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[Q] Uninstall an active device admin app

Hey guys,
I've got an app called "Unlock with WiFi" installed on my rooted Nexus 4. I cannot for the life of me get the d*** thing off my phone. It had requested to be a device admin (which I had approved a while ago). However, I cannot deactivate it under Security>Device administrators...the checkbox just will NOT uncheck. I've tried uninstalling from within the app, which is what the app FAQs say to do, but it says I must first deactivate the app as a device admin.
I wasn't even rooted prior to tonight. I got so frustrated trying to uninstall it, I just did a quick root and installed TiBu...then proceeded to "Un-Install!" It looked like it had worked, I rebooted, then there it was again! I just want it gone! Any suggestions? I'd really rather not have to flash the stock images, but if that's my only option, I will -_-

I'm not familiar with the app but go into the app and find any and all settings to disable it to make sure the app is no longer running. Then go into Settings > Apps and stop the app. Then go back to Settings and remove the device from administrators. See if that works for you.

Have you tried settings >accessibility and turn it off there?
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Stryder5 said:
I'm not familiar with the app but go into the app and find any and all settings to disable it to make sure the app is no longer running. Then go into Settings > Apps and stop the app. Then go back to Settings and remove the device from administrators. See if that works for you.
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I've disabled the functionality from within the
app, but cannot disable/force close from Android settings (see attached pic). I've even tried booting into safe mode, but experience the same issues.
droidmakespwn said:
Have you tried settings >accessibility and turn it off there?
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It's not in accessibility, only in device administrators...and Android will not let me uncheck it.

Apps to control data

Hi. I just started using mobile internet but my telco only give me 250MB per month. What apps do you recommend that can control the data usage? For starters I've been using android firewall to block some apps from using my data. But I would like to know more apps. And how do I block the system update OTA from using my data to check for updates?

Why not just turn off the data radio until you actually need it?
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i have been using macrodroid to turn off data when screen off(and other things). But you can do this a number of ways, through settings, and long pressing on the tile in quick settings will bring up a screen to turn off mobile data to

chrisrozon said:
Why not just turn off the data radio until you actually need it?
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because i need to rely on whatsapp and LINE. by turning off data I wont know when I recieve message.
BrianDigital said:
i have been using macrodroid to turn off data when screen off(and other things). But you can do this a number of ways, through settings, and long pressing on the tile in quick settings will bring up a screen to turn off mobile data to
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thanks. will check it out
anyone has more to recommend?

Try This.
CALL TIMER CONTROL PRO
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...EsImNvbS5Ub3VjaFNwb3RzLkNhbGxUaW1lclByb1YyIl0.

Just use Greenify. Best app and has really good response. If you try this you'll never go back. It hibernates lots of apps and stops them from draining batt/data in the background remember to disable notifications in the background for all internet-related apps.
Greenify also works for ALL apps. Just add it to the grenify list.
It's the only app you're gonna need and is gonna solve your problem.
Also in settings, set the Data usage limit so you don't exceed it. Good luck
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify

Odp: Apps to control data
3G Watchdog Pro

I find that the built-in data usage monitor under Settings - Data Usage works really well.
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battery drain app root help

What can i do to improve my battery on my note 3
Should i root my note 3 or i should not root I'm not sure what's good apps for the note 3
sorry for my bad English

If you don't care about warranty,I suggest you to root. By rooting, you can remove bloatwares that always run in background. Use Titanium backup app to remove bloatwares. Turn off some smart functions which you don't use and also auto sync. Use Better Battery Status app to detect wakelocks.
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phyowaiummg said:
If you don't care about warranty,I suggest you to root. By rooting, you can remove bloatwares that always run in background. Use Titanium backup app to remove bloatwares. Turn off some smart functions which you don't use and also auto sync. Use Better Battery Status app to detect wakelocks.
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I'm still not sure if i want to root and i give a try to the app you said hope it helps out

