Hey all!
The only reason I changed to Samsung M21 was my need to read notes on my phone I wrote in Samsung Notes on other device (Samsung Galaxy Tab S4). And I was very surprised and disappointed, when I reallized they don't allow to update Samsung Notes app on M21 to the latest version. Now it's 3.* on M21 and 4.* on Tab S4, so it even doesn't show me my notes. It is funny, but cheaper A20 has 4.* version. It returns with error if I try to install latest .apk of the app, Galaxy Store shows only 3.*.
Are here any solutions? Maybe, some custom ROM or kinda forced installing?
Probably because M21 has One UI Core. Sadly, there's nothing you can do about it if you're not rooted.
Thank you for the answer, Fredin_. It is no problem to root the phone, isn't it? My previous phones were rooted, so I had a little experience. Could you please tell more about solutions after I do it.
Shikaroy said:
Thank you for the answer, Fredin_. It is no problem to root the phone, isn't it? My previous phones were rooted, so I had a little experience. Could you please tell more about solutions after I do it.
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It shouldn't be a big deal, nothing is broken for me and banking apps work after hiding the magisk app, using magisk hide and passing safetynet, though I did come across one app that refused to work.
You need to disable signature verification somehow (the easiest way would be to use luckypatcher) and install the apk using Split APK Installer using the root method. If that doesn't work, you can try installing the app as a system app, most apps should work with either of these methods.
But if you are happy with android 10, then an even better alternative would be to use Totsuka OS. It's a OneUI port, so you can just install stuff from the galaxy store or playstore.
Fredin_ said:
It shouldn't be a big deal, nothing is broken for me and banking apps work after hiding the magisk app, using magisk hide and passing safetynet, though I did come across one app that refused to work.
You need to disable signature verification somehow (the easiest way would be to use luckypatcher) and install the apk using Split APK Installer using the root method. If that doesn't work, you can try installing the app as a system app, most apps should work with either of these methods.
But if you are happy with android 10, then an even better alternative would be to use Totsuka OS. It's a OneUI port, so you can just install stuff from the galaxy store or playstore.
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Thank you very much! I just was going to buy A51 for that app. I don't event know difference between Android 10 and 11, so will read more and make the choice at this weekend. Wish me luck and TY again
Shikaroy said:
Thank you very much! I just was going to buy A51 for that app. I don't event know difference between Android 10 and 11, so will read more and make the choice at this weekend. Wish me luck and TY again
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Yeah, then Totsuka will be good for you, pretty much bugless. Don't forget to flash the keystore fix after flashing it tho.
Good luck.
Fredin_ said:
Yeah, then Totsuka will be good for you, pretty much bugless. Don't forget to flash the keystore fix after flashing it tho.
Good luck.
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Sorry, the problem solved
Shikaroy said:
Sorry, the problem solved
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Nice
Ditch SNotes now or it will bite you even harder. Samsung is notorious for lack of legacy support with this apk, as I know all too well. Cut&pasted more of these notes than I care to remember to salvage them
I use ColorNote now. You can hyperlink directly from them so you can use it for saving bookmarks too. It will store backups on a SD card and you can export backups to the PC.
This app it's self doesn't need internet connection to function... in fact I always block it with Karma Firewall.
Save an installable copy of it if you decide to use it... never trust Playstore.
Related
I have an app which asks for permission to my contacts in order to start. (She is installed but won't work until ill give her the permission for my contacts).
Is there any way to make her think she has Permissions to my contacts without giving her?
Or to hide the real contacts so she won't be able to see them?
I looked around and saw Xprivacy but I have no root so is there any other option?
Thank You
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Lautta17 said:
U tried Lucky patcher? I dont know if still works, was long ago when i used, but u can try... sorry my eng!
Edit: with this app I think that u can edit permissions of apps, but there's not guarantee that works correctly
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That app is a big no-no here on xda, so i suggest you edit your post and remove it.
Can you provide more details, like your device and your android version? Xprivacy works up to marshmallow, if you're on Nougat you can try xposed extension protect my privacy, but i think it requires root too.
Since your have xposed installed, why don't you install root? I'm assuming you have a custom recovery to flash xposed so root should not be an issue.
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ticktock666 said:
That app is a big no-no here on xda, so i suggest you edit your post and remove it.
Can you provide more details, like your device and your android version? Xprivacy works up to marshmallow, if you're on Nougat you can try xposed extension protect my privacy, but i think it requires root too.
