This app is for Beta Testers only
The Google Play app allows us to manage our beta programs but have you ever wanted to participate in a limited number beta program?
(The most common examples are WhatsApp, Facebook, Android Auto and LinkedIn, at least for my country, Italy)
Every time you have to go to Google Play and see if you can access the beta program.
A few years ago (even before the Google Play app had a section dedicated to the quick view of our beta programs in which we participate) I had developed an app, for private use, to overcome this problem, and after adding some small personalization and options I would also like to make it available to this community.
The app is now available on Google Play, contains ads and subscription (subscription remove ads and unlock the auto join feature).
People who bought the old "remove ads" in-app purchase is premium user for life now (no need to subscribe to get the new auto join feature, thanks for the support.
At the moment the app is available different languages, but if you want to participate in the translation you can download the xml file at the second post.
Let me know your feedbacks about it.
XDA:DevDB Information
Beta Maniac, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Mirko ddd
Version Information
Status: Released
Created 2020-01-26
Last Updated 2023-04-19
Downloads
Click the image below to be redirected to Google Play page of the app
Attached the strings.xml if you are interested on translation help
FAQ and Privacy
FAQ
Q- Why should I use this app instead of Beta Checker or Beta Lister or any other similar app?
A- The first one does not check anything, you have to manually go in Google Play and share the link with the app, which is pretty useless, once you are in Google Play you can directly see if there is a beta and can join or leave from Google Play itself.
The second (which I cannot find the link anymore, probably the dev just removed it from Google Play, at least in my Country) does lists from the installed apps the ones which have a beta version (using the dev cookie, or an alt account) but it is almost useless, because if a beta is available in US does not mean it is available in other countries. And you cannot take action anyways, you need to go in Google Play (app or web) to join the beta. Using the dev cookie means that the app is not aware of your joined betas too.
Q- I don t trust the Google form for sign-in, why don' t you use official Google Sign In API?
A- Google Sign in API generates a token for third party backends to auth the user. The problem is that Google Play does not have API for third party developers to auth users.
Q- Why there is no auto sign-in or Google sign-in?
A- Currently you are not signin-in to Beta Maniac, you are signin-in to Google, and the eventual token you get using those facilities is not spendible in Google Play. What the app does is the same thing you would do manually, no API used.
Q- I don t want to sign in then, what can I do?
A- Simply do not use the app.
Q- Why cannot sign-in even if my connection is good?
A- Check out if you are on a VPN or custom DNS network. If so disable it and login.
Q- Does the app collects any data?
A- The app collects anonymous data (phone model, android version, country) for analytics purpose and crash reports, handled by Google using Firebase.
Q- The app was completely free, why now there are ads and I have to pay to turn them off?
A- Because the most of users complained and rated one star for no real reason. You had it for free, the only thing you had to do was keep the app average rating high enough to be considered a good app, but you didn' t. You had even the chance to donate, only 30-35 people did (and they will not see any ads now).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82630837&postcount=314
Q- I bought the "remove ads" in-app purchase, do I need to subscribe?
A- Of course not, you are already a life time premium user, thanks for the support.
and as @mbc07 has experienced:
mbc07 said:
For people having issues with ad blockers: it looks like you'll have trouble only when using DNS-based ad blocking. I personally use AdGuard on my device, which by default uses a VPN with a custom DNS to filter the ads. I normally leave the DNS-based filtering disabled since it sometimes breaks some sites and in fact, by using only the VPN-based filtering I didn't experience any login issues on Beta-Maniac, even with AdGuard active...
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Privacy
User privacy
Awesome Work
Thanks Mirko for your amazing app!
I've just tried and I love the background process to find out if a beta version is available. :good::good::good::good:
fulvius31 said:
Thanks Mirko for your amazing app!
I've just tried and I love the background process to find out if a beta version is available. :good::good::good::good:
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thank you fulvius
Nice,cool. thanks
danilo_scala said:
Nice,cool. thanks
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Thank you Danilo, for any problems or question refer to third post or share with us your experience.
Mirko ddd said:
- strings.xml for people interested on translation help
- beta-maniac.apk for installing
- beta-maniac-2.apk for installing (update)
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If not already contributed, here's the french translated strings file.
If I may report that small issue :
Despite using XDA adfree version of your very welcomed app, I noticed it couldn't get past the post log-in screen (got No connection / Try again - with no avail') if device is connected with ad-blocking private DNS on Android 9+) or to a router set with ad-blocking DNS.
No biggy but took quite some time to figure out the reason.
You might want to change that or add a message to let users know their ad-blocker prevents the app from going further.
After initial set up though, it's working fine with or without DNS ad-blocking.
VPN usage was not an issue for me, only DNS level ad-blocking.
