Decided to make a post of useful Apps (with Nexus 5 in mind) that don't require root. I personally use these on a daily basis and haven't ran into any issues. Please report back if you do encounter any problems. Also please keep in mind, these are intended for those running stock 4.4.4 and are not rooted. As always, use at your own risk.
Messaging com.android.mms.apk
Android Stock Text Messaging (The "Attachment" menu has Sound Recorder "com.android.soundrecorder.apk" actions, highly recommend to install this as well)
Lightbulb com.paranoid.lightbulb.apk
Standard Torch
Facebook Messenger com.facebook.orca.apk
Installing this dummy apk tricks Facebook into letting you use Facebook's internal messenger without the need of the separate Messenger app. Please uninstall Messenger before installing.
CyanogenMod File Manager com.cyanogenmod.filemanager.apk
Basic File Manager
Just FYI, the stock messaging app is nice but try this one out. It's based of the stock messaging app but has a lot of additional features. It's really the best SMS app I have used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-stock-messaging-sliding-ui-extra-t2825144
I don't understand what the Facebook apk does. How is it different to the normal one?
pepdavies said:
I don't understand what the Facebook apk does. How is it different to the normal one?
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Facebook is disabling the chat in it's main app and asks you to download it's separate Messaging app. This lets you restore the messaging functionally inside the main app. You can Google "facebook forcing users to download messenger" if you need to know more.
jsgraphicart said:
Just FYI, the stock messaging app is nice but try this one out. It's based of the stock messaging app but has a lot of additional features. It's really the best SMS app I have used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-stock-messaging-sliding-ui-extra-t2825144
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hahaha, Yeah that one is nice, but I'm just a stock kind of boy!
BinaryW01f said:
Facebook is disabling the chat in it's main app and asks you to download it's separate Messaging app. This lets you restore the messaging functionally inside the main app. You can Google "facebook forcing users to download messenger" if you need to know more.
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Thanks, that is pretty useful
BinaryW01f said:
Facebook is disabling the chat in it's main app and asks you to download it's separate Messaging app. This lets you restore the messaging functionally inside the main app. You can Google "facebook forcing users to download messenger" if you need to know more.
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This is secure?
Where do you get this?
zpower said:
This is secure?
Where do you get this?
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Is anything truly secure? This simply is a dummy apk that I compiled. It requires no permissions and you should never see it running. Facebook does a check to see if you have the Messenger package "com.facebook.orca" installed. This dummy apk contains the same package name and tricks Facebook. That is all!
That facebook apk is a godsend, THANK YOU!!
Thanks! I was looking for the Lightbulb and the Cyanogenmod file manager
Facebook messenger don't work anymore.
Can you fix it? Thanks
Hello? Anybody?
zpower said:
Hello? Anybody?
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Try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-facebook-chat-enabler-t2934179
Related
Which system apps are safe to remove? Need expert suggestion.
I am using Creed Rom 3.5 with ICS trans theme.
Thanks in advance.
Your Saviour
blue.wave said:
Which system apps are safe to remove? Need expert suggestion.
I am using Creed Rom 3.5 with ICS trans theme.
Thanks in advance.
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See friend you could remove
1)QuickOffice
2)GMail
3)Youtube
4)Yahoo Finance
Uninstalling the apps listed above would be totally safe no problems at all.
ANYWAY FEEL FREE TO PRESS THE '''''THANKS''''' BUTTON.
here,
use google next time,
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
these are from CM but it will help
deathnotice01 said:
here,
use google next time,
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
these are from CM but it will help
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Thnx Bro.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AulpDQBL_oTOdDRIbnV5b0UyQTd0TDNZSFBKYXJ1blE&output=html
complete list of SGY
blue.wave said:
Thnx Bro.
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U should use thanks button...
hmmm things that are safe to remove areee
1)QuickOffice
2)GMail
3)Youtube
4)Yahoo Finance
and if u want u can remove MAPS if u dnt need it, coz it occupies hell lots of space.
HIT THAKZ IF I AM ANY HELP
Actually, they all increase the space of internal memory and thats it, it wont make a difference in performance or RAM (except MAPS).
