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[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
I had read at one point on reddit that someone stated when they were supposedly banned then changed their sim card in their phone they were able to create a new account again. I'm not sure if that is the current situation, but if you have another device you could try the device with you sim card and see if that will work, or try using a pre-paid sim card that works with your phone to test and see if that works. That's really the most simple way I can think of. I do know that the last couple days there seemed to be some issues tied to Google in regards to grindr working properly. Others had stated google logins were not working and I saw issues with google maps at one point too. I'm sorry I can't help you further to narrow down the exact cause. They really need to be regulated on certain aspects such as the random banning of profile. I had one get banned with seconds of signing up once. They tried to say I was spamming people and I literally only scrolled down the grid a few rows and bam my profile was banned for no legitimate reason. And they wonder why people have such distain for their app.
[Xposed Framework Modules] rodman55:
Just to let everyone know another forced update just hit to 9.16.1 minimum

@RobbieTechie Thanks for the quick updates
[Xposed Framework Modules] innit:
Hi. Thanks for taking a look at it. As expected the patch was not accepted due to the fear that it might get the Revanced team into trouble because Grindr is blocked/forbidden in some countries. That's how they camouflage their homophobia heh Anyway good that we have you, ElJavi and Tebbe who keep this mod alive.👍
[Xposed Framework Modules] innit:
Does the "show non-redesigned profiles with the profile ID" version also records profile views?

Just being forced to update. After opening the app it flickers for a bit and then redirects to Play Store.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
I saw that, it sounded like they were worried about a few certain individuals in their team that might be in some of those more dangerous areas if they were exposed as out. I know grindr automatically turns off every user's distance in certain areas or certain countries due to some issues. While it's rather sad, it is a real issue in some countries unfortunately. It also sounded as though other folks were simply having an issue with it being a gay app form the things they were saying on there. They should simply allow people to select third party sources if a specific patch is a problem for them....
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Sorry, maybe I should have worded that differently but no, that one is based on the preventing recording of views as that was what I had open for testing at that moment and the normal mod doesn't record views either, so I left it that way for that version. Were you hoping for the one that records views but didn't have the redesign? If you do I could put that together but I likely won't get to it for half a day, as I will be out and about for a while....
[Xposed Framework Modules] innit:
No worries, I was just curious after seeing 3 mods instead of 2. The new design doesn't really bother me to be honest. Bigger issue are the fake taps, from fake profiles that look very legitimate (all info filled in, even links to 3d party websites like Instagram etc.). When you visit one of the links it just takes you to Instagram where you find another link to their "personal" website which in the end is just a porn site. These taps come through even if Grindr is force closed and put to sleep. In that scenario taps from real people don't appear in the status bar but the fake ones do so maybe it's Grindr who sents them out.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Not to go in reverse but the ReVanced patch CAN be applied without revanced adding it to their patches. The command line utility can apply it. I just patched 9.17.2 and it worked. It is not as feature rich as the mod currently though, and I have no idea if he plans to add more patches or not. Unlimited works, and no ads popped up. I did have the unlimited ad square show up when you reach that section but it didn't affect anything. And it will work on a normal phone and you don't get any signature problems so potentially if google backups are working correctly, you should be able to do then without having anything like it saying "grindr has not completed the Google verification process"...

EDIT: So I just had a thought on combining some of this stuff. We can use Shizuku and integrate the whole mod, but it messes up the signature. We can use revanced but it's not as feature rich. I wonder if we can integrate the mod, and then ReVance it to fix the signature issues and have it all in one nice package. I may try this, but I'm not uploading every possible combo of new interface, old interface, views on, and views off...
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Ok, this is a test, nothing is promised.

This is Grindr 9.17.3 with the module integrated, so if this is successful, it will work for those of you that are not rooted.

-This is based on the preventing views mod, so when you view a profile it WILL NOT be recorded in that person's view list

-This has the redesigned profiles, so there will be no profile ID info for now

-This is processed with a ReVanced patch that was mentioned in earlier conversation, so the google backup should not have issues, but I'm not using a google account, so I cannot promise this, test it and see if it works if you use google for backups.

-I have not tested if this will install over the regular grindr app, test at your own risk...

I will edit and add a link to download as it would not upload here (it's 439 MB after processing)

FINAL EDIT: Given that people don't seem to know how to use this, and it wasn't a simple click and it works situation, I decided to remove it as it just seems to cause more confusion

14/10/2023
[Xposed Framework Modules] grotesque02:
Can't install, pack not valid.

