Hi!
Couldn't find any threads about this from XDA-OnePlus 3 section.
Anyway I've seen that some people do have ability to watch these videos in 60 fps but mostly if a video is in 60 fps the Youtube app gives only up to 480p resolution.
Only workaround is known to be to use youtube via chrome and request desktop version, where one can choose the 60 fps option.
Does anyone here know about the YT app resolution/framing restrictions or fixes to this particular problem?
As far as I'm aware it's something that OP needs to add support for. That is all I have been able to find on Google.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-patched-youtube-vp9-60fps-playback-t3418216
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-patched-youtube-vp9-60fps-playback-t3418216
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Root required :/
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Root required :/
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And? Root doesn't void your warranty, it's easy to do, and you can use Android Pay with it if you use systemless root Enjoy!
Angristan said:
Root required :/
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Drats, can't root because of banking apps have root checks, and while there are root cloaks. It's a hassle.
It has been said that 1+3 is now whitelisted in the Youtube app for 60fps play (hearsay from oneplus forums)
But apparently seems now that the VP9 play has to be whitelisted also, will check that.
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Drats, can't root because of banking apps have root checks, and while there are root cloaks. It's a hassle.
It has been said that 1+3 is now whitelisted in the Youtube app for 60fps play (hearsay from oneplus forums)
But apparently seems now that the VP9 play has to be whitelisted also, will check that.
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Aah! My banking app doesn't detect systemless root over here in the UK so I'm sound
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And? Root doesn't void your warranty, it's easy to do, and you can use Android Pay with it if you use systemless root Enjoy!
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Yes but I just received my OP3, forgot to root it, and to root you have to unlock the bootloader, which erases all the data.
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Yes but I just received my OP3, forgot to root it, and to root you have to unlock the bootloader, which erases all the data.
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Same here (and I came from a Nexus 5 where I unlocked the bootloader first day!)
By the time I had added my bank app, my two-stage authenticators for steam, microsoft...etc etc I suddenly thought about that too.
But in all honesty, with OxygenOS currently I feel no need to root it (yet?) and erasing my whole device just to fix youtube and have to re-setup all of that is a massive pain in the but.
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Same here (and I came from a Nexus 5 where I unlocked the bootloader first day!)
By the time I had added my bank app, my two-stage authenticators for steam, microsoft...etc etc I suddenly thought about that too.
But in all honesty, with OxygenOS currently I feel no need to root it (yet?) and erasing my whole device just to fix youtube and have to re-setup all of that is a massive pain in the but.
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Though slightly off topic, move your authentication to Authenticator Plus (has android wear support too) or Authy, and then even if you wipe your device, you can just re download an app and they will re-sync Authy is free, but i prefer Authenticator plus.
You can always use the OGYoutube app, but you won't be able to login unless you have Xposed installed
I've heard that it is something that Google has to do by adding OnePlus 3 in to their database and OnePlus cannot do anything about that until Google sorts it out. (People with LG G5s and HTC 10s are also having this problem)
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Aah! My banking app doesn't detect systemless root over here in the UK so I'm sound
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That's I interesting as I have been holding off rooting because I use barclays banking and also pingit. Do you know if these work and also why did you decide to root. Back in the day would have done immediately but trying to justify it now is tough when oneplus keep rolling out updates every 2 weeks ota.
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That's I interesting as I have been holding off rooting because I use barclays banking and also pingit. Do you know if these work and also why did you decide to root. Back in the day would have done immediately but trying to justify it now is tough when oneplus keep rolling out updates every 2 weeks ota.
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Their really isn't too much of a reason. I like a few root utilities e.g to access kernel settings and that's about it. For banking, I know Halifax and lloyds work with systemless root. Like you don't even need to turn it off. Just opened the barclays app as I'm not with them and it doesnt seen to like systemless root, or more it works with systemless root but it detects the SuperSU application. If you can mask that with systemless xposed you should be sound
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I've heard that it is something that Google has to do by adding OnePlus 3 in to their database and OnePlus cannot do anything about that until Google sorts it out. (People with LG G5s and HTC 10s are also having this problem)
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Yes the infamous whitelisting of Google Corp.
