Hi,
I have tryed on my rooted S6 Edge to install 3 diffrent GPS spoofers as system apps, but cant get it to work.
They disapear and i have to reinstall the apps and then they install in Data/apps again.
Have tryed move the folder from data/apps to system/apps and restart, but dosent help.
Tryed useing Link2SD to move and same there.
Anyone know how to get a GPS spoofer app to install as a system app?
I dont wanna use mock location.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Android: 6.0.1 with chainfire auto-root
Thanks,
Sadly I'm having the same problem. I can't move anything to system apps on this device. Once moved, it no longer lists as being installed anymore.
I used CF-Auto Root. I'm curious if a different kernel and/or rom would give different results, as it's feeling like Samsung maybe blocking this for some reason.
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When moving to system app ect.. have you set the correct permissions?
Im a noob when it comes to stuff like this but its just a idea
Ahh let me guess, going to use it for pokemon Go! ?
Make sure you don't install it like you would normally. Just use the Apk downloaded.
I got mine to work, download the Fake GPS Location apk, copy the Apk to /System/App/Fake GPS. You will need to make the folder "Fake GPS". Just use root Explorer for this, go back to system/app and set permissions as rwxr-xr-x for the Fake GPS folder.
Then change the Apk permissions to rw-r-r.
Reboot and that should be it, you'll still need to enable mock location app but pokemon won't detect it being in use.
Samsung Galaxy s6 edge G925i MM - crisscross 7.1
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Valkiry said:
Ahh let me guess, going to use it for pokemon Go! ?[emoji14]Make sure you don't install it like you would normally. Just use the Apk downloaded.
I got mine to work, download the Fake GPS Location apk, copy the Apk to /System/App/Fake GPS. You will need to make the folder "Fake GPS". Just use root Explorer for this, go back to system/app and set permissions as rwxr-xr-x for the Fake GPS folder.
Then change the Apk permissions to rw-r-r.
Reboot and that should be it, you'll still need to enable mock location app but pokemon won't detect it being in use.
Samsung Galaxy s6 edge G925i MM - crisscross 7.1
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Thanks for the advice. Allowed to successfully set a Fake GPS app as a system app. Sadly though, it's still not working for me with Pokemon Go. Just comes up with Failed to Find Location or whatever the error is. The map shows I'm in the location I set, but no poke stops etc load in the area.
I'm guessing I've still got something else not set up right for this one. I'm on stock 6.0.1 with root via CF-Auto Root. I don't know if any of that would be affecting this or not? But somehow, the game still knows I have the mock location set as it's the exact same error as if I just set it without it being a system app.
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Edit: Sadly, I feel like they've patched all of this. As it's not working for me at all. I moved a different paid GPS spoofing app to system apps, and it appears to work fine. However, spinning a poke stop doesn't release any items. Every Pokemon escapes the ball, and flees, and gyms say they are too far away. This is using a paid GPS app, that has an "expert" mode.
The app mentioned above currently just results in a blank map.
SkinBintin said:
Thanks for the advice. Allowed to successfully set a Fake GPS app as a system app. Sadly though, it's still not working for me with Pokemon Go. Just comes up with Failed to Find Location or whatever the error is. The map shows I'm in the location I set, but no poke stops etc load in the area.
I'm guessing I've still got something else not set up right for this one. I'm on stock 6.0.1 with root via CF-Auto Root. I don't know if any of that would be affecting this or not? But somehow, the game still knows I have the mock location set as it's the exact same error as if I just set it without it being a system app.
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Edit: Sadly, I feel like they've patched all of this. As it's not working for me at all. I moved a different paid GPS spoofing app to system apps, and it appears to work fine. However, spinning a poke stop doesn't release any items. Every Pokemon escapes the ball, and flees, and gyms say they are too far away. This is using a paid GPS app, that has an "expert" mode.
The app mentioned above currently just results in a blank map.
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I don't think it's patched, it still works for me in Australia. Plus they can't patch it if they can't detect it (system apps are private and arnt installed like a normal apk would be). Try to turn it off, use your real location for 5-10min, swap GPS to the Fake one and place the pin near you and move around from there. Don't place a pin on the other side of the state as it won't load and know you can't travel that distance from last time you loged in. When I drop a pin in the middle of Melbourne it doesn't load no matter what I do. So I just use it around my area to get stuff. Just remember that the Fake GPs isn't going to work flawlessly with pokemon go! As niantic encountered players doing this on ingress, they developed algorithms to make it harder to do so freely. Also servers are unstable atm so drop outs and freezing is common.
