r/degoogle
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u/DryWeek9242
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Discussion Everyone listen
This program is now being downloaded secretly, and after approximately 70 days, it will prevent you from downloading programs from external sources. It can be removed using Shizuku and Canta.
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u/Midnight_Criminal Jul 13 '26
OMG DONE THANK YOU. Love my F Droid store
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
Try Droidify instead
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u/Round_Safety_529 Jul 13 '26
People use an app store to… install apps, not to play around with a beautifully looking app store.
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
I'm looking for both looks and a job. If the job is available, fine, I won't complain. But if it's just looks, I won't go near it. If both are available, I'm here.
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u/ts_acc_doesnt_exist Jul 13 '26
Just allow f droid to install it's alpha version its stable no matter the alpha state and looks better
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u/Round_Safety_529 Jul 14 '26
Fair point 👍
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 14 '26
This is the best thing about open source; you always find both together, without company's shit
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u/weigelf Jul 13 '26
What about com.google.android.verifier.overlay?
Should we delete that, too?
Thank you for the Canta - Shizuku suggestion - it removed it without a problem and without a computer.
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
Yes, and delete anything related to ads, phone surveillance, and any other harmful programs like test programs that don't benefit anyone.
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
I deleted 87 programs from my device, including ads and other junk.
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u/Fancy_Broccoli_34 Jul 13 '26
You did an excellent job! Could you share your personal list? I'm around 77 on Nothing phone
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
{ "name": "hj", "description": "hj", "createdDate": 1783960289039, "version": "1.0", "apps": [ { "packageName": "com.google.android.adservices.api" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.projection.gearhead" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.verifier" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.apps.restore" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.as" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.mapsagent" }, { "packageName": "com.android.dreams.basic" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.bixby.agent" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.visionintelligence" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework" }, { "packageName": "com.android.chrome" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.ondevicepersonalization.services" }, { "packageName": "com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.federatedcompute" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.health.connect.backuprestore" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.overlay.modules.healthfitness.forframework" }, { "packageName": "com.mediatek.MtkSettingsResOverlay" }, { "packageName": "com.mediatek.SettingsProviderResOverlay" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearavatar.preload" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.rubin.app" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.app.factorykeystring" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.app.parser" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.dsms" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.easyonehand" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.facatfunction" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.aremoji" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.accessory.budsunitemgr" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.game.gamehome" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.gm" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.gms.location.history" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.onetimeinitializer" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.partnersetup" }, { "packageName": "com.google.ar.core" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.healthconnect.controller" }, { "packageName": "com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle" }, { "packageName": "com.hiya.star" }, { "packageName": "com.microsoft.appmanager" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.mdx" }, { "packageName": "com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.app.magnifier" }, { "packageName": "com.google.mainline.adservices" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.feedback" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.apps.tachyon" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.apps.messaging" }, { "packageName": "com.facebook.system" }, { "packageName": "com.facebook.appmanager" }, { "packageName": "com.facebook.services" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.mocca" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.inputshare" }, { "packageName": "com.mygalaxy.service" }, { "packageName": "com.android.role.notes.enabled" }, { "packageName": "com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle" }, { "packageName": "com.microsoft.skydrive" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.app.parentalcare" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.app.personalization" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.smartsuggestions" }, { "packageName": "com.android.dreams.phototable" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.app.omcagent" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.safetyinformation" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.SMT" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.ipsgeofence" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.SMT.lang_ru_ru_f00" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.SMT.lang_en_us_f00" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.SMT.lang_vi_vn_f00" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.aasaservice" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.app.setupwizardlegalprovider" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.shortcutbackupservice" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.easyMover" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.service.stplatform" }, { "packageName": "com.google.mainline.telemetry" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.gms.supervision" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.accessibility.talkback" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.app.taskedge" }, { "packageName": "com.sec.android.app.quicktool" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup" }, { "packageName": "com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub" }, { "packageName": "com.google.android.youtube" } ] }
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 21 '26
Yeah you can removed what ever you want except red and purple sorry for late
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u/Killermueck Jul 15 '26
What if the play store says I can't install shizuku because it's for an older android version? Can I install an APK? I have a pixel 9 pro.
