yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] c@p:
What Version is this? Restored from a Backup 1.57 but don't know if it is the newest.

Tapatalked with Nexus 6
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] JonesL:
1.57
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Co.Tibi:
I guess we'll have to buy the app again if you can put it back up on Play Store. It wasn't that expensive after all (a.f.a.i.c)
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] LiamAtkins90:
Absolutely devastated about the news [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] .

I hope your ok dude...

EDIT: On the EX site guys, 5.1 Kernel, Express is just a zip with default settings and the other zip is the Aroma?? Or is it the other way around?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] walpurgisnacht30:
Express is for default setting without aroma and vice versa.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] nmlssit:
+1 would purchase again, you have my axe.

Maybe update the kernel with a read-me splash page for explaining what happened.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] ajayajun:
Can anyone explain me what difference will be make if I change to this kernel.. Because I'm new to rooting phones and flashing custom Roms or kernels.. That would be really appreciated if anyone one explain me!!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] walpurgisnacht30:
More features and options. If you're asking about battery life, it would be subjective because I'm really sure that our installed apps and the way we treat our device is different.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] :
Hm, can't download the apk from the site :/
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] flar2:
I'm having some difficulties posting the apk online. You guys can feel free to share it amongst yourselves.

Whenever I figure out what's going on, I will find a way to make it available to those who need it.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] DroidIt!:
I wouldn't feel I'd have to buy the app again...I'd do so voluntarily :) I run ElX on my N5, N6, and two N7's and if there were an ElX kernel for the Amazon Fire TV, I'd run it on that too :D The work [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] does more than easily justifies the small donations we give to him through buying his app. All I have to say flar is if it comes back unfavorable from google for whatever reason, don't give up. Maybe just rename your app or something and submit a new one and I for one would buy two more licences for your app without any hesitation. From what I've seen you have A LOT of support here, so just roll with the punches and try not to get too overly stressed about it I would say :cowboy:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] MrKaon:
ElementalX kernel apk
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] walpurgisnacht30:
Well, it's fast.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] michelemascia7:
I had buy the elementalx app from playstore, but i don't find more it :/ sorry if anyone explain this in previuos page but i haven't time to read all the pages :) thanks :) [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION]
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] DroidIt!:
:) Yeah it's been talked about A LOT in the previous pages...on all of flar's nexus threads. He did as google asked and they still removed his app from the play store and he's waiting to hear back from them. You'll need to do a tibu restore for the time being ;)
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] flar2:
Well I just heard back from Google.

It was just a form letter that said they can't reinstate the app.

I have literally no idea why my appeal was rejected. They said I had 14 days to remove the permissive setting, I removed it immediately. I have no way of contacting Google and I'm afraid to upload a new version. If I get another strike on my developer account I will never be able to do another app of any kind ever again.

I will decide what to do later. I can't even think right now. Having a profitable app on the Play Store with many satisfied users was a huge source of pride for me. I've lost a major source of income and my future plans are destroyed. I was hoping to use this income as a cushion for a career change and major move for my family, now I'm trapped. I've been bombarded with messages from confused users for the past 24 hours. I'm sick and I stayed home from work today to try dealing with this mess. Things were really going well for me until yesterday, now things are looking very bleak. I was really excited about the redesign of my app, and now I can't even look at it. It's funny, I never even had a cell phone until 2012, after we had a fire in our home and I decided not to reconnect our landline. I was having some success as a photographer at the time, and published an important study in my regular job, then we had the fire and I completely lost interest in photography and everything went downhill for me career-wise, but I got into Android development. I feel like the same thing is happening again. I need to take a few days to figure out my next steps. I know a lot of you said you would buy the app again, but the money is not everything. This has left a sour taste in my mouth. I don't know if I can work on Android anymore.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] sykopompos:
They removed it because it was a security risk.

They felt like it could have been hidden in the code to bypass selinux security and install malware so it didn't even take into account that the app was actually a toggle for it.

My suggestion would be to remove anything related to the selinux boolean change as it is probably what they are scanning the apks for
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] flar2:
Yes, if you grep it, setenforce is in the last apk I uploaded. I removed the actual setting but must not have removed one of the associated methods before I uploaded. Although there was no way that method would ever be called, that's what they see in the scan. I should have thought of that before, but I didn't. However, I'm still afraid to upload a new version and I can't find any way to contact google for advice. I tried to explain that to them, but the appeal process is completely bogus and there was no communication after the initial warning, so I thought everything was okay. I tried to contact google before the app was suspended and there is simply no way.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Wh1t3Rose:
I'm having trouble with finding a dummy kernel to flash with proper RAMDisk for 5.1 for F2FS. Can someone link me? Thanks

Nvm. Found it in Post #17532
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] sykopompos:
Too bad they don't have a CTS for apps to find exactly what they are checking it for.

