Just rooted my Pixel 6 pro and was trying to find a way to get unlimited Google Photos storage but none of the methods I used before work on this device. Does anyone know how I can get the unlimited storage (or if it's even possible).
* I tried the props editor method which did not work as the props that I needed to edit did not exist (or maybe its different)
* The other method where you place a nexus file in the root directory was not possible as the root directory was full, even after deleting some system apps.
UPDATE - The pixelify magisk module is the solution (thanks taanh1412 !)
Use the Pixelify Magisk module
Are you nuts? You need to PROTECT your data from gooble, not give them more!
taanh1412 said:
Use the Pixelify Magisk module
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Yup this worked like a charm! Thanks a lot
96carboard said:
Are you nuts? You need to PROTECT your data from gooble, not give them more!
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They probably know more about me than I know about myself already, how much more could they possible learn?
Also I cannot live without the facial grouping now, it's way too useful
fluxfield said:
Just rooted my Pixel 6 pro and was trying to find a way to get unlimited Google Photos storage but none of the methods I used before work on this device. Does anyone know how I can get the unlimited storage (or if it's even possible).
* I tried the props editor method which did not work as the props that I needed to edit did not exist (or maybe its different)
* The other method where you place a nexus file in the root directory was not possible as the root directory was full, even after deleting some system apps.
UPDATE - The pixelify magisk module is the solution (thanks taanh1412 !)
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Thank you.
fluxfield said:
Yup this worked like a charm! Thanks a lot
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Does Magic Eraser work with it?
oko17 said:
Does Magic Eraser work with it?
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Yes magic eraser still shows up in Google photos, no changes there
fluxfield said:
Yes magic eraser still shows up in Google photos, no changes there
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Great, thank you!
fluxfield said:
Just rooted my Pixel 6 pro and was trying to find a way to get unlimited Google Photos storage but none of the methods I used before work on this device. Does anyone know how I can get the unlimited storage (or if it's even possible).
* I tried the props editor method which did not work as the props that I needed to edit did not exist (or maybe its different)
* The other method where you place a nexus file in the root directory was not possible as the root directory was full, even after deleting some system apps.
UPDATE - The pixelify magisk module is the solution (thanks taanh1412 !)
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I thought all Google Pixel phones get unlimited Google Photos? Or do you lose that feature when you root?
93starletgt said:
I thought all Google Pixel phones get unlimited Google Photos? Or do you lose that feature when you root?
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Unfortunately only the devices up to the pixel 5 have unlimited storage, from the pixel 5a they stopped giving unlimited storage.
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Yes magic eraser still shows up in Google photos, no changes there
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Do you have the the backup set to Orignal Quality and do ou have Google One/Extended Google drive?
I have subscription for google drive (100GB) but no Magic Eraser after installing Pixelify
oko17 said:
Do you have the the backup set to Orignal Quality and do ou have Google One/Extended Google drive?
I have subscription for google drive (100GB) but no Magic Eraser after installing Pixelify
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Magic Eraser is available with Google One subscription on all devices (including non-Pixels). No need for anything else.
Unlimited Original Quality backup is available ONLY on Pixel 1 (the 1st Pixel). The others until Pixel 5 get unlimited storage at 'Storage Saver' quality.
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Magic Eraser is available with Google One subscription on all devices (including non-Pixels). No need for anything else.
Unlimited Original Quality backup is available ONLY on Pixel 1 (the 1st Pixel). The others until Pixel 5 get unlimited storage at 'Storage Saver' quality.
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Yes I understand it.
I flashed Pixelify and have now Unlimited Original Quality on my Pixel 7 Pro. And I have Google One subscription, which in theory should provide the Magic Eraser, but this does not happen. I my GPhotos app is version 6.34, so it up to date.
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I flashed Pixelify and have now Unlimited Original Quality on my Pixel 7 Pro.
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That's news to me. Thanks for the info.
oko17 said:
And I have Google One subscription, which in theory should provide the Magic Eraser, but this does not happen. I my GPhotos app is version 6.34, so it up to date.
