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PERMISSION control app or How to prevent/control apps from accessing specific permiss

Hi,
Coming from an iPhone, i was amazed at this jailbroken app called PMP (Protect My Privacy). Basically what this app does it have control over which app and what so-called permission each app can access (Ex. Allow or Disable app from accessing Contacts, Location and such). This is extremely helpful to prevent app from sniffing on my private info without user knowing. And with their crowd-sourced recommendation, people can share their settings on specific app and recommend you if you should enable or disable a setting, which can be very handy for user to help users losing private info.
I was wondering if there are any app out there or similar for Android that allow user to do the same function, Allowing or Disable apps from accessing certain PERMISSIONS when installing an app.
Hopefully Google incorporate this into their Playstore because so many apps requires such ridiculous permissions like reading your phone data call logs etc.

joshtrader said:
Hi,
Coming from an iPhone, i was amazed at this jailbroken app called PMP (Protect My Privacy). Basically what this app does it have control over which app and what so-called permission each app can access (Ex. Allow or Disable app from accessing Contacts, Location and such). This is extremely helpful to prevent app from sniffing on my private info without user knowing. And with their crowd-sourced recommendation, people can share their settings on specific app and recommend you if you should enable or disable a setting, which can be very handy for user to help users losing private info.
I was wondering if there are any app out there or similar for Android that allow user to do the same function, Allowing or Disable apps from accessing certain PERMISSIONS when installing an app.
Hopefully Google incorporate this into their Playstore because so many apps requires such ridiculous permissions like reading your phone data call logs etc.
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for root, su permissions, there is the superuser or supersu app. you need it if you have root to allow or not allow su permissions.

simms22 said:
for root, su permissions, there is the superuser or supersu app. you need it if you have root to allow or not allow su permissions.
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But it only has control over apps that required root access.
Nexus⁴

myturbo1 said:
But it only has control over apps that required root access.
Nexus⁴
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this is one app that you seek https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stericson.permissions.donate
there are others in the market if you searched. but, you will need root to use any app that will change permissions. you cant do it with an unrooted device.

PMP for Android
Hi there,
there is an Android version of ProtectMyPrivacy(PMP) that has been recently released. Please see:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-protectmyprivacypmp-android-t3107979
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.synergylabs.pmpandroid&hl=en
Thanks & Regards

Titanium Backup clarifications & Adaway

Hi. I am planning to purchase the PRO key for Titanium Backup but I need to understand some things better before I buy:
1. Will the pro key allow me to restore the apps and link them to the Market? (Meaning they will show up in "My apps" section in Google Play Store and I will be able to update them as usual, they would act as I have downloaded them from the store)
2. Referring to the above question, is it only possible with the PRO key? What will happen if I restore with the free app? Nothing will show up in "My Apps" section in Google Play Store?
3. After I backup, should I leave the backup on the device?
Also, for some reason Adaway doesn't block all the ads (I am not sure it even block ads). Is there any tutorial to use it? I have downloaded the latest hosts file from the app itself.
Thanks!

1 yes
2 with the free version you'll have to hit the install button for every app. I recommend getting the pro version it will give you more options
3 leave the backup on your phone
Google removed ad blocking apps from the market
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Okay so just to be sure, restoring with the PRO key is just like downloading directly from the store?
And about AdAway, I installed the apk but it doesn't block certain apps. Is there something I can do to make it block all ads?

[email protected] said:
Okay so just to be sure, restoring with the PRO key is just like downloading directly from the store?
And about AdAway, I installed the apk but it doesn't block certain apps. Is there something I can do to make it block all ads?
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Have u clicked on the"Download all files and Apply ad blocking" button? It's working fine for me
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chromium96 said:
Have u clicked on the"Download all files and Apply ad blocking" button? It's working fine for me
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I have, and it blocks some of the ads but not all of them.

[email protected] said:
Okay so just to be sure, restoring with the PRO key is just like downloading directly from the store?
And about AdAway, I installed the apk but it doesn't block certain apps. Is there something I can do to make it block all ads?
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Yes it will be just like you downloaded from play store. I noticed adaway not blocking like it use to I think the dev needs to update it
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Use adfree instead.
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scream4cheese said:
Use adfree instead.
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Thanks, better but still not blocking all ads (In games for example).

[email protected] said:
Thanks, better but still not blocking all ads (In games for example).
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For me I don't get any ads over Wifi but I get them while on Mobile data. It's quite annoying because I'm not really used to them since adblock seemed to work fine on my HD2 and even on this phone on 4.2.1 stock rooted.

