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[Android Apps and Games] zrgiu:
The network permission is there for the in-app purchases of the AppOps X version. Since AppOps X isn't directly handled by Google Play, it's IAP needs to go through a play version.

As for backing up, we were already exploring an option where all settings would be automatically synced to/from the SD Card (optional) so that they would survive rom flashing.
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
So, does the rooted version also rely on adbd running over tcpip?

I want to avoid this because it allows anyone to connect to your phone with "adb connect" from any computer over the network, so it wouldn't be safe to have on all the time, right?
[Android Apps and Games] zrgiu:
No no, there's no adbd running over tcpip with the rooted version (AppOps X). There's no need to, since AppOps X simply uses the android native AppOps Manager.
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
Just updated to 4.4.2 and regular App Ops broke, but App Ops X works! I can even see the settings I put previously with other App Ops apps.
[Android Apps and Games] trebiani:
Right now it seems that there is no way to use the "App Ops" on a non-root-ed Android 4.4.2 device :(
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
Correct. Does anyone know in which apk's data the App Ops preferences are saved? Because I can confirm that after upgrading to 4.4.2, your app opps preferences are *still* there, but you cannot access them without root. So if you blocked something as a test, you wouldn't be able to get it back, unless we find out which system app data to clear! (factory reset is not a convenient option)
[Android Apps and Games] ikelos:
Just a note, it appears the app names are all lowercased for searching, but that the search itself is still case sensitive, since searches containing capital letters don't match (for example Google). Some keyboards (such as Swype) autocomplete common words with a capital letter, so it might be better to lowercase both the search term and the phrases to search through. Great app though, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] andy o:
Location working for you guys with all apps? I can't seem to get Facebook and Whatsapp (probably other apps) to get blocked. I remember I could do it, I don't remember exactly when it was the last time I did it. For example, on FB try to post something and append your location to the post, or send your location via Whatsapp. N5 and N10 both on 4.4.2 stock here. Just for kicks I reverted to 4.4, cause I was almost sure it worked there, but it was the same. It does get blocked for Viber though.
[Android Apps and Games] zrgiu:
AFAIK the settings are not saved in a specific app, but in the System, making them much harder to backup. We're going to look into it.

We'll fix that!

Everything is managed by the system, and it looks like there are a few location types (like cell-tower) that don't always get blocked. It's inconsistent, and one of the reasons AppOps was never meant for us, the public.
[Android Apps and Games] andy o:
Facebook apparently is using plain old GPS though, verified independently with GPS Status (app), which can put a notification when GPS is being called, and with Gsam battery monitor (reset monitoring, open FB, call location, close FB, and Gsam shows a few seconds of FB using the GPS).

Another thing, I was going to unistall App Ops X in order to test, and I got the warning that the permissions I've denied will remain denied unless I get to the App Ops menu again. But there is no easy way to see all the permissions I've denied for all the apps. The least hard way seems to be to batch allow, but then you have to do it for every type of permission individually, and there's quite a few.
[Android Apps and Games] zrgiu:
That's indeed something we didn't think much about - the uninstall process. To be honest, we were hoping not many users would wish/want to uninstall it, but then again, we weren't aware that it would impact OTA updates that much.

We're going to add an option in settings to reset all OPS to ON. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Jenson_P:
You can go to Settings > Apps and hit the overflow icon for the menu. There's the option to reset all app settings. This resets the permission restrictions, too.
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
Well resetting all apps settings is almost like a factory reset. I was looking for the particular system app / services that handled app ops. Its SOMEWHERE in the app data partition!
[Android Apps and Games] Jenson_P:
But this doesn't delete in-app data/settings. It just deletes the system specific settings like default apps, deactivated apps, background data restrictions etc.

Anyways you're right, the app ops restrictions must be located anywhere separately, too :)
[Android Apps and Games] bbszx:
Before i update my nexus 10 from 4.4 to 4.4.2, it was rooted and “App Ops X“ was installed.

