Earlier I was using moto G2 that had a stock android and I was able to disable all the google bloatware that I didn't use. Now I bought a new phone (Lenovo Z2 Plus) which has a slightly customized ROM (Almost looks and fells like Stock) and I am not able to disable apps. What could be the reason?
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See the disabled option White'd out ??
The reason is the manufacturer and Google do not want you to disable them, also Lenovo says the ROM is specially made keeping in mind the preferences of Indian population, and I think we do use the stock Google apps (lot of people I know do). And is there any reason you want to disable them?
radical1412 said:
The reason is the manufacturer and Google do not want you to disable them, also Lenovo says the ROM is specially made keeping in mind the preferences of Indian population, and I think we do use the stock Google apps (lot of people I know do). And is there any reason you want to disable them?
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Are there any means to disable any app without rooting?
To disable there apps, you´ll need root.
There are at least two different app-directorys in the android system. apps in one directory can be disabled. apps in the other are "protected" and can´t be disabled/removed without root.
Some of these apps in the protected folder are requierd by the system to work. Still there are also many unnecessary apps protected and i can´t understand why.
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Hi,
I have this LG L90 D415 on T-Mobile. Rooted by Towelroot.
I used Cleanmaster from Play to remove bloatwares and do maintenance.
When I run "Junk Files" inside Cleamaster, one of the listd junks is (Chinese words) "爱情公寓" . Translated into English, it means "Love Apartment". I googled it, it could mean a TV series, or possibly an app.
This junk item is 226mb large.
I cleaned the junk file with Cleanmaster, but it always shows up later in another junk sweep. Cleanmaster doesn't show me which file or directory is related to this junk item.
Now D415 is by LG in China, made for USA market. Why there is this Chinese thing that is preinstalled and cannot be removed? And hidden?
I recently disabled and subsequently unstalled the MLK, another LG spy app also preinstalled on D415.
Knowing this unit is made in China and what Chinese commy government can do to cellphones in China, I have a bad feeling about it.
I searched by name, all over the phone's inside directories, couldn't find anything with that name.
Any help? Ideas? Maybe I am over reacting, but it is puzzling to me.
Hope someone can shed some light, thanks in advance.
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Sorry, forgot to attach a screenshot. Here it is.
You may want to sort folders by size, perhaps it could help. Also have you looked for it in every folder in your system that contains data and/or app in title?
At some point today my phone updated and changed my app drawer to some new style. I don't care for the search bar at all, its useless to me completely. Is there any way to remove it, or revert to the older one without rooting?
I also would like to remove the recent apps or whatever that is at the top.
My phone did this after updating Android System Webview. I sure I hope I can revert it back to the OG look.
I don't think it's the Web view. I guess I'm going to have to find another launcher
I've had a system update for a few days now, after webview updated I tried opening the app drawer and it's now different, and I have yet to install the OTA.
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I don't think it's the Web view. I guess I'm going to have to find another launcher
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Huh..You got vertical app drawer and i didnt..HOW??
I'm guessing you're running the Android 6.0 dev preview? Looks like Google Now on Tap.
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/09/17/google-now-on-tap-apk/
My phone is bone stock, not rooted only ota updates from Google. No dev view anything.
your google app has updated, try going to settings > apps > google app and uninstall updates, should let you revert to an older version.
Hi,
It might be a silly question, because I have only sees knox-disabled ROMs so far..
But I have a S10e thats for work, with work-apps that my company controls. In the default OneUI (and Lawnchair)-launcher, I have another tab with apps called "work", and they are all locked, and it says "secured by Knox".
See here:
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So, I really want to know if I can root and install custom rom while still using it the same way as I do now?
With the work-apps etc thats "powered by Knox" I mean?
TLDR; Amy ROMs with Knox enabled?
If not, will my work-apps still work? (Look screenshot).
Thank you for reading!
Well I do know that for work whenyou install the light rom by yosh92 it will ask you if you need the Knox framework or something like that, which is used for some work apps, however this does not mean that it will work. Since tripping knox is a one way trip, you have to make sure that it works. Please ask ok the forums for light rom and for deluxe rom I believe 2 different developers, 2 different rooms but those two will have the framework and I believe deluxe rom will have some extra compatibility to knox. Remember to comment back your findings. Have a nice day!
Found a link for you!
S10/S10+][OneUI Pie][JetBlackUI][03-Jan-2020][v6] LightROM
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...lopment-exynos/teamexykings-lightrom-t3982861
Do check if yours is compatible
Hello there.
I am still rather new to android but understand some things. For example, I have note 10 pro with Arrow OS installed on it. Wanted it for privacy (thanks xioami, had to give them all details to unlock bootloader, woops) and get rid of bloat.
I have noticed on my last charge that microg services seem to be running. Which seems odd to me as I have disabled it (from settings app), and don't have many apps which need it. (ones which do are disabled also)
So my question is, what could be cause for it using 33℅ battery?! And where can I get further logs to understand what's going on.
If I'm running 33℅ on service I don't use, then that could be extra day or 2 for me not charging.
Pictures for reference
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Here's just showing its run as a background app.
Sorry for noob first question, with full ambiguity. Please be gentle
I have come to realise that I may have disabled it, but I have rebooted my phone a few times so it probably would re-enable.
Question still stands, can I get further logs to understand why its using 33%? Thanks
Try investigate further with betterbatterystats (grab it from xda or play store). Grant any permissions that requires (root isn't mandatory). In my old experience with microg, it might be caused by the cloud messaging service, try to increase the ping intervals to 10 minutes or greater. But your case might different.
UPDATE: looks like this android should have Google services and i just needed to update.
I made the mistake to buy a Huawei not knowing the Google services have been removed (totally my fault). I was a gift for my mom and now I am trying to figure out a fast way to be able to install some services like whats app and messenger (which she uses often).
I had a look online and everything is a little complicated (i can get my head around it if i spend some time on it i am a little technical just not in the mobile field).
The reason for this post is i need to help to determine the best way to achieve my goal (have some apps such as whats app):
1. Do i install apps that will allow me to add google services in the current device&software?
2. Do i remove everything and install a new ROM?
3. Do i take it to a professional? (Not sure if there is such a service and its costs, i am in UK)
4. Sell it? not sure anyone would want a Huawei and not sure if this being a prototype has a higher or lower value
Huawei P20 Pro Twilight CLT-AL00 8.1.0.123(C00) (i guess is worth noting that this seems to be a prototype version and in the back where the Huawei logo is supposed to be it says "Shirley", the guy who worked for Huawei). It also has 6 dots which seem like sensors down right corner which i cant seem to see on images of this device.
Any help is much appreciated!
Thank you
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