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Blocking Non-Android Market apps?

Hello,
I just wanted to know if there was any way to block non-android apps? I know you can do it from settings, then applications, but you can enable installation of apps by just checking that option. Is there any way I can block them? Thanks, and I want to do this because my brother keeps installing useless games and apps again and again.

I don't think you can any other way.. but one thing you can do is install a app that can hide your android market app or any other app you choose so he cant access the market... I can't quite remember the name of it but its a pretty cool app.. you can also hide pics, movies, and other media on your phone.. wish I could help a little more
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chris41g said:
Checkout app locker
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Yeah thats one too
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chris41g said:
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+1 you can also password protect messaging. I found this because I was using handsent which I think was killing my battery.
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Recommended Disabled Apps

What apps have you disabled on your note II? Just wondering in case anyone had encountered any issues. Not rooted, and no intentions of doing so anytime soon.
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How are you planning on disabling apps without root?
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Um, it's a feature included with ICS and higher. I've been disabling apps on my Note II already, just wanted to see what other people have been doing.
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mdt73 said:
How are you planning on disabling apps without root?
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Settings/applications...click an app, to the right of force stop is a disable button. Same as freezing with Titanium as best I can tell. However, not all apps can be disabled. For example, I just checked Allshare Cast app, the disable button is grayed out, even after a force stop.

aspataro said:
What apps have you disabled on your note II? Just wondering in case anyone had encountered any issues. Not rooted, and no intentions of doing so anytime soon.
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This are app that i have disabled, and I don't see any issue so far.
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ardcifliku said:
This are app that i have disabled, and I don't see any issue so far.
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What app are you viewing those with? (E2?)

distortedloop said:
What app are you viewing those with? (E2?)
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Elixir 2 app.nice widgets too.
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I read That zynga app returns after Phone reset.
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Facebook Home

If someone could post the new Facebook home apk I would appreciate it. Want to see if it can install or if we need to port.
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Its not out yet buddy.
Wait till official release.
You should be able to I stall directly from Play. No need to port since GS3 is one of the device listed and its hitting the US first before it rolls out world wide... Give it a couple of hours
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Today was the official release date
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blacura said:
Today was the official release date
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Not in Canada... I'm looking for the apk
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An apk was posted a few days ago, but facebook killed it.
I got a Facebook update to fix permissions for Home, but I haven't seen the program itself yet...
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I noticed in the settings for fb all the way at the bottom there is a check box to enable fb home. Brings you to a play store page saying item not found.

Yup, same here.
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newmind02 said:
Yup, same here.
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click to turn it on and it will take you to the download page.. its actually kinda cool

Yeah, it takes me to the download page now, but when I click on "download", it tells me facebook doesn't require special permission and then it tells me the app I attempted to purchase cannot be found.
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Its supposed to be on the market now under "Facebook home" and available to the S3 but since I'm running jelly beer 4.2.2 it says its not compatible.
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Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I'm running cm10.1 m3. I was afraid that would happen.
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It's working on slimbean. Not to sure how I feel about it.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230194
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facebook home
T3hPWN said:
Its supposed to be on the market now under "Facebook home" and available to the S3 but since I'm running jelly beer 4.2.2 it says its not compatible.
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i was able to get it on my S3 running 4.2.2. it sucks though. deleted already

Ok, it's working now. Guess they had some last-second kinks to work out.
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For those that want it..
Download APK for FB Home HERE
After installation of that apk go to Play Store and update both FB and Messenger (or just open FB Home and it will prompt you)
Mine keeps saying "your device is not supported yet" though. Perhaps the compatibility is with stock TW only?

Aquethys said:
For those that want it..
Download APK for FB Home HERE
After installation of that apk go to Play Store and update both FB and Messenger (or just open FB Home and it will prompt you)
Mine keeps saying "your device is not supported yet" though. Perhaps the compatibility is with stock TW only?
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Nope, I'm running cm10.1 m3. Give it some time and try again.
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Use this...
Works perfectly!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40227388
Uninstall the current Facebook you have and use the two apks provided.
I uninstalled. As soon as I installed.
Biggest POS and waste of time if you ask me. To let FB be a complete home replacement, no settings to organize post from most resent. Its just horrible and looks like a battery drainer and a network hog. So if you're really passionate about FB (I don't see why anyone in the world would be) this is for you. If not, you'll probably just uninstall like me. Just my 2¢
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jayRokk said:
Use this...
Works perfectly!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40227388
Uninstall the current Facebook you have and use the two apks provided.
I uninstalled. As soon as I installed.
Biggest POS and waste of time if you ask me. To let FB be a complete home replacement, no settings to organize post from most resent. Its just horrible and looks like a battery drainer and a network hog. So if you're really passionate about FB (I don't see why anyone in the world would be) this is for you. If not, you'll probably just uninstall like me. Just my 2¢
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Agreed. I'm running Deviant Xone and to have to unlock my phone twice to get to my Nova homescreen is ridiculous. There needs to be more settings options with this.

caspersfi said:
Agreed. I'm running Deviant Xone and to have to unlock my phone twice to get to my Nova homescreen is ridiculous. There needs to be more settings options with this.
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It would be nice if it was a stand alone app. That's the only thing that gets me, its a full home replacement.... Don't get me wrong its a beautiful UI! But I RARELY use FB. Its too much for me Lol
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Adaway app

Does anyone have a link to the adaway apk. I down loaded a free app from play store that puts ads on your phone. I like the app and don't want to get rid of it.
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Download F droid by searching for it and it has adaway in it to install
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pimp my rom app, and rom tool box app. also have ad blocker in it.

bigox said:
Does anyone have a link to the adaway apk. I down loaded a free app from play store that puts ads on your phone. I like the app and don't want to get rid of it.
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Thats the same app I use. Just google it. You will see alot of links for it.
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I Google'd it but I'll have to do it at home on the pc. Phone wouldn't load it, I was hoping someone had the apk on drop box. Thanks guys. Or I'll rom tool box.
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I Google'd it but I'll have to do it at home on the pc. Phone wouldn't load it, I was hoping someone had the apk on drop box. Thanks guys. Or I'll rom tool box.
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http://db.tt/VWbCBrlF
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http://db.tt/VWbCBrlF
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Dude!!! You da Man!!!
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https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/
https://raw.github.com/dschuermann/ad-away/master/CHANGELOG

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I am using Adblock Plus now. Like it much better.

YourPartyBoy said:
pimp my rom app, and rom tool box app. also have ad blocker in it.
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I Google'd it but I'll have to do it at home on the pc. Phone wouldn't load it, I was hoping someone had the apk on drop box. Thanks guys. Or I'll rom tool box.
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Just an FYI, the newest version of ROM Toobox Pro doesn't have the ad blocking feature specifically built in anymore. Just a manual host file editor. In some update notes I think I read that it had to be removed via a request from the Play Store overseers.

I downloaded the apk adaway to my 4shared account. I will post the link. In joy ! http://www.4shared.com/android/4U7oOpqc/AdAwayv23.html
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http://sufficientlysecure.org/index.php/adaway/
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Magna Carta compatibility

so the other day i saw a new app called magna carta and checked it out. for those of you that dont know what it is: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/06/2...tall-to-be-the-first-to-get-jay-zs-new-album/
now according to the article it would say your phone is not compatible when trying to install it, but when i did it went through the install and everything and said i would receive the album. im wondering if this is because i am on rootbox and the build is changed and it makes it compatible with the app.
what id like is for someone who is completely stock to try install the apps and post results. my theory is that if it wont let you install we could change the build.prop and trick it to think it was samsung thus letting any rooted android user have access to getting the album free.
funniest part is im not a rap fan nor a jay-z fan but i think this would be cool for those who are and dont have a galaxy.

I'm stock and rooted and unlocked but this is what i get.
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antonio824 said:
I'm stock and rooted and unlocked but this is what i get.
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I'm on AOKP and I was able to download it, so I'm wondering if you have 4.2.2 on your phone you can get it.

If this was the case than someone with a nexus could get it.
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That's so weird cuz I checked the build.prop and it still says lg and what not
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It shows up for me obviously. Its supposed to be for select Galaxy phones. So its weird that it works for some of you.
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itll b available on torrents for free same day
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It shows up for me obviously. Its supposed to be for select Galaxy phones. So its weird that it works for some of you.
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I checked the build prop on this rom and it hasn't been changed, so I'm not sure how I was able to get it, I was expecting to get the "not compitable with your device" message, but it gave me the install option.

I was able to download the album as well. I know a lot of s4 owners had problems with the app. Also I'm using Banks minimal gapps, so not sure if thats the reason why I was able to get it.