MuntashirAkon/AppManager

TikTok doesn't open when trackers blocked, but opens when trackers are unblocked

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#1743 opened on Sep 2, 2025

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There's 447 trackers in TikTok (how horrible).

And when I block all those trackers in App Manager TikTok won't open anymore - app info opens instead.

But when all 447 trackers unblocked TikTok opens again.

So TikTok has made some trackers a dependency for the app to launch? It's probably not all those 447 trackers but few - but which?

I reckon the tracker label details are correct in App Manager?

Any help? I'd like to block at least portion of them.

TikTok is the only app in my Android that has over 100 trackers - they have 447 👀

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Tech stack
java
Domain
mobilesecurity
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
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half day
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fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Android app basicsJavaTracker detection concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Examine the tracker blocking implementation in AppManager, likely in files like `TrackerBlocker.java` or similar. Identify which tracker(s) are essential for TikTok's launch by systematically enabling/disabling trackers. Consider implementing a feature to allow users to mark certain trackers as 'essential' to prevent app crashes. Reference the repository's tracker list and blocking logic.