Database Info

[APP] LBE Privacy Guard v2 is now available

After long wait, LBE Privacy Guard v2 is finally available!
V2 has a completely rewritten core service, which makes it faster than previous version and consumes less memory.
However, due to the rewritten core service, the database format is completely different. So it's not possible to keep your configuration while upgrade.
Besides, LBE Privacy Guard v2 has changed package name (from com.lbe.security to com.lbe.security.lite), after you install new version, please uninstall older version.
---------------------
Change log for Version 2.0.1001
0. Fixed compatibility issue for custom ROMs such as CyanogenMod 7.1
1. Completely redesigned service framework with lesser battery drain and less memory usage.
2. Dual firewall support: Uid firewall for Android 2.1 and eariler, iptables firewall for Android 2.2 and later. iptables firewall allows you to configure 3G/WIFI permission separately.
3. Changing app permission now takes effect immediately, app restart is no longer required.
4. New traffic monitor allows you to track 3G/WIFI daily usage for each app on your phone. (you can turn it off if you don't need it).
5. Improved compatibility with Root Call Blocker
---------------------
Requirements
**NEEDS ROOT**
Works on Android 2.0 and above.
Tested on 100+ different devices and firmwares, but not tested on Android 3.0 and 3.1 devices.
Market Link
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lbe.security.lite
Contact us
For any questions, feel free to send mail to [email protected], any comments are welcomed.
You can also check our website at http://www.lbesec.com (Chinese and English)
Screenshots for your information

Great to see v2. Thanks for your hard work
from tux..

+ 1
already added to german forums: http://goo.gl/5TkcE
with friendly greet
starbase64

I missed this so much and am glad to hear it works with cm7 now. It is available on the market on my HTC thunderbolt but It states that my Moto Xoom is incompatible. But it does work on the Xoom if I go to the site directly and download the apk.

Is it possible to manage LBE itself?
Can Android Firewall still be used as firewall and LBE only for permissions?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App

vr5411 said:
Is it possible to manage LBE itself?
Can Android Firewall still be used as firewall and LBE only for permissions?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks to the new design, although not recommended, you can actually monitor (and even block) LBE itself.
Personally I would recommend LBE's built-in firewall, but feel free to use any firewall app you want, LBE should work with them.

eoc said:
Thanks to the new design, although not recommended, you can actually monitor (and even block) LBE itself.
Personally I would recommend LBE's built-in firewall, but feel free to use any firewall app you want, LBE should work with them.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay. Now I can install and use it.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App

Does it work with Call Master?

ftgg99 said:
Does it work with Call Master?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

You say you haven't tested in on tablets, so here's my experience on an ASUS Transformer 3.2 with Prime: The application keeps saying "your phone is protected" every 5 seconds. It also crashes after I try to change the settings for an app and press the back button.
Curious: Why don't you test for? Can't you use the emulator? Or isn't that possible for apps that need root?

Ability to turn off bandwidth usage on the notification bar would be nice. Also, don't specify the text colour for the text on the notification bar. Thanks!

Can anyone provide a direct download link to the APK? Thanks very much.

PirateNL said:
Can anyone provide a direct download link to the APK? Thanks very much.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LBE Privacy Guard

Nice, trying this out now.Thx

Very nice. It's good to see an app developed with privacy in mind.

I'm testing it right now, so far so good.
thanks for putting an off-market version

I prefer to use droidwall for firewall/iptables configuration...
However, even if you turn off the firewall in lbe there are a ton of lbe settings that keep getting written in the iptables.
Even after I format iptables the lbe settings get rewritten the next time lbe is run.
I will not be using this unless this is fixed.

Hi. somehow it stopped working for me.
I used it to deny the GPS for facebook app whitch worked perfectly but somehow it stopped working....facebook can get GPS again.....any ideas?

Dauntless said:
You say you haven't tested in on tablets, so here's my experience on an ASUS Transformer 3.2 with Prime: The application keeps saying "your phone is protected" every 5 seconds. It also crashes after I try to change the settings for an app and press the back button.
Curious: Why don't you test for? Can't you use the emulator? Or isn't that possible for apps that need root?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have to turn off the Notification icon in settings...works for me on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Best app ever!!

Great update. However, Dolphin Browser HD 7.0.2 does not work. The app is unable to access the internet both via WiFi or 3G. Permissions could also not be set because it's neither listed in the monitored nor trusted app lists. Refreshing the app list didn't help. Anyone else having this issue?
Update: I discovered that denying internet access to Dolphin's desktop toggle plugin causes the browser not to be able to connect (perhaps because the browser agent could not be sent thru the plugin). STILL, Dolphin is nowhere to be found in the app list. I wonder if that's got something to do with the browser's privacy issues which you can read more about here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319529&page=3
Update 2: Removing the pluggins installed made the browser show up in the app list.

Plex Pass/Plex for Android

***UPDATE***
Some issues have been resolved
Plex has been updated
https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/60585-plex-for-android/page-5#entry789763
Testing Plex for Android 3.7.1.286:
1) Still not passing 5.1 audio to my receiver (DTS, AC3, DD)
2) App shortcut not in the launcher or chainfires sideloader
3) Still no leanback interface.
4) Forcing Direct Play is still hit or miss, transcoding still my occor
PlexPass has also been updated to 3.7.1.286 can someone please report if issues 1 & 3 of the above issues have been resolved in that app?

Better to report this on the plex forums.

EcPercy said:
Better to report this on the plex forums.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have. Just wanting input from others here

yeah I haven't seen any improvements after the update. Seems like almost nothing has changed.
Kodi is at RC3 and to me there has been a huge improvement there but still not perfect. I will be happy when plex fixes their app though.

Plex will never have pass through until google adds it to androids media player. Seems like I write this somewhere every few days.

WhiteWidows said:
3) Still no leanback interface.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
...but it works quite well if you enable the "TV" interface from settings...

I dont have any faith that Plex will fix the shortcut or leanback interface for non-plex pass app anytime soon. This is probably by design. I feel like they are doing everything possible to push users towards purchasing the plex plass. I paid for the app on android and ios, but i still cant use it on my NP or Xbox unless I have a pass. Very annoying.

etnpnys said:
...but it works quite well if you enable the "TV" interface from settings...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where is the TV setting?

habskilla said:
Where is the TV setting?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dude that's exactly what I was saying 3 days ago. Somebody here turned me on to the option. Go to Settings > General > Application Layout and select "TV".
Additionally, there's another option in Settings > General > Device media profile > Media profile to select "Google TV" but I have no idea what that does...?

Munkee915 said:
I dont have any faith that Plex will fix the shortcut or leanback interface for non-plex pass app anytime soon. This is probably by design. I feel like they are doing everything possible to push users towards purchasing the plex plass. I paid for the app on android and ios, but i still cant use it on my NP or Xbox unless I have a pass. Very annoying.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We can fix the apk by editing it to show in leanback launcher

defconoi said:
We can fix the apk by editing it to show in leanback launcher
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The leanback (Android TV) Plex Pass version and the standard Mobile/TV version have different interfaces. Modifying the apk will only let you launch the apk from the leanback launcher the layout will still be Mobile/TV. What people without a Plex Pass membership want is the Android TV version because it's a better design for the Nexus Player remote and it also adds your Plex media to the leanback launcher page, this is probably the features most Nexus Player want from Plex. The two APK's are totally different and I believe the Android TV version is a larger apk size.

etnpnys said:
Dude that's exactly what I was saying 3 days ago. Somebody here turned me on to the option. Go to Settings > General > Application Layout and select "TV".
Additionally, there's another option in Settings > General > Device media profile > Media profile to select "Google TV" but I have no idea what that does...?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is this in PLEX settings or NP settings? Because I don't have these options in either.

habskilla said:
Is this in PLEX settings or NP settings? Because I don't have these options in either.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Really? Interesting. I'm talking about changing the settings directly in the Plex app.
Question: Did you get your Plex app from Amazon's App Store or the Google Play Store? I've heard somewhere that they may be fundamentally different, which blows my mind that developer would take on THAT kind of madness, but I digress...

I'm using the PLEX Pass version that came with the NP. I've been able to update it via Google Play.

habskilla said:
I'm using the PLEX Pass version that came with the NP. I've been able to update it via Google Play.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Umm I was referring to the NON PlexPass version - just the regular Plex app that can be sideloaded quite easily. You can enable the TV interface from settings. I have no idea what the scoop is on the PlexPass app.

