I have been using Lazy Droid but after using this for couple of days, I have uninstalled Lazy Droid. Nice app. thanks
I love AirDroid!!! It helps me to transfer photos and files from my phone to my PC wirelessly. I don't need to carry my cable anywhere with me. It's a great app. Nice job!
what do you have to install on the PC? if you want to link a PC to smartphone, for example
FASAR said:
what do you have to install on the PC? if you want to link a PC to smartphone, for example
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You don't need to install on the PC. You just need to open the browser and visit web.airdroid.com to log in. Then you can manage you phone on the web. Easy, right?
I'm still newer to Android and today realized the permissions that apps request. Before I was quick to just accept & go. I was about to install an app that is requesting a LOT of permissions. Phone calls, hardware controls (pics/vids at any time), and network communication (SMS I believe). My questions are simple.
1. Do certain custom mods, like Synergy? Do some mods already implement certain things into itself to disable some of these features? I understand this is a mod-by-mod basis if so. Does Synergy do anything to disable this crap, anybody know?
2. How worried do I have to be about this? Will the app literally take pics and send them out without my knowledge? Or is it only the pics I take it can send out? How does this work?
3. Which of the permissions that apps request do I really need to keep an eye on and watch out for? AKA, what could take info/pics that I dont want it to?
4. Is Anti-Virus software REALLY necessary since I'm all rooted and such? I read articles saying it's useful and others saying it doesn't even provide much protection, and the chance to get something is quite rare if you only use google play/android market?
Thanks in advance for any and all help. I ditched Apple and AT&T for this thing, and with it being rooted, I am unbelievably happy I made the switch to both VZW and the S3! AWESOME phone, screen size, and customization!
Edit: Posted wrong forum....Shoulda been Q&A forum. Devs plz move.
1. Not sure. I haven't played with synergy.
2. What kind of app is it? This is huge into what kkind of permissions it needs. If its a live wallpaper app it shouldn't be asking to be able to read your contacts or send SMS. You just gotta think what does this app do and why does it need this permission. A launcher app like Apex or Nova needs A LOT of permissions. To be able to make calls and send SMS and work the camera as a launcher can do all of those. Does a game need the ability to do that though? No. It may ask to read your contacts so it can share crap with your friends though. It can be hard when you look at permission apps ask for to decide it its legit or not. If you can't decide just don't download.
I try to only download hugely popular apps that I know aren't malware. If its got over 100k downloads chances are it is a safe app.
Permissions are tricky and until you realize all an app can do you wont understand why it wants to do some things. It took me a good year of downloading apps and reading about things toto get a great grip on permissions.
The biggest thing is common sense. What does the app do and why should it need this permission. An SMS app needs permission to the camera and to send SMS that cost money and read your phone book and such. But if I download a live wallpaper or a weather widget...why would they need such abilities. That should raise a HUGE red flag. Anytime you see "can send SMS that may cost you money" in permissions try to figure out why it needs that. Cause the last thing you want is to DL it and tomorrow have $600 in txt fees.
I don't believe in anti virus on my phone. Yeah you can get em and some love em. But really. If you just use common sense and don't download suspicious things you shouldn't need one. I refer back to only download trusted apps. If it has less the 1k downloads. Be wary. It may be a new app that a dev just launched. Or it could be a reason for the lack of downloads. Look at reviews ALWAYS. Yes many are from morons. But some are helpful. Also if you want a popular game go straight to the devs for it in the market. Many times bogus apps are posted that spoof popular apps like angry birds. Download the one with millions of downloads. Not the one with a thousand.
The more you use your device the more you'll understand. I download plenty of apps from XDA with very few downloads in the market and have been safe. But this comes from knowing and trusting a developer. That's why these forums rock. You can get in on an app in its infancy and help test it and make it grow.
--Sent from GlaDos baked potato
Google is eventually going to have to step in and put a stop to this, but more and more apps are requesting permissions that they have no business requesting. It is unfortunate, especially when the intrusive app is one you would like to have.
I choose to completely disregard any app that asks for permissions it is obvious it doesn't need. The exception being internet access for ads, as incorporating ads into an app can be a legitimate way for an app developer to generate revenue. (And the unsightly ads can be removed with an ad blocker like AdAway, so it's kind of a win-win).
