THIS TUTORIAL IS GEARED TOWARDS THOSE THAT HAVE THE VERSION OF THE PHONE WITH CHINESE FIRMWARE,MAY BE USED AS A GENERAL GUIDE FOR OTHER VERSIONS.
The subject of app/bloatware removal/disabling has been mentioned in a few threads throughout the Oppo Find X forum,so,I thought I'd start a thread to centralize the topic.
As w/any mods go,this is one that's fairly harmless,worse case scenario,a factory reset will get you back on track,but,ultimately everyone is responsible for their own phone & what happens to it.
With that out of the way..............
1) Any app that can be easily uninstalled by the "uninstall" button is 100% safe,no harm whatsoever. If you want,d/l an apk extractor tool app to make a copy & store wherever,should you change your mind.
2) Now,most are interested in getting rid of as many of the OPPO system apps as possible w/o crippling wanted functionality. This will be an evolving list,& gradually adding to it,with input from anyone interested,I'll update the list right here.
3) OK,the How-To is right here https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
4) Any input regarding adding to the list is encouraged.
If you have something to add to the list that you're tried out yourself,please include any effects on functionality that may have resulted,especially if it affected other apps & their functionality,good,bad,or otherwise.
5) Once again,tried & tested input is highly encouraged & welcome. I'm open to suggestions on trying out app removal that ventures into uncharted territory,however,depending on what it is & how/when I'm using my phone,it might be a few days before I'm free for Guinea Pig duty..... :laugh:
6) Touching on point #5,if,for whatever reason,one is in no position to go into uncharted waters w/this,that's fine,I just recommend waiting a few days after the apps that you're interested in removing 1st,check the list & dates below. No one wants a borked phone that needs reset at an inoppportune time to get things restored to useability.
I myself won't be able to test every day,I get it,so,if you can't test things for yourself & share here,that is perfectly OK,JUST HANG IN THERE UNTIL THE SAFE LIST IS STABLE FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
The list will grow & evolve/be edited on a continuous basis until we all get it figured out. :good:
KUDOS to @justinswidebody for stepping up as a community leader & testing the apps that have risks/etc... that may warrant a reset/starting over,your efforts are to be commended by all who reap the rewards of your contributions,I can't thank you enough. :good:
A couple points worth repeating,from the link & instructions :
******** A factory reset will restore all uninstalled apps.
******** OTA's shouldn't be affected or affect the status of apps,whether they're installed or uninstalled (unless,of course,you've deleted something pertaining to updates,which won't be listed below)
FYI: The dates reflect the time of posting/removal,for ease of troubleshooting,in the event something noteworthy gets broken,it gives a good reference where to begin looking for the problem/solution.
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OPPO LAUNCHER com.oppo.launcher (7/18/18) : Must install A 3rd Party Launcher (Nova/etc....) prior to removal.
Also,for those that plan on using swipe gestures for navigation,for some,it gets broken somewhat,read the following post on the subject:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77119245&postcount=40
The fix for the swipe navigation,if needed can be found here,courtesy of @justinswidebody ......... KUDOS :good: :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-X/how-to/guide-remove-lockscreen-rid-developer-t3819122
Those using virtual navigation buttons are unaffected.
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MESSAGES com.android.mms (7/18/18) : Ensure that you have an Oppo account before removal,to prevent Oppo ID pop-ups & possibly other issues.
Recommend to have another SMS/MMS app installed before removal,may not be necessary.
DO NOT REMOVE INFORMATION SERVICES (com.android.mms.service)
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com.android.browser (7/18/18) : Recommend to have another browser installed before removal,may not be necessary
com.android.printspooler (7/18/18)
com.coloros.cloud (7/18/18)
com.coloros.gamespace (7/18/18)
com.coloros.soundrecorder (7/18/18)
com.coloros.speechassist (7/18/18)
com.nearme.atlas (7/18/18)
com.nearme.instant.platform (7/18/18)
com.oppo.logkitservice (7/18/18)
com.oppo.logkit (7/18/18)
com.oppo.ovoicemanager (7/18/18)
com.oppo.oppopowermonitor (7/18/18)
com.oppo.quicksearchbox (7/18/18)
com.oppo.securepay (7/18/18)
com.oppo.webview (7/18/18)
com.android.calendar (7/19/18)
com.coloros.appmanager (7/19/18)
com.coloros.childrenspace (7/19/18) KidSpace
com.coloros.healthcheck (7/19/18)
com.coloros.weather.service (7/19/18)
com.coloros.widget.smallweather (7/19/18) Clock Widget
com.mobiletools.systemhelper (7/19/18)
com.oppo.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest (7/19/18) Fingerprint Sensor Test
com.coloros.oppomultiapp (7/20/18) Clone Apps (Removing Clone Phone breaks this,by removing the base package & suspect vice versa,removing one breaks the other)
com.coloros.backuprestore (7/20/18) Clone Phone
com.coloros.assistantscreen (7/20/18) Smart Assistant
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The following,while they can be removed,are known to break significant functionality,or,cause other undesired results,remove at your own risk:
com.coloros.securitypermission (Privacy Permissions) (7/19/18) Breaks app permission management when removed.
com.coloros.pictorial (Lockscreen Magazine) (7/19/18) Removal will result in no longer being able to access Lockscreen settings,I recommend keeping this one
com.OppoFreeFallingMonitor.apk (8/8/18) Provides protection for camera slider in the event of a fall. Best described here: https://www.gizchina.com/2018/06/20...s-anti-fall-feature-guarantees-5-years-usage/
*****Reserved*****
Added the following to the OP/List:
Oppo WebView com.oppo.webview (7/18/18)
Game Space com.coloros.gamespace (7/18/18)
Oppo/ColorOS Cloud com.coloros.cloud (7/18/18)
Good list. There is one issue if using 3rd party file manager to install anything it asks to login. Need to find out if we can do a workaround by deleting some package.
varun.gid said:
Good list. There is one issue if using 3rd party file manager to install anything it asks to login. Need to find out if we can do a workaround by deleting some package.
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Guessing it has something to do with Phone Manager & Security apps,but,I'm not quite comfortable removing either ATM,until I can take a look around @ other Oppo Devices running a recent version of Color OS & get a better idea of the effects of removing either.
In the meantime,just another alternative:
You can side-load apps/.apks via Bluetooth sharing from another device without issue.
Thanks a lot for the Guide! I really wanna get rid of the launcher....
Therefore, beginner question:
If I run the adb devices command (inside the platform-tools folder) it shows no device in the list.
I enabled USB Debugging on the phone.
Is it necessary to manually install the driver for the phone to make adb work?