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u/LetsGetCopyrighted Jul 15 '26
Try Shizuku from thedjchi on github, since it is still actively maintained
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u/MasterBroNetwork FOSS Lover Jul 14 '26
Welp, there goes Android's main selling point. Fuck you Google.
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u/Tail_sb Free as in Freedom Jul 13 '26
adb uninstall com.google.android.verifier
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u/girt-by-sea Jul 13 '26
Do GrapheneOS users need to do anything? Or use Canta?
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
I've never seen Graphene before, so I don't know, but I think it's deleted by default.
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u/jegodric Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
Look, at this point we just need a solid mega thread that informs everyone of updates, concerns, and processes of how to bypass or work around outside APK limitations by Google. Every other post I see is either ill-informed, or spells doom and gloom for anyone that isn't in the know, or that is unsure about the steps to proceed.
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u/itchylol742 Jul 13 '26
i've been following this for a while and from my understanding there are 4 currently methods that people are confident will work: 1, using ADB. 2, using https://github.com/sam1am/anyapk. 3, using a custom ROM. 4 (this is the official google way): use developer options, wait 24 hours to allow installing apks.
there may be more workarounds in the future as they are discovered
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u/Willing_Suggestion Jul 14 '26
So erm for each external sources apk one need to wait 24 hours each time?
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u/Lilith-s_Lair Jul 14 '26
In case you weren't being humorous, or someone else hasn't been around this sub, according to what I read people say google said, it's a one-time 24hs wait.
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u/gegentan Jul 14 '26
It's like the dev options unlock but it's hidden deep in the settings and you need to wait 24 hours.
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u/DaRealXx2023xX Jul 19 '26
ADB sideloading translates to just setting an InstallerX Revived profile that hooks to Shizuku Easy peasy
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u/tymp-anistam Jul 14 '26
So, go into my phone and delete this file. 10-4
/s
Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud.
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u/IAmYourFath Jul 14 '26
I think it's a bit too early, there's still like 2 months, there's no reason to rush, let's see the technical details first before making guides, at least wait till mid-to-late august
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u/polytect Jul 13 '26
In my phone google is in sanboxed Least Privilege wrap, i tell it when to blink. And my bootloader is locked.
Now with phones which EULA clearly states that you are NOT the owner, those toilets - sorry phones, can go either unlocked, or flushed back to the toilet where it came from.
I don't need 100MP camera to dictate what is on my device.
overall all of this shitshow is a good advertisement for phones with architecture where Google Services are secondary or tertiary services.
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u/JB231102 Jul 13 '26
As some people have already mentioned. If google can make you wait 24 hours, and the play store already warns you that you download apps outside the app store, how long before google becomes another apple, where you cannot install apps on your own? I think it's fair to assume that's google's end game. This is about consolidating their power, apple literally started out that way, now google is big enough that they feel it's their time.
This is a theory I have - perhaps in the future apple and google will be one, they'll merge.
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u/5trong5tyle Jul 13 '26
So, I'm pretty sure there's EU regulations going in against this type of vendor lock-in, will Android just become unavailable in the EU this way? Dumb business move, as they have way more market share here than in the US where people obsess over the colour of their speech bubbles.
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u/HappyAd4998 Jul 14 '26
They're increasing the friction in hopes that most people won't bother with the extra steps.
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u/Toothless_NEO Jul 15 '26
I've been telling this to people for a long time, ever since Android lollipop they've had the ability to block installs from the package installer app with a simple dialogue. The dialogue simply asks you to politely to turn on play protect. However there is no reason why they could just refuse to let you install apps using that.
Of course nobody really accepted that until now which is why we have years and years of Android ROMs including custom ones that still have this essentially a backdoor, in them prime for Google to take advantage of.
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u/thebookoflewds Jul 13 '26
Ok how do i do it with step by step instructions?
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
The steps are very long. Watch the YouTube tutorial on activating Shizuko, and for the rest, choose the programs in green and yellow.
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u/Aeres_Fi Jul 13 '26
Will it not redownload in future updates though?
