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 Everyone,
I, like many of you, spend way to much time setting phones up over and over again. Since a big part of this is registry edits, I have built a web site that allows you to check off the registry options you want, which it then uses to create a downloadable CAB file to install that will contain all of those registry tweaks. This makes things completely reversible by uninstalling the CAB file.
Notes:
This is Beta. While I have used it, and it's a very basic process, it isn't commercial software by any means.
If you would like to add a new feature, post in this thread.
You may install more than one cab file created with this tool. Just use different names at the bottom of the form.
Without further delay, here's the site:
<edit> The tool has now moved to nowsci.com. If you have any issues, please let me know. </edit>
http://nowsci.com/registry-changer/
Thanks,
Ben
* hold for updates *
Update 1: HTML now renders mobile friendly, so you can use this straight from your device.
Update 2: Edit feature added.
Update 3: Can now manually specify string or integer.
Update 4 [11/17/2008]: Can now specify the app name for install, allowing the user to have more than one Registry Changer cab installed at any point in time.
Update 5 [03/27/2009]: Fixed some character flaws for input. Preparations for move to a new host.
Update 6 [04/22/2009]: Added a filter option.
The site now has the ability for the end user to add registry entries to the database.
Thank you very much. I believe the "Camera Enhancements" entry is mis-titled. Shouldn't it be Rotate Picture 90 degrees, not 180 degress?
Doh! I will fix that.
Also, just added all the registry entries from the Diamond Tweaks post.
What about the Bluetooth DUN profile adding to the list? - Mike
What's the registry entries for that? Happy to add them, or you can add them yourself now through the site.
What happens if you tweak a registry entry that does not exist on your specific device or rom?
Good question. For the most part, I would guess nothing. If there is nothing on your system looking for the registry entry, then it won't effect anything. That being said, that doesn't mean WM doesn't look for registry entries that aren't there. For instance, the following tweak:
Enable Vision Duration/Disconnect Popup
HKLM\ControlPanel\Phone\Flags2=16
Flags2 doesn't exist by default on most any WM6 phone. Adding it in, enables the disconnect.
Who added the "Mighty" tweaks? Is that a phone? Many of those seem like they should go in Misc. I might clean that up if those aren't specific to a phone.
Would it be possible to have a wiki of descriptions for each of these options? I know I could Google them one by one but I'm sure users would appreciate a single source.
Hmm, not a bad idea. I wonder if there was a spot on the xda wiki I could use for it since I don't have my own. I may end up integrating a detailed description field for each item with a question mark next to it. Unfortunatly I won't be able to define them all since people have added one's I've never used.
OK I have a request. I don't' so much mind tweaking the settings when I flash. However what does drive me nuts and keeps me from flashing is knowing I will have to reconfigure all my email accounts. I just use the default mail program, but what a pain going through and adding my 7 yes Seven email accounts every time I flash my phone. Is there a way to make a cab that would auto input all my account settings? The reason for so many accounts, is I have personal accounts, business accounts, email list accounts, car club accounts, and forum subscription accounts.
It would be awesome to be able to go to a site, or run an app where I could plunk in all my account settings, then create a cab store it to my SD card and whenever I flash, just run the cab and POOF all my accounts are setup.
Unfortunately, probably wouldn't be easy to make a cab. However, programs like Sprite Backup will do this for you. You can selectively restore your mail using SB, however I generally back up my phone once I get things the way I like it, then if anything goes sour, I hard reset, then restore.
any1 made an ultimate tweak.cab? maybe make your diamond seem as fast as a custom rom?????????????
then any hardreset.......
dewey1973 said:
Would it be possible to have a wiki of descriptions for each of these options? I know I could Google them one by one but I'm sure users would appreciate a single source.
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+1 on descriptions of each cab
Wow very nice! Thanks!
I suggest a field to make a *.cab regarding to any registry path/setting the user wishes (if the user is more technical).
without having to actually add to the public entry list.
This will allow the ability to:
1. not have to wait for the admin to add the specific entry
2. allows the author of the new *.cab to distribute their new edit on the fly.
3. give the admin to log & analyze the entries in the custom field to and determine more of the common *custom* entries the ppl may want. Thus not having to depend on explicit user input and emails all the time.
First - thanks for putting this together!
Quick question - I had it "enable" GPS coded photos...but I don't think it did? Shouldn't I have an option somewhere in my camera menu to activate this once I've installed the .cab? Additionally, I don't believe "enable landscape pictures" and "sport mode" worked - how do I know?
Many thanks!
Oh, and I forgot to mention (not that it matters???) that I'm on an HTC Touch Pro with Sprint - stock ROM. I'm new to all this, so I apologize if this is basic stuff.
I created a prototype Andorid application that can be used as a workaround for viewing web pages with Arabic content.
The application is a viewer for clipboard content, with basic support for displaying Arabic letters without requiring ROOT access, or the installation of any Arabic fonts.
To use the application, go to the page with Arabic content, then select the text that you are interested in, and copy it to the clipboard, then start the "Arabic Clippings" application, and you should see Arabic rendering of the text that you copied, without any ? or any squares.
Once the application is running, an easier way to switch back and forth between it and the browser is to hold the "Home" button a little bit long, and that should show a list of recent applications, so you can switch back and forth between the two apps.
Notes:
- The basic premise behind the app is that the user can select and copy the Arabic text. This means that the user should have a relatively new Android phone (eclair and above?).
- The cut-n-past functionality is added in recent Android SDKs, but not all apps support it. For example, you can't do this on the GMail app or Facebook. So to use this app with these apps, you have to go to the corresponding web site in the browser.
- The logic for reshaping and joining the Arabic letters is reused from the Better Arabic Reshaper project (http://bar.amr-gawish.com).
- The application doesn't need a special font, because I already packaged a custom Arabic font. I chose one of the free fonts from http://freearabicfonts.com/
As you can see, this is intended mainly as a workaround. It is good for the occasional viewing of Arabic pages, especially when on the go and away from a desktop machine.
To take a look at the app, follow this link from your Android phone, and chose to open it with the Android Market application (this works only from the phone):
http://market.android.com/details?id=com.firassonline.clipboardViewer
Alternatively, you can search for "Arabic Clippings"
Good work, works well on my Incredible. Will forward it to Arab friends who need a workaround and can't get the arabic fonts working.
Also I'm sure you're aware of this but the terminal forms of the letters are non-functional; the medial letter forms appear in their place.
I have a a big list of the words for my language.
Is there any easy way to create new dictionary for the android keyboard and install it?
I would also be interested in this
I have a huge list of words and I can easily do a parser that'll format them the way the phone wants.
anyone knows how?
Well, now that you have opened this thread, please have a look at what I want to say.
I am new to HTC Sensation and I have tried some apps which claim to add words from text file to Custom Dictionary. But there are some devices on which it does not work, and, unfortunately this does not work on Sensation either. So, I am having idea of an app which does the task in a new way:
All it should do is to 'read' words one by one from our given text file and then 'type' it in a text editor like New Message. But before it presses 'space', it should touch the first suggestion given above the keyboard. First suggestion is always the word that we originally type, no matter whether it is in dictionary or not. Touching it will add the word to dictionary. I believe that this is easier to apply as this is a manual method and does not require editing database file.
Second method (a bit more technical):
Open given text in a text editor like New Message or New Gmail email (gmail, because it also underlines words which are not in dictionary and supports big number of words). Then touch every word one by one. If a pop-up menu appears on a word then it must select the 'second-last' option. This is 'add to dictionary' button.
I am not a developer, if I were, I would have made this app myself. So I can only give theory.
If this can be applied, it can be useful for many users who use transliteration method to type in their languages.