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It used to be the market would separate apps that were approved for auto update from those that had disabled auto update set. One could then simply hit the Update All (for the group) button and it would update ONLY the apps that were auto update enabled. Over the past few months Play Store has changed their behavior in that it no longer separates the apps and will only enable auto updates for everything or nothing.
How can I hide or otherwise prevent these few apps that I do not want to update from being in the play store update list? As it is now, I have to selectively update each individual app from the list, skipping the few apps I do not want updated.
Thanks,
Currently on a Samsung GS3, rooted, stock.
implodeme said:
It used to be the market would separate apps that were approved for auto update from those that had disabled auto update set. One could then simply hit the Update All (for the group) button and it would update ONLY the apps that were auto update enabled. Over the past few months Play Store has changed their behavior in that it no longer separates the apps and will only enable auto updates for everything or nothing.
How can I hide or otherwise prevent these few apps that I do not want to update from being in the play store update list? As it is now, I have to selectively update each individual app from the list, skipping the few apps I do not want updated.
Thanks,
Currently on a Samsung GS3, rooted, stock.
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did you ever find a solution to this ?
Actually yes,... I think. I'd suggest making backups of your apps (TitaniumBU or other).
Open Play Store
Menu: Settings
Enable Auto Updates (Mine is set to when on WIFI only)
Go back to main Play store page.
Menu: My Apps
Under Installed, locate any app that you wish to change and select it, this opens the App Details page.
Menu: Auto-update untick the checkbox.
Still trying to confirm this condition: Seems that if you manually update an app that is not set to auto-update, it will possibly reset the auto-update flag to 'Enabled'
implodeme said:
Actually yes,... I think. I'd suggest making backups of your apps (TitaniumBU or other).
Open Play Store
Menu: Settings
Enable Auto Updates (Mine is set to when on WIFI only)
Go back to main Play store page.
Menu: My Apps
Under Installed, locate any app that you wish to change and select it, this opens the App Details page.
Menu: Auto-update untick the checkbox.
Still trying to confirm this condition: Seems that if you manually update an app that is not set to auto-update, it will possibly reset the auto-update flag to 'Enabled'
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Hi!
Sorry to bump this old thread, but I am kind of fighting with a similar issue, my problem is,
the apps I don't want to auto update are google apps(Keep/Youtube/Gtalk), which are replaced
by black counterparts from Team Blackout(with exception of Gtalk, I just don't like Hangouts)
and of course there is no "disable auto update" option with google system apps.
As of this date, I can see no valid option for selectively update the installed app catalogue, this
might be a decision from Google's part to push out the obsolete apps by force, which is understandable,
but I think there should be an option to have this feature.
Now at this point I am updating the apps manually app by app, and of course
with about 200 plus apps installed a complete PITA.
Thanks for any answers at this point, and this is my first post here btw, please be kind.
Greg T Pal said:
Hi!
Sorry to bump this old thread, but I am kind of fighting with a similar issue, my problem is,
the apps I don't want to auto update are google apps(Keep/Youtube/Gtalk), which are replaced
by black counterparts from Team Blackout(with exception of Gtalk, I just don't like Hangouts)
and of course there is no "disable auto update" option with google system apps.
As of this date, I can see no valid option for selectively update the installed app catalogue, this
might be a decision from Google's part to push out the obsolete apps by force, which is understandable,
but I think there should be an option to have this feature.
Now at this point I am updating the apps manually app by app, and of course
with about 200 plus apps installed a complete PITA.
Thanks for any answers at this point, and this is my first post here btw, please be kind.
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I found this thread looking for a way to selectively disable auto-update. I found that by going to the Play Store on my phone (under settings, I already had auto update on wifi only enabled), selecting apps/my apps, then choosing a specific app, then touching the soft menu key brings up a checkbox for auto -update. Uncheck to disable auto-update. This works for Google apps too like Hangouts, GMail (2 apps that I checked), etc.
speedlever said:
I found this thread looking for a way to selectively disable auto-update. I found that by going to the Play Store on my phone (under settings, I already had auto update on wifi only enabled), selecting apps/my apps, then choosing a specific app, then touching the soft menu key brings up a checkbox for auto -update. Uncheck to disable auto-update. This works for Google apps too like Hangouts, GMail (2 apps that I checked), etc.
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Up until a day or two ago, I found the same thing - I could hit the soft menu button in the Play Store, and there would be an option to check or uncheck Auto-Update for that specific App. But I just checked again, wanting to take advantage of that, and it didn't come up any more.
Can anybody confirm that this functionality is gone again?
