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How to close an app properly?

After using an app, what is the correct way of close/exiting it?
I usually just press the home key or back key on the S4 phone to close the app, not sure if it is really closed, or maybe still running at background.
Thanks

alearn said:
After using an app, what is the correct way of close/exiting it?
I usually just press the home key or back key on the S4 phone to close the app, not sure if it is really closed, or maybe still running at background.
Thanks
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You are doing it properly. Also, in Settings, you can go to Developer options and select the option to kill a process as soon as it is left.
Don't forget to use the Thanks button!

AndrMatr said:
You are doing it properly. Also, in Settings, you can go to Developer options and select the option to kill a process as soon as it is left.
Don't forget to use the Thanks button!
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" in Settings, you can go to Developer options and select the option to kill a process as soon as it is left." > Could you explain step by step where to find this? I am at the home page, I click the Menu button and click Settings, I did not see any developer options. Using Samsung S4.

Go to settings, tap "About phone" 7-8 times, and it will unlock the "Developer options" menu under Settings.
Then, to find the setting you are looking for, go to Settings > Developer options and scroll down until you see a setting called "Don't keep activities" which has a description saying "Destroy every activity as soon as the user leaves it"
I use a Sony Xperia so some of the terms may be different from your phone but basically that is what you have to do...

[FRP] ZTE Majesty Pro Z798BL FRP Bypass

[FRP] ZTE Majesty Pro Z798BL FRP Bypass
(Sorry for the poor write up, it's basically notes from when I did this model quickly. If I get free time I will clean these steps up some so they are more clear and also get ahold of the handset and post additional methods/steps.)
There are multiple ways to do this bypass - here are just a few i came across freestyling. I'll document the others when i get time to lock up one of these phones again (it's a clients so dont have long with it)
1. talkback settings - This was already enabled for me and the chick that did it said she pressed home 3 times quick like on a iPhone. Not sure if that worked or not (i think shes mistaken). I didn't have time to go back and check. The manual and other info out there says to place two fingers on the screen and wait xx amount of seconds. Then talkback would be enabled. Well I have had this handset a handful of times since before this tutorial and i could NEVER get it into Accessibility.. Talkback enabled .. anything. So if someone knows the first step for sure then please post and i'll edit step.
2. help / about. search voice, click on subscribe out pops u to youtube
hit share and a: goto bluetooth and select device / pair mouthpiece or b: goto gmail and enter a email address hotmail or yahoo
3a: turn device off then back on and click till it beeps, say ok google next - enter search string settings hit enter.. goto the 3 lines on the left for settings, click settings and enable in apps boxes, also you could enable the bluetooth settings too but the most importabt thing here is the cards settings. enable these, next search for stock android and launch it. open settings and enable unknown sources, next open google chrome from the apps, search for sidebar apk, install next add these apps (i add all of them incase i need to get back somewhere.. not all are needed though) I add chrome, google, file manager, settings and stock android. next go back to settings then to apps and disable setup wizard and google account manager
3b: goto 3 dots - ? i forget this one so ignore until i remember. lol
3c: goto dialer
4. download dpc test manager 4.0.5 ? run this select device manager hit next then open, lastly goto developer settings oem unlock and usb debugging. goto backup/reset and reset phone. done
3d: (haven't finished) you need to put the phone into "Engineering Mode" first, by dialling *ZTE*OPENEM# (*983*673636#) -- this action will be confirmed by a quick pop-up. To close this mode, dial *ZTE*CLOSEEM# (*983*2567336#) -- this then prompts whether you want to do a Factory Reset, which you do not have to do (you can simply Back away from this screen).
(dont close mode)
go back to dialer and type *983*87274# USBSI USB Switch Test
enable mdm(modem)
-goto cmd, type adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1 (don't remember the outcome)
reboot?
3e: Open uni android tools (if you've got it) and navigate to > UNTESTED
phonecapone

