What is in the new Sprint OTA update? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III

Does anyone know what the LG2 OTA update on Sprint (possibly others) includes?
What does it fix?
I heard that it may break the search function within android due to the injunction from the Apple lawsuit. Is there anything that would make it worthwhile to install?

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here is a story on it
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2590...security_update_bye_bye_universal_search.html

jdelano said:
here is a story on it
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2590...security_update_bye_bye_universal_search.html
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Thanks for the link! I was looking for something like this. Does anyone know if there is a way to avoid the update?

Search Freeze OTA and you'll have your answer, or you can ignore the notifications.

stevesprivateaccount said:
Search Freeze OTA and you'll have your answer, or you can ignore the notifications.
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If you are referring to freezing sys update in TB, it wont work

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hi
I,ve just replaced a nexus7 2013 after i hit the multitouch problem,everything was fine with it whilst it was running build JWR66N,but then i got a notification to update to the latest version.
I was reluctant to do so,but eventually decided to take the plunge,so i updated,it put build JSS15Q on my nexus...result was terrible multitouch issues,basically the update had inflicted my "working perfectly tablet" with the dreaded multitouch issue,needless to say i was gutted.
My new nexus again comes with the JWR66N build,my question is,can i stop the tablet auto downloading the new update(JSS15Q),i know i don't actually have to install it,but i was told that if i power of my nexus,it will automatically install the update when i reboot,is this true?
Don't want to go anywhere near that JSS15Q update,or any future updates at all if possible.
To be honest,i'm not that interested in having bleeding edge versions,if my nexus works flawlessly on the JWR66N build then i could'nt care less if i never updated ever again,if it ain't broke,don't fix it.
You should look at the two posts in my signature. They will cover everything you need.
BTW the update won't automatically install when you reboot. You can also turn off the notification in the framework services configuration.
sfhub said:
You should look at the two posts in my signature. They will cover everything you need.
BTW the update won't automatically install when you reboot. You can also turn off the notification in the framework services configuration.
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Okay,thanks Sfhub,can I just ask though,I have the jss15q update sitting in my notification panel,until I specifically allow it,will it just stay there,I mean,will it at some point install itself without any action by me.
What happens if I reboot,will that instigate the update process.
As long as I'M in control of when it gets installed I'm happy,I know it fixes the GPS issue,but I literally never use GPS,so I'm not bothered about fixing that.
Would really really appreciate some help on this,cheers pal
wildcat777 said:
I have the jss15q update sitting in my notification panel,until I specifically allow it,will it just stay there,
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Correct
settings->apps->all->google services framework
uncheck show notifications
if you get tired of the notification (it'll probably get rid of other Google notifications also)
wildcat777 said:
I mean,will it at some point install itself without any action by me.
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This shouldn't happen, though you might hit the notification by accident then panic and ask it to continue.
wildcat777 said:
What happens if I reboot,will that instigate the update process.
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This won't happen.
wildcat777 said:
As long as I'M in control of when it gets installed I'm happy,I know it fixes the GPS issue,but I literally never use GPS,so I'm not bothered about fixing that.
Would really really appreciate some help on this,cheers pal
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If you ever just want the GPS fix by itself with no other changes, the link is in my signature.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2421373
Thanks Sfhub,really appreciate your quick reply and the info,that's really set my mind at rest.
Once again,cheers pal

Anyone willing to guie me through root and install custom ROM?

