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[MOD][XPOSED] NFC Icon Remover [HTC One/One X]

NFC Icon Remover
**You can now get NFC Icon Remover on the Xposed Framework's Download tab. In this way, if I update it, you will get update notice via Xposed framework. However, I will still post the most updated file here once available! **
I just wrote this little App for my own use to remove the ugly (IMHO) NFC icon. With the power of XPosed framework, there are no need to modify the NFC.apk and the Icon is complete GONE.
For those you may not know, the NFC icon appears on HTC One and One X (after Android 2.2 update). This take out the precious space of status bar while looking really ugly.
Please be noted to use this mod, you need XPosed framework by rovo89. You could get the Framework at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
This App has no icon of it's own. Just side load attached NFCIconRemover.apk and enable it in the Xposed Installer then reboot. You will notice the NFC icon will be gone after reboot.
Since this is my first Android app (Actually my last time writing any SW is 20 years ago! Haha!) so feel free to risk your phone by installing this. I am NOT responsible if it anything went wrong after install this mod.
I had only test this on my HTC One X (international version) with MaximusHD 21.1.0 (a very good custom ROM). Please feel free to feedback on this thread and I will try to resolve as much as I could.
If you find this useful, it would be appreciated to push the "Thank" button!
Great thanks go to rovo89 for this fabulous framework!!!

When I try to install from within xposed framework, I get the following error message:
Package name is incorrect (downloaded: com.lssong.nfciconremover, expected: NFCIconRemover)
Any idea?
edit: Just noticed that manual installation of the .apk works. So more or less a non-issue, but maybe worth solving anyway.

BigBlue007 said:
When I try to install from within xposed framework, I get the following error message:
Package name is incorrect (downloaded: com.lssong.nfciconremover, expected: NFCIconRemover)
Any idea?
edit: Just noticed that manual installation of the .apk works. So more or less a non-issue, but maybe worth solving anyway.
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Yeah, I get the same thing happening.

As said above, manual installation of the .apk worked fine. The module is now listed in xposed framework, and I could enable it. Unfortunately it's not removing the NFC icon on my device (LG G2).

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BigBlue007 said:
As said above, manual installation of the .apk worked fine. The module is now listed in xposed framework, and I could enable it. Unfortunately it's not removing the NFC icon on my device (LG G2).
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Thanks for trying out! I just fixed the download installation issue in the Xposed framework. It should work now... *My Bad*...
As for LG G2 not working... Since I don't have a LG, could you please help by checking if the LG G2's NFC service package name is com.android.nfc? If not, what is the name?
Thanks!

Hi. How can i have the nfc back again? Thanks

Installed, works great, thanks!

rharta said:
Hi. How can i have the nfc back again? Thanks
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If you want the NFC icon back, just disable this module in XPosed frameworks and reboot. The NFC icon will be back. (uninstalling the module then reboot will do the same trick)

SephirothXIIIX said:
Do you know if this is supposed to work with the 4.3 update? I've installed the Xposed Framework and enabled the module and rebooted, but I still have the annoying icon.
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Since my One X doesn't have 4.3 yet, so I cannot test myself. However, as long as Xposed framework works and the NFC process is named "com.android.nfc" then it *should* work.
Feel free to install it and post your result here! It won't hurt anything and if it doesn't work, just remove it.
If it doesn't work, could you please let me know your NFC's process name so I could add it.
Thanks!

Sony Xperia Z
Process name is
com.sonymobile.nfc
Or at least it is on my rooted stock T-Mobile version. Model #C6606. Running 4.1.2 (I know, ridiculous).
Thanks for the mod. I hate that icon!

lssong99 said:
Thanks for trying out! I just fixed the download installation issue in the Xposed framework. It should work now... *My Bad*...
As for LG G2 not working... Since I don't have a LG, could you please help by checking if the LG G2's NFC service package name is com.android.nfc? If not, what is the name?
Thanks!
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LgNfc.apk

Ok, I will add both when I can get back to my PC with the source code next week!
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Palthron said:
LgNfc.apk
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Sorry, LgNFC.apk is the name of the apk file... Can you try to get the "process name" which looks like com.android.nfc? (I guess LG's might look like com.lge.nfcaddon ...)
If you don't know how to get a process name, try to get Android Tuner free. In that app you can see all the process name!
From the information on XDA, it seems LG had their own implementation of NFC and lot of things are changed under-hook. I had look up into the BaskSamli people provide and pull the com.lge.nfcaddon. Not sure if it's correct and even if it's correct, will it work or not.
Anyway, you can try the attached apk and check yourself! If it works, I will post it on the XPosed framework's download page
Cheers!

