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Don't know if everyone knows this. Cisco Anyconnect app is available in the Android market. You will find two different versions, one that says is for Samsung devices and the other says it is for rooted devices (no mention of brand).
I downloaded the one for rooted devices, installed correctly, and after complaining that the tun.k module was not found, I loaded it in the kernel and the app is working just fine.
tip: If you're on a kernel that has tun support just open a terminal and type:
su
modprobe tun
profit (no I'm kidding, don't type that
that's it.
My phone is running non-stock (Darky 9.5, Dark Core 2.4), i9000T from Mexico.
EDIT: Cisco...phew....they think they're the center of the universe. The VPN app places an icon up in the notification area and it stays there even when you're not using the VPN connection. Sometimes those guys can be so annoying.
Control notifications
Hello,
Thank you for the information, I searched a while ago and am happy to see that they released it after all
But this notification thing is so annoying that I download it to use it when I really need it and then uninstall it... Kind of a p*** in the a**...
SO, I was wondering, does anyone knows a way to disable notifications for a specific application ?
Or an app that would manage that, maybe an app that would control the permissions given to the applications (if the ability to display notifications needs a specific permission..) ?
Thank you
Yeah, it's a royal pain in the butt. Simple way to get rid of it is just force close the app. Go to settings-> Applications -> Downloaded and look for Anyconnect there and force close. When you need it again just run it as a normal app.
I keep it on my tablet but tbh uninstalled it from my phone.
That app still on?
Hi Guys,
I wanted to know what any of you find to be the best app to find a lost phone. I wanted to know what the best app is to date since things can change over time, and I havent used this type of service for over a year. Some features I'd like are GPS tracking but little to no battery drain, and the ability to sound an alert even when the phone is silent or on vibrate. Thanks for any and all input.
Just me but I use the one that comes with 'Kaprasky Security', it is very accurate in my country of Canada so just try that or wait for other responses
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium
Cerberus is by far the best.
This is what I use and is the best and has lots features highly recommend.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.myboyfriendisageek.gotya
Sent from my GNex {GSM} T-Mobile
RogerPodacter said:
Cerberus is by far the best.
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I second this. No monthly or annual fees. Just pay $4 one time and it covers up to 5 devices.
Here's some of the features:
It has three ways to protect your device:
- Remote control through the website www.cerberusapp.com
- Remote control via text messages
- SIM Checker (for devices that have a SIM card): you will automatically receive alerts if someone uses your phone with an unauthorized SIM card
Remote control allows you to perform many operations on your device, like:
- Locate and track it
- Start a loud alarm, even if the device is set to silent mode
- Wipe the internal memory and the SD card
- Hide Cerberus from the app drawer
- Lock the device with a code
- Record audio from the microphone
- Get a list of last calls sent and received
- Get information about network and operator the device is connected to
- And much more!
Cerberus automatically enables GPS if it is off when you try to localize your device (only on Android < 2.3.3) and you can protect it from unauthorized uninstalling - more info in the app configuration.
The app works even if the device does not have an internet connection thanks to remote control by sms messages. Also, the SIM Checker feature allows you to know the new number to send texts to, if the SIM card is changed. Texts received and sent for Cerberus remote control will not start any notification and will not appear in the Messages application.
Cerberus does not drain the battery because there is no background service running: it will activate only if there is a remote control request and will stop afterwards.
More features for rooted devices: complete uninstall protection (a thief will be able to delete Cerberus only by flashing another ROM), GPS auto-enabling even on Android > 2.3.3. More info on the website in the Help section.
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Check it out.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sc2Ryb2lkLmNlcmJlcnVzIl0.
ddpacino said:
Hi Guys,
I wanted to know what any of you find to be the best app to find a lost phone. I wanted to know what the best app is to date since things can change over time, and I havent used this type of service for over a year. Some features I'd like are GPS tracking but little to no battery drain, and the ability to sound an alert even when the phone is silent or on vibrate. Thanks for any and all input.
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Android Lost can do everything you want and more. Best of all, no fees!
GreatBigDog said:
Android Lost can do everything you want and more. Best of all, no fees!
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I used that to find my wife's phone. Did a remote install too as I didn't have it on the device. .. Amazing.
I've heard a lot about Cerberus, but it needs to always be running on your device from what I can see. Can you remote install and configure it only when you need it? If not, that's a pretty dangerous app to allow basically all functions of your phone to be accessed online...
I use avast! Mobile Security. You can install the application and then enable Anti-Theft. Once it's set-up and installed, you can uninstall avast! Mobile Security. (I'm unable to provide links, but they have a webpage that describes the necessary steps better.)
You can then use a bunch of different commands via text message to locate/lock/unlock/etc. your phone. You can specify two phone numbers to be the only phones that can communicate with your device, or you can leave it open. (Commands sent to your device must contain your pin code and then the command.)
The FAQ for the app says it does not run in the background and is only activated when a text command is sent to the phone. (I think this program only works if you're able to receive text messages to your actual number. Not via Google Voice.)
avast mobile security is awesome!
I use cerberus...they have features such a remote recording of video and audio which I don't think is available on SeekDroid which I was on before
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
I've tried Lookout mobile security, but like Prey a bit better
Another vote for androidlost here!
Phonelocator pro hands down beats them all - check it out
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rvo.plpro
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
ddpacino said:
Hi Guys,
I wanted to know what any of you find to be the best app to find a lost phone. I wanted to know what the best app is to date since things can change over time, and I havent used this type of service for over a year. Some features I'd like are GPS tracking but little to no battery drain, and the ability to sound an alert even when the phone is silent or on vibrate. Thanks for any and all input.
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You can buy a ball of yarn at the hardware store for a few cents. Tie one end to the phone, one end to your wrist.
Never lose the phone.
Avast can get location even if GPS, wifi, mobile data and location service are turned off, if you are rooted. Cerberus can't.
B1ny said:
Avast can get location even if GPS, wifi, mobile data and location service are turned off, if you are rooted. Cerberus can't.
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Pretty sure if you allow Cerberus administrator privileges, it can turn on GPS/Wifi/Data on by command...
Pretty sure it can't.
anton2009 said:
Pretty sure if you allow Cerberus administrator privileges, it can turn on GPS/Wifi/Data on by command...
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B1ny said:
Pretty sure it can't.
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Okay... I just tested it now with Cerberus dashboard (online website where you can send commands from) with my phone unlocked right in front of me. Sent command "start tracking" and saw with my own eyes the WIFI and GPS toggles go from OFF to ON. Wifi and GPS still on... Sent command "stop tracking" and WIFI and GPS toggles went from ON to OFF.
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Sorry, I was wrong about the administrator privileges, by enabling that, it will allow you to erase your data/sd card remotely. To get WIFI and GPS to turn on when you send the tracking command, you have to push Cerberus to /system/app
I see a flaw in all of this:
Factory reset = GG
convolution said:
I see a flaw in all of this:
Factory reset = GG
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Cerberus help page, and I quote:
"I have a rooted device. Can I get additional features?
Yes! If you have rooted your device you can integrate Cerberus into your ROM and get two additional features: complete uninstall protection (Cerberus will even survive a wipe/factory reset) and GPS auto-enabling even on Android 2.3.3 and later. To have these features uninstall Cerberus, then download cerberus.zip, put it on the sd card and install it from recovery. Cerberus is also available on ROM Manager."
Taken from avast! Mobile Security app page, and I quote:
"Self-Protection
Extremely difficult for thieves to remove (especially on rooted phones), Anti-Theft protects itself from uninstall by disguising its components with various self-preservation techniques. On rooted phones it is able to survive hard-resets and can even disable the phone’s USB port."
Hi Y´all!
Deleted this post in the original forum. Decided to move it here instead.
I have a really annoying problem which i hope someone has an opinion about.
I´ve begun using nfc tags recently and have all sorts of ideas of how to make my day more automated.
The NCF concept however loses a great deal of value if you have to restart tag detection nearly every time you want to scan something. This however is a sad fact in my case.
What happens is that i turn nfc on, e.g. at work. Now tags are detected and everything is just peachy .
I get off, go home, ect. without changeing anything whatsoever.
The next day at work i scan a tag again and now it isn´t detected. NFC is STILL on but tags aren´t detected.
I restart nfc tasker without any effect.
Only when i shut off nfc entirely and restart in the basic wireless & network settings are tags scanned again. The next day everything starts all over.
Do anyone know anything at all about how tags are detected on the software side of things then please i could really use your input.
I found something here about nfc within android which mentions a "tag dispatch system" that evidently decides which app a tag is intended for when it is "discovered"
What i can´t figure out however is which part of android is "responsible for keeping a lookout"
The basic NFC app has been found to be running wether tags are discovered or not.
Please advise.
Regards
ELO
Update april 10th:
Unfortunately i have not yet been able to pinpoint the root of the problem. I have however figured out a workaround.
I´m fairly new to Tasker so perhaps there is a more elegant solution than the attached screendump shows.
I know - i know - crude symptomatic treatment at its worst. Basically a timer toggles the NFC setting on&off once every hour.
But it works.
Regards.
ELO
Polar67 said:
Hi Y´all!
I restart nfc tasker without any effect.
ELO
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what's your "nfc tasker" app? and what's your phone & ROM & version?
Do your hear the "tag tap sound" when you scan the tag but the "nfc tasker" has no effect?
madfish73 said:
what's your "nfc tasker" app? and what's your phone & ROM & version?
Do your hear the "tag tap sound" when you scan the tag but the "nfc tasker" has no effect?
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Hi Madfish & a huge thanks for the interest.:fingers-crossed:
Nfc tasker app is NFC task launcher which can be seen here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher
As previously stated restarting this app has absolutely no effect when the problem is present.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S 3 / GT-I9300
ROM: I9300XXEMA2 / for nordic countries.
Android: 4.1.2
Radio: I9300XXELLA
Root: yes
When i try scanning a tag i get absolutely zero response. No tag tap sound, no nothing.
Only when i shut down & restart basic nfc in settings, as shown in attached sreendump, can i scan tags again and everything works as it should (for a while that is - next day problem is present again).
Regards
ELO
Polar67 said:
Hi Madfish & a huge thanks for the interest.:fingers-crossed:
Nfc tasker app is NFC task launcher which can be seen here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher
As previously stated restarting this app has absolutely no effect when the problem is present.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S 3 / GT-I9300
ROM: I9300XXEMA2 / for nordic countries.
Android: 4.1.2
Radio: I9300XXELLA
Root: yes
When i try scanning a tag i get absolutely zero response. No tag tap sound, no nothing.
Only when i shut down & restart basic nfc in settings, as shown in attached sreendump, can i scan tags again and everything works as it should (for a while that is - next day problem is present again).
Regards
ELO
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Something odd is happening. NFC tag detection and dispatch is handled at the system level by the NFC service itself. What tags?
Polar67 said:
Hi Madfish & a huge thanks for the interest.:fingers-crossed:
Nfc tasker app is NFC task launcher which can be seen here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher
As previously stated restarting this app has absolutely no effect when the problem is present.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S 3 / GT-I9300
ROM: I9300XXEMA2 / for nordic countries.
Android: 4.1.2
Radio: I9300XXELLA
Root: yes
When i try scanning a tag i get absolutely zero response. No tag tap sound, no nothing.
Only when i shut down & restart basic nfc in settings, as shown in attached sreendump, can i scan tags again and everything works as it should (for a while that is - next day problem is present again).
Regards
ELO
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when problem present, you can try these steps to see what happens:
1. run Terminal emulator (you can download from play store)
2. type in terminal command line:
su
logcat
3. try to scan the tag again, and see what messages come out at then.
krohnjw said:
Something odd is happening. NFC tag detection and dispatch is handled at the system level by the NFC service itself. What tags?
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Hi krohnjw. I use Xperia smart tags like these. My neighbour had a couple and he didn´t use them for anything. I will most likely get something else down the road but wanted to try this out first. I´ve been using the same tag all along. You think it might be flawed?
madfish73 said:
when problem present, you can try these steps to see what happens:
1. run Terminal emulator (you can download from play store)
2. type in terminal command line:
su
logcat
3. try to scan the tag again, and see what messages come out at then.
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Interesting. Didn´t know that handy trick. Two questions please:
1: How do i exit logging without shutting down Terminal emulator, so that i can review whats been logged?
