Google map location share - battery optimization kills result - General Questions and Answers

I set location share in google maps in my son's smartphone (galaxy a5 with LOS 17.1). What I did :
1. maps has an opened firewall for wifi and lte in AfWall+, lte modem and mobile data is always active in this phone
2. maps is excluded from xprivacylua (nothing blocked)
3. maps has all permissions granted in the build in adnroid setting manager
4. maps has rights to auto start and run in bacground
5. maps is on list with no battery optimization
The sharing location works good after use of smartfon and some time after it.
When it is not used , android optimises itself , own services and apps for better battery work and location share is not updated .
Do you know which service , app or something else I have to add to list of apps without battery optimization for updating and share location all the time ?

Using power management will cause erratic behavior more often than not.

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Default configuration of android is power management for all in the system except some . I added maps to the exception list.
Do you suggest to add all applications , user and system, to exception list ? Very sophisticated idea. Maybe is a different way ?

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[Q] app respawn mode : where is the conf file ?

hello,
This is a question for android experts :
I'd like (very much) to know where Android puts the informations about app respawn mode.
In Unix/linux it's in /etc/inittab ... but in Android ?
The main app is boring me is MAPS ! It doesn't start at boot neither on connectivity change or whatever because I'm using Autostarts to block it. But when I launch it, use it and kill it ... it appears again and again, using a significant part of the galaxy 3 small ram ...
So, Maps (and others app too) is configured as a respawn app and I'd like to change this ... it's irritating me !
i've been googling this and didn't find anything about android's respawn functionality.
thanks !
[EDIT: Long tap on Maps in Android Task Manager offer the possibility to open the InstallerManager. Tap on "Force stop" in the InstallerManager stops Maps and it doesn't restarts ... so, perhaps it's not a question of respawn mode ... ] -- This solution is not easy, I'd like to know how this works !
Android uses Intents.
If an app or service calls the Intent getLocation it opens maps
Thanks for this info !
But when this appens I'm running with very few services and no apps and with no connectivity available ... so which service/app is asking for my position and why ? In "settings" the option "get my position by carrier" is set ... it can be that ... I'm going to investigate a little bit more ...
Also, if it works this way, why Maps doesn't restarts after taping "force close" in the InstallerManager ? This means some information is set somewhere to tell the system that Maps is no more available for automatic start (If I tap on maps it starts) ... Strange stuff !
[EDIT : Settings.apk is calling maps: if I run maps then unselect "get my locatin by carrier" and kill maps it doesn't restarts ! But so, is there a way to tell the system "Starts Maps only when I tap on it ??? And one more strange thing : all my maps autostarts events list are off (using autostarts and gemini app manager) : so, why it restarts after getting started once time and do not starts at logon (Settings is running at logon) ?? ]
Pfff ... not easy to understand ...
yeah, that would be interesting where to find this settings.
But in other cases freeze the app with tb and/or use a program specific taskkiller.
Today I launch maps ... "use carrier for location" was disable in Settings ... and maps respawn after killing it ...
Grrrrrr ....
Nobody knows how this çàçà)ç_'(&é"(è works ?

Security App - Testers needed.

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jacksparao said:
Dear All,
Our first security app ready, we are looking for testers to make sure the app is working as expected..
Based on Android security system research, we have strenuously tested all of the top security applications in the play store and confirmed that 99% of those applications do not detected the virus, spy apps. We are developing the app since 11+ months, we have been working on and finally created an application for Android security.
Don’t believe us? - Google it - “ Android spy application “ - install the app and see whether your antivirus detects any viruses. The result? It probably came up negative.
This application can detect 99% of viruses, spyware & junk that slows down your phone. And there are even more features suspicious apps, app lock, advance permission alert, advance junk cleaner, hidden apps, near by cell, app permission and so much more! We also support 20+ languages.
Key Features : Remote Lock, Wipe, Data, Locate, Alarm and Backup – Everything done thru one simple test message
The Application can find 99% of Spy applications in the market.
We’ve added 12+ algorithm, to detect the Spy application and application which can steel user data.
A tool designed to lock any apps
App lock – It will lock any application you want with pin or pattern.
A tool which allow you to lock and do what you want
v Remote Lock,
v Ram Cleaner,
v Remote Wipe,
v Remote Data,
v Remote Locate,
v Permission Manager,
v Alarm,
v Anti-Theft,
v Backup.
Advance permission alert – When you open the application, example Gmail – there will be a floating window popup and show the permission the application using right now, you can decide yourself if the app is safe or unsafe. Keep or uninstall ?
App history – you can see the list of application installed on your phone, developer name, rating, Security level, app size, updated date, etc.. you can also see what all applications you have installed other than on the play store. Did you really install them?
Suspicious App – We made the suspicious list dependent on the permissions the app is using. We are asking the application why you need this permission.
Example : Torch light app need only : Camera and Flash permission – why would they need your GPS or Account permission?
Hidden apps – MPSecurity will help you to find the hidden apps on your phone. Have a look yourself and decide if you installed the apps or not.
Junk Clear – it will clear junk automatically and does the real cleaning work.
The list of apps which are using internet right now.
Current process – shows you what is happening on your phone right now What processes are running? - we listed all the current process on your phone...
Connections and communications
Communication – WiFi, Bluetooth, check the history see if have you used them before ?
GSM & CDMA & Near by cells – Complete information about your network & same network list of users very close to you.
Aim to keep the Android phone Safe. Nowadays there are many spy apps for Android Devices, We wanted to solve the security issues in Android. Users may think that they are safe by only downloading from the play store but malicious apps are still out there, we’re here to give the user peace of mind ..
Example : While using the browser, sometimes an Android App will be automatically downloaded, its unsafe.
Identify the problem that the product is intended to solve ?
We wanted to solve the Security issue in Android phones. There are many Virus Scanner Application for Android but those applications can only Find viruses. But our application can find the spy applications installed on your device. Our application’s duty is to keep your Android Phones Safe and Secure...
Why you need MP Security App ?
The only App in Android which can find the Spy Apps installed on the phone. We keep your phone safe..
The Application lets you see what's happening to your phone. “ Monitor ”
See what's happening to your phone, What's happened recently and What's happening now, by looking at the different result and History.
“ Control “ - Easily control your phone & other connected devices all from your phone.
Customize Customize your phone based on the needs – what connections are trusted, what Bluetooth is trusted, What apps are trusted.
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Honor 8 - EMUI 4.1 - Chrome notifications

Hello,
Is anyone on Honor 8 / EMUI 4.1 able to get chrome notifications?
I've been checking Chrome settings and found nothing wrong, expect for the fact I don't seem to be able to add chrome to the list of apps that can ignore battery optimization, since it is not listed. I'm not sure if this is the reason though.
Please share your ideas / suggestions.
RM
It's because Chrome is a system app already so it is by default protected. Except it doesn't even work correctly probably because of their ram management, which kind of make this phone useless for receiving notification for me.
I tried adding Google Clock and S-Health to protected apps and also lock it in the "recent apps" menu, they still get forced close and the alarm didn't ring or it stopped counting steps.
I haven't used EMUI5 yet to know if it's fixed.
Hello!
Solution found! The hint (system app) of the previous post made me try this:
1-Uninstall Chrome (using TiBu - root needed)
2-Reinstall Chrome from Play Store
3-Configure settings to allow notifications from wanted pages
4-Add Chrome to the list of apps that can ignore battery optimizations
So far it is working as expected...
About the other notification issues I've faced before (Google Keep, WhatsApp,...) I've solved it after enabling "keep mobile data on when sleeping", besides adding the app to the ignore battery optimization list, of course.
RM
I have found that same exempt setting as well, unfortunately Chrome isn't in the list so I guess that's why you have to root to remove it first and readd it as third party app for it to show up.
To much effort to just get notification working, a basic feature of all phones and risk losing warranty and Android Pay access.
To make it clear for others:
1. add the app to the Protected apps list (settings - advanced settings - battery manager - protected apps).
2. go to settings - apps - advanced - exempt from battery optimization - select the drop down list and and select "all apps" - find your app and set it to allow.
Huawei programmers must have pride themselves in putting settings inside convoluted maze that's impossible to find.
You might also want to add Settings - Advanced Settings - Battery Manger - Upper right gear - keep mobile data on during sleep.
I second you about this kind of maze that we must run to just have notifications, but, on the other hand I'm kind of OK with it, as soon I can find a way to solve matter!
RM

Which sistem apps can I freeze?

