[Q] It's Dead Jim! - Apps Ops Starter - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

looks like they killed this feature in 4.4. sucky sucky. Great hidden app. Anyone aware of any resolutions or replacement options?

You can use CyanogenMod with their Privacy Guard. Or try LBE Security Master or some other root app.
Otherwise you'll have to wait for Xposed Framework to become compatible with KitKat to use XPrivacy.

eksasol said:
You can use CyanogenMod with their Privacy Guard. Or try LBE Security Master or some other root app.
Otherwise you'll have to wait for Xposed Framework to become compatible with KitKat to use XPrivacy.
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For inquiring minds, Apps Ops Starter is now working on 4.4

XPosed is also now working on 4.4!

ykumar00 said:
XPosed is also now working on 4.4!
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thanks.

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[Q] Non Market Apps

I used to be able to install non-market apps that I had downloaded on the internet. I have checked in allow unknown sources app to be installed. The only major thing I've done since I was ABLE TO INSTALL NON-MARKET APPS IS: I INSTALLED Liquid Smooth Rom (Sorry caps got locked.) and mess around with a lot of settings; but I can find anything I did wrong. Yes I checked and Unchecked and then check again allow installations of unknown sources. Please help. Not a Nobie. thanks in advance.
jojo1202 said:
I used to be able to install non-market apps that I had downloaded on the internet. I have checked in allow unknown sources app to be installed. The only major thing I've done since I was ABLE TO INSTALL NON-MARKET APPS IS: I INSTALLED Liquid Smooth Rom (Sorry caps got locked.) and mess around with a lot of settings; but I can find anything I did wrong. Yes I checked and Unchecked and then check again allow installations of unknown sources. Please help. Not a Nobie. thanks in advance.
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Did you try unticking the "verify app" option just under the unknown sources?
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Non Market Apps
rayiskon said:
Did you try unticking the "verify app" option just under the unknown sources?
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Yes, I just did my friend and then try to install and no go, then I rebooted phone try it again and no go.
jojo1202 said:
Yes, I just did my friend and then try to install and no go, then I rebooted phone try it again and no go.
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are you using the halo feature in a custom rom? disable halo if you are.
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simms22 said:
are you using the halo feature in a custom rom? disable halo if you are.
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Yes I am using halo I've been trying for the longest to figure out how to disable halo. I'm still Googoling trying to figure out how to disable. Not to much luck yet. i will post question how to disable hale on Liquid Smooth Custom Rom?
Non Market apps
simms22 said:
are you using the halo feature in a custom rom? disable halo if you are.
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Sweet Thank you I figure out how to disable Halo and Installed Free Riptide GP and Playing sweet. Why does it do that? Is it because is still on Beta phase and it has a bug or what?
jojo1202 said:
Sweet Thank you I figure out how to disable Halo and Installed Free Riptide GP and Playing sweet. Why does it do that? Is it because is still on Beta phase and it has a bug or what?
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It's a security feature built into android that prevents overlays from installing apps.
Thank You. Could you please explain It's a security feature built into android that prevents overlays from installing apps. I'm an Eager Beaver to learn.
overlays have more access to your systen than typical apps. its a security feature so that a malicious overlay doesnt install other malicious apps into your device without you knowing about it.

[Q] Privacy app for stock roms? (other than LBE?)

