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Hi all,
I finally made the jump to OnePlus!
However, there is one feature that I miss from Honor 6x, and that is App Twin, which I use for having my two WhatsApp Numbers on the same phone. (Yeah dual sim is great!)
What is a good alternative to this for OnePlus 6?
OnePlus has a similar feature.
Go to settings -> Apps -> Parallel Apps
Works pretty much the same. Enable it for WhatsApp and you'll have 2 WhatsApp with individual accounts.
Shironomia said:
OnePlus has a similar feature.
Go to settings -> Apps -> Parallel Apps
Works pretty much the same. Enable it for WhatsApp and you'll have 2 WhatsApp with individual accounts.
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Oh that's so great to hear! I didn't realize that there was this feature! Loving my device more every moment!
drakenabarion said:
Oh that's so great to hear! I didn't realize that there was this feature! Loving my device more every moment!
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Just keep in mind that parallel apps will break twrp backups unless you delete them before you restore.
Or install WhatsApp and WhatsApp for Business then you don't need parallel apps.
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iElvis said:
Just keep in mind that parallel apps will break twrp backups unless you delete them before you restore.
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How exactly does it break backups? I've used TWRP backups and restore on the boot partition before while having it enabled. Or does it only break it for certain partitions?
Shironomia said:
How exactly does it break backups? I've used TWRP backups and restore on the boot partition before while having it enabled. Or does it only break it for certain partitions?
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I don't use them so I don't have any experience with it. But many, many people have reported problems with it. There are a couple of threads discussing the issue, here's one:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/255-error-twrp-backup-restore-999-t3801632
It may have been fixed with the most recent OOS update.
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How exactly does it break backups? I've used TWRP backups and restore on the boot partition before while having it enabled. Or does it only break it for certain partitions?
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The OnePlus 6 uses a/b partitioning which is different than many other devices with the exception of a few. While doing a backup with twrp you will run into a 255 error (999 folders) created by parallel apps. This will either happen when you make a backup or when restoring. I personally have not heard of a workaround besides deleting the folders before backing up. I have found a way to remove these folders permanently without having to delete them one by one. Here is my thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/255-error-twrp-backup-restore-999-t3801632
The Parallel app is working nicely and shows up in the app drawer as a separate icon.
However the original WhatsApp now also opens the "choose optional or parallel app" screen.
Anyone know how to cause the original WhatsApp to just act like a normal WhatsApp, just like the parallel version does?
I generally keep the WhatsApp versions on different screens - home number and abroad number, which are both used equally as much. I edited different colour icons to keep them distinguishable.
Actually using WhatsApp business might be an option for this but I want to support the first party features first before trying that.
Parallel Apps has too many disadvantages for me, like the screen where you have to choose for the normal or the parallel app version. Also the parallel app version stores it's data (like pictures and video's) in a part of the os which you can only access if you have root. Furthermore did the parallel version of WhatsApp crash once for me and I could only get it back to work normally by using a testpackage from OnePlus. None of these problems when using WhatsApp for Business.
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For app cloning/multiple accounts I use ISLAND. It's such a cool app. You can create an Island Profile and a Mainland Profile (the apps and the clones of the apps). I use it in "God Mode."
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/closed-beta-test-incoming-companion-app-t3366295
rmaathuis said:
Parallel Apps has too many disadvantages for me, like the screen where you have to choose for the normal or the parallel app version. Also the parallel app version stores it's data (like pictures and video's) in a part of the os which you can only access if you have root. Furthermore did the parallel version of WhatsApp crash once for me and I could only get it back to work normally by using a testpackage from OnePlus. None of these problems when using WhatsApp for Business.
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I just installed WhatsApp Business. Yeah the only difference that matters is that it says business in the app and the icon has a B in the notification.
B is okay, because it's for the secondary account and it's fine to label it B. I am not so OCD to care that it says business in the app. (yeah from someone who spent almost 24 hours replicating his preferred settings in all apps).
Point is, it functions just as I need now. ?
Edit: actually at this point I think I will disable Parallel completely. I am currently looking for the command to delete profile 999, which I saw in a previous thread while looking for rooting methods.
Thanks all for the replies!
rmaathuis said:
Parallel Apps has too many disadvantages for me, like the screen where you have to choose for the normal or the parallel app version. Also the parallel app version stores it's data (like pictures and video's) in a part of the os which you can only access if you have root. Furthermore did the parallel version of WhatsApp crash once for me and I could only get it back to work normally by using a testpackage from OnePlus. None of these problems when using WhatsApp for Business.
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The test package looks like a simple solution compared to many other ways of restoring data
rmaathuis said:
Or install WhatsApp and WhatsApp for Business then you don't need parallel apps.
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Can u do that? Have them both?
I thought WhatsApp business also uses com.whatsapp
Yes, you can install them both and link each of them to a different phone number without a problem.
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Really Amazing Feature to develop One Plus 6
That's grate features in Android 6S plus.
WhatsApp Clone
rmaathuis said:
Parallel Apps has too many disadvantages for me, like the screen where you have to choose for the normal or the parallel app version. Also the parallel app version stores it's data (like pictures and video's) in a part of the os which you can only access if you have root. Furthermore did the parallel version of WhatsApp crash once for me and I could only get it back to work normally by using a testpackage from OnePlus. None of these problems when using WhatsApp for Business.
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Can you tell me "How to Use WhatsApp Clone in Android Phone"
Just install WhatsApp and link it to your first SIM. Then install WhatsApp for Business and link it to your second SIM. That's all.
Yeah, i am using whatsapp and whatsapp business on the same phone *2 sims* since whatsapp business has launched.
Hey guy,
since there is no way right now to install a custom rom onto the P20 pro I am really concerned about the savety of my private data. What can I do to send as less data as possible to Huawei and their partners (Google,...)? Can I disable the reporting completely?
Thanks in advance!
Blumtopf
btw.: if there is a thread out there i did not see yet pls let me know =)
Don't use a smartphone at all.
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Blumtopf said:
Hey guy,
since there is no way right now to install a custom rom onto the P20 pro I am really concerned about the savety of my private data. What can I do to send as less data as possible to Huawei and their partners (Google,...)? Can I disable the reporting completely?
Thanks in advance!
Blumtopf
btw.: if there is a thread out there i did not see yet pls let me know =)
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One solution is to block internet access for installed apps and some system apps: settings - > wireless and networks - > data usage - > network access.
If this is not enough for your needs, another solution is to use Netguard and block internet access for any system app you like. It is an open source app and you can find the playstore version
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-netguard-root-firewall-t3233012 or the github version that compared to the playstore version it also has adblock using hosts files
https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard/blob/master/ADBLOCKING.md
I use the github version and it works fine in our phone. A tip to work properly in P20 pro, is to enable "manage system apps" in the Netguard's advanced options. Also, if you use the github version, disable automatic update for Netguard from playstore, otherwise you will lose adblocking. You can update the app via github whenever there is a new update.
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I'll just post my answer on a similar question.
Two things:
1. You really need to understand better what is your concern. "Reporting" (such as "Digital Balance" or "User experience improvement program") don't collect data that can identify you as an actual person, it can just identify your phone usage patterns and general info. Most of those can just be disabled in various settings.
2. If you want to go full paranoid (not using Google or any other cloud service accounts, not using cloud backups and syncs, cutting your phone from data network) you will be owning a smartphone without actually using any of its "smart" features. In this case you are really better off, just buy an old feature-phone and save yourself some money.
my current phone is oppo find x
i'd spent alot of time in setting up my theme and page, especially on icon editing,
i believe this setup will be store or backup in my nova launcher? but im not sure
is there any way i could totally move everything to my new phone without much change?
is google backup still viable? if so, i should setup those gms stuff 1st before restore my google?
thanks for any advice.
The Chinese version of Android machines (including Huawei, of course) will have the machine clone app pre-installed.
It is available in the corresponding application market of the machine, and the installation is very convenient. For the replacement of Huawei machines, new and old machines can be seamlessly operated
You can use Phone clone to copy from old to new. If you are using Nova launcher on your old phone, use the backup functionality in the launcher, install Nova on the new, restore the backup.
