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[SOLVED] Performance issues with February update?

Is anyone else having performance issues after the February update? I've tried both stock and custom ROM's, flashing factory images, etc. and my device has become almost unusable since the February update. Scrolling will cause 30 second+ lags, opening apps takes at least 10 seconds. Snapchat and apps that use Google play services seem the worst, although all apps suffer.
Not necessarily looking for a fix, moreso looking for confirmation that this isn't an issue with my device. (unlikely, all cpu cores are active and thermals are normal)

The Google Play services apps being the worst sounds like a symptom of a known issue with Magisk hide when modules with overlays in /product/overlay and/or /vendor/overlay.
Do you have QuickSwitch installed with a different recents provider set or another module that has overlays in /product or /vendor that didn't previously exist on the device?
Logs might show something similar to the attached image.
If so, the fix for now is disabling Magisk hide on com.google.android.gms.
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Skittles9823 said:
The Google Play services apps being the worst sounds like a symptom of a known issue with Magisk hide when modules with overlays in /product/overlay and/or /vendor/overlay.
Do you have QuickSwitch installed with a different recents provider set or another module that has overlays in /product or /vendor that didn't previously exist on the device?
Logs might show something similar to the attached image.
If so, the fix for now is disabling Magisk hide on com.google.android.gms.
Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using XDA Labs
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Not gonna lie, kinda freaked out that you guessed the exact issue. Thanks a ton!

frap129 said:
Not gonna lie, kinda freaked out that you guessed the exact issue. Thanks a ton!
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QuickSwitch has triggered this issue so I'm very good at diagnosing it lol.
It's really weird though, I don't get the lag myself, I can however use the top command and sure enough gms will be maxing out CPU and ram, however I don't think that's accurate so I'm super confused about it in that reguard.
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Same issue on mi a1, mi a2 and nokia 6.1. They all went bollocks after a few monthly updates. Perhaps the 4 gigs of ram and qualqomm's medicore cpu lineup just isn't for android anymore.

Safetynet fails with active edxposed (blacklist on)

So I installed the newest riru core and edxposed today. The only problem is I don't know how to pass safetynet with these. I tried check pass safetynet and xposed hide (checked google services, google play store and google services framework) but still not help. Any solution for it?
(I'm on rooted stock ROM)

I got 4 phones and all fail with the latest google update (and running edxposed). I've given up and installed lsposed and safetynet works fine.
It's a little bit more work because you've to add every application to the module (so from a handling perspective it's more a mix of edxposed and tai chi). For me this comes in handy - I like only a couple of apps being handled by lsposed.

xdapa said:
I got 4 phones and all fail with the latest google update (and running edxposed). I've given up and installed lsposed and safetynet works fine.
It's a little bit more work because you've to add every application to the module (so from a handling perspective it's more a mix of edxposed and tai chi). For me this comes in handy - I like only a couple of apps being handled by lsposed.
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I've just tried lsposed and it passes safetynet well. So only one question about it. If I'm using a module (for example core patch 3.5) which apps shall be ticked? It recommends only system frameworkframework but I don't know that it requires other apps or not. My goal with this module is to disable signiture verification.

Boniem said:
I've just tried lsposed and it passes safetynet well. So only one question about it. If I'm using a module (for example core patch 3.5) which apps shall be ticked? It recommends only system frameworkframework but I don't know that it requires other apps or not. My goal with this module is to disable signiture verification.
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I don't use core patch, but in general I would describe it as this.
You'd like something to be changed. Let's assume it's the gps location. You download a module to cheat the location and you should tick all the apps where you want this thing (i.e. the location) changed. e.g. It doesn't make sense to tick google maps or you won't be able to navigate.
In your case I would assume system framework is a good start, because it's probably the system that does this signature check. When you use an app like Play Store and it does the verification on its own then you should probably check that app as well. With lsposed you might have to enable some apps (system, games, ..) that are usually hidden inside the "tick" window (upper right corner).

Well core patch is like lucky patcher. It patches android to disable sign verifications and be able to install unsigned or older version of apks top of the play sotre version. I ticked only system framework and it works so I don't think I should tick at other apps.
But thx anyway the tip for lsposed!

I cant figure it out either. I give up.

Magisk removing Magiskhide

Dear all,
I just read the news or not so news for other ones that magisk Will be removing magiskhide due to Google where the creator is working forced the big hand.
I have Magisk over the years and my question will be what will affect this, this will be for example apps with microtransactions like Pokemon go? or are other things that will affect.
I only use the root though only to have full control of my phone's only and manage everything, should I be concerned of anything?
Thanks to all and let's hope this app don't die in the future.

Freestyle Libre 2 app crashes now with removal of MagiskHide

So, the Freestyle Libre 2 is a diabetes management app that pairs with the freestyle libre 2 sensor which lets me read my bloodsugar. I have a Google Pixel 3 rooted with the latest version of magisk right now. Previously I had used magiskhide to hide my root from the app and it worked fine, but now that magiskhide is removed the app no longer works and crashes upon startup (root detection). I have universal safetynet fix installed with zygisk enabled but that doesn't solve the problem. Is there any way I can hide magisk itself + my root from the app now? (I have the magisk app hidden btw, that doesn't solve it). It's pretty crucial that im able to use this app.

I've been using the same app to monitor my glucose level. Had the problem too with the new magisk. I found myself the solution. Do these things:
- Enable Zygisk
- Install Shamiko magisk module and reboot
- Go to settings in magisk and configure denylist to add FL2 app
- Leave denylist disabled or shamiko module won't work
- Hide magisk app with a new name
Afterwards Freestyle libre app should work without a problem.

Can not use banking app because of root.

When I try to open the pushTAN app of my bank, I get a security notice: blah blah ROOT something something.
My phone is the OnePlus Nord and I'm using the lastest magisk version with zygisk and the SafetyNet Fix from kdrag0n enabled. If I check the SafetyNet Attestation with various apps, I pass both "Basic integrity" and "CTS profile match", but for some reason my banking app still doesn't work.
Any help is appreciated.

Banks aren't soft. I don't think you'll find a way around it and if you do it won't last for long. The banks have a responsibility to keep things secure so see it as a good thing that they're protecting YOU from fraud. Root is insecure and blocked by banking apps for a very good reason.
Sorry but that's just the truth of it.

Take note that only 1 line of program code is needed to detect whether Android got persistently rooted or not. And such a line of code can get implemented in every app.

@m0.ke What I'm finding surprising -- correct me if I'm wrong -- is that if you weren't rooted, the app would work despite the other factors, like being unlocked. In an unrooted state here, at least, but on LineageOS so unlocked, which is something else that some apps don't like), I don't get a security notice when running it (of course I can't actually try logging in).
So, the irony may be that Magisk created a problem that it's designed to get around just by virtue of the root.
I'm beginning to wonder at this point just what percentage of problem apps actually object to a phone being unlocked (and/or being on a 3rd-party ROM like LineageOS) compared to that AND being rooted. So far, and I'm trying all that I can think of, including several banking apps and Google Pay (update: I did later see the issue with this one: it happens when trying to enable contactless), I haven't found one that has given me a problem. I don't quite know why, but it's making me much less inclined to bother with Magisk, something that I was positive that I would need after going to LineageOS.

m0.ke said:
When I try to open the pushTAN app of my bank, I get a security notice: blah blah ROOT something something.
My phone is the OnePlus Nord and I'm using the lastest magisk version with zygisk and the SafetyNet Fix from kdrag0n enabled. If I check the SafetyNet Attestation with various apps, I pass both "Basic integrity" and "CTS profile match", but for some reason my banking app still doesn't work.
Any help is appreciated.
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Have you also hidden: Magisk root, Zygisk module and the Magisk app itself by renaming?
Nowadays banking apps also validate for this.