After the update - now without root - only “App Ops X“ runs ok, without root ;)
[Android Apps and Games] bbszx:
It is possible to change to orientation for “App OpsX“, it looks very bad, see attachment
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
Yes, root is only needed to install it as a system app, after that it works without root, so you can unroot and it will still work :)

But new users on 4.4.2 who are trying to install it for the first time, will need to root, unless the OP can provide it as a flashable zip to be installed via recovery !
[Android Apps and Games] bbszx:
I also waiting for updates to root my nexus again...
[Android Apps and Games] zrgiu:
What device is that ? It looks fine on our 2012 N7 and all other phones we have lying around (Galaxy S4, HTC One, N4, etc...)

That's a very good idea. Can you try the attached (hopefully flashable) zip ? You'd still need to have the Play Store app installed alongside this to use the "pro" features.
[Android Apps and Games] Drifus Dreskeke:
I think he changed the lcd density to force a tablet ui experience. I have the same issue on my nexus 7 2013 LCD density = 240

Sent from Nexus 7 FHD, Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] Badd_blood:
But how do I uninstall AppOps X? I can only disable it in settings.
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
Easiest way is to use titanium backup, or other tool app that can uninstall system apps.
[Android Apps and Games] andy o:
Use App Ops 4.3/4.4, the app you presumably used to install it.
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
I must say, that App Ops X is the LAST thing I would uninstall on my phone :) Every KitKat based ROM should include it by default !

It blows my mind that Apple iOS devices allow the user to revoke access to photos/contacts/microphone/location from apps, and Android still does not provide this !
[Android Apps and Games] meangreenie:
Is there a way to to stop the service from running all the time seen in settings/apps/running ?
[Android Apps and Games] rockvoid:
Hi, i use "appsops x" and i like it.

But why in Android default SMS app the rights "send SMS/MMS" and "receive sms/mms" appear two times?
[Android Apps and Games] knirirr:
The latest Cyanogenmod nightlies still have working app ops on them as part of their privacy guard - is it possible to install and use this app without the two interfering?
[Android Apps and Games] MagedMoh94:
Greatee

good job .. keep it up
[Android Apps and Games] SyCoREAPER:
I am having the same issue as the last post on the first page.

App Ops X says it installed, says that due to SU restrictions it can't auto-reboot, does anyway about 3 seconds later. After reboot, still only gives the option to install again.

Looking at knirirr's response, could that be the problem? Cyanogenmod not playing nicely with it?
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
Any chance for this feature? Or is it impossible?

Also I wanted to ask if you can add an option to disable the background service, for those of us who don't want any automation features.
[Android Apps and Games] vic6888:
I'm having this exact same problem.. I'm on stock 4.4.2 rooted with custom recovery... Any idea how to solve this issue..
[Android Apps and Games] knirirr:
I get the reboot, but the app does install and appears to be working. Privacy guard gives notifications as well, which is less good as they appear to be buggy in current nightlies.

As to what interference there may be between these two systems I cannot say.
[Android Apps and Games] Tromatic:
Is there some way to tell is the revocations are actually working? I was totally surprised at the number of apps that had permission to read everything. A real-time monitor would be cool to see what was asking for access.

Cool app, thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
Most revocations seem to work. If you have an app that uses your camera, like a barcode scanner or mirror, or anything else, revoke the camera and see what happens. Same for contacts, you can try a revocation with any messaging or telephony app that shows you your contacts. Its easy to check at least for those apps that have an obvious use of a permission.
[Android Apps and Games] snovvman:
I had the same problem. zrgiu's instruction worked for me (to /system/app for 4.3), did in-app purchase, and it is working. It did FC a couple of times.

The other observation was that AppOps 4.3/4.4 (installed from PlayStore) did not show up under settings/application manager. PlayStore shows that it is installed, but Application Manger does not list it. After I manually copied appops1.apk into /system/app, rebooted, now AppOps 4.3/4.4 and AppOps X show up in Application Manager. Very strange...
[Android Apps and Games] criodor:
Seeing the latest changes Facebook brings, like sending emails without the owner knowing it, is rather disturbing. I noticed these kind of thing can't be specifically disabled yet. Any update on showing all apps rights? Or does it fall under an option in general? Love the app btw, bought the donation one. Love the extra options. I just have 1 question for now, when I do batch runs I would love to tick off 1 or 2 from the list it shows. Any chance of having such an option? Keep up the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] SyCoREAPER:
I am running an experimental rom and it still has some clutter. My System partition literally has 0kb free. So unfortunately not an option for me.
[Android Apps and Games] DRatJr:
Experiencing a potential problem?:

Certain apps (Facebook) are present in multiple categories. But whenever I tap on the app (Facebook) I only see a certain amount of permissions. So when I go to a different category and select the app again, I still only see the settings from before.