NorSamsUser said:
You can use Phone clone to copy from old to new. If you are using Nova launcher on your old phone, use the backup functionality in the launcher, install Nova on the new, restore the backup.
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phone clone is the 1 provided by huawei? should i do it before gms setup or after? or both have no relation?
terrance511 said:
phone clone is the 1 provided by huawei? should i do it before gms setup or after? or both have no relation?
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I copied mine after the GMS setup. Bcuz I was worried in case that one of the apps might be looking for a Gmail account on my p40 pro
terrance511 said:
my current phone is oppo find x
i'd spent alot of time in setting up my theme and page, especially on icon editing,
i believe this setup will be store or backup in my nova launcher? but im not sure
is there any way i could totally move everything to my new phone without much change?
is google backup still viable? if so, i should setup those gms stuff 1st before restore my google?
thanks for any advice.
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Phone clone will transfer all of your content! However itll also transfer apps, So its 100% worth using, I would deffo check out petal search on the new device! I love my p40 pro
If you want to transfer data like app, contacts, sms, music, photos, videos, books, call logs, the best way is using phone transfer software. By using such tool, you can transfer data from your old phone to you new p40pro directly on computer via USB cable or wifi connecting. It's ease and safe.
phoneclone / hisuite
terrance511 said:
my current phone is oppo find x
i'd spent alot of time in setting up my theme and page, especially on icon editing,
i believe this setup will be store or backup in my nova launcher? but im not sure
is there any way i could totally move everything to my new phone without much change?
is google backup still viable? if so, i should setup those gms stuff 1st before restore my google?
thanks for any advice.
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use hisuite to back things up to PC aswell as doing a phone clone im very specific about my app placements ect. and phoneclone kept everything the way i had it on my P30 Pro minus the GMS apps .
Hi,
New pixel user as of today!
On my OnePlus 7t I used to be able to prevent network access for specific apps which would stop some annoying adverts from loading for apps that didn't actually require internet access - Is this feature / setting not available for Pixel phones and/or Android 13?
Cheers!
No, that's an OxygenOS feature.
mko000 said:
No, that's an OxygenOS feature.
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Damn.. that's a shame. Thanks!
There are options of course - if you're rooted.
mko000 said:
There are options of course - if you're rooted.
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I haven't rooted for years now - I don't know if it's still the case but I used to have issues with banking apps etc back in the day.
mmotti said:
I haven't rooted for years now - I don't know if it's still the case but I used to have issues with banking apps etc back in the day.
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There are still issues with apps looking for root. Usually, there are workarounds (for now), but you have to stay on top of the required actions.
mmotti said:
Hi,
New pixel user as of today!
On my OnePlus 7t I used to be able to prevent network access for specific apps which would stop some annoying adverts from loading for apps that didn't actually require internet access - Is this feature / setting not available for Pixel phones and/or Android 13?
Cheers!
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You could use the NetGuard app for this purpose [it doesn't require root, though it will create a VPN connection].
Either the 7 pro has a new file structure, or Swift Backup is a 32 bit app, which ia no longer allowed on the 7 pro version of A13. Whatever the issue is, if you have important data, keep the 7 pro in the box until another option for restoring app data is available.
Just trying to save folks some time amd effort.
Amd4life said:
Either the 7 pro has a new file structure, or Swift Backup is a 32 bit app, which ia no longer allowed on the 7 pro version of A13. Whatever the issue is, if you have important data, keep the 7 pro in the box until another option for restoring app data is available.
Just trying to save folks some time amd effort.
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Ive restore my backup successfully ( or almost successfully , cause few apps were crashing afterwards..lol) from my 6pro
I will also try it at the weekend. An alternative (perhaps) is Migrate. But if both won't work, then this would be a quite big deal...
I was gonna open a thread about this!
I got in touch with the dev on Telegram and that's what he said:
1. How many apps have you tried restoring?
2. By any chance are these apps that are secure? Payment apps, apps with accounts, apps that use encryption using Android Keystore, etc.