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May be they are rolling out this (server side) feature in a phased manner. You'll have to wait for sometime before it shows up on your device.
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That's news to me. Thanks for the info.
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No problem, you can even flash just the submodule for "Unlimited Photos", as rest of the features are already present on Pixel 6/7(pro)
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May be they are rolling out this (server side) feature in a phased manner. You'll have to wait for sometime before it shows up on your device.
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You are right. I had to wait few hours and the Magic Eraser appeared in the "Tools" section. On the other hand there is no "Unlbur" so, the former must be related wit Google One subscription, as spoofing as Pixel 1 gives unlimited backup but as a trade off disables newer Pixels features.
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No problem, you can even flash just the submodule for "Unlimited Photos", as rest of the features are already present on Pixel 6/7(pro)
You are right. I had to wait few hours and the Magic Eraser appeared in the "Tools" section. On the other hand there is no "Unlbur" so, the former must be related wit Google One subscription, as spoofing as Pixel 1 gives unlimited backup but as a trade off disables newer Pixels features.
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Yes even I do not have the unblur feature yet. Waiting for it.
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Anyone get YouTube Module iYTBP for Magisk to work? I've never used this particular method before. I manually downloaded the latest ARM64 variant and tried the ones listed in Magisk downloads as well . I'm not sure if its just broken for our device at the moment or I'm doing something wrong. If some has another method for removing YouTube ads you be appreciated. Thanks
Try Youtube RED hahaha
Couple ways. YouTube Red of course which is what I use now. But I used to use pi-hole on my home network
Yea, their ads are getting out of hand.
Root it, then use an aggressive HOSTS file. This one is not bad http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm
Remember to convert the format of the hosts to Unix. In Notepadd++ that is EDIT --> EOL Conversion --> UNIX
If rooting is too much, go with a DNS blackhole. Raspberry Pi Hole is the easiest.
Or you can setup DNS on a Windows Server, then import the domains from the hosts file using this: https://cyber-defense.sans.org/blog/2010/08/31/windows-dns-server-blackhole-blacklist
Another benefit of a DNS server is that you can log all the DNS lookup requests from your Pixel 2, iPad, Smart TV, etc. Then block the **** out of them.
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Anyone get YouTube Module iYTBP for Magisk to work? I've never used this particular method before. I manually downloaded the latest ARM64 variant and tried the ones listed in Magisk downloads as well . I'm not sure if its just broken for our device at the moment or I'm doing something wrong. If some has another method for removing YouTube ads you be appreciated. Thanks
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I'm using it and it works perfectly. Did you follow the instructions in the thread?
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I'm using it and it works perfectly. Did you follow the instructions in the thread?
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I thought I did. I disabled YouTube and then tried to install module in Magisk, but it failed to install. Maybe I wasn't reading the right thread.
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I thought I did. I disabled YouTube and then tried to install module in Magisk, but it failed to install. Maybe I wasn't reading the right thread.
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I was having issues too. What worked for me was uninstalling updates for YouTube, and when it prompted to return the app to the stock one that came with the phone, I said yes and it finally worked.
The best adfree solution to YouTube IMO is this:
https://www.official-plus.com/ogyoutube
Not only do you get YouTube adfree - you can do picture in picture without YouTube red AND you get an extra button to download the video in mp4 or just the audio in mp3 if you wanted to! AND ROOT NOT NEEDED! 1st install MicroG APK, then install OGyoutube APK, give permissions, and done lol.
Best YouTube experience yet. Please give this a try, you will forget all about the YouTube adaway module.
BTW, I'm on Oreo 8.1 developer preview 1, unrooted, locked bootloader, stock recovery and still works great. Has extra settings and options not originally in stock YouTube too. And they're all handy =-)
P.S. I been using this for YouTube all week (just got my pixel 2 xl) and haven't seen a single ad yet.
Honestly, pay for it or deal with it. A lot of these creators spend hours and hours creating content for you to enjoy. Those ads pay for that time. And not nearly enough I might add. It's 5 to 20 seconds of your life or 10 bucks a month.