You need to freeze these apps for max performance:
1) Wsynclmps
2) DRM content(DrmUA)
3) Pico TTS
4) TTS Service
5) Software Update(syncmldm)
6) syncmlds
7) Email
8) Email widget (remove these two if you use gmail app)
9) FmRadio (freeze it and unfreeze when needed, they sometimes makes some wakelocks)
10) Social hub,SNS integration and SnsAccount(SnsProvider.apk and SnsAccount.apk) (Freeze them if you dont use fb integration into phone, you can use fb app still)
11) Samsung Account(signin) ( Its crap, play store is way better)
I have the above all apks deleted and have no problem in my phone, just freeze them and unfreeze them if you face any problem or need to use any feature
yourarjunjadeja said:
See friend you could remove
1)QuickOffice
2)GMail
3)Youtube
4)Yahoo Finance
Uninstalling the apps listed above would be totally safe no problems at all.
ANYWAY FEEL FREE TO PRESS THE '''''THANKS''''' BUTTON.
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try this
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AulpDQBL_oTOdDRIbnV5b0UyQTd0TDNZSFBKYXJ1blE&output=html
hitme987 said:
Actually, they all increase the space of internal memory and thats it, it wont make a difference in performance or RAM (except MAPS).
You need to freeze these apps for max performance:
1) Wsynclmps
2) DRM content(DrmUA)
3) Pico TTS
4) TTS Service
5) Software Update(syncmldm)
6) syncmlds
7) Email
8) Email widget (remove these two if you use gmail app)
9) FmRadio (freeze it and unfreeze when needed, they sometimes makes some wakelocks)
10) Social hub,SNS integration and SnsAccount(SnsProvider.apk and SnsAccount.apk) (Freeze them if you dont use fb integration into phone, you can use fb app still)
11) Samsung Account(signin) ( Its crap, play store is way better)
I have the above all apks deleted and have no problem in my phone, just freeze them and unfreeze them if you face any problem or need to use any feature
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Thnx Bro. Useful suggestion. Btw can I uninstall EMAIL? I am using gmail & yahoo mail client.
blue.wave said:
Thnx Bro. Useful suggestion. Btw can I uninstall EMAIL? I am using gmail & yahoo mail client.
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No problem.. u can.
Thanks Bro.
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Just wanted to share with you guys a pretty easy way to use Facebook without actually using Messenger, no root needed as well. I am using latest beta and works fine.
This should work on all Android devices.
1) Download newest facebook version if you haven't
2) Download Messenger yes it's needed but don't turn it on at all
3) Download from Playstore Superlock Package Disabler (activate it as an admin: to let it block apps) using it you can also block bunch of bloat
4) in Package Disabler block messenger
5) Profit! facebook will now open regular chat instead of using "messenger"
Let me know how it goes for yall
Or you just install the first version of FB messenger and never open it or even sign in and continue using Facebook like normal. Just turn off auto update for that app in the play store app. It's a lot smaller than the new messenger.apk and doesn't require a third party app. There is a thread in the main apps forum.
I just made a shortcut for fb for Google Chrome on my launcher. That way Facebook isn't running all the damn time in the background
bbeelzebub how do you install an earlier version? every time I try to install it, it asks if I would like to install an update to the built in application and then fails. do I have a wrong apk file or should I do something different. im running 5.0.1
sexfreak said:
bbeelzebub how do you install an earlier version? every time I try to install it, it asks if I would like to install an update to the built in application and then fails. do I have a wrong apk file or should I do something different. im running 5.0.1
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Here is the one I used. I just installed like normal, went into the play store like I'm going to update and long pressed the menu key. Up comes the option to turn off auto updates for that app. Unchecked it. Then I went into the app menu on my phone and disabled notifications for the app period.
Hasn't bothered me since and I use FB for all my messaging needs without using messenger. I've never even opened the app. Make sure you uninstall any version of messenger you may have previously installed.
so far it worked great. hopefully it wont force me to upgrade thanks
Do you know of a way to take messenger and facebook out of google play so it wont update? I used to use TI backup but now I cant use that.