I'm on Verizon, with a Stock 4.2.2 Galaxy Note 3, non-rooted.
Thanks.
ETA: I rebooted my phone, and the ability to check/uncheck auto-update with the soft menu is back. Strange, but at least it's there again.
Disable updates for specific app - COMPLETLY
Hello,
I found this thread - title says it all.
I have Google Maps 7.5.0 installed, therefore it's listed in "Updates" all the time.
I do not have automatic updates activated, but i like to use the "update all" button in the play store.
Is there a way to disable the listing of Google Maps in "Updates"?
Thanks!
Unnecessary post
Maniakk said:
Google maps is very necessary -,- :good:
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Google Maps is - in my case - only an example.
I can't figure out the way your answer is helping anybody. -,- :good:
veaz said:
Google Maps is - in my case - only an example.
I can't figure out the way your answer is helping anybody. -,- :good:
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I don't think you can disable that display in Google Play. It knows what apps you have and will let you know when there is an update for them, whether you want to know or not! The main thing is that you can generally decide whether you want the update or not. I prefer it that way. It gives me a choice.
speedlever said:
I don't think you can disable that display in Google Play. It knows what apps you have and will let you know when there is an update for them, whether you want to know or not! The main thing is that you can generally decided whether you want the update or not. I prefer it that way. It gives me a choice.
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Yes, I like that it's reminding me of updates.
But the new version of the app is not working for me and if I hit the updated-all button on accident, I have to reverse the app again. Happens too often. Would be awesome to have a checkbox á la "Don't display updates for this app"
veaz said:
Yes, I like that it's reminding me of updates.
But the new version of the app is not working for me and if I hit the updated-all button on accident, I have to reverse the app again. Happens too often. Would be awesome to have a checkbox á la "Don't display updates for this app"
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Yep. I've learned to be selective in my updates.
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Yep. I've learned to be selective in my updates.
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Well... guess I'm will get used to it...
Titanium backup will help us. The option name is : "dettach/attach app from market" . This option do what it says. So no update offer from play store after.
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Titanium backup works
cosma.m said:
Titanium backup will help us. The option name is : "dettach/attach app from market" . This option do what it says. So no update offer from play store after.
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Thanks, that does the trick perfectly
duckettmarc said:
Thanks, that does the trick perfectly
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Yes, it did the trick for a while - and the app (Facebook app - the old version which did not have the annoying bugs) I detached from the market vanished from the available updates list. But the very next morning it was back in the same list :crying::crying:
That's right, it only works for a couple of hours. Haven't found another solution
cosma.m said:
Titanium backup will help us. The option name is : "dettach/attach app from market" . This option do what it says. So no update offer from play store after.
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thank you for reminding me of this feature. Much appreciated! :fingers-crossed::good:
Titanium backup only seems to work for a few hours or until the app is run again before showing up in the play store again.
Are there any other methods besides APKtool to resign?
Disable update method
mentalinc said:
Titanium backup only seems to work for a few hours or until the app is run again before showing up in the play store again.
Are there any other methods besides APKtool to resign?
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I think I have found the simple answer:
1. In Google Play Store settings enable all applications to update automatically on wi-fi.
2. Next, individually click each of the apps you do not want to update automatically. On each app's update page, there is a menu button on the top right corner. Click it and deselect auto update for that app.
Now all these disabled apps will not auto update along with the other generally permitted apps.
Cheers.
Requires Xposed Framework!
This module forces Google Search to show over a lockscreen. This does not include GEL since that's a security risk in a way (use App Settings if you believe otherwise).
This module also fixes Google Voice Search failing when launched while the screen is off (using the Pebble smartwatch in my case).
Compatibility:
Jelly Bean or any other means of having the new Google Search.
Source:
The mod is open source: https://github.com/MohammadAG/Xposed-Secure-Google-Search
You may NOT distribute this app on the Play Store, paid or free.
Download:
http://dl-count.xposed.info/modules/com.mohammadag.securegooglevoicesearch_v2_28cc63.apk
Unable to install. Getting package name is incorrect error. Please look into it.
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Got it installed here via manual download. It works, but I have to open it once, go back, and then open it again for it to accept input
Yes, Xposed reports an error of incorrect name after hitting Download. You are missing the "r" in the word "search" for the package name.
karanrajpal14 said:
Unable to install. Getting package name is incorrect error. Please look into it.
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Fixed, sorry about that.
1/4 Life said:
Got it installed here via manual download. It works, but I have to open it once, go back, and then open it again for it to accept input
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Uninstall that version and update
blassster said:
Yes, Xposed reports an error of incorrect name after hitting Download. You are missing the "r" in the word "search" for the package name.
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Thanks, fixed.
The problem persists, and I've not installed this before.
Thanks for your work.
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Just gave that a shot! The issue with starting is still persisting though. I have to open google search once (It'll play both the starting recording sound and then immediately after the recording cancel sound), then press back (App is unresponsive) and then open it again and it works as intended.
1/4 Life said:
Just gave that a shot! The issue with starting is still persisting though. I have to open google search once (It'll play both the starting recording sound and then immediately after the recording cancel sound), then press back (App is unresponsive) and then open it again and it works as intended.
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Yeah, I was aiming to fix that (and I have, but I guess it's a timing issue).
Does it happen when you launch Google Search with the screen off or on the lockscreen? I only handle it for the former since that's when it happens for me.
I tried with no luck getting this work using tasker to launch the voice activity when i plugged in my charger over my pattern lock screen. am I missing something?
EDIT: Missed the part about xposed app settings needed. Problem solved thanks!!
This is working pretty good for me.
I am waking the device using Secure Settings and then launching Google Search.
Would it be possible create another module similar to this but for Google Maps?
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scuccia said:
This is working pretty good for me.
I am waking the device using Secure Settings and then launching Google Search.
Would it be possible create another module similar to this but for Google Maps?
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Use Xposed App Settings for individual apps, it'll work fine for them.
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I cannot get this working, using nexus 5 on stock 4.4.2 rooted, I installed, activated in Xposed and reboot. I have app settings installed, am I supposed to put "show when locked" on for the secure google voice search app or on the actual google search app? I assume if I put on the actual google search app the whole launcher will show on the lockscreen which I do not really want for obvious reasons. Please help!
wolfnumba1 said:
I cannot get this working, using nexus 5 on stock 4.4.2 rooted, I installed, activated in Xposed and reboot. I have app settings installed, am I supposed to put "show when locked" on for the secure google voice search app or on the actual google search app? I assume if I put on the actual google search app the whole launcher will show on the lockscreen which I do not really want for obvious reasons. Please help!
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I'll second this. Nexus 4.4.2. Enabled in xposed, App Setting has Google Search show when locked. Rebooted.
I'm launching voice search via the DashClock widget on my secure lockscreen - but everytime I press it, I'm still prompted for my PIN. I have to be missing something simple. Any help or direction pretty please?
jmaddr said:
I'll second this. Nexus 4.4.2. Enabled in xposed, App Setting has Google Search show when locked. Rebooted.
I'm launching voice search via the DashClock widget on my secure lockscreen - but everytime I press it, I'm still prompted for my PIN. I have to be missing something simple. Any help or direction pretty please?
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I read the first post again and I think I misintepreted what it meant the first time I read it. It says it does not include GEL, I thought that meant it does not include GEL meaning it will not install GEL (google experience launcher). I think it means it does not work if your phone uses GEL (which the Nexus 5 does) as it would put the entire launcher on the lockscreen. Seems we cannot use on Nexus 5 or any other device that has the GEL installed. Too bad :crying:
wolfnumba1 said:
I read the first post again and I think I misintepreted what it meant the first time I read it. It says it does not include GEL, I thought that meant it does not include GEL meaning it will not install GEL (google experience launcher). I think it means it does not work if your phone uses GEL (which the Nexus 5 does) as it would put the entire launcher on the lockscreen. Seems we cannot use on Nexus 5 or any other device that has the GEL installed. Too bad :crying:
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Ah. Thanks. I interpreted it as it would not work if GEL was your launcher. Since I use an alternative (Nova), I was hopeful. Looks like the integration into GEL is too deep on the Nexus 5 so this tweak is out. Too bad. Would love to have this. Thanks for the reply.
Can someone explain what this exactly does? I installed on my note 2 but I don't see anything on my lockscreen...
luv4greenleaves said:
Can someone explain what this exactly does? I installed on my note 2 but I don't see anything on my lockscreen...
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Nothing would show up on your lockscreen just by installing this, its a module for Xposed that allows Google Search to open while your screen is locked, without having to unlock it first.
I'm trying to use this on a Galaxy S3 to have Voice Search behave the same as the S-Voice defaults and open through the lockscreen on home button double-tap.
It will open Voice Search through the lockscreen, but the mic doesnt stay on to listen for your input. Any suggestions?
I've also tried to figure out a way in Tasker but cant get it right.
I know there's an app called "Home2Shortcut"...but thats not a very elegant workaround.
I am looking for a way to use it with the s-view cover. I managed to set up Google Now and get rid of s-voice. But now it will activate Google Now and after a couple seconds I lose connection, because s-view cover has a very short time out and that's not changeable..
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I had this working the other day on a Nexus 5 running SlimKat and now after a clean install of the ROM it stopped working.
Same here. Stopped working. Whenever I use the headset button at the lockscreen, it goes "please unlock the device"
4.4 2 on Touch wiz
Galaxy Note 3
on Manager).
Hey,
So, I've checked 'settings->apps->running' and I see that when I restart my phone the OS turn on Google location Manager, Google Play market, and some other thing.
I would really like if when I turn on my phone- no element could use my GPS unless I specifically tell it to run, then stop the usage when I tell it to close. Part of the tracking prevention, I imagine, will be done by disabling those services which are required for proper part functioning.
I suppose my questions are:
1) What services/elements should I disable?
2) How do I prevent them from running on startup?
3) How do disable parts of android to run on start up, in general?
Also I'd like to note that I would prefer not installing any apps or root the phone.
Thank you very much
UP.
(Damn, 4th page already. There sure is a lot of activity here).
For stopping any app on reboot you need to be rooted !!!
As you have to make changes in system files !!!
Without root access it’s not possible to stop a system app on startup...!
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PreSS ThanKs If i HelpeD YoU?!?
Damn. Oh well, can you recommend such a way if I will root my phone?
Also, if anyone has other Ideas (for instance doing it without root) feel free to post them.
The Best app is Sd maid just you have to disable autorun component with one click it’s an all in one app as i am using it...! download it from the given link:
http://thedarken.de/sdmaid/stable/SD_Maid_v3.0.2.8_328_RC.apk
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androidrocks23 said:
The Best app is Sd maid just you have to disable autorun component with one click it’s an all in one app as i am using it...! download it from the given link:
http://thedarken.de/sdmaid/stable/SD_Maid_v3.0.2.8_328_RC.apk
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Very intresting, thank you.
Anyone knows by any chance what other elements should be disabled so to prevent the activation of components that could theoretically be used for tracking (so that for instance the GPS or the WIFI or some motion sensors or perhaps some other information gatherer could not be turned on (even if the phone is infected by malware)) ?
1) Download disable service in Google Play
2) Swipe to system apps, navigate to Google Play Services
3) Uncheck all mdm.services (first few)
4) Uncheck NlpLocationRecevierService, GoogleLocationManagerService, GoogleLocationService
5) Uncheck any plus, drive or cast service if you’re not using them.
* GPS will still work as normal.
Lim Wee Huat said:
1) Download disable service in Google Play
2) Swipe to system apps, navigate to Google Play Services
3) Uncheck all mdm.services (first few)
4) Uncheck NlpLocationRecevierService, GoogleLocationManagerService, GoogleLocationService
5) Uncheck any plus, drive or cast service if you’re not using them.
* GPS will still work as normal.
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Thank you.
when you say that GPS works as normal, does it mean that only the physical component is working but no app can access it (not even deliberate navigation apps)?
Also, I'll check this "disable service " but funny thing, one of the reviewers on the market has left this remark:
"Nearly useless I thought that if I disable some services - they won't run ever again. But then I learned that it is not so, and the bad apps who's services you disabled can undo that easily. Even if they get executed without SU rights. For me that means that DisableServices is potentially useless. If you would like to reproduce what I'm talking about - install Yandex.Maps, disable com.yandex.auth.AuthentificationService Please, add an active Guard to protect services from getting re-enabled"
Is there some truth in it?
And again thank you(!), will do what you suggested.
Hello. I have an Android lock app application, I need help preventing its uninstall. I've already placed a device administrator's permission on it, and it can't be removed, but when you get into device management apps, the manager can be disabled and removed.
All I need if you can, little thing, is to pop the "lock" activity of the application as soon as you try to turn off the app's device management, and then it won't be uninstallable.
Can someone do this for me?
I will pay for him kindly for this little task.
Please contact with me.
[email protected] said:
Hello. I have an Android lock app application, I need help preventing its uninstall. I've already placed a device administrator's permission on it, and it can't be removed, but when you get into device management apps, the manager can be disabled and removed.
All I need if you can, little thing, is to pop the "lock" activity of the application as soon as you try to turn off the app's device management, and then it won't be uninstallable.
Can someone do this for me?
I will pay for him kindly for this little task.
Please contact with me.
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Hello, I assume application is yours. You cannot do pretty much, normally the apps which have administrative permissions cannot be uninstalled without revoking administrative permission. But if you want to make an app uninstallable you should convert it to system app. That can be done with root.