I've contacted Youtube support to specify if the OnePlus 3 truly is whitelisted for 60 fps although not expecting an answer from them. Because on the official oneplus forums, one of the users said that it 1+3 is now whitelisted (as of newest version of the YT app)
But it still doesn't work so either the user is wrongly informed, youtube support lies or VN9 - decoding must be whitelisted also. Or I'm way too far in the speculation swamp and the problem lies somewhere else.
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Yes the infamous whitelisting of Google Corp.
I've contacted Youtube support to specify if the OnePlus 3 truly is whitelisted for 60 fps although not expecting an answer from them. Because on the official oneplus forums, one of the users said that it 1+3 is now whitelisted (as of newest version of the YT app)
But it still doesn't work so either the user is wrongly informed, youtube support lies or VN9 - decoding must be whitelisted also. Or I'm way too far in the speculation swamp and the problem lies somewhere else.
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I'll check, but maybe it depends on which version (China / Europe / NA)
Edit : just checked, still not working at least most people still don't upload in 60FPS
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I'll check, but maybe it depends on which version (China / Europe / NA)
Edit : just checked, still not working at least most people still don't upload in 60FPS
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It should be whitlisted by now or at least in some regions I guess?
I'm getting 1080p 60fps on the stock youtube app running OOS 3.2.2
I've had the same issues but ever since the 3.2.1 update that came out 3 weeks ago, I have been able to view 1080p60 videos. I had to clear app data and the cache a couple times but it works for me.
I watch a lot of gaming vids in 60fps so having to watch them in 480p for a while was maddening.
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It should be whitlisted by now or at least in some regions I guess?
I'm getting 1080p 60fps on the stock youtube app running OOS 3.2.2
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I encouraged one user from OP forums to do YT app re-install and warned him that he might lose the 60 fps play, and he did lose it.
You can try it too but be warned
Seems that the app itself does not recognize the phone model or some such...
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It should be whitlisted by now or at least in some regions I guess?
I'm getting 1080p 60fps on the stock youtube app running OOS 3.2.2
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Are you from Europe or North America? It isn't working for me here in Europe. (UK)
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Hi,
I'm wondering what your experiences are with
Magisk or SuperSU for HTC ONE M9 7.0 NOUGAT?
(I'm on CID: VODAP100) :silly:
Which was better for you personally, and have you experienced any any issues with updates to their binaries or problems during installation, or perhaps problems with Google Pay and NFC beam for example?
Thanks for your input. :highfive:
I'm using Magisk 14.0 and NFC is working fine. I stopped using SuperSU when ViperOne M9 6.0 got released (1st February 2017).
I can't say anything about android pay since it's not supported in my country. Pokémon Go (which is relying on safety-net, too) is working fine, though.
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I'm using Magisk 14.0 and NFC is working fine. I stopped using SuperSU when ViperOne M9 6.0 got released (1st February 2017).
I can't say anything about android pay since it's not supported in my country. Pokémon Go (which is relying on safety-net, too) is working fine, though.
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I see, so Magisk is pre-installed with ViperOne M9 6.0.
I've read that Google Pay won't work with Custom ROMs, which is a shame because it sounds like a good ROM from what I have heard.
Perhaps Google allows rooting in Germany as Germany doesn't use Google Pay. In the UK Google Pay is very popular, and so is using NFC on the transport system. Hmmm, so it could be country specific as to whether NFC gets turned off after rooting. Maybe there is a workaround. :good:
Having said that, I've read that Google Play lists devices with unlocked bootloaders as "Uncertified", yet, I have an unlocked bootloader (via HTCdev/not sure if that makes a difference) and Google Play says "Certified", and as you say, Pokémon is working for you (which uses SafetyNet) so perhaps there won't be an issue but it's rather hit and miss as to what will happen it seems.
Maybe it will say "Not Certified" after Google Pay is opened and granted permission to scan device though, who can say for sure, I don't know. One thing I do know is that my software version has been reported by many to have encryption problems pertaining to the reading of the IMEI after rooting. I've read that in a few places on the internet, that's why I'm trying to get as much info as possible beforehand.
Do you think Magisk 14 is okay for me to flash via TWRP with my current Android version?
I'd really like to get rid of the Vodafone bloatware on my HTC, and more importantly try some battery tweaks but I'd really like to use all phone feature if possible after rooting. (Such as NFC and Google Pay. I'm surprised Google hasn't made a public list of what will work and what will not). Google!
It's actually the first time that I ever hear of NFC not working on a rooted M9 and I highly doubt that that's true.
There are no country-specific differences in regard to root and the hardware of your phone. It might be that the app doesn't allow you to activate NFC (that's an assumption I don't know that for sure since I've never used the app) but the NFC chip itself doesn't get affected by rooting this phone.
Edit: And I haven't heard of phones that lose their IMEI due to root, either. You can create problems by flashing incompatible roms but not by rooting the device.
Edit2: You need to be aware that not all SuperSU versions are compatible with this phone, though. However, the incompatible ones only create a bootloop.
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It's actually the first time that I ever hear of NFC not working on a rooted M9 and I highly doubt that that's true
There are no country-specific differences in regard to root and the hardware of your phone. It might be that the app doesn't allow you to activate NFC (that's an assumption I don't know that for sure since I've never used the app) but the NFC chip itself doesn't get affected by rooting this phone..
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Yes I agree, I don't think the NFC chip itself is affected either.
From what I've read, the NFC option ends up "Greyed Out" in some cases. What I meant when I said "Country Specific" was, that perhaps in cases where it does get "Greyed Out", that maybe it happens if a user roots their phone in a country where Google Pay is available to use. (Just a hypothesis).
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Edit: And I haven't heard of phones that lose their IMEI due to root, either. You can create problems by flashing incompatible roms but not by rooting the device.
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I trust your knowledge. In my case though, it happened to me and I had not introduced any new ROM ever. I simply unlocked the bootloader on HTCdev. The phone reset to its own recovery factory image after bootloader unlock, but with missing radio and IMEI. It had never been unlocked before, no new image. Others on the internet said it's something to do with the capabilities encryption reading of some versions of SuperSU on this exact phone Software – Nougat 7.0 CID: VODAP100. A bit of a mystery. I'm not an expert but I know I didn't download or backup any image or ROM of any kind. It was already on it, I just unlocked it. Fixed now though thanks to the info here. Great forum. :good:
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Edit2: You need to be aware that not all SuperSU versions are compatible with this phone, though. However, the incompatible ones only create a bootloop.
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Yes I've heard that too. I think this one in the screenshot is OK for my version, would you ever use Kingroot yourself? I'm having a slight issue with SuperSU though as you can see. :silly: LOL :laugh: hmmm I'm really tempted to use Magisk 14 now.
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I think it should be 5.67 MB, not "KB" and because of that it's saying 16000+ % downloaded and it wouldn't stop downloading. (screenshot).
Only use Kingroot or any other one-click-root method if you need some nasty malware on your PC and/or smartphone (depending on the version you use).
The latest SuperSU version I've flashed myself was 2.79 SR3.
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Only use Kingroot or any other one-click-root method if you need some nasty malware on your PC and/or smartphone (depending on the version you use).
The latest SuperSU version I've flashed myself was 2.79 SR3.
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I've heard that too. Thanks for confirming.
May I ask, what in your experience is the best app to use to extend battery life on the HTC One M9?
I'm torn between not rooting and trying Naptime via "Dump" or trying Magisk 14 with a Magisk Module but then the other side of me says, ah to hell with it just root and Greenify then you can install Adaway too. :silly:
These are the Devs instructions to use DUMP in case anyone is wondering:
"To use Naptime's features without Root you need to grant it DUMP permission via ADB on your computer by executing this command:
adb -d shell pm grant com.franco.doze android.permission.DUMP
You also need to grant WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission:
adb -d shell pm grant com.franco.doze android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS".
(Edit: The app should be force closed either manually or by running this command from adb after the others commands mentioned above. Originally just the two commands above were at the Google Play description, but the app notified (on opening it) that it needs the force close command :
adb -d shell am force-stop com.franco.doze )
What do you think? I'd also be interested to know what your favourite apps are in general. You seem like you probably know some great ones.