I found a driver here (mobileheadlines.net/) but I am not sure if this website is trustworthy.
Thanks for your help.
BTW: I think your link to the make adb run is not working properly. At least i get an 403 error message. Is this the how to you wanted to refer to?
tschifeif said:
Thanks a lot for the Guide! I really wanna get rid of the launcher....
Therefore, beginner question:
If I run the adb devices command (inside the platform-tools folder) it shows no device in the list.
I enabled USB Debugging on the phone.
Is it necessary to manually install the driver for the phone to make adb work?
I found a driver here (mobileheadlines.net/) but I am not sure if this website is trustworthy.
Thanks for your help.
BTW: I think your link to the make adb run is not working properly. At least i get an 403 error message. Is this the how to you wanted to refer to?
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THX for the heads-up on the link,it's fixed now. :good:
The drivers should install themselves,but,before you do that,you have to enable Developer Options & once there,you'll need to toggle-on USB Debugging.
This tutorial for Dev Options/USB De-Bugging is for other OPPO devices,but,is applicable here:
https://www.syncios.com/android/how-to-debug-oppo-f1.html
Once you do the above,plug-in to your PC & the drivers will automatically install.
Then pull down on the notification bar,tap on the USB Debugging notification,select Transfer files.
Also,the 1st time you connect/use USB Debugging,you'll see a pop-up window asking for permission,allow it. If you don't see it,disconnect from the PC,re-connect,select File Transfer & keep the phone unlocked,until you see the permission pop-up. I recommend selecting "Always" so,you don't have to bother w/it again.
Check this video out,it covers most of the steps:
https://www.youtube.com/results?sea...er+options+&+USB+Debugging+on+the+OPPO+FIND+X
Removed (OPPO) Search com.oppo.quicksearchbox ........added to OP/List.
KOLIOSIS said:
Removed (OPPO) Search com.oppo.quicksearchbox ........added to OP/List.
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Just removed com.oppo.launcher which was the primary concern! Nova Launcher works as far as I can tell without the need to set it as the default browser. Many thanks KOLIOSIS, I'm sure you have an idea of how much I hated the default launcher...
rmurase said:
Just removed com.oppo.launcher which was the primary concern! Nova Launcher works as far as I can tell without the need to set it as the default browser. Many thanks KOLIOSIS, I'm sure you have an idea of how much I hated the default launcher...
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this system i very closed..
nova do not stay on ..
Any adverse effects removing power monitor? Notifications or battery life?
How do you get rid of the oppo security message asking to sign in to oppo ID when sending sms through a 3rd party sms app?
varun.gid said:
Any adverse effects removing power monitor? Notifications or battery life?
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I haven't noticed any undesirable effects.
Sent from my OPPO PAFM00 using XDA Labs
just to add correction if you dont mind..the package is com.oppo.oppopowermonitor
I've just removed
com.coloros.healthcheck
com.coloros.appmanager
com.mobiletools.systemhelper
Don't see anything bad happening from what I can tell.
Also removed
com.coloros.securitypermission
However this removed the ability to change any permissions.
One of these that I removed allowed me to use mobile data for Showbox. I wasn't able to watch any Showbox stuff on mobile data before removing these
justinswidebody said:
I've just removed
com.coloros.healthcheck
com.coloros.appmanager
com.mobiletools.systemhelper
Don't see anything bad happening from what I can tell.
Also removed
com.coloros.securitypermission
However this removed the ability to change any permissions.
One of these that I removed allowed me to use mobile data for Showbox. I wasn't able to watch any Showbox stuff on mobile data before removing these
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I'll add the 1st three you listed to the OP/List & start another list in the same OP for those such as the one here that breaks some functionality.
varun.gid said:
just to add correction if you dont mind..the package is com.oppo.oppopowermonitor
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Thank you,I've since edited the OP/List to reflect the correct package/app/.apk name,much appreciated. :good:
Anyone using 3rd party SMS? If so are you getting prompted to login to OPPO ID whenever you send an SMS?
yakuzlin said:
Anyone using 3rd party SMS? If so are you getting prompted to login to OPPO ID whenever you send an SMS?
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Yes,I am,using Textra & removed the stock messaging app,still getting the pop-up,but,messaging does work.
I suspect the banner is tied to the Privacy Permissions app (com.coloros.securitypermission) Don't remove this,breaks permission management.
@justinswidebody
If you haven't performed a factory reset,can you test a 3rd party SMS/MMS app & see if the OPPO ID Prompt still pops-up?
THX again. :good:
EDIT: @yakuzlin
The Privacy Permissions app (com.coloros.securitypermission) is not tied to the banner pop-up,see the following post.......
I installed Textra, but I still have the default messaging app so I can't set it as default. But when I send a text it sent fine , when I receive a text it puts up a hint pop up message that the default messaging app is used for security reasons.
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Hi everyone. Im one of the developers of SwitchMe, and app that allows multiple secure logins into separate installations of android on a single device. The pr is after the break.
I really need a few people to check into some issues people on the Nook have been experiencing. There are some warnings involved:
- testers should perform a full nandroid backup before using the app, it is not our responsibility if you start getting boot loops or whatever
- if you report results or bugs, please use the "Write to us" function in the app whenever possible, and always describe the issue in the header of the logs you send
- if you post here, be sure to include your device type and rom
- if you have apps installed on sd, be sure to mention that as well
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SwitchMe is a unique application for root users that allows you to log in and out of multiple installations of Android just as you would on a desktop computer.
The technology behind SwitchMe saves all of your applications and data, protects it and stores it as a file in memory. You can then log out of an
account and log into a fresh installation of Android or another account with its own unique content.
You may create as many profiles as the memory is capable of holding. Some of these may require very little free memory because they contain few apps,
others will be larger as they contain many applications and lots of cache and data.
Why is this functionality useful?
Privacy - the most obvious benefit is that you can securely share one device among multiple users, which gives you privacy and peace of mind.
Testing - if you are a developer, you can use profiles as clean sandboxes to test your applications and their interaction with the system.
Gaming – with multiple installations of Android on a single device, you can now play online MMOs as different characters.
Speed - the games your kids play slow down your tablet, but with SwitchMe you can easily create profiles without games or instant messengers.
Battery life - when the battery is low but there are important emails or documents to edit later, switch to a profile which only contains these essentials.
These of course are only suggestions - there are plenty of other uses for the functionality SwitchMe offers.
Market link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.switchme
The Lite version allows the creation of two profiles, enough to test on.
Screens:
What would you like to test on nook? Everything works fine. I have bought this app sometimes back mainly for the use on Nook.
Please read the top of the op.