probablymartin said:
Process name is
com.sonymobile.nfc
Or at least it is on my rooted stock T-Mobile version. Model #C6606. Running 4.1.2 (I know, ridiculous).
Thanks for the mod. I hate that icon!
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I have added to hook also Sony's nfc but but sure if it will work or not. Could you please side load this apk and test for me? If it works, I will post it on the XPosed Framework's download page!
Thanks!

maybe try again?
That did not work on my Xperia. But I may have flubbed the service name. Perhaps try:
com.sonymobile.nfc.NfcServiceEx
Thanks!

probablymartin said:
That did not work on my Xperia. But I may have flubbed the service name. Perhaps try:
com.sonymobile.nfc.NfcServiceEx
Thanks!
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OK. Modified accordingly. However, it seems Sony also modified their NFC service so no guarantee my simple way will work... Anyway please let me know if it works!

sigh
lssong99 said:
OK. Modified accordingly. However, it seems Sony also modified their NFC service so no guarantee my simple way will work... Anyway please let me know if it works!
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Nope. No luck. I guess Sony doesn't want me to control me own phone experience. But there's nothing to unique about that, I guess. Thanks for your effort and prompt responses!

lssong99 said:
Sorry, LgNFC.apk is the name of the apk file... Can you try to get the "process name" which looks like com.android.nfc? (I guess LG's might look like com.lge.nfcaddon ...)
If you don't know how to get a process name, try to get Android Tuner free. In that app you can see all the process name!
From the information on XDA, it seems LG had their own implementation of NFC and lot of things are changed under-hook. I had look up into the BaskSamli people provide and pull the com.lge.nfcaddon. Not sure if it's correct and even if it's correct, will it work or not.
Anyway, you can try the attached apk and check yourself! If it works, I will post it on the XPosed framework's download page
Cheers!
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lssong99 thank you, I tired this but unfortunately it didn't work on LG G2 801. There was a zip somewhere to flash in recovery, but I'd love to have an xposed module that took care of it.
I appreciate your hard work!

nathanskidmore said:
lssong99 thank you, I tired this but unfortunately it didn't work on LG G2 801. There was a zip somewhere to flash in recovery, but I'd love to have an xposed module that took care of it.
I appreciate your hard work!
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Hi, apk did not work for me either. Would love to have the icon removed. Can I help in fixing it for G2? Please let me know how. Appreciate the hard work!

Which is a reliable source for Google Account Manager apk?

I have been reading up on what it would take to make sideloaded apps that require Google Play Services to work correctly. All the posts I have read point to downloading a package of files from someone's dropbox account.
Being paranoid of malware, I would like to see if I can either download it from a Google Play Store site, APKMIRROR or create an APK from the files which are already present on my current Android Smartphone.
Can someone please suggest some alternatives.
On a related note, just because an APK from an online site does not exhibit any weird behavior does not mean it is malware-free. Often malware do their job silently in the background while the device appears to function normally.

vulcan195 said:
I have been reading up on what it would take to make sideloaded apps that require Google Play Services to work correctly. All the posts I have read point to downloading a package of files from someone's dropbox account.
Being paranoid of malware, I would like to see if I can either download it from a Google Play Store site, APKMIRROR or create an APK from the files which are already present on my current Android Smartphone.
Can someone please suggest some alternatives.
On a related note, just because an APK from an online site does not exhibit any weird behavior does not mean it is malware-free. Often malware do their job silently in the background while the device appears to function normally.
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All APKs are signed. You just need to verify the signature is Google's.

@rbox - That is certainly not true.
http://security.stackexchange.com/questions/66995/why-are-apps-signed

vulcan195 said:
@rbox - That is certainly not true.
http://security.stackexchange.com/questions/66995/why-are-apps-signed
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Um... what?
To quote that page:
A signature in the apk attests to the authenticity of the file as long as the public key can be traced to the original developer.
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All APKs are signed by the developer. In the case of gapps, they are all signed with Google's key. You just verify that that key mathes something you trust, that you know is signed by google.

Fair point. But what I was trying to indicate is Google Account Manager is not an official APK package made available by Google. So how would I verify that?

vulcan195 said:
Fair point. But what I was trying to indicate is Google Account Manager is not an official APK package made available by Google. So how would I verify that?
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No clue what google account manager is. Download it from the play store, then check the signature. Then you can download it from anywhere you want on the web and verify the signature.

[STOCK] Google Camera download

If you're on a custom ROM that didn't come with Google Camera, then you can use this one.
Just download the GoogleCamera.zip.
Unzip it.
Then copy the entire Google Camera folder to /system/priv-app.
Then change permissions of the folder to match other folders.
Then change permissions of the apk inside to match other apks.
Then reboot and profit.
Download pulled from January 2017's "V" stock firmware:
http://www.filedropper.com/googlecamera_1

is this another app than google camera from playstore?

