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GPS tracker v0.94 alpha - (Updated 14/12/09)

GPS tracker v0.94 alpha (Freeware)
Requirements: WM5, WM6, .NET FRAMEWORK 2.0, GPS device
Overview:
GPS tracker is a part of a fleet management software system, which is used to track mobile phone activity (e.g. mobile phone can be used as a gps tracking device).
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Application will monitor the GPS activity and it will send the data to the http://voznipark.virtualniured.hr online server.
Logged data will be stored into the local sql compact database and it will be sent periodically to the online server.
If you want to see your data please navigate to http://voznipark.virtualniured.hr and use an IMEI as login and password. (IMEI for login will be changed soon to user definded username/password - see below.)
Main Features:
- converts your mobile to ultimate tracking solution
- real time tracking (web application is used for the mobile phone tracking)
- history of activity (user can browse through all tracking history)
- detailed reporting
- reverse geocoding (Google maps web service is used)
- application is working in unnatended mode (working even the phone is on standby)
- if you do not have data plan from your mobile operator, you can upload data to server when you come home on your wireless network (for Wi-Fi enabled mobiles)
- aplication is very intuitve so anybody can use it
Planned features:
- Replace IMEI for login and password with custom user defined username/password,
- bunch more features to use full potential of our web software, different reports and so on.
- will make some aditional usecases special to sports (especialy for running/jogging, motorsport races)
- in near future planned port toSymbian S60v5 platform and to iPhone
Privacy:
- this software is made as a supplement and show case for our Virtual Vozni Park (Virtual Fleet Management) comercial offered software in Croatia.
- As such we are using it only for marketing puropses as a show case to our potential clients what our software can do, so we do not have any interest in tracking any of mobile clients or whatch their warebouts.
- This software is in development and for now its full usage is free of charge and it will stay this way till further notce.
Use cases:
- Why buy expencive personal trackers as stanalone devices, with this software you can make your mobile ulitmate personal tracking solution!
- replacement for real GPS/GPRS devices for fleet management
Whit this software you can do as much in terms of tracking vehicles as you can do with onboard tracking devices. Onboard device has aditional parameters such are: driver identification, diferent signals like opened/closed doors, some hydraulics is on, revs, fuel level and so on.
Also you have same statistic as real deal.
- for finding fastest way around city to your work, supermarket, shopping mall or church.
Application is in early stage of development so if You find some bugs, please report it here.
Tested on HTC Touch HD, HTC TYTN II, Samsung Omnia SGH-i900
Join growing community of users and give us your suggestions!
Help us to make the best personal tracking aplication for the WM!
Every opinion will be considerated and answered.
Thank you all for Your support.
More Info:
Code:
http://voznipark.virtualniured.hr
Download Instructions:
MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 FOR DEVICES
GPSTrackerInstall.CAB
< CAB files: GPSTracker.CAB - sqlce.CAB - No need for serial >

There was an exception during the data update which is solved now. Please download new version of GPS tracker.

Application description updated.

- GUI changed
- Screnshot updated
- Distance calculation added
- Support for reverse geocoding added
Please give me some feedback

nice to see that there is some Windows Mobile developers from our country...
downloading it now...

Nice to hear you
Please give me some feedback...

- fixed: missing program shortcut in "Programs" directory

Login
Hello,
Great tool! But how to login at http://voznipark.virtualniured.hr ?
I uses IMEI as USER and PASSWORD but I still can't log into the system..
Thanks !
Johan

Swoosh65 said:
Hello,
Great tool! But how to login at http://voznipark.virtualniured.hr ?
I uses IMEI as USER and PASSWORD but I still can't log into the system..
Thanks !
Johan
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Hi,
Can you give me more detail explanation of situation?
After your login attempt, did you stay on Login.aspx page or the main page displayed to you, but without the data?
If you are using IE to acees the "voznipark" service, please use IE8.
Thanks for your reply

* added support for direct communication with COM ports!
* added support for disabling the usage of mobile internet connection! - user can upload the data to the online database when he is near of some other types of internet connections (I hope you will understand this )

divkovi1 said:
Hi,
Can you give me more detail explanation of situation?
After your login attempt, did you stay on Login.aspx page or the main page displayed to you, but without the data?
If you are using IE to acees the "voznipark" service, please use IE8.
Thanks for your reply
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must use IE8? can we use firefox or IE6?

