Is there any fast and reliable lock application for locking apps like viber, messenger etc? I know there are many in play store but almost none of them are smooth, fast and having good results in hide the content immediately. I also prefer to hide the content in recent (multitasking) menu and to lock the app immediately after I try to open it. And of course, having the ability to hide or change notification icons.
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Is there any fast and reliable lock application for locking apps like viber, messenger etc? I know there are many in play store but almost none of them are smooth, fast and having good results in hide the content immediately. I also prefer to hide the content in recent (multitasking) menu and to lock the app immediately after I try to open it. And of course, having the ability to hide or change notification icons
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Why dont you just use samsung secure folder
Yep, Secure Folder is the solution.
ne0__ said:
Why dont you just use samsung secure folder
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I did it , but when you want to send a photo for instance with messenger, you need to transfer it to secure folder first. And this is not always convenient.
gpap2004 said:
I did it , but when you want to send a photo for instance with messenger, you need to transfer it to secure folder first. And this is not always convenient.
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Not really
The picture you wanna share, just select the share option. Then select more apps option. It would show you the apps from outisde the secure folder. Select the app you wanna share the picture from.
Don't have to move it out of secure folder and then share
Dr.Gonzo105 said:
Not really
The picture you wanna share, just select the share option. Then select more apps option. It would show you the apps from outisde the secure folder. Select the app you wanna share the picture from.
Don't have to move it out of secure folder and then share
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For instance, I took a picture. The picture is in Gallery, out of Secure Folder.
Messenger is in Secure folder.
When I want to share the photo via secure folder Messenger, I should transfer it to Gallery of secure folder first , otherwise Messenger can't find it.
I use this one on my S8.
AppLock - Fingerprint - Apps on Google Play
AppLock Protect & Lock Apps, Gallery, Photos, Video, Privacy with fingerprint
play.google.com
I have been using it for quite a while(probably 5 years) and never had any issues.
You have options to lock notifications, customize the app lock screen, set it to lock the app immediately when you leave it or only when you lock the screen, it takes pictures of failed attempts to unlock it, you will also have the option to use pin pad, pattern gestures in addition to the fingerprint scanner.
You will need to install a second app that enables it to not be allowed to be disabled from your app manager. I believe that I also had to pay it to get the ads removed.
I was checking the feedbacks rn and they look like people did not take time to set it properly I believe. I would recommend you to give a try.
PeanutBR said:
I use this one on my S8.
AppLock - Fingerprint - Apps on Google Play
AppLock Protect & Lock Apps, Gallery, Photos, Video, Privacy with fingerprint
play.google.com
I have been using it for quite a while(probably 5 years) and never had any issues.
You have options to lock notifications, customize the app lock screen, set it to lock the app immediately when you leave it or only when you lock the screen, it takes pictures of failed attempts to unlock it, you will also have the option to use pin pad, pattern gestures in addition to the fingerprint scanner.
You will need to install a second app that enables it to not be allowed to be disabled from your app manager. I believe that I also had to pay it to get the ads removed.
I was checking the feedbacks rn and they look like people did not take time to set it properly I believe. I would recommend you to give a try.
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So what stops somebody from going into your apps and just simply uninstalling this? Also I definitely would not trust any third party companies with this sort of information.
I use Audio Manager from playstore. So far so good. Try it.
I just use secure folder. Works great.
iam not married )))
malikin said:
iam not married )))
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I am married and I use secure folder. My wife also has my passwords. It's not always about being unfaithful...
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I have been searching for a way to passcode/password protect apps on my Nexus One since I got it. Is there a way to restrict access to apps such as SMS, Gmail or email? I have this on my iphone but have yet to see this for the N1.
Another thought: Is there a way to create a folder and password protect the folder?
Just enable the pattern locking in the security settings. Android does not permit a numeric passcode, but instead relies on a drawn pattern. However, it limits access to the entire system. You cannot limit access to specific apps.
This is the one and only feature i do miss by Windows.
This android app offers (basic) support for such things:
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/index.html
You can individually PIN code each app. of your choice.
ok thanks..i downloaded filemagic but how do i install?
Its not filemagic, its Tasker. AFAIK since its still in beta, the author puts the download link until there is some bug found. So you would need to follow the site. Here it describes how to do what you want in Tasker:
http://tasker.wikidot.com/applock
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Oh I found a link, you can download it here:
http://www.dinglisch.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1260702665
http://www.androidtapp.com/protector/
+1 to protector, its a great app
I noticed that there is some discussion about this application in this forum, so I decided to make an official thread.
The description from the market:
Fast, convenient and cool way to protect your mobile with face recognition.
Protect any application (i.e. SMS, Gallery, E-Mail, Facebook, etc.) on your phone using face recognition. Convenient and cool way to increase safety of your private apps and content.
Visidon AppLock lets you choose the apps to be protected. Your face is a key to open them! Application uses the frontal camera of your mobile and verifies in real-time that the face matches the one allowed to access the private apps.
NOTES AND TIPS:
1. You must have a front facing camera in your device to use the face recognition feature. Otherwise it is disabled and you are only able to use password verification.
2. This application was developed and tested with Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 and Acer Iconia A500. User experience may vary with other devices due different hardware (e.g. camera etc.).
3. In addition to the applications you wish to protect, you should also add Visidon AppLock itself and any application that can be used to close or unistall applications or services (task manager, settings etc.) as well as any application that can be used to install new applications (market, myfiles etc.) to the protection list to get your mobile fully secured.
4. If the preview image is upside down or sideways, please try to set different camera orientations from the settings tab.
5. The default security level is medium. If it seems too low (i.e. other people can get in too easily), you can set it to maximum from the settings tab.
6. The most accurate recognition will be achieved when all the training images are taken directly from front (i.e. no profile images etc.). Also, you should take training images in different illuminations (in those environments where you usually use your mobile). Sufficient amount of images per person is about 5 to 10.
Btw. this app requires at least Android version 2.3, since we use the frontal camera API.
Link to marketplace: https://market.android.com/details?id=visidon.AppLock
Remember to watch the youtube video! It gives you the basic idea about how to use it.
Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FVWmeuj3T4
Any comments, bug reports, suggestions etc.?
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Thanks. We'll take those suggestions into consideration, but what do you mean by tasker options/plugins?
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Tasker is an automation app for Android. It's really useful. For eg: if your app had Tasker integration, I could say, write a Tasker profile to disable the lock when I was at home, or when I performed a certain gesture.
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/developers.html
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6. The most accurate recognition will be achieved when all the training images are taken directly from front (i.e. no profile images etc.). Also, you should take training images in different illuminations (in those environments where you usually use your mobile). Sufficient amount of images per person is about 5 to 10.
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What do you mean "per person"? Does that mean I can add more than one person's face as a key? That would be neat!
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Tasker is an automation app for Android. It's really useful. For eg: if your app had Tasker integration, I could say, write a Tasker profile to disable the lock when I was at home, or when I performed a certain gesture.
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/developers.html
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OK. Thanks, we'll look into it.
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What do you mean "per person"? Does that mean I can add more than one person's face as a key? That would be neat!
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Yes.
When I hit the market link, it says request can't be found..
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When I hit the market link, it says request can't be found..
Sent from my Nexus S 4G
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That is strange. It works for me :/
Please try to search from the marketplace with "visidon" as search word.
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That is strange. It works for me :/
Please try to search from the marketplace with "visidon" as search word.
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This is what it tells me on the web market: "This app is incompatible with your Vodafone IN Samsung GT-I9100."
kalpik said:
This is what it tells me on the web market: "This app is incompatible with your Vodafone IN Samsung GT-I9100."
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Do you use custom rom? Also, this app is copyprotected, so it might prevent you from finding the app if you have unlocked device.
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Do you use custom rom? Also, this app is copyprotected, so it might prevent you from finding the app if you have unlocked device.
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Yes, I am on a custom ROM which is rooted. You don't allow install on such ROMs?
yeah cant install it as well
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Yes, I am on a custom ROM which is rooted. You don't allow install on such ROMs?
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It's more about that Google doesn't allow.
This is sort of gray area. I understand why you want to use rooted/unlocked phones, but it also enables piracy. Although this is free app, we still would like that the marketplace is the only distribution channel for this, so we won't be sharing this directly.
We are going to discuss this in depth and we might change our distribution politics, but don't hold your breath
Is it possible to protect launcher/home app? For example I can't see launcherpro in app list, when I try to protect it.
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Is it possible to protect launcher/home app? For example I can't see launcherpro in app list, when I try to protect it.
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Hmm. If the app can be started from the launcher, you should see it.
Anyway, there are some issues in this. I addressed them in the previous thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15667199&postcount=38
heres the file for direct dload from the original post for those (like me) running custom ROMs and get an incompatibility message on the Market.
