I'm trying to open and see a lot of files from my HP notebook running windows 10. There's files like "data" and "bin" and "dot". Some are "db" files. Hell there's even their type just says "file". What's the best app that can open and view these types of files on Android? Or do I need to get a app for that on the laptop?
Michael Romanov said:
I'm trying to open and see a lot of files from my HP notebook running windows 10. There's files like "data" and "bin" and "dot". Some are "db" files. Hell there's even their type just says "file". What's the best app that can open and view these types of files on Android? Or do I need to get a app for that on the laptop?
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Just Curious! Why on earth does anybody need to open system files manually?
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What's the best app that can open and view these types of files on Android?
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Depends on what the contents of those files are. The file extensions don't provide much of an indication. "data" could refer to ANYTHING. "db" is probably a database file, maybe sqlite? Or maybe not. Who is to know?
Michael Romanov said:
I'm trying to open and see a lot of files from my HP notebook running windows 10. There's files like "data" and "bin" and "dot". Some are "db" files. Hell there's even their type just says "file". What's the best app that can open and view these types of files on Android? Or do I need to get a app for that on the laptop?
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.bin is a binary file. It and a .db (database) file cannot be read using a text editor. I will guess the same issue will occur trying to view a .data file. Even viewing them on a laptop is problematic as they aren't in a human-readable form. The only exception to the above would be if the files have had their file extensions changed from their originals.
Outside of that exception the only way I can think of to view information inside of these files is with a Windows hex editor like HxD, and even then what you see will be limited. Regardless, I wouldn't bother with Android for this task, even though I'm sure Android has hex editors. The laptop's screen makes such work easier than on Android.
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Just Curious! Why on earth does anybody need to open system files manually?
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Lol for the sake of plain curiosity. I'm new to a lot of this so I'm not sure what is and isn't possible or in this case practical.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
.bin is a binary file. It and a .db (database) file cannot be read using a text editor. I will guess the same issue will occur trying to view a .data file. Even viewing them on a laptop is problematic as they aren't in a human-readable form. The only exception to the above would be if the files have had their file extensions changed from their originals.
Outside of that exception the only way I can think of to view information inside of these files is with a Windows hex editor like HxD, and even then what you see will be limited. Regardless, I wouldn't bother with Android for this task, even though I'm sure Android has hex editors. The laptop's screen makes such work easier than on Android.
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So basically the juice ain't gonna justify the squeeze for this. Alright. Thank you for letting me know this is basically a waste of time. I'm new to all this and was just poking around in the laptop and kept running into **** I couldn't read is all.
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So basically the juice ain't gonna justify the squeeze for this. Alright. Thank you for letting me know this is basically a waste of time. I'm new to all this and was just poking around in the laptop and kept running into **** I couldn't read is all.
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Don't poke too hard. If you don't know what you're doing you could alter or delete an important file and wreck your Windows install. If that happens you get to spend a few hours restoring your laptop.
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Don't poke too hard. If you don't know what you're doing you could alter or delete an important file and wreck your Windows install. If that happens you get to spend a few hours restoring your laptop.
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I appreciate the warning but it's a little late for that. Soft bricked my pixel 6 "poking around" with stuff I didn't know. That's how I ended up here in the first place. Nah I learned my lesson after that whole clusterf*ck. Now before I actually mess with it I come ask people far more experienced and knowledgeable than me. Like you for example. Thank you for being patient and answering my noob questions.
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I have a question about WinMo / Batch files
I want to keep 'certain' images in one folder, along with 2 batch files
show.bat
hide.bat
If hide.bat is executed it converts all the file extensions (.jpg) to .895 (or anything random)
If show.bat is executed it reverses the process.
Where as this entire process is working flawlessly on the PC the batch files do not execute on Winmo, what is the way around?
