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Every time I disable "Find My Device" under device administrators, it re-enables itself whenever I reboot my phone. In the phone settings, I turned off location and went to Google->security->Find My Device and toggled off. Then I went to my Google account on my PC to remove the device. Nope! Makes no difference. WTH?! Come on, Google! you creep up on my phone. I have to disable it because when it's enabled, it causes issues with MacroDroid app. My phone is rooted. I'm on Marshmallow 6.0.1 Any solutions? Google makes me wanna rip out my hair. Ugh, this is a nightmare. Same issue on another phone
Can confirm this too.
See that since Yesterday... Android Oreo and/or Pie! Makes no difference... Zte Axon7...
Thanks to Google for this funny new Feature :good:
It might help if you mention either of the phones you're talking about, just in case this is a device specific issue.
If it's re-enabling itself on reboot, it doesn't sound like you're disabling it properly. Try freezing it using Root Uninstaller to freeze the app.
free_axon said:
Can confirm this too.
See that since Yesterday... Android Oreo and/or Pie! Makes no difference... Zte Axon7...
Thanks to Google for this funny new Feature :good:
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Thank you for confirming this. The feature disappears when I disable Google Play services but I can't leave it disabled
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It might help if you mention either of the phones you're talking about, just in case this is a device specific issue.
If it's re-enabling itself on reboot, it doesn't sound like you're disabling it properly. Try freezing it using Root Uninstaller to freeze the app.
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Firstly, my device and running system are in my post, as you meant me too. I'm quite sure it's not device related... This "issue" appears as soon as i update to the new beta of gplayservices and disappears as soon as I downgrade!
One after another in by friendships have it now, too. So it's rolling out with stable, because none of them is beta tester or it comes over another backdoors...
Redline said:
It might help if you mention either of the phones you're talking about, just in case this is a device specific issue.
If it's re-enabling itself on reboot, it doesn't sound like you're disabling it properly. Try freezing it using Root Uninstaller to freeze the app.
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Right now I'm using LG Volt. Another one is ZTE Warp 7. It's the feature, not the app. If It were the app, I would uninstall it. I tried disabling the feature under Google Play services via the app called "Disable Application [ROOT]" by BIZKAI Apps but it asked me to pay for it pfftt
Hi, did anyone manage to solve this issue? I'm trying to disable Google's device admin access but it keeps turning on by itself
The settings might not be saved to your Google account properly , try connecting your device to a stable internet connection and disabling it .. might work, usually same happens with my device when enabling adb(debug security settings) if internet connectivity is poor.
If you're still looking for a fix, I've finally found one! https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-universal-gms-doze-t3853710
Fyi...it seems the GmsIntentOperationService service in GooglePlayServices is what is causing it to re-enable at boot. If you are rooted and disable this service it stops re-enabling at boot. Google should fix this....not cool Google.
fish312 said:
If you're still looking for a fix, I've finally found one! https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-universal-gms-doze-t3853710
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I've tested that Magisk module on a Blu Life One X3 phone, rooted with TWRP as bootloader and Magisk as root. It does indeed permanently disable 'Find My Device' (and removes it from the Device Administrators list), but on this particular phone, it messes up the WiFi connection... it flips between 'Connected' and 'Connected, No Internet', and doesn't transit any data.
I uninstalled the 'Universal GMS Doze' Magisk module, and WiFi functionality returned to normal, but 'Find My Device' was re-enabled. I did this three times, just to be sure, same each time.
For now, to save battery, I'm using 'Enable Doze for GMS Magisk Module' Magisk module, but it doesn't disable 'Find My Device' like 'Universal GMS Doze' does.
I'm now looking at using Disable Application [ROOT] (package:/data/app/com.iamaner.oneclickfreeze-1/base.apk=com.iamaner.oneclickfreeze) to stop the Google Play Services from setting a Device Administrator... you should check out that program, it's awesome. It's a paid program, but it's well worth the coinage.