I have created a small app which appears in leanback launcher and launches the sideloaded Plex app. I hope someone finds it useful. DL here: drive.google.com/file/d/0B94VLF1llYJTTllETTFGazlLRHc (not allowed to post a proper link, sry).

j6mm said:
I have created a small app which appears in leanback launcher and launches the sideloaded Plex app. I hope someone finds it useful. DL here: drive.google.com/file/d/0B94VLF1llYJTTllETTFGazlLRHc (not allowed to post a proper link, sry).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
THANK YOU sir this is great.. Just what I've wanted for quite some time now

j6mm said:
I have created a small app which appears in leanback launcher and launches the sideloaded Plex app. I hope someone finds it useful. DL here: drive.google.com/file/d/0B94VLF1llYJTTllETTFGazlLRHc (not allowed to post a proper link, sry).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Kodi + PleXBMC + Amber Skin = Free Plex Client. Call it a day

Does the PleXBMC plugin work on the NP? I installed it from the wiki instructions but it didn't work. I forget the error. Also I didn't see the Amber skin in the list to install.

Sleeepy2 said:
Does the PleXBMC plugin work on the NP? I installed it from the wiki instructions but it didn't work. I forget the error. Also I didn't see the Amber skin in the list to install.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's working for me. I installed it from within Kodi from superrepo and no problems here.

[APP][5.0+][ROOT] Play Music Exporter

Hey everybody,
some of you might have known this app, but that hasn't been updated in a while. I therefore decided to fork the "new" beta a few months back, and I got that working again and extended it a bit.
What is it?
Basically, it's an app that takes the cached and downloaded songs of Google Play Music, adds ID3 tags to them from the database of GPM, searches for covers online, and saves all that together in an MP3 wherever you want.
Bug reports and Feature Requests:
If you have any questions, feel free to ask here, or in the matrix discussion room. If you find any bugs, or have feature requests, please check the issue tracker on github, if you can't find it, report it there, post in this thread, or write a message in the discussion room linked above.
Download:
You can download the app either on F-Droid, or XDA-Labs. Please note though, that the release to F-Droid is a bit faster, since it is automatic, and I only add a release on XDA-Labs, after it has been successfully published to F-Droid.
XDA:DevDB Information
Play Music Exporter, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
jcgruenhage, Arcus92
Source Code: https://github.com/jcgruenhage/PlayMusicExporter
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2017-03-19
Last Updated 2017-03-23

Hey jcgruenhage! Many thanks for the app, that helps you to get all your cached music from Google Play Music All Access. And also, many thanks for the tipp, that it is possible to get the unprotected mp3 directly on PC from GMPAA with help of Remix OS Player.
You are great!

Thanks for this app. I am wondering, does this require root?

godly967 said:
Thanks for this app. I am wondering, does this require root?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, as it says in the description

Thank you so much for your rework of the initial app !
This is now working again (Galaxy S6 under LL) and actually perfect !

I love the concept of this app, however I'm having issues. No matter where I set the export location (internal or external) or where Google has the music saved (again, internal or external), the app gets through a few hundred songs then seems to freeze on one randomly. The app doesn't crash or give me an error, it just seems to stop working. This is regardless of whether the device is awake, asleep, running other apps, running nothing, etc. It seems to move progressively slower in exporting each song until it just decides to stop.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge running stock rooted Marshmallow.
Edit: saw your request for issues to be posted on Git. Sorry.

nyr2k2 said:
Edit: saw your request for issues to be posted on Git. Sorry.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, I guess if I post this here, I should be able to check every now and then, just changed the description above, post issues wherever you want, I'll collect them on github ^^
On to your issue however: There have been a few people reporting this on the original app, and so far, I have not found the cause. However, using the automatic export, I have seen a few hundred songs getting exported without any delay, so maybe unifying the export calls of these two operations might help.

Doesn't work with MagiskSU.

Not asking for root magisksu

Working perfectly on my rooted Nexus 9!

Can you please add download support for this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saavn.android
Thank you.

I sometimes buy albums from Google to use on me iPod (iTunes is ehh) and having to manually add meta-data to each song is tedious. This app solves that perfectly.
Thank you very much for this, works well on phh's superuser

triggerlord said:
Doesn't work with MagiskSU.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried updating Magisk to the latest 11.6? I re-flashed the img in TWRP to fix my MagiskSU.

