Clz Comics / Barry - Buddy for Android - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

About two weeks ago I went to the Collectorz.com forums and threw down an entire layout for how to change "Requires the PC application to work" into a full mobile solution that could link to a PC application. This concept was shot down, but has since become something they claim to be "releasing in the next few weeks" despite having been at that status for nearly 10 months. While we wait, I have released this plugin to provide the required scanning and editing features.
New updates will come shortly. Hopefully this project proves useful to others who find that purchasing comics means not being at their computer to update their collection and paying $7 for a barcode scanner should be worth the price.
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Improved on the wish list by allowing you to check scanned items against your database and your wish list. If the item could not be scanned, a seconday function allows you to attempt comparing series and issue information and as an alternative, directly accessing the complete wish list. All the menus now allow multiple selections. I am improving the information displayed from the wish list to make sure all values are properly displayed because currently missing database values can cause you to end up with selections such as " Batman #" or just "#"

Did my first real testing out and about and came to the conclusion that support for "Barcode Scanner" would be added. There is no reason to get the barcode from Barry for a quick compare if this is no longer being developed for actual integration. Feature is almost done. Will be posted shortly.
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Barcode scanner is taking a bit longer than estimated. Dumped the export feature from Barry and added text search capability for those with a larger database to not have to scroll through it on the go to check items. Turns out the barcode scanner supports the ean+5, but does not return it by default. It is a little tedious reading through the code for Barry to see how they did it and currently a method without including a secondary modification of the barcode source in the same manner is inefficient. The series can be scanned from the barcode, but further updates will get the issue number also.
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[APP] DroidReader 0.5 (11. April 2010), a PDF reader app

Hi,
this is my first Android App, so please bear with me if there are still errors. It was a major task to start Android programming with such a tough idea, but well, I did not say I started programming with this app
DroidReader is a PDF Reader Application. It uses native code in the background, to be specific, it uses the MuPDF rendering software/library. I'm aware of existing closed source PDF readers and some approaches to do it all in Java. So this should be different as for now.
DroidReader is Free and Open Source Software (licence is GPL v3).
The App and its sources are available at Google Code:
http : // code.google.com / p / droidreader
The App is now (since v0.3) also available via SlideME.
(I'm sorry, I can't post a full link as of now, as I'm still a "new user" on this forum, despite reading it since years... so please remove the spaces for now, I think I'll get that settled soon.)
Note for users: This application needs a file manager in order to open PDF files. Generally, you should be able to use a file manager of your choice and just click on the PDF. If you want to use the "Open" menu item, then a filemanager that understands the openintent.org's PICK_FILE intent is needed, e.g. the OI File Manager.
This App needs at minimum the Android 1.5 platform.
Changelog:
v0.5: rewiring of code, noticeable to end user: smaller install footprint, better cmap handling, small changes & bug fixes
v0.4: support for automatic tilesize calculation, now it should work on bigger screens, too. Also there is now a configuration dialog that allows to specify the default zoom level.
v0.3: added an "about" dialog
v0.2: lots of improvements, UI slightly modified for easier navigation, zoom&rotation fully implemented, ability to open password-protected PDFs, CJK support, lots of bugfixes
v0.1: initial version, still very rough and not all that shiny and thus not yet in the Market. Download available on the project's homepage.
Please note that any comments are very welcome! You can comment in this thread (and I will try to answer any questions ASAP) or on the mailing list (see the project's home page).
Similar approach in another project
Hi again, I just became aware of a similar project (well, as I said: I did this to learn Android programming as well, so this doesn't mean my time was wasted). I hope that we can combine our efforts soon. It is also at Google Code (and I still cannot post Links) and it is called "Android PDF Viewer", and has a short Acronym which appears as project name in URLs: APV. It also uses the MuPDF library and is also GPLv3. Just for your information.
To have an android PDF reader with the capability to make annotation and highlights is the most important thing. Apple has that software called "iannotate" and it manages it perfect. Android should have one. Is ther any expert working on this?
Best reader for Pandigital Novel
DroidReader is the best PDF reader I've found for use on the Pandigital Novel (hacked). All the others require one to drag your finger to move from page to page. That isn't as handy as the next and previous buttons. Adobe's reader is useless because it doesn't let you jump to a page.
I wish you'd enhance DroidReader to remember the last page in a PDF. I've also found some pdfs it won't open, but Android PDF Viewer will. The problem with Android PDF Viewer is that it is SLOW (unless I'm using a different one than you are referring to). It is so slow that it is unusable on the Novel.
Thank you for the feedback. I think I can manage to finally hack a bit further on this and your suggestion is certainly among the easier things still in the pipeline. I got a bit distracted recently, but I'm still motivated to further improve Droidreader. Being distracted, I am also not very up-to-date as to what's the fastest PDF reader available... I think in about two weeks, some development efforts should been done... I'll update this thread then!