Since your have xposed installed, why don't you install root? I'm assuming you have a custom recovery to flash xposed so root should not be an issue.
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Hi,
I don't have exposed install.
I'm using a note 8, android 7.1.1.
Thanks
ticktock666 said:
That app is a big no-no here on xda, so i suggest you edit your post and remove it.
Can you provide more details, like your device and your android version? Xprivacy works up to marshmallow, if you're on Nougat you can try xposed extension protect my privacy, but i think it requires root too.
Since your have xposed installed, why don't you install root? I'm assuming you have a custom recovery to flash xposed so root should not be an issue.
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Sorry, didnt know it, why?
naimdor said:
Hi,
I don't have exposed install.
I'm using a note 8, android 7.1.1.
Thanks
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Sorry, but I've seen your post in the xposed general forums, so i assumed you were looking for a n xposed related solution.
I do remember an app that used to decompile and recompile apks while removing permission requirement, but that was old and i can not remember the exact name, maybe try an app that gives you access to appOps on your rom to control access from there?
Lautta17 said:
Sorry, didnt know it, why?
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That app is considered warez/promotes cracking other apps, so it's against xda rules
i searched for some info but couldn't find any at a glance so perhaps I will just ask you guys. I apologize if this is a FAQ and i just missed it. i have supersu. i wonder if i should move to Magisk ?
1. what are the pros of Magisk
2. any downsides of Magisk ?
3. is there any tutorial for converting from SuperSU to Magisk ? i managed to get TWRP and SuperSU because someone else did it on my phone. that person is no longer be able to help. different country different timezone. not a friend either. it was a paid service done in Hongkong where and when I bought the phone.
again I apologize if this is a FAQ. I'm a noob. I hope you guys can point me in the right direction. I just want to set this phone right from the get go. it's a virgin phone. haven't install anything yet. well i install Titanium Backup just to make sure root is working. 99% virgin i guess. thank you for any help and pointers
EDIT # 1 : forgot to add this is about Samsung Galaxy S9+ S9650 Snapdragon running 8.0 just in case it matters to those who want to contribute some info
EDIT # 2 : most likely won't be using this phone for Android Pay, SnapChat. but I would like to use this phone for banking apps. i'm not really into snapchat, instagrams, etc. me old timer
forgot to add this is about Samsung Galaxy S9+ S9650 Snapdragon running 8.0 just in case it matters to those who want to contribute some info
Open source. Actively maintined. Root hiding. Systemless modifications. Big community. Etc...
Possibly not compatible with as many devices as SuperSU was.
https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magis..._another_systemless_root_solution_to_MagiskSU
wow thank you for your feedback
Didgeridoohan said:
Open source. Actively maintined. Root hiding. Systemless modifications. Big community. Etc...
Possibly not compatible with as many devices as SuperSU was.
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QX7337 said:
wow thank you for your feedback
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Is supersu even being developed anymore? I'd love to have at least some sort of crappy Plan B as it looks like magisk has a possibility of dying.
Burt Squirtz said:
Is supersu even being developed anymore? I'd love to have at least some sort of crappy Plan B as it looks like magisk has a possibility of dying.
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I still don't understand how come Google knew who he/she really we and recruited
Hi guys! Did anybody make Good Lock and modules work on our device?
Did you try to install lucky patcher to patch the os?
[email protected] said:
Did you try to install lucky patcher to patch the os?
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Me - no. What for is Lucky Patcher needed, concerning Good Lock? Plus I'm unrooted.
madmaxmoscow said:
Me - no. What for is Lucky Patcher needed, concerning Good Lock? Plus I'm unrooted.
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Here's the steps to install Good Lock apps on the M20. Need to be rooted and install lucky patcher. Same can be applied to the M30s.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-m20/themes/guide-how-to-install-lock-apps-t4001017
Credit to the devs of M20.
[email protected] said:
Here's a thread for the steps to install Good Lock apps on the M20. Need to be rooted and install lucky patcher.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-m20/themes/guide-how-to-install-lock-apps-t4001017
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Thanks buddy, but I still have hope, that the stuff would be available on our device without root. Especially, root for our device is bugfull at the moment
Only nicelock and onehand is working....
vinayak.etx said:
Only nicelock and onehand is working....
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Hi, how did you make Onehand and Nicelock work?
Lazy_Pickachu said:
Hi, how did you make Onehand and Nicelock work?