2: Is there an easy way to copy the entire logged entries to - say a mail for review on a bigger monitor?
Regards
ELO
Polar67 said:
Hi krohnjw. I use Xperia smart tags like these. My neighbour had a couple and he didn´t use them for anything. I will most likely get something else down the road but wanted to try this out first. I´ve been using the same tag all along. You think it might be flawed?
Interesting. Didn´t know that handy trick. Two questions please:
1: How do i exit logging without shutting down Terminal emulator, so that i can review whats been logged?
2: Is there an easy way to copy the entire logged entries to - say a mail for review on a bigger monitor?
Regards
ELO
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hold down vol- & press "c"== ctrl + c
you can try logcat -d -f log.txt ( current dir must be writable), then copy log.txt to PC
madfish73 said:
hold down vol- & press "c"== ctrl + c
you can try logcat -d -f log.txt ( current dir must be writable), then copy log.txt to PC
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It worked. Thanks. I´ll sift through the file and report back my findings.
I also installed Android SDK. Using USB debugging it should, allegedly, be possible to monitor error messages from a single app.
I´ll need to do some further study into that.
Does anyone know of a good beginners tutorial in this regard?
Regards
ELO
Logcat result:
Hi again!
Did stumble across this:
( 2272): Process com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher (pid 4900) (adj 10) has died. I/ActivityManager
Any thoughts appreciated!
Regards
ELO
Whenever I try to install an APK I downloaded, I am not able to tap on the Install button of the prompt with the app permissions. I can tap on Cancel, but nowhere on the Install part. (phone is configured to allow untrusted sources, otherwise it wouldn't even launch the package manager).
I also am unable to hit OK when trying to connect to a VPN, but I can tap Cancel.
Is this some silly LG "safety feature". I posted on the Tmo forum but someone mentioned they have the similar APK issue on a Verizon model, so I pose the question to every one else here.
I am unrooted, and running the stock T-Mobile version. I have debloated my phone with the Debloat tool, but I can't think of what I could have disabled that would create this odd behavior.
Edit: I had MDM installed on my phone that had some administrator profiles enforced, but I have removed them and I am still unable to tap on Ok for VPN or Install for APKs.
havanahjoe said:
Whenever I try to install an APK I downloaded, I am not able to tap on the Install button of the prompt with the app permissions. I can tap on Cancel, but nowhere on the Install part. (phone is configured to allow untrusted sources, otherwise it wouldn't even launch the package manager).
I also am unable to hit OK when trying to connect to a VPN, but I can tap Cancel.
Is this some silly LG "safety feature". I posted on the Tmo forum but someone mentioned they have the similar APK issue on a Verizon model, so I pose the question to every one else here.
I am unrooted, and running the stock T-Mobile version. I have debloated my phone with the Debloat tool, but I can't think of what I could have disabled that would create this odd behavior.
Edit: I had MDM installed on my phone that had some administrator profiles enforced, but I have removed them and I am still unable to tap on Ok for VPN or Install for APKs.
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What other Apps are have you installed? I read somewhere that certain Screen Filter Apps reproduce this issue just in case yo have one installed.
GUGUITOMTG4 said:
What other Apps are have you installed? I read somewhere that certain Screen Filter Apps reproduce this issue just in case yo have one installed.
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I heard about that too. No screen filter apps.
It's strange that it is only that part of the screen that is not tappable, or rather, it does not create an action on the button. If I enable screen taps in the developer menu, I can see the taps, they are just not registering.
If you have something like Lux installed, disable it, continue w/ your install, then re-activate the culprit app(s). I had the same problem installing APKs where pressing INSTALL did nothing, but CANCEL was ok.
havanahjoe said:
I heard about that too. No screen filter apps.
It's strange that it is only that part of the screen that is not tappable, or rather, it does not create an action on the button. If I enable screen taps in the developer menu, I can see the taps, they are just not registering.
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Would you post a list of apps you debloated? You may exclude all T-mobile ones as they are not the problem.
alamo76 said:
If you have something like Lux installed, disable it, continue w/ your install, then re-active the culprit app(s).
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Well, well, well, that did it. The Lux service breaks this, even though I never see it on top of anything because it just runs in the background. Hopefully this will show up when people search for the issue and they can easily fix it.