It was very simple for me. For my Z798BL majesty pro i just held down two fingers on open screen till AccessibilityMode came on then swiped my finger from top left down to bottom right(an L shape) across the screen. That opened a menu so I tapped on TalkBack Options (to disable the TalkBack after the TalkBackOptions opened I held down the volume up and volume down Keys till it was disabled) then I scroll down to Help&Feedback clicked on Switch Access Mode question then scroll down to & tapped on the blue words "Turning on Bluetooth" then scroll all the way down to the bottom of that screen to "WasThisArticleHelpful" Yes or No? Tapped on NO, then I typed in anything in the box highlighted it and click on Assist that took me to the Google app then I typed in Chrome because it wouldn't let me download anything from the Google app so I went to the Chrome app then typed in "Test DPC 5.0.4 apk" then I downloaded the Test DCP APK then follow the instructions to install it including update phone's permissions to install unknown source. Clicked on setup new Divice Owner and followed those options til I was done(think just one or two more screens to click on "yes or continue" wasn't hard to figure out from there) when I was done with all that I tapped Back to the Google app typed in Settings clicked on phone settings scroll down to Backup&Reset clicked on reset device then erase everything then turned off my phone and restarted it. And that was it!

JearlGirl said:
It was very simple for me. For my Z798BL majesty pro i just held down two fingers on open screen till AccessibilityMode came on then swiped my finger from top left down to bottom right(an L shape) across the screen. That opened a menu so I tapped on TalkBack Options (to disable the TalkBack after the TalkBackOptions opened I held down the volume up and volume down Keys till it was disabled) then I scroll down to Help&Feedback clicked on Switch Access Mode question then scroll down to & tapped on the blue words "Turning on Bluetooth" then scroll all the way down to the bottom of that screen to "WasThisArticleHelpful" Yes or No? Tapped on NO, then I typed in anything in the box highlighted it and click on Assist that took me to the Google app then I typed in Chrome because it wouldn't let me download anything from the Google app so I went to the Chrome app then typed in "Test DPC 5.0.4 apk" then I downloaded the Test DCP APK then follow the instructions to install it including update phone's permissions to install unknown source. Clicked on setup new Divice Owner and followed those options til I was done(think just one or two more screens to click on "yes or continue" wasn't hard to figure out from there) when I was done with all that I tapped Back to the Google app typed in Settings clicked on phone settings scroll down to Backup&Reset clicked on reset device then erase everything then turned off my phone and restarted it. And that was it!
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Awesome! Glad to hear it worked out for you. =]