Guys, I live in Russia, so there's no way to legally use YouTube Red. Here's what I did:
1. Rooted with Magisk.
2. Removed system app YouTube.apk.
3. Downloaded modified YouTube iYTBP and put it into the system folder.
Magic! Everything works fine including picture-in-picture mode. No ads!
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Anyone get YouTube Module iYTBP for Magisk to work? I've never used this particular method before. I manually downloaded the latest ARM64 variant and tried the ones listed in Magisk downloads as well . I'm not sure if its just broken for our device at the moment or I'm doing something wrong. If some has another method for removing YouTube ads you be appreciated. Thanks
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Just use they're non root version and install apk and everything is fine. Doesn't matter if you're rooted or not.
zathus said:
Honestly, pay for it or deal with it. A lot of these creators spend hours and hours creating content for you to enjoy. Those ads pay for that time. And not nearly enough I might add. It's 5 to 20 seconds of your life or 10 bucks a month.
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Now the wall of "it's not supported in my country" and other excuses will come.
This is what society is now. Would rather rip everyone off to save themselves a 40 second ad
soapbox23 said:
I was having issues too. What worked for me was uninstalling updates for YouTube, and when it prompted to return the app to the stock one that came with the phone, I said yes and it finally worked.
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Got it working, thanks for the tip.
Lawlrus said:
Now the wall of "it's not supported in my country" and other excuses will come.
This is what society is now. Would rather rip everyone off to save themselves a 40 second ad
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Lol well it's a valid point. I live in Canada and pay for Google play music, which comes bundled with YouTube red for those in the States. Why should I pay the same amount of money to get less features than someone in the States?
Youngbloodx said:
Lol well it's a valid point. I live in Canada and pay for Google play music, which comes bundled with YouTube red for those in the States. Why should I pay the same amount of money to get less features than someone in the States?
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Because that's the way life is some times? Move to America so you can save $15 a month. See if it's worth it lol
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Just use they're non root version and install apk and everything is fine. Doesn't matter if you're rooted or not.
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Would you mind sending a link to the correct APK version to me for the Pixel 2 XL? I'm rooted with Magisk if that matters. I looked on their download site and there are like upwards of 8 files for just about every version of the APK.
Hello! Long (LONG!) time lurker. Decided to finally make an account today to ask you guys some questions...
My OnePlus 5T will be arriving today, and I plan to immediately flash FreedomOS - and wish to go as Google-less as possible.
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I simply want to minimize Google's presence in my day-to-day life... and that's a topic for a totally separate discussion that I don't really wish to partake in here.
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A few years ago I heard about a way for the YouTube app to function without the Google Play Services. Is this still possible? I want to go completely without GApps, etc.
So far my plan(s) for application replacements are as follows:
1. Google Maps -> HERE WeGo
2. Google Drive -> Dropbox
3. Google PlayStore -> Use raw APKs downloaded from the internet + Aptoide + F-Droid
4. Google Calendar -> Etar or DigiCal
5. Google Photos -> QuickPic
6. SMS -> Signal
Anything I'm missing?
With that being said- Is there really any need for me to download/flash any GApps, whatsoever?
What are the benefits on going without gapps?
IonutP said:
What are the benefits on going without gapps?
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I simply want to minimize Google's presence in my day-to-day life... and that's a topic for a totally separate discussion that I don't really wish to partake in here.
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Better buy an iPhone then no ?
I mean even if you completely remove all Google apps, you pay a small percentage of the phone price to Google, then you're using AOSP but still coded by Google. Then by watching YouTube you're completely in the Google system too, and watching ads gives them money too.
So you want to do this the hard way ? Buy an iPhone, use Bing, stop watching YouTube.
There's no point just breaking android by removing Google services and play store...
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Once again, this is completely off-topic. If you have helpful insight to my questions then post it, if not- move along.
RSalad said:
Once again, this is completely off-topic. If you have helpful insight to my questions then post it, if not- move along.
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I just edited my message to give you some advices on some apps, but there's also a debate over buying an Android and in the same time do not want to support Google...
