I know that one of the biggest features in CM 7 is the ability to control the various permissions of installed apps, and that there are a couple of apps that allow this (on rooted phones). Can someone tell me if there are any other ROMs with which app permissions can be explicitly and selectively set or denied?
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After rooting my SGS2 and installing Cyanogen Mod 9 I have loads of apps that can do things which other apps can do, if that makes sense. I currently have the following apps installed and I want to know which ones I can remove because they duplicating their features, kind of like on a PC where you have Google Chrome, IE, Firefox...like you have 3 web browsers un necessarily.
Rom toolbox Pro
Terminal Emulator
Superuser
SMS Backup & Restore
Lucky Patcher
Root Explorer
Rom Manager
Busybox free
AppExtractor
Chainfire 3D
CWM
Titanium Backup
So for example Rom Toolbox Pro has a root browser so can I delete Root explorer?
Also is there a way where I can change my theme back to how it was? I am so used to like the standard SGS2 layout and theme I just wondered if I can change it back. Like I am finding it weird getting used to the keyboard, when I pull down the notification bar I don't have wifi, bluetooth, gps, 3g, auto rotation anymore. And the messaging layout is different etc.
And is there a way where I can get back my old default apps like My files, Music, Task Manager...I know that there are apps that can do that but I kind of liked having the default ones that were there?
Thanks peoples.
Okay I just found out that Samsung Apps only work on official Samsung ROMs right? That's what I have just read here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654574
Yeah thats right, just copy&paste the Samsung .apks wont work, but they can be ported in order to work.
It seems the App Ops cannot work properly on Firephone without root, so any idea for apps permission control?
This is an Android 4.4.4. based device, so root it, install app-ops or Xposed and similar modules.
An app like "Advanced Permission Manager" is no feasible option either, free version is limited and with the concept of this app, you would have to make more than one compromise.
"APK Permission Remover" is just as bad, because you would be forced to change the permissions each time before installing an app (same general idea, since it's from the same developer).
I want access to STATUS_BAR_SERVICE from an outside app using Xposed -How can I disable android internal system STATUS_BAR_SERVICE permission?
Depending on what do you want to achieve, you have several ways of doing things.
Why do you want to access that particular service?
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I want to install xposed on my (SM-A710FD) phone which is 5.1.1 android
This is a 2017 series.
For what do you need Xposed? I have tried it on my tablet and there is little to no use for Xposed. Maybe I change my mind if you tell me some good modules.
W00fer said:
For what do you need Xposed? I have tried it on my tablet and there is little to no use for Xposed. Maybe I change my mind if you tell me some good modules.
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Xprivacy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacy-ultimate-android-privacy-app-t2320783
bluegrass55 said:
Xprivacy
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacy-ultimate-android-privacy-app-t2320783
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The problem with Xprivacy is that it is quite hard to understand. There are no community driven settings like in uBlock Origin (adblocker for pc). Nor there are options for temporary allowance. Besides, Android 6 already has permissions per app.
W00fer said:
The problem with Xprivacy is that it is quite hard to understand. There are no community driven settings like in uBlock Origin (adblocker for pc). Nor there are options for temporary allowance. Besides, Android 6 already has permissions per app.
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What is there to understand? My 13 year old nephew managed to set it up.
Android 6 does not offer this many options. Can you stop an app getting your IMEI or Phone serial details? Why does an app need your IMEI?
It comes with default settings such as location (Christmas island) IMEI 00000000 etc.
1-Install the correct version of Xposed for your device.
2-Install Xprivacy app.
3-Launch, allow Root, click on Template and set each permission request to block.
4-Reboot phone, launch Xprivacy, see if template has been applied.
5-Install an app or game. You'll get notification from Xprivacy with template applied.
6-Allow the permissions that the app needs. Eg Firefox browser needs Internet,Network,IPC,System allowed to work.
For games I don't allow any permissions and it still works.
If you need to allow temporary permissions just launch Xprivacy and turn it off for that app.
bluegrass55 said:
What is there to understand? My 13 year old nephew managed to set it up.
Android 6 does not offer this many options. Can you stop an app getting your IMEI or Phone serial details? Why does an app need your IMEI?
It comes with default settings such as location (Christmas island) IMEI 00000000 etc.
1-Install the correct version of Xposed for your device.
2-Install Xprivacy app.
3-Launch, allow Root, click on Template and set each permission request to block.
4-Reboot phone, launch Xprivacy, see if template has been applied.
5-Install an app or game. You'll get notification from Xprivacy with template applied.
6-Allow the permissions that the app needs. Eg Firefox browser needs Internet,Network,IPC,System allowed to work.
For games I don't allow any permissions and it still works.
If you need to allow temporary permissions just launch Xprivacy and turn it off for that app.
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Blocking everything isn't a solution as apps need for example the shell and filesystem to store setting files at first startup.
There are sub permissions which are quite unclear if you can disable them. Plus, after every app update the new nag screens come up and apps might not work anymore. You say Firefox needs ABC. But how to know what each app needs at bare minimum?
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Blocking everything isn't a solution as apps need for example the shell and filesystem to store setting files at first startup.
There are sub permissions which are quite unclear if you can disable them. Plus, after every app update the new nag screens come up and apps might not work anymore. You say Firefox needs ABC. But how to know what each app needs at bare minimum?
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You are not blocking everything for ever.
The template is set to block all at first app install so that the app doesn't get access to sensitive information that it doesn't need. You can deny the sub permissions if you want but this can effect how the app behaves. You don't need to mess with the sub permissions.
At every app update Xprivacy will re apply the permissions that you've already set for that app. You don't need to re do it.
As to allowing Shell and system at first start up go back into Xprivacy and allow these permissions/ re launch app.
The ABC for Firefox was an example. Firefox is a web browser so obviously it needs data access. Root Explorer obviously needs Shell, and System and so on.It is easier then you think.
Once you have setup all the permissions for your apps and they are working Xprivacy has a function to save or export your setup. So that if you change ROM all you need to do is import it and it will do the rest.
If you read the link I included all the answers to your questions are there. Google is useful too.
Hi there,
For the benefit of increased privacy, how can I modify the permissions (such as microphone, camera, body sensor access) for system apps, like System UI or Accessibility etc?
I wish to have access to such permissions to choose what I feel is required/necessary.
My phone (G985F) is rooted with Magisk and I have already removed/frozen a bunch of bloatware but like I mentioned would like to revoke some permissions for 'system apps'.
Please can someone assist me or point me in the right direction, thanks heaps.
Andy.
Andy1122 said:
Hi there,
For the benefit of increased privacy, how can I modify the permissions (such as microphone, camera, body sensor access) for system apps, like Google Play services etc?
I wish to disable microphone access for such apps as I feel it's unnecessary.
My phone (G985F) is rooted with Magisk and I have already removed/frozen a bunch of bloatware but like I mentioned would like to revoke some permissions for system apps.
Please can someone assist me or point me in the right direction, thanks heaps.
Andy.
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Settings / Privacy / Permission Manager
Darkat70 said:
Settings / Privacy / Permission Manager
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Thanks for your reply. I think you may have misunderstood what I'm asking here, while what you've shared is relating to modifying app permissions installed on the phone, it does not allow modification of 'system app' permissions as I stated I'm trying to do in my post. Currently, upon attempting to do this for say System UI (a system app/service) for example - I am unable to revoke microphone permissions due to it being greyed out and saying "Device needs this permission to operate".
Andy1122 said:
Thanks for your reply. I think you may have misunderstood what I'm asking here, while what you've shared is relating to modifying app permissions installed on the phone, it does not allow modification of 'system app' permissions as I stated I'm trying to do in my post. Currently, upon attempting to do this for say System UI (a system app/service) for example - I am unable to revoke microphone permissions due to it being greyed out and saying "Device needs this permission to operate".
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Its probably because those permissions are a must for the phone to operate. Somethings are just needed to make a device work.
Andy1122 said:
Thanks for your reply. I think you may have misunderstood what I'm asking here, while what you've shared is relating to modifying app permissions installed on the phone, it does not allow modification of 'system app' permissions as I stated I'm trying to do in my post. Currently, upon attempting to do this for say System UI (a system app/service) for example - I am unable to revoke microphone permissions due to it being greyed out and saying "Device needs this permission to operate".
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Not exactly what you want but Package Disabler Pro can disable system apps completely without root, I tried disabling certain permissions but couldn't find a way, just to disable it completely
*Detection* said:
Not exactly what you want but Package Disabler Pro can disable system apps completely without root, I tried disabling certain permissions but couldn't find a way, just to disable it completely
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Theres also CCSWE app manager which also has the ability to disable system apps and i think individual processes within the app, if you know exactly what your looking for.