[FRP] LG Aristo FRP Bypass - MetroPCS MS210

[FRP] LG Aristo FRP Bypass - MetroPCS MS210
I'm hoping you have some experience manually removing FRP already before reading this. I'm trying to keep it short and simple. I suck at videos but maybe I will get around to making some eventually one day.
Steps
1. HARD RESET your phone. Make sure you do this before starting the next step.
2. Connect to wifi and go back to the start and get into accessibility mode. Enable Global Context Menu by making an L shape on the screen. Goto TalkBack Settings. Once you are in press both volume keys to suspend Talkback. Scroll down to the bottom and select Help and Feedback. Click on where it says About Switch Access for Android (if this is framed in a window then hard reset and restart again). This should take you to the Help section with About Switch Access for Android at the top with a youtube video at the bottom.
3. Click the youtube video and click the share button (arrow at the top right). This should show you a box with the link highlighted. Double tap this to open up YouTube. Once youtube is opened click the share button at the top right once again and this time you will be presented with where to share to. Click on Gmail. At this point pause and create a hotmail account on another device or use one of your own if you have it handy. Yahoo did not work for me so I stuck with hotmail. Forward on into gmail and select hotmail, fill out the information, and forward on until it says Take Me To Gmail at the bottom. Click this and then click the top right 3 dots and goto settings. Click the top 3 dots again then click manage accounts. You should be in settings now.
4. Scroll down to Fingerprints and Security and click this. Goto Phone Administration and disable Android Device Manager. Next goto Apps section of Settings. Click top right 3 dots and select show all apps. Scroll down to Setup Wizard, you should see 2. Disable/Force stop and clear cache/data on both. Now scroll up to Google Account Manager and repeat previous process then onto Google Play Service doing the same. Restart your phone.
5. Suspend TalkBack by pressing both up/down volume buttons and go forward in settings until you get to wifi. Disable wifi. Follow through until you get to the EULA. Scroll down in this box until you see the Heading OptOut. This next part can be a little tricky. Tap on where it says [email protected]. A box should pop up at the bottom if it doesn't double click or click and hold. I had to double tap the area and hold before it would appear. In this box click Gmail and when prompted enable Google Play Services. After this you should arrive back where you were at OptOut section of the EULA. Tap the email again and it will take you into Gmail. Click the top right 3 dots as you did before, repeat earlier process again, and get into Settings. Go back to Fingerprints and Security and enable Unknown Sources. Next turn on wifi.
6. Go back on settings then goto Apps. Scroll down to YouTube and click it. Click Notifications then click the top right icon ( i ). Next click About then click on Google Privacy Policy and forward into the browser. Now you are going to download some apps and install them. Download these 3 apps and install/open each during the process. The apps are Sidebar / Quick Shortcut Maker / Shortcut Master Lite. Open up Sidebar by using two fingers and swiping over from the left side of the screen. Once it slides into view add all 3 apps except for sidebar to it and also add Settings. If you want to pause here and pick up later thats fine as sidebar will be able to be used even if the phone is rebooted.
7. Now click on settings and goto Apps, tap 3 dots, select show system apps and now you are going to Disable/Force Stop and clear cache/data of all these apps. Google App / Google Backup Transport / Google Calender Sync / Google Contacts Sync / Google Drive Promotion / Google One Time Init / Google Partner Setup / Google Play Services / Google Play Store / Google Services Framework / Google Text-To-Speech Engine / Setup Wizard (both).
8. Now pull into view the Sidebar and click on Shortcut Master Lite. Click on the top right 3 dots and click search. Type Setup Wizard into the bottom search field and click search. Now click on the first Setup Wizard link that shows. com.android.LGSetupWizard.SetupHomeInit and click launch.
9. You should be back at the setup screen. Forward through until you get to wifi and shut it off.
10. Now comes the last but fun part. We are going to crash the Setup Wizard. Go back to the start screen of the setup wizard and repeadtly go forward and back until the app crashes and do this until you see the home screen (remind you of iphone glitches? ha) it WILL work just have to do it many times. Once you get to the home screen, go into settings and enable developer mode then get into developer mode and enable OEM Unlock next goto Backup and Reset and reset your phone. DONE. Enjoy your phone now.
EDIT:
Here are easier more precise instructions for this last step:
Press [ARROW ICON]
Next [SKIP]
Then [NEXT]
Press [SKIP ANYWAY]
Then tap 3-4 times quickly on [BACK KEY] where you should end up on "Welcome Screen"
Repeat the above steps another time or 2 if it has not worked yet. It will! Sometimes it takes a try or two!
Alternative to Step 10. Click on quickshortcut maker from your sidebar and scroll down until you see Home and click it. You should now be past the setup wizard and onto your Home Screen. Not done just yet. Click on Shortcutmaster Lite and it will bring you to your Home Screen. Now you are officially past everything. (This might not work for the Aristo but I figured I would mention it in case it just didn't work for me for w/e reason). Go into settings and enable developer mode then get into developer mode and enable OEM Unlock next goto Backup and Reset and reset your phone. DONE. Enjoy your phone now.
phonecapone
Also works on: LG Stylo 3 - tested on patch ? 2017, more to add soon ...

Assistant button customizable without root

This thread just to let you know that with the latest beta of tasker the assistant button is finally fully customizable, without root.
I now use it for torch with screen off and it works like a charm.
Thank you joaomgcd!