Titanium Backup.
I actually don't think that battery saver apps are worth installing. When an app gets started the battery usage is higher than during the normal usage of the app. Therefore, keeping an app active and re-opening it needs less battery capacity than always killing the app (e.g. with greenify) and restarting it at a later point. In general android is capable enough to handle its ram and the battery on its own.
The best advice I can give you is uninstalling all apps that you don't need and stay away from YouTube, Facebook and all those other bad developed social media apps that drain your battery. That's why I mentioned TiBa at the beginning of the post.
On the other hand this device's release date lies more than 2 years in the past. You mustn't expect any great usage times per battery cycle, anymore, due to the age of the hardware. Batteries don't last forever.
I don't use any fancy apps. Only adaway, TiBa, solid explorer and the venom tweaks of ViperOne M9 require root.
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Only use Kingroot or any other one-click-root method if you need some nasty malware on your PC and/or smartphone (depending on the version you use).
The latest SuperSU version I've flashed myself was 2.79 SR3.
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Titanium Backup.
I actually don't think that battery saver apps are worth installing. When an app gets started the battery usage is higher than during the normal usage of the app. Therefore, keeping an app active and re-opening it needs less battery capacity than always killing the app (e.g. with greenify) and restarting it at a later point. In general android is capable enough to handle its ram and the battery on its own.
The best advice I can give you is uninstalling all apps that you don't need and stay away from YouTube, Facebook and all those other bad developed social media apps that drain your battery. That's why I mentioned TiBa at the beginning of the post.
On the other hand this device's release date lies more than 2 years in the past. You mustn't expect any great usage times per battery cycle, anymore, due to the age of the hardware. Batteries don't last forever.
I don't use any fancy apps. Only adaway, TiBa, solid explorer and the venom tweaks of ViperOne M9 require root.
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Those are excellent apps.
I wish I could install hosts via adb or Adaway itself via that command on NOUGAT but I can't I don't think.
I use Adaway on my Moto G and it is brilliant.
I prefer an old version of ES File explorer as I'm just familiar with it, but that one you have is great too. Titanium Backup I've always found a little complex.
I'm going to give Naptime a go, I agree force closing apps that are restarted often uses a lot of resources but I'd like an option to turn the phone to a high sleep mode, but still recieve some push notifications I've installed Naptime (before I seen your response) and I gave it permissions with adb.
I'll see how it goes and perhaps report back here if anyone is interested. Also, there's quite a nice article about uninstalling bloat via adb without root that I'm reading here on XDA at the moment. I've already manually force closed apps like ZOE, perhaps I can squeeze a bit more out of the system here and there with that.
Google Services is really killing it, and I don't even have an option for uninstalling Chrome. lol Hello Google!!
Anyone get YouTube Module iYTBP for Magisk to work? I've never used this particular method before. I manually downloaded the latest ARM64 variant and tried the ones listed in Magisk downloads as well . I'm not sure if its just broken for our device at the moment or I'm doing something wrong. If some has another method for removing YouTube ads you be appreciated. Thanks
Try Youtube RED hahaha
Couple ways. YouTube Red of course which is what I use now. But I used to use pi-hole on my home network
Yea, their ads are getting out of hand.
Root it, then use an aggressive HOSTS file. This one is not bad http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm
Remember to convert the format of the hosts to Unix. In Notepadd++ that is EDIT --> EOL Conversion --> UNIX
If rooting is too much, go with a DNS blackhole. Raspberry Pi Hole is the easiest.
Or you can setup DNS on a Windows Server, then import the domains from the hosts file using this: https://cyber-defense.sans.org/blog/2010/08/31/windows-dns-server-blackhole-blacklist
Another benefit of a DNS server is that you can log all the DNS lookup requests from your Pixel 2, iPad, Smart TV, etc. Then block the **** out of them.
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Anyone get YouTube Module iYTBP for Magisk to work? I've never used this particular method before. I manually downloaded the latest ARM64 variant and tried the ones listed in Magisk downloads as well . I'm not sure if its just broken for our device at the moment or I'm doing something wrong. If some has another method for removing YouTube ads you be appreciated. Thanks
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I'm using it and it works perfectly. Did you follow the instructions in the thread?
