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[APP] 9GAG ad-free COMPLETELY updated 28.01.2015

Long story short
I was browsing 9GAG on toilet using my phone when I got infuriated with this ad on the bottom of the screen after you tap any photo in the app.
I made it gone, disappear. Now 9GAG application is free of adds
To make it work just delete your current 9GAG and then install the one downloaded from here!
UPDATE 28.01.2015
Enjoy!
PS. If you can take a screenshot with the ad then I'd appreciate that as I'm too lazy to reinstall the original app just to take a screenshot. ^^

You're doing Gods work! Works great. So glad somebody took it upon themselves to remove ads from this app. Thank you!

Actually, I may have spoken too soon. Sometimes ads do pop up in some posts randomly. Sometimes the ad just doesn't appear.

I haven't gone into comments at all, so it's possible for the ad to stay there, I'll take another look later on.

Just got back to this thread, noone but you replied, that's not really encouraging

Works fine... Thanks for the effort

Great job!
Just installed and it seems to work perfectly
Thanks :good:

Hey olokos,
You did a great job, it works perfect with my adaway. In the comments and in the full preview.
If you have the time it would be nice if you updated it to the newest version. However it's not really necessary.
Thanks for your work.

Mikhail5555 said:
Hey olokos,
You did a great job, it works perfect with my adaway. In the comments and in the full preview.
If you have the time it would be nice if you updated it to the newest version. However it's not really necessary.
Thanks for your work.
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I definitely will. Thanks for the reminder as I made a list of the stuff to do on my free time, that's coming tomorrow. I most likely won't do this tommorow, but in the following days/weeks.

problem while installing
Im getting a problem while im trying to install it on my new LG G3 running android 5.0
Sayin there was a problem parsing the package.

Apk signature is different, that's obvious. Uninstall previous version of 9gag.

Wow, this is definitely something I want! Thanks for sharing, this work just perfect.

Just updated ad free version to the latest as of writing this post. I got tired with ads on 9gag again. :f

Ads still appear on full-screen picture view, will fix it in the night.

Do you will make an update?

No, sorry, I just bought a pro version. It's pretty cheap anyway.

once i was adventurer like you
before i took an arrow to my knee

[MOD] Spotify tablet mode

Good evening!
If you're reading this, then you for sure know what Spotify is. We all love listening to music and, ugh, that's the synonym of Spotify!
Unfortunately, this work could be used for two fully opposite reasons, one of which is against the XDA rules, so I had no other choice but to close this thread (and remove links). I hope you understand me and sorry for the inconvenience.
Feel free to read the history below. It was a fun ride!
Time ago, the app landed on our lovely Android platform for both tablets and phones and honestly who wasn't excited?
Soon after, forced shuffle mode and limited number of skips were also introduced and I agree that there must be a reason to purchase Premium after all. Luckily, this restriction was not enabled on tablets, but a problem that appears is that far from all tablets are detected as ones - mainly the "smaller" ones. This [bug/miss-code] activates the restriction on your tablet, and as a fix was needed from either side, here was my solution.
This mod was created for all those "small tablets" that are incorrectly recognized so that you can use Spotify the way it was meant to be used.
ViRb3 said:
Regarding Facebook log in issue:
The signature/private hash (or not) of this app was not matching the original one Spotify had registered on Facebook. Absolutely understandable since this was a modified version.
As suggested by Romain12345 (thank you!), can you log in with your Facebook credentials instead of clicking on the "Log in with Facebook" button.
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Credits:
APK Multi Tool - everything was processed through this amazing software.
APKTool - the core of the above tool and pretty much everything hacky-related.

Thanks for finding use of this mod! See you in my next thread!

Great work!! Thank you so much!! ???

Thanks for updating!
Works beautifully on my tablet ?.
Facebook login still not working for me.

Thanks man. Gonna try this later
Sent from my MI 3W using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Works great. Now I don't have to be afraid to let KitKat go.