So for example, I can't revoke the "sending SMS" permission from Facebook, because I only get the: Location, Read Contacts, Modify Contacts, Post Notification, Vibrate, Monitor Location, and Wake Lock permissions. So when I go to the "Messaging" tab and see that Facebook can send SMS, I tap on it, but still ONLY see the previously listed permissions. So I can NOT revoke the "sending SMS" permission.

Any idea?
[Android Apps and Games] AzN MusiQ:
Is the Multiple User Bug fixed?

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 7
[Android Apps and Games] 300littleducks:
I've got LinkedIn installed, yet it is not listed in the apps, hence it is impossible to change permission :( why is that? A bug?

[I'm a subscriber]
[Android Apps and Games] 300littleducks:
After a couple of installations and uninstallations procedures the app list has duplicate entries. KitKat 4.4.2 + Nexus4.
[Android Apps and Games] tzortst:
I've searched and not really 100% sure, is there any reason to install this over the xposed mod providing I already have xposed installed?
[Android Apps and Games] 300littleducks:
If you use ART you cannot use Xposed - that is one reason I can think of (not your case though).
[Android Apps and Games] txoof:
N4 Stock KitKat (rooted)

I would like to suggest a feature after diagnosing a problem with Google Maps. Recently I noticed that Google Maps could not do better than locating me within a few kilometers of my actual location. After spending several hours of playing around I realized that the Google Play Services app updated quietly in background. As the app updated, it's request for location was caught by App Ops X default permissions rule.

It would be great if there was a way to exclude certain apps, or system apps from the default rule application. Or possibly a log of recently applied rule application that showed changes.

Thanks for the great app! I really appreciate the control it gives me!
[Android Apps and Games] Hidden-Hunter:
hi

Runs without problems on 4.3?
[Android Apps and Games] ksuuk:
Any news about this issue? How to reset App Ops settings, which I made in 4.3 and which I can't (App Ops won't run) access now with 4.4.2? Factory reset? All apps reset? Root + App Ops? Or?
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
Either root so you can run App Ops X, or factory reset, or downgrade to 4.3, and run the older App ops.
[Android Apps and Games] ksuuk:
In page 6 was suggestion:

"Settings > Apps and hit the overflow icon for the menu. There's the option to reset all app settings. This resets the permission restrictions, too."

I'll try it first.

Edit: Seems this did the trick.
[Android Apps and Games] txoof:
I would really love thus feature! Google maps and Play services updated overnight and had their location access revoked as per a rule I set. This all went perfectly, but is not ideal as I WANT maps to have location access.

AOX REALLY needs a white list to go along with the filter!

Are the developers even active any more? I haven't seen much movement here in a month.
[Android Apps and Games] 300littleducks:
We can safely assume the app is dead now, right?
[Android Apps and Games] Andromed0:
It would seem so.

It's too bad, since the only one fix I think it needs is the one listed above, namely, to exclude "updates" from receiving the "new app" rules.

Every time Google Maps updates, it breaks.
[Android Apps and Games] marlowe310:
I know its not a huge expense, but I gotta admit a small amount of frustration for having paid for this app only to see development peter out so quickly. The dangers of investing in betas I suppose.

Some communication about what exactly is or is not happening would go a long way for me, at least.
[Android Apps and Games] 300littleducks:
Exactly - it could be a great app :(
[Android Apps and Games] Javi22:
Hello, I've got a huge problem after installing this app. Running on htc one 4.4.2 ARHD rom, rooted

After I installed it I made a few tries, then I set all permissions On, I mean, didn't left anything deny. Now, location does not work anymore for me. I've tried in several apps, but the phone can't locate me at all, either with gps or network location

I've unninstalled it, rebooted several times... But still doesn't work :(

Any idea? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] txoof:
I emailed the dev a few weeks ago:

And got this response:

Let's hope that they take our requests seriously and actually do something about it.

