Hi everyone
Just wanted to ask, what are your must have apps?
I need some ideas for new apps. The only apps (except the XKCD viewer) I could think of are listed in the core apps and I don't feel like joining these projects just yet.
So if you have any ideas or if you know some Android or iOS apps which could be ported leave a comment.
1. An IM client like Empathy
2. A Wallbase application/or anything that fetches nice HD wallpapers.
3. An application to watch anime
I had a similar question earlier, you might be able to mine something from those that answered
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105374
The main app most people wanted was What's App, but I saw that some one else has been developing a client for it.
For the Galaxy Notes:
-full Gimp with GAP, pressure sensitive
-Mypaint, pressure sensitive
kdenlive video editor
recordmydesktop screen capture
Billy_Oneironaut said:
For the Galaxy Notes:
-full Gimp with GAP, pressure sensitive
-Mypaint, pressure sensitive
kdenlive video editor
recordmydesktop screen capture
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I think that's a bit far-fetched for now..
Hempe said:
Hi everyone
Just wanted to ask, what are your must have apps?
I need some ideas for new apps. The only apps (except the XKCD viewer) I could think of are listed in the core apps and I don't feel like joining these projects just yet.
So if you have any ideas or if you know some Android or iOS apps which could be ported leave a comment.
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a Google Voice VoIP client, like Grooveip and Spare Phone on android
Hempe said:
Hi everyone
Just wanted to ask, what are your must have apps?
I need some ideas for new apps. The only apps (except the XKCD viewer) I could think of are listed in the core apps and I don't feel like joining these projects just yet.
So if you have any ideas or if you know some Android or iOS apps which could be ported leave a comment.
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Airdroid, sound hound, projectM, photo editor, IP Cam Viewer, team viewer, Xtremlabs Speedtest, Phone Ringtone, Angry Birds, Tango Remote
I think the drawing/photo editing APP is great idea.
When i have time i'll sketch something up and make a new thread.
What about a sportstracker app? Endomondo is awesome....something like that or a client for endomondo.
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amgz
Just give us whatsapppppp t_t
I am not going to make a whats APP client! I really dislike whatsapp. (There API is closed eeg. Free for only 100k users Ort something)
Hempe said:
I am not going to make a whats APP client! I really dislike whatsapp. (There API is closed eeg. Free for only 100k users Ort something)
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Luckely somebody is already working on a client for whatsapp. Its one of the most used apps en i think very important to make people wanna use phones with UT installed on it.
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A QR reader
A QR reader sounds like a good idea as well.
Only problem the nexus7's camera is not yet working
But definitly something for the todo list: -)
A decent torrent client please!
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Chief
Hempe said:
Hi everyone
Just wanted to ask, what are your must have apps?
I need some ideas for new apps. The only apps (except the XKCD viewer) I could think of are listed in the core apps and I don't feel like joining these projects just yet.
So if you have any ideas or if you know some Android or iOS apps which could be ported leave a comment.
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It is my firm belief that we should have an APP INSTALL client that seamlessly installs apps FIRST! Then let the DEVS roll out the suggestions. What's the format anyway? not APK I would guess. I think a nice APK converter would work nicely then.
Chief out
buxtor said:
It is my firm belief that we should have an APP INSTALL client that seamlessly installs apps FIRST! Then let the DEVS roll out the suggestions. What's the format anyway? not APK I would guess. I think a nice APK converter would work nicely then.
Chief out
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- What the heck is an APK? (That's only for Android and has nothing todo with linux, yes I said it android has nothing todo with linux )
- There are many ways to install an app.
-> you can install a .deb file
-> add a ppa our use the official repos and install via consol
-> build the binarys from source....
Currently someone is working on an "app store" but this is not a priority since ubuntu touch is still in pre alpha.
P.S. I am a DEV and I need some Ideas that's why I started the thread.
Some way to access Pandora One. I listen to some 300 hours a month, so it's definitely a requirement, not a 'want'.
Statement form pandoras website
We are deeply, deeply sorry to say that due to licensing constraints, we can no longer allow access to Pandora for listeners located outside of the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. We will continue to work diligently to realize the vision of a truly global Pandora, but for the time being we are required to restrict its use. We are very sad to have to do this, but there is no other alternative. ....
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A Pandora client sounded like a good idea but "this" makes it rather impossible
Hope you'll find some dev's located in the us that can help you with that.
I'm personally worried about not having an app to track and control my phone in the event it's lost or stolen. An Ubuntu touch UI for Prey or something to that effect would be awesome.
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I posted this in another forum but I want to know what you guys here think about android security.
How worried are you all about security on the android platform? Don't you find it a little unnerving that anybody could upload and app to the android market and there is no verification of the app like on IOS platform. Anybody could write an app that looks legit but does devious things. All this along with there are very very few security applications and they are in the infant state. Don't you find it very dangerous? How do you try to maintain security on your android device? Don't download apps? Only download from known publishers? Or do you roll the dice and download anything? If you use a security app which one?