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the latest nicelock and onehand from galaxy store is working.... check out... there no need to do any trick...
vinayak.etx said:
the latest nicelock and onehand from galaxy store is working.... check out... there no need to do any trick...
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I'm sorry, but I'm not able to find it on the Galaxy Store.
Edit: Nevermind. Turns out I'm not really good at searching things on the internet.
You can dowload it from apkmirror and sign it with apk-signer. Then install goodlock and the modules. But it don't change anything in M30s
I Hope it will Work with Android 10.
No it's not working on 10 either
Gane11601043 said:
No it's not working on 10 either
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That is very disappointing.
I need a little help for M30. Few days ago samsung released AOD(Always On Display) update in galaxy store which was showing error during install (on M30 devices) and then suddenly Samsung pull that update back from store but the update worked for M30s devices and sideloading apk doesn't work for M30. Only apk released through galaxy store will install as update for AOD. I request if anyone M30s user here who got update of AOD recently through glalaxy store could make a backup of it with any apk backup app and share that apk here. It would be a big favor for us M30 users. Thanks in advance.
how to sign apks?
ninhthuanntnt said:
You can dowload it from apkmirror and sign it with apk-signer. Then install goodlock and the modules. But it don't change anything in M30s
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I downloaded NiceLock and downloaded the modules, but when i try to install the modules, it simply says "app not installed". Does signing apk remove the restriction of the device or something? Can I know how its done?
you can install using apk signer..but apps doesn't work
thanks
Gane11601043 said:
you can install using apk signer..but apps doesn't work
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oh, ok. I gave up anyway. and the thing i've noticed is that m series use one UI 2 core whereas the high end samsung phones use One UI 2 full(or something like that). so probably samsung gives only basic features of the One UI.
Any update in this issue...I'm a M31s user, story is the same in here. Any way to make it work (nice lock or good lock) ?
dionysos77 said:
Any update in this issue...I'm a M31s user, story is the same in here. Any way to make it work (nice lock or good lock) ?
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One ui core version not support goodlock or nice lock
NFC Screen Off
Read NFC tags when screen is off.
Disable NFC tagging sound.
Tap to pay when screen is off.
ALWAYS include Magisk installation logs when posting an issue.
Useful integrations: NFC Card Emulator Pro - Tasker
Installation metrics: Grafana dashboard
How does it work?
The NFC app is patched during installation into a `modded` version. This `modded` version is injected at boot time by service.sh so that the phone thinks the screen is always on and unlocked.
This patch only applies to NFC Service so it does not impact any other functionality of the phone that involves screen state detection.
The `modded` app was generated using this method.
Help section
MY NFC IS NOT DETECTED ANYMORE
If you did not unlock your device since last boot, unlock it and wait 30 seconds for the module to be loaded.
After that time, if NFC does not start automatically or manually, it means that the patch does not work for your device. You can uninstall the module and create an issue.
I AM STUCK IN A BOOTLOOP
Remove the module manually.
1. Boot into TWRP
1. Advanced -> File Manager
1. Delete /adb/modules/NFCScreenOff
1. Reboot
THE MODULE IS NOT WORKING SINCE LAST UPDATE
Perform a clean reinstallation.
1. Uninstall the module
1. Reboot
1. Install the module
1. Reboot
If it does not solve your problem, you can create an issue.
I LIKE THE MODULE
Only for rooted devices ok?
lapwat said:
NFCScreenOff
Enable NFC pooling while phone is locked and screen is off for Android 9 and above.
Make it work for host card emulator to pay in stores
Ask me
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It broke my nfc payments. Any fixes ?
Should it work normally with Google pay ?
maujogue said:
It broke my nfc payments. Any fixes ?
Should it work normally with Google pay ?
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Not yet. It's on the To-Do list.
Thanks for enabling this option.
It may not necessarily be a bad thing that it breaks safety net.
Enabling mobile payments while phone is locked is NOT a good idea. Your phone will be vulnerable to money theft with some special NFC devices. They can get close to your phone while it is in your pocket or purse and that is enough for them to steal your money.
crime_of_heart said:
Thanks for enabling this option.
It may not necessarily be a bad thing that it breaks safety net.
Enabling mobile payments while phone is locked is NOT a good idea. Your phone will be vulnerable to money theft with some special NFC devices. They can get close to your phone while it is in your pocket or purse and that is enough for them to steal your money.
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Yes, that's a bad idea. I just want it to not brake payments, as I couldnt use Google pay even if I unlocked with this module
@lapwat Hi, awesome module. It is not working for me since the path (and app name) for nfc app is system/app/NxpNfcNci/NxpNfcNci.apk
Android 10.3.0
Oneplus 6
Stock ROM
Edit:attach log
maujogue said:
It broke my nfc payments. Any fixes ?
Should it work normally with Google pay ?
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Yes it should continue to work normally with Google Pay.
What I meant in the description of the module is:
For now, it only works for reading NFC tags. For payments in stores, the phone still needs to be at least on. If the module is working for tags but breaks your payments, leave a comment.
Is it the case for you? The module works for NFC tags but the payments are broken?
What are your specs (device, rom, android version)?
marcozpaulo said:
Only for rooted devices ok?
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Yes, only for devices rooted with Magisk.
lapwat said:
Yes it should continue to work normally with Google Pay.
What I meant in the description of the module is:
For now, it only works for reading NFC tags. For payments in stores, the phone still needs to be at least on. If the module is working for tags but breaks your payments, leave a comment.
Is it the case for you? The module works for NFC tags but the payments are broken?
What are your specs (device, rom, android version)?
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Now I get it regarding Google Pay.
lapwat said:
Yes it should continue to work normally with Google Pay.
What I meant in the description of the module is:
For now, it only works for reading NFC tags. For payments in stores, the phone still needs to be at least on. If the module is working for tags but breaks your payments, leave a comment.
Is it the case for you? The module works for NFC tags but the payments are broken?
What are your specs (device, rom, android version)?
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Exactly. I tried paying but nothing happens, like if nfc didn't exists on my phone. I desinstalled the module and I could pay again. Paying is more important than reading nfc tags for me !
maujogue said:
Exactly. I tried paying but nothing happens, like if nfc didn't exists on my phone. I desinstalled the module and I could pay again. Paying is more important than reading nfc tags for me !
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That's good to know. Will wait for further development.
SatanicShanker666 said:
@lapwat Hi, awesome module. It is not working for me since the path (and app name) for nfc app is system/app/NxpNfcNci/NxpNfcNci.apk
Android 10.3.0
Oneplus 6
Stock ROM
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Thanks for the logs. Can you send those files to me:
/system/app/NxpNfcNci/NxpNfcNci.apk
/system/framework/framework-res.apk
I will do a version for people with NxpNfcNci app (I guess it is OnePlus customized NfcService).
My stock Xiaomi ROM had a NQNfcNci app.
lapwat said:
Thanks for the logs. Can you send those files to me:
/system/app/NxpNfcNci/NxpNfcNci.apk
/system/framework/framework-res.apk
I will do a version for people with NxpNfcNci app (I guess it is OnePlus customized NfcService).
My stock Xiaomi ROM had a NQNfcNci app.
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Ok nice, thanks! Here you go:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/2zcmud0i2z8y0vy/framework-res.apk/file
http://www.mediafire.com/file/fys9ee6s308qmy9/NxpNfcNci.apk/file
SatanicShanker666 said:
Ok nice, thanks! Here you go:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/2zcmud0i2z8y0vy/framework-res.apk/file
http://www.mediafire.com/file/fys9ee6s308qmy9/NxpNfcNci.apk/file
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I've done it! Try installing the module and tell me if it works!
lapwat said:
I've done it! Try installing the module and tell me if it works!
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Not the same guy, but also using Oneplus. It installed successfully but doesn't seem to be working.
Is it possible to modify the installation script to account for ncinfc with other names? For instance on the Razer phone 2 it is named NQNFCnci so the script can't find it
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Not the same guy, but also using Oneplus. It installed successfully but doesn't seem to be working.
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2me3 said:
Is it possible to modify the installation script to account for ncinfc with other names? For instance on the Razer phone 2 it is named NQNFCnci so the script can't find it
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From what I understand from feedbacks, the apk app can have several names:
NfcNci
NQNfcNci
NpxNfcNci
Those names do not depend of the device but depend of the ROM.
Two apk with the same name will in fact be different. They are very related to the framework of the ROM.
Loading an APK from another ROM even if it is the same Android version will have little chance to work.
I cannot detect all the specs of the device. Magisk only gives me the Android SDK Version that's all.
I could make an apk for every ROM.
2 possibilities:
- Zip framework.apk + (NQ/Npx)NfcNci.apk, send it to a server. The server will return a custom apk just for your ROM. This is the one that Magisk will use.
- Build the custom APK directly on the phone, but I cannot find how to run apktools, jarsigner, etc on Android (because there is no JAVA env on Android)
Hi, on my first try a few days ago it didn't install i think it was because the path too, but now it works perfect. Thanks dev:good:
oneplus 6
Android 10 OB 33
xXx magisk on stock rom
Blu spark kernel
Sent from my OnePlus6 using XDA Labs
lapwat said:
From what I understand from feedbacks, the apk app can have several names:
NfcNci
NQNfcNci
NpxNfcNci
Those names do not depend of the device but depend of the ROM.
Two apk with the same name will in fact be different. They are very related to the framework of the ROM.
Loading an APK from another ROM even if it is the same Android version will have little chance to work.
I cannot detect all the specs of the device. Magisk only gives me the Android SDK Version that's all.
I could make an apk for every ROM.
2 possibilities:
- Zip framework.apk + (NQ/Npx)NfcNci.apk, send it to a server. The server will return a custom apk just for your ROM. This is the one that Magisk will use.
- Build the custom APK directly on the phone, but I cannot find how to run apktools, jarsigner, etc on Android (because there is no JAVA env on Android)
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Yes I extracted the zip and modified the customize/service.sh scripts to properly work with my rom and as you stated it did not work. as soon as the script killed the nfc service it triggered a reboot to recovery.
I PM'd you a gdrive link to the stock apk's from the razer phone 2 Pi stock rom. If you have some time would please build it for me? I tried to do it myself a while ago but ran out of steam before i even got all the dependencies running on my computer lol. I can modify your magisk package to work with it myself.
I like your idea of a server that automatically runs the process to patch the apk. Would every use need to upload both the framework.apk and nfcnci or just the nfc? The only concern I would have is bandwithd as the framework apk is 30+ MB's. If you could build the server into a docker container I think it would be easy enough for others to host you could probably find some people willing to host it for free. Another option could be using a google drive account to allow people to upload the apk's for their phone then batch process them all and sort them by model/build # or something to cover most phones/roms . I have a gapps for business account with unlimited storage I could probably lend for this purpose
Once again thanks for all your work! If you have a bitcoin address i'd like to buy you a beer
G'day
I'm sick of google and everything they are about. Don't be evil my arse. I already do the simple stuff like using brave browser and duck duck go search. I'm hoping someone can advise me on how to strip my phone of as much google as possible and replace with aosp alternatives. Or even just point me towards some guides on it.
I am using a Samsung galaxy a22 5g rooted with magisk stock rom.
Thanks
I think you might want to flash a custom ROM, then use something like MicroG Magisk, NanoDroid or FOSSApps. Ungoogling an already Googled stock ROM might be more pain than flashing something community developed.
I'm currently running Lineage with Magisk GApps (so I can remove them anytime) and I'm slowly getting ready for the transition. So I'm also looking for more information.
I set up a VPS for myself (might be an overkill for you, but inspiration nonethelss) and I'm hosting OnlyOFFICE Community there and using their apps, I also host my own BitWarden password storage and a mail server (was kinda pain to set it up with all the methods for spam verification). This way some of my most sensitive data is kept on an encrypted drive on a server I myself control.
Then there's getting apps which are mainly available through Google Play - I found that uptodown does host apks, but that's far from an actually viable option (considering you really have to trust them when you're downloading apps there). Alternative stores providing the same apps as Google Play are always kinda worrying to use & trust.
So that's my two cents worth and a starting point, I'll also gladly accept some tips & tricks to accomplish this entirely, it's a long-lasting dream to leave Google altogether.
Champdroid said:
de-google
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i think it's better to use a custom aosp rom with no gapps
if you still want stock rom :
make a recovery backup of "system" just in case
mount system
the folders that have apps are :
system/app
system/priv-app
system/product/app
system/product/priv-app
(if you use A11+ check also system-ext/app and priv-app)
delete anyhing related to google
if you don't want to delete use lucky patcher or titanium backup to freez them
if you choose freezing, make a recovery backup of "data"
hajdulak said:
I found that uptodown does host apks
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do not !
site : apkpure or apkmirror
app : Aurora Store
loopypalm said:
do not !
site : apkpure or apkmirror
app : Aurora Store
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Nice, thanks for that! ♥
hajdulak said:
I think you might want to flash a custom ROM, then use something like MicroG Magisk, NanoDroid or FOSSApps. Ungoogling an already Googled stock ROM might be more pain than flashing something community developed.