Here's the Google Play Services activities:
https://github.com/alt236/apkdetails/blob/master/sample_output/google_play_services_11.9.49.md
We have a few avenues to explore in turning off 'Find My Device' permanently:
com.google.android.gms.mdm.receivers.ActivateDeviceAdminUponUnlockReceiver
com.google.android.gms.mdm.receivers.MdmDeviceAdminReceiver
android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_ADMINS
{forgive the spaces in the above... the xda-developers.com editor adds them, for some reason}
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GmsIntentOperationService service in GooglePlayServices is what is causing it to re-enable at boot.
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How's it possible to fetch that Service, with non-root? Best I can get on Android One is:
I'm not sure you can do it, non-root. I'm trying to figure out the ADB command to disable 'Find My Device' permanently... it's got to be related to what I posted above. Still experimenting.
Turn off the find my "device"
If you would like to remotely locate, lock, ring or erase your device, view this info.
Notes:
Find My Device Android allows you to remotely locate, lock, ring or erase your device.
A GmailTM account must be set up on the device to utilize Find My Device.
Log in to the Find My Device Device (URL: google.com/android/find) to access these services.
From a Home screen, navigate: Apps > Settings > Google (Google services).
To allow the device to be remotely located:
Tap Location.
Ensure the Location switch (located in the upper-right) is set to the ON position.
Tap Security.
Tap the following switches to turn on or off:
Remotely locate this device
Allow remote lock and erase
Hope: It will helps.
That doesn't work for me, as I've disabled Google location features in build.prop and disabled Captive Portal Login connectivity checking (which checks with a Google server to switch your WiFi icon to 'Connected' from 'Connected, No Internet'), as I explicate here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...bootloader-t3812910/post79374402#post79374402
So Google can only see if the phone is online or not. It can't locate it, nor can it communicate with 'Find My Device'.
But good news! If you install AFWall+ and disable:
[10014] Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, Google Account Manager
[10023] Google Play Store
for both Data and Wifi in the firewall, Google can't even tell when your phone is online.
What I did was to set up three profiles in AFWall+, one with the basic connectivity enabled and Google enabled, one with basic connectivity only, and one lockdown profile (nothing enabled). Set up AFWall+ so it shows a notification, press that notification to take you to the AFWall+ window. Just below the green header, you'll see a drop-down box where you can quickly switch the profile. Or set up the widget to do the same thing.
Heh, leave it to Google to make permanently disabling "Find My Device" as unintuitive as possible.
Go to Settings > Google > Security > Find My Device > Turn it off
If you simply go to Settings > Security > Device Administrators and disable Find My Device, it'll re-enable itself upon reboot.
futuretricks
very informative
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Lusty Rugnuts said:
We have a few avenues to explore in turning off 'Find My Device' permanently:
com.google.android.gms.mdm.receivers.ActivateDeviceAdminUponUnlockReceiver
com.google.android.gms.mdm.receivers.MdmDeviceAdminReceiver
android.permission.MANAGE_DEVICE_ADMINS
{forgive the spaces in the above... the xda-developers.com editor adds them, for some reason}
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I can't find any of them to disable.
i had the same problem, every reboot option returned on. i fixed with this command from terminal emulator. i use TERMUX APP.
type "su" then enter and allow root
type "pm disable com.google.android.gms/com.google.android.gms.mdm.receivers.MdmDeviceAdminReceiver" then enter.
this makes DISAPPEAR the total row of the option find my device. and disable 4ever. tested now on lenovo p2, havoc 2.9 pie
realista87 said:
i had the same problem, every reboot option returned on. i fixed with this command from terminal emulator. i use TERMUX APP.
type "su" then enter and allow root
type "pm disable com.google.android.gms/com.google.android.gms.mdm.receivers.MdmDeviceAdminReceiver" then enter.
this makes DISAPPEAR the total row of the option find my device. and disable 4ever. tested now on lenovo p2, havoc 2.9 pie
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I did this, worked for 3 days then my phone rebooted by itself (which has never happened before). When it powered back on, Find My Device came right back in an enabled state. I have a HTC 10 and almost positive this is what causes the horrific battery life. Once its disabled, my battery history is fairly flat. Every 3 days or so it will re-enable itself and its fairly obvious when it happens -- my battery starts draining much faster. There has to be another way to block this completely, I've already disabled it in my Google account, on the phone, and unchecked it in device admins but again, 3 days later its enabled again like a bad virus.
The oppo 10x seems to be my best option after weighing out my person cons and pro's regarding the s10+, oneplus 7 pro and p30 pro.
However im concerned regarding some things.
I have read some notifications dont work on older coloros versions and phones. is this fixed?
What about other annoyances and issues?
Can we replace the phone app with a other phone app? Because some UI idiot at oppo decided to place the menu buttons on top of the screen.
Can we already film using the telephoto lens? This was not possible in earlier models.
Are macro shots any good? i love taking macro photos.
I was considering the oppo but now I'm pulled to the redmi k20 pro, but I am not sure which one will have more development, boatloader unlock, root.
ColorOS is the worst Android fork ever... Constantly kills backrounds apps, even prevent the use of Dev options. Avoid Oppo.
Color os isn't that bad. Definitely not great but now with the app drawer it will be much better. I had 0 issues getting notifications on my find X after modifying some settings. First thing I did was use adb to delete oppo launcher (installed Nova first ) and it was a excellent phone
I have use a lot of phones but the big reason to don't get the Oppo is ColorOS, it's just disgusting.
I'm also considering the Reno 5G. Since we already have 5G in Switzerland there are a few phones available. the S10 5G and the Mate X 5G don't interest me. I have bad experience with notifications coming late.
So the Reno and the Mi Mix 5G look good. Is ColorOS really that bad? What about the MIUI? The same? If yes, I probably buy a non 5G Oneplus
The thing is Limuxkek, you cant seem to use fastboot tools on the reno 10x
MixEvo said:
First thing I did was use adb to delete oppo launcher (installed Nova first ) and it was a excellent phone
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How did you do this? Share instructions please?
akudja said:
How did you do this? Share instructions please?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-X/how-to/guide-adb-oppo-x-apps-safe-to-uninstall-t3818165
This is the guide I used to install Nova and remove the oppo launcher. The command to remove the launcher should be the same on the Reno. Adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.launcher
Just make sure you install Nova (or whatever launcher you want to use before using the adb uninstall command)
MixEvo said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-X/how-to/guide-adb-oppo-x-apps-safe-to-uninstall-t3818165
This is the guide I used to install Nova and remove the oppo launcher. The command to remove the launcher should be the same on the Reno. Adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.launcher
Just make sure you install Nova (or whatever launcher you want to use before using the adb uninstall command)
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Thanks, I did it - it works, but problems started with the play market ... I'm trying to solve it.
akudja said:
Thanks, I did it - it works, but problems started with the play market ... I'm trying to solve it.
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Awesome!! Glad you got it to work ?. What kind of issues are you having with the play market(your talking about the Google play store)?
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Awesome!! Glad you got it to work . What kind of issues are you having with the play market(your talking about the Google play store)?
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Yes, about the store. Error [DF-DFERH-01].
After I removed these applications:
com.oppo.launcher
com.coloros.browser
com.coloros.gamespace
com.oppo.market
com.coloros.speechassist
com.coloros.speechassist.engine
com.coloros.personalassistant
com.coloros.assistantscreen
com.coloros.wallet
com.nearme.play
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Yes, about the store. Error [DF-DFERH-01].
After I removed these applications:
com.oppo.launcher
com.coloros.browser
com.coloros.gamespace
com.oppo.market
com.coloros.speechassist
com.coloros.speechassist.engine
com.coloros.personalassistant
com.coloros.assistantscreen
com.coloros.wallet
com.nearme.play
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Hmm?. I would try uninstalling all the Google services,restart the phone,then reinstall Google play store and services.
MixEvo said:
Hmm?. I would try uninstalling all the Google services,restart the phone,then reinstall Google play store and services.
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Yes, I have already restored the phone, and I try again after each deletion I check Google play store.
I think that the error occurred because of the removal oppo.market. But so far I will not check))
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Yes, I have already restored the phone, and I try again after each deletion I check Google play store.
I think that the error occurred because of the removal oppo.market. But so far I will not check))
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Ok cool, keep us posted on what happens.
Removed the following applications:
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogouoem
com.coloros.browser
com.coloros.gamespace
com.coloros.speechassist
com.coloros.speechassist.engine
com.coloros.directui
com.android.calendar
com.coloros.alarmclock
com.coloros.gallery3d
com.nearme.themestore
com.coloros.filemanager
com.oppo.usercenter
com.coloros.wallet
com.oppo.launcher
So far, the flight is normal.
There was still a problem with notifications, checked only on instagram - notifications appear only when the application is started, although all permissions are set and restrictions are removed in the power saving settings.
ramping said:
ColorOS is the worst Android fork ever... Constantly kills backrounds apps, even prevent the use of Dev options. Avoid Oppo.
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What don't you like about it? Just the looks or doesn't it work good?
Are there real problems (for example with notifications)?
In your opinion, is MIUI the better choice?
I have to disagree owning the 10x as my first Oppo smartphone for a few days now.
ColorOS isn't that bad, it has its quirks as any other OS.
That said coming from OxygenOS.
akudja said:
Removed the following applications:
com.sohu.inputmethod.sogouoem
com.coloros.browser
com.coloros.gamespace
com.coloros.speechassist
com.coloros.speechassist.engine
com.coloros.directui
com.android.calendar
com.coloros.alarmclock
com.coloros.gallery3d
com.nearme.themestore
com.coloros.filemanager
com.oppo.usercenter
com.coloros.wallet
com.oppo.launcher
So far, the flight is normal.
There was still a problem with notifications, checked only on instagram - notifications appear only when the application is started, although all permissions are set and restrictions are removed in the power saving settings.
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You have it set to Autostart as well?
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You have it set to Autostart as well?
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I have a Vortex Beat 8. It's a cheap Chinese phone and doesn't have its own forum here. I have adware apps that keep installing themselves, and I think that some process built into the rom, from the factory, is causing it. Does anyone have any tips on what I can do to stop this process?
The biggest problem, with the adware, is that I'm using the phone as a security camera using the Alfred app, and once the ad pops up on the phone, the camera shuts off. I can't turn off the wifi, because I need it enabled for Alfred.
I've factory reset the phone, and disabled or uninstalled all the apps I thought looked suspicious, and yet somehow, occasionally, it will reinstall the apps. Every time I clear, uninstall and disable things, I think I've finally got the problem permanently solved, but then out of nowhere the apps are suddenly back. The last time, the phone lasted several weeks before reinstalling the apps. The previous time, it lasted about a day or two.
I believe at least one of the systemapps I disabled somehow reenabled itself, so that may be the culprit. It's called "Wireless Update". There is also a potentially suspicious system app called "Update Service Core", but I can't disable or uninstall that. I've been using "Data usage" to try to see which apps have been active, but it's hard to tell, but it's not clear form the user interface when the activity took place.
Some of the Adware apps are called "Shortcuts" and "Movies-TV". As far as I can tell they're fairly simple apps that use Android System WebView or something similar to display a website, and then popup ads occasionally.
I tried several virus/adware apps and none of them have been able to detect anything.
At some point there was an update from the manufacturer, and afterwards the problem became worse. In hindsight, I should have rejected it. As far as I know, there are no alternative roms, on the internet, for this device.
I factory reset again and this time I disabled:
Adtime
News and rewards
(System)
Duraspeed
Mobile services
wireless update
Internet
Shortly afterward, the adware app/game Red Block installed itself.
I uninstalled Red Block and installed a firewall app called NoRoot Firewall. Through the firewall I gave internet access to Alfred, Google Play, and some other Google related things. Update Service Core was requesting access and I denied it. Here's hoping that denying Update Service Core was enough to stop this madness.
I'm still struggling with this. I followed the directions at https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/216616-removal-instructions-for-adups/ to uninstall adups for the current user. You can also find more info here:
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/andro...-come-pre-installed-with-unremovable-malware/
I used
Code:
adb shell pm list packages -f
to get the full list of packages and uninstalled adups and also a lock screen using:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.adups.fota
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.adups.fota.sysoper
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 io.appservice.lockappblack
However, the lock app uninstalled itself later as well as:
Movies-TV
Red Block
Shortcuts
and a new one called:
CraigsList
I had the firewall disabled at the time thinking that I had finally solved the problem. I don't know if the firewall being enabled could have prevented the reinstallation. Sometimes it crashes, and that might coincide with the apps being reinstalled. Also, the lock app renamed itself to io.appservice.lockappblack6. I also noticed that the built-in browser is called "Liberty-Browser", which makes me wonder if it's related to the lock app which has an apk called "lockAppLiberty.apk".
I noticed an app in my pm list that I didn't noticed last time: package:/system/priv-app/Ignite-Sliide_3.1.025-1405_releaseProduction/Ignite-Sliide_3.1.025-1405_releaseProduction.apk=com.dti.sliide It's not in the normal apps list and it looks sketchy af. I think it's DT Ignite, which is a known bloatware app that installs bloatware/adware without your permission. I've uninstalled DT Ignite, as well as the lock screen using the adb method above. I also uninstalled the other apps via normal means.
Here's hoping it sticks this time.
I am using a china k20 pro that has beennreflasked to the stock global mi 9t pro stock rom that I was running without magisk/root as I didn't really need it when I first changed over to global. Mi main banking app breaks if the phone is rooted, even if you use magisk hide.
I don't usually use Google pay but noticed that it would not work with the unlocked bootloader but it didn't bother me. ended up with the same CTS fail problem so I decided to install magisk and hoped that the banking app want broken any more. Unfortunately there are now a few more finance apps that can detect magisk than I had before.
In trying to solve my problem I have just discovered a work around solution that seems to solve the magisk root detect problem for any app, at least the few that I have tried it with. I have not tried it without magisk being installed but it may solve the unlocked bootloader problem for goat, netflix etc as well.
Miui comes with a feature called App Lock. A secure zone that can isolate an app behind a finger print, can hide notifications, can hide an app completely to make it secret.
If you lock the banking or payment app that is breaking because the phone has been rooted in the app locker, the app cannot see that the phone has magisk installed and works flawlessly. The only difference is that you now get asked for your fingerprint when you open the app and have an extra level of security. Probably something we should all use anyway.
For custom roms, the play store does have other app locker type programs available to install. They may allow you to solve the same problem and might be worth testing.
Does not work with YONO app please help.
You also need to use magisk hide and to change the name of the magisk app.
Those to steps usually work but for the HSBC banking apps at least the extra step using app lock fixes it
Magisk hide in the shield menu. Top option opens you lust of apps. Find you bank app in the list and tap the mane to open the drop-down sub apps then click the check box and ensure that all parts of the app get the enable toggle set on.
Airfreeze app might also solve your problem. Freeze magisk when it's not needed. Don't use yono or other app when unfrozen
This is talking about the Chinese version of the device, PCCM00.
I remember using ADB and debug mode when the phone first came out to uninstall the ColorOS since it kept me from using Nova Launcher, but now, when I attempt to uninstall the launcher using ADB Shell and the command "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.launcher", it says DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR. I can still uninstall other system apps and see them erased. There are a couple that tell me the same error, but this is the one I'm concerned about. Has anyone had any problems uninstalling that one? Is there a work-around? Or a specific reason this is happening? Is there a solution?
I have the same version and haven't made it yet. Would also like to have the Nova Launcher.
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This is talking about the Chinese version of the device, PCCM00.
I remember using ADB and debug mode when the phone first came out to uninstall the ColorOS since it kept me from using Nova Launcher, but now, when I attempt to uninstall the launcher using ADB Shell and the command "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.launcher", it says DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR. I can still uninstall other system apps and see them erased. There are a couple that tell me the same error, but this is the one I'm concerned about. Has anyone had any problems uninstalling that one? Is there a work-around? Or a specific reason this is happening? Is there a solution?
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Yes, due to their integrated work among their apps, they have made it hard to get some components removed. I too expect companies to have modular behaviour in their software!
Even if you make another launcher your default launcher, for example Nova Launcher, then there are some flickering and animation issues (specifically when swiping to go to homescreen) which is a problem created by OPPO and Nova can't do anything more to solve it.
The default launcher also runs in the background continuously, despite trying to shutoff all its integrated services like search, widgets, Lockscreen magazine, etc
Because of which at the end, I'm using its stock apps
messages
launcher
phone