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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 guys!
*I am going to be creating an android app soon, and want to know some things.
(Not a game)
1. What apps do you feel Google Play is lacking?
2. What apps do you find helpful?
3. Is there an app you want to see made?
4. How much would you be willing to pay for one?
5. Any ideas of suggestions you would like to make!
*All feedback is appreciated, however small
PS: Not sure if I have posted this in the wrong place... if I have I would be grateful if you would move it - thanks
Dude make an app dat can tell d details ov mobile numbers connected to transmissn antena thru wich u r connctd
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I dont understand fully what you mean... but from what I can gather, that would be impossible due to privacy rights etc, and the details would reside with your network provider
Hi all. I've been following XDA for a long time. But since i am more into the hardware i need some help with the software.
I ordered a Bedove I5 from Uredeal.com . And i am not sure if the chinese have put some code in it which make all the things that goes over the internet is send trought there servers.
Whenever i open a chat (whatsapp, fb messenger etc.) and send something. It has a time stamp of 6 hours later. And messages i receive have a normal time stamp. This also happens with multiplayer games like wordfeud. an active game says for 6 hours long that its 0 seconds ago i made a move. and after 6 hours its going to count. I even got an email from google that someone in china tried to login to my account but they blocked it. I want to use my mobile also for mobile banking but with this in my mind its just not save and i dont want to take the risk.
If i manage to make a back-up from my rom, can someone take a look at it and if possible fix it for me (clean up my rom)?
I thank the person(s) that are willing to help me in advanced.
If someone knows a link to a clean rom for my device. Feel free to post.
Edit: I couldnt find one by myself.
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IMO, its more likely a poorly written ROM than spying going on. Either way I'd steer away from Chinese imports. It's not worth it. Spend a bit more for a real phone.
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How can you comfirm that? It can be both ways. But since i use this phone people out of china try to get on my gmail acc. So by this i think your argument false.
And the quality of chinese phones are getting higher and higher. I have totally no negative points about the phone. Its a good product. It doesnt even freeze which i see at most smartphone models. Everything workes good as it should be. No wifi or connectivity problems.
Ill try to root it and make a backup so people can look at it. And confirm if its a bad rom or spying. My feeling says spying.
There are some apps on it with the title in chinese. Cant delete them without root and dont know if they contain system information or the information they send everyting to...
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Have you tried to do a factory reset?
-kinetix118
I managed to make a back-up with mtkdroidtools. The funny thing is. When i finished the back-up. I saw a function in mtkdroidtools named "remove china". I tried that button with the temp root. and it removed all the chinese apps that where in the root of the phone and that the time and everything else is ok now.
I cant place the link to the back-up since i got less then 10 posts. I can private message it to someone who can post the link to here.
- Suiding
i have a live with walkman...the problem is...if i go for any gingerbread rom (cm7,miui,joyos, or even stock rom), my whatsapp dosent work properly...all my msgs are sent after 2mins...like if i send a msg at say 9:00, its sent at 9:02...and in the meanwhile i dont even recieve msgs...i recieve msgs aftr every 2mins...i cnt evn update status due to this problem...and on the other hand, if i go for any 4.x rom...everything is fine..all msgs are sent at lightning speed and there is no such problem...what can be the problem???
and...i use wifi bcoz i dont have internet on my fone...so i jst guess that whatsapp works properly on my mobile internet on 2.3...im not sure..jst a guess
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i have a live with walkman...the problem is...if i go for any gingerbread rom (cm7,miui,joyos, or even stock rom), my whatsapp dosent work properly...all my msgs are sent after 2mins...like if i send a msg at say 9:00, its sent at 9:02...and in the meanwhile i dont even recieve msgs...i recieve msgs aftr every 2mins...i cnt evn update status due to this problem...and on the other hand, if i go for any 4.x rom...everything is fine..all msgs are sent at lightning speed and there is no such problem...what can be the problem???