(Tested with v1)
~El Julio~ said:
If not already contributed, here's the french translated strings file.
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Wow nice! I added a new string (forgot to upload newer one). Could you translate it on the fly?
No connection, if you are using a VPN or a custom DNS you will not be able to login. Disable it and try again
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~El Julio~ said:
If I may report that small issue :
Despite using XDA adfree version of your very welcomed app, I noticed it couldn't get past the post log-in screen (got No connection / Try again - with no avail') if device is connected with ad-blocking private DNS on Android 9+) or to a router set with ad-blocking DNS.
No biggy but took quite some time to figure out the reason.
You might want to change that or add a message to let users know their ad-blocker prevents the app from going further.
After initial set up though, it's working fine with or without DNS ad-blocking.
VPN usage was not an issue for me, only DNS level ad-blocking.
(Tested with v1)
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check out third post, is explained
Mirko ddd said:
Wow nice! I added a new string (forgot to upload newer one). Could you translate it on the fly?
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Certainly, ? funny it's related to that
"Aucune connexion. Si vous êtes connecté via un VPN et/ou utilisant un DNS personnalisé, la connexion échouera. Désactivez le(s) et réessayez."
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Mirko ddd said:
check out third post, is explained
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I had but since a basic VPN connection didn't harm my attempt on my first device running Oreo, I had assumed it was a broad statement to cover possible issues but it seemed to be mostly related to the ads mechanism in place in your code.
Just wished to help by clarifying.
(IMO however, having to turn a VPN or a custom DNS setting off, even temporarily, should not be forced on any user for doing so given the privacy implications some might want to maintain)
~El Julio~ said:
Certainly, funny it's related to that
"Aucune connexion. Si vous êtes connecté via un VPN et/ou utilisant un DNS personnalisé, la connexion échouera. Désactivez le(s) et réessayez."
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I had but since a basic VPN connection didn't harm my attempt on my first device running Oreo, I had assumed it was a broad statement to cover possible issues but it seemed to be mostly related to the ads mechanism in place in your code.
Just wished to help by clarifying.
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oh man, when there s an apostrophe you shoul escape the apostrophe like in "I have" "j/'ai". As soon as I complete to escape the apostrophe i will attach the translated version and credits to you for help
Mirko ddd said:
oh man, when there s an apostrophe you shoul escape the apostrophe like in "I have" "j/'ai". As soon as I complete to escape the apostrophe i will attach the translated version and credits to you for help
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Sorry this caused you such trouble. I just can't avoid using french correctly though.. (yeah we can be PITAs for many things ?, I know.) I mean, without the apostrophe, it's not proper french so hoping to see them in displayed text for french locales.
Apologies again.
Mirko ddd said:
- strings.xml for people interested on translation help
- beta-maniac.apk for installing
- beta-maniac-2.apk for installing (update)
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Hello I've installed 1st apk on my Redmi Note 3 pro (Kenzo) MIUI 10 with Android 6.0.1 .
The app crashes instantly. Also installed 2nd apk but it gives same problem.
ishreyas said:
Hello I've installed 1st apk on my Redmi Note 3 pro (Kenzo) MIUI 10 with Android 6.0.1 .
The app crashes instantly. Also installed 2nd apk but it gives same problem.
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thanks for reporting. as soon as the crash logs are available on my console i will fix and update the app as well
~El Julio~ said:
Sorry this caused you such trouble. I just can't avoid using french correctly though.. (yeah we can be PITAs for many things , I know.) I mean, without the apostrophe, it's not proper french so hoping to see them in displayed text for french locales.
Apologies again.
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lol, nope, I didn t mean that, just saying that there s a correct way to use apostrophe in xml. I uploaded the app with your translation, go check everything is fine.
Mirko ddd said:
lol, nope, I didn t mean that, just saying that there s a correct way to use apostrophe in xml. I uploaded the app with your translation, go check everything is fine.
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Oh, that. Well, sorry anyways : I used Solid Explorer to do that while commuting before even testing your app prior to doing so.
(Also, I don't know what that correct way of using them is in XML, is this its ASCII character that should be used ?)
I checked quickly without deleting app's data so don't know about initial setup text.
But there's a typo :
"Bêtas fermée uniquement" should be "Bêtas fermées uniquement"
There's also a setting title I imprecisely translated :
"Liste des filtres" should be "Filtrer la liste" to actually be meaningful.
Spotted the "system" choice related to the theme settings in the strings but can't yet see it in the app.
Finally, I spoke too soon as for the VPN/DNS issue :
It indeed prevents from entering any app's beta program page setting in the app but Scans can and will be performed normally.
I do reiterate my previous statement regarding having to disable either or both in order for your app to work. It's a radical setup change impacting all apps for just one to work normally..
