On other phones I'd had Gnow has a long list of apps that can be toggled in the attached picture. Mostly useful for music search commands. My rooted, locked Z2 has a weird entry called "apps" at the top and no fiercer options.
Surprisingly I saw a google forum with a similar issue dating a year back but aside from that this seems like a very rare problem.
twent4 said:
On other phones I'd had Gnow has a long list of apps that can be toggled in the attached picture. Mostly useful for music search commands. My rooted, locked Z2 has a weird entry called "apps" at the top and no fiercer options.
Surprisingly I saw a google forum with a similar issue dating a year back but aside from that this seems like a very rare problem.
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its a policy bug with 4.4.2, sony will have to fix it
a update should be coming around the end of the month
Envious_Data said:
its a policy bug with 4.4.2, sony will have to fix it
a update should be coming around the end of the month
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Any chance of a link to the policy explanation? Googling my butt off for a specific reference. There must be a patch out there to address this...?
twent4 said:
Any chance of a link to the policy explanation? Googling my butt off for a specific reference. There must be a patch out there to address this...?
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We will have to wait for an update
The android policy sony has set is strict and is broken
So we cant change it since its strict
There will be an update releasing at the end of the month to fix this
Envious_Data said:
We will have to wait for an update
The android policy sony has set is strict and is broken
So we cant change it since its strict
There will be an update releasing at the end of the month to fix this
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I decided to post back here rather than start a new topic. So we've had 4.4.4 for a while now and it's still broken; the long awaited update didn't fix the issue. What do we do? Is there an xposed module that would fix it?
thanks
im not sure then, it works totaly fine for me.
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Hi, I'm new here, but I figure my question is as good as any other. I recently became proud owner of the Xperia Neo MT15, which is now rooted and thoroughly protected, but I noticed something about the GPS and Network Location that bothers me - each time I enable either one, it asks me to agree to anonymous data collection.. Well, I don't agree, and I see no reason why I should be denied the features, because of my belief. So my question is this - does anyone know which system apk controls this? I would really like to impose it some restrictions using Pdroid as to stop the data collection. Any input is appreciated, thanks.
IddAgent.apk --- Anonymous Usage Stats
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089470
Nope. Not the culprit, since I don't even have it. I do however notice a lot of calls for Network Location from com.sonyericsson.learningclient(which sounds logical) and devicemonitor(which sounds just suspicious). They start actively operating as soon as I enable GPS. I've disabled the access to most things for both and set GPS and Network Location data to be served as random. I don't think there are any other moles.
It's weird, because they both sound so harmless, when I look at their descriptions in the list you linked to. Maybe there's something else. I'll see if I can find anything.
Sony has a particular feeling to collect data .
Soon you will discover also that the sony Gps will not works without data at all, because is affected by a bug, and it drops every 5 minutes if you don't have data enabled.
For more informations, please, read my thread about gps on xperia phones
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1524121
Holy... why did I ever buy a SE in the first place?! I love the brand, and I've loved every phone I've had/used (those include K750, K850, P1i). I'll try to see if I have the 5 min. bug.
EDIT: I'm not sure if i observed the behavior or not. I didn't go anywhere, but stayed on the window with the GPS and nav software on. The software never displayed a loss of connection. I did notice the GPS icon went to it's unfixed state twice for a split second, 5 minutes apart, but I guess I'm supposed to be on the move to notice the issue. All the while learningclient would call for GPS location and be fed random data. The wifi and data connections were both disabled. I'm going for a drive, I'll test and report back.
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Nope. Not the culprit, since I don't even have it
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Hm, you don't have it? You deleted it? I just run a search trough my phone and found a lot of files with idd in their names. Some are even in etc/security and in system/lib there is even one in framework
there's even one folder data/idd who also have output folder. It stores some files in there but can't figure out what trigger loging.
Hm there are also some iddd lib
nutterbg said:
I do however notice a lot of calls for Network Location from com.sonyericsson.learningclient(which sounds logical)
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Hm interesting, on link above, it says it "learns user typed words for default keyboard". I just opened up dex file from that app, looks like that app is for alot of things based on some strings in side of it.
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and devicemonitor(which sounds just suspicious).
