Password-protecting an app - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there any way to do this natively in Android, or is an app installation required to do this?

sniper8752 said:
Is there any way to do this natively in Android, or is an app installation required to do this?
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You can do it on some devices like Oneplus, but it depends of the OEM. Most of the time people download app lockers app to do this. This one for example ( https://www.xda-developers.com/secure-your-apps-with-applock-pro/ ) was featured on a sponsored post. I guess xda knows who to chose to sponsor them so I think you can trust this app.
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[Q] looking for help

i would like to download and app from the market but it says not available in your country.
can someone help me by uploading it here or via pm or email. if its free of course i don't know if it is or not cause it wont let me get that far.
the app is called clipfish. its a german app i believe. id like to listen and watch to music and videos from another country and this app seems right up my Alley.
if anyone could help that'd be great!
I'm not sure but if copyright of this App is ON maybe you can't install it, anyway search for "MarketEnabler" application in the market. (I can't post link's because I'm new and I need at least 8 post's)
I personally never try it but i read a good stuff for it.
I found it when i search for a same problem with my app in the market, but my issue was that it was filtered for the developer device and i didn't check it.
apamuc said:
I'm not sure but if copyright of this App is ON maybe you can't install it, anyway search for "MarketEnabler" application in the market. (I can't post link's because I'm new and I need at least 8 post's)
I personally never try it but i read a good stuff for it.
I found it when i search for a same problem with my app in the market, but my issue was that it was filtered for the developer device and i didn't check it.
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OK I will give this a try.
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Hope it will work.
Post a reply if it's OK,
because I'm still curious
apamuc said:
Hope it will work.
Post a reply if it's OK,
because I'm still curious
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Nope it didn't work. But I see market enabler being useful in the future. Thanks for that!
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Just read the comments for that enabler app. Some people are saying that it doesn't work with market v3.2 which is what I'm using. So I'll wait and see if it gets updated.
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Aitrus said:
Just read the comments for that enabler app. Some people are saying that it doesn't work with market v3.2 which is what I'm using. So I'll wait and see if it gets updated.
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There are 2 apps with Market Enabler name (with space and without a space between 2 words)
check this out: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.notenking.mf&feature=search_result
there are comments since few days where is written that it works with market v3.2
apamuc said:
There are 2 apps with Market Enabler name (with space and without a space between 2 words)
check this out: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.notenking.mf&feature=search_result
there are comments since few days where is written that it works with market v3.2
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I have tried both now and this one does work better but still it doesn't allow me to get the app.
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Is the app perhaps available on other markets? I know AndroidPit and AndroidTapp are both making their own, there was another one too, they are springing up all over the place.
What app is it out of interest?
All the best,
Ash
AshMcConnell said:
Is the app perhaps available on other markets? I know AndroidPit and AndroidTapp are both making their own, there was another one too, they are springing up all over the place.
What app is it out of interest?
All the best,
Ash
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The app I'm wanting is called clipfish.
http://www.clipfish.de/app/android/
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rtli.clipfish
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It wont let me download it either. Sux. Looks like a good time killer
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YOU NEED TO BE ROOTED TO USE
"Market Enabler"
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andyabc said:
YOU NEED TO BE ROOTED TO USE
"Market Enabler"
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I am rooted. It still doesn't work for me. I've tried to use it in as many variations as I can think.
I'm thinking since it is a German app for German music, videos, etc. That its all copyrighted specifically to Germany. Which makes me sad.
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Administrator access

Anyone know how to completely lock out certain items. (Admin Access) We got these for work and I'm trying to figure out the best way to lock employees out of using certain programs. Thanks.
Maybe an app locker would work?
I don't know for sure.
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kawika0 said:
Anyone know how to completely lock out certain items. (Admin Access) We got these for work and I'm trying to figure out the best way to lock employees out of using certain programs. Thanks.
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Perhaps you can use an app like SwitchMe. An XDA Developers forum thread for SwitchMe is HERE.
DdcCabuslay said:
Maybe an app locker would work?
I don't know for sure.
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Cat McGowan said:
Perhaps you can use an app like SwitchMe. An XDA Developers forum thread for SwitchMe is HERE.
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Thanks

