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Has anyone figured out a way to disable the advertisements that show on the bottom in most every app ?
So many are complaining about lag and I (for one) think it has to do with these stupid google advertisements.
Advanced task killer seems to stop them for a few minutes.....but I can't seem to grasp what is feeding them ?!?
Thats how some people make money... But if you must, there is an app called adfree android.... Must have root...
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Please do not disable ads as a developer that keeps most of his apps free I really entirely on ads for any thing back.
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Usually you can pick up the paid version of the app, which doesn't have ads.
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Just install adfree and be done.
Xyber3364 said:
Please do not disable ads as a developer that keeps most of his apps free I really entirely on ads for any thing back.
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As a consumer, please don't play this bs pity game about your decision to make your app less useful by covering a portion of the screen with ads to make money off us.
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wrong section of the forums, this isn't "development"
but yes, AdFree is the thing that you're looking for.. most apps have a DONATE version which will remove the ad
Exactly, I just wanted to end the thread
You can afford a $500 phone, why not pay $ for an app you obviously like and find useful? Its especially insulting to ask for an easy way to screw the developers in a development forum... Try asking in general when you have questions.
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I think adfree slows down your phone well it did on my g1, just saying
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AustinKnight45 said:
I think adfree slows down your phone well it did on my g1, just saying
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It will slow down dns a bit, but shouldn't be too bad.
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Re: Root,Unroot,CWM,and how to Flash Galaxy Ace S5830i
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samersh72 said:
Put update.zip in your sdcard. Boot into recovery then apply update search well
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Wrong thread.
Here is the classic argument, I believe consumers should have the right to privacy and there are apps out there with risky permissions and adwares that can read your contacts and sms while it is a simply an 'offline' game. I do buy many apps and donate sometimes. I use a phone because it's my personal devices, I customize it how I want. To the dev who blame AdFree for 'losing' money, too bad. Create a good program, charge for it and remove your adwares for the paid version. Or a non euphemistic way of putting it: maybe if you made a non-s***** app without those adwares and not running in the background slowing down my phone maybe I would consider paying or donating, its free market capitalism, not welfare.
Also there are even purchased apps that come with adwares and sometime there is no paid option. I do understand Google list the permission before you download the app and since it's free its my choice if I want to download it or not, fine, but it is not always transparent for the consumer, for example apps do not list the type of adwares installed. Until the Congress say it's illegal to use ads blocking I will continue to use it.
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ads is everywhere, I got a headache when watching this ads.
Make sure to download the newest version if it via either Google play store or their website. They recently moved locations.
As for aware there exists an app that customizes that permissions an app installed on Android may have. You can use that to create a custom install for, say Angry birds, where it no longer allows it access to location or to the Internet which would defeat aware that tracts you or downloads new "harmful" features.
I cannot remember the name of the app offhand. If someone could help I would appreciate it.
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Can andrlod catch malware? Like windows
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yes, it has. more often than i'd like to think about. google the subject and do your homework. there are a lot of things to pay attention to...
-if the app is a duplicate from another dev in market (might have malware added)
-where you downloaded it from if non-market
-permissions (do they match what is needed for the app to work?)
-etc.
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yes, it has. more often than i'd like to think about. google the subject and do your homework. there are a lot of things to pay attention to...
-if the app is a duplicate from another dev in market (might have malware added)
-where you downloaded it from if non-market
-permissions (do they match what is needed for the app to work?)
-etc.
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Tnks
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Can andrlod catch malware? Like windows
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Any malware you might encounter for Android would be acquired through shady apps. It isn't like you'll go to a website in your browser, and then you'll end up with some malware. Malware on android is spread by the malware being coded into certain applications (malicious apps). If you don't download pirated apps, and pay close attention to the permissions of an app before you install it, and use your common sense, you will likely not have to worry about malware. Always read the permissions that an app is requesting before installing that app.
