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[Android Apps and Games] BIGWORM:
A lot of people don't understand this. Devs do this in their free, for free...asking for ETAs is against the rules, and nagging the dev about updates is disrespectful to the dev him or herself.
[Android Apps and Games] CuBz90:
I used this to see if it would get rid of ads that play in the middle of videos. I'm not sure if the app removes this but I've been using it for a week and have not yet had a mid-video ad.

The out of date notification on messenger is annoying but I can live with it.
[Android Apps and Games] nikhil.agrawal:
Ya I know. We should be thankful that he can still take out time from his personal life to provide us a better experience on facebook. Some wait is atleast something everyone can do.
[Android Apps and Games] Mezabaru:
mine self updated in app, sometimes groups are delayed loading but honestly it works perfectly for me. says its at 142.0.0.29.92 I had started with 9.2 but 10/10 mod.
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Hello hello! Sorry about the absence! Aww, update notifications? That's annoying, but I guess it's getting to be around that time pretty soon. I've been quite busy with stuff - work travel, norcal being on fire, work in general, being sick, watching my project lead's dog, and just things being hectic in general. But I'm still around and plan on keeping up with the updates. Now to catch up on my forum reading :)

I noticed that Messenger is nagging me to update, so I re-signed the latest version (no gatekeeper mod, but that's okay) and it seems to be happy. I'll upload a new version of that shortly. And I guess if FB is nagging for updates, it's time to think about spinning up the next version.
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Hmm. I have not done anything about video ads. Most of the mods have been focused on the news feed and the like. I haven't looked into video ads because, well, I haven't actually seen them. Maybe I don't watch many videos, or maybe the DNS-based ad blocking on my phone (root needed) is already taking care of them. I'll keep an eye out, though.
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Nah, I'm on Marshmallow and it works fine for me. Earlier versions of the mod were based on FB for Android 4.x, but the most recent version is based on a 5.x release. For that matter, the Android 4.x version should still work on Lollipop and Marshmallow, but you might run into issues on Nougat or Oreo due to incompatibilities between the VM and the evil tricks that FB 4.x had to do to the classloader to get around app size limitations on earlier Android versions.
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Nah, I'm still here :). Just been stupid busy is all. Today is the first day in a while where I finally got to catch up on some hobbies (and sleep). It's 5:30AM and I'm just getting around to dinner, but it's been a good day. Yay.

You shouldn't have to do backporting unless you want to rebase the mod to a new FB version. I plan on doing this once I start getting notification-based update nags (which usually happens 6-8 weeks after release). But, facebook is very good about continuing to have server support for old versions, so you should be able to continue using the version I posted without issues. My phone has been running my most recent release all this time, and it seems to be working smoothly for me.

A word of warning / clarification though - if you install a modded FB app with the package name changed, you will likely run into issues with FB not being able to find Messenger, and vice versa. People generally change the package name in apps to get around signature conflicts if their phone came with Facebook pre-installed. The Facebook app and Messenger are quite tightly-coupled, and internally they refer to each other by their original package names (this is how Messenger is able to use your FB account, and being signed with the same key is important here). So, even if you install FB and Messenger alongside their factory versions by renaming them, the FB/Messenger apps (even the renamed ones) will continue to refer to their counterparts by their *original* package names, rather than by the renamed versions, which will probably cause IPC confusion and/or inability to communicate, due to signature differences. This is why I haven't really been advocating (or continuing to play with) package renaming, because to do it properly, you'd need to patch all internal references to all related packages. Sure, renaming a package may allow you to install modded FB alongside your ROM's version, but things like Messenger integration might not work properly.
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Yeah, saw that today. The solution is to upgrade Messenger with my new re-signed version. It's been working for me and I will upload it (and post a link) in a few minutes.

EDIT: Here you go. If Messenger is nagging you to update, grab this. I had to uninstall Messenger prior to installing this updated version, but your mileage may vary.

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673791459329060741
[Android Apps and Games] androidlover420:
Can you share the host list and application you are using to block ads
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
I'm using this app (and the default DNS blacklist that it pulls). Works for most web ads (and perhaps other things too). https://adfree.odiousapps.com

This kind of "general" ad blocking requires root, though.
[Android Apps and Games] selw0nk:
From one NorCal Bay Area guy to another, thanks for your work on this project ?
[Android Apps and Games] MatG-DK:
Thank you soo much!!

Works perfect
[Android Apps and Games] pratik_193:
[MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] - bro, since you are back, can you look at the ads, people you may know, suggested posts etc?
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Hey hey. What version of the are you using? I'm not seeing these things - I wonder if this is a case of outdated / stale decided cache stuff being used? Weird glitches are sometimes possible - I don't suppose you've already tried to uninstall and reinstall v9.2?
[Android Apps and Games] pratik_193:
I am on 9.1, had some issues on 9.2 (dont remember what exactly), so moved back to 9.1
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
I'd check out v9.2. It's quite similar to 9.1 but there are a few more things blocked. I've found that most actual issues are usually caused by one-off install glitches (I've seen a fair share of them while constantly uninstalling / reinstalling test versions) or by server-side nonsense. Give it another shot?
[Android Apps and Games] pratik_193:
cool, i'd give 9.2 another try..
[Android Apps and Games] manoy_patikan:
Groups is broken in 9.2.. The refresh method no longer work either from notification or directly opening Groups. So I installed 9.1.. Seeing "suggested groups" and "create a group" in 9.1 but tolerable. Mostly when I open "Most Recent"..
[Android Apps and Games] Colossus96:
Does the new messenger update have internal unlocked?
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
I hope the new versions will continue cooperate with x messenger privacy and my day off xposed modules!
[Android Apps and Games] Ketsueki_Takayanagi:
For whatever reason the new apk isn't playing nice with my phone at all. I've uninstalled and reinstalled it multiple times but for some reason it keeps looping on the set up portion. I've never cleared my cache and data multiple times to no avail.
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
I just installed adfree but I can still see adds in the middle of videos.u can check if u join failarmy facebook page and press on their videos..
[Android Apps and Games] androidlover420:
Same here bro

Adfree doesn't help
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
As far as i know this mod doesn't address ads in videos or articles, it's address only FB suggestions & other crap.

Also, adfree , adguard also won't work for ads in fb videos , because same issue as YouTube.

So unless someone make specific mod targeting FB video ads, there's no way.
[Android Apps and Games] Shafwan7:
great apps. better than original facebook apps.

hope more features coming soon. such as downloadable video, maybe?
[Android Apps and Games] alexcapone:
Sesame shortcuts

Is it possible to make this app compatible with sesame shortcuts? That would make it super helpful to navigate.
[Android Apps and Games] maoumiou:
Fb app is broken Messenger also... Both don't work now..

---------- Post added at 04:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:05 PM ----------

Is there any other modded app that dissables myday both fb and messenge?! Xposed maybe?!!
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Well, I disabled it in the main FB. As for Messenger, I don't see it somehow... Hmm.
[Android Apps and Games] maoumiou:
Messenger works but no internal option to disable myday..

Fb app doesnt work properly i mean...
[Android Apps and Games] Gunbit:
Can this all be done via exposed? If you create such module. I think alot of people could pay for it
[Android Apps and Games] MRDOCA:
My day off in play store works I think
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
did anyone try if x messenger privacy also works?
[Android Apps and Games] Gamer4Life:
The free version is useless. All cool features are paid
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
In theory, I believe this can be done via Xposed. But, Xposed requires root, which many people don't have. On the other hand, a modded APK does not require root in most cases.

Granted, there are people who don't have root and whose stock ROM came with Facebook as a system app. In this case, modded APKs need to be renamed to new package names, which causes all manner of other issues. But an Xposed extension wouldn't be of much benefit for these users either, due to lack of root :)
[Android Apps and Games] Gunbit:
Agreed on your view on this and also think its very possible, since the xmessenger privacy - dayoff works via exposed.

Was just thinking about the possibilities :)
[Android Apps and Games] alexcapone:
I did a quick search and didn't find anything. Did you do any work to remove sponsored content from the messenger app that you made available. I'm seeing sponsored content there. The Facebook app is great for me though.
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
Good to see you after long time :)

Agreed Root methods are not good solution for most user specially when with each Android Update % of Root users are decreasing.

Personally I root my phone but i don't remember last time since 6.0.1 i actually used it, i'm now on 7.1.2 and SU is just there seating without any purpose for more than a year as i can't let go my rooting habit. :(

Xposed is bad idea as it also affects overall device performance, not sure with Magisk case.

btw i found a way to disable Facebook update notification but i'm short on time to write how to do it guide, but it basically involves disabling some activities & broadcast receiver of Facebook.

I'll write a guide once i get some time but i think if you clean up manifest it'll take of it automatically (not sure though)
[Android Apps and Games] krule031:
Hey guys.

Does anyone have a Messenger with unlocked internal menu? I'm trying to open the link from the op but it doesn't work for me lol

Thanks in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] k54k54k54:
why is this de-bullshified version of Facebook bigger than stock ?

de-bullshified version of Facebook is about 115megabytes

and

stock versione about 70megabytes ?

why ?
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
lower compression while building apk

no big deal , after installation space used would be same.
[Android Apps and Games] manoy_patikan:
Anybody rooted who can share their their latest messenger apk after following step 2?
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Ooh, that would be nice. I am already disabling the internal update notification activity (the interstitial update screen). Now, if only we could mask the update Notification ("Your facebook app is out of date."), we'd be golden :)
[Android Apps and Games] pratik_193:
Also if you can remove the ads, suggested posts & groups, people you may know.. This would be the perfect mod of fb app.
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
Your facebook app is out of date. - this message is what i'm talking about. I'm using 9.1 since day one and i haven't received it till now on my modified activities version of 9.1 ;)

Try tinkering with "facebook.Selfupdate activities" & broadcast receiver, i'll list down all of them by December first weekend (after my exams)

I'm not seeing any ads, suggested post or people you may know on 9.1, you may have update your app by some other means if you are seeing them.

Though there are still suggested group while loading group from notification, but i think this is really messed up on FB part because when OP try to nuke them on 9.2 FB it completely stop loading notification. :(

[MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] this is one of the things you need to keep on eye for next version, also when you get some time please go through posts on which i have quoted you during your absence, they were mostly things to look in next version type & will help you look for specifics.
[Android Apps and Games] k54k54k54:
great job !!!
[Android Apps and Games] froman753:
Any chance of this making its way onto F-Droid to make updates a little easier?
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
No.
[Android Apps and Games] savior14:
Thank you! Kudos! where can I donate? :)
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
I'm glad you like it! It feels weird to accept donations for something like this, but I really appreciate the thought!! You could always donate to the EFF, or another entity that tries to fight for common sense on the internet, or whatever you like :) :highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] EwOkie:
After installing v143 resigned for messenger whenever I choose to put notifications onto sleep for say 24 hours the following day it changes display style with my day?
[Android Apps and Games] manoy_patikan:
[MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION], Hope this helps with the Group not loading issue in 9.2.. If there are 2 persons who posted in the group, the posts loads up... What I'm saying is, if the notification says "Friend 1 and Friend 2 posted in Group X", and you click that notification, their posts loads under the group.
[Android Apps and Games] ThingsForThinks:
In the future, you could make a trick to disable news feed backround sync? I scroll down, exit the app about 4-5 minutes (not permanently, it remains in backround). When I open again, it refreshes news feed, it's very annoying. I try to disable some services, broadcast, activity related of news feed with MyAndroidTools, but without succes. Or someone know a trick for this "problem"? I appreciate, thanks for great work with the app!
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
[MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] i would also like this..

and it's not just in background but also when we go back to top even while in app, it "refresh" newsfeed and most of time we end up with missing story that matters and thought that it'll be there when i come back :(

It's same case in Official FB app as well but this wasn't always like this, they changed something in version 120/130+, older version were much better when newsfeed only refresh when we enter in app or manually drag for refresh.

i'm not even sure that it's possible to manipulate but if it is, please look into it...it'll be much appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] zBear:
does anyone knows how to disable "This version of Messenger is out of date..." message on top of the messenger main screen?
[Android Apps and Games] ThingsForThinks:
Facebook 94 is the last version when the news feed doesn't auto-refresh. When are new stories, in the news feed appear o badge with "new stories" and you tap on it whenever you want. I used it long time this version, but now is old, I miss the new features...
[Android Apps and Games] simcold:
How to turn off this blue bar witah info to upgrade to new version?

Wysłane z mojego MI 6 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] simcold:
This

Wysłane z mojego MI 6 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] impurrfectti0n:
i'm using this version and it's still working great

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-facebookmod-material-design-layout-t2982613
[Android Apps and Games] zBear:
I've tried similar mods but when I tap to messenger icon it redirects me to browser
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
There's a new version of Messenger in the first post in this thread. That'll do it.
[Android Apps and Games] banikgames:
How to remove #!$1$@ My Day with Msg?
[Android Apps and Games] Chromenta:
This version of messenger is out of date. Tap to install the latest version.

How to disable update notification in messenger?
[Android Apps and Games] simcold:
I download yesterday this version. Messenger-126-patched. This is from 1 post

Wysłane z mojego MI 6 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Apps and Games] zBear:
so I understand I have the option to use the version with "My Day" or the version with "This version of Messenger is out of date..."?

is it possible to get rid of both of this annoying titles? :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ketsueki_Takayanagi:
It would be really cool if these (https://xdaforums.com/android/themes/dark-facebook-v29-t3171177) could get the bloat removed. I'd love an all black Facebook app without all the needless crap.
[Android Apps and Games] giosaxda:
Ads rolled out on the Messenger-126-patched.
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
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don't hold your breath on it, mostly never gonna happen.
[Android Apps and Games] Ketsueki_Takayanagi:
I'd settle for a pitch black Substratum Facebook skin at this point but the ugly white is a small price to pay for no needless bull****.
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
hello.latest my news feed stop refreshing both on my xiaomi redmi 4 prime and Z3 tablet.I cam see 5-10 stories and then suddenly it doesn't load...
[Android Apps and Games] Loknic4:
LoL.... your bad dude ?
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Hello hello. It seems like the update nags are upon us, which means it's time to rebase all the patches to a newer version of the base APK. I've got most of the code patches rebased already, except for one remaining big one that requires a little bit of scripting. Hopefully I can get around to it within the next few days. I'm using a slightly different workflow this time around, which should make it a little easier to track down the causes regressions (such as groups not loading when opening a group notification). And it's keeping my repo a lot more sane.

Unfortunately, I've run into a bit of a snag with resource patches, due to what looks like a resource handling issue in apktool. I've filed an apktool bug, and I can start porting over the resource stuff once a workaround is available. That said, I'm sure Connor is busy taking a break and doing Thanksgiving family things, so we just have to wait patiently. Luckily, the resource patches are usually pretty straightforward (compared to the code patches) so hopefully that part of the rebase will not take long.

It looks like Facebook changed their release format a little. I am running Android 6.0, yet my phone is ending up with the Android 4.x version of the APK. It looks like FB is now releasing two versions of their app - one for Android 4.x, and one for Android 8.x. Since I've yet to buy a Pixel 2, I am working off the 4.x version. Presumably, this means FB fixed their scary classloader to properly work on 6.x and 7.x, which means this APK should work for a wider variety of devices. I'm not sure if this straight-up breaks on 8.x, or if it's just less efficient, but I guess we'll find out :)
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
i think FB is still experimenting with target API

till 147 it's 5.1+ , 148 beta 6.0.1+ , 149 was 7.1+ and 150+ are 8.0+ with 4.0.3+ common on all cases. (too much :p)

let's hope everything pans-out and don't brake for anyone :)
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Indeed. The bigger question is, will the 4.x version work on Oreo?

I know you've done a bunch of work repackaging the 5.x mod into the 4.x format. Thanks for that. I wonder if we will need to do something similar for 8.x?
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
let's be hopeful :p but if i have to guess right now, i'm inclined towards it won't install on 8.x

but there's one hack, if 8.x users can't install your 4.0.3 modified apk, you can rebuild it by changing targeted api to 26/27 (i don't know exact for 8.0) and it'll install for them without you being need to patch 8.x version from scratch, obviously 8.0 specific features (if present any) won't work but sill better trade off to avoid FB crap IMO.

it's similar thing like YouTube some version ago but i think FB will also merge 8.x to 5.1+ build again after sometime, same as what google did with YouTube.
[Android Apps and Games] GT-S5830:
is there a variant of this facebook lc app with dark theme?
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Not to my knowledge. I mainly deal with code mods to hide as much crap as I can. I understand themes are mainly resource changes, so someone could make one largely workout conflicting with my mods.
[Android Apps and Games] Jigneshg:
I had stopped using FB due to their crappy app. This app has been a life saver for me. Thanks developer. Waiting for the new update.
[Android Apps and Games] Muhammad Tajy:
Use substratum
[Android Apps and Games] EwOkie:
My FB app is fine its the damn Messenger layout I hate

Using the reassigned 143 version from here

Which gives the top blue bar look (better in my opinion)

Then after a while it changes to the white layout arrgh!

Keep uninstalling and reinstalling to get it back without the my day
[Android Apps and Games] androidlover420:
It would be a lifesaver to me if you include some patches for the mid roll ads on videos

Love you work tho

Been using the app for 50+ days

No hiccups
[Android Apps and Games] Vij4k:
Anybody can change this ugly emojis to other example iOS or emojione? I know how, just replace files in res/drawable-xhdpi-v4 folder but i can't sign this .apk after editing. ;/ [MENTION=5029215]evilwombat[/MENTION] Can you change version .apk with Internal menu? Example to 199 and now app can't get info about old version.
[Android Apps and Games] jineshpatel30:
may be you are already aware of this, but there's one more tool for decompile/compile https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1310151

it's been some time since it's last updated but as you are working with 4.x targeted apk, i think you won't run into any problem.

I'm not sure it'll work without issue but if you want to give it a try.... :good:
[Android Apps and Games] manoy_patikan:
I did a quick test just to do a simple decompile/recompile (no changes). The decompiler/recompiler still uses apktool by Connor so bug reported by evilwombat still exist.
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
Thanks. I need to look into this issue more, but I have an idea for a workaround. It won't get me all the patches I want, but it might be a good starting point. I'll take a look tonight.
[Android Apps and Games] neok44:
Messenger-126-Patched now giving warning that it will stop working unless updated. In addition to now having ads and the permanent out of date on every screen.

I know you've been working on the core Facebook app but it would be really nice to have an updated messenger with the internal menu and if possible with ads removed so we can get rid of the constant update notifications.
[Android Apps and Games] kos25k:
me too!it says that I have 0 days left that my messenger will work.
[Android Apps and Games] Kasinel:
when i have facebook lc i cant install any version of messenger, i try 4 modded messenger, any fix ?
[Android Apps and Games] manoy_patikan:
By "4 modded messenger", do you mean messenger provided by evilwombat or modded by someone else? FB-LC and other apps must have the same signature. Evilwombat is mainly modifying Facebook-LC but he provided messenger and other apps (not modded) but signed using the same key.

Make sure you unsintall all FB apps, then re-install all apps signed using the same key.
[Android Apps and Games] evilwombat:
There's a new Messenger linked in the first post. It's version 143. That should help :)