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Double check that you have all the Google Services enabled. I've never tried the bulk change option and don't know how effective it is. You may want to manually go through each app and check it's status. Or, set everything to "ON" and then uninstall app ops.
[Android Apps and Games] MichaelMcC:
Does this work with Moto X and KitKat?
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
There's another way to reset the app ops: go to Settings -> Applications -> menu -> Reset app preferences.

You will be presented with a confirmation dialog that states that things that are about to be reset are Disabled Apps, notifications, defaults, background data restrictions, and Any permission restrictions.
[Android Apps and Games] txoof:
DEVS:

I love your app. I paid for your app.I have recommended your app to others.

PLEASE do something about whitelisting. PLEASE.

Today after 10 apps updated and spending 20 minutes fixing permissions I realized that I was working FOR App Ops eXtended rather than the other way around.

Without a whitelist feature there's really no use for the rule-based permissions options. Please give us a hint as to what's going on or let us know if development is dead so we can stop hoping.

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Give it a try. There's no reason it shouldn't work on any rooted KitKat phone.
[Android Apps and Games] remura:
App Ops - Mulit Users on KitKat 4.4.2 (KOT49H)

Has the APP OPS issue with the "Multiple User Accounts that break App Ops" been solved?

This was the original thread - in the first posting.

Still today - I can install App Ops and launch it, but it gets stuck at loading the Apps in AppOps.

So it does not work. Is there a workaround or can I grant all users "root"? Would this help?

I have a rooted Nexus 7 with the latest KitKat 4.4.2 (KOT49H)

Cheers

Remura :(

DEVICE: Nexus 7 (2012) KitKat | 4.4.2 (KOT49H)

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Has this been fixed?

On my rooted Nexus 7 with two accounts it is still not working!
[Android Apps and Games] shavir Afroz:
Can i deny the device id permissions in 4.4.2 as i used to with LBE privacy guard on 4.1.2 stock samsung rom.?
[Android Apps and Games] oneeyed:
Should survive a system upgrade

Could you make sure that App Ops X (paying version) can survive a new CyanogenMod flash, the same way that Google Apps do? For those of us who run CyanogenMod nightly and flash every day, we have to reinstall App Ops X every single time.
[Android Apps and Games] mdamaged:
You can always use cyandelta for that.
[Android Apps and Games] oneeyed:
I do use CyanDelta. But it doesn't change anything, this is a reflash, CyanDelta only optimizes the downloading of the nightly image.
[Android Apps and Games] mdamaged:
A user here describes how he made it so it does xposed after flashing nightlies.
[Android Apps and Games] Taomyn:
On my Nexus 5 apps keep being blocked for using WiFi scan yet the app doesn't show this as a permission I can set. See screen shots:
[Android Apps and Games] snoopac19:
I may be blind, but I looked through the thread and I don't see an alternative place to download this (it seems to be gone from Google Play).

Is there an (official) place to get this?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] notnotsmart:
Yea it seems it was recently taken off. I downloaded on Monday on my Nexus 5. Tried to get it on my Nexus 7 and it wasn't there.
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
What about the link in the OP ?

If I click it it takes me to the app in the play store.

Edit: looks like the play store app can show it because I have it installed ... I tried opening the link with my browser and it says "Not found" .
[Android Apps and Games] rgshah3:
No more available on the play store
[Android Apps and Games] narco14:
Here :http://repo.xposed.info/module/at.jclehner.appopsxposed
[Android Apps and Games] txoof:
An alternative...

Instead of using this clearly unsupported app try the Xposed Framework (http://xdaforums.com/xposed/framework-xposed-rom-modding-modifying-t1574401). There are several privacy plugins that have similar functionality to this app that are actually maintained.