[CLOSED] [Q] phone creeper alternative for android

Hello.,
does anybody know if there is a program for the android similar to teh phone creeper for wm6.5
the phone creeper allow easthdropping on phones, phone calls phone locating and so many other features as posted here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=527423
so ......
does this mean, nobody knows or there is no such software?
Im wondering the same thing
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What does "easthdropping" mean?
By the way the MIUI Phone.apk is able to geo-localize the calls, even if it works in China only (AFAIK)
I'm the developer for the phone creeper and will be launching the android version very soon, however it will be very different. The problem with and hurdle for creating the same functionality on android devices is that (at least that i'm aware) there is no way to completely hide an SMS message from phones. You can instantly read it and delete it as with windows mobile, however there will still be an sms arrived alert in the status bar.
To get around this hurdle i've created a website with a database and webpage front end that will allow for all communications to happen with a combo of SQL and Android Cloud to Device Messaging (C2DM). This will allow for a small footprint quick silent communications. However this also means I need to support a website and database.
This basically adds a large level of complexity and creates various pluses and minuses for everybody. The program will still be free as it has always been, however some of the features and those who want to have viewing and controlling capabilities through the web will be charged a slim fee.
The program will still be completely functional and useful without paying a dime but hopefully enough people will want the extra goodies to pay for the web hosting.
As I said it's mostly complete now and hopefully I'll have a release published here shortly and allow for free web viewing trial also.
chetstriker said:
I'm the developer for the phone creeper and will be launching the android version very soon, however it will be very different. The problem with and hurdle for creating the same functionality on android devices is that (at least that i'm aware) there is no way to completely hide an SMS message from phones. You can instantly read it and delete it as with windows mobile, however there will still be an sms arrived alert in the status bar.
To get around this hurdle i've created a website with a database and webpage front end that will allow for all communications to happen with a combo of SQL and Android Cloud to Device Messaging (C2DM). This will allow for a small footprint quick silent communications. However this also means I need to support a website and database.
This basically adds a large level of complexity and creates various pluses and minuses for everybody. The program will still be free as it has always been, however some of the features and those who want to have viewing and controlling capabilities through the web will be charged a slim fee.
The program will still be completely functional and useful without paying a dime but hopefully enough people will want the extra goodies to pay for the web hosting.
As I said it's mostly complete now and hopefully I'll have a release published here shortly and allow for free web viewing trial also.
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this is great news, let me know if you need testers
also can we have links to the site,
i'm a web designer and php programmer, i can give you feedback if you need
smartechno said:
this is great news, let me know if you need testers
also can we have links to the site,
i'm a web designer and php programmer, i can give you feedback if you need
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That would be wonderful, I usually only create desktop and mobile applications. I don't have that great of an artistic eye and have rarely created any web sites. Currently I'm also using PHP for the website and will probably have to switch from godaddy hosting since they seem VERY slow at hosting any web pages containing scripts.
Maybe you can help me figure out why the logo seems to get cut off in IE6 (looks fine in other browsers.) it appears that displaying the bars are cutting it off since if I disable them it looks fine.