[Request to devs] Please make an Appx Installer app for phones

I love to use interop tools' App Installer than the Built in one. But it would be appreciated if someone would use that interop tools' feature and make an App installer which would open .appx .appxbundle files.
Expecting positive reply ?
Yes, I'm already working on it. It's possible but no-one has been doing it. I'm really starting to wonder if there are that many developers in the Windows 10 forums. The site is called "xda-developers" but I'm seeing a lot more consumers than developers over here.
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Yes, I'm already working on it. It's possible but no-one has been doing it. I'm really starting to wonder if there are that many developers in the Windows 10 forums. The site is called "xda-developers" but I'm seeing a lot more consumers than developers over here.
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Wow... Is it like the App Installer in PC?
Device portal or a simple click does the same.
augustinionut said:
Device portal or a simple click does the same.
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You can't see any progress or status on your phone though. Can get really frustrating when installing from an appx/appxbundle file sometimes.
Really?
augustinionut said:
Really?
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That's by using the device portal. Install the appx/appxbundle manually on the phone. The app either appears on your app list or it doesn't.
So whats the point to install an app to help install another if already we have device portal?
augustinionut said:
So whats the point to install an app to help install another if already we have device portal?
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So you don't have to use device portal.
I bet you will use device portal stuff.
augustinionut said:
I bet you will use device portal stuff.
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What's your point? You know on android, you don't need computers to install apk's outside the store right? That's basically what we're trying to achieve other here. Remove the need for device portal so we can install apps faster.
Have you ever hear of WMAppPRHeader.xml ?
and, where from to install apps, if there is no one?
maruf8 said:
I love to use interop tools' App Installer than the Built in one. But it would be appreciated if someone would use that interop tools' feature and make an App installer which would open .appx .appxbundle files.
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Done. The thread is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/wi...mes/appx-appxbundle-installer-phones-t3669665
augustinionut said:
I bet you will use device portal stuff.
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Lol, you didn't tell me you could also use device portal locally on phones by entering the address: "127.0.0.1". Oh well At least the app supports Dark theme!
With today's release, you won't ever have to touch Windows Device Portal to sideload apps ever again: https://forum.xda-developers.com/wi...mes/appx-appxbundle-installer-phones-t3669665

Enable all Apps for parallel usage

Hi,
is there a possibility to enable all apps for parallel usage?
In my case, I want to use Signal with 2 phone numbers and island is already in use for whatsapp-contact isolation.
Not really. Don't understand why tbh
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im pretty sure there is an xposed module that allows for this.
Thanks, how is the app validated if it is capable for this function?
Avalun said:
Thanks, how is the app validated if it is capable for this function?
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what do you mean by validated?
Ayit Boss Geez said:
what do you mean by validated?
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There must be a reason why telegram for example is in the list I can use and signal not.
So somewhat must check some criteria to decide if an app is valid for this option.
Avalun said:
There must be a reason why telegram for example is in the list I can use and signal not.
So somewhat must check some criteria to decide if an app is valid for this option.
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I pretty sure it doesn't. It's probably just a list of popular messaging / social apps that they created a very long time ago and haven't cares about it since then.
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The parallel apps just use another user profile and open it with a 2nd user account without the need of switching profiles.
They seem to be coded into the app and don't follow any special rules. Not sure if they can be edited though.
Sorry for resurrecting the thread. The edxposed module you need is OnePlus PA Extender
I developed an app to do this, you can try if you can read Chinese https://www.coolapk.com/apk/219386
daxiaamu said:
I developed an app to do this, you can try if you can read Chinese https://www.coolapk.com/apk/219386
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Hello sir. Does this app need phone to be rooted?
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Question Is this app risky?

Hi all..just wanted to check if this app is shady or not? https://tmwhatsapp.net/
I wouldn't trust it but that's just me.
amirage said:
Hi all..just wanted to check if this app is shady or not? https://tmwhatsapp.net/
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I can barely stomach giving access to all my personal info to Meta. But at least it's encrypted, audited and somewhat bound by law.
Giving the same access to some random dev would be something I personally wouldn't do. His intentions may be good, but the reverse could be true as well.
Would you be comfortable using a "modded" banking app (say TM HDFC or TM ICICI)? Treat this app the same way and go with whatever your answer to that question is.
My Frank opinion: Avoid using the app.
You are absolutely right and it was stupid of me asking about it here. There was some chat about the app online that piqued my interest hence the question. A YouTuber even talked about such a modded app online....Anyways... thanks for the opinion
I use WhatsApp plus since 7 years without any problem but I highly recommend using
This dude's version he never disappointed me
Official | Download Aero Apps
down.whatsaero.com
Swipe SCP said:
I use WhatsApp plus since 7 years without any problem but I highly recommend using
This dude's version he never disappointed me
Official | Download Aero Apps
down.whatsaero.com
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Hmmmm...isn't this a modded version too?
amirage said:
Hmmmm...isn't this a modded version too?
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Yes it is I thought you wanted a modded version
naaah...i dropped the idea...it's risky enough for Meta to have my personal data...I can't even imagine what would happen if I start using a modded snooping app!
I use AeroWA for secondary number
amirage said:
Hi all..just wanted to check if this app is shady or not? https://tmwhatsapp.net/
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all modded apps are risky
Always run virus scan on .apk files (e.g. virustotal) before manually installing them..........
elmor0 said:
Always run virus scan on .apk files (e.g. virustotal) before manually installing them..........
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The app may not necessarily have viruses in them but their code may be so borked that the app in itself will be malicious.

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