My phone was in the the store, I noticed it was a bit flaky when I attempted to download an app, sometimes it would work, other times not at all.
Yesterday there was 'an issue' with the Google Play store and free apps, if you attempted to send the app from your PC, it appeared to work as usual, however nothing on the phone happened, and if you attempted to download the app from the phone itself you got 'Error Completing Purchase'. A workaround was to clear the cache from a Google service (I forget which one, it did not help), anyway since the apparent 'fix' for there issue, my phone no longer appears on the Google Play Store at all.
I called Google and spoke with a really nice woman, who looked and asked if my phone was rooted, when I answered yes, she advised this is why it is was dropped, apparently Google does some kind of backup check for root users and does not add phones to the store that are rooted, which kind of makes sense, you register your phone when you first get it, and it's obviously not rooted, if you root and flash a custom ROM you again register however this time, Google checks to see if your rooted and does not add a duplicate entry to the Google Store.
Apparently my phone was dropped as part of the 'fix' for the Google Play Store, no idea how many others were dropped. I would have to revert back to stock to get it added back into the store again.
EDIT: I just checked the download page and It shows I am not rooted, which lends to the idea that there is indeed a second hidden root counter in the Galaxy S2.
If this was all common knowledge I apologize but I spent an hour searching for an answer and never found one.
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What?
My store works fine and I have flashed hundreds of times.
What rom are you running?
LiLChris06 said:
What?
My store works fine and I have flashed hundreds of times.
What rom are you running?
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Probably Mystic's.
Call google CSR back and this time, say "no, my phone isn't rooted".
They will provide you all info you need.
that happened to me yesterday, I just re-flashed the rom and it worked again
Well, apparently the Google Person I spoke with took pity on me and re-added my phone because it's there now.
She and I had a long discussion on the topic of rooting, and she is in complete agreement that the manufacturers are in the wrong. I can think of no other industry where a vendor maintains such a level of control over your device that YOU paid for.
Anyway, my phone is now back in the Google Play Store, so I guess this thread can just die.
Oh and LilChris I'm running Phone Bricker, lol. I PMed you yesterday lol.
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eortizr said:
that happened to me yesterday, I just re-flashed the rom and it worked again
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I'm waiting for Phone Bricker 2.4 to come out before I flash anything else, no reason too, I love the ROM I am using.
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No problems here, I'm running the rooted LD3 leak. My only problem is the "My Android App" section won't show anything past the letter "G".
Winklie said:
I'm waiting for Phone Bricker 2.4 to come out before I flash anything else, no reason too, I love the ROM I am using.
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Sorry I get many PMs.
This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen...
I was using an LG Lucid up until a couple days ago, and for a while now it stated trying to open up "goolgle" as the default page when opening the browser. I figured it was just the phone acting retarded since it was rooted and romed and it's been randomly restarting a lot too, so who knows...
So I bought a Galaxy Nexus second hand and it works great. But ever since I signed into my Google account with it it's started doing the same freaking thing! Opens up "goolgle" when I open the browser.
How in God's name to I change this? It's really frustrating lol.
Open your browser and go to Settings > General > Set Homepage (set it to whatever you wish). It was probably backed up with your Google account as your homepage so it was restored once you re-logged. Sync after you set it correctly and your issue should be gone.
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I have tried just that, about 5 times now, still keeps trying to go back to "goolgle" every time...
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I have tried just that, about 5 times now, still keeps trying to go back to "goolgle" every time...
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change here Settings > General > Set Homepage. also check if you are logged in else where like your pc. try to log out from those. Also try with your sync disabled.
Still no luck... There's got a be a setting somewhere that can be changed when signing into my Google account from a computer I would think? But I cannot find it.
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Are you by any chance using Go Launcher? I had the same problem until I deleted that scumbag program.
Actually... Yes... Hmmm...
Well damn what do you know... Uninstalled it and problem went away... Weird since I've been using go launcher with my last 3 androids and this has only just recently started happening... Guess it's time to find a new launcher! Thanks for the help, this has been driving me nuts!
