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[App] Advanced App Locker free

Ultimate App Guard protects installed applications and games from unauthorized access. Ultimate App Guard supports locking per applications basic with 8 different alternative locking methods: PIN, password, black screen, text screen, image screen, fake force close, and dial a number. One can pick a method as the default one, which can be used for most applications. She then can select other method for individual apps. The unlocking options are also very flexible: open one app can authorize for other apps too, validity period defines when the unlocking will become invalid.
Behind the traditional methods (i.e. PIN, password), black screen make the unauthorized users being surprised and dialing a number to open a secret application is also funny.
Setup Lock method
Ultimate App Guard supports four alternative methods to lock an application from un-authorized access:
Ultimate App Guard protects installed applications and games from unauthorized access. AAL differentiates from other apps by allowing one to select one among 8 alternative locking methods: force close dialog, black screen, text screen, image screen, PIN, password, pattern, and dial a number:
Other features:
☆ Select a default method, customize for each application.
☆ Flexible unlock by defining a validity period and unlocking option.
☆ Customize text screen and image screen with your own text/image (PRO)
Force close: Fake "force close" dialog when attempts to open the app, touch on the top, right corner N times to open.
Black screen: It is shown a black screen, as the phone is bricked, when attempts to open the app, touch on the top, right corner N times to open.
Text screen: It is shown a text screen with "VIRUS WARNING, Application #app_name# is infected by a virus", when attempts to open the app, touch on the top, right corner N times to open. You can customize this text
Image screen: It is shown an image screen with "STOP signal" or what ever when attempts to open the app, touch on the top, right corner N times to open. You can customize this text
PIN: type a PIN number to open the app. This is the default method.
Password: Type a password to open the app.
Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock
Dial a number: Dial a number (ex. dial 123) to show locked apps. Click on an app to open it. It shows a black screen when attempts to open it. (PRO version only)
Unlock validity
Unlocking dialog is very annoying. You can select default behavior to make it more comfortable
Validity period: The unlock remain valid during the validity period, such as until screen off, app closed, or 5 minutes later.
Unlock one, remember for all: Once you unlock an app, it unlocks other app in the ‘validity period’
Locking apps
When AAL is opened, an application list will be shown.
Check/uncheck to lock an application with default method.
Touch on the application name to select an alternative method
You can disable or lock all applications by turn it on/off from setting screen. You change default settings from application’s setting screen.
Download
Google Market: Free (with Ad),
Video demo: Youtube
Troubleshooting
Why I can not see an application? You can use ‘Rescan apps’ from main screen option menu to re-scan the application list
What can I do if my entered PIN/password is lost? We will support password recovery feature in the next releases. Don’t worry.
The black screen is very ugly, I want a cooler one: We intent to build alternative screens (such as ‘ZOMBIE WARNING’), if you have a cool idea, please email us ([email protected]) then we try to support that.
Please send bug/enhancement request to [email protected]
UPDATES
- Add custom text screen (ex. a black background with green text telling that the app is virus infected...)
- Add custom image screen (ex. zombie warning...)
- Add fake force close method

As there are many apps that lock other apps, I'll give this one a try for comparison.

wont let me download as it is not compatible with my device
edit: Droid 2 (on GB 2.3.3)

It's weird. The developer console says that this app supports all Motorola devices

Interesting app, I have been using App Locker and ZDBox to double lock certain apps, but it was getting tiresome entering 2 pins every time. I like the multiple options for unlocking, and I really like the validity period. My only concern is that AAL slipped in under my permissions-blocking app's radar, and subsequently, I have no idea what its doing in the background... such as mining and transmitting my personal info?
Sent from my rough sketch of a Vibrant on a brick.