I always have a hard time figuring these things out. I don't ever know if I did it correctly and I have to spend hours looking up videos on the exact process to follow. Anyone willing to guide me through VOIP (like skype, mumble, or teamspeak) to root my Note and install a new ROM?
I have the SM-P600 with Kernel 3.4.39-2040736 [email protected] #1
I'd be willing to gift you some League of Legends skins (NA Server) for your time
Ok I figured it out. Only took about 3 hours.
Novakingwai said:
Ok I figured it out. Only took about 3 hours.
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So, the question remains: Are you willing to guide us, step by step, through the process?
TabGuy said:
So, the question remains: Are you willing to guide us, step by step, through the process?
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Sure, whoever needs help. I'm going to guess you don't need help because according to your signature you already have the Note 2014 so you probably already rooted it. If you need help reply to this and send me your contact info.
Novakingwai said:
Ok I figured it out. Only took about 3 hours.
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Novakingwai said:
Sure, whoever needs help. I'm going to guess you don't need help because according to your signature you already have the Note 2014 so you probably already rooted it. If you need help reply to this and send me your contact info.
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No, I haven't rooted my Note. I'm waiting for the compelling reason. In the past, the motivation was easy. The Note has been snappy and I kinda like this version of TouchWiz so replacing the ROM is not a motivation.
TabGuy said:
No, I haven't rooted my Note. I'm waiting for the compelling reason.
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You don't have to install a new ROM, you can keep the stock one if you like it.
The compelling reason is the same for any root: To give your device added functionality. Remove bloatware, add cool features like app data backup and ad blockers, and add any app to the Samsung Multi Window feature (and have more than 2 apps open if you want). And rooting takes about 30 seconds to do.
What's not compelling about that?
Novakingwai said:
You don't have to install a new ROM, you can keep the stock one if you like it.
The compelling reason is the same for any root: To give your device added functionality. Remove bloatware, add cool features like app data backup and ad blockers, and add any app to the Samsung Multi Window feature (and have more than 2 apps open if you want). And rooting takes about 30 seconds to do.
What's not compelling about that?
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Bloatware hasnt slowed me down so I don't need to remove it. I've never used and ad blocker and don't find mult-window useful. I do miss Titanium Backup but Helium works, sorta. I'm still waiting for compelling. I don't really want to trigger Knox if I don't have to.
TabGuy said:
Bloatware hasnt slowed me down so I don't need to remove it. I've never used and ad blocker and don't find mult-window useful. I do miss Titanium Backup but Helium works, sorta. I'm still waiting for compelling. I don't really want to trigger Knox if I don't have to.
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Well then you obviously don't need my help.

anyone running android P beta?

