[GUIDE] Blocking WhatsApp video & voice calls completely [ROOT] - Android General

Do you want to disable WhatsApp video and voice calling?
Here are the requirements:
- WhatsApp (obviously)
- Rooted Android Device
- App Manager by MuntashirAkon ( https://f-droid.org/en/packages/io.github.muntashirakon.AppManager/ )
Old WhatsApp versions (pre-2019):
- Open App Manager
- Go to WhatsApp
- Select "Services" tab
- Disable all services related to "Voice" and "Video"
Newer WhatsApp versions (released in 2019 and up):
- Open App Manager
- Go to WhatsApp
- Select "Activities" tab
- Search for "voip"
- Disable *all* "voip" activities (like this: https://i.imgur.com/mrfMaNL.png )
- Go to your "System Settings" => "Apps" => "WhatsApp" => "Notifications"
- Disable notifications for "Call notifications" and "Silent notifications"
- Go to WhatsApp, open WhatsApp "Settings", "Notifications"
- Scroll down to "Calls"
- Set ringtone to "Silent" and Vibrate to "Off"
Enjoy
Note: People will still be "able" to call you, and they will think your phone is ringing - but you don't know they are calling you unless you are in WhatsApp app itself, or you check your messages to find a missed call.

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MY Facebook keeps reading everything back to me??? No other app? How do I disable it? every time I tap a status I see an orange rectangle and it begins to speak. LOL. It's annoying as hell!
Nevermind, found source. NotifierPro... Now to fix it.
New question, why does notifierPro make my Facebook talk...?
I laughed reading this
Really though, I only get talkback when I'm using notifier pro.. Talkback is set to off, and I didn't select Facebook to be monitored.. Weird.
Same here
Same thing happens with me on my Droid Razr running an ICS leak. Any solutions?
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Hi.
Nicolas from Productigeeky here, creator of NotifierPro.
The bug you are describing is a bug in the Samsung's and HTC's version of the Android OS. This is causing Talkback to activate when enabling any accessibility service. The Samsung dev team is now aware of the issue and they are working on a fix.
Meanwhile, here is a fix that has been reported to work on Samsung Galaxy S3 (should work on HTC phones too).
- Go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Talkback « ON »
- Select « Settings » from the bottom of the page
- Uncheck all Talkback options
- Switch Talkback « Off » again
- Go back to Settings -> Application manager -> All
- Disable Google TTS (text to speech)
- Disable Samsung TTS (text to speech)
If you’re experiencing the same issue on another phone, try this :
- Go to Settings -> App Manager -> Select GoogleTTS -> Disable
- Go to Settings -> App Manager -> Select SamsungTTS (on a Samsung phone) -> Disable
Regards.
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[Guide] Google Voice, Hangouts, and Tasker battery saving method :P

