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[Security Discussion] Primokorn:
Hi,

The vast majority of my apps come from F-droid and Github but a few ones can only be downloaded on the Google Play Store.

I don't have Google services on my device so I'm looking for a reliable tool/website to update those apps. I know Raccoon but a PC is required and I don't have one during the week.

I found APKpure a few weeks ago. Apparently all apps have to pass a signature verification so they guarantee safe downloads. It seems legit and I did compare the SHA1 of their apk and the one downloaded from Google Play. The apk hasn't been altered. One positive result doesn't mean that we can't have negative ones though :p

I don't like "mirror websites". The owner of apkpure, apkupdate and apkplz seems to be the same so it's more complicated for me to trust those sources. Why do they need all these websites? I didn't find any legal information BTW...

No paid apps can be downloaded on these websites so my only suspicion is that they could add malwares into some (famous) apps. Of course, original apps can also have malwares on Google Play.

For the record, I uploaded the few apks I downloaded to VirusToral and nothing has been detected.

Last but not least, Apkpure provides a dedicated app to install and update apps, which is great even if they suggest me new versions that aren't officially available yet. :confused: (probably related to a region restriction or a delay from Google to push the app update for all countries).

What do you think about these websites? Do you know a safer way?
[Security Discussion] Snowcat8:
I don't have google apps also, using apk pure for now, everything is well.
[Security Discussion] Wakamatsu:
BlankStore should work for most free apps.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1715375
[Security Discussion] Primokorn:
Yes, I know but it uses Gmail IDs (with a connection to Google servers). Last but not least, the project is discontinued for several months.

I was going to give a try to Blankstore this weekend and it doesn't seem to be a reliable alternative in the medium term.
[Security Discussion] mrrocketdog:
[MENTION=4958579]Primokorn[/MENTION] ,

what about its alternative.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3217616

would really be interested in your opinion (if you look into it and dont mind :) ).

"err on the side of kindness"
[Security Discussion] Wakamatsu:
I created a throwaway gmail account for this but I get your point.

It's discontinued in the sense that he will not move further with that particular project in favour of another but he will still make fixes when a Google update breaks BlankStore function. It's been "discontinued" since version 0.7.1.
[Security Discussion] nutpants:
I have a old device just for this purpose.

It has no info on it

Everything possible has been removed that's not needed

(Like calender and contacts etc)

All it does is connect to Wi-Fi to get apps from Google play

Even paid apps.

And I harp non stop to developers and leave feedback on apps that don't support offline use.

(Is in app purchases, online verification, etc things that can be stored on device over getting from internet every time)

I don't see the point of getting apps elsewhere when they will do the same thing to you as Google..But with less oversight.

Virus checkers are pointless when apps are Trojans..

Or have them built in.

I consider any software that mines any thing from your device, without declaring exactly what it is doing every time, nothing other than a Trojan.

Google and it's partners will always push for a proprietary distribution system claiming it will keep you secure

When I'm truth what it does is you your money going to them

When I've had to I've gotten my apks from some very unusual places.

But then you can get some very bad software from very official places.
[Security Discussion] Primokorn:
I use microG framework for several weeks now ;)

I didn't know that. Thanks for the heads-up! I wanted to give a try this weekend but I had serious with my laptop :( I keep that in mind for the next time.

What an expensive alternative! :) I'm used to sell my current device to buy a new one and that's not handy IMHO.

Solutions exist for devs to not use Google Play online verification but they want to use it to punish users who download warez. Even if I can understand this point of view, we wouldn't have warez with FLOSS softwares.

I have done some fruitful research to prepare an article about GAFAM and other big companies. In addition, Google doesn't protect our freedom of speech (I noticed this many times with 'ordinary people').

Now that I clearly know what they did/do/will do, how could I still use their services?!? My next Android work will be published under GPL v3, I already stopped any operations on Google Play and I try to push devs to offer free/libre softwares. Marcel (M66B on XDA) is the perfect example of an awesome developer :good:
[Security Discussion] nutpants:
I rarely sell my devices, (i have 6 of 9 that I play with somewhat regularly sadly)honestly i keep the last one as a back up in case the new one has issues or a failure. And when I do think of it, it not worth the money to make it worth the time..

I still have my Windows mobile 2003 Siemens sx66

(Not that is have been turned on in years)

But really it's an investment in my security.

(And I no longer get the hottest newest devices asap anymore, that's a zero sum game that has few benefits beyond bragging rights)

My tablet dual boots between Google play only rom and everything else internet rom also.

I have yet to hear of a protection scheme that had not been broken in hours. I think bluray was the last major public disaster. If the time spent on protection was spent on quality assurance I think it would be a different landscape in the digital world.

Even with floss you have warez.. just in different forms. Mods,hacks, cracks, custom roms It all just words that describe one developer modifying others work without permission for features that are not present, either added or removed.

It's point of view.like anything.

Myself, I stand back and promote security,offline abilities and operation and open source.

It's where my money goes, my time and my vote. Every chance I get.
[Security Discussion] blausand:
XDA: Focus on making independence accessible to android users!

[MENTION=4958579]Primokorn[/MENTION]: Thanks a zillion for starting this crucial discussion. I don't know how often i pointed out these issues.

Of course, i also have some aesthetic preferences. But diving through endless reefs of startup animation replacements, battery monitor alternatives and half-baked theme studies is not what i expected xda-developers.com to end up, 12 years after i started being around.

In my eyes, the whole aftermarket ado should be concentrated on maintaining the independency of the most popular mobile operating system of the universe by it's users. Crucial topics be

Liberating the app distribution architecture

Optimizing the permission restriction system

There are great approaches like the Aroma Installer, that have been employed to supply user friendly means for debloating and debranding. Have a look at the Screenshots of stockymod.

[MENTION=417657]nutpants[/MENTION]:

I do the same thing to official institutions when they release apps. If i wasn't in that hyper-busy age around 40, i'd start a little riot about publicly funded software that ends up being published behind the wellknown golden cages exclusively. The necessity to change this in a grassroot movement is obvious.
[Security Discussion] kryshnakishore:
Apkmirror.com
[Security Discussion] hgrunwell:
Did not know these existed, going to check this out!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Popples:
Hi guys.

I wonder if there is a way to disable tha badge for WHATSAPP, not only on the app icon, but also inside the app, for the various conversation. I tried to disable the BADGE PROVIDER, but it only works with the app icon. My device is rooted with Android version 4.4.4.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PiyushSaha:
My system.ui crashes when i install monster ui. Anyone knows solution??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ETi_:
Please make a logcat and upload it here.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sh1bby69:
Can someone help me out! Downloaded the offical WM6 from the ---= HTC Official Wm06 Rom Get It Here (3.54.255.3_6275_1.48.00.10) =--- thread and I can't get it to be updated. What happening as it starts to the upgrade my phone screen turns off and looses connection so I can never get it upgraded. Any help or suggestions?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] galaxys:
Uncheck your POWER and BACKLIGHT settings to not turn off the device. BTW, are your using MrVanx upgrade guide?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] sh1bby69:
I checked those and turned them off. Also what is the MrVanx upgrade guide? What I noticed is that it seemed like ActiveSync would shut down which causes the connection loss...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alpward:
I have a look through the threads and could not really get an answer I know would suite my situation exactly.

My question is this, I am currently running the latest Resurrection Remix ROM (6.0.1) and am wanting to install a ROM like AryaMod or another custom TW ROM for the Note 3 (not ported).

Can I just install the ROM through recovery?

Second question, my Baseband version is currently N9005XXUENA2 which I think is old - should I update to the latest bootloader and if so how do I go about this? This one I am really needing some easy to follow instructions as I have not updated the bootloader before.

Sorry if there is already a thread with this, I couldn't find it.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
You say baseband then say bootloader .

One is not the same as the other .

