xposed module to modify user apps for leanback support such as emulators or sideloaded **free** games that never show up on Android TV such as NSTV.
The idea behind this to make it work is really simple....somehow the module will:
1. Load ALL user apps that don't have leanback support
2. Modify either permanently/load the app's manifest to add leanback LAUNCHER & other lines to it.
3. On restart Theoretically it should work with almost all apps being modified for Android TV.
Side note:
Any app/game that only has touch support will NOT work at all since those apps probably don't have either controller, keyboard, & mouse support at all and it will be just redundant to mod them...
(Tried playing cod zombies on NSTV...I tried all key mapping apps and nothing worked.)
THIS MODULE WILL PROBABLY REPLACE THAT **SIDELOAD LAUNCHER**
From the way I wrote this you should have already guessed that the module has NOT been made yet, since more research is needed to be done in order to progress any further than an idea, but I'm posting it now for anyone that's wants to tackle this project or help me make it(new to xposed module developing.)
Xstar410 said:
xposed module to modify user apps for leanback support such as emulators or sideloaded **free** games that never show up on Android TV such as NSTV.
The idea behind this to make it work is really simple....somehow the module will:
1. Load ALL user apps that don't have leanback support
2. Modify either permanently/load the app's manifest to add leanback LAUNCHER & other lines to it.
3. On restart Theoretically it should work with almost all apps being modified for Android TV.
Side note:
Any app/game that only has touch support will NOT work at all since those apps probably don't have either controller, keyboard, & mouse support at all and it will be just redundant to mod them...
(Tried playing cod zombies on NSTV...I tried all key mapping apps and nothing worked.)
THIS MODULE WILL PROBABLY REPLACE THAT **SIDELOAD LAUNCHER**
From the way I wrote this you should have already guessed that the module has NOT been made yet, since more research is needed to be done in order to progress any further than an idea, but I'm posting it now for anyone that's wants to tackle this project or help me make it(new to xposed module developing.)
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No need for an xposed module. just a new launcher, there's a few out already, not great though
for the mapping, I don't think it's possible to do that, xposed or not due to different mappings per game, the shield TV community is tiny, without many developers onboard.. will be a tough to get anyone with knowledge to write anything at this stage.
xd4d3v said:
No need for an xposed module. just a new launcher, there's a few out already, not great though
for the mapping, I don't think it's possible to do that, xposed or not due to different mappings per game, the shield TV community is tiny, without many developers onboard.. will be a tough to get anyone with knowledge to write anything at this stage.
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I been using es file explorer, but I want native support though for my games/emulators
Xstar410 said:
I been using es file explorer, but I want native support though for my games/emulators
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ES file explorer to start sideloaded apps?
try sideload launcher, or HAL launcher for a full launcher replacement.
xd4d3v said:
ES file explorer to start sideloaded apps?
try sideload launcher, or HAL launcher for a full launcher replacement.
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nah, Im saying I been using it for everything & its great, but I would like to see my non-native tv apps on the leanback lists for games...I hate to modify them manually since it is a bit annoying
Why don't you guys just use Kodi as your launcher?
I've looked into the same issue, mainly because of the norwegian TV app GetTV that is ment for customers to watch TV on any device in and out of the house and with NSTV i would have 1080p native from the IPstream instead of the 1080i the cableboxes they deliver can handle.
To make apps work that way, they need a layout compateble with DPad navigation, so changing the manifest wouldn't help much i think, and if you create an app to launch with an overlay for the app you would need to run an emulated new version of android and in that instance launch the app and have cursor/leanback support for non-native apps, that would drain the power and create even more issues, best way to do this would be for Nvidia to add a cursor mapping profile for the gamepad controller og tv remote (ex. "trippleclick search to start 'mousemode'." and then use the directional keys to move the cursor around)
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Why don't you guys just use Kodi as your launcher?
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Speaking personally, because that would make this flagship device very limited in terms of what you can do outside of Kodi. Who would buy a device as powerful as the Shield TV then use it simply for watching video in Kodi?
Leanback is terrible. I use Smart Launcher Pro myself, lots of options, support for remotes and automatic categorisation of applications and games.