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Paget96 said:
Hello, I assume application is yours. You cannot do pretty much, normally the apps which have administrative permissions cannot be uninstalled without revoking administrative permission. But if you want to make an app uninstallable you should convert it to system app. That can be done with root.
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Of course it can be done.
Like any parental control app.
When someone tries to access the device adminstration settings it locks the screen or pop ups a "lock pattern" activity, and if you don't enter the password you can't disable it's admin device management.
I don't know how to do so. Any help?
[email protected] said:
Of course it can be done.
Like any parental control app.
When someone tries to access the device adminstration settings it locks the screen or pop ups a "lock pattern" activity, and if you don't enter the password you can't disable it's admin device management.
I don't know how to do so. Any help?
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Oh, sorry for misunderstood, well, you can create a receiver with onDisableRequired
Here is an example
https://stackoverflow.com/q/19856344/6302432
You can take a onDisable to create a overlay with password or pattern protection (needed permission to draw over another apps).
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Paget96 said:
Oh, sorry for misunderstood, well, you can create a receiver with onDisableRequired
Here is an example
https://stackoverflow.com/q/19856344/6302432
You can take a onDisable to create a overlay with password or pattern protection (needed permission to draw over another apps).
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I already know about onDisable and onDisableRequested functions.
I explain my problem, I have only the apk and not the source.
This applocker is not mine, I just edited it and added it some design and translations with APK Editor Pro.
Now that I have the apk of the applock, and I can see that there is "lock" activity that if you call it , the lock screen will pop-up,
maybe someone know how to edit it or tell me what to add to the apk file so when you try to deactivate device admin then the lock activity will be called?
Does anyone know of any way to block/stop apps such as Facebook from viewing my other installed apps?
With the new Facebook update they've now got tracking of your off Facebook activity. Its in your settings and it's called, Off Facebook Activity.
Don't believe me? Check, it's deffinatelly there now in latest update.
I know can turn it off but them being able to see my other apps and to see what I do on there just annoys me.
Is there any way that I can prevent them from seeing my apps.
Also some things I've googled have ended up getting my email address as got emails about what I searched.
I have ap-ops which don't have option to block it, I have xposed which I don't like to use as it stops other apps from functioning but I might start using it again if it stops this. Also I have magisk installed and rooted via this.
I have a Samsung galaxy S7.
Hope there's a way to do this, any apps or any other way that anyone knows.
Thank you.
Guestme said:
Does anyone know of any way to block/stop apps such as Facebook from viewing my other installed apps?
With the new Facebook update they've now got tracking of your off Facebook activity. Its in your settings and it's called, Off Facebook Activity.
Don't believe me? Check, it's deffinatelly there now in latest update.
I know can turn it off but them being able to see my other apps and to see what I do on there just annoys me.
Is there any way that I can prevent them from seeing my apps.
Also some things I've googled have ended up getting my email address as got emails about what I searched.
I have ap-ops which don't have option to block it, I have xposed which I don't like to use as it stops other apps from functioning but I might start using it again if it stops this. Also I have magisk installed and rooted via this.
I have a Samsung galaxy S7.
Hope there's a way to do this, any apps or any other way that anyone knows.
Thank you.
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Install titanium backup and use it to uninstall Facebook?
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Night_1 said:
Install titanium backup and use it to uninstall Facebook?
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I've uninstalled it for now, didn't need titanium though.
Can use Facebook via a browser instead.
Thanks. Would be good if a way to block even browsers from viewing apps and getting my email address.
@Guestme
You always can try to turn of and/or revoke an user-app's permission. Of course it then may happen that app is no longer properly functioning.
Below are the app permissions available on Android 6.0 and up. The permissions you see on your device may vary by manufacturer.
Body Sensors
Calendar
Camera
Contacts
Location
Microphone
Phone
SMS
Storage
Note: If device is running a version lower than Android 6.0, go to review app permissions for more information about how permissions work on your device.
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@Guestme
You always can try to turn of and/or revoke an user-app's permission. Of course it then may happen that app is no longer properly functioning.
Below are the app permissions available on Android 6.0 and up. The permissions you see on your device may vary by manufacturer.
Body Sensors
Calendar
Camera
Contacts
Location
Microphone
Phone
SMS
Storage
Note: If device is running a version lower than Android 6.0, go to review app permissions for more information about how permissions work on your device.
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I did disable all Facebook permissions but still had my off of Facebook apps information. Who knows if other apps are doing the same thing, I block all unneeded permissions in all my apps and keep them frozen until I need to use them. Thanks for your reply.