I use an AppLocker on my daughter's phone. It works great, but there is one problem it causes.
I need to keep her and others out of the settings so it's blocked. But I need to be able to allow her to add access points so she's not eating away our data plan.
Is there an App Locker that will allow this? Or is there an alternative Wifi manager that I could install and allow that would work even when settings is blocked?
EvilBetty said:
I use an AppLocker on my daughter's phone. It works great, but there is one problem it causes.
I need to keep her and others out of the settings so it's blocked. But I need to be able to allow her to add access points so she's not eating away our data plan.
Is there an App Locker that will allow this? Or is there an alternative Wifi manager that I could install and allow that would work even when settings is blocked?
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Use a launcher like adw launcher then make a custom shortcut to the access point intent in the settings application.
click pick your activity or click on one of the settings shortcuts in the custom shortcut menu.
then lock the desktop so she cant get anywhere.
this will redcue the risk of her accessing settings and other applications without the need for the apps locker.
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I downloaded an app called App quarantine from the market and put the following apps in the don't run bin , but before doing that I downloaded Go Launcher / Go Contacts / Go Sms Pro and did a ehh, conversion from the stock samsung apps to Go Stuff. Has anyone else done this or anything similar?
Apk's no longer running on boot
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jb0nd38372 said:
I downloaded an app called App quarantine from the market and put the following apps in the don't run bin , but before doing that I downloaded Go Launcher / Go Contacts / Go Sms Pro and did a ehh, conversion from the stock samsung apps to Go Stuff. Has anyone else done this or anything similar?
Apk's no longer running on boot
(See screen shots, i'm lazy today.)
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There are a number of apps that do the same type of thing, Titanium Backup will 'freeze' apps as well as a whole host of additional features.
Then of course, another option is to just rename the apps from *.apk to *.bpk and rebooting.
My personal preference is a third option called Autostarts which is similar to MSconfig in Windows but for Android. The reason being is, it gives you the ability to keep an app from ever running unless you actually tap the app to run it but still allows you to keep the app installed in the event you want to use it. Google Maps comes to mind, I want it installed, I dont want it running in the background.
I dont recommend removing any of the bloatware if you plan on staying on stock but, some of it for US Note users was able to be uninstalled without root via either Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->All Applications, then tap an app and see if uninstall was lit up, if so, sweet. Or, alternatively you could go thru the Market->(Menu Key)->My Apps but not all apps show up in this list. As a side note, I actually manually did a search for many of the apps on the phone and manually updated them because they were not showing up in the market 'My Apps' list.
One other side note, most of the Samsung apps are actually pretty decent, I usually dont touch them. Its the ATT software and the apps ATT took bribe money from third parties that bothers me (Yellow Pages for example).
Oh, and a little known feature of Go Launcher is the ability to hide apps.
Tap the App drawer icon to get to the list of apps on your phone, tap the menu button, tap hide apps. For those of us that havent bothered to root, this at least gives you the ability to not have to look at apps you dont want to see in the app drawer.
Wow thank you for all the info. As far as staying stock, I like making my devices unique to me, I did keep all spen related apps, but killed pretty much everything else. I doubt my phone will ever see an official release of anything, Xda all the way
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There are a number of apps that do the same type of thing, Titanium Backup will 'freeze' apps as well as a whole host of additional features.
Then of course, another option is to just rename the apps from *.apk to *.bpk and rebooting.
My personal preference is a third option called Autostarts which is similar to MSconfig in Windows but for Android. The reason being is, it gives you the ability to keep an app from ever running unless you actually tap the app to run it but still allows you to keep the app installed in the event you want to use it. Google Maps comes to mind, I want it installed, I dont want it running in the background.
I dont recommend removing any of the bloatware if you plan on staying on stock but, some of it for US Note users was able to be uninstalled without root via either Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->All Applications, then tap an app and see if uninstall was lit up, if so, sweet. Or, alternatively you could go thru the Market->(Menu Key)->My Apps but not all apps show up in this list. As a side note, I actually manually did a search for many of the apps on the phone and manually updated them because they were not showing up in the market 'My Apps' list.
One other side note, most of the Samsung apps are actually pretty decent, I usually dont touch them. Its the ATT software and the apps ATT took bribe money from third parties that bothers me (Yellow Pages for example).
Oh, and a little known feature of Go Launcher is the ability to hide apps.
Tap the App drawer icon to get to the list of apps on your phone, tap the menu button, tap hide apps. For those of us that havent bothered to root, this at least gives you the ability to not have to look at apps you dont want to see in the app drawer.
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Just to add I guess a 'fourth' option, I like to use the app 'root toolbox' available on the market with both free and pro versions. Under the advanced menu you can remove any system apps you like but the nice thing is anything you remove is automatically backed up to the root toolbox folder on the internal sd. The backup is done automatically so you dont have to worry about removing something and forgetting to backup first and also gives you the option to restore any system apps you removed simply and easily. Ill be honest the restore feature has saved my bacon many times lol and is also a great way to experiment which apps are safe and unsafe to remove.
How and where can I change the settings so that it requires to confirm password when installing an app? I don't want me son to install any apps without my consent.
Thanks,
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How and where can I change the settings so that it requires to confirm password when installing an app? I don't want me son to install any apps without my consent.
