How to control location access for apps (like iOS) - Nexus 4 Themes and Apps

Is there an app (with/without root) that can allow me to control the apps with location permission? In iOS, there is a location-setting which can be used to enable/disable location access for individual apps. With Android, the only option seems to be none or all.
Thanks in advance.

I always have location off and use Tasker to enable GPS for apps that I know need it legitimately.

Each app has it's own localization options. Look for them

srathi said:
Is there an app (with/without root) that can allow me to control the apps with location permission? In iOS, there is a location-setting which can be used to enable/disable location access for individual apps. With Android, the only option seems to be none or all.
Thanks in advance.
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+1 I would like one app for do this.

If you have root this will let you approve or deny access to such data whenever the app requests it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1422479

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[Q]Any way of hiding apps?

Hi, is there any way of hiding apps in the apps drawer? There are a number of apps like license keys that are in the drawers which I obviously don't want to get rid of but also don't particularly want to see every time I open it.
My phone is rooted, but I don't want to use a different launcher, I like Sense.
edit. sorry posted in the wrong section - should've been in the general section. Can a mod move it?
Just to reply to my own question. If you have a rooted DHD and have Titanium Backup then "Freeze" removes an app from the drawer. I have hidden my license key for Touchdown for example (touchdown still works) and swept all that social networking vaporware out of the way as well. I haven't deleted, just hidden them to make updates easier.
More monologue.
Does anyone know what "Latitude" is called in HTC/Android speak?
palexr said:
More monologue.
Does anyone know what "Latitude" is called in HTC/Android speak?
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I think Google Latitude is a feature on Maps that lets you share your current location with friends if you choose to.
keemyb said:
I think Google Latitude is a feature on Maps that lets you share your current location with friends if you choose to.
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Right, but it also appears as an "app" button in the app drawer. Does this mean I can't get rid of it? All that social networking stuff really bugs me.
Launcher Pro allows you to hide apps in the drawer (without root).

[Q] App/Setting/Program to see what programs are called?

Hello.
Is there an app or program that allows you to see what is being "called"? For example, I try modifying ROMs to remove most sense apps. When removing some widgets that i think are excessive, it seems to disable a settings menu or something.
Is there a way to see what APK's are being called by what setting or app? ALOGCAT seems that it would work here, but it brings up a TON of extra stuff.
Any help?
rawdikrik said:
Hello.
Is there an app or program that allows you to see what is being "called"? For example, I try modifying ROMs to remove most sense apps. When removing some widgets that i think are excessive, it seems to disable a settings menu or something.
Is there a way to see what APK's are being called by what setting or app? ALOGCAT seems that it would work here, but it brings up a TON of extra stuff.
Any help?
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Just use Titanium Back up and freeze the app before removing and then see what is affected and then make your descision if you wanna reinstall or not.
which ones are you wondering about?

changing programs in the auto profile

is there a way to change the programs in the auto profile, standard there is a google maps pictogram, i want to change that to navigon.
boldy_haircut said:
is there a way to change the programs in the auto profile, standard there is a google maps pictogram, i want to change that to navigon.
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Unles your rooted , i don't think os, ViperX custom rom has a tweaks options which allows you to set your own nagation app as the default app.

Hide Apps on Note 7

For Security I hide my Apps like Text, E mail, cos my work
& use SwipePad - Gesture Launcher
So is there a option to Hide apps on Note 7 or do i have to Install Apex Launcher
Thanks
Yes, it's called Secure Folder.
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Z7Eis_Pebuk
dkb218 said:
Yes, it's called Secure Folder.
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Z7Eis_Pebuk
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Samsung decided to remove the option to hide apps in the app drawer,
replacing it with an uninstall/disable feature instead.
Before, with the hide feature, you could simply hide third-party apps
that were barely used or that you didn't want others to see.
Now, you can only completely get rid of them.
I did this for the bloatware apps that couldn't be uninstalled, but also for some of the apps which I only use when traveling overseas which isn't more than once or twice a year. Guess need to wait and see how this new security works
Thanks dkb218
You can just disable packets and that is for all apps no root needed just pc or a paid app
If you disable them they won't show up in the drawer, but then again you won't get any notifications or messages until you enable it again. I think something like any package Disabler will work this way.
Add app to the secure folder and uninstall it from the app drawer.

How to remove "Say ok google" widget

Is there an option to remove that widget from homescreen?
There must be a solution to this without using a different launcher.
No, if you search on the Mi A1 forum (basically the same device), nobody found a way to remove the search bar from the stock launcher, because it is hard-coded.
The only way is using another launcher (Nova recommended) or modify the stock launcher apk to remove the bar, and replace it.
Maybe this works?
Disable the Google App
Danielle Furry recommends disabling the Google app in settings, which works for a range of Android versions. Here's how it works:
Open Settings, then open Apps
In the All apps list, find Google app, or just Google, tap it and select disable
Reboot your phone and the search bar should be gone!
If you disable the Google app, don't worry about breaking your phone. Apps like Google Play Services are essential for your system (unless you build your OS outside of Google's ecosystem), but your other apps will work fine without the Google app.
Do be warned however, the Google Assistant and voice search depend on the Google app, so disabling the Google app will also negatively affect dependent services such as Google Home, Google Lens, and Google's notifications about weather and transport, for example.
https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-remove-the-google-search-bar-from-your-android-homescreen
ConradB said:
Maybe this works?
Disable the Google App
Danielle Furry recommends disabling the Google app in settings, which works for a range of Android versions. Here's how it works:
Open Settings, then open Apps
In the All apps list, find Google app, or just Google, tap it and select disable
Reboot your phone and the search bar should be gone!
If you disable the Google app, don't worry about breaking your phone. Apps like Google Play Services are essential for your system (unless you build your OS outside of Google's ecosystem), but your other apps will work fine without the Google app.
Do be warned however, the Google Assistant and voice search depend on the Google app, so disabling the Google app will also negatively affect dependent services such as Google Home, Google Lens, and Google's notifications about weather and transport, for example.
https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-remove-the-google-search-bar-from-your-android-homescreen
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Worked for me. I used Nova Launcher Prima to remap the center button to open the app drawer instead of launching any Googly stuff. This frees up space to put more apps on the bottom row.
ConradB said:
Maybe this works?
Disable the Google App
Danielle Furry recommends disabling the Google app in settings, which works for a range of Android versions. Here's how it works:
Open Settings, then open Apps
In the All apps list, find Google app, or just Google, tap it and select disable
Reboot your phone and the search bar should be gone!
If you disable the Google app, don't worry about breaking your phone. Apps like Google Play Services are essential for your system (unless you build your OS outside of Google's ecosystem), but your other apps will work fine without the Google app.
Do be warned however, the Google Assistant and voice search depend on the Google app, so disabling the Google app will also negatively affect dependent services such as Google Home, Google Lens, and Google's notifications about weather and transport, for example.
https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-remove-the-google-search-bar-from-your-android-homescreen
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even disable the widget still there..nothing to do with..:laugh:
otongniee82 said:
even disable the widget still there..nothing to do with..:laugh:
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Same for me, there's a search bar remaining and not responsing at any tap...
In my case too. After disabling app, widget is still there. Tried 1st day when phone coming
Waiting for TWRP and then will freeze google app with Titanium. That always worked in my case
just install this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=amirz.rootless.nexuslauncher
eltano06 said:
just install this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=amirz.rootless.nexuslauncher
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For me it's not a solution but just a workaround

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