You have got the Android phone and have all your personal data stored in that which includes your passwords and all personal information which is too sensitive. Just like you think your Android phone is a precious belonging to you, same is the case with the data it holds. So what if your phone is stolen or hacked by someone or it is lost?
Each day, you like some app and try to get it for your Android phone. Well that is nice but even that lets your security to lose a bit of ground. To secure your Android phone’s data, you need to have a good knowledge about enhancing the security options. Also, you got to implement some things that shield you in the times when you can get your data to fall in some stranger’s basket. Learn how you secure it.
1. Use SE Android OS
When you get some app downloaded to your phone then you give it some or more access as well. This lessens up your security. To help you National Security Agency (NSA) has created a new SE Android OS. This is a version of Android OS which is much secure and locks your phone and data exploitation by the unknown.
2. Lock your Android phone
You can lock your Android phone by setting a passcode. To do so, go to the ‘settings menu’ and tap on ‘location and security’. You will see there an option to ‘set unlock pattern’. By locking your phone properly none can use it without your prior permission and your data stays secured and intact.
3. Advanced security options
MobileDefense, TenCube and WaveSecure are few good advanced security options that you can choose from. If you lose your phone or it is stolen away then in that case you get an option to wipe off all the personal data by using these kinds of app only.
4. Apps that secure your Android phone
Get your Android phone protected from web intruders by selecting powerful anti-malware apps like Lookout. With such an app you can be rest assured that your security will remain intact when you are browsing, using your Android phone.
5. SIM card lock
In an addition to the prior phone lock mentioned in this article, you must choose for a SIM card lock by setting up a PIN code. This will secure all your contact information and the data usually stored in a SIM.
6. Third party protection
Programs and software like AVG, Norton, Trend Micro help you in securing your data in various many ways. It is better to get the premium protection cover rather than going for the free ones because a premium one provides you with a complete protection cover.
7. Full device backup
There are apps like Titanium Backup which can help you in getting a clone or backup of your phone onto the hard disk of your computer. In the case of theft or severe physical damage to your phone, backup helps you to get everything as it was.
8. Dropbox
Dropbox is cloud storage software which works with Android OS and then gives you complete access over your data on the go. One has to sign up for a Dropbox account and then save all essential and needy files in it. Without a Dropbox, you cannot thing of the backup of your data.
9. How Google helps in securing
When you have an Android phone that means, everything you use from an email to apps and contact information; all this stays with your [email protected] account and address. Simply add that to your new phone and import everything from there to the new device.
10. Secure data with AndroidLost
Go to the Android Market and search there for AndroidLost. When you find this application, install it to your Android phone (this is free for all Android gadgets and devices). By logging in with your Google account to the AndroidLost website you have full command over your data, even when the phone is not with you.
11.MY XPERIA
If you happen to misplace your Xperia™ device, the my Xperia service helps you to find it and protect private information by locking your device or even deleting all information on your device. The my Xperia service is offered by Sony Mobile Communications free of charge.
The my Xperia service uses the Google account on your device. If you are using several Google accounts on your device, you can sign in with any of them. You can connect several devices to my Xperia, using the same Google account.
For the my Xperia service to work, your smartphone or tablet must be turned on and has to have a working data connection.:angel:
Nice tips to get a bond phone
Can u elaborate first point??
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Nice tips to get a bond phone
Can u elaborate first point??
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defn by wiki-
What is SE for Android?
Security Enhancements for Android™ (SE for Android) is a project to identify and address critical gaps in the security of Android. Initially, the project is enabling the use of SELinux in Android in order to limit the damage that can be done by flawed or malicious apps and in order to enforce separation guarantees between apps. However, the scope of the project is not limited to SELinux.
