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[Q] sms without root

Hi guys, I bought my nexus 7 2013 lte thinking it could send sms. It seems it can but only if I root and install xposed etc etc.
My dilemma is that I have a nowtv subscription which will not run on rooted devices. I there any way to enable sms without rooting?
Ive tried masking root by all the usual methods but nowtv always knows. This is so frustrating for me as im not to tec savvy.
I have however flashed an older rom 4.3.1 and it works. is that my only option?

dememted1 said:
Hi guys, I bought my nexus 7 2013 lte thinking it could send sms. It seems it can but only if I root and install xposed etc etc.
My dilemma is that I have a nowtv subscription which will not run on rooted devices. I there any way to enable sms without rooting?
Ive tried masking root by all the usual methods but nowtv always knows. This is so frustrating for me as im not to tec savvy.
I have however flashed an older rom 4.3.1 and it works. is that my only option?
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I was going to tell you google voice then realized you're on the wrong side of the pond. Been using it for years. Sorry, haven't paid attention to the other options.

RootCloak is a xposed module that hides root from certain apps. I'm not sure what you want in the means of SMS, but I use Google voice, with the voice+ module and nexus 7 SMS enabler modules, then I can choose what default SMS app I want (Hangouts, 8sms). Or you can just use a different SMS app like TextPlus without without rooting.
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datallboy said:
RootCloak is a xposed module that hides root from certain apps. I'm not sure what you want in the means of SMS, but I use Google voice, with the voice+ module and nexus 7 SMS enabler modules, then I can choose what default SMS app I want (Hangouts, 8sms). Or you can just use a different SMS app like TextPlus without without rooting.
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xposed requires root doesn't it?
root cloak doesn't work. nowtv still says device modified and won't run.

Yes Xposed requires root.
Did a little searching and there's a RootCloak Plus which will do the job. Look under the Apps with calls... Header in this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574647
Hope it helps.
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datallboy said:
Yes Xposed requires root.
Did a little searching and there's a RootCloak Plus which will do the job. Look under the Apps with calls... Header in this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574647
Hope it helps.
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Thanks man.... I'll give it a go and let you know.

datallboy said:
Yes Xposed requires root.
Did a little searching and there's a RootCloak Plus which will do the job. Look under the Apps with calls... Header in this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574647
Hope it helps.
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Thanx for your time but this didn't work. I guess it's one of those apps that the root cloak plus won't work on.
I see the op is still working on another bskyb app.
Back to looking for a way to enable outbound text... (unrooted)
Thanx again..

Just a thought, is it possible to make an unrooted rom with mms built in that can be flashed via adb or any other method?
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dememted1 said:
Hi guys, I bought my nexus 7 2013 lte thinking it could send sms. It seems it can but only if I root and install xposed etc etc.
My dilemma is that I have a nowtv subscription which will not run on rooted devices. I there any way to enable sms without rooting?
Ive tried masking root by all the usual methods but nowtv always knows. This is so frustrating for me as im not to tec savvy.
I have however flashed an older rom 4.3.1 and it works. is that my only option?
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You may find this info useful!
Xposed Framework FAQDoes this require root access?
Yes, because it replaces a file in /system/bin. Once the framework is installed, it should work without root access.
and the link where I found the info.

tobdaryl said:
You may find this info useful!
Xposed Framework FAQDoes this require root access?
Yes, because it replaces a file in /system/bin. Once the framework is installed, it should work without root access.
and the link where I found the info.
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Thanks for info but I have tried this method. I have unrooted as far as possible without flashing stock but it seems something is left behind that the skygo/nowtv apps see's and says os is modified and will not run.

Skygo rooted

Hello would like to root but on past phone rooted stopped this from working. They was some people who temp removed root to get it working anyone here tested?
Thanks
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Not tested, but I know there is a module for xposed framework (i think it is called something like "cloak hider" or similar) it hides root for some apps. Maybe you want to take a look at this?!

shankly1985 said:
Hello would like to root but on past phone rooted stopped this from working. They was some people who temp removed root to get it working anyone here tested?
Thanks
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Tilgi said:
Not tested, but I know there is a module for xposed framework (i think it is called something like "cloak hider" or similar) it hides root for some apps. Maybe you want to take a look at this?!
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Still doesn't work when rooted

Gutted hate sky lol really want to root but don't want to miss out on skygo really enjoying it lately.
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[Q] Ads being displayed on my phone

Over the past few days I've noticed a number of popup ads being displayed on my phone - are there any easy ways to see quickly if any of the apps I've installed are ad supported apps or do i have to check description of each one on the play store?
Also made me think - whats best security / antivirus like app for android at the moment?
Cheers...

xploitUK said:
Over the past few days I've noticed a number of popup ads being displayed on my phone - are there any easy ways to see quickly if any of the apps I've installed are ad supported apps or do i have to check description of each one on the play store?
Also made me think - whats best security / antivirus like app for android at the moment?
Cheers...
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i use lookout
if your rooted get adaway

Cool, got lookout on there - was checking thats the right one to have - but not rooted (need to be unrooted for barclays banking app)

xploitUK said:
Cool, got lookout on there - was checking thats the right one to have - but not rooted (need to be unrooted for barclays banking app)
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There is an xposed module that hides root from apps like that. So root away and be happy.
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Download an AirPush detector.
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New Halifax banking update

It seems that banking apps are now starting to block access for rooted devices. I have however found a work around if any one is interested?
Simply just install 'hide my root'
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot&hl=en_GB
Open app, hide supersu binary, then run banking app, register device, first log in etc
You can now activate root again and the banking app will still be working ?
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Or you can use the Xposed module Rootcloak, which works much better.

I tried root cloak earlier, blocked halifax app, and it didnt work? Dont know if its a mixture of both apps? Trying to work it out ?
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Root cloak does not work with barclays banking app.
To the OP: Did you try your app with Barclays?
Thanks

[Q] how to stop autostarting app

Hi,
Anybody can help me? My battery is getting crazy drained from unwanted autostarting app, especially Chinese ones.
I thought it was too easy using just the auto start app manager in the phone settings.
I successfully rooted (double checked with root checker) using the guide found in this same forum than I tried different third party autostart app manager but all without success
After granting SU permission the most of the app says that the procedure is successful but just seconds after the apps I disabled are already back in the running app list.
The weirdest thing happens with Clean master, after granting permission and while is working it tells me that the app itself couldn't succeed and the only thing that suggests is to grant permission in the SU app that obviously has already.
What can it be the problem?
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maramau said:
Hi,
What can it be the problem?
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I'm not sure, I'm not using such apps yet. Are these apps lollipop compatibles?
BTW I've checked one thing on the m9+, slightly related, that /system modifications stick or not with the default kernels we have, and luckily the Write protection on an unlocked device is not present. So we don't need write protection cracking kernel module like on m9. I've tested this with AdWay rooted app, and it modified the /system/etc/hosts file and it sticks after reboot.

tbalden said:
I'm not sure, I'm not using such apps yet. Are these apps lollipop compatibles?
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I downloaded all of them from the play store or the app market already installed in the phone so I guess they all are…
Didn't check In the specifications though…
I'm using Ad block plus and that seems to work properly without problems
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maramau said:
Hi,
Anybody can help me? My battery is getting crazy drained from unwanted autostarting app, especially Chinese ones.
I thought it was too easy using just the auto start app manager in the phone settings.
I successfully rooted (double checked with root checker) using the guide found in this same forum than I tried different third party autostart app manager but all without success
After granting SU permission the most of the app says that the procedure is successful but just seconds after the apps I disabled are already back in the running app list.
The weirdest thing happens with Clean master, after granting permission and while is working it tells me that the app itself couldn't succeed and the only thing that suggests is to grant permission in the SU app that obviously has already.
What can it be the problem?
Sent from my HTC M9pw using XDA Free mobile app
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Have you tried Greenify? Lots of people swear by it, though it works best in conjunction with Xposed because then you can hibernate badly behaving system apps.

iElvis said:
Have you tried Greenify?
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I tried after your suggestion and seems to work
until I use one of the apps and then it wakes up again all the others (like I am using an app to shop online and it awakes music app,weibo, a Chinese taxi booking app and baidu maps)
Proper Chinese style haha
I'm afraid that exposed is Not gonna work properly at the Moment because I got an error message that says that they don't have (yet) a version compatible with SDK 21 or the phone processor architecture…
Thanks!
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maramau said:
Hi,
Anybody can help me? My battery is getting crazy drained from unwanted autostarting app, especially Chinese ones.
I thought it was too easy using just the auto start app manager in the phone settings.
I successfully rooted (double checked with root checker) using the guide found in this same forum than I tried different third party autostart app manager but all without success
After granting SU permission the most of the app says that the procedure is successful but just seconds after the apps I disabled are already back in the running app list.
The weirdest thing happens with Clean master, after granting permission and while is working it tells me that the app itself couldn't succeed and the only thing that suggests is to grant permission in the SU app that obviously has already.
What can it be the problem?
Sent from my HTC M9pw using XDA Free mobile app
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Your answer is actually in the question you pose.
Download Autostarts and kill off the apps criteria so that it doesn't start up.
Been using that app for years now, it's superb https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elsdoerfer.android.autostarts

maramau said:
I'm afraid that exposed is Not gonna work properly at the Moment because I got an error message that says that they don't have (yet) a version compatible with SDK 21 or the phone processor architecture…
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There is an alpha that works fine on the M9. http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-android-5-1-successfully-t3074586
You need the sdk21-arm64 zip to install the framework, then the Xposed for Lollipop "installer" (which doesn't actually install anything, just manages he modules).
This will let you greenify system apps, which appears to be your problem. Greenify will complain if you try to do it, but it should be fine.