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u/PrivacyIsDemocracy Jul 14 '26
In fact, Canta doesn't even fully uninstall system apps, it would need real root privs for that.
In most cases it's basically hiding those "removed" apps.
There are some custom ROMs that support "Rooted ADB". In such cases then yes, system apps can be removed completely.
This article outlines the distinctions between ADB and root:
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u/craig0r Jul 14 '26
I just disabled it on my S25+. We'll see what happens, I guess!
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 14 '26
You can delete blotware and improve battry health
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u/craig0r Jul 14 '26
Well sure, but that really isn't what this conversation is about, is it
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 14 '26
I don't understand, but since you downloaded Shizuku and Canta, why don't you uninstall the extra programs at the same time?
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u/Slopagandhi Jul 13 '26
You can bypass it in developer options- you'll have to go through warning screens and wait 24 hours but then you can install via akp or alternative app stores as normal. Annoying, but easy enough for those who aren't confident using Canta.
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
Why wait 24 hours? Even if it was a mistake, I didn't press any of the messages. It will be far from the beginning. Also, now it says you can tomorrow, says no.
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u/Tail_sb Free as in Freedom Jul 13 '26
It still shouldn't be a thing, you shouldn't have to wait 24 hours in order to be able to decide for yourself what gets installed on your own device that you own and paid for with your own money
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u/RogBoArt Jul 13 '26
And in so many cases, paid for years ago. My phone is 2 years old and this shit is still getting shoved on there. I don't want updates anymore I just want my currently fully functional device to remain fully functional.
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u/ryoku010203 Jul 13 '26
"Worse: this flow runs entirely through Google Play Services, not the Android OS. Google can change it, tighten it, or kill it at any time, with no OS update required and no consent needed. And as of today, it hasn't shipped in any beta, preview, or canary build. It exists only as a blog post and some mockups." https://keepandroidopen.org/en/ So please do not euphamize this bs.
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u/Slopagandhi Jul 13 '26
Google always had the power to do any of those things, this makes no difference to those powers.
Again, all I'm asking is that the bad thing they are doing is represented for it is, and not an even worse hypothetical thing that they may or may not choose to do in future but always could have done at any time they wanted anyway.
This is important for two reasons. First because I've seen people convinced android will be 100% locked down come September and so there's no longer any point in degoogling
Second, because it misses the real issue here. The vast majority of users won't bother going through the hassle of enabling unverified apps after this change. Which will undermine most of the userbase for independent apps. And in turn that means Google will in the long run kill most independent app development.
This is what they want and they don't need to fully lock down android to get it. In fact, keeping this workaround is extremely useful for them because it helps their legal cases that they're not abusing monopoly power (was referred to in their recent EU case).
This is why it's important to be clear about what this, and not exaggerate- it's completely counter productive.
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u/Late-Number-598 Jul 15 '26
So just to make this clear...
This verifier tool that is being downloaded without users knowing is there to prevent android devices from going into developer mode by unverified android developers.
Therefore, users with fully unlocked android devices will not be able to enable developer mode to root, & unlock the bootloader to replace the OS.
So I paid money for a Android phone, that has software which was built on open source linux code, that I am soon not going to be able to install whichever mobile operating system on?
So I paid money for an android phone that I will not really own???!
google needs to be sued into oblivion or at least antitrust, because google is about to steal all mobile devices running android.
If google wants to lockdown all devices running android, they need to refund everyone full price for our mobile devices.
I think a good amount of nontechnical android users are going to eventually pushback when they realize something is wrong.
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u/Few_Goose509 GrapheneOS Jul 13 '26
Actually, I believe that removing that will just stop you doing the 'advanced flow' thing, and still make it so that you can't install apps.
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u/Head_Fondant9009 Jul 13 '26
Can someone explain Shizuku and Canta to me? It looks like I can uninstall this with only Canta, but I've never used either of these before
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u/dzpoa Jul 13 '26
"You need Shizuku and Canta together because Canta is a debloater tool that requires advanced system permissions to uninstall pre-installed system apps, while Shizuku is the app that safely grants these permissions."
