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Counter Measure: Disable GTalkService

Created by: E3V3A

It's been known for a long time that Google has the power to pull or push any app to/from your phone, using the GTalkService: INSTALL_ASSET or REMOVE_ASSET. Thus we would like to disable this dangerous functionality, or at least detect it, when app is in a non-green detection/status mode. In addition, turning off GTalkService will also improve your battery life somewhat. Fortunately (!) this will also block the use of Google Play and updates. We need to:

  • Collect more info on which exact service need to be disabled
  • Find out if the above event can be easily detected and/or blocked, even if all services are running.

References: https://jon.oberheide.org/blog/2010/06/28/a-peek-inside-the-gtalkservice-connection/ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357417&page=119 http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/app-disable-service-t2455525

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