Thank you!
No problem-o. I was stumped initially and also can't exactly wrap my head around why some buttons work and some don't. I read somewhere that in the context of INSTALL it was to prevent malicious software from being installed. Or something.
For those who may be having a similar problem, you can go to Setup->Advanced in Lux. Enable the "Use Alternative Overlay" option and it should allow you to get the tap to work and still have Lux enabled.
Fyi the OK/Install eventually works, just give it about 10 seconds
This guide is for fixing a GPS Problem when attempting to use spoofing apps, in particular games that require your actual location.
For Example Pokemon GO among others, over time the original exploit to mock location was patched by certain companies when playing their games so now the only reliable way to do this is with root (for several reasons).
So Even with apps like GPS Joystick I found at times the real location was still getting acquired, I attempted to manually disable location services, using the built in features like "AGPS-Reset" still the actual GPS would lock on (obviously not as much in larger buildings) still I wanted to go outside and only mocking location be seen by the apps/games with no actual location working
I figured it out and thought I would share
First things first, You MUST be rooted. If you do not have root and own a V30 variant their are guides to convert and root.
It doesn't work without it, don't ask
For other phone models your mileage may vary (we are looking for a file "gps.conf")
Second, MAKE A BACKUP of the files that will be changed later, if you do not. Then you will most likely have to re-flash or have non-functional GPS and if you do need it you would be boned.
Third, You will need a few tools Ex. ( Terminal Emulator, Systemize [Masgik Module] , GPS Spoofing app I personally use the GPS Joystick Pokemon GO, Root file Explorer of some sort, the game of choice, and a system app or service disabler, like Titanium backup etc)
Now to the fun stuff
Make a backup of /vendor/etc/gps.conf
Install spoofing app (if equipped generate new name for GPS app and then delete the original)
After backing up gps.conf to SD or through adb, delete the original gps.conf in a root file manager then create a blank file in the same location (/vendor/etc) named gps.conf
In effect you just replaced the original with a blank copy, you could manually delete the contents as well but that's more work.
use the appropriate app disabler and disable anything with GNSS, location services, Qualcomm IZAT, Fused Location and anything else that is location service related
Open Terminal Emulator
type in "su"
grant su permissions if asked, make sure you have a # in the prompt
type in "systemize" (Gotten from magisk module download)
convert GPS spoofing app or generated app to a priv-app in the system (It cant be just /system/app)
then exit the systemize app and type "exit" a few times to close the terminal
Make sure when you do change the GPS settings in the actual android menu that you choose GPS only and that WiFi and Bluetooth settings are unchecked, obviously ensure the main GPS switch is enabled but that the rest aside from GPS only is not checked and or enabled
Then reboot your phone THIS IS A REQUIREMENT, for several reasons, it actually disables the location related services as well as the GPS via the gps.conf file and will also make your new spoofing app a priv-system app and it will appear
By now you should have location services aforementioned disabled, gps.conf blank, settings to GPS only with no other location "extras", a systemized gps spoof app. From here i disabled indirect mocking in the spoofing app, make sure System mode IS enabled AGPS-reset isn't needed and being we disabled location services manually, I suppose you could un-check that too but i left it checked
I modified the walk speed to the limits of the game I play, rebooted one more and its a safe idea to double check everything is set correctly
You DO NOT need to add the said mocking app to Developer Mock locations as it is a system app and some spoofer(s) offer that mode after making it an system app
At the end of the day you will now have a GPS Mocking app running where you can set your location and play without ever having the real location ping and rubber-banding you or otherwise messing up the whole concept of spoofing the GPS
As a disclaimer the GPS is a safety feature but some would rather not be tracked so this can technically work this way too
Some may ask well if you are just turning off GPS can't you just turn off the switch in Location Settings, that does not work as GPS technically has to be on for the spoofing app to function. Deleting gps.conf vs making a blank file causes the spoofing app to state the GPS isn't on (even if the on/off switch is toggled under the Phone Settings)
To reverse simply restore the original gps.conf to "/vendor/etc" (You did make a backup? Right)
re-enable the previously disabled location related services
reboot the phone
and if you'd like you can tick the gps and networks, WiFi, Bluetooth scanning and qualcomm IZAT option
or go with just GPS
either case this should enable the real location, I always test with a weather app
If you play Pokemon GO,Adventure Sync doesn't work (while location services disabled/frozen) I suspect because one of the "Location Services" Google Fit Depends on, however being you can walk as much as you want its a mute point, if you want Adventure sync back you have to reverse the process
Anyway this is what I have come up with, it works for me, after its tested by others, I am planning on writing a app that does this all in one shot. For now here is the manual way
Have Fun, Hope it works
If you have any questions or modifications to the post I am open to suggestions
If their is an easier way or something I missed or could Improve on, again comments are welcome
Last thing This technically violates TOS for some games and is increasingly hard to successfully pull off, so try your best to use every tool available to hide both the GPS spoofer and root from said games, don't teleport to far without waiting the proper amount of time before running the game , read up on the walking limits or how the game works if needed to fine tune everything
Just quick question. Do we still need to downgrade google play service boss? Something like 12.6.85 version.
thank u so much i was having this issue for a long time and i was planning to buy a gps jammer just so i can fix this issue , this is worked very well thank u again ^^
Thanks man you're the best!
I'm about to try this guide on my V30 with Oreo... did you ever make the app you mentioned that would do all this automatically??
teknomedic said:
I'm about to try this guide on my V30 with Oreo... did you ever make the app you mentioned that would do all this automatically??
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No unfortunatly i got busy with life, for the time still have to do things manually
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Just quick question. Do we still need to downgrade google play service boss? Something like 12.6.85 version.
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I just tried a month ago and i never downgraded google services, in fact I read the newer updates to pokemon look for that, my origional instructions stated to disable fuse locations etc, now you don't need to do that just two things, well maby 3, make sure your using magisk and hide root from pokrmon go, under gps locations settings set to use gps only and change the gps.conf file as instructed, if poke gives OS incompstable warnings know that it will browse both your sd and internal card looking for files folders and even some other apps thats known to utalize root, i commented on this to another user on the last page of the thread, also someone else make another guide based on my findings, ive commented there as well, you can also look at reddit as i found at least a partial lidt of things the game looks for, being they update all the time like with anything else its a cat and mouse game, the only reason this works is because were changing a file in android that prevents the gps from working without totally disabling it, doing the latter flags in pokemon, the eevs of the game cant patch this as gps comes from android itself and not a app or utility but it would be just as easy for them to look for a 0 k (size) gps file and if thst matched well then it would be game over for this fix, luckly tho this fix isnt super popular so its stayed under their radar
Hey, Doesn't smali patcher achieve the same outcome with a shorter process?
In reguard to the smali patcher, to be honest I have no idea, ive seen several references to it sinse folks started commenting on my idea, things get developed all the time, i dont recall having that as an option when I wrote all this or id have gone for a quick fix myself, if the patcher somehow disables the gps itself then its likely it works in a similar fashion, as the heart of my fix really depends on the gos file, and of course some spoofing app and root, all id say is try and see, if the patch works and its less leg work for you then go for it, I would, i just didnt have anything else when i wrote the steps out
Great, just what i was searching for!
That is really great, i've spent today searching for a way to deactivate the gps, i have a sony xperia z3c which is used just for pokemon. I found that gps.conf file shortly after i started having a nose around the filesystem. The only think i actually tried so far was disable the location service & the fused locations, after which the GPS joystick (as a system app) seemed to stop functioning. Incidentally, my gps.conf is in > system > etc
So thanks for this info, you have saved me from a lot of messing about.
Just to update, the gps.conf was in 2 location on the xperia z3c, the top etc folder and in system/etc. so did both.
Again the gps joystick would not work after i froze the location service and the fused locations, as it turns out they both have to be present for it to work.
Despite that, it looks to be working ok.
No, a while later it did start doing it again, much less though.
Think ive sorted it now though. using an app called System2, i found the other services that are related to the location service, then froze 4 of them. I also deleted this one file that was somewhere within the in the dev folder in another folder called qmux_gps. it wouldnt let me copy it, but i did manage to delete it (wreckless i know). Since then everything is working great, for about 5 hours so far