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[Android Apps and Games] devAstr:
Can't use in PPP4 (Island 2.7.2, Download via Dropbox, Pixel XL without root)

8.1 OTA (sideload) to PPP4 and

adb install Island, start app -> Can create profile but can't manage it

adb install Island, manually setup -> failed

adb install Island, set God mode -> see the main screen, but still can create profile and can't manage it

adb install Island, set God mode and manually setup -> failed

8.1 setup Island and God mode, OTA (sideload) to PPP4 -> Can't Start any app on island (Start engine failed)

If I has manually setup, System will request to remove the profile and re-create new one.

Before profile has create, the app will crash soon. Restart the app and it will guide to create the profile just like never create
[Android Apps and Games] AxiK.:
I have God Mode enabled but i wanna enable Island too to make a work profile. What do i do? Do i make it manualy via ADB or isn't possible to have both God Mode+Island?
[Android Apps and Games] _genevera:
Ok - thank you!!
[Android Apps and Games] DanAlucard:
in MIUI 8.1 (android 6.0.1, a Redmi 3S prime) the command

dpm set-profile-owner --user <user id> com.oasisfeng.island/.IslandDeviceAdminReceiver

fails with

Error: Unknown admin: ComponentInfo{com.oasisfeng.island/com.oasisfeng.island.IslandDeviceAdminReceiver}

Tried everything (except god mode, which I don't want) on this guide and several island versions (even playstore), but the problem persists :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] sunsero:
Help! I cannot enable developer settings/USB debugging anymore because of Island:

I've installed island in God Mode on my Galaxy S7 whilst it has been on Android 7. In the meanwhile my device got upgraded to Android 8. Now I wanted to reenable developer options to turn on USB debugging.

But when tapping on the build number in Phone Info it tells me this device is managed with an Island icon. If I tap on 'More details' it tells me that Island is Device Administrator but does not let me deactivate that!

How can I enable Developer Options/USB debugging again?

Update: Disabling ADB Secure in Island's Discovery menu allowed USB debugging again.
[Android Apps and Games] EucalyptusX:
This software would be so great, if you wouldn't embedd Google trackers.. Why doing that in a privacy related app?
[Android Apps and Games] ABQNM:
Any way to use Island and not have it disable (Google) Smart Lock? Simply removing the security for the work profile isn't enough. If the work profile exists, Smart Lock just shows up blank, and doesn't unlock when connected to approved devices or at approved locations either. I had to delete the work profile to get Smart Lock back.

Any thoughts? Moto Display is less useful when locked, so Smart Lock is necessary. Thanks!

Moto Z2 Force on 8.0, no root, locked bootloader
[Android Apps and Games] TheArcaneBrony:
Hey uh. got a little issue here

So. I tried disabling system apps inside my island, which seemed to make all apps crashing.

I uninstalled Island and the work profile manually, hoping it would fix the issue (which it doesnt seem to have)

all apps seem to be enabled in mainland settings

i have rebooted too, unable to factory reset as i cant even reach the button

phone is unrooted (also not bootloader unlocked)

anything i can do? ADB is working fine (factory resetting is a last resort)

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hm weird, doing a second reboot and the issue seems to have simply dissapeared?

Greetings, The Arcane Brony
[Android Apps and Games] soraxd:
is anyone on a rooted Samsung Oreo 8.0 phone able to get Island working?

ive tried everything, regular method is blocked by samsung security policy

adb doesnt work,

using root method gives an error,

if i use godmode via adb it lets me get into the app, but no island side, and upon reboot Samsung Workspace detects someone gained access as a user, and says i have to reformat.

ive been at this all day, anyone have Island working on a rooted Samsung Oreo device? (Im using Note 8)

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] cuongds:
help

1|shell@A51:/ $ pm list users

Users:

UserInfo{0:eek:wner:13} running

shell@A51:/ $ pm create-user --profileOf 0 --managed Island

Error: couldn't create User.

1|shell@A51:/ $ setprop fw.max_users 10

shell@A51:/ $ pm create-user --profileOf 0 --managed Island

Error: couldn't create User.

1|shell@A51:/ $
[Android Apps and Games] me86231233:
this is good app
[Android Apps and Games] shaggyskunk:
If you cloned an app to the island and uninstalled the original - Doesn't look like you can use the Widget from the app that is in the island... At least the app's widget no longer exists.... or am I missing something?

