Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel as if Android users kind of overreact on permissons. For example, the Instagram app asks for permission to use the Camera/Microphone without the users consent. That basically means that the Instagram app isn't gonna ask if it is okay to take a picture of what your taking a picture of. In other words, it will open up the camera when you hit that blue button without asking if it is okay. Then it usually doesn't touch the camera anymore. And on almost all phones, you will hear a click sound when the camera is used, whearher you see it or not. AVG Theft Protection does this when it snaps a picture. Most popular apps don't use permission sneakily. Again, I am open to corrections. Thanks guys for reading.
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Ever since I rooted my phone, I sometimes hear the camera taking pics even though the camera app isnt being used. Could there be a spyware taking pics? How do I make sure of this? Sorry if this sounds paranoia loll
install an antivirus app.
Could just be you accidently pressing something or a kombination to take screenshots.
each Android application must obtain explicit permission to use certain controls on system / hardware... During installation, you are deciding whether to allow them or not. if you root your phone does not change anything in your system.. unless you are now recognized as superuser (SU) so unless you have not installed together with the root also an unknown app (visible between the app installed) I do not think there is one in spyrware your system. for safetyinstall an antivirus and do a scan.
tbh i think most antivirus apps for android are there to comfort the user, making him feel safe...
i doubt they would catch something in a real world scenario..
Dark3n said:
tbh i think most antivirus apps for android are there to comfort the user, making him feel safe...
i doubt they would catch something in a real world scenario..
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Every single time I see the anti-virus thing come up, I think to myself "Does it actually do anything"
I've never seen it catch anything, I'm sure there must be virus' out there for Android.. But is the anti virus really capable of dealing with it?
But anyway, if you can't find anywhere the pictures are being saved too, its probably not. But if it is..
If you're anything like me, your phones either in your pocket, or face up on the desk. The pictures it takes wouldn't be particularly interesting.
Actually Android viruses are few and many times they are in part of apps downloaded out of the Android Market.
antivirus programs are useful but do not have much to do for now ... they are only installed for greater safety, in the end if your phone is rooted you can always install a new rom or do well wipe the virus is eliminated.
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lol that would be weird
japaaan said:
Ever since I rooted my phone, I sometimes hear the camera taking pics even though the camera app isnt being used. Could there be a spyware taking pics? How do I make sure of this? Sorry if this sounds paranoia loll
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Easy way is install gemini app manager. It can show you all apps that use specific features such as camera sms and so on.
If you see an app uses the camera that shouldn't need to then it may be a malware app though its more likely your pressing a preset key combination or button that activates the camera or takes a screenshot and just makes the sound when doing so.
Dave
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The antivirus I had didn't scan (or at least let me know it had) til I installed the app. Seems pretty pointless to me.
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Some screen shot apps can take pictures with a "snap sound" if the phone gets shaken, settings of the app will allow you disable it
HTC Wildfire S (VM) "s-off" "rooted" Stock Rom
I would personally be interested in seeing a modification to take a picture and save it on the SD card on every failed attempt to unlock the phone. It would be great to see who was trying to snoop on your phone . Does such a modification already exist? If not I would like to petition someone with the ability to execute this.
What do you guys think?
I +1 to this.
In addition, if someone tried to unlock the phone manually (using pin / password / alternate option than facial recognition) then the phone will also snap a picture of the person who failed attempt.
I think this would be a great enhancement to the current security set by Android.
(do we get to patent this and make money like Apple?)
maybe it could upload the picture to email or google+ private pictures also incase you dont get your phone back or so you can use the pictures to get the phone back.
This is a totally genius idea.
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This is a great idea, however I feel that it should only take a pic upon password failure. Otherwise I'd have an album of my face at awkward, low light angles.
A brilliant idea with a plethora of options to explore for it... I hope to see this idea explode into something huge for when I finally get my hands on an ICS capable phone. =)
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kmcspecial said:
This is a great idea, however I feel that it should only take a pic upon password failure. Otherwise I'd have an album of my face at awkward, low light angles.
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Of course, the ICS software already recognizes failure because of low light and that should be excluded. Really hope we can get some feedback here from a developer.
One problem with this is that each app for each device is closed source. So it would have to be done one the OEM side.
Well facial recognition does not seem to be an 'app' rather part of the system itself as it is included in AOSP. It is independent of the OEMs modifications so this should pretty much be universal.
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Well facial recognition does not seem to be an 'app' rather part of the system itself as it is included in AOSP. It is independent of the OEMs modifications so this should pretty much be universal.