I feel this should be the easiest way to hide unwanted content when you leave your phone unattended around home or work OR worse, give it to your partner to play with
thanks
V
P.S. - if there is already a utility that does that please let me know!
have a read up on mortscript.
http://www.sto-helit.de/index.php?module=page&entry=ms_overview
Methinks someone is trying to keep their Pr0n hidden ....
Mortscript is your way to go ....
but there are , I know I've seen them in action , just don't know what it is called, a program that keeps an encrypted file store on WM that can only be access with a pw.
I know a little off base from your question but .........
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have a read up on mortscript.
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Thanks Sam I will read up on this.
watcher64 said:
Methinks someone is trying to keep their Pr0n hidden ....
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Ofcourse, what else???
Its pr0n for them..... for us its 'me' time
disregarding the nature of yours khmmm... "important documents of sensitive nature", I'd rather recommend more adult solution, i.e.
FreeOTFE: "free, open source, on-the-fly transparent disk encryption program for PCs and PDAs"
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disregarding the nature of yours khmmm... "important documents of sensitive nature", I'd rather recommend more adult solution, i.e.
FreeOTFE: "free, open source, on-the-fly transparent disk encryption program for PCs and PDAs"
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+1 That was one I had seen but could not remember the name ....
But what I wonder who does the OP give his phone to that might see his "Sensitive" Documents, hell my HD2 rarely leaves my hand when it is on , except when I need a free one .......
I've created on my desktop a shortcut to a project folder on my SD card. Can anyone recommend an app that will let me set up a password for that folder?
I'm not looking to encrypt all the data in the folder, I just want password-restricted access to it. I can't find anything suitable in The Market.
Thanks.
If it's not encrypted, then its not protected.
Really, seriously, utterly, there is no way at all that you can "protect" a folder on an SD card other than encrypting the contents. Other apps, will always be able to access it, and, equally, anyone could take the card out and stick it in a PC card reader.
I appreciate that, and that's fine! I'm not looking for total protection from access, either through SD card reading or via apps. I'm just looking for password-restricted access when accessed through the desktop shortcut.
SmartLock will let you lock your photos/videos, as well as apps and such but I don't think it does folders. The best you could probably do would be to hide the folders using SmartLock or a similar app along those lines.
Yes, I have discovered SmartLock, thanks. But I have to say I'm not a fan at all of the whole mentality with mobile phones that data is split into storage of photos, videos, "music", etc, in separate locations and treated separately.
The folder in question contains mp3, pdf, jpg, xls and doc files.
Hiding the folder would be completely against what I'm trying to do, which is to have a clearly visible, easily accessible desktop shortcut. I guess basically I'm looking for the Android equivalent of a zip file with password.
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I've created on my desktop a shortcut to a project folder on my SD card.
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When you write desktop, do you mean homescreen or as a network shortcut on your PC? If the latter you can use the desktop's OS to protect the link.
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. . . I guess basically I'm looking for the Android equivalent of a zip file with password.
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Wouldn't the Android equivalent be a zip file with a password? ES File Explorer is free and supports password protected archives.
Sorry, terminology!
Yes, I mean the home screen on my Streak (or strictly speaking one of them!).
I already have and use ES File Explorer, that's how I created the Homescreen shortcut!
So if it turns out that what I'm looking for is already a feature of that program, then how's that for irony!
Glad you've found a solution that works for you, but... you do know that password protected zipfiles are encrypted,
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Glad you've found a solution that works for you...
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Thank you, but regrettably I haven't.
When you zip a folder it of course creates a copy of that folder, zipped, which is not what I want at all. I'm amazed that what I do want doesn't seem to be readily available; in order to open a folder you have to enter a simple password, and then you're in the folder. Simple as that ...
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Thank you, but regrettably I haven't.
When you zip a folder it of course creates a copy of that folder, zipped, which is not what I want at all. I'm amazed that what I do want doesn't seem to be readily available; in order to open a folder you have to enter a simple password, and then you're in the folder. Simple as that ...