I did search & only found 3 posts referring to the widgets?
[Android Apps and Games] jordant2:
Works like a charm on my Galaxy Note 8.
[Android Apps and Games] ugene1980:
Working great, gps and bluetooth functionality working well in work profile applications!

Tested on: Xiaomi Mi Mix2 - Lineage 15.1 (Oreo 8.1)

Thanks [MENTION=4376588]oasisfeng[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] gemj95:
I don't know if it's 100% Island related but:

Recently I had to clean flash the ROM that I'm using and then I setted Island up again, however I'm not able to Sync my Contacts in the work profile in anyway (I'm using a different account than Mainland).

They simply don't appear in both the Contact's app in Mainland and Island... If I try to check/uncheck the contacts sync option it doesn't do a thing and if I press on "Sync Now" it's the only thing that doesn't get synced.

Anyone had/had the same problem? How did you fix that?

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] fenrir_ac:
Mind telling which rom are you using on your note 8 and what android version? Do you use Island with god mode? Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] jordant2:
I'm on stock at&t Oreo with version 4 bootloader (latest). I did a factory reset to get island running in god mode, I kept getting an error that there were already accounts in use before. I am having a strange issue with some apps not being able to access data though. But the keyboard issue is fixed.
[Android Apps and Games] soraxd:
remove all your accounts, so remove your Google accounts, whatever facebook etc, it should be completely blank before installing godmode. then it should work, good luck.

now has anyone figured out getting around Samsung Security Policy blocking custom OS?

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Hello, I'm using a rooted Samsung Galaxy Note 8, running Oreo 8.0.0 Build Version R16NW.N950FXXS3CRF1 .

upon attempting to install Island I receive:

"The security policy prevents the creation of a work profile because a custom OS has been installed on this device."

after this I try root mode, but recieve the error:

"Sorry, something went wrong in Island setup. (stage 1)"

I've tried via adb but regular install fails.

if I remove all of my accounts and attempt to adb godmode, then it allows me into the app, but not able to actually clone anything. and upon rebooting, Samsung Security Policy forces me to wipe my device as someones tried to gain access to it.

At a loss for what to do here. can anyone shed some light on the situation?
[Android Apps and Games] J_M_V_S:
[MENTION=4376588]oasisfeng[/MENTION]

I've been running Island for a couple of months and it's really great.

Yesterday I found out that I can deactivate the Work profile. Today, I wanted to restore it and asked me for a PIN. My usual PIN did not work. In Settings/Security I have enabled the option to use the same PIN for both profiles. Any suggestions?

[MENTION=514699]ma5yk[/MENTION] Did you managed to resolve this?

EDIT: Silly me. I just disabled security for mainland and was able to get work profile back. I'm thinking this might have something to do when I did a restore from TWRP and forgot to disable security (I've have had to delete a few files from TWRP)
[Android Apps and Games] terlynn4:
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 running Oreo (no root) with Island installed. After some difficulty with Samsung's Secure Folder, I now have Island working in Normal mode. Now I'm trying to get God mode to work. I've followed the guide here but the set-device-owner step doesn't work. When I run `dumpsys device_policy` it shows the Profile owner to be the Island user, but I'm not seeing Device owner anywhere (though I'm not sure I'm looking in the right place).

I assume my issue has something to do with this? I do see a lot of accounts when I run this command.

Does anyone know if there are any workarounds for that issue yet?

Worst case scenario, if I did a factory reset should it work?
[Android Apps and Games] terlynn4:
In case anyone is wondering, that answer is no. :( Am I out of luck?
[Android Apps and Games] droidbot1337:
[MENTION=4376588]oasisfeng[/MENTION] so it's been suggested already but...... How about fingerprint support for locking island?? I currently have island hidden and use a gesture to open it but fingerprint support would be amazing!! If your planning on implementing later then awesome!! But if your not please consider it! Thanks for your hard work!
[Android Apps and Games] GreeTech:
Another Samsung user here. My phone als tells me that a work profile has been set up. I love the idea of your app and would really love to be able to use it.