Baseband is your Modem .
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alpward:
Ok, I am obviously a little confused. Where do I check my bootloader version? And how to I update that? And should I also update my baseband/modem?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emuandco:
Yes it's really REALLY OLD.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-3/general/direct-download-bootloaders-modems-t3258803 Here you find the newest ones to be flshed by Odin (https://idlekernel.com/flash-tools/Odin_3.10.7.zip). BL AND CP version can be detected by PhoneInfo App. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo

Newest files:

https://idlekernel.com/flash-tools/.../N9005XXUGBPB1/CP_N9005XXUGBPB1_MODEM.tar.md5

https://idlekernel.com/flash-tools/...5XXUGBPB2/BL_N9005XXUGBPB2_BOOTLOADER.tar.md5

Shut the phone down, remove battery, wait a minute, set it back up, start DIRECTLY into Download mode and flash em in Odin.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alpward:
Done, I did the cold boot and everything seems to be running smoothly. (Should I notice a difference in performance or battery at all?)

As for installing a Custom TW Lollipop ROM, do I just flash it through recovery and not have to do anything else? As in coming from 6.0.1 AOSP back to 5.1.1 TW is all fine?

Thanks again.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
I recommend a full wipe in recovery before flashing another rom?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CenereZar:
Hi everyone.I just updated new f320L to 5.0.1 from 4.4.2 with lg pc suite.In software infos build running now is LRX21Y kernel is 3.4.0.It's unrooted,original recovery,locked bootloader.There are a lot of scam apps,phone is so slow with this trash,so I want to install CM 12.0 or 12.1 (officials) but don't know i should choose and how i should continue to install it.That's pretty muddler with this damn korea version...a detailed guide to do all would be awesome.Thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CenereZar:
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[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sab3elbromba:
My work organization has recently migrated to Outlook 365 and as a result I can now use the Microsoft Web App to connect to my mail/calendar/...ect

Problem is when I try to configure the application it always stops at the Encryption phase and for some strange reason it is unable to detect that my phone is already encrypted or even take me to the encryption setting in the phone, it just stops there and when I press the continue button nothing happens.

Anyone know how to get around this?
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sab3elbromba:
Here's a link to the app in the playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.exchange.mowa
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kboya:
I'm going to assume you're not rooted or running any kind of modified framework. I had issue with an organisation running an older version of 365 (they were still testing). It came down to the security certs. I'd get your organisation to confirm their settings and set up your phone while on their network.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nottoosmart:
I use the Microsoft Outlook App to connect to my companies Office 365 email address. I didn't have any issues getting it setup.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.outlook
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sab3elbromba:
That's exactly what I did too, I used the normal outlook application and it works just fine, but you have to wonder what extra functionality there is on the OWA application which is dedicated for office 365 only.
[Nexus 6P General] G1sanju:
Hi All,

Google has just released a Android Beta Program and provided Developer Preview for Android N.

Here is first look at the Android N on Nexus 6P.

[YOUTUBE]Fvp45u0G6IQ[/YOUTUBE]

People can subscribe to Android Beta Program at Android Beta Program

The first developer preview is not at all stable and installing it on primary device is not suggested. You can try it on your secondary devices.

I will be adding more videos and updates about Android N. If you want to take a look anything specific let me know.
[XDA Assist] kishanamulya:
I broke display of my phone Qiku q Terra .

So , it's navigation buttons are not working and I am so desperate to use my phone

But I can't. For this I want my phone to be rooted so please help me...
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brokaaa:
hey,

a couple of hours ago, I started a podcast on my Z5c and put the phone aside, podcast playing over the speakers.

Now I can not access it any more, screen is black, LED does not blink, no response to power button.

However, the podcast is still playing.

seems to me this is the known "sleep of death" problem, only the device is running.

how can I solve this?

thanks so much

brokaaa
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] civicsr2cool:
Hold power and volume up for hard reset?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mele80:
There use to be a reset button in sim-card slot, is still there?
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] civicsr2cool:
I was looking at mine yesterday. I think there is one just left of sim but I've no reason to push it lol
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brokaaa:
I though at first that would not work either (since the power button was not responding) but at the third try, it worked, many thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madejackson:
I experienced the exact same problem on my Z5C@MM

Solution: Hold Volume Up & Power until it vibrates 3 times. Then you can boot up your phone as normal.
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrickHead69:
I was exploring the TWRP recovery installed on my tablet and tried to create backup which failed. Then i went to the mount menu and selected data and system. Then into the reboot menu i selected Firstly Recovey, then download, then system, then power off and every option restarted into twrp recovry and i cant start my tablet normally... I tried factory reset and data wiping cache and dalvik wiping but nothing helped. What should i do now ???:crying::confused:

