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[Android Apps and Games] den_zel:
Is it possible to install a second WhatsApp with Island and grant access to the normal address book?

I used Shelter so far, but my second WhatsApp cannot access my normal address book what is really annoying.
[Android Apps and Games] Noober_than_you:
Same issue here on OP6T running OOS 10.3.7. com.android.phone stopped working. Any idea
[Android Apps and Games] drahtwurst:
cloning the contacts app does it
[Android Apps and Games] itoldusoandso:
Sorry, "Managed Profile" is not supported?

But it's running.

Samsung Tab 5.0.2, rooted (Island didn't ask for root access though)

Island 4.5.4 (latest version avalable for 5+ devices)

Successfully created work profile user.

Checked in ADB, the work profile user is running "UserInfo<10:Island:30> running

Still have 2 GB free storage space.

I can see in Settings the Apps now divided into my main profile USER apps and ISLAND user apps.

I can see in the launcher created shortcuts to work-profile system apps e.g. Youtube, Play Store, Maps etc.. (the shortcut icon has a Island symbol) + I am able to start these Island clone versions of system apps with no problem.

Yet, I am not able to use the Island app. I can open it but the message I get is both same,

clicking on Island main app or Island settings app shows a message:

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Welcome

Sorry, the required feature "Managed Profile" is not supported on this device.

For advanced user:

This limitation could also be circumvented with one-time manual setup via USB-connected PC.

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I don't know what to do, so looked into Shelter (that requires 7+) and also into Miradore (different approach but seems same result. www.miradore.com). Although Mirodore is free, it looks like it's free with limited functionality so for the full admin user and the work profile user it is not free but rather requires a suscription (2 dollar per month, likely can be cancelled after 1st month or it provides 14 day trail). So I am investigating if this is another way to mimique what Island could do.

But at this point I am hoping to get Island working. It's been working for years on variety of devices and have a few other devices it's working successfully.
[Android Apps and Games] itoldusoandso:
Depending on your device, many devies now offer the clone mode and whatsapp is one of the apps always on the list. I have Huawei and Samsung devices and both have clone mode. That shoudl allow you to set if Whatspp has the right to access the main address book or must use its own local version of address book (essentially local addressbook within the profile). Second option you have is to add same google or outlook or yahoo etc account in both main profile and island and hace it synced.

Also Samsung, Huawei have secure folder space which works is similar fashion to Island and enables you to acheive same as with Island (if the sole reason is you want to have separate whatsapp account but same address book).

Also, WhatsUp for Business is 2nd option available from Whatsap. It's an official app. You can run both WhatsUp and WhatsUp Business side by side and they will have separate profile but access same address book.

The whole idea of Island is to separate the profiles and create space between main address book and provate address book.

And you can also try to use App Cloner (no longer in the App store, free but premium can be purchased in the plau store). It's reputable tool and you can try to clone your Whatsapp app to create a completely different store. So you could have 10 different Whatsapp apps running if you like all using same address book.

Last but not least, if you don't like using Gmail or Microsoft to sync your contacts, you could use 3rd party app to backup your local address book to Google Drive or dropbox etc regularly and at the same time regularly restore it or sync change through to Island where the same app would do the same thing but reverse.

Have you tried Parallel Space app. That may also work.

Lots of options
[Android Apps and Games] simonk206:
Hey. When i try to add Google account to Playstore ( island ) i get this error popup:

"Can't open the app.

to disable this restriction please refer to corresponding setting in island"

( Android 11, tried it with v5.1.2 and v5.1.3 )
[Android Apps and Games] mermaidkiller:
Maybe a stupid question, but how can I copy the data of an app from mainland to island ? I am rooted and as I look into /data/data I cannot find the data of the apps on the island.

Where does the data reside ?
[Android Apps and Games] itoldusoandso:
Just for info .. Have you tried MicroG?
[Android Apps and Games] itoldusoandso:
Rooted yes, non-rooted probably some ADB work around. You can still load File Manager + or similar and add a cloud drive on both sides.
[Android Apps and Games] vip5912:
/user/0 (/data/data) - Mainland

/user/10 - Island
[Android Apps and Games] Sven CH:
Is it possible to run different versions of the same app in mainland and island?

If yes, how?
[Android Apps and Games] Heertz:
Been using the app for two years now. No problems so far.

Is there a way to share my VPN connection to island apps? I'm using an app called NapsternetV to connect to a private VPN server but cloned whatsapp is not getting connected to the vpn. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] lonelyastronaught:
Galaxy S21 US (Knox Tripped) - Magisk

So I have installed Island but some issues arise. I can't close clone apps - they don't appear in the App Overview so I can't swipe them away - so all apps stay on. The app simply doesn't show up for me to close it.
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
@oasisfeng (or anyone else who knows the answers)

1) I know what the God mode is. I have been using it in my old mobile for the past 2+ years. But the DemiGod mode is new to me. What is the difference between the DemiGod Mode and the God Mode?

2) If I enable the God or DemiGod modes, will I still receive OTA Updates from my mobile's manufacturer? Or would the phone be considered something equivalent to that of a rooted phone (and therefore not receive OTA Updates)?

Device:

Motorola One Fusion Plus

Android Version:

10

@vip5912 - Please respond if you know the answers.
[Android Apps and Games] vip5912:
I don't know: I use God mode and LineageOS with OTA Updates.
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
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Okay, thank you.

It is good to know that OTA Updates are working for you.

How did you enable God mode?

Was the option to enable it available in the app itself, or did you have to use ADB codes?
[Android Apps and Games] vip5912:
I used the option in the app (I have root by Magisk).
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
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Okay, thank you.

I don't plan on rooting my device. I hope the app's option for enabling God mode works on my device too.
[Android Apps and Games] TechShelter:
Is File Shuttle working on Android 11?

I've run the ADB command:

$ adb shell pm grant com.oasisfeng.island android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS

There's no feedback for the command, but the option to activate File Shuttle appears in Island. I click activate and the File Shuttle section disappears, but I still can't access mainland files from Island in file browsers with SAF support. I've tried MiXplorer and FX File Explorer. If I try to add the storage access, it just shows the message:

Am I missing a step/permission or is this not working on Android 11 (Pixel 4 XL)? It's a rooted device, is there another way to create a folder that both users have access to?
[Android Apps and Games] itoldusoandso:
I'm getting it also and I always thought it was because I needed with system apps disabling some from running in island. But try the Aurora playstore app instead Google. But yeah if you need transfer purchased licenses you will need the GPS working.
[Android Apps and Games] bnwg:
Create island by manual procedure. Follow the steps from post 2.
[Android Apps and Games] jerryhou85:
Just learn this software from Google Play to manage all China apps... Great!
[Android Apps and Games] halibil:
[MENTION=4376588]oasisfeng[/MENTION]

Do you planning to update this app ?
[Android Apps and Games] SyCoREAPER:
How sandboxed is this? If a malicious all were run in it, could it rootkit the phone still? I usually only download from reputable sources but in the event someone sends an apk
[Android Apps and Games] hadi_rena:
Island using Android for work feature so all data and app will be separated / sandboxed from regular profile. If malicious apps using some exploits then I think it's possible to root it from android for work profile.

Island is not a bullet proof shield for malicious apps, but apps from island could read your private data from regular profile so it can give you an extra protection when trying new apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Tom6470:
Island working for ZTE ZMAX.

Island working on ZTE Z981. Stock phone, no root, already encrypted from Metro PCS. No problems. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] yyy777yyy:
working on zenfone 5 running RR nougat
[Android Apps and Games] saikoz:
hi all, how can i sync contact in island, i tried everythig , but in google account there is no contact sync,

i clone google contact, still no go
[Android Apps and Games] Magissia:
The process is rather violent, copying all the system application by default to the island is a waste of time, maybe ask the end user first.

For software not distributed via Google play store, what happens ?
[Android Apps and Games] Gborg3:
Find 7 running Nameless MM and having no problems yet. The UI could be slightly clearer with labels of what to do for the non tech intuitive.
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Im having a problem where island won't start after work is done. Got the toast but nothing popped up.
[Android Apps and Games] qkall:
Thank you dev... I left MIUI some time ago and have missed this feature on the daily. Thank so much.
[Android Apps and Games] hyperterminal:
[MENTION=4376588]oasisfeng[/MENTION] Which is the most stable among the beta and the alpha versions?
[Android Apps and Games] Licaon_Kter:
You need those for proper device usage (phone/messages/document handling etc), use the menu and "Disable" them as you see fit. Not sure what's so violent about this though.

Nothing in particular, they work exactly the same.

FYI, you can get an instance of NetGuard inside the island and control the island apps internet too. Yay :D
[Android Apps and Games] Jangoux:
What's the advantage of an app like this over apps like appclone or parallel space ? What's the difference on how they work ?
[Android Apps and Games] ckhnet:
interesting app. i cant wait for it and try .

I installed from play store ,and successfully start island environment, there are 3 app inside , play store, contact , and doc.

but the system become very very very lag, and battery become hot and running fast, seem something running in background.

i reboot the phone, and it is same .

any suggestion ? say manual suspense it via adb or destroy and recreate the island environment .

many thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] BleedingIris:
Quick question.. How much MB does it take in internal memory? How much space does each app take?
[Android Apps and Games] hadi_rena:
Post #5 explained about this.

In short: island utilize android for work, parallel space is repackaging apps under different name.

---------- Post added at 04:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:31 PM ----------

You can check it under settings > apps. In apps page switch to island account from user combo box
[Android Apps and Games] Jangoux:
But, what are the pros and cons of each method besides security ?
[Android Apps and Games] BleedingIris:
I'm Sorry... Would you be kind enough to give me an estimate? I heard everything Gapps and all system apps will be cloned inside to provide base functionality. Is that true?
[Android Apps and Games] itoldusoandso:
Why not. Try.
[Android Apps and Games] itoldusoandso:
Try another launcher. And get icebox app. Install also in island. Run it from there.
[Android Apps and Games] TechShelter:
If they are the same package name, I don't think this can be done easily. In Android OS installed apps, even in separate user accounts like mainland/island, share the same /data/app source directory that holds the APK files. There are some utilities like App Cloner that allow you to repackage an app's APK with different package names so that multiple copies of an app can be installed, even in the same user account. I've had limited success with it, some apps won't work if repackaged.
[Android Apps and Games] itoldusoandso:
Or Lucky patcher.
[Android Apps and Games] tkm89:
Experiencing the exact same on Android 11 / LineageOS 18.1. Am I missing a step?
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
Is the Island App off of the Google Play Store? It is no longer listed for me under the Beta tab.
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
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It looks like Island has been removed from Google Playstore only for phones with versions less than Android 7.0.
[Android Apps and Games] kjsu0:
Island is not open source anymore, right? I remember when he was advocating strongly for open source in this interview, so what's change ?
[Android Apps and Games] khaninator:
I'm trying to get this to work, but have an error:

It installed OK on Android 10 not-rooted

When I press the deactivate button on the taskbar it tells me it failed and to do it manually.

Any help would be appreciated. Is there another way to do it?
[Android Apps and Games] Dzeeno:
where does the folder store whatsapp images when i use the island???
[Android Apps and Games] TechShelter:
The core code is open source, but Google's proprietary crash analyzer and gms code is also present in Island.

There is a "fork" of Island with Google's proprietary code removed, it is called Insular and is available on F-Droid HERE. The setup for Insular is slightly different because of the different package name, and it doesn't integrate with Greenify. Other than that, it is identical.
[Android Apps and Games] TechShelter:
Assuming that you are not using God mode or demigod mode, the files are stored in the Island users profile. You can access them using a file manager on Island instead of mainland or follow the instructions for File Shuttle.

It's also possible to transfer images using "SAF Enhancer Lite". There is more info in the Discovery tab.
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
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What is the difference between God mode and Demigod mode?
[Android Apps and Games] TechShelter:
Check the Island docs:

What is “Island”
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
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Yep. Went through that months ago.

Eventhough he has documented how to setup God/Demigod modes and their limitations, @oasisfeng never really explains what the Demigod mode is.

I know what God mode is. Been using it for more than 2 years now.

What is this Demigod mode though?
[Android Apps and Games] lpchaim:
Same message here, would also love to hear of a workaround if there is one.
[Android Apps and Games] d3ck4rd:
How does Island work with getting round banking apps not working on rooted/unlocked devices? I have reinstalled and cloned my banking apps to Island yet they are still not working due to root.
[Android Apps and Games] flunkyball:
I have a S20 running on Android 11 (Stock debloated), knox tripped and rooted.

The automatic install of Island fails as well as the "root method". (Error in step1)

Manual install fails directly at step 1 with "couldn't create user".

Does Island in general work on Galaxy phones with Android 11 when knox is tripped ? I try to figure out if I just debloated something essential or if other steps are necessary to make it work...

Cheers and thx for any help !
[Android Apps and Games] flunkyball:
@Sivabhaskar

How do I need to read your reaction to my previous post ?

Do you have the same question and you are sad with me or did I ask something obvious and you are annoyed by my needless question ?
[Android Apps and Games] flunkyball:
For my banking apps I use "eva freezer " to freeze the magisk manager and they all work after that. (Yes, freeze the repacked magisk manager somehow it is detected anyway).
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
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Meaning, I feel you. Not because I have the same question. But because you are having trouble setting it up.

Unfortunately, the Island app's dev does not seem to respond to queries here anymore. Hopefully one of the others here, who have island setup for them with a device similar to yours, could help you out. Good luck.
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
I have the same issue in one my devices. I have to manually deactivate the Work Profile via it's QS tile.
[Android Apps and Games] flunkyball:
Thx.

I would be already glad if anyone could confirm, that in general Island is working on rooted stock rom (with of course tripped knox) since I was reading different information beginning from "no way" to "with custom kernel only".
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
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Try Island's github page. Raise an issue there. If you're lucky, @oasisfeng could reply. If not him, may be someone else who has an answer to your question could reply.
[Android Apps and Games] flunkyball:
Way ahead of you :)

Github: Android 11 can't create user"
[Android Apps and Games] guessaway:
Is it possible to move the Island (or the apps enclosed) to the External SDCard. Using Samsung A517, not rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] nishanloshan:
There is a slight increase in performance.
[Android Apps and Games] atpray:
Yes it does work. First of all clone the renamed magisk app into island. Then add your banking app to magisk hide. Third in settings of magisk set mutiuser mode to user independent.
[Android Apps and Games] atpray:
Any info on how to create multiple islands? The changelogs mentioned that mutiple islands is added, but there is no option in app.

If there is something that needs to be done manually, pls let the xda members know, they can test it out and report any bugs.
[Android Apps and Games] pnin:
Just posting this here

I tried this route, but only Magisk Manager got cloned; although the installation option for Magisk was available, after having fudged my devices multiple times by messing with Magisk, I am very wary of proceeding further.

Just gonna leave some other findings just in case a solution happens by or this helps someone else -- but bear in mind I'm using Insular (the F-Droid OSS fork), not the regular Island...

As expected, my device (Redmi Note 8, clover) is unlocked and rooted. I'm running the RROS custom ROM. Selinux is enforcing and it passes safetynet both in so-called Mainland and Island.

Everything was going breezily until a recent update of one of my banking apps caused it to detect "changes to manufacturer settings" and rendered it useless (it still almost works but always displays status as "offline" after the error message, so no account, no info and no operations).

After this solved similar problems in the past, I tried setting the app in Island, granting all permissions, but still got the same result.

As you can see from the second screenshot below taken with free Root Checker, Island declares itself to be un-rooted but filesystem paths for the su and busibox binaries are clearly shown, implying they can easily be retrieved by any other app.

My question here is: can anyone provide a solution that would hide those paths in Island?
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
After launching the clone of the renamed Magisk Manager it prompts to download and upgrade to the the full Magisk Manager. Is it OK to allow it?

Edit: Just changing the Multiuser mode to "user independent" got a banking app clone working that previously crashing right after launch. In the Mainland it does work ofc.
[Android Apps and Games] atpray:
You need to add those apps in magisk hide list, from magisk manager in Island.
[Android Apps and Games] Valiante:
My assumption is this won't work on Google Pay?
[Android Apps and Games] emuandco:
Anyone the same problem? Yesterday my two Pokemon Go instances started doing... stuff. Both still work fine like they did for months/years by now. But only the mainland one has GPS now. All settings are fine, a GPS locker in Island works fine, Pokemon Go throws error 11. No phone update, no direct on that day happened update of Pokemon Go (0.127.1 was released last week) and simply nothing else I did to cause that. So somehow it must be on Niantic's side. I used the most recent one from Play Store at first (5.4. something) and now switched to the newer one from github (5.5). No change. I updated Pokemon Go to 0.129.0 as a downgrade to 0.127.0 is not working and immediately demands an update. I am Magisk rooted as otherwise my unlocked bootloader would be a problem. Magisk hide does a nice job and SafetyNet is all green. On Island Magisk tool AND mainland. Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] kashinath:
I have successfully enabled file shuttle by adb. The problem is that only multimedia files (jpg, MP3, MP4.....) In shuttled storage are visible. So if I need to copy a pdf from mainland to island, i can not because the file manager (cloned to island) can not "see". So what I do is first change its extension to 'jpg' in mainland then copy it to island then restore the extension.

Island version: 5.5

Android 11.

Device: Realme 3 pro.
[Android Apps and Games] amn1987:
All of a sudden if I try to clone any app I am getting the following error "Internal error:unknown authority10@com.oasisfeng.island.shuttle" . Any pointers please?

Edit: Resolved after a reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] Sand1p:
Or we can use Mixplorer to transfer files.

Select folder and click 3 dot menu. There is option share local link.

Now use any browser to access the storage.
[Android Apps and Games] gfrank227:
Hi all,

Is there any way to use fingerprint to sign in to an app cloned through island?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] baxtex:
I uninstalled this app and something weird happend. After every reboot I have to enter my password to decrypt the device and I get a message that Island has stopped responding.

How do I deactivate it?
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
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If you had activated God mode when you were using the Island app, God mode should have been first deactivated (from inside of the Island app) before you uninstalled the Island app from your device.

If you did not do this before uninstalling the Island app, you can reinstall the app and do it again.

Source:

Setup Guide

STEPS:

Deactivate God / Demigod mode​

Before Island can be uninstalled, God / Demigod mode must be deactivated.

Open Island, Settings - Scoped Settings - Mainland, scroll to the bottom, click “Deactivate”. Beware, if you want to activate God mode again, all Island spaces must be destroyed first. Demigod can be reactivated without losing Island spaces.
[Android Apps and Games] xsycox:
Hi guys,

I have a question about system apps within Island.

There are two or three system apps (e. g. Messages, ...), which did get cloned from Mainland to Island, too, and I want to remove them now.

When I try to do so, it tells me, Island is not possible to remove it, because it is a system app.

I then tried to remove this app from the phone completely, because I figured, it would be gone from Island, too, but this was not the case.

Can you tell me the location, where Island stores those apps? Can I remove them manually then?

Thank you in advance for any help.
[Android Apps and Games] xsycox:
Does really nobody know this? Is there no further info on that subject (regarding locations for apps in profiles)?
[Android Apps and Games] Sivabhaskar:
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I would suggest you to raise an issue in Island's Github page. Though not immediately, @oasisfeng might reply to your issue there, sooner or later. I don't think he's monitoring this space anymore. Good luck!