Is there a way we can donate to you to speed up development?
[Android Apps and Games] terlynn4:
This is most likely due to Samsung's Secure Folder being installed, which uses the work profile functionality. You can remove it in Settings > Lock Screen and Security > Secure Folder > More Settings > Uninstall

That should enable you to get Island working in Normal mode at least.
[Android Apps and Games] Flying Scotsman:
I noticed in your latest changelog you mention that you "fixed some Apps not being able to use the GPS on certain devices" but it's still an issue for me on a OP5 running 8.1 Oreo. I need to toggle the GPS every time I swap apps for some reason (especially the case with Pokemon Go).

Do I need to recreate the Island for PoGo for this fix to work or should it work with the existing island?
[Android Apps and Games] timebandi:
Have problem after uninstall. Even the Uninstall didn't went without hassle :(

There seems to be leftovers somewhere.

Even tried to install it again and repeat uninstall without helping.

Cant find the app anywhere or profiles.

Still says: Device is managed by the Organisation...

Anyone know how to completly remove Island and its components?

Device: OnePlus 6, Android 8.1

Thanks.

Skickat från min ONEPLUS A6003 via Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] soraxd:
I noticed on my Note 8 running Oreo, which Samsung Security Policy blocks Island on (rooted), I can still use Samsung's own Dual Messenger. I'm not sure what determines what apps it chooses as "Messengers", but having the ability to add any apps we want to it would be a solution to Samsung not playing nice with Island.
[Android Apps and Games] fenrir_ac:
Did you manage to pass through the force wipe upon rebooting? I'm having the same issue after getting god mode to work and reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] ashjas:
The latest beta update from play store mentions .. support for app backups.

I don't find any way from within the app to do so.. How do I backup my island apps and their data?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] gpjm15:
Im using AIO launcher.m but my work profile apps doesnt show on the app drawer.. i want to access them but it seems that work profile couldn't connect.

Any solution to this?
[Android Apps and Games] insomniacandroid:
Hello, I have just tried the app but I would like to know if it has some functionalities that samsung's secure folder has:

1. Can I lock Island app with a password or biometrics?

2. Can I hide the content of the notifications for the apps in the island (eventually showing them when the app is unlocked)?
[Android Apps and Games] power988:
same problem here
[Android Apps and Games] ashjas:
[MENTION=4376588]oasisfeng[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] astonv12:
Hello oasisfeng, it seems your solution also fixed the issue on my Samsung A5, I can now again use Swiftkey without any problems!

Thanks a lot for your good work!
[Android Apps and Games] vip5912:
You can lock your work profile on devices with Android 7.0 Nougat or later. If you try to open a work app, you’ll be prompted to enter your passcode.

Set up or change your work profile lock

1. On your device, go to Settings and then Security and then Work profile security.

2. Tap the lock type you’d like to use and follow the instructions. (See options below.)

3. (Optional) If you’re changing your work profile lock, enter the pattern, PIN, or password when prompted.

4. If necessary, choose how you want your work notifications to show on your device when it’s locked.

Note: You can change your work notification settings at anytime.

5. Tap Done.
[Android Apps and Games] Dragonknigh:
Can we have more that one clone? Is cloned app using same cache, cookies etc. as my original app and can app recognize it's a clone and that two accounts are run on same device?
[Android Apps and Games] vip5912:
I make backup by TWRP Recovery:

1. Backup (Boot, System & Data)

2. Advanced - Terminal:

cd /external_sd

tar zcvf u.tgz /user/10/

tar zcvf m.tgz /data/media/

Is it enough for full restore both Mainland & Island?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Does anyone know, can I install apk manually right into work profile?
[Android Apps and Games] vip5912:
Yes. I answered on 4pda (any way: Play Market, APK, ...).
[Android Apps and Games] it's pointless:
5.1 device not waking from deep sleep

I am having lot's of issues on this Android 5.1 device after installing Island

- it's not possible to wake up the device after it deep sleeps. the screen does not turn on. I sometimes can see that the buttons backlight are working. I have to long press power button to bring the power menu and power off the device

- home screen app shortcuts are messed up upon reboot

- there is a clone button on the Mainland apps, but it does nothing.

- because I have not been able to launch any app yet on island, I am not sure how mainland firewall apps deal with island apps. Can island apps bypass mainland firewalls?

EDIT: It seems that main profile firewall apps do not see a difference between apps launched in the 2nd profile or apps launched normally. So it's not possible to have different security setup for cloned apps. That's likely to cause problems with some apps and surely privacy issues.

That together with the issues I described above and I guess I am done with this.

Is it possible to completely revert the changes done during installation? (remove the 2nd profile user, all data related to the 2nd profile, revert all security circumvention changes done to enable this...)
[Android Apps and Games] prabhuinbar:
Island is the best hands down. I have been using this app for a year now and it has not disappointed me in a single aspect. Thank you Dev
[Android Apps and Games] jordant2:
I was just about to say the same thing! I've recently switched from my Galaxy Note 8 and this app is every bit as good as Secure Folder. With updates it's even better. Now my notifications are private until I unlock work mode, but I can see which app the notification is from. Also I love the ability to use God mode without root. Let's me remove apps from the launcher until I want to use them and they're password protected until I unlock work mode. Impressive work with this app!
[Android Apps and Games] vip5912:
+1

Samsung S4, LineAge OS 14.1 (Android 7.1.2)

Best alternative for Samsung My KNOX (Secure Folder).
[Android Apps and Games] Lifear:
is there any way to access files in island with the app "Synchronize Ultimate"? The reason to ask is, I would like to backup the WhatsApp folder inside Island to my own server. But "Synchronize Ultimate" is installed in Mainland.
[Android Apps and Games] pabloc97:
really, please, update app to fix problem with sammy devices, this could be the fix to play fortnite on sammyrooted devices.. but on s9 not work your apk.. also i deleted everything(workspace, knox, secure folder
[Android Apps and Games] :
I have Uninstalled island and everything related to it. However my phone still shows that this device is managed by your organization.

Any solution for this??
[Android Apps and Games] :
Anyways i fixed it. installed and setup island again, then open the settings and disable manage mainland, reboot device, then uninstall island.

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Here is how i fixed it,

- install and setup island again

- open island settings and disable manage mainland

- reboot device

- remove island from admin

- uninstall island.
[Android Apps and Games] sunsero:
Since updating to Android Oreo creating unfreeze and launch shortcuts from Island fails.

[MENTION=4376588]oasisfeng[/MENTION]

I think Google has changed something here so that Island has to be updated to make this work again. Probably adding shortcut from the launcher itself would do but so far Nova Launcher does not offer shortcuts for Island, only for Greenify to go to hibernation.
[Android Apps and Games] xdauser'17:
same here. my phone is galaxy s8, oreo rooted.

it seems that the system doesnt allow to create work profile. i've also tried 'pm create-user a', it works well.

actually i have another user profile on my device, i used it for the same purpose as island in some cases.
[Android Apps and Games] rohandude88:
Question
[Android Apps and Games] anndrenaline:
I only found out about this temp fix today thanks. I have the same Gps issue on OP5T, is it the phone or android 8.1? Awaiting the day they can fix this issue as will as split screen running both apps at the same time.
[Android Apps and Games] smartymcfly:
I have root access.

Is it possible to access the the sandboxed root/data/data folder so I can edit snapchat file to try new alpha mode?

As seen here. https://www.xda-developers.com/enable-snapchat-alpha-faster/

Nevermind. I think what was looking for on mainland solid explorer.

/data/user/11/com.appname
[Android Apps and Games] sunsero:
Update: There's been an update for Opera Mini regarding Android Oreo that makes adding shortcuts to the launcher working again. So this should be fixable in Island as well.
[Android Apps and Games] expiredd:
I'm on S7 Edge running rooted Android Oreo rom and I can't get Island app to work, since I cannot create "Work profile". Could you post your fix? :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Matthewwwww1998:
Working fine for me, make sure you remove all accounts and setup manually with adb as described in OP
[Android Apps and Games] expiredd:
¿How do you remove all accounts on a Samsung phone?

I'm following the guide here: https://island.oasisfeng.com/setup.html

Getting stuck when trying to add user. Even tried command as root from terminal on phone and didn't work..

hero2lte:/ $ pm create-user --profileOf 0 --managed Island
Error: couldn't create User.
1|hero2lte:/ $ setprop fw.max_users 10
hero2lte:/ $ pm create-user --profileOf 0 --managed Island
Error: couldn't create User.
[Android Apps and Games] RubenGarganta:
clone icons

how did you remove, I have the same issue and still cannot remove.

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I have the same issue and the icons cannot be removed. how did you do it?
[Android Apps and Games] xdauser'17:
sorry. if you are asking me, then i have to say, it is my problem as well...

"another user profile" i meant, is just a normal user profile that added from the user switcher. and yes, samsung has hidden that multi user UI by default, but it can still be enabled by adding these to /system/build.prop

fw.max_users=3​

fw.show_multiuserui=1​

this is not "android for work profile", or something island-related. maybe a bit off-topic here.:)
[Android Apps and Games] Flying Scotsman:
It only started happening when I updated to Oreo (from Nougat) so Oreo in my case was to blame. I haven't downgraded back to Nougat, but I can near guarantee Island would work again if I did.
[Android Apps and Games] anuraag.neo:
There is strange issue happened with whatsapp happened today. All my chat history lost. I am using Files Go by Google and SDMaid as system cleaner.

Device: Moto G5+, Stock android 7.0, unrooted, bootloader locked.
[Android Apps and Games] Matthewwwww1998:
Settings > Users and Accounts. There can't be any accounts here
[Android Apps and Games] dknight178:
I'm on a rooted s7 edge (oreo, magisk). I followed the guide but face the same issue. Is there a workaround instead of removing all accounts?
[Android Apps and Games] Ragarianok:
This app is great! ... But I'm having an issue. It seems that all of my text messages disappear after a reboot. Any idea why this happens?
[Android Apps and Games] grootooter:
Oh well, found a solution finally. After buying myself a Xiaomi because I was so annoyed about this issue :crying:

Go to:

Settings --> Battery --> Battery optimization --> 3 dots top right --> advanced optimization

and turn it ON (not off!). Now Pokemon Go GPS works same like in mainland, no issues if app goes into background and foreground again.
[Android Apps and Games] 7Zero3:
Is there a way to disable file shuttle after activating it?
[Android Apps and Games] negroxxx:
I have this java error. solution???

I have s7 root magisk oreo 8.0 custom rom

"You either need MANAGE_USERS or CREATE_USERS permission to create an user with flags
[Android Apps and Games] icehust:
Does the God Mode work on Android 9?

I tried but keep receiving error messages:

marlin:/ $ pm create-user --profileOf 0 --managed Island
Error: couldn't create User.
1|marlin:/ $ setprop fw.max_users 10
setprop: failed to set property 'fw.max_users' to '10'
[Android Apps and Games] Kumczak:
Hello,

I am trying to use Island to sandbox the Pokemon GO app and prevent it from scanning my internal storage for anything related to root (im rooted for greenify, not for cheating, if anyone is curious), but it seems it's not working and Pokemon Go can still detect root/root related files and thus does not allow the game to load.

I'm sorry for bringing up such trivial matter, but does is take some more steps to sandbox the app apart from cloning it to Island?

Thank you in advance for help,

Best regards
[Android Apps and Games] negroxxx:
Hello, would you help me set up Island? I'm root and I could not configure it.
[Android Apps and Games] karedo:
please help me

i installed the app, it asked for root cuz it won't work without root and i said yes, then the app closed, and every time i run it, it closes in 1 sec.

uninstalled then installed from google play, it seams it's not downloading it, the app is in stalled in a sec and the same problem there.

tried to delete data but nothing happened, a lot of my apps now have a system copy of them, i didn't do anything in island just giving root premmission as the normal method didn't work for me. help me how can i uninstall it or how can i deal with this thing
[Android Apps and Games] MartinEv1980:
Only just heard about this app - but when installing via adb I'm getting error at this step...

pm install -r /data/app/com.oasisfeng.island-1/base.apk

(if you get "file not found" error, use "-2" instead of "-1" in above command and execute again)

Tried 1 through to 10 but still not found - ideas anyone?

This is on a Galaxy S8 unrooted
[Android Apps and Games] CapimPT:
How can I put GPS working on a cloned app?

I cloned Pokémon Go, but when I open, it said that GPS signal not founded.
[Android Apps and Games] Scottjerbi:
This app messed up my phone , i uninstalled it and when i reinstalled it it tells cant open island cuz device is already managed by island amd private mode tells me private mode not available in work profile , i ****ing regret to even try this app , any help please

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I want to remove it completely pleaaaase help guys
[Android Apps and Games] fedex_742:
this app es amazing!

in MIUI dual app, you can use 2 instance for pokemon at the same time without pausing each other... is there any way to do that with island?