Thanks
virb3 said:
good evening!
If you're reading this, then you for sure know what spotify is. We all love listening to music and, ugh, that's the synonym of spotify!
Time ago, the app landed on our lovely android platform for both tablets and phones and honestly who wasn't excited?
Soon after, forced shuffle mode and limited number of skips were also introduced and i agree that there must be a reason to purchase premium after all. Luckily, this restriction was not enabled on tablets, but a problem that appears is that far from all tablets are detected as ones - mainly the "smaller" ones. This [bug/miss-code] activates the restriction on your tablet, and as a fix was needed from either side, here is my solution.
this mod has been created for all those "small tablets" that are incorrectly recognized so that you can use spotify the way it was meant to be used.
current version: 1.9.0.1273
download: https://mega.co.nz/#!obbxftjy
key: onwk2v-q6329md_ctll5ogtqdneisuc7robrp-wkotq
known issues: Facebook login does not work.
Update requests are kindly accepted as i never follow them myself.
credits:
apk multi tool - everything was processed through this amazing software.
apktool - the core of the above tool and pretty much everything hacky-related.
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thank you!!! :d

Mirror
I'm not being able to download it. Could anyone mirror please? Thank you
Edit : I downloaded from the computer. Thanks anyway

Isn't working @ zenphone 5 (intel x86)
I just get a black screen, no force close, weird

What!? I didnt know thats even possible! Spotify app for android got 100000x more useful for me. I can finally skip forever and even fast forward the music. Its sooo much better. You deserve a medal and million likes. :laugh:

Op pls can you upload this mode in a diff site cos mega is down. And secondly can you help me with little explanation as to how to install this or all I need is to just install the apk after the download. I haven't installed spotify b4 that's why . Thanks for the response in advance

kunlegzy said:
Op pls can you upload this mode in a diff site cos mega is down. And secondly can you help me with little explanation as to how to install this or all I need is to just install the apk after the download. I haven't installed spotify b4 that's why . Thanks for the response in advance
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MEGA is never down, it only needs the app for android if you want to download from phone. That's the reason I personally won't mirror.
About installing, you need to have "Unknown sources" enabled in your Security settings. Then just open the APK and install it as normal. If you still can't figure it out check YouTube for thousands of tutorials.

Server is down
ViRb3 said:
MEGA is never down, it only needs the app for android if you want to download from phone. That's the reason I personally won't mirror.
About installing, you need to have "Unknown sources" enabled in your Security settings. Then just open the APK and install it as normal. If you still can't figure it out check YouTube for thousands of tutorials.
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I've downloaded the apk for mega, and also tried to access the website. But it refuses to open the website or allow me to login to the app. Hence the servers are actually down. Op if possible can u post it on a different cloud?. Thank you for this amazingly brilliant apk!

ViRb3 said:
MEGA is never down, it only needs the app for android if you want to download from phone. That's the reason I personally won't mirror.
About installing, you need to have "Unknown sources" enabled in your Security settings. Then just open the APK and install it as normal. If you still can't figure it out check YouTube for thousands of tutorials.
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Op u can as well check again, it's no longer a news that mega is down for now. You see people testifying. You can check up urself

@ViRb3 It doesn't work on gingerbread android again...
I think it's a problem of apk version because on Google play it was written that the version varies with device.
So please If you give me your email, I'll send the last apk version of spotify compatible with gingerbread to you.

kunlegzy said:
Op u can as well check again, it's no longer a news that mega is down for now. You see people testifying. You can check up urself
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I'm uploading my photos there right now
doratos said:
@ViRb3 It doesn't work on gingerbread android again...
I think it's a problem of apk version because on Google play it was written that the version varies with device.
So please If you give me your email, I'll send the last apk version of spotify compatible with gingerbread to you.
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I'll investigate further when I get home and I'll PM you.

ViRb3 said:
I'm uploading my photos there right now .
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OP I could possibly kiss you all day and it wouldn't be enough. Worked like a charm.
Also the server seemed to be down only in parts around the world. So anyone being unable to connect simply use a VPN. Works perfectly with a VPN.
Though it is currently up again.

Op finally I got it downloaded. Thanks so much but I have a question. Is it possible for me to download for offline for free with this mod?

kunlegzy said:
Op finally I got it downloaded. Thanks so much but I have a question. Is it possible for me to download for offline for free with this mod?
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Absolutely not. I am not "hacking" Spotify and making it Premium-free and that will never be my aim. I am just making it possible to run in tablet mode on smaller tables.

Works like a charm, thank you
Logged-in with facebook, why does the op state it's not working

OG YouTube (non root)

Hey guys came across this site today with an updated OG YouTube. Works on non rooted devices such as my G950W.
https://www.official-plus.com/ogyoutube
Everything you need to get it running is there. Have fun!

I use TubeMate and always have done.

@thatsupnow
Wasn't OG YouTube discontinued due to Google sending the developer of the app a cease and desist? Who's the developer of this one?

