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[Q] How to install from unknown sources without ADB?

So, by going into the settings menu of the FTV and toggling the ADB Debug flag, this allows for installing via a push from ADB.
The text that is displayed when changing this value also says that by enabling the setting, it allows for package installs from unknown sources.
Is this not quite the case though?
Using ES File Manager, when selecting an apk package located in the downloads folder on the device, the message shown in the attached screenshot appears.
Since there's no way to do so from the front-end, I am assuming that we will need root to change the flag to truly allow installing from any source?
Any possible way to do this without root?

mkhopper said:
So, by going into the settings menu of the FTV and toggling the ADB Debug flag, this allows for installing via a push from ADB.
The text that is displayed when changing this value also says that by enabling the setting, it allows for package installs from unknown sources.
Is this not quite the case though?
Using ES File Manager, when selecting an apk package located in the downloads folder on the device, the message shown in the attached screenshot appears.
Since there's no way to do so from the front-end, I am assuming that we will need root to change the flag to truly allow installing from any source?
Any possible way to do this without root?
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Yeah, this isn't currently possible for the public. There is a root exploit(s) already developed but they have not been released yet. The developer, jcase, said he will release an exploit on the same day the upcoming Fire TV update is pushed (the exploit will not be compatible with the update so if you want it you'll need to follow the instructions in the other thread for blocking OTA updates).

mkhopper said:
Any possible way to do this without root?
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Are you having issues with ADB? We can probably help you get those resolved.

Chahk said:
Are you having issues with ADB? We can probably help you get those resolved.
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Thanks, but no. I use the automatic tool to push packages with no problems. I was just looking for other methods of package installation that could be done directly while on the FTV.

mkhopper said:
Thanks, but no. I use the automatic tool to push packages with no problems. I was just looking for other methods of package installation that could be done directly while on the FTV.
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Not at this time. Amazon disabled side-loading of APKs from the device itself. Root would be the only way to get around that.

mkhopper said:
Thanks, but no. I use the automatic tool to push packages with no problems. I was just looking for other methods of package installation that could be done directly while on the FTV.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715315
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Kramar111 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715315
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several days ago it occurred to me to alternatively use sshd for terminal access, because:
-a) I feel a little unsafe leaving adb wifi enabled all the time (ok it's only a small thing to turn it on and off, but still) - and for security reasons there is no way to enable/disable it programmatically e.g. from a script/shell/terminal/app (well theoretically this is not exactly true, but practically it is)
-2) some people (i.e. me) would like to do shell/terminal remotely sometimes, rather than on the AFTV (and other people don't have/want a keyboard)
ssh access makes a great alternative to Term.apk, but the problem is:
- Term.apk and/or (pick your favorite android ssh server) don't have permission to run e.g. "pm install foo.apk" - it will fail. (btw 'pm' is a great command, take a look sometime at all the options. it shares a lot of functions as the adb command itself. 'am' is another fun command...)
- so, the hilarious workaround of enabling adb wifi, "adb connect", and then finally "adb shell" or "adb install" etc., is still required. (b/c the adb user is in the 'shell' group, among others - giving it permission to run /system/bin/pm) - oh well.
for random reference:
Code:
127|[email protected]:/ $ id
uid=2000(shell) gid=2000(shell) groups=1004(input),1007(log),1009(mount),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats)
[email protected]:/ $ exit
[email protected]:/ $ id
uid=10009(app_9) gid=10009(app_9) groups=1015(sdcard_rw),1028,3003(inet),50009(app_40009)
(also note it appears the adb shell user might possibly have 'mount' abilities, but since the /dev/block/sd* nodes permissions' are really locked up, who knows...)

Gravitybox replacement apps for nougat?

Hi, I always ran xposed since getting my op3. But since taking the plunge for 7.1 are there any apps that has these features without xposed.
1- download progress bar,
2- hide ongoing notifications in status bar

Also any app that can set rotation on a per app basis

teostar said:
Also any app that can set rotation on a per app basis
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Tasker
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teostar said:
Also any app that can set rotation on a per app basis
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I use Ultimate Rotation Control for this. Works well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.fameit.rotate&hl=en

Prattham said:
Tasker
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I tried Tasker. But had an issue with it saying I don't have root.

teostar said:
Hi, I always ran xposed since getting my op3. But since taking the plunge for 7.1 are there any apps that has these features without xposed.
1- download progress bar,
2- hide ongoing notifications in status bar
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Any suggestions on these?

