is there any application to lock pictures and videos or files in general? please can you name it. I tried searching for it on google but couldn't find it. please help me thankyou
If you want to prevent unwanted people see your files, photos and videos, I think the following software can do the job :
-Resco Explorer (just use the encrypt/decrypt functionality)
-WMkits: http://www.wmkits.com/guides/how-to-encrypt-folders-on-your-windows-mobile.html (I have not used this one though, just googled)
Hope this helps
is there any app that just asks for a password when access is required instead of encrypting and decrypting it?
So recently, I was searching for a news app that needs few permissions as possible.
I found an app called Flipboard. Google play said I need to allow the following:
Identity
Photos/Media/Files
I was satisfied with those permissions and installed the app. Then I went to Privacy Guard (I have CM installed) to check if the permissions match. The permissions not only not match but there are additional that I would never allow, like reading my SMS or Read Calendar information.
Another strange thing is, that on the google play web page there is another set of permissions:
This app has access to: Identity
find accounts on the device
Photos/Media/Files
test access to protected storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other
receive data from Internet
full network access
prevent device from sleeping
view network connections
I know there can be additional permissions added with updates, but I never updated the app.
To me it seems google/apps are misleading users and it seems very illegal to me.
Am I missing something here or is my complain justified?
See screenshots at http://android.stackexchange.com where I also asked the question.
Regards
Im afraid that there are no "fair game" in "free app" ... especially for huge company that move on by profit ...
we may cant blame them either ...
just download or not ...
do you mean this apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app&hl=en
When i try to install, it only appear:
Identity:
find accounts on the device (i need to click to expand arrow to see this line)
Photos/Media/Files:
(i need to click to expand arrow to see this line)
test access to protected storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
I must click to "view detail permission" to see all the required permission. So maybe it require these permission in the first place but it a little tricky hide itself so you missed it.
nbtthief said:
do you mean this apps:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app&hl=en
When i try to install, it only appear:
Identity:
find accounts on the device (i need to click to expand arrow to see this line)
Photos/Media/Files:
(i need to click to expand arrow to see this line)
test access to protected storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
I must click to "view detail permission" to see all the required permission. So maybe it require these permission in the first place but it a little tricky hide itself so you missed it.
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When I click "view detail permission", I see exactly the same info as on google play web page, but additional permissions like reading my SMS or Read Calendar information is still not there. To be honest I feel I'm being lied to...
Hi,
I recently launched my new app at Google Play and know I want to present it here!
Auto Move is an app, which moves all the files you want to your desired location - and you don't have to do anything for it!
Example: You want every PDF file you are downloading to be moved to a certain destination. That's no problem for Auto Move!
In order to get the app working like this, you have to add a filter, which is filtering for "pdf" files - if you want it to filter for several filetypes at once, that's no problem - just seperate the filter tags by commas. Alternatively it's possible to filter for the filename (e.g. "wallpaper" or "university").
After defining source and target destination you can save the filter now (or add just more filters) and begin filtering!
There's an option in the settings, which let you define how the app should work in the backgroud:
Service: The app will register new files automatically and begin to move them.
Time Intervall: The app will scan the filesystem for new files in the defined intervall.
no automatic filtering: The app won't do anything accept to told him so manually.
All advantages of the app:
unlimited amout of filters
easy configuration because of several filterwords in one filter
filtering for file extension or file name is possible
moving or copying of the files is possible
automatic moving (with service) oder by time intervall is possible
loss of data isn't possible since backup and restore feature
great design
RESTRICTIONS OF THE FREE VERSION:
there is a maximum of one filter
you can't restore a database backup
I've attached some screenshots, that you can look at the app.
I hope you like my app! If don't please contact me!
Here is the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.luhu.automove.free
@luhu
What a most smart app I've ever seen! Good work
Can you add the case about apk files which require root permissions or xposed framework or not?
@marbulas
Thank you very much!
Do you mean that it should possible to filter for apk files with these different properties?
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@marbulas
Thank you very much!
Do you mean that it should possible to filter for apk files with these different properties?
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I think many people will need this app being much smarter.
(the specified amount of size of files, resorting files in specified directory based in date
(for example, many people will need to sort with folders about their photos and videos : if I take pictures today, the app put them into the folder names 20140915 made by the app automatically),
specied something other people suggests...)
Useful app i'm gone use it from now on! Keep the improvements coming
Thank you very much guys!
I'm going to look how difficult it is to implement these features!
Hello,
I was searching about a feature to limit the access of apps to certain files or directories.
Use Case: I may have a directory I store music and do not want to share this with (amazon music, ....)
I may have a directory where I store pictures which should not be seen by other applications.
Today I use a of the shelf Samsung A3 2016 Android 7.0, but I used Xposed, CM and rooted devices. in the past. I'm not registered as developer here did never codded Android app or kernel but developed on embedded Devices and Linux in the past. I would be happy if you could share a ready to use setting, app or development idea (even if you did not got it running).