The following guide explains how to setup your Android Device to disable it's cell radio/enable Airplane Mode when connected to WiFi, in order to save battery.
It also ensures that all calls and texts will be handled over WiFi, so the device isn't limited in any way.
To do this we will setup the device to route calls and texts to a Google Voice number/The Google Voice app, and from there to Google Hangouts.
Prerequisites: Rooted device.
Apps required: Google Voice, Google Hangouts, Hangouts Dialer, Tasker (Paid), Secure Settings (Basic).
This guide assumes: You have a general understanding of Android, are aware of the risks associated with altering settings, and are using KitKat or Lollipop (you're free to try this on an older Android build).
Disclaimer: It is the recommendation of the writer of this guide that you backup your phone prior to following it, this is simply good practice. I am not responsible if anything happens to your device.
It is recommended you follow these in the order they are listed to ensure everything goes well.
-Secure Settings- --App Setup--
Select the "System+" tab from within the app, tap where it says "Disabled", then follow the prompts to reboot your device.
This is all you will need to do with Secure Settings for now.
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-Google Voice --Initial Setup-- --Sprint--
Sprint and Google Voice are partnered, this makes the whole process a lot easier... Since you'll be able to use the same phone number without any additional setup.
Upon first launching the Google Voice app, you will be prompted to complete Google Voice integration with Sprint by clicking "Next". Just follow the onscreen instuctions from here, it is pretty straight forward.
-Google Voice- --Initial Setup-- --Other Carriers--
I recommend going to https://www.google.com/voice/ and setting up a Google Voice number from there.
You should still be able to use the same number you do now, but it will require you to port the number to Google Voice. If you don't want to port, see my recommended method under this.
(Recommended) You also have the option of getting a completely new Google Voice number if you so choose. However, you will need to have a carrier that supports call forwarding through them. This is so you can forward your cell number to your Google Voice number.
AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile all support call forwarding in one way or another, I can't speak for every carrier though. You'll need to check with them on how to set this up, or if they allow it at all. (Three mentioned carriers are linked)
You WILL BE REQUIRED to verify a current active phone number, no matter what option you choose.
After you've gotten a number attached to your Google Account (and forwarded to, if need be), open the Google Voice app and follow the onscreen instructions.
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-Google Voice- --App Setup--
Head into the settings of the Google Voice app using the menu in the lower right corner.
Go to "Sync and notifications".
The settings should be as follows:
Background data: Enabled
Recieve text messages: Via the Google Voice App
Text notifications, Voicemail notifcations: Checked
Vibrate, Light, Ringtone: Your preference.
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-Google Hangouts- --App Setup--
Access the menu in the upper left, then proceed to settings.
Choose your Google Account.
Under "Google Voice - (Your Google Voice Number)" the settings should be as folows:
Incoming phone calls, Messages: Checked
Under "Improve Hangouts" the following settings are highly recommended:
Improve Hangouts: Unchecked.
Head back to the main settings menu.
This time, choose SMS.
Under "General" the settings should be as follows:
SMS enabled: select this and make sure Hangouts is your default SMS app.
Account to show SMS in: Your Google Account
Send SMS from: I use Smart Reply, but Google Voice number is likely the best option.
All other Google Hangouts settings are your preference.
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-Hangouts Dialer- --App Setup--
This should all be automatic, just be sure to have the app.
Also, be sure if you place any outgoing calls you use this when Airplane Mode is enabled.
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-Tasker- --App Setup*--
On the profiles tab, select the + in the lower right corner, then choose State.
From here select "Net", then "Wifi Connected".
Leave settings as they are**.
Tap in the upper left corner to go back.
Select "New Task". Name it whatever you like. For the purpose of this guide, I named it "Entry".
Select the + at the bottom middle of the screen.
Select Plugin, then Secure Settings.
Select the pencil icon next to "Configuration" - Secure Settings will open.
Select "System+ Actions" then "Airplane Mode Radios"
Tap where it says "None", then check all options EXCEPT WiFi.
Select the floppy icon in the upper right to save - Tasker will open.
Tap in the upper left corner to go back.
Select the + at the bottom middle of the screen.
Select Plugin, then Secure Settings.
Select the pencil icon next to "Configuration" - Secure Settings will open.
Select "Root Actions" then "Airplane Mode".
Make sure "On" is selected.
Select the floppy icon in the upper right to save - Tasker will open.
Tap in the upper left corner to go back.
Tap in the upper left corner (again) to go back to the main Tasker screen.
Tap the new profile you just created (should be named Wifi Connected *,*,*)
Press and hold "Entry" (or the name you used), then select "Add Exit Task", then "New Task". Name it whatever you like. For the purpose of this guide, I named it "Exit".
Select the + at the bottom middle of the screen.
Select Plugin, then Secure Settings.
Select the pencil icon next to "Configuration" - Secure Settings will open.
Select "Root Actions" then "Airplane Mode".
Make sure "Off" is selected.
Select the floppy icon in the upper right to save - Tasker will open.
Make sure the profile you just created is set to On.
Close Tasker.
If you did this correctly everytime you enable WiFi, or connect to a network. Airplane Mode will be enabled, with the WiFi radio remaining on. If you disable WiFi, or disconnect from a network. Airplane Mode will turn off.
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You should go good to go at this point .
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Notes
- If you have any questions please ask and I'll answer them to the best of my ability, I don't claim to be an expert at Android, and as such, don't expect my guide to be extremely easy to follow. If it ends up being that way, great. If you have an suggestions to improve the guide please share.
- To be clear, with the correct setup all calls and texts will go to Hangouts, via Google Voice. No matter if you're on wifi or not.
- To disable the Airplane Mode functionality simply turn the profile off in Tasker.
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*I was going to export my profile from Tasker to make this easier, but for some reason it won't work. If anyone wants to do that after they follow these steps, please send me the xml and I'll add it to the guide.
** If you'd like to set this up to only work on certain WiFi networks, edit the default settings to match the network of your choice.
This is a pretty good guide for noobs, but I think you need to figure out how to add a little more automation. One of the assumptions you made is that the user would know if they are connect to wifi and which dialer to use. Also with this set up, when receiving calls to your Google Voice number it will ring the Hangouts dialer first (no matter if you're on wifi or 3g), then it will immediately ring the stock dialer if you have cell service. Once the stock dialer is ringing, there is no other way to answer the call. You need to figure out a way to toggle on the option to "Ring Hangouts for incoming phone calls made to your Google Voice number" when connected to wifi and to toggle it off when not connected.
I think you're 90% of the way to fully automating this, but figuring out the last 10% is going to be pretty difficult. Let me know if I can be of any help.