Hy, I have rooted phone and now I want to give battery some extra juice with freezing sistem apps.
I have list of apps which drains my phone most, so please help with yout advice.
Thanks
application installer
assistent menu
google acc manager
auth service
google play service
bootagent
google service frame
clipboard save service
input devices
clipboard ui service
interaction control
colour adjustment
key chain
com.an.wallpaper back
mhdr services
com.an.android.sm.provider
mtp application
com.sec.epdg
samsung setup wizard
device maintance
security storage
device key string
sec video engine
filter installer
sem factory app
fingerprint
svc agent
fused location
tui service
If you have recovery installed (TWRP) then there is a very good debloat script for nougat that you'll find on XDA. It will take care of most of the pesky bloatware you are experiencing and really does slim down the phones software a lot and gives much better battery life. You can edit it too in case there are a few things you want to rather keep.
Just make sure you have backed up your rom before you run the script, just in case you run into any issues of course.
The script can be found at :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862715210
And the discussion can be found at :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/themes/nougat-debloat-script-t3580666/page1

Question What is the difference between Battery Optimization and Background Usage Limits in OneUI?

In Samsung OneUI, the battery usage of an app can be controlled from 3 different Settings (which kind of overlap with their functions):
1. App Info page/ Battery
2. Device Care / Battery
3. Ignore Battery Optimization Setting
By default, the battery is set to 'Optimised' for all apps.
On the App Info page, if Battery is set to Unrestricted, the app will not appear in the list of apps under Never Sleeping Apps in Device Care. But, if an app is added to the Never Sleeping Apps list in Device Care, the battery setting remains at 'Optimised' in the App Info page.
It is not clear which option is better for apps that the user wants running all the time. For example, I use Netguard and want it to remain running without being killed. Although I have not seen Netguard getting killed with either option, I'm still not too clear on which is the better option between these two settings.
Likewise, if Battery is set to Restricted on the app info page, the app will not show up in the list of apps under Deep Sleeping Apps in Device Care. But, if an app is added to the Deep Sleeping Apps list in Device Care, the battery setting automatically changes to 'Restricted' in the App Info page.
The problem with adding apps to Deep Sleeping list is that they are delinked from Google Play Store (and probably blocked from setting alarms, accessing System Events, etc. too), and so would not receive any updates until the app is launched again. So Deep Sleeping Apps setting is likely the more aggressive setting to prevent apps from running in the background.
The other problem with Deep Sleeping list is that any app that is removed from it is automatically added to the Never Sleeping list. So one must remove the app from this list too to bring it back to the default setting.
Finally, we have the Ignore Battery Optimization Setting, where an app added to this list will automatically have it's battery setting changed to 'Unrestricted'.
If I have to list them in the order of most aggressive to most privileged, it would be like this:
1. Deep Sleeping Apps
2. Restricted Battery (without adding to Deep Sleeping list)
3. Never Sleeping Apps
4. Unrestricted Battery
5. Ignore Battery Optimization
Hopefully someone can clarify this.
One is Android thing and the other is Samsung way. If you select restrict you won't find it through Samsung own app usage.
You can choose one of them or both. Samsung is easier to manage.
*EDIT* What the, you have over 600 apps ?!?!
therock3181 said:
One is Android thing and the other is Samsung way. If you select restrict you won't find it through Samsung own app usage.
You can choose one of them or both. Samsung is easier to manage.
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Do you agree with the conclusion in OP
therock3181 said:
*EDIT* What the, you have over 600 apps ?!?!
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Actually over 1,000 if you count the System Apps. Even my Watch has over 300 apps and watchfaces.

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