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sexfreak said:
so far it worked great. hopefully it wont force me to upgrade thanks
Do you know of a way to take messenger and facebook out of google play so it wont update? I used to use TI backup but now I cant use that.
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Go to the app in the play store where it gives you the option to update, long press the left capacitive button on the bottom, up should pop a men to disable autoupdate for that app.
many thanks
All-in-one Patch for Missing Sense Apps, Widgets, and Plugins
Hello everyone
The new HTC 10 is marvelous, and Sense 8 is really good and smooth.
As you all should know, Sense 8 is much cleaner and more close to stock Android, HTC removed tons of goodies from the old Sense.
Some of them are available on the Play Store, so it should be no problems..... but.....
How about those which cannot be downloaded
To be honest, I miss them a lot, and I believe many of you do to.
There are installable apks available, but most of them are outdated/modified, also downloading them one-by-one is a pain.
I collected all old Sense parts from our Sense 8 M8 port and packed all of them into an Aroma Installer flashable zip.
Here are the list of apps included in the package, all of them are selectable within the Aroma menu:
Code:
--Apps--
HMS_Gallery_GP2
HMS_Music_GP
HTC_IME
*IMEHWRPenPower
*IMEMurasuIndic
*IMEMurasuViet
*IME_TP_Basic
*IME_TP_ValueAdd
HTC Car
*HtcCarGps
*Automotive_Home
*Automotive_Traffic
--Widgets--
CalculatorWidget
HtcAutoRotateWidget
HtcBackgroundDataWidget
HtcProfilesWidget
HtcRingtoneWidget
HtcScreenBrightnessWidget
HtcScreenTimeoutWidget
HtcSyncWidget
HtcBtWidget
HtcCalendarWidgets
HtcContactWidgets
HtcDataRoamingWidget
HtcDataStripWidget
HtcHotspotWidget
HtcMobileNetworkWidget
HtcMusicWidget
HtcWiFiWidget
--Plugins--
Facebook_Plugin
Instagram_SN_Plugin
Tencent_Wechat_FSPlugin
And the following is the list that is downloadable from Play Store and not pre-loaded:
Code:
HTC Internet (Browser)
HTC Calendar
HTC File Manager
HTC Tasks
HTC Scribble
HTC Power to Give
HTC Backup (Discontinued in Marshmallow)
Changelog
v1.1:
Add HTC Car
Update HTC Gallery
Add a note for Calendar Widgetv1.0:
Initial release
Downloads
v1.1 AFH Link
Enjoy
I assume the radio app from M8 doesn't work?
alexp999 said:
I assume the radio app from M8 doesn't work?
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It's unclear yet.
SD820 has the capability in the SoC but the 10 firmware and kernel may not support FM radio as well as the appropriate missing libs for it to function.
Once there are more devices in hands there will be more information.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
Since you mention Facebook and Instagram, combined with seeing mention of them elsewhere in the forums...
Am I to understand that Blinkfeed, out of the box on the 10, won't support Facebook and Instagram without your file? If I'm off-base, please tell me.
OGhoul said:
Since you mention Facebook and Instagram, combined with seeing mention of them elsewhere in the forums...
Am I to understand that Blinkfeed, out of the box on the 10, won't support Facebook and Instagram without your file? If I'm off-base, please tell me.
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Yes, it is not included by default. You have to manually install it.
Appreciate that nice work,
suggestion here:
if you want to put the Calendar-widget in, then you might want to grab the Calendar in.
so when ppl hit the date on the widget, that 'd just call the main Calendar app
Update to v1.1
Also added more information to the OP
topjohnwu said:
Yes, it is not included by default. You have to manually install it.
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So just installing Facebook and Instagram (or even Twitter) off of the Play store isn't enough?
For us to have full functionality of Blinkfeed, we have to choose between getting updates and having to flash TWRP + your mod?
@topjohnwu
Thank you for this and also for the stock collection thread. That will prove very useful. Really appreciated ?