Hi, I just got a nexus4 and would like to keep it stock (have a sgs2 that I use for trying roms out on) but I would like to something that gives me a bit more control over how apps use my info. On my sgs2 I love openpdroid and I almost considered LBE (don't like that it doesn't allow spoofing) but seems that its been having alot of issues so that doesn't seem like a great idea. I could have sworn that I had seen one or two threads before where some devs were working on some things similar to pdroid that were also a bit simpler to install and seemed like they might install on stock roms but can't find these threads. Does anyone have any suggestions for other apps that would give a bit more control over how user info is managed? Thx in advance!
gaikokujinkyofusho said:
Hi, I just got a nexus4 and would like to keep it stock (have a sgs2 that I use for trying roms out on) but I would like to something that gives me a bit more control over how apps use my info. On my sgs2 I love openpdroid and I almost considered LBE (don't like that it doesn't allow spoofing) but seems that its been having alot of issues so that doesn't seem like a great idea. I could have sworn that I had seen one or two threads before where some devs were working on some things similar to pdroid that were also a bit simpler to install and seemed like they might install on stock roms but can't find these threads. Does anyone have any suggestions for other apps that would give a bit more control over how user info is managed? Thx in advance!
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Just install XPosed Framework, and install the XPrivacy Module. XPrivacy is THE BEST privacy management tool on android, allows for fake data entry too. Check it out.
ykumar00 said:
Just install XPosed Framework, and install the XPrivacy Module. XPrivacy is THE BEST privacy management tool on android, allows for fake data entry too. Check it out.
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I've been meaning to check out XPosed, I keep seeing it everywhere.
I guess I have one main question related to Xposed then, for the Nexus 4, as I am trying to keep it as-stock-as-possible would the XPosed framework interfere or break the "stockness" (forgive me with the terminology) of the stock rom? That is, will it continue to update when google pushes out new updates like 4.4.3, 4.4.4, and so on? Regardless I am going to look into it for my sgs2 as I am more tolerant of tinkering but the Nexus4 is not for me and they (sig other) just wants a no-fuss phone and I want them to have a no-fuss phone with a reasonable level of privacy (always a balance )
gaikokujinkyofusho said:
I've been meaning to check out XPosed, I keep seeing it everywhere.
I guess I have one main question related to Xposed then, for the Nexus 4, as I am trying to keep it as-stock-as-possible would the XPosed framework interfere or break the "stockness" (forgive me with the terminology) of the stock rom? That is, will it continue to update when google pushes out new updates like 4.4.3, 4.4.4, and so on? Regardless I am going to look into it for my sgs2 as I am more tolerant of tinkering but the Nexus4 is not for me and they (sig other) just wants a no-fuss phone and I want them to have a no-fuss phone with a reasonable level of privacy (always a balance )
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Absolutely not, your "stockiness" will not break, as one of the main features of the xposed framework is allowing mods without flashing files and/or modifying system files. You will still receive OTAs, but to install them you'll have to uninstall The framework. (It's just a button press in the xposed app and 2 seconds of waiting) you can reinstall xposed after the OTA.
ykumar00 said:
Absolutely not, your "stockiness" will not break,
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Sold!!
ykumar00 said:
as one of the main features of the xposed framework is allowing mods without flashing files and/or modifying system files. You will still receive OTAs, but to install them you'll have to uninstall The framework. (It's just a button press in the xposed app and 2 seconds of waiting) you can reinstall xposed after the OTA.
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Ok, the second part was a bit less clear however now that i know it won't break it I will go do the requisite reading and then post if i have additional questions. Thanks so much for putting me onto XPosed!
gaikokujinkyofusho said:
Sold!!
Ok, the second part was a bit less clear however now that i know it won't break it I will go do the requisite reading and then post if i have additional questions. Thanks so much for putting me onto XPosed!
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when google pushes a new update(as so called OTA or Over The Air)your phone will display the update info. however when installing it will fail since one of the files in the system is modified(the app_process in /system/bin). then you go to the Xposed app. and unninstall de framework. or use any root explorer(since u will need to have root to install xposed) and delete app_process in /system/bin and rename the app_process.bak to just app_process(in same dir).
thats what he meant.
Edit:
you will loose all configurations,sdcard contents, downloaded apps, etc.... . if u still didnt unlock your bootloader(witch looks like no),because u will need to root your phone.
gaikokujinkyofusho said:
Sold!!
Ok, the second part was a bit less clear however now that i know it won't break it I will go do the requisite reading and then post if i have additional questions. Thanks so much for putting me onto XPosed!
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You will not have any problem if youre already rooted. When an OTA comes, just Open the Xposed app and press the button to uninstall the framework. Your OTA Will work just fine.
After the OTA, just click the insatll button to re install Xposed. Really simple, really. And since youre gonna install Xposed, I suggest you try out GravityBox too, its ****ing awesome.
ykumar00 said:
You will not have any problem if youre already rooted. When an OTA comes, just Open the Xposed app and press the button to uninstall the framework. Your OTA Will work just fine.
After the OTA, just click the insatll button to re install Xposed. Really simple, really. And since youre gonna install Xposed, I suggest you try out GravityBox too, its ****ing awesome.
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I think I have you a "thank" click but wanted to come back to the post and thank you again, Xposed is impressive but XPrivacy is overwhelming, in an awesome way, and I thought PDroid covered alot. I've got some reading/re-reading to do but just wanted to say thanks cause i don't think I would have come across it otherwise. much appreciated! (and yeah, gravbox pretty damn nice too)