Any reference to set enforce would obviously be the dead giveaway but I wouldn't know what else to look at.

I agree though on google sucking when it comes to getting someone for developer support
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] mattbta:
Ffffuuuuu.... Terrible news flar2. Good luck mate and I hope the googs are able to right their wrong. I wish your family the best.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Electrex:
If you upload a new apk without the selinux changer then you have nothing to worry about. Just upload your app without any traces of selinux and google will have no excuse to take it down again.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Ieatnoobs:
Will emailing Android Police to get the word out help? ElementalX is one of the most popular kernel apps so I think they should be able to get someone from Google to look into this.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] JonesL:
Yet this **** is STILL on the play store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BoshBashStudios.batterylife&hl=en_GB

Repair battery cells with software, looooooooooooooooool

Google needs a good slap, as of recently they have turned into a joke.

---------- Post added at 01:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:39 AM ----------

Just done this, Hopefully someone will pay attention to this bull****.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] xsoulsaber:
Damn that sucks. ElementalX is the best kernel around!

When I'm playing music with the screen off, the CPU randomly jumps to 1497 MHZ randomly and does not stay at 300 MHZ, even though max screen off is set to 1190 MHZ. Is there a way to fix this?

It was around 20% CPU usage at 1497 MHZ and the rest at 300 MHZ.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] DroidIt!:
Hey [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] I was just curious so I was doing some digging. It sounds like you can file for a re-review according to this https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/2491922?hl=en if you look under the Appeals section.

If that doesn't work then as you can see here google even encourages you to upload a new instance of the app with a new package name.

So wouldn't it be possible to republish if the re-review fails and just maybe change the name to ElementX or something?

I'd hate to see you give up and have all your plans ruined. I wouldn't quit just yet. I was thinking something along the same lines as the user above too. I'm trying to figure out a way to petition google for an app being rejected from the play store. Hang in their dude, we'll get something figured out [emoji4]
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] :
Same thing happened to me with my app.

I got a warning, I uploaded new version with removed selinux option, app still got suspended.

I wrote an appeal, and this morning I got a generic reply saying that my app can't be reinstated [emoji20]

I'm really disappointed in Google...
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Vash.89:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] you don't have the google's support, but you have the support of all of us.

you can find various methods, insert into play stories only an activator app ecc.

never give up
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] sherlock5545:
At this point, what about creating a licence key on the Play Store and distributing the app via your website? They sure shouldn't have anything against a simple licence key app and you could have more leeway on what to do with the app.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] maujavier91:
Don't give up, you have a great talent here, when life gets difficult and makes us fall it's our ability to get back up what defines us, I know it's really disappointing and sucks because it's unfair but this will be a lesson and you won't make the same mistake twice, people here will support you and new users wanting to try out your kernel will come, go clear your mind and come back, rebuild things better than before
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Ieatnoobs:
I sent an email to Android Police about this. Hopefully they can get the word out!
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] :
Maybe we can also tip the XDA Portal guys.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Scartozzi:
i don't know if it is possible but what if you re-upload the app with a different account in order to see if it gets suspended again?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] trancinguy:
Be careful with the Drive people.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] D-m-x:
Yeah, I had the same idea. They've done it with other Apps which were falsely accused of something. I can't understand why this is different especially if there is nothing wrong at all with the app
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] zurih:
Any idea why fast charge USB doesn't work (2.11 on 5.1) ?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] epithetic:
Wow, this is an awful thing to read. Getting the public eye on this may help as Google generally doesn't care about actually looking into anything and lets its bot do their automated thing unless a lot of people are vocal about it (see how they handle erroneous strikes/disputes on youtube). This is clearly ridiculous, in a way that would be evident to any actual human person looking at the situation.

As a long time user of your excellent work I have to agree with everyone else it'd be a shame to see you go, and I'm sure I don't speak just for myself when I say I'd re-buy the app in a heartbeat if you ended up having to release it again or decided to go that route. Your contribution to this part of the android community has been of tremendous value and it's definitely worth every bit of support we can give. At the same time, I completely understand if you decided to walk away; what has happened here is enough to ruin anyone's sense of achievement or motivation to keep going. Putting this amount of dedication, time and effort into something only to be impersonally shot down really is the worst.