Do whatever you feel :angel:
Some apps are really broken when you don't have Play Services. Except crashes and missing features.
Also if you watch YouTube in browser (I suppose you won't use chrome then) you'll be limited to 480p.
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I just edited my message to give you some advices on some apps, but there's also a debate over buying an Android and in the same time do not want to support Google...
Do whatever you feel :angel:
Some apps are really broken when you don't have Play Services. Except crashes and missing features.
Also if you watch YouTube in browser (I suppose you won't use chrome then) you'll be limited to 480p.
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I'm aware that some apps will not function correctly. I can work around that. I'm not concerned about that.
As far as the YouTube app hack is concerned, it is not a part of a browser. It is a hacked version of the YouTube app. Completely different, and is fully functional.
I have several years of experience developing/modding android, and I'm sure I will do just fine without GApps.
I am simply here asking about the old YouTube app hack method, and seeing if I am forgetting any baser level GApp.
Thanks so much for your... help...
I use iYTBP for my YouTube app as it features a black design, no ads and background listening. Not sure if it will work without Play Services but you can still try it.
Your welcome for my ...help...
Less condescension can work too.
You can use microG to spoof the Google services (at least in YouTube's case) and use iYTBP (google it, read the xda post and download from their website). Otherwise you could try NewPipe.
You don't need another SMS app, the phone comes with one from OnePlus by default.
It also has a gallery application from OnePlus, so you should avoid QuickPic (as it is pretty much adware).
You could also try to look for a HydrogenOS image on the chinese OnePlus website, but I'm not sure if any have been posted. That way you won't even need to get rid of the Google apps, as there are none.
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You can use microG to spoof the Google services (at least in YouTube's case). Otherwise, try NewPipe?
You don't need another SMS app, the phone comes with one from OnePlus by default.
It also has a gallery application from OnePlus, so you should avoid QuickPic (as it is pretty much adware).
You could also try to look for a HydrogenOS image on the chinese OnePlus website, but I'm not sure if any have been posted. That way you won't even need to get rid of the Google apps, as there are none.
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Oh wow is QuickPic really that bad? I've never tried it, but reading all about it, it seemed nice.
That's a shame.
Thanks for the notice about NewPipe by the way, I totally forgot about that!
Newpipe is a great replacement from YouTube and you can download videos/music
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Some worthwhile reading for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/gapps-free-samsung-galaxy-s3-lte-gt-t3553620
FreedomOS does not give you the ability to remove all Google apps.
I flashed H2OS and microg as soon as I got the phone.
Didgeridoohan said:
Some worthwhile reading for you:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/gapps-free-samsung-galaxy-s3-lte-gt-t3553620
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Holy cow. I don't know of a more helpful or relevant post reference. Thank you so much for this!
The built in apps are pretty bad. Gallery is very limited. Messages is crippled. Dialer has a bug in it and Contacts is a bit wonky.
I put the Google apps back ON and disabled the built in apps.
You can also replace Chrome with Brave
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n1kos said:
You can also replace Chrome with Brave
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Enjoy the amazing battery life going googless. I did this a few years back for a while and enjoyed it.
Baldilocks said:
The built in apps are pretty bad. Gallery is very limited. Messages is crippled. Dialer has a bug in it and Contacts is a bit wonky.
I put the Google apps back ON and disabled the built in apps.
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Totally off-topic, but I purchased a phone from you on Swappa last year. LG G6 for $475.
Edit: Not last year. Got it on June 21, 2017.
Edit2: How funny is that... Small world. Nice to see you around.
I mean you can still use the YouTube app and I have ads if you use the Xposed app to install YouTube adaway molecule to be completely ad-free
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RSalad said:
Hello! Long (LONG!) time lurker. Decided to finally make an account today to ask you guys some questions...
My OnePlus 5T will be arriving today, and I plan to immediately flash FreedomOS - and wish to go as Google-less as possible.
