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[APP][ROOT] Disable Clip Tray

I've created a simple app that allows you to enable or disable Clip Tray on any LG phone that has this feature. It requires root access to modify the system file needed to disable the feature.
Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jfsoftware.disablecliptray
More info: http://jfsoftware.com/product/86
Source code: http://jfsoftware.com/source/86

Excellent app works perfect on the LG G Flex 2.

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Try it now, my server can be a bit flaky sometimes.

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Try it now, my server can be a bit flaky sometimes.
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Yep, now it's fine, thanks for making this app and sharing with us

The app is working great but unfortunately it disables taking screenshots, too
Is this only me and what can be done to disable cliptray whilst keeping screenshot capability?

glyxkecks said:
The app is working great but unfortunately it disables taking screenshots, too
Is this only me and what can be done to disable cliptray whilst keeping screenshot capability?
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Sorry to hear that! My app only modifies the permissions file for the Clip Tray feature, it doesn't touch anything related to screenshots and I haven't experienced this problem myself. Perhaps it's something else on your phone that's causing the problem? Does the problem persist when you enable Clip Tray and restart your phone?

joshua70448 said:
Sorry to hear that! My app only modifies the permissions file for the Clip Tray feature, it doesn't touch anything related to screenshots and I haven't experienced this problem myself. Perhaps it's something else on your phone that's causing the problem? Does the problem persist when you enable Clip Tray and restart your phone?
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I've found a solution by manually removing the DB files of cliptray and replacing them by folders. It was mentioned in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63895867&postcount=5
But I had to delete the following files and replace them by foldes with exactly the same names:
Code:
/data/data/com.lge.systemservice/databases/clipdata.db
/data/data/com.lge.systemservice/databases/clipdata.db-journal
After a reboot cliptray was disabled and screenshots keept working. As screenshots are send to clipboard as well, your method of disabling cliptray may have crashed the process of taking screenshots. Maybe you could change the way you're disabling cliptray?

glyxkecks said:
I've found a solution by manually removing the DB files of cliptray and replacing them by folders. It was mentioned in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63895867&postcount=5
But I had to delete the following files and replace them by foldes with exactly the same names:
Code:
/data/data/com.lge.systemservice/databases/clipdata.db
/data/data/com.lge.systemservice/databases/clipdata.db-journal
After a reboot cliptray was disabled and screenshots keept working. As screenshots are send to clipboard as well, your method of disabling cliptray may have crashed the process of taking screenshots. Maybe you could change the way you're disabling cliptray?
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I've added this method of disabling Clip Tray as an Option B (with a note that Option A has been reported to break screenshots). I finally sprung for a Google Play Developer account, so I've uploaded version 1.1 to the Play Store and I'll post the link here once it's published.

I'm sorry but why would anyone want to disable clip tray?

Personally, I disable it because the password manager I use (LastPass) copies passwords to the clipboard, which Clip Tray displays and stores in plain text to anyone that uses my phone.

joshua70448 said:
I've added this method of disabling Clip Tray as an Option B (with a note that Option A has been reported to break screenshots). I finally sprung for a Google Play Developer account, so I've uploaded version 1.1 to the Play Store and I'll post the link here once it's published.
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I got Disable Clip Tray 1.1 published to the Play Store, you can download it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jfsoftware.disablecliptray

Thanks a lot!
I've tried both methods on marshmallow (D855 v30B) and they're both working without problems with screenshot
I can't test lollipop anymore but I guess it's working there as well...
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Could you add an option that just
"disables the animation when copying something" ?
I like the clipboard, but dislike that animation.

Still_living714 said:
I'm sorry but why would anyone want to disable clip tray?
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Password manager.

On a side note, I've taken the debloat scripts managed by @roirraW "edor" ehT here and created a website that generates custom debloat scripts here. This debloat generator now includes the option to disable the Clip Tray feature as part of the debloating process, this uses Option B and can be detected and undone using the Disable Clip Tray app.

I've said this elsewhere but just want to say the debloat generator is an awesome idea and implementation. Thanks for making it!

joshua70448 said:
On a side note, I've taken the debloat scripts managed by @roirraW "edor" ehT here and created a website that generates custom debloat scripts here. This debloat generator now includes the option to disable the Clip Tray feature as part of the debloating process, this uses Option B and can be detected and undone using the Disable Clip Tray app.
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Hey Joshua, thanks for the fine work.
I used the debloat script generator when I did my VS985 a month ago, thanks for that too. I don't remember the clip tray selection in the list but I checked my debloat file and it seemed to be in there haha. When I click on clip tray in the long-textbox-click menu it doesn't do anything either. One question; is there a way to remove the clip tray option in the long-textbox-click menu?

iamkamo said:
When I click on clip tray in the long-textbox-click menu it doesn't do anything either. One question; is there a way to remove the clip tray option in the long-textbox-click menu?
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I've tried to add an Xposed module to the app that would hide all traces of Clip Tray in the interface, but sadly I haven't had any luck with finding the right interface elements to hide

Ah. Oh well - cheers

[HOW TO][NO-ROOT] Blocking ads without additional software in Android 9.0 Pie

The next method allows us to block ads in Android without to installing any additional software. It's working on any android device working with Android 9 Pie and above. ​
How to do it:
Go to Settings => Connections => More connection settings => Private DNS.
Check Private DNS provider hostname
Then you can use some of the rest. The first one is recommended.
dns.adguard.com
dns-family.adguard.com
dot-de.blahdns.com
Another DNS that you can check is NextDNS. It's free to use and provide some nice features on their website.
How to block ads in Google Chrome
The DNS method works also for Google Chrome, but you need to change something to make it work. ​
Open Chrome, type in chrome://flags
Then search for async DNS resolver (#enable-async-dns) and choose disabled in the drop-down menu. Otherwise, chrome could use a built-in DNS resolver which does not block ads.
Source: Reddit

Appreciate it works wells

I don't have private DNS settings.
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Never mind. I'm not on Pie.
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any way to set this on oreo?

emprize said:
any way to set this on oreo?
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Get the ip address of dns.adguard.com and add it as a dns entry on your advanced setting for wifi connection.
Your better off with a vpn with blocking capabilities then running adguard as a dns.

Works like a charm. Thanks a bunch ??

This is like inventing sliced bread, thank you!

Thanks a lot!!!

Easy peasy and works great. Thanks!

Oh shoot, the only problem is that it breaks MMS/picture messaging. I reverted the mod and picture messaging works again. Any workaround or does that just go with the territory?

It seems using "dns-family.adguard.com (To block adult sites)" will also block some regular YouTube vids. Changed to "dns.adguard.com", fixed it.
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Oh shoot, the only problem is that it breaks MMS/picture messaging. I reverted the mod and picture messaging works again. Any workaround or does that just go with the territory?
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Not having any mms issues on mine.

MicroMod777 said:
It seems using "dns-family.adguard.com (To block adult sites)" will also block some regular YouTube vids. Changed to "dns.adguard.com", fixed it.
Not having any mms issues on mine.
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Did you say you're still on Oreo? I'm on Pie on the U1 firmware, I used dns.adguard.com and can't send or download any picture messages with it enabled.

YrrchSebor said:
Did you say you're still on Oreo? I'm on Pie on the U1 firmware, I used dns.adguard.com and can't send or download any picture messages with it enabled.
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Odd. I'm on Pie now on the Note 9. I'm with Total Wireless that uses Verizon towers. Mms works normal.
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MicroMod777 said:
Odd. I'm on Pie now on the Note 9. I'm with Total Wireless that uses Verizon towers. Mms works normal.
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Ah ok, I'm using T-Mobile. I wish it would work but it just doesn't, if I re-enable the DNS the problem comes back.
Edit: same result with blahdns

Wow!!! Works perfectly... Thank you!!

Works perfectly, without root!
Thank you very much!

Your welcome guys I also prefer that way because on AdGuard app there was some notification that can't be removed and I like my statusbar to be clean from unnecessary stuff.

Thank you for sharing with us! I humbly applied you, ??

My question is... is there a way to make use of that private DNS only on mobile data? Because when on WiFi in some work areas I need to make use of their DNS's.
Thanks
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This is perfect. No notifications, no battery drain. Thanks a lot!

Wifi slowliness

Hello everyone,
It has been a while now that when I browse websites, reddit, etc. the images would stop loading and the pages stop charging when the WiFi is on.
When I open apps, it takes also a while to load them.
1. I don't have the issue when using 4G.
2. Other devices in my network use the same WiFi and don't experience that issue.
3. I checked threads on XDA under the op6 forum but couldn't find an answer.
4. I am running pie, and recently updated to ob10 which did not resolve the issue.
5. I ran some speed tests and the bandwidth is not a problem. I just feel that the network card on the phone stops to process requests/packets randomly.
It is quite annoying so if someone could give me pointers, I would be so grateful, I am running out of idea.
Thanks !

5t4rC0m1337 said:
Hello everyone,
It has been a while now that when I browse websites, reddit, etc. the images would stop loading and the pages stop charging when the WiFi is on.
When I open apps, it takes also a while to load them.
1. I don't have the issue when using 4G.
2. Other devices in my network use the same WiFi and don't experience that issue.
3. I checked threads on XDA under the op6 forum but couldn't find an answer.
4. I am running pie, and recently updated to ob10 which did not resolve the issue.
5. I ran some speed tests and the bandwidth is not a problem. I just feel that the network card on the phone stops to process requests/packets randomly.
It is quite annoying so if someone could give me pointers, I would be so grateful, I am running out of idea.
Thanks !
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Is it the same using any wifi connections?

whizeguy said:
Is it the same using any wifi connections?
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Yes it is

5t4rC0m1337 said:
It is quite annoying so if someone could give me pointers, I would be so grateful, I am running out of idea.
Thanks !
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Did you try the "private DNS" feature available in Pie?
If not, here is the set up(two different examples)
Go to 'Network & Internet'>Advanced>Private Provider hostname, type "dns.google"(w/o quotations) then "Save"
-see if there is an improvement. Try also another private dns( this one doubles as add blocker): type "dns.adguard.com" and hit 'save'
More info and instructions on DNS-overTLS: https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/dns-over-tls

mzsquared said:
Did you try the "private DNS" feature available in Pie?
If not, here is the set up(two different examples)
Go to 'Network & Internet'>Advanced>Private Provider hostname, type "dns.google"(w/o quotations) then "Save"
-see if there is an improvement. Try also another private dns( this one doubles as add blocker): type "dns.adguard.com" and hit 'save'
More info and instructions on DNS-overTLS: https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/dns-over-tls
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If I'm not mistaken, beta 11 broke the dns. Would have to use a magisk module for that atm.

whizeguy said:
Is it the same using any wifi connections?
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mzsquared said:
Did you try the "private DNS" feature available in Pie?
If not, here is the set up(two different examples)
Go to 'Network & Internet'>Advanced>Private Provider hostname, type "dns.google"(w/o quotations) then "Save"
-see if there is an improvement. Try also another private dns( this one doubles as add blocker): type "dns.adguard.com" and hit 'save'
More info and instructions on DNS-overTLS: https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/dns-over-tls
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Hi,
It is working better now.
Almost flawlessly.
Thanks buddy.
Ping me your PayPal, I'd like to donate something.. .
Have a fantastic day and thanks to XDA !

5t4rC0m1337 said:
Hi,
It is working better now.
Almost flawlessly.
Thanks buddy.
Ping me your PayPal, I'd like to donate something.. .
Have a fantastic day and thanks to XDA !
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That's very generous of you, thanks, but I can't be taking credits for other peoples work, I'm glad I could help relaying some useful info.

Best adblocker for non root?

I'm currently trying adguard but it seems to be using lots of battery even though it says its not. I want something that will block ads from everywhere (if possible) I dont really want to root but if i have to i will. I also tried Blockada but it seemed flaky and it kept restarting over and over. If any of you are having success with adguard, let me know what your settings are Thx

equlizer said:
I'm currently trying adguard but it seems to be using lots of battery even though it says its not. I want something that will block ads from everywhere (if possible) I dont really want to root but if i have to i will. I also tried Blockada but it seemed flaky and it kept restarting over and over. If any of you are having success with adguard, let me know what your settings are Thx
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I use Blokada and it works great. Been using it for a couple of years now with no issues.
https://blokada.org/index.html
I use StevenBlack Unified and Goodbye Ads in it and it blocks well. I don't get any ads.
I tried Adguard but it slowed my connection way down and I could bare get stuff to load.

Try private dns under settings with adguard dns.
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Netguard but the GitHub version that also sports .hosts
It's also a firewall.
https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard

omrij said:
Try private dns under settings with adguard dns.
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You've became my personal Jesus.
No more VPN apps.

omrij said:
Try private dns under settings with adguard dns.
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Tried the settings they outline on their Android guide but couldn't save the result.

slonn said:
Tried the settings they outline on their Android guide but couldn't save the result.
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dns.adguard.com

daleski75 said:
dns.adguard.com
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Yeah, get to point 5 in the guide but no option to save on the phone. Save button is blanked out.

Maybe extra space if you copy&paste?
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There's another thread somewhere about dns66 I think it's the name somewhere on xda.

omrij said:
Maybe extra space if you copy&paste?
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Sadly not. This is the setup.

That's not private dns
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slonn said:
Sadly not. This is the setup.
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Your messing with the DNS of your connection. Private DNS is all the way at the bottom like the poster above me mentioned.

omrij said:
That's not private dns
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To me it says connection not possible.
Edit: I had to remove vpn. Now it works.
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omrij said:
That's not private dnsView attachment 4772692
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wow thats so easy, why don't everyone just do this? any drawbacks? why even use apps or root when this is built in and you just need to enter a few words?

I don't really like dns app.
But for your games and app I use adguard. (I activate it manualy)
And for browser: samsung internet.
Really good browser, I tried all of them, this one is smart and good ideas.
But mostly, customs adblocks modules. (For me adblock plus is the best)

trotirider said:
I don't really like dns app.
But for your games and app I use adguard. (I activate it manualy)
And for browser: samsung internet.
Really good browser, I tried all of them, this one is smart and good ideas.
But mostly, customs adblocks modules. (For me adblock plus is the best)
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Firefox is better. You can install add-on like ublock, dark reader

deborok said:
Firefox is better. You can install add-on like ublock, dark reader
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Yes I would like (I use firefox on pc) but firefox mobile is not really good on my opinion. At least for now.
And I tried some sites, and samsung blocked more ads than firefox.
Anyway, you should try firefox, samsung, opera.
I don't think it's a good idea to use a vpn app all day, and it don't really work on the browser too.
The best I had on my previous phone (LG G5) was adaway, but root is needed.. and I don't want to root this time.

I've been using adguard for a few weeks (in auto proxy mode since I need to connect to a VPN for work. Root required) and I love it. I haven't noticed any slow downs for loading web pages or battery drain. I used to use blokada which was ok but adguard, for me, is working much better.

Remove ads completely

Hello! Sorry to bother you again, but I have a question about ads/publicity in the device.
A month or two ago I had oxigen 11, everything was working just fine, no ads, no problem at all.
But I made the mistake of update to 12. I didn't like it and then I downgrade to oxigen 11 again, only this time the phone has ads everywhere, on YouTube, redit, even the music player or the appstore.
Is there a way to remove ads? Using another rom or system? I know I can't remove ads from some apps, but is there a ad blocker on the phone or something like that?
For YouTube I was using vanced but they abandoned the project
I hope you can give me some advice about this!
Sorry if this post doesn't belong here, or if it's wrong to ask about this, but I don't know where to ask haha
Thanks again!

Kapitastic said:
Hello! Sorry to bother you again, but I have a question about ads/publicity in the device.
A month or two ago I had oxigen 11, everything was working just fine, no ads, no problem at all.
But I made the mistake of update to 12. I didn't like it and then I downgrade to oxigen 11 again, only this time the phone has ads everywhere, on YouTube, redit, even the music player or the appstore.
Is there a way to remove ads? Using another rom or system? I know I can't remove ads from some apps, but is there a ad blocker on the phone or something like that?
For YouTube I was using vanced but they abandoned the project
I hope you can give me some advice about this!
Sorry if this post doesn't belong here, or if it's wrong to ask about this, but I don't know where to ask haha
Thanks again!
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I like DNS66 - it's easy to set up and works well. You can get it from https://github.com/julian-klode/dns66/releases
There used to be an XDA thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-5-0-dns66-open-source-host-ad-blocker-without-root.3487497) but it seems to not be there anymore.

BillGoss said:
I like DNS66 - it's easy to set up and works well. You can get it from https://github.com/julian-klode/dns66/releases
There used to be an XDA thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-5-0-dns66-open-source-host-ad-blocker-without-root.3487497) but it seems to not be there anymore.
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Thanks for your answer! I should look for a tutorial for this, I've installed it but I don't see any difference.
it seems that I'll keep the damn ads forever :/
Anyway, thank you a lot, maybe I'll install a diferent rom and see if there are ads there.

Kapitastic said:
Thanks for your answer! I should look for a tutorial for this, I've installed it but I don't see any difference.
it seems that I'll keep the damn ads forever :/
Anyway, thank you a lot, maybe I'll install a diferent rom and see if there are ads there.
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FWIW, I've attached the settings I use.
And make sure you refresh (the circle with an arrow) the settings to get the updated host file.

BillGoss said:
FWIW, I've attached the settings I use.
And make sure you refresh (the circle with an arrow) the settings to get the updated host file.
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thanks! I'll give it a try!

Kapitastic said:
thanks! I'll give it a try!
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Free open-source Ad-away is a nice app to try too.
P.S: youtube-vanced is abandoned, but it still can be installed and works ok.

Rootk1t said:
Free open-source Ad-away is a nice app to try too.
P.S: youtube-vanced is abandoned, but it still can be installed and works ok.
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I see, I'll try ad-away.
About vanced, yeah I downloaded an apk but it had ads too, I think it has something to do with my rom (even if its official) because before my first update to os12 I had os11 without any ads, or very few. Now when I use reddit, or 9gag app I get flooded by ads.
Do you know where can I find a Vanced apk that works? I would really appreciate that!
Thanks again!

You can use private dns feature. Also here is a github link for youtube vanced https://github.com/cuynu/ytvanced

Blazekitten said:
You can use private dns feature. Also here is a github link for youtube vanced https://github.com/cuynu/ytvanced
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I've tried that private dns thing but I didn't noticed any difference :/
Thanks for the vanced link! I'm testing it rightnow!

Hi everyone
I just found this video tutorial for blocking adds and find it useful, watch this tutorial but language is not English so try to follow the steps