i have a question about the pdroid patch. I installed the program from the market, but i don't really know how to use it to be honest. Sure you can block all kinds of access, but what is dangerous and what is not? I am unsure what data i needed for it to function properly etc.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.carlocriniti.android.permission_explorer&hl=en
Hey brow you need to install the PDroid Patch by Clockworkmod and only after you do this You can install the app from market. ;D
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Is there a way to install an apk as a system app? I want to 'unroot' a device but still run an app that requires root access. I'm unsure of how this can be done, any advise would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
I know that the Z4 root app has an option for temp root functions which goes back to an unrooted state once you reboot.
My guess is that you can run that, place your apk in the appropriate system folder, install the apk from there & then reboot.
But again I'm not to sure if temp root functions work on our G-Tabs & if it does if it's as simple as I explained. Worth a try I guess.
Again I'm assuming that your not already in a permanent root state. If so then you'll have to unroot completely first & then try what I mentioned above.
Unless someone has an easier method?
convert user apps to system apps
nikt said:
Is there a way to install an apk as a system app? I want to 'unroot' a device but still run an app that requires root access. I'm unsure of how this can be done, any advise would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
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Titanium Backup Pro (paid version 3.8.1 and higher) has a function that allows one to convert user apps-->system apps (as well as system app-->user app ... though this sometimes causes initial FCs, which generally disappear with reboot).
Not sure if the effect will remain after unrooting.
Just to clear up a bit, not because an app its on /system it will have root access. If you want to run an app that needs root, you need root, thats it. You cant unroot and use the app after that.
So, no you cant do that. Its 2 different things installing an app on /system than having root for an app.
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Just to clear up a bit, not because an app its on /system it will have root access. If you want to run an app that needs root, you need root, thats it. You cant unroot and use the app after that.
So, no you cant do that. Its 2 different things installing an app on /system than having root for an app.
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So then how do proprietary apps like Sprint Nascar (as an example) run on an unrooted phone?
Why would Sprint Nascar need root permision?
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Why would Sprint Nascar need root permision?
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It probably doesn't or it might I have no idea. The op never pointed out which apps he wants to use.
However & this is a big however, as I have no idea which apps require root access, one has to assume that any of the preinstalled apps that come on our G-Tabs do in fact need root access, yet they can run on an unrooted device. Again I could be wrong.
That being said, how does one go about determining which apps require root access?
Thanks for the replies guys. The issue is supporting proxy servers on unrooted devices. There are several proxy apps that require root access as well as a kernel that supports proxy. If the proxy app were installed as a system app, would this have enough rights to access the kernel as required? I don't know enough about this but was led to believe this might work if it was running as system. Same for apps that use CIFS, like mount manager. I guess I'll give it a try and see what happens...!
Like I said, being installed on System doesnt have anything to do with having root or not.
Im 95% sure about what I am saying.
edit: I confirmed it..so 100% sure, if the app needs root, you will need root no matter where the app is installed.
Hi guys, I just found that I can install Non-market apps on my non-rooted non-s-off GSM E3D via a third party computer suite(with unkown source checked).
I was surprised as I thought without root I can't install non-market apps & games.
So my question is: Is root absolutely required if I want to side load game & apps I downloaded in my computer? Confused.
Sorry for mentioning Ck'ed app, how do I edit the title then?
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Hi guys, I just found that I can install cracked apps on my non-rooted non-s-off GSM E3D via a third party computer suite(with unkown source checked).
I was surprised as I thought without root I can't install non-market apps & games.
So my question is: Is root absolutely required if I want to side load game & apps I downloaded in my computer? Confused.
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No discussion of warez allowed on forums. Cracked apps = warez
But to answer your question, root is not necessary to install apps.
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sacredabyss said:
Hi guys, I just found that I can install Non-market apps on my non-rooted non-s-off GSM E3D via a third party computer suite(with unkown source checked).