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I posted this in another forum but I want to know what you guys here think about android security.
How worried are you all about security on the android platform? Don't you find it a little unnerving that anybody could upload and app to the android market and there is no verification of the app like on IOS platform. Anybody could write an app that looks legit but does devious things. All this along with there are very very few security applications and they are in the infant state. Don't you find it very dangerous? How do you try to maintain security on your android device? Don't download apps? Only download from known publishers? Or do you roll the dice and download anything? If you use a security app which one?
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There are viruses for Android.....right ?
Besides , if you're smart enough you can check whether an app needs such permissions when installing , through the Mart or an .apk .
I don't like the way iOS works , they give too limited functionality .
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the_main_app said:
I posted this in another forum but I want to know what you guys here think about android security.
How worried are you all about security on the android platform? Don't you find it a little unnerving that anybody could upload and app to the android market and there is no verification of the app like on IOS platform. Anybody could write an app that looks legit but does devious things. All this along with there are very very few security applications and they are in the infant state. Don't you find it very dangerous? How do you try to maintain security on your android device? Don't download apps? Only download from known publishers? Or do you roll the dice and download anything? If you use a security app which one?
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i dont use a security app, i use common sense.
a game doesn't need access to my contacts...
notepad app doesn't need access to my private information...
this is why android phones are for the power users and shouldn't be used by soccer moms and grandmas - because they have no clue what they are doing with these phones except for when a phone call or text message comes in... let them have the iphones.
but if you are tech savvy, and want to squeeze every bit of user capability out of your phone, a high end android phone is for you.
the people that are tech savvy also have the awareness because they treat their phone like a computer, and not a phone.
just my thoughts.
I think the best thing would be if android embraced that the user can choose which permissions to give to apps. I mean, an app may want to know your location, you denies it, and the app continnues happily without using that functionality, or quits saying its essantial.
cobraboy85 said:
i dont use a security app, i use common sense.
a game doesn't need access to my contacts...
notepad app doesn't need access to my private information...
this is why android phones are for the power users and shouldn't be used by soccer moms and grandmas - because they have no clue what they are doing with these phones except for when a phone call or text message comes in... let them have the iphones.
but if you are tech savvy, and want to squeeze every bit of user capability out of your phone, a high end android phone is for you.
the people that are tech savvy also have the awareness because they treat their phone like a computer, and not a phone.
just my thoughts.
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very well put, unfortunately most dont think like this..
It is always a good habit to check the permissions an app needs before installation.I personally think that a system should be implemented in android market where all apps are erquested to give informaation on "Why they need certain permissions?".Certain apps do that.
An antivirus program is also useful in my opinion.I use Lookout antivirus,as i find it simple to use and does not slow down my phone.I tried avg but it slowed down my phone terribly.
hiitti said:
I think the best thing would be if android embraced that the user can choose which permissions to give to apps. I mean, an app may want to know your location, you denies it, and the app continnues happily without using that functionality, or quits saying its essantial.
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But, as a matter of degree, this just what we wish. The fact may be far beyond our imagination. Sometimes, malware still run certain functionalities even you cancel it. It's worse that some apps run secretly in system. I'm a little scared about security issue based on my PC.
cobraboy85 said:
i dont use a security app, i use common sense.
a game doesn't need access to my contacts...
notepad app doesn't need access to my private information...
this is why android phones are for the power users and shouldn't be used by soccer moms and grandmas - because they have no clue what they are doing with these phones except for when a phone call or text message comes in... let them have the iphones.
but if you are tech savvy, and want to squeeze every bit of user capability out of your phone, a high end android phone is for you.
the people that are tech savvy also have the awareness because they treat their phone like a computer, and not a phone.
just my thoughts.
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But a game might ask for internet/network permissions which you would probably accept. How do you guard against this? How can you prevent a malicious app that asks for relavent permissions but abuses them?
I never take the time to study the permissions required when I download an app from the market.
I tend to avoid the low number of d'load apps..... partly as there is less feedback to judge.... and partly as any app thats worth the download will have high stars and many d'loads.
Works for me so far.
Netquins running in the background just in case...... but whose to say they dont upload my contacts for spamming?
Prof Peach said:
I never take the time to study the permissions required when I download an app from the market.
I tend to avoid the low number of d'load apps..... partly as there is less feedback to judge.... and partly as any app thats worth the download will have high stars and many d'loads.
Works for me so far.
Netquins running in the background just in case...... but whose to say they dont upload my contacts for spamming?
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But what about new apps that may be legit? They won't have any reviews yet or stars. If everybody did the same as you it would never get reviews or stars? There's got to be a better way, don't you agree?
the_main_app said:
But a game might ask for internet/network permissions which you would probably accept. How do you guard against this? How can you prevent a malicious app that asks for relavent permissions but abuses them?