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I deleted that one
But as I see, that app is checking bunch lot of things(states) of your phone
nutterbg said:
They start actively operating as soon as I enable GPS. I've disabled the access to most things for both and set GPS and Network Location data to be served as random. I don't think there are any other moles.
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Hm, what app you use for tracking those things.
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I don't remember deleting IddAgent. The other two I track using PDroid. I just enable its notifications for everything and I watch what does what. learningagent seems very keen on getting GPS location, while it's on, and device monitor calls network location every once in a while, I see no good reason why.
If you are able to unlock your bootloader, and install a custom kernel like inteks, or nightelf ones (void guarantee), question about collecting data while you enable gps just dissapear. I dont know if there is a easier way.
If I wanted to throw away my warranty, I would have done it the day I bought it. I know a custom Rom would solve the issue, but I don't want to risk it with the warranty, not yet anyway.
Sent from my MT15i using XDA
and the uninstall, or disable button for the new Whats New app is greyed out,
so good xda fellows, is there anyway to get rid of this?
i can stand up and deal with most of the bullsht sony forced onto my phone but this swipe shortcut is almost the most used thing on my phone and if i cant get rid of it im fkin done with it, Stock android here i come
and to think of the new android L, hell knows how long till sony done it's nasty work to it and how much the feel will be left when finally updates to this phone after probably 6 or 7 months gets pushed
Get rid of it.
Hi
I had the same problem with the annoying "What's new"-Thing but it can be disabled with some simple steps. Just open an adb shell and type in "pm block com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.entrance". After rebooting the phone the google icon should be centered again. Also I think your rant about Android L and Sony is quite unjustified since you are complaining about the latest version of Android available
Have a nice day,
Kalle.
KalleEatingBrain said:
Hi
I had the same problem with the annoying "What's new"-Thing but it can be disabled with some simple steps. Just open an adb shell and type in "pm block com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.entrance". After rebooting the phone the google icon should be centered again. Also I think your rant about Android L and Sony is quite unjustified since you are complaining about the latest version of Android available
Have a nice day,
Kalle.
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Too much work Just use titanium backup and freeze the app.
KonW said:
and to think of the new android L, hell knows how long till sony done it's nasty work to it and how much the feel will be left when finally updates to this phone after probably 6 or 7 months gets pushed
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Lol.. we got 4.4.4 within days of it being released..
You thought about setting up your gestures thru Nova or Apex?
iBuzman said:
Lol.. we got 4.4.4 within days of it being released..?
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we got 4.4.4 the same day may GPe devices got it, cant get much better than that
I got the phone today. Set it up for my girlfriend who is going to use the device. Everything is working as it should except that every time she hits the power button or the phone sleeps automatically , a Sony Xperia logo appears and RESETS THE HOME SCREEN AND THE SETTINGS. I have no idea why its doing this and since its the first time in a long time that I had any kind of issue with a phones software, I don't know what to do.
I will be comfortable doing any kind of custom rom update if it's necessary and if there is a complete guide on how to do it. But I rather keep it stock for her.
There is a promo video playing over and over again after I press the power button....
I may got a display unit of some sort? I bought it off ebay so I don't know where it originally came from.
Thank you for the answers!
Sounds like the demo mode is enabled. You can delete the APK from system/app or system/app-private (or by using Titanium Backup). The APK is named "demomode.apk" or something like that, and it should in theory stop after a reboot.
Klaos3000 said:
Sounds like the demo mode is enabled. You can delete the APK from system/app or system/app-private (or by using Titanium Backup). The APK is named "demomode.apk" or something like that, and it should in theory stop after a reboot.
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Yes it is definitely in demo mode but I didn't find any "demomode.apk" or anything resembling to that. I have been searching for hours on the internet and I have found a code that if you write it in the dial pad it "should turn off demo mode" (*#*#73556673#*#*)
The code works partially (and by partially I mean the promo video doesn't show up when in sleep ON BATTERY and as soon as I put on the charger, it automatically plays the video again no matter what I do.) and anything I found relating the code is that it works for Sony Xperia Z1 perfectly but it didn't say anything about the Ultra.
I am really getting fed up with this considering that it shouldn't be in such state and it's such a PAIN to remove.
Thank you for your suggestion by the way
Medvemaci said:
Yes it is definitely in demo mode but I didn't find any "demomode.apk" or anything resembling to that. I have been searching for hours on the internet and I have found a code that if you write it in the dial pad it "should turn off demo mode" (*#*#73556673#*#*)
The code works partially (and by partially I mean the promo video doesn't show up when in sleep ON BATTERY and as soon as I put on the charger, it automatically plays the video again no matter what I do.) and anything I found relating the code is that it works for Sony Xperia Z1 perfectly but it didn't say anything about the Ultra.
I am really getting fed up with this considering that it shouldn't be in such state and it's such a PAIN to remove.
Thank you for your suggestion by the way
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I found this thread over at the Sony forums. It's about the Z Tablet, but there are some useful suggestions there
Klaos3000 said:
I found this thread over at the Sony forums. It's about the Z Tablet, but there are some useful suggestions there
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Thank you for your help.
I checket the thread out and several others and no matter how many code I entered I would get nothing done. So I installed the Sony PC Companion and did a "Reapair" which did a re-install of the current android, which also did nothing. I was on the edge of putting a custom rom on it entirely but I wanted to try something that is at least half decent or official. So I re-intsalled the stock firmware with flashtool. I don't wanna jinx it, but it seems to be working...
BTW. I got the links but I can't post them here since I don't have 10 post already
Currently:
Android version 6.0.1
Model: XT1650-02
Build Number MCLS24.246-36-3
I'm one of many people experiencing issues with the Moto Z (Force) move to Nougat. In doing so, I have choppy audio, tinny sound, popping and crackling as well. When contacting Verizon, they claim that nobody else is complaining about this to a point where their company is notifying its CS reps with a resolution. When contacting Lenovo/Motorola, they claim that they've received a ton of complaints since the Nougat release, and suggested that I bring the phone back for a swap since I had only just purchased it. I did just that, and followed their additional instruction for not updating to Nougat. The only problem is that the freakin thing downloads automatically while on wifi within a day and no way to prevent it that I know of. Now I have this aggressive attempt of the OTA management to get me to start the process. I don't want to, but neither do I want to manage having to ignore this update every day, nor do I want to accidentally initiate the process. I'm looking for a bit of help.
I thought that if I disabled the Motorola OTA service that it wouldn't push. But it did push even though I stopped the service under developer options. And even now that it pushed, I hoped not to get the message, but there it is. And since I don't want to root yet, I can't clear the space in cache where the update is to prevent it from updating accidentally. I'm looking for the names of any other Moto services that might be related to the OTA that I can disable to prevent this from happening. I don't mind factory defaulting my phone and starting over to clear their cache, but once the update actually executes, I'm hosed with crappy audio again. My wife has the same phone and we have one day to get her a new one for free within our return period. We like the phone, do not want to get a different brand, and hope that we can find a solution to this. Again, I want to do this without rooting.
Thanks in advance if anyone can help.
SuD
Hi,
I myself greenified the app called "Motorola-Updateservices", package name is com.motorola.ccc.ota, apk name is 3c_ota.apk
Since then I never had another notification that nougat is available and I didn't search for updates either of course.
standupdad said:
Currently:
Android version 6.0.1
Model: XT1650-02
Build Number MCLS24.246-36-3
I'm one of many people experiencing issues with the Moto Z (Force) move to Nougat. In doing so, I have choppy audio, tinny sound, popping and crackling as well. When contacting Verizon, they claim that nobody else is complaining about this to a point where their company is notifying its CS reps with a resolution. When contacting Lenovo/Motorola, they claim that they've received a ton of complaints since the Nougat release, and suggested that I bring the phone back for a swap since I had only just purchased it. I did just that, and followed their additional instruction for not updating to Nougat. The only problem is that the freakin thing downloads automatically while on wifi within a day and no way to prevent it that I know of. Now I have this aggressive attempt of the OTA management to get me to start the process. I don't want to, but neither do I want to manage having to ignore this update every day, nor do I want to accidentally initiate the process. I'm looking for a bit of help.
