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Enabling App ops M8

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to edit the settings.smali and get app ops by similar to this method. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52781401.
This is running Sense 6, 4.4.2 on the Verizon m8 rooted and S-off
I've been able to get the settings.smali but I'm stuck now on what I need to edit.
Any suggestions on what needs to be changed wither in the setting.smali or other locations to get the App ops back would be greatly appreciated.
https://github.com/Cygnuz/Settings/blob/master/Settings.smali

Edit: I would ask Calkulin. He is a pretty knowledgeable guy. Send him a PM with a link to your questions. He is pretty down to earth.
Other than that I dont know my self.
I would also ask the mods to move this to Q/A instead of Development.

@mcluvn has it turned on in his ROM here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1913379
You would always just diff the settings APK after decompile and figure it out that way.
However I am not condoning the usage of someone elses mods in your own work with out appropriate permissions.

Ask the skyfall rom dev. I'm sure he'd help and he has it enabled in his latest build which is pretty close to stock.
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Thanks for the feedback.
I have reached out to the peeps recommended.
Once I get the information unless asked otherwise I will be sure to share.

Bhodi said:
Thanks for the feedback.
I have reached out to the peeps recommended.
Once I get the information unless asked otherwise I will be sure to share.
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Sounds good!

It's actually much more simple, I am in bed but tmw I'll post the edit needed. It's adding a string and adding some code to the security setting header .xml
(Feel free to compare against mine until I post the edits)
Edit:
These two edit's will have it show up in settings > security (although, you can put it in any header .xml you choose, really)
Add this to (go to the bottom of the .xml and add it there) res/values/strings.xml
Code:
<string name="app_ops_settings_summary">Manage app permissions</string>
(feel free to change this to your liking, "Manage app ops" Manage App Permissions", etc)
Add this to res/xml/security_settings_misc.xml
Code:
<Preference android:title="@string/app_ops_settings" android:key="app_ops_summary" android:summary="@string/app_ops_settings_summary" android:fragment="com.android.settings.applications.AppOpsSummary" />

BAM! You are the man Andy!! :victory:
Thanks everyone again for the help and support with this!

Bhodi said:
BAM! You are the man Andy!! :victory:
Thanks everyone again for the help and support with this!
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More than welcome. Glad I could be of help.

Moved to Q&A forum.
Please don't start a thread in any dev forum unless you are releasing your own development work.
Thanks.

andybones said:
It's actually much more simple, I am in bed but tmw I'll post the edit needed. It's adding a string and adding some code to the security setting header .xml
(Feel free to compare against mine until I post the edits)
Edit:
These two edit's will have it show up in settings > security (although, you can put it in any header .xml you choose, really)
Add this to (go to the bottom of the .xml and add it there) res/values/strings.xml
Code:
<string name="app_ops_settings_summary">Manage app permissions</string>
(feel free to change this to your liking, "Manage app ops" Manage App Permissions", etc)
Add this to res/xml/security_settings_misc.xml
Code:
<Preference android:title="@string/app_ops_settings" android:key="app_ops_summary" android:summary="@string/app_ops_settings_summary" android:fragment="com.android.settings.applications.AppOpsSummary" />
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Did that on my M7 and couldn't access Settings-Security anymore afterwards. Kept getting Prozess stopped

fulishone said:
Did that on my M7 and couldn't access Settings-Security anymore afterwards. Kept getting Prozess stopped
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no fault of my own..
this is for the M8.

andybones said:
no fault of my own..
this is for the M8.
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Is the procedure different for the M7?

fulishone said:
Is the procedure different for the M7?
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Yes, means you messed up somewhere..
upload it here I'll edit it for you, all i ask is you thank my post.

andybones said:
Yes, means you messed up somewhere..
upload it here I'll edit it for you, all i ask is you thank my post.
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Hi andybones, thank you for the effort. Attached you will find the file. Would it be possible to make AppsOps show in Settings directly underneath Apps?
Best regards

fulishone said:
Hi andybones, thank you for the effort. Attached you will find the file. Would it be possible to make AppsOps show in Settings directly underneath Apps?
Best regards
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Sorry, the procure is the same for M7/M8, I don't know why I said they weren't.
You were most likely doing the part that is quoted above, but you also need to add text into res/strings.xml for the text that shows up.
I don't see "Apps" in Settings, do you mean in the Settings Menu under "App manager"? It's possible, yes - but far more work than this simple MOD.
This should work fine, install how ever your feel fit.
I suggest in a flashable.zip flashed in custom recovery.
AppOps should now be found in Settings > Security.
Also it seems but no smali in the code, that you are running an odex stock ROM?
This could be the issue if it doesn't work. but it should work just fine.