XBlackChaosX said:
@thatsupnow
Wasn't OG YouTube discontinued due to Google sending the developer of the app a cease and desist? Who's the developer of this one?
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Yeah but apparently another guy picked up development. I'm not sure who it is but good on them for picking it up. It's nice to have video downloads again

Some pics

djwilliams100 said:
I use TubeMate and always have done.
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Then continue using it, I could care less. Personally I think tubemate sucks

thatsupnow said:
Hey guys came across this site today with an updated OG YouTube. Works on non rooted devices such as my G950W.
https://www.official-plus.com/ogyoutube
Everything you need to get it running is there. Have fun!
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Those this app still shows ads or somehow the app have a adblocker build in it?

eduardmc said:
Those this app still shows ads or somehow the app have a adblocker build in it?
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I haven't seen any ads yet.

thank you so much mate.I will try it

Thanks for the link OP. I remember when the original Dev announced the discontinuation of this glorious app. I'm glad someone else picked it back up.
For those who want quick links:
MicroG
OGYouTube v4.1
Remember to first remove the original YouTube app (via ADB) and install MicroG first and then OG afterward.

imatts said:
Thanks for the link OP. I remember when the original Dev announced the discontinuation of this glorious app. I'm glad someone else picked it back up.
For those who want quick links:
MicroG
OGYouTube v4.1
Remember to first remove the original YouTube app (via ADB) and install MicroG first and then OG afterward.
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You can't fullscreen though

joshclouds said:
You can't fullscreen though
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Yes I realized shortly after. I'll gladly take background/download over full screen.

Videoder isn't bad. Been my daily for dl'ing vids for a long time. I continually hear positive comments about OG YouTube, so I'll try it out. Thx for sharing.
- TheJackalsMARK
Remember...
"If it was PROGRAMMED...
it CAN be RE-PROGRAMMED."
Sent from my Samsung SM-G950U using XDA Labs

imatts said:
Thanks for the link OP. I remember when the original Dev announced the discontinuation of this glorious app. I'm glad someone else picked it back up.
For those who want quick links:
MicroG
OGYouTube v4.1
Remember to first remove the original YouTube app (via ADB) and install MicroG first and then OG afterward.
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Wut? So you have to remove youtube? Lol.
Try videoder, its the best out there. You can directly download from yourube using share button. You can download 4k 60fps videos unlike tubemate etc. And also facebook videos, just click copy link, and you get a nice pop up for download
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

thatsupnow said:
Hey guys came across this site today with an updated OG YouTube. Works on non rooted devices such as my G950W.
https://www.official-plus.com/ogyoutube
Everything you need to get it running is there. Have fun!
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Kinda useless when we have iYTBP which does so much more, unless the only thing you want to do is download videos of course.

thatsupnow said:
Hey guys came across this site today with an updated OG YouTube. Works on non rooted devices such as my G950W.
https://www.official-plus.com/ogyoutube
Everything you need to get it running is there. Have fun!
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App has been updated to v4.2

orkavaneger said:
Kinda useless when we have iYTBP which does so much more, unless the only thing you want to do is download videos of course.
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I loved OGYoutube and used till yesterday when I found the IYTBP app which is simpler and cleaner and updated. But it doesn't have features that og has such as swipe to change volume and skip forward or backward and also have a floating window.. And downloading capabilities (though I didn't really use that as TubeMate downloads are much faster because of acceleration). So OGYoutube isn't useless. Btw just a note, microg of one program needs to be uninstalled fro the new one to work. You need to search within you system apps to uninstall as it doesn't show up in apps.

Ogyoutube sometimes lags phone and causes problems later. I used it for yeqrs and have found snaptube to be much better and reliable

OG Youtube full screen mode
Nice app, but unable to watch videos full screen (landscape) on my S8.

bmalic said:
Nice app, but unable to watch videos full screen (landscape) on my S8.
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Bummer works flawlessly for me