Android 14 (pixel 6a) unrooted
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
If you already have grindr installed you likely need to uninstall it first...
[Xposed Framework Modules] ororomunroe:
This works well for me, thanks very much Robbie! One thing I noticed though is that it doesn't let me connect my Google account for backup, for either saving or restoring. It asks me to link my account but then doesn't do anything.
[Xposed Framework Modules] gmhoster:
I also have a trouble with lasts updates. Impossible to install 9.17.1 and next version. I tried to uninstall Grindr, reinstall Lspatch, but always says "The Package Conflicts With An Existing Package By The Same Name Error" with previous versions no any issues

Android 13, Samsung Galaxy s21 ultra, non rooted
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
This is why I took that last setup down, people seem to not know how to deal with the different versions.

If you already have the regular grindr installed and you are updating that with an updated regular grindr, it will install just fine. If you are trying to install a patched version like I had just posted a couple posts ago, you need to remove the regular version before that one will let you install it, or you get that error. I removed the last patched & revanced version I did. That version also went up in size from 231MB to 439MB, it seemed to come from patching it with revanced, but I'm not sure why. Shizuku didn't make it grow in size like that....
[Xposed Framework Modules] grotesque02:
Yes I uninstalled the original version before install this.
[Xposed Framework Modules] gmhoster:
As I wrote before I tried all, uninstall Grinder and etc. All patches I can install till 9.16...all after gives an error
[Xposed Framework Modules] akaloith:
where is the link? you just uninstall the original and install this right?
[Xposed Framework Modules] DoJo_Mast3r:
The problem being that in order to keep our messages on non rooted, we need to upgrade an unpatched version as the LSPatched version does not connect with the google services needed for message restore :(

Either need to make it so the google stuff is compatible with LSPatch or keep the signatures compatible so we can upgrade the vanilla and keep our messages.
[Xposed Framework Modules] gmhoster:
It's not a problem for me to keep msgs, the real problem is unable use this mod anymore because of mod apk error
[Xposed Framework Modules] seshugadu1:
Just to let everyone know..!!

Finally I have installed this module on Non-rooted phone. Following are the steps I followed.. If needed plz check once..

1) Installed latest LSPatch [0.5.1(390)]

2) Install Shizuku & Run Shizuku services in app and authorize LSPatch in Shizuku app.

3) Make Sure you get Shizuku Services available at the Top in LSPatch

4) Now download the lateset Grindr Base apk file from ApkMirror and Download corresponding module Apk from this thread

5)Goto Manage Tab(2nd one) and select the base APk file which we have downloaded from apkmirror or any other site

6) Now it shows 2 patch methods

i) Local

ii) Integrated

Select Integrated and it will ask you to select the module apk file.

7)Choose module apk file which we have download from this thread. Make sure module version is right one for base apk version.

8) Click on Start Patch option bottom right..

9) Now patching process will start and will give you a patched apk file to the output folder you have selected earlier when app opens initially after installation..

9) Go to the selected output folder and you can use that patched apk file anywhere...

If you have any doubts plz let me know.. actually I'm new to this xposed frameworks.. so I will try to help as best as I can..

If you need patched apk also, just let me know will figure it out to upload somewhere and share the link here... but I wanted you all to try it once..

Happy Hunting on Plus 😘!!
[Xposed Framework Modules] DoJo_Mast3r:
I have done this and it works great. But have you been able to get restore messages working at all? That's my big issue here, personally there is no point for me to use the app of I can't backup and restore Google drive messages.
[Xposed Framework Modules] seshugadu1:
No Budz, I really dont care about msgs backup. Of course its important to have the record of our favorite ones but I prefer NSA meets so really don't care about backing up and restroing when Im getting the PLUS features..

But if our devs @RobbieTechie @ElJaviLuki finds the cure for that then it would be great help for people like us who are on non-rooted phones..!

Thank You once again to @ElJaviLuki @RobbieTechie ..!
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Have you bothered to try backing up your messages with the regular grindr without any mods or patches and see if it fails then? An extreme amount of people on Reddit have brought this up over time, and a large amount of the time grindr doesn't backup messages to google for a regular user/regular app.

I've also seen maps not work a few times. Right now, the latest update 9.17.3 as of now, On a newer device the maps for the explore feature doesn't even load and sits there blank but has the button for explore here. On a slightly older device, it loads fine and shows the map.

My point is they seem to be having issues with google implementations. If you are having issues with message backups on the regular app then don't expect it to work when it's a modified version.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
This is one of the problems that come with things like this. You're not going to make everyone happy, and everyone wants something different, which is fine. But most people on here won't even bother to read through the thread to find answers for themselves. I can tell you this, I didn't learn what I know from not reading and not testing and I don't fell that I know all that much tbh.

