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Change your gps server to if needed AFTER these steps, but this will make gps more stable, speed will depend on your server, find out how to do that below but follow these instructions FIRST.
MAKE BACKUPS.
ROOT REQUIRED
MOD Instructions:
Download zip
Unzip
Open root explorer,
Mount ro
Go to file named etc.
scroll til you find your old GPS.conf copy and paste to sdcard as backup, just in case.
Go back to etc ,find file name gps, open, copy gpsconfig.xml and paste to sdcard as backup, just in case.
Copy GPS.conf (the one you got here), and paste to etc, and select overwrite when message pops up.>this is why u need backups.
Copy gpsconfig.xml (the one you got here), open etc, open file name GPS, paste inside and select overwrite when message pops up.
Reboot
Configure Automatic Agps in gps status and repair box read bellow
Test in navigation, fyi very first startup is slow but once locked on thats it, all other startups will be quick, If you live outside the USA, change GPS server, instructions for that are in this post below or you can watch my youtube instructions(link below)
I keep wifi location setting toggled OFF, much better. Instuctions for that below(easy)
Once and for all I am no responsible if you mess up
If you having issues just copy and paste your backups from your sdcard.
Enjoy
USA
Version 6----Gps mod:
Modded Gpsconfig.xml and GPS.conf link:
[PLEASE WAIT 24 HOURS SORRY
ASIA GPS MOD VERSION 6
Please wait 24 hours
EUROPE GPS MOD VERSION 6
Please wait 24 hours
INDIA GPS MOD VERSION 6
please wait 24hours
New HD Video instructions for changing GPS server
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLnn1VZc8jc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Method 2
NEW! 20 second GPS FIX OR BETTER, GPS FIX (MOD) Root required*
[MOD] Better GPS Acer, more universal than cingular
United states only.
Instructions: With Root Explorer (or similar app) go to /etc/gps.conf
In Root Explorer long press on the file and select open in text editor
Change the first line from: NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org to NTP_SERVER=us.pool.ntp.org
Save changes and reboot
ENJOY
Thanks to UnicornKaz, calebv2 and mrvanes from xda devs.
FYI STOP USING FASTERFIX APP IT WILL SCREW YOU UP IF YOU APPLY THESE CHANGES
Method 2.
NOT ROOTED
To clear GPS cache THIS ALWAYS HELPS<<<<<<<!!!!!!!!!
Instructions:
1. Download and install GPS Status & Toolbox from android market
2. Open the GPS Status & Toolbox
3. Press Menu -> Tools
4. Tap on Manage A-GPS state
5. Tap Reset
6. Tap Download
7. Enjoy faster GPS locking
Method 3.
ROOTED***
BUSYBOX REQUIRED
Required:
Root access
Fasterfix app from market
read all of this post so you don't screw yourself.
Instructions:
To speed up google maps nav: Install "Fasterfix" app from market, open app, accept super user permissions, pick region, reboot, then test via google maps navigation. Should speed it up $hit load, just as fast as my incredible when it was new. Hope this helps
Honestly until android comes up with a fix for the maps app I'm going to use WASE GPS found in market you MIGHT get a search for SIGNAL, BUT MUCH FASTER GPS.
FYI!!!!!!!! DONT REPICK REGION IN FASTERFIX APPLICATION!!!!! or you will have to do this:
It appears I was having some issues cingularly in the davlik cache because I changed my region in fasterfix because I figured what the fnck, and that screwed up my speed so when you pick your region stick with it or you will slow the crap out of navigation plus to fix it you will have unistall fasterfix, delete" [email protected]@[email protected][/email]" under davik-cache, reinstall pick region, test via navigation.
Info:
Sorry about last post: you will only need to open Fasterfix app once.
Misc:
It appears that fastfix is server based location finder, what ever that means
Unfortunately the version of the market I am using keeps saying thas this app is not compatible with my device.
If somebody could post the apk that would great
4shared.com/file/RNm07fny/FasterFix.htm
Works great !! I guess the GPS receiver is fine , it might just be Honeycomb that is having a few issue trying to download the A-gps data by itslef.
Your welcome man
when I run fasterfix all I get is a black screen.
Did I bust it?
ret4425 said:
when I run fasterfix all I get is a black screen.
Did I bust it?
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I too have the same problem with fasterfix, but even without that, following the other instructions, I managed to do the fix with 3 satellites in the house: D
Sorry for my bad english...
if you get just a blank screen on fasterfix i found that i needed busybox installed (mentions it in the market description if i recall correctly). and for those that arent sure, both fasterfix and busybox need root.
hope this helps
Hogmeister said:
if you get just a blank screen on fasterfix i found that i needed busybox installed (mentions it in the market description if i recall correctly). and for those that arent sure, both fasterfix and busybox need root.
hope this helps
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Thanks for the help, I installed Busybox, says it went okay, and I still get the BSOD. Do I need to link them in some way? Or something else?
Thanks
nope, should automagically figure it out. I did have to force-close fasterfix and reopen it though. you try that?
Hogmeister said:
nope, should automagically figure it out. I did have to force-close fasterfix and reopen it though. you try that?
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That done it. Thanks!
Any way you think we could get epst working since phone.apk is installed. On the evo with gb based roms running ##gpsclrx# fixed all GPS issues.
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updated
PLEASE READ ORIGINAL POST. UPDATED 5.10.11
ORGINAL POST :
For best results use both methods together. After using both on my ICONIA average GPS lock time under 60 seconds
Method 1.
NOT ROOTED
To clear GPS cache THIS ALWAYS HELPS<<<<<<<!!!!!!!!!
Instructions:
1. Download and install GPS Status & Toolbox from android market
2. Open the GPS Status & Toolbox
3. Press Menu -> Tools
4. Tap on Manage A-GPS state
5. Tap Reset
6. Tap Download
7. Enjoy faster GPS locking
Method 2.
ROOTED***
Required:
Root access
Fasterfix app from market
read all of this post so you don't screw yourself.
Instructions:
To speed up google maps nav: Install "Fasterfix" app from market, open app, accept super user permissions, pick region (!!!never change this) then test via google maps navigation. Should speed it up $hit load, just as fast as my incredible when it was new. Hope this helps
Honestly until android comes up with a fix for the maps app I'm going to use WASE GPS found in market you MIGHT get a search for SIGNAL, BUT MUCH FASTER GPS.
FYI!!!!!!!! DONT REPICK REGION IN FASTERFIX APPLICATION!!!!! or you will have to do this:
It appears I was having some issues cingularly in the davlik cache because I changed my region in fasterfix because I figured what the fnck, and that screwed up my speed so when you pick your region stick with it or you will slow the crap out of navigation plus to fix it you will have unistall fasterfix, delete" [email protected]@[email protected][/email]" under davik-cache, reinstall pick region, test via navigation.
Info:
Sorry about last post: you will only need to open Fasterfix app once.
Misc:
It appears that fastfix is server based location finder, what ever that means
Crsdr37 said:
Any way you think we could get epst working since phone.apk is installed. On the evo with gb based roms running ##gpsclrx# fixed all GPS issues.
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1. What is epst? 2. What are trying to get at?
robitron929 said:
For best results use both methods together. After using both on my ICONIA average GPS lock time under 60 seconds
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Used both and it worked a treat. Thanks!
For me, the best solution is to use my Nexus One's GPS chip, as it locks (and holds the lock, my biggest complaint with the A500 is that it loses the lock often - if it did this while I was lost somewhere, I'd be screwed). To that affect, I have the following apps to use.
On the A500 - Bluetooth GPS Mouse (I suggest this as it doesn't force close, and it works with Sygic's latest update). Be sure to turn "Allow Mock Locations" on (settings - applications - development).
On my Nexus One - Bluetooth GPS Output.
Both offer free trials (limits to like 10 minutes before you have to reconnect).
Crsdr37 said:
Any way you think we could get epst working since phone.apk is installed. On the evo with gb based roms running ##gpsclrx# fixed all GPS issues.
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Well....the app does that without the epst(its hit or miss on the evo)
The epst is a service menu /apk on the evo........it doesn't really apply here
This gps fix has been used on qyuite a few phones Running cm7
Glad the op had time to try it....I mentioned it last week but haven't had time to jack with it
My biggest concern is this fix was designed for devices connected to a network......are you guys seeing that the fix holds when not connected to wifi/3g
Nope
I have tried everything that people have posted and still only random lock on GPS signal. Will never hold and I am on my 3rd A500 same results on all. Seems more that it is either an under powered or just poorly configured. My hope it that they can either increase the power of the GPS or change the way it locks. I have only a few times got more than 3 sat to show up. I will hold out for another month before I have to decide to keep or not, I love everything else about the A500 so I hope this gets fixed.
