Hi!
I'm new here and I'm developer. Unfortunately, I can't post my app to XDA: DEVDB yet. But I can ask the community something at least.
I'm working on the app for Digital Wellbeing. The goal of the app the same as for all digital wellbeing apps. To reduce mindless smartphone usage.
So, my questions are:
1. Do you use any Digital Wellbeing apps?
2. What are these apps? App Blockers? Screen time stats?
3. Do you think screen time and all that Digital Wellbeing stuff are important?
Thanks,
UPDATED:
App posted to XDA Dev DB: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-acture-app-reduces-mindless-t4095947
Yes we use digital wellbeing app to limit our screen time...
Can your app function like one plus zen mode??
Saadatrm said:
Yes we use digital wellbeing app to limit our screen time...
Can your app function like one plus zen mode??
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The app is a bit different. The main idea is to ask the user to type a reason after every phone unlock. By doing this user defines a goal before using the phone.
What do you think about it?
Q1. is it open source?
Q2. can it work without google or gapps?
Q3. dark mode presnt?
Q4. Root/non root
Q5. when it will release?
pls provide link after release
Best Wishes frm me.
markmywordz said:
Q1. is it open source?
Q2. can it work without google or gapps?
Q3. dark mode presnt?
Q4. Root/non root
Q5. when it will release?
pls provide link after release
Best Wishes frm me.
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Q1. No
Q2. Yes it's offline app at all.
Q3. Not yet.
Q4. Non root.
Q5. Already released.
I can't post links yet. App name is Acture.
yarsanich said:
Q5. Already released.
I can't post links yet. App name is Acture.
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Is this it?
KelvinCrag said:
Is this it?
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Yep. I will post as DevDB ASAP.
yarsanich said:
The app is a bit different. The main idea is to ask the user to type a reason after every phone unlock. By doing this user defines a goal before using the phone.
What do you think about it?
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The concept is very good!!!
Implementation is a bit disappointing...
Saw some reviews on ps...
App doesn't always start by itself,, sometimes late,,,
That dismiss option..... ?
But keeping in mind it is still in early stages,,, it is doing its job well
Lastly keeping the app open in background, how much battery does it consume...
N if possible, make a root version too for force implementation...
Nice work though
Keep it up
To reduce mindless smartphone usage.I am currently using app-forest,This is a really great app.
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Hi all, I've published my first app and would like your advices, it's called Whistle App listens for a whistle and responses with user defined image presentation and sound playing.
in fact i'm working on an open source project which provides audio analysis api for java applications (android compatible), i want to test whether it works on different devices, thanks!
Market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.whistleapp
Project on Google code: http://code.google.com/p/musicg-sound-api/
Won't this application be heavy on battery?
I would like to test for you but unfortunately its incompatible with my galaxy mini. Can you expand the compatibility range? Thanks
Slide(it)d from my crappy galaxy mini
Unlock with a whistle would be cool.
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woolf clubs said:
Won't this application be heavy on battery?
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It only works when you start the problem, it's not an app in background service. Actually i've a thinking to make it as service but as you said, it would be a battery demanding issue
Gnaver said:
I would like to test for you but unfortunately its incompatible with my galaxy mini. Can you expand the compatibility range? Thanks
Slide(it)d from my crappy galaxy mini
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I've checked and it supports with the device Galaxy Mini(GT-S5570), have you got any error message during the installation?
rozzco said:
Unlock with a whistle would be cool.
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same thinking here. But i've tried the unlock permission is allowed to unlock and bring to this app only. If the app is waken by a whistle, after the user quit this app, he still need to unlock the screen by his finger. It may have a proper way to unlock the screen by an activity, i hope.
linda poky said:
I've checked and it supports with the device Galaxy Mini(GT-S5570), have you got any error message during the installation?
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I didn't get to installation... When I click on market link it redirect me to some device 3.0 page with dialog app not found and this only make apps which are not compatible with my device. Or its not available in Czech market
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Gnaver said:
I didn't get to installation... When I click on market link it redirect me to some device 3.0 page with dialog app not found and this only make apps which are not compatible with my device. Or its not available in Czech market
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ic.. i didn't set any area restriction.