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Well, part of the reason that nobody makes such an app / feature, is that it is pretty much the equivalent of selling a security system for your house that consists of a door that doesn't lock, with a sign on it saying "no unauthorized entry". It really offers no actual protection at all.
That being said, what you're trying to achieve sounds more like you want to protect an app / shortcut on your launcher screen, rather than protecting the folder itself
Take a look at something like https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sp.protector.free&feature=search_result (I searched for password any app, if you want to see other options). It may let you achieve what you're after.
Thanks for your thoughts. To use your analogy, yes; I do indeed want the sign that says "no unauthorized entry" but I don't want the door to be locked. Precisely!
Perhaps I should explain my situation more closely. I'm taking my Streak in to meetings with colleagues who will also make use of it. All I want is to prevent casual non-malicious access of the folder by other people. I neither need nor want encryption or strong security, I just want that tiny bit of difficulty, the little hint that says "you're not supposed to be doing this".
Thanks for your thoughts.
Using your own analogy; yes, that's exactly what I do want; the sign says, "no unauthorized entry", but the door remains unlocked!
Let me explain. I take my Streak in to meetings where it is also used by other people. What I want to prevent is non-malicious, accidental access by others. I want a gentle hint, not a 100% secure lock-out or data encryption, just a little kick that says "you're not supposed to be doing this".
Smart App Protector would be ideal if it would protect a folder. It's exactly what I want, but I need it for for folders, not apps.
You said that you wanted the prompt to come up when you hit an icon on your desktop - that would be app-protection, or shortcut protection, since it is the launch of the app / shortcut that causes the password prompt.
If you are saying that you are already in a file browser, and you want the prompt to pop up when you choose a certain folder to enter, then you are going to need to find a file browser that supports protecting or "hiding" folders, since it will have to be a direct function of the file browser app itself. I'm afraid that I don't know of any that offer anything like that feature.
To be absolutely clear, there are no features or functions in an SD card filesystem that will allow this sort of security flagging, and to do it at the OS level would involve some relatively low level dalvik / libc / kernel patching, which would require root, a custom ROM, and quite possibly end up being device specific, which explains why you can't find anything in the market.
I seem to manage to make a habit of this: There are literally tens of thousands of available apps that do everything under the sun. Yet the simple, not unique or unusual, function that I'm after isn't available! Oh well, many thanks for your kind help nevertheless.
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I seem to manage to make a habit of this: There are literally tens of thousands of available apps that do everything under the sun. Yet the simple, not unique or unusual, function that I'm after isn't available! Oh well, many thanks for your kind help nevertheless.
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Unfortunately, this one isn't simple (you are asking for a low-level redesign of the security model), and while it may not be uniquem it is something that not many people would want - referring back to the previous metaphor, how many people would buy a front door with no lock, just a keep out sign, really? Especially once they learned that burglars can't always read...
But if I ever do come across anything that might help, I'll definitely let you know
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Thank you, but regrettably I haven't.
When you zip a folder it of course creates a copy of that folder, zipped, which is not what I want at all. I'm amazed that what I do want doesn't seem to be readily available; in order to open a folder you have to enter a simple password, and then you're in the folder. Simple as that ...
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Can't you then delete the folder and use the zip. When you tap on the zip you can see the file names, but to open a file you need the PW. Not ideal since ES Fie Explorer doesn't support copying directly to a zip file, but it is as close as you can get, I think.
Edit: I don't usually put shortcuts to things I don't want others peeking at on the homescreen.
Hi.
I have seen these apps from Björk but they don't seem to be for android. They are only for iPhone.
BUT I've read that the app could be ported from iOS to another operating systems because it was made to allow this. And Björk encouraged hackers to do that! That was said from Björk herself in an interview!
I personally think that the art, sounds, videos, etc, could be extracted, but what ist with the software itself? How could it be ported if the source code is not available....
What do you think?
Can someone clarify if it would be possible?
Thanks!
Some videos of these apps. You can interact with the music and make your own versions playing or changing things.
http://youtu.be/FsxsGrnCGIk
http://youtu.be/0Rx-P2UsD5g
This would definitely be excellent.
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Omg please someone make this for droid!
Nice to see, that I am not the only one interestet!
She said exactly this:
She told Drowned in Sound that the apps had been specifically designed so that they could be easily ported to other platforms -- like Symbian, BlackBerry and Android. "We really made sure when we wrote all the programs that they will transfer to other systems."
"I'm not supposed to say this, probably, but I'm trusting that the pirates out there won't tie their hands behind their back."
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http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive...shttp://www.compositiontoday.com/blog/115.asp
http://www.compositiontoday.com/blog/115.asp
It would be so interesting to play with these apps. You can create your own versions of the songs...
But nobody has stil started to do something.
And I don't want to buy an iPhone only for this app.
PS: I would support a project like this. I can program with C and C++. But I don't have idea about iPhone and its technology.
I dug around in the .ipa and it looks like they used some Flex. I don't know much about Flex/Air, but that might make it easier. Adobe has tools to easily build iOS/Android/Blackberry form one Flex project.
edit: I am not sure if that really helps, since the .ipa doesn't actually have any of the original flex source.
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I dug around in the .ipa and it looks like they used some Flex. I don't know much about Flex/Air, but that might make it easier. Adobe has tools to easily build iOS/Android/Blackberry form one Flex project.
edit: I am not sure if that really helps, since the .ipa doesn't actually have any of the original flex source.
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Thanks for the information.
I would try it, but I don't have a iphone to take the files...
How could I get the .ipa and other files? Could I get the necessary files only with itunes?
I have created a post where the developers write new projects:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18066582
Another question. What do you mean with FLEX? The software from adobe? I never used it. Is it based on flash or something like that??? I don't think so, because it would be much slower....
Maybe someone could use this to create a "Bobcat or Bjork?" app? lol
WiredPirate said:
Maybe someone could use this to create a "Bobcat or Bjork?" app? lol
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Thanks for the information.
I would try it, but I don't have a iphone to take the files...
How could I get the .ipa and other files? Could I get the necessary files only with itunes?
I have created a post where the developers write new projects:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18066582
Another question. What do you mean with FLEX? The software from adobe? I never used it. Is it based on flash or something like that??? I don't think so, because it would be much slower....
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If you go into the "apps" section in the itunes sidebar on your computer. you can just drag the app out of the program and onto you desktop. Open it in a zip program like you would with an apk file. Inside the ipa file there should be an app file. On a mac, you can ctrl+click that and go to "Show package contents".
Flex lets you build flash and air applications without the Flash IDE. The new Adobe tools compile the flex/air app to native iOS code, so that it doesn't need the air runtime.
synesthete said:
If you go into the "apps" section in the itunes sidebar on your computer. you can just drag the app out of the program and onto you desktop. Open it in a zip program like you would with an apk file. Inside the ipa file there should be an app file. On a mac, you can ctrl+click that and go to "Show package contents".
Flex lets you build flash and air applications without the Flash IDE. The new Adobe tools compile the flex/air app to native iOS code, so that it doesn't need the air runtime.
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Thank you very much!
I will try it!!! It is a good start.
synesthete said:
If you go into the "apps" section in the itunes sidebar on your computer. you can just drag the app out of the program and onto you desktop. Open it in a zip program like you would with an apk file. Inside the ipa file there should be an app file. On a mac, you can ctrl+click that and go to "Show package contents".
Flex lets you build flash and air applications without the Flash IDE. The new Adobe tools compile the flex/air app to native iOS code, so that it doesn't need the air runtime.
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I did what you explained and I have the whole files!!!
I still don't have Flex, but I will install it to see how it goes...
Do you know what are the .plist files?
I couldn't open them with quicktime or another players.
Where is exactly the code? .nib files?
What files do I have to open with flex?
Thanks again
humano said:
I did what you explained and I have the whole files!!!
I still don't have Flex, but I will install it to see how it goes...
Do you know what are the .plist files?
I couldn't open them with quicktime or another players.
Where is exactly the code? .nib files?
What files do I have to open with flex?
Thanks again
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Well, as I said before, Flex may not really help actually, since the flex has been converted to normal iOS code. I don't know enough about it to say one way or the other. The files that seemed to have flex names were in the .bundle files. I think that most .nib files are GUI/framework related. You can generally open them with the Xcode tools (right click>open with>developer tools or whatever). Plist files should open in a text editor.
This will be sweet once it gets converted.
I just read today that bjork encourages developers to port her apps, thumb up for her!
If this is easy for someone, I have no problem uploading the app zip for someone to mess around with. Hell, I'll even donate money... I just want to see this be on the Android platform!!
This project is dead, right?
Definitely...
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Nobody interests for the project and now this.
Chad_Petree said:
This project is dead, right?
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It's dead, or at least "on hold" for a second time now, in the guise of a (failed?) Kickstarter campaign.
It is (was?) a project for Android and Windows ports of the IPad Biophilia. Among other sources: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/appsblog/2013/feb/08/bjork-cancels-biophilia-kickstarter
But perhaps this would better be discussed on this thread in the SW dev section, instead of here in Q&A ? : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37733393
Anyone know where raw files from the camera are stored? Thanks
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Anyone know where raw files from the camera are stored? Thanks
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I'm was trying to save space on my phone and I had this pop up which is what lead to my question.
Here's a screenshot...
I'm not sure, but I guess you'd be able to find them by connecting to PC and search for .raw files?
Or try a file manager on your phone and search the same.
If no avail: take a bunch of pictures in RAW, then connect to PC and run WinDirStat. It sorts directories big to small, taking into account subfolders and makes a very graphical overview: easy to spot big files.
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I'm not sure, but I guess you'd be able to find them by connecting to PC and search for .raw files?
Or try a file manager on your phone and search the same.
If no avail: take a bunch of pictures in RAW, then connect to PC and run WinDirStat. It sorts directories big to small, taking into account subfolders and makes a very graphical overview: easy to spot big files.
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I'll give it a shot. Thanks!
Hi Guys,
I'm new to the Android world and I have a question for you all.
I tried to search and I do not think there are other posts about it, I would like to know if there is the possibility to put folders inside other folders.
Thanks in advance for any answers
No Way dud
So that's what happened to my
Master Document files...
Mat31 said:
Hi Guys,
I'm new to the Android world and I have a question for you all.
I tried to search and I do not think there are other posts about it, I would like to know if there is the possibility to put folders inside other folders.
Thanks in advance for any answers
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you can try to use package if you want to have "folders in folders" used by compiler (java language)
indestructible master said:
you can try to use package if you want to have "folders in folders" used by compiler (java language)
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There's no "trick" to it; it has native support.
You can transfer folders in folders etc from a Windows PC as is.
My whole music database is structured like this and seamlessly transfers back and forth between the 10+ and PC completely intact.
blackhawk said:
There's no "trick" to it; it has native support.
You can transfer folders in folders etc from a Windows PC as is.
My whole music database is structured like this and seamlessly transfers back and forth between the 10+ and PC completely intact.
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i know, i just provided answer he was looking for
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I'm reminded of what Basil Rathbone would say to Nigel Bruce.
All little kids do is play to learn with Androids... works well. Pretty much what I do most of the time. Samsung variants have lots of features and hidden tricks.
Adroids are fun to play with... at any level.
Brother does not talk about the file manager
Otherwise, it is known that this matter is very easy
I guess he's talking about interface applications
I think he wants to create a new folder
And inside this folder he wants to create another folder
This cannot be done in the interface of the applications screen