Kollachi said:
is this another app than google camera from playstore?
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If it's back on the Play Store again, then I can't find it.

Thanks worked great

How do I download the zip from filedropper

jevaughn07kelly said:
How do I download the zip from filedropper
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If on Chrome on a Windows PC, then click the grey colored "download this file" button.
Then enter the text code to download.
I have an add blocker so my webpage view may be slightly different from yours.
If on your phone, then I'm not sure.

Thank you its downloaded I will continue steps

Hello will this support HDR and HDR+ ?

rweddy1 said:
Hello will this support HDR and HDR+ ?
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Yes.
This one is newer though:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/app-google-camera-apk-disables-shutter-t3561503

CZ Eddie said:
Yes.
This one is newer though:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/app-google-camera-apk-disables-shutter-t3561503
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Thanks I had to move back to pure nexus, my cell signal kept being lost and had to reboot to get it back. I tried several kernels including stock and was unable to resolve.

Is this work for moto G2 titan ..I have already installed gcam but it doesn't have HRD and HRD+ features so I was thinking do what you had said now ....do I have to uninstall the old one[/FONT]

It's on the store but for some reason isn't searchable. I saved the link to Google keep so I can access it whenever I need to: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
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[App] OnePlus 6T TMobile Launcher APK with Google Feed

Found this apk on Reddit. I don't yet have my 6T. My unlocked one is coming tomorrow, but I saw someone say the option to enable the Google Feed in the native OnePlus launcher is available ONLY on TMobile variants.
FYI, this isn't my link so it might be beneficial to add a mirror. I'll attempt to add one later
So here is a link I got from Reddit with that apk: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NVqs9u_r--AYaB-cRqfDkab1fMXdI_7p
Original source: https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/9uec1u
Edit: Unsure if this will work for unlocked 6T models.

thanks for adding this...look forward to finding a solution. I have the tmobile version and the unlocked direct from oneplus (dont ask lol) So i was really surprised when i turned on the op version and found that there was no google feed available. On the plus side gestures etc work properly!

Tried installing the OP's APK. Shows as an update to an existing app but it won't install. I have no details beyond that, sorry.

Jaxidian said:
Tried installing the OP's APK. Shows as an update to an existing app but it won't install. I have no details beyond that, sorry.
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They're probably signed differently. You'll need to disable the built in launcher first and then try installing it. (Might be easier to install a third launcher first so you can still navigate around after disabling the stock launcher and installing the T-Mobile one).
It might also be a feature in the ROM and not the launcher.
I updated to the 9.10 version of the launcher from apkmirror and I still have the shelf/Google option on my T-Mobile variant.

hartleyshc said:
They're probably signed differently. You'll need to disable the built in launcher first and then try installing it. (Might be easier to install a third launcher first so you can still navigate around after disabling the stock launcher and installing the T-Mobile one).
It might also be a feature in the ROM and not the launcher.
I updated to the 9.10 version of the launcher from apkmirror and I still have the shelf/Google option on my T-Mobile variant.
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Can't disable it, at least not in the standard way. (Not rooted/stock/stable firmware.)

Jaxidian said:
Can't disable it, at least not in the standard way. (Not rooted/stock/stable firmware.)
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You are correct. Just looked on my phone as well.

A shame with can't have it on the non-T-mobile variant
Sent from my OnePlus A6003

Wow, something actually good about the T-Mobile variant for once? Shocked.

hartleyshc said:
They're probably signed differently. You'll need to disable the built in launcher first and then try installing it. (Might be easier to install a third launcher first so you can still navigate around after disabling the stock launcher and installing the T-Mobile one).
It might also be a feature in the ROM and not the launcher.
I updated to the 9.10 version of the launcher from apkmirror and I still have the shelf/Google option on my T-Mobile variant.
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Might be an "enabler" type app like pixel bridge. We need someone on T-Mobile to do some digging.

Yep... I need this.

meanwhile trying to install the 3.1 launcher on my tmobile 6t doesn't give me the updated gestures....

Very interested in this as well! I'm good with the Oxygen Launcher but am really missing my Now feed from my Pixel 2 XL. I know I can load a different launcher (Nova, Rootless, etc) but want to experience the pure Oxygen OS as I've heard great things about it! (First time OnePlus user) Adding the Google Feed widget to the shelf doesn't work either. It never updates.