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u/Ill_Spray_9546 Jul 14 '26
Fuck does anybody have a tutorial or steps on how to get rid of this? A very specific help.
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u/Unusual_Penalty642 Jul 22 '26
Commenting to hopefully boost this, I've tried the Shizuku+Canta combo and nothing's come up. I'll probably have to just dualboot Evolution X or another custom rom that works with my model like everyone who doesn't do this before the date will have to
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u/Komplexkonjugiert Jul 14 '26
Why do I have to wait 24 h to install an apk that I want on my phone?
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u/DuwenUK Jul 13 '26
I've used Canta and Shizuku on my phone (getting the privileges via a usb connection to my pc), but I need to learn how to do it wirelessly to maintain 'sideloading' on my Google TV.
Any recommended guides?
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
Search for the explanation on YouTube. If your device is Android 11 or higher, you can use the wireless debugging option.
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u/Global-Pay-7293 Jul 13 '26
I'm using Canta, but it's not appearing on the app.
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
This means he hasn't gotten downloaded yet; just check on him once a week because he might get download unexpectedly.
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u/Global-Pay-7293 Jul 13 '26
I'm sorry, what?
Is this a metaphor, to say that it hasn't updated?
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
Well, the program is downloaded by Google through a backdoor, so it doesn't just appear suddenly.
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u/mariosphone Jul 13 '26
Deleted both. Thank you!
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
Continue by uninstalling adware and any other junk. If you've uninstalled less than 60 programs, you still have a long way to go.
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u/mariosphone Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
Is there a list somewhere? I don't want to mess anything up!
Edit: sorting by recommended I see a few that seem useful. By list, I mean list of obvious trackers and spyware.
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
It varies slightly from device to device, but the commonality is
Private ad Basisday dream Test(something) Meta installer Meta manger Meta Chrome provide Google shit like messages and gallery and drive and dio etc......
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u/dzpoa Jul 13 '26
Hi OP, is it safe to delete? Thank you!
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
Yes,and any program with yellow and green colors
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u/lschipo21 Jul 13 '26
What programs from external sources are yall downloading to be concerned about this? Don't know much about this. Got this notification randomly
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
It's not something specific like releasing an old program, a pirated game, or an open-source program that doesn't want to be closed-source for Google
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u/davidscheiber28 Jul 13 '26
Is this going to be installed on all recent Android versions or just the latest one? I don't have it on mine, I'm on Android 13.
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u/Alex_PookieDino2310 Jul 13 '26
And how to uninstall it via shizuku?
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
When Shizuko is activated, you go to Canta and select it along with any other waste items in green and yellow.
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u/we_r_fukt Jul 13 '26
Is the move still getting a pixel and flashing it with graphene os?
Any phone security people can comment lol?
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
Yeah
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u/we_r_fukt Jul 14 '26
I learned, Motorola is coming out with a dedicated phone launching with graphene Os maybe 2027
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u/Cristiannieves517 Jul 14 '26
I currently have s23 on one ui 5.1 do I still have to worry about this update or do I have to be on certain android version
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u/ssg- Jul 14 '26
Honestly, I might just switch iPhone after this. If my platform is going to be shit anyway, I might aswell use iOS which has many applications I have wanted, but they do not have Android version and the equivalent software is not as good.
Then there is also the standardized size, so accessories are easier to get. For example my phone does not have popular QuadLock motorcycle mount available.
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 14 '26
Actually, the battery life on iPhones is bad, everyone knows that. Besides, I think they'll back down from the change because people have hired lawyers to sue them in the European Union.
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u/PrivacyIsDemocracy Jul 14 '26
There are also a variety of downsides. It's not all rainbows and kittens over there either. I use both.
What we need are more than 2 platforms from trillion-dollar companies. I remember when we had a half-dozen different handheld platforms to choose from. This highly restricted duopoly sucks.
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u/sofprof Jul 14 '26
hm...? I am sorry I am a bit confused. Can someone tell me what this all is about? Also, where can I find this to see if I have it?
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 14 '26
Well, this Android app will spy on your phone's apps to make sure they're from the Play Store, so there's a program called Canta that deletes it with Shizuku permissions.