I think I accidentally downloaded a hosts file to data/data/hosts. How can I revert this (if I should)?

For adblocking, I often use firewall to block internet connections (wifi/data) of the applications, and also using a hosts file, too. It works

Google eating through Sewage tank called Android System WebView. help..

Hello scholar buddies,
Yes google is eating through sewage. The Android System Webview app keeps running even when I have disabled it. It shows in the disabled apps' list, it shows disabled, but the force stop button is active time to time when I check. Yes it still runs back secretly even when disabled. This is a new sewage trick by google. Obviously for phone home stealing. How hungry one can be?
Non rooted xperia. Android 5.1.
What should I do? Any solutions?
Thanks.

Either root and delete it, or stop using that distinct browser.
Also, its not for any kind of theft. It allows your browser to display web functions which would not normally be shown due to programming limitations.

ninjasinabag said:
Either root and delete it, or stop using that distinct browser.
Also, its not for any kind of theft. It allows your browser to display web functions which would not normally be shown due to programming limitations.
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Hello buddy,
Havent rooted the phone yet, because I am waiting for a final update that will feel wholesome. Then I will root.
I have dissabled the Chrome and stock web browser, along with the Android System Webview. Isnt it suppose to keep itself dead when you have disabled it? But it wakes inside the Coffin, isnt it suspected to be definately programmed for some hidden purpose?

How did you disable apps without root?
What does 'pm list packages -d' show?

HypoTurtle said:
How did you disable apps without root?
What does 'pm list packages -d' show?
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You can still disable apps through settings even without root, right? I have that option on my Nexus 6 before I rooted.

harpin14789 said:
You can still disable apps through settings even without root, right? I have that option on my Nexus 6 before I rooted.
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Possibly; but l guess it's ROM dependant a: if there is a disable button in app settings and b: what said button actually does.
Checking the disabled apps with the pm command listed should at least show if it's been disable via the package manager.

HypoTurtle said:
How did you disable apps without root?
What does 'pm list packages -d' show?
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Yes, almost half of the system apps have 'disable' option activated without root. When apps are disabled they are totally non existant. Other apps depending upon them, either crash, or ask to install the particular needed app. No other(non-douchebag) app will pull out any disabled app. After the number one douchebag app 'Google Play services', 'Android System WebView' seems to be the douchescum sidekick.
I disabled many. All the apps obay the disabledness, except Android System WebView. It shows disabled, but poops out from time to time. After a while or the other when I check the app info, there you see the 'force stop' button is active again.

Ketansa said:
Yes, almost half of the system apps have 'disable' option activated without root. When apps are disabled they are totally non existant. Other apps depending upon them, either crash, or ask to install the particular needed app. No other(non-douchebag) app will pull out any disabled app. After the number one douchebag app 'Google Play services', 'Android System WebView' seems to be the douchescum sidekick.
I disabled many. All the apps obay the disabledness, except Android System WebView. It shows disabled, but poops out from time to time. After a while or the other when I check the app info, there you see the 'force stop' button is active again.
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It still could be that the app isn't fully disabled; perhaps the 'disable' just turns of as much services/activities as possible.
Have you checked the pm command? (You can run that in terminal without root...)

U really need to have some clear idea about webview.

HypoTurtle said:
It still could be that the app isn't fully disabled; perhaps the 'disable' just turns of as much services/activities as possible.
Have you checked the pm command? (You can run that in terminal without root...)
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Hi thank you for reply.
No I dont do how to do the pm command. Is there a link?
THank you.

Ketansa said:
Hello buddy,
Havent rooted the phone yet, because I am waiting for a final update that will feel wholesome. Then I will root.
I have dissabled the Chrome and stock web browser, along with the Android System Webview. Isnt it suppose to keep itself dead when you have disabled it? But it wakes inside the Coffin, isnt it suspected to be definately programmed for some hidden purpose?
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DON'T TOUCH IT! DONT DISABLE IT !
Let me explain why?
The WebView is the system organ that manages the application that run internet (except chrome or Firefox )it allows the app to connect with Internet.
So find the application that is culprit try : Gsam

Ketansa said:
Hi thank you for reply.
No I dont do how to do the pm command. Is there a link?
THank you.
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Terminal emulator and enter pm list packages -d to see what package manager sees as being disabled.

DevUt said:
DON'T TOUCH IT! DONT DISABLE IT !
Let me explain why?
The WebView is the system organ that manages the application that run internet (except chrome or Firefox )it allows the app to connect with Internet.
So find the application that is culprit try : Gsam
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Its a Myth.
I already DISABLED it. And all the apps run and connect fine without it.

the purpose of the app is to render webpages for apps that don't have a built-in browser. An example would be google login page, which is web based (likely for security reasons) for when you want to allow an app access to your google account. It doesn't even have its own internet permission. Nor does it have any other hidden abilities. Think of it as an HTML Viewer for modern internet implementations. Definitely not a phone home app and definitely not as douchebaggey as the rest of googles apps. here is screenshots of the apps components http://imgur.com/a/CzW8r

Ketansa said:
Its a Myth.
I already DISABLED it. And all the apps run and connect fine without it.
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This is exactly where u r wrong.

ElwOOd_CbGp said:
the purpose of the app is to render webpages for apps that don't have a built-in browser. An example would be google login page, which is web based (likely for security reasons) for when you want to allow an app access to your google account. It doesn't even have its own internet permission. Nor does it have any other hidden abilities. Think of it as an HTML Viewer for modern internet implementations. Definitely not a phone home app and definitely not as douchebaggey as the rest of googles apps. here is screenshots of the apps components http://imgur.com/a/CzW8r
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Thank you for the report )
Good wishes for you.

But there is still the question-
Why does it run anyway, even if disabled? Why this bullysh act? If I am disabling important service (according to google bots ) , then stay disabled and give me errors in the system. Why run back?
I know I am going to nail it with root, but still raising the question.

Sounds an awful lot like you are being unreasonably paranoid in a slightly uneducated fashion frankly. I have it disabled on my non-rooted phone and it would take more than a Force Stop button being non-grayed out to worry me. Rather than jumping to conclusions and displaying hysteria symptoms why don't you actually confirm that is or is not running in the running processes.
Logic. It works.
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Multi-Window Issues

Hey guys,
Normally, I use Mobicip browser to block undesirable content on my family's phones. I just found out that my kid has found a way to access porn on the LG V20 through multi-window. When you hit the multi-window button, you can access blocked apps or the Play Store and bypass the page that asks for your password if you press it the right way and he downloaded Titanium Backup and froze Mobicip. I blocked all the apps that would allow this to happen but multi-window allows it if you use it properly.
My question is, can I disable multi-window in any way? Like editing a .xml file or something? I will edit the Nougat code if I have to. Is there any way to edit any of the files to break the multi-window function? I was pretty shocked when I found this out but now I would like to do something about it. Thanks for your help guys.

Use applock and lock access to package installer and settings. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free
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thisguyinoc said:
Use applock and lock access to package installer and settings. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free
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Thank you for the suggestion. It seems like that will do the trick! The main thing in that app that works to prevent access is under System Lock, the option for Recent Apps (Multitasking).The problem is that when the Mobicip block screen comes up asking for a password for a blocked app, you can just press the Recent Apps button and reopen the blocked app in multiwindow while leaving the other page open that is asking for a password. You then have the Mobicip password page open in the top multiwindow and the app you're trying to get to in the bottom multiwindow, but you can use the blocked app in the bottom multiwindow. Applock blocks the Recent Apps altogether so that solves the problem.
I didn't know this app even existed so thank you again for your help!

When all else fails, either limit your child's access, or consider it in a supervised setting.
Relying on software to limit access is not a good plan. Your son figured it out once, chances are he will again. Kids have nothing but time and in the case of a horny male child, determination.

How to hide apps system-wide on Android

Hey Devs,
This is probably a very difficult thing to do in an Android device.
Is there any possible way to hide apps system-wide, like no other application should be able to search the app that's hidden?
My main purpose is to hide an app from the whole phone itself, so that even if somebody tries to search in the settings app, no traces should be found.
Please don't ask me to uninstall the app lol.:silly:
Also, my device is ROOTED :laugh::fingers-crossed:

Tenome7 said:
Hey Devs,
This is probably a very difficult thing to do in an Android device.
Is there any possible way to hide apps system-wide, like no other application should be able to search the app that's hidden?
My main purpose is to hide an app from the whole phone itself, so that even if somebody tries to search in the settings app, no traces should be found.
Please don't ask me to uninstall the app lol.:silly:
Also, my device is ROOTED :laugh::fingers-crossed:
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I think app2sd from playstore has some options like that but not sure how much it can do...you can check yourself it's free