Hey guys,
I'm new here so be gentle...
Is the Sony Tablet S password protected, or can just anyone pick it up and start using it?
And is it possible to protect certain programs? I'm thinking of email and Facebook/Twitter.
I can guarantee that I won't be the only person wanting to use this when I buy it, but I want to know that my personal stuff will remain private.
Thanks!
Dave
Guitardave said:
Hey guys,
I'm new here so be gentle...
Is the Sony Tablet S password protected, or can just anyone pick it up and start using it?
And is it possible to protect certain programs? I'm thinking of email and Facebook/Twitter.
I can guarantee that I won't be the only person wanting to use this when I buy it, but I want to know that my personal stuff will remain private.
Thanks!
Dave
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Hi there!
yep, on the settings you can protect the tablet with a password..
About the programs, you cant pass protect by origin, but I have seen apps in the market that can do that..
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I have ZDBox installed (free on the market) it comes with an Applock feature. Just move the apps u want into the protected apps section and u'll be prompted to enter the password every time u open one of em.
Thanks for that - sounds like a good solution
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Hi everyone,
I'm looking for the best anti theft app for the Atrix. I've seen many posts about this but none of them gave enough information. Which one has a web interface with user and password not just using SMS? Does it work outside the US?
Regards
Prey is a good one. I'm using it now.
hmm anti-theft I serious doubt that there is a app that is truly anti-theft since this is a phone after all..best any app can do is aid in the recovery of a stolen device if Im incorrect please enlighten me on how a app can stop someone from phone jacking you
gonto said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for the best anti theft app for the Atrix. I've seen many posts about this but none of them gave enough information. Which one has a web interface with user and password not just using SMS? Does it work outside the US?
Regards
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Why not do the easy thing and secure it with the software provided.
1) Use the fingerprint scanner
2) create a ridiculously long and hard to remember pin that only you know and is so damn hard to remember that even you might forget it.
3) Turn on your GPS and use the Motoblur tracking software (works like MobileME and always tracks me within a few feet.
Those three items alone will make your phone impossible to get into, and make it easy as hell to find it if it is stolen.
I'll try Prey and of course secure the phone. The thing is that i can't use motoblur tracking cause i freezed it. I cant stand MotoBlur!
Thanks!
gonto said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for the best anti theft app for the Atrix. I've seen many posts about this but none of them gave enough information. Which one has a web interface with user and password not just using SMS? Does it work outside the US?
Regards
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lookout is pretty solid
gonto said:
I'll try Prey and of course secure the phone. The thing is that i can't use motoblur tracking cause i freezed it. I cant stand MotoBlur!
Thanks!
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Unfreeze motoblur, do not use the accounts feature (social networks and what not) remove all the widgets and change the wallpaper to pure black. This way you can keep the motoblur active while using a different home launcher and still get the benefits.
Im suspicious of things you can buy jenga for 10p today but i can't understand why it wants phone call permissions? Why would a game want to know my phone number and call status? I can't think of a single reason, is there one?
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sgs2_user said:
Im suspicious of things you can buy jenga for 10p today but i can't understand why it wants phone call permissions? Why would a game want to know my phone number and call status? I can't think of a single reason, is there one?
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Might have to do with this:
In Android Market Jenga Goto News Tab --> in "What new in this version":
"CHAT"
"Send a text message to your opponent with each move in an Online game"
Fair enough, i would just use the internet, not sure my what partner would need my phone number. Plenty of games use the internet without needing to know who im currently phoning, i think I'll leave this one!
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Android apps that have silly requests for permissions is the worst aspect of Android.
I rooted and installed lbe security which allows me to block some permissions after the install.and asks with a pop up for requests at other times.
You have reason to be suspicious.
Good reason.
But most of it is just collected and used to better advertise to you.
Welcome to the cloud.
With the all seeing eye.
nutpants said:
Android apps that have silly requests for permissions is the worst aspect of Android.
I rooted and installed lbe security which allows me to block some permissions after the install. you.
Welcome to the cloud.
With the all seeing eye.
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Wow man, im lucky to read this far and to gain this great tip!
I know its off topic but THNKS =)
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I agree,
you have to be suspicious.
Even better than LBE (and the best if combined) is CyanogenMod with the possibility to block ALL the permissions (have to consider which you block btw => FC's)
But games want to know your phone status to be able to pause when a call is coming in, I guess... Not sure though.
Muta
Ah will try that nut pants!
Ah yes, phone interruption, that will be it!
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Wich permisions can i block?
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Any you don't like i guess as long as it doesn't break the app
So i saw a single player game that wanted my Gps...why? And can it access Gps history?
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just root your phone and download denied permissions
How is an app that has automated settings for denied permissions going to help ME understand wich permissions i can block.
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The same goes with me...
You can block anything that a phone may not support (any developer that makes an app that crashes because you have no internet should not bee installed)
I remove everything I don't like (which is everything) and bring back what I'm willing to allow if it FC's.
Google needs to have developers give full reasons for required permissions.some developers already do that, they are the ones I support.other I email to ask and i am fully willing to rate badly if no response.
Some one should start a Android full disclosure group to work together to get the info every one wants.
And get start up control (or something like that) you would not believe how many apps fire up when you get a text or change your network connectivity.
If any one knows of a Android security website or forum post it here.I have not found one worth reading.
You suggestion seems like it could benifit loads of people. It seems like you already have a good grasp what 2 ask the developers for. Maybe you can make up an format for me and others who are willing to email devs to get some awnsers.
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I've had my i9100 for 5 months and just rooted last month. Before that I was on windows mobile, after10 years using a wm phone I bailed on ms forever because of all the unacceptable "features"of windows phone. I believe in security and being anonymous as possible to big corporate interests.Android being open source was my only choice as apple is closed and militant about it, even more so than Ms. (and imagine my horror to see all the permissions on my phone)
But to be honest I know much more about what I don't like than I know how to fix it.
I do know that Google makes more money from advertising and knowing the actions and preferences of its users than any other company in history.the app developers make as much money or more from advertising than from selling their apps.and in sure some make money by learning what you like and don't.
And almost none of them will abandon that source of cash.
When ics is out and ready for my device I will go to cm9ics and it's security options built in the kernel.
I hope some one builds a locked down Android that randomly fakes all the privacy questionable permissions so all apps work.but I don't think that will ever happen. None of the big movers in the phone market want that.
As for finding out why a developer asks for a permission just mail them and ask.if you don't like the answer uninstall and rate it why you removed it.
some times permissions are there for options that you may love like your keyboard needing your contact list so it can spell your friends names. But is there really a reason for that keyboard to have internet access?
Carrier IQ brought into the open just what your phone might do with it you knowing.sadly most phones don't need an extra app to monitor your every move.
Don't even get me started on the"cloud" and all the bad things it represents.
as I learn more I'll share more but right now I feel like a very big man in a very small boat fishing for information in a very big sea.
Good luck out there
I totally understand your feelings. And agree on most of it. I wrote an essay about digital privacy a few years back. The thing is i know my every digital move is being monitered and stored. I think your best option is to build a cutom rom .. maybe 1 wich feed the apps with bogus information. That way you can get the apps you like help the developers get random data/ advertising revenue and stay anonimous.
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Hi all!
I have this doubt, is there a way to lock new Android installations in a phone?
The reason I ask is because when you install an anti-theft app in your phone, if the person who found/stole the phone installs a new ROM, that app is useless...
Regards
Marco
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1536518
Sometimes it helps to go to page 2 of a section =p Cerberus and Avast both do what you're asking about.
Thank you for the link.
Sometimes we don't see what is in plain sight!
Regards
Okay this is a question I have been wondering for a while now.
I work in the IT department for my company and we are starting to move to Smartphones. We have an exchange server with active sync. When you setup the stock mail account to it there is a page that states that the system administrator of the server has the capabilities to wipe your phone, wipe data, lock your phone and other things.
2 part question.
How do I block that from happening, is there a way to modify the Mail APK to not allow remote connections to modify my phone
If the above is possible.. how do I stop that?
haha because I don't want anyone having access to my phone even my own department a my job and yet I need to know how to stop if someone outside of IT tries to do it..
I know its alot, any suggestions.
Obviously I am rooted S-on unlocked boot loader and all the bells and whistles.
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Cherokee4Life said:
Okay this is a question I have been wondering for a while now.
I work in the IT department for my company and we are starting to move to Smartphones. We have an exchange server with active sync. When you setup the stock mail account to it there is a page that states that the system administrator of the server has the capabilities to wipe your phone, wipe data, lock your phone and other things.
2 part question.
How do I block that from happening, is there a way to modify the Mail APK to not allow remote connections to modify my phone
If the above is possible.. how do I stop that?
haha because I don't want anyone having access to my phone even my own department a my job and yet I need to know how to stop if someone outside of IT tries to do it..
I know its alot, any suggestions.
Obviously I am rooted S-on unlocked boot loader and all the bells and whistles.
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Dont think its possible without writing an app that alters the ports your phone connects on...Apps like ad-blocker are a good start it does that for you... Just add the ip you want to block to his list after decompiling the app... Recompile and install... That should work itll treat that ip adress as if it were an ad and block it...
I've done this mod already. I'll post it for everyone as soon as I can. I based it in mikeyxda's version which has sync while roaming as well, so I need to check with him first too.
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awesome then when tbone shares that ill have to scoop it as well..
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Here you go gentlemen... Enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1819225
thank you sir! you are a scholar and a gentleman!
I have a Samsung Tab E for sprint. I know this might be not the right place but I couldn't find a section for that particular device. the issue I'm having is it has only one software one it or app which belongs to a Taxi company. when I try to go to settings it tells me security policy prevents access to settings. I also did a Reset for the tablet but same thing I also reinstalled the software on the tablet but came back with the same thing. I can add a guest account and see all the default apps for any samsung tablet but can't root or do anything because the main account is the one that has the one taxi software. Please any ideas how to remove that and be able to root and install Rams and put it in debugging mode ... etc.
Thanks.
aash said:
I have a Samsung Tab E for sprint. I know this might be not the right place but I couldn't find a section for that particular device. the issue I'm having is it has only one software one it or app which belongs to a Taxi company. when I try to go to settings it tells me security policy prevents access to settings. I also did a Reset for the tablet but same thing I also reinstalled the software on the tablet but came back with the same thing. I can add a guest account and see all the default apps for any samsung tablet but can't root or do anything because the main account is the one that has the one taxi software. Please any ideas how to remove that and be able to root and install Rams and put it in debugging mode ... etc.
Thanks.
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Wow not even a reply?? nobody can help me here?
aash said:
Wow not even a reply?? nobody can help me here?
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Could you be a bit more clear? Why are there two accounts on the device, what accounts, etc.