I thought that if I disabled the Motorola OTA service that it wouldn't push. But it did push even though I stopped the service under developer options. And even now that it pushed, I hoped not to get the message, but there it is. And since I don't want to root yet, I can't clear the space in cache where the update is to prevent it from updating accidentally. I'm looking for the names of any other Moto services that might be related to the OTA that I can disable to prevent this from happening. I don't mind factory defaulting my phone and starting over to clear their cache, but once the update actually executes, I'm hosed with crappy audio again. My wife has the same phone and we have one day to get her a new one for free within our return period. We like the phone, do not want to get a different brand, and hope that we can find a solution to this. Again, I want to do this without rooting.
Thanks in advance if anyone can help.
SuD
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regenwurm16 said:
Hi,
I myself greenified the app called "Motorola-Updateservices", package name is com.motorola.ccc.ota, apk name is 3c_ota.apk
Since then I never had another notification that nougat is available and I didn't search for updates either of course.
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About to download and try it out. If it works, I'll be back in a couple days to report. If it doesn't, I'll be back sooner. Thank you for the suggestion.
Also, if you can provide any specific configurations to manage the OTA, I'm at your disposal.
SuD
PS I won't be searching for updates either, but I will be bugging Lenovo/Motorola to find out when the bug is fixed.
I'm rooted, have xposed and the donation version of the app.
As the OTA app is a system app you can't greenify it without having xposed installed and the donation package of Greenify.
Try to just disable the app with the normal app manager.
standupdad said:
About to download and try it out. If it works, I'll be back in a couple days to report. If it doesn't, I'll be back sooner. Thank you for the suggestion.
Also, if you can provide any specific configurations to manage the OTA, I'm at your disposal.
SuD
PS I won't be searching for updates either, but I will be bugging Lenovo/Motorola to find out when the bug is fixed.
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regenwurm16 said:
I'm rooted, have xposed and the donation version of the app.
As the OTA app is a system app you can't greenify it without having xposed installed and the donation package of Greenify.
Try to just disable the app with the normal app manager.
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Tried that. It didn't prevent download or notifications. Is still stopped.
/Shrug
In this case I sadly can't help then.
standupdad said:
Tried that. It didn't prevent download or notifications. Is still stopped.
/Shrug
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regenwurm16 said:
In this case I sadly can't help then.
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I appreciate the attempt. I know that rooting exposes me to many manageable solutions. I'm holding off for the moment.
standupdad said:
Currently:
Android version 6.0.1
Model: XT1650-02
Build Number MCLS24.246-36-3
I'm one of many people experiencing issues with the Moto Z (Force) move to Nougat. In doing so, I have choppy audio, tinny sound, popping and crackling as well. When contacting Verizon, they claim that nobody else is complaining about this to a point where their company is notifying its CS reps with a resolution. When contacting Lenovo/Motorola, they claim that they've received a ton of complaints since the Nougat release, and suggested that I bring the phone back for a swap since I had only just purchased it. I did just that, and followed their additional instruction for not updating to Nougat. The only problem is that the freakin thing downloads automatically while on wifi within a day and no way to prevent it that I know of. Now I have this aggressive attempt of the OTA management to get me to start the process. I don't want to, but neither do I want to manage having to ignore this update every day, nor do I want to accidentally initiate the process. I'm looking for a bit of help.
I thought that if I disabled the Motorola OTA service that it wouldn't push. But it did push even though I stopped the service under developer options. And even now that it pushed, I hoped not to get the message, but there it is. And since I don't want to root yet, I can't clear the space in cache where the update is to prevent it from updating accidentally. I'm looking for the names of any other Moto services that might be related to the OTA that I can disable to prevent this from happening. I don't mind factory defaulting my phone and starting over to clear their cache, but once the update actually executes, I'm hosed with crappy audio again. My wife has the same phone and we have one day to get her a new one for free within our return period. We like the phone, do not want to get a different brand, and hope that we can find a solution to this. Again, I want to do this without rooting.
Thanks in advance if anyone can help.
SuD
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Debloater still works on 6.01 run it and 3c_ota.apk will be near the top of the list.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
wolfu11 said:
Debloater still works on 6.01 run it and 3c_ota.apk will be near the top of the list.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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Can I do this without being rooted?
standupdad said:
Can I do this without being rooted?
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Yes it works for rooted or non rooted.
Anyone done this debloating on a VZW phone? A dash 1 phone?
Please share your experience.
Thank You.
aviwdoowks said:
Anyone done this debloating on a VZW phone? A dash 1 phone?
Please share your experience.