and...i use wifi bcoz i dont have internet on my fone...so i jst guess that whatsapp works properly on my mobile internet on 2.3...im not sure..jst a guess
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this looks like a whatapp-due problem, which is not solved (and probably womt bcuz android 2.X.X is outdated ) (my friend had problems too with whatsapp and facebook-msgr, when he tried out old-fashioned cm7.2 on his galaxy.. ) we switched back to ics and it was gone , he use mobile networks...
maybve u try friends sim, to look if whatsapp works better on mobile networks?
if not come to 4.X.X
BTW! MAN THIS IS WRONG THREAD!!! IT'S Q&A!!! help keep xda clean and say it also others who post questions/reqeust/etc. to themes and apps!!!
thank U!"
peace, bejunk
thanks for ua rply...bt al of my friends whatsapp work fine even when they r on 2.3...and i dont want to switch to 4.x coz gingerbreads performance is awesome...
all games r so laggy on 4.x....isnt there any solution to this whatsapp problem on 2.3??
and btw..i think its not Q&A...its a problem regarding an app..and i need help on it...so i posted it in themes and apps!...correct me if im wrong
thanks..
Abhinav Valecha said:
thanks for ua rply...bt al of my friends whatsapp work fine even when they r on 2.3...and i dont want to switch to 4.x coz gingerbreads performance is awesome...
all games r so laggy on 4.x....isnt there any solution to this whatsapp problem on 2.3??
and btw..i think its not Q&A...its a problem regarding an app..and i need help on it...so i posted it in themes and apps!...correct me if im wrong
thanks..
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ok. and yes i understand u gb is simple and good in games :good: no comparement to 4+, and everybody should use the rom that fits him as well
hmm, the problem is look: like u say u try diffrent kinds of GB rom's , we can say its not software-due, also u installed whatsapp more times(not restored from titanium etc) and may in app data ? so we can say its not a apk-problem, last what can be were provider problems but u using wifi so i cant be.......
... i have really no idea...
did have gb synchronization? and did u wipe also /data on fresh install? did us e use any apps like taskillers , greenify etc???
.. dont kow more at this tme:crying:
and for the Q&A: if think ur wrong bcuz
1. read the rules (also in Q&A) if u tick ''this is an answer'' /requests for somewhat --> it belongs to Q&A
2. i think u missunderstand the forum title as this is an development forum 'apps' is meant as: ready developed/modified/or in devolping APPS!
in this section u post only 'new' stuff u maked/modded - QUESTIONS are forbidden ; ONLY THREAD-related --> so if ur on an thread about an mod there u can post questions!/requests.
.. some people also post requests here bcuz they havent read the rules or simply dunno '
i sometimes restore titanium backups and sometimes not...in both cases whatsapp gives the same problem...and yes sync is turned on in whatsapp..and no i dont use task killers bcoz i knw they r not good for android...
the good thing is....today my whatsapp is working better than other days...its quite fast (im on cm7 still)...i jst hope it works the same all the time...nd plz tell me if u find any solution to it...
nd ok ill see to it that next time i post threads in the right sections..
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i sometimes restore titanium backups and sometimes not...in both cases whatsapp gives the same problem...and yes sync is turned on in whatsapp..and no i dont use task killers bcoz i knw they r not good for android...
the good thing is....today my whatsapp is working better than other days...its quite fast (im on cm7 still)...i jst hope it works the same all the time...nd plz tell me if u find any solution to it...
nd ok ill see to it that next time i post threads in the right sections..
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ok. thanks man, and good thats workin (fast) until now :good: if i see sth that mmay helps u i send u pm
You are not the only one :/ i have the same problem on my neo ,, on ics and jb fine but gb facing same issues like you
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ok. thanks man, and good thats workin (fast) until now :good: if i see sth that mmay helps u i send u pm
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dontbelive said:
You are not the only one :/ i have the same problem on my neo ,, on ics and jb fine but gb facing same issues like you
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i think its a problem with xperia 2011 series....should we try contacting the developers of whatsapp??
and @bejunk..thanks...sure do me a pm
lolzzz....check this...