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I'm using it and it works perfectly. Did you follow the instructions in the thread?
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I thought I did. I disabled YouTube and then tried to install module in Magisk, but it failed to install. Maybe I wasn't reading the right thread.
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I thought I did. I disabled YouTube and then tried to install module in Magisk, but it failed to install. Maybe I wasn't reading the right thread.
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I was having issues too. What worked for me was uninstalling updates for YouTube, and when it prompted to return the app to the stock one that came with the phone, I said yes and it finally worked.
The best adfree solution to YouTube IMO is this:
https://www.official-plus.com/ogyoutube
Not only do you get YouTube adfree - you can do picture in picture without YouTube red AND you get an extra button to download the video in mp4 or just the audio in mp3 if you wanted to! AND ROOT NOT NEEDED! 1st install MicroG APK, then install OGyoutube APK, give permissions, and done lol.
Best YouTube experience yet. Please give this a try, you will forget all about the YouTube adaway module.
BTW, I'm on Oreo 8.1 developer preview 1, unrooted, locked bootloader, stock recovery and still works great. Has extra settings and options not originally in stock YouTube too. And they're all handy =-)
P.S. I been using this for YouTube all week (just got my pixel 2 xl) and haven't seen a single ad yet.
Honestly, pay for it or deal with it. A lot of these creators spend hours and hours creating content for you to enjoy. Those ads pay for that time. And not nearly enough I might add. It's 5 to 20 seconds of your life or 10 bucks a month.
Guys, I live in Russia, so there's no way to legally use YouTube Red. Here's what I did:
1. Rooted with Magisk.
2. Removed system app YouTube.apk.
3. Downloaded modified YouTube iYTBP and put it into the system folder.
Magic! Everything works fine including picture-in-picture mode. No ads!
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Anyone get YouTube Module iYTBP for Magisk to work? I've never used this particular method before. I manually downloaded the latest ARM64 variant and tried the ones listed in Magisk downloads as well . I'm not sure if its just broken for our device at the moment or I'm doing something wrong. If some has another method for removing YouTube ads you be appreciated. Thanks
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Just use they're non root version and install apk and everything is fine. Doesn't matter if you're rooted or not.
zathus said:
Honestly, pay for it or deal with it. A lot of these creators spend hours and hours creating content for you to enjoy. Those ads pay for that time. And not nearly enough I might add. It's 5 to 20 seconds of your life or 10 bucks a month.
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Now the wall of "it's not supported in my country" and other excuses will come.
This is what society is now. Would rather rip everyone off to save themselves a 40 second ad
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I was having issues too. What worked for me was uninstalling updates for YouTube, and when it prompted to return the app to the stock one that came with the phone, I said yes and it finally worked.
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Got it working, thanks for the tip.
Lawlrus said:
Now the wall of "it's not supported in my country" and other excuses will come.
This is what society is now. Would rather rip everyone off to save themselves a 40 second ad
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Lol well it's a valid point. I live in Canada and pay for Google play music, which comes bundled with YouTube red for those in the States. Why should I pay the same amount of money to get less features than someone in the States?
Youngbloodx said:
Lol well it's a valid point. I live in Canada and pay for Google play music, which comes bundled with YouTube red for those in the States. Why should I pay the same amount of money to get less features than someone in the States?
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Because that's the way life is some times? Move to America so you can save $15 a month. See if it's worth it lol
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Just use they're non root version and install apk and everything is fine. Doesn't matter if you're rooted or not.
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Would you mind sending a link to the correct APK version to me for the Pixel 2 XL? I'm rooted with Magisk if that matters. I looked on their download site and there are like upwards of 8 files for just about every version of the APK.
Hello! Long (LONG!) time lurker. Decided to finally make an account today to ask you guys some questions...
My OnePlus 5T will be arriving today, and I plan to immediately flash FreedomOS - and wish to go as Google-less as possible.
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I simply want to minimize Google's presence in my day-to-day life... and that's a topic for a totally separate discussion that I don't really wish to partake in here.
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A few years ago I heard about a way for the YouTube app to function without the Google Play Services. Is this still possible? I want to go completely without GApps, etc.
So far my plan(s) for application replacements are as follows:
1. Google Maps -> HERE WeGo
2. Google Drive -> Dropbox
3. Google PlayStore -> Use raw APKs downloaded from the internet + Aptoide + F-Droid
4. Google Calendar -> Etar or DigiCal
5. Google Photos -> QuickPic
6. SMS -> Signal
Anything I'm missing?
With that being said- Is there really any need for me to download/flash any GApps, whatsoever?
What are the benefits on going without gapps?
IonutP said:
What are the benefits on going without gapps?
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I simply want to minimize Google's presence in my day-to-day life... and that's a topic for a totally separate discussion that I don't really wish to partake in here.
funnoam said:
Better buy an iPhone then no ?
I mean even if you completely remove all Google apps, you pay a small percentage of the phone price to Google, then you're using AOSP but still coded by Google. Then by watching YouTube you're completely in the Google system too, and watching ads gives them money too.
So you want to do this the hard way ? Buy an iPhone, use Bing, stop watching YouTube.
There's no point just breaking android by removing Google services and play store...
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Once again, this is completely off-topic. If you have helpful insight to my questions then post it, if not- move along.
RSalad said:
Once again, this is completely off-topic. If you have helpful insight to my questions then post it, if not- move along.
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I just edited my message to give you some advices on some apps, but there's also a debate over buying an Android and in the same time do not want to support Google...
Do whatever you feel :angel:
Some apps are really broken when you don't have Play Services. Except crashes and missing features.
Also if you watch YouTube in browser (I suppose you won't use chrome then) you'll be limited to 480p.
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I just edited my message to give you some advices on some apps, but there's also a debate over buying an Android and in the same time do not want to support Google...
Do whatever you feel :angel:
Some apps are really broken when you don't have Play Services. Except crashes and missing features.
Also if you watch YouTube in browser (I suppose you won't use chrome then) you'll be limited to 480p.
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I'm aware that some apps will not function correctly. I can work around that. I'm not concerned about that.
As far as the YouTube app hack is concerned, it is not a part of a browser. It is a hacked version of the YouTube app. Completely different, and is fully functional.
I have several years of experience developing/modding android, and I'm sure I will do just fine without GApps.
I am simply here asking about the old YouTube app hack method, and seeing if I am forgetting any baser level GApp.
Thanks so much for your... help...
I use iYTBP for my YouTube app as it features a black design, no ads and background listening. Not sure if it will work without Play Services but you can still try it.
Your welcome for my ...help...
Less condescension can work too.
You can use microG to spoof the Google services (at least in YouTube's case) and use iYTBP (google it, read the xda post and download from their website). Otherwise you could try NewPipe.
You don't need another SMS app, the phone comes with one from OnePlus by default.
It also has a gallery application from OnePlus, so you should avoid QuickPic (as it is pretty much adware).
You could also try to look for a HydrogenOS image on the chinese OnePlus website, but I'm not sure if any have been posted. That way you won't even need to get rid of the Google apps, as there are none.
Dariusdd said:
You can use microG to spoof the Google services (at least in YouTube's case). Otherwise, try NewPipe?
You don't need another SMS app, the phone comes with one from OnePlus by default.
It also has a gallery application from OnePlus, so you should avoid QuickPic (as it is pretty much adware).
You could also try to look for a HydrogenOS image on the chinese OnePlus website, but I'm not sure if any have been posted. That way you won't even need to get rid of the Google apps, as there are none.
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Oh wow is QuickPic really that bad? I've never tried it, but reading all about it, it seemed nice.
That's a shame.
Thanks for the notice about NewPipe by the way, I totally forgot about that!
Newpipe is a great replacement from YouTube and you can download videos/music
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Some worthwhile reading for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/gapps-free-samsung-galaxy-s3-lte-gt-t3553620
FreedomOS does not give you the ability to remove all Google apps.
I flashed H2OS and microg as soon as I got the phone.
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Some worthwhile reading for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/gapps-free-samsung-galaxy-s3-lte-gt-t3553620
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Holy cow. I don't know of a more helpful or relevant post reference. Thank you so much for this!
The built in apps are pretty bad. Gallery is very limited. Messages is crippled. Dialer has a bug in it and Contacts is a bit wonky.
I put the Google apps back ON and disabled the built in apps.
You can also replace Chrome with Brave
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n1kos said:
You can also replace Chrome with Brave
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Enjoy the amazing battery life going googless. I did this a few years back for a while and enjoyed it.
Baldilocks said:
The built in apps are pretty bad. Gallery is very limited. Messages is crippled. Dialer has a bug in it and Contacts is a bit wonky.
I put the Google apps back ON and disabled the built in apps.
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Totally off-topic, but I purchased a phone from you on Swappa last year. LG G6 for $475.
Edit: Not last year. Got it on June 21, 2017.
Edit2: How funny is that... Small world. Nice to see you around.
I mean you can still use the YouTube app and I have ads if you use the Xposed app to install YouTube adaway molecule to be completely ad-free
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RSalad said:
Hello! Long (LONG!) time lurker. Decided to finally make an account today to ask you guys some questions...
My OnePlus 5T will be arriving today, and I plan to immediately flash FreedomOS - and wish to go as Google-less as possible.
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lulz
Install adaway, import this
http://t-ryder.de/googlehosts.txt
Also comes in other flavours btw...
http://t-ryder.de/facebookhosts.txt
http://t-ryder.de/xiaomihosts.txt
http://t-ryder.de/spotifyhosts.txt (ads only)
(all that stuff is maybe outdated a bit)
Just a quick question, does unlocking the bootloader on the pixel 3 disable widevine in Netflix etc like it goes in some other devices? Thanks
duracell07 said:
Just a quick question, does unlocking the bootloader on the pixel 3 disable widevine in Netflix etc like it goes in some other devices? Thanks
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no it doesn't but there are few who have had issues.
check here... https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3-xl/help/widevine-level-3-drm-stock-locked-t3923766
What I mean is you still have L1 but because certain apps detect an unlocked bootloader they won't give full hd. It definitely different with pixel 3 then?
Thank you
duracell07 said:
What I mean is you still have L1 but because certain apps detect an unlocked bootloader they won't give full hd. It definitely different with pixel 3 then?
Thank you
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If you have L1 then nope no other app restricts you from viewing hd stuff based on DRM.
If you speaking about banking apps and stuff that's different for example gpay does restrict you from adding a card if you unlock bootloader and still has L1
Haven't heard any media streaming app which restricts.
If you have any app then i can check if the bootloader unlock messes it up or not.
Same goes for Pixel 3xl and other devices. If your device state is L1 it should be fine for media streaming apps.
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If you could on pocophone Netflix wouldn't even show up on play store if you had bootloader unlocked and Amazon wouldn't play full hd. Banking apps worked as long as you didn't root and even with root using magisk and some other tricks you could get around it. Im just very tempted to flash a kernel to increase screen brightness, Google's clearly crippled it to try to hide the fact the battery is small but in direct sunlight its terrible
duracell07 said:
If you could on pocophone Netflix wouldn't even show up on play store if you had bootloader unlocked and Amazon wouldn't play full hd. Banking apps worked as long as you didn't root and even with root using magisk and some other tricks you could get around it. Im just very tempted to flash a kernel to increase screen brightness, Google's clearly crippled it to try to hide the fact the battery is small but in direct sunlight its terrible
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No idea about pocophone. But all the devices I have used with bootloader unlocked worked fine with Netflix just had to hide root stuff. Pixel 3 does for sure and you could see it from the thread linked earlier.
Gpay messes up even with bootloader unlocked and no root. So I am going to leave that app as it is unless there is no other banking alternative in android world ?
Well battery is yeah could have beefed up more personally it takes me through the day I needed and lighting in sunlight with auto bright is fine for me or I am blind lol.
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HI All,
So I've have my 7T for about a month now and are very happy coming from a P 2xl.
