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I need to install the DJI Go app in order to use my gimbal but it asks for ridiculous permissions like being able to make calls and even reroute calls in addition to harvesting my contacts. Since there's no alternative app I need to use DJI Go, but I want to block it's access to my data. I've looked for permission blocking apps and found a few but they're very old and don't work on Android 7.
I have root access on my Google Pixel, is there any app, from the Play Store or elsewhere that will block permissions on an app by app basis?
VonMoltke said:
I need to install the DJI Go app in order to use my gimbal but it asks for ridiculous permissions like being able to make calls and even reroute calls in addition to harvesting my contacts. Since there's no alternative app I need to use DJI Go, but I want to block it's access to my data. I've looked for permission blocking apps and found a few but they're very old and don't work on Android 7.
I have root access on my Google Pixel, is there any app, from the Play Store or elsewhere that will block permissions on an app by app basis?
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Greetings and welcome to assist. There are several apps that allow you to restrict permissions but they all require root, my favourite is app settings but it requires xposed. You can find it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-app-settings-v1-9-2014-05-14-t2437377
Good luck
Sawdoctor
sawdoctor said:
Greetings and welcome to assist. There are several apps that allow you to restrict permissions but they all require root, my favourite is app settings but it requires xposed. You can find it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-app-settings-v1-9-2014-05-14-t2437377
Good luck
Sawdoctor
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Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately xposed doesn't run on Android 7 yet. Can you recommend any that don't require xposed?
Why dont you just go to settings - apps - gear wheel - app permissions and tun off all the permissions that you feel are useless for that app?
VonMoltke said:
Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately xposed doesn't run on Android 7 yet. Can you recommend any that don't require xposed?
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You could try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ovmobile.appopslauncher&hl=en_GB
but you should be able to turn off a lot of permissions in your settings anyway
Good Luck
Sawdoctor
VonMoltke said:
I need to install the DJI Go app in order to use my gimbal but it asks for ridiculous permissions like being able to make calls and even reroute calls in addition to harvesting my contacts. Since there's no alternative app I need to use DJI Go, but I want to block it's access to my data. I've looked for permission blocking apps and found a few but they're very old and don't work on Android 7.
I have root access on my Google Pixel, is there any app, from the Play Store or elsewhere that will block permissions on an app by app basis?
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Hi, VonMoltke...
As has already been alluded to, go to...
Android Settings>>Apps
...scroll down and locate the app in question and disable whatever permissions you find onerous.
You don't need root for this, or the need to install any special app.
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See the attached screenshot of the official Twitter app, and it's associated (toggle-able) permissions as an example of what I'm getting at.
Hope this helps.
Rgrds,
Ged.
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GedBlake said:
Hi, VonMoltke...
As has already been alluded to, go to...
Android Settings>>Apps
...scroll down and locate the app in question and disable whatever permissions you find onerous.
You don't need root for this, or the need to install any special app.
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See the attached screenshot of the official Twitter app, and it's associated (toggle-able) permissions as an example of what I'm getting at.
Hope this helps.
Rgrds,
Ged.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Labs
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Yes, that works, thanks. I was hoping to use something like XPrivacy that can feed fake data to the app in case denying permissions causes the app to force close. In this case, just turning off the onerous permissions seems to be sufficient.
The problem with using Android settings is it does not include all the permissions. It's like they added these settings to make people feel like they have control over permissions but the most evasive permissions are unable to be blocked. Frustrating.
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.
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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
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surfer1000 said:
Because Samsung gets a back hander from them
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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?
Particularly twitch -- on my old G3, I had Adaway, and it did an amazing job of blocking all ads from twitch, but now it seems that without reliable root (I know we just found root for the OG Pixel Verizon) there isn't a good one that covers all the bases.
Twitch is pretty ruthless with their ads, multiple times lately I've been in the middle of action watching PUBG and bam -- 6 ads pop up. Their algorithm is stupid that it doesn't control for activity or let the broadcaster play ads during downtime.
Does anyone have a good method of blocking Twitch ads and generally other ads? I don't like how Adguard makes you use those weird-as-**** web browsers, I wanna just use Chrome...
Blokada.org
Have you tried the Samsung browser. It has support for third party add ons like adguard content blocker and a ton of other great features like night mode and private mode with passcode.
Adguard is the best non-root adblocker out there.
BR7fan said:
Adguard is the best non-root adblocker out there.
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Just tested it and it blocks ad only while browsing, not in apps, correct? If that's the case, Blokada is e better option for me.
BR7fan said:
Adguard is the best non-root adblocker out there.
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I just tried this as well, and it only works with 'Yadex Browser' and 'Samsung Internet Browser'
I don't want to be using a different browser as I like Chrome.
Are there any non-root adblockers that work with Chrome?
danlat1415 said:
I just tried this as well, and it only works with 'Yadex Browser' and 'Samsung Internet Browser'
I don't want to be using a different browser as I like Chrome.
Are there any non-root adblockers that work with Chrome?
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Chrome worked for me, try once again to make sure it's not working.
Sn00ky said:
Chrome worked for me, try once again to make sure it's not working.
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when you install it - as part of the setup, it asks you to choose a browser - saying only 2 are compatible and asks you to install one. it won't get through the setup without installing on.
I've just chosen AdGuard from Google Play Store - is this the right one?
danlat1415 said:
when you install it - as part of the setup, it asks you to choose a browser - saying only 2 are compatible and asks you to install one. it won't get through the setup without installing on.
I've just chosen AdGuard from Google Play Store - is this the right one?
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No, here is the app in question below. I doubt it's even uploaded in the play store just like Blokada.
https://adguard.com/
Sn00ky said:
No, here is the app in question below. I doubt it's even uploaded in the play store just like Blokada.
https://adguard.com/
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Thanks you were right.
the one I had installed was still AdGuard, but their smaller version - AdGuard Browser Content
danlat1415 said:
Thanks you were right.
the one I had installed was still AdGuard, but their smaller version - AdGuard Browser Content
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Google bans all the full working ad blockers from the store. So any that you get or test will have to come straight from the developer.
Dns66
Sn00ky said:
Just tested it and it blocks ad only while browsing, not in apps, correct? If that's the case, Blokada is e better option for me.
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It blocks all ads,just ad to your filter list
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danlat1415 said:
I just tried this as well, and it only works with 'Yadex Browser' and 'Samsung Internet Browser'
I don't want to be using a different browser as I like Chrome.
Are there any non-root adblockers that work with Chrome?
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Not true,it's works on Firefox,chrome, Microsoft edge Opera and app adds on your phone
Download app from website and go to settings and pick your filters
DNS66 works a treat...
Are there any that work on the facebook app? I still get ads in the middle of videos.
Is it safe to run Blokada and DNS66 together or will they fight each other?
Disregard - answered my own question.
I bought a cheap VPS server on OVH and install PiHole on it. Then I set up my WiFi router with the PiHole DNS. It brilliantly blocks ads at home.
I don't use those local VPN adblockers as they use a lot of battery.
rohit25 said:
Dns66
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Does it affects speed or battery?
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nickporwal said:
Does it affects speed or battery?
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Does not affect battery or ram usage or speed.... Its handsdown the most awesome app after adaway
rohit25 said:
Does not affect battery or ram usage or speed.... Its handsdown the most awesome app after adaway
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Tried it but I can't set it up to block ads in apps. Works fine only with the browser.
Hier everyone
When I use my payment app, "ma carte" which includes paylib app for NFC payments, I don't find the way to make it work. I used this app whithout any problem on other phones. I can launch the app but the option to pay without contact doesn't appear...
If anyone could help me I would like appreciate,?
I hate to ask the obvious, but do you have NFC enabled, and are you aware that it's behind the camera screens?
Archer said:
I hate to ask the obvious, but do you have NFC enabled, and are you aware that it's behind the camera screens?
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Of course
fax11 said:
Of course
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Cool - that's the easy stuff ruled out then. Hope you get it sorted
Solved
After many installations,and a few days it worked...
fax11 said:
Solved
After many installations,and a few days it worked...
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Hey !
Question : Did you root your phone ?
I'm on OnePlus 6 but it's probably the same.
My bank (CIC) have enabled PayLib through LyfPay app two days ago, used it without problem to buy a beer, but rooted the phone yesterday after this, switched to Franco Kernel.
Magisk indicates that both SafetyNet tests are successful and Magisk is hidden from my bank app and LyfPay, but the PayLib section in the LyfPay app doesn't appear anymore ... Mhhh
Looks like it detected rooting although everything seems fine and hidden ... That's what i ask if you rooted, to see if it's not just an app or service bug and if it could resolve in a few days
Totone56 said:
Hey !
Question : Did you root your phone ?
I'm on OnePlus 6 but it's probably the same.
My bank (CIC) have enabled PayLib through LyfPay app two days ago, used it without problem to buy a beer, but rooted the phone yesterday after this, switched to Franco Kernel.
Magisk indicates that both SafetyNet tests are successful and Magisk is hidden from my bank app and LyfPay, but the PayLib section in the LyfPay app doesn't appear anymore ... Mhhh
Looks like it detected rooting although everything seems fine and hidden ... That's what i ask if you rooted, to see if it's not just an app or service bug and if it could resolve in a few days
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I sent you a private message
Totone56 said:
Hey !
Question : Did you root your phone ?
I'm on OnePlus 6 but it's probably the same.
My bank (CIC) have enabled PayLib through LyfPay app two days ago, used it without problem to buy a beer, but rooted the phone yesterday after this, switched to Franco Kernel.
Magisk indicates that both SafetyNet tests are successful and Magisk is hidden from my bank app and LyfPay, but the PayLib section in the LyfPay app doesn't appear anymore ... Mhhh
Looks like it detected rooting although everything seems fine and hidden ... That's what i ask if you rooted, to see if it's not just an app or service bug and if it could resolve in a few days
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Same here.
My bank app detect root and so I can't pay with gpay or bank app by nfc
If you are not seeing the option to make NFC payments in your "ma carte" app, there are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue:
1# Make sure that NFC is enabled on your phone. You can check this by going to your phone's settings and looking for the NFC option.
2# Ensure that your phone is compatible with the "ma carte" app and paylib app for NFC payments. Check the app's documentation or contact their support team to confirm.
3# Verify that your "ma carte" app and paylib app are up to date. Check the app store for any available updates and install them if necessary.
4# Try removing and reinstalling the "ma carte" app and paylib app to see if that resolves the issue.
5# Check if there are any conflicting apps or settings on your phone that may be interfering with NFC payments. For example, some antivirus apps or battery optimization settings may prevent NFC from functioning properly. Try disabling any such apps or settings temporarily to see if that resolves the issue.
6# If none of the above steps solve the problem, contact the "ma carte" and/or paylib support team for further assistance. They may have additional troubleshooting steps or be able to identify any specific issues with your account or device that are preventing NFC payments from working properly.
So I know you need to use the Ambient Display / wake on tap to use the fingerprint reader.
But can you use it for regular fingerprint apps, like a banking app?
I tried finding information about this in Youtube comments and whatnot, but no one replied.
Thanks!
The banking app I use along with other apps that use fingerprint work fine with a fingerprint.
It works with my 2 banking apps.
Also works with other, non banking apps...
Works for me as well, ABN Amro in the Netherlands.
Yes. Works just fine using Numbrs.
It works exactly the same as every other fingerprint reader, so yes.
I can relate. With my Samsung Galaxy S7 my Wells Fargo app would allow me fingerprint to sign in option, not anymore on the OP6T. But on the Cash app, to deposit money it presents the option for fingerprint yet oddly enough only receiving - not when sending money
Yes, works fine
Works with my PNC, Paypal and also MyBuick app
That is very weird. Maybe the app is too old? Or OnePlus has to fix the firmware?
Working on all four of my bank apps
So it was actually well hidden in the settings but I got it to work lol. Thanks for the doubt guys.
Working well with all my bank apps (CapitalOne, BoA, etc)
h8Aramex said:
So I know you need to use the Ambient Display / wake on tap to use the fingerprint reader.
But can you use it for regular fingerprint apps, like a banking app?
I tried finding information about this in Youtube comments and whatnot, but no one replied.
Thanks!
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Sure can use it for multiple apps
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Works with Barclays in the UK also(Banking and PingIt).
Works fine with USAA, CapitalOne, KeePass, Authy and everything else I've used it for.
Works with Chase, JP Morgan, Citi, American Express, discover, and google pay.
. Yes, you can use fingerprint reader for logging in to your online banking account. Have it set up before you download a banking app, once you go through initial login /password /secret words, etc, a pop up window will ask you if you want to use fingerprint for future logins. Tap yes of course and it should work. Same is for PayPal, ebay for instance
Like everyone else said it works just like any other fingerprint scanner.
PayPal and Bank of America works fine with it.
@Elloco305 the phone settings or the bank app settings?