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It would be awesome if you could make it use the rear camera if there is no front one. I don't have an FFC but it would still be cool to feel dorky and turn my phone around to unlock things. If it isn't a big deal to add that, it would be a great way to expand your userbase even if we don't have quite as accessible functionality as those with FFCs.
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The app isn't available on my Market. I'm using a Brazilia Motorola Atrix.
what about an unlock screen?
Ha. An unlock screen would be cool.
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runs fine on HTC EVO 4G w/ CM7_#121.
ability to use it for the lockscreen would be slick.
Running on thunderbolt mostly well have it set to always run as service and not keep unlocked when screen on, every once in a while it stops running randomly. I wonder if its because I have too many apps locked? Add this to lock screen and I couldn't ask for more
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Hi,
I've installed AndroidLost on my phone, so I can track it if it gets stolen. The app is hidden from the main app drawer and can't be directly uninstalled.
However, if I go to Device Administrators in the settings, I can deselect the item (which is named Personal Notes in there). Once deselected, it obviously becomes completely useless, and can't administer the phone.
Obviously,doing all of this requires a degree of knowledge, but not all thieves are completely stupid, so would be able to do it.
Is there a way of password protecting the device administrators, so that the app can't be disabled without a pass code? If not, is there an alternative app that can control the phone from a website that can be 100% hidden from view?
Thanks for any suggestions!
MetalOllie said:
Hi,
I've installed AndroidLost on my phone, so I can track it if it gets stolen. The app is hidden from the main app drawer and can't be directly uninstalled.
However, if I go to Device Administrators in the settings, I can deselect the item (which is named Personal Notes in there). Once deselected, it obviously becomes completely useless, and can't administer the phone.
Obviously,doing all of this requires a degree of knowledge, but not all thieves are completely stupid, so would be able to do it.
Is there a way of password protecting the device administrators, so that the app can't be disabled without a pass code? If not, is there an alternative app that can control the phone from a website that can be 100% hidden from view?
Thanks for any suggestions!
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You can use some 3rd party apps like audio manager or Avast anti virus to lock down the settings....
Android sometimes proves to be frustrating when it comes to security concerns......
eatsleep said:
You can use some 3rd party apps like audio manager or Avast anti virus to lock down the settings....
Android sometimes proves to be frustrating when it comes to security concerns......
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Thanks.. I've tried Audio Manager, but that seems to be only capable of hiding the actual app, which the app does by itself. It's preventing someone from unchecking it under Security>Device Administrators that I'm trying to achieve, and unless I'm not using AM properly, I can't find any way of using that to hide it.
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Thanks.. I've tried Audio Manager, but that seems to be only capable of hiding the actual app, which the app does by itself. It's preventing someone from unchecking it under Security>Device Administrators that I'm trying to achieve, and unless I'm not using AM properly, I can't find any way of using that to hide it.
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You didn't got the point...
Hide or lock the settings..... My friends use this technique.....
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You didn't got the point...
Hide or lock the settings..... My friends use this technique.....
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Thanks.. Audio Manager didn't really suit my needs, although it was more or less able to do what I wanted.. In the end I went with an app called AppLock, which puts a passcode on any app, including settings, but also has root capability, preventing it from being uninstalled, closed, etc. it also seems a little slicker.
★Super Applock is the best privacy protector with applock features, free to use and no ads! Use Privacy Lock to secure your photo, video, incoming call, contacts, SMS (messenger message), email, important files, games, apps, anything you want to lock. Protect your privacy easy with Privacy Lock!
★Privacy is the No. 1 concern when using smart phone! Privacy Lock aims to develop the best privacy protecting app which can secure your privacy easy within one free & no-ad app. It is free, no ad , no purchase, absolutely clean, light and small size.
***free& no-ad Privacy Lock Features***
1) free protection for your android phone privacy;
2) Lock apps: protect any of your apps;
3) Lock Photo/Video: secure them in the safe vault;
Support preview;
4) Lock files: lock important files up in vault;
5) Lock/Unlock: Use password to secure apps, personal information;
6) Lock your photo, video, incoming call, contacts, SMS (messenger message), email, gallery, important files, games, apps, anything you want to secure;
7) Themes: Beautiful themes for your choice;
8) Profile : set your own profile, easy to lock/unlock;
9) Settings: more features in setting list
10) Advance protection: enable advance protection to protect uninstall
11) Hide Apps: hide the app icon from the screen
Download link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.privacy.lock
good post
this app is useful and recommend
Love this app
I am using it from the day it born to now. It works very well. Now it has a new version. Check it our here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-super-applock-privacy-lock-t3251457
3 threads for the same app? Idea is cool but..