Beefheart said:
Speaking personally, because that would make this flagship device very limited in terms of what you can do outside of Kodi. Who would buy a device as powerful as the Shield TV then use it simply for watching video in Kodi?
Leanback is terrible. I use Smart Launcher Pro myself, lots of options, support for remotes and automatic categorisation of applications and games.
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You can create links to android apps within Kodi.
Zacharybinx34 said:
You can create links to android apps within Kodi.
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Yes, I'm aware of that. But the whole process is limited and the interface less than ideal for a device of this type, or at least if used to its potential. If we were talking about a system of limited specification that was used for little else other than video playback and a few additional apps (for example, an Amazon Fire Stick) then it would perhaps make sense. But I have 60+ applications and games installed on my Shield TV. And the idea of having to access them from within Kodi, an application which was not designed with this in mind, is unappealing to say the least.
This is funny. I enjoy how the discussion is on modifying Leanback Launcher, but all the suggestions are "Don't use Leanback Launcher".
I for one actually like Leanback and the way it works on my TV with a remote. Like it was designed for it.
In terms of the discussion at hand - this isn't that hard to implement. You don't have to hook *every* package - you just need to hook the bit of Leanback Launcher that enumerates the packages and then modify that code to always return "yes" when asking if it has the Manifest permissions for Leanback.
As I find this quite intriguing and know a bit about Xposed - I think I'll take a look at this today if time allows. I happen to have both the nexus player and shield TV system images lying around (access to both versions of Leanback), so I may just be making this.
I'll post back here if anything comes of it.
Also, I wonder if I can force the "Live Channels" app to display at the top of Leanback's home interface, like it does on my parents' Samsung w. Android TV.
While we're modifying leanback...Should we put the "non-leanback" apps in their own row, or in the same row as all the other apps?
digitalhigh said:
This is funny. I enjoy how the discussion is on modifying Leanback Launcher, but all the suggestions are "Don't use Leanback Launcher".
I for one actually like Leanback and the way it works on my TV with a remote. Like it was designed for it.
In terms of the discussion at hand - this isn't that hard to implement. You don't have to hook *every* package - you just need to hook the bit of Leanback Launcher that enumerates the packages and then modify that code to always return "yes" when asking if it has the Manifest permissions for Leanback.
As I find this quite intriguing and know a bit about Xposed - I think I'll take a look at this today if time allows. I happen to have both the nexus player and shield TV system images lying around (access to both versions of Leanback), so I may just be making this.
I'll post back here if anything comes of it.
Also, I wonder if I can force the "Live Channels" app to display at the top of Leanback's home interface, like it does on my parents' Samsung w. Android TV.
While we're modifying leanback...Should we put the "non-leanback" apps in their own row, or in the same row as all the other apps?
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Its own row would be great actually.. Otherwise I feel that things could become a little bit too messy. Or you could simply let the user select that via the module's option[emoji14]
Xstar410 said:
xposed module to modify user apps for leanback support such as emulators or sideloaded **free** games that never show up on Android TV such as NSTV.
The idea behind this to make it work is really simple....somehow the module will:
1. Load ALL user apps that don't have leanback support
2. Modify either permanently/load the app's manifest to add leanback LAUNCHER & other lines to it.
3. On restart Theoretically it should work with almost all apps being modified for Android TV.
Side note:
Any app/game that only has touch support will NOT work at all since those apps probably don't have either controller, keyboard, & mouse support at all and it will be just redundant to mod them...
(Tried playing cod zombies on NSTV...I tried all key mapping apps and nothing worked.)
THIS MODULE WILL PROBABLY REPLACE THAT **SIDELOAD LAUNCHER**
From the way I wrote this you should have already guessed that the module has NOT been made yet, since more research is needed to be done in order to progress any further than an idea, but I'm posting it now for anyone that's wants to tackle this project or help me make it(new to xposed module developing.)
