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[Q] unlink an apk IN android market

i downloaded the lg camera pro from a website, i run titanium backup doctor market and linked that apk, then i realize that apk was a paid apk and my market even i didnt pay for it, is marked purchased, i really want to buy it so i can update the apk, but because i didt pay for it i have a message telling me that apk was not purchased, i hope someone can tell me how to unlink that apk so i can pay for it, thank you

Uninstall it. Then buy it.
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Uninstall and buy it
edit: DAMN IT..you won by some seconds ok..lol

of course was the first thing i did but
appear purchased in marked, so i tried to install it again and then i received the message the download of lgcamerapro was declined because you havent purchase it.

Uninstall it, clear cache in market and purchase? ;D?

re-install the .apk backup through Titanium Backup then use Titanium Backup to 'detach' the .apk from the market

thank you for the help, im going to provide more info, i go to android market WEBSITE, not in my phone, and in my market lgcamerapro appear PURCHASED, this is not market apk issue, im talking about the real market from google. of course i have not purchased that app, but i can not change the purchased status.

I have the same issue with pocket casts and a few other apps I got from the Amazon market. I have sent an email to Android support, but it's been a month and they haven't done a damn thing.

topil said:
i downloaded the lg camera pro from a website, i run titanium backup doctor market and linked that apk, then i realize that apk was a paid apk and my market even i didnt pay for it, is marked purchased, i really want to buy it so i can update the apk, but because i didt pay for it i have a message telling me that apk was not purchased, i hope someone can tell me how to unlink that apk so i can pay for it, thank you
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I have same problem. I downloaded some apps (not from market) and linked them with titanium backup with market. Now I cant download them or buy them.

Even if you uninstall the app you still don't have the option? I've never tried to link an app so not sure if that will work.
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msd24200 said:
Even if you uninstall the app you still don't have the option? I've never tried to link an app so not sure if that will work.
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If I uninstall the app then in market is only install button - not buy (market in phone and web market are same). when I try install then show me message that its declined because I havent porchased the app. Tried many times. They dont want my money

Same problem here.

Solution: Don't download pirated apps...

scrchngwsl said:
Solution: Don't download pirated apps...
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D'oh! Amazon apps will show up here too, not just pirated ones. I have this issue with soundhound.

Rom Toolbox also gives the ability to break market links. Fyi.
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randomchars said:
D'oh! Amazon apps will show up here too, not just pirated ones. I have this issue with soundhound.
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Can't you update it through Amazon?

scrchngwsl said:
Can't you update it through Amazon?
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You can, but it will still show up the market as installed, and you can't buy it from there. I wanted to get soundhound so I could update it like all my other apps, but I can't as it shows as purchased.

I have exactly the same problem, I tried to unlink the app via TB and also the ROM Toolbox, but still no success :-(

scrchngwsl said:
Solution: Don't download pirated apps...
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I was using a CM7 build on my Milestone 2 and the Dev included ADWLauncher EX in the ROM. When the ROM was flashed the pirated app was linked to my account without me knowing.
Once ADW was updated I was able to buy and download ADW and everything was fixed.

This is a valid problem.
I have installed a couple of apps with apks supplied by the developers. I used them for a couple of product reviews.
Here is one example.
App shows as purchased
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App cannot be installed or updated regardless of whether the original apk is installed or not (and/or linked to the market or not, as far as the phone is concerned). I also tried Titanium Pro.
It is an Android Market thing.
Another thing:
When an app is paid for but then the developer decides to make it free or remove the paid app - it still shows up in the
Android Market list of owned but not yet installed apps.
When you try installing it it stays on the following page forever because nothing really exists to download.

Permission request from several application to access my google account

Hi Guys,
I'm running ICS LPY on my phone, everything smooth but I got this strange request that I didn't have on my galaxy S2 running ICS< just now on my galaxy note that I've noticed it.
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Do you guys know anything about this? Are these apps safe? I'm not sure why so many things want to have access to my google account anyway :/

has anyone else experienced this or is just me?

Mephisto_POA said:
has anyone else experienced this or is just me?
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Why don't you use LBE Privacy Guard? With it you can determine for every single app what it's allowed to do. It's free and downloadable.on Google Play.
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altae said:
Why don't you use LBE Privacy Guard? With it you can determine for every single app what it's allowed to do. It's free and downloadable.on Google Play.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ICS
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Lbe has security hole when booting up. Plus doesnt work always. Had instances where something blocked got throught. Pdroid is better but you need to build deodexed rom and build own patch.
What did you install that triggered that permission request?
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yeah i'm getting those too

baz77 said:
Lbe has security hole when booting up. Plus doesnt work always. Had instances where something blocked got throught. Pdroid is better but you need to build deodexed rom and build own patch.
What did you install that triggered that permission request?
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nothing in special, same set of applications I was using before on GB
I think it is a new function of ICS

imket said:
yeah i'm getting those too
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have you allowed them?