Disable anything you don't use as stated earlier in the thread, smart * / Air * / - disable location services unless you really need them, will cause a constant drain. If you live in a poor signal area, switch off your data/3G - as it'll search like crazy using the radio as well will drain life. General maintaining of battery also helps a lot.

radicalisto said:
Disable anything you don't use as stated earlier in the thread, smart * / Air * / - disable location services unless you really need them, will cause a constant drain. If you live in a poor signal area, switch off your data/3G - as it'll search like crazy using the radio as well will drain life. General maintaining of battery also helps a lot.
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I just turned 3g off let's see how much battery i will save locations i turn it off now i see how much battery i save is it good to delete apps i don't use

Drain App root
If you don't care about warranty,I suggest you to root. By rooting, you can remove bloatwares that always run in background.

tracyirvin said:
If you don't care about warranty,I suggest you to root. By rooting, you can remove bloatwares that always run in background.
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I'm ggong to root just need to no how to remove bloatwares

Apps Not Running at Boot

Hey guys, i have a small issue here with my apps.
Some of the apps like Tasker and Gravity Screen do not auto start on boot since i rooted my op5, i have selected them to run at boot.
My profiles on Tasker don't switch until i turn the screen on, even some of the apps like TB which i run on schedules during the night are not working.
Its like when my screen is off, all background activities stop, however WhatsApp and similar apps are working fine.
Could anyone pls guide me to a possible solution.
I know this is a strange request since mostly people ask how to stop the background activity, I'm asking the exact opposite.
Appreciate your help.

Try to turn off battery optimization for those specific apps.

elbuenzurdo said:
Try to turn off battery optimization for those specific apps.
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I'll try that...
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ayush29k said:
I'll try that...
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Let us know how it goes.

elbuenzurdo said:
Try to turn off battery optimization for those specific apps.
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Yep, this should do it. I did face this issue for one of the Xposed modules and I turned off battery optimization for that app and it worked flawless.

elbuenzurdo said:
Let us know how it goes.
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Worked like a charm.
Didn't notice oos had optimisation turned on by default for all apps.
Thanks a lot.
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ayush29k said:
Worked like a charm.
Didn't notice oos had optimisation turned on by default for all apps.
Thanks a lot.
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You don't need to turn off battery optimizations for those apps. Just simply turn off OnePlus's "Advanced optimisation" feature and it should work without turning off the battery optimizations for those apps.
You can do that by going to Settings -> Battery -> Battery optimisation -> Three dot menu (⋮) -> Advanced optimisation -> Turn off.

You can also pinned these apps in recent apps section.

shadowstep said:
You don't need to turn off battery optimizations for those apps. Just simply turn off OnePlus's "Advanced optimisation" feature and it should work without turning off the battery optimizations for those apps.
You can do that by going to Settings -> Battery -> Battery optimisation -> Three dot menu (⋮) -> Advanced optimisation -> Turn off.
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I never turned on advanced optimisation, still the apps wouldn't run in the background.
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ayush29k said:
I never turned on advanced optimisation, still the apps wouldn't run in the background.
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It's supposed to be on by default. That's how OnePlus wanted it. You need to turn it off.

AnDrOiDnEoV said:
Yep, this should do it. I did face this issue for one of the Xposed modules and I turned off battery optimization for that app and it worked flawless.
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shadowstep said:
You don't need to turn off battery optimizations for those apps. Just simply turn off OnePlus's "Advanced optimisation" feature and it should work without turning off the battery optimizations for those apps.
You can do that by going to Settings -> Battery -> Battery optimisation -> Three dot menu (⋮) -> Advanced optimisation -> Turn off.
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I am also facing a problem with wakelock detector app, its not working properly, giving error. Any ideas?
Attached error screenshot.
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shadowstep said:
It's supposed to be on by default. That's how OnePlus wanted it. You need to turn it off.
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I don't remember it being on or maybe i turned it off, but anyways i checked it before posting the issue here.
Keeping it off didn't make any difference for me. Guess OnePlus's basic optimisation itself is good enough.
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ayush29k said:
I am also facing a problem with wakelock detector app, its not working properly, giving error. Any ideas?
Attached error screenshot.
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I am not sure about this specific app, but some apps don't work correctly with Oreo yet. Try to check if it is compatible.
I personally use Betterbatterystats and haven't had issues yet.