~El Julio~ said:
Oh, that. Well, sorry anyways : I used Solid Explorer to do that while commuting before even testing your app prior to doing so.
(Also, I don't know what that correct way of using them is in XML, is this its ASCII character that should be used ?)
I checked quickly without deleting app's data so don't know about initial setup text.
But there's a typo :
"Bêtas fermée uniquement" should be "Bêtas fermées uniquement"
There's also a setting title I imprecisely translated :
"Liste des filtres" should be "Filtrer la liste" to actually be meaningful.
Spotted the "system" choice related to the theme settings in the strings but can't yet see it in the app.
Finally, I spoke too soon as for the VPN/DNS issue :
It indeed prevents from entering any app's beta program page setting in the app but Scans can and will be performed normally.
I do reiterate my previous statement regarding having to disable either or both in order for your app to work. It's a radical setup change impacting all apps for just one to work normally..
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fixed the strings. Anyway no, it s not an ascii problem, it s just the android requirement to put slashes before apostrophe. I use a normal network, so I didn t figured out this problem before today, I know that only by feedbacks. I ll upload the app with translation fixed
Mirko ddd said:
fixed the strings. Anyway no, it s not an ascii problem, it s just the android requirement to put slashes before apostrophe. I use a normal network, so I didn t figured out this problem before today, I know that only by feedbacks. I ll upload the app with translation fixed
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Oh, gotcha. I'm obviously no dev, just a glad-to-learn enthusiast so thanks for that.
Thanks and sorry again for those typos/mistranslation hence the extra work.
Related
As Tencent is not going to release an english version of the popular QQ Messenger, i made one on my own. Most of you might think "What the hell is QQ?" Yeah, it's one of the most popular messenger apps in the world and has more active users than ICQ and MSN / Live Messenger together (according to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instant_messaging#User_base) So why nobody (in the Western world) knows it? Because it's mostly used in mainland China, even Hongkongese or Taiwanese don't use it that much. So just think about it: If 50% of all inhabitants of China would use it, it would have even more users than people live in the European Union or in North America - but as not many people outside of China are using it (except they have connections to China), nobody cares or knows about it. That might also a reason why Tencent only released a version in simplified chinese. So here's the google translated version. i just decompiled it, threw the strings.xml and arrays.xml into the google translate toolkit and png-optimized+compiled+compressed+signed it again. it's the version 4.0.1build 1547 - should be the version you get on the Play Store as of the 29th January 2013. If you have a newer version, pm me the apk-file and i will translate it.
Ohh and again: It's *Google Translate*-translated - so don't blame me for the wording, at least it's not just a funny bunch of strokes
Download: https://lh.rs/4VpgplwhA0PG
Chinese Version in the Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tencent.mobileqq
Btw. i noticed it shows "Appid is invalid" for some seconds but works then.
edit:
seems like loggin in doesnt work anymore, so you need to do this:
* Install QQ from Play Store
* Login
* Backup with Titanium Backup
* Uninstall QQ
* Install QQ from this thread
* Restore "Only data" with Titanium Backup
Will try this later. Thank you anyway but it shouldnt be a problem to find a native chinese speaker for a good translation if you publish the necessary words here. If you cant find a chinese speaking user here send me the text and I will forward it to a chinese friend.
This app contains malware and has affected over 600k phones in china. I read this yesterday. NQ has solution to this.
tariq2kn said:
This app contains malware and has affected over 600k phones in china. I read this yesterday. NQ has solution to this.
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You mean the original QQ or the translated QQ version he offer here?
Use the original QQ Android for over one year. If you switch of the location permission its pretty ok.
tariq2kn said:
This app contains malware and has affected over 600k phones in china. I read this yesterday. NQ has solution to this.
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Please don'r spread half true news!
http://en.nq.com/blog/
Here you can read what CAN happen and how to avoid it! As most of the people download QQ from the play store, the version is safe!
If this version here is safe or not I don't know because I didn't tried it yet.
Back to topic: I will be in China next month, so if you can't find somebody to translate it properly until that time, I will translate it with my girlfriend.
Shouldn't be much of a deal for a native speaker!
You should also send these translations to tencent, maybe they will use it
But I really don't know what their problem is, because they already released a very good translation of "WeChat", the chinese version of WhatsApp, that is pretty awesome! Much more functions and u can also use it to chat with your QQ accounts. Only reason why I still use QQ mobile is, that you can't check the online-status of QQ users if u youse WeChat... But beside this, WeChat is the better QQ (and made by the same guys!)
Btw a translated qq version is not really necessary, the client dont have so much functions. Publishing some screenshots with with a explanation should be enough for the most people.