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That's the only question above that can't be answered by LBE Privacy Guard.
Someone mentioned a game that wants access to your contacts. What if you really want the game? You just don't allow it access to your contacts and then play it anyway.
Most apps ask for access to your IMEI (you'd be surprised how many!) With LBE they don't get it.
Antivirus software is all well and good, but it's not the same as on a PC where pattern matching can be used. AV software on Android basically opens the apk file and has a look round to see if anything looks suspicious. Other than that, there's nothing it can do to stop a clever developer bypassing it.
Seriously, if you have concerns then get LBE and start restricting permissions access on an app-by-app basis.
johncmolyneux said:
That's the only question above that can't be answered by LBE Privacy Guard.
Someone mentioned a game that wants access to your contacts. What if you really want the game? You just don't allow it access to your contacts and then play it anyway.
Most apps ask for access to your IMEI (you'd be surprised how many!) With LBE they don't get it.
Antivirus software is all well and good, but it's not the same as on a PC where pattern matching can be used. AV software on Android basically opens the apk file and has a look round to see if anything looks suspicious. Other than that, there's nothing it can do to stop a clever developer bypassing it.
Seriously, if you have concerns then get LBE and start restricting permissions access on an app-by-app basis.
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this.
i was JUST about to say the same thing about the android "anti-virus" scam... not really a scam, but a false sense of security. as you said, not the same at ALL. people need to get out of the PC mindset with these phones. this is not windows, it's linux.
and i'm going to give LBE a shot. seems pretty legit.
for all of those running antivirus "software" on your phone, how many of you have actually run a virus scan and had it give a detailed description of a malicious "virus"....
Liking lookout
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ummm, anyone ever heard of antiviruses (Kapersky, maybe?)? Or at least look up the app's access to things... If it accesses something you don't want it to access (or think the app doesn't need to access it), don't install it!
I know out-of-the-box Androids aren't so vunerable to viruses, compared to rooted ones... So...?
First look up the developer of the app, then if you trust him, install, if you never heard of him, google it (or look at the comments at where you're downloading from), and if you had experience with the developer before (and if the experience is bad, like trojans, etc.), don't install!
(I don't understand half of what I'm typing XD...Don't blame me for misspellings, please )
Cant say I can rave or not when it comes to the anti virus apps.
Have used Lookout in the past and currently using netquin.... neither of which ever flagged up a virus, malware or whatever.
Its nice to think its running in the background but dont know whether it will do anything if its needed.
I was tempted to download a load of apps in a zip file but 20 secs in my Avast siad there was a virus. I'd like to think the market would have its own precautions but having searched the site, cant see any mention of its security for the apps we download.
Its a different thing altogether but we cant take the fact that its the market and relax...... the worst virus my laptop ever had came in an update from Microsoft...... and another directly from google tools.
Kapersky for Android then? You can pick up free full non-trial versions on the web...
About the Market - yes, that's true. You'd expect them to check if apps are infected or at least leave a bot to do it...
Sorta lame...
The best security is the brain.akp just like brain.exe is on windows - best thing it's free, godgiven and everyone got a copy
Zeze21 said:
The best security is the brain.akp just like brain.exe is on windows - best thing it's free, godgiven and everyone got a copy
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yeah but not everyone got the full version. A few of my friends got a corrupted exe and then this girl I know got the 30 day trial
not that good
Prawesome said:
It is always a good habit to check the permissions an app needs before installation.I personally think that a system should be implemented in android market where all apps are erquested to give informaation on "Why they need certain permissions?".Certain apps do that.
An antivirus program is also useful in my opinion.I use Lookout antivirus,as i find it simple to use and does not slow down my phone.I tried avg but it slowed down my phone terribly.
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I have both Lookout and AVG, neither has stopped my phone from getting up to 10 junk downloads, you have won an ipad, iphone etc., a day, not sms or email, I have to have every form of external contact turned off, the moment I get wifi or mobile access it starts downloading spam.
If anyone knows of a way to stop it I would appreciate the feedback
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Hi guys,
I'm looking for a visual basic 2010 plugin that enables me to develop an android app within the visual basic environment. I've searched everywhere and found these apps that don't do the job :
1.Basic4Android (Has its individual UI)
2.Mono for android (This is one is integrated in C# only )
Please help,
Thanks
What about this?
http://www.gavpugh.com/2011/02/04/vs-android-developing-for-android-in-visual-studio/
tak_juju said:
Hi guys,
I'm looking for a visual basic 2010 plugin that enables me to develop an android app within the visual basic environment. I've searched everywhere and found these apps that don't do the job :
1.Basic4Android (Has its individual UI)
2.Mono for android (This is one is integrated in C# only )
Please help,
Thanks
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I have same problem, basic4android is actually ok for basic apps, but 2 big minuses:
1) Lot of windows, would like all in one, like example Photoshop.