Check out Xprivacy: http://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/test-xprivacy-2-0-37-ultimate-privacy-t2320783

and

AppOpsXposed: http://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/xposed-appopsxposed-appops-4-3-t2564865

Xprivacy is a bit complex, but has super fine grained permissions. AppOpsXposed is does essentially the same thing as App Opps eXtended, but without the black list.

Hope this helps.
[Android Apps and Games] mertzi:
I tried xposed for a while and I liked it but the downside there's no support of ART. Otherwise I'd use it. There are other app ops replacements. And btw, app ops still works in 4.4.3 if you're rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
Does App Ops X work on Android L ?
[Android Apps and Games] badboy47:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findsdk.apppermission

Works great on L.
[Android Apps and Games] mertzi:
Don't know about App Ops X but App Ops by Lars Team on the play store was updated a while back with support for Android L. I haven't installed the preview so I can't tell if it's true though.

Edit: missed the response from badboy47 before posting, but that's great news. Was it on a fresh Android L installation?
[Android Apps and Games] badboy47:
Yep, I am running stock Android L.
[Android Apps and Games] abs0lut3z33r0:
Download link required

The apk has been pulled from the play store , can anyone provide the DL link
[Android Apps and Games] mertzi:
There should be others. If you're on android 4.4.2 or higher you need root and use an App Ops that installs itself as a system app since Google removed the native App Ops once they figured out that users can't have something this useful. I mean your personal information is Google's and their likes hard currency, we can not be allowed to take control of it.

It is truly wonderful to be able to open the App Ops settings for Facebook and disable all 12 permissions it doesn't need.
[Android Apps and Games] sordna:
I am using this app which doesn't require root and which modifies apk's to remove permissions from them. Some do not work if you remove certain permissions, so it's a bit of trial and error but I've had great success and highly recommend this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.heagoo.pmaster

I'm using the Pro version of it.
[Android Apps and Games] slabua:
Did the app break on marshmallow?
[Android Apps and Games] MichaelMcC:
This App is not needed with Marshmellow because Marshmellow has included it in settings. Settings/Apps then select an App to view, tap permissions and you can restrict some permissions. It does not allow network restrictions. There are several root and non root firewalls in the play store for that.
[Android Apps and Games] slabua:
No, there's no way for example to remove per app vibration permission with the system settings.
[Android Apps and Games] MichaelMcC:
Not that I'm aware of. If you are rooted you can use xposed and the xprivacy module for all versions of Android except Marshmellow. It's still being ported.
[Android Apps and Games] mertzi:
And I think you can restrict background data like you can in Lollipop through settings > data usage. I haven't upgraded my Nexus 5 yet only my Wi-Fi Nexus 7 so not sure if it works the same. Of course it only limits background mobile data consumption, not wi-fi, but it's great for battery life and nosy little apps that doesn't need background data to work properly.
[Android Apps and Games] MichaelMcC:
If you're talking about Marshmellow still, it has the new doze feature. Settings/Battery then top right 3 dots tap and select Battery Optimization and you can assign which apps are allowed to run when the screen is off. I can get 1/4 percent per hour drop when screen is off. I've left my phone unplugged all night and only seen a 2% drop.
[Android Apps and Games] mertzi:
No I was talking about Lollipop but I know about doze, personally I haven't seen any improvements on my Nexus 7 (2013) and all apps are optimized except play services. My standby time is still good but not better than on Lollipop. IMO Doze is just another marketing thing like Project Volta was i.e. to makes us believe they actually make an effort on battery optimization. I don't use my nexus 5 much and get really good standby time already (about 5 days) thanks to greenify, plus I have app ops installed, that's why I've been hesitant to upgrade.
[Android Apps and Games] slabua:
I have installed xprivacy on lollipop, I still seem not to see a way to restrict vibration or other things like AppOps does.

We still need a fix for AppOps to work on Marshmallow.

The appops.xml file is still in place and traded as usual if created prior to the system update, so in principle it should be possible to make AppOps work again.
[Android Apps and Games] Edinho376:
Hi... Man i have a problem. When i revoke some apps' permissions Android notifies me repeatedly "Google apps stopped blablabla" is there any way to shut it up? Last time i was using Waze and this notifications was disturbing a lot