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3 threads for the same app? Idea is cool but..
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Edit: 4 threads...
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Hi devilsadidas,
I'm new guy here, if I do something wrong like violating to the site rules, please tell me. Thanks a lot!!!
I don't know if it's against the rules or not but creating 4 threads for the same app by 3 different people is very unnecessary, looks very fishy and really makes it where I will not use it. With apps like these the question becomes is there a back door or something allowing access to these files and with odd behavior I won't try.
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PrivacySafe is a fantastic privacy protection app to easily hide and encrypt your photos, videos, apps and any other files that you do not want others to see.
PrivacySafe can hide its app icon and keep you privacy absolutely safe. You can import your private images and videos in this secure space, and nobody knows the existence of it.
What's more, PrivacySafe has the beautiful design, it provides you the smooth and amazing media browse experience.
Please search PrivacySafe at Play Store
Highlight features:
[Vault] Through the AES encryption algorithm, encrypt the content that you do not want to share with others, and the file format, size without any restrictions, but also support taking pictures and recording videos.
[Hide App] Without ROOT, easy to hide sensitive apps, but also frozen system pre-installed apps.
[Browser] Photo and video traceless download.
[Hide Icon] In addition to your own, others will not find the existence of the app.
[Icon Disguise] Can be disguised as an system converter, others will not notice its existence.
[App Lock] You can use the App Lock feature to lock the apps that you think of personal privacy involved.
[Lock Disguise] Locked apps will show a fake force stop dialog to prevent others trying to break through.
[Install/Uninstall Defend] Can prevent your device from being installed Trojan by someone else or uninstalled apps maliciously.
[Shake Close] Shake the phone can quickly close the app, so that everything in your control.
[Intruder Selfie] Do not worry about someone trying to break into.
[Fake Password] Even by others found that in an awkward position, you will be very calm.
[Fingerprint Unlock] To provide you with a faster, more secure way to unlock.
[Colorful Theme] A variety of fashionable colors, any match, to create your exclusive theme.
Please search PrivacySafe at Play Store
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第二空间采用了独特的自身应用图标隐藏和伪装技术。
- 在隐身模式下，您可以通过访问网址(需要在浏览器中打开)或者以电话拨号方式，拨打“#1111(默认)”来启动第二空间。
- 在伪装模式下，您可以通过长按伪装界面的标题或者输入数字解锁密码后，长按计算结果按钮来快速启动第二空间。
不仅如此，它有着更为精美的界面与浏览设计，让您可以随时随地愉悦地欣赏您的私密照片和视频等内容。
请在酷安搜索"第二空间"
独特功能：
【保险箱】通过AES加密算法，对那些您不想与人分享的内容进行加密，且对文件格式、大小没有任何限制，还支持直接拍照和录制私密视频文件，加密后的数据安全无忧
【应用隐藏】无需ROOT，轻松做到敏感应用一键隐藏，亦可冻结包括系统预装在内的各类应用
【私密浏览器】安插在“第二空间里“ 的浏览器，照片视频无痕下载
【伪装黑洞】应用列表内外隔离，隐藏和冻结两不误
【图标隐藏】除了您自己，别人不会发现“第二空间”的存在
【图标伪装】可伪装成一款普通的并且带有运算功能的进制转换器，一般人不会发现它是穿了马甲的第二空间
【应用锁】锁住您的隐私，您可以通过应用锁功能给微信、支付宝等您认为涉及到个人隐私的任何app加锁
【锁伪装】开启后，被锁住的应用会显示“崩溃”信息，特别适用于防止熊孩子沉迷于游戏
【安装/卸载防护】可以保护您的系统不被他人安装木马程序或恶意删除应用
【摇晃关闭】摇晃手机可快速关闭“第二空间”，让一切都在您的掌控之中
【入侵者抓拍】闯入警报，不用担心有人尝试闯入
【假空间密码】即使被他人发现，身处尴尬境地，也可以轻松骗过
【指纹解锁】为您提供更快速、更安全的登录方式
【多彩主题】各种时尚流行色，任意搭配，打造您的专属主题
请在酷安搜索"第二空间"
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mhdasif899 said:
Finally found a great app after a long time
1.Account creation should be optional let user decide.
2. Hiding app is not possible without root as you said it works without root in description.
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Thank you!
1.Thanks for advice.
2.Need to setup，see the setup tutorial in app.
Is the app inside PrivacySafe still running after you hide?
rxk said:
Is the app inside PrivacySafe still running after you hide?
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It will not.