Or let me upload the apk, i'll make it shortly
uploaded the apk, you may try it for your interest:
http://code.google.com/p/musicg-sound-api/downloads/detail?name=WhistleApp_v1.1.apk
Tried. It's very easy to use. Charge a celebration with your whistle. This is wonderful app for any special occasion you can use to play with your creative idea’s and make the celebration even enjoyable with a beautiful start.
I've found a new way to BLOCK ANY permission for android applications! Successfully tested denial on few different kind of permissions!
It's a great news for me, and prossibly to any of you too.
The application will be completely native except user interaction part (GUI), so lightning fast, and will have access virtually to any permission granted by apk itself. There will be much logic included to ease of use for unexperienced users, but also the advanced mode which will reveal all the system level functions/data. Advanced iptables control will probably be included also at the later development stages.
Any developer experienced with NDK + SDK is kindly asked to contact me.
PS. This thread WILL be the thread for the application itself. I expect to make first alpha's in two months or earlier.
Reserved for future use
Hey krzych, I am interested in this development, can we discuss more on this ?
ukanth said:
Hey krzych, I am interested in this development, can we discuss more on this ?
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Of course. So let it stay at pm as you already started . We'll move here depending on the case .
I am interested but I am not a developer.
The question is - did you check apps behavior (reaction) on permission denial?
I get FC for some software with this tool market.android.com/details?id=com.stericson.permissions&hl=en
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I am interested but I am not a developer.
The question is - did you check apps behavior (reaction) on permission denial?
I get FC for some software with this tool market.android.com/details?id=com.stericson.permissions&hl=en
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I cannot check this on every app available (for obvious reasons), but I suppose most of them will work. We'll see after first alpha, I'll check it on my own app set which is rather big (the main reason LBE and PDroid buth fails - too much CPU overhead).
UPDATE: Removing unreliable info. Shame on me for reposting smth before fact checking.
Privacy Blocker is the app with patching apk method, not the Stericson' one.
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I've read somewhere on local forum that com.stericson.permissions application just changes manifest and reinstall apk with patched one.
This info is not mine so I can't prove or disclaim it at this time.
Can you confirm that info is correct and your method is totally different?
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As far as I know, neither the app you describe, neither mine will not change anything in apk. I think it was just a rumour.
Could you please comment on this app too
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.xeudoxus.privacy.blocker&hl=en
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/xeudoxus/131027-support-privacy-blocker.html
It indicates baksmali usage btw.
I have used this app and for me it drains my battery...:/
"Ever wondered why??"
.xxx. said:
I have used this app and for me it drains my battery...:/
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What app?
Privacy blocker should not run in background - it patches apk content.
Modified files:
classes.dex
MANIFEST.MF
MYKEY.RSA
MYKEY.SF
I see no reason to drain battery here.
frsp2 said:
What app?
Privacy blocker should not run in background - it patches apk content.
Modified files:
classes.dex
MANIFEST.MF
MYKEY.RSA
MYKEY.SF
I see no reason to drain battery here.
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I'm talking about LBE.
"Ever wondered why??"
.xxx. said:
I'm talking about LBE.
"Ever wondered why??"
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I guess they run live 24h web cam show from your phone to China, that's why.
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I guess they run live 24h web cam show from your phone to China, that's why.
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Lol. Yeah.
"Ever wondered why??"
Nice chat guys, but first of all, I just told that neither permissions denied nor mine app will change the apk, so asking me about commenting such app is quite inaprioriate, and second, there are two threads about LBE wher even I said my opinion about it, so please, go there and read .
krzych said:
I just told that neither permissions denied nor mine app will change the apk, so asking me about commenting such app is quite inaprioriate
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I am asking because of the same software niche not because of the same principle of operation. If your application solves the same task/problem with less overhead - that's good. We'll see.
BTW is your app must be run in background all the time?
If yes what will be the effect if your program terminates on error or is closed by external application?
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BTW is your app must be run in background all the time?
If yes what will be the effect if your program terminates on error or is closed by external application?
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Only effect it would cause is no GUI, but denial still working. GUI can be simply restarted (or restarted automatically).
krzych said:
Only effect it would cause is no GUI, but denial still working. GUI can be simply restarted (or restarted automatically).
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Sehr gut! This is the right way to go.
Also is your future app support real-time notification of permission requests?
frsp2 said:
Sehr gut! This is the right way to go.
Also is your future app support real-time notification of permission requests?
