Does anyone know of any software that would allow me to lock 'private' entries such as contacts, calendar, notes, etc...?
I am looking for similar functionality as in PalmPilot PDA's (palm has this by default and can get extra software called TealLock that enhances this feature.
I am not looking for the option to use a pass code to access the PDA/Phone as whole. I know that it is available on all PDA'a.
I want the phone to be open for general entries without a passcode. But require a passcode to see 'private' data and entries.
Also, not looking for software that creates a hidden file. I/we need specific actual enteries in contacts/calendar/notes to be inaccessible to the casual user. The rest of the device can be open/used without a password (or if chosen, to use the regular build-in pda software.
I found one software: PocketPrivacy. Have not had the chance to use it yet. I am surprised that I could not find any other software so far... would appreciate having the option to choose between softwares and functionalities.
Thanks in advance to anyone who has a solution!
try this
you can try Hide my Stuff from TMN Software to hide many things
Hi,
I have an Xda running TouchFlo. I downloaded Diamond TF3D Config Setup and used it to modify Touchflo. It's great up to a point in that it lets me remove tabs that I don't use and change the order of the others. What it doesn't do is to allow me to create my own tabs, so that, for example, my diary and to-do lists have their own. Is there a piece of software available that will allow me to do this please?
The other thing that would be useful is a small utility that locks the keys when the stylus is inserted and unlocks them when it's removed - it would be so useful, particularly in conjunction with a very useful program that I use a lot called ListPro.
Many thanks for any advice that follows this message.
I need the ability to prevent a user from using the games on a Pocket
PC handheld. such as solitaire and bubble breaker games, Can this be done through the registry?
You can delete hklm\software\microsoft\solitaire. It might screw it up. Or, just delete the games folder from the start menu. No matter what you do, a savvy user will find a workaround.
dezavu said:
I need the ability to prevent a user from using the games on a Pocket
PC handheld. such as solitaire and bubble breaker games, Can this be done through the registry?
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I assume these are works devices... we have a similar problem with our Symbol/Motorola MC9090's running WM. The only way to do it is to create a custom ROM that doesn't include the undesirable programs in the first place.
Sorry.
You could also try to over-write the solitaire.exe and bubblebreaker.exe files in \windows with a dummy file that wouldn't open (using total commander). That might get the job done, especially if you delete the start menu shortcuts. Custom roms for work devices probably aren't the way to go.
This is a good question. I can imagine lots of companies would be interested in restricting the use of WM enabled devices to certain (business related only) functions for their employees. It could cut the costs of support (solving issues as a result of user changes) and prevent the usage of the data connection for non-work related purposes (security). I believe the only option (now) is to edit the registry manually. However, smart users will probably find a way to restore the disabled functions (probably by asking help on XDA ). It would be a nice business opportunity for a developer (although open source would be preferred of course).
Try this cab. I can confirm it will kill solitare (or solitaire, depending on how it's spelled, lol). You get a 'not a trusted certificate' error when you click the start menu shortcut. The cab has no uninstall, so it won't appear in the 'remove programs' list. It should also kill bubblebreaker (unless it's spelled bubblebraker, lol).
All the cab does is install files called solitare.exe, solitaire.exe and bubblebreaker.exe into \windows. A soft reset may be necessary to get it to work (can't remember). The files are empty; they are just blank text files that I re-named.
Thanks ted it works
ur cab can block solitaire and bubble breaker games btw if you don't mind
can u make same cab that windows media kill too
Unfortunately that cab doesn't work for me (Touch Diamond, WM6.1): "Installation was unsuccessful. The program or setting cannot be installed because it does not have sufficient system permissions."
Blocking Programs
dezavu said:
I need the ability to prevent a user from using the games on a Pocket
PC handheld. such as solitaire and bubble breaker games, Can this be done through the registry?
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Farmer Ted said:
Try this cab. I can confirm it will kill solitare (or solitaire, depending on how it's spelled, lol). You get a 'not a trusted certificate' error when you click the start menu shortcut. The cab has no uninstall, so it won't appear in the 'remove programs' list. It should also kill bubblebreaker (unless it's spelled bubblebraker, lol).
All the cab does is install files called solitare.exe, solitaire.exe and bubblebreaker.exe into \windows. A soft reset may be necessary to get it to work (can't remember). The files are empty; they are just blank text files that I re-named.
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That Is One Way. Unfortunatly users can download the games and copy over that. A Registry Entry Will Work Such As....
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun]
"3"="windowsmeda.exe"
"2"="solitare.exe"
"1"="bubblebreaker.exe"
But the SAVY User will also find a way to delete these as well....
Created HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun
(by adding Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun to ...\CurrentVersion)
Added string value: name "1", data "solitare.exe".
And another, name "2", data "bubblebreaker.exe".
No change, can still run those programs.
Well this strikes me as been rather mean spirited. Why would you want to deny someone a quick game of Solitair when taking a crap for example?
Mean mean mean. Sometimes I think people who make decisions like this should just get a life.
Try that again but with this Change. "\Curre ntVersion\" Should Be "\CurrentVersion\" Typo on my part. Sorry for the confussion.
TheBrit said:
Well this strikes me as been rather mean spirited. Why would you want to deny someone a quick game of Solitair when taking a crap for example?
Mean mean mean. Sometimes I think people who make decisions like this should just get a life.
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Possibly for the same reason we have disabled the games on windows PCs in work. Although this is for our production line PCs not the office ones.
deedee said:
Possibly for the same reason we have disabled the games on windows PCs in work. Although this is for our production line PCs not the office ones.
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Disabling the games on an office desktop PC I can understand...just. But on mobile devices and the effort required to do that is OTT in my opinion.
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Try that again but with this Change. "\Curre ntVersion\" Should Be "\CurrentVersion\" Typo on my part. Sorry for the confussion.
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Thanks for the help, I did have the right spelling, but found you need to add another key if it's not there:
http://bansky.net/blog/2008/02/disallow-application-run-in-windows-mobile/
Added that and apps are properly banned.
Thanks again
Disable Solitaire and BubbleBreaker.exe
Using the HP iPAQ 210
File Explored to My Device - Windows created two new folders in directory
Solitare.exe and BubbleBreaker.exe - confuses device, problem solved.
Provisioning Mobile Devices (AKA user customization)
Hello all,
Provisioning Mobile Devices This 'll give you an introduction of 'provisioning'.
Below a list of what can B 'provisioned' for phones;
1 Server provisioning
2 User provisioning
3 Mobile subscriber provisioning
4 Mobile content provisioning
5 Internet access provisioning
Windows Mobile Provisioning Samples
Understanding Provisioning This is the main concept people!
Q: What is User Customization/
A: Do a search here on xda-developers..
Hava a nice read, googling and happy provisioning,
My situation:
In my company we have about 30+ handsets currently running Android (standard and custom ROMs from XDA). The handsets include HTC Desire HD, HD2, Desire S and Desire Z. The users cannot be trusted not to brick the phones if they are allowed to download apps and modify them in anyway (not to mention they are business phones so shouldn't have facebook etc on them any way).
I've heard about admin tools which allow control of handsets remotely.
Requirements:
So, if possible, what i would like does something along the lines of...:
1: Blocks further apps from being added to the handset without a password
2: A lock to keep as many of the settings as is originally provided (wallpaper etc)
3: A master admin tool which i can remotely manage all the handsets from (download requested and approved apps, wipe, lock, locate and reset the phones if lost...etc)
What i have done before to stop the users adding further apps is register my email address to Android Market on all the phones, then changed the password using my desktop). While this stops new apps from being downloaded from the market, it does mean i cannot remotely roll out approved apps as they are no longer signed in to the account.
Is there anything out there which does any/all/some of the above?
Is there one tool which can manage all these tasks? Or will it have to be seperate apps like Norton Mobile Security (such as) etc?
Can anyone get their heads around this?
Thanks!
The market lets you download apps to a phone.
Lookout Security does all of the security tasks you want.
Thanks, that would take care of the remote wiping, locating and locking.
Does Android provide any corporate setup for administration of lots of handsets? Surely this is a niche in the market for some devs to jump on if there isn't something like that already.
And i know Android Market allows you to remotely download apps to multiple phones but i want to make it impossible to download through the phone itself. (so i can add apps but the user can't)
Something that performs like MFormation Enterprise Manager but avoiding the $20k price tag! (a tall order i know)
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Something that performs like MFormation Enterprise Manager but avoiding the $20k price tag! (a tall order i know)
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Hello,
Have you found any apps that fit your needs? Do you use them? If no, is your organization still interesting in mobile device management service?
I'm asking because I'm working for http://bloove.com (personal phone management service) and we're going to expand our offer to small and medium companies.
This new service will combine existing contact, sms, phone log and bookmark backup for personal phone with MDM features like centralized app management, location and wipe service etc.
We're looking for early adopters who will have a chance to add their custom requirements to the service and get this service for free for up to six months.
Please let me know if you're interested and want to discuss this further.
Thank you,
Rostislav
[email protected]
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I did something like this ...
I first installed openssh server, plus a script that checks a specific URL for remote access needs (had to do it that way since my carrier blocks connections on all ports).
The server side is a simple php script that you call like this: check.php?deviceid=[ID]. The script checks a DB to see if there is anything new for that device ID and acts accordingly. I implemented three features: Tunnel, Script, Install APK. So, If I want to install an APK to all devices, I just upload it on our webserver, and on the MySQL DB I add devices id = all, action=install, file=/apks/whatever.apk. If, for instance, I want to do something more complex on certain devices, I add: id = all, action=script, file=/apks/whatever.sh. I write the script, then all phones check for updates on this check.php every 5 minutes, if they find a script, they'll download and execute. If it's an APK, they'll download and install. If I insert a line with deviceID=[deviceid], action=tunnel, file=[PORT NUMBER], then the phone will SSH into a remote server and do a reverse port forward, on [PORT NUMBER]. Then I can just SSH into localhost:[PORTNUMBER] on the server, and I'll have a terminal inside the phone to do whatever I need.
This doesn't address the restrictions issue, but it does allow you to control the phones however you want.
Regards,
Almafuerte.
On PC i'm using Portmaster from https://safing.io/
It's a replacement for the windows firewall but also works on linux, this program gives me control over my device by letting me monitor ALL network traffic of the computer.
It has builtin filterlists to block tracking and malware, i can block specific programs indivudaly but also add urls like www.google-analytics.com to a custom blocklist.
The best part about this program is that you can use the settings to block all connections by default and then only allow those programs to connect to the internet that you need.
A must have in my opinion.
I haven't found anything on the level of portmaster for android, if anyone knows similar apps/programs/software to what i have described above i would really thankful if you can share it!
PS: This https://f-droid.org/de/packages/dnsfilter.android/ is all i found for android, however i'm still interested to alternatives.