I'm currently running Lineage with Magisk GApps (so I can remove them anytime) and I'm slowly getting ready for the transition. So I'm also looking for more information.
I set up a VPS for myself (might be an overkill for you, but inspiration nonethelss) and I'm hosting OnlyOFFICE Community there and using their apps, I also host my own BitWarden password storage and a mail server (was kinda pain to set it up with all the methods for spam verification). This way some of my most sensitive data is kept on an encrypted drive on a server I myself control.
Then there's getting apps which are mainly available through Google Play - I found that uptodown does host apks, but that's far from an actually viable option (considering you really have to trust them when you're downloading apps there). Alternative stores providing the same apps as Google Play are always kinda worrying to use & trust.
So that's my two cents worth and a starting point, I'll also gladly accept some tips & tricks to accomplish this entirely, it's a long-lasting dream to leave Google altogether.
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Hey thanks for the reply and info. Flashing an aosp custom rom would be my usual go to. However I've been on an oppo with unlockable bootlader for last 18 months and now I got this samsung I find there is zero rom dev on this phone. The only options I can find are GSI which is a new concept to me and I'm a little uncertain about going that route.
loopypalm said:
i think it's better to use a custom aosp rom with no gapps
if you still want stock rom :
make a recovery backup of "system" just in case
mount system
the folders that have apps are :
system/app
system/priv-app
system/product/app
system/product/priv-app
(if you use A11+ check also system-ext/app and priv-app)
delete anyhing related to google
if you don't want to delete use lucky patcher or titanium backup to freez them
if you choose freezing, make a recovery backup of "data"
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Cheers for this. Agree on the first statement but having been on an oppo with unlockable bootlader for last 18 months and now I got this samsung I find there is zero rom dev on this phone. The only options I can find are GSI which is a new concept to me and I'm a little uncertain about going that route.
Do you think I should go with a GSI rom? If safe and stable I'm happy to do the research because I'd love to get a custom aosp rom going on this.
Afaik this samsung can't even access fastboot gotta use the Samsung flashing software instead and the only thread on twrp for this phone is experimental and doesn't seem to be confirmed as working by anyone.
Hence why so far I've stuck with stock and magisk
I used to flash heaps of roms and kernels on older devices but this whole GSI thing is new to me. If it's dicey I'll go the TB route with the folders you pointed me to. Cheers
Champdroid said:
Do you think I should go with a GSI rom?
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if yo can backup system/vendor/boot/dtbo/data then go for it
if not , you will have to reflash the stock if anything goes wrong ...
Champdroid said:
Afaik this samsung can't even access fastboot gotta use the Samsung flashing software instead and the only thread on twrp for this phone is experimental and doesn't seem to be confirmed as working by anyone.
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looks like your options are risky , google the app name before freezing ...
don't freez :
"google Extservice" or something like that
"settingintelligencegoogle" and "modulemetadatagoogle"
Champdroid said:
Hence why so far I've stuck with stock and magisk
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sell it and get a device with good devlopment ...
loopypalm said:
if yo can backup system/vendor/boot/dtbo/data then go for it
if not , you will have to reflash the stock if anything goes wrong ...
looks like your options are risky , google the app name before freezing ...
don't freez :
"google Extservice" or something like that
"settingintelligencegoogle" and "modulemetadatagoogle"
sell it and get a device with good devlopment ...
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Cool cheers for your help mate. Touche on the last point. New job with nice pay bump coming so that will be the go I think.
I use Graphene OS on my Pixel 6 and CalyXOS on the 4a. Both are very good degoogled ROMs.
I built a Magisk module for this some time ago. However, it's very likely that it won't work anymore and will probably cause a bootloop. I'm only posting it in case someone wants to use the repo as inspiration.
Kermina Awad / DeGoogle · GitLab
Google? A Magisk module which removes, Google?
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MartK87 said:
I use Graphene OS on my Pixel 6 and CalyXOS on the 4a. Both are very good degoogled ROMs.
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you forgot to mention that both GrapheneOS and CalyXOS are available ONLY for the Pixel phones
and the Pixels have a unique feature - the bootloader can be locked back AFTER flashing a custom ROM
Well I stand corrected ( said the man in the orthopaedic shoes)
want de-google? buy and iphone and done