Oh and I was tethered between A500 and my D1 so I had network connectivity.
did both of these..but had same problem with fastfix blackscreen and could not get it resolved as there wqs no way to force close the app and just hsd to back out to the home screen. never chose a region and just uninstalled.
Now cannot fix a gps signal period. It was working relatively quickly before trying these methods but thought would further improve. Any help on getting back and erasing cache files/changes would be appreciated.
Tried both the fixes.
All I get is "location temporarily unavailable"
when off wifi
The stock Settings is a small subset of the full Settings.
I know that I could load SuperDuperNooter and get the full Settings and a free set of steak knives, but I'd really like to know how it's all done manually.
I tried installing Settings.apk and SettingsProvider from the emulator but it just gave me a boot loop.
Good thing that I had backed up this morning.
Yes, I can do settings with adb pull, sqlite3, adb push, but I was looking for something simpler.
Renate NST said:
The stock Settings is a small subset of the full Settings.
I know that I could load SuperDuperNooter and get the full Settings and a free set of steak knives, but I'd really like to know how it's all done manually.
I tried installing Settings.apk and SettingsProvider from the emulator but it just gave me a boot loop.
Good thing that I had backed up this morning.
Yes, I can do settings with adb pull, sqlite3, adb push, but I was looking for something simpler.
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Thanks for looking into this (and from saving me from installing settings.apk myself!). It would be great to be able to turn off location tracking post-installation. Please keep us posted!
I don't think that your location is enabled at all.
If you load up Google Maps it won't know where your are.
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
sqlite3 settings.db
select * from secure where name='location_providers_allowed';
Will return:
Code:
5|location_providers_allowed|gps
But of course you have no GPS
I found Google Maps was able to find about where I was based off of my current WiFi connection. It was kind of interesting, and entertained me during most of a class.
Googie2149 said:
I found Google Maps was able to find about where I was based off of my current WiFi connection. It was kind of interesting, and entertained me during most of a class.
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Exactly. On devices with a fully functional setting.apk, once you turn off location tracking Google Maps will not be able to wifi to determine our location (this of course is not a complain about the developer who made the nook tool app).
So you are saying, with adb, it is possible to replace the settings.apk?
Can you provide a download link for the apk you used?
Googie2149 said:
I found Google Maps was able to find about where I was based off of my current WiFi connection. It was kind of interesting, and entertained me during most of a class.
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Hi,
did You used another software for that or just Google Maps app (or was it google maps on a web browser)?
I've tried to localize myself but it was loading (refreshing) and i cancelled it after a while, should I wait a little longer?
Soea said:
Hi,
did You used another software for that or just Google Maps app (or was it google maps on a web browser)?
I've tried to localize myself but it was loading (refreshing) and i cancelled it after a while, should I wait a little longer?
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Just the Google Maps app from the Market.
My data plan is limited and I prefer using my PC web browser to find new apps in playstore to install.
Is there a setting, an app or mod to use so that my note 3 will only download apps when it's on wifi?
i think you have that option in playstore it self.
under setting, auto update apps
Safar_Ibrahim said:
i think you have that option in playstore it self.
under setting, auto update apps
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Not update, I meant download only on wifi for new install apps.
EeeK said:
Not update, I meant download only on wifi for new install apps.
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I think this is something you can decide before installing new app. Except for updates were done automatically. Unless you are saying new apps are installing by itself.
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Safar_Ibrahim said:
I think this is something you can decide before installing new app. Except for updates were done automatically. Unless you are saying new apps are installing by itself.
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No, what I mean is I'm using my PC browse playstore and clicked install on the apps I want to use it on my note 3. In current situation, my note 3 will then automatically download and install the apps on the 3g network which is using up my limited data plan.
Is there anyway to make it such that my note 3 will only download and install the apps only when my note 3 wifi is connected.
EeeK said:
No, what I mean is I'm using my PC browse playstore and clicked install on the apps I want to use it on my note 3. In current situation, my note 3 will then automatically download and install the apps on the 3g network which is using up my limited data plan.
Is there anyway to make it such that my note 3 will only download and install the apps only when my note 3 wifi is connected.
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Maybe you can add them into wish list then install manually from Note 3 when its connected to wireless.
When you click install mean, you are telling your phone to download regardless wifi / data
Either both way from mobile device / PC
EeeK said:
No, what I mean is I'm using my PC browse playstore and clicked install on the apps I want to use it on my note 3. In current situation, my note 3 will then automatically download and install the apps on the 3g network which is using up my limited data plan.
Is there anyway to make it such that my note 3 will only download and install the apps only when my note 3 wifi is connected.
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On the phone Playstore settings set update app over wifi only. Then on the PC browser login with the same google account on your phone playstore. Then on PC browser playstore go to any app you would like to install, click install, the particular app will be installed in your phone instantly.
This way if your phone is on 3G still it wont download the app. If you’re not connected to any data network, next time when you will be connected, the app will download right then.
I’ve been doing this for long as phone playstore is hard to read app details and user reviews. Hope this will help.
Safar_Ibrahim said:
Maybe you can add them into wish list then install manually from Note 3 when its connected to wireless.
When you click install mean, you are telling your phone to download regardless wifi / data
Either both way from mobile device / PC
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Thank you for all your replies. The purpose of my creating this thread ask it is possible to make it automated.
soumen.sam said:
On the phone Playstore settings set update app over wifi only. Then on the PC browser login with the same google account on your phone playstore. Then on PC browser playstore go to any app you would like to install, click install, the particular app will be installed in your phone instantly.
This way if your phone is on 3G still it wont download the app. If you’re not connected to any data network, next time when you will be connected, the app will download right then.
I’ve been doing this for long as phone playstore is hard to read app details and user reviews. Hope this will help.
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Currently my apps update only download when I've enable WIFI and I want my apps install (triggered by PC browser) to behave the same way.
I don't understand what you mean in bold as my current experience is my phone on 3G will download the app almost immediately upon clicking the install button in playstore via my PC browser.
EeeK said:
Currently my apps update only download when I've enable WIFI and I want my apps install (triggered by PC browser) to behave the same way.
I don't understand what you mean in bold as my current experience is my phone on 3G will download the app almost immediately upon clicking the install button in playstore via my PC browser.
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What I mean, with this settings if your phone is on 3G data it wont download the app right then, it will start download when you will be connected to WIFI next time. But if you're on wifi the app will start download right then. Home this make sense.
soumen.sam said:
What I mean, with this settings if your phone is on 3G data it wont download the app right then, it will start download when you will be connected to WIFI next time. But if you're on wifi the app will start download right then. Home this make sense.
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In the playstore app on my phone, the Auto-update apps is already set to Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only. On my PC browser, I'm logon with the same account as in my phone. When I click on the install button of an app, my phone on 3G download the app almost immediately. My setup are the same as you but I'm getting a different result as you've mentioned.
Would like to highlight again, apps that have been installed on my phone only download updates when my phone wifi turn on, I would like to have this behavior to apply when I clicked install new apps on my PC browser.
I can't test it right now because providers do not appear to be aware of thw existence of reinforced concrete houses. (G, 1 bar... If I'm lucky.)
But try this:
Turn on Restrict Background data for Google Play Store, Google Play Services and Media under settings > Data Usags > the app in the list > restrict background data (all the way at the bottom).
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ShadowLea said:
I can't test it right now because providers do not appear to be aware of thw existence of reinforced concrete houses. (G, 1 bar... If I'm lucky.)
But try this:
Turn on Restrict Background data for Google Play Store, Google Play Services and Media under settings > Data Usags > the app in the list > restrict background data (all the way at the bottom).
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After setting the restrict background data, it seems to work as what I wanted.
Thanks for your help!
Hello scholar buddies,
Yes google is eating through sewage. The Android System Webview app keeps running even when I have disabled it. It shows in the disabled apps' list, it shows disabled, but the force stop button is active time to time when I check. Yes it still runs back secretly even when disabled. This is a new sewage trick by google. Obviously for phone home stealing. How hungry one can be?
Non rooted xperia. Android 5.1.
What should I do? Any solutions?
Thanks.
Either root and delete it, or stop using that distinct browser.
Also, its not for any kind of theft. It allows your browser to display web functions which would not normally be shown due to programming limitations.
ninjasinabag said:
Either root and delete it, or stop using that distinct browser.
Also, its not for any kind of theft. It allows your browser to display web functions which would not normally be shown due to programming limitations.
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Hello buddy,
Havent rooted the phone yet, because I am waiting for a final update that will feel wholesome. Then I will root.
I have dissabled the Chrome and stock web browser, along with the Android System Webview. Isnt it suppose to keep itself dead when you have disabled it? But it wakes inside the Coffin, isnt it suspected to be definately programmed for some hidden purpose?
How did you disable apps without root?