Can you elaborate a bit? I may be able to help you. What were you trying to do that needed root?
Some Tasker tasks require root if you need to run them through Secure Settings, which is kind of a companion app for Tasker for changing certain system settings. You may be able to set up a profile without requiring root for what you want to do.

Redjax said:
Can you elaborate a bit? I may be able to help you. What were you trying to do that needed root?
Some Tasker tasks require root if you need to run them through Secure Settings, which is kind of a companion app for Tasker for changing certain system settings. You may be able to set up a profile without requiring root for what you want to do.
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I was attempting to setup a scheduled airplane mode. Which needed secure settings, but it's was saying I needed root( which I already have).

teostar said:
I was attempting to setup a scheduled airplane mode. Which needed secure settings, but it's was saying I needed root( which I already have).
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Do you have systemless root installed? Secure settings doesn't work with systemless root. If you have systemless root, then by doing this in terminal will make secure settings recognize root:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
touch /system/bin/su
mount -o remount,ro /system
reboot
If you don't have systemless root then I would test remounting system partition with read/write permissions and then re-setting Secure settings again.
Edit: you can use any terminal application from Google Play

Squabl said:
Do you have systemless root installed? Secure settings doesn't work with systemless root. If you have systemless root, then by doing this in terminal will make secure settings recognize root:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
touch /system/bin/su
mount -o remount,ro /system
reboot
If you don't have systemless root then I would test remounting system partition with read/write permissions and then re-setting Secure settings again.
Edit: you can use any terminal application from Google Play
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Thanx I'll try this a lil later. To be honest I have no idea if I have systemless root or not I just flash the superuser 2.78 s5 whether it's systemless or not I don't know.

teostar said:
Thanx I'll try this a lil later. To be honest I have no idea if I have systemless root or not I just flash the superuser 2.78 s5 whether it's systemless or not I don't know.
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It's systemless.

Squabl said:
Do you have systemless root installed? Secure settings doesn't work with systemless root. If you have systemless root, then by doing this in terminal will make secure settings recognize root:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
touch /system/bin/su
mount -o remount,ro /system
reboot
If you don't have systemless root then I would test remounting system partition with read/write permissions and then re-setting Secure settings again.
Edit: you can use any terminal application from Google Play
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Gr8 it worked. Thanks again :good:

teostar said:
Thanx I'll try this a lil later. To be honest I have no idea if I have systemless root or not I just flash the superuser 2.78 s5 whether it's systemless or not I don't know.
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Hey, check out phhSuperuser, and Magisk. It's easy systemless root, no ADB commands or anything

Redjax said:
Hey, check out phhSuperuser, and Magisk. It's easy systemless root, no ADB commands or anything
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I took a look at that thread and its out of my league for now. #babysteps I just got this, my 1st android device in October.

teostar said:
I took a look at that thread and its out of my league for now. #babysteps I just got this, my 1st android device in October.
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I'm sorry, just saw this post. Magisk is very easy to install. The thread has a lot of information, but it's as easy as downloading the zip for Magisk and phh superuser, flashing them, and installing the apk files. Then you open the Magisk manager app and follow the steps in the thread! I installed it on my first try, and I agree, it seems complicated...But it works great and isn't hard at all to install if you've flashed things like SuperSU before! It's basically the same process when I'm not on mobile, I may reply with a short guide that follows the steps I took to get it working.

teostar said:
Hi, I always ran xposed since getting my op3. But since taking the plunge for 7.1 are there any apps that has these features without xposed.
1- download progress bar,
2- hide ongoing notifications in status bar
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1. There's a module called Flat Style Bar Indicators that might help with download progress but it shows just the percentage not a bar.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.bocharov.xposed.fsbi
2. For notifications there's a great module called Notify Clean, it can do what you wan an much much more.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.defim.apk.notifyclean
I also advise to use a module called UnbelovedHosts, it's an ad blocker for xposed that's much more effective than any other because it just loads it on boot and doesn't need to run in the background.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.defim.apk.unbelovedhosts
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MegaArthur said:
1. There's a module called Flat Style Bar Indicators that might help with download progress but it shows just the percentage not a bar.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.bocharov.xposed.fsbi
2. For notifications there's a great module called Notify Clean, it can do what you wan an much much more.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.defim.apk.notifyclean
I also advise to use a module called UnbelovedHosts, it's an ad blocker for xposed that's much more effective than any other because it just loads it on boot and doesn't need to run in the background.
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.defim.apk.unbelovedhosts
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Thanks for the suggestions. But I was looking for regular apps not xposed since xposed doesn't work for nougat just yet.