how can i put my username and pass
is it possible to view the page in english?
tnk u

hungera said:
must use IE8? can we use firefox or IE6?
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IE6 is not an option, because the google maps doesn't work with it. With all newset browers it should work ok.

zaxos3 said:
how can i put my username and pass
is it possible to view the page in english?
tnk u
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When you start Gps tracker, in left upper corner of mobule display you should se an IMEI code. Use that code as your username and password at http://voznipark.virtualniured.hr.
Page wiil be on english by the end of this week.

divkovi1 said:
When you start Gps tracker, in left upper corner of mobule display you should se an IMEI code. Use that code as your username and password at http://voznipark.virtualniured.hr.
Page wiil be on english by the end of this week.
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i done this... i am asking if it posible to replace this imei with a personal username...

It will be possible soon...

divkovi1 said:
It will be possible soon...
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thnk u very much

Just quickly tried it with my HD running energyrom 21884 and with the company Sedna and it works perfectly on both phones. Will try it tomorrow on another Sedna.
Will only load google maps in IE8 though, not in Firefox 3.5.5...
Fantastic piece of software, well done!

No update from Dev. Why?
You have not updated this app for a long time. Why? This is an awesome app. Why no update? I am using it on android.

Because WinMo is dead and this thread is only for it and not android.

[Q] How to set app's notification sensitivity for lock screen

I just applied the Android 5.0.1 update (from 4.4.4) to my AT&T Note 4 this weekend. So far, I'm pretty happy with the results. The UI is MUCH faster, which I appreciate during every interaction with the phone - thank you to Google/Samsung/AT&T for this. Otherwise, still some missing features, and lots of change for change's sake.
In the latter category, I include the new lock screen notifications. Before anyone sparks up their flamethrower, I concede that this is just my opinion; maybe notifications are better than sliced bread for others. In either case, there is a functional issue that I have not been able to resolve. Specifically, I do not seem to have an option for controlling whether notifications from any given app are considered sensitive or not.
For context, I use my phone primarily as a media player. I use three primary apps (Public Radio & Podcast, BeyondPod, and PlayerPro), and rely heavily on their various lock screen controls. If memory serves, Android has changed several times over the years with respect to how it handles media player controls on the lock screen. One way or another, though, there's always been some sort of solution. Now, one app (BeyondPod) always shows its controls as a notification on the lock screen, another (Public Radio & Podcast) never shows its controls on the lock screen, and the third (PlayerPro) has two lock screen related options in its settings, one of which works and the other that does not.
I have my lock screen notifications set to "Hide sensitive content" (Settings > Sounds and notifications > While locked). Most importantly, I don't want my SMS/email/etc. showing up on the lock screen, so I can't use the most liberal "Show all content" option. But, it seems that lollipop wants to use notifications for media player controls, so I can't use the most restrictive "Do not show notifications" option. I think that the "Hide sensitive content" option is probably the one that fits my need - except for the fact that I can't figure out how to mark my media players' notifications as non-sensitive.
I've read a few articles on lock screen notifications that include screenshots that show an option for marking individual apps as sensitive or non-sensitive. For example, look at the example for the Messenger app about two-thirds of the way down the page on this article. Observe that there are three configuration options:
Block
Priority
Sensitive
On my device, I only have options for "Block" and "Set as priority" - no sensitivity option. The OS/apps seem to have self-determined which notifications are considered sensitive and which are not. Unfortunately, two sets of my media controls are flagged as sensitive, so no access to them on the lock screen. My question is:
QUESTION: How can I mark an app's notifications as non-sensitive, such that they'll show up on the lock screen?
I'll take some screenshots and post them in a follow-up post. Thanks in advance!

Screenshots
Here are two screenshots to show the issue. I never thought I'd use the S-pen "Screen write" option, but it came in handy here (assuming you can read my terrible handwriting)!
The first shot shows the lock screen with all three media players' controls - or lack thereof:
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The second shot shows the "Application notifications" configuration screen for the Public Radio & Podcast app. From other articles, I think that the "Sensitive" option is missing from my phone:
Sorry for the huge images. I'm not sure how to make them smaller.