However, if there is an app that you just "need" to download or would just like better control of your phone, you could download an app called "Permissions Denied." This app let's you decide what permissions are granted to each app.
i use LBE Privacy Guard to help manage my permissions. You can mark certain apps as trusted and deny specific permissions for other apps. Also lets you know when a specific app is trying to access certain functions. Only had it for a couple days but liking it so far.
i used to run an anti-virus, AVG to be specific, but after a while just decided to get smarter about what i install and have been going without one.
So i've been recently thinking, why do we honestly need to root our G5?
(sorry for clickbait title but its true lol)
What spurred this thought for me was that my friend who had an S6 and S7 kept telling me i won't need to root.
And i'm starting to believe him.
I was able to almost completly theme my phone to black and white with icon packs and other apps that offer custom theme options with little problem.
I was able to change the DPI without root. What i'm unable to do without root so far is changing the ugly LG system emojis to Android or some other standard emojis.
Obviously we also lack the granular control root allows for, but even without root, tasker can do alot.
Pros:
Xposed Framework
More control in general
Cons:
Android Pay will cease to work
Discuss below why you think you need root for the G5.
Do the pros outweigh the cons?
2 main reason I root
To change the system icon with default launcher and to change my font all around system wide.
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Adaway
Remove some unwanted app in /system
Custom data backup/restore
Free hotspot, uninstall system apps (not freeze), ads, disable startup apps, disable system running services.
I have only one app running in background that consumes data the rest is blocked.
silly question but i'll entertain it.
For the same reason you want personal freedom in the world in which you live.
I bypass the tethering reporting with the non-root method below so I can use more than 7 GB a month. (This phone and my wife's IS our only internet connection) But for me I would like it for my data partition control. Plus I used systemless root on my N6 before this, had busybox, AND was able to use Android pay.... cause I didn't jack with the system partition. So, it is handy, but I CAN live without if needed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-g3/general/lollipop-tethering-t3071188
I need it to test an unlocking method...otherwise, it really doesn't matter to me much outside of just messing with aosp.
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And for the tethering bypass, simply use pdanet, via usb that is and change your browser ua to safari or a mobile device (using ssl webpages also helps), also you can simply get a proxy like Charles proxy and change the entire system ua to null or a mobile device or safari as mentioned before.
Not hijacking your thread, just offering a tip I've been using for years with absolutely no issues.
I need root to delete T-MOBILE spyware, bloatware, and basically control MY device the way MY device should be configured MY way.
I like using Titanium Backup Pro, Terminal Emulator, and the various apps that require root.
I use root for 'taking back' the device I purchased. It's bad enough that the U.S. not only SIM-Locks your device to the carrier but the bootloader is locked and in most cases (depending on your carrier) the device is carrier branded. It's done out of greed. The great many carriers in Europe for example don't do this. I use root to rid of the bloatware, spyware and tracking T-Mobile and other carriers use. I use it for changing the system wide fonts of MY choosing and also for the apps that allow great flexibility and functionality (Titanium Bkup, TWRP, Xposed Framework). Your device is YOUR device and should be used in any manner you choose (legally, of course).
For the first time in years I can say I'm happy with a phone. A simple root would remove the bloat and give me more control for theming.
uninstall the god damn t-mobile apps and spyware
I actually have not needed root so far. I would have liked root at the beginning when I had this so I could install those $%@^$*% tmo apps sooner but I have removed them all and disabled those I couldn't. Afaik they are no longer running. The only thing I would like root for is to do ad blocking but I can say I'm happy with a phone for the first time.
fatapia said:
I actually have not needed root so far. I would have liked root at the beginning when I had this so I could install those $%@^$*% tmo apps sooner but I have removed them all and disabled those I couldn't. Afaik they are no longer running. The only thing I would like root for is to do ad blocking but I can say I'm happy with a phone for the first time.
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I use this for adblocking. https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/releases
TWRP backups are nice thou.
sharpknight said:
TWRP backups are nice thou.
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I use helium for that. I do agree however that titanium is more convenient. I usually required root so I could record phone calls. But it worked out of the box in the g5 so ad blocking was the only other real concern for me.
There are many reasons why the LG G5 needs root.
First off, we need to get rid of TMobile bloatware, because android by itself with nothing else open shouldn't use 2GB of RAM. The notion that this is even remotely acceptable is down right idiotic, that's even more bloat than Windows 10, the heaviest OS so far.
Second, we need to be able to completely disable the Nav bar, as it serves no purpose other than to use up screen space, and make it so swipe from bottom gestures aren't possible. Hardware buttons can be remapped to do all the same task, and then there is pi controls, a much faster, fluid alternative to software buttons.
Third, AdAway, enough said.
Forth, inapp and lvl emulation, for cool stuff
Fifth, we need to stop considering a phone as a toy which we cannot control the way we need to, and instead consider it as a little computer that is totally ours in every way we can imagine. You have a powerhouse in your pocket, that is actually better than desktops were in 2006-2007. Why shouldn't you be able to use it as well as you can any other computer, especially considering it is based on a platform whose philosophy is built around software freedom.
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There are many reasons why the LG G5 needs root.
First off, we need to get rid of TMobile bloatware, because android by itself with nothing else open shouldn't use 2GB of RAM. The notion that this is even remotely acceptable is down right idiotic, that's even more bloat than Windows 10, the heaviest OS so far.
Second, we need to be able to completely disable the Nav bar, as it serves no purpose other than to use up screen space, and make it so swipe from bottom gestures aren't possible. Hardware buttons can be remapped to do all the same task, and then there is pi controls, a much faster, fluid alternative to software buttons.
Third, AdAway, enough said.
Forth, inapp and lvl emulation, for cool stuff
Fifth, we need to stop considering a phone as a toy which we cannot control the way we need to, and instead consider it as a little computer that is totally ours in every way we can imagine. You have a powerhouse in your pocket, that is actually better than desktops were in 2006-2007. Why shouldn't you be able to use it as well as you can any other computer, especially considering it is based on a platform whose philosophy is built around software freedom.
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Sixth. Universal data backup/restore which lets you backup/restore/transfer app data among different Android devices
kwkw480 said:
silly question but i'll entertain it.
For the same reason you want personal freedom in the world in which you live.
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And also Adaway
sharpknight said:
What spurred this thought for me was that my friend who had an S6 and S7 kept telling me i won't need to root.
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The S6 allows you to mute the camera shutter sound while leaving your volume on. All Samsung phones that I've used do this. No such option on the G4 or G5 without root. Some terribly incorrect posts say this is some legal requirement. If that's the case then my S6 appears to be above the law. Add this to the list.
pcm2a said:
The S6 allows you to mute the camera shutter sound while leaving your volume on. All Samsung phones that I've used do this. No such option on the G4 or G5 without root. Some terribly incorrect posts say this is some legal requirement. If that's the case then my S6 appears to be above the law. Add this to the list.
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It's the law (at least in Japan) that all cameras/phones have to have an unmutable shutter sound to deter upskirt pervs if I recall correctly.
So I'm trying to get my mom into the smartphone world. She's older, rates a negative value on "tech savvy" scale. I've bought a Samsung on5 for this project. What is the best method to setup a phone in "mom mode"?
Ideally phone calls and video calls... No texting (one step at a time)
I'm trying to make it as few screens or icons as possible to avoid confusion. I know you can do contact shortcuts for calling. But I've never wanted or needed to setup super extreme easy grandma mode before so I'm out of my element.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!
Araltd said:
So I'm trying to get my mom into the smartphone world. She's older, rates a negative value on "tech savvy" scale. I've bought a Samsung on5 for this project. What is the best method to setup a phone in "mom mode"?
Ideally phone calls and video calls... No texting (one step at a time)
I'm trying to make it as few screens or icons as possible to avoid confusion. I know you can do contact shortcuts for calling. But I've never wanted or needed to setup super extreme easy grandma mode before so I'm out of my element.
Any advise would be appreciated.
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If you had bought a Xaomi device, some versions of MIUI comes with a " child mode" which could've been useful in your case
But what you can do is uninstall any useless bloatware. Then temporarily freeze/hide any app that you don't want her using yet. Just leave the basics like the dialer and such.
Place them all on a single homescreen then lock the desktop (Nova & Go Launcher both offer this function). That way she can always find what she's looking for and her icons won't get deleted or misplaced accidentally.
Also, you could hide the app drawer as well (or just remove the app drawer icon from the home screen). That way she'll only have access to the apps you've placed on the single homescreen. There's also the issue of her accidentally messing up/accessing some settings from the QS panel.
But that's something I'll speak on only if it's a concern to you.
Doesn't samsung devices have easy mode? A quick google brought me this.
Hope I can help u out in this issue
MINIMIZE:
Start the process by reducing the complexity. Uninstall apps that your mom is gonna never use. Have the right no. of homescreens with the absolutely necessary apps and widgets set up.
LAUNCHER:
Wiser and Necta are two launchers perfectly suiting your need.They both provide large and simple icons in a clutter-free environment for easy access.
BACKUP:
Right from contacts to images and files on your phone needs to be backed up. Dont ever live with the fear of losing your data.
SETTINGS:
Rest of the changes lie in the Settings app.
Simple Pattern lock
Disable all Auto-Correct options
Choose the desired font size
And others too...
And there u have...'A MOM-FRIENDLY PHONE':good:
HIT THANKS IF IT HELPED
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RAZERZDAHACKER said:
Doesn't samsung devices have easy mode? A quick google brought me this.
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Yep. They have. Samsung Devices (including ON 5) have an 'easy mode' in settings app to greatly simplify its use. Xiaomi devices have 'Lite mode' for the same purpose.
I bought the on5 because it was cheap and since it's experiment I didn't want to go crazy. She only uses the phone for calls... No text.. Basically I wanted a way to video call... One of the big problems is except for me and my daughter who have android phones, the rest of the family are iPhone users.. So will have to use duo for video calls.
The rom I installed is pre rooted with pixel launcher and a bunch of cool stuff.... It's actually impressive considering the phones limited power. Useless for this particular instance.
I'll try and set it up and see how the mom experiment goes. Hopefully she won't get overwhelmed.
I sincerely appreciate all the replies! Thank you guys for taking the time.
If any one else has additional details or advice, keep it coming. Thanks again.
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!
Araltd said:
I bought the on5 because it was cheap and since it's experiment I didn't want to go crazy. She only uses the phone for calls... No text.. Basically I wanted a way to video call... One of the big problems is except for me and my daughter who have android phones, the rest of the family are iPhone users.. So will have to use duo for video calls.
The rom I installed is pre rooted with pixel launcher and a bunch of cool stuff.... It's actually impressive considering the phones limited power. Useless for this particular instance.
I'll try and set it up and see how the mom experiment goes. Hopefully she won't get overwhelmed.
I sincerely appreciate all the replies! Thank you guys for taking the time.
If any one else has additional details or advice, keep it coming. Thanks again.
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!
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Since those 'cool stuff' find no place in this instance you can try flashing AOSP rom. This reduces the complexity of the Samsung's UI.
WhatsApp, FB Messenger, IMO, Skype, Google Hangouts are other options to consider for making video calls between iOS and Android
get a samsung and use the easy home launcher built in to samsung phone..
Samsung phones have easy mode. You can try that.
First off, I love this phone and reason why I got the Q China version was because it had the 6GB RAM which the 5 pro does not have with a price gap difference. 90% of this phone is perfect, the other 10% I can live with and hopefully they will make these changes in future updates. For you all looking at this Q model in North America, might want consider this before you get the Q version.
1. Using 3rd party messaging apps, this is basic stuff, why would any company lock you from using another sms app other then the stock one, this is only on the Q models I believe. It's like I'm back using and Iphone again lol. If you go the default settings, it will not list any other installed messaging app. I've been using ChompSMS for years and I love it, not I'm stuck using Q's messaging app, which is not bad but no where close to Chomp. Also, if I'm forced to use their messaging app, at the very least make it more customizable, ie. separate contact tones, pop up quick reply window etc. In ColorOS 6, it use to not even allow me to use another launcher but that got changed/fixed in UI 1.0, thank God, now you can use Nova Prime or your own launcher.
2. PC SMS, I work from home and use my PC to text constantly either with PushBullet or MightyText, with this Messaging app constriction, every time use these PC apps, it asks for a TXT message verification on my phone either face id or fingerprint, kind of defeats the purpose of texting on your PC. I wish there was away around this or a setting, I've looked everywhere in the phone settings and set every damn permission, nope.
3. Startup Manager... great idea to reduce battery use, but only limit to 5? come on. At least give us the option to set how many start up limits we want and just give us a warning that the more we use the more power it drains. Again, back to the Iphone days lol.
Other then these, I'm keeping my phone for all the pros, it's fast, screen looks good, these things are just really annoyances that I hope Oppo/RealMe or whoever will fix in the next OS update. I've seen some post of using custom rom on this Q model but also seeing a lot of glitches, I don't think it's worth having this issues for these minor annoyances. I've been using custom roms on other phones and tablets for years now, some with great luck and some I almost end up throwing the device through my window due to custom rom glitches lol.
If anyone finds a solution(s) for these annoyances other then using custom ROMS, please let me know I'll buy you a coffee and donuts lol.
Sorry, i can't read all of this!!!!
Plz make a short thread
hsm90 said:
Sorry, i can't read all of this!!!!
Plz make a short thread
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This is the short version lol How are you not able to read all of this?