ME to the developers: I have a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (WT19i) with android 2.3. My
whatsapp works very slow, it seems like my whatsapp gets internet
connectivity after every 2 minutes, because all my messages are sent after
every 2 minutes, and I even receive messages after every 2 minutes. In
between these 2 minutes I can't check anyone's last seen or their display
picture and can't even update my status.
And if I use android 4.0, my whatsapp works very well, there is no such
problem. But due to some reasons I want gingerbread on my phone, so please
fix this problem.
their reply: Hi,
Thanks for your message.
We currently do not have a feature that allows you to go invisible or hide your online status from contacts.
However, there is the option to block certain contacts. Once blocked, you will no longer receive messages from that contact, and your "last seen at" or "online" status will not be visible to them.
To learn more about blocking contacts go here: http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/21080506
Please check our FAQ for answers to common questions with WhatsApp: http://www.whatsapp.com/faq
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to help!
WhatsApp Support Team
Interested in translating for us? Please visit http://translate.whatsapp.com
Take a look at our FAQ: http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/
Abhinav Valecha said:
lolzzz....check this...
ME to the developers: I have a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman (WT19i) with android 2.3. My
whatsapp works very slow, it seems like my whatsapp gets internet
connectivity after every 2 minutes, because all my messages are sent after
every 2 minutes, and I even receive messages after every 2 minutes. In
between these 2 minutes I can't check anyone's last seen or their display
picture and can't even update my status.
And if I use android 4.0, my whatsapp works very well, there is no such
problem. But due to some reasons I want gingerbread on my phone, so please
fix this problem.
their reply: Hi,
Thanks for your message.
We currently do not have a feature that allows you to go invisible or hide your online status from contacts.
However, there is the option to block certain contacts. Once blocked, you will no longer receive messages from that contact, and your "last seen at" or "online" status will not be visible to them.
To learn more about blocking contacts go here: http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/21080506
Please check our FAQ for answers to common questions with WhatsApp: http://www.whatsapp.com/faq
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to help!
WhatsApp Support Team
Interested in translating for us? Please visit http://translate.whatsapp.com
Take a look at our FAQ: http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/
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thats really a nerve! its like nobody hasnt read what ur write u described problem very exactly, but it looks like they are giva a f**k on this, and only thought; ''hey, i dont wanna think about some GB problems, lets send him some botmail...''
this is not a cool behaiviour
and this is really crap in there signature: ''We would be happy to help!'' <-- so why u do it so whatsapp?,huh??
but thank u for looking forward on this :good: (get thx tomorrrow, today out of 8 )
bejunk said:
thats really a nerve! its like nobody hasnt read what ur write u described problem very exactly, but it looks like they are giva a f**k on this, and only thought; ''hey, i dont wanna think about some GB problems, lets send him some botmail...''
this is not a cool behaiviour
and this is really crap in there signature: ''We would be happy to help!'' <-- so why u do it so whatsapp?,huh??
but thank u for looking forward on this :good: (get thx tomorrrow, today out of 8 )
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they replied within minutes...i guess no one evn read my problem...
Hmmm...have you ever wonder if this problem is more related to custom kernel rather than whatsapp or the ROMs itself????
Some user forget that the Custom Kernel is also related in internet connectivity...some Custom Kernel (i won't mention which one) have a problem in synchronizing with FB, Games and other social app such as Whatsapp...i know this cause i have been using a couple of Custom Kernel on the same router just to see the different and i can confirm some of them do have synchronizing problem....
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmm...have you ever wonder if this problem is more related to custom kernel rather than whatsapp or the ROMs itself????
Some user forget that the Custom Kernel is also related in internet connectivity...some Custom Kernel (i won't mention which one) have a problem in synchronizing with FB, Games and other social app such as Whatsapp...i know this cause i have been using a couple of Custom Kernel on the same router just to see the different and i can confirm some of them do have synchronizing problem....
