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[Q] Privacy Guard or equivalent feature ?

Hi,
i read through multiple forums, Q&A and the google spreadsheet, but found nothing official regarding pricacy guard.
Is something like privacy guard planned for omni ? Maybe something more strict then the CM implementation.

it would be rad to see openpdroid involved @mateorod

I checked their gerrit. iirc the pull request goyt a thumbs down.

PDroid would be fine, but if pdroid will not be accepted, the CM privacy manager solution or something comparable would be fine, too.
If there is a concern about privacy management is a thing for experienced users and not for the "normal" users, then, maybe, a switch could be implemented to switch the whole thing on or off (default off).

I've never understood the need for a "privacy guard", if you don't trust software, why use it in the first place?

SHAWDAH said:
I've never understood the need for a "privacy guard", if you don't trust software, why use it in the first place?
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I like the official NFL app for some things. But I don't wanna give it GPS permission, for example.
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SHAWDAH said:
I've never understood the need for a "privacy guard", if you don't trust software, why use it in the first place?
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From what I've read on the OmniROM webpage, and a few threads (as I'm browsing now), the point of it is that users can get the features they want added. This response kind of flies in the face of that. Now, my personal favorite is CM, but I always try new ROMs that sound interesting. Or if I can't get CM.
Privacy Guard is one of my must-have features of CM. Sure, I could just decide not to install anything that has a single questionable permission. However, that's actually pretty unfeasible in the current state of the industry and kind of cripples the possible uses of apps. Many apps require permissions they do not need. And we now know that despite the best efforts of companies, the NSA is stealing everything. Google themselves baked this very feature in to Android (though hid it in 4.4).
There are many points to be made in favor of Privacy Guard.

any news on this subject?
Does OmniROM now include something like privacy guard?

MasterBrush said:
any news on this subject?
Does OmniROM now include something like privacy guard?
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I don'think so, not at this point at least. But from http://omnirom.org/general/omnirom-2013-year-review/ :
We are excited for all that 2014 holds, and so we thought we would give you a little taste of what is in store, in no particular order:
Unique privacy and security features to help you fold your obligatory tin foil hat
Increased device support
Dancing penguins doing the “robot”
UI/UX Enhancements
Many more to come…
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Also, while we wait, why don't you check out [MOD][XPOSED][4.0+] XPrivacy? Even while I was on CM11 with Privacy Guard, I still used that app. Has so much more to offer, imo.

That's a cool module but it's little too much sometimes. Sometimes I can't figure out exactly which permission is causing a force close.

rockingondrums said:
That's a cool module but it's little too much sometimes. Sometimes I can't figure out exactly which permission is causing a force close.
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Pretty simple (once you know how), but does take some work to getting all your apps working with it. Especially if you're just starting out and have to make 100+ apps work. Much easier on a fresh install, updating and using a few apps, then piece by piece installing and updating the Settings. Anyhow..
In XPrivacy, go to Settings, and check Expert Mode, and Android usage data. Restart. Then try and open your app. Let it FC. Then back into XPrivacy, select the app that FCed, Menu, Usage data. Now you can see what it last tried to access, and that's more than likely what caused the FC.
That, or grab a logcat and look at that.

Pro version is definitely nice. Install and pull app restrictions from the crowd sourced database.

PonsAsinorem said:
Pretty simple (once you know how), but does take some work to getting all your apps working with it. Especially if you're just starting out and have to make 100+ apps work. Much easier on a fresh install, updating and using a few apps, then piece by piece installing and updating the Settings. Anyhow..
In XPrivacy, go to Settings, and check Expert Mode, and Android usage data. Restart. Then try and open your app. Let it FC. Then back into XPrivacy, select the app that FCed, Menu, Usage data. Now you can see what it last tried to access, and that's more than likely what caused the FC.
That, or grab a logcat and look at that.
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Yeah I was trying to work with it as it was my only option on a locked Moto X but I went back to the N5 and now I have Privacy Guard again :thumbup:

Just go ahead and try OmniRom. It has a permission manager for a long time now, quite way to use too.
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MasterBrush said:
any news on this subject?
Does OmniROM now include something like privacy guard?
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PonsAsinorem said:
I don'think so, not at this point at least. But from http://omnirom.org/general/omnirom-2013-year-review/ :
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It's always been there. Settings > Apps Permissions.