Just curious if anyone has side loaded and is running Android P beta. And what's broken, etc.
I am.
letrain02 said:
Just curious if anyone has side loaded and is running Android P beta. And what's broken, etc.
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yes.
https://developer.android.com/preview/release-notes.html
uicnren said:
yes.
https://developer.android.com/preview/release-notes.html
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Thanks for that. Figured since it was released through the beta program as an OTA there still might be early issues... "Slow and janky" clarified that. Doesn't seem there is anything too horrible that doesn't work.
In your opinion could this still be a daily driver? Of course that always depends on what your doing with your phone.
letrain02 said:
Thanks for that. Figured since it was released through the beta program as an OTA there still might be early issues... "Slow and janky" clarified that. Doesn't seem there is anything too horrible that doesn't work.
In your opinion could this still be a daily driver? Of course that always depends on what your doing with your phone.
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Just flash it and try it, if you don't like it flash back to O
dobbs3x said:
Just flash it and try it, if you don't like it flash back to O
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Wouldn't I lose all my data? And past experience had showed me going backwards after major updates means restore doesn't work right...
letrain02 said:
Wouldn't I lose all my data? And past experience had showed me going backwards after major updates means restore doesn't work right...
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Than don't even worry about the "developer" release and keep on Oreo.
letrain02 said:
Wouldn't I lose all my data? And past experience had showed me going backwards after major updates means restore doesn't work right...
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It's not an official release. You'd be fine going back to O. You'd have to clean flash O more than likely. So back up stuff for sure :good:
Badger50 said:
It's not an official release. You'd be fine going back to O. You'd have to clean flash O more than likely. So back up stuff for sure :good:
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Just remembering my Nexus 6p and beta testing and trying to restore from Google backup wouldn't work..
Has anyone running it noticed the slow and janky-ness?
letrain02 said:
Just remembering my Nexus 6p and beta testing and trying to restore from Google backup wouldn't work..
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I understand bruh. Was just reading on another thread where a user apparently did just that though :good:
Badger50 said:
I understand bruh. Was just reading on another thread where a user apparently did just that though :good:
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Sweet. Thanks for help everyone.
letrain02 said:
Sweet. Thanks for help everyone.
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I'd still hold off for a little while until it's been done a couple times just to make sure though. Although, I can't think of why it can't be done since it's not an official release yet.
letrain02 said:
Thanks for that. Figured since it was released through the beta program as an OTA there still might be early issues... "Slow and janky" clarified that. Doesn't seem there is anything too horrible that doesn't work.
In your opinion could this still be a daily driver? Of course that always depends on what your doing with your phone.
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So far havent found any show-stoppers. A few apps dont work. Google Pay is being weird about adding cards, though I have some added.
If you dont mind running into some bugs, then so far, it seems stable enough, but wont really know til after using it for a day.
uicnren said:
So far havent found any show-stoppers. A few apps dont work. Google Pay is being weird about adding cards, though I have some added.
If you dont mind running into some bugs, then so far, it seems stable enough, but wont really know til after using it for a day.
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you mind saying which apps? might not even apply to me. did you do the OTA or Factory image? i can't seem to find the OTA Android P, only the factory images on their site..i found a link from the XDA article for the OTA.
letrain02 said:
you mind saying which apps? might not even apply to me. did you do the OTA or Factory image? i can't seem to find the OTA Android P, only the factory images on their site..i found a link from the XDA article for the OTA.
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so far the MyATT app crashes every open.
FiSwitch app, widget doesnt seem to work at all.
CustomNavigation bar app opens, but cannot be enabled due to Android version issue (also possible because Google seems to have gotten rid of system ui tuner altogether, or there is a new way you have to enable it that I havent found).
SolidExplorer gives a toast about API compatibility issue, but so far seems to work fine. I did have to delete and re-add cloud storage providers.
Off-hand, those are all I can think of, still have more to go through.
I installed factory images, did full wipe. In the past, when I have installed new OS with images, and deleted the -w (wipe user data flag) there were always issues, so I did clean install.
So far apps such as LightFlow, KWGT, CallFlash, things of that nature seem to be fine.
uicnren said:
So far havent found any show-stoppers. A few apps dont work. Google Pay is being weird about adding cards, though I have some added.
If you dont mind running into some bugs, then so far, it seems stable enough, but wont really know til after using it for a day.
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uicnren said:
so far the MyATT app crashes every open.
FiSwitch app, widget doesnt seem to work at all.
CustomNavigation bar app opens, but cannot be enabled due to Android version issue (also possible because Google seems to have gotten rid of system ui tuner altogether, or there is a new way you have to enable it that I havent found).
SolidExplorer gives a toast about API compatibility issue, but so far seems to work fine. I did have to delete and re-add cloud storage providers.
Off-hand, those are all I can think of, still have more to go through.
I installed factory images, did full wipe. In the past, when I have installed new OS with images, and deleted the -w (wipe user data flag) there were always issues, so I did clean install.
So far apps such as LightFlow, KWGT, CallFlash, things of that nature seem to be fine.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-blocks-custom-overlays-substratum-themes/
Delete.
dobbs3x said:
Than don't even worry about the "developer" release and keep on Oreo.
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Why are people here so helpful?
here we go! did the OTA from the xda thread. article... whats the worst thing to happen? clean install and stability? thanks for the help anyone. hope this helped some others as well.. https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-developer-preview-1-google-pixel-xl-pixel-2-xl/

Call me crazy, but Adaway is working on my N970U

I wouldn't post this if i was not for sure. I thought i was going crazy once i seen there was a new beta version out and installed it, version 5.0.3. I missed having Adaway enough that i would install it without root just to see the icon and to click around in it from time to time............not weird at all, i know
It even works for apps!......Download 'Ad Boom' from the Play Store and see for yourself
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Apparently its no secrect, people are there talking about it but i'm so glad it works without root that i'm spreading the word. And because i didn't find it here, i just came across it on web.
Yes, thanks to vpn based adblock solution
No crazy at all, it works great and no need to root any more
This app supposed to block adds from YouTube?
Because is not blocking adds from YouTube.
android-incredible said:
This app supposed to block adds from YouTube?
Because is not blocking adds from YouTube.
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I think it used to a few years ago, but not anymore.
I just use Youtube Vanced for an ad-free Youtube experience, works on non-root as well
varadha_Balaji said:
No crazy at all, it works great and no need to root any more
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Wooo......slow down there buddy ?. There is always reasons to root. If only to change the bootanimation or to simply stop seeing "Permission Denied". I use Termux a lot and i will get "Permission Denied" for various reasons. It's nice being able to type "su" and seeing $ go to # then typing in that same command and it doesn't hesitate because now your the boss.
Change my mind ?
Yes, I do have an unrootable Note 10, lol (long story). Means nothing, I stand firm
I call OK crazy because sure as he'll it does not work non rooted
hutzdani said:
I call OK crazy because sure as he'll it does not work non rooted
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Try version 5.0.3.
Gregbmil1 said:
Try version 5.0.3.
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Got a viable link?
The link in op has latest release as 4.3.4.
Edit - disregard my post. I didn't see it at the bottom of the list as a beta.
dharvey4651 said:
Got a viable link?
The link in op has latest release as 4.3.4.
Edit - disregard my post. I didn't see it at the bottom of the list as a beta.
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https://vanced.app/
Does not work. Just freezes upon opening
Gregbmil1 said:
Try version 5.0.3.
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Doesn't work
Gregbmil1 said:
I wouldn't post this if i was not for sure. I thought i was going crazy once i seen there was a new beta version out and installed it, version 5.0.3. I missed having Adaway enough that i would install it without root just to see the icon and to click around in it from time to time............not weird at all, i know
It even works for apps!......Download 'Ad Boom' from the Play Store and see for yourself
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
Apparently its no secrect, people are there talking about it but i'm so glad it works without root that i'm spreading the word. And because i didn't find it here, i just came across it on web.
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What are you smoking? Lol

Question Block 13 update?

I just got notified that my pixel 6 pro will update to A13 in two days, and there seems to be nothing I can do about it.
Does anyone know how to block it and stop any future updates? I've already got 'automatic updates' turned off, but that isn't stopping it.
What do I need to freeze, or what command line do i need to run, to clean this up and stop updates, especially A13?
I assume if your phone rooted, automatically updating will fail
It doesn't, and I lose root, that's what I thought last security update— which is why i'm concerned
christiebunny said:
I just got notified that my pixel 6 pro will update to A13 in two days, and there seems to be nothing I can do about it.
Does anyone know how to block it and stop any future updates? I've already got 'automatic updates' turned off, but that isn't stopping it.
What do I need to freeze, or what command line do i need to run, to clean this up and stop updates, especially A13?
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Yes tap build 7 times for Developer Settings and disable automatic updatea
You could unlock the bootloader (which would require a device wipe) and then reinstall your current build of Android manually. That would be one of the only ways to officially disable automatic updates as well as update notifications.
I don't think that there's any way you'll be able to permanently avoid it. At least one other person who was rooted on Android 12 got the OTA to 13 even though they had automatic updates already disabled and it actually installed successfully - they lost root until they manually re-rooted it, but it was a surprise it updated successfully via OTA.
You may be able to delay it some buy factory resetting and some other things, but it's a big "maybe", and ultimately I don't think there's any way for you to avoid it.
biggiesmalls657 said:
Yes tap build 7 times for Developer Settings and disable automatic updatea
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The OP you quoted says:
christiebunny said:
I've already got 'automatic updates' turned off, but that isn't stopping it.
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roirraW edor ehT said:
I don't think that there's any way you'll be able to permanently avoid it. At least one other person who was rooted on Android 12 got the OTA to 13 even though they had automatic updates already disabled and it actually installed successfully - they lost root until they manually re-rooted it, but it was a surprise it updated successfully via OTA.
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I "think" I've seen 3 instances of where someone was rooted but successfully completed the OTA, although 2 may have been from the same person. Maybe it was even the same person mentioning it 3 times, lol. Not really sure.
Makes me wonder if they removed the pre-OTA block verifications when going from A12 to A13 or just a fluke situation.
Lughnasadh said:
I "think" I've seen 3 instances of where someone was rooted but successfully completed the OTA, although 2 may have been from the same person. Didn't go back to check the posts.
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I think I've seen more than one person report this too, but wasn't sure, and as I always say, I keep forgetting the old stuff. What was I talking about?
Lughnasadh said:
Makes me wonder if they removed the pre-OTA block verifications when going from A12 to A13 or something else is going on.
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I suspect (but pretty obvious) that they have ways of force-pushing updates through despite the automatic update setting (or it's broken in typical Google fashion), but I think it's the former.
Then I believe they made a command decision that the vulnerability is too bad and that they felt they must force it on everyone. Again, given Google's reputation, this could've easily been an accident as well - "who pushed the red button!?!?!?"
And then the further command decision to push over top of modded, or at least simply rooted, devices as much as possible. I wonder what happens in the case someone has truly modified their software more aggressively at the root level. It wouldn't surprise me if it would've still overridden in those cases.
While, of course, those would be questionable actions for them to take (if these are actually true in the first place), I either partially or mostly agree with them, but just on principle, I can't wholeheartedly agree with them. Somewhere in the 40%-99% range.
If true, hopefully this is a very rare occurrence and not going to be how it is from now on. I will wait patiently to observe how things go.
What's the reason for avoiding the update? A13 is a pretty minor update from A12.1. In fact, I'd go so far as to say they should have called it A12.2.
96carboard said:
What's the reason for avoiding the update? A13 is a pretty minor update from A12.1. In fact, I'd go so far as to say they should have called it A12.2.
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this exactly I also want to know, is there any reason for not upgrading to A13 when coming from A12?
Only thing I could think of is some apps which might not yet work on A13...but thats about it?!
Annil said:
this exactly I also want to know, is there any reason for not upgrading to A13 when coming from A12?
Only thing I could think of is some apps which might not yet work on A13...but thats about it?!
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V4A, at least in my case. I'm not updating until its compatible, or I find a better alternative.
96carboard said:
What's the reason for avoiding the update? A13 is a pretty minor update from A12.1. In fact, I'd go so far as to say they should have called it A12.2.
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Android 13 cannot be modified is one reason...
Tulsadiver said:
Android 13 cannot be modified is one reason...
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I'm concerned about app compatibility, magisk, and how much control I'll lose.
As it is, even on 12, I can't change anything in /system, it's locked RO. I'm tired of not having control over a phone I paid for that's supposedly 'unlocked', but isn't
Tulsadiver said:
Android 13 cannot be modified is one reason...
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Could you explain your theory on this?
christiebunny said:
I'm concerned about app compatibility, magisk, and how much control I'll lose.
As it is, even on 12, I can't change anything in /system, it's locked RO. I'm tired of not having control over a phone I paid for that's supposedly 'unlocked', but isn't
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Compatibility seems remarkably intact, magisk works as intended, and there is no evidence of any change in what control you have.
96carboard said:
Could you explain your theory on this?
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Modified SystemUI bootloops.
Tulsadiver said:
Modified SystemUI bootloops.
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Ok? How are you modifying it?
96carboard said:
Ok? How are you modifying it?
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Same way I always have.
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Same way I always have.
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That answer really doesn't help anyone.
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That answer really doesn't help anyone.
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Any like these:
Stand alone Clock, Navbargone, Battery Icon Gone, etc. Mods
For stock rooted only. For most part, these cannot be flashed together. These mods use the SystemUI Patcher Module Template by @Jai_08 By @cool_modules on telegram. After Installing this module, your screen will relock after every reboot of...
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