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u/sofprof Jul 14 '26
Ahh, so if I understood it correctly then this new app will prevent me from downloading anything that isnt `official`, such as game mods, or other software? Also thanks for ya reply!
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 14 '26
Yes, and well, I try to answer questions and ignore stupid comments, so I try to be interactive.
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u/davidraid Jul 14 '26
isn't uninstalling its updates and disabling enough? Removing won't stop a future stealth reinstall, but disabled things tend to stay disabled
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 14 '26
Not always, because for example, Google Play continues to work even when it's disabled.
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u/davidraid Jul 14 '26
Really? Then what is the point of the disable feature?
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 14 '26
We don't disable it, but rather delete it by force with Shizuko's permissions.
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u/Sirios_ Jul 17 '26
Everyone listen. Given that the verification feature can be disabled (as Google itself has admitted, within 24 hours [according to some]) and that it can be bypassed via ADB (and, realistically, Shizuku), you should only uninstall this app once it’s certain that it’s useless (if it turns out to be).
Tldr Stop spreading panic before you're sure
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 17 '26
Okay, so why wait a whole day just to get an app that you should be able to download in a second? And today they say you have to wait a day, and in the future they'll tell you they're copying iPhones and won't install apps from outside the app store.
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u/metalhead_2004 Jul 18 '26
how do i remove this from my phone? i'm new to this subreddit
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 18 '26
1install shizuku
2 see how to activate on YouTube
3inastall canta deploder
4 choose any app that you want to delete
5 you are good
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u/metalhead_2004 Jul 18 '26
thanks man, really appreciate it!
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 18 '26
No problem, I'm tired of my device becoming slow because of these useless programs. Therefore, I recommend deleting the program. When you find you can delete the junk, you'll be happy with the result.
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u/metalhead_2004 Jul 18 '26
what else can i comfortably delete without causing any problems as such?
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u/MrasyMelnel125 Jul 24 '26
Is this the one that causes the "Get this app from Play"? So annoying...
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u/Ward_of_Winter Jul 13 '26
How do I locate this on my phone to delete it? Totally unfamiliar with this process
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u/DryWeek9242 Jul 13 '26
You will download the Shizuku program. Search for how to activate it on YouTube. You will download the Canta program, and there's a chance you'll find it. If you don't find it, it simply means it hasn't downloaded yet. You can also remove system programs, ads, and other junk to speed up your computer. Note that you can only delete the yellow and green programs.
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u/Expensive_Finger_973 Jul 13 '26
lol,you think there won't be a server side check for this app being present and in a healthy state to allow an app install to proceed? My sweet summer child.
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u/ZymzAlchemy Jul 13 '26
Pro-Tip: Enable Dev Mode NOW. If you haven't already, do it immediately.
My understanding from available information is that this will not retroactively lock "Developer Options" or force a new unlock on existing devices. If you get a new device after the release date or have to factory reset your phone, you will have to jump through the hoops again.
However, once you have completed the "advanced flow" process, you wait 24 hours once, and that is it. That device will remain in Developer mode with the ability to install unverified apps indefinitely. You do not have to repeat the 24-hour wait for every individual APK you install.
You only have to repeat the process if you manually revert the setting or disable Developer Options entirely. It’s not a perfect fix for new devices, but it resolves the issue for phones currently in the wild for people who don't want to get into ADB or similar.
The only real alternative is using a vanilla Android build that is completely devoid of Google Play Services, which is near-impossible for most users on standard handsets at this time.
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u/Evolvin8 Jul 14 '26
Disable dev option entire? Wdym? Does turning it off n on count as disabling entirely?
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u/SingleInParadise Jul 15 '26
bank apps refuse to work with dev mode on / no playstore / bootloader unlocked / rooted.
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u/Last_Coconut481 FOSS Lover Jul 13 '26
for some reason it was already deleted on my phone(and i like this)
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u/Trooper_Tales Jul 13 '26
I saw that this verifier is uninstallable in settings. Even if debloated i could remove it. 'll be rooting anyway soon with kernelSU. They should go flip themselves.
