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Preinstalled bloatware you will never need
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Preinstalled bloatware you will never need
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Thing is I can delete any bloatware through titanium backup but this thing is hidden in some alternate universe. I can find it.
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Its called mobeam i think
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You did look at the description right?
There's a few little apps that are small in kb's installed for various things. Wouldn't really call them bloatware since they're used for different things the phone does - Printing etc also. - I wouldn't worry too much.
I don't see the fascination removing every concievable app from your phone - Just buy a Nokia Asha if you want basic. - Again it's like having a Ferrari and driving at 20MPH incase you go to fast and the engine heats up.
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There's a few little apps that are small in kb's installed for various things. Wouldn't really call them bloatware since they're used for different things the phone does - Printing etc also. - I wouldn't worry too much.
I don't see the fascination removing every concievable app from your phone - Just buy a Nokia Asha if you want basic. - Again it's like having a Ferrari and driving at 20MPH incase you go to fast and the engine heats up.
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Lol I'm sorry but your comparison doesn't make sense... These apps don't enhance anything. It's just Sammy'S policy of throw a lot of [email protected]*@t at the wall and see what sticks.
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Its actually very handy app when combined with Beep'nGo... Second app allows to store all the loyalty cards used in Tesco or Sainsburys. I used to use Stocard but barcodes displayed on a screen weren't read by old laser scanners. This app beams barcode and there is no problem anymore...
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Lol I'm sorry but your comparison doesn't make sense... These apps don't enhance anything. It's just Sammy'S policy of throw a lot of [email protected]*@t at the wall and see what sticks.
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There's a lot of useful stuff on it. That a lot of people use. And as I said, it's not as if an app that is a few KB's can do anything bad, or be called bloatware. It's like having Notepad on your Windows PC - I don't use it, doesn't mean others won't find it useful.
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Its actually very handy app when combined with Beep'nGo... Second app allows to store all the loyalty cards used in Tesco or Sainsburys. I used to use Stocard but barcodes displayed on a screen weren't read by old laser scanners. This app beams barcode and there is no problem anymore...
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A very useful tool combined with Beep'nGo yes.
cz.marcin said:
Its actually very handy app when combined with Beep'nGo... Second app allows to store all the loyalty cards used in Tesco or Sainsburys. I used to use Stocard but barcodes displayed on a screen weren't read by old laser scanners. This app beams barcode and there is no problem anymore...
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I've just moved from the S4 to a Nexus 5 and I really miss the Beep'nGo app. Stocard and all the other apps don't seem to work in Tesco or Sainsbury's. Do you know of another app that works?
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i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
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i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
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Man, you have a long way to go...
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i read something with apk
i dont know how to do that
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Adaway isn`t gone, get it here https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/ and please learn how to use Google and most of all READ.
Or use adfree. (need root)
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Or use adfree. (need root)
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Adblockers always need root afaik.
Just google it and download an apk!
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Adblockers always need root afaik.
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I think adaway or some other ad blocker worked without root for ads over WiFi. For some reason though none of the adblockers I've tried work over mobile data for me which is incredibly annoying since I haven't had an ad (on my phone or PC) in years pretty much.
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i read something with apk
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i don't think you are familiar with installing apk's to your phone. I just want to mention that google would have solved your problem much faster . And there would be less haters around
I will explain it to you, as simple as possible.
1. Go to google and search for ad away . apk file. For example i found this link for german users: http://www.chip.de/downloads/AdAway-Android-App_56011287.html
2. Connect your Phone to your PC and move the .apk file to your phone(sdcard). Other options are using a Cloud like Dropbox etc.
3. Go to your settings -> security -> and select the option unknown source or whatever it is called in english. ( Installing from unknown source or something)
4. Go into PlayStore and load a file manager like Astro-Filemanager
5. after installing a filemanager, open it and go to the path you have moved your .apk file to... and select it
6. Press install and have fun with it
Hope i could help.
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i don't think you are familiar with installing apk's to your phone. I just want to mention that google would have solved your problem much faster . And there would be less haters around
I will explain it to you, as simple as possible.
1. Go to google and search for ad away . apk file. For example i found this link for german users: http://www.chip.de/downloads/AdAway-Android-App_56011287.html
2. Connect your Phone to your PC and move the .apk file to your phone(sdcard). Other options are using a Cloud like Dropbox etc.
3. Go to your settings -> security -> and select the option unknown source or whatever it is called in english. ( Installing from unknown source or something)
4. Go into PlayStore and load a file manager like Astro-Filemanager
5. after installing a filemanager, open it and go to the path you have moved your .apk file to... and select it
6. Press install and have fun with it
Hope i could help.