OmniRom is awesome, and i'd really like to see something like Privacy Guard implemented in it.
PG's ability to prevent apps from accessing the internet is IRREPLACEABLE.

SHAWDAH said:
If you don't trust software, why use it in the first place?
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Because it's useful?

[HELP] S7 Screenshot Problem (Prevented by security policy)

Hey everyone. I am having a issue with my phone when trying to take a screenshot. It will not allow me to take a screenshot, saying "Prevented by security policy." I discovered this when trying to take a screencap inside the Playstation app, but the Playstation Store part of it. As I understand it, this is a restriction by the individual app. How can I bypass this? I already tried some overlay apps like "Touchshot," which the result is either when I open the PS Store, it force quits Touchshot, or it will take a picture but everything is black.
I am not rooted, and would hope to find a solution without rooting. I also saw solutions that involve hooking up the phone to a PC, which I also would like to try to avoid as well. Is this restriction exclusive to the S7/Samsung phones, or it this a universal Android problem? If not, which phones do not have this problem?
If I have to root the phone to do it, is there currently an S7 Edge root that does not trip Knox? Anything else I should know?
Thanks for any help you can give!

stevens_k said:
Hey everyone. I am having a issue with my phone when trying to take a screenshot. It will not allow me to take a screenshot, saying "Prevented by security policy." I discovered this when trying to take a screencap inside the Playstation app, but the Playstation Store part of it. As I understand it, this is a restriction by the individual app. How can I bypass this? I already tried some overlay apps like "Touchshot," which the result is either when I open the PS Store, it force quits Touchshot, or it will take a picture but everything is black.
I am not rooted, and would hope to find a solution without rooting. I also saw solutions that involve hooking up the phone to a PC, which I also would like to try to avoid as well. Is this restriction exclusive to the S7/Samsung phones, or it this a universal Android problem? If not, which phones do not have this problem?
If I have to root the phone to do it, is there currently an S7 Edge root that does not trip Knox? Anything else I should know?
Thanks for any help you can give!
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No workaround for this, rooted or otherwise, that I'm aware of.

dynospectrum said:
No workaround for this, rooted or otherwise, that I'm aware of.
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Well there is a way to do it if you are rooted. But since I am not, I was trying to deal with it that way...
Is there even a root for the S7 without tripping Knox yet? If there was, I might root it.
Anyway, thanks for the reply!

Rooting the Essential Phone PH-1

I know this is probably a very simple question but I have not seen it addressed yet. What's the best way to root the Essential phone? Is there a working TWRP available yet? Anyone have a guide? thanks :good:

There is no public development currently happening.

It seems very quiet in here as far as root goes. I hope some devs are buying this phone.

in another thread there is a link to magisk and rooting w/o a custom recovery, no one has tried to see if it works on our device.

As soon as FedEx gets over this long weekend and gets me my phone, I'll do the Magisk root and post about it here.
Until then, I'm just stuck twiddling my thumbs and doing other stuff.

I wonder if any custom development will become available for this phone. Yeah, we can unlock the bootloader (pretty useless without a custom recovery) and possibly have root via Magisk (which is fine on the stock ROM), but I have a feeling devs may be staying away from the Essential. Whether it's due to the somewhat negative reviews and new Pixels coming out soon.

hx3 said:
I wonder if any custom development will become available for this phone. Yeah, we can unlock the bootloader (pretty useless without a custom recovery) and possibly have root via Magisk (which is fine on the stock ROM), but I have a feeling devs may be staying away from the Essential. Whether it's due to the somewhat negative reviews and new Pixels coming out soon.
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in order to root w/ magisk via fastboot, we need the stock.img which isnt available.

It is my humble projection that the Essential will soon become one of the leaders in the ROM/development world.

Relax man... I've seen development for far less popular phones that were far more locked down... Most people that ordered don't even have their phones yet though... give it another week or two to pick up. I paid for my order about 2 weeks ago and it's not getting delivered till Tuesday or Wednesday and there are many others who don't even have tracking info yet.

You guys are probably right. Right now I don't even need root. There is no crap Ola I need to freeze with tibu.. I will still root as soon as it comes. This is the first time I bought a phone that did not come from a carrier.. Jeez what a difference
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I want root simply so that I can add LMT pie controls, hide the nav bar and run adaway. Other than that, there's very little I need root for these days.

im looking to root for adaway and volume skip track. other then that i really have no other need to root. TB for apps would be nice as well.

NeutronBomb said:
I want root simply so that I can add LMT pie controls, hide the nav bar and run adaway. Other than that, there's very little I need root for these days.
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Try Unique Controls (play store) for pie. Nav bar can be partially hidden with an adb code to enable immersive mode, however this seems to cause layout issues because of the odd status bar implementation. Unfortunately this affects LMT, hence my going with a different app for now. I have a Tasker profile going with AutoTools to turn off immersive mode in apps I know don't work, and I'm getting my full screen pie goodness in about 80% of apps.

tardis_42 said:
Try Unique Controls (play store) for pie. Nav bar can be partially hidden with an adb code to enable immersive mode, however this seems to cause layout issues because of the odd status bar implementation. Unfortunately this affects LMT, hence my going with a different app for now. I have a Tasker profile going with AutoTools to turn off immersive mode in apps I know don't work, and I'm getting my full screen pie goodness in about 80% of apps.
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Yeah I know how to get it all to work without root but its wonky that way.. Need root and SEL set correctly for everything to fully work without the jankiness.

NeutronBomb said:
Yeah I know how to get it all to work without root but its wonky that way.. Need root and SEL set correctly for everything to fully work without the jankiness.
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Sorry, what's SEL?

tardis_42 said:
Sorry, what's SEL?
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The main reason that I use LMT or pie controls in general is so that I have a menu button.. mainly so that in chrome I don't have to reach all the way to the opposite corner to open the menu (since I hold the phone in my left hand 99% of the time). The menu button will not work properly on LMT if you do not have SEL set to permissive. I'm not 100% sure exactly what SEL does but I think its like the SELinux security policy for the kernel or rom. Not a dev, my knowledge is limited..lol I just know it needs to be set to permissive for stuff like that to work properly.

The only reason I want root is for themes but if I could just get my hands on a stock vendor image I could just manually install a Substrantum theme.
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root & updates
i'm also looking forward to have root, basically for adaway and titanium. but does anyone have an idea if this is going to have an effect on receiving OTA updates? or if root will be lost every time?

filou76 said:
i'm also looking forward to have root, basically for adaway and titanium. but does anyone have an idea if this is going to have an effect on receiving OTA updates? or if root will be lost every time?
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For ad blocking look up AdClear.
It's an on device VPN that blocks ads. No root required.

V4A or ARISE is a must for me. Especially when coming from the U11's excellent audio performance.

INFO & DISCUSSION: Google blocks Gapps - But there is a way out

As per the following XDA link, Google is blocking access to all unofficial Gapps but in case required, there is a way out by registering your android ID/GSF ID at google servers
Details at following XDA link: https://www.xda-developers.com/google-blocks-gapps-uncertified-devices-custom-rom-whitelist/
EDIT 1:
Read the updated article regarding white listing of custom ROMs
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In case, anybody is facing this issue, can follow the steps as mentioned in the below link.
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-fix-device-not-certified-by-google-error/
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Update on thread: 'The webpage to register for an exemption has been updated, and inputting your Google Play Services Framework Device ID now works. The instructions have been updated to accommodate the changes.'