At least I can tell you read through, as you were able to process the apk and get it working. The answers were here the entire time IF PEOPLE WOULD READ. I literally had someone new pop on here at one point and then make demands basically. They wanted their answers and they wanted them now. I pointed him in the right direction of where to read and he basically started yelling saying how he wouldn't bother to go back and read. He just wanted to pop in, be given his answers and he wanted them now and then leave. There is also a search function in here believe it or not 😉

Another situation is that this mod is designed for rooted phones, it's not designed for Shizuku, but Shizuku happened to come up in conversations over time. Shizuku is not root, and it has its limits system wise, I believe setting mock locations does not work properly when using Shizuku, but it could also be the location app I have on my non-root phone, but that's the way it is and here we are.

Here is a tip for some of you that use use Shizuku patching. When an update comes out, you can go get the regular APK from APKMirror and patch it yourself on your own phone, then install the patched update over the Shizuku version already installed. Normally, before using Shizuku If you have regular grindr, you can update right over it with a new regular grindr, same with Shizuku, patch it and install and it will update, that won't cause you to lose messages. If you go back and forth: regular=>Shizuku you will have to uninstall regular to install the new patched version as there is a signature difference. Basically I'm saying don't go back and forth or you will have to start over each time and lose your messages and have to log back in.
[Xposed Framework Modules] X3M4:
@RobbieTechie did you notice if grindr stopped working on Bluestacks? i use it only in bluestacks, and never had an issue with that. Now i was forced to update from 9.15.0 to the latest version after a while without join cause busy at work LOL

And when it happened, i just cloned the instance (to bck) and then updated to 9.17.3 and the module too... but app doesn't work. "not able to refresh". I've turned off xposed (yes im using xposed) grindr 9.17.3 record view module off and restarted the instance and it didn't worked either. Then deleted instance, cloned the backup and tried to update to 9.16.0 with the module and nothing, it didn't work either. Without the module doesn't work too.

Finally tried a new instance with clear installation of grindr there and login with google and not, it didn't worked.

I'm suspecting 2 options:

- They are banning using grindr on bluestacks.

- They have a lot of issues with google accounts.

Let me know if you had that issues too.

Thanks bud!

EDIT: Grindr detects xposed frameworks, never happened to me before. I had to install "HidddenCore" module to be able to use it on bluetstacks.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
I don't believe what you stated is correct about them detecting Xposed or xposed frameworks, and if they do, they're not doing anything with that detection. I searched the code in the app and the only references to anything with xposed in it is exposed as in "webview.exposed" or such things having to do with visibility in menus and such. Also, there would be a lot more people speaking up if there was an issue there, as it's an xposed framework being used on phones/tablets.

I don't use Bluestacks that much but I've never had issues with it. When you state such things without any evidence, you are likely going to panic poeple. I would guess you have other modules/apps/settings that could be interfering with your setup. Bluestacks or any other emulator is not the same as an actual device, so there is more chance for issues.

People were just forced to do an update so anything before 9.17.1 is being forced to update...

They seem to be having a tone of google issues lately

Grindr also lost just under half their staff, so it's not surprising they have problems:

Grindr loses nearly half its staff to strict return-to-work rule

Grindr has lost about 45% of its staff as it enforces a strict return-to-office policy that was introduced after a majority of employees announced a plan to unionize.

www.latimes.com
[Xposed Framework Modules] DoJo_Mast3r:
Yea I've done a crazy amount of testing on different grindr accounts and versions with rooted and non rooted phones with many combinations. I am able to backup and restore messages no problem on rooted and vanilla grindr no problem.

I only run into this issue with non rooted grindr modded, google services just don't seem to want to work on LSpatch.
[Xposed Framework Modules] rodman55:
Is it possible you can look into why the profile photos are being deleted locally in grindrs cache not so long after being blocked

Wasn't something that occurred when I had the mod on 9.10 last but the profile fields information would delete on 9.10 and below and maybe we can have it so those stats also remain locally in grindrs cache too

Thanks @RobbieTechie
[Xposed Framework Modules] rodman55:
this is untrue using bluestacks with no issues
[Xposed Framework Modules] xk3v1lx:
All methods failed 😵‍💫

Use version 12 or 12.1 and hope @ElJaviLuki release grindrplus for it 🥴
[Xposed Framework Modules] genesis89:
This module works great on my phone but I'll keep using vanilla until it supports 8.18.x. Grindr fixed two major bugs in 8.18.x (picless profiles bug and weird auto refresh on fav grid bug). Can I request a feature? I don't use github so I'll write it here. I would love if you copy the "Selectable 2, 3, 4 or 5-column grid layout" feature from the old module. If selectable can't be an option, just add another column on fav grid. The default 2 columns (or rows, not sure which one is correct) is too big on my phone and I'm too lazy to scroll down (fav'd too many profiles lol). Thanks.

Edit: Forgot this one. How long is "a little while"? I'm talking about the incognito bug.
[Xposed Framework Modules] xk3v1lx:
That is precisely what i want 🫦
[Xposed Framework Modules] kaboomx:
Ah I was wondering why I was unable to refresh. I just noticed it now.
[Xposed Framework Modules] onoakino:
I hope @ElJaviLuki is safe. Been waiting for an update for 8.18.x.
[Xposed Framework Modules] dinosix9:
8.12 was also forced to update recently, so the app is no longer possible to use :rolleyes: if you find a solution eventually (anyone), please do share it... thank you
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
I have a pull request in for 8.20.0-107567 on Github. I know that ElJaviLuki has said on Github that this is a hobby for him and he sounds like he's quite busy most of the time.

This could be built and run, but it won't be exactly the same as an update that cames directly from him, so if someone builds off my branch they likely need to uninstall it when he puts out an update.

*Edited for spelling error
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Here is a temporary version for updates for GPlus by @ElJaviLuki, all credit for GPlus goes to him and this is just an update to his work.

GitHub - ElJaviLuki/GrindrPlus: Making Grindr funnier than ever before!

Making Grindr funnier than ever before! Contribute to ElJaviLuki/GrindrPlus development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

I have a pull request in on Github for him to check out so he can build an official version when he has time. If you wish to view the code it is on his Github and the updates I made are on the Pull Request section.

This will likely need to be uninstalled when ElJaviLuki makes an official release, but for now this should help to fix some of the grindr bugs that have been mentioned above such as the grid refresh issue on the favorites section that were rather annoying to some users.

Edit: Someone on Github had mentioned that 8.20.0 was not available in the play store yet. You can update from APK Mirror here

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat 8.20.0 APK Download by Grindr LLC - APKMirror

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat 8.20.0 APK Download by Grindr LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com

If you choose the versions with the bundle tag, those will need the APK Mirror installer to install properly, but I won't cover that, that part is up to you...
[Xposed Framework Modules] genesis89:
Is this one the "lite" version like you posted in the other thread or similar to the original one? Thanks.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Bunjamid03:
Hello can you help me fixed my problem. 1 year ago i was able to make grindr 2 times a day when i get banned. all i need to do just to change my device id using device emulator by checking those id / country region etc. but now i tried to change device random but it gives me an error says "REGISTRATION ERROR" anyone can help me with this problem? or anyone know how to fixed it? im willing to pay donate or whatever as long i can use this app. please
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
Sorry if I wasn't clear enough for you to understand when I said "this is just an update to his work." This was an update to ElJaviLuki's version on Github and as I stated, it's an update for that. This update is for version 8.20.0 (107567).

I don't agree with all the features in his version such as the video calls when you haven't chatted with someone, I view that as a security issue. I also don't agree with the mulitple taps and view them as giving someone the ability to spam another user but he chose to implement those and I left everything as is as it is his choices for his work.

There was no "lite" version in the other thread as you decided to name it. That was for version 8.19 as people were asking for an updated release and ElJaviLuki probably will not do an official update until users are forced to install an update, hence also why I called this a "temporary version for updates". 8.19 did not work for his version at all and for the version I released only partially but it was better thn no update at all as I stated in my post there. Hopefully this made things a bit more clear for you, Please have yourself a great day.
[Xposed Framework Modules] Lanchon:
> i dont agree...

i do. if those are "secutity" issues, they wont be solved by you. if there is any antispam policy, it must be implemented server side or else it is a sham.

grindrplus exposes grindr's sham treatment of "security" issues for what they are.

if you are lazy, thats fine. but if you are dropping features on principle, you are misguided and helping grindr get away with an insecure system for all of us: by hiding issues you are causing future insecurity.
[Xposed Framework Modules] RobbieTechie:
You are welcome to agree or disagree with whatever you wish. I do agree with you that Grindr Plus exposes some Grindr security issues.

This has been a cat and mouse game since at least 2016 when tomlandia on github created F*ckr (I didn't choose the name but I censored it to keep it PG) showing how users can be easily mapped, filters could be used client side etc.

I called it a security issue because I feel most users would not want some random person trying to video call them out of nowhere when they've never chatted before, I wouldn't want that either.

Had you bothered to read the whole post you would know that I "left everything as is" and stated it's his project and I changed nothing and only updated code to bring it in line with 8.20.0

If you bothered to look at the pull request code on GitHub you could also easily see that but it seems you were only on GitHub trying to tell people what to do and to close issues that they opened. Even though they are not issues you opened and they were new users who perhaps are not familiar with how to do that.

If I were lazy I would not have updated and tested the code, or made the pull request.

I also would not have compiled a version for people to use since Grindr fixed a few bugs and asked for an update.

ElJaviLuki will likely not make an official release until people are forced to update off his last release as he had stated there that he is busy with other things.

First you said I can't do anything about their security then you end saying I'm helping them be insecure, yet you can't have it both ways. I don't know what has apparently got you worked up but I do hope it gets better for you and I do hope you have an awesome and amazing day! 😁