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[Q] How to see app permissions and block privs selectively?

Hello! In view of the recent issues with apps sending sms to premium numbers I have decided to further reconsider the priviliges I grant to my apps. So I have to questions:
1. Is there any way (app or site like appbrain) that will allow me to check the permission status of all my installed apps (possibly with filters such as "show me apps that can cost me money or send personal data" and
2. Is there a way to partially block such permissions (e.g. block the apps attempt to get my fine gps location if I do not consider that necessary).
Any ideas?

Evans_Prophet said:
Hello! In view of the recent issues with apps sending sms to premium numbers I have decided to further reconsider the priviliges I grant to my apps. So I have to questions:
1. Is there any way (app or site like appbrain) that will allow me to check the permission status of all my installed apps (possibly with filters such as "show me apps that can cost me money or send personal data" and
2. Is there a way to partially block such permissions (e.g. block the apps attempt to get my fine gps location if I do not consider that necessary).
Any ideas?
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"Permission Watchdog" will let you see the permissions, as far as I know, there is no way to change them.

Evans_Prophet said:
1. Is there any way (app or site like appbrain) that will allow me to check the permission status of all my installed apps (possibly with filters such as "show me apps that can cost me money or send personal data" and
2. Is there a way to partially block such permissions (e.g. block the apps attempt to get my fine gps location if I do not consider that necessary).
Any ideas?
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1) android settings (applications) & market will show permissions for each app
2) if you have root you can use the app droidwall to white-/blacklist apps for internet access. other than that, not possible atm and i think it would be very hard and dirty to make a hack for it... in my humble opinion it's best to disable gps per default and only enable it if you really need it. blinds the big brother and is easier on the battery

Selectively allow specific permissions for an application
This thread is in the wrong forum.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9185822#post9185822

jodue said:
1) android settings (applications) & market will show permissions for each app
2) if you have root you can use the app droidwall to white-/blacklist apps for internet access. other than that, not possible atm and i think it would be very hard and dirty to make a hack for it... in my humble opinion it's best to disable gps per default and only enable it if you really need it. blinds the big brother and is easier on the battery
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Some simple mods to Zygote should make it easy to create a 'firewall' like app for permissions. Would be really really useful, maybe google will add something like this in a future Android themselves.

Has anyone here checked out the Permission Blocker App yet ?
Here is the link with google translate (German).
Code:
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.android-hilfe.de%2Fandroid-apps%2F45583-permission-blocker.html
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RyanZA said:
Some simple mods to Zygote should make it easy to create a 'firewall' like app for permissions. Would be really really useful, maybe google will add something like this in a future Android themselves.
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At the moment, my app modifies the packages.xml, but changes won't do anything until the device rebooted.
I tried instantiating the PackageManagerService via Reflection, but after scanning /framework and /system/apps it crashes somewhere.

... I just wanted to copy the link. Some how xda app decided to post a quote...
delete my post please.
My Evo made me Swype this from the XDA App.

You can also check: aSpotCat on android market. Its free and it shows permissions.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Moto Z CommandCenter Widget

The clock/weather/battery widget from the new Motorola Moto Z devices. Works on both rooted and non-rooted devices.
1. Enable/allow unknown sources in Settings -> Advanced settings -> Security -> Device administration
2. Move the .apk file to your phone
3. Install it
4. Go to Settings -> Advanced settings -> Battery manager -> Protected apps, and allow Command Center
5. Place the Widget on your Homescreen
Step 4 is needed for the widget to auto-update the weather and battery level. If you don't, then you'll have to tap the widget to force it to update.
Step 1 can (and probably should) be reverted after installation.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Found on William Li's G+ page via Google search, all credits goes to him, Kane and Motorola - I merely reposted here.

spirol said:
The clock/weather/battery widget from the new Motorola Moto Z devices. Works on both rooted and non-rooted devices.
1. Enable/allow unknown sources in Settings -> Advanced settings -> Security -> Device administration
2. Move the .apk file to your phone
3. Install it
4. Go to Settings -> Advanced settings -> Battery manager -> Protected apps, and allow Command Center
5. Place the Widget on your Homescreen
Step 4 is needed for the widget to auto-update the weather and battery level. If you don't, then you'll have to tap the widget to force it to update.
Step 1 can (and probably should) be reverted after installation.
Found on William Li's G+ page via Google search, all credits goes to him, Kane and Motorola - I merely reposted here.
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What is the icon on the dock on the middle and what theme are you using?

ts gaming said:
What is the icon on the dock on the middle and what theme are you using?
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The theme I'm using is the Arc-Light, but only the lockscreen with the background set to my wallpaper (Phasebeam LWP), but non of this is visible in the screenshot.
The icon in the middle of my dock is from the "Icon Pack - Nexus Circle Cyano" from Pixels by Saif, downloaded from the Play store, but it doesn't look like it's available anymore. It just opens the appdrawer. Also, I'm using Nova Launcher.
Edit: The share function in the Play store gives methis link, but it tells me it's not available in my country.