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can't wait for this I hate HAL, costomizing the stock launcher is the way, best of both worlds: original features AND customizations:good:
A little update:
I did some initial research into this, and found the method we need to hook in order to make this happen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/development/hooking-protected-list-inner-class-odd-t3306186
I haven't had more time to dive into this further, but I do have the initial framework started for a module. No idea when I will be able to tackle it more, but at least we have an idea of what needs to be done for anybody else who may be interested in this and know Xposed.
i do like the stock launcher,but needs more cosmetic,but i did found that the apk call OmniSwicth is wonderfull,the only thing is not fully working if somebody make work that would be remarkable,i do like the interface and using my fire tablet 7 inches with a combination the droidmote apk is the best so far for my shield tv if someone try this would know what i am talking, i am not a developer but i will be happy is somebody from XDA make this app OmniSwicth works
Anyone remember GEL Xposed before it became GNL? Thats what we need for this. I actually like the way leanback works, I just want it to load all of my apps.
Yea that's the thing that kills me about AndroidTV, its so crippled in terms of apps. I love the interface but the lack of apps sucks, it would be amazing if someone could figure out a hack that would allow the play store to show all apps.
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digitalhigh said:
This is funny. I enjoy how the discussion is on modifying Leanback Launcher, but all the suggestions are "Don't use Leanback Launcher".
I for one actually like Leanback and the way it works on my TV with a remote. Like it was designed for it.
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ME TO, if it weren't for the crap play store and the lacking all the installed apps.
I installed this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tv/development/rom-t3321787 last night and I already miss the Leanback Launcher and how it "just worked" with the remote, the stock interface (and Nova for that matter) just don't navigate well with the remote.
honestly my dream setup would be the factory OS with the Leanback Launcher, but rooted with the FULL play Store and all the installed apps shown in the Launcher.
daniel644 said:
ME TO, if it weren't for the crap play store and the lacking all the installed apps.
I installed this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tv/development/rom-t3321787 last night and I already miss the Leanback Launcher and how it "just worked" with the remote, the stock interface (and Nova for that matter) just don't navigate well with the remote.
honestly my dream setup would be the factory OS with the Leanback Launcher, but rooted with the FULL play Store and all the installed apps shown in the Launcher.
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I installed the leanback launcher and it works well on restyle
pspbyer said:
I installed the leanback launcher and it works well on restyle
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How did you manage this. I tried and it would not let me install leanback launcher
I think many people like want very small size apps for some reasons...
I will tell you some apps I know that are very simple and some are very customizable and best....
So dont wait anymore...lets get started
First check apps by Simple Mobile Tools at https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=9070296388022589266
=> Keyboard:-
MultilingO Keyboard, Simple Keyboard, AnySoftKeyboard, Hacker's Keyboard, Mizo Keyboard, Keyboard for Excel, Unexpected Keyboard, Tiny Keyboard
=> Launcher:-
Simply Launcher, The Simplest Launcher, Keikai Launcher, Essential Launcher, MiniDesktop Launcher, Shade Launcher, LightLaunch Light 3D launcher, Mi Launcher, Holo Launcher, No Launcher, Fast App Search Tool, HgLauncher, Emerald Launcher
=> Browser:-
WebMonkey, Via Browser, InBrowser, jQuarks, Yuzu Browser, Berry Browser, Privacy Browser, Stargon Browser, Fulguris Web Browser, OH Browser, FOSS Browser, Onbibi Browser Lite, Naked Browser, Atlas WebBrowser, Slimperience Browser, Dual Browser, OnBrowser, Lightning Browser, Monument Browser