So would uninstalling the malicious app get rid of the malware? Or is it like computers, where ur pretty much screwed once infected.
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There have been plenty of apps on the market with malware. I've been using lookout for a while now, it's caught a few from google market and amazon (which have since, been removed).
I would assume removing the app removes the malware, but I don't know.
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So would uninstalling the malicious app get rid of the malware? Or is it like computers, where ur pretty much screwed once infected.
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I am 99% sure that removing the app and rebooting the phone would remove the malware. There used to be a few malicious apps that would run the old rageagainstthecage exploit and provide temp root access (without the user knowing). So it granted root permissions and had access to all sorts of wild info. In that case, removing and rebooting would fix it. But personally, if I ever encountered any malicous app, I would remove it and then do a hard reset, just to be sure.
Thanks for the reply. I'll keep what you said in mind. This is probably the one good thing I could think of of why having a locked phone would be beneficial. I know with HTC phones, any changes made at root level is reverted after a reboot. So it would make sense.
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Thanks for the reply. I'll keep what you said in mind. This is probably the one good thing I could think of of why having a locked phone would be beneficial. I know with HTC phones, any changes made at root level is reverted after a reboot. So it would make sense.
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I would say that the malware 'problem' has to do with Google being so incredibly lax on the market. Nearly anyone can write an app and have it published on the market within 24 hours. From what I understand, there is almost no security check at all. So someone could write a malicious app that steals all sorts of info, put it on the market, and get away with it until someone else figured it out and reported it to Google, at which time Google would pull it from the market. I would think that if the apps had to at least go through a security check, and make sure that there is no malicious code in the app, that there wouldn't be as many apps with malware in the first place. If that was the case, the only way to get malware then would be by using apps from sources other than the market, or pirated apps and what not. I feel like Google could remain just as open as they are, and still implement a 'security check' of sorts on all apps submitted to the market. Definitely no need to go crazy, like apple does, but a simple check of the app I think would be beneficial for all.
Most if the known malware uses an old exploit that was patched with gingerbread, therefor we font really have to worry too much about it. Although no matter what OS and security software you use there will always be there possibility, your best bet to avoid it is to just use common sense.
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Hi all,
I had a rooted device and I installed an app from market that requires no permission. However, this app needs root access. Would it mean that this app might change its permissions if it was granted the root access without I know about it?!
In other words, how much dangerous to grant root access to an app?
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As far as I know if the app is well known or provides sufficient information about its usage,its completely safe to grant root access.
Warning: it's better you Google about the app before installing for your safety.
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lovelymanmk said:
Hi all,
I had a rooted device and I installed an app from market that requires no permission. However, this app needs root access. Would it mean that this app might change its permissions if it was granted the root access without I know about it?!
In other words, how much dangerous to grant root access to an app?
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I think it's save too, but check the reviews in the market, there can you find a lot of information
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Thank you.
The app is droidwall. I need it to stop some other apps from having internet access (firewall). Reviews at market are positive.
Just wanted to know if a root-access app can do something I don't know about.
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Giving root access to Droidwall is safe.
Yes, Droidwall is safe, check it myslelf. This however is the good example of using root access.
Generally to give root access you need to trust this app completely knowing that it can use and abuse practically anything on your device. There is nothing more powerfull than the root .
I am checking apps and roms for security issues myslef so if you wonder if anything is safe or not I would be happy to check and advise
Hi
This is a working fix for those who facing to fast batery draining and the reason is like in the photo (android system)
This fix it will work only on rooted devices.
Steps are:
1- install root Uninstaller and grant permission in superuser, or super su (depending on what you have installed on your device)
2- select google+, and first make a backup to google+
3- uninstall google+
4- restart your device
Later Edit : before I try this method, I was trying only to remove cache and data from app google+, but without my permission google+ start to activate again.
Feel free to ask if you have problems with this fix.
Greenify
Gesendet von meinem Xperia SP
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Greenify
Gesendet von meinem Xperia SP
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Unfortunately on android 4.4.2 greenify don't work to some devices.
And google+ it will reactivate by him self.
Is a common problem find it after updating to android 4.4.2
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gabrielvl said:
Unfortunately on android 4.4.2 greenify don't work to some devices.
And google+ it will reactivate by him self.
Is a common problem find it after updating to android 4.4.2
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If you have Google+ as a system app, then you need to either remove it and install from the Play Store so Greenify can hibernate it best or get the Greenify Donation package that allows hibernation of /system apps.
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If you have Google+ as a system app, then you need to either remove it and install from the Play Store so Greenify can hibernate it best or get the Greenify Donation package that allows hibernation of /system apps.
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Not every user has money, some of them are under 18 years, with no bank account and more. This is another free alternative.
PS if they are on xda, i almost sure everyone has rooted the phone/tablet
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gabrielvl said:
Not every user has money, some of them are under 18 years, with no bank account and more. This is another free alternative.
PS if they are on xda, i almost sure everyone has rooted the phone/tablet
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these apps can be deleted from system/app using root explorer and other apps
Vaibhav Chauhan said:
these apps can be deleted from system/app using root explorer and other apps
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Exactly
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gabrielvl said:
Not every user has money, some of them are under 18 years, with no bank account and more. This is another free alternative.
PS if they are on xda, i almost sure everyone has rooted the phone/tablet
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I gave a free and a paid solution. Not everyone has the ability or $ to buy apps, but sometimes, depending on your needs, it might be the only option to get everything working how you want / need. Just the way it works.
And no, not almost everyone has their device rooted here. It's pretty common, and probably a much higher % here vs other forums, but definitely not like as high as you are assuming.
Here's an even easier option if you don't use the app at all, aren't rooted. and are on anything that has JellyBean or higher - disable it in Settings / App Manager.
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I gave a free and a paid solution. Not everyone has the ability or $ to buy apps, but sometimes, depending on your needs, it might be the only option to get everything working how you want / need. Just the way it works.
And no, not almost everyone has their device rooted here. It's pretty common, and probably a much higher % here vs other forums, but definitely not like as high as you are assuming.
Here's an even easier option if you don't use the app at all, aren't rooted. and are on anything that has JellyBean or higher - disable it in Settings / App Manager.
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I repeat : for some reason and after i Disable in settings, it comes back.
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gabrielvl said:
I repeat : for some reason and after i Disable in settings, it comes back.
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Do you have Google Photos sync enabled?
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Do you have Google Photos sync enabled?
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It was, but after i change my device (from htc one, to htc one max) 1 week ago, I disabled when I power on for first time my HTC One max.
Any suggestions?
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It was, but after i change my device (from htc one, to htc one max) 1 week ago, I disabled when I power on for first time my HTC One max.
Any suggestions?
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Also try clearing the cache of the app in the Application Manager in Settings. Some users say the cache can get out of hand and mess things up - like 100s of MBs. You can also try uninstalling any updates of the app as most people that report this problem only have it tied to certain updates and rolling back or installing a different version of it helps. Also, make sure the location reporting feature is unchecked if issues persist as that can be another thing.
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Also try clearing the cache of the app in the Application Manager in Settings. Some users say the cache can get out of hand and mess things up - like 100s of MBs. You can also try uninstalling any updates of the app as most people that report this problem only have it tied to certain updates and rolling back or installing a different version of it helps. Also, make sure the location reporting feature is unchecked if issues persist as that can be another thing.
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Becouse I don't use google+ that method is what fits for me.
To be clear : before uninstall google + my battery last almost 7 hours, after i uninstall it on heavy usage (luminosity set to maxim, WLAN, GPS, Internet browsing and minim 2 hours voice call) 15 hours
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I wanna buy this app. But I was reading some reviews that in recent update, it can no longer hibernate system apps?
Here's a direct quote:
"No longer allows system app hibernation This app worked great until they updated it yesterday. I paid 3 bucks to have the ability to greenify Google maps and such because it sucks battery. Worked fine before the update, but now it tells me I can't hibernate system apps!! What did I pay for???"
Can anyone clarify this issue?
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I wanna buy this app. But I was reading some reviews that in recent update, it can no longer hibernate system apps?
Here's a direct quote:
"No longer allows system app hibernation This app worked great until they updated it yesterday. I paid 3 bucks to have the ability to greenify Google maps and such because it sucks battery. Worked fine before the update, but now it tells me I can't hibernate system apps!! What did I pay for???"
Can anyone clarify this issue?
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It still hibernates system apps. You have to enable it in Device Administrator and a couple of other places for it to work as intended.
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IYou have to enable it in Device Administrator and a couple of other places for it to work as intended.
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How to do that? I am rooted.
thanks
Well if u r rooted use 3c toolbox and got application manager and uninstall system apps u dont like and reinstall them, then they become user apps and u can hibernate them.
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lingarajug said:
Well if u r rooted use 3c toolbox and got application manager and uninstall system apps u dont like and reinstall them, then they become user apps and u can hibernate them.
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That's not the right way to do it. If this APP can hibernate system apps, why one needs to go thru so much of hassle?
galaxyuser15 said:
How to do that? I am rooted.
thanks
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If you have the donate version, after installing it, go to Xposed/modules and click the checkbox for Greenify and reboot. Once rebooted, go to SETTINGS>SECURITY>Device Administrators and enable Greenify. Then go to SETTINGS>Accessibility and enable Greenify. If any other dialogs pop up asking for allowing Greenify, allow them also.
Then open Greenify, click the menu button and choose Experimental Features and enable greenifying system apps and any other options.
Then on the main screen, choose the apps you want to Greenify.
That is all.
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That's not the right way to do it. If this APP can hibernate system apps, why one needs to go thru so much of hassle?
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Well i understand u have paid for this app but i use the free app and i have always did it like i mentioned and it worked, cant help your situation.
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Well i understand u have paid for this app but i use the free app and i have always did it like i mentioned and it worked, cant help your situation.
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I Don't have paid version. I am inquiring about the apps ability to hibernate system apps before I Buy it.
And I have a Galaxy S5 running lollipop so xposed is out of question since its requires deoxed rom (And I am running Stock ROM)
What I really want is an official explanation or confirmation from the developer himself, if his app is capable of hibernating system apps without Xposed or removing and installing system apps as user apps.
As someone else pointed that xposed is necessary to enable experimental features, i did not want all that stuff so I decided to uninstall system apps and install as user apps.
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I Don't have paid version. I am inquiring about the apps ability to hibernate system apps before I Buy it.
And I have a Galaxy S5 running lollipop so xposed is out of question since its requires deoxed rom (And I am running Stock ROM)
What I really want is an official explanation or confirmation from the developer himself, if his app is capable of hibernating system apps without Xposed or removing and installing system apps as user apps.
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System app hibernation is possible only with Xposed and donation pack.
If you want this straight from the horse's mouth, wait for the horse.
galaxyuser15 said:
I Don't have paid version. I am inquiring about the apps ability to hibernate system apps before I Buy it.
And I have a Galaxy S5 running lollipop so xposed is out of question since its requires deoxed rom (And I am running Stock ROM)
What I really want is an official explanation or confirmation from the developer himself, if his app is capable of hibernating system apps without Xposed or removing and installing system apps as user apps.
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Even in not rooted device, this app can hibernate system app as long as you have donation package
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System app hibernation is possible only with Xposed and donation pack.
If you want this straight from the horse's mouth, wait for the horse.
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Horses can talk?
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Horses can talk?
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He wanted it from the horse, not me!
installed on my note 4 and can't add the social apps to hibernate....
they don't show up at greenify to add , can you guys tell me why? have installed on s4 and works great, why on note 4 don't work exactly has in the s4?