I was surprised as I thought without root I can't install non-market apps & games.
So my question is: Is root absolutely required if I want to side load game & apps I downloaded in my computer? Confused.
Sorry for mentioning Ck'ed app, how do I edit the title then?
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Needless to say you're probably not aware of Amazon's apps, or the spy ware infested apps at some sites. Appbrain is available as an alternative site, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983859.
So this is the affect of apple's closed app store policy, "guilt by inference".
I thought root was required because I was tring to use titanium backup to restore apps from my HD2 and it pops up saying that I need to have root.
Now I can wait more time for the s-off + root then.
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I thought root was required because I was tring to use titanium backup to restore apps from my HD2 and it pops up saying that I need to have root.
Now I can wait more time for the s-off + root then.
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I think that is because you need root to backup application data..
OP: With android, you can install any APK you find online.
Android can write to data, while other apps can only write to data for that app only. TB is trying to write other apps data, this is why it fails.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G
Hello,
on my last phone I used Pdroid on a cyanogen mod rom.
Pdroid is for me the most important app which can protect my privacy by taking off apps permissions.
So, now I have managed to install Pdroid direct patch, even there is the Aroma Installer, which normally doesn't allow to use Pdroid.
The problem is the Aroma installer, which doesnt allow to install the Pdroid patch
Solution
Testet on Xperia SSpeed 5.02 Rom.
Patch your Rom with Pdroid Patcher 1.31. Pdroid Patcher creates a patched Zip file.
Open the Patched file and the original Xperia Sspeed 5.02 Rom with 7-Zip side by side.
Drag and drop the files from the Pdroid patch Window into the original Rom.
7-Zip will ask you if you want to integrate these files. Allow it to do so.
After drag and dropping each file from the pdroid patch zip into the original rom just close both 7-Zip windows and flash your modified Xperia S Speed Rom over your Recovery and reboot.
Install afterwards Pdroid over Google Play store.
Caution:
I have the Problem that Titanium Backup doesn't recognizes the Root Option anymore. But LBE and Droid Wall still work.
Solution needed!
Up.
Ok tried to patch the stock rooted rom on a linux OS. At the End i got some error.
Maybe we need a CM Rom.
LBE Privacy Guard does the same job.
You could try that.
Lbe is totally different and it doesnt show all the permissions as pdroid does. pdroid is much more capable.
This will not work until we get a stable custom ROM base.
u mean something like a working cm7 or cm9?
Yes.
It worked flawlessly before on a stock x10 rom.
do you know whitch pdroid patcher u took and on which android version ?
I used many patcher versions, lastly v1.32, under windows.
The biggest problem is the aroma installer at the moment. u cant install the patch.
Update. I did it finally. But I got still some Problems. Read 1st Post.
Hello, i have this question because i'm kinda scared to get my credit card stolen or hacked, but i really need to use Uber, so i came here to ask because you guys have a lot of experience on this i believe, btw i've installed some apps out from the Play Store (Like Xposed etc.) and i've checked them with Kaspersky Antivirus, it told me that it was all clean but i better would like to listen the answer from a expert android user
Cheers!
I'm no expert, but here are some of the things I have learned.
Someone running Windows XP CAN be safer than someone using the latest generation macbook air pro thing. What matters is what apps are installed, what sort of network are you using, are you using a vpn?
If you rooted with kingroot or some other oneclick root method... Well.. I would recommend using magisk, phh, or chainfire's flashable zips as they're not going to install bloatware/data mining applications onto your phone.
If you don't have any malicious apps installed be it from the play store or sideloads,AFAIK your security is not compromised simply be being rooted. I would recommend using a vpn for all your online transactions though.
Hello, anyone know or can even think of an option on how to bypass this mechanism when i install an app?
also if it only work on older version
also how to install third party apps without the user to manually allow it?
think about it as wild as possible, even running code in root.
Any kind of knowledge on this topic will help.