[APP][Xposed][1.1.0]StorePrefs - Xposed Framework Modules

Overview
StorePrefs is module for Google Playstore, which controls the update of applications.
Features:
- Warning when updating app which could break some modules (module author have to implement it)
- Blocking auto update of apps which could break some modules (module author have to implement it)
- Blocking rapid update
- Ignoring some updates (When you have update available in My Applications in Playstore just long click on this update to ignore it)
- Saving and then restoring list of applications from Playstore (it's restored in saved version.To downgrade application with this you need XInstaller module)
If you want me to add any other features related to Google Playstore please let me know
Modules, that currently implement version checking:
Snapprefs (not yet, but will)
XInsta
XHangouts
If you want your module mentioned here let me know
Changelog:
Code:
Version 1.1.0:
- Added INSTALL intent
- Added saving and restoring list of applications
- Bugfixes
Version 1.0.3:
- Fixed preferences (well, it wasn't working to be honest, but now works)
- Added option to clear list of ignored versions
Version 1.0.2:
- Added ignoring versions (long click on application in My Applications)
Version 1.0.1:
- Added Settings activity
- Added blocking rapid update
Version 1.0.0:
- Initial release
Screenshots:
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Requirements
•Xposed Framework
•Google Playstore
For developers:
Right now whole checking if application and it's version is compatible is done by xposed modules.
You need to create class with no arguments constructor with these methods:
Code:
/**
* This method is called upon creating instance of this class. It is called from separate thread, so here is place for things like files loading and connecting with server.
*/
void init();
/**
* This method is called when user clicks update button. This will not block updating, It will only warn user.
*
* @param packageName package of the application
* @param versionCode version code
* @param versionName version name
* @return should user update this application
*/
boolean shouldUserUpdate(String packageName, int versionCode, String versionName);
/**
* This method is called when play store tries to auto update the application. Returning false causes to block the auto update.
*
* @param packageName package of the application
* @param versionCode version code
* @return can play store auto update this application
*/
boolean canAutoUpdate(String packageName, int versionCode);
If you are lazy like me just make it implements interface from this jar.
After that all you need to do is add this to your AndroidManifest file:
Code:
<meta-data
android:name="storeprefs_mainclass"
android:value="package.ClassWithMethodsFromInterfaceAbove" />
My module will only search for these classes if your module is enabled in Xposed installer.
Since version 1.1.0 you can install application from playstore through intents. This way you can install application with exact version you want. For downgrading user has to have XInstaller module enabled. Example implementation is here:
https://github.com/stirante/StorePrefs/blob/master/app/src/main/java/com/stirante/storeprefs/activities/SettingsActivity.java#L86-L107
Installation
Note: Obviously, you need root access on your phone.
Download the Xposed Installer APK.
Install the app along with the framework.
Download and install the app from the repository.
Activate the module in the Xposed Installer.
Soft reboot your device.
Download
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.stirante.storeprefs
Source
Source code can be found on GitHub
https://github.com/stirante/StorePrefs
XDA:DevDB Information
StorePrefs, Xposed for the Xposed Framework
Contributors
stirante, MaaarZ, Mr.Yawnie
Source Code: https://github.com/stirante/StorePrefs
Xposed Package Name: com.stirante.storeprefs
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2016-02-02
Last Updated 2016-02-09

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Good idea! I hope many devs will use this. I don't use snapprefs but I keep an eye on your work.
By the way first.

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Nice! Good job mate
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Great idea man!

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Tell the guy from "youtube background playback" to use this!!!

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This might be deviating a bit from the module's original purpose, but... There are some apps that I don't want to update unless there's a major update released in the Play Store. So would it be possible to implement, like in fdroid, an "ignore this one version" option, so the app will only appear on the list of updates the next time a new version is released, making it easier to follow the changes?

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garciaw said:
This might be deviating a bit from the module's original purpose, but... There are some apps that I don't want to update unless there's a major update released in the Play Store. So would it be possible to implement, like in fdroid, an "ignore this one version" option, so the app will only appear on the list of updates the next time a new version is released, making it easier to follow the changes?
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Well, the purpose of my module is Playstore tweaks, so yeah. I'll try to add it

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When you have update available in My Applications in Playstore just long click on this update to ignore it
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Is there also a way to get these ignored updates back?

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Great module! Is there a way to modify it to download multiple apps? Instead of the download, install, then download the next app. This would be helpful in clean rom installs.
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CRXed said:
Is there also a way to get these ignored updates back?
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There will be sure a way for that, but right now couldn't get it to work. Btw you can still update these apps, but they're not showing on the top. Just scroll a bit, click on app and update. Also when there will be newer version than the one you marked as ignored it will show up at the top.
Cameronkhn12293 said:
Great module! Is there a way to modify it to download multiple apps? Instead of the download, install, then download the next app. This would be helpful in clean rom installs.
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Well, i can look into that but i won't promise this.

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stirante said:
There will be sure a way for that, but right now couldn't get it to work. Btw you can still update these apps, but they're not showing on the top. Just scroll a bit, click on app and update. Also when there will be newer version than the one you marked as ignored it will show up at the top.
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Awesome, exactly what I was looking for =D
Ensuring compatibility of modules is a much more noble objective than maintaining my OCD in check, so I thank you for taking the time to listen to my request!

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An absolutely fantastic module!! I've been looking for a solution like this for years. I have two apps that I'd rather not update, until I'm sure that their respectful xposed modules have been upgraded aswell, so having to manualy go through the process of updating one app at a time, has been such a pain. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!

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Awesome! This works (or in the future will work) with package installer too?

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kryzeK said:
Awesome! This works (or in the future will work) with package installer too?
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Right now it don't, but maybe I'll implement this in future.

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stirante said:
There will be sure a way for that, but right now couldn't get it to work. Btw you can still update these apps, but they're not showing on the top. Just scroll a bit, click on app and update. Also when there will be newer version than the one you marked as ignored it will show up at the top.
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It works brilliantly!! :good:
Right now you have a default Android icon.
May I suggest a new icon, something like this? Haha

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Great module! This will be added to XInsta in the next update.

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If at all possible, can you do the following feature?
When Google Play is set to update applications manually, one has the ability to manually update all the applications with an "Update All" button at the top right of the "My Apps" section. However, I'd like to exclude some applications from ever updating. When this is the case, I have to manually update each application avoiding to update the one or two applications I'm avoiding to be updated.
Can you exclude an application from updating in this scenario?

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oreo27 said:
If at all possible, can you do the following feature?
When Google Play is set to update applications manually, one has the ability to manually update all the applications with an "Update All" button at the top right of the "My Apps" section. However, I'd like to exclude some applications from ever updating. When this is the case, I have to manually update each application avoiding to update the one or two applications I'm avoiding to be updated.
Can you exclude an application from updating in this scenario?
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It's already there, stock play store feature. Disable auto updates for those specific apps by going to play store > app and pressing the 3-dot menu on top right. Now when you press "update all" button, all other apps updating, but those you disabled won't (it will ask whether to update, choose no).
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This looks great! I was in the process of adding it to XHangouts for inclusion the next release when I noticed some show-stoppers. My enabled_modules.xml from the Xposed Installer was set to 660 instead of 664 or 666 so StorePrefs could not access it. Once I manually made it world readable StorePrefs could continue. Until it hit another IOException trying to read com.stirante.storeprefs_preferences.xml which was also set to 660. It had the same problem with Storeprefs/database.dat which did exist but was also set to 660. Things are just not getting set to world readable. I have a feeling it's an issue with CM...
For reference, I'm on a nightly (Feb 8) build of CM 13 running Xposed v80 with Installer 3 alpha 4.
Edit 1: I've checked the prefs.makeWorldReadable() call in StorePrefsModule and it's definitely failing on my device.
Edit 2: After manually setting the permissions on both enabled_modules.xml and com.stirante.storeprefs_preferences.xml and removing the SimpleDatabase code (permission denied errors) I was able to get it working. I actually had to set enabled_modules.xml twice since it seems to reset. There was a visual issue when it was finally working (see attached).

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Kevin M said:
This looks great! I was in the process of adding it to XHangouts for inclusion the next release when I noticed some show-stoppers. My enabled_modules.xml from the Xposed Installer was set to 660 instead of 664 or 666 so StorePrefs could not access it. Once I manually made it world readable StorePrefs could continue. Until it hit another IOException trying to read com.stirante.storeprefs_preferences.xml which was also set to 660. It had the same problem with Storeprefs/database.dat which did exist but was also set to 660. Things are just not getting set to world readable. I have a feeling it's an issue with CM...
For reference, I'm on a nightly (Feb 8) build of CM 13 running Xposed v80 with Installer 3 alpha 4.
Edit 1: I've checked the prefs.makeWorldReadable() call in StorePrefsModule and it's definitely failing on my device.
Edit 2: After manually setting the permissions on both enabled_modules.xml and com.stirante.storeprefs_preferences.xml and removing the SimpleDatabase code (permission denied errors) I was able to get it working. I actually had to set enabled_modules.xml twice since it seems to reset. There was a visual issue when it was finally working (see attached).
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Thanks for feedback and for using it!
It is literaly one of the best posts I've ever received on my code since it's so detailed
About permissions I'll try to set them manually (with android.os.FileUtils.setPermissions). I hope that won't fail. As for the visual issue I've never had such an issue. Could you possibly know if it's just white text or no text at all? I used playstore's styles since it was created in it's context so it should match with other dialogs.