The link is xxxxxx Mod Edit: Link removed.
Whow, talking about privacy and espionage here
In general, Software like this is greatly coded, and requires alot of skill.
But on the other hand, if you use this App to watch / control somebody elses phone, is really awkward... I would be scared to know that a program like this exists and could be activated silently on my phone...
Just my 2 cents, but respect to the one who is able to program such a tool!
how about totalcare?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835603
badai said:
how about totalcare?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835603
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totalcare is a nice project, but the main differences are:
OverVi3w can be controlled via a webpage or sms.
Overvi3w has many more features
Overvi3w is actually stealthy, unless something is different about totalcare since last time i'd seen it. The message may be instantly deleted, however when you look at the sms history it would still show that it arrived even if you couldn't open it. although you still could see the command and from who is sent.
Overvi3w allows the phone to be controlled from ANY other phone or from the web console. It still uses a password for protection during sms control and to use the web interface it requires the imei (gsm phones) or meid (cdma phones) for extra security.
Anyway, I should be accepting alpha users later this week.
wow it's already have a name. OverVi3w. can't wait. total care just doesn't work on both my phone (gingerbread and froyo).
your phone creeper really great. works even after flashing new rom.
you misspell register on your website.
badai said:
you misspell register on your website.
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Thanks.. how embarrassing for me.
I've created a new thread on XDA for anyone interested in becoming an Alpha tester.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14113648#post14113648
The predecessor to phone creeper on windows mobile 5 or 6 years ago
Hi you asked foraan phond creeper program for win mobile 3.5 look for phone creeper or espionage suite .cab and if that cant be found look up phone leash for android and if nothing there is appealing look up blooover.cab its a java thing and works well with winmobile and theres newer **** for other platforms.
chetstriker said:
I'm the developer for the phone creeper and will be launching the android version very soon, however it will be very different. The problem with and hurdle for creating the same functionality on android devices is that (at least that i'm aware) there is no way to completely hide an SMS message from phones. You can instantly read it and delete it as with windows mobile, however there will still be an sms arrived alert in the status bar.
To get around this hurdle i've created a website with a database and webpage front end that will allow for all communications to happen with a combo of SQL and Android Cloud to Device Messaging (C2DM). This will allow for a small footprint quick silent communications. However this also means I need to support a website and database.
This basically adds a large level of complexity and creates various pluses and minuses for everybody. The program will still be free as it has always been, however some of the features and those who want to have viewing and controlling capabilities through the web will be charged a slim fee.
The program will still be completely functional and useful without paying a dime but hopefully enough people will want the extra goodies to pay for the web hosting.
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chetstriker said:
As I said it's mostly complete now and hopefully I'll have a release published here shortly and allow for free web viewing trial also.
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i would be happy to donate and help out where do i go to donate and how long do you think until the program is ready.
where do i go to donate
MOD ACTION:
Thread closed since it violates Rule 16 just like the linked thread in the OP which has also been closed.
@cindyloulou
Do you realise that this is a 12 year old thread with the last post in 2014? And please do not create multiple posts within a short time, instead edit your previous post if you need to add some info.

Malicious News Apps?

I've noticed sometime last year that local news apps developed by LSN Inc. requires hardware control of the phone camera. I suspect those apps actually snap pictures every time the app is opened.
Can the experts here help me validate this suspicion? Is there a way you can inspect for malicious codes in those apps?
Why suspicious?
sp_1st_timer said:
I've noticed sometime last year that local news apps developed by LSN Inc. requires hardware control of the phone camera. I suspect those apps actually snap pictures every time the app is opened.
Can the experts here help me validate this suspicion? Is there a way you can inspect for malicious codes in those apps?
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Permission to use the camera is explicity requested. It probably supports a feature for the user to send pictures/videos back to the news station.
LSN Mobile has a legitimate looking website, including names of the officers
http://www.lsnmobile.com/about_us/our_team.html
... as well names/numbers/email for key contact personnel and physical address of the business:
http://www.lsnmobile.com/contact_us.html
Can I ask what makes you suspicious about these Apps?
Not sure if I should post a paranoid parrot meme, or a conspiracy keanu meme.
First, I can't find in the apps where a user can actually use the camera feature. And when opening the apps, it gives a completely black screen for several seconds before getting to the main interface. It makes me think it snaps an image during the black screen delay.
Why require permission to access the camera when there is no user accessible feature that requires it?
To GermainZ - I have seen you on the Tasker forum and always considered you a knowledgeable and helpful guy. Give this guy a break - he's just asking a question.
sp_1st_timer said:
First, I can't find in the apps where a user can actually use the camera feature. And when opening the apps, it gives a completely black screen for several seconds before getting to the main interface. It makes me think it snaps an image during the black screen delay.
Why require permission to access the camera when there is no user accessible feature that requires it?
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The software from LSN gets a clean bill of health from mobilesecurity.com
http://appview.mobilesecurity.com/search?q=LSN
I downloaded the Local TV station LSN program to check it out, and I agree with you there is no accessible feature within the software to use the camera within the program that I looked at. Perhaps a capability for users to send pictures/videos is left over from a previous version or reserved for a future version. Perhaps it is a feature built into the general program that needs to be activated by the specific local TV station. At any rate, given the very wide use of this software by a seemingly-legitimate company, I personally wouldn't have a high level of concern about it. Also,perhaps it will help you to know that it can only take pictures when the program is running, not all the time.
There is a feature in the program where you can contact the developer... you might want to try that out to see if they have an explanation that satisfies you (and post any results back here if you do). There is certainly nothing wrong with a cautious and questioning attitude when it comes to permissions.
These posts make my day.
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Electric Pete,
Thanks for not ridiculing my question. Yes, I presume it could only take pictures when the app is on. The are people who likes reading the news or checking the weather forecast while in the bathroom or as they come out of the bathroom. It's up to your imagination.
I'm not sure they would care to answer my question, because when I pointed this out in my user review of the app, my review is made invisible to the public. I actually waited for several days to see if my review would eventually become visible, but never. My reviews on other apps are visible.
If they are not guilty, they should not suppress my "wrong suspicion".
If the review you mentioned is on Google Play, I don't think the developer has any capability to supress that. Google runs the show there.
I do see your point about privacy. Reading the permissions and questioning the ones that don't make sense is good practice in my opinion.
electricpete1 said:
If the review you mentioned is on Google Play, I don't think the developer has any capability to supress that. Google runs the show there...
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That is interesting. Why would Google suppress my review which can be considered laughable (as indicated by some reactions in this thread).
Anyways, thank you for giving time replying to this thread. If only I got the knowledge to inspect program codes of these apps...
By the way, the local news here where I live switched to different app provider. They listened to my concern.
Bottom line is, you could decompile the apk, edit the manifest and remove the camera permission (you could also check the output; or try a tool that decompiles an apk to java code, which will be much clearer, but it's still in beta if I'm not mistaken).
Monitoring the logcat/using the "ps" shell command might also reveal something useful, but I'm not if taking pics within an app starts a separate camera process ps would show.
Also, the logcat probably won't show anything useful, tho (the same thing applies; and if the app is malicious, it won't output anything malicious-related to the logcat).
Still think it's paranoid, tho. Why not contact the devs?