SE for Android also refers to the reference implementation produced by the project. The current reference implementation provides a worked example of how to enable and apply SELinux at the lower layers of the Android software stack and provides a working demonstration of the value provided by SELinux in confining various root exploits and application vulnerabilities.
hope it helped....
is there an easy way to see if youre phone is getting hacked/virus? like a tools. because sometimes after 2-3 months my phone become slower and slower (need to reflash it again) and i use the phone just for daily basis like call, internet, messaging.
noel_din said:
is there an easy way to see if youre phone is getting hacked/virus? like a tools. because sometimes after 2-3 months my phone become slower and slower (need to reflash it again) and i use the phone just for daily basis like call, internet, messaging.
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it shoud nt hapn if rooted use avast security..:angel:
C00ldUdE8655 said:
it shoud nt hapn if rooted use avast security..:angel:
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rooted use avast security? protect with avast you mean? i do that, but my sola will slow down to the point i want to hit a wall with it :laugh:
Great tips man...like it
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Encang_Rojali said:
Great tips man...like it
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liked it..prezz **THANKS**
C00ldUdE8655 said:
You have got the Android phone and have all your personal data stored in that which includes your passwords and all personal information which is too sensitive. Just like you think your Android phone is a precious belonging to you, same is the case with the data it holds. So what if your phone is stolen or hacked by someone or it is lost?
Each day, you like some app and try to get it for your Android phone. Well that is nice but even that lets your security to lose a bit of ground. To secure your Android phone’s data, you need to have a good knowledge about enhancing the security options. Also, you got to implement some things that shield you in the times when you can get your data to fall in some stranger’s basket. Learn how you secure it.
1. Use SE Android OS
When you get some app downloaded to your phone then you give it some or more access as well. This lessens up your security. To help you National Security Agency (NSA) has created a new SE Android OS. This is a version of Android OS which is much secure and locks your phone and data exploitation by the unknown.
2. Lock your Android phone
You can lock your Android phone by setting a passcode. To do so, go to the ‘settings menu’ and tap on ‘location and security’. You will see there an option to ‘set unlock pattern’. By locking your phone properly none can use it without your prior permission and your data stays secured and intact.
3. Advanced security options
MobileDefense, TenCube and WaveSecure are few good advanced security options that you can choose from. If you lose your phone or it is stolen away then in that case you get an option to wipe off all the personal data by using these kinds of app only.
4. Apps that secure your Android phone
Get your Android phone protected from web intruders by selecting powerful anti-malware apps like Lookout. With such an app you can be rest assured that your security will remain intact when you are browsing, using your Android phone.
5. SIM card lock
In an addition to the prior phone lock mentioned in this article, you must choose for a SIM card lock by setting up a PIN code. This will secure all your contact information and the data usually stored in a SIM.
6. Third party protection
Programs and software like AVG, Norton, Trend Micro help you in securing your data in various many ways. It is better to get the premium protection cover rather than going for the free ones because a premium one provides you with a complete protection cover.
7. Full device backup
There are apps like Titanium Backup which can help you in getting a clone or backup of your phone onto the hard disk of your computer. In the case of theft or severe physical damage to your phone, backup helps you to get everything as it was.
8. Dropbox
Dropbox is cloud storage software which works with Android OS and then gives you complete access over your data on the go. One has to sign up for a Dropbox account and then save all essential and needy files in it. Without a Dropbox, you cannot thing of the backup of your data.
9. How Google helps in securing
When you have an Android phone that means, everything you use from an email to apps and contact information; all this stays with your [email protected] account and address. Simply add that to your new phone and import everything from there to the new device.
10. Secure data with AndroidLost
Go to the Android Market and search there for AndroidLost. When you find this application, install it to your Android phone (this is free for all Android gadgets and devices). By logging in with your Google account to the AndroidLost website you have full command over your data, even when the phone is not with you.
11.MY XPERIA
If you happen to misplace your Xperia™ device, the my Xperia service helps you to find it and protect private information by locking your device or even deleting all information on your device. The my Xperia service is offered by Sony Mobile Communications free of charge.
The my Xperia service uses the Google account on your device. If you are using several Google accounts on your device, you can sign in with any of them. You can connect several devices to my Xperia, using the same Google account.