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SwitchMe 1.2 has been rolled out and now includes a lockscreen replacement:
1.2
Added lock screen for logging in and out
More stable Fast switch implementation
Reworked UI colors
Now, its very important that we get some feedback on how this big new feature works, so please read up on it in the help and post your thoughts!
i tried this app last night on one of the cm9 (feb,14th's) nightlies on my nook color and its nice, i like it.
Thanks, glad to hear it. Be sure to give me some feedback on the lockscreen if you do decide to buy the app!
Its working perfectly here! Thank for this awesome app!
Anything other than praise to report
How can I test the secure login manager if the lite version does not allow secure login?
ATM you cant, but soon you will. In any case, many people have bought the app and it is them that i am calling on. You dont have to if you dont want to. That is something you will no doubt learn about this forum...
Your original post said:
"The Lite version allows the creation of two profiles, enough to test on."
I assumed that meant I could test the secure login with the lite version. So I downloaded it, installed it, and found out that I couldn't. Thought you might want to know. Sorry for the inconvenience, I will uninstall it now.
The switch screen will be free in the next version, only password protection will be charged for...
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What do you think of yesterday's update?
I have SwitchMe installed on my CM7 Nook Color.
I don't use my (main) profile too often, my girlfriend uses her secondary profile nearly daily. Today I tried to switch to my profile, and I got a message saying the app is not compatible with my device.
I can't switch back to my main profile. I rebooted, and still get the same issue.
There is not a password, I'm using the free version. I am unsure if there was a recent update as my girlfriend is the primary user, and I don't see the SwitchMe app in the Android Market for her profile.
Please advise.
You need to update the app. Look here: http://bit.ly/wGHxRt
Sorry about that, your last update seems to have fallen into that dark, hour long space between a new release and the hotfix.
ftgg99 said:
You need to update the app. Look here: [removed]
Sorry about that, your last update seems to have fallen into that dark, hour long space between a new release and the hotfix.
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Thank you for the quick reply. I used the unswitchme.zip file referenced in that post, and ran it in recovery. I got worried when I rebooted and was in my secondary profile, with no way to switch back. I installed SwitchMe from the market on that profile, and it detected both profiles as normal.
The only real issue I see now is that SwitchMe is installed in my secondary profile, not my main profile. If I ever decide to stop using SwitchMe, how can I ensure that my main profile is what's kept as the main, as I can't uninstall it from main account?
Thanks again!
Whatever profile you uninstall it in will be your main profile...
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ftgg99 said:
Whatever profile you uninstall it in will be your main profile...
Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda premium
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So I would actually need to uninstall it again with the zip file, and reinstall it on my main profile to "fix" the issue and return it to normal?
Not trying to be a pain, just want to fully understand the process, as my girlfriend may be getting her own tablet soon, and I won't need to use SwitchMe anymore. I'd just like to make sure I can safely remove it at some point and go back to using my tablet on it's own without the app.
Thanks again for the great app and very helpful information.
I already answered your question.
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1.4.3.7
Fixed device specific switch screen crashes and issues
Fixed UI bug in switch screen preferences
If anyohe had problems with superuser before, this should fix them. Please let me know if that is the case, its important we get some feedback here!
This is a WIP so forgive me for doing this in steps instead of all at once, I dislike anything from AT&T and Samsung being loaded on the phone, I am an average user that does not use my phone for business so anything like VPN / Exchange is not needed by me. I just like my phone as lean as possible while maintaining stability
Note: This list is from the latest ICS leak, and have been tested on my phone. I have not DELETED the APK's yet, but have them disabled either thru [Applications / All] or using Autostarts, and RomToolbox. Sorry for the rough layout of this list, I have the flu so expect typo's too.
Accuweather Daemon (used for the weather on the lockscreen / widget)
Accuweather.com (widget)
Android Keyboard (I am soley using Swype)
AP Mobile news (widget)
Application Monitor
AT&T Hot Spots
Buddies Now (widget)
City ID
DeviceHelp
Exchange Services ( I Dont use Exchange)
Google Partner Setup
Home Screen Tips
HTML Viewer (Anyone know what this even does?)
Kies Air
Lets Try Panning!
Media Hub
Mini diary
News & Weather
Polaris Office
Samsung Account
Setup Wizard
Social Hub (There are two listings I disabled both)
TalkBack
Voice Talk (vlingo)
WidgetBinder *
Yahoo Finance
YP Mobile (Disabling this will cause a FC if you try and use it within contacts)
* I am not using TW LAUNCHER. I'm using Apex instead, might have undesired effects if you disable this and use the stock launcher.
[Edit: jellybean list coming soon.]
I am with you, I hate the bloat I know I will not use and don't want it on my device. If you search in either the SGS-II forum or the Note forum you will find a spreadsheet that is also a good reference on what can be removed.
Search "apps safe to remove"
slix71 said:
I am with you, I hate the bloat I know I will not use and don't want it on my device. If you search in either the SGS-II forum or the Note forum you will find a spreadsheet that is also a good reference on what can be removed.
Search "apps safe to remove"
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What he said! ^^^^^^ That list is fairly spot on.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
We need a verified list like that for Jelly Bean now, and we also need another list for Startup apps and services, that are safe to remove from Startup. Sometimes you don't need to uninstall an app that you occasionally use, but you certainly don't need it running and eating up resources each time the phone boots.
A great post !!
If i can get a few users too verify the list a few times, i'll add the thread as a resource to the "everything" thread.....
this would help out users a lot !!
thank you......g
Jellybean
gregsarg said:
A great post !!
If i can get a few users too verify the list a few times, i'll add the thread as a resource to the "everything" thread.....
this would help out users a lot !!
thank you......g
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Jellybean coming with in the next couple of days.
jb0nd38372 said:
Jellybean coming with in the next couple of days.
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I'll hold off for the JB then...
If you can add them both into this thread, and name it for both, that would be sweet....
The "one stop" for both OS's.......
Or not, your call, but thank you in advance......g
there are alot more apks that can be removed. i posted some in another thread awhile back. post number 7 and 8 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767113 if you want to add to your list so they can all be in one place. also if you are trying to free up space there are more files that can be removed. in system/media/audio you can delete all extra ringtones,notifications,and alarms. i only have the one i use in each folder and i delete the entire ui folder since i dont like my phone making noise every time i press something. on cm roms there is a video folder in same location that i delete. i have never seen those videos run and are useless. and more i can list later when have time.
Allow only broadcasts you want for each app.
With this app you could prevent apps to receive broadcasts, e.g. "SD-card inserted" oder "W-Lan connected".
All with Android-18 shipped broadcast actions are integrated. Others will be collected from time to time and marked with an exclamation sign in the app.
