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My situation:
In my company we have about 30+ handsets currently running Android (standard and custom ROMs from XDA). The handsets include HTC Desire HD, HD2, Desire S and Desire Z. The users cannot be trusted not to brick the phones if they are allowed to download apps and modify them in anyway (not to mention they are business phones so shouldn't have facebook etc on them any way).
I've heard about admin tools which allow control of handsets remotely.
Requirements:
So, if possible, what i would like does something along the lines of...:
1: Blocks further apps from being added to the handset without a password
2: A lock to keep as many of the settings as is originally provided (wallpaper etc)
3: A master admin tool which i can remotely manage all the handsets from (download requested and approved apps, wipe, lock, locate and reset the phones if lost...etc)
What i have done before to stop the users adding further apps is register my email address to Android Market on all the phones, then changed the password using my desktop). While this stops new apps from being downloaded from the market, it does mean i cannot remotely roll out approved apps as they are no longer signed in to the account.
Is there anything out there which does any/all/some of the above?
Is there one tool which can manage all these tasks? Or will it have to be seperate apps like Norton Mobile Security (such as) etc?
Can anyone get their heads around this?
Thanks!
The market lets you download apps to a phone.
Lookout Security does all of the security tasks you want.
Thanks, that would take care of the remote wiping, locating and locking.
Does Android provide any corporate setup for administration of lots of handsets? Surely this is a niche in the market for some devs to jump on if there isn't something like that already.
And i know Android Market allows you to remotely download apps to multiple phones but i want to make it impossible to download through the phone itself. (so i can add apps but the user can't)
Something that performs like MFormation Enterprise Manager but avoiding the $20k price tag! (a tall order i know)
Sonic_Sonar said:
Something that performs like MFormation Enterprise Manager but avoiding the $20k price tag! (a tall order i know)
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Hello,
Have you found any apps that fit your needs? Do you use them? If no, is your organization still interesting in mobile device management service?
I'm asking because I'm working for http://bloove.com (personal phone management service) and we're going to expand our offer to small and medium companies.
This new service will combine existing contact, sms, phone log and bookmark backup for personal phone with MDM features like centralized app management, location and wipe service etc.
We're looking for early adopters who will have a chance to add their custom requirements to the service and get this service for free for up to six months.
Please let me know if you're interested and want to discuss this further.
Thank you,
Rostislav
[email protected]
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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I did something like this ...
I first installed openssh server, plus a script that checks a specific URL for remote access needs (had to do it that way since my carrier blocks connections on all ports).
The server side is a simple php script that you call like this: check.php?deviceid=[ID]. The script checks a DB to see if there is anything new for that device ID and acts accordingly. I implemented three features: Tunnel, Script, Install APK. So, If I want to install an APK to all devices, I just upload it on our webserver, and on the MySQL DB I add devices id = all, action=install, file=/apks/whatever.apk. If, for instance, I want to do something more complex on certain devices, I add: id = all, action=script, file=/apks/whatever.sh. I write the script, then all phones check for updates on this check.php every 5 minutes, if they find a script, they'll download and execute. If it's an APK, they'll download and install. If I insert a line with deviceID=[deviceid], action=tunnel, file=[PORT NUMBER], then the phone will SSH into a remote server and do a reverse port forward, on [PORT NUMBER]. Then I can just SSH into localhost:[PORTNUMBER] on the server, and I'll have a terminal inside the phone to do whatever I need.
This doesn't address the restrictions issue, but it does allow you to control the phones however you want.
Regards,
Almafuerte.
I wasn't quite sure where to put this, and I did email their support but I figured there's such an untapped knowledge base here, that you guys would probably be more fit to help me better and faster.