What I investigated and did not work so far:
Option A - .nomedia
I know already there is a possibility to use .nomedia file in the directory to avoid pictures being shown in Gallery, BUT this is a feature of the Gallery app (as far as I see). So the developer of the Gallery app could also access to the pictures in the directories, if they would like. So I'm not happy with this.
Option B - using cryptography
So I could simply put the sensitive data into a container, there are apps out e.g. EDS.
But I found out if the application who should access the data is not providing a "path" where the data is stored or doesn't provide an interface to a cryptography it can not be used. And once I entered the password and the directory is mounted all the applications running are able to access the files.
Option C - restrict media access
The Android allows to restrict the access to media, so I simply could switch off the access in the app I do not want to allow. But this doesn't work if the app need to store data. Android Music should be able to store the music on the phone but should not be allowed to access the other directories on my SD.
In pure Linux it would be quite easy you can use different users and access to files.
But Xposed may provide a solution as I could filter requests to the file system, but is there a example out there.
Thank you for reading all the stuff
I'm looking forward to read about your ideas
gonso
Hello,
no one has an idea or solution? I'm not able to post in the developers section may be one of you
may move the post into the Development part.
If not existing yet I would try to find out how to develop
Regards
gonso
XDAdevelopers article
Send P2P messages, links, files, folders, notifications and the clipboard easily and securely.
• Connect: easily connect your devices using only your local network and only when you need it over the Internet*. Without the mandatory use of external servers. Without ads and tracking. Your data stays in your devices.
• Phone calls & SMS*: read and send SMS / MMS messages from your PC, mac, linux or tablet: there are free applications for all major operating systems. Send to PC a notification regarding a phone call and initiate phone calls from your computer. Auto forward SMS to PC.
• Files & folders: send to PC and mobile devices files and folders fast, accurate and without limitations. Take advantage of all the bandwidth of your network and safeguard your data plan and internet bandwidth.
• Remote file management*: download, rename, delete the files of a remote device.
• Notifications: Share the notifications between your devices. Read and reply* to the notifications of your phone from your computer.
• Clipboard: send the clipboard text from one device to another. Auto-sync* the clipboards between your devices. Auto-sync works on the Q version of Android using a private clipboard.
• Messages & Links: Send P2P messages and links to one or more devices even when they are offline. Once available they'll receive the pending messages!
• Remote control*: Remotely control a device. You can change the volume, lock the screen, restart the device and more.
• Voice calls: make unlimited*, end-to-end encrypted, voice calls for free.
• Android TV*: a simple and functional interface to send and receive files from your Android TV.
• Free browser plugins: there are free extensions for Firefox, Chrome and all Chromium based browsers.
• Safety: End-to-end encryption when you transfer files, send messages and share notifications and clipboard.
• Private network: Create your own hotspot with one click and keep your data out of the grid.
• Privacy policy: We don't collect any data from you when you use this application.
Android app
EasyJoin "Essential": Download it from the site: https://easyjoin.net/android_free.html
* EasyJoin "Pro": XDA thread.
EasyJoin "Go TV": XDA thread.
EasyJoin "Go": XDA thread.
Windows app
Download it from the site: https://easyjoin.net/windows.html.
Linux app
Download it from the site: https://easyjoin.net/linux.html.
macOS app
Download it from the site: https://easyjoin.net/mac.html.
Learn more at EasyJoin.net. If you have any issues read the FAQ to find a solution.
If you have installed the Windows app v1.0 you have to uninstall it and use the live version. If you want to move your current data (messages, trusted devices and configuration) you have to:
- open the directory "c:\users\your_user_name\appdata\local\apps\2.0"
- locate the "easyjoin.exe" file. In the same directory exist the directory "data".
- Copy and paste the "data" directory in the directory "easyjoin.live"
From v1.0.1 you have to follow the steps below to update the Windows version:
1. unzip the " easyjoin.portable-v*.zip" file
2. select all files in folder "easyjoin.portable*"
3. copy the selected files in the folder with the current installation of the program
Note: All your data (devices, messages, settings) are in the "data" folder. By following the above procedure you don't delete your data, you only update the program.
In the Windows version there is a button in the "Settings" menu to check for updates.
Great App.
Your app is very useful. I am using it on windows 10 and android devices. It's working very smooth.
Suggestions:
1. If possible you should add an option to select different sound for notifications.
2. You should add theme options in future updates.
3. In message section, Long pressing on message or file should select the message. Just like you can select message & It gives more options in whatsApp.
4. Are you planning to make an app for iOS in future?
Uninstall guide for Windows app.
You should add step by step uninstall guide for windows app. I am a very basic windows 10 user and I am not able to uninstall the app. I am not able to find directory. It would be great if you can help me with it. Thanks in advance!
VeProid7 said:
Your app is very useful. I am using it on windows 10 and android devices. It's working very smooth.
Suggestions:
1. If possible you should add an option to select different sound for notifications.
2. You should add theme options in future updates.
3. In message section, Long pressing on message or file should select the message. Just like you can select message & It gives more options in whatsApp.
