So yesterday I had a notification on my phone that said "Towelroot - remove this program immediately"
Since this program was downloaded and installed without the knowledge of the Google Play store, how does it know that my phone has the program in it. And it's not really an active program. It's a use it once type program, to my understanding.
So, does this mean that Google is snooping though my phone looking at everything I have installed and reporting it back to the mothership? Where else is it snooping?
And mostly, how can I prevent this.
If your phone is already rooted, why do you still have towel root there...you can uninstall it..it won't affect root status
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mrao said:
If your phone is already rooted, why do you still have towel root there...you can uninstall it..it won't affect root status
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at some point...looks like you accepted the prompt to allow Google to verify apps for harmful behaviour. ..that's why it's giving you that warning
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Ahhhhhh..... Just a few days ago I think I put a check in the box that said verify apps.
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The exposed way doesn't seem to work on lollipop, so does anyone know a way how to do it?
THanks
Titanium backup.. Find it, freeze it
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It is part of systemui I don't think you can freeze that
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Titanium backup.. Find it, freeze it
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Will that actually make them disappear from the notification panel?
If it is part of the app I mentioned you will cause the notification bar not to work altogether.
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I just did a little research.
It is part of the systemui.apk program.
That application you can't freeze without the core functionality of the phone failing to work with it.
You will need to either find an xposed module that can do it and set that up (don't think there are any yet) or get a modified version of it and replace the one on the device.
I deleted some apps that I recently installed but I'm still seeing adds on my phone. It's not just in browsers but in places like gallery when I'm viewing my photos. The weird thing is I started to notice this when I installed adaway. But I uninstalled this and other apps but it didn't help. It takes up the whole screen and i have to click no thanks to install whatever its saying to install. Any way to find out what's causing this?
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Run an anti malware program. These ads could be part of an app you installed. Even if you in installed them the ads stay embedded. I use Malwarebytes
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*uninstalled
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Hi,
I have a Vivax Point x45 mobile phone and it somehow got infected with a very aggresive virus which I can't get rid of.
The phone is unusable since the phone keeps opening ads, spam and is constantly trying to install new apps.
What I noticed so far is that the two main viruses are Time Service and Firewall Service.
Once I connect to the internet those viruses install porn apps like 'hot video' and 'hot girls' and such and they keep opening it.
I have tried factory reset through mobile phone and through recovery mode (VOL- and Power button) but the viruses are there even after recovery mode.
I've read about Titanium backup and such methods of removing the virus, but I literally can't do anything on the phone since it won't let me open any app longer than 2 seconds. I can't root it, I can't install any other app myself and I can't access internet with it. I would reflash the firmware but I can't find it anywhere on the internet since it's a ****ty vivax model.
Help please.
Thanks.
Factory reset. Don't connect to WiFi. Download antivirus apk on your PC and drag it to your phone. Install the app. Check and clean the virus. Good luck. Must be an oldboot virus that installs itself every time you connect to WiFi. A custom ROM would also fix the issue. But like you said. Its a unknown brand.
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Factory reset. Don't connect to WiFi. Download antivirus apk on your PC and drag it to your phone. Install the app. Check and clean the virus. Good luck. Must be an oldboot virus that installs itself every time you connect to WiFi. A custom ROM would also fix the issue. But like you said. Its a unknown brand.
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The virus works even when not connected to the internet. So I do factory reset and turn on the phone, it's there.
I can't operate on it since it keeps spamming ads and opening apps. It's unusable in this state.
makarelo said:
The virus works even when not connected to the internet. So I do factory reset and turn on the phone, it's there.
I can't operate on it since it keeps spamming ads and opening apps. It's unusable in this state.
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Its a system level virus. A factory reset won't help. It needs to have its system reinstalled. Problem is, the phone itself is an unknown make and brand and has no support on XDA. Its important to buy a phone which does so that when issue like this occurs. There a high probable chance that your phone can get fixed. I'm wondering if your phone has a safe mode?
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Its a system level virus. A factory reset won't help. It needs to have its system reinstalled. Problem is, the phone itself is an unknown make and brand and has no support on XDA. Its important to buy a phone which does so that when issue like this occurs. There a high probable chance that your phone can get fixed. I'm wondering if your phone has a safe mode?