I recently upgraded from my Atrix 4G to an iPhone 5, and I've been using WhatsApp for months if not well over a year on my Atrix. I have done regular backups and since my jump from Android to iOS, I lost those files. I understand WhatsApp doesn't have server side backups and all the backups are local to your device. I thought a mere grab and drop of the backup files would do the trick, but the architecture and structure of WhatsApp between these two operating systems is astounding. I have both the msgstore.db (Android) and the ChatStorage.sqlite (iPhone) backups, in my searches I found that the .sqlite file is is not encrypted like it's counterpart, .db. I was hoping and wishing that there was a way where I could decrypt the .db and rename it as the .sqlite, I'm not entirely sure if that is such a lost cause because the differences between how WhatsApp handles on Android as opposed to iOS or if it's something that is feasible. There's just too much information stored on my old chat logs that I can't lose from the jump.
I'd appreciate any type of help with this, thanks in advanced.
There currently is no easy and comprehensive solution for migration from Android Whatsapp to Iphone Whatsapp.
You have the following options:
- Use Whatsapp Xtract. With this tool you will at least be able to browse your old messages in a browser, so they aren't completely lost.
[TOOL] Whatsapp Backup Messages Extractor
- ark0n3 is working on a Java tool called WhatsAppMigrator (however from iOS to Android, I think), you may contact him: ark0n3
As far as I know, the tool currently only manages to convert normal messages, but no media or group messages.
- You may wait for Whatsapp Xtract to include a conversion and/or merging feature. But currently it doesn't look like we will make it soon.
The problem is not only the encryption of msgstore.db.crypt (using Whatsapp Xtract you easily can decrypt it), but the completely different database structure between Android and Iphone Whatsapp data files.
ztedd said:
There currently is no easy and comprehensive solution for migration from Android Whatsapp to Iphone Whatsapp.
You have the following options:
- Use Whatsapp Xtract. With this tool you will at least be able to browse your old messages in a browser, so they aren't completely lost.
[TOOL] Whatsapp Backup Messages Extractor
- ark0n3 is working on a Java tool called WhatsAppMigrator (however from iOS to Android, I think), you may contact him: ark0n3
As far as I know, the tool currently only manages to convert normal messages, but no media or group messages.
- You may wait for Whatsapp Xtract to include a conversion and/or merging feature. But currently it doesn't look like we will make it soon.
The problem is not only the encryption of msgstore.db.crypt (using Whatsapp Xtract you easily can decrypt it), but the completely different database structure between Android and Iphone Whatsapp data files.
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some days ago I had to move the project from google drive to a public website (for some technical limitations imposed by google).
please not that this tool (at least at the moment) move your Whatsapp history from iPhone to Android, not the other way around.
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How to transfer chats Whatsapp from Android to iPhone ?
I'm willing to pay for help
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Is there any chance of making the conversion to reverse? From Android to iPhone? Thanks.
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Is there any chance of making the conversion to reverse? From Android to iPhone? Thanks.
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Any idea? I'm looking for this...
I'm also looking for any method to migrate my whatapps' history from android over to my next phone. Due to this is a company phone, therefore, there's plenty of important messages which I needs from time to time.
Please, if someone could help out on this.
Thank you very much in advance.
I guess all the Data are stored at WhatsApp server.
If you install a fresh and verify your old same number, it will sync your conversations...
Secondly, one can use WhatsApp Backup app.
I am not sure for the availability of backup and restore capabilities across multi platform.
But if that is not available today, some developers may go for that looking to the popularity and user base WhatsApp has got.
Hi all,
I also run into this problem. I really want to have my Whatsapp db on Android converted to the sqlite format for iPhone. Is there a way I can help ? I have some python coding experience and also some db knowledge. Not very much, but willing to learn !
shackks said:
I'm also looking for any method to migrate my whatapps' history from android over to my next phone. Due to this is a company phone, therefore, there's plenty of important messages which I needs from time to time.
Please, if someone could help out on this.
Thank you very much in advance.
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Is there any chance of making the conversion to reverse? From Android to iPhone? Thanks.
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A program called Android WhatsApp to iPhone Transfer from Backuptrans can help.