MISSING XPOSED?!!! because of 7.1.1 update?

Please note that this write up is based on the assumption that you have a rooted after updating firmware to 7.1.1 and also unlocked bootloader
On several ocassions I was tempted to take firmware upgrade to Anroid 7.1.1 but thinking of missing xposed, I was delaying it. Finally I decided to take the firmware update mainly because of several goodness packed in Android 7.1.1. Finally I updated my device with Android 7.1.1 and took following alternatives to enjoy the benefits that I was enjoying with xposed.
1. I hate softkeys and also wanting to always keep status bar immersive. Xposed immersive module was doing the job. I achieved the same wihtout xposed as below,
Added a line in build.prop qemu.hw.mainkeys=1, and restart phone hides navbar permenantly. Installed Tile Root to hide status bar and the good thing about this this app is that it doesn't loose notification pull down option. Once installed it will be seen in Quick settings as it doesn't have launcher. Using Quick settings edit, you can being the immersive button and use it to go immersive. We need Pie Control to manage the absence of navbar.[/URL]
2. YouTube background playback was possible with the help of xposed module. I managed the same screen off playback as below,
Installed OG YouTube which is a moded version of official YouTube. This has the ability to play YouTube in the background. You can search yourself to find this modded app
3. Magisk work for 7.1.1 hence if anyone wants to use Android Pay it is still possible
If anyone wants to find alternative for the xposed module that were in use until MM, please post here. We can collectively find a best possible options.
Xposed resurrection Remix 7.1.1?
Hi guys,i have RR-7.1.1 on my S4 mini GT-I9091 installed,installed xposed and cloakwork.Nut it appears that there is NO framework yet.İs that true or is it me who couldn't find it?İf there is a way to get it to work how can i?thanks in advance:good:
SkullzZ said:
Hi guys,i have RR-7.1.1 on my S4 mini GT-I9091 installed,installed xposed and cloakwork.Nut it appears that there is NO framework yet.İs that true or is it me who couldn't find it?İf there is a way to get it to work how can i?thanks in advance:good:
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No xposed framework for Android 7.1.1 yet. I understood from xposed author that it is still in progress.
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smohanv said:
No xposed framework for Android 7.1.1 yet. I understood from xposed author that it is still in progress.
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thanks a lot..i was so confused with checking to framworks that allready exists
YouTube ads can be filtered using xposed module YouTube Adaway. I am Adguard to do this job and selected HTTPS filtering instead of VPN option. It works better now. I can enjoy YouTube videos without ads which use to appear every 15min.
I miss some module that allowed to swipe up and down in the official youtube app for changing volume
smohanv said:
YouTube ads can be filtered using xposed module YouTube Adaway. I am Adguard to do this job and selected HTTPS filtering instead of VPN option. It works better now. I can enjoy YouTube videos without ads which use to appear every 15min.
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I have always used adaway, does it work better and have any cons? thank you
Javi22 said:
I miss some module that allowed to swipe up and down in the official youtube app for changing volume
I have always used adaway, does it work better and have any cons? thank you
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I am using adguard for two weeks now and do not see any issue. Also, adguard is helping to protect our privacy too.