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Probably not. I know it's a good thing, but it has it's flaws too. We'll see later.
Alpha ready? Me want asap! I love pdroid, would love another way to secure myself even more
as above - for example, some apps only allow auto-update every 12 hours. what i want to achieve is - to have all my news feeds/emails/evernote synced and updated before I leave house in the morning (so we can tap on the WIFI instead of 4G). is there an app I could use to achieve that?
Thanks!
dylansmith said:
as above - for example, some apps only allow auto-update every 12 hours. what i want to achieve is - to have all my news feeds/emails/evernote synced and updated before I leave house in the morning (so we can tap on the WIFI instead of 4G). is there an app I could use to achieve that?
Thanks!
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Simplify your Question Bro..
jime1 said:
Simplify your Question Bro..
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Example:
Pulse App
App only allows 12 hourly auto-update over WIFI
what I need : auto-update at fixed timings - e.g. every 7am and 10pm.
what i need #2 : do this for every app (e.g. Evernote/feedly/Gcal/facebook/flipboard)
dylansmith said:
Example:
Pulse App
App only allows 12 hourly auto-update over WIFI
what I need : auto-update at fixed timings - e.g. every 7am and 10pm.
what i need #2 : do this for every app (e.g. Evernote/feedly/Gcal/facebook/flipboard)
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great idea bro..i don't know about such app but if you know android development then you should definitely create one by Yourself:good::highfive:
jime1 said:
great idea bro..i don't know about such app but if you know android development then you should definitely create one by Yourself:good::highfive:
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i have 0 coding knowledge and was just wondering if someone already thought of the same thing and have an app ready for it..
dylansmith said:
i have 0 coding knowledge and was just wondering if someone already thought of the same thing and have an app ready for it..
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your desire is very specific so difficult to find.. but you can find it on google if you keep trying:good:
jime1 said:
your desire is very specific so difficult to find.. but you can find it on google if you keep trying:good:
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already did, would appreciate if anyone found anything similar..
thanks!
Hi All,
I made this new app which acts as an extension for Instagram on Android to help you add curated hashtags to your photos automatically within the Instagram app without having to switch to a different app for that.
How to add hashtags?
-> Open Instagram, select your photo and proceed
-> On the caption area just type in this format magnify_tagsname or magnifytagsname where tagsname is the Tag Category Name
-> For example, for adding Nature related tags you can type magnify_nature or magnifynature , also for Food tags you can type magnify_food or magnifyfood
Other Features
-> You can schedule your posts for Instagram with this app
-> You can also repost a photo with this
Go ahead, give it a spin and let me know if you face any bugs or other issues.
Download from Google Play -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.upcurve.magnify
Also please comment your suggestions or thoughts on this so that I can improve and make this a better app for everyone. :fingers-crossed:
New update released with some scrolling behaviour issues fixed.
Some feedback would be helpful in making it better
The repost slider doesnt stick so the feature dont work. Also i suggest lowering the price of that app. I was gonna buy it, but 5 eur is too much. 1-2 eur i would pay for it, but not 5.
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Just bought it to try out the custom tags feature. Its very slick on how it works. I like it. I'm gonna be trying this out some more in the coming week. One request though, could you make some of the preexisting categories hide-able? I have no use for any of them and would like to hide them to keep stuff clutter free. If this can't be done, I can work around it though. Thanks again for the awesome app!
ert69 said:
The repost slider doesnt stick so the feature dont work. Also i suggest lowering the price of that app. I was gonna buy it, but 5 eur is too much. 1-2 eur i would pay for it, but not 5.
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The repost feature is only available in Pro, like other features such as adding your own custom tags and scheduling unlimited posts.
rahulchowdhury said:
The repost feature is only available in Pro, like other features such as adding your own custom tags and scheduling unlimited posts.
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Can u at least give xda members a pro version for free? I doubt anyone will pay this much money for this app.
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ert69 said:
Can u at least give xda members a pro version for free? I doubt anyone will pay this much money for this app.
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Sorry but it would be unfair to all those users who bought the premium version. You can use the basic tags if you are not willing to pay. Cheers!
mp3deviant721 said:
Just bought it to try out the custom tags feature. Its very slick on how it works. I like it. I'm gonna be trying this out some more in the coming week. One request though, could you make some of the preexisting categories hide-able? I have no use for any of them and would like to hide them to keep stuff clutter free. If this can't be done, I can work around it though. Thanks again for the awesome app!
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Feature request noted. I will see what I can do about that and get back to you.
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Sorry but it would be unfair to all those users who bought the premium version. You can use the basic tags if you are not willing to pay. Cheers!
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Yeah ok cool... Good luck with your money hungry life. I will resort to a free alternative. Cheers!
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Hi!
To help someone in my family, i need to disable access to Internet for specific apps. For example, access to WhatsApp but not to any web browser (or only for selected websites).
This person had an iPhone before and this was very easy to do on it
I already tested Open Time Limit but this seems to be too much easy to disable.
Do you know any app (working rootless if possible) or any custom rom that would allow that?
EDIT: And if the app is open source, thats even better!
A huge thank if you can help me
You can use ScreenTime.
There you can also set Timers.
and you can Block permanently apps like Settings.
kerem._trk said:
You can use ScreenTime.
There you can also set Timers.
and you can Block permanently apps like Settings.
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That looks nice, will try !
Do you know any open source alternative ? The main reason this family member is not buying an iPhone again is about privacy (sry didnt mention it)
etienne_9000 said:
That looks nice, will try !
Do you know any open source alternative ? The main reason this family member is not buying an iPhone again is about privacy (sry didnt mention it)
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Screen Time is working too with iPhone I think
kerem._trk said:
Screen Time is working too with iPhone I think
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His iPhone is broken and he wants something an open source and google-free OS, so he probably wont buy an iPhone again :/
kerem._trk said:
Screen Time is working too with iPhone I think
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its available on App Store
etienne_9000 said:
His iPhone is broken and he wants something open source and google free, so he probably wont buy an iPhone again :/
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you can download Screen Time APK
you can download Screen Time APK
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Yes i found it on ApkMirror
But i really prefer something open source :/
Sorry, im asking for something quite specific
What do you mean? I hope I can help
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What do you mean? I hope I can help
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Okay, let's sum it up. I need :
- an open source app (unfortunately Screen Time is closed-source) on Android
- or a custom rom (open source too) with built-in parental control
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Okay, let's sum it up. I need :
- an open source app (unfortunately Screen Time is closed-source) on Android
- or a custom rom (open source too) with built-in parental control
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Ouh Sorry i didnt understand it..
I think on LineageOS 17.1 with Gapps there could be Parental Control settings
if not you can use https://www.xda-developers.com/heimdall-free-parental-control-app/amp/ I found it on Google. let me know if that helped you if not I'm Sorry because i don't know even
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Ouh Sorry i didnt understand it..
I think on LineageOS 17.1 with Gapps there could be Parental Control settings
if not you can use https://www.xda-developers.com/heimdall-free-parental-control-app/amp/ I found it on Google. let me know if that helped you if not I'm Sorry because i don't know even ☹
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Heimdall looks interesting! Not open source but not using Internet (so i will be able to disable Internet access in the options) so it looks interesting
About Gapps, he wants his phone to run without Google so no gapps (would be too easy )
okay let me know if this works
not ready yet, but soon there will be an open source alternative, keep an eye on its release:
ActivityWatch - Apps on Google Play
Track how you spend your time on your devices.
play.google.com
agonoize said:
not ready yet, but soon there will be an open source alternative, keep an eye on its release:
ActivityWatch - Apps on Google Play
Track how you spend your time on your devices.
play.google.com
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Okay
agonoize said:
not ready yet, but soon there will be an open source alternative, keep an eye on its release:
ActivityWatch - Apps on Google Play
Track how you spend your time on your devices.
play.google.com
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Looks interesting too, thanks!
etienne_9000 said:
Hi!
To help someone in my family, i need to disable access to Internet for specific apps. For example, access to WhatsApp but not to any web browser (or only for selected websites).
This person had an iPhone before and this was very easy to do on it
I already tested Open Time Limit but this seems to be too much easy to disable.
Do you know any app (working rootless if possible) or any custom rom that would allow that?
EDIT: And if the app is open source, thats even better!
A huge thank if you can help me
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good ... Parental Control in G-Store,
Tekodrink said:
good ... Parental Control in G-Store,
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Opensource apps could be found at some repositories
You can also use netguard thats free on fdroid and block internet access to specific applications while letting the others work.