[Q] Any way to prevent apps from being uninstalled?

cuonguq · Jul 28, 2014

My kid sometimes incidentally uninstalls some apps from my SM-T311. I have tried several locking apps like SmartLock, Perfect App Lock etc... with app uninstall locking but these locking apps do not work well. I think maybe due to Kitkat as these work like champ on my old 4.2.2 phone.

Is there any way to lock uninstall apps then?

gottech · Jul 28, 2014

App lock works, register to an email address to unlock the ability to prevent Uninstallation of app lock. I use it on my teenagers smart phone. Best locking app I have found

I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted

jokowi · Jul 28, 2014

I'm using CMsecurity for my kid tab. there's a good feature AppsLock. this app with pattern security can blocking KK setting to uninstall apps and can block important apps like e-mail, SuperSU, AFwall, and root apps to open.
Child proof app i think

cuonguq · Jul 28, 2014

gottech said:
App lock works, register to an email address to unlock the ability to prevent Uninstallation of app lock. I use it on my teenagers smart phone. Best locking app I have found

I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted

tks gottech. can you pls send me the link, as there are many apps with the similar name..?

cuonguq · Jul 28, 2014

jokowi said:
I'm using CMsecurity for my kid tab. there's a good feature AppsLock. this app with pattern security can blocking KK setting to uninstall apps and can block important apps like e-mail, SuperSU, AFwall, and root apps to open.
Child proof app i think

tks jokowi. will give it a shot and get back if it works

cuonguq · Jul 28, 2014

jokowi said:
I'm using CMsecurity for my kid tab. there's a good feature AppsLock. this app with pattern security can blocking KK setting to uninstall apps and can block important apps like e-mail, SuperSU, AFwall, and root apps to open.
Child proof app i think

tried it and unfortunately didnt work. apps can be uninstalled on my rooted SM-T331...

nl3142 · Jul 28, 2014

The only thing I can think of is to convert them into system apps with TitaniumBackup.

jokowi · Jul 28, 2014

cuonguq said:
tried it and unfortunately didnt work. apps can be uninstalled on my rooted SM-T331...

What method you used to uninstall apps cuonguq ? From 'settings' or from another apps?
I mean give pattern to Kitkat settings...

cuonguq · Jul 28, 2014

jokowi said:
What method you used to uninstall apps cuonguq ? From 'settings' or from another apps?
I mean give pattern to Kitkat settings...

i touched and held the icon until it jiggled, then moved upwards to "uninstall" menu, then the tab asked me if i wanted to remove it, i hit yes and gone it was..
already set password pattern... mine is rooted. is yours rooted too?

jokowi · Jul 28, 2014

cuonguq said:
i touched and held the icon until it jiggled, then moved upwards to "uninstall" menu, then the tab asked me if i wanted to remove it, i hit yes and gone it was..
already set password pattern... mine is rooted. is yours rooted too?

Ok im not trying it.
Yes im rooted too.
All right if your rooted then push your app to ./system/app/ give 644 permisions

cuonguq · Jul 28, 2014

jokowi said:
Ok im not trying it.
Yes im rooted too.
All right if your rooted then push your app to ./system/app/ give 644 permisions

tks jokowi.. but i dont understand "push your app to ./system/app/ give 644 permisions"
can you please show me how step by step?

cuonguq · Jul 28, 2014

nl3142 said:
The only thing I can think of is to convert them into system apps with TitaniumBackup.

tks nl3142. i will try and let you know if it works

gottech · Jul 28, 2014

cuonguq said:
tks gottech. can you pls send me the link, as there are many apps with the similar name..?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en

I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted

cuonguq · Jul 29, 2014

gottech said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en

I337 stock NC1, rooted, unlocked
Sm-T537A NE1stock, rooted

tks gottech. i tried it but did not work. your tab is also sm-t331? if yes, which region rom does it have? mine is vietnam

JuanL · Jul 30, 2014

I'll be using that app lock! Thanks @Gottexh

Traine · Jul 30, 2014

There's a xposed module that enables kids mode

danny042098 · Jul 31, 2014

cuonguq said:
My kid sometimes incidentally uninstalls some apps from my SM-T311. I have tried several locking apps like SmartLock, Perfect App Lock etc... with app uninstall locking but these locking apps do not work well. I think maybe due to Kitkat as these work like champ on my old 4.2.2 phone.

Is there any way to lock uninstall apps then?

You can install the app to system that way they cant uninstall it from app drawer
if their smart enough the put a pin on superSU and deactivate it so they don't uninstall it from ESfile explore

mirpuri · Jul 31, 2014

Take a look at "/system/app mover" - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.systemappmover, it can convert normal apps to system apps which should block uninstall

Sent from my Nexus S i9020 Crespo

pre4speed · Oct 6, 2014

I may be late to this discussion but I have https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.toolbox.full this with the applock plugin. I set up the applock to lock the uninstall feature in settings, tibu, es file explorer, basically any method of uninstalling things. Its a pin lock. Here are screenshots. I have this on all my Samsung devices (don't have my tab 4 8" yet but will install on there as well) and works perfect.

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