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[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Toinieboy:
I can't keep it working. Jumps to "Disabled" every now and then. And all background installs reply "Failed"
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] lazerbourne:
Same problem as Toinieboy. The service shows "Please wait..." for a while and then "Disabled". All the installs fail.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] JavaAndroidGeek:
Once the adb dialog is granted but the app still doesn't register the access to adb, you can try force closing Aurora Services from the settings and reopening.

It can be a bit finicky at the beginning.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] MezZo_Mix:
So it worked for me.

Just type the commands in then open Aurora Services and let the cable plugged in. Did it with a Macbook and it worked after a second try.

But for me I have a question, how does it work for ppl that have GMS not installed? Is it just for the Aurora store? Because the store worked before. Do I have no benefit without GMS, can someone help me and explain what it does?

Thanks a lot.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] JavaAndroidGeek:
It just allows the installation and updating of apps from the Aurora Store without interaction.

For example when batch updating many apps you won't need to click install on the package installer and then wait for the installation to finish, it will just download the apps and install them simultaneously in the background.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Toinieboy:
I get the service to work "showing enabled" and i also selected aurora services in the aurora store, but still all the installs fail... What am i doing wrong?
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Gwozdem:
I followed steps from OP and thing doesn't work. Service is up, Aurora Store and Aurora Droid are installed and installation method is Aurora, but auto install/update doesn't work anyway.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ztfm8X6wvVJxDNgZvEta3Ub2wyffeG0/view?usp=sharing
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] XDATZO:
Thanks for the great modifications, [MENTION=7364320]JavaAndroidGeek[/MENTION] .

I modified JavaAndroidGeek's Aurora Services to support setting hostname and fix some issues.

BUGFIX

* Fixed the issue that unauthorized devices are not recognized for the first time.

* Fixed connection issue if multiple devices on the same network.

ttps://gitlab.com/tcgh/AuroraServices/-/releases

Note: I notice that some huawei phone (ex. Mate Xs) have to enable "Allow ADB debugging in charge only mode" or it will disable adb tcpip when you remove usb cable.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] lazerbourne:
Very strange. The method just doesn't seem to work for me, neither with the apk from the original post nor with the apk from XDATZO's post above. Tried uninstalling the Aurora Store and Services. Re-installed Aurora Store, downloaded and installed the Aurora Services 2.1.1, enabled usb debuging, enabled usb debuging while charging, connected the phone to the laptop and enabled the adb tcpip 5555. Aurora Services seems to be enabled in the app, whitelisted Aurora Store, changed the installation method to Aurora Services.

Tried to update apps in the Aurora Store, the metadata and the apps download show up but then its just stuck at "Installing". Nothing happens after that.

Any ideas?
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] XDATZO:
I reviewed the source code again, but I couldn't find the cause of the problem.

Could you tell me the following so I might be able to investigate a little more closely?

* Uninstalling feature works?

* Can't install all the apps? Only some apps?

I can't make any promises because I can't debug with your device, but I'll try to review it again.

I tested it with my mate xs. I'm sorry if it doesn't work with p40 pro.

If anyone has worked properly on other devices, please let me know.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] lazerbourne:
Thanks for helping out [MENTION=8694359]XDATZO[/MENTION].

Uninstall seems to work, no problem there. None of the apps I selected for update in Aurora store get installed.

I tried re-doing all the steps again today. Even tried to update the apps with the USB cable connected to the laptop after restarting the tcpip on 5555. Also tried an install of a new app (instead of an update). It queues up, then downloads fine. Then shows installing and basically is stuck there forever.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Cinceres1989:
It doesn't work on Huawei P40 Pro.

I tried all version from this thread, debugging is enabled, service is enabled, aurora is whitelisted.

After clicking install, the button is gray, and nothing is happening further.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] V_A_D_I_M_O_N:
Hello everyone, I was able to figure out why the modified Aurora Services did not work for the majority, including me. I wrote on 4pda instructions on how to set it up correctly, here: 4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=990132&view=findpost&p=101157188 .
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] XDATZO:
Thank you for reporting!

I released v2.1.2, it notify installation errors. If no errors are showed, I guess the issue is around ADB connection before the installation. (Then I have to check more.)

As [MENTION=10391883]V_A_D_I_M_O_N[/MENTION] (thanks) mentioned, I agree that we have to disable "Monitor apps installed by ADB". When I enable it, Aurora services on my device doesn't work. It get stuck at installing as same as your situation. Could you check the option in devloper option?

I'm sorry but I have to leave for about a week. Let me check what happened when we enable "Monitor apps installed by ADB" later.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] lazerbourne:
Thanks [MENTION=8694359]XDATZO[/MENTION] & [MENTION=10391883]V_A_D_I_M_O_N[/MENTION]. I can confirm "Monitor apps installed by ADB" was the issue. Once unchecked, the installations work fine.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Cinceres1989:
Where it can be downloaded?
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] bujok:
https://gitlab.com/tcgh/AuroraServices/-/releases
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] addx972:
Aurora is dead
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] frogdr1ver:
Going into settings and network and enable tokenizer and it will work fine
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] n_jalves:
still stuck on instal...p40 pro
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] frogdr1ver:
Go into settings and network and enable tokenizer and it will work
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] addx972:
Thank you
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] frogdr1ver:
Sorry meant to quote the aurora is dead post but it didn't work
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] omarion0099:
got mine to work , but the majority of the apps i still have to manually press install on all updates even after download, also the store is very unstable, sometimes it doesnt even show whats installing when...i dont recommend it
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Cinceres1989:
It doesn't working with Aurora 4.0.2

Are you able to make an update?
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] jericho246:
It's not working for me either on Aurora 4.0.2
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Shymmy:
Reinstall the app and must work.

Don't forget to login as anonymous.

I just updated few apps and it works.

I have v.4.0.2.33 (P40 pro and Mate40 pro).
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Cinceres1989:
Still the same, stuck on install.

EMUI 11.0.0.175 Huawei P40 Pro
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Shymmy:
Aurora Store (Android)

An elegant Google Play alternative

aurora-store.en.uptodown.com

I took it from here ...
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Cinceres1989:
Yep, i have tried several versions. Sadly all stuck on installation.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] desertflyer:
What app store do people use instead of Aurora?
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] muj123:
APKPure is another one?
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Shymmy:
Did you delete all traces of the application from your phone, uninstall it and then download and install the application from that place (which I posted above) ??
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Shymmy:
APKPure, APKMirror, MoreApps, Petal search (the last 2 offers you applications from several places) ...
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] serrj_ua:
I was a bit impatient and compiled fork of Aurora Services by @JavaAndroidGeek (Konstantin Tuev) with his recent commits, which enables support for latest Aurora Store. But it works only with Aurora store nightlies, because of some changes @JavaAndroidGeek proposed to upstream! So far everything works perfectly fine. Dont forget of course:

1. Enable developer options and set following:

- Enable "USB debugging"

- Disable "Always prompt when connecting to USB"

- Disable "Monitor apps installed by ADB"

- Enable "Allow USB debugging in charge only mode"

2. Enable adb wifi (you should do this after every phone reboot)

- connect phone with USB cable to PC

- run: "adb tcpip 5555"

Thank you @JavaAndroidGeek for this great addition to Aurora!

Looks like I cannot attach files here. Here is a link with APK:

aurora-services-mod.apk

1 file sent via WeTransfer, the simplest way to send your files around the world

we.tl
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] 0NHOLD:
the link is dead, could you please reupload the file
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] ToxicJoker:
This is just a build of the latest changes by @JavaAndroidGeek

Tested on a Huawei P40 Pro with Aurora Store 4.1.1 .

Hope it helped.

Aurora-Services-fork/AuroraServices-3.0.1-fork.apk at main · ionut1254/Aurora-Services-fork

Contribute to ionut1254/Aurora-Services-fork development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] User.Hemlock:
So does this work without root, then?
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] LiNEAGEOSANDROiDEVOLUTiON:
it keeps saying “please wait” for me.
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Niaouli:
Hi, have you manage to fix it have you chekc with the support on telegram?
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] LiNEAGEOSANDROiDEVOLUTiON:
no, not
[Huawei P40 Pro Themes, Apps, and Mods] Niaouli:
Have you tried to flash one of them: e.g No Goolag zip?

Double check if there is another update for you apk.
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[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
​

What is this about?

TrackerControl allows users to monitor and control the widespread, ongoing, hidden data collection in mobile apps about user behaviour ('tracking').

To detect tracking, TrackerControl combines the power of the Disconnect blocklist, used by Firefox, and our in-house blocklist is used, created from analysing ~2 000 000 apps!

Additionally, TrackerControl supports standard blocklists.

This approach

reveals the companies behind tracking,

allows to block tracking selectively, and

exposes the purposes of tracking, such as analytics or advertising.

The app also aims to educate about your rights under Data Protection Law, such the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Under the hood, TrackerControl uses Android's VPN functionality, to analyse apps' network communications locally on the Android device. This is accomplished through a local VPN server, to enable network traffic analysis by TrackerControl.

No external VPN server is used, to keep your data safe!

How to get it?

TrackerControl is available on F-Droid, the most popular open-source Android app store:

Alternatively, the app can be downloaded directly from GitHub, including automatic checks for updates:

https://trackercontrol.org/​

Problems?

You have another VPN service, such as NetGuard? Sorry, only one VPN supported.

You are on Android 9+? Try to disable 'Private DNS' from the settings.

You are on Lineage OS 15.1 / 16? This has known issues with VPN.

Disclaimer: The usage of this app is at your own risk. No app can offer 100% protection against tracking.

XDA:DevDB Information

TrackerControl, App for all devices (see above for details)

Contributors

kasnder

Source Code: https://github.com/OxfordHCC/tracker-control-android

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2020-09-12

Last Updated 2020-09-12
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
Latest version fixes some issues with Android 11!
[Android Apps and Games] JeepFreak:
It won't install for me on Android 11 w/ F-Droid. I just get "Error installing TrackerControl: Failed to install due to an unknown error"
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
This is a frustrating error of F-Droid. Try the GitHub version.
[Android Apps and Games] Nvkw:
Does the battery consume much?
[Android Apps and Games] The_Overthinker:
No, negligible. You won't notice any difference from your normal battery usage.
[Android Apps and Games] skivnit:
HoW is this different from let's say blokada or adguard ?great tool nonetheless
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
The tool is meant to show you more insights into blocking (e.g. the type of tracking, the companies behind tracking, and destination countries), whilst allowing granular blocking for each app.

By default, all detected tracker communications are blocked, including google.com. This will break stuff and needs more configuration for each app but reduces unwanted and unexpected data collection.
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
New version comes in 8 languages!

Download here: https://github.com/OxfordHCC/tracker-control-android
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
TrackerControl now has its own, dedicated website: https://trackercontrol.org/

It's tracker-free.
[Android Apps and Games] vangry2020:
Too bad it doesn't support custom dns addresses and requires a vpn to use. Would be nice to make it work together with Adguard.
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
You're right about AdGuard. The VPN solution is meant to make the app easy to use.

However, you can add custom DNS addresses and custom blocklist, auch as AdGuard's, in the settings.
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
New release:

- FEATURE: Add port forwarding

- Categorise more trackers, add 'Fingerprinting' category

- Fix problems with Android 11

- Clarify updating of block list in UI

- Update translations, libraries, and block list

Download: https://github.com/OxfordHCC/tracke...nload/TrackerControl-githubRelease-latest.apk
[Android Apps and Games] JamesBott:
Excuse my excelent english ;), i hope you understand.

Nothing's in the world is for nothing. This cost your Time, the webside cost ...

My money will traveling to you. 2 way's: donate-button or make a pro-version.

I pay for pro-version 5€. Only to help you.

lovely greatings

James
[Android Apps and Games] TechShelter:
I'm very impressed with the usability and granularity of this app, but I need to retain the ability to use VPNs. Is there a similar solution for root user? Or is there a way for root users to "chain" VPN connections and use TrackerControl with other VPNs?
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
I'm afraid that this is still an open problem. Blokada offers VPN for its Pro users, but you need to pay, must trust the Blokada company with your network traffic, and will have a different user experience compared to TC.
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
Hi James,

This is very kind. There are no plans to introduced any payment or donation option. It's just a personal project. This will mean that updates for TC take more time, the app frontend is less fancy than for similar apps, but hopefully to create an app that you can trust.
[Android Apps and Games] TechShelter:
It's not just privacy type VPNs I need, I also use VPN to access my home network and work. The best workaround I've found so far is to create additional work profiles using Island or the FOSS fork Insular. Each Android work profile has a separate network connection, so this at least allows me to use all the VPNs I want concurrently, including TrackControl. But not together on the same profile as you're aware.

I saw another post indicating that chaining VPNs together on the same profile requires root access, which I'm fine with, but I still haven't located any info how to actually execute this.

Kudos for creating a great piece of software that really fills a need. You've managed to create a package that is highly effective and reasonably straightforward, not a simple task. Thank you for your work.
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
I like this workaround! I've added this here: https://github.com/OxfordHCC/tracker-control-android/issues/61

One thing that I'm considering adding is automatic changing of DNS, depending on WiFi networks. This would allow to switch to PI Hole in a local WiFi network if needed.
[Android Apps and Games] Tanzin01:
Fabulous interface!! One thing, what's your thought on adding a quick pad for blocking url?

I.e let's say in log, I found ads.alibaba.bla and want to block. May be a option to send it so block list?

Well the app is a lot cleaner, so may be in advance options, a option with a pad where I write a url, and url will be added to block list?
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
Glad you like it! I'm on it!

I want to add domain-based blocking soon. Users would then be able to choose whether they like the easy blocking or want to use advanced blocking instead.
[Android Apps and Games] Tom100%:
I've just heard about TrackerControl and am very grateful to all of those engaged in the project. In all of the articles I have read or viewed about internet privacy it wasn't mentioned once, but would appear to be one of the first apps I could have been advised to install...

I'm not too knowledgeable about how private data is mined using the internet, but I have installed NetGuard on my Android phone and pay close attention to which app permissions I allow.

Am I correct that TrackerControi and NetGuard cannot be used together on my Android 11 phone? If so, I may decide to use TrackerControl. As I have already disabled WiFi and Phone permissions for apps that don't need them would this be a reasonable option?
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
Hi Tom,

I'm the developer of the app. If you've already configured NetGuard on your phone, then TrackerControl might not offer much new to you. TC aims to make it easy to explore tracking on your phone, as well as block unwanted transmissions to companies. It uses some of NetGuard's code base under the hood, so you'd find some of the options familiar.

Having said that, feel free to give it a try, even if that's for a day or two, and let me know what you think and how the app could be improved. I deeply value all feedback on the app, to help make app use a bit more private.

Best,

Konrad
[Android Apps and Games] filtragem:
Hello Konrad,

Thank you for your work.

I would like to submit two features request.

1 - A setting for global deny internet access for new apps.

- This would automatically deny internet access to a new app until further review.

- This could be even more helpful if there was an option to disable internet access to all user installed apps ou system apps and then the user could reinstate internet access only to the the apps he/she wants.

2 - I am supposing that the export list doesn't work if the device is reset because the reference app number would be different after.

Instead, or in addition, to the app number could the app configuration be saved using the apk namespace (e.g. com.google.android.contacts)?

This way even if an app has a different number after the phone reset, the namespace would be the same and therefor the app settings could be applied to the correct app.

For apps listed on the export settings that doesn't exist on the new phone just disregarding them.

Best regards
[Android Apps and Games] Tom100%:
Hi Konrad,

I appreciate the effort that has been put into creating TrackerControl. Unfortunately the privacy of people using the internet is unregulated and unreasonable, so serious efforts to help individuals handle this issue on mobile phones is very important.

I will, however, be sticking with NetGuard as I find it more intuitive to use. TrackerControl would take me too much research to use in a knowledgeable way.

I like the idea of stopping trackers in their tracks: Perhaps it could have a layered and intuitive interface that included a basic mode that stopped tracking as much as reasonably possible. It could also have intermediate and advanced sections for those who need to know who the culprits are or where they are based, and have the stamina to contact them!

It would help if there was an official video explaining the essential features for beginners, intermediates and advanced. At the moment there are only two videos on YouTube: One is so bad I wouldn't watch it and that other mentions TrackerControl briefly among with other apps.

I hope you find my comments supportive as I would like to see the app grow and to be a real force in the struggle to maintain privacy on the internet.
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
Thank you for this feedback. I like the idea of making a video around TrackerControl! This could be really of help. I'll ask around the Telegram community.
[Android Apps and Games] bully7:
Hi Konrad,

Thankyou for creating this app. I have been using this for about a year and have found it very useful since I made the change to the way I think about my data. Previously I had it installed on a Grapheneos installation but I now have it installed on a Calyxos installation with a personal profile for FOSS apps and a work profile for apps that I rneed but come from the Aurora store. I have Tracker Control installed in my work profile and was wondering if the VPN in Tracker Control is activated in the work profile will my traffic in my personal profile be routed through Tracker Control VPN as well?
[Android Apps and Games] vangry2020:
Any chance we could get a root option that lets you use a vpn and block trackers at the same time?
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
If you see connections coming up in the work profile, you should be fine! Some users have reported that this works, but cannot provide further support for this.
[Android Apps and Games] kasnder:
This would be theoretically possible, but I won't find time to implement this because TC is aimed at every user, not just those who have root. Hope you understand!

You can still connect SOCKS5 proxies, such as Orbot. The Telegram group can offer more help.
[Android Apps and Games] bully7:
Thank you for the quick reply. At the moment I've installed TC to both profiles to make sure I capture all traffic through a VPN. Tomorrow I will uninstall TC in my personal profile and l check the connections in the work profile..
[Android Apps and Games] veilsides2000:
Thanks for your work on this app! It's easy to set up and use - it nicely presents information and allows for granular controls.

I was wondering how the underpinnings work. From my understanding, app tracker blocking is also done using a filter list of domains, just like website ad/tracker blocking - is this correct?

If this is the case, other apps like personalDNSfilter, RethinkDNS, Blokada, etc are also able to block app trackers? They perhaps just differ in how information is displayed, and the level of control?