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maybe u r right...bcoz i used the same kernel in all roms (miui,joyos and other cm7 based) as all those rom developers recommended that kernel...but right now i am on fxp kernel, and it has the same problem...and what about stock kernel?? as far as i remember, it has the same problem (i didnt use stock for a long time)...so can it b a kernel problem?
as iPusak Gaoq™ said it can be a kernel problem, i tried stock kernel and stock rom again...and yes there is some improvement, but yet sometimes there are connectivity drops...stock rom+stock kernel has better whtsp than cm7 based roms and kernels..but not yet as perfect as 4.0...but anyways its manageable...thanks everyone for help
EDIT: i noticed something..in stock rom...i cant check anyones last seen or cant send message...but, as soon as i go in my contact list and click 'refresh' evrything wrks fine...
So it's the holidays and I'm very very poor right now. I've trying to think of things to make for my lady, and one thing that came to mind was an app! lol, she's on her phone a lot and she knows i love messing with my phone so I thought it'd be a cool idea to make her a custom app, something simple, maybe with a splash screen that shows a pic of us, and then into a love note, followed by some pics of us.
So that's my idea, I've tried making this on one app maker, the crappy conduit one, but every time i installed the APK on my phone (nexus5) it never showed any of the stuff i made on their site.
So here's the thing, does anyone know of a good and easy app maker I could use that would allow me to basically design it, and have it make the code for me, and the APK? I have eclipse setup on my system so i may be able to any editing and whatnot...but, seeing as time is a factor (i only have a few days) id love to get it done in a matter of a day at least.
any info or tips would be greatly appreciated, im no coding genius but i can follow directions quite well lol. Thanks!
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So it's the holidays and I'm very very poor right now. I've trying to think of things to make for my lady, and one thing that came to mind was an app! lol, she's on her phone a lot and she knows i love messing with my phone so I thought it'd be a cool idea to make her a custom app, something simple, maybe with a splash screen that shows a pic of us, and then into a love note, followed by some pics of us.
So that's my idea, I've tried making this on one app maker, the crappy conduit one, but every time i installed the APK on my phone (nexus5) it never showed any of the stuff i made on their site.
So here's the thing, does anyone know of a good and easy app maker I could use that would allow me to basically design it, and have it make the code for me, and the APK? I have eclipse setup on my system so i may be able to any editing and whatnot...but, seeing as time is a factor (i only have a few days) id love to get it done in a matter of a day at least.
any info or tips would be greatly appreciated, im no coding genius but i can follow directions quite well lol. Thanks!
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i can help you get in to the play store if your intrested i have a developer acct ... im just not that good at coding so i could not be too much help on that end .... if you had more time i could build it for you but im slow.. but if you want it in the playstore send me the apk and ill see what i can do
trevor.bman said:
i can help you get in to the play store if your intrested i have a developer acct ... im just not that good at coding so i could not be too much help on that end .... if you had more time i could build it for you but im slow.. but if you want it in the playstore send me the apk and ill see what i can do
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oh nah man, i dont need it on the play store. this is just a personal thing for her. I would send her the apk to install on her phone (i'll probably be right next to her to show her how) and then she would just open it, read the note and swype through some pics of us. I just think it'd be cool for her to have an entire custom app that's her and I, instead of just some slideshow online that anyone can do these days.
mykull said:
oh nah man, i dont need it on the play store. this is just a personal thing for her. I would send her the apk to install on her phone (i'll probably be right next to her to show her how) and then she would just open it, read the note and swype through some pics of us. I just think it'd be cool for her to have an entire custom app that's her and I, instead of just some slideshow online that anyone can do these days.
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well watch a few you tube tuts lol that will get u started i use android studio to build my apps
trevor.bman said:
well watch a few you tube tuts lol that will get u started i use android studio to build my apps
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hey if i were to send you this APK i got from this ****ty conduit app maker (the app barely works on my phone, just doesnt show things properly) would you be able to edit it to work maybe?
mykull said:
hey if i were to send you this APK i got from this ****ty conduit app maker (the app barely works on my phone, just doesnt show things properly) would you be able to edit it to work maybe?
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no i would need the java key for that apk file to edit it ..... it may be possible but im not experienced enough to know how to do that