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lulz
Install adaway, import this
http://t-ryder.de/googlehosts.txt
Also comes in other flavours btw...
http://t-ryder.de/facebookhosts.txt
http://t-ryder.de/xiaomihosts.txt
http://t-ryder.de/spotifyhosts.txt (ads only)
(all that stuff is maybe outdated a bit)
I've been an Android user all my life, but never have I seen this feature. I booted up my Pixel 3 XL for the first and it said I can copy/restore all my apps/data/calls/logs/sms from my old phone into my Pixel by using a USB cable. No backup needed, no sync needed, just plug and go. I've never seen this option before. This worked flawlessly.
What is this feature? How do I get it to my other non-Pixel Android phones?
It will copy over your app data/photos/sms/ but it won't actually transfer the apps. You still have to download them from the Play Store. I believe this is done to insure integrity of the apps.
It has been available since the 1st Pixel as well.
It's a game changer for sure. I use the cloud restore option. It restores everything (including launcher layout) then reinstalls all of your apps. I only found maybe 25% of my apps didn't have their data restored. Makes doing a factory reset a simple procedure.
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It will copy over your app data/photos/sms/ but it won't actually transfer the apps. You still have to download them from the Play Store. I believe this is done to insure integrity of the apps.
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Going from Pixel XL to Pixel 3 XL, it copied the apps, didn't have to download any of them. Though this may only be a feature between Pixel devices.
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Going from Pixel XL to Pixel 3 XL, it copied the apps, didn't have to download any of them. Though this may only be a feature between Pixel devices.
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It copied my apps too, from S7 to the Pixel 3 XL
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It copied my apps too, from S7 to the Pixel 3 XL
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Excellent, this is good to know!
Garlicbreath said:
It copied my apps too, from S7 to the Pixel 3 XL
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Copied mine from Moto Z Force 1st Gen, but wouldn't transfer anything from LG G6 on my second device
Copied most everything from my note 8. There were a few things left over, mostly media files. But it did a good job, better than I ever expected it to.
I too was super impressed with how well it did. Heck it pulled over many of my settings too.
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It copied my apps too, from S7 to the Pixel 3 XL
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Good to know.
I'll be doing exactly the same thing
It copied all of my apps that are on the playstore but any other apps it refused to copy, and even some older apps that haven't been updated on the playstore didn't work properly. Way better than nothing!
DocWalt said:
It copied all of my apps that are on the playstore but any other apps it refused to copy, and even some older apps that haven't been updated on the playstore didn't work properly. Way better than nothing!
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It actually didn't copy your apps. It redownloaded them and set them up as you had them set up...and copied the related data.
So yeah, non-playstore apps won't make it.
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It actually didn't copy your apps. It redownloaded them and set them up as you had them set up...and copied the related data.
So yeah, non-playstore apps won't make it.
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This is correct, that's why it takes a while to finish restoring the data after you unplug the cable. Everything downloads in the background from the play store.
Just install as normal apks. Then, clear cache and restart device.
Apks come from apkmirror. So, for newer version you will have to rely on them except the frameworķ.
it works for Galaxy A324G?
How clear cache ?
Just install from „APKMirror“ and make sure your gallery app is updated and update the photo editing app located in the gallery app, which is responsible for „Object Eraser“, „Shadow Eraser“ and „Reflection Eraser“
From my experience, you don't need to clear any cache.
knonet said:
it works for Galaxy A324G?
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yes. just install as normal apks
Elkingb said:
How clear cache ?
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actually is not necessary to do so, just install the normal apks.
With the new update, „Samsung“ has blocked the sideloading of the editing app, which is highly disappointing, restricting features, that can be enabled.
dziugas1959 said:
With the new update, „Samsung“ has blocked the sideloading of the editing app, which is highly disappointing, restricting features, that can be enabled.
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So this will no longer work? Wtf Samsung.
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So this will no longer work? Wtf Samsung.
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Well yes, I did some deep investigating using „ADB“ and one thing I realised, that there is a secret user profile which keeps „Contacts, Gallery, Calendar, Camera, Samsung Internet, My Files, Samsung notes and the photo editor app“ (probably even more) which from what I can tell is from „Safe folder“ even when not used, this is confirmed by installing a program and adding it in „Safe Folder“ deleting the app from system or trying to update/downgrade the app the same error will appear, since it is encrypted „ADB“ has no clue if it is a user or something, since it has no idea, but it is a unique „Safe Folder“ user which if it has the same app it will lock you out of: Updating, Downgrading and Full-On Uninstall the app in question.
dziugas1959 said:
Well yes, I did some deep investigating using „ADB“ and one thing I realised, that there is a secret user profile which keeps „Contacts, Gallery, Calendar, Camera, Samsung Internet, My Files, Samsung notes and the photo editor app“ (probably even more) which from what I can tell is from „Safe folder“ even when not used, this is confirmed by installing a program and adding it in „Safe Folder“ deleting the app from system or trying to update/downgrade the app the same error will appear, since it is encrypted „ADB“ has no clue if it is a user or something, since it has no idea, but it is a unique „Safe Folder“ user which if it has the same app it will lock you out of: Updating, Downgrading and Full-On Uninstall the app in question.
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I've tried to install the apps linked but some failed to install, that was some time ago so I don't remember which. But I intend to reset my phone soon and will try it again.
gregbrooker said:
I've tried to install the apps linked but some failed to install, that was some time ago so I don't remember which. But I intend to reset my phone soon and will try it again.
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The „Object eraser, Shadow eraser and reflection eraser“ install no problem, it's the fact, that they are tied to the editing app, which is installed on multiple user phase, meaning without downgrading before the change (when „One UI 4.1“ launched) even resetting the phone won't work, unless you are an insane debugger with „One UI“ and „ADB“ then you are sorta out of luck.
Object and reflection eraser install but don't show up in apps, even after clear cache and restart
RadicalTeletubby said:
Object and reflection eraser install but don't show up in apps, even after clear cache and restart
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Please read the above mentioned post, before saying there are problems, since it is expected.
Ferchurito said:
Just install as normal apks. Then, clear cache and restart device.
Apks come from apkmirror. So, for newer version you will have to rely on them except the frameworķ.
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What about bixby voice (make sure it's the version that it doesn't know it's a unsupported device)
RadicalTeletubby said:
Object and reflection eraser install but don't show up in apps, even after clear cache and restart
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They are not apps you open from the drawer. you need to go to the photo editor and you will se the options
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What about bixby voice (make sure it's the version that it doesn't know it's a unsupported device)
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I guess u tried installing from apkmirror but did not install. I will see what I can do. Though I do not own the a32 anymore. I have an s20. But I will see...
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They are not apps you open from the drawer. you need to go to the photo editor and you will se the options
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I meant they don't show up in gallery, sorry. Maybe it's my Egyptian version of A32 that rejects it, cus I don't have a native screen recorder either
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I meant they don't show up in gallery, sorry. Maybe it's my Egyptian version of A32 that rejects it, cus I don't have a native screen recorder either
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Native screen recorder is only available on A42 5G and up
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Native screen recorder is only available on A42 5G and up
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Nah it's on A32 5g UK version, my friend has it
RadicalTeletubby said:
I meant they don't show up in gallery, sorry. Maybe it's my Egyptian version of A32 that rejects it, cus I don't have a native screen recorder either
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Have u installed the framework?
what android version?
What are your first 5 apps you on LineageOS to get started on a brand new phone? I got slightly inspired by this thread:
What are the first five apps you install on Windows?
What are the first five apps you install on LOS?
Just for starters I have added some of mine but if an app is missing here that you always use, just drop a line here - I will add it (please see below).
Edit: Thanks @ethical_haquer and @MJPollard ! I think it might be best that I also start a list of mentioned apps, linked...
Edit#2: To clarify some things
1. Yes, I really mean first 5 after a fresh install - imagine you just finished flashing and you have to leave now. You have no time for downloading the many-gigabyte-maps of Europe, North America and Asia, just the most important first 5 to get you started.
