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Started by Nhaaps · May 02, 2022
Nhaaps

I know how to modify apps but do not know how to get rid of embedded browsers/social media shortcuts.
if anybody can write instructions here (if feasible) I would appreciate it

Nhaaps When the apk is decompiled search for things written in the IAB (Like about, legal etc.)

When you find them just replace the links with http://127.0.0.1 (localhost - won't open anything) [or if it is an HTML file then you can add target=”_blank" to make them open in the browser]

I did this to several apps including the Gas Guru app and the Zmanim app (that was on the aff website and was then replaced with one that isn't as good)

Lev26

SolF Can you share that zmanim app?

Nhaaps

SolF Can u be more specific pls? im not really sure where to find those things(what is the IAB)

Biden2020prez

Nhaaps in app browser. I think I have a simple way, if you tell m an app to test in on I'll let you know

Nhaaps

whats ur email? (if u dont mind)

Biden2020prez

My username on this forum @gmail

Nhaaps In the Zmanim app I found the about file (which is the IAB) in
assets\com\gindin\zmanim\android
and I modified those by removing the link. As i explained earlier you can also just make them open in a browser using target=”_blank"

Lev26 Here is the app:
(Notice in the about section the links don't work and I added a line 'Cleaned by SolF')
https://filetransfer.io/data-package/8e0omAew#link

Biden2020prez

Nhaaps Yeah, my idea doesn't come close to working. I am still trying to figure out if there is a way without knowing about the app, but as of now I don't know.

Nhaaps

SolF how do u edit an HTML file

Nhaaps Try on the Zmanim app I uploaded above.

Decompile it and navigate to the location I mentioned.

Nhaaps

SolF FYI i have been seeing that most links from filetransfer.io are flagged as unsafe by edge and blocks the download (you can get around the block though)

Biden2020prez

Is it better if I use other one (like wetransfer?)

Apps4Flip-Admin

Hey all, just a reminder to please not post any app modifiers or anything that could even potentially be used to modify or distribute unkosher apps. We want to keep this community kosher and inclusive! Thank You!

Nhaaps

Apps4Flip-Admin I feel like it is my fault that this message was written because i wasnt careful enough b4 i posted certian apps... sorry

Apps4Flip-Admin

@Nhaaps No problem! My message wasn't meant at anyone in particular, just a general reminder since some discussions can potentially be used for the wrong things and we want to avoid that.

Thanks for being understanding.