spirol said:
The theme I'm using is the Arc-Light, but only the lockscreen with the background set to my wallpaper (Phasebeam LWP), but non of this is visible in the screenshot.
The icon in the middle of my dock is from the "Icon Pack - Nexus Circle Cyano" from Pixels by Saif, downloaded from the Play store, but it doesn't look like it's available anymore. It just opens the appdrawer. Also, I'm using Nova Launcher.
Edit: The share function in the Play store gives methis link, but it tells me it's not available in my country.
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Thanks PS you don't need to enable command centre in protected apps.

Thanks ?

Battery and weather not updating... please help already given all permisions

danielofata said:
Battery and weather not updating... please help already given all permisions
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Step 4

Cool.
Any chance for the RAZR M/i Circle Widget?
Szabi

Google Assistant on MM - N (Root/Xposed)

Marshmallow​
To get Google Assistant working on Marshmallow, you need to install and enable the infamous Android N-ify Xposed module.
1 - Again, make sure that the Google App version is v6.6.14.21. A higher or a lower version of the Google App probably wouldn’t work.
2 - To start with, Install Xposed Framework on your device running Marshmallow. We have a full-featured tutorial that will help you with this.
3 - Next, download and install the latest Android N-ify Xposed module
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
4 - Open the Xposed Installer app, slide out the app-menu from the left, and tap on “Modules”. Activate the Android N-ify module and reboot your device.
5 - When your device has booted successfully, go to Settings > Apps > Google app and clear its cache.
Move on to the section below to know how to trigger Google Assistant on your device running Marshmallow
Nougat​
Since Xposed doesn’t support Nougat yet, you will need to make the appropriate edits on your own. Basically, you will edit the build.prop file located in the /System partition and change/add a few required values. So first, download an app that would help you do that.
We recommend BuildProp Editor app, or you can simply use a root-enabled file manager.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor&hl=de
1 - Open the app drawer on your phone and run the BuildProp Editor app.
2 - Grant root permissions, when the app prompts for it.
3 - Scroll down through your build prop and find the following value under “BUILD INFO”:
ro.product.model
4 - By default, this should define your device model. In our case it is “ro.product.model=Nexus 6P”.
5 - Change it to the below value:
ro.product.model=Pixel XL
6 - Next, scroll down to the end of the file and add the following line to it:
ro.opa.eligible_device=true
7 - Save and exit the app when everything is done. And reboot the device and then clear the Google App cache in Settings > Apps > Google app, for the changes to take effect.
Summon Google Assistant​
To start Google Assistant on your Non-Pixel device, press and hold the “Home” button. Previously, that would bring up Google Now-On-Tap. But now, you shall see the Google Assistant right on your screen. Just go ahead and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up for the first time.
Just as Google Now, the all-new Google Assistant is configurable. Go to Google App > Settings, and tap on “Settings” under “Google Assistant”. This is where you can change your preferences and fill in your personal info.
If you’re unaware of what, and what not Google Assistant could do, you can simply go to “What can you do?” in Google App settings. There, you can get the complete overview of the available commands.
So this was how you can enable Google Assistant on your phone. We can already see the seamless possibilities with Google Assistant. It is indeed one of the most effective innovations by Google. How do you think this is going to the change the way we operate our smartphones? Let us know by dropping a comment below.
Source: http://www.droidorigin.com/enable-google-assistant-marshmallow-nougat/

I've been noticing that a lot of people are trying to get Google Assistant on M. Why? Is there something special about it that I am missing?

Shinomorii said:
I've been noticing that a lot of people are trying to get Google Assistant on M. Why? Is there something special about it that I am missing?
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They're desperate to leak more personal information to uncle Google

OliverG96 said:
They're desperate to leak more personal information to uncle Google
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Yeah I think I am not going to even bother getting that feature going. They have enough on my life on file as it is. Hahaha! ?

Is it possible to have working Assistant on Nougat, while keeping set your native language on phone (Polish in my case)? I mean - systemolish, Assistant:English.
I did have to change whole system language to get assistant working.

Shinomorii said:
I've been noticing that a lot of people are trying to get Google Assistant on M. Why? Is there something special about it that I am missing?
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Then asking "why baterry draining on moto x play " "which ROM is better to save battery"

Help - cannot remove unidentifiable app

Bought a dual sim unlocked Samsung Note 8 online (Model N950F/DS), the carrier should be M1 Wireless Singapore.
Don’t know how to remove this App . Googling the title yielded nothing. The App opens to a window that allows you to download Service Provider Apps. I've also tried to long press the App, but removing it is not an option.
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I’ve tried to follow a ADB tutorial to remove bloatware, but I cannot match title of the App in with anything in Package List or Settings > Apps, so I don't know how to proceed with ADB.
I don't want to root my device, and prefer uninstall over disable.
Long time iOS user, first Android device. Thanks in advice for any help.