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you are a lifesaver
Pay for apps, don't screw over your developers.
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AW: whats a good ad blocker now ad away is gone
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you are a lifesaver
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feel free to pm me if you need help in any other case.
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chrisrozon said:
Pay for apps, don't screw over your developers.
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You misunderstood, Adaway was free anyway but was removed from the Play Store for some reason. It's not piracy at all.
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You misunderstood, Adaway was free anyway but was removed from the Play Store for some reason. It's not piracy at all.
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Sorry, YOU misunderstood. Ads equals revenue for the developer, it's the tradeoff you get for free apps.
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Sorry, YOU misunderstood. Ads equals revenue for the developer, it's the tradeoff you get for free apps.
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That's bs. It's our free choice, if we want to look at ads or not. Maybe we should also remove the "channel change" button from our TV remotes, so we cann not switch the channel during ads?!
greg17477 said:
That's bs. It's our free choice, if we want to look at ads or not. Maybe we should also remove the "channel change" button from our TV remotes, so we cann not switch the channel during ads?!
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The choice is watch ads on a free app, and or buy the paid version of it. Blocking ads means eventually there won't be any free apps, since the devs will be forced to charge for them all.
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Not if you don't click on them, which the vast majority of people don't anyway.
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Ad away is a free app. Some devs don't want money. Hard to give money to people who don't want your moola.
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Devs who don't want payment don't have adds in their apps.
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Devs who don't want payment don't have adds in their apps.
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Untrue. Some Devs make only one app with ads. And I'd gladly purchase a full version but there isn't one. So I have the choice of looking at stupid annoying ads or blocking them... If a Dev wants payment, offer ad free version. Which most devs do...with additional features. This is the way to do it.
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What is with the sudden hate towards ad blockers now that Google has said something about them? There is a way to block people using ad blockers from launching an app and I've only seen one Dev do it, so obviously they don't care enough about that precious 0.02 a user to take actions to stop ad blockers
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/556341540/pressy-the-almighty-android-button
I would use this to free ram from task manager with one click how cool would that be what would you use yours to do?
either nobody is imterested or they all have one on order lol
I have a green Kickstarter Edition of Pressy on order. It won't ship for a few months still. But yes I don't see any reason it wouldn't work its designed to work with the app they are writing for it.
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I have a green Kickstarter Edition of Pressy on order. It won't ship for a few months still. But yes I don't see any reason it wouldn't work its designed to work with the app they are writing for it.
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Green one here too.
I don't know how I'll use mine, I backed them up because it was a good idea
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Will work
Hey jutley, RaptorMD and IIIPowerIII, thanks for backing our project! The kickstarter edition is gonna be awesome
About your question - yes, Pressy will work on the note 3.
Geva Tal,
Pressy Team.
I've backed as well. Great idea.
I would use mine for
Task killer
Discreet camera
Shortcut to group me app for work
And to keep lint and junk out of my headphone jack since I NEVER use the jack. I use Bluetooth headphones
And other uses
Great idea !!
Just commenting to say I backed as well.. Can't wait for it to come out.
I will probably mostly use it to open the camera app
Its really an innovative solution that will allow for some many different functions. I know I will set one "pressy" function to call my wife so I don't have to set a speed dial.
I have a black one on order. Probably going to use it to turn on torch and camera.
So its time for a lil bump
Who received their pressy?
I love mine, the quality is great. I don't have any issue at all on my Nexus 5, Galaxy S5 and Note 3. Everything work perfectly.
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Got mine today and will test later.
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I know this is probably more related to the actual FB app but I feel like it's a complete violation of privacy and I don't particularly want this happening but can not seem to find a setting to turn it off.. Here is a scenario where this would be completely out of place and unacceptable..
You take a picture of something private .. You or a friend gets your phone and opens the Facebook app... Oh look the last 3 pics you took.... Really? WTF? Anyone know how to turn this off?
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Check settings. Turn off facebook sync photos.
Just using Facebook is violation of privacy. Even if you find away to turn it off that feature; Facebook is always sucking up information from your device (contacts, location, call logs, pictures, and so on). This is one of the reason I don't use Facebook.
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That's definitely true... Makes me sad. I think in this issue though the most disturbing thing is that it's accessing another app (gallery) and then putting the 3 most recent pics in the app (suggesting) you post them. Who's to say their appropriate to post. I don't like this at all.
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jcnbama said:
That's definitely true... Makes me sad. I think in this issue though the most disturbing thing is that it's accessing another app (gallery) and then putting the 3 most recent pics in the app (suggesting) you post them. Who's to say their appropriate to post. I don't like this at all.
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Open the Facebook app and tap the top left main menu in your sidebar*Scroll to the bottom and select*Account*>*App Settings*>*Sync PhotosChoose*Don't sync my photos
If you are rooted install below app. This will give you some control over apps permission.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schurich.android.tools.appopsstarter
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Don't sync photos is already selected. This is new. It's not syncing my photos it's just suggesting photos from my gallery (the last 3 taken) for me to post. Very annoying. I will definitely check out the other app you put on here. I apologize I couldn't quote because the XDA app kinda sux.
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I've notice same thing did you manage to remove that "new feature" ?
z0rin said:
I've notice same thing did you manage to remove that "new feature" ?
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Guys, just get another app for Facebook. There's tons of apps that don't these extra permissions and don't steal your data, AND THEY RUN BETTER than the stock Facebook app. Example : fast for facebook (search it!)
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I've notice same thing did you manage to remove that "new feature" ?
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No I didn't. I've tried alternative FB apps in the past. Haven't generally had much success but maybe I'll give it another go..
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Fb app is the worst app ever, I started using fb on browser and all kinds of wonders happened, like improved battery life
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The facebook app is becoming worse and more invasive after each update, i think it's time to switch to an unofficial app for it
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I apologize I couldn't quote because the XDA app kinda sux.
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Yes the xda app is a bit buggy but you can quote.
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No... I can't quote.... I'm not just making it up... I have to post another post to be able to click on a post to quote it...
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Ibrahim.Rahman said:
Yes the xda app is a bit buggy but you can quote.
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So it ends up looking like this. I tapped on my post, so I could quote your post. Because it always highlights the one above it. Don't say random stuff if you don't know what you're talking about. Obviously if I could have quoted I would've done it. Been doing this a while....
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So it ends up looking like this. I tapped on my post, so I could quote your post. Because it always highlights the one above it. Don't say random stuff if you don't know what you're talking about. Obviously if I could have quoted I would've done it. Been doing this a while....
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Yes that is a bug. However if you tap the time at the right hand side of each post, the corresponding post is highlighted, not the one above it.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't... Sorry for being abrasive. Just been very frustrated with the XDA app lately. It used to be so much easier to use.
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danyf90 said:
The facebook app is becoming worse and more invasive after each update, i think it's time to switch to an unofficial app for it
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Good idea
Tapatalk FTW!
badboy47 said:
Open the Facebook app and tap the top left main menu in your sidebar*Scroll to the bottom and select*Account*>*App Settings*>*Sync PhotosChoose*Don't sync my photos
If you are rooted install below app. This will give you some control over apps permission.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schurich.android.tools.appopsstarter
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App Ops not working on kitkat 4.4.2, when i launch it, i get message "unfortunately, settings has stopped"
any way to make it work?
or good alternative app????
sid.8491 said:
App Ops not working on kitkat 4.4.2, when i launch it, i get message "unfortunately, settings has stopped"
any way to make it work?
or good alternative app????
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Yes, there is a good alternative:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540233
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sid.8491 said:
App Ops not working on kitkat 4.4.2, when i launch it, i get message "unfortunately, settings has stopped"
any way to make it work?
or good alternative app????
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There is an app called AppOps X that works on 4.4.2
Here
Or Xposed module
Here
Hey guys!
I picked up a 2012 nexus 7 for pretty cheap and I really love this tab. Does everything I would want it to do. However, one thing that's kind of annoying is the Facebook app is super slow... The app itself is responsive but the data loads as if I have a dial up connection. I ran a speed test from it and get 12+ meg...I also have an iPhone and iPad both connected to the same wireless ap and don't have any issues... All other apps seem to be fine as well. Any suggestions?
Thanks guys!!
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Also I'm running rooted 4.4.4
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try here Facebook Support
% Facebook
Here's the ONLY good thing FB ever did.
It also illustrates who uses it.
That's because the official Facebook app is utter sh*t, it takes a load of time on my tablet as well
Bert98 said:
That's because the official Facebook app is utter sh*t, it takes a load of time on my tablet as well
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You are pretty much the only person that answered the question.
Loads ****ty on mine too.
Tablet feels slow even with it running in the background.
RumoredNow said:
% Facebook
Here's the ONLY good thing FB ever did.
It also illustrates who uses it.
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WOW . I am impressed Due to the fact i thought face crap was Totally useless. Facebook app messenger or webpage is NOT allowed on my laptop my phone my nexus 7 or my Note 10. I might even go as far as putting a NO Facebook sign at the end of my driveway. Requiring anyone who comes to visit me To uninstall it .
Yea I really feel this way about face &($%
ON TOPIC.. I have seen all over the net forums and Google plus about the same issue your having OP. sorry
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You are pretty much the only person that answered the question.
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in our defense it wasnt even put in the right forum. and even if it was he should be asking facebook not a forum of android developers.
Just add these to buildprop..
sys.mem.max_hidden_apps=5
persist.sys.use_16bpp_alpha=1
Regards..
Lim Wee Huat said:
Just add these to buildprop..
sys.mem.max_hidden_apps=5
persist.sys.use_16bpp_alpha=1
Regards..
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What does that do?
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What does that do?
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Just do it. It'll create a placebo effect [emoji39]
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princeasi said:
Just do it. It'll create a placebo effect [emoji39]
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Placebo effect? You sure? lol.
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Placebo effect? You sure? lol.
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Explain it the..because i want to know :v as i understand it will limit the background apps to 5 wich means more ram..but apps will load slower
alexche77 said:
Explain it the..because i want to know :v as i understand it will limit the background apps to 5 wich means more ram..but apps will load slower
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Hidden apps is limited to 5 from default 10 or 15 = less services for device to handle.. and use_16bpp_alpha=1 forces your device to use 16 bits instead of 32 bits. Try it. Don't like it? Just delete it. Simple.
just thanx gr8 live nexus
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Recommending another nice tweak...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534471
Hi I want to start my service after it is killed by the user or the system.
I thought about creating a second app and monitor if the service is running and if not then start it.
The problem I have with that is
- I need two apps
- It drains more battery
I hope you can help me find the best solution for my problem
Yeah, I think if you override the onDestroy method on your service class, and then you can send a broadcast from there.
In your broadcast receiver you can start the service again.
Though i have never tried it myself, i think this should work.
Tell me how it goes
Happy coding!! :thumbup:
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hiphop12ism said:
Yeah, I think if you override the onDestroy method on your service class, and then you can send a broadcast from there.
In your broadcast receiver you can start the service again.
Though i have never tried it myself, i think this should work.
Tell me how it goes
Happy coding!! :thumbup:
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I thought about that too but unfortunately when the app is stopped by the user the onDestroy methode is not called...
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If yu are using android version less than 4.4.2 then returning start sticky should do it
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hiphop12ism said:
If yu are using android version less than 4.4.2 then returning start sticky should work
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That is only if the system stops the service not if the user does....
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Rick Clephas said:
That is only if the system stops the service not if the user does....
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I believe there is no such way... otherwise android would be very insecure for malware that just does this . You can only restart your service once the user restarts your activity, there should not be another way (and START_STICKY for the system of course). And please don't do two apps which listen for each other, if the user willingly kills your service they usually have a reason and expect that your app is not working right until they restart it.
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I believe there is no such way... otherwise android would be very insecure for malware that just does this . You can only restart your service once the user restarts your activity, there should not be another way (and START_STICKY for the system of course). And please don't do two apps which listen for each other, if the user willingly kills your service they usually have a reason and expect that your app is not working right until they restart it.
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I have heard that a lot but does that mean that all the security apps available on the play store can be killed by the user? :what:
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Rick Clephas said:
I have heard that a lot but does that mean that all the security apps available on the play store can be killed by the user? :what:
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Sure, why not? I could uninstall my firewall on my PC if I wasn't using Ubuntu and thus don't really need one
SimplicityApks said:
Sure, why not? I could uninstall my firewall on my PC if I wasn't using Ubuntu and thus don't really need one
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Well that is a pitty. I really thought I had seen an app that could do that...
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Look this app says it can't be killed by task managers https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
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Rick Clephas said:
Look this app says it can't be killed by task managers https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
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Just an idea, it might be possible when your app is a Device Admin with the APIs that you get with that. Though you have to read it yourself, I have no clue about how it works.
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Just an idea, it might be possible when your app is a Device Admin with the APIs that you get with that. Though you have to read it yourself, I have no clue about how it works.
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Thanks I will look at that. Most people have my app as Device Admin because that way it can't be uninstalled
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Well I found the solution.
When device admin is enabled the app can't be force-stopped or uninstalled. Then the user can only stop the service and then the onDestroy methode is called so then I can restart the service again. Tanks guys :thumbup:
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