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I don't think it's patched, it still works for me in Australia. Plus they can't patch it if they can't detect it (system apps are private and arnt installed like a normal apk would be). Try to turn it off, use your real location for 5-10min, swap GPS to the Fake one and place the pin near you and move around from there. Don't place a pin on the other side of the state as it won't load and know you can't travel that distance from last time you loged in. When I drop a pin in the middle of Melbourne it doesn't load no matter what I do. So I just use it around my area to get stuff. Just remember that the Fake GPs isn't going to work flawlessly with pokemon go! As niantic encountered players doing this on ingress, they developed algorithms to make it harder to do so freely. Also servers are unstable atm so drop outs and freezing is common.
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You're right. It appeared to be a soft ban like on Ingress. I should have thought about that before suddenly moving cities. Only lasted a few hours, so not too big a deal. Im curious though if I do it too often, if ill get a permanent ban. As I have an urge to go explore somewhere overseas. I guess best option would be to log out for a day or two before making a drastic jump overseas.
The main problem I'm having now, is trying to repeat your advice. I want to try a gps app with waypoints... so I can set a journey and walk along it. Presumably helping me hatch eggs. Secondly, trying to replicate what I've done on my phone on my GF's phone... neither are installing post reboot. Getting frustrated.
Cheers for the help. Not a regular here on XDA. I'll hit that button now.
Edit: OK, I was doing it wrong. Whoops.
For anyone else confused, below is the process I'm using.
I'm using the paid version FakeGPS as it allows system app installation without having to select the app in mock locations. However just today it's started regularly leaking my real location, making me jump back and forth all the time. Not sure how to solve that one just yet.
So, I install FakeGPS.
Use APK Extractor to save the APK (to storage/emulated/0/apk extract)
Use Root Explorer to make a folder named FakeGPS in /system/app
Use Root Explorer to copy the APK from storage. Paste it into the folder created earlier.
Set APK premissions to rw-r--r
Set folder permissions to rwxr-xr-r
Reboot phone.
Once rebooted, launch FakeGPS and turn Expert Mobe on in settings.
From there, youre good to go.
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If your on wifi turn off the wifi spoofing, apparently it can make you rubber band sometimes. I don't have an issue with WiFi or 4g, I just set my location and off I go
Yeah obviously it's not a smart idea to just jump from one country to the next, your account will get flagged and next time you do it someone will be watching your position and then bam permanent ban hammer comes down, maybe even a device block or ip block included.
Personally i just use it when I'm at home and can't go anywhere (it's winter here so it's damn cold in Victoria). Other than that I don't use it to abuse gyms and flood the town of RED gyms. That would be malicious and not so fun. I do it for leveling up a whole bunch of pokemon and getting stocks back up. Then just free roam 5m at a time for pokemon
i can't turn expert mode on. it's greyed out. I got it installed as System App using your instructions. Any ideas?
edit: ok now it is working. Had to put the extracted app in the priv-app folder. Actually it's working great.. my character doesn't jump back and I can catch Pokemom without having any problems..
Hi
i cant set te folder to rwxr-xr-r only to rwxr-xr--
i rebooted the phone it works in the game is says failes to detect location.
what have i done wronge
thx
it wont work anyway cuz pokemon go detects if u using apps to mock ur location
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osman34 said:
it wont work anyway cuz pokemon go detects if u using apps to mock ur location
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wrong.. still using it without getting banned. It only checks if you have 'mock location' enabled in your developer settings. Just run fake GPS as a system app, don't move too fast and stay on the roads.
SkinBintin said:
You're right. It appeared to be a soft ban like on Ingress. I should have thought about that before suddenly moving cities. Only lasted a few hours, so not too big a deal. Im curious though if I do it too often, if ill get a permanent ban. As I have an urge to go explore somewhere overseas. I guess best option would be to log out for a day or two before making a drastic jump overseas.
The main problem I'm having now, is trying to repeat your advice. I want to try a gps app with waypoints... so I can set a journey and walk along it. Presumably helping me hatch eggs. Secondly, trying to replicate what I've done on my phone on my GF's phone... neither are installing post reboot. Getting frustrated.
Cheers for the help. Not a regular here on XDA. I'll hit that button now.
Edit: OK, I was doing it wrong. Whoops.