Now I'm thinking should I or should I not root. When I had my Note 4 I rooted all the time but now that I think of it, even though it was kind of fun, I don't miss the bugs. On the positive side , due to so much bloat from Samsung, I liked the ability to delete and clean out the phone. Moving on the P 2 XL I didn't root because it was so clean and Google lets you delete practically everything you don't want. Now I'm with the 7T which seems to be another "clean" phone.
At this point , I'm looking for suggestions:
What are the pros and cons?
Happy Holidays
Rich
It's more like what you want to achieve with root.
It's a bit more complicated since there is no TWRP. And it case something goes wrong, it might be a bit tricky to get restore everything, but you should be fine since there's are plenty of instructions.
I've heard some banking apps does not work, but haven't experienced that.
Unlocking the bootloader makes the widevine Level L3, so you are limited to 720p Netflix.
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I don't think it is necessary to root because you can debloat with adb commands. If you root the banking apps won't work for example and because of rooting you expose yourself to a security risk
I tried it, didn't end up working well, had to use the OnePlus recovery tool
Also as for banking apps stopping working, use magisk hide, may also work on Netflix but not sure
I'm usually a big fan of rooting, but have been using my 7t for a week without it and don't miss it. Brave browser and adb debloat has accomplished most of what I need root for.
In my case answer was simple. Titaniumbackup requires root. Not all apps have import/export settings or do so completely. Adaway, Vpn hotspot (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.mygod.vpnhotspot&hl=en_US), and some other apps I use also require root. Hell, I could of gotten a samdung product (on promotion) for a few bucks more. Root or bust !!!
Reasons to root:
Adaway
Reasons not to:
I rooted the phone a month or so back to use a custom kernel, install AdAway and even tried out OmniROM which was quite buggy and essentially a step down from OxygenOS. More importantly, it wasn't worth it because of losing Widevine L1 which is needed in my case for Netflix and Prime Video, as I occasionally connect it to other display devices over Type-C. Banking apps mostly worked with Magisk Hide but then some of them were a bit glitchy.
Moreover, it was a bit of a pain to restore OxygenOS as the fastboot roms fail the integrity check and the only option is to do a factory flash. I eventually settled on debloating through adb and using Blokada for adblocking which more or less serves its purpose.
I root on the first day. Mainly for adaway , viper4android and theming. Its just way easier to achieve these with root .
pbman1953 said:
HI All,
So I've have my 7T for about a month now and are very happy coming from a P 2xl.
Now I'm thinking should I or should I not root. When I had my Note 4 I rooted all the time but now that I think of it, even though it was kind of fun, I don't miss the bugs. On the positive side , due to so much bloat from Samsung, I liked the ability to delete and clean out the phone. Moving on the P 2 XL I didn't root because it was so clean and Google lets you delete practically everything you don't want. Now I'm with the 7T which seems to be another "clean" phone.
At this point , I'm looking for suggestions:
What are the pros and cons?
Happy Holidays
Rich
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Adaway is essential.
Root provides you with control.
YouTube without ads.
TB
Full tasker control.
Nobrainer.
Kirahvi said:
Reasons to root:
Adaway
Reasons not to:
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Was just coming on to post exactly the same point. I rooted no issues and my banking apps work if I use Magisk Hide so its all good
Hi!
Wich one is the best guide to unlock bootloader and root Without any problem?
Thanks!
paulo_snower said:
Hi!
Wich one is the best guide to unlock bootloader and root Without any problem?
Thanks!
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Check the guides section
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surdustef said:
I don't think it is necessary to root because you can debloat with adb commands. If you root the banking apps won't work for example and because of rooting you expose yourself to a security risk
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I tend to agree with you. Please explain " adb commands". I've heard of them but have no idea how to use them. Plus what is the bloat in this phone? What items should be gone?
Thanks
mikefnz said:
Adaway is essential.
Root provides you with control.
YouTube without ads.
TB
Full tasker control.
Nobrainer.
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It's actually possible to install Vanced YouTube apk without rooting
pbman1953 said:
I tend to agree with you. Please explain " adb commands". I've heard of them but have no idea how to use them. Plus what is the bloat in this phone? What items should be gone?
Thanks
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You can check my post https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/debloat-via-adb-root-t4018801 about debloat apps