What I really dont like is that the client become more unstable in each new version. qq 2011 was perfect, the new qq is not reliable, always lose connection if the app is in the background.
v0ujiemq said:
Btw a translated qq version is not really necessary, the client dont have so much functions. Publishing some screenshots with with a explanation should be enough for the most people.
What I really dont like is that the client become more unstable in each new version. qq 2011 was perfect, the new qq is not reliable, always lose connection if the app is in the background.
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I can't share this opinion.
I only feel the old Version were more smooth because they did not use too many ressources of the phone. Are you sure you only have the connection issues with QQ? Maybe it's some ICS or JB related power-saving function?!
muhski said:
I can't share this opinion.
I only feel the old Version were more smooth because they did not use too many ressources of the phone. Are you sure you only have the connection issues with QQ? Maybe it's some ICS or JB related power-saving function?!
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Yes I'm sure. Maybe every second or third time I switch into the App I can see how the app connect that moment. Friends told me i was indicate as offline before. No problems with Skype or Facebook same moment.
Hello v0ujiemq,
thank you for the translation offer, but as you said - there are not many words to translate/understand and in general the translation is acceptable at least to use it.
"Publishing some screenshots with with a explanation should be enough for the most people." <-- That's what i wanted to avoid. Maybe i will offer a chinese+english-side-by-side version later to learn the words.
So i will just update it if there is a new version but beside that, i just leave it as it is. I just did it for my own cause i cant read chinese and it's ok for me. On the other hand i thought someone else might find it handy, so i offered it as it is. I'm not going to put more effort into it.
hi, thx for the version.
sadly i cant login because im stuck at: verifing login.
could you do me / us a favor and post screenshots of the options ?
the rest of qq is more or less self explained.
What happens if you install the version from the play store, login and then install the english version on top without deleting any data?
doesnt work.
error: app already installed.
"same appname - different signature"
Ok, you're right. The only thing that worked for me was:
* Install QQ from Play Store
* Login
* Backup with Titanium Backup
* Uninstall QQ
* Install QQ from this thread
* Restore "Only data" with Titanium Backup
But I am pretty sure i could normally login with the english version some days ago.
works !
many thanks.
Is it really working? Cause it always tells me appid invalid or something like that.
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
I guess it's "normal" as it's not the original app anymore.
ok... but although it's not working for me, I can send messages but nobody receives them...
not logging in
App not working it says
invalid appid
daasguy said:
App not working it says
invalid appid
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i install it and its working for me thanks
install qq from playstore
backup with titanium
uninstall
install this thread qq
restore data only by titanium thats
oopen qq shows in english....
Little bump... I did what you said and it doesn't work... Well, it works in the way i can connect, but everything is still in chinese..!!!
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awesome
great work dude
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awesome
great work dude
im guessing they have to be direct download links right? I just added a dev-host link and it hasnt downloaded
pp085ster said:
im guessing they have to be direct download links right? I just added a dev-host link and it hasnt downloaded
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nice idea, but i won't register an account. why? it's just a way to start charging people money for using the service. i know it's free now, but for how long?
Didnt use it yet , but it looks like workin the same way Chrome's extension "Chrome to mobile" ..... send link to ur mobiles to download or serf or whatever you wanna do. its even easier just click and send no need to register or have an app in your phone
or am wrong ?
it's a good alternative but there are better ways, and just like the other user said , it's free for now , but how long it'll be free?
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hamdimo said:
nice idea, but i won't register an account. why? it's just a way to start charging people money for using the service. i know it's free now, but for how long?
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sometimes I wish I could downvote post when reading dumb **** like this.
Looks good; a simple and elegant solution to when I don't want to have to download to a cloud site then redownload to my Android devices.
Thanks!
SweFox said:
sometimes I wish I could downvote post when reading dumb **** like this.
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you can sue me
Can you add a feature to this app. Can you add a option to remove the device off the account and maybe an account deletion button in case the app doesn't fit someones needs?
EDIT: Could you also add a forgot password button on the page?
Thanks!
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im guessing they have to be direct download links right? I just added a dev-host link and it hasnt downloaded
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Yes, you're right. But new features are coming soon and maybe it includes supporting download from some files, videos hosting, such as dev-host, youtube...
hamdimo said:
nice idea, but i won't register an account. why? it's just a way to start charging people money for using the service. i know it's free now, but for how long?
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I can promise it is free, now and ever later!!!
SUDroid said:
Can you add a feature to this app. Can you add a option to remove the device off the account and maybe an account deletion button in case the app doesn't fit someones needs?
EDIT: Could you also add a forgot password button on the page?
Thanks!
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Thanks for great ideas, but now you just logout on your mobile side then this device is no longer available on your account. Forgot password and delete account was added to our list, and it will come very soon!
cloudvn said:
Yes, you're right. But new features are coming soon and maybe it includes supporting download from some files, videos hosting, such as dev-host, youtube...
I can promise it is free, now and ever later!!!
Thanks for great ideas, but now you just logout on your mobile side then this device is no longer available on your account. Forgot password and delete account was added to our list, and it will come very soon!
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But the android UID and the device name is still there on the device tab. I want to remove it completely. Is it possible?
When I click "show all downloads" I got message "Unfortunately, Downiton.mobi has stopped."
[App][2.0+] ZDlock 1.0.3 - App Lock, Protector (Updated, 2014/1/27)
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What's New:
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2 [Fixed] Fix the Bug that "SMS" and "Contact" can not be locked on specific models.
3 [New] Support two new languages: Italian, Vietnamese.
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Have you ever been bothered by the following issues:
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ZDlock helps you out of all these troubles !
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Pattern Lock & Number Lock
Simple and elegant interface to unlock.
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Fake a crash dialogue cover to prevent others from entering , and only you know the crack method !
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XDA:DevDB Information
ZDlock, a App for the No Device
Contributors
ikaola
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0.3
Stable Release Date: 2014-01-27
Created 2014-01-24
Last Updated 2014-02-26
Reserved
2014/1/27 v1.0.3
1 [Fixed] Fix the locking failure Bug caused by repeatedly exiting via "Home" button.
2 [Fixed] Fix the Bug that "SMS" and "Contact" can not be locked on specific models.
3 [New] Support two new languages: Italian, Vietnamese.
2014/1/24 v1.0.2
Frist Released
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It worth to try?
ikaola said:
Click to download ZDlock at Google Play Store
APK file Download: ZDlock 1.0.2
XDA:DevDB Information
ZDlock, a App for the No Device
Contributors
ikaola
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0.2
Stable Release Date: 2014-01-24
Created 2014-01-24
Last Updated 2014-01-24
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The pkg file is so small, good start.
I think I like the fake feature!
most beauty and free app lock, cheers @ikaola !
Yes,No ads.
arlong1919 said:
most beauty and free app lock, cheers @ikaola !
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As u wish, pretty good, No ads, joy it.:fingers-crossed:
try it now thanks
7sen said:
try it now thanks
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Thanks, any questions or suggestions, just tell me
@ikaola i just see this app from xda's twitter and i interested, how this app simple, beatiful UI, and i like so much fake cover feature
but this app has main issue like other apps lock in playstore, when i look to settings>>manage apps>i choose ZDlock and tap on force stop button, yeah this apps became useless.
well, no big problem at all, because my friends and others doesn't know this way, but i really happy when you add feature to stop it
and if you can, i prefer use fake cover without turn on app lock
rijalassh said:
@ikaola i just see this app from xda's twitter and i interested, how this app simple, beatiful UI, and i like so much fake cover feature
but this app has main issue like other apps lock in playstore, when i look to settings>>manage apps>i choose ZDlock and tap on force stop button, yeah this apps became useless.
well, no big problem at all, because my friends and others doesn't know this way, but i really happy when you add feature to stop it
and if you can, i prefer use fake cover without turn on app lock
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Thank you for your feedback, yes, we will figure out a better way to meet your need !
ikaola said:
Thank you for your feedback, yes, we will figure out a better way to meet your need !
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I agree, having the possibility to have the fake cover only would be great.
Anyway very nice and usefull app :good:
great job man, but after i lock gallery everyone cam go inside via whatsupp. Thats just one tip from me. but as i said nice app.
Very nice app with a beautiful interface!
Only one suggestion: When using the Number Lock I would like to be able to hide the flashing of the numbers when I press them.
Just like the invisible mode for the Pattern Lock.
Other than that the app is perfect for me.
Good app!!!when i enabled system desistalation for prevent , the app work fine,
But i erase data, i havent protection in my apps.
Can you solve it please?
vía N7 r-paco
This is a neat concept, but the app is not re-starting the lock service when the app is killed, but I'm not sure what a better route would be without using root. Users should consider this app more of a novelty and not a security application. That being said, the app is nicely done, bravo!
ThankYou...But :
Is the pin protictionis also included...or not ?
AnyWay...Thx
very cool and much better than those crappy apps on playStore.
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jcase said:
This is a neat concept, but the app is not re-starting the lock service when the app is killed, but I'm not sure what a better route would be without using root. Users should consider this app more of a novelty and not a security application. That being said, the app is nicely done, bravo!
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Now try locking the settings and redo what you did. It wont let you kill it .
I am using this app since it has been released yesterday and it works perfectly! Only sometimes you can work around the lock when fake cover is enabled: press OK once when the popup shows, then open recent apps and click on the locked app. (this is working for my 1/3 times)
But that's not a major problem for me it's a GREAT app!
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badboy47 said:
Now try locking the settings and redo what you did. It wont let you kill it .
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Ok, I long press uninstall, long press app info, I install a process killer from the playstore, I use the built in process killing for the launcher (that many phones have), boot into safe mode etc etc. Not really trying to play cat and mouse here, like I said it is a neat app, but shouldn't be relied on for security as there is many ways to circumvent the "protection" offered by it. Unless it is built into the firmware, it is not going to be fool proof.
Hey,
I just saw this app on the XDA-portal. I want to thank you for this amazing app. I love the features, its the first app-locker I actually like. Def worth installing and trying. Keep it coming, I love it.
Good app
Good app!!!
So... Ads, ads and ads. Finally Adguard Premium has let me down on the "Ads Front." So I decided to download Android Studio, took forever to find sdk 23 (complete) but did, cloned Adhell 3 source into build and "POOF" out came a "app-debug.apk." (Adhell 3) Grabed knox license and all is well on my s5. Crazy cause MinMinGuard apparently is up to no good. Here is screen shot. No ads or redirects. just thought I would share my new ad-free experience with you.
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Another cool new feature of Adhell 3 is that you can disable specific apps from using mobile data. (a feature that I believe should be built-in stock android; LineageOS has it)
could you share the .apk sir? so we can edit package name via editor pro.
Could you link the host file?
Here's a guy who hosted it and the thread it was in here if it's not working let me know, I have it saved too
If anyone was wondering, the updated README.md on https://github.com/fusionjack/adhell3 says:
-# adhell3
+## Move to gitlab.com
+You know where to find and you need to be registered there.
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Yanchev said:
Could you link the host file?
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If i were you, i would register at gitlab to get latest source. for example, the block url address was changed so basically if the old url is in there, well, don't exhist anymore, no more block list, like empty host file. its not hard to build, he provides clear steps on his gitlab page.
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dhopack said:
could you share the .apk sir? so we can edit package name via editor pro.
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even better, new SABS
https://github.com/GoldenKappa/notSABS
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Any way to get pre made apk? I would then change its name with APK Editor Pro and add my knox, or I need to do that when making the app with android studio?
mankvl said:
Any way to get pre made apk? I would then change its name with APK Editor Pro and add my knox, or I need to do that when making the app with android studio?
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yes, obviously you did not try the link I provided.
go to the link that I posted. You have a choice to download either or as in compiled or not.
oh yeah, make sure to view the page in desktop version.
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1droidmod said:
yes, obviously you did not try the link I provided.
go to the link that I posted. You have a choice to download either or as in compiled or not.
oh yeah, make sure to view the page in desktop version.
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I'am using notSABS, all good, thanks. Just wanted to try Adhell 3
mankvl said:
I'am using notSABS, all good, thanks. Just wanted to try Adhell 3
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SORRY!!
was assuming u were asking about notSABS, not adhell3.
2 b honest with you, notSABS is working better for me as adhell 3 force closes here and there, was pretty annoying.
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Any changes in 1.0.0 other than the rebirth?
Hello, could I ask if you know who is the official dev of Adhell3?
I would LOVE to see sub-service control for Google Play Services. The idea of hiding it is apparently to protect the users, but system services is exactly what needs to be controlled the most.
Could you please, pretty please, somehow release a version that also lists system apps when viewing service control? I am sick and tired of GPS drain and the way I could control that in Android 7 was by disabling a significant number of them (mostly analytic/datamining-related services, and some location services).
Alternatively, I might try to re-build the app with this modification myself, but I am nowhere near as good in java to do that yet. If the dev can see this - please give us more control. And THANK YOU for giving us any kind of sub-service and permission control at all. Nobody else did this for us since Oreo. THANKS!!
Bobzee said:
Hello, could I ask if you know who is the official dev of Adhell3?
I would LOVE to see sub-service control for Google Play Services. The idea of hiding it is apparently to protect the users, but system services is exactly what needs to be controlled the most.
Could you please, pretty please, somehow release a version that also lists system apps when viewing service control? I am sick and tired of GPS drain and the way I could control that in Android 7 was by disabling a significant number of them (mostly analytic/datamining-related services, and some location services).
Alternatively, I might try to re-build the app with this modification myself, but I am nowhere near as good in java to do that yet. If the dev can see this - please give us more control. And THANK YOU for giving us any kind of sub-service and permission control at all. Nobody else did this for us since Oreo. THANKS!!
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Same name here as in Gitlab.
It's a simple change in Android Studio for what you're looking for if you build the app itself. It's just changing 1 line.
Too bad that adhell 3 doesn't have a Dark or Black mode - Was really easy to install & get it verified ?
I'm still using notSABS on of my devices & BK Manager on another - Not really sure if there's much (if any) difference between notSABS & adhell 3....? ?
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I see quite a bit of misinformation in this and similar threads. Please keep in mind that AdHell3 is NOT supported on XDA. For official and up-to-date information about the AdHell3 project, please visit:
Main repo: https://gitlab.com/fusionjack/adhell3
Scripts for compiling: https://gitlab.com/fusionjack/adhell3-scripts
Get your EDU ELM key from: https://seap.samsung.com/license-keys/generate/edu
Official Support Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/hfreZum
Dependable(?) precompiled APKs: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/sb37c6gmhqgbn
Mike B. said:
I see quite a bit of misinformation in this and similar threads. Please keep in mind that AdHell3 is NOT supported on XDA. For official and up-to-date information about the AdHell3 project, please visit:
Main repo: https://gitlab.com/fusionjack/adhell3
Scripts for compiling: https://gitlab.com/fusionjack/adhell3-scripts
Get your EDU ELM key from: https://seap.samsung.com/license-keys/generate/edu
Official Support Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/hfreZum
Dependable(?) precompiled APKs: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/sb37c6gmhqgbn
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Adhell3=Old News
I have been using adguard premium for months now and I would have to say it how much better application for blocking ads and unwanted spyware being tracked, etc.
EDIT:I'm only speaking on my personal experience I'm not trying to down talk adhell3 in anyway
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How can I remove blocks which I had before the key has expired?
1droidmod said:
Adhell3=Old News
I have been using adguard premium for months now and I would have to say it how much better application for blocking ads and unwanted spyware being tracked, etc.
EDIT:I'm only speaking on my personal experience I'm not trying to down talk adhell3 in anyway
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Since Adhell3 is no longer under active development, it matters little, but they are two different animals. Adhell is/was merely a tool to configure the underlying Knox firewall and YOU decided what it should and should not block. While Adguard's DNS server is one of the suggested alternatives, the full Adguard app gives you only very limited choices and uses additional resources.
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Dragon31337 said:
How can I remove blocks which I had before the key has expired?
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Simply uninstall Adhell and your Knox settings will revert to default.
TorrCrow App
A Highly Customizable and Easy to Use Torrent Search Android App that lets you search for the torrents and gives you the magnet link of the torrent to download. There are lots of customization features users can set them as per their choice.
Features:
Search torrent
Get magnet link of the torrents
Copy the magnet link directly and open torrent download client directly from the app
Voice Search
Browse top torrents
Add torrents to favorite to check them later
Get suggestions for the query while you type based on your recent searches
Turn on/off torrent search engine according to your choice
Change torrent search engine URL manually in case default one doesn't work in your country or your ISP
Change Theme color
Toggle Dark mode
Test a URL whether it is working or not
Join Telegram Channel
Join Telegram Group
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 19.6.0
Stable Release Date: 2021-01-06
Download
Play Store
Pro Version Play Store
Go to TorrCrow Pro to get the PRO version on XDA Labs or PM me
Happy Torrenting
It says unauthorised
Manish54 said:
It says unauthorised
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Where? Can you explain the error more?
Thank you my brother ?
Kris B said:
Thank you my brother
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welcome
Do click on thanks button also
Thanks bro!!!
Anyone knows any torrent player that supports also online subtitles?There is amni torrent player,but seems somehow abandoned with bugs..
kos25k said:
Thanks bro!!!
Anyone knows any torrent player that supports also online subtitles?There is amni torrent player,but seems somehow abandoned with bugs..
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Welcome bro
and I dont know about any such player
BTW do click on Thanks button if you found app useful
shivamgarg said:
Welcome bro
and I dont know about any such player
BTW do click on Thanks button if you found app useful
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I can not get the app to install. I'm on a J7 2107. So that maybe my issue. But I've given XDA lab permission to install from unknown sources. But it still fails right after i hit the continue button.
JustJames806 said:
I can not get the app to install. I'm on a J7 2107. So that maybe my issue. But I've given XDA lab permission to install from unknown sources. But it still fails right after i hit the continue button.
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Try v7a version from the google drive link present on the post
Take some suggestions and inspiration from the app "torrSE" and you'll get a huge user base
scissorscrush said:
Take some suggestions and inspiration from the app "torrSE" and you'll get a huge user base
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I will look into it.
You may also give me suggesstions although, if you have any
shivamgarg said:
I will look into it.
You may also give me suggesstions although, if you have any
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I'll definitely help you. The first thing I noticed in your app is that the number of websites the query searches for is really limited.
2. The search input seems to be very specific.
For eg. I searched for "extraction" and the results came up but when I searched for "extracting hdr" there was nothing in the results.
Hope these help.
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I'll definitely help you. The first thing I noticed in your app is that the number of websites the query searches for is really limited.