4. Are you planning to make an app for iOS in future?
Uninstall guide for Windows app.
You should add step by step uninstall guide for windows app. I am a very basic windows 10 user and I am not able to uninstall the app. I am not able to find directory. It would be great if you can help me with it. Thanks in advance!
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About uninstalling the windows version. All you have to do is delete the directory containing the program. Only, if you have enabled the "startup on boot", you have to disabled it in order to remove the key from the registry. Is a self contained app, if you exclude the Microsoft .NET Framework that you have installed separately, and all the files that it use are in the same folder/subfolder.
1,2 are in the todo list.
3. will be available in the next version.
4. Creating an iOs version is not in the current plan because I miss the hardware needed for development.
VeProid7 said:
3. In message section, Long pressing on message or file should select the message. Just like you can select message & It gives more options in whatsApp.
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Available from version 1.0.10. You can send a message (text or file/image) to another application. You can also select multiple messages to forward to an other device or delete.
Awesome!
That's awesome and It was fast! Thanks a lot for quick update!
Just one suggestion about point 3. When you select text, there should be an option to copy it. Just like WhatsApp.
*About uninstalling windows version:
- I am not able to find the directory. Is it unzipped folder location for easyjoin.exe file? Deleting easyjoin.exe deletes the program, right?
- Also what's the location for that registry file?
*About future plans:
1.What are your plans about easyjoin?
2.There are only few good apps that does file sharing notification sharing for devices. Is it a fun project to provide a free app to users or You are planning to make premium version in future?
3.When did you think about making this app? Are you working on some other apps?
VeProid7 said:
- I am not able to find the directory. Is it unzipped folder location for easyjoin.exe file? Deleting easyjoin.exe deletes the program, right?
- Also what's the location for that registry file?
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Is the folder containing the easyjoin.exe file. If you have enabled "startup on boot" open the app, uncheck the box and then delete the easyjoin folder. The registry file is the Windows one but don't worry about it, just follow the above instructions..
My plan at the moment is to create an easy-to-use application, improve the UI (the current user interface should be considered in alpha version), which does not need an external server to share files and notifications and do not overwhelm the user with advertising.
Android app update
There is a new file browser to select the files or folder to send to other devices.
You can use the file browser as stand alone app - there is a new icon in the app list.
Very good job. 'Till now I've used an app that use the ip addresss within the same network to make connection between phone and pc. But your app is faster and simpler.
Hi, i like it. Will you implement a Exit / run-in-background choice on Android?
That would be a great addition. But It will use some battery, right?
ks123 said:
Hi, i like it. Will you implement a Exit / run-in-background choice on Android?
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Hello. The app continues to run in the background even when you exit. Is that what you are asking for or have I misunderstood?
Btw in my devices I have not noticed an increase in battery consumption leaving the app running in the background.
easyjoin said:
Hello. The app continues to run in the background even when you exit. Is that what you are asking for or have I misunderstood?
Btw in my devices I have not noticed an increase in battery consumption leaving the app running in the background.
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The key word is "choice".
Sooner or later i always have to manage apps with services (freeze, take away receiver intent or uninstall if they refuse to play along) because no matter how small the impact (battery drain, CPU time, RAM) it just sums up.... (or because i hate not be in control...otherwise i would accept an iphone-approach).
So if it does not hurt your philosophy and you like the power of the user, pretty please provide a choice. Thanks for considering.
ks123 said:
The key word is "choice".
Sooner or later i always have to manage apps with services (freeze, take away receiver intent or uninstall if they refuse to play along) because no matter how small the impact (battery drain, CPU time, RAM) it just sums up.... (or because i hate not be in control...otherwise i would accept an iphone-approach).
So if it does not hurt your philosophy and you like the power of the user, pretty please provide a choice. Thanks for considering.
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I misunderstood
It's already in the to do list.
I'm on windows 8.1, what am I supposed to do to install this program?
edit, it's ok once I kicked my antivirus a bit, I got it working
How to add something as a trusted device though?
techguyone said:
I'm on windows 8.1, what am I supposed to do to install this program?
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If I am correct, You need to download that zip file. (Link for zip is in the main post or you can download it from easyjoin.net)
Unzip that downloaded file. Open the folder. There will be .exe file. Run it & Pin it to taskbar. So that you can open from there.
Link for windows: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4281040&d=1506182662
Edit: Open EasyJoin on both devices. The app will detect available device with It's default/given name. There will be a + button with device name. Click on it to add it as trusted device.
techguyone said:
I'm on windows 8.1, what am I supposed to do to install this program?
edit, it's ok once I kicked my antivirus a bit, I got it working
How to add something as a trusted device though?
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VeProid7 was correct. Btw if you have issues with the Windows firewall you can use the vbscript file to open the port. You can execute the vbscript file directly from the folder or from the "Settings" window.
VeProid7 said:
Link for windows: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4281040&d=1506182662
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You can find the link for the latest update of the Windows app in the main post. Usually i delete the previous attachments in order to preserve the disk space. The above link is not anymore available.