iYTBP Rootless. Enjoy

Been using iYTBP for a long time both rooted and rootless versions on my Sony droids.
Since moving to Razer I have to admit I've missed this app a lot.
Don't know what it is?
Where the fk have you been!
iYTBP = Injected YouTube with Background Playback
(including Screen off Playback) & NO ADVERTS!
All credits to the entire team who work very hard at pushing this amazingly modded YouTube app.
All you need to know is this is a rootless version - which can be installed alongside your original YouTube installation without issue.
I can verify the version I am gonna post here woks as I expect it too.
Don't post here for help, goto the original thread and ask the geniuses themselves, however all you need to know I have posted here.
Original thread and credits due here
(FYI The 3rd post is for rootless versions - and is where I located the necessary Latest arm64 version.) https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...cted-youtube-background-t3560900/post71133073
I'm hosting necessary apks on my drive for a short while here (for my new Razer family.) This is the latest (December 4th) update from the IYTBP team. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1o76gLX3ov5mqpPvmSLZCNppYWB6AiOFU
1. Install the iYTBP app.
2. You cannot sign in to this modded YouTube app WITHOUT also installing MicroG, which will in turn automagically allow you to add your Google/YouTube account.
3. Btw to sign in, click the top right corner in iYTBP (which is blacked out) and it will take you to add account (notice when pressing + button the UI will not do anything UNLESS you install MicroG.)
For whatever reason if you did not want to Sign in to your YouTube account then you can ignore installation of MicroG and continue using iYTBP without an account.
The above is all you need to know.
Again if you need further assistance then hit them up on the original thread I linked above.
For me this app is possibly the very best of what our Android Community offer us (specifically rootless.)
My drive hosts the Black/Red themed version Only, but they also supply a vanilla version (https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620770246) but I think you'll agree BalckRed is niiiiiiice.
Note you may still receive the odd advert (very rare - with my first hand experience) or a quirky UI glitch (specifically perhaps black text on black background anomaly - again very rare)...adopt a little give and take rather then getting annoyed.
Feel obliged to report any issues on the iYTBP thread, they are very accomodating and actually work hard to rectify any issues.
For your future reference: if/when you want to update your version of iYTBP then you'll need to seek out the "arm64 NoDPI Vanced ROOTLESS" version.
(However personally I tend not to fuss about updating this app - if it works it works - I'm not bothered about missing new UI features Google continually add to YouTube
Enjoy

Some screens

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.schabi.newpipe/
this works well also

I don't get it, youtube has an app?

kungpaoshizi said:
I don't get it, youtube has an app?
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Yes but YouTube is inundated with adverts in its UI and adverts before videos.
This modded/injected version of YouTube "eliminates adverts" and allows for "background playback."
It is a comprehensive modded YouTube app with much desirable features I just detailed.
The OP is relatively self explanatory.
Please read it I'm sure you will make sense of it
If your still lost then read through the iYTBP OP for your clarification:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...cted-youtube-background-t3560900/post71132316

Apologies, I skimmed it ?
Being back to Android after a 5 year break, I am surprised with the amount of complacency in the Android user world that has resulted in so many mainstream apps that inundate everyone with so many garbage ads.
Pretty surprised... ?

Installed, Removed the old YT app, loving this one.

Torombolo said:
Installed, Removed the old YT app, loving this one.
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Cool, yeh it's hard not to love.
Also check out the baked in iYTB settings (see screenshots).
Specifically VP9 Encoder (http://coconut.co/vp9)
BTW no real necessity to remove the Original YouTube app unless you're struggling for storage space. Otherwise each to there own.
Enjoy

My videos seem to be out of sync when using this app. What am I doing wrong?

kdogguk said:
My videos seem to be out of sync when using this app. What am I doing wrong?
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I can't say I've ever noticed this issue I'm afraid.
Perhaps check on the iYTBP thread

Anyone having issues after update?

yep. I posted over in the main thread.
disregard. I got it to work again.

lolpos said:
yep. I posted over in the main thread.
disregard. I got it to work again.
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Mine keeps hanging on the just a sec...

Torombolo said:
Mine keeps hanging on the just a sec...
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got yours working?

Torombolo said:
Anyone having issues after update?
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After what update, razer update?
I'm still stuck on fw.853 if that's what you mean.
I haven't updated iYTBP from the one used.in the OP if that was what you were referring to.
In turn no update on my device and running well.

Running the latest stock phone update, logged me out and got stuck in "just a sec" uninstalled, restarted phone , reinstall same issue, downloaded the updated files same issue.
Update.
Seems to be an account issue tried a 2nd acc it worked but not on my main acc....

Torombolo said:
Running the latest stock phone update, logged me out and got stuck in "just a sec" uninstalled, restarted phone , reinstall same issue, downloaded the updated files same issue.
Update.
Seems to be an account issue tried a 2nd acc it worked but not on my main acc....
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which micro og are you using? microG_for_iYTBP_Vanced_v2.4.0-105.apk
or
microG_for_YouTube_Vanced_0.2.4.apk???

lolpos said:
which micro og are you using? microG_for_iYTBP_Vanced_v2.4.0-105.apk
or
microG_for_YouTube_Vanced_0.2.4.apk???
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105 one

Torombolo said:
105 one
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use the other one. it's the one I've been using. I suggest you do a clean install of both too and lmk

lolpos said:
use the other one. it's the one I've been using. I suggest you do a clean install of both too and lmk
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Same issue, Gets stuck in just a sec.
Used my 2nd account worked.... theres something in my acc thats causing this...