The twrp version is 2.7.0.1
[HTC Excalibur] momentarylapseofreason:
Is there one that uses MMS/SMS push to send/receive like I have had on other phones? Can't see me paying for internet for just that alone
[HTC Excalibur] momentarylapseofreason:
Nothing huh? Kinda stinks that I upgraded from a RAZR to the Dash and have downgraded my services...
[HTC Excalibur] .PoNeH:
If you have a T-Mobile Dash, there is a software already included for it. In fact, the program allows you to use it for AIM, ICQ, and MSN messengers. And by the way, there are tons of third-party softwares available for it. If you search the forums, you'll find your answer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] rebelblood:
New to this and just would love some help on rooting my phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] shakatu:
View attachment 3680280
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] johnkirchner:
There is no root method for the GS5 on Lollipop.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] sullytrny:
so does that mean we can't go to an earlier version and root that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] johnkirchner:
Unfortunately, no. This phone was only rootable on KitKat.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] sullytrny:
Thanks, and that's ok but not the best of corse, what I have been able to do because the most important thing for me was/is a GPS app I use and it/was a root only app for storage to the sdext for offline maps. I get a popup now that directs me to another window that has a "hint" to select "0000-xxxx" on the next page, then I can select the sdext for storage and the app uses it (very happy) and it seems to happen for other file transfer tasks. I do not know if the app made this possible or if its just native as this was the first app I installed but it's there in any event. so now when my game files get to big for some other task I wish to do I just move the app data file to the sdext and do whatever and move it back when done. Again not the best but livable as I really like the 5.1.1/OJ3 ROM that's on my G870A, good battery live with quick operation after installing the Pro version of Samsung Package Disabler . I really like this phone! And let's hope this new exploit they found for the Verizon phones turns into something!

I also contacted at&t and stressed how important rooting can be (as for me it's a safety issue as there's bad service in the rural area I'm in) and suggested they might even allow it for an extra fee/no or paid support for doing it. I'm not holding my breath.

Thanks again, now I going to put my KFHD back to 8.1.4 and see if I can get OTG to work as this 870 is all I need for gaming now that I got glasses, I'm an old fart (chronologically)

sully
[Mate 8 General] themissionimpossible:
A German website (Huaweiblog.de) reported that looking at the Synaptics' estimated supplies of fingerprint sensors for late year 2016 there is a reference to a Huawei Mate 9 model... :eek:

[IMG="Mate 9"]http://www.huaweiblog.de/wp-content/uploads/Rosenblatt_Synaptics_huawei.png[/IMG]

http://www.huaweiblog.de/allgemein/synaptics-planung-bestaetigt-indirekt-huawei-px-und-mate-9/
[Mate 8 General] nighthawk626:
Not a surprise but still something to look forward to
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
as expected tbh... :) but thats not gonna happen until the end of the year, so relax :D
[Mate 8 General] H. Clarkson:
Here's another article that just came out this morning...

Rumor: Huawei Mate 9 With Kirin 960 To Land Later This Year

Seems a bit too soon to me, but a lot of manufacturers seem to want to jump on the VR bandwagon, and I'd imagine Huawei wants in to, so they may want to get a higher speced phone with the latest chipset out quickly.
[Mate 8 General] themissionimpossible:
And after the words of the Huawei CEO Yu Chengdong very probably the future Mate 9 will have a 2k display for a better virtual reality experience.

http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/04/22/huawei-device-2k-screen-coming/
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
the upcoming V8 will already sport a 2k screen and its supposed to be presented in like 2 weeks...
[Mate 8 General] rowihel2012:
2K screen with malit880 mp4 ? no thanks

the gpu will die :laugh:
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
lol true that :) the mate 9 is supposed to have an octacluster gpu, sounds interesting. in any case, ill be holding on to my mate 8 for a long while to come ;)
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
I will keep this mate 8 till I can date ;)

Not interested in further updates till a 8GB ram model is out ;)