Whichever way you end up deciding, you have my (and doubtlessly others') support and sincere thanks for everything you've done here. I hope things look up for you.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] t3al:
What you are saying is true but if you consider the Play Store hosts more than 1.5 million apps there has to be an automated system checking the code
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Puzzlegirl:
I would be desperately sorry to see you and your high quality kernels leave the community [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] On the other hand, I can understand your devastation and how let down you feel and will support whatever decision you come to. On occasions such as these, you just see Google as too big and powerful for their own good since they can't come down to the level of real people and communicate with them.

Please don't forget what a respected and well loved Dev you are and how much support you have from your kernel and app users. I'm another person that would buy the app again like a shot! Take care and don't be too disillusioned and disheartened - there is good in the world if you look for it, though apparently not at Google. Take care and all the best to you and your family.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] epithetic:
I'm not saying they shouldn't have an automated system, just that they are notoriously bad at looking into valid concerns unless a) it's a big name in their ecosystem who is affected or b) there is public pressure.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] jatinkhatri:
I'm getting this[attachment] message from Google on Mozilla Firefox
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] cptscruffy:
Lol@google.

Edit: or whoever did it.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] yanleites:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION], you got email addresses of everyone who payed you. So you can create a new version, upload it to some secure place and send everyone the link.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] walpurgisnacht30:
[MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] please don't give up, this community loves you, so does the users of Bulletproof kernel and also ElementalX.

It would be a huge loss for us if you leave Android development ?

That's not Google but your Mozilla.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] ciano865:
me too blocked by Google Chrome on PC
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] NovaSlim:
Might want to also mention google is actively blocking elementalx.org/elementalx-app/ with a "This site may harm your computer." tag. and using their "Tip us" interface might get the word to them faster.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Woody:
[MENTION=5728419]xnormskix[/MENTION] Try this. Type: elementalx.org/devices/nexus-5/ in Chrome. That is what I have bookmarked and it take me to the main N5 page. From there I clicked on the 2.11 and 2.11express links and both shot me to AFH like normal. I think that by putting /devices/nexus-5 is the key (for now). Works just fine for me.

Edit: Nevermind. That is for the kernel and not the apk. Sorry. Flar could have pulled it off the page himself, though.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] walpurgisnacht30:
Woody! Never thought you're also using ElementalX kernel lol
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] MrKaon:
Latest apk :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=60137782
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] flar2:
No, I don't have the email of everyone who bought it. There is a unique transaction id that I could match up with the purchase receipt, but on my end, it's non-identifying information.

But that doesn't matter, because anyone with a valid licence can still use the old apk. I will make the old apk available somehow. I tried to put it on my website, but I had to take it down because it's a "dangerous product." Because of that, I can't ask anyone else to host it wither, but I'll find a way.

Like I said earlier, you guys can share it amongst yourselves.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] yanleites:
Upload it to Dropbox and share the link.

And you will make new versions, right?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] cptscruffy:
North America's own great firewall, brought to you by Google search. -_-

I hope they don't take elementalx away from the search index. That would be too far

Edit:

Before jumping to conclusions though... I have no issues going to the website through google search on my mobile chrome browser.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Woody:
Hey, just so you know, this is a DevDB thread, so in theory you could just host it on here. In the tabs above (2013 Themes and 2015 Themes), there is a download tab. You can just upload the apk for the time being here. If you need help getting it set up, just let me know.

I still think the Donate key in a basic app to unlock the premium feature will work and shouldn't take that much to implement. [MENTION=5008415]C3C076[/MENTION] (Gravity Box) and [MENTION=526666]cryptyk[/MENTION] (Xposed module dev for Amplify), I'm sure would help with figuring out the model to do so and the easiest implementation to preserve your sanity. Not sure if you can preserve the license keys from ElX.apk, but its worth a shot to ask.

As one person to another, this is a hobby for all of us, but it can be a significant source of income for others. I understand that this was the case for you and right now it feels like the walls are crumbling around you just like in the past. While Google is Android, google is not android. Sure they screwed you, but your love for Android and what you can do with it, should be harnessed as an achievement, not a blight. Sometimes things need to come crashing down and then what comes of it can/will be better than before. Take a break for the weekend and clear your head. Have a few beers (if you indulge) and wipe your mind of XDA/Android/Google. Maybe, something will pop in there that you wouldn't have thought of before.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] flar2:
Update:

After some discussion with my wife, I've decided to continue with Android development. But on the condition that I get more sleep and maintain my health (she has a point on this).

