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[Xposed Framework Modules] Lanchon:
hey [MENTION=9193758]GrindrGuyNYC[/MENTION],

so there's been a longstanding bug in grindr app since grindr 2, which worked like this: grindr 2 app maintained two lists: profiles you blocked and profiles that blocked you. the server pushed notifications of profiles that block you to the client and the client knew who you blocked, so it could keep lists up to date. but when the client started, the server pushed a complete copy of both lists to insure client is up to date with sever.

the bug was this: the app received the 2 lists on startup but mixed them up stored them swapped in the wrong place. this lead to other bugs, so the grindr app eventually worked around this by essentially checking both lists anytime decisions need to be made, but internally kept on not knowing reality.

i reported this to grindr at grindr 2 times, including the decompiled snippets of code that were buggy and how to fix them. i've no idea how they took this.

anyway...

i just updated grindr and gmod to matching 6.15.0 and started observing strange behavior.

it seems suddenly some blocks are shown inverted in the chat list. somebody blocks me (i think) and the chat list shows them as if i had just blocked them. and i seem to be able to continue talking to them (although the receiving client should filter the messages. this filtering was added in grindr 2 at some point. before that i was able to ghost-message guys after the had blocked me, it was spooky :) ).

so there's a mixup of some kind you may want to review. either grindr made yet another mistake in handling blocks so we need to wait for a fix, or they fixed something that gmod was compensating for and now the compensation expresses itself as a bug.

thanks for getting back on this. for compulsory quarantines in covid times, it helps to be back on grindr a bit :(
[Xposed Framework Modules] daekdroom:
Hello,

Has anyone been having a non-functional favorite profiles tab while using this mod? I've disabled GMod to test and it doesn't work either way, but I just want to be sure. Grindr support has been sandbagging me for months without a solution.
[Xposed Framework Modules] tufaisquoidebon:
still available?
[Xposed Framework Modules] TNSMANI:
MOD ACTION:

Thread cleaned.

I think the whole month of July has been spent on fighting. This has gone on enough. Please stop this now. Those who don't like the app as it is implemented, may move on instead of cluttering up the thread.

If anyone violates the Rules of XDA, please report the post and do not respond in the thread. Thank you!
[Xposed Framework Modules] bersoage:
I don't like favorites either, but I think it's original grindr. Searching for words in chats doesn't work for me either. but i love this mod so i don't care

[MENTION=9193758]GrindrGuyNYC[/MENTION]Mod excelent Work
[Xposed Framework Modules] Lanchon:
hi,

small bug in GMod and Grindr 6.15.0:

the message full text search feature ignores messages in threads of profiles that i've blocked, even when GMod is configured to retain blocked threads. i suppose it does the same thing for profiles that blocked me but i didn't test.

the stock SQL query probably joins the blocked/blocking tables and checks for absence of record. why? aren't the messages and threads of blocked/blocking profiles deleted immediately when the blocks are known? they used to be.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Hirs_E_Fruit:
[MENTION=9193758]GrindrGuyNYC[/MENTION] Thank you for the work, appreciate that app really! I hope you wont stop it because of all the haters here!
[Xposed Framework Modules] sco00262:
Ya,nvm the haters. Haters will always be haters.
[Xposed Framework Modules] onoakino:
I hope this gmod gets updated to support the 6.18.1.
[Xposed Framework Modules] rodman55:
feature request:

allow uploading of vids instead of requiring them to be taken in the moment
[Xposed Framework Modules] willysmith:
Recently, I noticed all my favorites' notes are missing. Not sure why. The only thing I can think of is that I use SD Maid from time to time, and recently used it to do some clean-up. But the weird thing is that I restored a backup from Titanium, and still they didn't show up. Do you [MENTION=9193758]GrindrGuyNYC[/MENTION] have any suggestions of what might be going wrong?

Another issue I'm having is that when I try to access GMod setting from the icon within the app, I only get it to open the first time after I launch the app. When I try to go to it a second time nothing happens.

Also, Feature request: allow scrolling through all images even when you receive an expiring photo.