Thanks,
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There are a couple of things you can do in the Play Store settings. You can set a PIN in the Play Store, but that only works if he tries to download something that is non-free (premium apps, media, etc.) It won't prevent him from downloading free stuff from the Play Store. You can also use the Content Filters in the Play Store settings to limit the apps he can see.
The other alternative (it's available in Demetris' SGT7+CherryPick ROM, I'm not sure about the other ROMs, though) might work better for you... Under Settings, select "Users & Restrictions" and create a new user profile for your son, then you can pick and choose which apps he can access. Make sure the Play Store (and anything else you don't want him messing with), then you can switch users with a long-press of the power button. If you turn on the lock screen on your main user profile, your son won't be able to switch back to it without entering the PIN or pattern you selected.
Saludos,
Steve
Thank you for the reply. I like the ROM I am using, so I will have my fingers crossed that the developers will add this feature in the future.
Alright this has been bugging me for a bit... How do I get apps to ask my permission before accessing my location (like on the iPhone). I have GPS on because I have the lookout security installed. And whenever I check facebook my GPS turns on and facebook tracks my location. Its not just facebook, its any app that supports location service. This will also benifit my battery. Any ideas? I have been searching Google and no luck there.
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I was wondering if there is a way to disable HTC locations and use google as the geocoder for the stock clock/weather widget?
Use an app like LBE privacy guard to handle permissions.
You can delete the HTC Locations app and use GPS or WiFi location for the sense clock widget I believe.
Also you will want to uninstall the HTC Car stuff like automotive traffic and things like street view app. I know in the past I've uninstalled a butt load of the location type apps and still had the clock working but you may have to play around a bit. Use titanium backup and freeze the apps until you find out the combo you have to have, that way if you freeze something you actually need you can defrost it until you find the perfect setup for your usage, then test it and then remove it completely.
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Alright this has been bugging me for a bit... How do I get apps to ask my permission before accessing my location (like on the iPhone). I have GPS on because I have the lookout security installed. And whenever I check facebook my GPS turns on and facebook tracks my location. Its not just facebook, its any app that supports location service. This will also benifit my battery. Any ideas? I have been searching Google and no luck there.
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Dude your thread is called Location Privacy.
There's an app called Location Privacy that does exactly what you're looking for. It's published by PlaceMask and it's available on the Android Market.
The free trial version is good for 15 days. If you're still not sure whether it's worth $2.99 (you cheap bastard) you can re-install it--or you can perform a meta-reset...
Code:
HOME > MENU > Manage Apps > Select Placemask > Clear Data
...which is also a great way to turn off multiple alarms all at once. Use the alarm app's RESTORE function to turn them all back on without having to check a box next to every single one.
Anyway, back to Location Privacy:
Scans applications on your device and reports those using your location
Easy unmasking when you need to use real location (e.g. simply tap the PlaceMask to start and stop)
Remote control through SMS allows remote start and stop (useful with phone finders)
Provides replacement locations for your real location to enhance privacy
There are several apps--many of them free--that perform similar functions:
Location MockUp - Fake & Share
Fake GPS location
CatchMeIfUCan
GPSCheat! - Free
I was just wondering if installing settings from another 4.2.2 device would work at all. As a suspected it was possible. You can edit account settings, Wi-Fi settings, uninstall or see running apps, etc. Not everything works but most missing things from Amazon settings are working.
I tried with this one: sourceforge.net/p/sreborn/code-0/53/tree/system/app/Settings.apk
Just install like any normal app and add shortcut to desktop for easier access.
Hope it helps someone.
Edit: I just realized it works like overwriting Amazon settings. When installed breaks shortcuts bar functionality, but when Kindle is restarted it gets automatically removed and Amazon settings are restored. Still can be a nice workaround for editing settings, dive you can install, add, edit or remove accounts, and restart to have everything working like normal.
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Although it still can access language & Keyboard, it do add some new functions that the amazon Settings wont be able to fulfill.
Can anyone make it to co-exist with the amazon setttings? I know it's possible for Fire TV.
kalte said:
I was just wondering if installing settings from another 4.2.2 device would work at all. As a suspected it was possible. You can edit account settings, Wi-Fi settings, uninstall or see running apps, etc. Not everything works but most missing things from Amazon settings are working.
I tried with this one: sourceforge.net/p/sreborn/code-0/53/tree/system/app/Settings.apk
Just install like any normal app and add shortcut to desktop for easier access.
Hope it helps someone.
Edit: I just realized it works like overwriting Amazon settings. When installed breaks shortcuts bar functionality, but when Kindle is restarted it gets automatically removed and Amazon settings are restored. Still can be a nice workaround for editing settings, dive you can install, add, edit or remove accounts, and restart to have everything working like normal.
Sent from my KFTHWI using XDA Free mobile app
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Unfortunately this does not work with the new fireos 4. Can't install the apk :-|
So I have to switch phones I have smart switch to back up all other data but noticed it does not back up my apps and their preferences etc. So I am stuck having to rebuild my podcast library and re-enter notifications for all my medications... and yes... rebuild my clan village .
So without Root anyone have any suggestions on the best app to do this?
Also not extremely important but it'd be nice if it transfered over the app icon layout I had on the home screens
Thanks!
You can normally backup your user data with adb. Check the XDA forums to find tutorials.
You can also use Helium which works without root AFAIR.