Barcode to pc scanner app for android

Good day. I don't know if I'm posting in the right place but here goes. I need some help. I am new to app development and I honestly have no idea where to start. I have an app idea and haven't found one like it. It is a app that I really need for myself and would make my life so much easier if it was developed so I thought why not make it myself. I have no real programing knowledge other than basic vbs, basic cmd and basic html coding. This is the plan for my app.
At work we get parts in for our components that need repairing. All the parts have barcode on them so I thought why not speed up my parts checking process by using these barcodes that contain the part numbers to check my parts. The plan is for there to be a computer based program that uses a QR code to link the andriod app and the pc app together over the wifi or Internet. Then on the app you have it using the device camera to scan the barcode in and pass the barcode text to whatever place you have pointed your mouse at in keystrokes much like vbscript sendkeys method. After it scanned there must then be a popup that allows you to enter quantity as some of the items are small with 50 to 100 making scanning that many times just time consuming then after that is complete you can scan again. Also on the scan screen I want the option to manually input the barcode if the barcode has trouble being read. How I see it working is that at he end of the barcode it sends a Tab then after the quantity it sends a Enter. The idea is to use excel and formulas then to calculate parts received from parts outstanding. If someone could be so kind as to assist me or even just help me get starred I will really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance. I do not aim to make money from it just see a flaw that can help me and possibly many other people out there in the world.
I'm no expert. Just a hobbyist. But here is what i do if i have a similar need. You can create a local web server. Have your android app send data to the server. And the server will process the data. And send back data to your mobile app. I usually use apache for this but if you use vbs it might be better to use windows server. Hope this helps point you in the right direction.
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Trace recording of spO2 data.

Greetings all
I am looking for a means to access (capture, export, view, print, etc.) the waveform data that is used when measuring spO2 on the phone. Ideally, I want to be able have the same UI presentation as seen in S Health for this function adding the capture of the waveform as presented on the screen for every measurement session. Upon completion, have option to save waveform data with date and time as file name and (optionally) a comment. Bonus functionality would add a viewer function that would allow me to review saved datasets. From there I could take a screenshot of areas of interest. I should also say that trying to take a screenshot during a measurement session will not work. Movement during session shows up in signal and timing is critical.
I have looked extensively for such capability in existing apps with no success. Have I missed something? I do know there are tons of fake apps out there that provide nothing more than the OEM app and many are worse as they do not even show the "actual" waveform. They repeat the same wave graphic each time the app detects a heartbeat and string them together over time. This is not what I want.
I am well aware of the un-calibrated nature of such data etc. and that it is not valid for diagnostic purposes. It is nonetheless useful in certain contexts - Lawyerly commentary by others not withstanding.
Peter
pwhalley said:
Greetings all
I am looking for a means to access (capture, export, view, print, etc.) the waveform data that is used when measuring spO2 on the phone. Ideally, I want to be able have the same UI presentation as seen in S Health for this function adding the capture of the waveform as presented on the screen for every measurement session. Upon completion, have option to save waveform data with date and time as file name and (optionally) a comment. Bonus functionality would add a viewer function that would allow me to review saved datasets. From there I could take a screenshot of areas of interest. I should also say that trying to take a screenshot during a measurement session will not work. Movement during session shows up in signal and timing is critical.
I have looked extensively for such capability in existing apps with no success. Have I missed something? I do know there are tons of fake apps out there that provide nothing more than the OEM app and many are worse as they do not even show the "actual" waveform. They repeat the same wave graphic each time the app detects a heartbeat and string them together over time. This is not what I want.
I am well aware of the un-calibrated nature of such data etc. and that it is not valid for diagnostic purposes. It is nonetheless useful in certain contexts - Lawyerly commentary by others not withstanding.
Peter[/QUOTE this forum is dead. You might want to post in the international note 5 forum. More people to see your post and more enthusiastic and knowledgeable people over there.
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Thanks for the guidance. However, I don't see an international variant subforum - call me clueless - could you clarify?
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pwhalley said:
Thanks for the guidance. However, I don't see an international variant subforum - call me clueless - could you clarify?
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Just find a regular note 5 forum that's not att or Verizon. The sprint and T-Mobile forums are alot more active. I

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