Thanks for your efforts and support!
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
Same problem here with the Gmod inapp shortcut. It opens the first time but subsequently it simply stops working, though the mod itself appears to be running fine. Do you have it set up to hide the notification by any chance? I do so I'm wondering if that's got anything to do with it.

Regarding your first issue, I frequently experience the favorite notes getting erased as well. Very annoying and I'm not really sure what's causing it, I used to think it was app updates, but now that you mentioned SDMaid, which I also run occasionally for the corpse finder and database cleanup, I'm gonna run only the db cleaner and see if that's the culprit. I'll edit later with my findings.
[Xposed Framework Modules] valdysgabriel:
Where is the download link?
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
You ought to at least check and read the last few pages of a thread to get up to date with any developments not covered in the first page, given how old the thread is.

Download link is in a post by OP a page or so back, latest mod compatibility works for Grindr 6.15.0, it will not work with any newer versions, so you'll likely need to install the app from a trusted apk mirror site, not the play store.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Guyax:
asking for an update

I like your work man.. can you please update the Mod to the latest version
[Xposed Framework Modules] Hirs_E_Fruit:
Is it possible some donation would get us an update [MENTION=9193758]GrindrGuyNYC[/MENTION]?
[Xposed Framework Modules] genesis89:
Edit: Never mind, problem solved lol
[Xposed Framework Modules] Igor7773:
Hi. Im igor. Ihr GMod It's a miracle.))) I have two questions for the development of this direction. 1) You can do so that having installed a gmoder other users could not be able to block my profile. 2) Grindr in the case of blocking often leaves his data in my device, which is very bad. I have to reset all the settings.... It's treated by erasing all the data, it's inconvenient.

You are a genius

The Russians couldn't do anything like that, and you did. Grindr is not allowed to advertise and I like offer gay schoy massage services.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Jvlc:
Hi everyone,

I can't go online with Grindr 6.15.0 and Gmod 6.15.0 since a couple of hours ago. In fact, it doesn't matter whether I disable Gmod in EdXposed or not. It seems Grindr 6.15.0 is definitely not able to connect to the server anymore. Outdated.

Anyone else having the same issue? Please confirm.

I'm relucting to upgrade Grindr unless a compatible Gmod is available.

Edit: both Grindr and Gmod run now smoothly. I can now confirm that version 6.15.0 still works. My issue was probably related to a more generic and temporary Grindr outage in my region.
[Xposed Framework Modules] robbyoconnor:
The way it works is there is a query that simply filters out blocked users. The information is still very much there. Grindr will eventually remove it but it otherwise is there. Same with Instagram...the conversations on chat are still there, just filtered out.
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
Looks like the dev is not working anymore on the app. Is there anybody else who could create a mod for grindr?
[Xposed Framework Modules] pcxnet:
Can anyone using the mod and this version of grindr use it? Mine isn't working today..
[Xposed Framework Modules] robbyoconnor:
Grindr obfuscates their code bad...each update basically means you start from scratch.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grotesque02:
Grindr ban my account...

I made new one but screen with ban appear before see near people

!

Yes, new account with new email.

Maybe now the ban is for phone and not only account?
[Xposed Framework Modules] robbyoconnor:
Were you doing anything prior? What were you doing? If you spoofed your location in ways that seemed to defy the laws of physics...that can get you banned.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grotesque02:
Nothing strange.

I created a new account a few days after the ban, moving the location a few kilometers with different email.

It is very strange, ban even before seeing the grid with users, I really think they ban Mac address or similar now.

It is impossible to ban less than 1 seconds of open app and new account!
[Xposed Framework Modules] robbyoconnor:
All of which can be spoofed.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Stratosstr:
Thanks
[Xposed Framework Modules] Igor7773:
Grindr block my

you are blocked by a photo. take a screenshot and only a new one. delete all old
[Xposed Framework Modules] GrindrGuyNYC:
Try resetting your Advertising Id under Google settings. If that doesn't work, login with another Google account on your phone before creating a Grindr account. As a last resort, factory reset your phone.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grotesque02:
Thanks, I'll try.

But I never use a Gmail, just another email client
[Xposed Framework Modules] GrindrGuyNYC:
Doesn't matter. You log in with a Google account to use your device.
[Xposed Framework Modules] genesis89:
Grindr just killed version 6.15.0. Rest in peace.
[Xposed Framework Modules] bonbonboi:
Haha [emoji38] our opportunity to let it go.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grotesque02:
Unable to update banner here, too (not banned account ?)
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
Yeah, I've tried a ton of things in an attempt to bypass that obnoxious update requirement window overlay, from disabling certain app components, services, config shared preference files, to no avail. Even changing the app configuration to read as build 6.32.0 78592 but I'm sure that's hard-coded elsewhere or mechanisms are in place for the server to recognize it's an older version.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Ka1ex:
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[Xposed Framework Modules] angelgf90:
So, is working on a new version?
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
You see. I told you weeks ago that someone else should have started a new project. It looks that grindrguy has more important things to do. So guys say goodbye to this mod.
[Xposed Framework Modules] bonbonboi:
Goodbye to grinder [emoji40]
[Xposed Framework Modules] sgloki77:
anyone has a working setup for changing gps locations( xposed module or magisk)

I tried fake my gps ,it doesnt work
[Xposed Framework Modules] keis0n:
Fake My GPS version 3.1

Havoc OS Android 10

EdXposed 4.5.7

Riru Core 21.3

YAHFA 4564

Work for me
[Xposed Framework Modules] angelgf90:
We could donate to get it?
[Xposed Framework Modules] sco00262:
I need grindr mod … Hope it will always alive even pay for it.
[Xposed Framework Modules] grotesque02:
I hope developer update the module just because I want keep chat if someone block me, and unlimited see temp photos.

But it's developer choice!
[Xposed Framework Modules] sgloki77:
x2
[Xposed Framework Modules] angelgf90:
everyday Im here watiting for any update or something :(
[Xposed Framework Modules] GrindrGuyNYC:
Update soon
[Xposed Framework Modules] xk3v1lx:
be liked

Here this now feels so good ?
[Xposed Framework Modules] bonbonboi:
Did U cum? [emoji23]
[Xposed Framework Modules] bersoage:
Thanks!!! ???

---------- Post added at 04:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:41 PM ----------

Thanks!!!!! :D:D:D
[Xposed Framework Modules] xk3v1lx:
Kkk sorry Kkk

HEAR,

not HERE
[Xposed Framework Modules] angelgf90:
Really?? Thank you so much!!!
[Xposed Framework Modules] angelgf90:
So any approximate date to the return? :)
[Xposed Framework Modules] sgloki77:
is not appropriate to ask that here on XDA, considered in poor taste ,just a friendly reminder
[Xposed Framework Modules] genesis89:
Hopefully when the update comes out, the dev will put the link on the first page. This new layout is a buggy mess.
[Xposed Framework Modules] angelgf90:
I'm very excited about that news, but you're right, we keep going to see news
[Xposed Framework Modules] hrdc69:
FakeGPS works fine for me on rooted Oreo
[Xposed Framework Modules] ck_ooi_81:
Thanks a lot

Try still work or not
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
Well reach herd immunity before grindr mod new release
[Xposed Framework Modules] robbyoconnor:
How about patience?
[Xposed Framework Modules] innit:
I use these apps and location spoofing works flawlessly.

Hide Mock Location | Xposed Module Repository

repo.xposed.info

GPS Emulator - Apps on Google Play

Emulate your GPS position. Change your phone's GPS coordinates.

play.google.com
[Xposed Framework Modules] sco00262:
Can't compare with Grindrmod tho…
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
if I still had a desktop computer I would seriously consider developing an alternative mod. Not only can learning through a small phone screen be tedious on its own with the tens or hundred so websites that makes the whole process seem more complicated than it really is, modding and reverse engineering apks would just be far easier with a PC esp with smali programs designed for desktops.

I wouldn't even know where to begin with how this mod does to what or where or to which files to be edited within grindr. It just seems daunting and like a game of cat and mouse, and all not without a chunk of relentless criticism/feature requests from the user base.
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
I think the best would be to create a whole new app, a sort of grindr clone but free like telegram for whatsapp and convince many people to migrate there. The free features must be background messages, no limit messages, no limit filters, a more precise free fake GPS, **** size ahhah and maybe chat rooms like in the old mirc oh and a buzz like msn
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
A grindr clone huh. As much as I'd love to help develop such an app, wouldn't they simply switch server authorization credentials or techniques or be able to send a C&D legal order to halt any potential adoption of the clone app? Because trust me, getting rid of the ads alone would probably save half the entire bandwidth the app uses on our devices (though thanks to the smiley face app i can disable all of the ads components), but we'd be talking about developing and maintaining a whole new beast in direct competition to the app itself as opposed to a applicable side mod.
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
Soooo. Is the project dead?
[Xposed Framework Modules] Hirs_E_Fruit:
Yes for sure!
[Xposed Framework Modules] angelgf90:
the developer told us is was working on that, what's happend?
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
Can someone close this discussion? it makes no sense to keep it open
[Xposed Framework Modules] Lanchon:
just unsubscribre. this is a good place to share pointers to some other mods that might happen (and yes they do, ive modded grindr 1 and 2 in the past) and also the dev said he would release an update.
[Xposed Framework Modules] robbyoconnor:
Or they can stop acting entitled.
[Xposed Framework Modules] robbyoconnor:
Withdrawn.
[Xposed Framework Modules] robbyoconnor:
Might I suggest you learn patience?
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
Well, Im stil very patient but im quite sure to see the pandemic end before the new grindr mod 😀any other useful suggestion my friend ?
[Xposed Framework Modules] GrindrGuyNYC:
My burner account that I use to test the mod got banned. If anyone would like to make me a fake account and PM me the credentials, that would be much appreciated!
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
PM'd you.
[Xposed Framework Modules] sco00262:
If u need fake account again, leave me a PM.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Igor7773:
How can you bypass this blocking?

XprivatLua? VPN? fake id chan.?
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
There was no bypassing. How do you gather from his post that he did such a thing?
[Xposed Framework Modules] sgloki77:
you can spoof your device ID, I'm using Device ID Masker with the last Edxposed, get some clean credentials and you are good, don't touch your gps coordinates if you do , Fakemygps won't work 😂
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
any news ? is everybody ok ?
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
I'm afraid to say, and I'd only be guessing, no and yes.
[Xposed Framework Modules] moyoonthego:
I can't use Grindr period now lol.

I installed the 6.15 version to try it out and accidentally uninstalled Grindr too. GMod looks like it's working, but everytime I try to login/sign-in into Grindr now it gives me an error. Has anyone on this thread been thru this before? I have EdXposed and Magisk, I used to use Hide My GPS module.
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
Are you referring to the forced update dialog at app startup? If so that's a server side limitation. I'm not sure if there are methods to trick the apk into reporting as a more recent version, or if there are other identifiers the Grindr devs use to identify the version.

If you're not referring to that particular dialog, what is the error you're getting?
[Xposed Framework Modules] moyoonthego:
@mario0318

This is what I get in the picture attached. It used to work before I deleted the app and reinstalled in an attempt to get GMod to run.

I made another post about it here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/grindr-not-letting-me-register-magisk-edxposed-rooted-android-phone.4258303/
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
It looks like maybe your account or email in particular has been flagged. Might be related to the gmod and app uninstall/reinstall that maybe sent some suspicious activity flags their end. Did you contact support about it?
[Xposed Framework Modules] moyoonthego:
I got it fixed haha. Someone this thread DMd be and told me to delete the storage data completely and then reinstall. That fixed it. Guess it just needed a purge from when I had it before.

Also, that email etc isn't mine, just filler data I put for the screenshot.
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
Weird. Can't say I've ever encountered that error nor any kind of reported\banned\flagged account issues like lots of users post about, including @GrindrGuyNYC for his app testing. So imagine my surprise and utter confusion to that being a such a simple fix as clearing app data.

Definitely keeping note of that one.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Ka1ex:
To be slightly more specific it was clearing remnants of a previous install in system /data/data

I imagine it was an error in the version they downloaded from third party. Those issues are rare but it works if clearing data and cache doesn't fix apps
[Xposed Framework Modules] HazliSani:
y
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
Because.

But in all seriousness, @GrindrGuyNYC I'm not asking for an update or time frame. The only other thing that sticks in my head is the question of anticipation, probably just mere hope, and it can be a simple yes or no...

Is there something or anything to look forward for this mod? I'm down to my knuckles from sll the nail biting, they are stubs now. I've got no fingers remaining except for my thumb.
[Xposed Framework Modules] bonbonboi:
If any of you happened to use xprivacy lua, you noticed that grindr can bypass any restrictions on itself, e.g. restrict camera for it, open grindr and try to take a photo, you will notice that grindr opened the camera as usual.
[Xposed Framework Modules] dylan998:
Can anyone here please sent me a new Grindr account. Every time I make a new one it's gets banned
[Xposed Framework Modules] Ka1ex:
Then one would recommend following the grindr terms of use. I've had the same grindr account since 2013 and never had issues using this mod with it.

Don't expect individuals to give you access for violating grindr's policies. And you've ran out of ideas on how to create more fake accounts.

Moderators please don't allow individuals to ask people to create accounts.
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
At the very least for this particular thread thread. Because if you mean all of XDA then that's a pretty broad statement.

There are and will be some situations whereby a fix to a problem on any device or app would require in some part an organized effort in which only one or few people have access to a restrictive platform or service. Or whatever the scanario may be from adapting to the whims of company policy changes forcefully introduced to the community.
[Xposed Framework Modules] rodman55:
to anyone who needs accounts...

1) use xprivacy

2) use smspva for verification codes
[Xposed Framework Modules] GKron:
XPrivacyLua is working for me. See the notes on the instructions about the camera (I’ll paste for you)

Notes​

Some apps will start the camera app to take pictures. This cannot be restricted and there is no need for this, because only you can take pictures in this scenario, not the app.
[Xposed Framework Modules] nachbu:
still hoping this mod would happen at some point 🤞
[Xposed Framework Modules] GKron:
I"m able to get it to now not remove and delete someone when you get blocked so it's a start!
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
Any sign of life?
[Xposed Framework Modules] onoakino:
I think this project has reached its end-of-life.
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
Onoakino, thats what i wrote months ago but soneone replied that i should have learnt patience. Well I also wrote that maybe an update would have been out after the pandemic. It was a joke and it looked like and exagerating period. Now that im right i would love to read something from the guy who told me to wait. Anyway please close the thred
[Xposed Framework Modules] Lanchon:
you are not the thread owner. just unsubscribe and let the rest of us be. enough with this kind of comments already!
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
Let's not close the thread. There may be an update at any moment to our surprise, be it from the mod dev or anybody else. Right now this is really the only active thread for this mod and any related discussion. It won't hurt to just ignore it but keep it open.
[Xposed Framework Modules] genesis89:
I miss the "viewed profiles" feature from this mod. Almost a year without it lol.
[Xposed Framework Modules] _genevera:
The keeping messages after a block was beautiful.
[Xposed Framework Modules] whitehollow:
Does anybody know how to clone grindr with app cloner? Also, anybody had problems sending messages ; i think its caused by adaway or xposed hide mock location on android 11
[Xposed Framework Modules] mario0318:
The app tends to have problems with establishing connections properly any time I modified the app. Be it thru LP or App Manager by disabling components, if a particular component was forcefully disabled, all sorts of wonky stuff would crop up, like the grid would update but messages would not send. Other times I would get message notifications but the actual messages would not show up. And then most of the time the app simply refused to connect when launched with the red banner warning there was no internet connection.

My guess is the app has some ways of circumventing ad blocks by utilizing several components with checks in place that act as a kind of "proxy" set up in a way that if one component fails the check, it will refuse to establish some of the authentication needed to fully connect to the chat server.

This is also primarily why I'm convinced grindr is the memory hog it is. Only way i was ever able to block all ads while still able to connect without issues was purely by luck and to this day I'm not sure how I did it but it involves using more than one tool that isn't just a vpn adblocker. You'll need to disable some components as well just not all of them. And only after that success did i notice an immediate positive impact on the app's performance.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Lanchon:
you can block ads by blacklisting hosts in the hosts file of a rooted device (using adaway). or by using a traffic filter masquerading as a vpn. or externally to android. and grindr works just fine.

it probably has apk integrity checking though, so mods need to be xposed, not apk mods.