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For those who use this app, and like it more than the official lite English version.
Attached is the latest (beta) Chinese version Google English translated and repacked+signed.
All rights/Credits to creator at: www.lbesec.com
For older versions check this thread.
Or check market.
Note:
I have experienced issues with apps's functionality if it's not installed from clean slate. Even when using backup/restore functionality of LBE or TitaniumBackup.
I strongly recommend uninstalling previous versions before upgrading and to reconfigure the app from scratch.
Changelog:
10/11/2013 - The community here updated the translations for LBE_Security_5.1.4722
31/07/2013 - LBE 5.0.3720
16/07/2013 - LBE 5.0.3674 - Thanks to @sorg
28/06/2013 - LBE v5.0.3555 - A more Humanoid translation thanks to VicePoint can be found here.
23/05/2013 - LBE v4.6.3005
28/04/2013 - LBE v4.6.2925
26/04/2013 - LBE v4.6.2924
19/04/2013 - LBE v4.5.2917
06/02/2013 - LBE v4.4.2868
25/01/2013 - LBE v4.4.2829
24/01/2013 - LBE v4.4.2828
19/01/2013 - LBE v4.4.2803 - A release with multiple translations for English, French & German. Look here.
Newer modifications were added and attached here by Pax_fr.
14/01/2013 - LBE v4.4.2803 - here
14/12/2012 - LBE v4.3.2738 - here
16/11/2012 - LBE v4.2.2548 - Manual Translation - here
Should be fixing the Android 4.2 issues that reported in previous version.
14/11/2012 - LBE v4.2.2546 - Manual Translation - Here
21/09/2012 - Newer release from LBE - v4.1.2224 - Here
7/9/2012: A new version is out - v4.1.2175
Until we'd get to human translate the changes I'm posting the translations by Google Translate.
Update (21/09): Human/Manual translation version thanks to cdljl2005
Here's the change log (thanks to Google translate):
1 redesigned clean and simple style UI
2 new program lock function, face recognition
3. The new LBE task manager, at any interface can be a key to exhale, convenient
4 New switched vibration and missed reminders
5 Enhanced system-level call blocking feature, support for CDMA network phones, and HTC series mobile phone
6 new strange call delay of three seconds ringing function (This feature is dependent on system-level calls blocking)
7 spam messages and telephone notification, a separate notification bar message, you can just click once to enter the harassment intercept interface
8 Task Manager with HTC 4.0 phone compatibility
9. Significantly optimize memory usage, reduced to LBE 4.0 version level
10. Repair the charging time remaining prompts
11 to increase the depth of the SD card cleanup options
12. Repair Most common LBE Security Master 4.0 bug fixes some bug causes the program to crash
** Thanks to cdljl2005, we now have a manual translation for v4.0.1894.
If you like it give him a thanks too.
25/7/2012 - update translation to v4.0.1894 (Google translated)
4.0.1894 update logs
Active defense Added support for Android 4.1.1
The new revision of the main interface, more comfortable, more easy to use
The harassment blocking features full support for dual card dual standby type. You can set a different intercept for each SIM card mode and IP dialing mode
New design of software architecture, the memory footprint is reduced by 40%, half and even less of the same kind of security software
New depth of scanning capabilities, can help you to accurately scan the SD card in the garbage
Fixed clean up the desktop process error on Android 4.0 and 4.1 mobile phones
New notification bar shortcuts, so you do not need to enter the the LBE security master to complete the most common operations
Synchronization software uninstall feature new uninstall the software clean up the residual files of SD card
Traffic statistics to support the night half-price mode, you are free to set the half-period
Virus killing function supports background scanning, to avoid the depth of killing screen lock failure
Harassment intercept support dual card models include: the MOTO full range of dual-card models, HTCG + W card models, MTK full range of dual card models, ZTE U960, etc.
23/5/2012 - update translation to v3.7.2164 (seems lke there's a hardcoded chinese text in power saving screen, around the power scheme... )
Active defense:
0, fixes some versions prompted to restart the upgrade several times
A fix on some machines, the main anti-occasional failed to load;
2, FMR-compatible memory clean-up, hot restart and other software., Active defense can be automatically restored after a system crash;
To streamline the logging algorithm, the same event will not be multiple entry log;
Power-saving mode:
1, reconstruction of the power-saving optimization features: a variety of modes, charging tips, taskbar power icon (optional);
2, the power to show the accuracy on some devices;
3, repair N930 battery display inaccurate;
4, fix the first to enter the power saving mode, custom mode displays an error;
5, modify the name and description of the mode;
6, improved battery power for algorithms;
Flow correction:
Fix a bug, resulting in an automatic flow correction will be performed after each reboot;
Anti-theft features:
Two unlock failure complicated by the front camera camera sent to the safety of mobile phones
This feature requires ANDROID 2.3, and the phone has a front camera
Other:
Repair and the MIUI 2.3 backup and restore compatibility issues.
11/05/2012 - update translation to v3.6.2039
The new flow auto-correction function, support automatic and manual correction mode; automatic correction of repair traffic occasionally lead to software crashes, and flow calibration time interval too short;
Automatically upgrade the support to upgrade the anti-theft module;
Fix the problem of anti-theft module messages intercepted by the security master;
Anti-theft module:
A backup contact data is no longer the backup picture and other data, to prevent the backup failed because the data is too large lead
When the backup, positioning operation is executed, it will automatically open the network connection and GPS
The interface-digit password prompt, to prevent excessive password median
4 anti-theft login page to join the forgotten password option
29/04/2012 - update translation to v3.5.1999
a new anti-theft module
Enhanced the compatibility of the active defense
New anti-theft module, anti-theft module is an independent security master module, with the following features:
Automatic notification when the SIM card replacement security number phone positioning: Get cell phone current location data destruction: destruction of the address book, SMS, data, and clean up the SD card, to prevent the loss of privacy data backup: backup data to the cloud server, to prevent key card replacements notice: loss of data lock the phone: to prevent others from using your phone rings alarm: the maximum volume alarm sound to help retrieve the phone virtual Warning: send a custom warning message to your phone
Anti-theft module is tightly integrated with the LBE security master, support ROOT installation mode in the active defense to open the case, the LBE anti-theft module. LBE anti-theft module in this mode will be installed as a system component that can not be easily removed, even if the phone is clear the data, or restore factory settings, anti-theft module can still take effect.
19/04/2012 - update to v3.4.1974
enhance the compatibility of the active defense
- Repair the compatibility problems of the previous versions of the firmware of a small part of active defense
- Repair the failure of some of the Android 2.1 or Android 2.0 phone in the open active defense, the Task Manager
- Repair the in MIUI on the automatic update fails
- Improve the same part of the proactive defense without the phone features of the tablet device compatibility issues
- Repair of active defense compatibility issues with some of CyanogenMod ROM
- Added by default some of the core of the system component from the Kai housekeeper whitelist, to prevent the user inadvertently prohibit its start automatically lead to the abnormal working of the system (including: the MOTO phone can not connect to the PC, some ringtones error)
- New anti-virus log function, you can viewed in the interface of the virus killing virus scanning history
11/04/2012 - update to v3.3.1946
Change log is huge, read here
29/02/2012 - update to v3.2.1749
One fixes a large number of bug cause crash
Firewall support Samsung I9008 and I9108
3 virus database upgrade to the latest version of February 24, 2011 (20110224.d)
New Kung Fu Panda virus detection
5 fixes the Kung Fu Panda virus infection on the phone security master black screen no response
20/02/2012 - v3.2.1741 google translated (file named by author as 3.2.r741)
Bug fixes
Firewall support 9008 9108
Virus database upgrade to the latest version of the February 20
18/02/2012 - Fixed FCs on scan due to translation.
Changelog here:
http://www.lbesec.com/?cat=3
Google translated version:
http://translate.google.com/transla...ayout=2&eotf=1&u=http://www.lbesec.com/?cat=3
Terrible translation, did you edit the text yourself?
SWADED said:
Terrible translation, did you edit the text yourself?
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Read OP again. Clearly states how translated.
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zagzag99 said:
Read OP again. Clearly states how translated.
Sent from my HD2
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Read comment again. Clearly states edit instead of translated.
But let me make it even clearer: Did you just copy paste what you saw in Google translate or did you edit the text after letting Google **** it up?
Don't get me wrong I appreciate the effort but you could make the translation so much better by just using common sense.
I'm willing to translate it for you, if you can send me the text file or whatever.
SWADED said:
Read comment again. Clearly states edit instead of translated.
But let me make it even clearer: Did you just copy paste what you saw in Google translate or did you edit the text after letting Google **** it up?
Don't get me wrong I appreciate the effort but you could make the translation so much better by just using common sense.
I'm willing to translate it for you, if you can send me the text file or whatever.
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meant Google translated. Not manual edit apart from some special chars.
Have no time to translate manually. There are many strings. If you want you can extract strings yourself with apktool.
Or I can attach later if you want.
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Hi zagzag
I don't seem able to find the download link to 3.1.1549 version on lbesec.com. Since this version is recommended I would like to give it a try. Any chance you can attach it to the op please? Thanks in advance.
Link: http://www.lbesec.com/download/LBE_Privacy_Guard_3.1.1549_A1.apk
It's where the android button is.
CSharpHeaven said:
Hi zagzag
I don't seem able to find the download link to 3.1.1549 version on lbesec.com. Since this version is recommended I would like to give it a try. Any chance you can attach it to the op please? Thanks in advance.
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night_stalker_z said:
Link: http://www.lbesec.com/download/LBE_Privacy_Guard_3.1.1549_A1.apk
It's where the android button is.
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Thank you for the link. Unfortunately, this one is in chinese language. I'll wait for the English version.
By the way, a general comment about the LBE's saga...
I think the efforts to improve the application should be seen as a positive thing. I've got a feeling I can trust the LBE's developer(s). A bit unfortunate no one in the development team is fluent in English. Kaspersky security software product is developed in Russia, so the location of the developer/vendor means nothing really.
Still on the matter... There are more people in the UK in prisons than the hackers in China who are after my credit cards. That doesn't make all British people criminals.
Updated OP with newer version.
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Updated OP with newer version.
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Thank you.
Here is my very quick feedback...
The number of new features are very impressive.
Everything is configurable to your liking.
I have monitored the two main processes using OSMonitor app and couldn't detect anything suspicious. Since I disabled all reporting services I did not notice LBE making network connections.
After install I restarted the phone, it was an requirement.
I have checked the applications that would connect to the internet to pull adverts and as far as I could tell LBE was blocking them successfully.
The process usage has always been impressive in version 2 and I can say the same thing about 3 now. Please note; I use my phone extensively everyday and I use upto three batteries. I can easily tell if my battery usage has noticeably changed. Each battery gives me 6-9:30 hours of continuous use.
The interface looks really good and very distinguish from the rest.
Being still in alpha obviously, the interface requires a lot of attentions. For instance, going back to the app list of Active Defense from individual app setup screen does not maintain the application position. Things become bad when the system apps being shown.
It looks like the trusted app view is gone, which is a step backward in terms of usability.
Ok, I need to submit this now as my bus stop is next. Overall I'm very pleased with LBE so far. Thank you guys.
thanks for this!
Just a quick update...
I'm still alive after installing the latest build but unfortunately it was unstable -- reverted to version 2.x now.
Just a suggestion, if I may. Due to the number of new features I can tell how the team/dev are/is busy. However, it would be a good plan to fix version 2.x issues first. I just reverted to a version that I knew is not stable. For one, I have to keep my eyes on the settings to make sure they are not changed inappropriately. Thank you.
Thanks, best program I have installed. Just brilliant
So what's the difference between "LBE Security Manager" and "LBE Privacy Guard", if I may ask?
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So what's the difference between "LBE Security Manager" and "LBE Privacy Guard", if I may ask?
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It is the same only the version posted here is the newest beta, translated by the OP.
Not a big fan of it being able to do things that cost me money. Why is that permission there now?
Sandpapers said:
Not a big fan of it being able to do things that cost me money. Why is that permission there now?
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That's how the permission is called but the feature behind it is that lbe can track your data plan costs and limit apps using data when you reach your limit.
This is good for those that don't have flat rate unlimited data plans.
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New release 3.2.1650
Again, just google translated.
Check OP for link.
Change Log:
The LBE security master 3.2 full version (3.2.1650) is officially released! Increase the depth of clean-up of SD card, IP dialing
Virus killing] new ROOT mention the right type of software alarm
The virus killing anti-virus interface, you can view the details of each virus, including: the name of the virus, the risk of specific acts
Open the antivirus engine and virus database of killing the virus automatic update feature
[Interface] New security master password protection feature to prevent users without permission to modify the security master set
[Interface] support the flow of floating window click on the penetration function (need to lock the flow of floating window location)
Call firewall new system-level calls firewall, a significant reduction in call blocking time, the loud cry of resolve to intercept (system-level calls firewall needs to open the active defense capabilities to meet the call blocking mode is set to hang up when best)
Phone call firewall intercept model to add only accept contact with the White List number model
Call Firewall support calls attribution to feature HTC Sense 3.0 lock screen display (requires first set of calls attribution to the window position to lock)
[Coming call firewall support MMS block and recovery
Call firewall, support IP dialing, you can choose to automatically add all the numbers to IP prefixes, the only other provinces, the only foreign city numbers automatically add IP prefix
Call firewall attribution to the database is updated to the January version
[System] new deep cleaning function of the SD card, you can manually clean up the SD card on a variety of software cache
Android 4.0] to repair the Android 4.0 system, occasional failure of network access control
[Performance] fix bugs, and after two weeks of internal testing to ensure the stability of the 3.2 version from 3.0 since
"Communicate anywhere, any time … without infrastructure, without mobile towers, without satellites, without wifi hotspots, and without carriers. Use existing off-the-shelf mobile cell phone handsets. Use your existing mobile phone number wherever you go, and never pay roaming charges again."
http://developer.servalproject.org/site/
Google play version (0.07)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.servalproject
Version 0.08
http://developer.servalproject.org/files/Serval-0.08.RC1.apk
Anyone tried it???
New features 0.08
- Rhizome store and forward transport.
Share files, share videos, and send text messages to people who aren't
directly reachable at the moment. This should be considered an early
preview, there's plenty of work still to go.
(text messaging currently requires WebSMS / SMSDroid to use as the front end)
- Improved peer list
Now with name resolution from your android contacts, real-time display
of network reach-ability information, and quick link to open WebSMS
for text message entry.
- Smaller apk file size
Improved Handset Support
- Added galaxy tab
Bug Fixes
- reduced prompting for root access, better detection of failures
- keep a foreground service running to prevent our process being
killed while started
- Fixed control of hotspot on android 4.0+
- and many more...
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Moved to Apps & Games.
The main problem with friends who are involved in information exchange phone Android system and install it on your home computer is Bkapgyry. We have tried the Android software easy to manage and store all your home and business needs very high level of professionalism to resolve. Each panel of the application layer related to the goals and needs have been considering their options in the software we provide.
Download: Easy Android Manager 4 beta 3
Summary of the main features of the software are as follows (for details, see the Facilities section of the facility):
Connect all phones with Android system phones without hardware drivers.
Support usb3 and Wifi for faster transfer of information as well as full support usb2 and other common bluetooth connections and ... .
Support all Android platforms.
Run on all versions of Microsoft Windows xp and vista and xp versions of the above, including seven and eight, and Blue.
Chndydn time without interrupting the operation of other connected device.
Ultra-high speed application performance even in low performance computer systems with low RAM and CPU
System Quick Start to access the software anywhere in the Windows environment without re-opening time for each operation software.
To Do list:
Version 4 beta 3
Hong improve performance when installed
Create the image display device
Change the display connected and disconnected phone instantly
Updated and improved driver section and adding automatic driver installation
Trial versions time increase, according to opinion and welcomes friends
Add new component to communicate with the Android kernel
Attach special software Android software to communicate with the phone through wireless
Add to saved automatically when you exit management
Version 4 beta 2
Create the image display device
View phone connected and disconnected
Creating the driver
Add link to reset the core problem of possible
Version 4 beta 1
New design and new construction
Add data compilation speed in software
Adding a new section 15 application
Significant change in the overall appearance ribon style software to further develop the software in the next version
All new inpatient facility at the previous higher speed
Persian help every step of integrating software
Quick application icon to the left or by clicking on the icon next to the clock or the Quick
High-speed software implementation, because keeping it open
Version 3 Final
Final version fixes bugs with imposing views
Only certain stores with a high volume of distribution management to send and receive data
Version 3 beta 1
Speed up the Display Options Show and operations
Installer to install the files to the USB and WIFI connection method and perform any operations of these methods
Easy installation on any type of device to sequentially select the minimum possible time
Connect and send commands to the AAPT and ADB
Installed using the shortcut
Add options to right click on the folder and files in order to run faster
Improved display
A counter for the transmitter
The initial conversion without removing any files modified and its performance has improved
The error in the operation of the whole list will be displayed
If the open with apk files easily with this application you'll have access to all parts
95% of user feedback to improve application performance and good friends
All bugs in previous versions have been Hae processing speed and ultra high performance applications
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Version 2
The merger Hae matched for speed
Management of Common Problems
Here, the transmission mechanism of the addition of barcode text to the phone using existing software
Even the Persian language transfer may also
Add professional management
You can Aynbkhsh all newly Hae file to upload software to save Hae a different version of the software to avoid
And also the distribution of the number of files not created
You can also easily select and copy the file to your Hae copy and paste it wherever you want
The system is searching and sorting to quickly find required software is available to you
Also grouping by date is also available
All bugs in previous versions have been Hae processing speed and ultra high performance applications
Also offered in this version of the software added to a Friend
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Version 1.5
The new part of the game that allows you to categorize all of your files from any version of a software process Systmtvn Hae get informed. Also Hae duplicate files easily identify the
Also on display showing the speed is reduced to less than 1 second!!
All bugs in previous versions have been Hae processing speed and ultra high performance applications
Suggest this version of the software added
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version 1.1
It's the perfect game, 99% of icons and other icons display Hae software is faster and more complete
The previous version was Bag·hayh
Rename and hopefully begin to expand and complete the application and register the software
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version 1.0
A lot of times you install files Hae Android phone with the wrong zip file you have downloaded from the Internet
Known Bugs:
nothing
Requirements:
.Net Framework 4.5
only
Screenshots: wait...
Thank you, good program.
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Dyza777 said:
Thank you, good program.
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Hey my friend currency. I am not able to put the download link in the post.
And get the link to download the software searches your name.
* Source - bbs.ejiayu.com
Jiayu officially Rollout Kitkat 4.4 (Trial ver. / Beta ) for Jiayu G4S .
New Rom is available on Needrom.com. & bbs.ejiayu.com
Whats new :-
New and smart dialing Caller First, the new dialer will recommend common contacts based on your usage habits, automatic intelligent, easy Speed Dial; Meanwhile, some well-known companies or service numbers of calls, using Google's online database to match automatically displays the name, even if your phone does not store them .
Optimized for RAM. KitKat Android 4.4 has been optimized for the RAM occupied even fluent only 512MB RAM on some older phones to run. It also further optimized the system is running low with hardware, seems to be better in many smart wearing running on the device.
New icon, lock screen, start the animation and color scheme before the blue-green color design is changed into white / gray, more minimalist, another style icon further flattening, also built some new animations, the whole interface more beautiful, less resource-intensive. In addition, also joined the translucent style interface to ensure that the status bar and the navigation bar to play better results in the application.
Fullscreen mode :
now, whether you are looking at books, or use any application that can easily enter into full-screen mode, hide the virtual keys to bring more investment experience. Simply slide the screen edge, you can retrieve the keys, but also very convenient.
Wireless printing :
Photos you can use Google Cloud Print wireless printing your phone, documents or web pages, other printer manufacturers will quickly follow, publish related applications.
Screen recording feature :
Android 4.4 adds screen recording function, you can record all operations on the device for a period of MP4 video, and choose the aspect ratio or bit rate, and even add a watermark.
Low power audio and positioning modes :
Android 4.4 added a low-power audio and positioning mode to further reduce power consumption of the device.
New Bluetooth profile and infrared compatibility :
Android 4.4 built two new Bluetooth profile, you can support more devices, lower power consumption, including the mouse, keyboard and handle, but also be able to exchange with Bluetooth Map . In addition, the new infrared remote control interface can support more devices, including TVs, switches and so on.
Note :-
1, the upgrade to Android 4.4 version of Android 4.2 version must use the wire brush way to be, does not support the card brush approach. Please note before upgrading users to back up important data on the phone's original, to prevent loss.
2, released the first edition preferred domain version of Android 4.4 experience, there may be some BUG, yet to be discovered and perfect for user testing and experience to use.
3, for the Google Android 4.4 system software version newer, popular applications APK software may have some compatibility issues with pending application developers update the software version.
Awesome! I will try it as soon as i have time, someone antutued it??
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What is this?
Basically by installing this application, as soon as you receive a notification there is a flash as your phone starts blinking for the LED notification.
It can be useful to anyone that has a device without the LED notification, but instead have a flash next to the selfie camera.
It also extends the concept of notification to the unread badges received from the applications (ex. the "Facebook like"). So, when an unread badge pops up, in the same way as a "normal" notification the flash starts blinking and you will be notified of what's going on.
Various settings are also available to better configure the application to suit your needs.
It works on all devices equipped with a front flash, regardless of whether or not they have the hardware LED notification. (read also the Hardware limitations section for more details)
Main features
customizable activation based on the current display status and audio mode
pocket mode and recovery options
Samsung AOD support
single or double blink
optional custom delay for the first blink
use also the rear flash when the device is upside down
additional flashing loop with customizable frequency
three different gestures to dismiss the flashing loop
customizable exclusions for the incoming call, the missing call and the text messages
customizable exclusions for all the installed user applications
flash notifications for the unread badges received from compatible applications and customizable by app exclusions (only on Samsung devices with TouchWiz based ROM)
suspend on low battery
suspend during a customizable time slot
integration with the Android "Do not disturb" settings
custom quick setting tile in the quick settings panel to easily turn on/off the service (only on Android 7.x+ devices)
custom shortcut pressing the application icon to easily turn on/off the service (only on supported launchers and on Android 7.1.1+ devices)
built-in black list to avoid the flash for useless, fake or annoying notifications from some applications
optimized for memory usage
battery-friendly (usually takes up 2% in each 24 hour period)
dark theme
RTL support for Arabic languages
no ADS
no ROOT ACCESS needed to work
and more...
Languages
English
Italian
Arabic (Egyptian) @yshalsager
Arabic (Syrian) @mozzafar alali
Croatian @dugi9991
Czech @novas78
French @Primokorn
German @supergrobi94 / @Oswald Boelcke
Greek kynigosg
Polish @emcom
Portuguese (Brazilian) @Taivotat2 / @justjr
Russian @gaich
Simplified Chinese @ContactFront
Slovak @kubalav
Spanish @JHAM2005
Turkish @Fatih Fırıncı
Ukrainian @Alexiy_ua
Vietnamese @tphg
Privacy
This application is not ad-supported and can not collect and transmit any sort of privacy sensitive information.
This application can not collect, store or publish any user information.
This application can not use any data connection, detect your location or access your contacts. It also can not read any sensitive information stored on your device. This guarantees maximum security for your data and your privacy.
Permissions
This application does not need any special permissions except for the one to bind the Android notification listener service. [android.permission.BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE]
This is the only authorization required to properly interact with your incoming notifications (you will be asked about it explicitly when it is run for the first time).
Devices with Camera Hardware level: LIMITED (partial Camera2 API support)
On some devices the manufacturer implemented only partially the Android Camera2 API; this means limited hardware access to the camera for the developers. In this case the only way to let this application properly take control of the front flash is to use the old Android API and that's why you may also have to authorize the application to use the hardware camera. [android.permission.CAMERA]
With the first run and only if the application detects this limitation, as per the above case you will be asked explicitly to grant full camera access permission (even if the application should only use the front flash, the flash is strictly part of the hardware camera).
You must agree with providing access to your device camera, file system and audio recording for the application to function. This access is limited to user only. None of the data present in your device can be shared with me or any other person.
Keep in mind that if you deny any of these permissions the application will not work!
If you know how Android works and the meaning of application permissions, you can easily verify by yourself all the above statements.
So please, avoid claiming that we are a bunch of criminals here just to steal your data with this application... in doing that, you would be such an IDIOT!
Hardware limitations
Lately several devices (mainly, but not only, running Android 8.x) are equipped with front flash with custom hardware that developers can not have access to. Furthermore, with the introduction of the new firmware based on Android 8.x, Samsung has inexplicably inhibited the use of front flash to developers on a wide range of devices.
Strangely enough, the front camera of your device may not be equipped with a "real" front flash for this application. When it "asks" through the Android API to your front camera some information about its front flash, the answer may be "no front flash available". There is no workaround this!
This is a software/hardware limitation imposed by the manufacturer (don't ask me why) and at the moment unfortunately there's nothing I can do. I understand your amazement, but if you experience this kind of issue at 99% of the time that's the reason why this application may not work and could report the non-availability of a front flash despite your eyes seeing a front flash.
Mainly only the branded (stock) camera application can handle this kind of front flash, using owned and reserved API.
Try it by yourself to install (from the app Store) an alternative camera application. Then shoot a front selfie and check if the front flash can turn on... or use any other application you expect to use the front flash (usually Instagram and Snapchat fail as well) and then let me know the results.
In addition, you can also try to install Device Info HW and then select the "Camera" tab and check all detailed information about the front camera of your device.
Finally, let me remind you that this app can't take control over the brightness, the color and the speed (On-Off phase) of a flash; unfortunately it isn't a LED... no way for the developers to handle these features.
All of them are strictly related to the hardware and its manufacturer and therefore vary from model to model.
Main functioning
As you can imagine, this application must be able to take control of the front flash of your device to work properly. In an Android phone this can only happen in one way: through the front camera as the flash is strictly connected to it.
The developers in fact through dedicated instructions, can turn it on and off at will. But it always has a connection to the camera and not directly to the flash itself.
To handle all the incoming notifications, an Android service will run in background on your device.
These are the main functioning at the root of this application.
Troubleshooting
If you installed any startup manager application (such as Startup Manager, Autorun Manager, AutoStart Manager, Advanced Task Manager, BootManager, etc) or any battery manager/optimizer application (such as Greenify, Doze, Brevent, Hibernator, App Freezer, etc) pay attention to avoid killing the running "Flash notification service" otherwise this application will not work!
I also want to draw your attention to the importance of the Android wakelocks in the lifecycle of this application (if you don't know what wakelocks are, disregard the sentance below).
If your device is running an application that detects and blocks wakelocks (such as Wakelock Detector, WakeBlock, No Wakelock, Wake Lock - PowerManager, etc), keep in mind that the main features of this application will not work as you expect. So add it to the white list if any, or if you are interested in using this application in any way avoid blocking the wakelocks.
In other words, because of unreasonable battery optimizations implemented by some brands but not only, you have to be careful not to put this application in hibernation without realizing it or maybe killing or blocking the background service without noticing it. These are the most common causes of the main problems you may experience!
Please verify the impact over this application by any system tools / Magisk - Xposed modules which you heavily rely on (especially if your device is ROOTED).
So, double check your system settings before reporting any issues, thanks.
Battery consumption
It isn't strictly related to the application itself. What drains the battery is the flash not the background service in charge of managing your incoming notifications, I can't do more in terms of optimization.
Battery consumption mainly depends on how long you will let the flashing loop run before you dismiss it (the shorter it is the better for your battery) and also on how many notifications you receive a day.
Issues & Known bugs
with the introduction of the new firmware based on Android 8.x, Samsung has inexplicably inhibited the use of front flash to developers on a wide range of devices, so this application stop working!!
System requirements
Android 6.x Marshmallow or later
a device with front camera and front flash (read also the Hardware limitations section for more details)
five minutes of your free-time and a little piece of your brain (just in case)
you do not need ROOT ACCESS for this application to work
Installation instructions
Just download the apk and open it as a normal application.
Download
This application is available on the Google Play Store.
In order to keep in touch with the latest updates, I suggest you uninstall any previous version you downloaded here from XDA and then install the official version of the Play Store.
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Credits / Thanks to
thanks to @supergrobi94 for the graphic support
thanks to @Alexiy_ua, @ContactFront, @dugi9991, @emcom, @Fatih Fırıncı, @gaich, @JHAM2005, @justjr, @kubalav, kynigosg, @mozzafar alali, @novas78, @Oswald Boelcke, @Primokorn, @supergrobi94, @Taivotat2, @tphg, @yshalsager for the translations
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FrontFlash Notification
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 2.5
Stable Release Date: 2019-04-24
Created: 2018-01-13
Last Updated: 2019-04-24
Screenshots
Changelog
2.5 (current release)
migration to native Android Pie 9 (API 28)
updated internal black-list for the auto-excluded applications
minor bug fixes
2.4.9 (stable)
minor bug fixes
2.4.7 (stable)
under the hood fixes and optimizations
2.4.5 (stable)
minor bug fixes
2.4.2 (stable)
fixed the custom shortcut icon issue on Android 7.1.x devices
minor bug fixes
2.4.1 (stable)
migration to native Android Oreo 8.1 (API 27)
added the option to delay the first blink
added a custom shortcut pressing the application icon to easily turn on/off the service only on supported launchers and on Android 7.1.1+ devices
added the Simplified Chinese translation
added the Greek translation
added the Ukrainian translation
updated all translations
updated internal black-list for the auto-excluded applications
lots of under the hood fixes and optimizations
2.3.3 (stable)
Android 8.x users may experience general malfunctions
added the sub-option to keep screen on if the "Turn display on" option when a notification occurs is selected
added the Slovak translation
added the Turkish translation
added the Vietnamese translation
updated the Czech and Russian translations
stability improvement
minor bug fixes
2.3 (stable)
This update will reset all user preferences to default at first run!
fixed the pocket mode issue
fixed the time slot suspension issue
added a custom quick setting tile on the quick settings panel to easily turn on/off the service only on Android 7.x+ devices
major code rewrite for the graphical user interface (flash notifications settings)
updated internal black-list for the auto-excluded applications
minor bug fixes and various adjustments
2.2.7 (stable)
fixed the pocket mode issue on some devices
fixed the time slot suspension issue on Android 8.x devices
fixed the incoming call flash notification issue
fixed the consecutive notifications issue
renewed badge notification service for Samsung devices (some tests may be needed)
minor bug fixes and various adjustments
2.2.5 (stable)
fixed the issue of annoying blinks while the device is in use (user present/screen on) in some particular conditions or by specific applications
fixed the issue of the suddenly stop working blink loop
battery life improved
new max limit for the blink loop duration
new increase values for the blink loop frequency
minor bug fixes and various adjustments
2.2.1 (stable)
fixed the service force close issue on Android 6.0 devices
minor adjustments
2.2 (stable)
minor bug fixes
2.1.6 (stable)
minor bug fixes
translation update for some languages
2.1.4 (stable)
minor bug fixes
2.1 (stable)
main code reengineering
stability and compatibility improvement
removed the flashing loop duration setting, from now is always unlimited
better performance
2.0 (stable)
code optimization
stability improvement
1.9.5 (stable)
code optimization
minor bug fixes
unlimited duration for the flashing loop
1.9.4 (stable)
added the Portuguese (Brazilian) translation
added the Arabic (Egyptian) translation
added the French translation
added the Czech translation
added the Croatian translation
added the Russian translation
added the Arabic (Syrian) translation
new range values for the duration and the frequency of the flashing loop
1.9.2 (stable)
added the option to force the English language
fixed the Samsung Email application issue
stability improvement
added the light sensor management (if present) for the flash type auto-adjustment (single/double)
added the option to use the rear flash when device is turn upside down
added RTL support for Arabic languages
1.9 (stable)
fixed the service force close issue and runtime exception on some Motorola devices
minor bug fixes
added the Spanish translation
1.8.3 (stable)
official Play Store release
minor bug fixes in the notifications detection engine
added compatibility to Android 8.0 Oreo (API 26)
added the Polish translation
1.7 (stable)
extended support to both Camera and Camera2 API to properly detect and manage the front flash also on devices with limited access to the camera (e.g. new Samsung device series)
fixed the issue with Gmail notifications on Android 6.0 devices
fixed the missing installed applications issue in the excluded applications list
fixed the wrong low battery detection issue on some devices
added a "select/unselect all" toggle switch in the excluded applications list
integration with the current Android "Do not disturb" settings as an additional way to disable the service in certain situations
minor fixes and code optimizations
updated internal black list for the auto-excluded applications
some GUI improvements and adjustments
new dark theme
new application icon
some corrections to writing errors
added the German translation
1.6 (stable)
added the option to choose a custom time slot for the service suspension (tap on time slot)
minor fixes
1.5 (stable)
added Samsung AOD detection and support
added the option to choose which applications exclude from the unread badges notification (tap on See list)
added the option to choose a custom sound for the unread badges notification (tap on Set sound)
improved both memory and cpu consumption
1.4 (release)
added the accelerometer sensor management and the relative “by shake” option
fixed the issue with duplicate items between the unread badges notification and the "normal" notification from the same application
new GUI
added the Italian translation
1.3 (beta 2)
added compatibility to Android 7.1.1 Nougat (API 25)
added the option to choose which applications exclude from flash notification (black list)
added the unread badges detection and the relative flash notification for all supported applications (only on Samsung devices with TW rom)
lots of under the hood fixes and optimizations
1.2 (beta 1)
added the proximity sensor option and its management
added the notifications badge count over the application icon in the app drawer and its relative option (only on supported device: Asus, Huawei, LG, HTC, Oppo, Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi, ZTE)
fine tuning in the notifications detection engine to avoid fake flash notifications from system and user applications
performance improvements
1.1 (alpha)
added the option to enable a blinking loop for all the incoming notifications
added the low battery status detection and the relative service suspension option
added an option to suspend the service during a specific time slot
bug fixes
1.0
initial release
Support
Feedback
Please write in this thread any suggestions or bugs you come to know to help me make this application better and better.
What's coming next
none
Translations
All translations are created by community volunteers and open for contribution. If you want this application in your language and you are interested in cooperate, please send me a PM.
Hardware limitations
Lately several devices (mainly, but not only, running Android 8.x) are equipped with front flash with custom hardware that developers can not have access to. Furthermore, with the introduction of the new firmware based on Android 8.x, Samsung has inexplicably inhibited the use of front flash to developers on a wide range of devices.
Strangely enough, the front camera of your device may not be equipped with a "real" front flash for this application. When it "asks" through the Android API to your front camera some information about its front flash, the answer may be "no front flash available". There is no workaround this!
This is a software/hardware limitation imposed by the manufacturer (don't ask me why) and at the moment unfortunately there's nothing I can do. I understand your amazement, but if you experience this kind of issue at 99% of the time that's the reason why this application may not work and could report the non-availability of a front flash despite your eyes seeing a front flash.
Mainly only the branded (stock) camera application can handle this kind of front flash, using owned and reserved API.
Try it by yourself to install (from the app Store) an alternative camera application. Then shoot a front selfie and check if the front flash can turn on... or use any other application you expect to use the front flash (usually Instagram and Snapchat fail as well) and then let me know the results.
In addition, you can also try to install Device Info HW and then select the "Camera" tab and check all detailed information about the front camera of your device.
Finally, let me remind you that this app can't take control over the brightness, the color and the speed (On-Off phase) of a flash; unfortunately it isn't a LED... no way for the developers to handle these features.
All of them are strictly related to the hardware and its manufacturer and therefore vary from model to model.
Main functioning
As you can imagine, this application must be able to take control of the front flash of your device to work properly. In an Android phone this can only happen in one way: through the front camera as the flash is strictly connected to it.
The developers in fact through dedicated instructions, can turn it on and off at will. But it always has a connection to the camera and not directly to the flash itself.
To handle all the incoming notifications, an Android service will run in background on your device.
These are the main functioning at the root of this application.
Common issues & Troubleshooting
If you installed any startup manager application (such as Startup Manager, Autorun Manager, AutoStart Manager, Advanced Task Manager, BootManager, etc) or any battery manager/optimizer application (such as Greenify, Doze, Brevent, Hibernator, App Freezer, etc) pay attention to avoid killing the running "Flash notification service" otherwise this application will not work!
I also want to draw your attention to the importance of the Android wakelocks in the lifecycle of this application (if you don't know what wakelocks are, disregard the sentance below).
If your device is running an application that detects and blocks wakelocks (such as Wakelock Detector, WakeBlock, No Wakelock, Wake Lock - PowerManager, etc), keep in mind that the main features of this application will not work as you expect. So add it to the white list if any, or if you are interested in using this application in any way avoid blocking the wakelocks.
In other words, because of unreasonable battery optimizations implemented by some brands but not only, you have to be careful not to put this application in hibernation without realizing it or maybe killing or blocking the background service without noticing it. These are the most common causes of the main problems you may experience!
Please verify the impact over this application by any system tools / Magisk - Xposed modules which you heavily rely on (especially if your device is ROOTED).
So, double check your system settings before reporting any issues, thanks.
Battery consumption
It isn't strictly related to the application itself. What drains the battery is the flash not the background service in charge of managing your incoming notifications, I can't do more in terms of optimization.
Battery consumption mainly depends on how long you will let the flashing loop run before you dismiss it (the shorter it is the better for your battery) and also on how many notifications you receive a day.
Hope I have been helpful in understanding.
Thank you nice work
I will add Arabic language
Can't enable the front flash.. Its not enabling.. Greyed out.. I have j7 pro.. Ty..
The app doesn't know I have Front Flash (J7 2016)
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ickoslash said:
Can't enable the front flash.. Its not enabling.. Greyed out.. I have j7 pro.. Ty..
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Oh... this sounds strange! Be more specific please.
Which android version?
Which label is displayed at the left of the greyed switch?
Did the app ask for "Notification access permission" at first run?
Open Options --> Lock screen and security --> Other security settings and check manually the notification access permission (if it's disabled, activate it now) and let me know.
Thanks
Arnaud Créative Studios said:
The app doesn't know I have Front Flash (J7 2016)
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You mean did you received the "Front flash not present, service disabled" message?
Thanks
spacejam said:
You mean did you received the "Front flash not present, service disabled" message?
Thanks
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Yes
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spacejam said:
Oh... this sounds strange! Be more specific please.
Which android version?
Which label is displayed at the left of the greyed switch?
Did the app ask for "Notification access permission" at first run?
Open Options --> Lock screen and security --> Other security settings and check manually the notification access permission (if it's disabled, activate it now) and let me know.
Thanks
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Got error message front flash not present.. Already enabled it in notifications under lock screen and security.. My phone's j7 pro.. So technically it's nougat..
Arnaud Créative Studios said:
Yes
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SM-J710F model right?
Chipset Exynos or Snapdragon?
Stock ROM, Custom TWLauncher rom, AOSP rom... or what?
(I'm sorry for so many questions, but the more I know and the more it becomes easy to solve the problem, I hope)
ickoslash said:
Got error message front flash not present...
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SM-J730G model right?
Seems like something go wrong during the front flash detection phase.
This app uses the standard Android Camera2 API to get access to the flash.
So, is something strictly related to your device model and Samsung hardware/firmware.
Maybe is the Exynos chipset variant... not so easy to investigate but I will try.
Thanks
spacejam said:
SM-J710F model right?
Chipset Exynos or Snapdragon?
Stock ROM, Custom TWLauncher rom, AOSP rom... or what?
(I'm sorry for so many questions, but the more I know and the more it becomes easy to solve the problem, I hope)
SM-J730G model right?
Seems like something go wrong during the front flash detection phase.
This app uses the standard Android Camera2 API to get access to the flash.
So, is something strictly related to your device model and Samsung hardware/firmware.
Maybe is the Exynos chipset variant... not so easy to investigate but I will try.
Thanks
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Yep.. Exynos chipset.. It would be awesome if you could fix it dude.. Tnx a lot for making this app.. Will wait for the update.. :fingers-crossed:
spacejam said:
SM-J710F model right?
Chipset Exynos or Snapdragon?
Stock ROM, Custom TWLauncher rom, AOSP rom... or what?
(I'm sorry for so many questions, but the more I know and the more it becomes easy to solve the problem, I hope)
SM-J730G model right?
Seems like something go wrong during the front flash detection phase.
This app uses the standard Android Camera2 API to get access to the flash.
So, is something strictly related to your device model and Samsung hardware/firmware.
Maybe is the Exynos chipset variant... not so easy to investigate but I will try.
Thanks
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SM-J710FN,Exynos,Stock TW Nougat Rom with Stock Launcher
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FrontFlash Notification
Issues & known bugs:
on some Exynos chipset based devices, take control over the front flash fails. Check yours by yourself and let me know. (I'm working to understand how to fix it)
Thank you for this app, I will try it.
Works great on my Moto Z2 Play. Even dual flash works too. Awesome work !
This will be very useful on my Honor 7 since the notification LED is so small it's almost invisible.
Haven't been able to get it to work yet though.
First issue I got was that the service was running but not enabled. I figured out it was due to the "suspend on low battery" setting even though my battery was at 80%.
I unticked that and now the service is running and enabled.
I'm trying to get a notification when receiving an e-mail(gmail) but nothing is happening. Gmail is not in the possible exclusion list at all, maybe that has something to do with it?
Edit: It works for other apps like the calendar app.
Thanks for the work so far.
FrontFlash Notification
Just an update for Exynos chipset based device users... the front flash detection issue is not related to the chipset.
For some strange reasons (don't ask me why), on the new devices series (Exynos of course), Samsung has implemented only partially the Camera2 API for the developers. Hardware level: LIMITED (partial Camera2 support)
This is why at the time been my app can't use the front flash on your device.
In the next few days I'm going to produce a new 1.7 version, where if Camera2 fails the app takes control over the camera and his front flash using the old Android API.
Based on the first tests, fortunatelly this seems to fix the problem.
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