2. The search input seems to be very specific.
For eg. I searched for "extraction" and the results came up but when I searched for "extracting hdr" there was nothing in the results.
Hope these help.
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Thanks for the suggestions
For the 1st point I am working on adding new providers as much as possible and they are currently so less because 2 of the providers recently stopped working so I removed them. Although I will add new constantly.
And on 2nd point I don't think I can do much because the query directly gets passed to search engines and results came from them is shown here and if you put a query which gives nothing then try putting less complicated query in search box and then in results page you can filter out the torrents using filter input field (search icon in top).
shivamgarg said:
Thanks for the suggestions
For the 1st point I am working on adding new providers as much as possible and they are currently so less because 2 of the providers recently stopped working so I removed them. Although I will add new constantly.
And on 2nd point I don't think I can do much because the query directly gets passed to search engines and results came from them is shown here and if you put a query which gives nothing then try putting less complicated query in search box and then in results page you can filter out the torrents using filter input field (search icon in top).
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If the providers stop working then I suggest add the option to edit the provider by the user. TorrSE has this feature.
2nd... I've tried 1 or 2 torrent search engine and they all search these kind of queries.
scissorscrush said:
If the providers stop working then I suggest add the option to edit the provider by the user. TorrSE has this feature.
2nd... I've tried 1 or 2 torrent search engine and they all search these kind of queries.
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1. Bro there is option to turn on/off search providers manually. I just removed them because if user keeps them on, it will just increase the search time unnecessarily becase it aint gonna give any result so even if it consumes 2 seconds to fetch (empty) results its a waste of that 2 seconds (for every not working search provider) every time user searches anything.
2. I cant do anything about this though bro. Other apps might give result maybe because there are more search providers in that app (this will be solved once I add more search providers),
or maybe you put slightly different query there (as you wrote extracting hdr, the movie name is extraction not extracting)
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1. Bro there is option to turn on/off search providers manually. I just removed them because if user keeps them on, it will just increase the search time unnecessarily becase it aint gonna give any result so even if it consumes 2 seconds to fetch (empty) results its a waste of that 2 seconds (for every not working search provider) every time user searches anything.
2. I cant do anything about this though bro. Other apps might give result maybe because there are more search providers in that app (this will be solved once I add more search providers),
or maybe you put slightly different query there (as you wrote extracting hdr, the movie name is extraction not extracting)
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Lol my bad. But I did add extraction, it was just a typo here.
You have the option to turn search provider on or off but I'm talking about editing the link for that provider. Coz you know government always block official websites.
I had less option for search result than TorSe app. Most of the time I don't find what I'm looking for. Maybe the problem lies with search keywords?
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Lol my bad. But I did add extraction, it was just a typo here.
You have the option to turn search provider on or off but I'm talking about editing the link for that provider. Coz you know government always block official websites.
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Bro the app have that link change feature also
I removed them because one engine stopped working permanently (switched to completely different site actually i.e. idope => torrentz2k)
and other engine change whole structure of their site (the pirate bay) and any link change wont affect anything.
And second thing is the app gives results for me on "extraction hdr"
Are you on latest version of app?
If not then update the app
If yes then check by turning on/off search providers and see which one is not working for you
and change the url of that engine accordingly
The app also has Test url feature so just check it from there before putting the url there
Edit - Good news, I found the old tpb link and it is working properly now
So in the next update you will have TPB back
AshDevil said:
I had less option for search result than TorSe app. Most of the time I don't find what I'm looking for. Maybe the problem lies with search keywords?
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Try to keep search query short and simple you can filter the results of your liking in results screen
Actually recently The pirate bay stopped working in my app since the site structure changed fully
and it was very good site for torrents so thats why results are less
But keep the app updated I am adding new search providers for more results
Edit - Good news, I found the old tpb link and it is working properly now
So in the next update you will have TPB back
shivamgarg said:
Bro the app have that link change feature also
I removed them because one engine stopped working permanently (switched to completely different site actually i.e. idope => torrentz2k)
and other engine change whole structure of their site (the pirate bay) and any link change wont affect anything.
And second thing is the app gives results for me on "extraction hdr"
Are you on latest version of app?
If not then update the app
If yes then check by turning on/off search providers and see which one is not working for you
and change the url of that engine accordingly
The app also has Test url feature so just check it from there before putting the url there
Edit - Good news, I found the old tpb link and it is working properly now
So in the next update you will have TPB back
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If you have that issue with engine being disabled then I suggest adding loads of websites is the best option.
For hdr thing I changed the website link and it works now. I'm adding 2 screenshots for the same query. Your apps font is too big, which gives less information at a given time.
And sometimes I want the result from a specific website. Now in torrSE it's easy. Instead of scrolling down to that website, it should be on the tabs.
If you want I can give you every working torrent website so you can add them.