Unofficial Xposed Guide for Snapdragon S8+ (with working Modules)

Flash at your own RISK!
Tested on T-Mobile,AT&T,Verizon & Sprint
How to install Xposed on your Snapdragon S8+
I want to thank the man @elliwigy for making root happen!
I also want to thank @ErnyTech for making Xposed happen also!
Now it's time to share how to install this bad boy on Snapdragon S8+
First, you will need is flash fire and root to make this work!
Make sure you download these files to get Xposed to work people it's an easy way to work
1.https://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=25965
2.https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B8N7MRg8VIZRMVN5eFVEdGdoaFU
Make sure you get the updated version for link number 1
Installed apk first then in flash fire make you put Android Nougat SDK24 7.0 into the flash zip or ota section
MAKE SURE! you dont check auto-mount and mount/system read/then just hit the check on the top right corner
After let it do its magic and hit flash and ones it boots back up Xposed should be working
List of modules that work as of 8/28/2017 7:32 pm north-west time
GravityBox (N) (https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4236823&d=1502286810)
Ifont
Magisk App Only (Test) (https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/topjo...se/magisk-manager-5-2-0-android-apk-download/)
3C Toolbox Pro
All my...
Adblocker Reborn
AFWall+
App locale
App settings
AppOpsXposed
Awesome pop-up video
Better Battery Saver
Blurred SystemUI (LP)
Boot Manager
Call Blacklist Pro
Cool Tool
CrappaLinks
Device ID changer
Disable Flag Secure
Enhanced Toasts
Exi for Swiftkey
Fake Gapps
Fake Wifi Connection
Fingerprint enabler
Flat style bar indicator
ForceDoze
Force Immersive Mode
GNL App Hider
Google Search Bar Destroyer
GravityBox
HaveOwnOrientation
Hide Carrier
InstallerOpt
Lataclysm 1.32
Lightning Wall
Lockscreen tweakbox
MaxLock
MyAndroidToolsXposed
My Day Off Messenger Xposed
Native clipboard
No Device Check
No Lock Home for 5.x/6.0
No Lockscreen Wallpaper
NSFW GBoard
One-Hand Mode Xposed Mod
Obb on SD
Pixel Settings (Update for Nougat is released)
Play store changelog
PowerNap
Prevent Running
Qs X tiles per row
Receiver Stop
Re-Enable Screenshot
RootCloak
Screen off animation
Smart Network 1.7.1
Status bar cleanup
Statusbar Download Progress
Screenshot Delay Remover - Mod
Suggestions Toggle
Text Aide
Tumblr AdAway
Unique controls
Unrestrictedgettasks
XInsta
XinternalSd works
X Messenger Privacy Premium
Xposed edge
Xposed one tap for Facebook
Xposed one tap for YouTube
Xposed StatusBar Text
XPrivacy
XNotifications
Xtended Navbar
YouTube Adaway
YouTube background playback
XVolume30
Disable Samsung Gear Manager Notification
Lucky Patcher
Burnt Toast
ButteredToast
Copy Toast
Partially Working:
Amplify: convert in System App and change all files permission to 777, SELinux permisive
Flat style bar indicators: works with signal, wifi, clock, battery being themed
Lollistat: module works with some apps
Minminguard: Makes some apps Crash better not use it at the moment
Obb on Sd: works perfectly on SD650/SD820; Works partially on SD835).
Physical Button Music Control: Some Users reported its working, for some not
Snapprefs : SC randomly crash , most of the features don't work BUT saving is okay (via 'Autosave' , not 'save Button')
Use USB for marshmallow
I want to say thanks to these people for sharing their discoveries 
 @cameljockey1
 @TheLastSidekick
 @Interceptor777
 @luderbeck1
HIT THE BIG THUMPS UP AND SHARE!
ALSO, Hit the 5 Stars PLEASE!
Sweet, thanks!
but is it stable
What modules have you tried that Work?
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MINTED7 said:
but is it stable
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i had no issues with it so far been running it for a few days now
dogredwing1 said:
What modules have you tried that Work?