Can you tell me how to remap the button with Tasker?

mikeearwood said:
Can you tell me how to remap the button with Tasker?
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First remove any command or app linked to the assistant button in phone settings.
Now you need the latest beta of tasker (5.9 beta 8 fixed) from playstore or from this url (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UfMEt1H6wjlMDdsqByn-flCRqE45PdJ1/view) and set a logcat entry input.
Tasker will ask for READ_LOGS permission, grant it with adb.
After that, in logcat entry settings a popup should appear, as fast as you can press "play" to start recording logcat then press the assistant button and then press "stop" recording. Now you should have a short list of events that happened on your phone between play and stop.
The event you need is called something like "inputReader key event: device=8 type=0x0001 value..." so find it and click it.
If everything is ok you should have on tasker the logcat entry command as following (or something like that):
Component:
InputReader
Filter:
key event: device=8 type=0x0001 value=0x00000001
Now you just need to set a task for this command like torch or whatever you like.

Thanks!

it works well
"device=10 type=0x0001 value=0x00000001"
thank you

cavalloz said:
This thread just to let you know that with the latest beta of tasker the assistant button is finally fully customizable, without root.
I now use it for torch with screen off and it works like a charm.
Thank you joaomgcd!
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Can you do step by step? I don't know what logcat or whatever are, I'm a noob to this stuff

May531 said:
Can you do step by step? I don't know what logcat or whatever are, I'm a noob to this stuff
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A step by step english tutorial would be very long and I don't have the time right now.
If you can understand italian it would be easier and faster for me to help you

Would it be possible to do this with MacroDroid being root?

cavalloz said:
A step by step english tutorial would be very long and I don't have the time right now.
If you can understand italian it would be easier and faster for me to help you
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Ciao Cavalloz, sarei molto interessato alla procedura in italiano
Ti ringrazio!

Mi unisco a Cirifax
Thanks
Cirifax said:
Ciao Cavalloz, sarei molto interessato alla procedura in italiano
Ti ringrazio!
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It would be great if someone can explain this step by step, like "press this and that" because I'm really lost. I just got the G7 thinq and I don't use Google assistant but it would be great for a dedicated flashlight ?

deathbytalkshow said:
It would be great if someone can explain this step by step, like "press this and that" because I'm really lost. I just got the G7 thinq and I don't use Google assistant but it would be great for a dedicated flashlight
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the instructions given are not very clear for my noob brain to comprehend, but after days of fiddling i finally figured out and will try to explain this step by step as clear as possible for those who are confused like i was.
1. Add profile - go to "profile" tab and add a profile (the plus thing)
2. select "event", then at the bottem of the popup type "logcat entry". then select it.
3. at the "Component" row, click the magnifying glass icon, a popup shows up then press "ok",
4. u should be at homescreen with a play button hovering, press it to start recording, then press the assistant key once, then stop recording.
5. now u see a huge list of logcat events, type in "input" and look for something that looks like:
"InputReader: Key event: device=10 type=0x0001 value=0x00000001 when=79793650102000"
then select it.
6. now this is the part that confused me the most, So at first it wasnt working, It turns out after you recorded the input, at the "Filter" row below "Component", you need to edit the thing to just
"Key event: device=10 type=0x0001 value=0x00000001"
without the "when" param. then it should work.
7. then set it to whatever task. for torch i think you just create new task, look for "torch" then set it to "toggle" or something

CowBoy Tanaka said:
the instructions given are not very clear for my noob brain to comprehend, but after days of fiddling i finally figured out and will try to explain this step by step as clear as possible for those who are confused like i was.
1. Add profile - go to "profile" tab and add a profile (the plus thing)
2. select "event", then at the bottem of the popup type "logcat entry". then select it.
3. at the "Component" row, click the magnifying glass icon, a popup shows up then press "ok",
4. u should be at homescreen with a play button hovering, press it to start recording, then press the assistant key once, then stop recording.
5. now u see a huge list of logcat events, type in "input" and look for something that looks like:
"InputReader: Key event: device=10 type=0x0001 value=0x00000001 when=79793650102000"
then select it.
6. now this is the part that confused me the most, So at first it wasnt working, It turns out after you recorded the input, at the "Filter" row below "Component", you need to edit the thing to just
"Key event: device=10 type=0x0001 value=0x00000001"
without the "when" param. then it should work.
7. then set it to whatever task. for torch i think you just create new task, look for "torch" then set it to "toggle" or something
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OMG you're awesome thanks! :victory:

I noticed that when I restarted my phone, tasker didn't work anymore. The value for Device was 10 but running the logcat again, the phone changed the key event to 8. I wonder why it does that.

deathbytalkshow said:
I noticed that when I restarted my phone, tasker didn't work anymore. The value for Device was 10 but running the logcat again, the phone changed the key event to 8. I wonder why it does that.
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Got the same Problem ?
And without the device value it doesn't work.

deathbytalkshow said:
I noticed that when I restarted my phone, tasker didn't work anymore. The value for Device was 10 but running the logcat again, the phone changed the key event to 8. I wonder why it does that.
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I'll have a look in a few minutes but i think the device value just switches between 8 and 10, so we can just make another event in tasker for the value 10 and it should work no matter which value is present at the moment
Edit: So i reboot a few times and got device ID from 6-10. Now it seems to be stuck at 6, really dont know why.
But i'll just keep event with device ID from 6-10 to be sure.

I made clones of the events. Is there a more efficient way to do this? Like an OR argument in a single Event?

Does having Tasker in the background capturing keys use any additional battery?
I have been using shake light from the app store to make it work sorta like my old Motorola (shake the phone for torch) but it requires the app to keep a notification on in order to continue listening in the background and even then sometimes doesn't work if the device is in deep sleep. I'm considering other options and setting that key for torch would be amazing, but I'm wondering if it's any better/worse than what I'm doing now.

hi i managed to follow instructions however, when i press the button i get both the assistant and torch turning on at same time. any ideas how to turn off the assistant when pressing button?
cheers

kakawak said:
hi i managed to follow instructions however, when i press the button i get both the assistant and torch turning on at same time. any ideas how to turn off the assistant when pressing button?
cheers
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Did you disable the assistant button in the normal device settings? This should do the trick. Just search for "assistant" and the relevant settings page should pop up.

Question Stuck on "Copy Apps & Data" after rollback from Android 14 beta

Hi all. I just want to seek help on the same error when wiping/factory resetting the phone:
"Unable to enable ext4 verify on /block/dev/platform/14700000.ufs/by-name/metadata because /system/bin/tune2fs is missing"
I'm able to boot up to the setup screen but I get stuck at the "Copy Apps & Data" stage. Tried every option but it either just goes back to the first screen or would get an error that "Settings has stopped working" error.
So far I've tried sideloading the latest OTA from this site https://developers.google.com/android/ota#bluejay
13.0.0 (TQ2A.230505.002, May 2023)
It completes without error but even after the install, when wiping/factory resetting the phone, I still get the same error and same situation at the start screen
I'm using a Pixel 6a

Did you flash both slots? Did you flash the A13 radio/bootloader to both slots?

dynopops said:
I'm able to boot up to the setup screen but I get stuck at the "Copy Apps & Data" stage.
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Google "backups" aren't guaranteed to work on versions earlier than what they were saved on. Same with doing an in-place reversion. Set it up like you've never had a phone before, then install the apps you want manually, and do all the sign-ins from scratch.

I have same problem. Bootloader lock. I can't setup my phone.

I am stuck in the same situation.
While setting up the device, I get stuck at "copy apps and data".
I have tried adb sideloading both Android 13 as well as Android 14 images.
Need help, please.

Found the solution and it works!!!!
Step 1: On the "Copy Apps and Data" screen, continuously tap on "Don't Copy" until a dialog box appears with the message: "Settings Keeps Stopping: App Info, Close App, and SEND FEEDBACK."
Step 2: Tap on "Send Feedback" within the dialog box.
Step 3: Select the "Legal" option from the subsequent menu.
Step 4: Click on the YouTube video link provided. This will automatically redirect you to the YouTube app.
Step 5: Access the YouTube app's settings and navigate to the "Privacy" section.
Step 6: Within the YouTube app settings, tap on "Terms of Service." This action should open up the Chrome browser.
Step 7: Visit the following URL: https://addrom.com/bypass
Step 8: Click on the option labeled "Screen Smart Lock."
Step 9: The Settings app should now open, and you will find yourself on the screen lock page. Set up a PIN, and it doesn't matter what numbers you choose. After setting it up, the screen lock page will reappear. Here, you'll need to repeatedly enter the same PIN (around 10 times or more) until you reach a screen with body detection. Feel free to skip that step.
Step 10: Restart your phone.
Step 11: Once your phone restarts, reach the "Copy Apps and Data" screen again and select "Don't Copy." Alternatively, if needed, proceed by clicking on "Next."
By following these steps, you should be able to bypass the issue and continue with the rest of the setup process smoothly.

mrdoc151 said:
Found the solution and it works!!!!
Step 1: On the "Copy Apps and Data" screen, continuously tap on "Don't Copy" until a dialog box appears with the message: "Settings Keeps Stopping: App Info, Close App, and SEND FEEDBACK."
Step 2: Tap on "Send Feedback" within the dialog box.
Step 3: Select the "Legal" option from the subsequent menu.
Step 4: Click on the YouTube video link provided. This will automatically redirect you to the YouTube app.
Step 5: Access the YouTube app's settings and navigate to the "Privacy" section.
Step 6: Within the YouTube app settings, tap on "Terms of Service." This action should open up the Chrome browser.
Step 7: Visit the following URL: https://addrom.com/bypass
Step 8: Click on the option labeled "Screen Smart Lock."
Step 9: The Settings app should now open, and you will find yourself on the screen lock page. Set up a PIN, and it doesn't matter what numbers you choose. After setting it up, the screen lock page will reappear. Here, you'll need to repeatedly enter the same PIN (around 10 times or more) until you reach a screen with body detection. Feel free to skip that step.
Step 10: Restart your phone.
Step 11: Once your phone restarts, reach the "Copy Apps and Data" screen again and select "Don't Copy." Alternatively, if needed, proceed by clicking on "Next."
By following these steps, you should be able to bypass the issue and continue with the rest of the setup process smoothly.
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Saved me. What a legend

mrdoc151 said:
Found the solution and it works!!!!
Step 1: On the "Copy Apps and Data" screen, continuously tap on "Don't Copy" until a dialog box appears with the message: "Settings Keeps Stopping: App Info, Close App, and SEND FEEDBACK."
Step 2: Tap on "Send Feedback" within the dialog box.
Step 3: Select the "Legal" option from the subsequent menu.
Step 4: Click on the YouTube video link provided. This will automatically redirect you to the YouTube app.
Step 5: Access the YouTube app's settings and navigate to the "Privacy" section.
Step 6: Within the YouTube app settings, tap on "Terms of Service." This action should open up the Chrome browser.
Step 7: Visit the following URL: https://addrom.com/bypass
Step 8: Click on the option labeled "Screen Smart Lock."
Step 9: The Settings app should now open, and you will find yourself on the screen lock page. Set up a PIN, and it doesn't matter what numbers you choose. After setting it up, the screen lock page will reappear. Here, you'll need to repeatedly enter the same PIN (around 10 times or more) until you reach a screen with body detection. Feel free to skip that step.
Step 10: Restart your phone.
Step 11: Once your phone restarts, reach the "Copy Apps and Data" screen again and select "Don't Copy." Alternatively, if needed, proceed by clicking on "Next."
By following these steps, you should be able to bypass the issue and continue with the rest of the setup process smoothly.
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Hi,
I am not getting the SEND FEEDBACK option. I just have App info & Close apps option on "Settings keeps stopping". Appreciate any help here.

You saved me.That option worked.My phone is back!
Thanks and all the best.