=> File Explorer:-
MiXplorer(not in playstore), Material Files, Ghost Commander File Manager, Total Commander, OI File Manager, ZArchiver, File Manager No ads, File Manager(Material), File Manager
=> Music Player:-
1by1 - Audio Directory Player, Phonograph, Musicolet, Simple Music Player(by Anrimian), Vanilla Music, LaPlayer light, mMusic mini Audio Player, FPlay, Unpopular Music Player, HikiPlayer, Foldplay: Folder Music Player, Fermata
=> Video Player:-
YetAnotherVideoPlayer, Simple Video Player, Osm Video Player, Night Video Player, CM Player, Fermata
=> Gallery:-
Gallery Lite, Camera Roll, Google Gallery Go, EZ Gallery, Gallery - All in one, AA Image Viewer, Random Image Viewer Lite
=> Photo Editor:-
Photo Editor
=> Cleaning:-
SD Maid, Empty Folder Cleaner
=> Notepad/Editors/Todo:-
Editor, Diary, Todo Agenda, OpenTasks
=> Calculators/Converters:-
handyCalc, RealCalc, Smart Unit Converter, Advanced Calculator, Mobi Calculator, Calculator, Unit Converter Pro, Super Unit Converter, NCalc+
=> Productivity:-
MuPDF mini, PDF Reader, PDF Viewer lite, PDF Reader - PDF Viewer (No Ads)
=> Other useful:-
Army Knife, PANAGOLA Apps, Simple Mobile Tools apps, Age Calculator by ng-labs, Internet Meter-Tiny NetStatPro, Text Tools, Lock by Loewe, Volume Notification, Darker, Unit Converter Pro Plus, J Touch, Social Network Lite - Smallest Social Apllication, Is Internet, One tap lock - Best screen locker, Droid Examiner, Device Info, ToGoZip, Easy Open Link, Copy Link To Clipboard, Log Viewer, Unseen Gallery, Power Notifier, Safe Notes - secure adfree notepad, Simple Sticky Note Widget, NewPipe, Karma Firewall, APK Export
API Levels :- https://source.android.com/setup/st...de-names-versions-api-levels-and-ndk-releases
If you have any suggestions, do let me know here
This post is not lightweight apps
App Stores:
-YalpStore/Aurora Store
-UptoDown
-APK Mirror
-APKpure
-F-Droid/Aurora Droid
-Aptoide
-ACMarket
-BlackMart
-SlideMe
-Mobilism
Not on playstore
-MiXplorer
-LuckyPatcher
-Jasi Patcher https://jaspreetsingh.store
-ToGoZip
-XDA labs
Root Backup:- Easy Backup & Restore by mdroid apps, oand backup, LuckyPatcher, Ultimate Backup by JRummy
Root apps:- Root Toolkit for android, LBS
Some good apps that are not leightweight
VPNs
Calyx VPN, Riseup VPN, Orbot, InviZible Pro
Adblock and Tracking
TrackingControl
Video Player
VLC
Google free OS
Replicant, LeOS, Calyx OS
Apps for Android Donut(1.6+) and higher - disscussion
GitHub - HemanthJabalpuri/AncientApps: List of some apps for Android 1.6 and higher
List of some apps for Android 1.6 and higher. Contribute to HemanthJabalpuri/AncientApps development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
All below apps and games are available in F-Droid. Just search name in it.
Spoiler: Apps
OperaMini(old) 7.6.4(34)-armeabi or 7.7 (apkmirror)
Ghost Commander 1.54.1(332)
Total Commander 2.90
OI File Manager 2.0.7(34) https://m.apkpure.com/oi-file-manager/org.openintents.filemanager/download/34-APK?from=versions/version
Open Manager
Terminal Emulator
Titanium Backup
Busybox (Stericson) 40(190)
APV pdf viewer
AIReader 1.771608050(1771608050)
FBReader 1.8.2-donut(108020)
VuDroid
Wifi keyboard
aGrep 0.2.8(12)
aLogcat
Apps Organiser
Screen Filter (play store)
ScreenInfo
Dalvik Explorer
Battery Circle
Keypassdroid 2.2.2.6(176)
Learn Music Notes
Copy to Clipboard
cert tools
Hash Droid 3.3(20)
Lesser Pad
OI Notepad 1.3(10068)
Tomdroid
Jota Text Editor
Text Edit 1.3.3(12)
Tallyphant
Units
Bodha Converter
Arity
RealCalc (play store)
Simple Loan Calculator 3.3.0(42)
Cowsay
Ringdroid 2.5(20500) https://m.apkhere.com/down/com.ringdroid_2.5_free
Volume Control
Just Sit
Slight Backup
AppBak
CIDR Calculator 1.17(119)
Type and Speak
Spoiler: Games
AndroFish
OpenSudoku
Chess Walk
DieDroid 1.3.0(8)
DroidZebra
DroidLife
Patolli 1.0(1)
SolitaireCG
Thugaim
DroidAtomix
Mahjongg Builder
Bomber
If you have any suggestions, do let me know here
HemanthJabalpuri said:
I think many people like want very small size apps for some reasons...
I will tell you some apps I know that are very simple and some are very customizable and best....
So dont wait anymore...lets get started
=> Keyboard:-
MultilingO Keyboard, Simple Keyboard, Hackers Keyboard, Mizo Keyboard, Keyboard for Excel, Unexpected Keyboard, Tiny Keyboard
=> Launcher:-
Simply Launcher, The Simplest Launcher, Hayai Launcher, Essential Launcher, MiniDesktop Launcher, LightLaunch Light 3D launcher, Mi Launcher, Holo Launcher, No Launcher, Fast App Search Tool, HgLauncher, Emerald Launcher
=> Browser:-
Via Browser, Atlas WebBrowser, Slimperience Browser, Dual Browser, OnBrowser, Lightning Browser, Monument Browser
=> File Explorer:-
MiXplorer(not in playstore), Ghost Commander File Manager, Fo file manger, Total Commander, OI File Manager, File Manager No ads, File Manager(Material), File Manager
=> Music Player:-
Musicolet, Vanilla Music, Unpopular Music Player
=> Gallery:-
Gallery Lite, Camera Roll, Google Gallery Go, Gallery - All in one, AA Image Viewer, Random Image Viewer Lite
=> Photo Editor:-
Photo Editor
=> Cleaning:-
SD Maid, Empty Folder Cleaner
=> Notepad/Editors:-
Editor, Diary
=> Other useful:-
PANAGOLA Apps, Simple Mobile Tools apps, Age Calculator by ng-labs, Internet Meter Tiny netstat pro, Text Tools, Lock by Loewe, Volume Notification, Darker, Unit Converter Pro Plus, J Touch, Social Network Lite - Smallest Social Apllication, Is Internet, One tap lock - Best screen locker, Droid Examiner, Device Info, Device Info, ToGoZip, Easy Open Link, Copy Link To Clipboard, Log Viewer, Unseen Gallery, Power Notifier, Safe Notes - secure adfree notepad, Simple Sticky Note Widget, NewPipe
API Levels :- https://source.android.com/setup/st...de-names-versions-api-levels-and-ndk-releases
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Many of your linked apps, unfortunately, are not in active development.
Lightweight apps are preferred because they indicate efficient coding, and also unlikely to bundle unwanted stuff.
I love simple and minimalist apps, but if they are too basic, I would look elsewhere.
Sridhar Ananthanarayanan said:
Many of your linked apps, unfortunately, are not in active development.
Lightweight apps are preferred because they indicate efficient coding, and also unlikely to bundle unwanted stuff.
I love simple and minimalist apps, but if they are too basic, I would look elsewhere.
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Yes, at least one in each category is in active development like Simple Keyboard, Emerald Launcher, Via Browser, Ghost Commander File manager, Musicolet, Google Gallery Go, Photo Editor(which is very advanced), Editor, Diary, NewPipe.
If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Thanks
Some more apps added
Shade Launcher, Naked Browser, ZArchiver.
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Yes, at least one in each category is in active development like Simple Keyboard, Emerald Launcher, Via Browser, Ghost Commander File manager, Musicolet, Google Gallery Go, Photo Editor(which is very advanced), Editor, Diary, NewPipe.
If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Thanks
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Best Android Apps...
The list presented here is a collection of excellent apps (at the time of writing this) that excel in what they do (and supposed to do). They may or may not fit into the requirements of everyone perfectly. So choose whatever works best for you...
forum.xda-developers.com
Karma Firewall is a fav about 5.1 mb.
Double Tap
Sridhar Ananthanarayanan said:
Many of your linked apps, unfortunately, are not in active development.
Lightweight apps are preferred because they indicate efficient coding, and also unlikely to bundle unwanted stuff.
I love simple and minimalist apps, but if they are too basic, I would look elsewhere.
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Some apps can be very compact, others not.
ApkExport is about 313 kg and it's sublime.
Karma Firewall is a fav about 5.1 mb. Uses almost no battery.
PDMDM package disabler is at 5.86 mb and without it this 10+ be unusable.
Poweramp is weighing in at a hefty 60 mb.
It's versatility, configurability, playlists, audio processing capabilities and ease of backup/restore blow me away. I continue to find new, useful features and it's rock solid stable.
All time favorite HD music player.
Sometimes you need to trade off size for functionality/availability.
Could Poweramp be smaller? No doubt but nothing else comes close to it and it isn't a bad behaving apk with relatively low battery usage.