For anyone else confused, below is the process I'm using.
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I am using a CF rooted Samsung S6 Edge 6.0.1
I installed Root Explorer
I downloaded Fake_GPS_Location_Spoofer_v4.0_(Paid_Cracked).apk
I Used Root Explorer to make a folder named Fake GPS in /system/app
I used Root Explorer to move the APK from storage to the /system/app/Fake Gps
I Set APK premissions to rw-r--r
I Set folder permissions to rwxr-xr-r
I Rebooted phone.
Once rebooted, I launched FakeGPS and turned Expert Mode on in settings.
I then open FakeGPS and set a nearby location (has a pokestop) and Fake location engaged appears.
I then open Pokemon Go and it loads my current location (not the location I selected above), It does not move from my physical location and works as normal.
Settings I have on:
Mock locations is off (Fake GPS is not selected)
High accuracy GPS is on (GPS, Wi-Fi, and Mobile Networks)
Improve Accuracy has both Wi-Fi scanning on and Bluetooth scanning on
Expert mode on in Fake GPS
How can I fix this? thanks in advance.
flakattack said:
High accuracy GPS is on (GPS, Wi-Fi, and Mobile Networks)
Improve Accuracy has both Wi-Fi scanning on and Bluetooth scanning on
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Try setting GPS to GPS only (no wifi/mobile)
Turn off Wi-Fi and bluetooh scanning.
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I install TNT Lite 3.1.2 for Viewsonic G Tablet and I have some problems with location. When i used google maps or any other application can detect location, base on u'r Wi-Fi, didn't work. Please help me about this problem.
ndgayan said:
I install TNT Lite 3.1.2 for Viewsonic G Tablet and I have some problems with location. When i used google maps or any other application can detect location, base on u'r Wi-Fi, didn't work. Please help me about this problem.
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I have to set the location to manually entered information. Unfortuantly, there is no GPS in the GTablet...
Some apps, like Maps or Loopt probably will not work unless you manually enter location information like a ZIP code.
I haven't heard anything about using WiFi for location data, though. Sounds interesting!
Other than manually entered location data, nothing can really be done unless that WiFi-location thing pans out somehow.
Can't really help you with how to manually enter information; I'd imagine you might already know how to do that, and I don't.
RE: Anyone tel me how to fix Wi-Fi Location Problem.
When I use my pc's google maps, it shows my location based on wi-fi. Also in my Iphone 2G its worked. I installed weatherBug, IhartRadio apps in to ViewSonic g Tablet and those are didn't start. It's searching location. So then how it's worked on PC's and Iphone 2G's. I think we need wi-fi patch for that.
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When I use my pc's google maps, it shows my location based on wi-fi.
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Isn't that actually based on your public IP (the IP your router, wired or wireless) that your provider gives you?
We need to keep this thread going! I can't play Parallel Kingdom because the WiFi Location isnt enabled and I don't see any option to turn it on. Ive done some searches on the web and some Android phones have this feature...how come the GTablet doesnt? It would really help since there is no built-in gps or 3G service.
support.vzw.com/how_to_use/enable_position_location/on_your_android.html
All the apps screwed-up that need location
We need solution very fast. I need to know how regular pc finds the wi-fi location without GPS or 3G. (Eg- Google maps, Weather Bug ect..)
Well, Google does it in this way:
http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?answer=179386&hl=en
Maybe it could be done in that way as well somehow?
ndgayan said:
When I use my pc's google maps, it shows my location based on wi-fi. Also in my Iphone 2G its worked. I installed weatherBug, IhartRadio apps in to ViewSonic g Tablet and those are didn't start. It's searching location. So then how it's worked on PC's and Iphone 2G's. I think we need wi-fi patch for that.
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Google uses service that looks up the mac address of your router (just like skyhook on ipod touch). The stock tablet doesn't even have location services settings - does TnT-lite have this? If not then there is nothing collecting and reporting the data.
To get this to work, the Google location services part of android has to be running - and not use GPS. I have no idea how to make this work, I just know the basic mechanics behind it.
Google Location Services
This is part of the reason I returned the tablet.
If you open up the gservices.db under /data/data/com.google.android.gsf/databases/ using SQLite3.
and do the following query:
select * from main where name='url:google_location_server';
It should give you the setting for the Google Location Services. In my case it didn't exist.
I tried to add a record for it by doing:
insert into main values('url:google_location_server','http://www.google.com/loc/m/api rewrite https://www.google.com/loc/m/api')
and that didn't work.
The NetworkLocation.apk is present in the Vegan b5.1 build but I couldn't get it to work at all because it always wanted to default to GPS.
E/libGPS ( 976): gps_stop
E/libGPS ( 976): gps_state_stop
E/libGPS ( 976): epoll_wait returned, nevnets=1
E/libGPS ( 976): read(control_fd) get CMD=2
E/libGPS ( 976): GPS thread get CMD_STOP
and never flip over to network based location.
The best I can tell you is use Location Spoofer for Android. I can't even troubleshoot it anymore because I gave up my GTab before the return period was over.
We need to keep going this thread
Location is very impotent to lot of apps.
DanielNTX said:
This is part of the reason I returned the tablet.
If you open up the gservices.db under /data/data/com.google.android.gsf/databases/ using SQLite3.
and do the following query:
select * from main where name='url:google_location_server';
It should give you the setting for the Google Location Services. In my case it didn't exist.
I tried to add a record for it by doing:
insert into main values('url:google_location_server','http://www.google.com/loc/m/api rewrite https://www.google.com/loc/m/api')
and that didn't work.
The NetworkLocation.apk is present in the Vegan b5.1 build but I couldn't get it to work at all because it always wanted to default to GPS.
E/libGPS ( 976): gps_stop
E/libGPS ( 976): gps_state_stop
E/libGPS ( 976): epoll_wait returned, nevnets=1
E/libGPS ( 976): read(control_fd) get CMD=2
E/libGPS ( 976): GPS thread get CMD_STOP
and never flip over to network based location.
The best I can tell you is use Location Spoofer for Android. I can't even troubleshoot it anymore because I gave up my GTab before the return period was over.
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I think someone need to change NetworkLocation.apk file
Try this,
http://code.google.com/p/piraterum/source/browse/branches/OfficialFroyoSensePirate/system/app/?r=237
ndgayan said:
Try this,
http://code.google.com/p/piraterum/source/browse/branches/OfficialFroyoSensePirate/system/app/?r=237
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I would try it, but I'm back to my Dell Streak.
I tried it but when I attempt to install it I get the following error.
"Application Not Installed"
HumbledHuman said:
I tried it but when I attempt to install it I get the following error.
"Application Not Installed"
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To install it you have to move it into /System/Apps.
ndgayan said:
Try this,
http://code.google.com/p/piraterum/source/browse/branches/OfficialFroyoSensePirate/system/app/?r=237
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I just installed it, no change.. Tablet is still lost.
No MLB At Bat
I Can't see MLB AT BAT TV LIve (have a suscription), because I dont have location, have someone found a fix for it??
Wi Fi location works on stock 1.24349
I was on stock 1.2-4349 till a couple of days back. Google maps was able to pin point my location in a jiffy. I flashed Brilliant Corners recently, and since then, Google maps stopped displaying my location. It's no big deal for me right now, but I thought it might be of interest to somebody else in this forum.
viskon said:
I was on stock 1.2-4349 till a couple of days back. Google maps was able to pin point my location in a jiffy. I flashed Brilliant Corners recently, and since then, Google maps stopped displaying my location. It's no big deal for me right now, but I thought it might be of interest to somebody else in this forum.
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Try logging in to the Google Latitude app on the gTablet if it is installed. Google Maps, and other apps like News & Weather picked up the location correctly if I was logged in to that.
i have google maps 5.9.0 when trying to use wifi location or network location i get please enable a my location source from system settings. i also updated to maps 6.1.0 and its the same thing. i cleared data and cleared cache, also cleared google services framework nothing works. I know we dont have GPS on this tablet. but it should be able to use course navigation or wifi location. in 2.1 and 2.2 froyo it worked now on gingerbread its not working for me. does anyone have the same issue or no how to resolve without using a location spoofer?
I have found the same problem and I have not found any answers searching here and on other sites. I understand that the Hidden Settings app available here lists all of the settings that can be changed, and enabling My Locations is not one of them. I am wondering if the setting can be changed by editing a file on a rooted NT. Maybe one of the developers or the moderator knows where the file is located and how it should be edited. My guess is that Root Explorer would allow someone to find the setting file and, once you find it, you probably need to change the state from "0" to "1."
Same problem
You still need wifi for the directions function to work. At best in your car the NT acts as a dumb map, aerial or roads.