What icons are you using? Doesn't look stock and that screen shot is teeny tiny. Can you upload something bigger? I can't read what it says under that app. Where did you buy your Note from?

roaduardo said:
What icons are you using? Doesn't look stock and that screen shot is teeny tiny. Can you upload something bigger? I can't read what it says under that app. Where did you buy your Note from?
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I'm using a the icons that comes with a theme called Material_Black by MINU. I've changed the size of the images in the first post, so it should be clear. I purchased the phone new from a seller on taobao.com
Here is another look at the app drawer with stock Note theme and icons.

A quick Google search turned this up for me:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/[email protected]

flyanml360 said:
Bought a dual sim unlocked Samsung Note 8 online (Model N950F/DS), the carrier should be M1 Wireless Singapore.
Don’t know how to remove this App . Googling the title yielded nothing. The App opens to a window that allows you to download Service Provider Apps. I've also tried to long press the App, but removing it is not an option.
I’ve tried to follow a ADB tutorial to remove bloatware, but I cannot match title of the App in with anything in Package List or Settings > Apps, so I don't know how to proceed with ADB.
I don't want to root my device, and prefer uninstall over disable.
Long time iOS user, first Android device. Thanks in advice for any help.
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Download a samsung package disabler app (adhell 2, bk package disabler etc)
it will allow you to disable any system app

roaduardo said:
A quick Google search turned this up for me:
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I understand it's carrier bloatware, I cannot find [email protected] in Settings > Apps or App Inspector.
Is there a package list I should target to remove said App or folder, whatever this bloatware is?

flyanml360 said:
I understand it's carrier bloatware, I cannot find [email protected] in Settings > Apps or App Inspector.
Is there a package list I should target to remove said App or folder, whatever this bloatware is?
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From the Wikipedia article, it doesn't seem it's carrier bloatware, but a SG government-mandated program

Stupid question, but since OP is former Apple user, did you enable system app and did you try under com. wireless????

pete4k said:
Stupid question, but since OP is former Apple user, did you enable system app and did you try under com. wireless????
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Yes, I have.

I sort of solved the problem. For other people's knowledge, here is what I did:
1) purchased BK Disabler
2) disabled the following package
The [email protected] app/folder disappeared. I have also tired to re-enable this package, but [email protected] app/folder didn't come back.

How to deactivate bubbles notification on MIUI 12.5

I have finally got the last MIUI 12.5 update alongside Android 11. Everything was fine except the fact that I cannot remove the bubble notifications.
I have followed all the workaround online but it seems that MIUI rom is slight difference and I cannot find this option:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
someone has fixed this?

Download activity launcher, search (with the search button) for notifications, then under the settings app entry, tap on notifications, it will open the settings page.
Xiaomi apparently forgot to enable the page in the settings. There are a couple more hidden settings as well, such as interpolated frames on videos and something with more vivid/hdr like recording of videos.

FPSUsername said:
Xiaomi apparently forgot to enable the page in the settings. There are a couple more hidden settings as well, such as interpolated frames on videos and something with more vivid/hdr like recording of videos.
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this is interesting: where can I check these video settings?
anyway I have managed to sort with the bubbles stuff: there is written "manage" under the bubble, so tiny that was impossible to spot. Anyway Xiaomi have to implement the settings because if some are hide then are useless

Giorno Giovanna said:
this is interesting: where can I check these video settings?
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Just go through the settings app section, I don't remember which setting you need to open, plus I think it only works on the xiaomi video/gallery apps.

FPSUsername said:
Just go through the settings app section, I don't remember which setting you need to open, plus I think it only works on the xiaomi video/gallery apps.
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hold on, you are telling me to go to settings app section, but earlier you were mentioning to download activity launcher. Is this a third party app? I wouldn't install additional apps but, in case I have to, which app is? I cannot find on Play Store.

Whenever any notification comes, there is More option and.notifications from that app can be directly managed for future

Giorno Giovanna said:
hold on, you are telling me to go to settings app section, but earlier you were mentioning to download activity launcher. Is this a third party app? I wouldn't install additional apps but, in case I have to, which app is? I cannot find on Play Store.
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I'm talking about activity launcher, go to the settings app section inside the activity launcher app and open all subsections one by one till you find it.
Here's the app.

ehi, anyway I think I sorted: there is a "manage" option under the bubble which is basically invisible but is there. once you click on that command you can remove bubbles and check other settings.