Thank You.
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It worked on 6.01 but no longer on 7.0. If you debloat on 6.01 and take the OTA to 7.0 everything you've debloated stays that way unless you do a factory reset.
for some reason google took away the ability to use the adb commands in 7.0
Almost like they want us to be stuck with bloat lol.
wolfu11 said:
It worked on 6.01 but no longer on 7.0. If you debloat on 6.01 and take the OTA to 7.0 everything you've debloated stays that way unless you do a factory reset.
for some reason google took away the ability to use the adb commands in 7.0
Almost like they want us to be stuck with bloat lol.
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I just tried it and I get some permission error. So it seems after the Dec patch it no longer works on '6.
I have Moto Z Play -1.
any suggestions for someone who might have accidentally downloaded the system update, but hasn't installed it yet? It makes me nervous, having that "new system software is downloaded and ready to install" message b/c I know one day I'll probably accidentally click on it and there won't be a way to go back.
I am a Z play owner.
By installing Z (not play) apps I believe I have disabled the OTA. But I have no nagging update to test it's functionality on.
To my point, if this does work then the reverse should work also.
I will up my apps if anyone want to try it.
My OTA stopper https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3538812
Evidence it will work. https://www.darklaunch.com/2015/04/10/disable-motorolaota
x000x said:
any suggestions for someone .....
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V
Read below.
wolfu11 said:
Yes it works for rooted or non rooted.
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Received the following error:
Code:
Processing changes to: Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Neither user 2000 nor current process has android.permission.MANAGE_USERS.
Drivers installed
USB Debugging set
RSA key accepted
Etc.
Seems a common error with some folks. As for me, this does not work on this phone at this time. Thank you for the nudge to look at this utility, as I have high hopes that its exactly what I need. I have posted in their forum, and have offered to test prototypes.
Thanks again.
standupdad said:
Received the following error:
Code:
Processing changes to: Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Neither user 2000 nor current process has android.permission.MANAGE_USERS.
Drivers installed
USB Debugging set
RSA key accepted
Etc.
Seems a common error with some folks. As for me, this does not work on this phone at this time. Thank you for the nudge to look at this utility, as I have high hopes that its exactly what I need. I have posted in their forum, and have offered to test prototypes.
Thanks again.
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Same as me on my z play.
The last patch did this.
I updated to today's OTA and now I only get headlines in Google now.
When I swipe left I see all the articles with only the headline and a photo. No short summary.
The "more articles" section it's not affected.a refresh or system restart does not change
anything.
frater said:
I updated to today's OTA and now I only get headlines in Google now.
When I swipe left I see all the articles with only the headline and a photo. No short summary.
The "more articles" section it's not affected.a refresh or system restart does not change
anything.
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It seems I should refer to it as "Google feed" now. No-one else has this issue?
The S9+ is not rooted. Some things were removed after I bought it using ADB, but that has been some time ago. I had at least 2 OTA's since. This happened after I accepted the last OTA (of this weekend).
frater said:
It seems I should refer to it as "Google feed" now. No-one else has this issue?
The S9+ is not rooted. Some things were removed after I bought it using ADB, but that has been some time ago. I had at least 2 OTA's since. This happened after I accepted the last OTA (of this weekend).
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Are you talking about OS OTAs or updates to the Google app? Your original and follow up post weren't clear enough for anyone to offer help. It does seem like there may be an issue with Google Feed with an easy fix though. Changing the wallpaper. Seems silly, but might help you.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/15/text-disappearing-google-feed-theres-easy-fix/
Averix said:
Are you talking about OS OTAs or updates to the Google app? Your original and follow up post weren't clear enough for anyone to offer help. It does seem like there may be an issue with Google Feed with an easy fix though. Changing the wallpaper. Seems silly, but might help you.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/15/text-disappearing-google-feed-theres-easy-fix/
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Hi... I was referring to the OS OTA of last weekend.
The link you gave me is indeed what's happened to me. Thanks!!!
The new problem I'm facing now is that I'm now somehow tangled in a Samsung account which I refuse to make.
Maybe i need to remove that wallpaper manager to get one that is not linked to Samsung.
If I can't find that I'll be back.
Many thanks
EDIT:
I removed Samsung themes and installed some other app and my feeds have returned