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Safe mode is infected too.
I just managed to root somehow through PC and installed busybox and root explorer and removed several files starting with a "." from system/xbin and system/app so there were no files starting with "." left.
There was another one in /bin folder named ".gap" but even after chattr -iaA it couldn't be removed.
Then I factory reset the phone but the **** installed itself all over again.
App names:
Time Service
Firewall Service
hot video
netflash (smtnh like that)
file names were
.gap
.gap.a
.gatgp.a (smthn like that)
The app is also constantly trying to instal com.android.provision and fake Viber and Whatsapp apps.
Do you have cameraupdate.apk and providerCertificate.apk if so remove these too and all the Files with the dots. I.e what you have suggested above. Then reboot to recovery. And wipe cache and reboot.
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You should also have a look at this http://www.4shared.com/zip/9RHcBOEUce/Monkey_Removal.html
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Seems like you have a monkey/time service virus which are very common
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Do you have cameraupdate.apk and providerCertificate.apk if so remove these too and all the Files with the dots. I.e what you have suggested above. Then reboot to recovery. And wipe cache and reboot.
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You should also have a look at this http://www.4shared.com/zip/9RHcBOEUce/Monkey_Removal.html
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Seems like you have a monkey/time service virus which are very common
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There are no files like that. Just tried everything, still coming back.
Hey,
So i sent my Sony Xperia Z3 off for repair, which they refused due to a tiny dink on the side of the phone. They sent me back the phone and it does not have ANY google services on it. I've looked in apps in settings and there is no google service showing there. I have no internet browser on the phone either. I've tried restoring back to factory settings with no luck and cannot install any apps on it. I've tried a few different google play services apk's but all i have tried, install then says google play services stopped working. I may not be installing the correct ones?? Please can someone help me get the phone sorted so i can install apps onto it.
It is a Sony Xperia Z3 Model number D6603, Processor - Qualcomm MSM8974PRO-AC, Android version - 4.4.4, Baseband Version - 8974-AAAAANAZQ-00005-05, Build number - 23.0.A.2.93
If you need any other info please just ask but i only want to use this phone to put things on for the kids and without the google services i can't!
Thank you in advance
Mark
Can anyone advise me which is the correct apk i need to download so google services work
please help me lol
What other Google Apps do you have installed do you have the Google App
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But also try this I think this correct Google play services file for you http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-10-0-84-070-137749526-android-apk-download/
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I couldn't figure out what cpu archecture your device has by a Google search do you happen know I made an educated guess it is x86
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What other Google Apps do you have installed do you have the Google App
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But also try this I think this correct Google play services file for you http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-10-0-84-070-137749526-android-apk-download/
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I couldn't figure out what cpu archecture your device has by a Google search do you happen know I made an educated guess it is x86
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Hey and thanks for your response, There were no google apps installed on my device at all, Im at work till 20:00 so will try that version when i get home so thanks so much for that, I too could not work out the cpu architecture, is there any way of finding out on the phone itself? will i need to remove the failed google services i tried to install the other day on the phone before instally the version you have kindly found for me?
regards
Mark
@griffdog it seems that they not flashed correctly, however google play store is must app, ask them to do a proper flashing and installation of google app (GAPPS)
Salman Al-Badgail said:
@griffdog it seems that they not flashed correctly, however google play store is must app, ask them to do a proper flashing and installation of google app (GAPPS)
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I cant now thats the thing cause ive left it so long. If that is the case then what options do i have? What can i do to the phone so i can just use it for apps and internet etc.
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Mark
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I cant now thats the thing cause ive left it so long. If that is the case then what options do i have? What can i do to the phone so i can just use it for apps and internet etc.
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Mark
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Give to a phone shop and ask them to a flashing, they will charge you few bucks, If you don't want to flash and want to use than all you need to do is, you need to download all apps from third party and install in your phone and use, however you will facing some major problems. Third party apps come with virus and malwares ( Most of the time) which can damage your phone. Think Again and my suggestion is that do a proper flashing. Hope this Help you.
Thanks
Salman
Salman Al-Badgail said:
Give to a phone shop and ask them to a flashing, they will charge you few bucks, If you don't want to flash and want to use than all you need to do is, you need to download all apps from third party and install in your phone and use, however you will facing some major problems. Third party apps come with virus and malwares ( Most of the time) which can damage your phone. Think Again and my suggestion is that do a proper flashing. Hope this Help you.
Thanks
Salman
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Thanks for you help here mate
Ok i see, So can i flash it myself? Or if i use the correct APK file for google services and install then i should be able to download the apps from google play
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Mark
As long as you find the right Google play services apk and Google play store apk you should be ok
I trust apk mirror website and apk pure website for third party apk downloads
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@griffdog sorry for late reply, I'm sending you direct to your Device Forum, You got expert for your device over there and they might help you. Please do not make a new thread over there, search first and check active thread and ask over there and if it is off topic let it be, but please ask in active thread.
Click Here : SONY XPERIA Z3. Hope this help you and Don't forget to hit on thanks button if you like my help.
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As long as you find the right Google play services apk and Google play store apk you should be ok
I trust apk mirror website and apk pure website for third party apk downloads
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Will i need to remove the failed apk files that i installed before trying to install another one or can i just install another one and will it overwrite the previous?
Really appreciate the help here
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Mark
If it allows you to delete it delete it if not try to overwrite it
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What other Google Apps do you have installed do you have the Google App
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But also try this I think this correct Google play services file for you http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-10-0-84-070-137749526-android-apk-download/
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I couldn't figure out what cpu archecture your device has by a Google search do you happen know I made an educated guess it is x86
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Hey ive just tried to install the version of google services you gave me above but it keeps on coming up with google play services has stopped. Ive looked to try and find the correct specs for the phone and from what i can find it is:
The CPU is 'Krait 400, 2500 MHz, Cores: 4.
The GPU is a Qualcomm Adreno 330, 578 mhZ, Cores: 4
Display - 5.2 in, IPS, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 24 bit
OS: Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Try this version of Google play services http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-10-0-84-030-137749526-android-apk-download/
And this Google play apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996995
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And this Google App apk http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...gle-app-6-8-21-16-arm-3-android-apk-download/
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Try this version of Google play services http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...s-10-0-84-030-137749526-android-apk-download/
And this Google play apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996995
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And this Google App apk http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...gle-app-6-8-21-16-arm-3-android-apk-download/
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thanks mate, now the google app apk works fine, but im still getting the ''unfortunately, google play services has stopped'' . Google play store doesn't open either.
Hmm best bet maybe update your phone to lollipop it will fix the Google play services problem
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Hmm best bet maybe update your phone to lollipop it will fix the Google play services problem
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How do i do that buddy, do i need to flash the phone and if so will i find a good step by step guide as to how to do that on here? I really appreciate all your help
Try this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361/page1
Hello all
I have to add my work account on my personal use Samsung Galaxy S7 (rooted). It shows "cannot create work profile" error. I'll really appreciate some help. Thanks.
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Hello all
I have to add my work account on my personal use Samsung Galaxy S7 (rooted and Knox triggered). It shows error. I'll really appreciate some help. Thanks.
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This is what I use on my rooted device to access work email
Must have magisk and Intune Company Potal (from Google play) installed for this module to work
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-microsoft-intune-company-portal-t3780451
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Have to read the post from the beginning though
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Will it work for all Google apps such as calendar and most importantly Google Classroom. I actually need it for Google Classroom because I want notifications from it.
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Will it work for all Google apps such as calendar and most importantly Google Classroom. I actually need it for Google Classroom because I want notifications from it.
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I'm not sure... You could just try to use magisk hide in the Magisk Manager and hide root on the apps you want to hide... That might work....
But if you have supersu you would have to switch to magisk instead
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I'm not sure... You could just try to use magisk hide in the Magisk Manager and hide root on the apps you want to hide... That might work....
But if you have supersu you would have to switch to magisk instead
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I actually unrooted my phone and have everything back to default except that the Knox is void (which is the reason why I think I get the error). So if you mean to say that this Magisk thing can help me, can you briefly share the steps and links? Will really appreciate that
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-install-magisk-galaxy-s7-exynos-t3726314/amp/
I'm not sure which S7 you have... Some have Exynos and some have Snapdragon processors.
Either way this is a starting point. Just have to search the forums
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-install-magisk-galaxy-s7-exynos-t3726314/amp/
I'm not sure which S7 you have... Some have Exynos and some have Snapdragon processors.