Hey – this is just an FYI, you may already know this but I had a bit of a shock when I called Verizon about issues activating an HTC 10 - there was no mobile data
When I told the rep that the phone wouldn’t activate properly he told me “Yes that was correct” the phone is showing “in a rooted state” – and it won’t get mobile data in a rooted state
He told me to uninstall root and install the factory image - that would restore the mobile data
I tried to play dumb, he wasn’t accusing me of anything – he simply said the phone had been rooted somehow by someone – and while in that condition it will not receive mobile data
He went on to tell me all the applications I had installed on that phone that had root access, Root Explorer, Cache Cleaner NG, Titanium Backup, LeeDroid Tweaks, SuperSU – when I tried to play dumb he told me all these applications had already been installed and had root access – and had to go
He was rather insistent that I perform all this while on the phone with him – uninstall root and install the factory build – but I told him I didn’t have time right now
After the call, I did do a factory wipe and it killed root – and it restored the mobile data. I then rooted again from TWRP, it did root, and I didn’t lose mobile data after that
I was just kinda surprised that a very low level customer service rep was immediately able to tell I was rooted – and able to rattle off all the apps I had installed that were problematic
We have the first few verizon htc 10 that were rooted here, and they run mobile data just completely fine. The rep here is full of it, something else clued him in. The only thing I can imagine is he or you activated remote support, which would allow him to see those things. There is no reporting system that would have reported those things back to him.
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Hey – this is just an FYI, you may already know this but I had a bit of a shock when I called Verizon about issues activating an HTC 10 - there was no mobile data
When I told the rep that the phone wouldn’t activate properly he told me “Yes that was correct” the phone is showing “in a rooted state” – and it won’t get mobile data in a rooted state
He told me to uninstall root and install the factory image - that would restore the mobile data
I tried to play dumb, he wasn’t accusing me of anything – he simply said the phone had been rooted somehow by someone – and while in that condition it will not receive mobile data
He went on to tell me all the applications I had installed on that phone that had root access, Root Explorer, Cache Cleaner NG, Titanium Backup, LeeDroid Tweaks, SuperSU – when I tried to play dumb he told me all these applications had already been installed and had root access – and had to go
He was rather insistent that I perform all this while on the phone with him – uninstall root and install the factory build – but I told him I didn’t have time right now
After the call, I did do a factory wipe and it killed root – and it restored the mobile data. I then rooted again from TWRP, it did root, and I didn’t lose mobile data after that
I was just kinda surprised that a very low level customer service rep was immediately able to tell I was rooted – and able to rattle off all the apps I had installed that were problematic
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We have the first few verizon htc 10 that were rooted here, and they run mobile data just completely fine. The rep here is full of it, something else clued him in. The only thing I can imagine is he or you activated remote support, which would allow him to see those things. There is no reporting system that would have reported those things back to him.
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I have an HTC 10 myself that i had rooted by jcase - and it activated fine a few weeks ago - no issues with mobile data.
I was doing this one for a friend, also rooted by jcase
We gave no authorization for remote support i can tell you that - it was not mentioned at all. I was simply inquiring about the status of the activation.
They must be able to access the phone without your authorization if you call in
All i know is they immediately knew the phone was rooted - and told me the list of apps on the phone that had root access - all of them - and he had every single one
I thought the guy was full of crap - but he kept telling me the phone was in a "rooted state in their system"
They could definitely see ALL the installed apps on the phone without a doubt - he listed them off to me, he told me which apps were good and which apps were known to have issues because they had root access - they knew every app installed on the phone
when he said LeeDroid Tweaks is known to be non official software - my friend and i looked at each other in shock
I dont know what he did - or how he knew it - it was all very surprising to me
We did deny it - we did not admit to anything - and he did no accuse us of doing it either
He just said it would work fine when the factory image is installed and un rooted
I am jcase
I dont see anyway they could access the phone without your auth, esp on leedroid as it doesnt even have the remote assistance system. In any event, I've done a fair number of verizon s-offs/roots, you are the only person ive heard of with network issues or verizon saying the phone was rooted. I went through a ton of support on my lines/phone over the last few weeks (ATT tried to re port my numbers back to their service and knocked out my service).
There is something going on here, your friend must have mentioned it and they added it into the notes or something, I'm quite familiar with their setup and the firmware on the device.
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I have an HTC 10 myself that i had rooted by jcase - and it activated fine a few weeks ago - no issues with mobile data.
I was doing this one for a friend, also rooted by jcase
We gave no authorization for remote support i can tell you that - it was not mentioned at all. I was simply inquiring about the status of the activation.
They must be able to access the phone without your authorization if you call in
All i know is they immediately knew the phone was rooted - and told me the list of apps on the phone that had root access - all of them - and he had every single one
I thought the guy was full of crap - but he kept telling me the phone was in a "rooted state in their system"
They could definitely see ALL the installed apps on the phone without a doubt - he listed them off to me, he told me which apps were good and which apps were known to have issues because they had root access - they knew every app installed on the phone
when he said LeeDroid Tweaks is known to be non official software - my friend and i looked at each other in shock
I dont know what he did - or how he knew it - it was all very surprising to me
We did deny it - we did not admit to anything - and he did no accuse us of doing it either
He just said it would work fine when the factory image is installed and un rooted
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I am jcase
I dont see anyway they could access the phone without your auth, esp on leedroid as it doesnt even have the remote assistance system. In any event, I've done a fair number of verizon s-offs/roots, you are the only person ive heard of with network issues or verizon saying the phone was rooted. I went through a ton of support on my lines/phone over the last few weeks (ATT tried to re port my numbers back to their service and knocked out my service).
There is something going on here, your friend must have mentioned it and they added it into the notes or something, I'm quite familiar with their setup and the firmware on the device.
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Oh hey – jcase – sorry about that, I’m at work here and I didn’t get a good look at the reply – my apologies.
I’m not complaining about anything, just want you to know. I’ve been really happy with my phone. I appreciate everything you guys did for us.
Here's the thing tho – I hear what you are saying, but the phones been in my possession the entire time – my friends been out of the country on vacation for weeks. She hasn’t ever seen the phone – she didn’t even know what was on it until yesterday when we tried to activate it.
I bought it for her, I sent it to you – I installed the rom and all the software and set it up. She came over last night to pick it up and activate it and that’s what happened when we did.
I never had a Verizon rep list off all the installed apps on a phone before – they definitely could see them. We did not give authorization for any kind of support.
They asked me for the physical address of where the phone was currently located
I figured the guy assumed we had root because he could see superSU, LeeDroid Tweaks Titanium and such. I didn’t even know they could see that.
I mean I’m not making this up – I’ve been doing this since the earliest days, it really freaked me out.
He very matter of factly said - oh i see the problem here...your phone is rooted and isnt on stock software, i can help you take care of that - it will only take a moment. He went on to explain that it probably wasn't anything we did, we didn't need to be concerned, etc
Could it be the "my Verizon" app? On my previous phone, similar things were happening to people with root and it turned out that app was how they knew.
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Could it be the "my Verizon" app? On my previous phone, similar things were happening to people with root and it turned out that app was how they knew.
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Well the app was installed on the phone, but it was never signed in.
We weren't able to log into any Verizon apps cause she couldn't remember the password - i tried to restore from the Verizon cloud and couldn't log in.
Even without logging in, it sends info to Verizon as soon as a connection is made. I usually go in and disable the Verizon apps thru app manager before putting sim in.
Do you use Verizon cloud? It could be that the cloud app has your apps backed up and they are able to see a list of those apps in their system.
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disconnecktie said:
Do you use Verizon cloud? It could be that the cloud app has your apps backed up and they are able to see a list of those apps in their system.
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She'd never used the Cloud before - i was trying to get it to work, but she didn't know the password, so no we never used the cloud now or previously for this user. Again - it was installed but we were never able to log into it to run it.
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She'd never used the Cloud before - i was trying to get it to work, but she didn't know the password, so no we never used the cloud now or previously for this user. Again - it was installed but we were never able to log into it to run it.
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The only other way I could see them knowing what apps are on your phone is through the Verizon support and protection app. Also, the cloud app is constantly running on the phone even if you don't open it ever. You have to actually disable the app through the app manager. Why it always runs I don't know. The same goes for the support and protection app. I've called customer service with Verizon hundreds of time while rooted and never had them tell me I was rooted. One time I was asked if it was rooted but they never told me to unroot.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/apparently-red-youre-rooted-t3176148
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/apparently-red-youre-rooted-t3176148
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I had read about this but not experienced it. I run completely stock with a custom kernel, systemless root and have no issues with advanced caling whatsoever.
Anyone got a lead on which app clues them in? I'd be eager to disable any of the Verizon apps if they are the culprit.
My vote is support and protection
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One more reason why I dislike Verizon. I only stick with them due to the unlimited data and coverage.
Back when I had an LG G2 I forgot my phone was rooted and I called vzw. I totally forgot about it or I would of restored to stock first. But the rep knew I had root and what was on the phone as well(apps). That was like 2 or more years ago. I looked and there where only my Verizon, verizon login, and vzwvvoicemail. Only vzw apps on it. I think its the My Verizon app.
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billmcg said:
I have an HTC 10 myself that i had rooted by jcase - and it activated fine a few weeks ago - no issues with mobile data.
I was doing this one for a friend, also rooted by jcase
We gave no authorization for remote support i can tell you that - it was not mentioned at all. I was simply inquiring about the status of the activation.
They must be able to access the phone without your authorization if you call in
All i know is they immediately knew the phone was rooted - and told me the list of apps on the phone that had root access - all of them - and he had every single one
I thought the guy was full of crap - but he kept telling me the phone was in a "rooted state in their system"
They could definitely see ALL the installed apps on the phone without a doubt - he listed them off to me, he told me which apps were good and which apps were known to have issues because they had root access - they knew every app installed on the phone
when he said LeeDroid Tweaks is known to be non official software - my friend and i looked at each other in shock
I dont know what he did - or how he knew it - it was all very surprising to me
We did deny it - we did not admit to anything - and he did no accuse us of doing it either
He just said it would work fine when the factory image is installed and un rooted
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Tmobile can do the same thing they knew my g4 was rooted and what apps were on that used root access.total invasion of privacy to me.
billmcg said:
Well the app was installed on the phone, but it was never signed in.
We weren't able to log into any Verizon apps cause she couldn't remember the password - i tried to restore from the Verizon cloud and couldn't log in.
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jweber228 said:
Even without logging in, it sends info to Verizon as soon as a connection is made. I usually go in and disable the Verizon apps thru app manager before putting sim in.
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Do you use Verizon cloud? It could be that the cloud app has your apps backed up and they are able to see a list of those apps in their system.
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LakesideWiseman said:
Anyone got a lead on which app clues them in? I'd be eager to disable any of the Verizon apps if they are the culprit.
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It's called:
VzwRootStatusProvider
This really "shouldn't" be included in our stock rom, let alone added into a custom one, in my opinion.
It's more or less spyware from Big Red...
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My vote is support and protection
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Verizon rep knew I was rooted after I tried playing dumb, after I finally fessed up he said he was rooted too, we laughed, he fixed my issues up and we moved on.
Apologies in advance if this is the wrong thread to create this...
Just update my Google Pay app and noticed a new option appearing under Settings 'Sending Money'
At the moment you can't go into it, when you press it nothing happens.
I know this is somewhat available in the UK but has to be done via the website.
Has anyone else got this and is this a sign of them slowly switching it on in UK?
Thanks
I also got this option a few days ago, but I also can't use it yet...
received an update to the app yesterday, still nothing, option is still there but can't go into it
Looks like the recent update removed it...oh well!