• Filters

  • I made a very easy DIY filter for dummies (with LG phones)

malki2003 Yes, select charging (not file transfer). And make sure you enabled USB Debugging inside developer options

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      Biden2020prez So how are you calling this a filter? It is misleading...I think you should add in the header "Does Not Block Factory Reset"

          chaimzalman I think you asked this already [Login to see the link] 🙂 .

          Let me tell you like this: Tag removed my filter without me needing to lose all my data. So you are free to remove this and lose all your data. For myself and many others, that is a big deterrent.

          It still "filters" the bad apps off your phone.

          If you can't control your Taivah to reset the phone and/or resetting is not inconvenient for you, then feel free to get a filter elsewhere, I am not stopping you.

          Even chatgpt agrees: [Login to see the link]

              Biden2020prez I am not arguing with you regarding the deterrent aspect, but it is terribly misleading to call it a filter if factory reset is not blocked. I am not saying your filter is wrong but you really need to be clear in the description what it does and doesn't do.

                  chaimzalman I think it is pretty clear. I am not sure if you've used it before, but in the part of the program that uninstalls apps, there are 7 options:

                  1. Remove Browser (Highly Recommended!!!)
                  2. Remove e-mail
                  3. Remove Hotspot
                  4. Remove FM Radio
                  5. Remove Video
                  6. Remove Text Messages
                    D. All Done, I don't want to remove any more apps.

                  It does not mention anything about preventing a factory reset, and if someone assumes it blocks factory reset, then it's his fault for assuming that it does something it doesn't claim to do. In fact, if the tool did do things that I never documented, like install a remote access trojan, or block factory reset, that would

                  chaimzalman terribly misleading

                  and unethical.

                  Additionally, this was what I wrote in my very first post about this tool:

                  Biden2020prez It opens a batch file to help the user setup his phone on ADB (ADB is built-in to the application), and when the phone is connected, it opens a new batch file where the user can choose what he would like to remove from his phone.

                  Additionally, if someone reads through this thread, it will be very apparent what this tool does. I'm not sure why you bundle filter with blocking factory reset. Of course, that can be included in a filter, but that doesn't mean everything else is not a filter. Would you like me to add an option to uninstall settings just so I can call it a filter? Well, I don't plan on doing that anytime soon. Although I do plan or releasing the source code in case anyone wants to make their own fork, including a fork that merely changes the title from "filter" to something else.

                  You are welcome to call this tool anything you want. Not a problem. You can even put big warnings in this thread. But I don't have in my plans to put a big header that this "Doesn't block factory reset". In the meantime, you can bother [Login to see the link] that his Kosher Rom for the TCL Flip 2 does not block factory reset. And bother Tag that many of their filters don't block factory reset (I know, there is a difference between when the filter is removed with a factory reset and when it is not - my point is that you have the wrong definition of filter).

                          Biden2020prez It is essential to consider the potential consequences for users who may not have a strong technical understanding and rely on labels such as "filter" to make decisions about which tools to use. Blocking factory reset is an important aspect of a filter because it can prevent someone from easily bypassing the filter's restrictions and accessing content or settings that have been blocked. This can be especially important for parents who want to protect their children from inappropriate content or prevent them from making unauthorized changes to their device. Furthermore, it is worth noting that TAG DOES make sure to block factory reset on their basic flip phones.
                          In conclusion, while the definition of a filter may vary depending on the individual's perspective, blocking factory reset is an important aspect of a filter. It is essential to communicate this information clearly to users, especially those who may not have a strong technical background (biggest proof is you are calling it a filter for dummies)
                          Furthermore, [Login to see the link] filter is not perfect but it is much better as there is no easy way to remove the restrictions from the device itself even with factory reset.

                              chaimzalman If you dont like the filter dont use stop putting down [Login to see the link] hard work. He put time and effort into making this program and he is not charging any money if you dont like the filter dont use it its up to you to use it nobody is forcing you to use it.

                                  anonymous Are you serious? Where have I stated that I dont like it? Obviously you didnt read my full posts

                                      chaimzalman Yes, you are correct that blocking factory reset is often an important aspect of a filter. And as I mentioned, if anyone removes browser and then has a taivah to reset his phone, I encourage him to get a filter that blocks that option.

                                      For many filters, it is also essential to uninstall all 3rd party apps. I am not targeting that kind of crowd, in fact my tool can also install apps. And, someone can even install inappropriate apps if he wants after the filter is installed. Even a browser 😥. Of course TAG wouldn't use a filter like this, but the target audience is people who'd anyways use ADB to remove the browser and install apps (this just automates it for them).

                                      I don't know why you think I need to take achrayus for everyone's children. A parent can/should do his research and get his child a filter that will keep the him safe from bad content. And this is certainly not strong enough for many children, bochurim and adults. But for many children, bochurim, and adults, this is more than enough. Everyone has a personal achrayus to make the right choice, and I don't take even an ounce of achrayus for their decisions.

                                      It is not my achrayus if someone who shouldn't use this uses it anyway. I provide this as a free service and anyone is free to use it. Anyone is also free to not use it if he doesn't want to or doesn't think he should.

                                      And I have had multiple basic phones filtered by TAG that can easily be factory reset for this reason:

                                      chaimzalman there is no easy way to remove the restrictions from the device itself even with factory reset.

                                      I hope that explains it for you.

                                      chaimzalman In conclusion, while the definition of a filter may vary depending on the individual's perspective, blocking factory reset is an important aspect of some filters. It is essential for users to do their proper research before installing a filter. Users who install a filter without doing their proper research take many risks on their device.

                                      FTFY (Fixed that for you).



                                      I appreciate your feedback. If you would like to discuss this further, feel free, I am happy to hear your opinion.

                                              Biden2020prez in regular apps 4 flip method of uninstalling bowser, any way to block factory reseting?

                                                  chaimzalman you seem to be bashing his filter and not liking it because it doesnt block factory reset worked [Login to see the link] very hard to make it and isnt charging and if its not up to your level of kashrus you dont have to use it its better this that the stuff removed and the only way to get it back is by deleting all your data than nothing at all.

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                                                    I just uploaded my batch file source to Github. I didn't upload all the APK's, even though my batch scripts reference them.

                                                    Warning - My code is very messy and unorganized, uncommented.

                                                    If anyone wants to optimize my code, feel free to create a pull request, and I may make a new release soon.

                                                      16 days later

                                                      THANK YOU, SO MUCH [Login to see the link] , I really appreciate it. just switched from to a flip phone, bec schok broke and went back to smart phone and someone gave me there exalt, and wasn't filtered thank you

                                                        yrjr I am really glad I can help! thank you for using it and giving feedback. it means a lot to me!