An app or a module that disables vibration on successful fingerprint authentication? I have nougat and I can't have xposed...

teostar said:
Thanks for the suggestions. But I was looking for regular apps not xposed since xposed doesn't work for nougat just yet.
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Checkout Download Progress++ in Play Store. It is by the same Dev as GB. It doesn't even need root leave alone Xposed. Checkout this post also: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71480102&postcount=293
I am using it and works wonderfully.

tnsmani said:
Checkout Download Progress++ in Play Store. It is by the same Dev as GB. It doesn't even need root leave alone Xposed. Checkout this post also: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71480102&postcount=293
I am using it and works wonderfully.
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Seems it's not available in my country. Thanks. I'll try a VPN tomorrow.

is possible to create a screenshot tile?

standard ways are not comfortable

but then you will always have quick settings tiles on the screen shot
i use bixby button remapped for this

filou76 said:
but then you will always have quick settings tiles on the screen shot
i use bixby button remapped for this
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I tried using the pro version of the app (required for SS) and it just force closed the app. I'm on stock official 9.0 beta. Tried on 8.1 also, sane results. Any idea why it works for some & not others? If it matters I have an unlocked Snapdragon variant S9.

Just use adb.
No root required.
adb shell
settings get secure sysui_qs_tiles
Save the output in a notepad.
Then, edit the list and add "ScreenCapture", to the end of the list and send the command:
settings put secure sysui_qs_tiles "<edited list here>"

yurividal said:
Just use adb.
No root required.
adb shell
settings get secure sysui_qs_tiles
Save the output in a notepad.
Then, edit the list and add "ScreenCapture", to the end of the list and send the command:
settings put secure sysui_qs_tiles "<edited list here>"
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Amazing! Thanks, didnt know it was that easy to add

mobile_sensei said:
I tried using the pro version of the app (required for SS) and it just force closed the app. I'm on stock official 9.0 beta. Tried on 8.1 also, sane results. Any idea why it works for some & not others? If it matters I have an unlocked Snapdragon variant S9.
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Same here. Constant force closed results in no SS capability. SM-G960U1 on 9.0 Beta 2

yurividal said:
Just use adb.
No root required.
adb shell
settings get secure sysui_qs_tiles
Save the output in a notepad.
Then, edit the list and add "ScreenCapture", to the end of the list and send the command:
settings put secure sysui_qs_tiles "<edited list here>"
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Thanks it worked
Do you know any other hidden qs tiles

Nochlab1 said:
Thanks it worked
Do you know any other hidden qs tiles
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https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...ttings-tile-toggle-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/

[ROOT] Enable Soli in any country

Made a new thread as seems this is demanded option. Some people already checked this and looks like this works. I can't check right now but if you want, please check and post if it works for you.
Restriction is phone number country code based, can be bypassed. Also looks like its developers left setting to disable country checks at all. To do that, you just need to change android setting 'pixel.oslo.allowed_override' to '1' or 'true'.
Connect Pixel 4 with developer mode and execute command in adb shell:
Code:
adb shell setprop pixel.oslo.allowed_override true
or
Code:
adb shell "setprop persist.pixel.oslo.allowed_override true; setprop ctl.restart zygote"
or edit system/build.prop with some app (eg. MagiskHide Props Config)
You need root to do this.
Also there is Xposed Module in xposed manager to do this automatically called "EnableSoliOnPixel4", here's thread about it https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/themes/success-enable-soli-china-t3994917

Do I need root permission to execute this command via adb? Thanks
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Monazite said:
Do I need root permission to execute this command via adb? Thanks
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Yes, without root you can’t edit system props

Eugnis said:
Yes, without root you can’t edit system props
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getting failed to set property reply. any idea what i'm doing wrong?

Does it mean that I still can use soli in any country even that country doesn't support for it ?
For example, If I traveled to Japan one day, I still can use soli after enable soli by this xposed module ?
Kris

omar5099 said:
getting failed to set property reply. any idea what i'm doing wrong?
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Looks like ADB not received root rights on phone. To check this use
Code:
adb shell su
if you receive response ' su: not found ' then you should enable root access for adb on phone (with supersu or similar)
Also you can set this prop with MagiskHide Props Config from phone if you used Magisk to root it

Kris Chen said:
Does it mean that I still can use soli in any country even that country doesn't support for it ?
For example, If I traveled to Japan one day, I still can use soli after enable soli by this xposed module ?
Kris
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Yes, this setting just disable country check at all. So Soli will work worldwide

Eugnis said:
Looks like ADB not received root rights on phone. To check this use
Code:
adb shell su
if you receive response ' su: not found ' then you should enable root access for adb on phone (with supersu or similar)
Also you can set this prop with MagiskHide Props Config from phone if you used Magisk to root it
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I've obtained root for ADB shell via this command, however none of those 2 original adb lines are working. I'm still getting the failed to set property reply.
Any help appreciated...