I have Nova prime installed and when I go to integrations the Google feed option isn't there. Anyone else seeing this on an unlocked 1+6t?
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This version of the launcher seems to be signed with the same certificate, has anyone tried adb shell pm install -r -d to install this version (not sure if this works on Pie)?

Don't forget to install the Nova companion app for Google now
JamesR913 said:
I have Nova prime installed and when I go to integrations the Google feed option isn't there. Anyone else seeing this on an unlocked 1+6t?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
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Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

biggiestuff said:
Don't forget to install the Nova companion app for Google now
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It will probably show up on an update soon. Now bring on the BETA program.

automatisms said:
This version of the launcher seems to be signed with the same certificate, has anyone tried adb shell pm install -r -d to install this version (not sure if this works on Pie)?
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I'm pretty Noob-ish when it comes to ADB...but if you give me the full command, I'll run it today.
I'm guessing "ADB shell install (launchernam.apk)" but what's with the -r -d?

turdbogls said:
I'm pretty Noob-ish when it comes to ADB...but if you give me the full command, I'll run it today.
I'm guessing "ADB shell install (launchernam.apk)" but what's with the -r -d?
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-r replace (needed cause it's a system file.)
-d downgrade (installs the file despite being a lower/not matched version)

hartleyshc said:
-r replace (needed cause it's a system file.)
-d downgrade (installs the file despite being a lower/not matched version)
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ah, good to know. I learned something today
so:
Code:
ADB shell install OPLauncher2.apk -r -d
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turdbogls said:
ah, good to know. I learned something today
so: ?
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Correct.
Just make sure that the apk file is in the same directory as adb.

OnePlus Launcher with google feeds enabled

Hey, guys, I just wanted to share my launcher apk mod which I made yesterday by referring to this post. I have used the latest available apk for this https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/onepl...launcher-2-4-1-0-191024180113-6e0804c-release.
Steps :
-> Download the attached zip and flash it with magisk.

You have made me a happy person thank you [emoji1787] for building this.. Fails to install on my device any prerequisites before installing?
Sent from my HD1905 using Tapatalk

morbidj said:
You have made me a happy person thank you [emoji1787] for building this.. Fails to install on my device any prerequisites before installing?
Sent from my HD1905 using Tapatalk
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Added the magisk module for this. Try flashing that.

You built this with the same package name as the original OPLauncher, so it won't install over the existing one due to signature mismatch.

MishaalRahman said:
You built this with the same package name as the original OPLauncher, so it won't install over the existing one due to signature mismatch.
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yup updated the thread with a magisk module.

Is it possible to get this working without need for magisk just by changing the signature so that it is installed as a second launcher?

Sorry, I can't find how to change the shelf screen... I haven't been able to use Google feed. Thanks in advance

Make sure to uninstall any updates for one plus launcher from play store and turn off the auto updates. Then long press one homescreen and go to settings.....left most screen.

delete

This might be a dumb question but is it possible to get the search bar into the dock like pixel launcher? Asking for a friend...

Using a dark theme causes this abnormal look on hold down menus and the settings screen. Other than that it's working awesome thanks again.
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morbidj said:
Using a dark theme causes this abnormal look on hold down menus and the settings screen. Other than that it's working awesome thanks again. View attachment 4867425View attachment 4867427
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Can confirm I am having the same issue.

So am I missing something but I already have the google now feed on the left most screen on my 7t. am I confused that this isnt the google feed but looks like it?

scuzzy19 said:
So am I missing something but I already have the google now feed on the left most screen on my 7t. am I confused that this isnt the google feed but looks like it?
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Google Feed is enabled on T-Mobile/USA versions of the device.

Works great, thanks!

ashishranjan738 said:
Hey, guys, I just wanted to share my launcher apk mod which I made yesterday by referring to this post. I have used the latest available apk for this https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/onepl...auncher-2-4-1-0-191024180113-6e0804c-release.
Steps :
-> Download the attached zip and flash it with magisk.
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Very cool, awesome, thank you. Just curious- is this going to be updated after each security release? Not sure how hard it is to do?

Cowbell_Guy said:
Very cool, awesome, thank you. Just curious- is this going to be updated after each security release? Not sure how hard it is to do?
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is not working for me. Have tried to go to the left-most screen option under home settings, but it isn't displaying traded have the US version 1905, 10.5 update

Haven't tried with the US variant. Have you tried by uninstalling all the playstore updates?

Cowbell_Guy said:
Very cool, awesome, thank you. Just curious- is this going to be updated after each security release? Not sure how hard it is to do?
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I am not sure whether I will be able to maintain it or not but I will surely share the apk changes which I did.

ashishranjan738 said:
Haven't tried with the US variant. Have you tried by uninstalling all the playstore updates?
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Yes, unfortunately still not working