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[APP] Promethium = Geolocation & Lost Phone App

Hi,
After the success of the beta programme (over 100 people wanting to signup!) I decided it was time to re-write the platform to allow me to add more features and improve the overall "feel" of it. I also have plans to commercialise the platform, allowing it to be used by businesses/individuals who wish to monitor devices remotely.
The client application for Android is available freely from here and can be included in a custom ROM if you wish to make it persistant across factory resets. I do ask that if your are a ROM developer that you let me know before you do this, and also credit me in your release notes.
There will be 3 main licenses available to you:
Basic
Standard - comming soon
Expert - comming soon
(These apply to your account)
Basic
FREE!
Single device per account
GPS Location
Alarm-on-Demand
Standard
£0.99
Single device per account
GPS Location
Network Location
Alarm-on-Demand
LiveTracking
Includes software updates for 12 months
Expert
£2.99
Multiple devices per account (limit of 5)
GPS Location
Network Location
Alarm-on-Demand
LiveTracking
Includes software updates for 12 months
I am also considering the possibility of an API which a business could use to extract information and use it in their own way. Please contact me if you are interested.
How to install?
Remove any older versions from your device
Install the latest version from above
Goto "http://promethium.mobi" and signup
On your phone, follow the instructions to register your device against your account
Login to "http://promethium.mobi" and have fun!
I haven't moved any old accounts over, so you should signup again.
Enjoy,
Rich

2.0 - 24/01/2011
(uninstall previous version prior to installing 2.0)
* See OP for details

richbayliss said:
Hi,
I have created a geolocation app a bit like MobileMe or htcsense.com for any Android 2.2 device with Market. Allows you to show your device on a map and make the alarm sound, all via a web portal.
http://promethium.mobi/
This site is the main portal, There will be limited accounts to start with, just 20. These will be BETA accounts as I need people to trial the system to get feedback etc. Currently the email address has to be unique, but doesn't need to be a valid address, however this will be useful when you try and report issues.
Once you have signed up, the latest APK for the client application will be downloadable from the portal toolbar. This app will ask for the same login credentials used on the portal, and once connected you are ready to use the portal functions.
Check the site periodically, as I will allow more signups as the application progresses.
Please can we keep all bug reports within this thread, I would rather develop this in the open.
Enjoy,
Rich
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Looks pretty sweet. Nice and simple. Works well, though I couldn't get the sound to work. It just popped up in the taskbar and said "Ring! Ring".
dwizzy130

Thank you very much

This looks nice

dwizzy130 said:
Looks pretty sweet. Nice and simple. Works well, though I couldn't get the sound to work. It just popped up in the taskbar and said "Ring! Ring".
dwizzy130
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Ok. It should play the default alarm tone you have set. Could you pastebin a logcat, from before you click "play sound" until the notification appears.
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OK people!
Thanks to all those who already registered, just a few spaces left if people want to signup. Please only signup if you are happy to engage in helping me improve this platform... any accounts created but not activated within a day will be removed!
So far I have made quite a few alterations, improvements to the UI on the portal, as well as more interactive feedback. This means that you need to re-download and install the client app - this will overwrite the current one, and will keep all existing settings
Enjoy!

Very nice application! Good

cazes010 said:
Very nice application! Good
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You're welcome, and thanks for the positive feedback!
I would appreciate if you could test out the portal/make sure it does what it is supposed to etc. Post back here if you have any niggles, but also if you can think of anything which might improve the experience.

richbayliss said:
Ok. It should play the default alarm tone you have set. Could you pastebin a logcat, from before you click "play sound" until the notification appears.
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Well that's why! I figured it would play it's own notification. I have the alarm volume set to 0 because I don't ever use it.lol
It would be nice if you had a configuration for that in the app or the portal.
Keep up the good work,
dwizzy130

dwizzy130 said:
I have the alarm volume set to 0 because I don't ever use it.
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Hmmm. It should crank the volume up to max before it plays the tone.
dwizzy130 said:
It would be nice if you had a configuration for that in the app or the portal.
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I haven't included an "alert" sound yet, as I thought people would recognise their own alerts easier. I like the idea of adding a customise option to the app though Thanks!

It so cool! Thank you.
Keep it up

richbayliss said:
Hmmm. It should crank the volume up to max before it plays the tone.
I haven't included an "alert" sound yet, as I thought people would recognise their own alerts easier. I like the idea of adding a customise option to the app though Thanks!
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Hmm that's weird. It didn't change the volume, but when I manually did it, the sound worked. Other than that, the app looks and works great!
One more suggestion though, idk if it's possible, could you have it force turn on gps? I normally leave it off so if I actually do lose my phone, it would just give me the giant radius of the cell tower location...
Also, I notice you're using dyndns. Is the computer/server you're running it on going to be up 24/7?
**EDIT**
One more suggestion, a "My Phone's Location" button on the portal that snaps to the location and centers it.
dwizzy130

dwizzy130 said:
One more suggestion though, idk if it's possible, could you have it force turn on gps? I normally leave it off so if I actually do lose my phone, it would just give me the giant radius of the cell tower location...
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Sorry, starting from Android 1.5 cupcake, you cannot programmatically toggle GPS. It should be fine to leave it enabled though.
dwizzy130 said:
Also, I notice you're using dyndns. Is the computer/server you're running it on going to be up 24/7?
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While I am developing the app regularly it is running on a server I have on a dynamic IP line. Once the app is ready for general release it will go onto into a hosted environment.
dwizzy130 said:
One more suggestion, a "My Phone's Location" button on the portal that snaps to the location and centers it.
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Hitting "Refresh Location" does this now, but it takes up to 5 seconds to move across the map, I will look at making it snappier

richbayliss said:
Sorry, starting from Android 1.5 cupcake, you cannot programmatically toggle GPS. It should be fine to leave it enabled though.
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Hmmm I could have sworn one of those SMS based locator apps could force toggle it. Maybe not. Idk.
While I am developing the app regularly it is running on a server I have on a dynamic IP line. Once the app is ready for general release it will go onto into a hosted environment.
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Perfect, that's what I wanted to hear.
Hitting "Refresh Location" does this now, but it takes up to 5 seconds to move across the map, I will look at making it snappier
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I'm an idiot for missing that one.lol
dwizzy130

richbayliss said:
hi,
i have created a geolocation app a bit like mobileme or htcsense.com for any android 2.2 device with market. Allows you to show your device on a map and make the alarm sound, all via a web portal.
http://promethium.mobi/
this site is the main portal, there will be limited accounts to start with, just 20. These will be beta accounts as i need people to trial the system to get feedback etc. Currently the email address has to be unique, but doesn't need to be a valid address, however this will be useful when you try and report issues.
Once you have signed up, the latest apk for the client application will be downloadable from the portal toolbar. This app will ask for the same login credentials used on the portal, and once connected you are ready to use the portal functions.
Check the site periodically, as i will allow more signups as the application progresses.
Please can we keep all bug reports within this thread, i would rather develop this in the open.
Enjoy,
rich
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i must say great start looking forward for more....keep up the great work!!! Hey could we somehow get a option to lock and such...will more add on and such be added in the future??,....keep us posted thanks alot!!!

dwizzy130 said:
Hmmm I could have sworn one of those SMS based locator apps could force toggle it. Maybe not. Idk.
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I have read through the SDK documentation and the best you can do is prompt the user to enable it. So kind of misses the point
I have also altered the JavaScript code so that clicking on the location refresh button zaps you to the marker instantly, but you still have to wait until the phone updates the server to see the latest result

xghostyxjokerx said:
i must say great start looking forward for more....keep up the great work!!! Hey could we somehow get a option to lock and such...will more add on and such be added in the future??,....keep us posted thanks alot!!!
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Thanks for the positive feedback - glad you like it so far.
Yes, more features will be coming soon, including a "Lock" ability. This is quite a complicated one though, might require the user to select a "secure" lock screen prior to first use.
I also thought of some wicked uses for the Nexus S, but that will have to wait until I get time ( here's a clue: Peekaboo! )

richbayliss said:
Thanks for the positive feedback - glad you like it so far.
Yes, more features will be coming soon, including a "Lock" ability. This is quite a complicated one though, might require the user to select a "secure" lock screen prior to first use.
I also thought of some wicked uses for the Nexus S, but that will have to wait until I get time ( here's a clue: Peekaboo! )
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GREAT LOOKING FORWARD TO IT..... Curently running off of Nexus One ... will these wicked uses work for N1?

They might work, but no good snapping your feet

[APP][1.5+] Safe N Secure Notes Notepad

Safe N Secure Notes is a simple, no fuss application which allows you to store your notes easily and securely. Ideal for storing sensitive information like email addresses/passwords, ATM Pins, Bank Account Numbers etc.
This is not just any other notes taking application, this one works smartly. Once installed and initial setup is done, the application hides itself(There is no icon to launch the application). The only way to launch the application is by entering a special pattern on your device's dialer.
Notes are stored in encrypted format using industry standard AES Encryption.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Once the application is installed, click on the application icon to launch setup.
2. Enter your secret passcode which will be used to open the application and your email address. Your passcode will be emailed to you for future reference.
3. Restart your device. The application icon will not be visible anymore.
4. Open dialer and press **[your_secret_code] to launch the application.
5. Now you can add notes using "Add Note" button. Any existing note can be deleted by long pressing on that note's row which will bring up "Delete Note".
CHANGELOG
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Version 2.0 (SafeNSecureNotes_V3.apk)
1. Included Wifi Only Devices Support! The application will appear as a normal calculator. Entering the secret code and pressing any of the non numeric buttons will launch the notes interface.
2. - Support additional pattern for launching application: **[secret_code]# <---Using this pattern will not trigger a call when incorrect secret code is entered by mistake.
3. Changed Ad placement to improve user experience. <b>Added menu option to purchase Ad Free version. </b>
Version 1.1 (SafeNSecureNotes_V2.apk)
1. Moved "Save Note" button to top on Add Note/Edit Note screens.
2. Fixed Security Flaw wherein user could launch the application without entering secret code from Application History (in case the application was started earlier). Please note, DO NOT use "Home" button to exit out of the application. If you do this, the secret code will be visible in "Dialer" App History.
3. Added Backup/Restore to/from SD Card. WARNING: Restoring data on an existing installation will completely overwrite the database.
Playstore Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.msappz.safensecurenotes
AD FREE FULL VERSION(Includes Tablet Support): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.msappz.safensecurenotespro
Please rate/review the application if you find it useful.

Nice app will give it a try!
I really really like the way the app opens through the dialer, well done buddy! will definitely need this app.

Great app!
Suggestions/bug(?)reports.
It would be nice NOT to see the program in the recent apps list.
As I see, the program puts another blank "Phone" screen to the recent app list, and if I tap on this, the program starts without the code.
Samsung Captivate Glide running CM 10.2 (4.3.1)

Safe N Secure Notes
Great Job! Great app and concept!

ya really .... good ,,, gonna use when got some secrete project

nice! GREAT JOB

Excellent app! Thank you!

How do you or can you change the settings? Can we get rid of the ads? Thanks
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Viktor0610 said:
Great app!
Suggestions/bug(?)reports.
It would be nice NOT to see the program in the recent apps list.
As I see, the program puts another blank "Phone" screen to the recent app list, and if I tap on this, the program starts without the code.
Samsung Captivate Glide running CM 10.2 (4.3.1)
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Thanks for the feedback and yes this is a bug indeed. I am working on a fix and will be uploading the latest version soon.

Waynehead69 said:
How do you or can you change the settings?
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I am assuming by settings you are referring to changing the secret code/pin. This is not supported in the current version, but I will take note of this and implement. It should be done in a day or two.
Waynehead69 said:
Can we get rid of the ads? Thanks
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Right now there is no "Ad Free" version as such but I will add it too (within a day) and post the link here.

Very nice program, 1 bug
Viktor0610 said:
Great app!
Suggestions/bug(?)reports.
It would be nice NOT to see the program in the recent apps list.
As I see, the program puts another blank "Phone" screen to the recent app list, and if I tap on this, the program starts without the code.
Samsung Captivate Glide running CM 10.2 (4.3.1)
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I have this problem too. MsAppz, the dev said he will fix it. If he does this is a great 5* app.
I am running 4.31 CM 10.2 on Note N7000.
Thanks MsAppz

MoHed said:
I have this problem too. MsAppz, the dev said he will fix it. If he does this is a great 5* app.
I am running 4.31 CM 10.2 on Note N7000.
Thanks MsAppz
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This problem should be fixed with the latest version (v2) that I have posted. The application itself does not appear in recent app list anymore. Please note, you need to *always* exit the application using back button. If the application is exited using *Home* button, the code will remain visible on the dialer in the app history. But if you exit the application using back button, the dialer will appear as blank in the history.
Please let me know if you still face any issues.

Thank you so much ....awesome new concept liked it much ....keep it up ...
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A really awesome app....great job...I would love it even more if it had a photo attachment option as well but I still give it a 5 star.:good::

please make it available for tablets.
It looks a nice app but can you please add any alternative method for using on tablets other than opening the app via dialer trick.
I hope I will see its available for my N7 :laugh:

kernelpanic.bd said:
It looks a nice app but can you please add any alternative method for using on tablets other than opening the app via dialer trick.
I hope I will see its available for my N7 :laugh:
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oh yeah definitly. I want to see it on my tablet...

Hey, really nice app !
What's the procedure to uninstall it?

@msappz
Great app, but why does it need the permission to divert outgoing phone calls???

amiltonpueljr said:
Hey, really nice app !
What's the procedure to uninstall it?
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The uninstall process is same as any other application. You can go to Settings > Applications and uninstall this application from there.

Call log
Does the code entered appear in the call log?
Don't have a device to install this on atm.

[APP] Popular Movies (WIP) [4.0.3+]

Popular movie suggestion app developed as part of Udacity Android Developer Nanodegree programme.
Powered by TMDb.
Under active development. The name is just a working title, I'll think of something cooler later
Check out these screenshots!
DOWNLOAD
Download from XDA Labs to get the most recent version and update notifications.
Please leave reviews and bug reports if you try the beta releases.
Changelog:
Version 0.9.6.3
[IMPROVEMENT] New intro
Version 0.9.6.2
[IMPROVEMENT] Reduced APK size by ~25% by removing temporary app intro images
[FIX] The pop-out button no longer appears for the "No reviews found" placeholder text
Version 0.9.6.1
-Minor changes
Version 0.9.6.0
[NEW] Image hints when no network is available or no favorites have been added
[IMPROVEMENT] Changes to review item layouts
[IMPROVEMENT] Fixed weird behavior of search bar
- Organized Java classes
Version 0.9.5.0
[NEW] Chrome Custom Tabs added
-Improvements to login process
(ready for account functions)
Version 0.9.4.0
[NEW] TMDb login works!
Version 0.9.3.0
Show/hide toolbar on scrolling
Version 0.9.2.0
Minor update
Version 0.9.1.0
[NEW] Search history suggestions w/ settings option to clear history
Version 0.9.0.0
[NEW] The app can now capture links of type "http(s)://www.themoviedb.org/movie/*"
[IMPROVEMENT] Sharing an image from the Image Viewer now shares the actual image as PNG instead of URL
[IMPROVEMENT] Added movie title to text when sharing a movie from details screen
Version 0.8.1.0
[NEW] Snackbar notifications on connectivity change
Version 0.8.0.0
[NEW] Favorites functionality is finally here!
Version 0.7.1.0
[NEW] Added search option. You can now search for any movie in the database!
-Lot of minor changes
Version 0.7.0.0
[NEW] Dual-pane layout for landscape (I might add a toggle in the settings to disable it on phones later)
[IMPROVEMENT] Removed the 'Refresh' button from actionbar and implemented the more Material SwipeRefreshLayout.
-Lot of minor changes
Version 0.6.0.2
[FIX] Jumpiness on launching details screen for some movies
Version 0.6.0.1
Hotfix update
Version 0.6.0.0
[NEW] Trailers and reviews are finally here!
-Minor visual changes
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The project is available on GitHub under the default GitHub licence (GitHub users are granted the exclusive right to create forks of the repo, while all other rights are reserved by author)​
Planned Features:
ADDEDTrailers and reviews in movie details screen (plus more optional data fields such as runtime, cast, genre etc)
ADDEDFavorites (with ability to store offline)
ADDEDSearch option
Infinite scrolling
ADDEDLog in to TMDb account (to create personalized lists, add reviews and ratings etc)
XDA: DevDB Information
Popular Movies, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
The Dork Knight Rises
Source Code: https://github.com/TheDorkKnightRises/Popular-Movies
Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Beta Version: 0.9.6.0
Beta Release Date: 2016-04-04
Created 2016-04-02
Last Updated 2016-05-18

Reply to bug report
@CondomPack
Can you give provide more details about your device and software?
The app has been tested on KitKat Lollipop and Marshmallow, it shouldn't be crashing for you.

The Dork Knight Rises said:
@CondomPack
Can you give provide more details about your device and software?
The app has been tested on KitKat Lollipop and Marshmallow, it shouldn't be crashing for you.
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Yep. I can.
Phone: DooGee y100x white
OS: android 5.0
Build: latest available
Root: SuperSU latest
Launcher: NovaLauncher
App: installed from XDA Labs
If u wand something more, I wrote this immediately
BTW what framework I must install to have ability to use XPosed

The Dork Knight Rises said:
@CondomPack
Can you give provide more details about your device and software?
The app has been tested on KitKat Lollipop and Marshmallow, it shouldn't be crashing for you.
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So I have problem with upload attachment in Lab so I upload it to mega
https://mega(dot)nz/#!YhNTjaSI!ez3J9RmLTG__iWvqqOgUG2uDFFW6D6bS109GRJC_O1Y

CondomPack said:
Yep. I can.
Phone: DooGee y100x white
OS: android 5.0
Build: latest available
Root: SuperSU latest
Launcher: NovaLauncher
App: installed from XDA Labs
If u wand something more, I wrote this immediately
BTW what framework I must install to have ability to use XPosed
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CondomPack said:
So I have problem with upload attachment in Lab so I upload it to mega
https://mega(dot)nz/#!YhNTjaSI!ez3J9RmLTG__iWvqqOgUG2uDFFW6D6bS109GRJC_O1Y
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Thanks a lot...I'll take a look.
For xposed, you need to flash the Xposed flashable zip (if you have 5.0, use the SDK21 version) and install the Xposed Installer app. Both are available in the official Xposed thread for LP/MM. Just make sure you backup your system partition first.
EDIT: Can you try this build @CondomPack
(It seems there was some error finding a certain drawable resource, that's why it was crashing for you. There was no reason for that error as the drawable is present after all, so it was probably cuz of a dirty build. I did a clean build)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Y1syM7UNuDQVRPbm93M3RnaHM/view?usp=docslist_api

Lookin very promising!
hi, just flashed. looks very promising. for movie lovers it will be very handy. theme is good too. visualy too very good. this is just beginning. i really hope it will improve for good......... Ameen

The Dork Knight Rises said:
Thanks a lot...I'll take a look.
For xposed, you need to flash the Xposed flashable zip (if you have 5.0, use the SDK21 version) and install the Xposed Installer app. Both are available in the official Xposed thread for LP/MM. Just make sure you backup your system partition first.
EDIT: Can you try this build @CondomPack
(It seems there was some error finding a certain drawable resource, that's why it was crashing for you. There was no reason for that error as the drawable is present after all, so it was probably cuz of a dirty build. I did a clean build)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Y1syM7UNuDQVRPbm93M3RnaHM/view?usp=docslist_api
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Still same...log file https://mega(dot)nz/#!lgszhJAI!0MaWOxLYj0tvaOj7HcrJCmxwT_TOBDLwYGodllKNtKE

CondomPack said:
Still same...log file https://mega(dot)nz/#!lgszhJAI!0MaWOxLYj0tvaOj7HcrJCmxwT_TOBDLwYGodllKNtKE
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OK, did some more research... Came up with this
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...point-values-crash-on-android-5-0-1-and-5-0-2
Same error. I guess its a problem in Android 5.0.x
I now have an idea how to fix it, so expect an update tomorrow

Having problem with the download link, 403 forbidden
Sent from my OnePlus ONE E1003 using XDA Labs

Link does not work :/

[email protected] said:
Having problem with the download link, 403 forbidden
Sent from my OnePlus ONE E1003 using XDA Labs
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josephpeters said:
Link does not work :/
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Link is too long
This is proper link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Y1syM7UNuDQVRPbm93M3RnaHM

CondomPack said:
Link is too long
This is proper link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Y1syM7UNuDQVRPbm93M3RnaHM
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File doesn't exist error..
Edit : Copying the link and opening in chrome works.
Sent from my OnePlus ONE E1003 using XDA Labs

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Having problem with the download link, 403 forbidden
Sent from my OnePlus ONE E1003 using XDA Labs
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josephpeters said:
Link does not work :/
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Link in OP fixed. You can also download directly from the Downloads tab
@CondomPack Can you try the latest version and see? Pretty sure the crashes should be fixed now.
(I figured out the exact issue and used one of two methods to fix it. If it still crashes, no need for logs, just tell me and I'll try the other method)

Movies by Flixster
Is this app work like Flixster and IMDb ? if YES can i log in with my account ? Thanks
Edited: Never mind the question above i found out already.. The app has a lot of potential, but I wouldn't release app if i can't watch trailers or write Reviews yet!! just pictures there...
Anyway keep the good work!!

The Dork Knight Rises said:
Link in OP fixed. You can also download directly from the Downloads tab
@CondomPack Can you try the latest version and see? Pretty sure the crashes should be fixed now.
(I figured out the exact issue and used one of two methods to fix it. If it still crashes, no need for logs, just tell me and I'll try the other method)
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App now workinkg fine
I still looking for bugs

el_easy said:
Is this app work like Flixster and IMDb ? if YES can i log in with my account ? Thanks
Edited: Never mind the question above i found out already.. The app has a lot of potential, but I wouldn't release app if i can't watch trailers or write Reviews yet!! just pictures there...
Anyway keep the good work!!
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Whoa thanks for the cool idea, I looked it up, and I think there's a way to access user accounts via the API allowing you to rate, review etc. Of course it is way outside the scope of the actual Nanodegree project, so it'll have to wait till the important stuff like displaying trailers and reviews is done (which is kinda easy, but I'm in the middle of exams at college so can't really put in a proper coding session these days). About that, yeah the app is pretty incomplete, but it probably seems even more so cuz I included the empty layouts and put "Coming soon..." all over the place (a bad design decision, it makes it seem even more incomplete, but whatever). As for release, well, I released the app on XDA Labs as sort of test builds, to get an idea of how the app behaves on different devices and fix specific issues that may exist (for example the one @CondomPack just helped me fix) early on. Once the app is properly done and ready for actual release, I might put it up on the Play Store, who knows
CondomPack said:
App now workinkg fine
I still looking for bugs
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Awww yisss, bug report closed, I guess. High five! :highfive:
Thanks a lot for all the help (and consider updating your review on Labs )

Just wondering if the app will learn by which movies you heart and make suggestions for other movies also the heart should be shown overlayed on the movie poster once it's implemented

dude,can we dload?
Is there a download feature?

CuriousTux said:
Just wondering if the app will learn by which movies you heart and make suggestions for other movies also the heart should be shown overlayed on the movie poster once it's implemented
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The thing about indicating favorite movies with a heart overlay is a cool idea, will be sure to keep that in mind when implementing that. (Unfortunately I have exams coming up, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to get any major work done on the app anytime soon)
As for recommendations based on favorites, the API allows me to fetch movies similar to a specific movie, so yeah, I think I could do one of two things:
-Show a snackbar when you favorite a movie, with a button which shows a popup with similar movies
-create an entirely new section for showing similar movies
But first I want to implement a tablet layout and TMDb account sign in which will allow syncing your Favorites.
Dark Knight Begins said:
Is there a download feature?
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I don't think that will be included in the app. This app is meant to be a sort of guide to choose what movie to watch... The Movie DB does seem to provide links to a website www.fan.tv which let's you buy the movie from Amazon or buy tickets, but that's not really in the books for now. Maybe once I'm satisfied with all the planned features I might add that...

Dropped some major updates, which I think deserve a bump to the thread.
New features include search function, favorites (saved offline), dual pane layout (landscape), account login (no account features yet) etc. Check change log in OP for complete list.
As usual, I recommend downloading using XDA Labs so you get update notifications and can leave reviews.

Screen Awake Widget

Hi everyone.
I have asked moderator if and where I'm allowed to post thread of app that is paid, but providing promocodes for XDA community for permanent free of charge installation to get possible feedback and testing of application.
Now you can work on your phone, read web articles and do any other stuff without your display turning off on most unwanted time. You can easily switch it to stay on directly from your home screen with a single click.
Very useful and easy to use application that allows you to quickly toggle phone's screen timeout settings, setting it to always on, or any user definable timeout and revert back to choosen before display timeout.
IMPORTANT! Some chineese devices having MiUi and similar homescreen customization need to allow widget autostart in "Security Center" to allow widget to work.
Testing, bug reports and any feedback are very appreciated.
App can be installed over entering promocodes directly, or following installation link(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sapphire_project.screenwidget) and choosing promocode istead of payment.
In version 1.7.18.14:
Multi-tap support for switching between multiple timeouts
On boot restore last state used
Multi-tap feature on/off in settings(by default is off)
6 user definable timeouts. Customize it as you wish it.
Better Android Oreo support
Here the promocodes go:
Code:
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Thank you for all possible bug reports and feedback!
XDA:DevDB Information
Keep Screen Awake Widget, ROM for the Apps & Games
Contributors
Sapphire999
ROM OS Version: 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.7.18.14
Stable Release Date: 2018-03-29
Beta Release Date: 2017-11-20
Created 2017-11-12
Last Updated 2018-03-29

Currently application is stable. Anyone willing to use promocodes, please do it till 30.11.2017, before them to expire.
Over 90% of promocodes still unused and can be activated
Any feedback will be very appreciated.

Hi, thank you for the codes.
I've installed the app and added a widget to my homescreen but clicking the widget doesn't change the timeout setting.
I'm using a stock Pixel 2 XL running the Oreo 8.1 developer preview.

Thanks for the codes will try the app.

[url said:
http://;74575347]Hi,[/url] thank you for the codes.
I've installed the app and added a widget to my homescreen but clicking the widget doesn't change the timeout setting.
I'm using a stock Pixel 2 XL running the Oreo 8.1 developer preview.
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Did you grant change system settings permission to the app?
Also any Toast messages when clicking? Could you please provide screenshot from widget? I will investigate, what could be wrong

Sapphire999 said:
Did you grant change system settings permission to the app?
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Yes, I will re-install, try again and report back.
EDIT: I'm still having the issue. I click 'Configure', enable the setting and then add the widget to the homescreen. It displays my default timeout (60 secs) but doesn't change when I click it.
EDIT 2: I've checked and the app was granted the permission according to System > Apps > ScreenWidget > Permissions

[url said:
http://;74575442]Yes,[/url] I will re-install try again and report back.
EDIT: I'm still having the issue. I click 'Configure', enable the setting and then add the widget to the homescreen. It displays my default timeout (60 secs) but doesn't change when I click it.
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If you could provide logcat, that would help. I will install that Android version on emulator and try to reproduce the issue.

Sapphire999 said:
If you could provide logcat, that would help. I will install that Android version on emulator and try to reproduce the issue.
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Log attached.
I tried clicking the widget several times during the log. I also added another widget and tried clicking it as well.

[url said:
http://;74575604]Log[/url] attached.
I tried clicking the widget several times during the log. I also added another widget and tried clicking it as well.
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Thank you! I will investigate what could cauze such issue in Android 8.1, possibly some API changes.
I will let you know once fixed or additional information required. Thank you for reporting and for cooperation

http:// said:
Log attached.
I tried clicking the widget several times during the log. I also added another widget and tried clicking it as well.
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I hope situation is fixed(at least it worked well on emulator with Android Oreo on board).
Please note, that since version 1.7 you'll need to remove widget from homescreen and readd it. It is necessary, as project structure changed to fix bug. My cinsere appologies for any inconvinience cauzed.
Version 1.7 is now moved to Stable

Sapphire999 said:
I hope situation is fixed(at least it worked well on emulator with Android Oreo on board).
Please note, that since version 1.7 you'll need to remove widget from homescreen and readd it. It is necessary, as project structure changed to fix bug. My cinsere appologies for any inconvinience cauzed.
Version 1.7 is now moved to Stable
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It now works brilliantly!
Well done Dev
Thank you.

[url said:
http://;74577828]It[/url] now works brilliantly!
Well done Dev
Thank you.
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You're welcome Thanks for reporting, logs and cooperation

Sapphire999 said:
You're welcome Thanks for reporting, logs and cooperation
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I've run out of 'thanks' for one day.
Good luck with your application!

I wanted to ask, maybe soone willing to help with translations to they mother toungue. Here are 2 XML files: strings.xml - it's in app used translations and playmarket.xml - translations for playmarket. If anyone willing to help with translations, please translate those 2 files and send them back, mentioning what language they are translated to. Thanks for anyone participating!
Customizations and improovements coming soon . Version 1.7 has no bugs known so far and is stable. And besides, by Google's report still only 21 out of 200 promocodes used, so feel free to try promocodes one by one, over 80% of them are still valid, but will expire at 30th of November 2017.

Hi guys. Some more new promocodes(valid for activation till 31 January 2018) for free installs:
Code:
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If someone willing to help with localizations, attach translated files in this topic. I'm gonna be out of here for a while, as my grandfather died, so will reply with delay.
Have a nice day everyone

Maybe someone could help me translating 2 files attaches above into a good German, please?

Thread first post and version information updated. Mentioned version is currently on Google's play Beta channel, but is stable(Google is slow to roll out release). Currenly application can be installed for free without any promocodes(till 25th of March 23:59 UTC). Any feedback, bug reports and suggestions are welcomed.
Recent version changelog:
Added settings to application.
-Can now restore last used state on boot.
-Can show boot completed message.
-Can enable/disable multi tap support.
-Added smart multi tap algorythm, that still allows using multitap, but in case of one only tap - it's processed faster: 350ms, instead of 700ms.
-If you see "No license" message, simply wait a bit, or click on widget to retry(that can occur on network issues, but for very short time and basically once).
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Hi everyone. I was too busy to update this thread. In recent release added Quick Settings Tile support, translations to Dutch and Polish.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sapphire_project.screenwidget
People in countries named below can download it for free without any promocodes(give away campaing):
Austria
Belgium
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Poland
Spain
If you don't know how to add Quick Setting Tile, see application's changelog(feature available starting from Nougat version of Android).

For the rest of the world I have these free giveaway promocode(all new, none if it used by now):
1B3CEP7M84DEPNQ45T1VY2Z
J1AT0JZ1NBZHQL4NSD2GGV1
1D80TMC7R6WM4SKU3NDEFEZ
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Have a great evening everyone!

[APP][6.0] Beta Maniac -- Life of a beta tester

This app is for Beta Testers only
The Google Play app allows us to manage our beta programs but have you ever wanted to participate in a limited number beta program?
(The most common examples are WhatsApp, Facebook, Android Auto and LinkedIn, at least for my country, Italy)
Every time you have to go to Google Play and see if you can access the beta program.
A few years ago (even before the Google Play app had a section dedicated to the quick view of our beta programs in which we participate) I had developed an app, for private use, to overcome this problem, and after adding some small personalization and options I would also like to make it available to this community.
The app is now available on Google Play, contains ads and subscription (subscription remove ads and unlock the auto join feature).
People who bought the old "remove ads" in-app purchase is premium user for life now (no need to subscribe to get the new auto join feature, thanks for the support.
At the moment the app is available different languages, but if you want to participate in the translation you can download the xml file at the second post.
Let me know your feedbacks about it.
XDA:DevDB Information
Beta Maniac, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Mirko ddd
Version Information
Status: Released
Created 2020-01-26
Last Updated 2023-04-19

Downloads
Click the image below to be redirected to Google Play page of the app
Attached the strings.xml if you are interested on translation help

FAQ and Privacy
FAQ
Q- Why should I use this app instead of Beta Checker or Beta Lister or any other similar app?
A- The first one does not check anything, you have to manually go in Google Play and share the link with the app, which is pretty useless, once you are in Google Play you can directly see if there is a beta and can join or leave from Google Play itself.
The second (which I cannot find the link anymore, probably the dev just removed it from Google Play, at least in my Country) does lists from the installed apps the ones which have a beta version (using the dev cookie, or an alt account) but it is almost useless, because if a beta is available in US does not mean it is available in other countries. And you cannot take action anyways, you need to go in Google Play (app or web) to join the beta. Using the dev cookie means that the app is not aware of your joined betas too.
Q- I don t trust the Google form for sign-in, why don' t you use official Google Sign In API?
A- Google Sign in API generates a token for third party backends to auth the user. The problem is that Google Play does not have API for third party developers to auth users.
Q- Why there is no auto sign-in or Google sign-in?
A- Currently you are not signin-in to Beta Maniac, you are signin-in to Google, and the eventual token you get using those facilities is not spendible in Google Play. What the app does is the same thing you would do manually, no API used.
Q- I don t want to sign in then, what can I do?
A- Simply do not use the app.
Q- Why cannot sign-in even if my connection is good?
A- Check out if you are on a VPN or custom DNS network. If so disable it and login.
Q- Does the app collects any data?
A- The app collects anonymous data (phone model, android version, country) for analytics purpose and crash reports, handled by Google using Firebase.
Q- The app was completely free, why now there are ads and I have to pay to turn them off?
A- Because the most of users complained and rated one star for no real reason. You had it for free, the only thing you had to do was keep the app average rating high enough to be considered a good app, but you didn' t. You had even the chance to donate, only 30-35 people did (and they will not see any ads now).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82630837&postcount=314
Q- I bought the "remove ads" in-app purchase, do I need to subscribe?
A- Of course not, you are already a life time premium user, thanks for the support.
and as @mbc07 has experienced:
mbc07 said:
For people having issues with ad blockers: it looks like you'll have trouble only when using DNS-based ad blocking. I personally use AdGuard on my device, which by default uses a VPN with a custom DNS to filter the ads. I normally leave the DNS-based filtering disabled since it sometimes breaks some sites and in fact, by using only the VPN-based filtering I didn't experience any login issues on Beta-Maniac, even with AdGuard active...
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Privacy
User privacy

Awesome Work
Thanks Mirko for your amazing app!
I've just tried and I love the background process to find out if a beta version is available. :good::good::good::good:

fulvius31 said:
Thanks Mirko for your amazing app!
I've just tried and I love the background process to find out if a beta version is available. :good::good::good::good:
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thank you fulvius

Nice,cool. thanks

danilo_scala said:
Nice,cool. thanks
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Thank you Danilo, for any problems or question refer to third post or share with us your experience.

Mirko ddd said:
- strings.xml for people interested on translation help
- beta-maniac.apk for installing
- beta-maniac-2.apk for installing (update)
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If not already contributed, here's the french translated strings file.

If I may report that small issue :
Despite using XDA adfree version of your very welcomed app, I noticed it couldn't get past the post log-in screen (got No connection / Try again - with no avail') if device is connected with ad-blocking private DNS on Android 9+) or to a router set with ad-blocking DNS.
No biggy but took quite some time to figure out the reason.
You might want to change that or add a message to let users know their ad-blocker prevents the app from going further.
After initial set up though, it's working fine with or without DNS ad-blocking.
VPN usage was not an issue for me, only DNS level ad-blocking.
(Tested with v1)

~El Julio~ said:
If not already contributed, here's the french translated strings file.
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Wow nice! I added a new string (forgot to upload newer one). Could you translate it on the fly?
No connection, if you are using a VPN or a custom DNS you will not be able to login. Disable it and try again
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~El Julio~ said:
If I may report that small issue :
Despite using XDA adfree version of your very welcomed app, I noticed it couldn't get past the post log-in screen (got No connection / Try again - with no avail') if device is connected with ad-blocking private DNS on Android 9+) or to a router set with ad-blocking DNS.
No biggy but took quite some time to figure out the reason.
You might want to change that or add a message to let users know their ad-blocker prevents the app from going further.
After initial set up though, it's working fine with or without DNS ad-blocking.
VPN usage was not an issue for me, only DNS level ad-blocking.
(Tested with v1)
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check out third post, is explained

Mirko ddd said:
Wow nice! I added a new string (forgot to upload newer one). Could you translate it on the fly?
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Certainly, ? funny it's related to that
"Aucune connexion. Si vous êtes connecté via un VPN et/ou utilisant un DNS personnalisé, la connexion échouera. Désactivez le(s) et réessayez."
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Mirko ddd said:
check out third post, is explained
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I had but since a basic VPN connection didn't harm my attempt on my first device running Oreo, I had assumed it was a broad statement to cover possible issues but it seemed to be mostly related to the ads mechanism in place in your code.
Just wished to help by clarifying.
(IMO however, having to turn a VPN or a custom DNS setting off, even temporarily, should not be forced on any user for doing so given the privacy implications some might want to maintain)

~El Julio~ said:
Certainly, funny it's related to that
"Aucune connexion. Si vous êtes connecté via un VPN et/ou utilisant un DNS personnalisé, la connexion échouera. Désactivez le(s) et réessayez."
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I had but since a basic VPN connection didn't harm my attempt on my first device running Oreo, I had assumed it was a broad statement to cover possible issues but it seemed to be mostly related to the ads mechanism in place in your code.
Just wished to help by clarifying.
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oh man, when there s an apostrophe you shoul escape the apostrophe like in "I have" "j/'ai". As soon as I complete to escape the apostrophe i will attach the translated version and credits to you for help

Mirko ddd said:
oh man, when there s an apostrophe you shoul escape the apostrophe like in "I have" "j/'ai". As soon as I complete to escape the apostrophe i will attach the translated version and credits to you for help
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Sorry this caused you such trouble. I just can't avoid using french correctly though.. (yeah we can be PITAs for many things ?, I know.) I mean, without the apostrophe, it's not proper french so hoping to see them in displayed text for french locales.
Apologies again.

Mirko ddd said:
- strings.xml for people interested on translation help
- beta-maniac.apk for installing
- beta-maniac-2.apk for installing (update)
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Hello I've installed 1st apk on my Redmi Note 3 pro (Kenzo) MIUI 10 with Android 6.0.1 .
The app crashes instantly. Also installed 2nd apk but it gives same problem.

ishreyas said:
Hello I've installed 1st apk on my Redmi Note 3 pro (Kenzo) MIUI 10 with Android 6.0.1 .
The app crashes instantly. Also installed 2nd apk but it gives same problem.
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thanks for reporting. as soon as the crash logs are available on my console i will fix and update the app as well

~El Julio~ said:
Sorry this caused you such trouble. I just can't avoid using french correctly though.. (yeah we can be PITAs for many things , I know.) I mean, without the apostrophe, it's not proper french so hoping to see them in displayed text for french locales.
Apologies again.
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lol, nope, I didn t mean that, just saying that there s a correct way to use apostrophe in xml. I uploaded the app with your translation, go check everything is fine.

Mirko ddd said:
lol, nope, I didn t mean that, just saying that there s a correct way to use apostrophe in xml. I uploaded the app with your translation, go check everything is fine.
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Oh, that. Well, sorry anyways : I used Solid Explorer to do that while commuting before even testing your app prior to doing so.
(Also, I don't know what that correct way of using them is in XML, is this its ASCII character that should be used ?)
I checked quickly without deleting app's data so don't know about initial setup text.
But there's a typo :
"Bêtas fermée uniquement" should be "Bêtas fermées uniquement"
There's also a setting title I imprecisely translated :
"Liste des filtres" should be "Filtrer la liste" to actually be meaningful.
Spotted the "system" choice related to the theme settings in the strings but can't yet see it in the app.
Finally, I spoke too soon as for the VPN/DNS issue :
It indeed prevents from entering any app's beta program page setting in the app but Scans can and will be performed normally.
I do reiterate my previous statement regarding having to disable either or both in order for your app to work. It's a radical setup change impacting all apps for just one to work normally..

~El Julio~ said:
Oh, that. Well, sorry anyways : I used Solid Explorer to do that while commuting before even testing your app prior to doing so.
(Also, I don't know what that correct way of using them is in XML, is this its ASCII character that should be used ?)
I checked quickly without deleting app's data so don't know about initial setup text.
But there's a typo :
"Bêtas fermée uniquement" should be "Bêtas fermées uniquement"
There's also a setting title I imprecisely translated :
"Liste des filtres" should be "Filtrer la liste" to actually be meaningful.
Spotted the "system" choice related to the theme settings in the strings but can't yet see it in the app.
Finally, I spoke too soon as for the VPN/DNS issue :
It indeed prevents from entering any app's beta program page setting in the app but Scans can and will be performed normally.
I do reiterate my previous statement regarding having to disable either or both in order for your app to work. It's a radical setup change impacting all apps for just one to work normally..
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fixed the strings. Anyway no, it s not an ascii problem, it s just the android requirement to put slashes before apostrophe. I use a normal network, so I didn t figured out this problem before today, I know that only by feedbacks. I ll upload the app with translation fixed

Mirko ddd said:
fixed the strings. Anyway no, it s not an ascii problem, it s just the android requirement to put slashes before apostrophe. I use a normal network, so I didn t figured out this problem before today, I know that only by feedbacks. I ll upload the app with translation fixed
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Oh, gotcha. I'm obviously no dev, just a glad-to-learn enthusiast so thanks for that.
Thanks and sorry again for those typos/mistranslation hence the extra work.