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[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
The preventRecordProfileViews() is not currently working, and has not worked since the release of 9.17.4 and newer, where the code was largely changed. It is being looked into, and progress is being made.

Despite what some may tell you about Incognito mode, Incognito mode DOES NOT work. That is a server controlled feature. It may engage temporarily if the load on the server is busy enough, but it does get shut off.

I just tested this, and when used at a time when the server traffic is lower, it shuts off rather quickly. When it is shut off, it DOES NOT prevent the views from being recorded. It still posts the view data to "http://grindr(.) mobi/v4/views" Which means it is recording views. Anyone telling you any different is obviously not inspecting the traffic to and from the app to the server. Simply because one does not notice something does not mean it is not taking place.

The regular incognito has always been buggy, and the original author has stated such things. You will not be taken off the grid as you would if you subscribed to the feature. The views can still be recorded, despite what some may say. Typically using incognito and the views being blocked happens due to the server being under a heavier load, therefore it takes a slight bit longer for the incognito mode to be switched off by the server, but is not a reliable way to prevent views from being recorded. I literally just tested this at 9:07 a.m. GMT and it recorded them right after incognito mode was toggled.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
This is not correct and you should not be telling people such things. The original author of the mod has stated otherwise also, directly on his Github.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
You are correct, ElJaviLuki has that information on his Github, and I've also mentioned it, and literally just tested it a few minutes ago. It still is turned off by the server without you even having to interact with anything in the app.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Incognito mode when used this with the module does not function properly as it would if you subscribed to it. It does not prevent the recording of views and it gets shut off by their server after a short time. I have literally just tested this again to verify my statement about 10 minutes ago from when I am writing this.

There is a function to prevent views from being recorded, but it has not been updated and has not properly worked since version 9.17.4 when grindr made a somewhat significant change to code.

It is being looked into and we have made progress. That feature will likely be restored shortly.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
I think one way or another, we've got this, even if we need to bring in some help from a friend!

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[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
It is extremely simple to switch that around, or to remove your own profile. Commands can be added or modified and Roger did an excellent job when he set this up and made it work. I've shared a few ideas with him for other command, and I'm betting we could also make one to get your own profile with a command so it could be removed unless someone wished to find out what your own profile is with another command, but that is entirely up to Roger if he wishes to do that.

Perhaps /myProfileId or something similar /ownProfile or /myId, easy peasy =D
[Xposed Framework Modules] Rortiz2:
New Release: GrindrPlus v1.3.6 (9.18.1)

Fixes:

- Resolved issues with analytics being enabled.

- Resolved issues with profile views getting recorded.

New features:

- Split /id command into /myid and /id for better consistency.

Acknowledgments:

- TebbeUben
[Xposed Framework Modules] alive505:
Unbelievable! Thanks so much for this update, you are really something to behold. Million thanks to you, Robbie, Tebbe and anyone else who contributes to this project! Huge love to you all
[Xposed Framework Modules] qtotter:
Sorry, I posted how it worked altho it wasn't how it should have been...
[Xposed Framework Modules] qtotter:
Profile views are not recorded by default now... Is there a way toggle it? I don't always wanna block profile views recorded because I sometimes want to leave my profile views recorded on some profiles which I'm not sure to tap or not...
[Xposed Framework Modules] portamento:
I totally subscribe to @alive505 's words.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
There is a really amazing group of core people contributing to this in an various ways, not just code, but being there supporting each other in various ways!!! They're the greatest !!!
[Xposed Framework Modules] genesis89:
I installed this update and viewed my backup account. My main account appeared in the "viewed me" list so I don't think it's resolved. I might've done something wrong here but I just did like what I did on previous updates.
[Xposed Framework Modules] arko7123:
same for me, i have 2 profiles in 2 different phones and both showing up in viewed me list
[Xposed Framework Modules] Rortiz2:
Weird, I have not been able to experience that. Robbie had reported this before, but again, I wasn't able to reproduce it from my end. I'm going to take another look.​
[Xposed Framework Modules] alive505:
Thanks again for the incredible speed of the improvements to the /id feature!

One bug I've noticed since upgrading to the newest mod for 9.18.1 is with the green "online now" dot.

Without the mod:

The green dot and "online now" text appears for 10 minutes, then disappears and is replaced with "10 mins ago" etc

With the old mod for 9.17.3:

The above is reduced to 3 minutes to provide more accuracy

With the newest mod for 9.18.1:

The green dot disappears after 3 minutes, but the "online now" text remains (greyed out instead of in green) until 10 minutes have passed, so it's not possible to tell if someone was online 3 mins ago or 10 mins ago

It's nothing huge, just an observation!
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Thank you guys for the feedback when noticing issues! @alive505 I actually had brought the online indicators up the other day. I think at the moment we are working on some of the other issues and likely the online indicators will be looked at more after some of the current issues are resolved. I hope things are well with you!
[Xposed Framework Modules] alive505:
You're very welcome, my knowledge of coding is very limited (although I am inspired by this project to learn more) but maybe by providing feedback like the above I can give some welcome contribution too! Yes I agree 100% that it's not a big issue and doesn't need to be looked at urgently, it's another of those "bottom of the pile" things! A very happy new year to you and hope everything is well your side too into 2024! ❤️
[Xposed Framework Modules] Rinkarious:
I also noticed the latest update from yesterday no longer supports unsend function? or is it just me?
[Xposed Framework Modules] Rinkarious:
to be a bit more specific it's working in chat's from like few mins ago but not from yesterday for example
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
That has been non-working since 9.17.4 when the large code changes in the app occurred. It's one of the only things remaining, other than correcting the view blocking.

Part of the ability to unsend is based on time, so yes, you can still use the unsend if you do it I believe within 24 hours of a message being sent, until that function if corrected. Nice observation!!
[Xposed Framework Modules] droidkeyboardfan12:
Sadly i am still getting the something went wrong please try again later error when viewing profiles
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
I'm sorry this is happening to you. Perhaps it would help a bit if you mentioned the version of grindr and the mod you are currently experiencing this with. And are there any certain times you've noticed this more often?

My first guess would be there is an issue with grindr's servers but that may not be the case. Others have reported similar issues, but one would hope they have fixed those by now. I've experienced this a few times myself, but not on a regular basis.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
The issue with the recording of profile views has been found, and fixed. I've messaged Roger in regards to this. I would imagine he will share an update when he has the time and is ready to do so.

The only function remaining is being able to always un-send messages aka retract messages in XMPP. In my opinion this is not a big deal if it does not work, but some people value it. Currently I don't believe there is any updated info regarding this. Welcome to 2024!!!
[Xposed Framework Modules] go-star:
Hear, hear ❤️😘
[Xposed Framework Modules] alive505:
Hope everyone's 2024 is off to a grand start ❤️

Today I've started getting pop ups in-app (over the grid) prompting me to download a new Grindr version from Google Play, I've not experienced this in the past with previous versions of the mod. I remember there being some discussion about the mod blocking updates, is this what is referred to as it doesn't seem to be working any more, sorry if I missed something about this.

I installed Grindr via .apk file not via the Play Store, I have Auto Updates turned off in the store, and if I tap the "Check for Updates" option in the Grindr settings menu it tells me "no update found" so uncertain how it is finding this update!

Pleasingly one can simply close the pop up and remain on the current version... for now! :cool:
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Might I ask which version you currently have installed that this is taking place? Grindr just released 9.18.2.

Aside: This is another indication that the grindr company is currently clueless. For the first release of the new year, for past years, they would bump the version to a new major version upon first release in a new year.

It would normally be 10.0.0 instead of 9.18.2; Perhaps they refuse to acknowledge how poorly their app is doing and how much worse it has become. At this point I would say that doing that won't help them at all. Last year they went from 8.24.0 to 9.0.0, and this past year they ended on 9.18.1.

Anyway, could you please share the version you are on? I have a feeling now they are attmpting to push updates with releases.

9.18.2 was released and honestly, not much changed, doesn't seem it was worth a release.
[Xposed Framework Modules] alive505:
I am on 9.18.1 with the latest 1.3.6 revision of the mod. I haven't seen the update prompt pop up again since dismissing it.

I'm with you 100% on how much worse Grindr has become!
[Xposed Framework Modules] Rortiz2:
New Release: GrindrPlus v1.3.7 (9.18.2)

Fixes:

- Added compatibility with latest version (9.18.2).

- Actually fixed the issue where views were getting recorded.

New features:

- Implemented a hook that lets you to unsend (or retract) any of your sent messages, regardless of when they were sent (no 24h limit).

- Added /views command to toggle the 'Hide views' feature (as per @qtotter's request).

- Split /id command into /myid and /id for better consistency.

- Teleport to any city by name, like /teleport Barcelona, to instantly change your virtual location to Barcelona.

- Use coordinates to teleport, with formats like /teleport -27.18985 -49.41016 (or -27.18985,-49.41016), to move to specific global positions.

- Use /teleport (with no arguments) to toggle the teleport feature on or off.

- Check your current spoofed location with the /location command (available only when teleport is enabled).

Acknowledgments:

- TebbeUben

- @RobbieTechie
[Xposed Framework Modules] Rinkarious:
Ahhhh the unsend function <3 brings a tear to my eye considering i noticed that <3

Love to work you guys put into this mod further improving it beyond all expectations
[Xposed Framework Modules] Rortiz2:
It appears that there was a problem with the profile views feature (again). I have released a hotfix, which is available under the same file name. Please ensure to download the update again. The SHA256 checksum for the updated file is for verification purposes:​

0ae1c845c526ca5d69c0fa4f9bf9121a927c531f4c8410c949f0885849996c70​
[Xposed Framework Modules] arko7123:
thanks for the 1.3.7 update, now the hide recording views feature it works as expected 😃
[Xposed Framework Modules] alive505:
Holy shiiiiiiit 🤯

This new teleport feature is MINDBLOWING!

Been enjoying testing it today. It works like magic!

You guys leave me speechless ❤️
[Xposed Framework Modules] qtotter:
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

P.S.

I tested /views command between my account and a testing account, and it shows

You are now hidden from the view list.

You are no longer hidden from the view list.

But I am still remained hidden... Do I have to restart the app or something?
[Xposed Framework Modules] Rortiz2:
Yes, it requires an app restart.
[Xposed Framework Modules] qtotter:
I restarted the app just in case to find if it worked before I saw your reply. Thank you very much!!

Could you kindly confirm my understanding that even if you toggle to "no longer hidden from the view list", you can actually prevent your profile views from being recorded _in incognito mode_? Am I correct on this?

/teleport works fine, too! I don't need a mock GPS apps, anymore!!
[Xposed Framework Modules] PhonyMonster:
Thank you so much for all the updates on this mod. It really is a game changer to me.

I've been using it for almost a year and watched this thread a few times to see how things were evolving.

Honestly, aside from the incognito mode, I didn't need anything else from it.

Now I've seen that you can delete your sent messages whenever you want, I'm really eager to try this out.

Do you think that there could be some ways to implement something bypass a device ban through in-app spoofing? (And yes, I am only talking about a device that was restricted on their servers, not an account.)
[Xposed Framework Modules] jonags:
Sorry but I'm quite new to this. Where so I enter these commands? I have an unrooted pixel with LS Patch and Shizuku. I looked up for instructions and couldn't find anything yet. Thank you so much.
[Xposed Framework Modules] qtotter:
I had the same question. You just open a chat with someone (or anyone) on moded Grindr and type these commands instead of messages. Your commands will not be sent to the person in the chat for your info. To get the list of available commands, you can type /help.

So, these commands have nothing to do with LSPosed or LSPatch, and they are built in the module itself.

As for LSPatch, patching the app with the module is quite straightforward. I have confirmed the patched apk works fine, but this method is not recommended or supported here.
[Xposed Framework Modules] jonags:
You're a badass!!! Thank you King! And all the other kings!
[Xposed Framework Modules] kreizyidiot:
Hey guys, sorry for my nuisance

The main OP's page listed on GH as v1.2.5 (for v9.9.1)

But another contributor listed v1.3.7 (for v9.18.2)

Does that mean ElJaviLuki is not longer working on the project since the last update was May 2023, and Rortiz2 is taking over?
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Just to be clear, Incognito mode DOES NOT WORK and as the original author stated himself, it is "buggy". Though you can enable it, you will not be removed from the grid which was one of the main ideas with it. It will also no always prevent views. It will be shut off by the server after a bit.

Un-sending sent messages has been in the mod for a long time, it's nothing new. That was one of the last features fixed on the updates as it was not a high priority.

As far as a device ban, some have said switching out to a new sim card can work but that's not been tested. Some on Reddit have stated that it worked for them though.

This is a mod for an app, not a mod to bypass bans so no. Bypassing bans is no an everyday thing YET 🤣
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
The original author, ElJaviLuki, bought a new phone a while back and no longer has/had root. He stated then that he wasn't sure how long it would be for him before he'd be back, but he has not abandoned this. There are other contributors that have done updates along the way, and a core group of us who contribute to this in various ways.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
I love responses like this 😊

It's funny, not funny how grindr tried to lock down a person's own phone use from them to try and force them to pay stupid amounts for something they already had the ability to do (move location)
[Xposed Framework Modules] yonaaas:
Can you put that grid shows users active past 2-3-4 hours, not only one?
[Xposed Framework Modules] qtotter:
This teleport command is very useful when you use it with the saved phrase function of Grindr chat, however if you have multiple locations by longitude latitude saved as phrases, it's hard to tell which is which. I'd appreciate if you could add a comment function into this command like "/teleport xxxx,yyyy :Tokyo" or "/teleport xxxx,yyyy #NYC" so that the mod would ignore characters after a delimiter. Just a thought. Thx!
[Xposed Framework Modules] alive505:
Great idea! Would also really appreciate this! Or if there's a way to assign an alias to a location so instead of having to type "/teleport 12.34567 -98.76543" etc you could just type "/teleport home" - actually thinking as I'm typing here, maybe that wouldn't work because then it would think "home" was the name of a city like in the example "/teleport barcelona"!

Perhaps "/go" for saved locations? So "/go home" or "/go work" or "/go gym" etc? Just thinking out loud. It's already a great feature as it is but definitely appreciate qtotter's suggestion!
[Xposed Framework Modules] holpeza:
Hi guys, I am using memu emulator (android 9) to access grindr. I have installed: magisk delta, lsposed.

I am using the grindr plus module v1.3.7 (for v9.18.2) and activated it in lsposed for the app. But when I open the app I get an error and it won't start.

App version 9.18.2

Can anyone check this on the emulator or hint why this problem could be?
[Xposed Framework Modules] v.velichkov7:
Hello. Successfully using the mod and extremely grateful to the creators. I noticed a feature that I didn't find in the topic description - when a user blocks you, the function to continue writing to him is sometimes active. It causes quite a bit of confusing on the other side, but it's quite fun 😅. I tried it with my test account, but unfortunately it doesn't always work. Was this feature intended or is it a useful bug?
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
The features of the mod are all listed. What you did IS NOT a feature of the mod. Others not using the mod have been able to do the same thing. It has been reported various other places such as Reddit. Grindr has a messed up chat system, and sometimes users can continue to message people even after blocks.

I WOULD NOT recommend that you try to still message them as many have reported they have had their accounts banned from doing such things, even if you do think it's cute it may come back to cause you issues. If you do continue to do that and you get banned that is all your own fault and nobody else's. Well, except grindr who does not want to acknowledge that they have a messed up system and it's been there for a long time. Apparently they don't seem to desire to fix it.

It is neither intended nor is it "useful" other than bothering another user. It has nothing to do with the mod and has been occurring for over a year. The only thing the mod does, is now lets you know when you are blocked and by whom.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RAH2!!:
Hi. Is it possible to create more than one album on the latest mod version?
[Xposed Framework Modules] daekdroom:
By the way, there's a bug with that feature with both your 9.17.3 mod and rortiz's latest for 9.18.2. Sometimes the chat history of an user that blocked me simply disappears upon opening the app. Nothing too serious, but catches my attention from time to time.
[Xposed Framework Modules] blogthis:
Trying to set this up (newbie here) and Grindr stops every time I open the app. My setup is:

Grindr 9.18.2

Magisk 26.4 with Zygisk

LSPosed 1.9.2

Grindr Plus 1.3.7-9.18.2 (patched version - verified the checksum matches that above)

I'm new to LSPosed so I think maybe the step I've messed up is "Activate the module in your Xposed manager." The way I did this was

Open LSPosed

Go to Modules and select Grindr Plus

Set "Enable Module" toggle to on

Check the box next to Grindr (com.grindrapp.android)

Reboot

I've tried force stopping Grindr and rebooting the phone but it's not helping. Am I missing a step or using a wrong tool somewhere?
[Xposed Framework Modules] blogthis:
Building on this, the module log says:

Loading legacy module com.grindrplus from /data/apps/[long ugly string]/base.apk
Loading class .com.grindrplus.Hooker
GrindrPlus: Starting pre-onCreate hooks...
GrindrPlus: Fetch failed: Unable to resolve host "apkpure.com": No address associated with hostname
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
If there is an error at the startup of the app, it should say more than simply "App version 9.18.2" but that sounds like the mod and grindr versions are not matching.

If you have the mod for 9.18.2 installed then make sure you are running grindr version 9.18.2. If the two of those do not match, example, if you had grindr 9.17.4 and the mod for 9.18.2 then it would have an error that states that the mode is for such and such version and will not be loaded.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
No it is not, that is more or less controlled by the server side of things. The only way you could do that is to get a subscription form them that allows that. Personally in my opinion, it's not worth subscribing to that app anymore...
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
I'm not so sure you're correct about this. You have been the only one reporting this so far. And as far as feature, which one specifically are you saying there is an issue with? Th

Thank you for sharing. APK Pure is down, I just tried to load it and nothing happened. I also tried to ping the site and it gave no response. I believe Roger wanted to make the update check dynamic, but perhaps there is an issue when the site it down that is preventing it from loading fully. I will pass the info on to him in case he has not yet seen this.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
With which feature exactly? If there is a message showing up about being blocked or blocking someone, then the showing blocks in chats feature works just fine.

As far as keeping chats of blocked profiles, if they stay when you block someone, then it should be working just fine. There may be something on your side given that no-one else has reported problems.

There is however another possibility. I have watched grindr's API traffic when deleting chats and that interacts with the server now, where previously it did not do that at all. I have also had chats disappear on me from reporting and not blocking someone, as if they are upset that you reported someone.

I had someone steal my profile pics a while ago, and have reported them multiple times until Grindr does something about it. This person has stolen other profile pics and faked who they are multiple times. Basically it's about the equivalent of identity theft on an app such as grindr. On one of the reports all the chats were deleted as if they were trying to avoid taking any action on the matter. I never blocked this person so I could keep an eye on them and magically at one point they disappeared from previous chats and favorites and everything. I saw them again then blocked and unblocked them to keep an eye on them which worked. Said fake profile/pic thief is still on there and they refuse to do anything about them, yet they refuse to try to understand why their app is losing users. Perhaps now they are going to just start manipulating user's chats, which is stepping on some shaky ground.
[Xposed Framework Modules] blogthis:
Thanks for your response. Would this be enough to explain why Grindr crashes when I try to open it with the module active? It sounds like I'm the only one having this issue so I'm wondering whether I might be doing something wrong.