Greetings, XDA Assist!
I want to know if there is a way to restrict internet access to an Android app *ONLY* when it is opened.
For e.g, if I want to hide my last seen on WhatsApp, I switch off my WiFi/Data, and open WhatsApp -> Reply to the messages -> Close Whatsapp -> Turn Data on.
Is there a way to restrict internet access to only certain apps when they're opened, and regain access when they're closed?
It would be of great help if you direct me toward a solution, maybe a Tasker profile?
P.S - Classic XDA Lurker. Lurking for two years. Joined recently. You guys are brilliant. Keep up the good work!
Thanks in advance!
Hi there!
Depending on root or not, there's different option available
In your situation, I'd personally use Greenify
Or some custom ROMs have App Ops built in. You can select permissions on a per app basis. I don't think its quite what you're after in this case.
See if Greenify suits your needs. Read about it in the opening post in the thread I linked. ?
Good luck!!
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And no, I don't think your example is going to hide last seen. As soon as you read or post anything, I'm sure it'll make you last seen. No matter how you try to hide it. As soon as you do download or upload. .. It knows you were on. Nothing will change that.
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Yes, I misunderstood your goal. You want the opposite of what I was thinking.
If the app is open and no data or WiFi...the app will not function while you use it.
If you don't want people seeing your presence on social apps....you'd have to not use them. Lol
Take care.
KJ said:
Hi there!
Depending on root or not, there's different option available
In your situation, I'd personally use Greenify
Or some custom ROMs have App Ops built in. You can select permissions on a per app basis. I don't think its quite what you're after in this case.
See if Greenify suits your needs. Read about it in the opening post in the thread I linked. ?
Good luck!!
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And no, I don't think your example is going to hide last seen. As soon as you read or post anything, I'm sure it'll make you last seen. No matter how you try to hide it. As soon as you do download or upload. .. It knows you were on. Nothing will change that.
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Yes, I misunderstood your goal. You want the opposite of what I was thinking.
If the app is open and no data or WiFi...the app will not function while you use it.
If you don't want people seeing your presence on social apps....you'd have to not use them. Lol
Take care.
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Thanks for the reply!
I'm aware of Greenify and my ROM does have App Ops.
I wanted to know how to automate it ONLY when you open the app.
Open Whatsapp -> App stops accessing internet (OR) WiFi/Data gets switched off. [Preferably former]
Close app -> Regains internet access.
Something similar.
I'm sorry, I searched Google and XDA....found nothing like what your after. Lots on keeping it off data when closed....but not open. Again....you can toggle airplane mode on, then open it and test your theory...but I doubt it will have your desired results.
Here's a tasker guide, you can check it out, or ask in the thread perhaps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110775
Good luck again!
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is there way to prevent the wifi from turning off every time the screen goes off.
Not so far as we know, yet. However, there *is* a search button, which would let you find the many instances of people asking exactly this question...
GoodDayToDie said:
Not so far as we know, yet. However, there *is* a search button, which would let you find the many instances of people asking exactly this question...
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The search button is MIA today....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528883&highlight=search+button
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It appears the admins are looking into it;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23229888&postcount=91
LOL yep, you're right.
That said, Google and Bing both do a just fine job of indexing this site (arguably better than the built-in search tool) and have the bonus of, unless you specify site:xda-developers.com, also searching the rest of the web...
So I've been looking at all the various "lost phone" apps for Android.. it seems there are quite a number of viable options.
But one feature none of them seem to talk about is whether or not you can use the tracking tools from another mobile!
I'm usually out with my friends or family; if one of us lost our phone, it would be an incredible inconvenience to go home, get on the computer, and start trying to track down the phone then.
Do any of these apps have the ability to easily lock/wipe/track/etc. your phone from another phone? (I'm not referring to the SMS control of course, that's obvious. I mean like a Google Maps interface so I can easily track down the phone.)
Or, any of them whose websites work well enough from a mobile browser to fit this purpose?
Thanks!
Aiieee I thought I posted this in Q&A... Please don't hate me for screwing up my first post, haha...
Edit:
And I just noticed, this is in GENERAL General.. should be in Android Q&A. Derp derp..
How dare you post this over here. Lol. Welcome to the forums.
Avast Mobile Security can be controlled via a text from another phone. Also, if you install Dolphin browser HD and you switch to desktop view I dont see why you wouldn't be able to access the desktop version of websites.
I'm using Where's My Droid and you can use any messaging or smart phone to access your misplaced or lost phone. Texting the missing phone with preprogrammed phrases can ring the phone, return a Google Map location, or even wipe the phone's internal and SD memory. Another one I use is Mobile Recovery from Asurion which is the company that I have phone insurance with.
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Check out cerberus. It is free for a week for testing and can be controlled from desktop or another phone. Does all you want. Search YouTube for "cerberus android". There is a great video that is 21:36 minutes or about that long.
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Ooh. If you buy it is a one time fee of like 4.99 Euro. It is not a subscription.
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Oh. If you buy it is one time fee of 4.99 Euro and not a subscription.
I did find one but its very difficult (for me) to figure out the parameters. Anyond have any suggestions?
Regards,
app on market called Re.*
Tried it, very nice...
" I Have Learned That I Should Try To Keep My Words Soft And Tender, Because Tomorrow I May Have To Eat Them..."
What no teeth? I like that.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...nNkb2pvLm1va2tvdXlvdS5hbmRyb2lkLnJlbmFtZXIiXQ..
toenail_flicker said:
" I Have Learned That I Should Try To Keep My Words Soft And Tender, Because Tomorrow I May Have To Eat Them..."
What no teeth? I like that.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...nNkb2pvLm1va2tvdXlvdS5hbmRyb2lkLnJlbmFtZXIiXQ..
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Haha!
hskeik said:
app on market called Re.*
Tried it, very nice...
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Perfect, thank you! Dont know why all of the negitive comments on this app? If you need to batch rename, this is the app.
Re.* does not seem very intuitive to me. Took a quick look and don't see how it works as you don't seem to be able to select files to rename or I'm missing something.
Total Commander is a nice free app, but because of it's power, and it can be a little daunting.
donec said:
Re.* does not seem very intuitive to me. Took a quick look and don't see how it works as you don't seem to be able to select files to rename or I'm missing something.
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I don't believe you can selectivly choose files. If you can, I cant find the option. I deal with many files in one folder, rename and move to a customer folder, therfore it works for me fine.
Hey all,
I am participating in the Student App Challenge, so I wrote a cards-ui based flashcards app. I'd like to give away pro keys (it removes ads) for my app. Enjoy!
Link to app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.centum.android.stack&hl=en
Pro key link (just install alongside the above): https://www.dropbox.com/s/41dk6q73g7ytm8i/StacksProUnlocker.apk
Note: I am the developer of this app!
Thread reopened! There was some confusion about me actually being the developer of this app, so I'll leave it up for another day.
Thank you for the free pro unlocker!! I'll most likely use this for EMT stuff.
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I like it so far, thank you. Is there an option to not show the answer/details section of the card when you open it? Currently when you open a card it has the answer showing by default. When you touch the card it disappears. Can this be reversed, so after opening a card it only shows the answers after you touch it instead?
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hasbrobot said:
Thank you for the free pro unlocker!! I'll most likely use this for EMT stuff.
posted while using my note 3
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I like it so far, thank you. Is there an option to not show the answer/details section of the card when you open it? Currently when you open a card it has the answer showing by default. When you touch the card it disappears. Can this be reversed, so after opening a card it only shows the answers after you touch it instead?
posted while using my note 3
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Yup, I'll add an option to reverse it in the next update! The reason I did that was just because it's a preview. Testing sessions are actually what's in a QA format.
Oh, okay didn't realize that. Thank you ?
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*#546368#*557#. Need to enable swov first
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This has been discussed within the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3492493
Good Luck!
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I DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT VIA PM UNLESS ASKED/REQUESTED BY MYSELF.
PLEASE KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
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Ibuprophen said:
This has been discussed within the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3492493
Good Luck!
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I DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT VIA PM UNLESS ASKED/REQUESTED BY MYSELF.
PLEASE KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
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Routhmape666 said:
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I discoverd the best way to find out exactly what codes are in a Phone. after I started entering codes , going into the menu and enabling other permissions, more apps started appearing on my phone which i assume were already there or were downloaded from a main server.
To find your codes in Your specific phone install MIXPLORER and add-ons, I still use the beta versions because i stored the apk's for when i needed them. They now charge for some of the add on's/
open up the hidden menu app in your phone and view as html. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0YE9aMndVtx-lvVhbXAKMNqejAaBfmA/view?usp=sharing
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Another major code everyone needs.
*#*#1472365#*#* you are looking for the LPP Run-time Editor. it is in the protocol setting... Have fun.... and dont lock yourself out of the hidden menu.....
amazing!
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sloWmotion01 said:
I discoverd the best way to find out exactly what codes are in a Phone. after I started entering codes , going into the menu and enabling other permissions, more apps started appearing on my phone which i assume were already there or were downloaded from a main server.
To find your codes in Your specific phone install MIXPLORER and add-ons, I still use the beta versions because i stored the apk's for when i needed them. They now charge for some of the add on's/
open up the hidden menu app in your phone and view as html. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0YE9aMndVtx-lvVhbXAKMNqejAaBfmA/view?usp=sharing
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Another major code everyone needs.
*#*#1472365#*#* you are looking for the LPP Run-time Editor. it is in the protocol setting... Have fun.... and dont lock yourself out of the hidden menu.....
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