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[APP] [2.2+] PhoneLeash:SMS,missed call to email/SMS; SMS reply; GPS

[Post updated to point to latest version on Android Market]
Hi XDA community!
Our first app PhoneLeash is on the Android Market (free).
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I like to call it the "misplaced phone app" since its meant for the more common occurrence of your phone simply not being near you, rather than being stolen.
PhoneLeash has features for finding your lost phone (or at least confirming where you think you left it) while also letting you know who is calling/texting meanwhile. Its not trigger happy (yet!) about wanting to wipe all the data the minute you see your phone isn't with you
We are trying to get the right balance of features, here is what we have now:
GPS locating
SMS/missed call forwarding to email or phone
Reply to SMS
Low battery alert
Remote ring
Privacy (no website tracking your phone)
Battery life -- after all you won't be using these features much of the time, so why have features that constantly drain your battery.
Unique feature - With PhoneLeash you can (remotely) reply to an SMS, and it goes out from your phone - the other side simply cannot tell the difference. While new and unique, we want to make sure we keep it simple to use. Speaking of simplicity, all of PhoneLeash fits in 1-2 spartan screens.
We've tested with Go SMS, Handcent to make sure PhoneLeash works with their default settings. PhoneLeash can also forward to HeyWire SMS numbers as well.
We found out that some tablets (Galaxy 8.9) do SMS but no telephony, so those are supported now as well.
If you can give it a try, we'll be very thankful. And ask for features - maybe they'll happen!
Thanks!
PVS, GearAndroid
www dot gearandroid dot com

Here is a link and some screencaps of the new features in v 1.5
I am not a Twitter-user (tweeter?) but just used PhoneLeash to send in my first tweet from my phone. Sent this SMS from Google Voice to my PhoneLeash-ed phone-- "40404 here's a random tweet"--and by magic it showed up in my Twitter account!

on i 9000?
Is it available on samsung galaxy i 9000?

Very cool. I will test it out soon.
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium

[APP][2.2+] Etext (SMS to Email and Back)

Hello all,
I just released a free application/service that forwards your SMS messages to e-mail addresses you define, and also sends responses back when you reply to the received e-mails (coming from your own number). Etext uses Google's Cloud 2 Device Messaging (C2DM) to notify your phone without polling every x minutes, hence the Android 2.2 requirement. It's designed so that it can actually replace the default SMS application's notifications, and to be able to reply to incoming messages from any device that's able to receive e-mail, no matter where you are.
The application is brand new on the market, so it would be great if the XDA community could give it a try. Screenshots and a more thorough description can be found on the Android Market (or should I say Google Play). Below is a link, and a QR code that you can scan on your device. If you have any questions or suggestions you can always post here or e-mail me!
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Hey!
Did a quick test this and it works well Will do more tests soon.
Was wondering what the real purpose is. I mean ... wouldn't SMS be more reachable than emails given that for email a net connection is necessary, while it is not necessary for SMS?
I'll be using this to have a record of my messages in my mail and occasionally to save a wee bit on my message bills!

Paparasee said:
Hey!
Was wondering what the real purpose is. I mean ... wouldn't SMS be more reachable than emails given that for email a net connection is necessary, while it is not necessary for SMS?
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It bugged me that I couldn't receive SMS messages or reply to them when I was using my tablet (or any other device for that matter). That's basically why I started working on the application. It worked pretty well for myself, so I decided to implement C2DM and release it on the market. A plus is that I can now search for a name on GMail and get the text messages as well.

[APP][4.0+] smsSync beta - send SMS from your tablet

Hi everybody, I would like to present you my newest app, smsSync!
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Send and receive SMS messages with your tablet - using your normal phone number!
All your messages will be automatically synced between your devices when connected.
Easy to use:
1) Install the application on both devices.
2) The setup wizard will help you to configure everything.
3) Bump your devices together and connect using Android Beam
(Make sure both devices are on the same WiFi network).
4) You are connected - the devices will be synced and you can send and receive SMS messages from your tablet!
Features:
* Beautiful user interface
* Easy to use
* Tablet optimized layout
* Notifications for new messages similar to the stock SMS application
* Use Android Beam to connect your devices
* The messages do not leave your local network, no servers involved
* Everything is encrypted using AES to ensure safety of your data
* You can also use two phones or tablets
Future releases will also include additional connection methods (WiFi Direct, Bluetooth...).
Until then, you will need two NFC capable devices to connect your phones!
Keep in mind that this is a BETA release, so some things might not work as smoothly as expected.
Feedback is appreciated
Big screenshot!
smsSync:
smsSync lite:

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initial release

m1l4droid said:
Awesome idea. So, can it be used if you don't have NFC or I'm missing something?
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Yes, for now both devices must have NFC because pairing is only available using Android Beam.
But I am currently developing additional connection methods, like WiFi Direct, WiFi NSD and Bluetooth, which will be included in future releases

good idea
any way to use it with google id?

meethere said:
good idea
any way to use it with google id?
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You mean that you have to login with your Google account?
I have considered using Google Cloud Messaging but I think if I use it, there could be some delay when receiving new messages.
But I will look into that again.

[APP][4.0+] Obstructer: Obstruct access to your phone's content

Everyone knows that feeling when someone asks to use your phone but you’re scared they’ll go through your phone’s content. Once you give them your phone, they are able to go through everything important to you, including your messages, your photos and emails. Imagine yourself jogging and a child comes up to you and asks to use your phone so that they can find their mother. You give them your phone, and after they call their mother they go through your photos. This is obviously a privacy concern, and it’s a wonder why there isn’t a way to avoid this. Modern day computers have a feature so that when someone asks to use your computer, they can’t go through your personal files, they’re all hidden. You would think that with the way technology is advancing in this day and age, smartphones would have this feature also. That’s why Obstructer was developed, to offer a solution to this problem.
When you first open Obstructer, it prompts you to set it as the default launcher. This is to ensure that the home button is disabled. The user is locked into the app and nothing is accessible, besides the calling feature, of course. When that person is finished with their call, a password prompt opens. When the correct password is entered (“1234” is the default), Obstructer is disabled and your phone is returned back to normal. It is a simple app to use, but helpful in a lot of ways. The free version includes all of these features, and the paid version adds a messaging feature, so that someone can send a message to someone without being able to see your messages. A photo feature is coming soon, so that you’ll be able to show someone one photo without them being able to scroll through your whole photo gallery.
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Features​
• Simple dialer app that hides the notification bar, recent apps and disables the back button.​• Password protected so that the user is locked into the app (“1234” is the default).​• Small footprint​
• Full version adds:​o Private messaging service so that your messages cannot be seen.​o Ad free experience.​o Coming soon: Photo viewer so that only one photo can be seen.​
Website: http://www.i-m.co/avanosapp/Obstructer/
Lite version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mshaw.avanos8.lite
Full version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mshaw.avanos8.adfree
Email: [email protected]

[APP][4.0.2+] New Friends Connect v1

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Example:
Tutorial:
1. What is New Friends Connect?
- New Friends Connect is an Android Application that lets you connect with anyone that has NFC Hardware (Near field communication) on the device.
2. How do we connect?
- Easy. Just make sure both your and your new friend's NFCs are on and touch your phones to exchange contacts.
3. What kind of contacts can we exchange?
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Plus, Skype, Viber, WhatsApp and Mobile phone number. More will be included in the future.
4. Do I have to do anything besides installing the application?
- Yes. The only thing that a new user needs to do is to type in the username of the social media that the user will share.
5. How do I find my username?
- Just click on the help link under the input field to get help, or just consult with the documentation of the specific social media or application.
6. What if the person I want to connect with does not have the NFC app?
- The application has the "One-way transmission" option, which will let you share a URL tag with the other person's phone. After that it is just a matter of clicking on the link. This method can only share Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google Plus details.
7. What are the steps to send my details to another person's phone?
- 1. Make sure both phones have NFC. (Near Field Communication hardware)
- 2. Open the app and if your details are set, just turn on the switches on the details you would like to share and touch the two phones.
- 3a. If the other person has the New Friends app, he/she will be able to receive and view all the details you share simultaneously.
- 3b. If the other person does not have the New Friends app, he/she will be able to receive and view only one tag at a time.
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Promo Video
Facebook Page
Have fun and
Don't forget to rate in Google Play.

Update 1.0.2
Added Spanish Language.
Now able to send details to phones that do not have the app.

So, I made a short video example of what the app actually does and what the benefits of two random people having it are.
Let's say you meet someone you haven't seen before and you want to exchange your contact details.
The video explains the rest.
Updates will bring new stuff, if more people are interested in the app.

Good news, the app now supports sharing via bluetooth, as well as NFC. :good: