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Skype For Android Has Major Security Problems
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THANKS for the info man

xriderx66 said:
THANKS for the info man
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You are welcome.

even in windows mobile version, skype has the send file feature.

otivaeey said:
even in windows mobile version, skype has the send file feature.
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Hmmm?? Didn't know that.

Link is broken. Is the article anywhere else?

GrandAdmiral said:
Link is broken. Is the article anywhere else?
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"Here is something is really hate to report, especially since so many people were excited about finally having Skype for the Thunderbolt including myself. If you've installed skype on your Thunderbolt, a flaw has been exposed that exposes your personal information. Thanks to AndroidPolice they have caught the flaw. The flaw would let this rogue app harvest details for the users phone such as their account balance, full name, date of birth, city/state/county, home phone, office phone, cell phone, email, webpage, bio and more. YIKES!
Skype is aware of this, and is said to be working on it. Of course we don't want anyone be to be taken advantage of so of course if you feel the need to uninstall until an update is pushed to secure your information. Be sure to check out the video to."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An8SnCBj-gU&feature=player_embedded

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Froyo and google chrome

I remember seeing that with FROYO we could link to Google Chrome and auto transfer files from the PC to our phone wireless over WIFI. Has anyone got this to work?
Here is a link from Ekostons He has it all in one place with directions. http://droidgawk.com/2010/05/22/froy...e2phone-links/
kevinniven said:
I remember seeing that with FROYO we could link to Google Chrome and auto transfer files from the PC to our phone wireless over WIFI. Has anyone got this to work?
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that was one of the "beyond froyo" segments
drag
EkostonS said:
that was one of the "beyond froyo" segments
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I just spent the last 30min trying to get it to work.
you mean this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686570
it works very well
here it is
Here is the link to make it work!
http://code.google.com/p/chrometophone/downloads/list
kevinniven said:
Here is the link to make it work!
http://code.google.com/p/chrometophone/downloads/list
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So, do I need to install an app on the phone too? ---- I guess I'll try it.
SiNJiN76 said:
So, do I need to install an app on the phone too? ---- I guess I'll try it.
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yup, you need to install the app on the phone and the extension onto google chrome browser
Mine only opens the map but doesn't pin to the sent location?
i made it easy and all in 1 page for people to get at rather then bunch of pages.
http://droidgawk.com/2010/05/22/froyo-chrome2phone-links/
hope that helps people
great
EkostonS said:
i made it easy and all in 1 page for people to get at rather then bunch of pages.
http://droidgawk.com/2010/05/22/froyo-chrome2phone-links/
hope that helps people
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good job, makes it easer
I didn't find the directions too difficult to follow...though they didn't really make it very clear that the apk needs to be registered first.
However, even though I register the app on my phone with my email address, my computer still says unregistered. Any ideas? I'm using google apps with a custom domain. It took my login, it just said it was unregistered...
Good guide EkostonS. I got it working. But uhm what's the purpose for this chrome-phone extension? It just opens up the link on the phone? Perhaps I am missing the bigger picture, haha.
InGeNeTiCs said:
I didn't find the directions too difficult to follow...though they didn't really make it very clear that the apk needs to be registered first.
However, even though I register the app on my phone with my email address, my computer still says unregistered. Any ideas? I'm using google apps with a custom domain. It took my login, it just said it was unregistered...
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did u click the link in the guide to login on your computer? step 4 or 5? cant remember not looking at the guide at this time.
you must login to that for this to recognize to send.
and the point is to send things from your comp to your phone.
such as, MAPS, LINKS, VIDEOS
watching youtube video and ur leaving? send to your phone.
want to bookmark a site on your phone ur viewing on ur pc? send to your phone
and one of my fav's
want to download a cd torrent on your phone? download a torrent app on your phone, send the link from pc to phone and download !
works great with maps
I also made a video of it. I like this new froyo feature!!!
Sorry my Macro switching sucks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfv0B_zMixg
leyvatron said:
I also made a video of it. I like this new froyo feature!!!
Sorry my Macro switching sucks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfv0B_zMixg
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you forgot the mention the signing in on chrome. tttons of people were having problems including me, not being able to send the link to phone due to server error cause you werent signed in on chrome.
and im pretty dizzy now from watching the video LOL
Got it done. Love this option! Thanks!
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That is pretty cool. Great job
Thanks for the guide. Maps direction doesnt work for me though.

[Q] Windows Live Messenger?

Hi everyone!
I haven't seen anyone talking about "windows live messenger", nor videos and just screens about a "future messenger".
Well, there is or there is not an oficial Windows Live Messenger?
Thanks!
mikeeam said:
Hi everyone!
I haven't seen anyone talking about "windows live messenger", nor videos and just screens about a "future messenger".
Well, there is or there is not an oficial Windows Live Messenger?
Thanks!
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search messenger by miyowa, it seems like a joke, but its the official client
revrak said:
search messenger by miyowa, it seems like a joke, but its the official client
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Bwahaha so true. Mind you, it's alot better after the updates. Notifications seem to work fine.
I still cant get it to run at all, so also looking for an integrated "official" version.
i.e. at a minimum it should have the same integration Facebook does. I dont get how they can be missing that considering how "social" messenger is now.
Anyway. Fingers crossed we get something soonish.
(How can i skive of work if i cant pretend i am working from my phone?)
The lack of a first party Wlm client was one of the reasons i didn't get a wp7 device.
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This is not the Official Messenger app, it's just the only one at the moment. I know what miyowa said but they didn't say they were in charge of the official WLM but that Microsoft asked them to create a WLM app (certainly as an alternative until the official one is ready).
Trust me it wouldn't be called "messenger by miyowa", it would be published by Microsoft and it wouldn't be that ****. Also there would be a mention of it and a download link for WP7 on their official WL for Mobile page (you can select a device at the top): http://www.windowsliveformobile.com/en-us/windowsphone/default.aspx
The Zune HD version is functional but ugly so my guess is they went from porting it to working on a Live Messenger for WP7 similar to the iPhone one with social networks integrated.
As awesome as the Metro UI is, what's offered now just doesn't work with WLM (seriously check that Zune HD app, it's very ugly), they need to keep it close to the desktop version as people are used to it. I'm sure the official app will be there before the Mango update.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-F1m5AD1tg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoRHvQGdhE0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_1924rt7Qk
Bull. Even the high ranking MS execs I've spoken to refer me to the Miyowa client as official. I have no doubt there will be an actual usable client in the future, but for now it is the official one.
Microsoft would be stupid enough to let them use "Messenger by Miyowa"?
Wouldn't that be just "Windows Live Messenger"?
Even iOS has an official client. And it's not "by miyowa".
Yeah we need a proper one that can at least run backgrounded. I dont find it to be that bad since I usually leave my on at home and rarely need to log into it remotely
mikeeam said:
Hi everyone!
I haven't seen anyone talking about "windows live messenger", nor videos and just screens about a "future messenger".
Well, there is or there is not an oficial Windows Live Messenger?
Thanks!
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I was shocked that there wasn't a windows live messanger app for WP7 when I tried the HD7, I thought that was ridiculous. It's even more ridiculous that they still don't have one out.
fathamburger said:
Yeah we need a proper one that can at least run backgrounded. I dont find it to be that bad since I usually leave my on at home and rarely need to log into it remotely
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it does push notifications so you will know when you have a message. Never have been an IM kinda user so it doesn't bother me, but the one that's there does the basic features.
Microsoft teams have more faith in ios than wp7 it seems. Now there is even denote for ios. The reasons to get wp7 over an ios device if on att or Verizon... Well there hardly are any...
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There's a new WLM app called Li'Messenger. It doesn't have notifications but maybe worth a try since the miyowa one is a bit rubbish.
I think its getting pulled out of the marketplace. So i suggest to go get it now before it's gone.
Peew971 said:
There's a new WLM app called Li'Messenger. It doesn't have notifications but maybe worth a try since the miyowa one is a bit rubbish.
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i read its going to be removed... i just installed it, works and looks a lot better than miyowa's version.
now it just needs multitasking to run in the background
why would it be pulled? given the amount of twitter clients about... i don't see what reason MS would have to remove it...
I'm with you!
Why would they remove it?
mikeeam said:
I'm with you!
Why would they remove it?
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Maybe the developer started the rumor to get people to rush out and download it?
captobie said:
Maybe the developer started the rumor to get people to rush out and download it?
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That was my initial reaction to the rumor also - but seeing as the app is free, what would he gain from this? Checking the app it also seems to be as well behaved as the developers claims it is, i.e. it sends data directly to Live. No intermediary servers involved so it's not like he's stealing account data either.
My guess is that MS doesn't like the fact it's using certain logos and/or Live API's, but rather than removing it they should in that case take it over as their official client as it's already much better than the other one.
Li'Messenger seems to be removed. wish I coulda tried this. looks really good. I hope for a better one than the current selection very soon.

on{X} Automate youlife by Microsoft

Hi All,
Microsoft is launched an application called on{X}.
This application is like tasker but it can do much more for novice users as it worked on Javascript and You will get the javascript code from any website so easily.
Installation Link
Type in google play : on{X}
Video Link
Type this on you Tube : on{X} - automate your life
Sorry for the links, as I'm not eligible to paste outside links in this forum.
Please comment and make me eligible
Play link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.onx.app
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What is the benefit for microsoft? I mean, it's free, so what do they get from it?
droidwi said:
What is the benefit for microsoft? I mean, it's free, so what do they get from it?
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I would assume that with a larger user base (android), it'll give a nice boost to on{X}'s "recipes" which is always a great thing as it will serve as references to other platforms running on{x} in near future
Yield is everything when it comes to such approach (on{X})
Can someone tell me the huge different to tasker oder automateit? It looks like that its the same with programming instead of klicking?
There is just one thing I don't like on this app:
Facebook login and using my private data
Why such app need to do this, and why can't I use other login possibilities?(windows live, google etc?)
mkl23 said:
Can someone tell me the huge different to tasker oder automateit? It looks like that its the same with programming instead of klicking?
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you cannot do as much with one ex as with tasker. also you need to do the recepies on your pc and then push to your phone and as retsam88 said, you have to log in via facebook. so, tasker is the better solution for me.
droidwi said:
What is the benefit for microsoft? I mean, it's free, so what do they get from it?
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And here's your answer:
Login with facebook
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When something looks free, it's usually because YOU are the product.
droidwi said:
What is the benefit for microsoft? I mean, it's free, so what do they get from it?
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Lol, Gmail is free but you don't see us asking that But seriously, there's nothing wrong with them increasing their userbase. Thats why you see Google apps on iPhone.

[MOD] Spotify tablet mode

Good evening!
If you're reading this, then you for sure know what Spotify is. We all love listening to music and, ugh, that's the synonym of Spotify!
Unfortunately, this work could be used for two fully opposite reasons, one of which is against the XDA rules, so I had no other choice but to close this thread (and remove links). I hope you understand me and sorry for the inconvenience.
Feel free to read the history below. It was a fun ride!
Time ago, the app landed on our lovely Android platform for both tablets and phones and honestly who wasn't excited?
Soon after, forced shuffle mode and limited number of skips were also introduced and I agree that there must be a reason to purchase Premium after all. Luckily, this restriction was not enabled on tablets, but a problem that appears is that far from all tablets are detected as ones - mainly the "smaller" ones. This [bug/miss-code] activates the restriction on your tablet, and as a fix was needed from either side, here was my solution.
This mod was created for all those "small tablets" that are incorrectly recognized so that you can use Spotify the way it was meant to be used.
ViRb3 said:
Regarding Facebook log in issue:
The signature/private hash (or not) of this app was not matching the original one Spotify had registered on Facebook. Absolutely understandable since this was a modified version.
As suggested by Romain12345 (thank you!), can you log in with your Facebook credentials instead of clicking on the "Log in with Facebook" button.
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APK Multi Tool - everything was processed through this amazing software.
APKTool - the core of the above tool and pretty much everything hacky-related.
Thanks for finding use of this mod! See you in my next thread!
Great work!! Thank you so much!! ???
Thanks for updating!
Works beautifully on my tablet ?.
Facebook login still not working for me.
Thanks man. Gonna try this later
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Works great. Now I don't have to be afraid to let KitKat go.
Thanks
virb3 said:
good evening!
If you're reading this, then you for sure know what spotify is. We all love listening to music and, ugh, that's the synonym of spotify!
Time ago, the app landed on our lovely android platform for both tablets and phones and honestly who wasn't excited?
Soon after, forced shuffle mode and limited number of skips were also introduced and i agree that there must be a reason to purchase premium after all. Luckily, this restriction was not enabled on tablets, but a problem that appears is that far from all tablets are detected as ones - mainly the "smaller" ones. This [bug/miss-code] activates the restriction on your tablet, and as a fix was needed from either side, here is my solution.
this mod has been created for all those "small tablets" that are incorrectly recognized so that you can use spotify the way it was meant to be used.
current version: 1.9.0.1273
download: https://mega.co.nz/#!obbxftjy
key: onwk2v-q6329md_ctll5ogtqdneisuc7robrp-wkotq
known issues: Facebook login does not work.
Update requests are kindly accepted as i never follow them myself.
credits:
apk multi tool - everything was processed through this amazing software.
apktool - the core of the above tool and pretty much everything hacky-related.
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thank you!!! :d
Mirror
I'm not being able to download it. Could anyone mirror please? Thank you
Edit : I downloaded from the computer. Thanks anyway
Isn't working @ zenphone 5 (intel x86)
I just get a black screen, no force close, weird
What!? I didnt know thats even possible! Spotify app for android got 100000x more useful for me. I can finally skip forever and even fast forward the music. Its sooo much better. You deserve a medal and million likes. :laugh:
Op pls can you upload this mode in a diff site cos mega is down. And secondly can you help me with little explanation as to how to install this or all I need is to just install the apk after the download. I haven't installed spotify b4 that's why . Thanks for the response in advance
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Op pls can you upload this mode in a diff site cos mega is down. And secondly can you help me with little explanation as to how to install this or all I need is to just install the apk after the download. I haven't installed spotify b4 that's why . Thanks for the response in advance
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MEGA is never down, it only needs the app for android if you want to download from phone. That's the reason I personally won't mirror.
About installing, you need to have "Unknown sources" enabled in your Security settings. Then just open the APK and install it as normal. If you still can't figure it out check YouTube for thousands of tutorials.
Server is down
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MEGA is never down, it only needs the app for android if you want to download from phone. That's the reason I personally won't mirror.
About installing, you need to have "Unknown sources" enabled in your Security settings. Then just open the APK and install it as normal. If you still can't figure it out check YouTube for thousands of tutorials.
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I've downloaded the apk for mega, and also tried to access the website. But it refuses to open the website or allow me to login to the app. Hence the servers are actually down. Op if possible can u post it on a different cloud?. Thank you for this amazingly brilliant apk!
ViRb3 said:
MEGA is never down, it only needs the app for android if you want to download from phone. That's the reason I personally won't mirror.
About installing, you need to have "Unknown sources" enabled in your Security settings. Then just open the APK and install it as normal. If you still can't figure it out check YouTube for thousands of tutorials.
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Op u can as well check again, it's no longer a news that mega is down for now. You see people testifying. You can check up urself
@ViRb3 It doesn't work on gingerbread android again...
I think it's a problem of apk version because on Google play it was written that the version varies with device.
So please If you give me your email, I'll send the last apk version of spotify compatible with gingerbread to you.
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Op u can as well check again, it's no longer a news that mega is down for now. You see people testifying. You can check up urself
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I'm uploading my photos there right now
doratos said:
@ViRb3 It doesn't work on gingerbread android again...
I think it's a problem of apk version because on Google play it was written that the version varies with device.
So please If you give me your email, I'll send the last apk version of spotify compatible with gingerbread to you.
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I'll investigate further when I get home and I'll PM you.
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I'm uploading my photos there right now .
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OP I could possibly kiss you all day and it wouldn't be enough. Worked like a charm.
Also the server seemed to be down only in parts around the world. So anyone being unable to connect simply use a VPN. Works perfectly with a VPN.
Though it is currently up again.
Op finally I got it downloaded. Thanks so much but I have a question. Is it possible for me to download for offline for free with this mod?
kunlegzy said:
Op finally I got it downloaded. Thanks so much but I have a question. Is it possible for me to download for offline for free with this mod?
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Absolutely not. I am not "hacking" Spotify and making it Premium-free and that will never be my aim. I am just making it possible to run in tablet mode on smaller tables.
Works like a charm, thank you
Logged-in with facebook, why does the op state it's not working

What am i looking at?!?! H E L P ! ! !

I continously find weird and new folders on my phone whose content seem fishy to say the least. I feel like my husband has hacked my phone just from looking at some of the files content. Please help me decode. Thank you.
the attached file is from a bug report.
also, I forgot to mention I dont use Microsoft at all on my phone yet these 'logs' continue to pop up from time to time.
I'm using a Samsung a11.
has your husband joined up recently too ?
fb is facebook and it's likely for ads.
Do a quick search on fb.bin
bdani28 said:
also, I forgot to mention I dont use Microsoft at all on my phone yet these 'logs' continue to pop up from time to time.
I'm using a Samsung a11.
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yea logs are your systems way of checking how your system is doing.
If you open one up it'll probably list the time, and what you did on that time frame.
That's content of fb.bin provided
Code:
c5dfe56f-f99e-4dbe-838d-1647632d1e20
bdani28 said:
I continously find weird and new folders on my phone whose content seem fishy to say the least. I feel like my husband has hacked my phone just from looking at some of the files content. Please help me decode. Thank you.
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Apparently the other files I attached didnt go through. Those are the ones I'm really taking about. They are for Microsoft sky something.
hellofriendlymanveriosns said:
yea logs are your systems way of checking how your system is doing.
If you open one up it'll probably list the time, and what you did on that time frame.
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Yes I am aware of that. But how are logs for microsoft sky accounts and/or sent data on my phone when I dont use any thing Microsoft on my phone.
3mel said:
has your husband joined up recently too ?
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No. He dont use fb. Just messenger
If you are worried about your phone being hacked, you may scan your phone with some security app such as Malwarebytes, McAfee Mobile Security, etc.
bdani28 said:
No. He dont use fb. Just messenger
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I meant joined up here on xda. someone made a post about malware a couple of days ago and said his wife had an A11 and was worried about files on her phone.

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