Either way this is a starting point. Just have to search the forums
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So I went through a lot of trouble and finally have Magsik and MagiskHide working on my phone. I hid the root from those apps but nothing has changed. Can you tell me which specific apps (including system apps) I've to hide the root from? Should the Magisk app also be hidden?
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So I went through a lot of trouble and finally have Magsik and MagiskHide working on my phone. I hid the root from those apps but nothing has changed. Can you tell me which specific apps (including system apps) I've to hide the root from? Should the Magisk app also be hidden?
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I hide root for banking apps... But to get the play store as showing Device Certified, I magisk hide almost every google apps (system apps as well which can be shown when you go to the 3 dot menu lop right corner when you go to magisk hide)
I also clear data and cache of google play services and google play store AFTER they are hidden...
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I hide root for banking apps... But to get the play store as showing Device Certified, I magisk hide almost every google apps (system apps as well which can be shown when you go to the 3 dot menu lop right corner when you go to magisk hide)
I also clear data and cache of google play services and google play store AFTER they are hidden...
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Okay, thanks for the suggestion. I will try this and provide an update here.
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I hide root for banking apps... But to get the play store as showing Device Certified, I magisk hide almost every google apps (system apps as well which can be shown when you go to the 3 dot menu lop right corner when you go to magisk hide)
I also clear data and cache of google play services and google play store AFTER they are hidden...
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and just to clarify, when you say system apps, you mean to say all system apps in the phone or system apps related to Google?
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and just to clarify, when you say system apps, you mean to say all system apps in the phone or system apps related to Google?
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System apps related to google
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Then if that still doesn't work... Try that Intune Company portal from the Play store and download the Magisk Module for hiding root (post #2 from this thread)
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System apps related to google
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Then if that still doesn't work... Try that Intune Company portal from the Play store and download the Magisk Module for hiding root (post #2 from this thread)
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Can this help me login to my G-suite work account? Its Microsoft and my work account is Google's.
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Can this help me login to my G-suite work account? Its Microsoft and my work account is Google's.
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I'm not sure... You can try it but I think it's for outlook and such.... There may be a different way for Gsuite stuff...
I'd just say give it a go.... That module can always be removed from magisk later if it isn't needed
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Can this help me login to my G-suite work account? Its Microsoft and my work account is Google's.
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Did you get it to work?
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Did you get it to work?
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Hey man sorry I haven't had the time to try it. I did install the MS Intune app from PlayStore though and it asks for login details for MS account. I don't get how it can help me with G-suite.
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Hey man sorry I haven't had the time to try it. I did install the MS Intune app from PlayStore though and it asks for login details for MS account. I don't get how it can help me with G-suite.
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Yes... Sorry.... I was thinking of my workplace that uses Microsoft products...
But honestly.... If you Magiskhide everything Google related theoretically it should work...
But entering your gsuite account in intune MIGHT work... I don't knew for sure
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Yes... Sorry.... I was thinking of my workplace that uses Microsoft products...
But honestly.... If you Magiskhide everything Google related theoretically it should work...
But entering your gsuite account in intune MIGHT work... I don't knew for sure
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Yea I did hide everything man. I think it's related to Knox and even though Magisk is making a spoofed Knox status of 0x0, maybe somehow Google is able to detect the actual tripped Knox.
I'll try the last option you mentioned though.
edit: didn't work.
I've given up and added my work account without the "work profile" option. The admin can remotely wipe all data from my phone but since I really needed the Google Classroom notifications, I had no other option. @Night_1 do you know how can I keep admin out of my phone now? while having the work account in the phone still.
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I've given up and added my work account without the "work profile" option. The admin can remotely wipe all data from my phone but since I really needed the Google Classroom notifications, I had no other option. @Night_1 do you know how can I keep admin out of my phone now? while having the work account in the phone still.
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I just found this for you... Might work?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/guide-rooted-encryption-profile-t3856717/amp/
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https://support.google.com/googleplay/work/answer/6137769
There is some info here too
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Night_1 said:
I just found this for you... Might work?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/guide-rooted-encryption-profile-t3856717/amp/
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Hey man thanks for replying. Yep I already know about this link. I was just not in the mood to install a new ROM anymore :crying: