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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Pensionaru:
Is the APK Permission solution working? What are the solutions that are working at this time?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] lambgx02:
I'm curious whether or not Google is aware that this is a very real problem for many of us.

Version pinning is supported by a ton of serious operating systems, and it seems that Google wants Android to be taken seriously. Is this functionality missing because it's not considered important, or in a passive/aggressive attempt to force updates on users?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AMDZen:
What permission do I disable just to stop update notifications for a single app?

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Which permission is for play store update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] altanole:
Yes it's work. And u can save that apk and install in any fon it will not show up in updates.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jonny993:
how... which permission to remove?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] altanole:
any useless permission and even if u don't remove any permissions no problem it's will make a new apk with different signature.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jonny993:
thanks for answering but I tried as you suggested but I see the app still requesting to be updated from the playstore..

am I doing it wrong?

I can provide you the apk of the app I try to install if you can help me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] altanole:
If the app is already installed choose app from main menu

Then on the permissions page just save and install option

First uninstall previous app then install edited app. By the way which app u want to remove update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] C114:
Zipsigner works for me. Titanium Backup pro works as well. I think after using TB after reboot it goes to normal.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] C114:
What i did is i converted the app i want not to update to system app.

Play Store can not uninstall it cos its a system app.

And even if you accidently update the app you can just uninstall the update in the Play store, not the whole app.

Hit thanks if i helped. Cheers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] El Philou:
Perfect work, thanks a lot :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Hubi97:
You can also try this https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/mod-detach-market-links-theme-ready-apps-t3447494
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] flash608:
You can do it without root.

First, uninstall the app that you don't want to get updates. Then add different Google account on your phone. On Google play from the new account install the app that you want. At last delete the account from your phone.

The app won't be updated cause it's attached to an account that doesn't exist on your phone any more :)

The best part is that I was searching for a solution for a long time and that just came into my head.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] paarnoutse:
Tested this at my OnPlus 5 running Android 8.1.0, but unfortunately it doesn't help. After installing an app by another user at the phone and then switching back to your normal user, the app isn't available and not shown within the launcher for that other user (like the other user also doesn't have the user apps available in his launcher that were installed before by your normal user).

By the way: When removing the other user from your phone, the user apps that were installed by that user will be removed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] paarnoutse:
The ZipSigner method worked for me.

Thanks, cthulu!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] KcowMoo:
Freaking youtube app the updated version is total trash and installing the correct version a pain after patching so that it not gay has Dark Mode and Background playback it won't get notifications half the time so it needs to be reinstalled and re patched agian good now it fully working detach it from play store using titanium good not showing up in updates cool, reboot then Google gay asking me to update youtube again have to detach from play store everytime,I hate Google sometimes and I can try resigning with test key but I hate to reinstall the app again after finally getting the stupid thing working. :eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] paolo200:
The zip signer works for user apps I agree but what about system apps, they also show up in play store if there is a newer version but how to proceed in that case? Considering I'm rooted with magisk. How do I re-sign and re-install a system app?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] alba77:
Hello, I'd like to detach Swift key from the play store but if I try to resign with zip signer, after it doesn't installs (app not installed) on my note4 with Android 6 and on my s7 witch Android 8.

I tried any sort of keys.

I have Titanium Backup but it doesn't actually disconnect apps from the play store.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] patrickdrd:
titanium does detach apps, but you've got to run it every some hours,

otherwise there is the xposed module sudohide
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jonny993:
does it exist also as a magisk module?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] patrickdrd:
I don't know, check this:

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/request-app-to-hide-apps-sudohide-t3641518
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jonny993:
ok thanks, but it doesn't exist, I checked the thread.

Strange part of all of this is that I actually got the apk NOT asking for update on my secondary phone but not on primary.. they both have same google accounts on them so this is absolutely strange..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] D3G0N:
Bro I think the dude meant sign in with another Google account and then install the app with the alternate Google account and then remove the alternate Google account.. it sounds like u used another user account on ur phone? Of course the user accounts can't see each other apps. They are different users. But on the main user on ur phone, use an alternate Google account. By alternate Google account, I mean sign in with another Gmail, go to the play store, select the alt Gmail account, and install the app, and then remove the alt Gmail.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ontwykende:
Thia ia really old topick... but it's still actual... with "new" PlayStore and A14... more then ever...

Can anyone sugest any new working method?

Now play store show all apps... and I am ready frustrated with it...

Anyway to ban some apps for update? Expecaly google apps?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] amritpal2489:
It really is a pain in the back now. It overwrites all my modded apps. Were you able to find any wayout?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] amritpal2489:
Just an update : I used the j-hc detach magish module and it works well with the latest beta update
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ontwykende:
On Android 14 ?

I am a little bit scare of using magisk module... last time I used detch module, I endid in bootloop... and I reinstalled everything from start .

So, does it work on Android 14... more specifically Color OS 14 ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] amritpal2489:
I have no idea about Color OS but working perfectly fine on Pixel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ontwykende:
It's work perfectly... Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ajbjc:
Is there a non-root method that still works? Trying to install a patched app (original apk was downloaded from apkmirror) and it keeps coming up in Google play asking to update it, which I can't. Tried apk permission manager, apk signer and zipsigner but they don't work. The closest I got was apk signed which re-signed the app, I think, but it still comes up in Google play store. I would root but I don't know what I'm doing and I don't think my phone can even be rooted in the first place because it doesn't seem possible to unlock the bootloader.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android_htc:
Hi guys,

Anyone knows why the N7105XXDMC3 UK network (EE, 3, Vodafone) versions have been removed from SamMobile ?

Also, do I need to downgrade and what is the best method ?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vladeco:
Have you checked here?

I usually prefer getting the files from there because they have non-hotfile links sometimes (and require no registration)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android_htc:
Thanks for your reply.

I am on the latest version already (previously downloaded N7105DMC3 version from Sammobile). Hence, I just wanted to know the reason for the removal of the latest version for the UK networks.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aminsetan:
hai to youall..

.i have a few [Q]about flash rom..

did anyone one this forum know how to flash custom rom using odin on window..can anyone provide a step for flash using odin on windows..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Custom roms are generally in zip format. Odin can only flash .tars

Please read General > Sticky roll-up thread. Loads of info for you there.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aminsetan:
this is off topic discuss..i have a note 2 lte..

the problem..is i stuck at boot logo,also.i..cnnot go to recovery..

i try flash different recovery...but still cnnot enter the recovery menu..odin say pass

do you know what is problem...is bcus bootloader is to secure to overwrite or my note 2 cannot flash anything..even stock rom..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Why post in the wrong forum, hijack a thread AND acknowledge you are doing it?! Go ask in the Note 2 forum ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aminsetan:
i know to forum rule...i apologize about misbehavior..but i already ask them the question..but they give non sense answer..the same things..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mariosraptor:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2088809
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wanax:
So I just got a Razr HD off of ebay to replace my destroyed Samsung Nexus. The first thing I did was root, unlock and then install a couple of custom roms. I never put my SIM card in before until after I installed the first custom rom. In all cases, I have no 4G Verizon service and the signal seems pretty week under 3G.. I've verifed the speeds by running Speedtest to check transfer rates. Has anyone else run into this issue and been able to solve? I've seen some similar posts, but there were no resolution.

Here's what I did:

1) Ran Motochopper

2) Ran Motopocalypse

3) Renamed stock recovery script so that it wouldn't reinstall after every reboot

4) Flashed TWRP 2.5

5) Installed the Unofficial CM10.1 ROM (8/8) .......no 4G

6) wiped, formatted and installed SKRILAX 10.1 8/3 build .......no 4G

7) wiped, formatted and installed EPINTER 10.1 7/11 build ......no 4G

8) wiped, formatted and installed EPINTER 10.2 8/8 build ....error with keyboard so I couldn't get past Google account login

9) wiped, formatted and went back to CM10.1 .....still no 4G

I've messed with changing the mobile network settings.. but none of them seem to matter.

I think its running the lastest Baseband (100730.160.64.15P)

Did I do anything wrong? Or am I missing something here?

Do I need to go a verizon booth and get it activated for my plan?

Should I go try to restore it back to stock?

Please, please, please, please, please someone help me... with sugar on top.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wanax:
Ok, fixed it myself

Ok, fixed it myself. In case anyone else runs into the same problem here is what I did:

1) downloaded and installed DROID RAZR HD Utility 1.21

a) flashed stock recovery

b) flashed 4.1.2 Stock System (this returned Stock and downgraded by Radio)

c) flashed Motochopper to reinstall SuperUser (even though I was still rooted)

2) Installed Voodoo OTA RootKeeper and backed up my Root

3) Allowed the latest Verizon OTA update

4) Used *#*#4636#*#* to force into LTE only mode

5) SUCCESS!!!

Will probably reinstall TWRP later on hold off on any custom ROMS until they become more official.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wanax:
Just a follow-up to my follow-up for anyone else who has data issues.

Even though I forced it into LTE mode only to get 4G service, that meant losing voice service. Everything is now working fine after I got a new SIM card from Verizon. Sometimes, the easiest solution that escapes us until the end.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joachim1:
Hi everyone

So yesterday I spent quite some time on transferring my contacts from hotmail to gmail.

In gmail every contact is good now (all have a name, no duplicates, linked to the right google+ profile, ...).

But in android there are lots of contacts without name: Depending on the info I have of them they are displayed:

- By email

- By phone number

- As unknown (If I have them in my contact list but don't have email / phone)

When I go to the old contacts page: https://www.google.com/contacts_v1

I see my contacts there the same way that I see them on android: The ones that are screwed up on android are also on this page.

Is there some way to let android take the info from the new google contacts version instead of the old one?

I'm using android 2.3.4 stock rom for xperia neo.

I did complete reinstall of the rom, only google is linked now, not any other account and still have the same problem.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arad991:
i wanted to reset my lumia 920 so i went to settings and reset it. the broblem is that he stuck , all i see on the screen is the teeth wheels and thats it. the broblem started yesterday . please help if you know what to do.

sorry about my english
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] belson0425:
I followed the unlock bootloader steps, in which I have to install the fastboot and usb driver.

But when I connected my phone via fastboot mode, it only connects as fastboot for 5 seconds or so, before reverting back to normal usb connection.

I can't the drivers also, even if I try to install it as soon as I connected it.

Any ideas on how I can solve this?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
download flashtool. install. go to my computer - flashtool and install the drivers from there. sometimes they're just a pain to get working
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] belson0425:
I tried to install fastboot with flashtool, but it ended up as installation failed. Maybe its due to I'm using Windows 8?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Ben36:
could be. there's some guide somewhere about windows 8 because loads of people have had problems with it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] belson0425:
Thanks. I'll try to unlock it via my sister's PC and see if it still czuses probs.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ben Ling:
Hello,Xperia SP users are welcome...

I want to know more info of this phone before buying it.

And want to hear reviews from SP users...

Is it good to buy?

Better than Galaxy S3?

Any problems?

Performance fast?

Most important for me,Any lag?

Xperia sola is very lag...Hate it so much,because of lag...

Thanks.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhiman33:
i will list the problems experienced with SP:

i) low call volume on speaker. in noisy places i simply cant hearing anything.and i have perfect ears.

ii)apps frequently killed due to some RAM issues.This is the biggest problem with this phone I think :( walkman gets killed sometimes when opening chrome tabs on chrome X(

iii) for me, battery life is not as expected.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ben Ling:
Will the battery drain?

I'm using sola now with JB rom drains 1~5% for a night.

Do you use ram booster or any apps killer?

I never heard people got this problem...

Low call volume?This is not important for me,i always use loudspeaker.

Does the loudspeaker loud?

How about the camera quality?

FHD video recording lag?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhiman33:
with loudspeaker call volume is fine.

nope i don't use any apps killer or something like that. but after this problem went annoying i installed supercharger script. it solved launcher redraw issue, but still could not solve apps getting killed without reason.

i don't use camera that much, the quality is good for me, but the pictures taken are having much noise. never recorded video at all :P
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whitemamba:
For the RAM issue, you can set a lower minfree value using SuperCharger V6, or you can use RAM Manager Pro and set to Hard Multitasking.

For me, I use lower minfrees and now I have no launcher redraws, and apps keep in memory for longer! :thumbup:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fightfight:
The loudspeaker is loud and clear and I dont experience battery drain unless using the wifi the camera IMO is kinda slow in taking pic and too saturated. The shutter sound is seriously loud.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dghostpt:
I bought this phone this week and I'm happy with it.

I had Xperia X10 before.

For me the cons are:

- Only 1GB RAM (I can live with it)

- Camera pictures - low quality in low light conditions, noise (hope to be improved in the next update)

- Front camera resolution (I don't use this camera)

The battery drain depends on the ROMS and APPS you are using. Look good to me.

Never recorded video.

Games runs well.

GPS works fine.

Screen is good.

Performance is great.

Sound/volume is normal.

Illumination bar is nice.

No lag at all.

For a mid range device I think it's great. :good:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ben Ling:
I think I'll be getting it soon...

Which color do you prefer?

Black,White or Red?
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whitemamba:
Definitely black, or else red. White makes it look cheap IMO. :D
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Alpha Gamer:
Just get the front colour you like, the backs are all on ebay
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ben Ling:
Yeah I think white looks cheap,but it's also beautiful...I will see it first.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ben Ling:
I like it's front to be black,back to be white :)

Backs are all on eBay?

I don't buy online.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masteriori:
I am thinking of buying SP on EE network but unlocking the phone is a bit pricey, so I was wondering if rooting/installing custom rom will work with any SIM as most custom roms come unbranded.

Thanks
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dara007_168:
I want to buy this phone for my mom too but all the user complaint about

Touch problem.are you sure you want to buy it [MENTION=4931701]Ben Ling[/MENTION] please tell me when u sure
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whitemamba:
There is no touch problem for me at all (at least I don't feel any)

The SP is a great phone, you won't feel any difference between the SP and Z unless you are playing heavy games.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dara007_168:
Really bro I'm glad to hear that.But I'm still afraid
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whitemamba:
You can always test the phone out before you buy it. And see if you like it
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ben Ling:
Maybe in this few days...

I'm really don't know which color to buy...All look nice...
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dara007_168:
Hi all I already buy it work great but touch problem and low call volume
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ben Ling:
wow you are so fast

But what problem to the touch?

Are you using latest firmware?

For the volume,not important,i always use loudspeaker to listen call.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dara007_168:
Touch problem is when you put it on the pillow or something but that not my problem because when I use it it always on my hand
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Parkside:
The general opinion is that the SP is better than the T. You'll get updates for longer too because the SP is the newer device. The T looks nicer though imo.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrsatan:
I have been wondering if I should upgrade to this phone. I have an Xperia S right now which a buddy wants to buy from me. You guys think its worth it? I want an Xperia Z but with Honami around the corner I don't think its worth it.

By the way I can get an SP for about 50 bucks after I sell my S.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the_helix:
Check if Xperia ZR suits your budget. It costs a bit more than Xperia SP but has better processor, RAM & camera in addition to being dust & waterproof. Xperia ZR will surely get more updates than SP I feel.

That being said, SP itself is a very nice & fast phone. However, if camera is your major requirement then forget it as SP's camera sucks big time for its price.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrsatan:
Hmmm maybe Ill just wait and hold on to my Xperia S. ZR is cool but it's too pricey right now for me.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corel159:
try to disable the stamina mode.... this the reason why the app are killed automatially

if you want to keep stamina mode just try to customiz its settings to keep some apps alive like walkman and others
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MeythamHY:
I don't have it but my friend has ---

Good to buy?! Awesome!

Better than s3?!! Hahaha! In some ways SP outclasses the s3! Better bulid quality, in some ways better display, better battery, mindblowing performance( in some ways like GPU or speed of RAM Sp is even better than S4! S3?!)

Any problems? Other guys explained but... I didn't see any big issues

Performance fast? SP outclasses any other phone out there! ( in mid-rang and some ways high-end market)

Any lag? No lag at all, even in heavy multitasking

The only big problems are these :

1- Viewing angles, not awful but near to decent! Just in very narrow angles it has problem

2- the camera : In low light conditions it is noisy and quality isn't good, the level of details aren't good for an 8MP too, but with new updates.... You have a new camera!
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhiman33:
lol who said i was using stamina mode, never enabled it :P and never heard enabling stamina mode causes apps getting killed!! :silly:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rajeev:
Ha ha i like it... Stamina mod kills apps.. :D:D:D:D

I too faced appa kills automatically without any reason in ma previous firmware.. I think 1.257.. now updated to 2.257 rooted and flashed Full Deodexed stock rom... Now perfect... no problem... i can play walkman even my chrome browser running... now i am very happy.. Waiting for niaboc79's ROM...
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrsatan:
I have a chance to upgrade my Xperia S to this phone, but I think I am just going to hold off. I really don't like having to use an sd card. Internal storage is alot more reliable.
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjunaidit:
So to sum up is to

Buy the phone if you like the specs and are on a budget.

My only concern is that I don't see any local warranty available here in Pakistan. So touch issues and all other issues, can be solved by rooting and there are solutions for all that?

If the answer is yes, I'll buy it ASAP! Its that much of a great phone
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rajeev:
Touch issues seems in Old Build Devices.. Newly Packed SP will not have that issues. But there is Touch Problems still. Make sure to Test the Phone Before Buying.. And u cant solve the Touch Issues can not b Solve with Root. Better Test the Device and then Purchase...
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Revontheus:
I suggest S3, Xperia SP has lots of bugs as seen in many reviews plus the Non-removable battery means if it gets broken, you can't replace it
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ben Ling:
well i don't like Samsung and i won't buy Samsung,and i think S3 was a bit old because S5 coming soon...

And non-removable battery not important for me,and how about iPhone ? All were built-in battery...

So i will wait Android 4.3 roll out for SP and keep in view,if perfect,i will buy it...
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The MBG:
I'm considering the phone too after returning an S4 and a Moto G recently. My Qs. . .

How is the screen in real life situations? Does the panel used tend to suffer backlight bleed issues?

How would you rate the speaker against other phones you've owned (or tried)?