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Yes its included in AOSP but remember that OEM do not use the AOSP drivers but closed source drivers. They edit the code to work with these drivers and with the included camera app for each device.
This question has been asked but the ONLY reason i am asking it is because one of them is for car accident documentation and the other had no answer and was asked for an unknown reason. (i am a new user so i am unable to link to these two threads.):crying:
Well I know their are "Secret Video Recording' apps out their although the main reason for these seam to be use surreptitiously and my reason is something for something I don't want to hide and actually be able to check on it every once and a while.
Here is what i am talking about Being that i have the dock and the t300 has a rear facing camera i wish to utilize them both at the same time. Here is the scenario: I am in class attending a lecture and although i am a fast typist I cant capture things like slides or pictures in general for my notes. I wish to be able to Video Record the lecture while taking notes at the same time. Alas i have been unable to find software to do this. I have been told before that i should use a "secret" recorder and set up the shot first with my normal camera app. Although this does not let me 1.) go to the video intermittently and make sure what i want is still in frame, people move and sometimes the tablet does while i am taking notes all it takes is someone bumping me from the side or for someone in front of me to move and the rest of the video might as well be an audio recording . and 2.) stop recording easily when its not needed (breaks pauses during lectures and the random jokes or anecdotes some teachers like to tell) not having this ability i have to edit the video or deal with the extra content.
In all I am pretty sure you get my idea I wish i could create a mod to the camera app that lets me put the recording in the background and takes notes I am no DEV but to me it sounds easy although if it was i bet it would be available already.
THE most Possible BEST thing to add to this would also be able to have the option to monitor the recording in a small Samsung like super window but with a live feed not just playback so without having to change the entire screen i can quickly check its progress in a small window.
Sorry for the long post I am just wondering if this could be even possible I would pay for an app like this as currently the only way i can get video is by using two devices although the higher position of the tablet camera is ideal.
Thank you for reading this and I hope this sparks someones interest and possibly with the amount of people highly intelligent when it comes to these matters I know if it is possible someone or someones here can create it. Again that is if it is possible, personally i don't see why not but if i was that smart i wouldn't need to ask. I would just create the app.
It's 2018., lot of phone brads out here are able to take raw photos, use third part camera aplications, etc (talking about camera is because I paid for camera, I don't care much about other things like design and f****** double tap wake, etc...). So what I was thinking is, what if we brag and spam sony support forum, like 0/24, to get full manual camera settings. Let's just start something. I wouldnt suggest this if I'm able to RMA my phone and get back my 750€. Have a great day everyone. I hope sonebody will take this serious and we will do something. ✌?✌?✌?✌?✌?
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It's 2018., lot of phone brads out here are able to take raw photos, use third part camera aplications, etc (talking about camera is because I paid for camera, I don't care much about other things like design and f****** double tap wake, etc...). So what I was thinking is, what if we brag and spam sony support forum, like 0/24, to get full manual camera settings. Let's just start something. I wouldnt suggest this if I'm able to RMA my phone and get back my 750€. Have a great day everyone. I hope sonebody will take this serious and we will do something. ✌?✌?✌?✌?✌?
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You can use third party camera apps....
LukeyWolf said:
You can use third party camera apps....
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I can't use all of my pixels and other functions and features, such as google camera at all, it want even start the app.
nevenx said:
It's 2018., lot of phone brads out here are able to take raw photos, use third part camera aplications, etc (talking about camera is because I paid for camera, I don't care much about other things like design and f****** double tap wake, etc...). So what I was thinking is, what if we brag and spam sony support forum, like 0/24, to get full manual camera settings. Let's just start something. I wouldnt suggest this if I'm able to RMA my phone and get back my 750€. Have a great day everyone. I hope sonebody will take this serious and we will do something. ?????
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Use google camera or snap camera,
Otherwise! Are you serious? you paid the device 750€?
I'm having a super grainy camera in WhatsApp. Might be other 3rd party programs as well but haven't tries yet. Pic attached.
And yes, I'm sitting on the toilet whilst typing this.
Don't use WhatsApp but if it's anything like telegram I wouldn't use the built in camera app if you want a good shot.
Take a photo and then send it with WhatsApp. Don't take it from within.
What @ItzMar said is correct. WhatsApp isn't concerned about picture quality. Their camera mode has not changed since....ever. No one cares because that's not why they use WhatsApp.
I am also facing the same issue in my op7. Please let me know if your issue resolves/
All apps in Android that have a camera built in are just screen shotting the viewfinder and not actually taking pictures. Take pictures with the OEM Camera/Gcam and then share the pics/videos on the apps you're using.