How to restrict apps and internet access on Android (for an teenager)

Hi!
To help someone in my family, i need to disable access to Internet for specific apps. For example, access to WhatsApp but not to any web browser (or only for selected websites).
This person had an iPhone before and this was very easy to do on it
I already tested Open Time Limit but this seems to be too much easy to disable.
Do you know any app (working rootless if possible) or any custom rom that would allow that?
EDIT: And if the app is open source, thats even better!
A huge thank if you can help me

You can use ScreenTime.
There you can also set Timers.
and you can Block permanently apps like Settings.

kerem._trk said:
You can use ScreenTime.
There you can also set Timers.
and you can Block permanently apps like Settings.
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That looks nice, will try !
Do you know any open source alternative ? The main reason this family member is not buying an iPhone again is about privacy (sry didnt mention it)

etienne_9000 said:
That looks nice, will try !
Do you know any open source alternative ? The main reason this family member is not buying an iPhone again is about privacy (sry didnt mention it)
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Screen Time is working too with iPhone I think

kerem._trk said:
Screen Time is working too with iPhone I think
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His iPhone is broken and he wants something an open source and google-free OS, so he probably wont buy an iPhone again :/

kerem._trk said:
Screen Time is working too with iPhone I think
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its available on App Store
etienne_9000 said:
His iPhone is broken and he wants something open source and google free, so he probably wont buy an iPhone again :/
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you can download Screen Time APK

you can download Screen Time APK
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Yes i found it on ApkMirror
But i really prefer something open source :/

Sorry, im asking for something quite specific

What do you mean? I hope I can help

kerem._trk said:
What do you mean? I hope I can help
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Okay, let's sum it up. I need :
- an open source app (unfortunately Screen Time is closed-source) on Android
- or a custom rom (open source too) with built-in parental control

etienne_9000 said:
Okay, let's sum it up. I need :
- an open source app (unfortunately Screen Time is closed-source) on Android
- or a custom rom (open source too) with built-in parental control
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Ouh Sorry i didnt understand it..
I think on LineageOS 17.1 with Gapps there could be Parental Control settings
if not you can use https://www.xda-developers.com/heimdall-free-parental-control-app/amp/ I found it on Google. let me know if that helped you if not I'm Sorry because i don't know even

kerem._trk said:
Ouh Sorry i didnt understand it..
I think on LineageOS 17.1 with Gapps there could be Parental Control settings
if not you can use https://www.xda-developers.com/heimdall-free-parental-control-app/amp/ I found it on Google. let me know if that helped you if not I'm Sorry because i don't know even ☹
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Heimdall looks interesting! Not open source but not using Internet (so i will be able to disable Internet access in the options) so it looks interesting
About Gapps, he wants his phone to run without Google so no gapps (would be too easy )

okay let me know if this works

not ready yet, but soon there will be an open source alternative, keep an eye on its release:
ActivityWatch - Apps on Google Play
Track how you spend your time on your devices.
play.google.com

agonoize said:
not ready yet, but soon there will be an open source alternative, keep an eye on its release:
ActivityWatch - Apps on Google Play
Track how you spend your time on your devices.
play.google.com
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Okay

agonoize said:
not ready yet, but soon there will be an open source alternative, keep an eye on its release:
ActivityWatch - Apps on Google Play
Track how you spend your time on your devices.
play.google.com
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Looks interesting too, thanks!

etienne_9000 said:
Hi!
To help someone in my family, i need to disable access to Internet for specific apps. For example, access to WhatsApp but not to any web browser (or only for selected websites).
This person had an iPhone before and this was very easy to do on it
I already tested Open Time Limit but this seems to be too much easy to disable.
Do you know any app (working rootless if possible) or any custom rom that would allow that?
EDIT: And if the app is open source, thats even better!
A huge thank if you can help me
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good ... Parental Control in G-Store,

Tekodrink said:
good ... Parental Control in G-Store,
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Opensource apps could be found at some repositories

You can also use netguard thats free on fdroid and block internet access to specific applications while letting the others work.