What is it with Android, that it constantly wants me to use Live Wallpapers?
I switched to a plain android device from Xiaomi and I really like the calm experience. No ads, no duplicate services etc. But one thing still bothers me: Live Wallpapers.
Why is Android so keen on activating live wallpapers? I didn't want them on my old device and always thought it was a Xiaomi thing. But now I still get a screen every once in a while and after each system update. Why? What's in it for Android that it is so obsessed with fucking live wallpapers that I constantly have to reaffirm that I really REALLY don't want them?
11 Comments
schnokobaer@feddit.org · 19 pts · 1y
Pretty sure I've never been suggested a live wallpaper ever
jol@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 1y
Would you like to try a live wallpaper?
schnokobaer@feddit.org · 2 pts · 1y
Welp I had a good run
disevani@lemmy.world · 17 pts · 1y
That must be Xiaomi's fault... Android does not do such thing. Check the running processes in Developer Settings to see what's running that could cause this. After located, disable/uninstall them, with ADB if needed.
Live wallpapers are often a form of ads. Like Motorola have Live Lockscreen, made and owned by Taboola... This is why you should skip bloated Android devices, unless you use a custom rom or don't mind the extreme debloating.
Cris16228@lemmy.today · 12 pts · 1y
What android phone? What popup? Please be more specific with pics if possible because I've never seen such a thing in my life so I have no idea, not sure for others but it's not a bad idea
masterofn001@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 1y
More than likely the app package that is irritating you is called:
Or something similar.
Without knowing your android aversion though, I can't say for certain.
To check for the package using ADB
This will show you all packages which have the word 'live'
You can disable it using ADB using the command:
You can also use a GUI tool like Universal Android Debloater
UAD-ng
As always, backup and use caution.
SheeEttin@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 1y
What exactly did you get? I have a Pixel running GrapheneOS and I never see these.
rolling_resistance@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
Sounds like it's not so plain after all. My Android never does this.
MangoPenguin@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 1y
I can't say I've ever seen this, is your new device Xiaomi as well?
halfapage@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 1y
Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe · -1 pts · 1y
The only "plain" Android I know is when you flash something like Lineage on a device.
Boomkop3@reddthat.com · -4 pts · 1y
Step 1. unlock your bootloader
Step 2. Ditch samsung/xiaomi/oneplus/motorola/whatever's default software
Step 3. Put lineageOS or something on there
Step 4. Enjoy not dealing with bullshit