Also read this

;)
[Mate 8 General] Pfeffernuss:
I heard that the Kirin 960 CPU is finally powerful enough to handle notifications reliably. Just hearsay though, don't believe it yet :rolleyes:
[Mate 8 General] rowihel2012:
thia company need to reblace their very boor software with new one
[Mate 8 General] themissionimpossible:
And if using the Kirin 955 the new Honor V8 might be even better than the new P9 Plus...:)
[Mate 8 General] rowihel2012:
no way with the boor gpu
[Mate 8 General] themissionimpossible:
P9/P9 Plus, Honor V8 and Mate 8 GPUs are all the same...

I'm curious to see how the Mali T880MP4 will perform with a QHD display.

I agree that the Mali T880MP4 GPU is good enough for normal use but not the top for extreme gaming, maybe the next Mate 9 GPU will fill (at least partially) the gap with the competitors.
[Mate 8 General] icy20:
What relation is there between notifications and the power of the SoC ???? Am I missing something?
[Mate 8 General] Pfeffernuss:
Yes, it's called sarcasm :good:
[Mate 8 General] icy20:
OK sorry didn't get the funny part. I thought you were serious... :)
[Mate 8 General] dondavis007:
The only thing that sucks on the mate 8 is the camera. Get me a better one and it's gonna to be the best phone ever.

Sent from a mobile gadget
[Mate 8 General] rowihel2012:
mate 8 cam is ****

i sold it becuse off cam

now i have lg v10 great cam
[Mate 8 General] ajsmsg78:
Yep, I'm selling mine as well, just got the Nexus 6P.
[Mate 8 General] themissionimpossible:
Latest rumors say that the new Mate 9 will have a dual 20+20 mpx camera...;)

Kirin 960 and Cat. 12 LTE.

http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/04/28/huawei-mate-9-rumored-come-20mp-dual-camera-setup/
[Mate 8 General] Pfeffernuss:
20mp crap + 20mp crap = double the misery.
[Mate 8 General] gigu:
Hmmm, what about the missing 3.5mm headphones jack? Is it just because of the renders? I could live without qi, but not without headphone jack.
[Mate 8 General] :
No one needs that. 16MP is already pushing it. 12MP seems to be a sweet spot for phone-sized sensors.
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
who cares about phone cameras? u want good pictures, get an ACTUAL camera :D phones are just for quick snapshots, nothing else.
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
For new hunters ;)

Mate 9
[Mate 8 General] ml_taz:
Mate 9 will probably launched on November, 3rd in Munich/Germany.

Info & Pics:

http://www.huaweiblog.de/test/huawei-mate-9-infos/
[Mate 8 General] galaxys:
Could be my Nexus6 P upgrade since the Pixels sound like a downgrade. Mate 9 sounds impressive so far here
[Mate 8 General] ctrlaltdel:
It down sized the screen and also the battery capacity is lowered :( , I like my mate 8 being 6 inch and with a large battery... Really don't know why huawei wants to change these outstanding area
[Mate 8 General] :
I don't think you will be able to actually tell a difference between 5,9'' an 6'' screen. About battery - check some systeminfo apps, Mate 8 kernel actually reports battery capacity being 3900mAh.

Also, never forget that leaks are leaks, actual specs can, and probably will, be different.
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
An update a year, ensures the OEM huge profits every year

;)
[Mate 8 General] vapotrini:
Battery size hasnt been confirmed as yet.

Doubt very much that its going to be 3000 mAh like some sites are claiming, that would be suicidal for a phone of that size.
[Mate 8 General] ronnie72:
Rumors for two versions - flat and curve (QHD). Curve looks like Samsung ... WTF!?! :(
[Mate 8 General] bluheart:
Huawei want to burn it's 9 the way Sam did

;)
[Mate 8 General] jbmc83:
thats just wrong... i mean why bother adding a home button on the curve model if the regular one has on screen buttons? right, all about looking like a sammy phone, such bs...

Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10
[Mate 8 General] ShaQ Blogs:
The higher end version of this might be priced @ whooping 1300$!

http://www.androidauthority.com/mate-9-dual-camera-4x-zoom-724078/