Technical limiation: Actions wich are only sent and not received by any app could not be found.
Changed settings are applied after a reboot. For BOOT_COMPLETED please use the app BootManager.
To restrict system apps you have to donate. The key of "BootManager" is recognized by this app too!
Important:
This app needs the Xposed Framework. The framework requires root access for installation. Don't forget to enable the module in Xposed. You can grab it here: Xposed Installer
Donation:
No self-promotion in the app.
System apps could also be selected
Sorting by action, not only by app name
You support this app and further development!
Website: http://tinyurl.com/pkos9om
Play Store: http://tinyurl.com/p3dqxj2
Xposed Repository: http://tinyurl.com/q9u2l8o
Changelog: http://tinyurl.com/njov9yd
My personal intension to create this app:
There was no app which could do this
Translation:
You could find here a interface to translate the english strings: http://tinyurl.com/okycacj
A free account of www.oneskyapp.com is required to edit. Additional, please attach your email address or send it via PM
Kudos to you! This is great for development purposes!
However, you must warn the user that disabling Broadcast for some app just because he[user] thinks that might be a good idea is bad and user should think twice, as disabled Broadcast can result in a vary of results - from no effect to system crash.
For example, your favorite launcher is listening for the broadcast for call state. You're thinking - Ah-ha, it's spying on me! And you disable the broadcast. And then you are surprised, why does Phone app icon stopped displaying missed calls.
great thanks for that :good:
Dr.Alexander_Breen said:
However, you must warn the user that disabling Broadcast for some app just because he[user] thinks that might be a good idea is bad and user should think twice, as disabled Broadcast can result in a vary of results - from no effect to system crash.
For example, your favorite launcher is listening for the broadcast for call state. You're thinking - Ah-ha, it's spying on me! And you disable the broadcast. And then you are surprised, why does Phone app icon stopped displaying missed calls.
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I'm not sure about wich i should warn, potentially are all dangerous to disable.
eg the brodcasts to update a widget are useless for you if you don't use a widget of the app. But you should not disable it if you are using the widget...
And some actions i do not even know, because the ReceiverStop collects them if you are using your apps...
Btw, the release of today shows a logfile with newly added actions.
defim said:
I'm not sure about wich i should warn, potentially are all dangerous to disable.
eg the brodcasts to update a widget are useless for you if you don't use a widget of the app. But you should not disable it if you are using the widget...
And some actions i do not even know, because the ReceiverStop collects them if you are using your apps...
Btw, the release of today shows a logfile with newly added actions.
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No, you must not warn out every broadcast. Virtially, there is infinite set of them, as I can create my own broadcast as easy as 1-2-3. Just show the warning at the start that it's better not to meddle with the system app's broadcasts and that even user-installed apps can cause side effects without some broadcasts.
Dr.Alexander_Breen said:
No, you must not warn out every broadcast. Virtially, there is infinite set of them, as I can create my own broadcast as easy as 1-2-3. Just show the warning at the start that it's better not to meddle with the system app's broadcasts and that even user-installed apps can cause side effects without some broadcasts.
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Warn about all? Good point
I'm wondering where's the best place. At startup is the changelog shown (if updated) and a message about xposed, if not installed/active. So it could be nothing is been read...
defim said:
To restrict system apps you have to donate.
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How to donate? I click the bottom part within the module - no reaction whatsoever...
Edit: ok, that was through the website. I donated and received the key file! :good:
But... why "Maps" is not is the list of apps...?
Thanks...
Looki75 said:
How to donate? I click the bottom part within the module - no reaction whatsoever...
Edit: ok, that was through the website. I donated and received the key file! :good:
But... why "Maps" is not is the list of apps...?
Thanks...
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Hi, i've planned to put donator apps for each app to the market, but had not time yet.
If a app is not shown, no receivers are detected for it unitl now. You could do:
1) show all apps by enable in settings. Then you have only the option to "diable all, even unknown"
2) or open (in this case) Maps and wait. If it gets a broadcast ReceiverStop adds it to internal list and 1) is not needed
Adding new receiver actions are always logged, independet if logging of allowed/denied is enabled
Dr.Alexander_Breen said:
No, you must not warn out every broadcast. Virtially, there is infinite set of them, as I can create my own broadcast as easy as 1-2-3. Just show the warning at the start that it's better not to meddle with the system app's broadcasts and that even user-installed apps can cause side effects without some broadcasts.
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I've added a warning dialog in the latest version
defim said:
Hi, i've planned to put donator apps for each app to the market, but had not time yet.
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How will then work the donation I made? Is there a possibility for me to appear like I bought the donation app?
This way, in case I wipe the phone, I can download from play store the donation app and don't need to bother you with e-mails "hey give me again the license file..."...
And will the donation app work as well for both "bootmanager" and "stopreceiver"?
defim said:
If a app is not shown, no receivers are detected for it unitl now. You could do:
1) show all apps by enable in settings. Then you have only the option to "diable all, even unknown"
2) or open (in this case) Maps and wait. If it gets a broadcast ReceiverStop adds it to internal list and 1) is not needed
Adding new receiver actions are always logged, independet if logging of allowed/denied is enabled
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Strange... I did "show all apps" and Maps is here. This is OK.
But the yellow "!" appears side to it... doesn't it mean that receivers were used?
But at the same time, when I click on Maps, there is only the "stop all" line... that sounds not consistent...???
Maybe a sign of a bug?
Anyway, very good job! THANKS!!!
@Looki75:
I'm not sure yet of the donation apps. But i think it should be again 1 app for the 2.
On the 1st view are packages shown, system apps have a "!" -> could be more dangerous to change sth
On the 2nd view with the receivers of each app, evere action which is a custom action (= not listed in broadcast_actions.txt of Android platform-18 sdk) has a "!". These non-default actions have to be collected by the app.
So it's consistent Maybe not the same icon for both would be better...
Are you sure Maps receives broadcasts? I tried to get Manifest.xml by the apk, but apktool failed -.-
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@Looki75:
I'm not sure yet of the donation apps. But i think it should be again 1 app for the 2.
On the 1st view are packages shown, system apps have a "!" -> could be more dangerous to change sth
On the 2nd view with the receivers of each app, evere action which is a custom action (= not listed in broadcast_actions.txt of Android platform-18 sdk) has a "!". These non-default actions have to be collected by the app.
So it's consistent Maybe not the same icon for both would be better...
Are you sure Maps receives broadcasts? I tried to get Manifest.xml by the apk, but apktool failed -.-
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Ok... I think I understand... your module is about BROADCASTS... I'm not a dev and not familiar with these... but is it the same than Autostarts (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts)?
My dream is to have the exact same functions than Autostarts in an Xposed module.
You might wonder why... well as strange as it sounds, I have Xposed framework but I am un-rooted. So I can use modules, but I can't use Autostarts for example...
I thought your module would be this "similar", but there are more stuff shown in Autostarts than is your module...
You talk about "broadcasts" and Autostarts or similar (root toolbox for example) talk about "receivers for certain events"... is there a difference?
Is it a big deal to expand the scope of your module to equal Autostarts functions?
Thanks for your help!
@Looki75:
After talking a look at the screenshots of Autostarts, it seems that these are all broadcast receivers, so the apps should do the same (with other methods: root/xposed). My app has no nice-names for the action names. So i wonder how Autostarts shows receiver names which a apps creates by its own? Which actions did you miss exactly in my app? Maybe they are not related to broadcats.
I think extending ReceiverStop is not so a good idea, because it's only for intercept receiving broadcasts of app. But maybe a seperate app. I used LBE some time and I didn't like that it has much things i did not need.
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@Looki75:
After talking a look at the screenshots of Autostarts, it seems that these are all broadcast receivers, so the apps should do the same (with other methods: root/xposed). My app has no nice-names for the action names. So i wonder how Autostarts shows receiver names which a apps creates by its own? Which actions did you miss exactly in my app? Maybe they are not related to broadcats.
I think extending ReceiverStop is not so a good idea, because it's only for intercept receiving broadcasts of app. But maybe a seperate app. I used LBE some time and I didn't like that it has much things i did not need.
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When you look at these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35634745&postcount=11040
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29420959&postcount=7059
it seems that MAPS has much more than that...
However, I just installed Autosarts on my phone and it shows nothing, just like in your module...
So I guess we're ok.
Thanks!
Looki75 said:
When you look at these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35634745&postcount=11040
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29420959&postcount=7059
it seems that MAPS has much more than that...
However, I just installed Autosarts on my phone and it shows nothing, just like in your module...
So I guess we're ok.
Thanks!
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I don't know what this other app does. Maybe it shows sometimes simply all recevers for every app.
But I know that ReceiverStop shows per app the specific actions.
There is now a donation app available in Play Store for this app. (1 donation for both, ReceiverStop+BootManager)
I'm looking for a way to disable SMS and missed calls notifications from appearing on the stock (clock) lock screen widget on my rooted Note 3 (running 4.3). Could this tool acheive this and if so, how?
The following entries were logged when not answering a call and a call notification is shown on the lock screen:
[ReceiverStop] 2013-11-22 15:07:20 handle not: com.sec.android.SimpleWidget - android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT
[ReceiverStop] 2013-11-22 15:07:20 handle not: netgenius.bizcal - android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT
[ReceiverStop] 2013-11-22 15:07:20 handle not: netgenius.bizcal - android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT
[ReceiverStop] 2013-11-22 15:07:20 handle not: netgenius.bizcal - android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT
[ReceiverStop] 2013-11-22 15:07:20 handle not: netgenius.bizcal - android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT
[ReceiverStop] 2013-11-22 15:07:20 handle not: com.umang.dashnotifier - android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT
[ReceiverStop] 2013-11-22 15:07:20 handle not: com.roymam.android.notificationswidget - android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT
[ReceiverStop] 2013-11-22 15:07:20 handle not: com.sec.android.app.controlpanel - android.intent.action.PACKAGE_RESTARTED
Would I simply be able to disable android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT in the SimpleWidget app to disable the SMS being displayed in the lock screen?
What is the risk of trying this out?
Happy to donate if this will do the above.
Thanks,
Eddie
@sireddie:
I think android.intent.action.USER_PRESENT is not the right action.
From http://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Intent.html:
Broadcast Action: Sent when the user is present after device wakes up (e.g when the keyguard is gone).
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Just open ReceiverStop and look which actions are listed for the app. I'm using "SMS Unread Count" widget, which has only android.appwidget.action.APP_WIDGET_UPDATE, so this could be the right. (I've blocked APP_WIDGET_UPDATE for all apps i'm using, but without widget)
Risk? I think it's low. It could be that something does not anymore what you expected To be save, do a android backup - i've never needed one
I've just added strings for translation to the first post. If you attach here a translation, please send me you email address via PM.
Notice to @kalashenicof @jzak1083 @vipa
Dear friend!
The receiver "android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED" is blocked
But receiver "android.provider.telephony.SMS_RECEIVED" is constantly being allowed
("Telephony" vs. "telephony")
Please fix it! Viber application is listening to both of them!
katada1 said:
Dear friend!
The receiver "android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED" is blocked
But receiver "android.provider.telephony.SMS_RECEIVED" is constantly being allowed
("Telephony" vs. "telephony")
Please fix it! Viber application is listening to both of them!
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Yes, Viber could receive both. ReceiverStop collects all receiver actions it could get on your device. If you open the GUI it build a list of apps and their receiver. If one receiver is missing, it was never been seen on your device. So it should not be a problem. Btw, if you select "deny all", this will also handle never seen before receiver.
Does you know which app should send this misspelled "android.provider.telephony.SMS_RECEIVED"?
Xposed app firewall.
This app is an firewall for the installed apps. Only apps with permission "android.permission.INTERNET" are
shown. IPv4 and IPv6 are supported together with TCP and UDP. You could configure outgoing and incomming
connections independent from each other.
The rules could be applied for each network: W-Lan, local network, mobile, roaming, unknown.
Logging is configurable for incomming/outgoing and allowed/denied connections.
Colors:
Blue: Template is used.
Yellow: Custom settings.
Green: The app is trusted.
Red: The app is blocked.
Features:
No iptables required, the kernel doesn't need to support it.
The firewall is active when Android starts, no startup data leak.
The rules are always active, no re-apply on connection change is needed.
Limitiation:
Host names in the log file are PTR entries.
Works only for Android (Java), not the native (Linux) part
Donation:
No self-promotion in the app.
You could trust or block an app (Menu/ActionBar)
You could use a template for not configured apps
Additional (experimental) networks: Bluetooth, WiMAX, Ethernet
Tasker support, per App
You support this app and further development!
Permissions:
ACCESS_SUPERUSER: apply iptables rules
This app does not connect itself to any websites or hosts!
Important:
This app needs the Xposed Framework. The framework requires root access for installation. Don't forget to enable the module in Xposed. You can grab it here: Xposed Installer
Website: http://tinyurl.com/l5bpv23
Play Store: http://tinyurl.com/ome2pvc
Xposed Repository: http://tinyurl.com/ksc6plz
Changelog: http://tinyurl.com/n8gsqja
Why this app? No firewall for Xposed exists yet
Translation:
You could find here a interface to translate the english strings: http://tinyurl.com/okycacj
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Insane.. I was looking for something like this about 12 hours ago.. its almost like you read my mind and made it just for me!.
I like your style. Nice and simple and keeping it in line with your others.
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shivadow said:
Insane.. I was looking for something like this about 12 hours ago.. its almost like you read my mind and made it just for me!.
I like your style. Nice and simple and keeping it in line with your others.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
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Maybe you head me thinking loud 6 weeks after starting this app: "i will release today, if there are still error, i'll fix them later"
Am I correct in assuming this is not open source?
I got a question about incoming/outgoing connections, maybe somone else want to know:
Incoming connections are used by less than 1% of all apps. This is used if the app is a "server", like BubbleUPnP. So most time incoming conections could be blocked, i think for mobile network 100%.
An outgoing connection is like a phone call: You call someone (outgoing connection), and can talk (send "data") and hear (receive "data")
Wifi Internet and Network:
If you want to control eg your local tv-receiver, xbmc device or avm router (with FreetzMobil), only connections to the local network are required. This prevents app to send data to the internet.
The "local network" are all "private" IPv4 and IPv6, they will not be forwarded by internet routers. Additionally, if you use "public" IPs they are local if it is in the same subnet as a ip of your device. Uncommon for IPv4 usage, but public IPv6 are the common usage (public IPv6 for every device)
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Am I correct in assuming this is not open source?
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As usual i send source only to people i know
I took this mod for a quick test drive, a little feedback:
-Is it not possible to restrict kernel?
-Could it be that apps that use native libraries to connect to the internet cannot be restricted? Firefox and Mega (both use native libraries) were able to connect even when completely restricted.
Also a little cosmetic issue com.android.process.gapps showed completely green at all times. However restrictions were applied properly
an0n981 said:
I took this mod for a quick test drive, a little feedback:
-Is it not possible to restrict kernel?
-Could it be that apps that use native libraries to connect to the internet cannot be restricted? Firefox and Mega (both use native libraries) were able to connect even when completely restricted.
Also a little cosmetic issue com.android.process.gapps showed completely green at all times. However restrictions were applied properly
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Yes, see OP: "Limitiation: ... no native binaries." This is because the design of Xposed
Isn't it "com.google.process.gapps"? Onyl this one app has the wrong colors? Has it a green dot for "trusted app"? What did you configured for it?
Yes I meant com.google....
I set it from template to custom, blocked everything, however in the app overview it still showed as all green. When it was restricted GCM was blocked and the log showed blocked connections to mtalk.google.com:5228. Then I unrestricted outgoing mobile and wifi and GCM was available and the log correctly showed allowed connections but the colors in the app overview didn't change
Version 1.0.1 uploaded
- fix "incoming" thx @w0rinal
- also an error related to coloring, @an0n981 can you check if it fixes your problem? Toggling options could be required
defim said:
- also an error related to coloring, @an0n981 can you check if it fixes your problem? Toggling options could be required
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Sorry the bug is still present
Also 1 more questions. Do you see any problem running this along side AFWall?
The bug affects any app that starts end ends with <>. <android.media> and <org.mozilla.firefox.sharedid> also always revert back to displaying completely green once the app is reloaded
an0n981 said:
Also 1 more questions. Do you see any problem running this along side AFWall?
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No, should work without problems. The one created iptables rules other hooks the connection methods - if one fails, the other does it
an0n981 said:
The bug affects any app that starts end ends with <>. <android.media> and <org.mozilla.firefox.sharedid> also always revert back to displaying completely green once the app is reloaded
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The "<>" entries are not real apps (.apks) with a package name, they are uids. At app start i load all installed apps with internet-permission and hide apps which are no more installed / have not any longer the permissions -> the uid items are not in the list of installed apps (obviously)
Will be fixed in next release
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This is awesome ?
A few questions:
- is there a way to edit template? I couldn't find it anywhere in settings- am I missing something?
- Can you add multiple selection? For example, someone has lots of apps and wants to block roaming to them etc. etc. without having to change it manually for each app.
- filtering or sorting apps? perhaps something simple like the way afwall , or a more thorough filter like XPrivacy has?
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defim said:
The "<>" entries are not real apps (.apks) with a package name, they are uids. At app start i load all installed apps with internet-permission and hide apps which are no more installed / have not any longer the permissions -> the uid items are not in the list of installed apps (obviously)
Will be fixed in next release
EDIT: Uploaded
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Confirmed fixed
jaibar said:
This is awesome ?
A few questions:
- is there a way to edit template? I couldn't find it anywhere in settings- am I missing something?
- Can you add multiple selection? For example, someone has lots of apps and wants to block roaming to them etc. etc. without having to change it manually for each app.
- filtering or sorting apps? perhaps something simple like the way afwall , or a more thorough filter like XPrivacy has?
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The template is used for all "blue" apps, which where are not configured by user. Modifying template is part of the donator options (see OP).
Btw, next planned feature: detection of VPN connections
defim said:
The template is used for all "blue" apps, which where are not configured by user. Modifying template is part of the donator options (see OP).
Btw, next planned feature: detection of VPN connections
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Nice feature !
I dry tested this app (i.e. not checked in the Xposed module on my device) and already saw that the VPN was missing. Now I use AFWall+ which is good and has more profiles. I block all Google apps with it with a 'limited internet' profile and every time I download something from Play, I load another profile which allows 'Google Play services' and 'Google Play store' internet connection and after download/update I revert to 'Limited internet'.
On my Mac I have 'Little Snitch' firewall which has the ability to let it prompt for certain apps which I don't want to be connected permanently (such as the Mac App Store), but only when I do e.g. an OSX update. In that case I let it prompt and say 'only this time'.
A similar approach on LightingWall should be very welcome. E.g. a notification that the Play store wants to connect with internet and when one wants to download / update an app, say 'only this time' and not permanently.
mermaidkiller said:
Nice feature !
I dry tested this app (i.e. not checked in the Xposed module on my device) and already saw that the VPN was missing. Now I use AFWall+ which is good and has more profiles. I block all Google apps with it with a 'limited internet' profile and every time I download something from Play, I load another profile which allows 'Google Play services' and 'Google Play store' internet connection and after download/update I revert to 'Limited internet'.
On my Mac I have 'Little Snitch' firewall which has the ability to let it prompt for certain apps which I don't want to be connected permanently (such as the Mac App Store), but only when I do e.g. an OSX update. In that case I let it prompt and say 'only this time'.