In order to for the ability to set an app as "sensitive", you have to enable all notifications on your lockscreen. Then go to those specific apps you want to set as sensitive so their notifications don't show your SMS or e-mails or whatever you want hidden. Seems awkward, but I had the same issue. Set my lockscreen to hide sensitive notification, only to have it make all notifications sensitive, and the option to apply per-app as sensitive disappeared. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the info, and for getting this on the record for posterity. I stumbled across this a few weeks ago, but forgot to post an update.
I agree that this is "awkward" - and even backward. It seems like apps shouldn't show their notifications on the lock screen unless the user explicitly allows them to do so. Having to manually disable notifications for each new, potentially sensitive app is dangerous, especially in the context of a device where the owner has already chosen to use a lock screen password of some sort. Having email/SMS/etc. notifications display on the locked screen by default defeats at least some of the protection ostensibly offered by the lock screen.
Anyway, just out of curiosity, have you figured out:
Q1: The use case for the "Hide sensitive content" option?
Q2: How apps are deemed to be (or set as) sensitive/not-sensitive with respect to "Hide sensitive content"?
I think Google is on the right track with the lock screen notifications, but isn't there yet. At least my understanding of how they intend them to be used isn't there yet.

op5t face unlock for any Android phone 7.0+

Hello guys,
One of the YouTuber has shown how to get a op5t face ID on any Android device.
Here are the details:
The OnePlus 5T was just released, and it's packing several new useful features. While many OnePlus 5 buyers are feeling frustrated with the quick release cycle, lots of fans are still clamoring to buy the new device. Aside from the larger screen, most of the buzz around the 5T has centered around the new face unlock method. Thanks to a clever hack, you can now get this feature on almost any phone!
In addition to being extremely accurate, the new method speeds up the overall unlocking process. Google already built face unlocking into the Smart Lock feature of Android, but it has a significant drawback: When using Smart Lock's version of facial recognition, users must swipe up on the lock screen after the phone is unlocked. Similar to Apple's Face ID setup, this is an annoying and unnecessary step that companies like Samsung and LG have already done away with in their recognition algorithms. Luckily, it's incredibly quick and easy to enable the OnePlus 5T's lock screen bypass method.
The only requirement here is that your phone is running Android 7.0 or higher, so if you're interested in a quick video tutorial on this process, check out our guide embedded below. If you want the nitty gritty details, read on for the full rundown.
Step 1
Join the Beta for AutoInput
The new auto-unlocking functionality is currently a beta feature in developer João Dias' AutoInput app, so you'll need to join the beta program in order to try it. In order to join the Beta, you first need to join the Google+ Community for AutoApps. Simply tap on the "Join" button on the Google+ page to become a member of the community. After joining the G+ Community, head to the link below and make sure you're signed in with the same Google account you use on your Android device, then tap the "Become a Tester" button.
Link to join for beta program :
https://plus.google.com/communities/110193399489813640793
Join the AutoInput beta program :
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.joaomgcd.autoinput
Step 2
Download the Newest AutoInput Beta
Next, head over to the Google Play Store and install the latest version of the AutoInput app. You might need to wait up to 30 minutes after joining the beta program before the newest version will be available, so if the steps below don't work, check back on the Play Store for an update. You may notice that this app is actually a Tasker plug-in, but that isn't important here and we do not need Tasker to complete this hack.
Install AutoInput for free from the Google Play Store :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoinput
Step 3
Start a Free Trial or Buy the Pro Version
In order to access all of the features in AutoInput, you will need to start a 7-day free trial of the app by tapping on "Start Trial." Alternatively, you can purchase the full version. The free trial is a good idea if you're not sure you will use the app on a long-term basis. If you do enjoy modding your phone regularly, AutoInput Pro can be purchased for only $1.99 and is an excellent value for use with Tasker.
Step 4
Activate the Accessibility Service in AutoInput
Like many apps that enable impressive hacks, AutoInput requires access to Accessibility Services to do its magic. When you open the app for the first time, you will notice a large block of red text prompting you to enable this needed service. Tapping on this dialog box will take you into Accessibility Services in your Settings menu. Scroll down to "AutoInput" and tap the toggle to enable it. Tap the back button a few times on your device to get back inside the AutoInput app.
Step 5
Enable 'Auto Dismiss Keyguard' in AutoInput
After enabling AutoInput in Accessibility Services, you will notice that the previous dialog box of red text in the app is gone. Below the new dialog box indicating accessibility is enabled, you will notice an option that says "Auto Dismiss Keyguard". Tap the toggle to enable this feature.
Step 6
Set a Trusted Face in Smart Lock
Finally, you're ready to set up your face unlock and give it a try. Head to Settings –> Security (or "Security and Location" on newer phones), then tap on "Smart Lock". From here you will need to enter your current PIN or pattern, if you have
YouTube video link : https://youtu.be/7UUwBYKCXhw

how to join beta program ?

Or you just activate Face Unlock that is already on the OnePlus 5 in Settings -> Security and Fingerprint -> Smart Lock -> Trusted Face.
EDIT: Didnt read the post properly, nevermind

Aarju said:
how to join beta program ?
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Link updated in the post
Anyway here is the link :
https://plus.google.com/communities/110193399489813640793

dj_chapz said:
Or you just activate Face Unlock that is already on the OnePlus 5 in Settings -> Security and Fingerprint -> Smart Lock -> Trusted Face.
EDIT: Didnt read the post properly, nevermind
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This post is just to skip the swipe function for the face lock feature

Under 'smart lock', I have 'on body detection', 'trusted places' and 'trusted devices' only, nothing else.
Is there a trick to enable 'trusted faces'? Or perhaps it is unavailable on rooted devices; can someone please comfirm? Thank you.

would be great if this synergy with ambient display when we tilt our phone

Topsy Krett said:
Under 'smart lock', I have 'on body detection', 'trusted places' and 'trusted devices' only, nothing else.
Is there a trick to enable 'trusted faces'? Or perhaps it is unavailable on rooted devices; can someone please comfirm? Thank you.
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I have a rooted OnePlus 5 I'm able to use trusted face.
Try to disable and enable the smart Lock from trusted agents
It works well for me

Topsy Krett said:
Under 'smart lock', I have 'on body detection', 'trusted places' and 'trusted devices' only, nothing else.
Is there a trick to enable 'trusted faces'? Or perhaps it is unavailable on rooted devices; can someone please comfirm? Thank you.
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Which rom and gapps do you use?

That drains battery hell faster than it should

Working fine. But delay in unlocking. Thanks for detailed steps

It works but as other members say delayed at unlocking.. And it's not 100% works.. Sometimes work and sometimes it does not.. Thanks for the share...
Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk

GAMIT PRUTHVI said:
I have a rooted OnePlus 5 I'm able to use trusted face.
Try to disable and enable the smart Lock from trusted agents
It works well for me
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Tried it, didn't work.
chinnu07 said:
Which rom and gapps do you use?
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I use xXx Rom based on OOS 4.5.14.

Topsy Krett said:
Tried it, didn't work.
I use xXx Rom based on OOS 4.5.14.
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I was using the same.. And it was working for me.. Got to settings-security-smart lock-trusted face

chinnu07 said:
I was using the same.. And it was working for me.. Got to settings-security-smart lock-trusted face
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Screenshot link : imgur.com/gallery/xVNA7
I hope the image is visible...

When u first open smart lock i believe you will be asked for permission to camera

This is so bad. Configured as described and it works, it works even so good I can use my wife's, daughter or cats face to unlock it.

Topsy Krett said:
Under 'smart lock', I have 'on body detection', 'trusted places' and 'trusted devices' only, nothing else.
Is there a trick to enable 'trusted faces'? Or perhaps it is unavailable on rooted devices; can someone please comfirm? Thank you.
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If you're on custom rom then you need to flash nano Gapps or any bigger one than it to see this in you're list

rahul9999 said:
If you're on custom rom then you need to flash nano Gapps or any bigger one than it to see this in you're list
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Cool, I'll try it.
Also, I didn't get any permission request when opening smart lock for first time.
Anyway, it seems OOS face unlock will be coming soon with Oreo builds, so no issues :victory:
Thank you all for your help. Cheers.

I tried to unlock the phone with my photo and it worked. Thus this face unlock using smart unlock is very unreliable

Will Googled Play Store Ever Be Cracked?

I'm using LineageOS on my phone.
Why hasn't anyone come up a way to use Google Play store apps without Google Play Store being installed? Something like that would be a 2 bit Crack in Windows. Why is it harder in Android? Shouldn't it be easier since Android is (sort of) a distro of an open source OS? What makes it so rediculous is that GPS is only needed for in-app ads and has nothing to do with the app itself. Most of the time, the app DOES work anyway for me, but a few apps that I really want to use, don't. Do the apps just look for a flag somewhere that indicates that GPS is installed, or do they actually communicate with the GPS?
I'd love to the crack myself, but very sadly, I'm not a programmer. I wanted to be but I couldn't even handle Visual Basic, forget about a serious programming language like C whatever or Python. Maybe I should try one of those coding for idiots classes that are all over the place. Apparently they teach programming a different way than how it's usually taught? I guess I'm not capable of learning programming the normal way.

I rarely use Playstore. You can use another phone to install the app on then make an installable copy with Apk Export. I backup all my apps like that. Makes reloads and repairs much easier and quicker.

Heat84 said:
Why hasn't anyone come up a way to use Google Play store apps without Google Play Store being installed?
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You *can* use Play Store apps without GPS, it just depends on the app itself - if the app doesn't use any proprietary Google Play Services APIs, then it'll work fine.
Heat84 said:
Shouldn't it be easier since Android is (sort of) a distro of an open source OS?
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Not really, since Google Play Services is closed source and proprietary, and the apps which use these services are also generally closed-source.
Heat84 said:
What makes it so rediculous is that GPS is only needed for in-app ads and has nothing to do with the app itself.
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GPS are used for several features, such as (and not limited to):
- Push Notifications (Firebase Cloud Messaging)
- Location services (fused location provider)
- Account authentication (Google Sign-in / Firebase Authentication)
- In-App Purchases and Payments
- Maps (if using Google Maps APIs)
- Gaming (syncing save data to cloud, achievement tracking etc)
- Analytics (Firebase Analytics)
- Device certification / root detection (SafteyNet)
- ... and much more
Heat84 said:
Do the apps just look for a flag somewhere that indicates that GPS is installed, or do they actually communicate with the GPS?
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As mentioned above, GPS provides several features and functionality missing from stock Android (AOSP). It's not just a dummy flag.
To get back to your original question, there are a few solutions:
1) Use microG - it's an open-source reimplementation of various GPS APIs. It's a work-in progress, so only a few features work, and some features will never work (such as IAPs). But depending on the apps and features you use, it might just be able to meet your requirements.
2) Switch to GrapheneOS, which supports running Google Play Services in a Sandbox, with limited privileges and potentially lesser battery drain.
3) Stick to open-source apps, as these tend to avoid using proprietary Google APIs. These can be typically found on the F-Droid store.
4) In addition to #3, consider switching to an easy-to-use de-Googled ROM with a working set of essential apps/functionality (such as location services and push notifications), that work fine without GPS. Examples of these ROMs include CalyxOS and /e/ OS.

Heat84 said:
Google Play store apps without Google Play Store
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But there is: Aurora
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.aurora.store/
All the stuff that the Google Play Store has but without the need to login.I have met only few apps that don't work - some ****ty apps like ebay enforce Google Service Framework GSF.
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PS: Alternatively there was/is also Evozi Downloader
https://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/

General XDA Article: Android 13 Beta 1 on the Pixel 6 Pro offers Face Unlock settings (But Face Unlock isn't live yet)

Android 13 Beta 1 on the Pixel 6 Pro offers Face Unlock settings
Android 13 Beta 1 on the Pixel 6 Pro has a hidden Face Unlock setting — the most concrete evidence yet of the feature's existence.
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April 28, 2022 8:30amCommentKishan Vyas
Android 13 Beta 1 on the Pixel 6 Pro offers Face Unlock settings​But Face Unlock isn't live yet​Google’s Pixel 6 series offers solid hardware and a feature-packed software experience, but it surprisingly misses out on a basic feature that’s quite common on almost all modern smartphones: Face Unlock. However, there’s hope that feature will soon arrive, at least on the Pixel 6 Pro. There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that Google hasn’t entirely given up on Face Unlock and that it may arrive in a future update. A recent report indicated that the feature might go live in the June Pixel Feature Drop. Now, some more evidence has emerged about the Pixel 6 Pro’s upcoming Face Unlock feature.
As spotted by YouTuber M Brandon Lee of “This Is Tech Today,” Android 13 Beta 1 on the Pixel 6 Pro has added a new Face Unlock setting — the most concrete evidence yet of the feature’s existence and imminent arrival. Android 13 Beta 1 adds a user-facing Face Unlock settings page. While it’s hidden and not directly accessible to end-users, Mishaal Rahman forced the settings page to show up on his Pixel 6 Pro and shared screenshots showcasing the setup process.
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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1519119167764402176
Unfortunately, the feature doesn’t work at the moment, and you can’t set up anything. Interestingly, the Pixel 5 running Android 13 Beta 1 also shows a face unlock reference when you search for “face unlock” in device settings.
It’s unclear when Google plans to finally roll out the Face Unlock feature to the Pixel 6 Pro. In any case, this lines up nicely with 9to5Google’s recent report that the feature is scheduled to arrive with the next Pixel Feature Drop. Since the Pixel 6 Pro doesn’t pack special face unlock hardware, it will likely rely on the front-facing camera and machine learning to get the job done.
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Oh man I sure hope they release that and soon. I just changed my screen on mine because I smashed it and as I feared rip fps now. Gonna have to dig around and find a rom with it I suppose and hope it works well

Negan said:
Oh man I sure hope they release that and soon.
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Depends on what you would consider soon . This will release/become available in August or (possibly) a little later.

TL;DR:
Google will prevent apps sideloaded from outside of an app store from accessing accessibility APIs
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This isn't cool. I hope there's a way around it.
In Android 13, Google is cracking down on malware that uses Accessibility APIs
In Android 13, Google is cracking down on malware that use Accessibility APIs. Check out what that means for you and what you can do here.
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May 5, 2022 11:55am Adam Conway
In Android 13, Google is cracking down on malware that uses Accessibility APIs​Malware has been an issue on Android for a long time, and one of the most prominent vectors of attack is through the accessibility services on a user’s phone. Accessibility APIs are powerful tools intended for developers to help aid users with disabilities, as they can read the screen, inject inputs, and more. Unfortunately, that also makes them ripe for abuse, with malware such as FluBot tricking users into enabling those APIs for malicious apps that in turn, cannot be uninstalled. This is changing in Android 13, as Google will prevent apps sideloaded from outside an app store from being granted those permissions.
As initially reported by Esper, Google will prevent apps sideloaded from outside of an app store from accessing accessibility APIs. Accessibility APIs are necessary for users with disabilities, but they also have an incredible amount of control over the device. That’s why it’s required by the user to manually enable the service per app, but some users can be tricked into enabling it if they don’t know what they’re doing. As a result, this change from Google will prevent users entirely from enabling it for apps downloaded through your browser or a text messaging app.
Google has struggled for a long time with how to handle apps that make use of accessibility services. In 2017, Google threatened to remove apps from the Google Play Store that made use of accessibility APIs for anything that wasn’t for assisting disabled users. While the company eventually backed off, Google updated its policies in 2021. Now, developers who want to make use of accessibility services in an app for reasons other than helping disabled users that targets Android 12 or higher must get approval from Google Play after completing a permission declaration form.
Now, though, things are changing again in Android 13. Any app sideloaded from outside of an app store will not be able to have its accessibility services enabled. When tapping the option to enable it, your phone will display a pop-up stating “For your security, this setting is currently unavailable”. While at first, this may seem alarming for other app stores, Google confirmed to Esper that this change would not affect pre-loaded or side-loaded app stores, and it was just to restrict apps downloaded from less legitimate sources.
In short, you’ll have no problem with enabling the accessibility service for a sideloaded app that was installed via the session-based package installation API. This installation method is typically used by third-party app stores. As for apps that use the non-session package installation API, those will be restricted. It’s an easier method for developers to implement as the installation can just be handed off to the system package installer, and this is how texting apps, mail clients, and browsers handle APK installation. If you want to learn more about the technical details of this implementation, then be sure to check out Esper‘s complete write-up.
Source: Esper
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NippleSauce said:
Depends on what you would consider soon . This will release/become available in August or (possibly) a little later.
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Luckily I found a lsposed module that enables face unlock and it works exceptionally well

Tested on Pixel 6 Pro (April, May, QPRs, A13 b1)
[11+] UniversalAuth: Face Unlock for all ROMs
UniversalAuth: Face Unlock for all ROMs This module brings face unlock (and possibly other authentication methods) to any ROM. Requirements - Xposed/EdXposed/Lsposed - Android 11, 12 or 13 DP (may also work on Android 10, but not tested)...
forum.xda-developers.com

Libra420T said:
Tested on Pixel 6 Pro (April, May, QPRs, A13 b1)
[11+] UniversalAuth: Face Unlock for all ROMs
UniversalAuth: Face Unlock for all ROMs This module brings face unlock (and possibly other authentication methods) to any ROM. Requirements - Xposed/EdXposed/Lsposed - Android 11, 12 or 13 DP (may also work on Android 10, but not tested)...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Yep that's a life saver for me after changing my screen. Now if I could only get fingerface working that would make life a bit easier for third party apps that use fingerprint authentication. But I'm guessing it won't work so for now I'll call this good enough

Hmm
I haven't experienced this fingerprint issue at all.
Not as good as my 1+9p but still good