andybones said:
Sorry, the procure is the same for M7/M8, I don't know why I said they weren't.
You were most likely doing the part that is quoted above, but you also need to add text into res/strings.xml for the text that shows up.
I don't see "Apps" in Settings, do you mean in the Settings Menu under "App manager"? It's possible, yes - but far more work than this simple MOD.
This should work fine, install how ever your feel fit.
I suggest in a flashable.zip flashed in custom recovery.
AppOps should now be found in Settings > Security.
Also it seems but no smali in the code, that you are running an odex stock ROM?
This could be the issue if it doesn't work. but it should work just fine.
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Yes, I suppose something went wrong when trying to deodex the rom. Was my first try and I am not sure I did everything correctly. Any advise?

[GUIDE] How to enable Google Now on Tap and Cards in every country [ROOT]

Hello XDA,
I'd like to share with you this quick, easy tutorial about how to enable Google Now on Tap and Cards in every country and network carrier that doesn't support this service.
But first of all you must be on Lollipop or Marshmallow based ROM (I assume you are)
And most importantly you MUST be rooted. What is root? Just Google it. Do it only when you know what you're doing I'm not responsible for anything goes wrong with the process of rooting. But this tutorial itself is not harmful.
What you need is an app called Market Unlocker (attached below) simply download and install it..... And you MUST have a SIM inserted at least one (I assume you have one already)
Step1: Remove ALL your google accounts. This is EXTREMELY important.
Step2: Open the app you just installed (Market Unlocker)
Step3: Enable the unlocker to USA Verizon.
Step4: Give it root permissions.
Step5: Reboot your system.
Step6: Press your search button (hold home button on nav bar)
Step7: Tap on get started and add your google account.
Step8: Enjoy Now on Tap and Cards.
PS1: you can uninstall Market Unlocker app but don't disable it. Just keep it enabled and uninstall it. Otherwise, you WILL lost Now on Tap and Cards.
PS2: these steps doesn't modify your EFS data which means when you perform a factory reset or clean flash a new ROM, you have to do the process all over again.

61 views...... Did anyone try it?

Well, it works, it has worked for a long time, but this is not a quick and easy tutorial if it includes rooting.

Albania said:
Well, it works, it has worked for a long time, but this is not a quick and easy tutorial if it includes rooting.
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Well most of the people got root nowadays on XDA so this would be helpful.

Thank you ! In bonus, i can now access all the US article, and my Android Watch is working like a charm now ! I was on the Guadeloupe (Orange) Market :'( ! Love you guys !

thank you it work very well

You're welcome guys! rooted devices are the best doesn't they?

You're my hero. You just saved me!

kamranhaghighi said:
You're my hero. You just saved me!
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You're quiet welcome!

tnanks lot

This now enables Google Assisstant on Marshmallow+ based ROM's.
Will update it when I have time.

yoahmad1995 said:
Hello XDA,
I'd like to share with you this quick, easy tutorial about how to enable Google Now on Tap and Cards in every country and network carrier that doesn't support this service.
But first of all you must be on Lollipop or Marshmallow based ROM (I assume you are)
And most importantly you MUST be rooted. What is root? Just Google it. Do it only when you know what you're doing I'm not responsible for anything goes wrong with the process of rooting. But this tutorial itself is not harmful.
What you need is an app called Market Unlocker (attached below) simply download and install it..... And you MUST have a SIM inserted at least one (I assume you have one already)
Step1: Remove ALL your google accounts. This is EXTREMELY important.
Step2: Open the app you just installed (Market Unlocker)
Step3: Enable the unlocker to USA Verizon.
Step4: Give it root permissions.
Step5: Reboot your system.
Step6: Press your search button (hold home button on nav bar)
Step7: Tap on get started and add your google account.
Step8: Enjoy Now on Tap and Cards.
PS1: you can uninstall Market Unlocker app but don't disable it. Just keep it enabled and uninstall it. Otherwise, you WILL lost Now on Tap and Cards.
PS2: these steps doesn't modify your EFS data which means when you perform a factory reset or clean flash a new ROM, you have to do the process all over again.
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Does this works with Android lollipop 5.1.1?.. Tried but nothing happens.. Maybe my method.. Or idk.. Coz i followed ur step 1 by 1.. I still can't use Google now on tap..

