Hello.
I don't understand what the note 'Not for use by third-party applications. ' in the permissions description ( developer.android.com/intl/ru/reference/android/Manifest.permission.html#FACTORY_TEST ) really means. What I thought first is that apps in Google Play Store shouldn't require these permissions and that such permissions are only for use by system preinstalled apps. But there are lots of apps in Google Play which use such permissions. For example, this app: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ImaginationUnlimited.instaframe requires android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS which is not for use by third-party apps.
So, could anyone explain which applications are allowed to require permissions marked with 'Not for use by third-party applications. '?
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Seriously, LBE privacy guard is a great permission manager for any, and all rooted phones. It doesn't crash apps when you deny permissions, unlike the built in managers. I figure everyone should know what apps are accessing your data, and be able to control it without crashing your phone.
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I'm currently using Nitrogen OS 7.1.2. I'm now little bit worried about security and malware stuffs because I frequently do online payments from mobile. Should I install antivirus?
No, there's absolutely no need, all Antivirus apps are utterly useless on Android.
The only thing needed to be safe is to have a logical head, don't install apps from untrusted sources, use Google Play or trusted sites like Apkmirror.com, and especially don't install untrusted ROOT apps, they can be much more dangerous.
Also, google has it's own protection for Android, Play Protect, open Google in settings, open security and turn on harmful apps scanning.
That's it.
If you want to be a 100% secure, install magisk, for magisk hide, as you use payment apps, then turn off root access in settings.
Do you live in a country that doesn't let you have access to Google Play like me? Then you can be a little worried. Otherwise, only update apps from Play and enjoy using your phone without problems.
You can also use magisk hide and give permission to the apps that you trust.
You already have one if your apps are up to date. It's called Google Play Protect and it sucks. Don't double the suckage by installing another one.
Is there any way in Google Play Store or Settings > Apps to determine if an app is pre-installed on Android?
Yes, you can just look at a specific application, if your device does not enable you to uninstall, it is a pre-installed device.
In a pre-installed device, you can only disable the application but can't uninstall it.
I hope you find it useful, and if I come across any applications, I will make sure to share them with you.
seancannery88 said:
Yes, you can just look at a specific application, if your device does not enable you to uninstall, it is a pre-installed device.
In a pre-installed device, you can only disable the application but can't uninstall it.
I hope you find it useful, and if I come across any applications, I will make sure to share them with you.
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Well it's not as simple as that. You can always uninstall updates and revert back to the pre-installed (ROM) version.
I frequently have to uninstall Google and Google Maps to allow me to install updates to other apps because the calculation of the space required in Google Play Store and more so in Samsung's Galaxy Store is flawed. Once I have updated the the other apps, I update the Google apps to bring them up to date. I know that with those two apps I won't lose any data or settings as these are stored in the cloud of my Google account.
However, sometimes it is necessary to do something similar with other apps in order to update them but if they are not pre-installed and you uninstall them, you lose any configuration and settings when you reinstall. It would be nice to know in advance which apps are pre-installed and will therefore likely retain data and settings if you revert them and then update them.
As a side note, it always amazes me what is pre-installed in one phone and has become obsolete by the time that phone's successor comes along.
I'm wondering if there are any ways to prevent an app from detecting overlays. This is a nuisance because I have multiple apps with overlays enabled yet some apps' functionalities refuse to work because the app detects an overlay (eg. Chrome site permissions, Play Store). I'd rather not have to go and manually disable then re-enable the overlays just to give Chrome permission for a site to access my location for example.
Besides, I find it intrusive that an app can detect and dictate what I do based on what unrelated apps I'm choosing to use.
I've already tried the "Hide My Applist" Xposed module without any success.
So, are there any ways to block apps from detecting overlays? Device is rooted. Magisk modules? Xposed? Scripts?
Thanks in advance.
So I have APKure on my phone.
I regularly swiped the play Protect message wanting it to uninstall APKure.
I got annoyed so I disabled Play Protect.
I still got that annoying pop-up saying "hey I'm here, uninstall that app"
This drives me nuts !
How can I get rid of play Protect or create some exceptions to get rid of these popups?
Thx a lot
In your settings you can turn off play protect
Like this ?
Still getting that message ...
In this case, just delete google play store from your phone if you are deciding to stick with apkpure
Try clearing app and system cache.
Package Disable Playstore or firewall block it.
Playstore is a parasite, I rarely use it...
blackhawk said:
Package Disable Playstore or firewall block it.
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None of these two. I mean delete delete it, not disabling it, since if you are gonna use apkpure instead of google play store then there is no need for it to interrupt your installations and etc.
Delete it using ADB Appcontrol. Package name: com.android.vending (google play store)
WooBLOATERRRR said:
None of these two. I mean delete delete it, not disabling it, since if you are gonna use apkpure instead of google play store then it's no need for it to interrupt your installations and etc.
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Not necessary to uninstall it. Occasionally you may want to use Playwhore.
Side loading is the best way to get malware or worse. Scan all side loads with online Virustotal before installing and reject any download if there's the slightest question of its integrity. Do not allow apps to update unless completely vetted and trusted like Malwarebytes. Most apps don't need to update. Firewall block all apps that don't need internet access to perform their core function. Most apps don't need internet access.
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Not necessary to uninstall it. Occasionally you may want to use Playwhore.
Side loading is the best way to get malware or worse. Scan all side loads with online Virustotal before installing and reject any download if there's the slightest question of its integrity. Do not allow apps to update unless completely vetted and trusted like Malwarebytes. Most apps don't need to update. Firewall block all apps that don't need internet access to perform their core function. Most apps don't need internet access.
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If you wanna disable then do that, otherwise what I would do is to delete it since I know where I get my apps safe and etc. Just more peace for me
WooBLOATERRRR said:
If you wanna disable then do that, otherwise what I would do is to delete it since I know where I get my apps safe and etc. Just more peace for me
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I use Package Disabler and Karma Firewall so it's easier to just pull the plugs on Playstore.
I use ApkExport to save my apps so Playstore isn't needed on a reload.
Any app install carries risks unless fully vetted. Playstore has been breached multiple times in different ways, other sites carry similar risks. Best to avoid new downloads whenever possible.
This one of the reasons the current load on this N10+ will be 3 yo in June. Still fast and very stable. No firmware upgrades or updates in over 3 years.
That app is a cancer. Use APK Mirror or use official sources. If you need an XAPK installer, there are plenty on the Play Store that are much more trustworthy. There was even a malware distributed with the official APKPure app before.
APKPure is not safe, distributes Trojans
The APKPure app store for Android has been infected by a malicious module that downloads Trojans to users’ devices.
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