Now I gotta root my phone and lose automatic updates just to be able to use it normally. Thanks a lot, Google!! _l_

You will still get automatic updates, you can root your phone, set the persistent property, and remove the root. Should persist across updates.

Bogega said:
I've obtained root for ADB shell via this command, however none of those 2 original adb lines are working. I'm still getting the failed to set property reply.
Any help appreciated...
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yes same here, any1 got this to work ? thanks

Pixeling said:
You will still get automatic updates, you can root your phone, set the persistent property, and remove the root. Should persist across updates.
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So if I set the property and then unroot, it will persist even after OTA updates? No need to root again and set it again after every OTA?

aco.falc said:
So if I set the property and then unroot, it will persist even after OTA updates? No need to root again and set it again after every OTA?
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That's what I suspect since the property lives in /data which is not changed/erased after OTA. I've not tried it myself however that's probably what I will do when I get the phone.

aco.falc said:
So if I set the property and then unroot, it will persist even after OTA updates? No need to root again and set it again after every OTA?
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Performing some more reading on the subject, there is a possibility that unlocking the bootloader by itself trips safetynet which in turn prevents OTA. I can't know whether this is true for sure, but in this case keeping Magisk root shall hide that and let you download the OTA.
Before applying the OTA you should use magisk to restore the boot.img, let the OTA install, and then let Magisk install itself to the other inactive flash slot where the OTA is. That will make sure that root is kept intact post update and keep hiding that the bootloader is unlocked. Can anyone confirm?

WORKED
hello, i can confirm its working, steps to follow :
when u flash the magisk_patched image the phone wont boot at first, so u have to flash the boot.img then reflash the magisk_patched.
then the phone will boot normally.
after that, download terminal from play store, and type in it : SU , this will ask u for root permissions
then u need to type these 3 commands within the terminal :
setprop pixel.oslo.allowed_override true
setprop persist.pixel.oslo.allowed_override true
setprop ctl.restart zygote
then motion sense will turn on.
enjoy!
if u need detailed steps about the whole thing let me know

sta3b said:
hello, i can confirm its working, steps to follow :
when u flash the magisk_patched image the phone wont boot at first, so u have to flash the boot.img then reflash the magisk_patched.
then the phone will boot normally.
after that, download terminal from play store, and type in it : SU , this will ask u for root permissions
then u need to type these 3 commands within the terminal :
setprop pixel.oslo.allowed_override true
setprop persist.pixel.oslo.allowed_override true
setprop ctl.restart zygote
then motion sense will turn on.
enjoy!
if u need detailed steps about the whole thing let me know
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Can confirm that typing these commands in terminal did the trick. Used 'Terminal Emulator for Android' app from playstore.
And I skipped first steps (flashing boot.img etc) as I'm already rooted.
Thanks!

Bogega said:
Can confirm that typing these commands in terminal did the trick. Used 'Terminal Emulator for Android' app from playstore.
And I skipped first steps (flashing boot.img etc) as I'm already rooted.
Thanks!
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It works for me! Thank you!
Do I need to do this all over again when I reboot my phone?

It seems that when rebooting the phone the soli is disabled again, can someone confirm?
Also I read here something about unrooting? can I really root and unroot everytime I want and retain OTA updates?

chris111111 said:
It works for me! Thank you!
Do I need to do this all over again when I reboot my phone?
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Soli doesn't survive reboots if you're using this method.
There's a magisk module (non Xposed) which solves this though (https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/themes/enable-soli-contries-magisk-module-t3997035)

wolfgangam31 said:
It seems that when rebooting the phone the soli is disabled again, can someone confirm?
Also I read here something about unrooting? can I really root and unroot everytime I want and retain OTA updates?
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correct, rebooting the phone will cause SOLI to get disabled, you need to re-enter the commands in the terminal to get it to work again

Question Is there any posibility to hide notification statusbar in this days?

Is any ROM out here with expanded desktop feature or any way to hide status bar? Old android has this feature

"System UI Tuner" from Play Store can hide both NavButtons & Notif-bar, but doesn't work on MIUI 🥹

also doesn't work on aosp ROMs. at least not on a11+ lineage, cR, Cherish, Havoc.

simondd said:
also doesn't work on aosp ROMs. at least not on a11+ lineage, cR, Cherish, Havoc.
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There is... magisk and download :
GitHub - Magisk-Modules-Repo/HideNavBar
Contribute to Magisk-Modules-Repo/HideNavBar development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Once hidden tho you can't open notifications

The first step to hide Android status bar/ notification bar on Android devices using Mobile Device Manager Plus is to lock down the device into Kiosk Mode. Kiosk Mode allows the device to run specific apps on the devices while restricting access to other apps and device functionalities such as to hide status bar.

Rstment ^m^ said:
There is... magisk and download :
GitHub - Magisk-Modules-Repo/HideNavBar
Contribute to Magisk-Modules-Repo/HideNavBar development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Once hidden tho you can't open notifications
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Not working

simondd said:
Not working
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How come?
Does it offer status bar modifications during setup? It may have been removed ... in which case I can send you the file for it.

Ok, send me please

simondd said:
Ok, send me please
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This should remove the status bar only.
To install - open twrp and copy this app into system apps folder.
It should work without issues, I made a more advanced version of it later on that fixed the spacing left by the status bar compensating for the notch but my pc got hit by malware so is gone...
Again - you can't open status bar anymore while this is active. I tried playing with it but the height of status bar is tied to swipe region - meaning if height is 0 so is touch region hence it can't be opened... There must be a better solution to this

Rstment ^m^ said:
Again - you can't open status bar anymore while this is active.
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Can you open it via gesture from external gesture app like Vivid NG etc ?

serraxer said:
Can you open it via gesture from external gesture app like Vivid NG etc ?
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you can ,and if you use lineage you can even open it normally - the gesture isn't tied to statsubar height
Needs to be moved into /system/product/overlay, use twrp for this or if not available adb root works too - this command will set everything up for adb
Code:
adb root && adb shell remount && adb shell
The commands for twrp or adb root are:
Code:
cp /sdcard/Downloads/status.apk /system/product/overlay/
chmod 644 /system/product/overlay/status.apk
reboot
When phone reboots you need to use adb again ( Or termux with root permission )
Code:
adb shell cmd overlay enable statusbar.killer
And that's it , it will persist through reboots

Rstment ^m^ said:
you can ,and if you use lineage you can even open it normally - the gesture isn't tied to statsubar height
Needs to be moved into /system/product/overlay, use twrp for this or if not available adb root works too - this command will set everything up for adb
Code:
adb root && adb shell remount && adb shell
The commands for twrp or adb root are:
Code:
cp /sdcard/Downloads/status.apk /system/product/overlay/
chmod 644 /system/product/overlay/status.apk
reboot
When phone reboots you need to use adb again ( Or termux with root permission )
Code:
adb shell cmd overlay enable statusbar.killer
And that's it , it will persist through reboots
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Will this work for Android 13?

Bxperiaz3 said:
Will this work for Android 13?
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try

Rstment ^m^ said:
try
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Works on my pixel 7 pro. It's great just wish you could still pull down the status bar

Bxperiaz3 said:
Works on my pixel 7 pro. It's great just wish you could still pull down the status bar
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Yeah, likely would require modifications to frameworks or some other package... But those are unique to every device build
Different approach would be required there ... you wont find any magisk module that does this - I've searched for it everywhere

Bxperiaz3 said:
Works on my pixel 7 pro. It's great just wish you could still pull down the status bar
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This mod only hides the icons in the status bar, leaving the dash still visible, or extends the screen to completely hide the status bar, gaining more screen space?

simondd said:
This mod only hides the icons in the status bar, leaving the dash still visible, or extends the screen to completely hide the status bar, gaining more screen space?
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Extends. Like full immersive, really enjoying it. On the pixel 7 pro the whole screen move up as well so theres no gap. Phone works perfectly, just have to get used to not seeing the status bar for a while.

Bxperiaz3 said:
Extends. Like full immersive, really enjoying it. On the pixel 7 pro the whole screen move up as well so theres no gap. Phone works perfectly, just have to get used to not seeing the status bar for a while.
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That's what I looking for! Can you explain how to properly install it? I'm a little bit confused Of course I'm rooted 🫡

simondd said:
That's what I looking for! Can you explain how to properly install it? I'm a little bit confused Of course I'm rooted 🫡
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Sure. Download the zip file, open magisk, go to modules, load from storage, flash, reboot, done.

Bxperiaz3 said:
Sure. Download the zip file, open magisk, go to modules, load from storage, flash, reboot, done.
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What zip file?