Amarok

AppHider Setup Tutorial

Amarok currently offers 4 app hiding modes:

  • Shizuku/Sui mode
  • Dhizuku mode
  • Root mode
  • DSM mode

You may select the desired app hiding mode in More Settings > Switch AppHider Workmode.

Which mode should I use?

TL;DR

  • If your device is rooted, it is recommended to choose the Shizuku/Sui mode.
  • If your device is not rooted, it is recommended to choose the Dhizuku mode.
  • Shizuku/Sui: Works on both rooted and non-rooted devices.
    • Non-rooted devices (Shizuku): Requires reactivation after each device restart.
    • Rooted devices (Shizuku/Sui): No reactivation is necessary after device restart. If your device has Magisk installed, install Sui instead of Shizuku for a better experience.
  • Dhizuku: Works on non-rooted devices. Only requires activation once, no need to reactivate after device restart.
  • Root: Works on rooted devices. This mode has relatively poor performance. It is recommended to use the Shizuku/Sui mode instead.
  • DSM: Works on non-rooted devices. Same functionality as Dhizuku. Development has been discontinued, so there may be unknown issues. It is recommended to use the Dhizuku mode instead.

Shizuku / Shi Mode

Shizuku mode can works both with or without root.
You need to install Shizukuopen in new window(non-root/root without Magisk) or Suiopen in new window(with Magisk).

  1. Install Shizukuopen in new window or Suiopen in new window on your device.

  2. If you are using Shizuku, refer to Tutorialopen in new window to activate Shizuku; If you are using Sui, just install it into Magisk.

  3. Select Shizuku/Sui mode in Amarok.

  4. Your Shizuku may pop up with a permission request, please allow Amarok to use this permission.

Dhizuku Mode

Dhizukuopen in new window is a tool that shares DeviceOwner permissions with other applications, inspired by the design principles of Shizuku. It does not require rooting the device and does not need to be reactivated after each reboot.

  1. Install Dhizukuopen in new window on your device.

  2. Follow the tutorialopen in new window to activate Dhizuku using any method.

  3. Select Dhizuku mode in Amarok's More Settings > App Hide Mode.

  4. Your Dhizuku may prompt for permission requests, please allow Amarok to use this permission.

Root mode

Hide directly by executing the su command, requires device to be Root.

  1. Make sure your device is Root.

  2. Select Root mode in More Settings > Application hiding mode.

  3. Your Root Manager (e.g. Magiskopen in new window) may pop up a permission request, please allow Amarok to use Root permissions.

DSM mode

Hide via Delegated-Scopes-Manageropen in new window. Root is not required, but you need to install either IceBoxopen in new window or Stopappopen in new window and activate it using Device Owner mode

  1. Install IceBoxopen in new window or Stopappopen in new window on your device (either one is sufficient, other DSM Administrator applications are also acceptable).

  2. Connect your phone to the computer and activate the Icebox (or Stopapp) using Device Owner Mode (please refer to Icebox Activation Guideopen in new window, Stopapp Activation Guideopen in new window).

WARNING

Icebox or Stopapp should be activated in Device Owner Mode.
Otherwise the DSM will not function properly.

  1. Select DSM mode in More Settings > Switch AppHider Workmode in Amarok.

  2. Your Icebox or Hideapp may pop up with a permission request, please allow Amarok to use this permission.

Common errors

Root mode

  • "Unable to get root access"
    • Please check whether your device is rooted / whether Amarok privileges are granted in Root Manager.

DSM mode

  • "Failed to hide app: DSM administrator not activated"
    • Please check that your fridge or hacks are activated and that Device Administrator Mode is used.
  • "DSM service is not available"
    • Your device does not have a refrigerator or shizuku installed, or its version is too low.

Shizuku mode

  • "Shizuku version is too low"
    • Please upgrade your Shizuku to v11 or above.
  • "Shizuku: Permission request denied"
    • Please allow Amarok to use Shizuku permissions.
  • "Shizuku service is invalid"
    • Please install Shizuku or Sui on your device.
  • "Failed to hide application: Unable to get IPackageManager interface"
    • Your device may have been tampered with by the manufacturer, please submit an issue on Githubopen in new window to inform the developer for adaptation.
  • "Shizuku service is not running"
    • Please make sure your Shizuku is running properly. It is possible that Shizuku was not reactivated after the device was rebooted.