Droidificator said:
Interesting app, I have been using App Locker and ZDBox to double lock certain apps, but it was getting tiresome entering 2 pins every time. I like the multiple options for unlocking, and I really like the validity period. My only concern is that AAL slipped in under my permissions-blocking app's radar, and subsequently, I have no idea what its doing in the background... such as mining and transmitting my personal info?
Sent from my rough sketch of a Vibrant on a brick.
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Hi,
Thanks for your review. The current version blocks only foreground activities, i.e when an app appears to users and request user interaction. It does not intercept any background services/data transfer.... Further, we don't request Internet permissions, so that we can send out your personal data, of cause.

leducbao said:
It's weird. The developer console says that this app supports all Motorola devices
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yea i dont know. the File Explorer and the Group Organizer allow me no issue but it says not Compatible for the blocker...

I'm going to give it a shot.

love the app but...
i have given the app a try. im on a desire laced with cyanogen 7. what i find annoying in the app is that whenever i unlock a locked application, advanced app locker opens not the app i am trying to access (e.g CONTACTS) but the app locker itself.
any work around for this?

blacque said:
i have given the app a try. im on a desire laced with cyanogen 7. what i find annoying in the app is that whenever i unlock a locked application, advanced app locker opens not the app i am trying to access (e.g CONTACTS) but the app locker itself.
any work around for this?
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I see the bug,
If you open it, change something and press HOME button (that the app goes in background, not "finish"), then when you unlock an app, this app will appear.
I will try to fix this soon.
Thanks for your report

I installed it, but I can't do to lock the apps. I selected the Handset and Messagin for test it, and when I opened there, lock pin didn't appear. :S

guijarrelson said:
I installed it, but I can't do to lock the apps. I selected the Handset and Messagin for test it, and when I opened there, lock pin didn't appear. :S
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Did you enable it in app's setting (it's enabled by default)?
Which is your phone model and ROM version?

Thanks, this works perfectly! I apply the lock with the black screen and then hide the app from the app drawer with launcher pro and nobody will ever know

blacque said:
i have given the app a try. im on a desire laced with cyanogen 7. what i find annoying in the app is that whenever i unlock a locked application, advanced app locker opens not the app i am trying to access (e.g CONTACTS) but the app locker itself.
any work around for this?
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The latest version fixed this bug.

brianhuangbh said:
Thanks, this works perfectly! I apply the lock with the black screen and then hide the app from the app drawer with launcher pro and nobody will ever know
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I intent to extend the "black screen" option, such as show an "ZOMBIE WARING" message or a very simple game as Tic tic toe instead of "black screen". Do you have any suggestion?

leducbao said:
I intent to extend the "black screen" option, such as show an "ZOMBIE WARING" message or a very simple game as Tic tic toe instead of "black screen". Do you have any suggestion?
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Hmm. Those are great ideas. I like using black screen because it would just make people think that the app crashed, or doesn't work.
Many people would be suspicious if they tried to snoop my gallery and are greeted with a game of tic tac toe
Great idea though! Maybe I'll try it if you implement it.

leducbao said:
Did you enable it in app's setting (it's enabled by default)?
Which is your phone model and ROM version?
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My phone is a SGS and I have the XXJVO stock rom (2.3.3). Only I roooted it with Chainfire's kernel.
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this looks good.. im gonna try in on my mytouch4g..... been using app protector pro for the longest just because i like the pattern unlock function but i guess i can get used to not having it!

Would it be possible to have a widget or shortcut I can have on my homescreen that toggles app lock on and off (with pin) ?
I only want apps locked when I give the phone to someone I don't know to play with, so having a quick way to toggle it would be great

leducbao said:
I intent to extend the "black screen" option, such as show an "ZOMBIE WARING" message or a very simple game as Tic tic toe instead of "black screen". Do you have any suggestion?
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wow the app is perfect after the update. love the danger/zombie sign. love that when you unlock an app it now opens the app you intended to access. GOOD JOB MATE

[Q] How to create a shortcut in the application list

Hi,
I'm wandering why when i install a specific app, it doesn't appear in the application list. It doest that with just one app.
I can uninstall the app in the uninstall list, but the shortcut is not present in the normal list.
Is there a way to add it?
I already tried to uninstall the app, reboot and reinstall but same thing.
Thanks

Which app is it?
Maybe it's something like Adobe AIR which doesn't appear in the app list.