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t-mobile and AT&T s8+ i don't have other phones
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walkerblue2023 said:
t-mobile and AT&T s8+ i don't have other phones
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he meant what xposed apps work
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walkerblue2023 said:
t-mobile and AT&T s8+ i don't have other phones
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he meant what xposed module apps work
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no idea why that double replied
MINTED7 said:
he meant what xposed apps work
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I only have a few of them I use and they work so far
Any chancw this works on the s8?
wildermjs8 said:
Any chancw this works on the s8?
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give it a try and let me know and if it does so we can let people know about it
Well, I'm officially getting old I guess...
Was hoping to see if root cloak works and I see that hasn't been supported for a while. So, I went ahead and uninstalled using the uninstaller.zip arm64 for sdk 24, most recent version.
Anyone wondering;
Uninstalling, for me, went just as easy as installing.
Sounds like everything, for 7.0+ is still in beta/testing by rovo so do all this at your own risk.
the1stSecond said:
Well, I'm officially getting old I guess...
Was hoping to see if root cloak works and I see that hasn't been supported for a while. So, I went ahead and uninstalled using the uninstaller.zip arm64 for sdk 24, most recent version.
Anyone wondering;
Uninstalling, for me, went just as easy as installing.
Sounds like everything, for 7.0+ is still in beta/testing by rovo so do all this at your own risk.
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I don't see the point in uninstalling because root clock doesn't work though, eitherway you can't use Knox or SafetyNet so might as well have Xposed.
Also there is another module called No Device Check which lets you use simpler apps like Snapchat, Mario Run, Pokemon GO etc... no Android Pay though.
Interceptor777 said:
I don't see the point in uninstalling because root clock doesn't work though, eitherway you can't use Knox or SafetyNet so might as well have Xposed.
Also there is another module called No Device Check which lets you use simpler apps like Snapchat, Mario Run, Pokemon GO etc... no Android Pay though.
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Good point, and I'm sure I'll reinstall at some point.
I'll try out the module you recommended as well, thanks!
Don't know if first link is down or if it's my phone but it doesn't let me click on it, I still found the apk but just fyi OP
Maurylucha said:
Don't know if first link is down or if it's my phone but it doesn't let me click on it, I still found the apk but just fyi OP
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thanks for letting me know updated the link should be good to go
So just load then don't check anything and flash, your Instructions should be a bit clear
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@walkerblue2023 Did you make any changes to the source?
ErnyTech said:
@walkerblue2023 Did you make any changes to the source?
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No I didn't do anything
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So just load then don't check anything and flash, your Instructions should be a bit clear
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I think it's pretty clear on how too
Cool. Awesome dude ! This community is amazing ! I will install when a i get home ! and hey we should keep installing modules and then the OP should insert the ones that work into the main post. If you wanted to. Just a suggestion, because a lot of people will ask what works and what doesn't unless there is a list already. Thanks for the information. !

What are you all doing after root?

Was hoping to learn what folks are using root for. I am using substratum but would love to have an advanced power menu but wasn't sure where to look. Would also love some ideas of what others are using root for, for ideas. Thanks!
Xposed framework
YouTube no ads.
Viper4android
Adaway
Sony xperia launcher
+1 for Adaway. I'm also waiting for kernel sources and for kernel devs to bless us with screen calibrations, memory improvements, and other goodies
george241312 said:
Xposed framework
YouTube no ads.
Viper4android
Adaway
Sony xperia launcher
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Is there exposed for Oreo?
No
vergilbt said:
No
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Doesn't look like viper works for oreo either? So what yall do on oreo after rooting?
Tasker, adaway, root Explorer and deleting unnecessary apps?
There are a lot of needs...
And viper4android. But unfortunately I didn't install it (I'm used to use the Magisk module)
Anybody is running viper?
What are folks using for advanced power menu on oreo?
I was rooted on 7.1.1 for Substratum. I am on 8.0 and unrooted since Substratum works without root on Oreo.
Oreo, rooted.
•Magisk + testing Magisk modules that might work with Oreo
•RootExplorer
•Android pay
•Titainium Backup
•Light Flow + Light Flow legacy
•Substratum (legacy)
•Kernel Auditor
•Waiting on a working TWRP doesn't absolutely need root, but an unlocked bootloader, custom recovery and root seems to go together.
And whatever else fun I find to mess around with.
Root is a must for me. I like the full control of the device I own. And again, it's fun!
george241312 said:
Xposed framework
YouTube no ads.
Viper4android
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Which viper4android did u flash? I can't make any work
Yeah... I was going to say. Why root at this point? The only thing I can think of is doing a Titanium Backup so I can backup the apps WITH the data. I don't know of any app that can backup the apps with data of an unrooted phone, do you? Other than that... I dunno. What you think?
12paq said:
Oreo, rooted.
•Magisk + testing Magisk modules that might work with Oreo
•RootExplorer
•Android pay
•Titainium Backup
•Light Flow + Light Flow legacy
•Substratum (legacy)
•Kernel Auditor
•Waiting on a working TWRP doesn't absolutely need root, but an unlocked bootloader, custom recovery and root seems to go together.
And whatever else fun I find to mess around with.
Root is a must for me. I like the full control of the device I own. And again, it's fun!
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I don't want a phone that the vendor or carrier control.
I own it and I scold be able to do what I want.
The only thing on a phone that should ever be locked it the radio partition so they can control how the device accesses the network.
Other than that, leave my phone alone.
Greenify's best battery-saving features require both root and Xposed.
I also really like the GMS Doze Magisk module for battery savings.
And I never want to do without the ability to use EX Kernel Manager or Kernel Adiutor to squeeze some more battery and performance out of my device via scheduler and governor options. Some of the options for this phone (hexacore mode, adaptive low-memory killer) are pretty intriguing and can't be edited otherwise.
nrage23 said:
I was rooted on 7.1.1 for Substratum. I am on 8.0 and unrooted since Substratum works without root on Oreo.
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Is it possible to theme the navbar with Substratum on Oreo?
primaleph said:
Greenify's best battery-saving features require both root and Xposed.
I also really like the GMS Doze Magisk module for battery savings.
And I never want to do without the ability to use EX Kernel Manager or Kernel Adiutor to squeeze some more battery and performance out of my device via scheduler and governor options. Some of the options for this phone (hexacore mode, adaptive low-memory killer) are pretty intriguing and can't be edited otherwise.
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Your philosophy is flawed...
Xposed just being installed is an enormous battery drain in it's current incarnation...
You're better off without Xposed if you're looking for battery
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rignfool said:
Your philosophy is flawed...
Xposed just being installed is an enormous battery drain in it's current incarnation...
You're better off without Xposed if you're looking for battery
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Is that also true for systemless Xposed? If so, I'm glad to disable it.
primaleph said:
Is that also true for systemless Xposed? If so, I'm glad to disable it.
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Just having Xposed and gravitybox made it so I was draining at about twice the rate as without... At idle... In my pocket
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Teloah said:
Is it possible to theme the navbar with Substratum on Oreo?
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Yes. Just get a theme with nav bar options.
nrage23 said:
Yes. Just get a theme with nav bar options.
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Thanks, works like a charm.

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