2. No stuff that is google playstore only - imagine you have a new good 32 character password like Z5fcTcSp(5<q0RiZAv",-9~?j/X9C9LZ since yday and haven't memorized it yet.
3. If you want to have something added, see points 1 and 2 again and then drop not just the name but ideally also a link (I know some apps but surely not all of them).
AccA - Advanced Charging Controller App
https://f-droid.org/packages/mattecarra.accapp/
Aurora Store
https://f-droid.org/packages/com.aurora.store/
Bromite
https://github.com/bromite/bromite
Droid-ify
https://f-droid.org/packages/com.looker.droidify/
F-Droid
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-Droid
Firefox
https://f-droid.org/packages/org.mozilla.fennec_fdroid/
Magisk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magisk_(software)
MiXplorer
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...released-fully-featured-file-manager.1523691/
Neo Backup
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...pps-and-data-backup-tool-for-android.4167179/
NetGuard
https://github.com/M66B/NetGuard
Organic Maps
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_Maps
ProtonVPN
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/ch.protonvpn.android/
Retro Text Editor
https://no-go.github.io/TextThing/
SAI - Split APKs Installer
https://github.com/Aefyr/SAI
Shelter
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/net.typeblog.shelter/
SimpleX
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/chat.simplex.app/
Swift Backup
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...backup-apps-sms-call-logs-on-android.4394439/
Termux
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Termux
SigmundDroid said:
What are your first 5 apps you on LineageOS to get started on a brand new phone? I got slightly inspired by this thread:
What are the first five apps you install on Windows?
What are the first five apps you install on LOS?
Just for starters I have added some of mine but if an app is missing here that you always use, just drop a line here - I will add it.
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I just learned about MIXplorer! I'll have to try it out, looks cool. Trying to think if there's something else I install...
Swift Backup (in addition to Magisk), so that I can re-install all my apps from the cloud.
SigmundDroid said:
What are your first 5 apps you on LineageOS to get started on a brand new phone? I got slightly inspired by this thread:
What are the first five apps you install on Windows?
What are the first five apps you install on LOS?
Just for starters I have added some of mine but if an app is missing here that you always use, just drop a line here - I will add it.
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...and Termux! I can't believe I forgot, I always install it to use root and delete things (like system apps) using a terminal - I would definitely add it. I also use Organic Maps (personally I think it is the best open-source alternative to Google Maps) but I am not sure how popular it is. It's nice that everything on your list is open-source.
ethical_haquer said:
just learned about MIXplorer
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I was and still am shocked! I can only advise to get it, it's really THE swiss knife on phones! Perhaps not overly fancy but it does get the job done! What job? Any!
MJPollard said:
Swift Backup
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Yes, LOS own backup is just laughable, so my search ended up with Neo Backup. Had mixed results with restoring my data (but took this opportunity to start fresh, apps worked ok). Did you compare some backups or how did you end up with Swift? I can't recall seeing it before...
ethical_haquer said:
Termux
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Yes! A classic but never made it to my top 5, still a shame that dev options come no longer with a terminal (couldn't find in LOS19).
SigmundDroid said:
still a shame that dev options come no longer with a terminal (couldn't find in LOS19).
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I know! Like, what?
SigmundDroid said:
Yes, LOS own backup is just laughable, so my search ended up with Neo Backup. Had mixed results with restoring my data (but took this opportunity to start fresh, apps worked ok). Did you compare some backups or how did you end up with Swift? I can't recall seeing it before...
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Various threads talking about the deficiencies of former stalwart Titanium Backup (an app that's becoming more and more useless as it has failed to keep up with advances in Android such as split APKs) had people recommending Swift Backup highly, so I tried it, liked it, kept it, and paid for it (as I always do with apps I find useful). I've never used Neo Backup, but I might download it and give it a spin.
I probably install Magisk, Droid-ify, AccA, Battery Guru, and Device Info HW as the first five.
Then randomly K-9, Aurora store, app manager, telegram, orbot, DNS66, VLC, Material Files, MicroG...
Fostel said:
Droid-ify, AccA
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Added.