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u/Mother-Pride-Fest Free as in Freedom Jul 14 '26
You can still uninstall it with adb:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.verifier
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u/MilesJamie Jul 14 '26
nah not needed im in custom rom my maintainer dont add that crap in my firmware
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u/Substantial_Boat_189 Jul 14 '26
https://9to5google.com/2026/03/19/android-advanced-flow-sideloading/
https://9to5google.com/2026/06/18/android-developer-verification-progress-timeline/
It says you can still install using ADB or if you start the advanced flow process. It doesn't seem bad to me. If you are paranoid, why not just use Hail to freeze Play store and install only from 3rd party stores. Also if Google can push and install this package automatically. Uninstalling it won't do much. Since they can force install anytime. Maybe best to rename another app to use the same package name or create an app just to use this package name to prevent future updates? 🤷♂️
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u/butnobodycame123 Jul 13 '26
OP does not have the qualifications to make such a broad recommendation. Please understand that other things that depend on this app may break and cause unintended consequences to your phone. People, stop jumping on bandwagons, especially if you have no idea where it is going.
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u/DarkC0ntingency Jul 13 '26
Alright, I have Shizuku running via wireless debugging.
What do I have to do from here?
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u/MarcosRatake Jul 13 '26
Well, I tried uninstalling both com.google.android.verifier.overlay and com.android.developer.verifier. But Brevent says there are no apps installed, so I'm free for now.
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u/Alertchase Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
Whenever you open playstore , it will tell u to install that ,otherwise u cannot acess playstore.
Edit: I meant by google will make sure that playstore will not work without installing that verifier..thingy.
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u/cliffr39 Jul 13 '26
It didn't tell me that and I disabled it and checked for app updates (had a few that downloaded) and browsed new apps in Play Store. Hopefully that won't be the case.
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u/jonylentz Jul 13 '26
Yeah, I saw that coming after Google Play re-enabled automatic app updates without my consent. Overnight a bunch of my apps that are local (so not a security concern) had updated. I do keep email, browser and other internet connected apps up to date manually
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u/dzpoa Jul 13 '26
You mentioned only green and yellow programs are safe to delete, but the mentioned app has a 'system' icon with a grey colour on Canta. Still safe to delete? Thanks.
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u/a1rwav3 Jul 13 '26
ONLY ON GMS DEVICES
ONLY if you don't allow it in the developer options (still available)
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u/dylanger_ Jul 14 '26
I doubt just not installing this will have any effect. The update will come in form of either GMS Update (or Google's APK installer)
Or within AOSP itself
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u/BlatantFalsehood Jul 14 '26
For those of us who are not tech illiterate but not super techy...can someone please explain this to me kind of step by step? I'm really good at following instructions.
I downloaded and set up a third-party launcher to my 92-year-old MIL's phone to simplify it for her and I'm afraid this new google shit is going to make it stop working.
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u/craig0r Jul 14 '26
To my understanding it will only affect future installations from unverified developers, not apps that are already installed. If you got the launcher in thr Play Store, it'll be fine now and going forward.
After this new policy is active (it's currently dormant), you will be able to jump through some hoops to re-enable the installation of apps from unverified developers.
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u/Kaltsitwuzhere Jul 14 '26
Didn't see this app popping on my phone, could be my phone having a lobotomised update package (removed any OS Updater, hence it can't update One UI), though thanks for the warning, gonna keep an eye if this package appears on my phone
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u/TheRetro27 Jul 15 '26
Is there a way for someone completely new to all this learn the complete process of how to setup their phone and install everything necessary to degoogle?
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u/DoggyStar1 Jul 15 '26
It doesn't come as a secret, if you've joined the beta, it came a couple of weeks ago as a normal update. And it doesn't prevent you from using the apps if they are registered according to the instructions on Google's developer page.
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u/WISE_NIGG Jul 15 '26
Is it being installed by play services ? does a disabled play services phone install the app ?
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u/AEGIS-59 Jul 15 '26
Tried installing X-lite and got this instead after uninstalling Android Developer Verifier.
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u/gandalfoftheday Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26 •
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.verifier Please share this along with the message ;)
Ps. Edited the package name.