For the my Xperia service to work, your smartphone or tablet must be turned on and has to have a working data connection.:angel:
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OK, a good comprehensive list...can you give a poiner to start working with SELinux...something that will help me start developing policies or something?
please add the source. ive read the same post somewhere
Nice tips bro, like it!
Related
Most of the app now require acces to the phone calls..even a news app requires it, sms app such as go sms also requires it. So I want to know after knowing that an app will be able to acces your phone call you still download it? And does anyone in what way the developers use such info?
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Excellent topic, I'm really troubled by this. The business world makes a whole lot of money based on the average persons inertia - their lack of information or willingness when it comes to the products and services they use and the money they use to pay for them. Particular mobile phone network providers come to mind, who are happy to charge the most expensive prices because people don't know or don't care.
This lazy attitude is seeping into the Android app world. It will be a small per centage of us who will realize this threat and do something about it - exactly like cookies and public wifi privacy etc.
For those of us already interested, are there websites or apps which can guide us on this?
I had thought about it before but it seemed to be all apps out there at least need to access your internet, calls, phonebook and etc.. Not sure really if some of these nasty apps has the evil purpose to steal our vital informations in the phone... say if we're checking our bank account or something similar..
What I practice:
1) Installed AVG pro and do scan regularly, and set to scan every newly installed apps.
2) Use both cache cleaner and history eraser to clean up all traces once a day.
3) Hope they don't see me as a target.
Don't worry.
I think access to the phone calls is just to minimize the running app in case you receive a call. In other case you would not even realize an incoming call?!
Deehee3 said:
Don't worry.
I think access to the phone calls is just to minimize the running app in case you receive a call. In other case you would not even realize an incoming call?!
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What about data? When you install an app in most cases you allow data access to it.
Searching for updates or viewing developers homepage maybe?
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Deehee3 said:
Searching for updates or viewing developers homepage maybe?
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What if not? What if app you´ve installed is spying on you and sending info to hackers. How would you know?
On android we have the luck that there are a lot of applications that are open source. When I have to choose an application, I always choose and support the open projects!
You will notice that most of those applications don't need all that personal information! Makes you wonder...
On other systems, apps usually have an user/administrator scheme, where the 'user' has access to some things and 'administrator' has access to everything.
There is no such thing on Android (except if you have a rooted phone and some app asks for superuser access, but you get a requester asking for permissions as well).
Each app has to specifically ask for permissions or the system will deny it. A spyware has to ask for those permissions or it won't work.
Some permission requests to look out for:
- "Call phone"
can be used by the application to silently dial some "premium" numbers
- "Send SMS"
can be used to send SMS to special "premium" numbers
- "Record phone calls"
can be harmful if associated with "internet access" permission
- "Access fine location"/"access coarse location" and "internet access"
can be used for tracking purposes
Many apps ask for:
- "Phone identity" / "internet access"
they use it for "statistics purposes" (flurry.com mostly) but it is bad. The developer should always inform the user about those.
BTW, that an app is open source makes no difference. Someone can always (willingly or not) tamper with the final build. And not everyone reviews open source apps.
zapek666 said:
A spyware has to ask for those permissions or it won't work.
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Sure. But if an app legitimately ask for data transmission and file system access, AND you grant it, how would you know it is not using the granted rights for something else?
ppirate said:
On android we have the luck that there are a lot of applications that are open source. When I have to choose an application, I always choose and support the open projects!
You will notice that most of those applications don't need all that personal information! Makes you wonder...
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Don´t tell me that you evaluate the source code of each application you load from the market. And even so, how would you know the difference between what is shown to you and the final build, available on the market?
vlissine said:
Sure. But if an app legitimately ask for data transmission and file system access, AND you grant it, how would you know it is not using the granted rights for something else?
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Filesystem access are limited to the external memory card. An app with such permission cannot access other apps' private data (which are stored on the phone).
Android apps are all sandboxed into their own homes.