How to transfer WhatsApp Messages from Android to iPhone?
iPhone WhatsAppp to Android Transfer is also supported. Hope it helps.
ark0n3 said:
some days ago I had to move the project from google drive to a public website (for some technical limitations imposed by google).
please not that this tool (at least at the moment) move your Whatsapp history from iPhone to Android, not the other way around.
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WhatsappMigrator switched name to WazzapMigrator and moved to a native Android app.
Check out (free on Play Store): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nbeghin.whatsappmigrator.lite
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Hello everyone. I'm new here at XDA (long time reader)
I'm a developper (soft, web, mobile) and I have a specific request.
I got approched by a friend who works for a mobile phone carrier, and asked me if I can develop for them a custom Android market for the stock phones they sell to their customers (mainly chinese low cost Android smartphones and tablets) for local (country) developped apps.
It's a big project involving a server side (THE market) and a client side (the android app).
For the server side, I've got no problem since it's a standard, common thing.
Now I'm studying the feasability of the client (the app) and my vision is not clear...
- First, I will get the support of the manufacturer which is good.
*Now correct me if I'm wrong*
- I think the app will be a sys app
- The app should be signed with the ROM key (obtained from manufacturer) so it could install APKs bypassing Android secuity (not sure if it's enough though).
- The app will have Install_apk authorisation (among others).
- The app will call pm install package (so it'll display the package authorisations) .. not sure about this too.
- How about pakages updates ??
- Finally I'll send the app to the manufacturer to include it in the ROM.
Thank you for your help !
I opened time a go a thread where you could get 10 TBytes free and synchronized: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506195
Tencent was behind this service and its eternal rival Qihoo countered with a service that allows you to obtain more than 36 TBytes. Also free and also with synchronized tool.
Leaving aside confidence issues and service continuity, this solution is better than Tencent's one and not only because the increase in disk space.
The synchronization tool is better with more available information about the process.
Qihoo also provides a desktop tool that allows you to access to your cloud disk as it were a USB external hard disk.
Another difference is that when you share a folder, the guest can see the content before download.
Some of the features included:
36 TBytes free
Desktop tool
Synchonization tool with Explorer plugin
Android and iPhone app
Audio/Video streaming (web content)
Recycle Bin (web)
Time machine: File control version (web)
Fast upload/download
Android and iPhone app
And some that needs to be improved
Only available in Chinese.
Desktop and synchronization applications only for Windows.
Probably the first point is the most annoying for people like me that doesn't understand this language.
I've written a full review in my blog: http://imahgin.blogspot.com.es/2014/01/yunpan-disco-en-la-nube-gratis.html
The post is in Spanish and the link redirects you to an automatic translation to English so don't expect a perfect result.
The problem with the language is that I'm not being able to translate the synchronized tool for Windows. Sentences are not in an XML file so it's hard to get it in other language.
As for the Android app, I tried to decompile and compile it again but the apk detects itself it has been modified and doesn't starts up.
Fortunately, @imapk found a breakthrough in a previous build and he managed to translate it to English.
So, these are the steps if you want to get 36 TBytes for free:
Register here: http://yunpan.360.cn/reg.. You'll receive 5 GB
Install the desktop application from here: http://yunpan.360.cn/index/download#windows and sign in into your account. I installed the client for Windows. Not sure if it works if only installs the Synchronization tool. This will give you 10 TBytes
Install the Android app from here: http://yunpan.360.cn/index/download#android and sign in again in your account. You'll receive 26 TBytes.
Attached is the translated apk to English but remember, it's not the last version. All credits goes for @imapk
mahg said:
I opened time a go a thread where you could get 10 TBytes free and synchronized: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506195
Tencent was behind this service and its eternal rival Qihoo countered with a service that allows you to obtain more than 36 TBytes. Also free and also with synchronized tool.
Leaving aside confidence issues and service continuity, this solution is better than Tencent's one and not only because the increase in disk space.
The synchronization tool is better with more available information about the process.