I have allow mock locations checked in devleopment. i also noticed that in the default prop it says ro.allow.mock.location=0.
i tried to change to 1. it reverts back to 0 upon boot up. i dont know that would help anyway
I'm not sure this is a mock location solution. I am wanting the NT to allow Google Maps to pull an address/location from the IP address like the iPad and iPod do. In Gingerbread (which I think is the base for the NT) it is under Location and Security and is the setting for "Use Wireless Networks" as a source for location information.
To Miniblue, I agree that you need WiFi to pull maps if you are mobile, but this would be nice when traveling and using the NT at any WiFi enabled location to find local information and for running directions. It is also a nice feature to use with the weather apps that can automatically pull local forecasts based on the Location Services.
Location services work with Yandex Maps (Russian). It means, it is app problem.
I also need this to work, I am trying to set up "Square Up" and it needs locations turned on.
latv said:
Location services work with Yandex Maps (Russian). It means, it is app problem.
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I have downloaded Yandex and get a different error message: "Unable to determine location" compared to "Please enable a My Location source in system settings." I am not sure if that means that Yandix is able to access location, but I am not in am area covered by the maps or something else. I will play with some other map apps to see what I get.
In the mean time, does anyone know where the My Locations setting is on the NT? We ought to be able to find it and change it with Root Explorer on a rooted device. I have been looking through the various root folders and have not found it yet.
The nook color can enable Location Services, how is it done on that device and can we do it the same way on the NT?
Until we figure out how to enable the "Use wireless networks" setting, a near-term, very limited workaround is to use the "my fake location" apk, which allows you to manually set a mock location by entering a lat-long or slewing a map.
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The nook color can enable Location Services
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Yeah, kinda stinks that the NC was able to do this with just the rooted stock rom, and we can't.
Edit: just noticed the OP had the caveat "without using a location spoofer"...sorry I didn't contribute anything useful!
Eustace2 said:
I have downloaded Yandex and get a different error message: "Unable to determine location" compared to "Please enable a My Location source in system settings."
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Looked again at Yandex maps - first click at locating button produced the same error you mention. Second click located me instantly.
If you get "We have no data for this area", just click minus botton several times.
jmaddocks said:
Until we figure out how to enable the "Use wireless networks" setting, a near-term, very limited workaround is to use the "my fake location" apk, which allows you to manually set a mock location by entering a lat-long or slewing a map.
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using my fake location allows square up to work, now to get the card reader to work....
Tried that approach with the same result. The Market doesn't show My Fake Location as compatible with theNT. I will need to load it on my phone and export the apk for my NT. I'll be back if I find any helpful information.
Eustace2 said:
Tried that approach with the same result. The Market doesn't show My Fake Location as compatible with theNT. I will need to load it on my phone and export the apk for my NT. I'll be back if I find any helpful information.
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Here you go:
Thank you, Conundrum768. My Fake Location will be a good work around for now. It even works with Yandex, though I can't read Russian. We will probably need to wait until there is a version of CM9 for the NT to have access to the My Locations setting. The NT is potentially a great tablet once we get the crippled software off of it.
ok this is what ive done so far
make sure you have sqlite and root explorer on your tablet can get it on market.
navigate to data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/secure make a backup and put it on your sd card just in case(copy the whole folder if you like)
find where it says 61 location_providers_allowed. press on the value side
you can either change it to network,gps
or change gps to network
save
then reboot
now when you go to maps the enable my location in system settings does not pop up now.
press the gps icon on the top right
now youll get waiting for location followed by your location is temporary not available.
this is a little more progress so far. location spoofer now works. we need to dig in more to find out what else can be done
i dont know if we can add or need to add <boolean name="location_wifi" value="true" />
to the com.android.settings_preferences.xml at the bottom.
This is helpful information. I made the change to the settings.db/secure using Root Explorer and added the line to com.android.settings_preferences.xml. I get the same messages: Waiting for Location and Your current location is temporarily unavailable. I have been doing some research on Android location services, but haven't found anything helpful yet.
right now i have mapquest and that works and sees your location.
i also have trying by changing permissions on
com.google.android.maps.jar
com.google.android.maps.xml
com.android.location.provider.jar
com.android.location.provider.xml
No Luck on any
we need somebody who knows the inner workings of Gmaps to find why it doesnt see your location while others do. such as mapquest
I will download MapQuest to my phone and move it to the NT. As an aside, have you done anything to your NT to increase compatibility with the Amazon Market? I assume you were not able to install MapQuest directly from the market. I am wondering if I need to change the Build Properties screen resolution to 160 or make other changes so that these apps will show up.
EDIT: Transferred MapQuest to the NT and it picks up my location from the WiFi. I am wondering what server MapQuest uses to render an geolocation from an IP address. I will look around to see what was added to the settings table. It may be possible to direct Google Maps to a different server. Also tried Waze, but get a FC when the app opens.
Does anyone know why Google maps is always open. Does something force it open all the time? I have running the latest build that was rleleased yesterday.
Uninstall the damned thing it's annoying and consumes a lot of battery even when not launched with or without WiFi and 3G just makes it worse, It was fine in the Froyo series but the GB and HC series made it worse just uninstall it via system/app , Use Root Explorer or something that has root access enabled.
Download the latest Maps app from somewhere like apktop so you can save and keep the apk file so you can install it back on the go. Or titanium backup to back up the Maps application in general, if you don't use it, then remove it, but if you do (Worth it only on 3G models) then you can install it back anytime you want Win-win if you ask me, I have the 3G model and decided to remove it as it serves no purpose when on a motorbike, because by logical sense where am I supposed to keep a 10" tablet on my bike Unless by some magical tape glory, but if you hike alot, then keep it.
Force closing the app when WiFi is off keeps it permanently off, but when WiFi is on, it relaunches itself. FML Google.
I also notice there are quite a bit if wifi issues with it. I see some related topics but not sure if its related. Any suggestions. Basically I see that wifi hiccups after the tablet is a sleep for awhile.
Maps is open because of the google location service running...turn that off in settings>location
ezcats said:
Maps is open because of the google location service running...turn that off in settings>location
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Thanks I will give it a try.
I'm always very careful about what apps I install and their permissions, but I got this doubt for a long time. I already know what some Android permissions do and which of these are potentially dangerous.
Now let's assume an app asks for permissions to read my contacts, access the internet, read the identity of the phone, read the user position, etc.
When I use an app (mostly games) I always turn off wifi, bluetooth, gps and sometimes even the sim via airplane-mode. Now that app can easily collect all the data it wants but would never be able to send them. Am I correct?
My doubt is, when apps can send data? Is it only when the app is effectively running (also in background) or can do the same while, for example, updating the app via Google Play?
If it doesn't, I would probably download most of the apps I discarded because of their stupid permissions...
App permissions are always headache!
apps will always ask for various stupid permissions.even though they not require such permissions.
I think,,
how the apps collect and send data is upto the developer!!
Even though you put ur phone in AirPlane mode.the apps may or may not collect the contacts details frm your phone & may update to their server when data connection is detected..
Some applications will run in background as a seevice, even though they are not opened or running in foreground.
when u install an app you must be aware of the permissions granted.dont install apps that requires suspicious permissions.
if u are rooted there are some apps which can block permissions requisted by apps.
good luck....
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if u are rooted there are some apps which can block permissions requisted by apps.
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I already heard of such apps but never found one. Could you please tell me some of them?
Thanks for the answer, anyway it really sounds like "I don't know and we'll never know"... it's sad
Is there anybody really sure about what the apps can do and give a nice rest to my neverending question?
Yes.. I already mentioned.
the permission requirements by the app can be explained only by the developer of that particular app.
I had developed an app myself 9 months before.which requires gps location along with hardware control permission etc...
as a developer of this app I can steadly says that my app will update ur device location soon after u switch on ur data conn.
you can find some apps and their reviews here... http://www.howtogeek.com/115888/
Oh, so my hopes are totally crushed.
Looks like they are more problematic than I imagined. I'll keep skipping 90% of the apps on the market.
Thanks a lot for that link!
Edit: I'd add, Jesus Christ, how funny to see that on Android spyware is legalised:
"Angry Birds Space – along with many other apps – has permission to view the device’s serial number and monitor the phone numbers you call."
I bought a Moto E 2nd gen for my nephew to play Pokemon Go. Turns out that it is not officially supported. I have read that some people have had luck with sideloading, but my phone just sits at the loading screen and says "gps signal not found". I've turned location settings to high, ensured that the app is up to date, and is getting proper permissions. Mock locations is off.
Can anyone help me???
try reinstalling the app & make user you have google play games installed as it require g+ login to run the game
sireniankyle said:
I bought a Moto E 2nd gen for my nephew to play Pokemon Go. Turns out that it is not officially supported. I have read that some people have had luck with sideloading, but my phone just sits at the loading screen and says "gps signal not found". I've turned location settings to high, ensured that the app is up to date, and is getting proper permissions. Mock locations is off.
Can anyone help me???
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If your device isn't getting a GPS signal, try grabbing the app "GPS status toolbox" from the play store. Often just running that (outdoors with clear sky view) will reset stuck GPS for me. It also includes tools to refresh agps data.
If your GPS is working for other apps but not Pokemon, then I don't know.
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sireniankyle said:
I bought a Moto E 2nd gen for my nephew to play Pokemon Go. Turns out that it is not officially supported. I have read that some people have had luck with sideloading, but my phone just sits at the loading screen and says "gps signal not found". I've turned location settings to high, ensured that the app is up to date, and is getting proper permissions. Mock locations is off.
Can anyone help me???
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Get the XDA Labs app (https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-labs/) and install through that (It has the most recent update)
Note: Our moto E does not run the game very well.
For locations: Make sure that the highest setting is actually on, and that the phone can use the cell network to determine location as well (Separate setting) The game works for me (When it is not lagging of course)
Sher1234 said:
try reinstalling the app & make user you have google play games installed as it require g+ login to run the game
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dandrumheller said:
If your device isn't getting a GPS signal, try grabbing the app "GPS status toolbox" from the play store. Often just running that (outdoors with clear sky view) will reset stuck GPS for me. It also includes tools to refresh agps data.
If your GPS is working for other apps but not Pokemon, then I don't know.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
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sandix said:
Get the XDA Labs app (https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-labs/) and install through that (It has the most recent update)
Note: Our moto E does not run the game very well.
For locations: Make sure that the highest setting is actually on, and that the phone can use the cell network to determine location as well (Separate setting) The game works for me (When it is not lagging of course)
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Ok, I did ALL of these, and I'm not sure which one worked, but the game is running now. Also Google Play Services updated (thought it already had). So the game is running, but now constantly says "location not found" on the top of the screen. It zeros in on my house, though. I can't thank you guys enough, but is there any way to fix this message?
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Ok, I did ALL of these, and I'm not sure which one worked, but the game is running now. Also Google Play Services updated (thought it already had). So the game is running, but now constantly says "location not found" on the top of the screen. It zeros in on my house, though. I can't thank you guys enough, but is there any way to fix this message?
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Sounds like either bad internal GPS (Manufacture deformation), or just bad GPS in the area (Lot's of buildings?)
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Sounds like either bad internal GPS (Manufacture deformation), or just bad GPS in the area (Lot's of buildings?)
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Okay so this is a work in progress, BUT...
I know how to spoof one's location to fool Pokemon Go. IDK if that is allowed here, so I will go into the less gray part of my theory. Instead of using a gps location spoofing app to fake my location, is there an app that will take my real location, and spoof the rest of the data to satisfy Pokemon Go?
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Okay so this is a work in progress, BUT...
I know how to spoof one's location to fool Pokemon Go. IDK if that is allowed here, so I will go into the less gray part of my theory. Instead of using a gps location spoofing app to fake my location, is there an app that will take my real location, and spoof the rest of the data to satisfy Pokemon Go?
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OMG I AM SUCH A F****** MORON..........
I had "allow mock locations" checked from the night before......
It works perfectly now, and I hate my life......
Thank you guys so much. We can leave this open in case someone else needs help.
sireniankyle said:
Okay so this is a work in progress, BUT...
I know how to spoof one's location to fool Pokemon Go. IDK if that is allowed here, so I will go into the less gray part of my theory. Instead of using a gps location spoofing app to fake my location, is there an app that will take my real location, and spoof the rest of the data to satisfy Pokemon Go?
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Root the phone, install Xposed then install Xposed Pokemon Go module of choice (Found in XDA labs app) to do a REAL proper spoof since pokemon go can detect if mock locations is on and most xposed modules do not need that to work (since they use root access)
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Root the phone, install Xposed then install Xposed Pokemon Go module of choice (Found in XDA labs app) to do a REAL proper spoof since pokemon go can detect if mock locations is on and most xposed modules do not need that to work (since they use root access)
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Thanks, but the 2nd issue was caused and corrected by me. I had "allow mock locations" ticked from my troubleshooting last night.