Stock apps with "root-like" features - Moto X Q&A

Now that the updates are coming out for most of the carriers and if u update u lose root (I understand if u unlock the bootloader u can get it back) what apps could we use on the moto x to get root-like features?
For example using fox fi for wifi tethering
What about the following
-an app like greenify to hibernate apps
-back up apps like titanium back up
Or any other features...

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[Q] Unwanted stock apps

Hello, Is there currently anyway to remove the unwanted stock apps that I do not want like facebook, twitter, stocks etc.? or can it only be done by rooting the phone and installing custom firmware?
I am on standard stock Android 4.2.2 in the UK. Unlocked on O2 network.
Thanks
I dont know if you can remove them without rooting, but you can disable them thus freeing up the memory, you can do this in settings/apps then click on the app you want and click disable.
John.
sferg.410 said:
Hello, Is there currently anyway to remove the unwanted stock apps that I do not want like facebook, twitter, stocks etc.? or can it only be done by rooting the phone and installing custom firmware?
I am on standard stock Android 4.2.2 in the UK. Unlocked on O2 network.
Thanks
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you don't need to install a custom-rom, but you need root. then you can install titanium-backup and remove every app you want to. but be careful you don't delete important apps for the system
Facebook and twitter should be able to uninstall normally. apps such as stocks could work by disabling them in the apps settings, or alternatively you could just hide them from the app drawer, make sure you turn the auto refresh options and stuff on those apps

[Q] Migrate settings with new ROM

Hey,
My HTC One is a GPE device and is currently running version 5.1. I would like to switch over to CM 12.1.
What is the best way to keep all settings after the ROM has been installed? It's recommended to clear all caches and data while installing CM, so all settings are gone.
I would like to keep all the settings and configurations like: accounts, bluetooth devices, wifi networks, apps settings,.... As much as possible.
The device is not rooted and I can't change it, because some applications I need for work stop working when the device is rooted.
Is Titanium Backup a possibility? Are there other (and better) ways?
Thx,
W.
WouterCo said:
Hey,
My HTC One is a GPE device and is currently running version 5.1. I would like to switch over to CM 12.1.
What is the best way to keep all settings after the ROM has been installed? It's recommended to clear all caches and data while installing CM, so all settings are gone.
I would like to keep all the settings and configurations like: accounts, bluetooth devices, wifi networks, apps settings,.... As much as possible.
The device is not rooted and I can't change it, because some applications I need for work stop working when the device is rooted.
Is Titanium Backup a possibility? Are there other (and better) ways?
Thx,
W.
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Since you can not root the phone then you should not put a custom ROM on the phone since most will root your phone. Also, Titanium Backup requires root.

[Q] Rootless - What to Disable?

I'm new to AT&T builds (usually do unlocked international) and unfortunately my kernel is already patched for the ping vulnerability. What would be the best tweaks/changes/disables/removes one could make to tame the bloatware on a stock non-rooted phone?
xgz said:
I'm new to AT&T builds (usually do unlocked international) and unfortunately my kernel is already patched for the ping vulnerability. What would be the best tweaks/changes/disables/removes one could make to tame the bloatware on a stock non-rooted phone?
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Anything that is "disableable" EXCEPT FOR the Samsung Account app. Disabling that causes a lot of problems, namely: no access to Themes, no access to the Galaxy Apps store, no ability to use any Samsung apps that require logins - and you can't fix that without factory resetting.
Otherwise, I just disabled everything that I don't use, which is most of the pre-installed apps that are able to be disabled.

Help using baking app finding non-existing root

banking app, not baking app, f**ks sake
Hello there. I have been using stock android 7.1.1 for a while and decided to try using roms again (Pure Nexus). One of the apps that i need is "Vipps" its a Norwegian banking app used to transfer money to friends and stuff, but its notorious for finding root. I used to use xposed and root cloak on android 6, but i know well it dosent work with 7. Magisk dosent hide it, suhide dosent hide it.
After installing Vipps it rejects opening promting me with "Vipps does not support rooted devices". Only thing is its running a ROM that comes with no root.
- Cheers, Kristiansja
edit: root checker doesn't find annything either
kristiansja said:
banking app, not baking app, f**ks sake
Hello there. I have been using stock android 7.1.1 for a while and decided to try using roms again (Pure Nexus). One of the apps that i need is "Vipps" its a Norwegian banking app used to transfer money to friends and stuff, but its notorious for finding root. I used to use xposed and root cloak on android 6, but i know well it dosent work with 7. Magisk dosent hide it, suhide dosent hide it.
After installing Vipps it rejects opening promting me with "Vipps does not support rooted devices". Only thing is its running a ROM that comes with no root.
- Cheers, Kristiansja
edit: root checker doesn't find annything either
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Go into the root settings and remove root. Mind you this cause some of the features of the rom to stop working. Apps like that are not only looking for root but also for unlocked bootloaders. So if those apps are important to you then might want to stick to a fully stock set up and relock your bootloader.
zelendel said:
Go into the root settings and remove root. Mind you this cause some of the features of the rom to stop working. Apps like that are not only looking for root but also for unlocked bootloaders. So if those apps are important to you then might want to stick to a fully stock set up and relock your bootloader.
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Pure Nexus comes without root
kristiansja said:
Pure Nexus comes without root
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Go into developer option and turn off USB debugging. After that, reboot the phone and see if Vipps is working. If that doesn't work, I have one more suggestion.
It's probably checking ro.build.tags and/or ro.build.type. These are set to test-keys and userdebug on PN (if I remember correctly) and some apps need them to be set to release-keys and user. It could also be looking for other prop values and possibly also busybox (also included in PN, I believe).
Or BusyBox...
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Best way to backup app DATA without root?

I'm currently running MIUI Global 8.2, Stable 8.2.2.0(NAAMIEB). I want to back up my app data before flashing Paranoid Android. This is my first time installing ROMs, and therefore I haven't yet unlocked my bootloader, installed TWRP or rooted my device. How can I backup my app data in MIUI, without root, so I can restore the app data in my Paranoid Android ROM?
I've tried Helium without any success - it keeps asking me to enable PTP mode and install ADB drivers (both of which I have done, but the phone isn't detected by ADB command prompt). Google backup of app data doesn't work well in MIUI; I can only backup Google apps with a few third party apps.
Thanks.
If anyone could come up with something?
:crying:
I'm in the same situation.
You will need to unlock your bootloader and install TWRP anyway to flash third-party ROM like Paranoid, so just go ahead to unlock your bl.
but, if want to backup and restore data from and to MIUI system, it can be done in Settings-Additional Settings-Backup and restore(doesn't require a unlocked bl). It will backup your data in your /sdcard/MIUI folder, copy it else where and keep it safe.
You Can use Helium, works on non-rooted devices and is able to backup app data from most of the apps. But once you do root, I'd recommend switching to Titanium Backup Pro because it is just so much more better. Helium is the app you're looking for buddy. Hit the thanks button if I helped.

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