elbuenzurdo said:
I am not sure about this specific app, but some apps don't work correctly with Oreo yet. Try to check if it is compatible.
I personally use Betterbatterystats and haven't had issues yet.
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I'm still using Nougat, stock oos rooted. Been using wld since kitkat, first time seen this error.
I'll give betterbatterystats a try.
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Is there any way to disable app drawn over app on tata sky binge plus?

Apparently due to last update special permissions column from settings was removed, goal is to remove permission tata sky binge plus for app drawn over app
Adb is disabled by manufacturer, usb debugging is greyed out afaik there is no recovery mode .
I was able to find com.technicolor.tv.settings.adbenabler in system app but no luck ahead

Any updates on this? Is there a way to install custom rom on these devices like https://www.atvxperience.com/?

007vivek007 said:
Any updates on this? Is there a way to install custom rom on these devices like https://www.atvxperience.com/?
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You can turn on usb debugging but the main problem lies within Usb configuration, while you can change it to anything apart from charging and it even even show you that it's MTP of you choose it but if you go back and forth you'll see that it's still on charging. So technically it might be possible install custom rom but this will still be an issue and I am not able find anything solution , ones I checked already had root or adb access

Unhingedmonkey said:
You can turn on usb debugging but the main problem lies within Usb configuration, while you can change it to anything apart from charging and it even even show you that it's MTP of you choose it but if you go back and forth you'll see that it's still on charging. So technically it might be possible install custom rom but this will still be an issue and I am not able find anything solution , ones I checked already had root or adb access
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Hmm, so it’s basically a waste now. Should throw it in the garbage and buy another generic 3GB RAM android box. Is it?
Anyways, is it happening with Airtel Xtream as well?

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Yes... There is an app named "overlay shortcut" easily available. It can disable tata play binge app notifications, so u can use tata play binge box without recharge.

nitinsawant said:
gross
I purchased tata play box only because it allowed opening apps without recharge
now feels like wasted rs 2500
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Use overlay shortcut app to disable binge app notifications (recharge notifications) and use any app u want.

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anjali.fantasy69 said:
Use overlay shortcut app to disable binge app notifications (recharge notifications) and use any app u want.
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Can you please tell me the steps

https://apkgk.com/dogfooderz.com.overlaysettings/download

anjali.fantasy69 said:
https://apkgk.com/dogfooderz.com.overlaysettings/download
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Download overlay settings shortcut app from here... Transfer it to tata play binge plus box thru "send files to TV"... Install and open to disable tata play binge notifications.

db47 said:
Can you please tell me the steps
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See my new post

nitinsawant said:
hi anjali
can you post download link here
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Does this method still work? The tata sky guys are offering me the box for Rs. 1800, and I already have a fire stick. Do you think its worth buying this?

nitinsawant said:
hi anjali
can you post download link here
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Does this trick still working in 2023 too

anjali.fantasy69 said:
Download overlay settings shortcut app from here... Transfer it to tata play binge plus box thru "send files to TV"... Install and open to disable tata play binge notifications.
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Does this trick still working in 2023 too

Unhingedmonkey said:
Apparently due to last update special permissions column from settings was removed, goal is to remove permission tata sky binge plus for app drawn over app
Adb is disabled by manufacturer, usb debugging is greyed out afaik there is no recovery mode .
I was able to find com.technicolor.tv.settings.adbenabler in system app but no luck ahead
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ok so just a few minutes ago, I found the place where the adb mode is present,
1. Go to Settings (box settings not android settings)
2. Go to System Settings
3. There press 0->3->select
4. ADB mode is now found there
(But it can't be enabled, it says 'we can't enable adb mode on this set top box)