Lelela said:
Hi,
I'm wandering why when i install a specific app, it doesn't appear in the application list. It doest that with just one app.
I can uninstall the app in the uninstall list, but the shortcut is not present in the normal list.
Is there a way to add it?
I already tried to uninstall the app, reboot and reinstall but same thing.
Thanks
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If it's a widget, it may very well not appear in the applications list. to use it, you will have to long press on the home screen and add the widget there.

It's for the app "pages jaunes", french phone directory, it's not a widget, really weird

[GUIDE]Setup a permanent beautiful Samsung-like replacement for ur default lockscreen

Hi everybody.
Today I present here a Samsung s3 like lockscreen replacement which will actually replace your default lockscreen and you'll never need to launch that app after a reboot to activate it (I know its too annoying :-\ )
HERE I WANT TO MENTION THAT I HAVEN'T CREATED THIS APP. I'M ONLY SHARING IT HERE
This, let me tell u, is the BEST lockscreen out there to get you rid of that default one. Also this doesn't consume your ram as go locker and others do so you won't sacrifice performance for beauty. What else could you want !!!!
Here's how to go about it :-
1. Download the apk file from the attachments.
2. Install the apk as a system app (IF U DONT KNOW HOW TO then first install it as user app and then use titanium backurp to convert it to a system app )
3. After the installation long touch on ur desktop.
4. Choose the following - Shortcuts>Activities>Touch the name "unlock screen">Choose the second activity.
5. Touch the icon that just appeared and first enable the lockscreen.
6. Now choose the Set sceen lock option and choose swipe.
7. Now u can change wallpapers and shortcuts to be shown on the lockscreen as u wish.
Although there aren't many features here but this lockscreen is permanent and will not affect performance at all.
Congrats !!!! You've just set up your phone's lockscreen to be completely like Samsung GS3.
Whenever you want to disable the lockscreen or uninstall the app all u need to for is disable the screen from the settings of the app and then uninstall.
If u have any queries, post them here and I'll answer u as soon as possible.
I have also attached some screenshots for u to see if you're unable to understand anything. Also if you like the app then post it here and rate the thread well. (I can't force you to thank me but if you liked the app then why not )
ENJOY THE BEAUTY.........
DON'T FORGET TO HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF THIS HELPED YOU

I've installed it as system app but when I long-press my desktop there is no "Activities" option under "shortcuts". :crying:
Edit: I've managed to get it working by downloading a shortcut creator app from the playstore. It's nice but I stick to my default lockscreen because of two things:
1. The app still shows under my running applications consuming around 2-6mb of RAM acceptable but;
2. It does not have notifications for unread sms and missed calls?
Thanks still.

17viper17 said:
I've installed it as system app but when I long-press my desktop there is no "Activities" option under "shortcuts". :crying:
Edit: I've managed to get it working by downloading a shortcut creator app from the playstore. It's nice but I stick to my default lockscreen because of two things:
1. The app still shows under my running applications consuming around 2-6mb of RAM acceptable but;
2. It does not have notifications for unread sms and missed calls?
Thanks still.
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Thanks for trying the app. The problem is that I didn't write the code so I can't really help that shortcut issue. Anyway I'm trying to find a workaround so maybe this'll be fixed soon.

17viper17 said:
I've installed it as system app but when I long-press my desktop there is no "Activities" option under "shortcuts". :crying:
Edit: I've managed to get it working by downloading a shortcut creator app from the playstore. It's nice but I stick to my default lockscreen because of two things:
1. The app still shows under my running applications consuming around 2-6mb of RAM acceptable but;
2. It does not have notifications for unread sms and missed calls?
Thanks still.
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Hi, I just tried giving a missed call to my phone and found that it does show a notification which is a semi-transparent round icon at the centre of the screen. Also u can add a shortcut to the call log app for direct access to missed calls and a message icon for messages.

Hi can you help me again? I uninstalled this app without deactivating it as device administrator, it went well except for a few expected forced closes which was easily resolved by rebooting my device. A few days after I wanted to give this app another shot, installed it as system app but when I try to create a shortcut I only have one activity to choose from that is "settings". It still activates as my locker but I wanted it to be a device administrator again. By not being a device admin my default locker shows up for while during boot-up until the app loads and takes over the lock. When it as installed as a device admin it was instant upon boot. Hope you can help solve my problem which is primarily why doesn't it show up among the device administrator choices anymore?

17viper17 said:
Hi can you help me again? I uninstalled this app without deactivating it as device administrator, it went well except for a few expected forced closes which was easily resolved by rebooting my device. A few days after I wanted to give this app another shot, installed it as system app but when I try to create a shortcut I only have one activity to choose from that is "settings". It still activates as my locker but I wanted it to be a device administrator again. By not being a device admin my default locker shows up for while during boot-up until the app loads and takes over the lock. When it as installed as a device admin it was instant upon boot. Hope you can help solve my problem which is primarily why doesn't it show up among the device administrator choices anymore?
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Hello. This app (being installed as a system app) doesnt need to be a system administrator. Also you can't install an app that has the status of system administrator without disabling it. Therefore I assume that you've missed something in the description. As or the problem of the other locker app taking over, the simplest solution would be to uninstall that app. Post again here if this didn't solve the issue.

Hello, thanks for the reply. After days of having this app as my default lockscreen, my "complaints" are probably not worth it (especially the device administrator thingy ^^). It's working flawlessly, default lock is not showing up anymore. So it stays as my default lockscreen. And by the way there is a missed SMS notification after all. Again thank you! :good:

17viper17 said:
Hello, thanks for the reply. After days of having this app as my default lockscreen, my "complaints" are probably not worth it (especially the device administrator thingy ^^). It's working flawlessly, default lock is not showing up anymore. So it stays as my default lockscreen. And by the way there is a missed SMS notification after all. Again thank you! :good:
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Glad that I could be of help. Hope you have a nice experience with this locker. As for those "complaints", well they were just some doubts that anybody would've got
Enjoy .....

Gear Watchface Maker help

hi guys
thanks to walther first up for the whole sdb business, lucky enough to just click on the run on device button and then its on my watch
my issue is that i really like the weather app (i know lame)
but the issue is that there isnt a weather app option
then i noticed the schedule link is only to the calender but not to the agenda like appearance you can choose as a widget
wanting to know if anyone knows a work around for these type of things
namely, how would i push the weather detail to the text box
and/or the app id ( under action, action detail custom) for the calender widget
and thus how do i even find app ids
sorry it might be stupid but i got one arm (post OT) and bored and wanting to learn ...
thanks

I'm wondering about adding weather and calendar info to the watch screen with gear watch designer as well. I was thinking if you could create a dummy text box and then import the project into the full sdk it might be doable. Anyone know if this is possible?

I would like to create an action that leads me directly to settings > communication > bluetooth option like a shortcut from the watch face. It would be great if watch designer has some place to code small scripts like query data from apps and present the info as complications! Like get weather data from weather app or even query the web through Gear manager app to get data and present.

APP ID
Does anyone know´s what i have to wirte there for open an app like Task2s or another?

envieme said:
I would like to create an action that leads me directly to settings > communication > bluetooth option like a shortcut from the watch face. It would be great if watch designer has some place to code small scripts like query data from apps and present the info as complications! Like get weather data from weather app or even query the web through Gear manager app to get data and present.
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I ask this too...
"I would like to create an action that leads me directly to settings > communication > bluetooth option like a shortcut from the watch face"
Is possibile to do with the Samsung GEar S2 Watchface Maker?
Thanks
GS
ITALY

dahod83 said:
Does anyone know´s what i have to wirte there for open an app like Task2s or another?
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App ID for Task2S is "IqiNB2jKne.TaskS2". Tried it on a watch face button and it worked.

fredson001 said:
App ID for Task2S is "IqiNB2jKne.TaskS2". Tried it on a watch face button and it worked.
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how does one find the app id for a non samsung app?

messing around with animations...
can anyone share how to add a condition for an animation?
for example i want a pinwheel sequence to rotate when there is a notification. the samsung tutorial tells you that it can be done but doesn't show the steps to set the condition. step 3 in Add Animations: "Smart components let you associate additional actions with objects. You can specify actions based on conditions."
http://developer.samsung.com/gear/gear-watch-dev

mr neutron said:
how does one find the app id for a non samsung app?
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Look in this directory on your phone:
data\data\com.samsung.android.gearoplugin\files\hmBackup\SM-R720\SM-R720
Looks like the App Icon name is also the app ID.

dahod83 said:
Does anyone know´s what i have to wirte there for open an app like Task2s or another?
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I made a watchFace with a taskS2 shortcut. You just need to ask the app ID to the developper and enter it in GWD.
For TaskS2, (Thanks to tipztv) the App ID he give me is : IqiNB2jKne.TaskS2

Hi GUys
Real simple question and I wish i knew the answer... How do I Import a watchface my friend has created for me using the gear watchface maker?
He has sent me the .tpk file but how do I get this installed on my gear s2?
With my howarewe watch i could simply send the wtachface through watchmaker pro app but dont know how to do this for the gear s2?
Your help would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Many thanks

Can anyone help me with Samsung Pay ID.
I looked in data\data\com.samsung.android.gearoplugin\files\hm Backup\SM-R720\SM-R720 and tried to use com.samsung-pay-app in GWD but it did not work on the watch.

[APP] SideApps - App launcher for Android TV

An essential application launcher for Android TV that does not replace the default launcher of the device.
Offers a simple interface to see and open all installed applications even those that are not native for Android TV.
Does not requires any permission to run.
Get it from Play Store
EasyJoin Go TV - Send files to Android TV from PC

Update 1.4
You can see the information of an application by long clicking on it.
You can hide an application by long clicking on it.
You can delete an application from the list of recent applications by long clicking on it.
You can select not to see hidden applications. You can protect this selection with a PIN.
Bug fixes and minor improvements.

This is fantastic and really useful. I thought there would have been a discussion thread about this? I just wanted say thanks and also ask why the icons went from normal size in v1.3.9 to super magnified in v1.4, will there be a way to change this? Also I can't seem to navigate the new app information options very well, there are no highlight changes in the menu when you move up and down. The screenshot looks very different

brentonv said:
This is fantastic and really useful. I thought there would have been a discussion thread about this? I just wanted say thanks and also ask why the icons went from normal size in v1.3.9 to super magnified in v1.4, will there be a way to change this? Also I can't seem to navigate the new app information options very well, there are no highlight changes in the menu when you move up and down. The screenshot looks very different
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Honestly, I don't remember what the size of the icons were in version 1.3.9
If there's a popular request I could add an option to choose the size.
Can you add a screenshot with how the context menu looks in your device? What version of Android TV are you using?

@easyjoin after some more testing I found that App Launcher v1.4 works fine and displays the same as your screenshot.
There seems to be a glitch that occurs when launching the app after install, confirmed on multiple devices with both versions, which I had mistaken as "super magnified" icon changes in the v1.4 update.
Regards,

brentonv said:
There seems to be a glitch that occurs when launching the app after install
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This screenshot shows the version of the app for phones and tablets. It seems that the Play store instead of using the Android TV activity when opening the app, as it should have done, uses the one for phones and tablets.
Good to know even if I couldn't fix it since it's a Google problem.

easyjoin said:
This screenshot shows the version of the app for phones and tablets
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Well that makes sense then, and I found after testing that it's not an issue once you re-launch it.
Thanks again for such a great app !!!

brentonv said:
Well that makes sense then, and I found after testing that it's not an issue once you re-launch it.
Thanks again for such a great app !!!
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Now that it's clear what the problem is, I can try to find a workaround.
Fun fact: there is a one star review on Play store of someone who complained about the size of the icons. If he had contacted me, via email or here, as you did, giving me the chance to get more information about it I could have tried to find a solution long ago. Unfortunately, many people don't know that the Play Store, as it is structured, can't be used to analyze bugs and the best thing is, after leaving the review, to contact the developer by email.

easyjoin said:
Now that it's clear what the problem is, I can try to find a workaround
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That's sounds great, and the ability to choose a wallpaper file would be nice too!!