lola1998 said:
Does this works with Android lollipop 5.1.1?.. Tried but nothing happens.. Maybe my method.. Or idk.. Coz i followed ur step 1 by 1.. I still can't use Google now on tap..
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On lollipop and KitKat, there is only Google now.
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yoahmad1995 said:
On lollipop and KitKat, there is only Google now.
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Ohh.. I see.. Thanks dude.. I've been searching how to enable now on tap on lollipop.. Is it possible? Is there any links/sites that can help me with it? Can't find one for lollipop.. Even tho i can just flash new ROM.. It's hard to find nice working rom.. Because my phone's last update was lollipop 5.1.1.. And some ROM based on 6.0 and later didn't work too well with my phone.. As far i know.. I'm using sony Xperia z1 compact if that helps.. Thanks

lola1998 said:
Ohh.. I see.. Thanks dude.. I've been searching how to enable now on tap on lollipop.. Is it possible? Is there any links/sites that can help me with it? Can't find one for lollipop.. Even tho i can just flash new ROM.. It's hard to find nice working rom.. Because my phone's last update was lollipop 5.1.1.. And some ROM based on 6.0 and later didn't work too well with my phone.. As far i know.. I'm using sony Xperia z1 compact if that helps.. Thanks
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Google introduced Google now on tap in Marshmallow so unfortunately there is no way to enable it on lollipop.
This method enables Google now on tap on older devices but on newer devices, it enables Google Assistant so I need to update my thread but don't really have time. :/
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yoahmad1995 said:
Google introduced Google now on tap in Marshmallow so unfortunately there is no way to enable it on lollipop.
This method enables Google now on tap on older devices but on newer devices, it enables Google Assistant so I need to update my thread but don't really have time. :/
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Aahh.. I see.. Thanks.... It's because of different api level of Android.. So i need to upgrade to Marshmallow to enable it.. I don't really need it tbh.. Just wanted to make my phone looks better with latest app and features.. I'll try Marshmallow when i have free time to look for quite nice rom.. Thanks alot..

00Deady said:
Aahh.. I see.. Thanks.... It's because of different api level of Android.. So i need to upgrade to Marshmallow to enable it.. I don't really need it tbh.. Just wanted to make my phone looks better with latest app and features.. I'll try Marshmallow when i have free time to look for quite nice rom.. Thanks alot..
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I would start with Resurrection Remix ROM.

yoahmad1995 said:
I would start with Resurrection Remix ROM.
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Does camera function well on that rom? And what's the link for the thread?.. I heard camera isn't compatible with rom higher than lollipop 5.1.1 on my phone.. Because of different blobs? Idk what that means.. .. Anyway.. Thanks bro:highfive:
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00Deady said:
Does camera function well on that rom? And what's the link for the thread?.. I heard camera isn't compatible with rom higher than lollipop 5.1.1 on my phone.. Because of different blobs? Idk what that means.. .. Anyway.. Thanks bro:highfive:
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I don't own Sony device. Sorry.

[Help] External Sdcard andoid folder read only

Good Evening/Hello/Hi,
I own a Motorola Moto g3 2015 and I am running stock firmware (6.0.1), unrooted and bootloader locked. When I try to move any files from external sdcard android folder FX explorer says the content is read only, in es explorer I can copy and paste in any other location and then delete the content from android folder. There is no Cut and Paste from external sdcard android folder only copy and paste. I can delete or rename the files or folders, create new file/folders.
Is this a problem in every marshmallow devices, is there anyone else who faces this issue. This makes issues when I need to move a file which is larger then the free space of sdcard, because direct cut and paste is not possible.
Thank You

This is a problem with Android M, and a fix is in the works at the moment. Search it up, others have your problem. I don't know, maybe they will find a solution
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Xzanah said:
This is a problem with Android M, and a fix is in the works at the moment. Search it up, others have your problem. I don't know, maybe they will find a solution
Sent from my LGE VS425PP using XDA Labs
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oh thanks for the info. any idea what kind of fix is this, aosp or any other?
again thanks for the reply.

visakhmv said:
oh thanks for the info. any idea what kind of fix is this, aosp or any other?
again thanks for the reply.
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I actually have not followed the Android M fixes, as I am stuck with Android L, but you can check it out if you wish. Good luck, and you're welcome!
EDIT: I believe it may use the same method as the old Kitkat fix for read/write permissions for External SD, but I haven't checked up on it for months.

Xzanah said:
I actually have not followed the Android M fixes, as I am stuck with Android L, but you can check it out if you wish. Good luck, and you're welcome!
EDIT: I believe it may use the same method as the old Kitkat fix for read/write permissions for External SD, but I haven't checked up on it for months.
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ok, do you have any info about the android m fixes. any link or search queries .
thanks.

Xzanah said:
I actually have not followed the Android M fixes, as I am stuck with Android L, but you can check it out if you wish. Good luck, and you're welcome!
EDIT: I believe it may use the same method as the old Kitkat fix for read/write permissions for External SD, but I haven't checked up on it for months.
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sry didn't see your edited reply. I'll check it out.

Add manual focus, torch, 4k video recorder and any other

hello guys.
i want to tell you about my experience.
you can get everything with your redmi note 5 pro, but first you must root yor phone.
after that you must go to your file manager, iam using x-plore
oke then go to root/etc/device_features/whyred.xml
then edite that file.
you can get anything features with your risk, i just recomended camera features only
change the false text with true,
then ceck your camera.
ill give the video tutorial
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ranggi said:
hello guys.
i want to tell you about my experience.
you can get everything with your redmi note 5 pro, but first you must root yor phone.
after that you must go to your file manager, iam using x-plore
oke then go to root/etc/device_features/whyred.xml
then edite that file.
you can get anything features with your risk, i just recomended camera features only
change the false text with true,
then ceck your camera.
ill give the video tutorial
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Hello, friend. Please upload finished file. Thanks.

46phantom said:
Hello, friend. Please upload finished file. Thanks.
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try this file
Mod edit: Link removed
it's made by me

Root WhatsApp dark mode

I am using a solid explorer. The only one that works correctly on Android 10.
Open File Manager and head over to the root partition.
Then go to Data > Data and navigate to the com.whatsapp folder.
Go to the shared_prefs folder and search for the com.whatsapp_preferences.xml file.
Now add the below lines to that xml file, anywhere inside the <map> and </map> tags. This one line of code is, in fact, responsible for enabling Dark Mode on WhatsApp on rooted Android devices.
<boolean name="dark_mode" value= "true" />
Next, tap on the floppy icon to save the file. Now just force close WhatsApp and re-open it.
Finally, head over to Settings>Chat
You should now see the Theme option, just beneath Account. Tap on it and select Dark.
credit
https://www.**********.com/enable-whatsapp-dark-mode-root/

OOps

So Easy.... Thanks!

You're the Man!! :good::good:

iMorphborg said:
So Easy.... Thanks!
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You are welcome. Just sharing the knowledge

Swordfishx86 said:
You're the Man!! :good::good:
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Thanks!

Excellent :good:
Thanks!
I have Samsung Quattro with Jelly Bean. Every time reopen the app (after removing from recents), I have to go to theme and change it to dark. It may be related to OS version.

zooperaj said:
Excellent :good:
Thanks!
I have Samsung Quattro with Jelly Bean. Every time reopen the app (after removing from recents), I have to go to theme and change it to dark. It may be related to OS version.
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Probably so. You on beta WhatsApp or just regular ?

Xdevillived666 said:
Probably so. You on beta WhatsApp or just regular ?
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Regular

Excellent and thanks. if i use mixplorer file manager is it supported android 10?

Techguru_Bd said:
Excellent and thanks. if i use mixplorer file manager is it supported android 10?
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Couldn't say. I haven't used it before.

Techguru_Bd said:
Excellent and thanks. if i use mixplorer file manager is it supported android 10?
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I used miexplorer to edit file on jelly bean samsung quattro

does it works ?