A good example of a suspicious application is HTML5 Reference.
"This HTML5 reference lists all tags supported in the HTML5 specification.", fine. Let's look at the permissions:
Network communication: full Internet access
Phone calls: read phone state and identity
While the first 2 could be produced as a side effect of the developer implementing some "statistics library" (flurry.com or so), the next 2:
Your location: fine (GPS) location
Your personal information: read sensitive log data
Are a giveaway that this app does a bit more than just listing HTML reference tags
zapek666 said:
Filesystem access are limited to the external memory card. An app with such permission cannot access other apps' private data (which are stored on the phone).
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Ok, how about a picture viewer, which usually picks pictures from each and every
directory, no matter if you want it (and not only from memory card).
Hey vlissine and zapek666. You both have a point.
One individual cannot review every code he or she uses. And also one does not only uses his or her own builds of the projects. But every now and then, I have to go into a project, mostly to add functionality. During that time, I usually have to go over a lot of code to understand the program. It is no guarantee, but you can imagine that some strange code will stand out.
I'm surely not the only person. So while one individual is not capable of such an endeavor. A lot are.
Your other point is as valid as can be. But here again, builds are comparable.
Surely, one does not have to find himself or herself obliged to use certain kind of projects. But to me, when I have the change, I use and support the open source project. One important reason is because of the concern raised by the original poster!
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/03/update-on-android-market-security.html
Apparently we were not that paranoid, thinking of spying apps
Two options:
1) To avoid being spy and get super paranoid about it... ditch your smartphone and get those early 2000 phones with only calls and sms capable.
2) Use the smart phone eg: X10 mini/pro or any android phones and ignore these spying scene and live with it like nothing ever going to happen since this new technologies really live up our life nowadays..
farsight73 said:
Two options:
1) To avoid being spy and get super paranoid about it... ditch your smartphone and get those early 2000 phones with only calls and sms capable.
2) Use the smart phone eg: X10 mini/pro or any android phones and ignore these spying scene and live with it like nothing ever going to happen since this new technologies really live up our life nowadays..
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One more option - stop giving stupid advises when you have nothing to say.
maybe apps need to call functions or need it to run?
write them your self if your that bothered?
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Hi,
I am about to assist in deploying a large amount of android device. The requirement is, that the devices (700+) need to be charged, configured and provisioned with the relevant applications for the end-users before delivery.
Device info:
Android 2.3.3
Samsung Galaxy SII
This is not windows mobile, so I am unsure if I can code/design a solution to avoid this enormous manual task.
Is it possible to code something for an sd-card that will be automatically triggered on insertion (as on WM)? This would then provision the device etc.
Is it possible to bypass the initial prompts - To my knowledge you will be prompted for entering the info for your google accounts?
If above is not possible, do I then need to create 700+ google accounts?
Hope someone can help
Brgds
It can also be via an active sync (ish) connection using a computer du provision the device?
A suggestion I received from another forum, was that I could: Make an update.zip for apps .Copy on SD card .Boot in recovery . Apply update.zip.
Would this be a feasible way to go?
odaugaard said:
A suggestion I received from another forum, was that I could: Make an update.zip for apps .Copy on SD card .Boot in recovery . Apply update.zip.
Would this be a feasible way to go?
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We just deployed 100 EVO 4G's prior to the deployment we sent a mass email requesting the users create their own Google account and email us the info so we could setup their new phone with email and corporate email access. It took awhile to setup 100 android devices but it went smooth.
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You can use SureMDM from 42Gears for mass provisioning, application deployment and password policy enforcement on Android devices, including smartphones and tablets.
It does not require Google accounts. Install the agent directly on the devices and then use the web-based console to perform all of the above actions from one place. For e.g. you can push an apk on hundreds of devices with a single click.
On non-rooted phones installation of .apks will prompt the user to continue the action.
Free trial is available on the website 42Gears dot com
Similar situation here and am fielding any suggestions or ideas if things have changed in the last several months regarding deployment.
