Automatic Information Capturing - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am in process of developing an application and I was wondering if there is a way to capture users information automatically. I am drawing up a spec of application functions that I am going to have a dev team produce so I do not have app dev skillsets. That being said...
My idea was that if an user downloads an application, starts it, and the app is automatically populated with the users' phone number, name, etc any basic information automatically. Google pairs the phone with specific accounts that store such information so the data is there. I am looking for a less intrusive way and more user friendly way of creating accounts rather than direct social media login integration.
Is this something that is viable? or is it against data laws? or not possible?
Please let me know if you know of any existing methods, or if you think it is even impossible.
THANKS! :highfive:

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Thanks a lot! Now I will definitely not receive any feedback... How is this not a dev question... :silly:

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[Q] My X10 gprs connection doesn't work after updating

I have an unlocked X10, and before updating to 2.1 everything worked ok. But now it can't connect to internet or MMS trough gprs or 3g. I have repaired it with seus and tested it with two different sim cards. How can i repair it?? Anyone had this problem before??
Thanks and sorry because I´m from spain and I don´t speak english very well...
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Then are you sure you have put your apn settings back to your phone? If you are using any unbranded firmware like the Global or Nordic you'll need to put your MMS, APN settings back to the phone manually...
Do a search within the Q&A forum or Google to find out what your career settings are...
PS> You can find the settings in the next path:
Configuracion>Redes Inalam. y redes>Redes Moviles.
Jim
Thanks for your reply!! I put the apn settings, and also my sim provider sent me a configuration sms. I check it out and everything is ok, also I have another x10 and everything works well with the same configuration. But this x10 doesn't try to connect if wifi is off, it always says that there is no internet connection available. I've tried many things but it doesn't work anyway...
luisnatur said:
Thanks for your reply!! I put the apn settings, and also my sim provider sent me a configuration sms. I check it out and everything is ok, also I have another x10 and everything works well with the same configuration. But this x10 doesn't try to connect if wifi is off, it always says that there is no internet connection available. I've tried many things but it doesn't work anyway...
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try setting on my signature
Even with all apn settings ok, it won't connect... I really don't know what to do, this is the first problem I have with my x10. Do you think It would be ok to downgrade to 1.6??
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Even with all apn settings ok, it won't connect... I really don't know what to do, this is the first problem I have with my x10. Do you think It would be ok to downgrade to 1.6??
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that`s odd
try downgrade and see if it works. If it does upgrade again to 2.1 and see.
If still doesn`t work go to store and reclaim warranty

Would like some assistance. (Porting yahoo widget to function inside android app.)

I am super new to development but really enjoying it and would like some assistance porting a yahoo widget. (Mostly javascript it seems) to function inside my android app. I personally dont have the knowledge for this but learn quickly and would like some help if anyone can spare a little time to show me the basic's of this particular action. The Widget seems pretty simple. It has really one main function. It logs a player in, checks to see if he's currently in a race and if not begins one for him, then repeats the check and start periodically.
Thanks for reading.
S.Rivers
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[Question] Is it possible to use the G+ Android App Source Code for other purposes?

I know I'm not supposed to ask questions here, but it is a development question, whereas all the questions in the Q&A are regarding people's personal phones/issues. Hopefully this is appropriate:
I love the way the new G+ app presents information on cards, and especially the scrolling (the way it slides the cards up and the ones below it quickly flip up and follow it, etc).
Now lets say I wanted to make a separate app that presents information in the same way; for sake of an example: Lets say I wanted to present facebook posts in the same visual card style that is used in G+ app. Is the source code for the G+ app available/obtainable, and can it be changed around to perform such a task?
Sorry for the newbie question.. I'm just getting into programming (starting with java courses)..
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New concept contacts app ?

(sorry if wrong section)
Looking at WinPhone 8 contacts app I feel envious.
It makes so much sense. You stop looking for people A-Z or last called. You look for them as per what they are for you.
So, Family / Work / Closer friends / outer friends.
Contact groups are there, sure, yet they are barely used. And quite unmeaningful.
Do you guys know of an android contact app able to be a one-stop hub for people ? Divided in groups, abe to sync with Google and G+ and to create (and maybe suggest a back-to-google-contacts update) "groups" also populated with social statuses and (tagged) photos ?
Otherwise, is this concept worth creating an app for any of yu (I'm not able to)
I use contact +
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I was not sure since it's a mix question/wish for developers.
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How to get rid of Playstore requirement for some apps?

Some of us do not install G**gle apps (incl Play). We use instead F-Droid and APKPure.
But some apps insist that they require Play... it's not a technical requirement, just one they throw in there, but it's a real problem as I am not going to install Play just for that.
Does anyone know of a Play 'placeholder' or 'simulator' which will satisfy this specious requirement? Or has anyone decompiled an app to remove this requirement?
Recommendations?
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This is not related specifically to Havoc.
Shouldn't you make a thread in another place?
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Apparently you haven't actually tried this. There is very little depth of knowledge about things Android, in general. We are fortunate here to have a competent dev and some competent users. This is rare.
It is unusual to not be at all dependent on G**gle, and I am happy to help with what I know about freeing yourself completely. But there are some catches, and the question I'm asking is the last one for me.
I can probably figure it out for myself, but when forced to do that I am not as inclined to share if sharing (or even trying) is not part of the ethos..
So can we can, or can we can't? :cyclops:
Quantumstate said:
Some of us do not install G**gle apps (incl Play). We use instead F-Droid and APKPure.
But some apps insist that they require Play... it's not a technical requirement, just one they throw in there, but it's a real problem as I am not going to install Play just for that.
Does anyone know of a Play 'placeholder' or 'simulator' which will satisfy this specious requirement? Or has anyone decompiled an app to remove this requirement?
Recommendations?
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Try MicroG. Your purpose will be solved without installing any GAPPS.
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So can we can, or can we can't? :cyclops:
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Always share helpful info.
I believe the response the person made was a legit argument basically being made to help direct you to find a better place with much higher odds of getting an answer (looks like you got it tho).
But that doesn't mean you can't ask or can't share. It's all up to you. Sharing knowledge is the foundation this forum has thrived in. Personally I hope nothing defers anyone to question that regardless of any responses made or not made.
And yes, this is an excellent dev. But he's here to help primarily with his area of expertise, which according to the thread title is with Havoc issues. He can't be relied upon to answer non ROM questions (yet he probably would if he knew).
@Quantumstate,
I had to move your question and the corresponding answers to a specific thread (your thread now) to "Android Development and Hacking Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" because the thread where you posted initially was not the best place to ask.
I have named the thread "How to get rid of Playstore requirement for some apps?" because I had to fill a subject (is mandatory) but feel free to edit the title yourself if it's not OK for you.
Also, I suggest you to read THIS THREAD by @Oswald Boelcke, you could eventually find some clues there. If not maybe Oswald Boelcke or any other members (developers or not) here should be able to help you in this new Q&A thread
Thanks for understanding
Wood Man
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@Quantumstate I just realised that @Wood Man pinged me and pointed you to my thread. Feel free to ask me in my thread or certainly here whatever you want to know. But I assume you first have a lot of reading ahead.
Additionally to my thread, I'd like to drag your attention to some more XDA threads in this context. In these threads are also links to Github/Gitlab including excellent tutorials. If you want you'll be able to leave Google services or requirements in many although not all cases behind; however, it also depends of the ROM(s) you use. This means if you commence a discussion please also provide insight into details of your device, system and configuration.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-microg-gmscore-floss-play-services-t3217616
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-nanomod-5-0-20170405-microg-t3584928
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/microg-unofficial-installer-t3432360
https://shadow53.com/android/no-gapps/
Last remark: On none of our devices, any Google service or application is installed. But all of our application run fine without and by the use of µG instead. The very few application, from which I expect push notifications, do receive them on time via GCM/FCM.
The one and only Google application, which I've installed, is the Google Play Store modified by Setalphia, the developer of above linked NanoDroid. It allows me easy access and updates of my applications purchased on Google PS respectively to conduct in-app purchases that I mainly do in order to support a good development and developer unless the developer offers different means of donation.
I knew we could count on you Oswald :highfive:

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