Was gonna buy you a beer but PayPal says I cannot send the donation to your country
exocetdj said:
@topjohnwu
Thank you for this and also for the stock collection thread. That will prove very useful. Really appreciated ��
Was gonna buy you a beer but PayPal says I cannot send the donation to your country
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Thanks man, I'll fix it
OGhoul said:
So just installing Facebook and Instagram (or even Twitter) off of the Play store isn't enough?
For us to have full functionality of Blinkfeed, we have to choose between getting updates and having to flash TWRP + your mod?
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nope...installing facebook & instagram only installs the actual app, not the blinkfeed plugins...twitter works out of the box for blinkfeed
u don't have to be modded/rooted to install these plugins, just enable unknown sources, copy the apks to the phone & install...I posted the facebook & instagram plugins here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66377247&postcount=41801
Once you install let's say HTC Music, will it give you updates from the playstore? Because I did the same on A9 but never got updates
vegetaleb said:
Once you install let's say HTC Music, will it give you updates from the playstore? Because I did the same on A9 but never got updates
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No it won't. What you can see on Play Store is controlled by files in /system/etc/permissions.
BTW, the music app is never available on the Play Store at any time.
topjohnwu said:
No it won't. What you can see on Play Store is controlled by files in /system/etc/permissions.
BTW, the music app is never available on the Play Store at any time.
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Thanks!
So when Leedroid or other dev will do a rom for 10 he can mod something in the /system/etc/permissions so we get updates :good:
Can you Upload Gallery and Music App separately ?I don't want to root my device.
Thanks in advance
ing005 said:
Can you Upload Gallery and Music App separately ?I don't want to root my device.
Thanks in advance
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Please keep in mind that it's just a zip file, you can unpack what you need by yourself.
tal_sarid said:
Please keep in mind that it's just a zip file, you can unpack what you need by yourself.
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Yes, you're right. But now the problem is Gallery App keep force closing and Music App showed "App is not installed" message.
ing005 said:
Yes, you're right. But now the problem is Gallery App keep force closing and Music App showed "App is not installed" message.
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Probably they are priv-apps and I don't know a way to install such apps without root..
Do you have the HTC 10? Can you please confirm that all HTC Calendar's widgets are getting installed from the Play Store?
ing005 said:
Yes, you're right. But now the problem is Gallery App keep force closing and Music App showed "App is not installed" message.
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This is why I packed it to install them in system. I've done no modifications to the apps, so they have to be installed into the system with proper libraries.
tal_sarid said:
Probably they are priv-apps and I don't know a way to install such apps without root..
Do you have the HTC 10? Can you please confirm that all HTC Calendar's widgets are getting installed from the Play Store?
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The HTC Calendar is available on Play Store (I listed in OP), but not the widgets. That's why I also included them in my pack.
topjohnwu said:
The HTC Calendar is available on Play Store (I listed in OP), but not the widgets. That's why I also included them in my pack.
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That's sounds very odd. Usually an app installs its widgets build in. Why is it different in this case? There are no widgets with the Google play app at all?
Why the hell can i not uninstall the facebook app? I only received the phone like an hour ago but so far iam very happy! No issues etc I was just uninstalling some apps however and was quiet please that theres very little bloatware but the one remaining app i want to delete 'Facebook' cannot be deleted! Why? The facebook app was always an app that was up to the user wether they wanted it or not! After all..... not everyone uses facebook and not everyone wants to use the app so why force it on us with no option to uninstall?
Blaalad12 said:
Why the hell can i not uninstall the facebook app? I only received the phone like an hour ago but so far iam very happy! No issues etc I was just uninstalling some apps however and was quiet please that theres very little bloatware but the one remaining app i want to delete 'Facebook' cannot be deleted! Why? The facebook app was always an app that was up to the user wether they wanted it or not! After all..... not everyone uses facebook and not everyone wants to use the app so why force it on us with no option to uninstall?
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That's odd, mine came without Facebook installed. Are you on any provider-customized phone?
joeyvanhummel said:
That's odd, mine came without Facebook installed. Are you on any provider-customized phone?
