Why are the following needed for Sirius XM ESPECIALLY the phone dialer?
Is this safe?
This application has access to the following:
Services that cost you money
directly call phone numbers
Allows the application to call phone numbers without your intervention. Malicious applications may cause unexpected calls on your phone bill. Note that this does not allow the application to call emergency numbers.
Your location
coarse (network-based) location
Access coarse location sources such as the cellular network database to determine an approximate device location, where available. Malicious applications can use this to determine approximately where you are.
fine (GPS) location
Access fine location sources such as the Global Positioning System on the device, where available. Malicious applications can use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery power.
Network communication
full Internet access
Allows an application to create network sockets.
Phone calls
read phone state and identity
Allows the application to access the phone features of the device. An application with this permission can determine the phone number and serial number of this phone, whether a call is active, the number that call is connected to and the like.
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Network communication
view network state
Allows an application to view the state of all networks
Charlie C
GPS: Make sure you are in the USA (content isn't licensed outside the USA?)
Internet/sockets to stream the media to you
Phone state (Stop playing media when you get a phone call)
I have no clue why it would want to call numbers, maybe you can share what you are listening to via text thats why it wants to send texts?
view network states, so it knows if its connecting via wifi or 3G to varry the quality of the stream?
Goodness knows, it would be nice if devs would tell us why it needs each permission.
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Has anyone found a software tool that will show Cell Broadcast Info, as what the average nokia phone will do. Have played around with tracelog, but would ideally like a today plugin that displayed the info.
AFAIK, under Settings -> Phone -> More tab, you can setup the cell broadcast channel you are interested it.
However the annoying thing is, as cell broadcast messages are basically SMSes, pocketpc basically regards them as normal SMS messages, and store them into your Inbox.
And yes, a pluging for Today sounds like a very good idea. :wink:
P.S. I can never get anything out of the TraceLogger... what have you set to make it do/show something?
Pigeon
The thing to which you are refering is an "enhancement" that the networks can make to provide value added features such as news & weather reports. It's use is dependant on whether its been implemented by the network. That cell will just send any info its programmed with to any unit that has the facility switched on/enabled.
I think that Lampard is after Cell ID type stuff. Rest assured that if you follow the instructions in This Thread you can obtain a readout in real-time of your current cell id + some other bits. Its a case of running the tracelogger & then start-up the tracelog viewer after, otherwise it doesn't work, only reporting historical.
I'm afraid I do not know of any other available programs to make use of or display this info.
i have some concerns about my apps i will list my apps and type what the permissions are and if someone can see whether its a app that needs the permissions and its ok to keep that would be great hopefully someone can help me,
1. ad service ( dont even know what this is ? ) permissions are :
your personal information - read internet history and bookmarks
network communication - full internet access
phone calls - read phone status and id
system tools - retrieve running applications
network communication - view network state, view wi fi state
2. AVG permissions are :
your personal imformation - add or modify calender events and send emails to guest, read contact data, read internet history and bookmarks, read sensitive log data, write contact data, write internet history and bookmarks
your messages - edit sms or mms, read sms or mms, receive sms
your location - coarse ( network based ) location. fine (GPS) location
network communication - create bluetooth connections, full internet access
your accounts - manage the account list
storage modify/delete usb storage contents
phone calls - read phone status and id
system tools bluetooth administration, change wi fi state, connect and disconnect file systems, delete app applications cache data, disable keylock, format external storage, modify global system settings, retrieve runnin apllications, write subscribed feeds, write sync settings
network communications - receive data from internet, view network state, view wi fi state
your personal info - write to user defined dictionary
your accounts - discover known accounts
hardware controls - control vibrator
system tools - auto start at boot, end background processes, install shortcuts, read sync settings, uninstall shortcuts, write home settings and shortcuts
3.bbc iplayer i think this is fine? permissions are just full internet access thats about it
4.bbc weather i think this is fine too ?
5.best apps which is an app market supposedly one of the best ? only permission that makes me wonder is the network communication - market billing service, view network state?, other permissions are ( i wont add details as i have above so pointless rewriting the same info for the permissions because it can be seen as above in the first few apps i have explained ) network communication, system tools, hardware controls system tools install shortcuts
6.break the bricks - this is a game permissions are
storage - modify/delete usb storage contents
network communication - full internet access
phone calls - read phone status and id
network communication view network state view wi fi state
7.darts 3d - this is a game permissions are
network communication - full internet access
phone calls - read phone status and id
system tools - prevent phone from sleeping
network communication - market billing service, view network state?
8.device booster permissions are
your personal info - read/write internet history and bookmarks
network communication - full internet access
phone calls - read phone status and id
network communication - view wi fi state
system tools - end background processes, install shortcuts, read home settings and shortcuts, uninstall shortcuts
9.dolphin browser hd this is an internet browser supposed to be one of the best permissions are
your location - coarse ( network based ) location. fine (GPS) location
your personal info read internet history and bookmarks. read sensitive log data, write internet history and bookmarks
network communication - full internet access
storage - modify/delete usb storage contents
system tools - prevent phone from sleeping
network communication - view wi fi/network state
hardware controls - control vibrator
system tools - auto start at boot, install shortcuts set wallpaper
10.drippler samsung galaxy s2 this is an app for the latest sgs2 news i think, permissions are just the same as most as above storage,network communication system tools
11.ebuddy permissions are
your location - coarse ( network based ) location.
network communication - full internet access
hardware tools - take pictures and videos ???
system tools - prevent phone from sleeping
network communication - market billing service, view network state? receive data from internet
12. espn goals this has been advertised on the tv so not too concerned about the permissions besides services that cost your money directly call phone numbers????
13.everton fc fan club forum nothin concerns be here besides the network communication - market billing service, view network state?
14.facebook - dont think there is much to worry about is the besides services that cost your money send sms messages
your messages - edit sms or mms, read sms or mms, receive sms
your personal info - read contact data write contact data
your accounts act as accounts authenticator manager accounts list/discover known accounts
15. filmontv - an app to watch live tv this is ok isnt it? the permissions seem the ordinary like network communications system tools
16. fontmizer - this is where you can change your font its got an android robot as the app so i guess it should be ok seein as it has that on only concern is yet again services that cost your money directly call phone numbers????
17. football highlights nothin of a concern here really normal permissions storage network communication
18. game hub
19. getjar an app where there is also free but also can get some free paid apps, shall i delete this ?
20. go keyboard why would go keyboard need your personal info? network communication? storage? hardware controls ( audio ) ?
21. go launcher it this app ok? services that cost your money directly call phone numbers????
system tools make app always run, modify global system settings retrieve running apps?
personal info - read contact data
22. google sky map is this ok? usual permissions your location network communications storage phone calls system tools
23. need for speed hot pursuit - this is a game
storage
network communications full internet access, market license check, view network state view wi fi state what is market license check??
24. kies air this should be ok as u need this for samsung updates but why is there
services that cost your money send sms messages
your messages - edit sms or mms, read sms or mms, receive sms
25. mp3 music download is this ok? permissions storage network communication phone calls thats all seems like nearly every app needs these permissions?
26. music monster is this ok? storage network communication ( create bluetooth connections ) phone calls system tools bluetooth administration
27. paper toss this is a game, nothin of a concern the same old storage your location network communication phone calls this ok?
28. wattpad this ok? same old basic permissons storage phone calls network communications etc
29. zedge this is an app for ringtones message tones, can get real voices from tv programmes etc etc permissions are storage your personal info network communication system tools is this ok?
well thank f... for what lol that was a longggggg time typin hopefully someone will help me after takin all this effort to type this long post, i guess all apps need full internet access because you wont be able to use the apps without it?
what exactly is your personal info read contact data? is that my contact list or what? when it says write contact data what will or can it be doin?
what is modify/delete storage? an app can delete any app or anythin i have installed it wants to?
what is phone calls why does it need to know if i am on the phone or not?
service that could cost me money by sendin a sms or phone call? why is that on apps ? what exactly is it? a scam ? what?
what is market licensed ? i think i got a game off a site that had some free paid apps like getjar maybe that means they can check if i have actually paid or not ?
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some apps on the market do request permissions that are not necessary (for examples some game requesting permission of sending text message). well, it still depends on you, if you doesn't feel like comfortable, just uninstall it. Also I remember there is an app that can modify the permission for each app, forget the name though, do a search and see if you can find it.
I am a developer with an existing android app. Users have asked for a wifi only mode to avoid roaming charges when traveling. I believe I have set it all up successfully but want to be able to validate that theory..
What I am trying to figure out is if there is an app or other way to trap the data coming out of the app via the cell network (lots of background web service calls). Since I do not own all of the web services, I cannot trap from the server side.
Any ideas? I basically want to turn on a trace like you would do in SQL, and look at what is being transmitted on the phone when wifi is off but cell is on. I don't need the actual packets, just that a call was made to one of my https services. If a call is made in wifi only mode, then I know I didn't get everything.
Thanks.
Not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for but give Network Log a look
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.networklog
Hello
I will be travelling to another country, however I wish to keep my (home country) current mobile connection (number) active since a lot of local (banking etc ) services and sms alert notifications are received on my home country mobile number.
I plan to keep my mobile switched on and hooked to the charger to let it run :
Hence I am looking for an Android App to :
1. Monitor the incoming calls and selectively based on rules either decide to offer a IVR recording to leave the message (recorded on the SD card in wav or amr format) OR forward the call to another predefined number (presumably my cell number in the visited country). The caller wont have to pay the charges for international calling, since the outgoing call from the cell is originated and the caller and receiver are connected as if being on a conference call.
2. Similarly monitor the incoming SMS and based on rules either store locally or forward to predefined international number.
3. For point number 1, an option to upload the recorded voice messages to an online service like google drive or dropbox, with the filename containing the caller number/name and date/time of the call, and delete from the phone after a successful upload. This way I can retrieve the voice messages via internet instead of using the mobile operator voice recording service.
Back in the days on my Nokia N95 there used to be an excellent symbian application which was able to do most as described above and more, I am looking for a similar type pf application on android.
I have seen that an app exist https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.blacklist&hl=en but it is more focused on the security and blocking aspect .
I am looking for an app which let you run a mini PABX on the mobile to offer similar functionality.
Does anything like this exists...Need your guidance and suggestion to find the correct app.
P.S :
The company making the symbian app, is maybe out of business but you can read about this excellent app (Interactive Voice Call Master) over here http://my-symbian.com/s60v3/software/applications.php?faq=1&fldAuto=156
Thanks.
1. A bulb icon is appearing on the MeeTime calling screen
This icon appears when you make MeeTime calls in a dark environment. It tells you that the night enhancement function is enabled.
2. What does "GPU Turbo" during a call mean?
GPU Turbo provides the super-resolution function that improves image quality when the network condition is not stable.
3. How do I remove a device from my MeeTime devices list?
In the MY MEETIME DEVICES list, touch the device you want to remove. On the device details screen, touch the unbind icon in the upper right corner. In the dialog box that appears, touch REMOVE. This will deactivate MeeTime on that device, and the device will disappear from your devices list. You will need to enable MeeTime on that device again if you want to use it for MeeTime.
4. A contact who has just enabled MeeTime is not appearing in my contacts list
Manual mode: To avoid data consumption, the contacts list does not update in real-time. To update a contact manually, you can open the contact list, and touch the contact to view their details. If they have enabled MeeTime, the option to start a MeeTime call will appear on the contact's details screen, and the contact will appear in your MeeTime contacts list.
Automatic mode: Your MeeTime contacts list will refresh every six hours when the device is charging and the network is normal. If the list was last updated six hours ago, but you are not charging the device, or the network conditions are poor, the list will update as soon as you charge the device while network conditions are good. All of your contacts whose devices support the MeeTime function will then be displayed.
5. During MeeTime voice calls, the video or audio freezes, is blurry or unclear, or the video does not display
Check whether you and the person you are calling have normal network connections (Wi-Fi, 4G, or 5G). If either of you has poor signal, that person should move to a place with better network signal coverage, and check whether this fixes the problem.
Check that neither of you are in places with unstable signal coverage, such as fast-moving places (on a high-speed railway, subway, or in an elevator), places with strong radio signal interference (around a lake or high-rise buildings), or places at the edge of network coverage areas (entering or exiting an elevator, at the signal cross between two base stations, the Wi-Fi signal edge, or a tunnel). If this is the case, that person should leave the area, then check whether the problem has been fixed.
Check whether you and the person you are calling can access the Internet normally. If the 4G/5G network is unavailable, contact your network provider. If the Wi-Fi network is unavailable, check whether your Wi-Fi router can access the Internet.
If one person is accessing the Internet through Wi-Fi, they should restart the Wi-Fi router, and try making the video call again to check whether the problem has been fixed.
If you or the person you are calling is using a HUAWEI Vision or an HONOR Vision, restart the smart TV, and start the video call again to check whether the problem has been fixed.