Any specific reason you talk about Lineage OS?
I don't use custom ROMs. But here are my 1st five:
01. Netguard
02. Nova Launcher
03. SAI
04. Shelter
05. File Manager+
Next 5:
06. SSH Server
07. Shortcut Maker
08. Search Widget
09. Notification Shortcuts
10. AppLock
TheMystic said:
Any specific reason you talk about Lineage OS
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Well, LOS is the thread's home, isn't it?
Valid point, though - the thing is that LOS comes pretty bare bone and it is always a bit of a hassle to get started. Hence I also don't want listing apps that are only on Google PlayStore because they force you into an account.
I will add those "free" ones, of course. (just gimme a sec)
Here are some of my must-haves I didn't already see mentioned:
NewPipe
Retro Text Editor
Fennec (F-Droid)
Antennapod
Haiaaa! So many replies today
I hope I found your right ones (as for links)...
durbanentertainment said:
some of my must-haves
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Was about to add it but NewPipe and AntennaPod are of the first 5 things you install on a fresh system? (say yes and I add them)
TheMystic said:
Any specific reason you talk about Lineage OS?
I don't use custom ROMs. But here are my 1st five:
01. Netguard
02. Nova Launcher
03. SAI
04. Shelter
05. File Manager+
Next 5:
06. SSH Server
07. Shortcut Maker
08. Search Widget
09. Notification Shortcuts
10. AppLock
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How do you like Shelter? I needed an open-source app that could isolate apps and tried installing Shelter but couldn't get it to work because of Knox.
TheMystic said:
Any specific reason you talk about Lineage OS?
I don't use custom ROMs. But here are my 1st five:
01. Netguard
02. Nova Launcher
03. SAI
04. Shelter
05. File Manager+
Next 5:
06. SSH Server
07. Shortcut Maker
08. Search Widget
09. Notification Shortcuts
10. AppLock
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Also, how does NetGuard compare to AdAway?
ethical_haquer said:
how does NetGuard compare to AdAway
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NetGuard watches and blocks traffic by your choice (per app, port or address), AdAway relies on precompiled lists of ad-servers and trackers and other scum.
ethical_haquer said:
How do like Shelter? I needed an open-source app that could isolate apps and tried installing Shelter but couldn't get it to work because of Knox.
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Shelter enabled the Work Profile just fine on my S22U. No problems with Knox. My device is fully stock. Everything runs fine on the Work Profile.
ethical_haquer said:
Also, how does NetGuard compare to AdAway?
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Netguard doesn't require root. But when you use a real VPN, you'll have to disable Netguard. This isn't required with Adaway AfWall+.
Adaway AfWall+ is definitely better if device is rooted. I particularly like the Multiple Profiles feature which Netguard lacks.
EDIT: I confused Adaway with AFWall+. Sorry.
Netguard blocks apps from connecting to the internet, which is much better than Adaway which only blocks the ad servers. Adaway is not great from privacy perspective, relatively speaking.
TheMystic said:
Shelter enabled the Work Profile just fine on my S22U. No problems with Knox. My device is fully stock. Everything runs fine on the Work Profile.
Netguard doesn't require root. But when you use a real VPN, you'll have to disable Netguard. This isn't required with Adaway AfWall+.
Adaway AfWall+ is definitely better if device is rooted. I particularly like the Multiple Profiles feature which Netguard lacks.
EDIT: I confused Adaway with AFWall+. Sorry.
Netguard blocks apps from connecting to the internet, which is much better than Adaway which only blocks the ad servers. Adaway is not great from privacy perspective, relatively speaking.
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Thanks! I beleive the reason Shelter wouldn't work on my phone was because I had previously installed and rooted a custom ROM, and then went back to stock un-rooted. Once I realized it wouldn't work (even the workarounds didn't) I decided to root it anyways.
I was moving/copying to another phone and oh!, it seems I have to actually add another app: Neo Backup.
It's not only on fdroid alright but there is always also an installer in the backup itself, very smart move for lazy people like me and thus it gets moved up in my list very quickly