A similar approach on LightingWall should be very welcome. E.g. a notification that the Play store wants to connect with internet and when one wants to download / update an app, say 'only this time' and not permanently.
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Xprivacy implements a similar thing, allowing the user to be informed when one of the restrictions are asking for access of that permission, including internet permissions(no distiction between lan or vpn), i would also welcome an on demand prompt feature for this app, its one faeture i wished afwall had, but believe it cant because of the nature of iptables i believe,
Saying that im also kinda worried that this might conflict, two apps essentially fighting for control to "pause" the system, hope im wrong, maybe if the two devs of the two respective apps co-orporated in implementation,it might be resolved, if there is an issue, i dont know........... but im getting ahead of myself here, defim has not even stated that he'll implement this, still, no harm in discussing possibilities, slim or not
@banderos101 @mermaidkillerIf you want to be informed if an app is allowed or denied to access some hosts, you could get it with Tasker. Just with a simple message box or more enhanced things Tasker can do. It should not be a problem using this app wiht Xprivacy, AFwal etc. If you block a connection with one app, it could be that the others can't see/log it. This depends on the order of the apps, An iptables firewall should be the last the connection is passing.
A per host filter is not planned, if you want to stop connection to some (tracking, malwar, adware) hosts a hosts file filter could be used, like my UnbelovedHosts
defim said:
As usual i send source only to people i know
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Too big a risk to take for security software like this. Post your work up on Github under a reasonable license.
I'm not seeing a big advantage over the GPL AFWall+ anyway.
I recently upgraded to the S23 Ultra and discovered that there's no option to unlock the bootloader. The root functions I value most are:
A firewall that will block apps from phoning home and/or accessing the internet without using the Android vpn (not sure if I could do that even if rooted...I just want to block apps from phoning home and use a vpn at the same time))
A call recorder (currently using Cube ACR, which actually works pretty good)
A way to 'image' the entire phone (i.e., like TWRP back up/restore)
A way to uninstall the bloatware that doesn't have an uninstall function.
Barring some method that will unlock the bootloader on this phone, what are methods/apps that will help me get as close to a rooted state as possible?
Well your first point is solved with what I use for privacy and adblocking. NextDNS (free option or $12/yr) you get a private DNS server and you control what is blocked and what isn't with all the customization you want. As for call recording, I've used skvalex (free with paid pro option but pro only adds automatic backup) for years whether rooted or not and it always works just fine. Though I will admit when it's connected to my car with Bluetooth it only records my side but I rarely talk while in the car so not a deal breaker for me. Thirdly, you could use adb to make a backup (from what I've read) but I use shizuku to give swift backup more permissions and it backups everything for me.
Thanks for your comments, spart0n.
I looked over NextDNS. It seems to have a lot of features. I do use my vpn's DNS, but they're various US servers are slow, plus NextDNS seems to have more features.
One thing I'm not clear on is can it slectively block apps from connecting to the internet, both on mobile /and/or wifi connection, much like a firewall?
I also did a quick perusal of skvalex, but I'm not sure how it's different from Cube ACR? One concern with cube is security...are they doing nefarious things with my data.
Cube also won't record the other side of a conversation when I'm using a bluetooth device (earbuds, car).
Is skvalex ' more respecting of privcy? In what ways do you deem it superior to other options such as Cube?
I'll be looking into Shizku and Swift backup, but am I correct in that it seems to be more of a 'Titanium' type app than a complete phone backup?
I really appreciate the pointers.
Sam Sung said:
Thanks for your comments, spart0n.
I looked over NextDNS. It seems to have a lot of features. I do use my vpn's DNS, but they're various US servers are slow, plus NextDNS seems to have more features.
One thing I'm not clear on is can it slectively block apps from connecting to the internet, both on mobile /and/or wifi connection, much like a firewall?
I also did a quick perusal of skvalex, but I'm not sure how it's different from Cube ACR? One concern with cube is security...are they doing nefarious things with my data.
Cube also won't record the other side of a conversation when I'm using a bluetooth device (earbuds, car).
Is skvalex ' more respecting of privcy? In what ways do you deem it superior to other options such as Cube?
I'll be looking into Shizku and Swift backup. I really appreciate the pointers.
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I've tried cube in the past and it had a lot of denied connections in the background but over the years skvalex has worked perfectly even if I completely block all internet connectivity even from the start of installation except for checking for pro version.
As for NextDNS it does work on wifi and cellular. Personally I pay for the pro and have it setup on my home router plus all my phones too
Try freezing the Apps you cannot uninstall - e.g. SuperFreezZ or SD Maid.
Have a look here for some other goodies that may be useful:
https://alternativeto.net/list/28655/the-ultimate-f-droid-setup/
elmor0 said:
Try freezing the Apps you cannot uninstall - e.g. SuperFreezZ or SD Maid.
Have a look here for some other goodies that may be useful:
https://alternativeto.net/list/28655/the-ultimate-f-droid-setup/
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There's no such thing as not able to uninstall. With adb commands you can uninstall literally any app, even system apps.
spart0n said:
There's no such thing as not able to uninstall. With adb commands you can uninstall literally any app, even system apps.
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My understanding is that the system apps don't get truly uninstalled but are effectively disabled (frozen)......?
spart0n said:
I've tried cube in the past and it had a lot of denied connections in the background but over the years skvalex has worked perfectly even if I completely block all internet connectivity even from the start of installation except for checking for pro version.
As for NextDNS it does work on wifi and cellular. Personally I pay for the pro and have it setup on my home router plus all my phones too
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The problem I've seen with Cube is that it sometimes randomly ends a recording before the call is finished.
Your earlier comment about using ABD to backup the phone - I found this and several other similar articles/guides outlining the method I think you alluded to. Seems pretty straight-forward. I also turned up info on uninstalling. Thanks for that - ABD seems the way to go.
The link:
How To Create a Full Android Phone or Tablet Backup Without Rooting or Unlocking Your Device
Android includes a built-in way to back up and restore the contents of your phone or tablet. All you need is a computer and a device running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or newer.
www.howtogeek.com
Adding this link:
How to uninstall carrier/OEM bloatware without root access
If you want to get rid of carrier/OEM apps from your phone, here's how you can uninstall bloatware from your device without root access!
www.xda-developers.com
elmor0 said:
My understanding is that the system apps don't get truly uninstalled but are effectively disabled (frozen)......?
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They do get uninstalled, but they remain inside the recovery partition so that when you reset the device they get reinstalled. You can disable or uninstall from Android any system app, even breaking the system, but the app will not get deleted from recovery unless you flash twrp or another custom recovery which deletes the stock recovery
Sam Sung said:
The problem I've seen with Cube is that it sometimes randomly ends a recording before the call is finished.