Scenerio:
Deploying approx 200 Asus Transformers in an educational setting
Wish List:
Setup all units using the same Google account, populate static name on the lockscreen, install 3 specific apps on each and the ability to identify each one individually on the market for individual app install by an "administrator".
Currently we are doing each unit manually and then having to wait a few minutes for the Market to populate the new unit and then changing the nickname to the bldg/room number. If we don't wait for the Market to refresh for the new device they will all show as Asus Transformer TF101 and obviously we will not know which device to send specific apps to when they are requested.
There just has to be a better way! I checked out SureMDM and it has a lot of features that we really don't need and it doesn't appear to accomplish what we do need.
Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated!
I know this is an old thread, but what about rooting and building a custom ROM for each unique device to let it do what you want? I'm thinking of doing something similar at the moment.
stephendt0 said:
I know this is an old thread, but what about rooting and building a custom ROM for each unique device to let it do what you want? I'm thinking of doing something similar at the moment.
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Probably would work although Google now has a way to streamline deployment:
unfortunately I cannot post the direct link but goto developer dot android dot com/edu
Have you guys tried this one? I use it on my PC, but wow the Android version is intense!
From the market:
Full-featured Antivirus and Anti-Theft security for your Android phone. Protect personal data with automatic virus scans and infected-URL alerts. Stop hackers by adding a firewall (rooted phones). Control anti-theft features with remote SMS commands for: history wipe, phone lock, siren activation, GPS tracking, audio monitoring, and many other useful tools. Your ‘invisible’ app hides itself, making it extremely hard for thieves to find and disable. A standalone yet tightly integrated component of avast! Mobile Security, avast! Anti-Theft is the slyest component on the market. Formerly known as Theft Aware, the Anti-Theft portion of avast! Mobile Security has been recommended by leading industry experts that include T-Mobile, N-TV, AndroidPIT, and Android Police.
avast! Mobile Security
Antivirus
Performs on-demand scans of all installed apps and memory card content, as well as on-access scans of apps upon first execution. Options for scheduling scans, virus definition updates, uninstalling apps, deleting files, or reporting a false-positive to our virus lab.
Privacy Report
Scans and displays (grid) access rights and intents of installed apps, identifying potential privacy risks, so you know how much info you are really providing to each app.
SMS/Call Filtering
Filter calls and/or messages from contact list using set parameters based on day(s) of the week, start time, and end time. Blocked calls redirect to voicemail, while blocked messages are stored via filter log. Also possible to block outgoing calls.
App Manager
Similar to Windows Task Manager, it shows a list of running apps and their size (MB), CPU load, used memory, and number of threads and services – with an option to stop or uninstall.
Web Shield
Part of the avast! WebRep cloud, the avast! Web Shield for Android scans each URL that loads and warns you if the browser loads a malware-infected URL.
Firewall
Add a firewall to stop hackers. Disable an app’s internet access when on WiFi and 3G and roaming mobile networks. (Works only on rooted phones.)
avast! Anti-Theft
App Disguiser
After downloading avast! Anti-Theft, user can choose a custom name that disguises the app (e.g. call it “Pinocchio game”) so that it is even harder for thieves to find and remove.
Stealth Mode
Once anti-theft is enabled, the app icon is hidden in the app tray, leaving no audio or other trace on the target phone – the app is ‘invisible’, making it difficult for thieves to detect or remove.
Self-Protection
Extremely difficult for thieves to remove (especially on rooted phones), Anti-Theft protects itself from uninstall by disguising its components with various self-preservation techniques. On rooted phones it is able to survive hard-resets and can even disable the phone’s USB port.
Battery Save
Anti-Theft only launches itself and runs when it needs to perform tasks. This preserves battery life and makes it very difficult for thieves to shut it down.
SIM-Card-Change Notification
If stolen and a different (unauthorized) SIM card inserted, the phone can lock, activate siren, and send you notification (to remote device) of the phone’s new number and geo-location.
Trusted SIM Cards List
Establish a ‘white list’ of approved SIM cards that can be used in the phone without triggering a theft alert. You can also easily clear the trusted SIM cards list, to leave the one present in the phone as the only trusted one.
Remote Settings Change
A setup wizard guides the user through the installation process on rooted phones. No command-line knowledge is necessary to install Anti-Theft rooted. Also supports upgrading.
Remote Features
SMS commands provide you the following REMOTE options for your ‘lost’ (or stolen) phone: Siren, Lock, custom Display properties, Locate, Memory Wipe, covert Calling, Forwarding, “Lost” Notification, SMS Sending, History, Restart, and more.
Took forever to set up, and this thing pretty much owns your phone. Not sure if you can ever get it off, lol.
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I wonder how it is on battery life. I like the SIM protection / anti theft bits so might try it on my Streak while waiting for the Sammy Note to arrive...
Hogs battery on my S2, stock XWLA4 rooted. Wonder what's wrong. Uninstalled until update arrives.
One problem I encountered: it blocked all my attempts to root my phone (LG Optima Q) until I uninstalled it. Probably part of it security protection. Once it was uninstalled the phone was rooted with no difficulty.
well, that makes perfect sense; the "rooting" process is just a security exploitation even if with legitimate aims. However it was detected, good for the SW.
As you all know, modifying files on microSD card feature like allowing to delete rename move files is not more supported by android kit Kat 4.4.2 and later versions of android...
I already know that there's a solution and it's rooting and installing SDfix app from Google play and solve it all,, but duo to my own concerns Oki don't preffer that way...
Please answere as much questions as I have and u can ??????
1. Why Google just disabled this key fearure?
2. Is there any hope that this key feature will come back in later android version if customers do show their remonstrance ??
3. Is there any where I can email Google official operators about this problem and ask them why whom responsible for deleting this key feature in android developement department of Google? - as I searched didn't found any where to chat or ask my problem...
4. Do HTC, Samsung, Sony and other mobile manufactures have the legal rights to add this key feature to there android builds of their own in the contrast of Google android developers way?
And can they include this key feature (or better to say exclude this crazy ban) from their own android roms and just include it in an update for their phones for us to get rid of his ban ??
Salar.m said:
As you all know, modifying files on microSD card feature like allowing to delete rename move files is not more supported by android kit Kat 4.4.2 and later versions of android...
I already know that there's a solution and it's rooting and installing SDfix app from Google play and solve it all,, but duo to my own concerns Oki don't preffer that way...
Please answere as much questions as I have and u can ??????
1. Why Google just disabled this key fearure?
2. Is there any hope that this key feature will come back in later android version if customers do show their remonstrance ??
3. Is there any where I can email Google official operators about this problem and ask them why whom responsible for deleting this key feature in android developement department of Google? - as I searched didn't found any where to chat or ask my problem...
4. Do HTC, Samsung, Sony and other mobile manufactures have the legal rights to add this key feature to there android builds of their own in the contrast of Google android developers way?
And can they include this key feature (or better to say exclude this crazy ban) from their own android roms and just include it in an update for their phones for us to get rid of his ban ??
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If you are rooted there is a way around this. Its is not that big of a issues unless you can not obtain root
Google, for the most part, doesn't like external storage expansion. They consider it a security flaw. Keeping everything internal keeps all your data more secure. Plug it into a computer, and you can't access anything unless you unlock the phone (PUT A LOCK CODE OR PATTERN ON YOUR PHONE!), but if there's a microSD card with sensitive data (app info, dirty pics, whatever), all you have to do is take out the card.
I can understand Google's position, but I also hate it too. Especially when so many phones without expandable storage have such limited internal space (ie: Nexus devices). Even if you don't have a bunch of music/video on your phone, it only takes a couple of big games like Asphalt or GTA to use up all your space. IMO, Google should figure out how to move certain apps to SD storage, even if they don't allow all. Keep sensitive data on the device, but allow the hefty stuff to be stored on card.
Planterz said:
Google, for the most part, doesn't like external storage expansion. They consider it a security flaw. Keeping everything internal keeps all your data more secure. Plug it into a computer, and you can't access anything unless you unlock the phone (PUT A LOCK CODE OR PATTERN ON YOUR PHONE!), but if there's a microSD card with sensitive data (app info, dirty pics, whatever), all you have to do is take out the card.
I can understand Google's position, but I also hate it too. Especially when so many phones without expandable storage have such limited internal space (ie: Nexus devices). Even if you don't have a bunch of music/video on your phone, it only takes a couple of big games like Asphalt or GTA to use up all your space. IMO, Google should figure out how to move certain apps to SD storage, even if they don't allow all. Keep sensitive data on the device, but allow the hefty stuff to be stored on card.
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You mean after all of these experiences they had till releasing Android 4.4.2, Couldn't they find out any other solution to that matter but to restrict the permissions on microSD card??
I don't have any special skill in software and computer programing but there has to be some other solutions like adding firewall, or setting an unbreakable master password (while accepting just NTFS formatted sd cards) on devices using a default app from Google for it (like the condition we see WD uses to secure its external HDDs)
lacoursiere18 said:
If you are rooted there is a way around this. Its is not that big of a issues unless you can not obtain root
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Rooting is not a permanent solution for this matter at last!!!!
It does look like they're (officially!!) forcing their customers to root their device witch they not approve rooting way by not supporting guarantee conditions... And it doesn't make sense...
I'm completely aware that the rooting highway is widely open and rooting is a piece a cake...
But, the company should establish ways that don't put its customers to rooting highway!! ,, cause it doesn't make sense...
Salar.m said:
You mean after all of these experiences they had till releasing Android 4.4.2, Couldn't they find out any other solution to that matter but to restrict the permissions on microSD card??
I don't have any special skill in software and computer programing but there has to be some other solutions like adding firewall, or setting an unbreakable master password (while accepting just NTFS formatted sd cards) on devices using a default app from Google for it (like the condition we see WD uses to secure its external HDDs)
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I can't speak as to why that couldn't or can't or aren't. I'm not a programmer or developer. I'm merely repeating information that I've read regarding SD cards and security. Rumor is that Android L might open things back up.
Planterz said:
I can't speak as to why that couldn't or can't or aren't. I'm not a programmer or developer. I'm merely repeating information that I've read regarding SD cards and security. Rumor is that Android L might open things back up.
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Really? I hope so...
If you heard anything else about it, share it with us...
And, BTW, I heard that Z2 doesn't have this problem with its Android 4.4.2 Rom... Is that true? Why?
Hello,
I would like to kindly ask for an advice. I have Xperia XZ Premium Dual SIM (G8142) and I would like to set it in a particular way. Is it possible to run three different accounts on this Android phone as separate users? Ideally, if each user can have its own dedicated space on internall memory and sd card as well. If I should use some comparison, something like an Administrator and two User accounts on Windows PC. Everybody have their own space, Users can operate only within their own space (without access to data of others) and the Master/Administrator user can manage all of the data on the phone + have access to device's advanced settings.
According to manual for my phone, this Multi user enviroment is supported feature, but after update to Android 9 Pie some apps can't access SD card for write (namely Sony's own Camera app). I've tried repairing the phone via Xperia Companion software, (essentially wiping it and reinstalling the latest released version of the OS). That fixed some of the issues (like non-working GPS connection on Users accounts, the Master/Administrator account was able to use GPS right after Android9 update).
By operating only within users own space I would like to have everything separated per user accounts, for ex. synch only those photos, that were taken on User#1 account, in google's Photos cloud service, preventing the entire photo library of the phone beign uploaded into cloud.
Maybe I've got this concept right and it should work this way, and maybe only Sony's Camera app is to blame to be unable to save on SD card on User accounts. Is there any security policy in the Android 9 itself, which might be related to it?
Thank you very much for your advice.
kr,