What does 'pm list packages -d' show?
HypoTurtle said:
How did you disable apps without root?
What does 'pm list packages -d' show?
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You can still disable apps through settings even without root, right? I have that option on my Nexus 6 before I rooted.
harpin14789 said:
You can still disable apps through settings even without root, right? I have that option on my Nexus 6 before I rooted.
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Possibly; but l guess it's ROM dependant a: if there is a disable button in app settings and b: what said button actually does.
Checking the disabled apps with the pm command listed should at least show if it's been disable via the package manager.
HypoTurtle said:
How did you disable apps without root?
What does 'pm list packages -d' show?
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Yes, almost half of the system apps have 'disable' option activated without root. When apps are disabled they are totally non existant. Other apps depending upon them, either crash, or ask to install the particular needed app. No other(non-douchebag) app will pull out any disabled app. After the number one douchebag app 'Google Play services', 'Android System WebView' seems to be the douchescum sidekick.
I disabled many. All the apps obay the disabledness, except Android System WebView. It shows disabled, but poops out from time to time. After a while or the other when I check the app info, there you see the 'force stop' button is active again.
Ketansa said:
Yes, almost half of the system apps have 'disable' option activated without root. When apps are disabled they are totally non existant. Other apps depending upon them, either crash, or ask to install the particular needed app. No other(non-douchebag) app will pull out any disabled app. After the number one douchebag app 'Google Play services', 'Android System WebView' seems to be the douchescum sidekick.
I disabled many. All the apps obay the disabledness, except Android System WebView. It shows disabled, but poops out from time to time. After a while or the other when I check the app info, there you see the 'force stop' button is active again.
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It still could be that the app isn't fully disabled; perhaps the 'disable' just turns of as much services/activities as possible.
Have you checked the pm command? (You can run that in terminal without root...)
U really need to have some clear idea about webview.
HypoTurtle said:
It still could be that the app isn't fully disabled; perhaps the 'disable' just turns of as much services/activities as possible.
Have you checked the pm command? (You can run that in terminal without root...)
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Hi thank you for reply.
No I dont do how to do the pm command. Is there a link?
THank you.
Ketansa said:
Hello buddy,
Havent rooted the phone yet, because I am waiting for a final update that will feel wholesome. Then I will root.
I have dissabled the Chrome and stock web browser, along with the Android System Webview. Isnt it suppose to keep itself dead when you have disabled it? But it wakes inside the Coffin, isnt it suspected to be definately programmed for some hidden purpose?
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DON'T TOUCH IT! DONT DISABLE IT !
Let me explain why?
The WebView is the system organ that manages the application that run internet (except chrome or Firefox )it allows the app to connect with Internet.
So find the application that is culprit try : Gsam
Ketansa said:
Hi thank you for reply.
No I dont do how to do the pm command. Is there a link?
THank you.
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Terminal emulator and enter pm list packages -d to see what package manager sees as being disabled.
DevUt said:
DON'T TOUCH IT! DONT DISABLE IT !
Let me explain why?
The WebView is the system organ that manages the application that run internet (except chrome or Firefox )it allows the app to connect with Internet.
So find the application that is culprit try : Gsam
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Its a Myth.
I already DISABLED it. And all the apps run and connect fine without it.
the purpose of the app is to render webpages for apps that don't have a built-in browser. An example would be google login page, which is web based (likely for security reasons) for when you want to allow an app access to your google account. It doesn't even have its own internet permission. Nor does it have any other hidden abilities. Think of it as an HTML Viewer for modern internet implementations. Definitely not a phone home app and definitely not as douchebaggey as the rest of googles apps. here is screenshots of the apps components http://imgur.com/a/CzW8r
Ketansa said:
Its a Myth.
I already DISABLED it. And all the apps run and connect fine without it.
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This is exactly where u r wrong.
ElwOOd_CbGp said:
the purpose of the app is to render webpages for apps that don't have a built-in browser. An example would be google login page, which is web based (likely for security reasons) for when you want to allow an app access to your google account. It doesn't even have its own internet permission. Nor does it have any other hidden abilities. Think of it as an HTML Viewer for modern internet implementations. Definitely not a phone home app and definitely not as douchebaggey as the rest of googles apps. here is screenshots of the apps components http://imgur.com/a/CzW8r
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Thank you for the report )
Good wishes for you.
But there is still the question-
Why does it run anyway, even if disabled? Why this bullysh act? If I am disabling important service (according to google bots ) , then stay disabled and give me errors in the system. Why run back?
I know I am going to nail it with root, but still raising the question.
Sounds an awful lot like you are being unreasonably paranoid in a slightly uneducated fashion frankly. I have it disabled on my non-rooted phone and it would take more than a Force Stop button being non-grayed out to worry me. Rather than jumping to conclusions and displaying hysteria symptoms why don't you actually confirm that is or is not running in the running processes.
Logic. It works.
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It seems like I get longer Battery life after completely wiping everything related to Google (Including Google Play/Mobile Services) with root (I was already. It isn't worth it to root just to degoogle your phone as you can remove most google packages with tha adb shell uninstall command. But with root you can wipe every single one of them). Is this possible (I think yes as there is no Google Services running in the background all the time. No location services, no Google Play, no Mobile Services or Google Synchronization......)? Should I post a tutorial?
Your thoughts?
JanBoyGamer23 said:
It seems like I get longer Battery life after completely wiping everything related to Google (Including Google Play/Mobile Services) with root. Is this possible (I think yes as there is no Google Services running in the background all the time. No location services, no Google Play, no Mobile Services or Google Synchronization......)? Should I post a tutorial?
Your thoughts?
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Hi...i don't think it makes sense to root it for that..you can disable all off with CCSWE or Package Disabler apk and enable it on again if necessary .... and as for the battery, it will certainly last a bit longer without Google service... if you already have a turorial ready, why not ...
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Xode said:
Hi...i don't think it makes sense to root it for that..you can disable all off with CCSWE or Package Disabler apk and enable it on again if necessary .... and as for the battery, it will certainly last a bit longer without Google service... if you already have a turorial ready, why not ...
S20U Exynos
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I was already rooted. It would be really stupid to just to remove some apps as you can remove most of them with adb.
JanBoyGamer23 said:
I was already rooted. It would be really stupid to just to remove some apps as you can remove most of them with adb.
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Exactly , and that's another example that doesn't need root for something like that...and that stupidity has nothing to do with this case ... anyone can do whatever they want with their device ... it was my opinion that you suggested in the OP.. [emoji6]
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Play services tends to use more than it should for battery on ANY device and disabling it will definately help with battery life. The hit in battery is just the sacrifice you make to run ANY app that utilizes play services (not just google apps, and more than one would think).
I debloat and remove a lot of useless sh*t using adb appcontrol.
Player04 said:
I debloat and remove a lot of useless sh*t using adb appcontrol.
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I think app control only disables the package. Correct me if I'm wrong.
For a full removal I recommend the adb uninstall command it goes:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 [PackageNameHere]
You can use an app like package names viewer 2.0 to get the package names
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I removed only the stuff that I am absolutely certain I will never need, like Facebook and kids crap. The rest is disabled via CCSWE App Manager.
You can do whatever you like. Just make a list of everything you remove, in case you need to reinstall something later.
if it is rooted, make backups of the apps with Titanium. Disabling it doesn't do much good because they will still be on the device. Crap is Crap, delete it...
JanBoyGamer23 said:
I think app control only disables the package. Correct me if I'm wrong.
For a full removal I recommend the adb uninstall command it goes:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 [PackageNameHere]
You can use an app like package names viewer 2.0 to get the package names
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As far as I understand it only removes it from user 0, the primary user, but still persists, although it´s not actiated. If an app is locked, you can´t uninstall it entirely. On the other hand, I understand that you can still make the official updates when doing it this way.
JanBoyGamer23 said:
It seems like I get longer Battery life after completely wiping everything related to Google (Including Google Play/Mobile Services) with root (I was already. It isn't worth it to root just to degoogle your phone as you can remove most google packages with tha adb shell uninstall command. But with root you can wipe every single one of them). Is this possible (I think yes as there is no Google Services running in the background all the time. No location services, no Google Play, no Mobile Services or Google Synchronization......)? Should I post a tutorial?
Your thoughts?
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If you haven´t tried it already, try to install PCAPdroid and see how many apps are trying to connect to some server somewhere all the time without any benefit for you. Although I knew I was beeing monitored at a very detailed level, I was still shocked. Now I got it under control with NetGuard, an other app I can recommend. The paid version of NetGuard also comes with a simple network log (not straight forward to configure, but works fine). It´s some very handy tools.
The point is, of course you can save battery if you uninstall all those abusive apps that constantly uses your CPU and Internet connection. I don´t know how much, but some you can save.