JackTheFlap said:
Have you tried updating Magisk to the latest 11.6? I re-flashed the img in TWRP to fix my MagiskSU.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm on 11.6. Everything else works fine.
Sent from my Moto G4 Play using XDA Labs

godly967 said:
Thanks for this app. I am wondering, does this require root?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am not root, how come i need to be root to have "play music exporter",thanks cloclo10000

I have a question.. whats the difference between this app and Music Mate?
Music Mate doesn't require root and I've been using it for years to download music added to my library from All Access and then move it to my computer, DRM free.

triggerlord said:
I'm on 11.6. Everything else works fine.
Sent from my Moto G4 Play using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I also have that problem, and I will look into that.
Cloclo10000 said:
I am not root, how come i need to be root to have "play music exporter",thanks cloclo10000
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This app reads the metadata and songs out of the private memory of Play Music, which is only accessible with root.
Dudash said:
I have a question.. whats the difference between this app and Music Mate?
Music Mate doesn't require root and I've been using it for years to download music added to my library from All Access and then move it to my computer, DRM free.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Music Mate is different in a two key points:
Closed Source and "needs" a lot of permissions, in addition to costing money.
Interacts with the Google Servers instead of the local storage.
The first one is a big problem for privacy reasons, you're giving yet another company data about you, that they can use for whatever they want. The second is even worse, since that means that Google can find out about you ripping music/violating their terms of service, without even looking on your phone. This is true for any app using unofficial Play Music APIs.
If you are going to use something like that, I'd recommend GMusicProxyGui. That is free, open source, and probably even uses the same backend (gmusicproxy) for downloading the songs.

nextheart said:
Can you please add download support for this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saavn.android
Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, I can't. I don't know how the app stores it's data, and I don't have the time to investigate on that.

jcgruenhage said:
Music Mate is different in a two key points:
Closed Source and "needs" a lot of permissions, in addition to costing money.
Interacts with the Google Servers instead of the local storage.
The first one is a big problem for privacy reasons, you're giving yet another company data about you, that they can use for whatever they want. The second is even worse, since that means that Google can find out about you ripping music/violating their terms of service, without even looking on your phone. This is true for any app using unofficial Play Music APIs.
If you are going to use something like that, I'd recommend GMusicProxyGui. That is free, open source, and probably even uses the same backend (gmusicproxy) for downloading the songs.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah true true. I didn't even think about that. I used to use a program for Windows (Song Spout) that did basically the same thing and cost $10 a year (originally). It probably used the same method as Music Mate.
I've been using Music Mate because I've been running my phone unrooted for a while due to that damned Safety Net. Thankfully, my tablet is in the "couldn't care less about Safety Net" group so this will work on it.
Thanks for updating this app. :good:

Dudash said:
Ah true true. I didn't even think about that. I used to use a program for Windows (Song Spout) that did basically the same thing and cost $10 a year (originally). It probably used the same method as Music Mate.
I've been using Music Mate because I've been running my phone unrooted for a while due to that damned Safety Net. Thankfully, my tablet is in the "couldn't care less about Safety Net" group so this will work on it.
Thanks for updating this app. :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem, glad you like it
About SafetyNet, that passes fine on my phone (OP3) with Lineage OS and MagiskSU, you might want to check that out ^^

[Guide] [Unofficial] How to install applications on Nucleus OS

Most Chinese smartwatches today, come preinstalled with the Nucleus OS. However, it seems impossible to install third-party applications.
Indeed, you are able to install such apps; just load the app you want to install into your smartwatch's microSD, and then dial up the code: *#00000000# in the dialer app.
Now you can enjoy your smartwatch???!

Some useful apps that I have found on the Internet are there:
Sent from my MLS IQ1855 using XDA Labs

Will this work for any watch brand with nucleus OS..
Is there a screen size limit so 240x240 as most bt watches are? Has anyone actually got a working FB app for it as it errors saying not enough resources?

brostar2017 said:
Will this work for any watch brand with nucleus OS..
Is there a screen size limit so 240x240 as most bt watches are? Has anyone actually got a working FB app for it as it errors saying not enough resources?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have tried it on 3 nucleus OS watches and so far I have not found any limitation. I have successfully made Facebook app work in both my 3 watches.
Sent from my MLS IQ1855 using XDA Labs

Did you come across a Bluetooth heart rate app? I would like to try to connect the Bluetooth heart rate monitor with the nucleus smart watch. And read the heart rate?

G1-Amateur said:
Did you come across a Bluetooth heart rate app? I would like to try to connect the Bluetooth heart rate monitor with the nucleus smart watch. And read the heart rate?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dear G1-Amateur,
I have not found any Heart-rate apps with Bluetooth Connectivity. But, if you describe exactly what kind of app you need, I will search online and come up with some. Have on mind that in order such an app to work, your Nucleus-Based Smartwatch must have a Heart Rate Sensor compatible with that. So, if you want me to find an app for your watch, please send me the device's specs (to find them press *#66*# on the Smarrwatch's dialer - then press Version > Summary) and an extensive description of the app you want.
Sent from my MLS IQ1855 using XDA Labs

Απουσιολόγος said:
I have tried it on 3 nucleus OS watches and so far I have not found any limitation. I have successfully made Facebook app work in both my 3 watches.
Sent from my MLS IQ1855 using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What about clones? Do they work as well? because when I type the code in nothing happens. Or is it that I didn't put the SD card in? (sorry I can't try it out with the SD card in, there's none lying about and none in my phone and I can't be asked to go the stores to buy one.)
---------- Post added at 09:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:37 AM ----------
Απουσιολόγος said:
Dear G1-Amateur,
I have not found any Heart-rate apps with Bluetooth Connectivity. But, if you describe exactly what kind of app you need, I will search online and come up with some. Have on mind that in order such an app to work, your Nucleus-Based Smartwatch must have a Heart Rate Sensor compatible with that. So, if you want me to find an app for your watch, please send me the device's specs (to find them press *#66*# on the Smarrwatch's dialer - then press Version > Summary) and an extensive description of the app you want.
Sent from my MLS IQ1855 using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well, here's the summary of my watch:
Code:
LD991F7_V7.0_A_GRD_
GT08_LX7789_SL3029_
9305_9307_Z_A_V9.5
[BRANCH]:
11CW1352MP
MTK61D_BTDIALER_11
C
BUILD: BUILD_NO
SERIAL#: SN001234567
[BUILD TIME]
2018/05/31 14:29
[MRE_VERSION] -
267260076
HAL_VERNO:
and I would want to play games on the watch when I'm bored. When I'm away from my phone. and also the SoC is MT6261. so maybe the newer version.

Απουσιολόγος said:
Most Chinese smartwatches today, come preinstalled with the Nucleus OS. However, it seems impossible to install third-party applications.
Indeed, you are able to install such apps; just load the app you want to install into your smartwatch's microSD, and then dial up the code: *#00000000# in the dialer app.
Now you can enjoy your smartwatch!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hi do we have to create and put in the folder name it vxp folder?

Απουσιολόγος said:
Most Chinese smartwatches today, come preinstalled with the Nucleus OS. However, it seems impossible to install third-party applications.
Indeed, you are able to install such apps; just load the app you want to install into your smartwatch's microSD, and then dial up the code: *#00000000# in the dialer app.
Now you can enjoy your smartwatch???!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a one with nucleus os, and it refuses to let me install apps. It will say "please insert a valid SIM" whenever i try. If i try using microsd, i cannot view files, nor can i if i connect via usb
On a side note, is there any way to flash android on one? Or is nucleus os hard baked in

How to run an old app on a newer version of Android?

Hello, 5 years ago I've made myself an application that I'm using daily. I upgraded my phone with the new Android Pie and now my app is crashing with the message "This app has been made for an older version of Android and might not be compatible".
Now I'm wondering: is there any way I can run my old app on Android Pie? (by using a 3rd party application or a sandbox/emulator or any workaround?).
Is there some kind of compatibility mode on Android (like on Windows)?
I still have the sources of my app but I forget the very little I knew about android dev so I doubt I can fix this issue myself. Thanks in advance.

ppp86 said:
Hello, 5 years ago I've made myself an application that I'm using daily. I upgraded my phone with the new Android Pie and now my app is crashing with the message "This app has been made for an older version of Android and might not be compatible".
Now I'm wondering: is there any way I can run my old app on Android Pie? (by using a 3rd party application or a sandbox/emulator or any workaround?).
Is there some kind of compatibility mode on Android (like on Windows)?
I still have the sources of my app but I forget the very little I knew about android dev so I doubt I can fix this issue myself. Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you have the source code, just modify inside Manifest.xml the target sdk version to Android Pie, import it into Android Studio, modify also the build script accordingly and recompile the app, it should work in 99% of cases. The 1% case that won't work is if you're using deprecated Android APIs.

Not too confident but I'm going to try what you mentioned thank you.