[APP][5.0+] Google Assistant Launcher - Get Google Assistant, even on Lollipop!

[APP][5.0+] Google Assistant Launcher - Get Google Assistant, even on Lollipop! - Android Apps and Games

Google Assistant for everyoneIntroducing
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Google Assistant Launcher (GAL)
Google Assistant Launcher plays upon the trick of fellow XDA Senior Member, @Nikhilkumar038. This trick launches the Google Assistant on Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat devices. But a problem persists, you need to have an activity launcher, such as Nova Launcher's Activities option. And in some cases, it still doesn't work when long-pressing the home button.
So I decided to make this app, which makes launching it much more easier.
Features
No root needed.
Activity launchers are never needed. Just install, and launch!
Launch Google Assistant, even on your own preferred launcher!
Uses the Assist intent, so you can also set GAL to launch when long-pressing the Home button!
No unnecessary permissions, so you are sure that no data is got from you.
Supports Android 5.0+
Screenshots
- Tested using a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime running Prime ROM, Android 5.1.1
Installation
Download the app
Install normally as APK
Done! Launch the app first, create a reminder, and teach the Assistant your voice.
You may now hold the home button to launch Assistant.
Note: When long-pressing the home button, pick
Lollipop: Google Assistant as default.
Marshmallow+: Google App as default.
Still having problems? Do this.https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-google-assistant-lollipop-t3613810
YouTube video[/B](thanks @Yathansh!)
Update
If you can't see Your Stuff tab, kindly downgrade to the latest stable version of Google App
DownloadsOfficial Website: hybridevelopers.16mb.com/downloads/
Google Drive Mirror
No mirrors please!
XDA:DevDB Information
Google Assistant Launcher, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Jovic77, Nikhilkumar038
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0.4
Stable Release Date: 2017-06-02
Created 2017-05-31
Last Updated 2017-07-01

Changelog1.0.2 - 6/1/17
Added support for Android 5.0 (SDK 21).
Changed base and signatures.
Direct Google Assistant on Home button added.
Package Name has changed to reflect signature change.
1.0.1 - 5/31/17
Initial Stable Release
Prerequisites
An Android 5.0+ (Lollipop) Device
Google App (at least 7.3.x) is installed - no beta needed.
English (US) set as language.
Based on the works of
 @Nikhilkumar038 - Enable Google Assistant on Lollipop!

I think I'll be the first to try that
Update: My antivirus software is detecting this app as a virus, @Jovic77

Is it possible to set it to launch the activity with the microphone instantly instead of just opening the app ?

Nikhilkumar038 said:
I think I'll be the first to try that
Update: My antivirus software is detecting this app as a virus, @Jovic77
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Oh my goodness, autograph please! Just joking. xD
What detection it does show? I may need to replace my signatures, possibly that's the issue.
rijads said:
Is it possible to set it to launch the activity with the microphone instantly instead of just opening the app ?
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I'll try with 1.0.2, I may still need to find that specific activity to launch it.
Sent from my Galaxy Grand Prime using XDA Labs

Jovic77 said:
Oh my goodness, autograph please! Just joking. xD
What detection it does show? I may need to replace my signatures, possibly that's the issue.
I'll try with 1.0.2, I may still need to find that specific activity to launch it.
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No details about what's wrong with the app
Autograph? Pen please! XD
Update:I tried launching each and every activity of the Google app but couldn't directly launch the Assistant

Nikhilkumar038 said:
No details about what's wrong with the app
Autograph? Pen please! XD
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I'll try fixing it with 1.0.2. It seems it's an issue with ApkTool's signatures. I also found the "direct assistant" activity, just the "Voice Search" shortcut on Nova. But I need to find that specific activity. xD
No need for autographs, you appearing here is enough. xD
Sent from my Galaxy Grand Prime using XDA Labs

Jovic77 said:
I'll try fixing it with 1.0.2. It seems it's an issue with ApkTool's signatures. I also found the "direct assistant" activity, just the "Voice Search" shortcut on Nova. But I need to find that specific activity. xD
No need for autographs, you appearing here is enough. xD
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Oh really?
But that specific activity was not found by me
Edit:Voice Search doesn't work for me on Lollipop

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Oh really?
But that specific activity was not found by me
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It's actually the Voice Search launcher present on the older versions of the Google App. It was removed with 5.x, I think. It launches Google Assistant when activated, in a similar manner as Nougat.
I'll try finding it tomorrow, but it's night here. I'll work on this tomorrow. So, g'night!
Sent from my Galaxy Grand Prime using XDA Labs

Jovic77 said:
It's actually the Voice Search launcher present on the older versions of the Google App. It was removed with 5.x, I think. It launches Google Assistant when activated, in a similar manner as Nougat.
I'll try finding it tomorrow, but it's night here. I'll work on this tomorrow. So, g'night!
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G'night but here after 3 hours
Enough time for me to find(or maybe not)

Nikhilkumar038 said:
G'night but here after 3 hours
Enough time for me to find(or maybe not)
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Just a final update.
JioSecurity (which is only available with Jio users) is a collaborative product by Jio and Norton.
So I could simply to a VirusTotal scan with this, and it should show the detection.
Sent from my Galaxy Grand Prime using XDA Labs

And finally:
It's detected as a generic/PUP. Probably really due to the signatures. I should change this with 1.0.2.
Ironically, Norton (named Symantc here) never detected anything. xD
Sophos (the one I use on my Laptop) never detected anything, so this is quite safe.
Though what's scary here is one of the detections there is the same as the HummingBad malware. Though the other is simply a PUP. I should also check the smali here.
(Reddish tint is due to a screen filter)
Sent from my Galaxy Grand Prime using XDA Labs

Jovic77 said:
Just a final update.
JioSecurity (which is only available with Jio users) is a collaborative product by Jio and Norton.
So I could simply to a VirusTotal scan with this, and it should show the detection.
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Hmm... Ok
That means you should replace the signatures.

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Hmm... Ok
And aren't you sleeping?
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Just late up at night, just to scan this up. Screenshots show that it's 10PM here. xD
I don't have a PC with me, currently. And my project files are in my PC, so unlucky me. Tomorrow's the day.
Sent from my Galaxy Grand Prime using XDA Labs

Jovic77 said:
Just late up at night, just to scan this up. Screenshots show that it's 10PM here. xD
I don't have a PC with me, currently. And my project files are in my PC, so unlucky me. Tomorrow's the day.
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And I thought you were awake for my autograph XD

how do you talk to it

thank you got working

GAL 1.0.2 is Now Available!
What's new?
Added support for Android 5.0 (SDK 21). Older versions only support 5.1+.
Changed base and signatures. It now shows up as clean and isn't detected by AVs as false positive.
Direct Google Assistant on Home button added. Now it shows up Assistant directly, no need to press anything more. Just long press the home button.
Package Name has changed to reflect signature change. It is required to uninstall the older 1.0.1 app, so as not to have duplicate apps.
Update now available, on OP and XDA Labs!

Jovic77 said:
GAL 1.0.2 is Now Available!
What's new?
Added support for Android 5.0 (SDK 21). Older versions only support 5.1+.
Changed base and signatures. It now shows up as clean and isn't detected by AVs as false positive.
Direct Google Assistant on Home button added. Now it shows up Assistant directly, no need to press anything more. Just long press the home button.
Package Name has changed to reflect signature change. It is required to uninstall the older 1.0.1 app, so as not to have duplicate apps.
Update now available, on OP and XDA Labs!
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Now JioSecurity doesn't detect it as virus anymore and it really shows up the assistant directly. But, how?
I found that in the launch.smali, the activity is still the same as the older version
And some more files were there like GoPro, Purchase etc.
Are you going to add a pay to unlock this feature?

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Now JioSecurity doesn't detect it as virus anymore and it really shows up the assistant directly. But, how?
I found that in the launch.smali, the activity is still the same as the older version
And some more files were there like GoPro, Purchase etc.
Are you going to add an pay to unlock this feature?
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I actually used a base APK that simply launches Google Voice Search, it's named Assist.smali inside.
I may remove those smalis in the next version, since I provide this free of charge. Those are basic remnants of the base.
JioSecurity uses Symantec Mobile Insight as the engine, and in further tests of 1.0.1, it actually detects it.
Sent from my Galaxy Grand Prime using XDA Labs

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[APP] App Inbox 1.2 - The apps you want. When they're released.

Thanks for this!

I just made some minor adjustments including adding a few new language filters. Currently here is the breakdown of languages:
English: 130,886 apps
Chinese: 2,099 apps
Japanese: 1,433 apps
Korean: 1,249 apps
French: 808 apps
Spanish: 800 apps
German: 708 apps
The language is determined by running a language detection API against the app descriptions and titles. As far as I know this is the only app that lets you subscribe to apps by language.
- Scott

This is awesome. Many thanks
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Friggin awesome just what I have been looking for. Nice flow, 1\3 the size of appbrain and can go on sd card as well. Nice work. Lovin the Price drop search feature and how its query selections. Thanks...clicks button

looking nice

Great app
the scrolling kinda lags imho, HTC desire, Supervillain ROM

market help
After uninstalling this App i'm having major problems with my regular Market. All the new apps are gone. Not a single app that i recognize. All the Apps seem to be extremely outdated and are "test" apps. Anyone know whats going on here and possible fixes?
Using a Rooted Tmobile Galaxy Tab

AbdulR said:
After uninstalling this App i'm having major problems with my regular Market. All the new apps are gone. Not a single app that i recognize. All the Apps seem to be extremely outdated and are "test" apps. Anyone know whats going on here and possible fixes?
Using a Rooted Tmobile Galaxy Tab
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Settings-applications-manage-market-clear data. Should bring em all back.

PhilDsT said:
Great app
the scrolling kinda lags imho, HTC desire, Supervillain ROM
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Thanks Phil, it's a bit laggy on my Incredible as well, so I think I'll have to rework the way I handle the app icons.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

AbdulR said:
After uninstalling this App i'm having major problems with my regular Market. All the new apps are gone. Not a single app that i recognize. All the Apps seem to be extremely outdated and are "test" apps. Anyone know whats going on here and possible fixes?
Using a Rooted Tmobile Galaxy Tab
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This is strange. The app doesn't touch any settings pertaining to the actual market app. It's completely self contained and accesses data only on the Hawkee severs.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

confused on how to use this app?
I need some help understanding what this is, what it does, and how to use it.
Is it a second marketplace that is intended to replace the google marketplace?
If yes then I take it to mean that this app's intended use to to search, download, install, and maintain the apps on your phone?
Is this app intended to be used in conjunction with the google marketplace?
If yes then in what ways: searching, sorting, etc?
Is information shared between this app and the google marketplace? For exmaple if you can download apps from this app then do the downloaded apps also show up as being downloaded in the google marketplace?
The above are some of the questions I was thinking but if when replying you can think of other useful advice and info you want to share in how to use the app that would be appreciated.

dsMA said:
I am confused as to how to use this app. Do I use this app instead of the marketplace to search and install apps? Do I install all my apps then install this app and it will learn the kinds of apps I like by scanning my download list from the marketplace?
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Yes this can replace the market in terms of finding new apps. The point of this is to find good, new apps and closely monitor the market. It provides more advanced filters to find specifically what you want. It doesn't scan your apps and offer suggestions. That isn't the goal of this app.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

dsMA said:
Is information shared between this app and the google marketplace? For exmaple if you can download apps from this app then do the downloaded apps also show up as being downloaded in the google marketplace?
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Sorry, I missed the update to your post. The app actually sends you to the market when you choose an app, so yes the downloads count. This app only replaces the searching and browsing process. No data is shared between the two apps.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

I just fixed a bug with the price drops not being detected properly. This was a server side fix so no need to update the app.
Sent from my Incredible

I was wondering if I could get some feedback on the name of this app. It's a different concept so I had a hard time coming up with a descriptive name. Some other ideas I had were Hawkee App Subscribe, Hawkee Market Subscribe, Hawkee App Monitor, or Hawkee Market Monitor.
Sent from my Incredible

Once i installed this app i cannot access the "downloads" section in my regular market. it either says theres no connection, or it force closes. Ive tried uninstalling Hawkee, wiping market data, uninstalling/reinstalling regular market, rebooting.....nothing is fixing this problem, which is obviously a major one

TopShelf10 said:
Once i installed this app i cannot access the "downloads" section in my regular market. it either says theres no connection, or it force closes. Ive tried uninstalling Hawkee, wiping market data, uninstalling/reinstalling regular market, rebooting.....nothing is fixing this problem, which is obviously a major one
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This seems to be unrelated. Did you recently upgrade your market app? This app doesn't have any connection with the market app. It only sends you there when you pick an app.
Sent from my Incredible

Nope my last market update was last week. i was browsing my downloads earlier today to check for application updates which i normally do.
i understand that you want to preserve the reputation of your app, and i can respect that. however it seems like a distinct possibility that this app caused this problem. earlier in this thread another poster claimed that this app had an effect on his market, as well.
this is not a personal attack, and there obviously is a chance that both of these incidences are coincidence. but it doesnt sound like it. you may want to look into it, since this app is now public on the forum, youd definitely rather have 2 complaints than several. just a little advice, it doesnt hurt to check, rather than simply sweeping it under the rug.
all i know and can say, aside from i love the idea of your app, ever since installing my market has been malfunctioning, even after a system install/uninstall.

TopShelf, Thanks for the response. I'm sorry to sound like I was so easily dismissing your problem, but I'm on my laptop now and can look into this more thoroughly. I researched the issue you described and came up with this thread:
http://www.google.fm/support/forum/p/Android+Market/thread?tid=5f475fcdfcc22233&hl=en
The conclusion seems to be that it's a problem on Google's end. People were pointing out a few apps that, when uninstalled, fixed the problem temporarily. But it seems there is no permanent fix yet. Some people suggested installing AppBrain in order to update your apps, but that's certainly not a long term solution.
- Scott

[APP][2.2+] PC (Windows) System Monitor

****NOTE****
You need the client windows software in order to use this app, IT IS ONLY COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS. Download Windows program here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2403017&stc=1&d=1384905968
****NOTE****
Have you ever wanted to know how hot your CPU and/or GPU run while gaming? What about HDD and/or SSD temperature? Clocks? Load?
Then this app is for you!
This app will let you see in real time your computer sensors information. It will give you information like:
CPU load
CPU temp
CPU clock
RAM load
RAM usage
and more!!!!
It also includes an option to data log your sensors data. This option will create a .xls file in the root of your sdcard with all the data your computer sends to your Android device!
Play Store Version https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rotaryheart.fan.controller
Donation Version http://slideme.org/application/pc-system-monitor
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Added option to use Dropbox (BETA)
Added option for notifications.

How to setup Dropbox account:
1. Open the Windows program > click on options > remote share > click the dropbox menu item
2. The browser will open and you will need to sign it to Dropbox. WHen you have sigend it you will need to grant it permission to read your files:
3. Click ok on the Message Box. If everything went well you will get a second message box saying: Access Granted!...
4. If you didn't get this message box go back to step 1
5. Open Dropbox with your browser and go to the public folder > sensorslogger and copy the public link of the file: Data.txt
6. Open the Android app > click your device menu and open the app settings. Now paste/write the public link of your file in the text box provided.
7. Check the Dropbox checkbox. If everything went well you should get a message saying that the file was found. If you didn't get this message go back to step 5
Now you have access to your data from every Android device and while away of your pc. If you want to stop sending the data to the Dropbox just uncheck the dropbox menu checked in step 1.
Enjoy

Downloading now.. Thanks

Download now
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Please try the log option and let me know if it works, I have a HTC error report.

New version is up with some changes.

this looks very much like open hard ware monitor is this based on it?

-Mr. X- said:
this looks very much like open hard ware monitor is this based on it?
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The windows version, yes. The Android one is created from scratch.

Rotary Heart said:
The windows version, yes. The Android one is created from scratch.
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Pretty awesome. I've been trying second screen apps with the open hardware monitor gadgets on the second screen sent to my android for some time while gaming. it worked like total shyte. thanks for this!

-Mr. X- said:
Pretty awesome. I've been trying second screen apps with the open hardware monitor gadgets on the second screen sent to my android for some time while gaming. it worked like total shyte. thanks for this!
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Yes I did that before, but I got tired of that and started creating this. Enjoy.

Rotary Heart said:
Yes I did that before, but I got tired of that and started creating this. Enjoy.
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Obviously i'm going to try this. I went to just buy it given what you're asking, seems fair. Here is my thing though. I see you're offering it on a third party store. probably because some don't like using google store? I can understand this. Any way we/I could purchase it directly from you instead of adding yet another third party vendor/store to the list of places i have to get my apps from? Or for users who do not mind the play store pffer it there, ofcourse at a cost that lets you get what you think you deserve with the 30% google cut. If its a matter of privacy or the 30% google takes id rather just pay you and get a license file then some one else.

-Mr. X- said:
Obviously i'm going to try this. I went to just buy it given what you're asking, seems fair. Here is my thing though. I see you're offering it on a third party store. probably because some don't like using google store? I can understand this. Any way we/I could purchase it directly from you instead of adding yet another third party vendor/store to the list of places i have to get my apps from? Or for users who do not mind the play store pffer it there, ofcourse at a cost that lets you get what you think you deserve with the 30% google cut. If its a matter of privacy or the 30% google takes id rather just pay you and get a license file then some one else.
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I don't publish it to Google Play Store, because they don't accept my country to sell apps :/. Both the free and the donation one are the same, if you are still wanting to donate you can use the donate button here in Xda and download the one at play store (I think that Google haven't updated it to the newest one, but they will). Or you can download the one in the OP (They all are the same).

Rotary Heart said:
I don't publish it to Google Play Store, because they don't accept my country to sell apps :/. Both the free and the donation one are the same, if you are still wanting to donate you can use the donate button here in Xda and download the one at play store (I think that Google haven't updated it to the newest one, but they will). Or you can download the one in the OP (They all are the same).
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Alright i'll send you a donation instead. Seems easier to me. I'll give it a go, see how it runs and if i find any issues, or suggestions i'll post them back if you are open to them.

-Mr. X- said:
Alright i'll send you a donation instead. Seems easier to me. I'll give it a go, see how it runs and if i find any issues, or suggestions i'll post them back if you are open to them.
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Of course I am. Also if you can/want try the logging option, I still need to know if its working with more devices.

Added instructions on how to use Dropbox in third post.

Rotary Heart said:
Added instructions on how to use Dropbox in third post.
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I figured it out, Can i suggest that you add support for the links that the android drop box app generate as well. Right now it only supports links from the drop box site its self.

-Mr. X- said:
I figured it out, Can i suggest that you add support for the links that the android drop box app generate as well. Right now it only supports links from the drop box site its self.
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I'm working on the app generating the link and use that one instead of making the user type it, but its still buggy.

Rotary Heart said:
I'm working on the app generating the link and use that one instead of making the user type it, but its still buggy.
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its working well with the dropbox remote as well as connecting with my local address. However the android app does not show my correct local address it is showing my "Data" address even though i am connected to wifi.
Also, no worries. work it out as you can.

-Mr. X- said:
its working well with the dropbox remote as well as connecting with my local address. However the android app does not show my correct local address it is showing my "Data" address even though i am connected to wifi.
Also, no worries. work it out as you can.
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So is showing your data ip address instead of your wifi ip address? If it so try relaunching the app and entering with the wifi turned on.

AdShield - No root ad blocker for samsung (Discontinued)

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
AdShield
Project discontinued.
For old users it will work for next 25 years.
For new users try newUser version. If it doesn't work - it won't.
Best version: 1.1.1
Mods don't delete unless all files aren't working. Please
DOESN'T REQUIRE CUSTOM KNOX KEY!
Just download and install
F.A.Q.
Q: Why is this not in the Google Play?
A: I don't have a developer account because I'm not 18 yet. If you can buy me an account, I'll worship you.
Q: Licence activation failed. What can I do?
A: Uninstall other ad blockers that use KNOX (Adhell, Adhell 2, Disconnect pro), connect to wifi, make sure you're not rooted, reboot, reinstall app. If nothing works - get a custom knox key and use that (how-to bellow). Other than that - I can do nothing.
Q: Which file to download?
A: Download lowest attached file. It should have highest number.
Q: Certain websites are blocked. How do I enter them?
A: Put them in the whitelist. App>Settings>Edit Blocked URLs>Whitelist Custom URLs.
Q: Why so many permissions?
A: All of them are needed.
Q: Does it block ads on Samsung Internet browser?
A: It blocks ads everywhere.
Q: Which Ad Blocker is the best right now?
A: At the moment this. Free, has all the features other ad blockers have and has full material design. See attached pictures of features and history
Q: How does it work?
A: https://seap.samsung.com/sdk/knox-standard-android
How to install:
Download lowest apk file (with the highest number) from down bellow.
Install apk file.
Open app, follow instructions.
Licence doesn't activate/I want to use my own KNOX key:
Sign in with your Samsung account here: https://seap.samsung.com/enrollment
Enroll as a developer.
Generate Knox Standard SDK Enterprise license key here: https://seap.samsung.com/license-keys (use any alias. If you already have a key, you can reuse it)
Follow instructions in app when you first run it or in settings.
How to uninstall:
Open app
Open settings
Press uninstall
Changelog:
Code:
v1.1.3 - 2017-08-29
*Made unblockable apps red (8 bixby related apps)
*You can now disable all other apps (removed issue with random apps not wanting to be disabled)
**Update frequency will now slow down.
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v1.1.2 - 2017-08-29
*You can no longer block bixby and all related applications (total 8 of them). This is due to Samsung blocking licenses on apps that allow users do that.
*You can continue blocking other system apps
*minSdkVersion set to 21 from 19 because of changed working mechanisms. App won't run on older android versions than 5.0 Lollipop.
*Changes in internal version coding.
*Updated gradle, dependencies.
*Smaller app size.
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v1.1.1 - 2017-08-29
*You can no longer disable system apps. This is to not get my key blocked. If you are using an older version, please do not disable bixby or any associated apps with default license key. Better - update to v1.1.0 and use your own key. In future release I will enable all system apps except for bixby but only on custom knox key. Please, understand my situation.
*Smaller app size
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v1.1.0 - 2017-08-28
*Some issues with button behavior fixed
*Some strings changed for better UX
*You can use custom KNOX keys now if licencing fails!
*Smaller app size
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v1.0.0 - 2017-08-28
*Small material design fixes
*Removed weird shadowy thing in package disabler above navigation bar
*New button icons
*New color scheme
*New material design icon matching color scheme and material design guidelines. Looks good on stock launcher with frames enabled!
*Many string mistakes fixed including but not limited to English mistakes and wrong app name.
*Smaller app size
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v0.0.2 - 2017-08-28
*Bug fixes
*Some design element fixes
*New package name
*Smaller app size
**It's important for you to uninstall previous version**
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v0.0.1 - 2017-08-28
*First release
*Changed app name, logo, package id
*Removed donate section, unlocked paid feature
*Renamed home button to match UI
*Added my own default knox key
What to expect in future releases:
Source code (not publicly available yet because I have to figure out how to hide my own key)
Suggested content providers.
Better ad blocking.
Bixby blocking with custom knox key
Theme store killer to keep xda themes
Better uninstalling system
Individual app firewall
More
Known issues:
After uninstalling websites don't get unblocked. Tests needed to confirm this issue
Version information:
Status: Stable
Current version: 1.1.2
Release date: 2017-08-29
First version release date: 2017-08-28
Next release estimated to be 2017-09-03
Credits:
FiendFyre for providing source code of his ad blocker where I took custom knox key system from.
Due to Samsung blocking of AdShield and other apps with package disablers, Bixby blocking is removed. For more information read changelog.

Reserved

This app along with Adhell and any current fork has a bug of blocking certain websites without it being on the blocked list, also even when I have whitelisted it.
Try www.gumtree.com.au can you please fix this
The Fix: The standard blocklist [getadhell] .... had a website in it mtree.com which was inadvertantly blocking gumtree.com. So adding mtree.com to the whitelist circumvents this.

Iwannagiv said:
This app along with Adhell and any current fork has a bug of blocking certain websites without it being on the blocked list, also even when I have whitelisted it.
Try www.gumtree.com.au can you please fix this
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Thank you for your feedback. It appears that this website is not loading even though it's not in the ad domains list. I will investigate this further. Do you know any other websites that are not loading?

Not at the moment, I did have a list when I tried going over it with the original developer but unfortunately that fizzled out.
Perhaps make the original list removable too since your coding away.
Really appreciate your work and I hope your hard work pays off.

For what its worth, i had the same issue with the UK version of the same site, only i use the app. The only way round it was to remove it from the adblocked apps.

I didn't know the original developer worked for samsung, what a shame he got fired but it was to be expected

Iwannagiv said:
Not at the moment, I did have a list when I tried going over it with the original developer but unfortunately that fizzled out.
Perhaps make the original list removable too since your coding away.
Really appreciate your work and I hope your hard work pays off.
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TheBlueRaja said:
For what its worth, i had the same issue with the UK version of the same site, only i use the app. The only way round it was to remove it from the adblocked apps.
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I tried to trace what servers this website connects to and none of them were blocked. Weird.
I'm still investigating this. Whitelist blocked urls in settings

i know this just got released, but has anybody compaired it to samsung's disconnect pro?

Won't activate. I had a working Adhell, now I have nothing. Is AdShield using the same Key as Adhell on my device? Any solution?

ioancr said:
Won't activate. I had a working Adhell, now I have nothing. Is AdShield using the same Key as Adhell on my device? Any solution?
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It uses a different key. Please update to version 1.1.0 that was released just a moment ago and use your own knox key!
To do that:
Enroll as a developer here: https://seap.samsung.com/enrollment
Generate KNOX Standard SDK key here: https://seap.samsung.com/license-keys
Put it into app and voila!

NeedleGames said:
It uses a different key. Please update to version 1.1.0 that was released just a moment ago and use your own knox key!
To do that:
Enroll as a developer here: https://seap.samsung.com/enrollment
Generate KNOX Standard SDK key here: https://seap.samsung.com/license-keys
Put it into app and voila!
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Tried that but no matter what I do use default or use custom it fails to activate and then just hangs. Tried uninstalling and redownloading but still no go...

Art3714 said:
Tried that but no matter what I do use default or use custom it fails to activate and then just hangs. Tried uninstalling and redownloading but still no go...
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Can't help you then. Try Adhell 2.

Adhell 2 and Adshield does not work for me too and only the paid one from playstore worked

NeedleGames said:
Can't help you then. Try Adhell 2.
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So uninstalled but now accuweather website is unaccessible...how do I undo whatever changes this made???
Thanx

Art3714 said:
So uninstalled but now accuweather website is unaccessible...how do I undo whatever changes this made???
Thanx
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Restart your phone.

NeedleGames said:
Restart your phone.
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Really, of course I did that but how do u undo whatever routing changes or blocked sites.
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Art3714 said:
Really, of course I did that but how do u undo whatever routing changes or blocked sites.
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It is like the changes are now permanent.

Art3714 said:
It is like the changes are now permanent.
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I noticed that too. Uninstalled Adhell without disabling url blocking and still had ads not showing up and online adblock check returned "no ads" message too. I think it's because hosts file remains unchanged unless you specifically revert to a backup version.

Art3714 said:
Really, of course I did that but how do u undo whatever routing changes or blocked sites.
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It is like the changes are now permanent.
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ioancr said:
I noticed that too. Uninstalled Adhell without disabling url blocking and still had ads not showing up and online adblock check returned "no ads" message too. I think it's because hosts file remains unchanged unless you specifically revert to a backup version.
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Try installing app and uninstall it from the settings. I'll look at this issue later.

Host file stays same after uninstall... fixed it on mine by restoring to the day before.

[GUIDE] VIVO NEX S/A Apps Safe To Uninstall/Disable Without Root

The subject of app/bloatware removal/disabling has been mentioned in a few threads throughout the NEX forum,but,not much to mention as far as advancing the discussion,so,I thought I'd start a thread to centralize the topic.
As w/any mods go,this is one that's fairly harmless,worse case scenario,a factory reset will get you back on track,but,ultimately everyone is responsible for their own phone & what happens to it.
With that out of the way..............
1) Any app that can be easily uninstalled by the "uninstall" button is 100% safe,no harm whatsoever. If you want,d/l an apk extractor tool app to make a copy & store wherever,should you change your mind.
2) Now,most are interested in getting rid of as many of the VIVO system apps as possible w/o crippling wanted functionality. This will be an evolving list,& gradually adding to it,with input from anyone interested,I'll update the list right here.
3) OK,the How-To is right here: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
4) Now here's what I have so far (see below,I'll edit/add as needed)
Any input regarding adding to the list is encouraged,please only suggest bloatware that you have actually uninstalled yourself & please include any effects on functionality that may have resulted,especially if it affected other apps & their functionality. (question marks below [??/etc...] are in place of Chinese letters/characters)
5) Once again,tried & tested input is highly encouraged & welcome. The list will grow & evolve/be edited on a continuous basis until we all get it figured out. :good:
******** A factory reset will restore all uninstalled apps
******** OTA's shouldn't be affected or affect the status of apps,whether they're installed or uninstalled (unless,of course,you've deleted something pertaining to updates,which won't be listed below)
******** The dates reflect the time of posting/removal,for ease of troubleshooting,in the event something noteworthy gets broken,it gives a good reference where to begin looking for the problem/solution.
*****************************************************************************************************************
I no longer have this phone,soooooo......
I'm looking for someone to take over the thread as the OP,to manage/edit the OP/List as they see fit.
I've already received pre-approval from the Admin/Moderator staff to make this happen,if anyone is interested,P.M. me.............................
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MAKE CERTAIN YOU HAVE A 3RD PARTY LAUNCHER INSTALLED BEFORE REMOVING THE FunTouchOS Launcher
**********FunTouchOS Launcher (com.bbk.launcher2) (8/16/18)**********
MAKE CERTAIN YOU HAVE A 3RD PARTY LAUNCHER INSTALLED BEFORE REMOVING THE FunTouchOS Launcher
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App Clone (com.vivo.doubleinstance)
Browser (com.vivo.browser)
Calendar (com.bbk.calendar)
Calendar pendants (com.vivo.widget.calendar)
Driving Mode (com.vivo.carmode)
iManager (com.iqoo.secure) Deleting this removes the traffic speed indicator in the notification bar.
Jovi Smart Scene (com.vivo.assistant)
Jovitranslate (com.vivo.aitranslate)
Jovi ?? (com.vivo.agent)
Log Collection (com.android.bbklog)
LogSystem (com.bbk.iqoo.logsystem)
Messages (com.android.mms) DO NOT UNINSTALL: (com.android.mms.service),Not sure,may be safe,erring on the side of caution,my Textra app is working fine,leaving well enough alone.
Mobile KTV (com.vivo.vivokaraoke)
NetworkLocation (com.baidu.map.location)
vivoCloud (com.bbk.cloud)
vivoice (com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk)
Weather Storage (com.vivo.weather.provider)
??????????? (com.iflytek.speechsuite)
**********ADDED ON 8/15/18************
VideoPlayer (com.android.VideoPlayer.apk)
**********ADDED ON 8/16/18************
Email (com.vivo.email)
EasyShare (com.vivo.easyshare) (app for file transfer when setting up a new phone)
My House com.bbk.scene.indoor (launcher designed for kids,home screen looks like a room)
i Music (com.android.bbkmusic)
Notes (com.android.notes)
V-Appstore (com.vivo.appstore) ]
vivo.com (com.vivo.website)
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DO NOT REMOVE THE FOLLOWING, doing so breaks some functionality:
Gallery (com.vivo.gallery) Breaks ability to change wallpaper on lockscreen & desktop,suspect it also breaks instant access to other 3rd party gallery apps from stock camera app (verification needed)
VIVO Service (com.vivo.daemonService) Breaks option of "screen always on".
Per request,I've added the following post regarding MMS:
[GUIDE] VIVO NEX S/A Apps Safe To Uninstall/Disable Without Root
The subject of app/bloatware removal/disabling has been mentioned in a few threads throughout the NEX forum,but,not much to mention as far as advancing the discussion,so,I thought I'd start a thread to centralize the topic. As w/any mods go,this...
forum.xda-developers.com

Really great job and nice effort that all of Vivo Nex user should participate and share the knowledge and experience of uninstalling Chinese bloatware and optimize and maximize total experience when using their smartphone.
One thing is sure will never get bored as Funtouch OS has unlimited potential of uninstalling bloatware all over the UI
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Thank you for this list. All removed (except for the '?????????' and nex running fine. Please is it possible to mention which apps are added every time the list gets updated? That way we don't have to check which apps we already removed. Thanks!

Guy1731 said:
Thank you for this list. All removed (except for the '?????????' and nex running fine. Please is it possible to mention which apps are added every time the list gets updated? That way we don't have to check which apps we already removed. Thanks!
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Yes, absolutely..... I'll post every time a new app is either added or put back. I'll also add notes per each app if needed,especially for the ones that are system apps & not in the app drawer.
Sent from my vivo NEX S using XDA Labs

I'm also busy unstalling most apps. Here are some apps on the Nex, i didn't try them all, only the ones with - i unistalled with no problems.
package:com.vivo.weather.provider
-package:com.android.bbkmusic
-package:com.chaozh.iReader
-package:com.android.captiveportallogin
-package:com.android.BBKPhoneInstructions
-package:com.chaozh.iReader
-package:com.bbk.iqoo.logsystem
-package:com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk
-package:com.android.statementservice
-package:com.qapp.secprotect
-package:com.mobiletools.systemhelper
-package:com.bbk.cloud
-package:com.iflytek.speechsuite
-package:com.iqoo.secure - Highly recommend. This app blocks notifications, like Whatsapp and more.
-package:com.bbk.account
-package:com.vivo.weather.provider
-package:com.vivo.carmode
-package:com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.vivo
package:com.vivo.smartmultiwindow
-package:com.vivo.aitranslate
-package:com.vivo.fuelsummary
package:com.vivo.livewallpaper.coffeetime
-package:com.vivo.setupwizard
-package:com.vivo.abe
-package:com.vivo.pem
-package:com.vivo.safecenter
-package:com.vivo.appfilter
-package:com.vivo.nightpearl
-package:com.vivo.hiboard
package:com.vivo.floatingball
-package:com.vivo.collage
-package:com.vivo.compass
-package:com.vivo.mediatune
-package:com.vivo.numbermark
-package:com.vivo.vivokaraoke
-package:com.vivo.weather
-package:com.vivo.ewarranty
-package:com.vivo.pushservice
-package:com.vivo.smartshot
-package:com.vivo.secime.service
-package:com.vivo.upnpserver
-package:com.vivo.quickpay
package:com.vlife.vivo.wallpaper
-package:com.vivo.daemonService
package:com.vivo.livewallpaper.geometry
-package:com.vivo.Tips
-package:com.vivo.game
package:com.vivo.udfingerprint
-package:com.vivo.SmartKey
-package:com.vivo.videoeditor
-package:com.vivo.permissionmanager
-package:com.vivo.hybrid
package:com.vivo.networkstate
package:com.vivo.livewallpaper.silk
package:com.vivo.widget.calendar
package:com.vivo.magazine
-package:com.vivo.devicereg
-package:com.vivo.doubletimezoneclock
package:com.vivo.vtouch
package:com.vivo.sim.contacts
package:com.vivo.livewallpaper.galaxy
-package:com.vivo.globalsearch
-package:com.vivo.sdkplugin
-package:com.vivo.findphone
package:com.vivo.networkimprove
package:com.vivo.audiofx
package:com.vivo.dream.weather
package:com.vivo.dream.clock
package:com.vivo.dream.music
package:com.vivo.upslide - Don't unistall this app. Navigation gestures will not work anymore if you do.
package:com.vivo.gallery
-package:com.vivo.agent
-package:com.vivo.email
-package:com.vivo.flash
-package:com.vivo.space
package:com.vivo.fingerprint
-package:com.vivo.aiservice
-package:com.vivo.minscreen
-package:com.vivo.contentcatcher
package:com.vivo.livewallpaper.coralsea
-package:com.vivo.doubleinstance
-package:com.vivo.browser
-package:com.vivo.bsptest
package:com.vivo.motionrecognition
package:com.yozo.vivo.office
-package:com.vivo.assistant
package:com.bbk.scene.launcher.theme
package:com.android.bbkmusic
package:com.bbk.updater
package:com.android.bbkcalculator
package:com.bbk.theme
package:com.bbk.iqoo.feedback
package:com.bbk.photoframewidget
package:com.bbk.launcher2
package:com.bbk.appstore
package:com.bbk.theme.resources
package:com.bbk.scene.databaseprovider
package:com.bbk.SuperPowerSave
package:com.android.bbksoundrecorder
package:com.bbk.account
package:com.bbk.iqoo.feedback
package:com.iqoo.engineermode
package:com.iqoo.powersaving
-package:com.bbk.iqoo.logsystem
-package:com.bbk.calendar
-package:com.android.bbklog
- package:com.bbk.appstore
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Updated OP with Dates of Removal, to facilitate troubleshooting in the event something of consequence gets broken.

I'm using the latest Windows 10 build where command prompt is replaced with Powershell. Have tried various options on the internet to revert back to command prompt (including going to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar and disable the option to use Powershell), but still stuck with Powershell. Any other workarounds ?

wwyjoe said:
I'm using the latest Windows 10 build where command prompt is replaced with Powershell. Have tried various options on the internet to revert back to command prompt (including going to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar and disable the option to use Powershell), but still stuck with Powershell. Any other workarounds ?
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I'm also on WIN10 & using Powershell, seems to be working here, been using it on various phones for ADB & Fastboot commands since day one.
Did you get the initial permission request pop-up on your phone?
Sent from my HUAWEI BKL-L04 using XDA Labs

Resolved, managed to have my NEX detected and successfully uninstalled several packages.
For the following Vivo apps, what are the respective packages i should uninstall?
1) vivo.com
2) GameCenter
3) i Theme

wwyjoe said:
Resolved, managed to have my NEX detected and successfully uninstalled several packages.
For the following Vivo apps, what are the respective packages i should uninstall?
1) vivo.com
2) GameCenter
3) i Theme
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1)com.vivo.space
2)??? ¿¿¿¿??? *
3)com.bbk.theme
*I'll have to get back to you on that one.....
Sent from my vivo NEX S using XDA Labs

Great post - many thanks. I must have uninstalled something I shouldn't have as the swipe up from the middle to get multitasking no longer works !!
Any ideas ?

I think i will wait to see if we can get and install the global rom before trying to uninstall some chinese app.

g_woodend said:
Great post - many thanks. I must have uninstalled something I shouldn't have as the swipe up from the middle to get multitasking no longer works !!
Any ideas ?
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Nothing really jumps out from the list in the OP.
1) Are you able to use the nav buttons & get to recents/multi-tasking?
2) Did you uninstall anything that's not on the current list in the OP?

Many thanks for this great thread!
I have received my NEX today and right now am uninstalling stuff. If I get any new to be removed safely I will post here!
Best greetings from Austria!

KOLIOSIS said:
Nothing really jumps out from the list in the OP.
1) Are you able to use the nav buttons & get to recents/multi-tasking?
2) Did you uninstall anything that's not on the current list in the OP?
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Thanks for the reply. I made sure that I only uninstalled items that were indicated safe in your post and some from the post by WhySoSeriousJoKer. I certainly have not uninstalled 'com.vivo.upslide' which was flagged as disabling navigation gestures.
All the other gestures work fine, it's only the swipe up from the middle to bring up the open apps !

g_woodend said:
Thanks for the reply. I made sure that I only uninstalled items that were indicated safe in your post and some from the post by WhySoSeriousJoKer. I certainly have not uninstalled 'com.vivo.upslide' which was flagged as disabling navigation gestures.
All the other gestures work fine, it's only the swipe up from the middle to bring up the open apps !
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Yeah, I wouldn't have uninstalled that one either.
For troubleshooting purposes, can you try out using the navigation buttons, see if you can access recents/multitasking?
Also, which software version were/are you on when you lost the multitasking function?
It probably doesn't matter, but, any information for troubleshooting purposes is always a good thing...
Sent from my vivo NEX S using XDA Labs

KOLIOSIS said:
The subject of app/bloatware removal/disabling has been mentioned in a few threads throughout the NEX forum,but,not much to mention as far as advancing the discussion,so,I thought I'd start a thread to centralize the topic.
As w/any mods go,this is one that's fairly harmless,worse case scenario,a factory reset will get you back on track,but,ultimately everyone is responsible for their own phone & what happens to it.
With that out of the way..............
1) Any app that can be easily uninstalled by the "uninstall" button is 100% safe,no harm whatsoever. If you want,d/l an apk extractor tool app to make a copy & store wherever,should you change your mind.
2) Now,most are interested in getting rid of as many of the VIVO system apps as possible w/o crippling wanted functionality. This will be an evolving list,& gradually adding to it,with input from anyone interested,I'll update the list right here.
3) OK,the How-To is right here: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
4) Now here's what I have so far (see below,I'll edit/add as needed)
Any input regarding adding to the list is encouraged,please only suggest bloatware that you have actually uninstalled yourself & please include any effects on functionality that may have resulted,especially if it affected other apps & their functionality. (question marks below [??/etc...] are in place of Chinese letters/characters)
5) Once again,tried & tested input is highly encouraged & welcome. The list will grow & evolve/be edited on a continuous basis until we all get it figured out. :good:
******** A factory reset will restore all uninstalled apps
******** OTA's shouldn't be affected or affect the status of apps,whether they're installed or uninstalled (unless,of course,you've deleted something pertaining to updates,which won't be listed below)
******** The dates reflect the time of posting/removal,for ease of troubleshooting,in the event something noteworthy gets broken,it gives a good reference where to begin looking for the problem/solution.
App Clone (com.vivo.doubleinstance)(7/7/18)
Browser (com.vivo.browser)(7/7/18)
Calendar (com.bbk.calendar)(7/7/18)
Calendar pendants (com.vivo.widget.calendar)(7/7/18)
Driving Mode (com.vivo.carmode) (7/7/18)
i Manager (com.iqoo.secure)(7/7/18)
Jovi Smart Scene (com.vivo.assistant)(7/7/18)
Jovitranslate (com.vivo.aitranslate)(7/7/18)
Jovi ?? (com.vivo.agent)(7/7/18)
Log Collection (com.android.bbklog)(7/7/18)
LogSystem (com.bbk.iqoo.logsystem)(7/7/18)
Messages (com.android.mms)(7/7/18) DO NOT UNINSTALL: (com.android.mms.service),Not sure,may be safe,erring on the side of caution,my Textra app is working fine,leaving well enough alone.
Mobile KTV (com.vivo.vivokaraoke)(7/7/18)
NetworkLocation (com.baidu.map.location)(7/7/18)
vivoCloud (com.bbk.cloud)(7/7/18)
vivoice (com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk)(7/7/18)
Weather Storage (com.vivo.weather.provider)(7/7/18)
??????????? (com.iflytek.speechsuite)(7/7/18)
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You show com.vivo.browser as one of the apps that can be removed. When I send Location Sharing from Google Maps to a contact via messenger, the link opens up using the vivo Browser app. Can this be defaulted to another app before that browser is removed?

Saloei said:
You show com.vivo.browser as one of the apps that can be removed. When I send Location Sharing from Google Maps to a contact via messenger, the link opens up using the vivo Browser app. Can this be defaulted to another app before that browser is removed?
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Here's the choices of sharing that pop-up,with the apps removed (on 7/7/18) :
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
If I tap "Select People",my Google contacts appear & I get a link to direct share & it selects my default texting app (Textra,FWIW).
EDIT: @Saloei
As for if the default can be selected before the VIVO Browser is removed,I don't know,TBH,this is the 1st time I've ever used Location Sharing,LOL.

Can you send yourself a Location Sharing link selecting MESSENGER and then add your phone number as the receiver to see if it'll work with no VIVO BROWSER app installed?

Saloei said:
Can you send yourself a Location Sharing link selecting MESSENGER and then add your phone number as the receiver to see if it'll work with no VIVO BROWSER app installed?
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If you're speaking about Facebook Messenger, I don't use Facebook, but I was able to share the link with Textra, my default messaging app. I shared it to myself on the same phone, using both SIM Cards & using the same SIM Card as sender & receiver.
Also sent my location to another phone I have via Textra with no problem whatsoever.
Perhaps someone here who has already deleted the VIVO Browser & uses Facebook can verify it'll work.
My guess is that it will, but, I can understand if you're hesitant, most don't want to have to start over via factory reset if, in the unlikelyhood, it doesn't work.....
Sent from my vivo NEX S using XDA Labs

EMUI 12

Hi guys, someone got emui 12? I got an update to emui 12. I'm from Lithuania.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Im on emui 12 whit GMs working like a charm

I'm from Lithuania, still 11.0.0.230...

I got EMUI 12.
It brings no significant improvements in terms of performance or battery.
Just some cheap visual embellishments. All rubbish.
And a HUGE annoyance: the "Control Panel" - replacing let swiping down where notifications used to be. I hate this!
I want to disable it! I couldn't find out how.
Please help.

I have just updated to emui 12, and I run GMS with icebox and I now am able to use the play store, even tho framework is frozen - which is great! Does anyone else have this experience?

carbonmanx said:
I have just updated to emui 12, and I run GMS with icebox and I now am able to use the play store, even tho framework is frozen - which is great! Does anyone else have this experience?
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Usually when you freeze GSF, Store can be opened but it canNOT download apps.

badmania98 said:
Usually when you freeze GSF, Store can be opened but it canNOT download apps.
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How can one "freeze" GSF ? Please explain the method. I realized that the main pb with Google issues is that GSF app that is uncontrollable.
GSF is toxic, no-one knows what is actually doing in background, cannot be controlled, stopped or prevented to change, update. This renders the entire Google stack unstable.

theoquda said:
How can one "freeze" GSF ? Please explain the method. I realized that the main pb with Google issues is that GSF app that is uncontrollable.
GSF is toxic, no-one knows what is actually doing in background, cannot be controlled, stopped or prevented to change, update. This renders the entire Google stack unstable.
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It is up to you.
Use this app on your computer. Search the app and disable it. After that it will be present on disabled list, in case you want to enable it back. When you enable it, play protect error will be present. Also when it is disabled, Play Store should not work.

badmania98 said:
It is up to you.
Use this app on your computer. Search the app and disable it. After that it will be present on disabled list, in case you want to enable it back. When you enable it, play protect error will be present. Also when it is disabled, Play Store should not work.
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Thanks. Q: can this app prevent GFS to update itself ?

I never find GSF updated. Play Store is responsible to update apps. And usually it updates Google Play Services, not Google Services framework.

It hasn't replace notifications swipe down. Control panel is swipe down on the right and notifications is swipe down on the left, but also once you swipe down you can swipe left and right to switch between notifications and control panel.
That said I find it annoying

badmania98 said:
I never find GSF updated. Play Store is responsible to update apps. And usually it updates Google Play Services, not Google Services framework.
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I understand, so the Google Play Services (GPS) is the culprit then.
I re-phrase: is it possible, using the app you suggested above, to prevent GPS to update itself, without prevent it from running (stopping it) ?
I noticed the Google stack will fail also if GPS is stopped/disabled.
Moreover, why did you suggest in the first instance to "freeze" GSF and not GPS ?
Could you be more coherent please with your replies ?
Tx.

theoquda said:
I understand, so the Google Play Services (GPS) is the culprit then.
I re-phrase: is it possible, using the app you suggested above, to prevent GPS to update itself, without prevent it from running (stopping it) ?
I noticed the Google stack will fail also if GPS is stopped/disabled.
Moreover, why did you suggest in the first instance to "freeze" GSF and not GPS ?
Could you be more coherent please with your replies ?
Tx.
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I think I am coherent with my replies. I just reply. I never suggested to freeze any of the Google apps. It was just a replay to @carbonmanx . With that app you can try to disable any apps you want.
Pay more attention, keep the line of discussion and you will find the coherence of my answers, please.

badmania98 said:
I think I am coherent with my replies. I just reply. I never suggested to freeze any of the Google apps. It was just a replay to @carbonmanx . With that app you can try to disable any apps you want.
Pay more attention, keep the line of discussion and you will find the coherence of my answers, please.
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And where is that coherence ? Where are the replies?
You did not reply to any of my questions:
1. can this app prevent GFS to update itself ?
2. I re-phrase: is it possible, using the app you suggested above, to prevent GPS to update itself, without prevent it from running (stopping it) ?
3. Moreover, why did you suggest in the first instance to "freeze" GSF and not GPS ?
Of course you are not obliged, it's just a forum.
But please don't pretend it.
Cheers.

theoquda said:
And where is that coherence ? Where are the replies?
You did not reply to any of my questions:
1. can this app prevent GFS to update itself ?
2. I re-phrase: is it possible, using the app you suggested above, to prevent GPS to update itself, without prevent it from running (stopping it) ?
3. Moreover, why did you suggest in the first instance to "freeze" GSF and not GPS ?
Of course you are not obliged, it's just a forum.
But please don't pretend it.
Cheers.
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1. No. Because GSF is not responsible to update itself. It never was and it will never be.
2. No. Because GPS is not responsible to update itself. It never was and it will never be.
3. Where do you see my suggestion to freeze any app? Read this message again, first the quote part.
Bonus:
1. Google Play Store updates in background all other apps.
2. It is used freeze and not disable, because Ice Box app has been used first time to disable Google Services Framework and gain notifications. Just FYI.

badmania98 said:
1. No. Because GSF is not responsible to update itself. It never was and it will never be.
2. No. Because GPS is not responsible to update itself. It never was and it will never be.
3. Where do you see my suggestion to freeze any app? Read this message again, first the quote part.
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1. Google Play Store updates in background all other apps.
2. It is used freeze and not disable, because Ice Box app has been used first time to disable Google Services Framework and gain notifications. Just FYI.
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Tx now is more clear. You should have provided this from the beginning.

theoquda said:
Tx now is more clear. You should have provided this from the beginning.
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My bad. I apologize to you. Definitely is my fault.

carbonmanx said:
It hasn't replace notifications swipe down. Control panel is swipe down on the right and notifications is swipe down on the left, but also once you swipe down you can swipe left and right to switch between notifications and control panel.
That said I find it annoying
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Right! The big issue is that nobody knows how to disable this bloody CP.
On Xiaomi devices (w/ MIUI) it is possible to disable this: https://www.webcazine.com/forums/faq-can-you-disable-the-control-center-in-xiaomi-miui-12/
Huawei/EMUI ?

Any ideas why not receiving any new updates?

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Any ideas why not receiving any new updates?
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Wait for 11.0.0.260. After that EMUI12.
Wait for 11.0.0.260. After that EMUI12.
Search with:
1. OTA (phone menu Software update)
2. HiSuite
3. eRecovery (wifi)
4. MyHuawei app

Database Info

welcome