Your earlier comment about using ABD to backup the phone - I found this and several other similar articles/guides outlining the method I think you alluded to. Seems pretty straight-forward. I also turned up info on uninstalling. Thanks for that - ABD seems the way to go.
The link:
How To Create a Full Android Phone or Tablet Backup Without Rooting or Unlocking Your Device
Android includes a built-in way to back up and restore the contents of your phone or tablet. All you need is a computer and a device running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or newer.
www.howtogeek.com
Adding this link:
How to uninstall carrier/OEM bloatware without root access
If you want to get rid of carrier/OEM apps from your phone, here's how you can uninstall bloatware from your device without root access!
www.xda-developers.com
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Those are okay but dated guides for bloatware removal. There's 2 easy ways right now. One open source and not as feature rich and then there's a free/pro app that has more features.
Open source is universal android debloater gui (unless you want command line) from GitHub really easy to find with Google.
Or adb app control from cybercat. He's very active in his telegram support group and helpful
spart0n said:
Those are okay but dated guides for bloatware removal. There's 2 easy ways right now. One open source and not as feature rich and then there's a free/pro app that has more features.
Open source is universal android debloater gui (unless you want command line) from GitHub really easy to find with Google.
Or adb app control from cybercat. He's very active in his telegram support group and helpful
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So they are. Not stuck on terminal. I've found and bookmarked AppControl download page.
Looking again, the ADB guide I linked to is aged too...is that still the best method? A Windows GUI would be nice for that too. Is there a reliable app or is ADB still my best bet?
Sam Sung said:
So they are. Not stuck on terminal. I've found and bookmarked AppControl download page.
Looking again, the ADB guide I linked to is aged too...is that still the best method? A Windows GUI would be nice for that too. Is there a reliable app or is ADB still my best bet?
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Yeah there's a gui for adb, it's called universal android debloater from GitHub and in the release section they have a gui version
GitHub - 0x192/universal-android-debloater: Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device.
Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device. - GitHub - 0x192/universal-android-debloater:...
github.com
spart0n said:
Yeah there's a gui for adb, it's called universal android debloater from GitHub and in the release section they have a gui version
GitHub - 0x192/universal-android-debloater: Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device.
Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device. - GitHub - 0x192/universal-android-debloater:...
github.com
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Rereading, I can see I wasn't clear at all. I should have specified 'for backup'. I'm doing a bit of searching for something now and this week. I doubt I can image the entire phone, but I'm hoping to find as complete and 'nandroid-like' backup solution as I can. If you know of anything, I'd appreciate it. Or maybe my best bet actually is ABD and commandline.
Sam Sung said:
Rereading, I can see I wasn't clear at all. I should have specified 'for backup'. I'm doing a bit of searching for something now and this week. I doubt I can image the entire phone, but I'm hoping to find as complete and 'nandroid-like' backup solution as I can. If you know of anything, I'd appreciate it. Or maybe my best bet actually is ABD and commandline.
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Honestly I don't know any good ones, I use swift backup with shizuku. That's all I really know of. It works like titanium backup did but without root, even with shizuku, is somewhat limited.
adb pull /sdcard will get your files
Sometimes adb pull will fail on a specific file or folder and just puke on itself and refuse to continue. If that happens, you just have to delete the file/folder and try again. I've only had this happen once though.
Swift Backup with shizuku will back up apps and their downloaded data but not user data. Pair it with Google Backup and Google will restore *some* app data... Realistically though, you'll be losing some or a lot of app data, depending on app policies.
Thanks for your responses. Regrettably, there's no option in Dev options to unlock the boot-loader., so I'm stuck with whatever is available. Now I know. I should have either switched carriers or bought an unlocked phone, which I think comes with its own caveats.
User data, photos and such isn't too much of an issue here. My client data from apps is backed up to PC regularly, as are any photos I want to keep etc.
I like Nandroid backups because they backup everything including texts, call logs and OS (nice in case something happens and the OS bites the dust or gets crippled).
The real issue is my texts and call logs, moreso the texts..
How reliable is Swift (which is looking more and more attractive) compared to ABD, and can ABD back up more?
Also, side note, but my late wife's phone is an S7. I lost a previous phone and ergo my texts, so the texts on her phone are all I have of our texts over the years.
I was thinking I'd use Smart Switch or something to transfer the texts from her phone over to the S10 I just upgraded from. Is that practical?
I appreciate your remarks. Thanks!
Sam Sung said:
Thanks for your responses. Regrettably, there's no option in Dev options to unlock the boot-loader., so I'm stuck with whatever is available. Now I know. I should have either switched carriers or bought an unlocked phone, which I think comes with its own caveats.
User data, photos and such isn't too much of an issue here. My client data from apps is backed up to PC regularly, as are any photos I want to keep etc.
I like Nandroid backups because they backup everything including texts, call logs and OS (nice in case something happens and the OS bites the dust or gets crippled).
The real issue is my texts and call logs, moreso the texts..
How reliable is Swift (which is looking more and more attractive) compared to ABD, and can ABD back up more?
Also, side note, but my late wife's phone is an S7. I lost a previous phone and ergo my texts, so the texts on her phone are all I have of our texts over the years.
I was thinking I'd use Smart Switch or something to transfer the texts from her phone over to the S10 I just upgraded from. Is that practical?
I appreciate your remarks. Thanks!
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As for bootloader unlocking anything Samsung, you can't buy the north America models, any other country model will have the option for unlocking. As for swift vs adb without root? Swift does call logs and text backups locally on the device and on several cloud services of your choice if you wish.
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As for bootloader unlocking anything Samsung, you can't buy the north America models, any other country model will have the option for unlocking. As for swift vs adb without root? Swift does call logs and text backups locally on the device and on several cloud services of your choice if you wish.
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Thanks, sprt0n. I'll give Swift a try, along with Shizuku. Regarding the old S7 texts...do you recommend Swift there as well? WIll there be an issue transfering texts between the s7 and s10 given their age? S10 is Android 12, S7 is Android 8.
Sam Sung said:
Thanks, sprt0n. I'll give Swift a try, along with Shizuku. Regarding the old S7 texts...do you recommend Swift there as well? WIll there be an issue transfering texts between the s7 and s10 given their age? S10 is Android 12, S7 is Android 8.
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You can try it says on the Google Play store listing page that supports Android 6 and up so it should work
I'll do that, Thx.
Y'all have given me direction regarding uninstalling apps and back up, and even firewalling, if NextDNS allows.
I may be back for future questions after I research this stuff. I appreciate all your comments, particularly spart0n.