So I will continue to develop kernels and publish a new version of the app on Google Play. I can't possibly leave all my users hanging after all the support, donations and app sales. For me personally, this incident has been deeply troubling, but I want to put it behind me. I've invested too much in this to give up now.

The current version of ElementalX Kernel app should continue to work indefinitely for those who bought it. It's fully functional, feature complete and has no major bugs. There will be no need to buy the new version if that's what you choose. I will make sure that everyone can download it and continue using it.

I'm not sure when the new version will hit the Play Store. Because it would be a new purchase, I feel that the new app has to have some added value. I don't want to seem like a jerk making you buy the same thing again. Therefore, I am not simply going to release the same app again. As some of you know, I was in the middle of a complete redesign when all this happened, so that is very fortunate. The new design is very exciting and I think people will want it just because of that. The second thing I'm going to do is add an additional killer feature. I have drawn up the specs and a mock up of the screen, but haven't started coding yet. So there will be a bit of a wait while I get this done.

I think this arrangement will be fair for everyone.

I feel terrible about what happened and apologize for the inconvenience.

I thank each and every one of you for your support and understanding.

Aaron (aka flar2)
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] ollidiemaus:
Still me and I think most other of the old users who bought the app will also buy the new app just because of how awesome your kernel is ?
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] HoochieCoo:
If you are going to release a new app with extra features why not broaden support for other kernels. That would increase your market size. Give it a new name with the company/dev name being ElementalX. That would allow you to retain the popularity of the existing branding but with wider appeal.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] magnamentis:
sure you got there already but that what [MENTION=3200478]Woody[/MENTION] said on the side is the way of thinking and what from experience is almost always the case:

i strongly recommend to have an intense look at those ways how others do it after they had bad experience, as woody mentioned, there are a few reknown devs who felt the urge to take a more sophisticated and safer path with big "G" as did: [MENTION=5008415]C3C076[/MENTION] (Gravity Box) and [MENTION=526666]cryptyk[/MENTION] and [MENTION=947981]Lord Boeffla[/MENTION] (boeffla kernel who has similar ethics and similar goals with his work like you have) perhaps it's too bold to say it but well meant from an old fart haha... (i'm going towards 70 fast). if you take the easy path and expose yourself again to the mercy of an institution without soul chances are hight that it will be regretted but that time knowing that there was a better solution. :angel:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] wrick17:
That's more like it.. Nice to hear u r not giving up.. Unbeatable kernel from an Unbeatable Dev.. Keep it up.. Cheers..
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] epithetic:
Don't apologise for something that isn't in the least your fault. You're the one who has been hit the worst by all of this.

Can't wait to see the new version of the app if and when it's ready. :)
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Electrex:
Keep up the work flar2. Your work was always one of my favorites.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] threetwentyfizzle:
I'm so sorry to hear the details behind your App and conflict w Google. I totally respect and value the quality of your kernel development on all 3 of my past HTC Devices; In fact, I only factor my next device decisions based around your kernel development and Venom, so losing you would be a tragedy to the development world. I'd gladly purchase your App again, to give back in a small way, and to continue supporting quality Devs that provide us with quality work, arguably better than Google/OEM's.

Hope everything works out for you [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] !
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] hanschke:
I will support you again because I love your kernel work and your app :cool:
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] C3C076:
Just to bring more light to which path I chose for my project.

My PayPal transaction verification system was the idea that struck me one evening and couple of days later I had a system which allowed to use unique donation transaction id to unlock premium features. The only tricky part is to have a reliable server where web service that takes advantage of paypal api is waiting for verification requests from the app. Client side that's coded in app itself is open source. Server part is closed source (for obvious reasons) but I have no problem to provide the hints needed to implement such service (I already did that for one of the devs in the past).

Since PayPal verification system didn't seem to be enough due to the fact some people simply don't have access to it, I later had to provide an alternative way. I did that simply by providing a simple standalone "donation package" app that is independent of app itself and can be bought from the play store.

That's pretty much it. [MENTION=4684315]flar2[/MENTION] feel free to contact me if you need anything in this regard. I would be happy to help, although I am currently also having some bad days which could affect my responsiveness.
[Nexus 5 Original Android Development] Edo 91:
What if you put the app for a limited time ( like 2-3 days ) at a price like 50 cent? I think that most of us have Google Rewards with at least 50 cents, no?