Qihoo also provides a desktop tool that allows you to access to your cloud disk as it were a USB external hard disk.
Another difference is that when you share a folder, the guest can see the content before download.
Some of the features included:
36 TBytes free
Desktop tool
Synchonization tool with Explorer plugin
Android and iPhone app
Audio/Video streaming (web content)
Recycle Bin (web)
Time machine: File control version (web)
Fast upload/download
Android and iPhone app
And some that needs to be improved
Only available in Chinese.
Desktop and synchronization applications only for Windows.
Probably the first point is the most annoying for people like me that doesn't understand this language.
I've written a full review in my blog: http://imahgin.blogspot.com.es/2014/01/yunpan-disco-en-la-nube-gratis.html
The post is in Spanish and the link redirects you to an automatic translation to English so don't expect a perfect result.
The problem with the language is that I'm not being able to translate the synchronized tool for Windows. Sentences are not in an XML file so it's hard to get it in other language.
As for the Android app, I tried to decompile and compile it again but the apk detects itself it has been modified and doesn't starts up.
Fortunately, @imapk found a breakthrough in a previous build and he managed to translate it to English.
So, these are the steps if you want to get 36 TBytes for free:
Register here: http://yunpan.360.cn/reg.. You'll receive 5 GB
Install the desktop application from here: http://yunpan.360.cn/index/download#windows and sign in into your account. I installed the client for Windows. Not sure if it works if only installs the Synchronization tool. This will give you 10 TBytes
Install the Android app from here: http://yunpan.360.cn/index/download#android and sign in again in your account. You'll receive 26 TBytes.
Attached is the translated apk to English but remember, it's not the last version. All credits goes for @imapk
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nice... got new 36TB drive.. Thanks for the info.
After much trouble,I received 36 TB of space. After registration,I got 360 GB. With android client, 26 TB. The main problem was how to download Desktop tool from the Yunpan. Every time connection with their server was extremely slow and at the end cancelled! I search Baidu for backup of the client to download it. To save your time and nerves, here is my mirror:
Code:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/63kx59x12bqh/360wangpan_setup.exe
Enjoy! Yunpan is really better than Tencent as cloud storage service.
I need to use it with a proxy, before i can login, does the windows app let me do that?
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I need to use it with a proxy, before i can login, does the windows app let me do that?
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I don't have installed the desktop app but I don't see any proxy settings in the synchro application.
Thanks!!
Hi, thanks a lot for letting us know about Yunpan. Got 36TB But it'll be AWESOME if anyone can translate it's desktop client to English like weiyun. Thanks :highfive:
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Hi, thanks a lot for letting us know about Yunpan. Got 36TB But it'll be AWESOME if anyone can translate it's desktop client to English like weiyun. Thanks :highfive:
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Sentences are not in an external XML file so it's hard to get this working in other languages
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Sentences are not in an external XML file so it's hard to get this working in other languages
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The normal windows app does not upload for me anymore?
I still use Tencent instead of this, you can upload with high-speed at Tencent but not YunPan. I don't know why, may be Tencent's server is better ?
And I don't know Chinese, so I will not move to YunPan even it provide a lots of TB. :good:
very good :good:
yunpan 360 v3.7.32250 Partial Translation
i have translated the yunpan 360 for windows, based on version 3.7.3.2250, using Google Translate, and the file "language.ini" i found inside the installation directory,
this translated some of the menu items and submenus.
the translation is not accurate, feel free to change and post your modification.
Also attached small screenshot.
there is a small files inside the installation directory called 'language.ini'
in my case its under "C:\Program Files (x86)\360\360WangPan"
unpack and replace this file with the attached one, it will translate the menu and sub menu in some locations, and can be helpful
note, i modified the original file based on version 3.7.32250 (version can be found when clicking on the menu button on the upper left corner of the application and pressing "A")
hope it will help, 36TB is absolutely nice, and worth the struggle with the Chinese language.
hopefully there will be native English for the entire application bundle from yunpan
Enjoy.
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i have translated the yunpan 360 for windows, based on version 3.7.3.2250, using Google Translate, and the file "language.ini" i found inside the installation directory,
this translated some of the menu items and submenus.
the translation is not accurate, feel free to change and post your modification.
Also attached small screenshot.
there is a small files inside the installation directory called 'language.ini'
in my case its under "C:\Program Files (x86)\360\360WangPan"
unpack and replace this file with the attached one, it will translate the menu and sub menu in some locations, and can be helpful
note, i modified the original file based on version 3.7.32250 (version can be found when clicking on the menu button on the upper left corner of the application and pressing "A")
hope it will help, 36TB is absolutely nice, and worth the struggle with the Chinese language.
hopefully there will be native English for the entire application bundle from yunpan
Enjoy.
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it does not work for me, the app is still in chinese, maybe i have a new version, because i cannot find the menu button in the upper left corner, a little help needed, thanks
tedulus said:
it does not work for me, the app is still in chinese, maybe i have a new version, because i cannot find the menu button in the upper left corner, a little help needed, thanks
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add this to the filefactory . com - as i cant post url in XDA (new user rules)
"file/6baby9i47kbf/360wangpan_setup.zip"
this is the latest installation from yunpan i downloaded few days ago
tedulus said:
it does not work for me, the app is still in chinese, maybe i have a new version, because i cannot find the menu button in the upper left corner, a little help needed, thanks
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Notice that this translation is for the desktop application WangPan, not for the sync application YunPan
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levynger said:
add this to the filefactory . com - as i cant post url in XDA (new user rules)
"file/6baby9i47kbf/360wangpan_setup.zip"
this is the latest installation from yunpan i downloaded few days ago
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Hello, I went to filefactory and searched for that but it showed nothing. I have installed this on PC and Android but have not a clue
on how or what to do to set things up.......Welcome any advice or walkthrough.........
unable to registered account on 360 website... It requires phone no. but did accepting mine.
Ok, seriously confused. Referencing the 360 desktop application, the log-in screen has three fields, one with a person icon which I assume is the user email address, then two with locks on them. I'm using a 20-character random-generated password (thank you, KeePass), and it doesn't matter if I put it in the top, the bottom, or both, I get red cn characters telling me I did something wrong.
Can someone who can read simplified Chinese tell me what goes in which field? And lord help me, is this like Tennant which while allowing a long password in the web version will only allow 16-characters in the desktop app?
Edit: Ok, got past that to the log-in (apparently main screen is sign-up screen), and logged-in for the additional to 10T. Now trying to log in with Android app, and consistantly get "Operation Failed" (in the English translate, and I assume a similar error with the latest Android app from yunpan). So what am I doing wrong this time? Even changed my password from 20-characters to 15 to see if that would help, but no joy.
Edit (redux): I just can't get my phone to log into the yunpan account, so I downloaded one of the Android emulators (actually the Andy VirtualBox machine), installed the app there, and logged-in easily getting the entire 36T added to the account.
Works perfectly, can someone post an updated english apk? I can put it somewhere more permanent
Hardly sounds sustainable
How can they offer these things? Obviously not every user is going to upload 36TB. If they did, I'm sure about 10 users would fill up their drives
It's a bit like airlines over-selling seats because they expect a few people to no-show!
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How can they offer these things? Obviously not every user is going to upload 36TB. If they did, I'm sure about 10 users would fill up their drives
It's a bit like airlines over-selling seats because they expect a few people to no-show!
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you probably right, but this also applies to all Cloud Storage solutions, including Copy/Apple/OneDrive/DropBox Etc...
How can i create phone app for existed website? Like a facebook app(but easier)... I must take values from existed website and with phone app use them (app will be only a design of my website-button...etc.) Can you help me pls? (visual studio, sdk or whatever...) I am clueless...
Please give me some adviices. Thank you!