Even if I am rooted & Magisk is passing safety net check, play services show 'uncertified'. No impact/warning messages as of now
EDIT: This is just FYI ( //Aware of playstore cache trick )

As of now, Custom ROMs are whitelisted.

DivyanshuJ said:
As of now, Custom ROMs are whitelisted.
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Yeah there was an update few hours back on the original thread . But in case blocked , people can quickly move on to world without Gapps

Do a clear data for play store and it should show up as Certified.

rocky459 said:
Even if I am rooted & Magisk is passing safety net check, play services show 'uncertified'. No impact/warning messages as of now
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clear the data of playstore, then it will show certified device.

PrincE.. said:
clear the data of playstore, then it will show certified device.
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Yeah, last time I tried that, there was an issue with display of 'installed apps' list etc in playstore. So currently no impact coz of that.
Thanks for the tip though. Initiated this thread to discuss & pool in knowledge to minimize hoax/chaos/misunderstandings arising due to this notification.

The 100 limit will be an issue.

frozenfirevr said:
The 100 limit will be an issue.
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As per the comments in link thread, users are telling that its taking IMEI instead of GSF ID, so some more observations need to be taken but if its GSF ID then limit might be an issue.

rocky459 said:
As per the comments in link thread, users are telling that its taking IMEI instead of GSF ID, so some more observations need to be taken but if its GSF ID then limit might be an issue.
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I have read that you can use both, but it might be just a rumour. But shouldn't Google already be knowing our IMEI and device info and whether that IMEI has been registered with Google as a certified device already?
If you ask me, it's all pretty stupid. They don't need us to do this but want us to, so that people would hold back on rooting and stuff.

frozenfirevr said:
I have read that you can use both, but it might be just a rumour. But shouldn't Google already be knowing our IMEI and device info and whether that IMEI has been registered with Google as a certified device already?
If you ask me, it's all pretty stupid. They don't need us to do this but want us to, so that people would hold back on rooting and stuff.
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Resistance leads to changes . If there are any blockers related to this, people might tend to avoid gapps world altogether & it would be happen for good

frozenfirevr said:
I have read that you can use both, but it might be just a rumour. But shouldn't Google already be knowing our IMEI and device info and whether that IMEI has been registered with Google as a certified device already?
If you ask me, it's all pretty stupid. They don't need us to do this but want us to, so that people would hold back on rooting and stuff.
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UPDATE: :cyclops:

rocky459 said:
Even if I am rooted & Magisk is passing safety net check, play services show 'uncertified'. No impact/warning messages as of now
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Use Magisk Hide and check "Google play store" then clear cache and data. That's it

rocky459 said:
Yeah, last time I tried that, there was an issue with display of 'installed apps' list etc in playstore. So currently no impact coz of that.
Thanks for the tip though. Initiated this thread to discuss & pool in knowledge to minimize hoax/chaos/misunderstandings arising due to this notification.
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@Mukul_Meena: This. Thanks by the way

A good read , to avoid any hassles because of this policy, whenever you are going to buy a new device
https://www.xda-developers.com/check-phone-tablet-certified-android-before-buying/

after i root my devise ?

hello i did root my op6t
and there is an app called
MAgisk
what does it do ? I mean I am an Apple IOS guy ...
could you help me ? also it says update it mine is (7.2.0) latest 7.3.2
thanks a lot

Rooting your phone without reading up about it before hand is a dangerous game to play.
There is plenty, and I mean plenty of information about Magisk out there, a simple search will go a long way.

yahaa08 said:
hello i did root my op6t
and there is an app called
MAgisk
what does it do ? I mean I am an Apple IOS guy ...
could you help me ? also it says update it mine is (7.2.0) latest 7.3.2
thanks a lot
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

Jager said:
Rooting your phone without reading up about it before hand is a dangerous game to play.
There is plenty, and I mean plenty of information about Magisk out there, a simple search will go a long way.
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thanks a lot for your advice
is it like Apple
like root it and then delete it make it original again? :good:

[somehow posted answer on wrong thread!?]

I suggest you to stay away from root until you've read enough about it...
Nothing is like iPhone here we're Android

Ehhh, like Linux, if you don't break Android once or twice, you aren't really going to learn anything.
IF you are already rooted and Magisk is installed find the OxyTweaker for Magisk module ( search this site) and install it. It is Viagra for your battery. Install Titanium and pay for the premium version......well worth it.....and AppOps and get to work on you phone.
I recommend the "freeze" option with Titanium until you actually know what you are doing. I also only grant temporary super user rights to both apps. Play around with removing google apps and getting a grip on app permissions.
I am a long time Apple Baby that converted in Feb this year. I can't see me ever going back to an Iphone. Just too much customization and control with Android.
All the best, JC

PattayaGlock said:
Ehhh, like Linux, if you don't break Android once or twice, you aren't really going to learn anything.
IF you are already rooted and Magisk is installed find the OxyTweaker for Magisk module ( search this site) and install it. It is Viagra for your battery. Install Titanium and pay for the premium version......well worth it.....and AppOps and get to work on you phone.
I recommend the "freeze" option with Titanium until you actually know what you are doing. I also only grant temporary super user rights to both apps. Play around with removing google apps and getting a grip on app permissions.
I am a long time Apple Baby that converted in Feb this year. I can't see me ever going back to an Iphone. Just too much customization and control with Android.
All the best, JC
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i have tried but still, i think its kinda hard, I am trying to install YouTube Vanced but I couldn't I did everything right on here :
link couldn't post it
I still need time and a lot of education vids
thanks a lot

Main reason that I rooted my phone is to block ads via block list instead of vpn. Second and probably better is that if you have a car or truck with android auto and want to use real GPS instead of Waze or Google maps. I love aa mirror + as phenotype changer. Which will mirror your phone and thus be able to use osmAnd from fdroid. Also being rooted you can use carstream to watch videos in your cars head unit. Also with magisk there are a few useful modules WiFi bonding and bromite come to mind.
Once you root YouTube vanced can be installed via magisk but also you can can download the apk and install that way too.
I been rooting phones since 2008 and fail to see how it is dangerous. Although some people due believe education is dangerous. Root never harmed me or my family and never threatened me or my health. A boot loop here or there a few soft bricks and a dozen or so voided warranties but no danger.

can I update my OP6t without losing my root ?

yahaa08 said:
can I update my OP6t without losing my root ?
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You WILL LOSE Root. There is a Guide in the Guides Section. Read that. Or if you need further help just ask.

I think there is a module with a script to do that. Just search update and keep root on the forum.

could you please provide me a link of that thread?
Thanks

Nope, but you should be able to search and find it. Saw it, but did not book mark it.

yahaa08 said:
can I update my OP6t without losing my root ?
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Yes. The first 3 posts in this thread have the info you seek:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/official-oxygenos-9-0-4-ota-oneplus-6t-t3860953

jp0469 said:
Yes. The first 3 posts in this thread have the info you seek:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/official-oxygenos-9-0-4-ota-oneplus-6t-t3860953
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thanks a i did it without losing my root
i have a question please
if i double tap on the screen it won't open the device like iPhone ?
it only shows the time
can I install, for ex. any add on
to enable double tap to open my deive and log me in
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yahaa08 said:
thanks a i did it without losing my root
i have a question please
if i double tap on the screen it won't open the device like iPhone ?
it only shows the time
can I install, for ex. any add on
to enable double tap to open my deive and log me in
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If you're on the stock ROM (Out of box OS). You can go into settings and search double at the top of the settings menu. There you should see double tap to wake as a search result and from there you can enable double tap to wake. Hope this was what you meant by double tap.

yahaa08 said:
thanks a i did it without losing my root
i have a question please
if i double tap on the screen it won't open the device like iPhone ?
it only shows the time
can I install, for ex. any add on
to enable double tap to open my deive and log me in
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Thanks so much i found it. :good: :good: