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[Q] Control apps permissions on stock ROM

Hi,
I have Nexus 4 with stock ROM. I am completely satisfied with that ROM in matter of stability, speed, battery life etc.
Only thing I am missing is to control apps permissions - I was able to control at least something on 4.3 with App Ops, but in 4.4 it is gone (or I cannot find it )
So I am looking for a solution - I do not want to flash custom ROM, but I understand root may be required. Is there some solution I can use in combination rooted Nex 4 with stock ROM?
Thanks guys

helpfinder said:
Hi,
I have Nexus 4 with stock ROM. I am completely satisfied with that ROM in matter of stability, speed, battery life etc.
Only thing I am missing is to control apps permissions - I was able to control at least something on 4.3 with App Ops, but in 4.4 it is gone (or I cannot find it )
So I am looking for a solution - I do not want to flash custom ROM, but I understand root may be required. Is there some solution I can use in combination rooted Nex 4 with stock ROM?
Thanks guys
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with root, you can use the app trickster mod (grab it from google play) to access app ops! ... also other apps, like
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appaholics.applauncher can modifie the application's permissions

nero17 said:
with root, you can use the app trickster mod (grab it from google play) to access app ops! ... also other apps, like
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appaholics.applauncher can modifie the application's permissions
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Hi, thanks for reply and suggestion,
Permission Manager is only for 4.3 android (not my case)
for trickster mod I see only Kernel app which can modify many settings but cannot see app permissions control

helpfinder said:
Hi, thanks for reply and suggestion,
Permission Manager is only for 4.3 android (not my case)
for trickster mod I see only Kernel app which can modify many settings but cannot see app permissions control
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here you go for 4.4:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colortiger.appopsinstaller

badboy47 said:
here you go for 4.4:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.colortiger.appopsinstaller
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Thanks,
I have pick this one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schurich.android.tools.appopsstarter
and seems to be suitable (the same as App Ops on 4.3)

[Q] Privacy ROM?

Hi there!
I've been looking around but didn't find any:
I have an LG G2 and I'd like it to be more privacy-aware / invisible.
I know many apps gather a lot of data. That's why I don't install those...
I barely play games on my phone, don't install apps that require permissions etc..
But I'm pretty sure Google and LG slipped a ton of analytics, junk and spy-crap into the stock ROM.
Is it reasonable to look for a Privacy ROM? If so, I'd have to put my trust into some 'random'-developer... Or should I just compose my own from scratch? (If so: where can I find the most mint/unbloated packet to start with?)
(Or should I just get me a legendary Nokia 3310?)
Thanks in advance!

Well you can make one yourself and you should start with stock just remove bloat but there are other options I use an xposed module called app settings and it allows you to decide what an app has access to (keeping in mind that you can't disable something that an app needs to work)
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app

and get the xposed module XPrivacy and get the root app AFWall+ (Firewall)

REQ: Debloat script or app (for rooted devices)

Hey guys!
I'm really NOT enjoying/using some of the apps that Samsung has preinstalled on the Edge+ (G928F). Is there a debloat script or app available for our devices?
As a last resort, can someone post a list of uninstallable apps and services? (Found one for the s6, but I fear that some stuff is different)
PS- Disabling apps is not a good option for a 32gb Edge+. I would like to free up some space.
Thanks in advance!

have a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/general/debloating-t3216103
without root there's no way to delete apps though

Thanks!
Thanks a lot!
As I expected, there are many apps and services to disable/uninstall and an automatic flashable script or app would have been great (maybe with aroma, so we can choose what goes and what and descriptions to all the files). A man can dream )
Is there a way to uninstall these apps? I'm rooted and have a custom kernel.

How to remove Samsung Bloatware?

Hello all!
I have a Galaxy Note 4 910C(exynos), rooted and using DN5, and I always see people talking about bloatware that comes pre installed and are useless.
I'm wondering what are acutally those and how do I remove them?
Thx in advance!

since you'r rooted, use titanium backup. You can try the app called Greenify or simply disable those apps your app manager.

imeem said:
since you'r rooted, use titanium backup. You can try the app called Greenify or simply disable those apps your app manager.
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But how can I know which ones I can freeze?

Hasmodye said:
But how can I know which ones I can freeze?
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For a rooted device, KNOX related apps are bloatwares since rooted KNOX disabled & can't be used on a rooted device.
The other bloatware is user preference.
Which app that you don't use is a bloatware

d4rkkn16ht said:
For a rooted device, KNOX related apps are bloatwares since rooted KNOX disabled & can't be used on a rooted device.
The other bloatware is user preference.
Which app that you don't use is a bloatware
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what i think he's asking; is there a list of safe apps to be removed.

xxTECRAxx said:
what i think he's asking; is there a list of safe apps to be removed.
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Exactly!

xxTECRAxx said:
what i think he's asking; is there a list of safe apps to be removed.
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That's exactly what I mean, any apps that you don't need.
You can even remove phone (if you never use your Note 4 for a phone call ) & Touchwiz.
Rule of thumb, if you never heard of it & it's not inside the App Drawer, don't delete it
NOTE: TouchWiz is not in the app drawer

I do it in a simpler way. First I clear the data from settings and then using root explorer I go to system/app folder and I directly delete preinstalled apps that I never use for example- samsung push service, mobile print, chat on, hangouts, google books, yahoo weather, etc. Theres another folder called system/priv-app
WARNING: Don't delete apps you have absolutely no idea about. It can cause your phone's OS to malfunction.

d4rkkn16ht said:
Rule of thumb, if you never heard of it & it's not inside the App Drawer, don't delete it
NOTE: TouchWiz is not in the app drawer
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Shane_Picardo said:
WARNING: Don't delete apps you have absolutely no idea about. It can cause your phone's OS to malfunction.
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This. I don't have a note 4 (yet). but I learned it the hard way on my nexus 4. thank god for TWRP and its file manager.
Usually what i do is backup the app before i uninstall it to see if i notice any system instability caused by uninstalling it.

imeem said:
This. I don't have a note 4 (yet). but I learned it the hard way on my nexus 4. thank god for TWRP and its file manager.
Usually what i do is backup the app before i uninstall it to see if i notice any system instability caused by uninstalling it.
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I too don't have a note 4 right now. But will be buying soon this christmas. I learnt most of these things by customizing my galaxy grand 2.

I am working on debloating apps. Basically I am making a list for my self which apps are safe to disable. Have you guys made any list?
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check out this thread for a list/reference of uninstallable bloatware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3017596

Adblocker or other useful tweaks/apps for root?

I've just finished rooting my G4 and I was wondering what adblockers there are and whether there are some more apps or tweaks I could take advantage of using my root.

dayyyvid said:
I've just finished rooting my G4 and I was wondering what adblockers there are and whether there are some more apps or tweaks I could take advantage of using my root.
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- Adaway modifies your host file and blocks pretty much all ads
- Liveboot is super cool
- Substratum if you're on stock ROM
- Titanium Backup
...etc.etc.etc

negusp said:
- Adaway modifies your host file and blocks pretty much all ads
- Liveboot is super cool
- Substratum if you're on stock ROM
- Titanium Backup
...etc.etc.etc
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Thanks! I've already got Titanium backup and Adaway. I'm just going to install substratum now