I decided to install Whatsapp to see what's all that hype about, and after using it for a while I was kinda terrified - it is impossible to close this application and it seems to bypass some system restrictions, so basically it is a legal trojan type malware.
- there is no function to "logout" or close Whatsapp from inside the application.
- the usual "swipe away from Recent Apps list" does not close Whatsapp.
- when I long press a Back key, a message "App killed" appears, but nothing happens - Whatsapp still works. WTF?
- Whatsapp is not listed in Settings -> Developer Options -> Running Services list. WTF x2?
- When I press "Force Stop" in Settings -> Apps -> Whatsapp, nothing happens. "Force stop? if you force stop an app, it may misbehave" - I press OK, but "Force Stop" button is still active and Whatsapp still works. WTF x3?
- later I disallowed a "Start at boot" and "Run in background" permissions in Privacy Guard and rebooted the phone. the recent apps list was empty, but as soon as I enabled internet connection I received a few messages in Whatsapp - so in fact it started at the boot time and was running in background. WTF x4?
Privacy Guard shows counters "denied 45023 times" and "denied 6 times" under "Run in background" and "Start on boot" permissions respectively, but it does not seem to work - Whatsapp starts automatically after reboot.
I have never met such an application before - which is impossible to "Force Stop" and which could evade the long Back key press. Also Privacy Guard seems to work for all other apps, except Whatsapp.
so, did anyone noticed the same behavior, and is there a guaranteed way to close Whatsapp and forbid it from running automatically at the boot time or when I connect to the internet?
*UPDATE: i found Whatsapp in Settings -> Developer Options -> Running Services list -> Show Cached Processes, but pressing "Stop" button there did not help too.
Just uninstall it
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I have update my Z2 on the latest 23.5.A.1.291.
I want to disable auto update in Google Play but the "Auto-updates app" option under the Google Play setting menu shows only two possibility "Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only" or "Auto-update apps at any time. Data charges my apply" and the option "Do not auto-update apps" is not present (was present in all the previous versions of Android).
The only way i have found, is to go to every single app, select the top right menu and un-select "Auto-update" option.
Is there a way to do it in a shorter way ?
That's weird. I have all three options available.
Here it is.
Hello, I have a koobee pepsi P1s, and have the problem that the phone does not keep applications running in the background, for example in the application whatsap only receive messages when you open the application, the mobile kills all background jobs, anyone knows any how to fix this problem?? say I have no savings activated battery.
1. go to settlings -> security -> pureBackground: disable it for all apps
2. settings -> sound & notification -> notification -> app notifications: enable for all apps (or just the ones you want)
3. settings -> battery -> battery saver: turn off, "turn on automatically" set to off
4. reboot the phone
please tell me how it went.
raphaelc said:
1. go to settlings -> security -> pureBackground: disable it for all apps
2. settings -> sound & notification -> notification -> app notifications: enable for all apps (or just the ones you want)
3. settings -> battery -> battery saver: turn off, "turn on automatically" set to off
4. reboot the phone
please tell me how it went.
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It doesnt work i did exactly what you said and nothing, i dont know what else to do, i have tried it all
Try removing Trojan apps like (File manager, Uni Launcher) Those apps really sucking RAM's up but you need to Unlock the phone and root which I won't do until my warranty is over.
~Rain
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how to fix if phone can't keep on background. almost like restart on times??
Hi,
I recently purchased the new Nokia 6 which has not disappointed me yet.
But however when I exit an app from the 'System UI' (by touching the overview button and then swiping left or right) it force stops the app. But some apps have been set to show notifications or do background tasks. So I really need them to not be force stopped. Is there any way that is possible in Nougat 7.1.1 ?
Cheers!
You could try Greenify, it works best with root but it has a non-root mode.
Also, I think this is the wrong forum for this thread.
I'm no. Just leave them be. This is how android works. If it needs the memory then it will close the app itself.
Solution
Go to Settings -> (General tab) -> Battery -> Background Activity Manager -> Enable the needed apps.
Ever since I upgraded my v30 to Oreo, system notifications are driving me crazy. Despite installing many notification apps such as "Hide Running in the Background", "Notificon", the built-in Notification Settings, etc. I can find no way to silence system notifications such as for Wi-Fi Calling, System UI (wireless charging), and Android System (Change Keyboard) Does anyone have any suggestions?
For the keyboard one if you go to Settings > System > Language & Input > Current Keyboard > Manage Keyboards and deselect the keyboards you don't use it'll disappear.
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Ever since I upgraded my v30 to Oreo, system notifications are driving me crazy. Despite installing many notification apps such as "Hide Running in the Background", "Notificon", the built-in Notification Settings, etc. I can find no way to silence system notifications such as for Wi-Fi Calling, System UI (wireless charging), and Android System (Change Keyboard) Does anyone have any suggestions?
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To start, just head to Settings –> Apps & notifications, then tap "See all apps." From there, press the three-dot menu button in the top-right corner and select "Show system." Next, scroll down a bit and select the "Android System" app. From there, tap the "App notifications" entry on the subsequent screen. From there you can turn off whichever one you want. Mine was the apps "using the battery" that was driving me nuts.
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To start, just head to Settings –> Apps & notifications, then tap "See all apps." From there, press the three-dot menu button in the top-right corner and select "Show system." Next, scroll down a bit and select the "Android System" app. From there, tap the "App notifications" entry on the subsequent screen. From there you can turn off whichever one you want. Mine was the apps "using the battery" that was driving me nuts.
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Yeah, I turned that one off also.
Overall I like the new Oreo notifications in that they take up less space in the pull down area.
Notifications better now.
I was previously complaining about all the new system notifications since doing an OTA update to Oreo. I recently messed up my phone and decided to do a factory reset and fresh install. Talk about an improvement! Ever since my factory reset all notifications are working as they should. I'm no longer being bombarded with extraneous beeps that were driving me crazy. My phone is my friend again!
I am running stock Android 7.1.1 on a Moto Z Play.
Recently I noticed that popup dialogs from apps running in the background or also in the foreground don't show automatically any more.
So, e.g. I have the apps Reminder with Alarm and Automate. "Reminder with Alarm" has an option to show reminders as full-screen alarms with sound and Automate allows me to create widgets that, when pressed, should show a popup with a selection. Both apps have the "Draw over other apps" permission enabled. What happens instead of the popups being shown is that I only get a notification and when I press that notification the popup is shown.
I tried reinstalling these apps and also all other apps that reasonably could influence that behaviour. How can I further debug what is prohibiting those popups being shown?