@blackhawk
Thanks for the apps can you please give their play store links.
Also APK export I found on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ses.app.apkexport does not have Split APKs support.
I can't find the PDMDM.
Thanks
HemanthJabalpuri said:
@blackhawk
Thanks for the apps can you please give their play store links.
Also APK export I found on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ses.app.apkexport does not have Split APKs support.
I can't find the PDMDM.
Thanks
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What is special about APK Export? It isn't under active development. Plus what it says it can do, is something most file managers can also do.
Check Alpha Backup Pro.
It was buggy on Android 11 the last time I tried, but the app has received several updates since then.
blackhawk said:
Karma Firewall is a fav about 5.1 mb.
Double Tap
Some apps can be very compact, others not.
ApkExport is about 313 kg and it's sublime.
Karma Firewall is a fav about 5.1 mb. Uses almost no battery.
PDMDM package disabler is at 5.86 mb and without it this 10+ be unusable.
Poweramp is weighing in at a hefty 60 mb.
It's versatility, configurability, playlists, audio processing capabilities and ease of backup/restore blow me away. I continue to find new, useful features and it's rock solid stable.
All time favorite HD music player.
Sometimes you need to trade off size for functionality/availability.
Could Poweramp be smaller? No doubt but nothing else comes close to it and it isn't a bad behaving apk with relatively low battery usage.
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When it comes to Playlists, nothing beats PlayerPro! This app also keeps a backup of your system playlists, so in case they go missing/ corrupt, they will be safely (automatically) restored.
HemanthJabalpuri said:
@blackhawk
Thanks for the apps can you please give their play store links.
Also APK export I found on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ses.app.apkexport does not have Split APKs support.
I can't find the PDMDM.
Thanks
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ApkExport saves copies of all my apks. I've done a reload using all saved apps by it and no Playstore. It works every time for me.
Split apks you mean like the Good Lock family or MiX? Saves them too.
Zero ads, complete freeware... good as it gets.
APK Export (Backup & Share) - Apps on Google Play
Manage and extract your apps.
play.google.com
It's hard to find PD MDM sometimes; Google search deliberately screws with it.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
blackhawk said:
Split apks you mean like the Good Lock family or MiX? Saves them too.
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Split APKs are apps which came with multiple APKs for example install this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ng_labs.agecalculator and extract the apk, uninstall the app and try install from apk. You can't.
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Split APKs are apps.which came with multiple APKs for example install this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ng_labs.agecalculator and extract the apk, uninstall the app and install from apk. Open it, you will get a crash.
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Interesting, that's the same issue I had with other similar export apks until this one.
Not sure but I have 72 user apks backed up that successfully restored on the last reload. I'm running on Pie. It could be more Q crap or a misconfiguration.
On my SD card I simply punch the apk and it loads.
blackhawk said:
Interesting, that's the same issue I had with other similar export apks until this one.
Not sure but I have 72 user apks backed up that successfully restored on the last reload. I'm running on Pie. It could be more Q crap or a misconfiguration.
On my SD card I simply punch the apk and it loads.
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For more info about which apps are split and which are not, use this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aefyr.sai
HemanthJabalpuri said:
Split APKs are apps which came with multiple APKs for example install this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ng_labs.agecalculator and extract the apk, uninstall the app and try install from apk. You can't.
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This is fun little app.
HemanthJabalpuri said:
For more info about which apps are split and which are not, use this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aefyr.sai
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Where does this app show that info (like which app is part of a bundle)?
I don't backup using this, so not sure.
I use AppChecker which displays app info neatly, with a mark on those that are part of a bundle.
Also, will APKs (which are part of a bundle) extracted using the usual method with a file manager surely NOT be restored unless the whole bundle is backed up?
Sridhar Ananthanarayanan said:
Where does this app show that info (like which app is part of a bundle)?
I don't backup using this, so not sure.
I use AppChecker which displays app info neatly, with a mark on those that are part of a bundle.
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In 'Backup' tab, after you select destination directory, it will show bundled apps by default.
Also, will APKs (which are part of a bundle) extracted using the usual method with a file manager surely NOT be restored unless the whole bundle is backed up?
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Yes. We have to use the app I have given to backup and install those.
Added some browsers, music players, video players, calculators to the list.