Odd never saw them, where did you dl rom from?
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baz77 said:
Odd never saw them, where did you dl rom from?
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from the official topic with the LPY room

From the pics I can see that these are all Samsung and Google apps ,most of them should have access without even asking you ,so I guess it's either a bug or maybe a virus?
Anyway I think you can safely give these apps permission seeing they are all system apps.

MR.change said:
From the pics I can see that these are all Samsung and Google apps ,most of them should have access without even asking you ,so I guess it's either a bug or maybe a virus?
Anyway I think you can safely give these apps permission seeing they are all system apps.
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I've installed 3 different AV apps to scan, kaspersky, then avast, then ESET, nothing has been found

Mephisto_POA said:
I've installed 3 different AV apps to scan, kaspersky, then avast, then ESET, nothing has been found
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as I said ,all of them are system apps ,it's just weird that they should ask for permission .
usually if a system appis asking for permission then it has been modified in some way, like modified google maps .
are you sure it is fully stock? if yes then it could be just a bug maybe?
you could probably solve this by wiping ,but since you are on LPY this has the potential of being lethal to your phone.
my advice is allow them access ,I doubt any harm will come of it.

Yeah those seem to be system app but why on earth LCD test and other apps would want to access your google account?
I suggest flash safe kernel wipe data then re-flash ICS.
Or downgrade to GB wipe data then upgrade to ICS.

MR.change said:
as I said ,all of them are system apps ,it's just weird that they should ask for permission .
usually if a system appis asking for permission then it has been modified in some way, like modified google maps .
are you sure it is fully stock? if yes then it could be just a bug maybe?
you could probably solve this by wiping ,but since you are on LPY this has the potential of being lethal to your phone.
my advice is allow them access ,I doubt any harm will come of it.
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I've allowed them now.
definitely I won't reset the phone with LPY, thanks

[Q] Any way to prevent apps from being uninstalled?

My kid sometimes incidentally uninstalls some apps from my SM-T311. I have tried several locking apps like SmartLock, Perfect App Lock etc... with app uninstall locking but these locking apps do not work well. I think maybe due to Kitkat as these work like champ on my old 4.2.2 phone.
Is there any way to lock uninstall apps then?

App lock works, register to an email address to unlock the ability to prevent Uninstallation of app lock. I use it on my teenagers smart phone. Best locking app I have found
I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted

I'm using CMsecurity for my kid tab. there's a good feature AppsLock. this app with pattern security can blocking KK setting to uninstall apps and can block important apps like e-mail, SuperSU, AFwall, and root apps to open.
Child proof app i think

gottech said:
App lock works, register to an email address to unlock the ability to prevent Uninstallation of app lock. I use it on my teenagers smart phone. Best locking app I have found
I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted
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tks gottech. can you pls send me the link, as there are many apps with the similar name..?

jokowi said:
I'm using CMsecurity for my kid tab. there's a good feature AppsLock. this app with pattern security can blocking KK setting to uninstall apps and can block important apps like e-mail, SuperSU, AFwall, and root apps to open.
Child proof app i think
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tks jokowi. will give it a shot and get back if it works

jokowi said:
I'm using CMsecurity for my kid tab. there's a good feature AppsLock. this app with pattern security can blocking KK setting to uninstall apps and can block important apps like e-mail, SuperSU, AFwall, and root apps to open.
Child proof app i think
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tried it and unfortunately didnt work. apps can be uninstalled on my rooted SM-T331...

The only thing I can think of is to convert them into system apps with TitaniumBackup.

cuonguq said:
tried it and unfortunately didnt work. apps can be uninstalled on my rooted SM-T331...
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What method you used to uninstall apps cuonguq ? From 'settings' or from another apps?
I mean give pattern to Kitkat settings...

jokowi said:
What method you used to uninstall apps cuonguq ? From 'settings' or from another apps?
I mean give pattern to Kitkat settings...
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i touched and held the icon until it jiggled, then moved upwards to "uninstall" menu, then the tab asked me if i wanted to remove it, i hit yes and gone it was..
already set password pattern... mine is rooted. is yours rooted too?

cuonguq said:
i touched and held the icon until it jiggled, then moved upwards to "uninstall" menu, then the tab asked me if i wanted to remove it, i hit yes and gone it was..
already set password pattern... mine is rooted. is yours rooted too?
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Ok im not trying it.
Yes im rooted too.
All right if your rooted then push your app to ./system/app/ give 644 permisions

jokowi said:
Ok im not trying it.
Yes im rooted too.
All right if your rooted then push your app to ./system/app/ give 644 permisions
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tks jokowi.. but i dont understand "push your app to ./system/app/ give 644 permisions"
can you please show me how step by step?

nl3142 said:
The only thing I can think of is to convert them into system apps with TitaniumBackup.
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tks nl3142. i will try and let you know if it works

cuonguq said:
tks gottech. can you pls send me the link, as there are many apps with the similar name..?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en
I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted

gottech said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en
I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted
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tks gottech. i tried it but did not work. your tab is also sm-t331? if yes, which region rom does it have? mine is vietnam

I'll be using that app lock! Thanks @Gottexh

There's a xposed module that enables kids mode

cuonguq said:
My kid sometimes incidentally uninstalls some apps from my SM-T311. I have tried several locking apps like SmartLock, Perfect App Lock etc... with app uninstall locking but these locking apps do not work well. I think maybe due to Kitkat as these work like champ on my old 4.2.2 phone.
Is there any way to lock uninstall apps then?
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You can install the app to system that way they cant uninstall it from app drawer
if their smart enough the put a pin on superSU and deactivate it so they don't uninstall it from ESfile explore

Take a look at "/system/app mover" - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.systemappmover, it can convert normal apps to system apps which should block uninstall
Sent from my Nexus S i9020 Crespo

I may be late to this discussion but I have https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.toolbox.full this with the applock plugin. I set up the applock to lock the uninstall feature in settings, tibu, es file explorer, basically any method of uninstalling things. Its a pin lock. Here are screenshots. I have this on all my Samsung devices (don't have my tab 4 8" yet but will install on there as well) and works perfect.
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*** Success in Downgrading ***

I have just successfully got Amazon to downgrade my Kindle HDX 7" from 4.5.3 to 3.2.8 and have used Towelroot successfully too.

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myotai said:
I have just successfully got Amazon to downgrade my Kindle HDX 7" from 4.5.3 to 3.2.8 and have used Towelroot successfully too.
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Thats great news bud and thanks for sharing your excitement...but could you help some of us out whom have not managed to do it yet by pointing us in the right direction of how you did it ?
cheers ahead b3njy

looks like there is no need to contact amazon anymore...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...lback-13-3-2-8-rollback-ota-captured-t3046204

Thanks for that link mate...works a treat with wifi off, now I think my next step would be towelroot correct ?

Safestrap not working

Yeah sorry guys. Been stupidly busy. I'll put a walk through re what I did and some screenies as soon as I can get the time. All good though, know using Go Launcher and Go Lockscreen. All seem to be working flawlessly with Google apps all installed too. Also used Titanium Pro to disable Lockscreen Ads.

Hi having trouble signing in to Google play¿ Can you do a little guide?

So. All I really did .that facilitated this was the downgrade. The rest was simple. Frankly if you don't have to go to Amazon for the downgrade you're on the home straight.
Once rooted via Towelroot I used Titanium Backup to 'freeze' the Special Offers apk.
Install Gapps and rebooted.
Then I Installed Go Launcher (bought it actually) as Nova launcher didn't change the wallpaper.
Finally installed Go Lockscreen to bypass the lack of images on the touchscreen after removing the ads.
I'll upload some screenies if you like?

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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Can't take a screenie of the lock screen but it's nice n simple...
...hope that helps guys!

myotai said:
So. All I really did .that facilitated this was the downgrade. The rest was simple. Frankly if you don't have to go to Amazon for the downgrade you're on the home straight.
Once rooted via Towelroot I used Titanium Backup to 'freeze' the Special Offers apk.
Install Gapps and rebooted.
Then I Installed Go Launcher (bought it actually) as Nova launcher didn't change the wallpaper.
Finally installed Go Lockscreen to bypass the lack of images on the touchscreen after removing the ads.
I'll upload some screenies if you like?
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@myotai What version of Towelroot did you use (to work on 3.2.8)? And pardon my noobiness but would you mind explaining what "I used Titanium Backup to "freeze" the Special Offers apk" means? Thanks for your guide.

armando817 said:
@myotai What version of Towelroot did you use (to work on 3.2.8)? And pardon my noobiness but would you mind explaining what "I used Titanium Backup to "freeze" the Special Offers apk" means? Thanks for your guide.
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This version will work fine.
"Special Offers apk" one of the components that displays Amazon promotions on the lock screen. Titanium Backup can be used to disable ("freeze") applications so they can't run. Other tools can do this too. This is a UI refinement and not necessary for 4.5.3 -> 3.2.8 rollback.

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This version will work fine.
"Special Offers apk" one of the components that displays Amazon promotions on the lock screen. Titanium Backup can be used to disable ("freeze") applications so they can't run. Other tools can do this too. This is a UI refinement and not necessary for 4.5.3 -> 3.2.8 rollback.
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I have been seeing a lot about the "build.prop" file and needing to have the right permissions set on it. I'm not sure what that file does or when you need to worry about it. Does it come into play with a 4.5.3 downgrade to 3.2.8 running Safestrap and Sock ROM/Nexus ROM?

armando817 said:
I have been seeing a lot about the "build.prop" file and needing to have the right permissions set on it. I'm not sure what that file does or when you need to worry about it. Does it come into play with a 4.5.3 downgrade to 3.2.8 running Safestrap and Sock ROM/Nexus ROM?
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No, it is not necessary for this downgrade. And, without a custom recovery, if it gets corrupted, you are probably bricked.
Build.prop is a file that neatly lays out a bunch of running constraints for the operating system.
So, follow the downgrade directions and you will be happiest leaving build prop alone.
Good luck.
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[Tool] Manage apps and debloat your Galaxy 20 with ADB AppControl

Hello,
I recommend trying my program to manage apps on your Samsung and clean up bloatware.
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There is a lot of junk on our smartphones that needs to be disabled / removed, and I created my own program for this. It works great on Samsung!
I tried to make it as convenient and easy to use as possible. By the way, a new update has recently been released that allows you to still manage application permissions.
You can create your own presets (lists) of applications to be disabled, but I am attaching my DEMO preset for ADB AppControl.
You can enable everything back on, but it's best to make sure you don't turn off something important to you before turning it off.
DOWNLOAD ADB AppControl

Cyber.Cat said:
Hello,
I recommend trying my program to manage apps on your Samsung and clean up bloatware.
View attachment 5111793 View attachment 5111795 View attachment 5111797
There is a lot of junk on our smartphones that needs to be disabled / removed, and I created my own program for this. It works great on Samsung!
I tried to make it as convenient and easy to use as possible. By the way, a new update has recently been released that allows you to still manage application permissions.
You can create your own presets (lists) of applications to be disabled, but I am attaching my DEMO preset for ADB AppControl.
You can enable everything back on, but it's best to make sure you don't turn off something important to you before turning it off.
2Moderator: Please correct my mistake in the topic name (debloat - not deploat!))
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Hi, I really appreciate your work, tried and offered you a coffee some weeks ago for the full version.
Debloated my G985 exynos and now the G9860 snapdragon, works everything well with a real better battery life
Thanks

Hi, thank you. I hope you've already upgraded to 1.4.4 - I've added a lot of useful features.

Cyber.Cat said:
Hi, thank you. I hope you've already upgraded to 1.4.4 - I've added a lot of useful features.
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yes, is better than before. Great program!!!

Cyber.Cat said:
2. Moderator: Please correct my mistake in the topic name (debloat - not deploat!))
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Thread title changed.:good:

Game optimizing service is not being disabled. I dissable it but then it is back, enabled.
I think I used to be able to disable it before.

Excellent work. Easier to use debloat apps now

usefull app., specially after upgrade s20 ultra to one ui 3.0 .....thanks a lot , awesome

does phone need to be rooted to use this?

donsito said:
does phone need to be rooted to use this?
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No

A really useful program and it works great.
Thank you

Cyber.Cat said:
Hello,
I recommend trying my program to manage apps on your Samsung and clean up bloatware.
View attachment 5111793 View attachment 5111795 View attachment 5111797
There is a lot of junk on our smartphones that needs to be disabled / removed, and I created my own program for this. It works great on Samsung!
I tried to make it as convenient and easy to use as possible. By the way, a new update has recently been released that allows you to still manage application permissions.
You can create your own presets (lists) of applications to be disabled, but I am attaching my DEMO preset for ADB AppControl.
You can enable everything back on, but it's best to make sure you don't turn off something important to you before turning it off.
DOWNLOAD ADB AppControl
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the app cantrol using pm clear somehow doesnt work well, yes it works but the process seems hidden. so using adb uninstall works alot better as it prevents the app from running any task like ota

KouaV1 said:
the app cantrol using pm clear somehow doesnt work well, yes it works but the process seems hidden. so using adb uninstall works alot better as it prevents the app from running any task like ota
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ADB AppControl works fine. With it, people are disabling thousands of applications every day. Must have for any Samsung.

When using it, is it straightforward to go back to exact factory stock, with no loss of DRM / Samsung Pay / verified bootloader / whatever the heck they're tracking these days? I would assume so, but after torpedoing my last phone I don't want to assume anything.