Are there any dedicated ad-blocked apps for the shield? I have youtube and spotify modded on my android phone but I don't like the experience of android on the shield, I'd rather keep the stock android for the shield.
Please halp
I don't think so. The only decent Adblocker I know of would be AdAway. Alas you have to be root to use it though, and even then it doesn't really seem to do anything on Android TV. Well the few times I tried it anyway, and rooting has other disadvantages later on when it comes to being able to updating.
It may well be a better idea to try and sideload these modded Apps you spoke of onto your Shield. Granted it might not fully work assuming the TV version isn't symbiotic with the the Phablet version. But, it could work, and if it does, it might be a simpler work'round for you.
Adguard works really well on my end,it took a bit of fiddling but I managed to get it running smoothly.
The main thing needed to prevent it from being automatically closed is to make sure to get out of the app in an unconventional way like Alt-Tab'ing out to another app that was open.
After that one time,it has stayed true to always block the most ads compared to just using an adblocking DNS and can even have custom filters!
retroben said:
Adguard works really well on my end,it took a bit of fiddling but I managed to get it running smoothly.
The main thing needed to prevent it from being automatically closed is to make sure to get out of the app in an unconventional way like Alt-Tab'ing out to another app that was open.
After that one time,it has stayed true to always block the most ads compared to just using an adblocking DNS and can even have custom filters!
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Can you share your settings/set-up process please?!
Without root, Adguard. With root, Adaway
Adhell didn't work...tried
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Once upon a time, I had a working version of chrome on this tablet, but for some reason, the apk got deleted out of my precious downloads folder where I keep my apks and I ain't got it no mo'.
Does anyone have a link to this or able to pull it from their device with AirDroid or Titanium backup?
And while we are on the topic of running these types of apps, was there ever a run-able Google Now for older devices? I have never seen one. Thanks guys.
did u really manage to run chrome on this?
i never managed to do it. i know nowadays chrome is for android 4. and above only, but in case you make it work - i would like to know how.
sorry i can't help you. i can only wish that someday soon, we'll have a normal android version.
Attached is the "working" chrome. I don't know how it compares to the current version. I'm sure it has bugs and all,but it seems to run, for me. The accomanying widget is disappointing.
I will use it some and see how it does. overall though, i am pleased with the stock browser. shoot me if you like
thanks, i'll give it a shot.
so far every browser i tried was nice at the beginning and after a few days/weeks of use got sluggish. its this damn 3.1 version..
It force closes every time I go into some menu and back out of it is all.
I would just like the stock honeycomb browser with tabs at the top, without this ATT skinning, anyone know how to make that happen?
TIA
coburn_c said:
I would just like the stock honeycomb browser with tabs at the top, without this ATT skinning, anyone know how to make that happen?
TIA
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You may remove the ATT Skinning, however you have to firstly ROOT the Jetstream, then you will be able to set your own Homepage.
As an alternative to Chrome, you may wish to install FireFox
Even after a lot of searching, i'm not sure about all the apps that don't work with root. I want to know if there is anything important. I've looked at some lists, but i haven't seen any new ones.
I personally don't really care about banking apps too much, i can survive off of the website version, but some things that are app only like snapchat, i'd like to keep.
I understand that there are bypasses for different root detection methods, how good is the safteynet bypasses right now?
I'm getting the oneplus 5, and considering whether to root on it or not, my main reason would be greenify, and adblocking, I get that you can do good adblocking without root now, i'm guessing the root solutions are still better. I probably won't be installing custom roms atleast soon, maybe later. I'll obviously get a bunch of tweaks if i get root, but those are just a bonus to me, (Also anyone know anything that can kinda auto adjust your volume?). Oneplus is pretty open so i'd be pretty happy without root,
I just want to know whether the apps i'll lose is worth it.
Hi guys, I'm coming from a display broken S7 edge
Got this phone yesterday, so far it has been a nice experience
for the ones who already rooted, is worth rooting? Worth changing stock ROM? Seems stable to me but I wanna know if it really improves with root and another ROM.
also, does this have a step counter?
Thanks in advance
Depends on personal user experience...some may prefer stock over anything...but in case of poco performance is better in miui compared to custom rom...in terms of features, 60 fps video can be enabled on custom rom and not on stock miui...
It depends on your use case i suppose. Even if you were to use MIUI, you might want root for a system level adblocker. If you are not using any apps that have ads in the first place, and while xposed is not supported under pie, and you have no need of things like Magisk (Youtube adblocking, Gapps Force Doze, ANX Camera...), then i suppose you don't have a great need of root.
Well, atleast until the Whatapp ads happen. They are coming
Thank you both for your answers, ads are really annoying to me. Don't know if there would be any solution without the need to root. This would've the first time I haven't rooted my personal phone, but the ads thibg surely matters a lot
The fact that you are asking if it's worth rooting tells me that you are better off not rooting as your usage does not need root. For you probably is better to stay stock and non rooted.
I have been rooting my device for a long time. First it was SuperSu and now Magisk. At the beginning, I used to root just to mess with the device. Then I was used to Titanium backup and a few rooted apps. With the release of Magisk, rooting was a must for me for amazing modules like Viper FX, systemless busybox, fonts etc. Just a few days ago, I thought of giving a try without root to see how important it is in my life. So I vlean flashed stock rom and locked BL. Now after a couple of days usage without root, I find my device more responsive and fluid than it was with Magisk (because of the way Magisk works). I definitely miss ViperFX, sysyemless fonts etc. But it's not like I can't live without it. Most importantly, Android has come a long way. There are a lot of apps getting released everyday which are decreasing the needs of rooting. And some apps even work with ADB access. Of course, this is my personal opinion. Your experience may vary.
Try NetGuard for blocking ads without root
willro14 said:
Thank you both for your answers, ads are really annoying to me. Don't know if there would be any solution without the need to root. This would've the first time I haven't rooted my personal phone, but the ads thibg surely matters a lot
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NetGuard is a firewall which can run even on non-rooted phones and can block any incoming or outgoing connection request from the phone on a per app / per domain basis.
I have been using NetGuard since day 1 on my poco and it's been an amazing experience! Zero ads but what's even more important to me - a sense of privacy since I block most of the outgoing MIUI analytics and tracking connection requests.
Also, the app is free but I have got the paid version for extra features as well as supporting the dev.
You can try out the app from either the f-droid build (https://f-droid.org/packages/eu.faircode.netguard/) or GitHub (https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard). There was also a discussion page right here on XDA, if you want to check out.
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Thank you both for your answers, ads are really annoying to me. Don't know if there would be any solution without the need to root. This would've the first time I haven't rooted my personal phone, but the ads thibg surely matters a lot[/QUOTE
Use adguard app, It's been the best for me. I installed it on the day 1 when I got this phone. Infact installing YouTube vanced and adguard is the first thing I do in a new phone.
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ADDED 1 AUG 2019: THIS WAS WRITTEN FOR THE WIFI-ONLY T720, *NOT* THE LTE-ENABLED T725. OBVIOUSLY BE AWARE OF ALL THE PHONE RELATED PACKAGES
For those with the S5e wanting to debloat your tablet without rooting I have some, hopefully, useful info.
See this post by @Catmobile for an excellent explanation of why devs have trouble keeping Samsung package disabler apps on Play Store. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80048718&postcount=42
I used the app Package Disabler Pro+ (Samsung) by policedeveloper available on Play Store here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elmklmsamsung.batteryaddon No longer available, and does not even work on my device anymore.
UPDATE 16 JUL 19: Above app is reportedly once again available on Play Store. HOWEVER, those who recently purchased it have to do so AGAIN! Please consider this if you decide to purchase.
For those with better skills and a computer, using adb's 'pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>' is an option, too. You can use the 'disable lists' to facilitate this.
Find here an example by @Catmobile of how to use ADB shell https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80054354&postcount=44
IMPORTANT: You won't really know the true effects of your disabling til you restart the tablet! On the other hand, it seems that undisabling (re-enabling?) takes effect immediately.
I did a web search and found an .xml file that had packages disabled on a Galaxy S10 or S8. Unfortunately I don't remember from where I got the file but this and other files are available in my shared pCloud folder https://bit.ly/2VXRoLt
Updated link 26aug21 http://u.pc.cd/5pqctalK
You'll find below files, among others, there:
disabledpackages-Package Disabler Pro+ DEFAULT ALL BLOATWARE-46ofthem.xml
>>The default packages using 'Disable all Bloatware' option in Package Disabler Pro+
disabledpackages-S8orS10-125ofthem.xml
>>The file I found. When I used this the tablet UI slowed to a crawl. From my previous experimentation I suspected that disabling the phone apps was the culprit. I was right, and am currently using my tablet without any discernable issues using the xml file below. Obviously, examine the file before using it to see if it fits your needs. For instance, I don't use Bixby, so I disabled it.
[EDIT] File deleted.
disabledpackages-WORKINGFINE-SOMEphoneStuffReEnabled-119ofthem.xml
>>The file I exported from Package Disabler Pro+ after reenabling some packages.
[EDIT] Replaced by disabledpackages133-OK.xml
Below are the packages I reenabled in order to get the tab back to 'normal'. I'll continue with experimentation to see which one(s) are causing the slow-down, and report back here.
Code:
00001 <importExportSetting>
00002 <disabledPackages class="java.util.ArrayList">
00003 <string>com.android.carrierconfig</string>
00004 <string>com.android.carrierdefaultapp</string>
00005 <string>com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim</string>
00006 <string>com.android.phone</string>
00007 <string>com.android.providers.telephony</string>
00008 <string>com.samsung.android.dialer</string>
00009 <string>com.samsung.android.providers.contacts</string>
00010 <string>com.sec.phone</string>
00011 </disabledPackages>
00012 </importExportSetting>
Few More Packages Disabled
Here are some more. Haven't really messed with the phone stuff yet, but this addition brings total disabled packages to 126.
Code:
+00024 <string>com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity</string>
+00025 <string>com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent</string>
+00076 <string>com.android.chrome</string>
+00101 <string>com.sec.android.soagent</string>
+00120 <string>com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload</string>
+00123 <string>com.samsung.systemui.hidenotch</string>
Figured Out What Caused Slow UI
With further testing I figured out that com.android.providers.telephony DIALER STORAGEis what was causing slowness. Who'd a thunk it?
This is probably my last post in this thread, and present below what I currently have disabled while maintaining, for me, full functionality. In my case 'full funtionality' means no Bixby, Knox, Phone stuff, Telemetry (as far as I can using this method), most Samsung bloat as well as a few other things. I'll continue experimenting, though.
My choices might not meet everyone's needs, but they work for me. Use the code below as a starting point, and, Happy Deloating!
Code:
<importExportSetting>
<disabledPackages class="java.util.ArrayList">
<string>android.autoinstalls.config.samsung</string>
<string>com.android.bookmarkprovider</string>
<string>com.android.calllogbackup</string>
<string>com.android.carrierconfig</string>
<string>com.android.carrierdefaultapp</string>
<string>com.android.chrome</string>
<string>com.android.cts.ctsshim</string>
<string>com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.basic</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.phototable</string>
<string>com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle</string>
<string>com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle</string>
<string>com.android.managedprovisioning</string>
<string>com.android.phone</string>
<string>com.android.printspooler</string>
<string>com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks</string>
<string>com.android.server.telecom</string>
<string>com.android.sharedstoragebackup</string>
<string>com.android.simappdialog</string>
<string>com.android.stk</string>
<string>com.android.wallpaper.livepicker</string>
<string>com.android.wallpapercropper</string>
<string>com.audible.application</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.server</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.service.socket</string>
<string>com.google.android.apps.maps</string>
<string>com.google.android.apps.turbo</string>
<string>com.google.android.gm</string>
<string>com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox</string>
<string>com.google.android.setupwizard</string>
<string>com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar</string>
<string>com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts</string>
<string>com.google.android.tts</string>
<string>com.google.android.youtube</string>
<string>com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler</string>
<string>com.microsoft.skydrive</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.foundation</string>
<string>com.osp.app.signin</string>
<string>com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity</string>
<string>com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.telemetry</string>
<string>com.samsung.aasaservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.advp.imssettings</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.reminder</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.social</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.spage</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.authfw</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.beaconmanager</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bio.face.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bixby.service</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.calendar</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.clipboarduiservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.contacts</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.dialer</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.dqagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.easysetup</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.emojiupdater</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.fmm</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gamehome</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gametools</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gos</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.homemode</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.incallui</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.knox.containercore</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.knox.containerdesktop</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.location</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.lool</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.mdecservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.mdm</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.messaging</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.mobileservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.net.wifi.wifiguider</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.samsungpass</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.scloud</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.securitylogagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.smartface</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.stickercenter</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.tadownloader</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.video</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.visionintelligence</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.wellbeing</string>
<string>com.samsung.app.newtrim</string>
<string>com.samsung.clipboardsaveservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.cmh</string>
<string>com.samsung.ims.smk</string>
<string>com.samsung.knox.keychain</string>
<string>com.samsung.knox.securefolder</string>
<string>com.samsung.mlp</string>
<string>com.samsung.oh</string>
<string>com.samsung.safetyinformation</string>
<string>com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc</string>
<string>com.samsung.SMT</string>
<string>com.samsung.storyservice</string>
<string>com.samsung.systemui.bixby2</string>
<string>com.samsung.systemui.hidenotch.withoutcornerround</string>
<string>com.samsung.systemui.hidenotch</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.billing</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard</string>
<string>com.sec.android.daemonapp</string>
<string>com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent</string>
<string>com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor</string>
<string>com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching</string>
<string>com.sec.android.soagent</string>
<string>com.sec.android.splitsound</string>
<string>com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.sec.bcservice</string>
<string>com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms</string>
<string>com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin</string>
<string>com.sec.factory</string>
<string>com.sec.phone</string>
<string>com.sec.spp.push</string>
<string>com.wssyncmldm</string>
<string>flipboard.boxer.app</string>
</disabledPackages>
</importExportSetting>
Did all of this work result in anything positive? Less memory use? Snappier UI? Less dandruff?
yRdcMIbiR6 said:
Did all of this work result in anything positive? Less memory use? Snappier UI? Less dandruff?
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Whiter teeth ? and better sleep ? Actually, for me it's all about not letting someone else dictate what my tablet does, and what information is 'shared' (stolen, is how I view it). For instance, this thing has a telemetry function. I don't care what kind of telemetry it is, I din't want it. Also, this thing is not a phone and I don't use it for phone-like activities, so I don't want it to try to act like a phone, with all the activity in the background. I could go on and on, but...
To answer your question, no noticeable increase in performance. I do, however, enjoy the benefits I mentioned in the first sentence—except for the 'whiter teeth' thing.
I will root this tablet and then have full control—lots and lots of deleting files and folders. I can hardly wait!
I just got this tablet today, my last one was a Galaxy Tab S 10.5 before switching to a Surface Pro.
I missed Android multitasking and the apps which I'm pleased to have back but what's not nice is the amount of clutter that still exists in Samsung's ROMs.
I hope we can get AOSP or Lineage ported to this as One UI sucks.
The hardware is beast though. I'm going to give that app you suggested a try. Thanks.
flyboyovyick said:
I'm going to give that app you suggested a try. Thanks.
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I agree. This my my first large-screen tablet—8.4" before—and I love it! The app works quite well. It is what allowed me to experiment. When I root, even if I don't install a custom ROM—I have no problem with the OneUI, uh, UI—I'll know what to start with, uninstall-wise.
One thing I don't like is inability to use Substratum—at least for now. If you find a way to theme this tablet please let us know.
I did end up caving and buying that package disabler, used your latest script and re-enabled some apps.
Found that now the icons are missing from the notifications drop down which is fantastic! It was cluttered.
Couple of things to note:
Dolby Atmos has gone, I used this when watching Netflix as it did make a difference.
One UI Home app, also known as com.sec.android.app.launcher, when disabled will give you the stock Android multitasking which is fantastic! I use Evie launcher so I would RECOMMEND you have a different launcher installed before doing this.
I've done a quick search for the Atmos app but no luck so far, if you have any ideas?
Thanks!
flyboyovyick said:
I did end up caving and buying that package disabler, used your latest script and re-enabled some apps.
Found that now the icons are missing from the notifications drop down which is fantastic! It was cluttered.
Couple of things to note:
Dolby Atmos has gone, I used this when watching Netflix as it did make a difference.
One UI Home app, also known as com.sec.android.app.launcher, when disabled will give you the stock Android multitasking which is fantastic! I use Evie launcher so I would RECOMMEND you have a different launcher installed before doing this.
I've done a quick search for the Atmos app but no luck so far, if you have any ideas?
Thanks!
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Good to hear someone is benefiting from this!
I hadn't done anything where the audio was of concern, so I didn't notice. I just installed a few games though, RealRacing 3 being one of them, so now I care! No ideas, so I'll have to do some researching.
Thanks for the OneUI info. I use Nova Prime and frequently try out other ones, 'hyperion' being the latest, even though it force closes on opening—it bugs me that I can't easily get a proper log. Love Evie for my phone.
BTW, the link at https://bit.ly/2VXRoLt has my disabledpackages133-OK.xml file, which has all the changes in one file.
[EDIT] Reenabled OneUI cuz I like the way recents are shown.
TiTiB said:
Good to hear someone is benefiting from this!
I hadn't done anything where the audio was of concern, so I didn't notice. I just installed a few games though, RealRacing 3 being one of them, so now I care! No ideas, so I'll have to do some researching.
Thanks for the OneUI info. I use Nova Prime and frequently try out other ones, 'hyperion' being the latest, even though it force closes on opening—it bugs me that I can't easily get a proper log. Love Evie for my phone.
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Yes thank you for sharing it.
Atmos is missing from the notification quick toggles and in the Settings under Sound > Advanced Settings. Will have to look through the disabled apps. Have you since uninstalled the apps completely?
Just need to get that working now. Had an issue with Evie when rotating to portrait, it would leave half the screen white for some reason so now I have moved to Nova Launcher which works flawlessly.
My tablet does feel quicker now, I have all the animations turned off in Developer Options. Especially on boot it's not lagging, ready to go sooner. I've even got the 6GB/128GB version.
flyboyovyick said:
Yes thank you for sharing it.
Atmos is missing from the notification quick toggles and in the Settings under Sound > Advanced Settings. Will have to look through the disabled apps. Have you since uninstalled the apps completely?
Just need to get that working now. Had an issue with Evie when rotating to portrait, it would leave half the screen white for some reason so now I have moved to Nova Launcher which works flawlessly.
My tablet does feel quicker now, I have all the animations turned off in Developer Options. Especially on boot it's not lagging, ready to go sooner. I've even got the 6GB/128GB version.
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Haven't uninstalled anything yet.
Just checked, and Atmos is there for me—able to change settings for it, too.
Here's something you could try—do a file compare between what you have disabled, and my '133-ok' list, which is still working fime for me. I've been using DiffTool the File Compare Tool from Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.difftool to compare what I had newly disabled with what I had previously disabled. The interface and usage is a bit clunky (the dev has stated something to the effect of "it's a tool, not a beauty pageant"). HINTS: Use the compare TEXT files, then save the results using the ? icon to be able to use a text editor to see the results.
Please let us know what you find.
[EDIT] I f you find a better way to compare files on Android I'd sure like to know about it.
@TiTiB
Thank you for this valuable contribution. For those looking for root, this is the better route. You'll free up CPU and RAM whilst removing applications deemed unnecessary.
Been a while since I've been able to have a look but I've managed to find it using DiffTool
The package is com.sec.android.app.soundalive, now in Settings > Sound > Advanced Sound Settings > Sound Quality and Effects. Then in there you have Atmos. It's now working again!
Thanks so much for all the info!
Am considering about getting a s5e but the demo unit in my local retailers are kinda sluggish. Not sure if that is because of the bloatware or the demo mode.
May I know if this way of disabling bloatware will void my warranty? How much snappier will the device become after the cpu and ram are being freed up?
Thanks!
monsthamo said:
Thanks so much for all the info!
Am considering about getting a s5e but the demo unit in my local retailers are kinda sluggish. Not sure if that is because of the bloatware or the demo mode.
May I know if this way of disabling bloatware will void my warranty? How much snappier will the device become after the cpu and ram are being freed up?
Thanks!
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No issues with warranty. All you are doing is disabling/freezing apps—something that can be done via Android's normal Settings for a lot of apps. What you'll be able to do via these apps or adb is disable/freeze apps that you wouldn't normally be able to.
I'm not really sure if disabling/freezing has improved performance because this tablet's response to everything I've thrown at it is so brisk! Admittedly,I'm not a big-time gamer—e.g. no Fortnite. My guess is that the demo unit was not set up properly/at all and was also subject to a 'demo mode effect', if there is such a thing. ?
In a nutshell, I think this thing is plenty quick! am *extremely happy with it, and I would recommend it. I don't know what sort of return policy you might be dealing with, but once you get it home it ain't goin' nowhere.
Thanks very much for the info! Let me give a try~
Thanks for sharing, I can confirm that this made the tablet a lot more responsive
I couldn't find the app in the app store...is it still around?
808phoneaddict said:
I couldn't find the app in the app store...is it still around?
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It's "Package Disabler Pro+ (Samsung)". Did a search and it came up first on the list. ?
TiTiB said:
It's "Package Disabler Pro+ (Samsung)". Did a search and it came up first on the list.
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I cannot find any app called "package disabler pro+(Samsung)" ..... so, I think they deleted from playstore....
Hey, I've been playing Pokemon Masters a lot lately, and it seems that this game has some very strong "root" protection.
Well, it's not exactly root protection, but it's more something in the likes of "system modification protection", which seems to force-close the game if it detects that the device has system modifications in any way or shape. Let me explain.
My current device is a Nubia Red Magic 5G. It runs the game perfectly fine as-is. I wanted to mod my device a little, so I proceeded to install TWRP on it along with Magisk.
The problem is when I run Pokemon Masters, it runs, but seems to crash after about 9 to 10 seconds on the main menu screen.
I know this game had some root protection, so I thought Magisk was detected, so I started experimenting a little :
I enabled Magisk Hide, and it did not solve the issue.
I tried uninstalling Magisk completely using the uninstall zip, and it did not solve the issue.
I completely reinstalled the stock rom from scratch, and reinstalled the game : it ran fine.
I installed TWRP with a custom kernel (no root) : the game stopped working.
I fiddled around the system a little like running a SafetyNet test (it passed all tests), reset my parameters.img using fastboot, and other things I don't remember, and the game suddenly started working.
I let it like that for a few days, then wanted to update my custom kernel. When I did that, the game stopped working again.
I tried resetting my parameters.img through fastboot again, running a SafetyNet test (it also passed all tests), but this time it did not fix the game.
I am currently re-downloading the stock ROM, and will try reinstalling it again, which should normally fix the issue.
Anyway, it seems like the game has very agressive protection embedded in it.
Has anyone seen other games like this? Is there a general fix for this kind of issue?
Any help would be appreciated.
I guess you can't get rid off of it. Also I'm thinking that devs of Pokémon will have good reason for this.
jwoegerbauer said:
I guess you can't get rid off of it. Also I'm thinking that devs of Pokémon will have good reason for this.
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Most games that have root protection use it to avoid cheating. This kind of protection can easily be circumvented with magisk hide most of the time. IIRC there are some games out there that do have additional protection that detects magisk even with magisk hide enabled.
But Pokémon Masters seems to take an extra mile, and completely blocks any kind of system modification whatsoever. I'm not really sure why this would be used though.
@BSoD38
FYI: An app may have these so-called root-check functions included
Code:
isRootNative
isDetectedDevKeys
isDetectedTestKeys
isFoundBusyboxBinary
isFoundDangerousProps
isFoundHooks
isFoundResetprop
isFoundSuBinary
isFoundWrongPathPermission
isFoundXposed
isNotFoundReleaseKeys
isPermissiveSelinux
isSuExists
isFoundMagisk
isFoundRootCloakingApps
to detect whether a phone's Android is tampered or not.
jwoegerbauer said:
@BSoD38
FYI: An app may have these so-called root-check functions included
Code:
isRootNative
isDetectedDevKeys
isDetectedTestKeys
isFoundBusyboxBinary
isFoundDangerousProps
isFoundHooks
isFoundResetprop
isFoundSuBinary
isFoundWrongPathPermission
isFoundXposed
isNotFoundReleaseKeys
isPermissiveSelinux
isSuExists
isFoundMagisk
isFoundRootCloakingApps
to detect whether a phone's Android is tampered or not.
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Do you know if there's an app that make these checks and returns which ones fail? It might point me in the right direction.