3. Pick a small app like Geekbench for testing backup and restore and let me know how it goes.
Also, I was linked to this FAQ: https://swiftapps.org/issues#restorefail
I guess I'm not switching to the 7 Pro until I can find a way to transfer my apps (from a 4 XL).
swift backup worked fine for me. (OP20 pro -> P7 Pro)
But needed to log out in swift backup cause it uses google login.
After that yo have to give swift full root access. Then it worked for me
Restoring apps from P6P is working well for me. The apps that are crashing are likely encrypting data with a master key stored in Android keystore and they crash because master keys can't be transferred between devices.
I tried using Titanium Backup to transfer a few apps' data from Pixel 3XL to 7 Pro, and they all failed. Swift was able to restore data for a certain Candy-based game with success, but that was the only one I tried.
Ghisy said:
I was gonna open a thread about this!
I got in touch with the dev on Telegram and that's what he said:
1. How many apps have you tried restoring?
2. By any chance are these apps that are secure? Payment apps, apps with accounts, apps that use encryption using Android Keystore, etc.
3. Pick a small app like Geekbench for testing backup and restore and let me know how it goes.
Also, I was linked to this FAQ: https://swiftapps.org/issues#restorefail
I guess I'm not switching to the 7 Pro until I can find a way to transfer my apps (from a 4 XL).
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Follow up on this: I chatted with the dev on Telegram and he said most people were able to transfer their stuff to the Pixel 7 without any problem.
He's gonna get one himself soon so he'll be able to test things more thoroughly I guess.
I transfered without issue except on a few that had biometrics setup. I had to clear those and setup manually.
It will fail on 32bit native applications. 32bit is enabled in P6 and disabled in P7.
I have been emailing the developer too. Of the 190 apps that I restored, about 20 of them didn't work after being restored.
Keep my new Pixel 7 Pro in the box? I used a neat trick by letting the Playstore download all my apps. Then just took the time to log in and setup as before. Pictures and videos OTG flash drive. Text Messages and MMS I let Next SMS handle it.
Most of the apps I transferred using Swift worked. TB has been dead on my P6P for awhile unfortunately, just crashes on open so I tried Swift and was able to transfer with maybe a 90% success rate out of 20+ apps that I didn't want to set back up manually. I'm only recalling 2 maybe 3 so far that didn't work. I didn't bother trying anything sensitive like banking/stock/crypto etc.
PSA: v4.2.3 is being pushed to the Play Store.
Pixel 7 users should update asap.
Changelog:
Apps: Fixed an issue on Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro where Swift Backup failed to properly restore apps with split APKS
Apps: Fixes for proper backup of permissions like Picture-in-Picture, WiFi Control and Turn screen on OneDrive: Added retry mechanisms for some temporary OneDrive errors
Wallpapers: Some optimizations when user has a very large number of wallpaper backups
Other fixes
4.2.3 not showing for me here in the uk on play store. still 4.2.2.
it will take a while for it to update across playstore
whatsisnametake2 said:
4.2.3 not showing for me here in the uk on play store. still 4.2.2.
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Probably in a few hours. If you want it right away, it's available on the Telegram Swift Backup channel.
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Probably in a few hours. If you want it right away, it's available on the Telegram Swift Backup channel.
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cool cheers
Amd4life said:
Either the 7 pro has a new file structure, or Swift Backup is a 32 bit app, which ia no longer allowed on the 7 pro version of A13. Whatever the issue is, if you have important data, keep the 7 pro in the box until another option for restoring app data is available.
Just trying to save folks some time amd effort.
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But why? It also has it's own and was super easy, took only a few minutes connect P6P to P7P via USB. Done. And have done it for myself and other, was easiest transfer/backup so far.
zymphad said:
But why? It also has it's own and was super easy, took only a few minutes connect P6P to P7P via USB. Done. And have done it for myself and other, was easiest transfer/backup so far.
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Not everything gets copied over. Best to hook up the old phone to the computer and run adb pull /sdcard to make a backup of the sdcard. Delete the Android folder from the backup and then drag and drop it onto the new phone. Like my Signal folder didn't get backed up so I had to manually copy it over and restore the backup and none of the non-stock folders in the root of the sdcard storage got brought over either.