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No mine is factory unlocked! Ironically theres very little bloatware on this device in comparison to previous devices! Iam impressed!! Facebook is probably the only app pre installed that i don't want but sadly i cannot uninstall it
I think Facebook is part of operating system installed on the phone, so it's kind of permanent, but you can disable it and that was the first thing I did on my phone. However for some strange reason facebook installation manager is used by Oculus to install it's VR applications and since my kids use VR to play sometimes, I had to enable it back, but facebook application itself can be disabled.
pete4k said:
I think Facebook is part of operating system installed on the phone, so it's kind of permanent, but you can disable it and that was the first thing I did on my phone. However for some strange reason facebook installation manager is used by Oculus to install it's VR applications and since my kids use VR to play sometimes, I had to enable it back, but facebook application itself can be disabled.
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Thats strange! I guess its no big deal! Id rather have it uninstalled but i will just disable it and download an alternative for facebook instead! Are you saying that if i want to use VR that i have to enable it again though??
Blaalad12 said:
No mine is factory unlocked! Ironically theres very little bloatware on this device in comparison to previous devices! Iam impressed!! Facebook is probably the only app pre installed that i don't want but sadly i cannot uninstall it
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Almost all samsung apps were indeed uninstallable this time around, which impressed me, too. I think if you really wanted to get rid of FB, you'd have to root your phone and delete the APK from the system partition.
just disable it, it's better than nothing
Yeah I was pretty puzzled too. Weird that they have Facebook as a system app.
Blaalad12 said:
Thats strange! I guess its no big deal! Id rather have it uninstalled but i will just disable it and download an alternative for facebook instead! Are you saying that if i want to use VR that i have to enable it again though??
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There are 2 Facebook apps on my phone: Facebook app installer and Facebook app manager, you can disable manager but keep the installer for Oculus to work. BTW you won't see the installer until you enable system apps.
I rarely use facebook, but when I do I use it on either chrome or the samsung browser. I use it in facebook mobile mode, but when I want to check any messages I have to switch over to desktop mode as mobile mode will prompt to install facebook messenger. Bottom line, you don't need the facebook app to use facebook, use chrome or samsung browser (lately I am finding I like samsung internet better as it seems to make text the proper size to be more easily readable and also you can add an extension to sync your chrome bookmarks and history to the samsung internet browser) - anyway, use one of these browsers in mobile mode. The facebook app has too many permissions and location following for my tastes. Eff that. I disable it with package disabler pro.
Facebook is needed to do VR. If it's not enabled oculus doesn't launch.
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I can still uninstall it completely.
Can not lot into fb or messenger on brand new s8+ but can log into them on other devices. ..any tips how to log into them on my s8+
I use fb so it's no big deal for me BUT SKYPE? Why does it have to be installed...
NeedleGames said:
I use fb so it's no big deal for me BUT SKYPE? Why does it have to be installed...
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Because Samsung gets a back hander from them
Sent from my SM-G955F using XDA-Developers Legacy app
surfer1000 said:
Because Samsung gets a back hander from them
Sent from my SM-G955F using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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It looks like Samsung made deals with companies which are kinda like enemies to each other. For example messaging apps:
Google - CHECK
Facebook - CHECK
Microsoft- CHECK
Samsung - CHECK
Blaalad12 said:
Why the hell can i not uninstall the facebook app? I only received the phone like an hour ago but so far iam very happy! No issues etc I was just uninstalling some apps however and was quiet please that theres very little bloatware but the one remaining app i want to delete 'Facebook' cannot be deleted! Why? The facebook app was always an app that was up to the user wether they wanted it or not! After all..... not everyone uses facebook and not everyone wants to use the app so why force it on us with no option to uninstall?
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A friend called me using facebook on pc and asked me to help him call a taxi to his home and he told me the address cos his phone was dead and he couldnt call. I ended the FB call and called my usual taxi number (gsmcall) . Ususally, someone picks up and asks where you want the taxi... But instead i get computer voice saying "press 3 if you need taxi for "my friend's address" I didnt give anyone the address and it wasnt even written. but somehow the computer knew where i wanted to call taxi for. I ended the call without speaking to anyone cos it was strange and later i received sms that taxi was waiting. A taxi lady called to tell me my taxi was waiting then i asked her how they sent taxi to me without me giving her the address. she ignored my question and told me taxi is waiting.. then the taxi guy left.
It was scary..
So i went to my facebook app and messenger app to check the app permissions (there are so many permissions granted to facebook without your permission and you dont have access to disable it.. "like record your calls without your knowledge, and many more.."
i found this paid appp "advanced permission remover" it helps u view all those permissions you dont have access to and dissable them, the app creates new apk and the you uninstall the one you have before installing the new app.
But i get error message that "app cant be installed because its conflicting with app that have the same name" both fb and messenger...
I found a way to unistall facebook from system using computer without rooting my Note 8 which i can tell you but it didnt help. After uninstalling, I still cant install my modified fb app. It still says app is conflicting and when i install from playstore, atleast to have it as user app not system app. the facebook app installs itself back to system and you cant uninstall. So you have to do the whole process again using pc if you dont want it
i dont know why FB has to be a system app and the rate at which facebook spys on you is ridiculous.. if you having a discussion about someone and your phone is close to you. after a period of time, that person shows up as friend suggestion..
pls suggest a good third party app to use instead of the main facebook app
Uninstalling system app using pc
use this tutorial on this link
http://en.miui.com/thread-709494-1-1.html
Blaalad12 said:
Why the hell can i not uninstall the facebook app? I only received the phone like an hour ago but so far iam very happy! No issues etc I was just uninstalling some apps however and was quiet please that theres very little bloatware but the one remaining app i want to delete 'Facebook' cannot be deleted! Why? The facebook app was always an app that was up to the user wether they wanted it or not! After all..... not everyone uses facebook and not everyone wants to use the app so why force it on us with no option to uninstall?
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Do you have an unlocked S8 or a sim-locked one?
If the latter, Facebook app could be part of the bloatware installed by your carrier.
Download BK package disabler (samsung ) from the play store. The app can remove system apps without root. Btw Facebook wasn't system app on my S8 I can easily delete from my phone.
AT&Tsucks said:
Download BK package disabler (samsung ) from the play store. The app can remove system apps without root. Btw Facebook wasn't system app on my S8 I can easily delete from my phone.
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How do I know which version of the S8 comes with Facebook and similar apps pre-installed?
Name says it all. Need inputs from owners of this device if Asus apps meant for other ZenFones work on this ROM without any porting? May need to download using Yalp store, since the play store may not permit such download with the disclaimer "this app is incompatible with your device" (sheesh!).
Basically hate Google integration and want to develop a noGapps Stock ROM, without Google apps and, possibly with Asus app alternatives (dialer, calendar, camera, clock, weather, etc)
I think ZenApps can't be porting here.
But maybe yes.
I'm own this device, running pure Android 8.1 without ZenApps. So, if you want Zen UI + ZenApps get other Zenfone device's, if you want pure Android Apps (Google) get it. Greetings
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Cookie Ninja said:
Name says it all. Need inputs from owners of this device if Asus apps meant for other ZenFones work on this ROM without any porting? May need to download using Yalp store, since the play store may not permit such download with the disclaimer "this app is incompatible with your device" (sheesh!).
Basically hate Google integration and want to develop a noGapps Stock ROM, without Google apps and, possibly with Asus app alternatives (dialer, calendar, camera, clock, weather, etc)
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It's all up to you. Choose one that you like.
Cookie Ninja said:
Name says it all. Need inputs from owners of this device if Asus apps meant for other ZenFones work on this ROM without any porting? May need to download using Yalp store, since the play store may not permit such download with the disclaimer "this app is incompatible with your device" (sheesh!).
Basically hate Google integration and want to develop a noGapps Stock ROM, without Google apps and, possibly with Asus app alternatives (dialer, calendar, camera, clock, weather, etc)
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Most of the Asus Zenfone ZenUI apps are available on Google Play Store and you can download it from there. And in case you desperately need any app that is not listed on GPS then you can extract that apk from any Asus Zenfone stock ROM.
Can anybody post the links of playstore apps of ZenUi?
I need the launcher, dialer, contacts and messaging?
Could not find them in playstore
user28 said:
Can anybody post the links of playstore apps of ZenUi?
I need the launcher, dialer, contacts and messaging?
Could not find them in playstore
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Get these from apkmirror.com
Sent from my ASUS_Z017DB using Tapatalk
user28 said:
Can anybody post the links of playstore apps of ZenUi?
I need the launcher, dialer, contacts and messaging?
Could not find them in playstore
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Yalp store is what you need
Yalp Store (Download apks from Google Play Store) - https://f-droid.org/app/com.github.yeriomin.yalpstore
Some ZenUI apps actually depend on proprietary blobs that might or might not be compatible with this phone, and probably don't ship with the stock ROM.
sagematt said:
Some ZenUI apps actually depend on proprietary blobs that might or might not be compatible with this phone, and probably don't ship with the stock ROM.
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Not blobs framework files
anisgvr said:
Not blobs framework files
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Seems true. I have downloaded the following apk form apk mirror and installed them.
Zen launcher .. this is mainly for custom sorting of apps and creating folders which are not available in stock launcher.
Dialer and contacts
Quick memo
Clock
Weather
Sound Recorder
Calendar
Calculator and FM radio are already preloaded in the phone.
Everything installed without any errors. The following are the results.
Calendar always crashed and never worked.
Dialer and contacts did not crash but just not working. Nothing happens if i dial a number from the dial pad or call a number from the contacts list. Except these two the other zenui apps installed are perfectly working fine including the launcher.
Can anybody help me get t work the dialer and contacts please? I do not like the stock dialer and contacts apps.
user28 said:
Seems true. I have downloaded the following apk form apk mirror and installed them.
Zen launcher .. this is mainly for custom sorting of apps and creating folders which are not available in stock launcher.
Dialer and contacts
Quick memo
Clock
Weather
Sound Recorder
Calendar
Calculator and FM radio are already preloaded in the phone.
Everything installed without any errors. The following are the results.
Calendar always crashed and never worked.
Dialer and contacts did not crash but just not working. Nothing happens if i dial a number from the dial pad or call a number from the contacts list. Except these two the other zenui apps installed are perfectly working fine including the launcher.
Can anybody help me get t work the dialer and contacts please? I do not like the stock dialer and contacts apps.
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Were you able to install Asus "Pixelmaster" camera app?
user28 said:
Seems true. I have downloaded the following apk form apk mirror and installed them.
Zen launcher .. this is mainly for custom sorting of apps and creating folders which are not available in stock launcher.
Dialer and contacts
Quick memo
Clock
Weather
Sound Recorder
Calendar
Calculator and FM radio are already preloaded in the phone.
Everything installed without any errors. The following are the results.
Calendar always crashed and never worked.
Dialer and contacts did not crash but just not working. Nothing happens if i dial a number from the dial pad or call a number from the contacts list. Except these two the other zenui apps installed are perfectly working fine including the launcher.
Can anybody help me get t work the dialer and contacts please? I do not like the stock dialer and contacts apps.
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Were you able to install Asus "Pixelmaster" camera app and what about Asus "Mobile Manager"?
Were you able to find them at least?
Kumar201801 said:
Were you able to install Asus "Pixelmaster" camera app and what about Asus "Mobile Manager"?
Were you able to find them at least?
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Asus Mobile manager app doesn't work, everything is blocked on the manager app, no function loads. Doesn't support this mobile series/model, it's not compatible.
How I know? Bcoz I tried
Is there any way to install these apps into stock android by extracting the required zenui apps from zenfone 5 rom ,
I am installing ZenUI Launcher, Gallery and PixelMaster camera and it's working fine.
Kumar201801 said:
Were you able to install Asus "Pixelmaster" camera app and what about Asus "Mobile Manager"?
Were you able to find them at least?
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I tested it and the camera did not work. I'm using the "open camera" app right now.
Would it be that if I take the stock room zenfone 5 it works?
I just wanted to zenUI on my max pro m1