Slow notifcations during sleep ?

It seem push notification does not work well with Mate 7... for instance... whatsapp web.. in order for it to read messages at all I need to push the power button constantly to wake it up from sleep..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-7/help/push-notification-data-screen-off-t2985489
I don't know if this has been solved but their is a option on mate 7 which allows you to toggle between notification push and how you handle it when screen is off.
Go into protected apps and enable it and make sure notification manager is set to allow.
i dont see notification manager in protected app.
it's in settings.
Under "privacy & security" you'll see Notification manager and Protected Apps.
From main settings i have only security option no privacy&security.Mine mate 7 is 09-european version.
I'd suggest taking a look at your settings again.
Under "Privacy & Security" section you have:
- Location Access
- Do not disturb
- Notification Manager
- Protected Apps
- Security
- Fingerprint ID
- Backup & Reset
Yes i was in restricted and notification options but there is no option to set notification manager to allow,notify or restrict options.Notification manager is not on the list of apps for which you can set this 3 options or notification manager is with some other name in the main list.
netvlada said:
Yes i was in restricted and notification options but there is no option to set notification manager to allow,notify or restrict options.Notification manager is not on the list of apps for which you can set this 3 options or notification manager is with some other name in the main list.
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I have misunderstand you.I was thinking thet notification manager have its own settings under restricted apps menu.
Every day i am trying to find solution what to do ,to preserve battery life and i have tried all settings combinations.
Finaly when i have turned off Bluetooth my battery life have more then 2 dayes.I think thet bluetooth eating battery a lot.
Doesn't happen with Kik messenger.

Notification problem in XT1033 (MIUI8)

I am using for a while the MIUI 8 Global 7.2.18 | Beta by Dio_S. I am having some problems with the notifications. Sometimes I have to open the app to get the notifications, for example: WhatsApp would only receive messages if I open the app. I dont get notifications sometimes. Instagram is the same, I have to open the app to see if there is something new.
Basically, most apps that is not being used frequently just have to be opened again to receive notifications.
What I already did to try to solve this problem:
- Battery Save is off
- In security -> 3rd option -> I selected all the apps I want and checked "no restrictions". (background configurations)
- In security -> permissions -> automatic startup -> all the apps I want are enabled.
- Developer options -> disabled memory optimization
But still, sometimes I just dont get notification. Is there any problem with this ROM or is this just bad configuration? Anybody have experienced this?

No dialer screen during incoming call with unlocked phone (OOS11 update)

When the phone is asleep and someone is calling, it is all ok. So just like in the screenshot number 1
The incoming dialer appears normally.
However, when he unlocks the phone and the desktop is displayed, when someone calls us, the incoming call dialer does not appear. It is like in screen number 2. There is only a bar with "Reject /" Receive "call notification
This notification pops up after 3-4 seconds of delay from the ringer
This happens on every phone app.
Actions taken:
- Removal of application data
- Cache removal
- Reinstallation
- Disabling the system dialer and installing another (Google Phone)
- Setting of notifications and appropriate selection
- All permissions granted
- Proven "Do not disturb" mode
The whole problem arose after the OSS11 Stable EU update
Nothing helps
Anyone have any idea?

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