2) App isn't popular, addons only on forum, with very loyal members, so no leaked additional libs for something more serious
Dblfstr said:
What about this?
http://www.gavpugh.com/2011/02/04/vs-android-developing-for-android-in-visual-studio/
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c/c++ everywhere. VB nowhere mentioned, but maybe will try..
galaxyfreak said:
I have same problem, basic4android is actually ok for basic apps, but 2 big minuses:
1) Lot of windows, would like all in one, like example Photoshop.
2) App isn't popular, addons only on forum, with very loyal members, so no leaked additional libs for something more serious
c/c++ everywhere. VB nowhere mentioned, but maybe will try..
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I think you'd actually be surprised what you can do in Basic4Android! I personally love it, I've built games in it as well as a homescreen launcher. There are actually tons of additional libraries - you can make floating apps for instance with one of them. And if you know how you can always make your own libs and still enjoy the much easier interface and set up...
squirrel_monkey said:
I think you'd actually be surprised what you can do in Basic4Android! I personally love it, I've built games in it as well as a homescreen launcher. There are actually tons of additional libraries - you can make floating apps for instance with one of them. And if you know how you can always make your own libs and still enjoy the much easier interface and set up...
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Yes, I use B4A. But these minuses still stay... UI windows should be merged, like photoshop...
Hi
It seem that users do not use my app so often ,
even lower than 3 percent I have daily active user ? (even I have got good rates on google play ) , I have excepted really higher than this .
why ?
Do Guys see any problem in my app ?
Do I have design problem ?
Do you find this app not useful ?
You can see my app here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.matchseller.proassistant
I am installing your app and will use it...
From User perspective:
Big app size 14 mb. I think its too big for an application.
Sample font is not attractive. Use system or Jelly Bean fonts.
My advice : Stop using Comic Sans MS font.
iAnoop said:
I am installing your app and will use it...
From User perspective:
Big app size 14 mb. I think its too big for a application.
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It has a video , I wait for more suggestion
Djabolic said:
My advice : Stop using Comic Sans MS font.
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Really Thanks , I will use Helvetica font in new version , wait for more info of you ...
Another thing I've spotted is; Due to natue of the application it requires lots of permissions. It might be scaring from user perspective.
AtaAlla said:
Really Thanks , I will use Helvetica font in new version , wait for more info of you ...
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If this is a serious response, there are lots of great fonts for free on the internet. Helvetica is overused and overrated.
Djabolic said:
Another thing I've spotted is; Due to natue of the application it requires lots of permissions. It might be scaring from a users perspective.
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All of them are needed , Do you think explaining each app prem for users in app good ?
AtaAlla said:
All of them are needed , Do you think explaining each app prem for users in app good ?
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Yes adding some info about why it requires that many permissions might help.
Djabolic said:
Another thing I've spotted is; Due to natue of the application it requires lots of permissions. It might be scaring from a users perspective.
If this is a serious response, there are lots of great fonts for free on the internet. Helvetica is overused and overrated.
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Yes , It is serious ! , which font do you think is really best for this app ?
Also Do you think black design is good ?
AtaAlla said:
Yes , It is serious ! , which font do you think is really best for this app ?
Also Do you think black design is good ?
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Dark colors are better for eye and it significantly reduces the battery use due to it's lightning level.
I can give you some links to find great fonts;
http://dizorb.com/2010/07/06/30-fresh-freefonts-for-designers/
http://bluefaqs.com/2010/07/20-free-fonts-ideal-for-logos-and-headings/
http://dizorb.com/2010/07/06/30-fresh-freefonts-for-designers/
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/40-free-high-quality-hand-drawn-fonts/
Ok, I'll bite.
Just from a first glance, there are several issues:
a) Grammar/language issues throughout the app description
b) Multiple security permissions are needed, giving the app access to all data on the phone
c) The app description states that it "checks for updates everyday", which really sounds like it is sending data at regular intervals as updates should be managed through the Play Store rather than the app itself
d) The developer website listed does not load
e) Many features are duplicative of built in phone functionality
All in all, it really sounds like a huge security risk, and does not appear to add much value. This app basically has every possible issue that people are told to be skeptical of when referring to malware apps.
Assuming you are a legitimate developer, and truly want to make a good app, you should retool it to have more focus on functions that are a value add, rewrite the description to use proper grammar, separate the functions that require high level access to the permissions into separate apps that do not need to access the internet to get rid of the security concerns.
It really looks like a malware app, and there's no way I would even consider installing it, and the 100-ish downloads you have don't really give any sense of security.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
Djabolic said:
Dark colors are better for eye and it significantly reduces the battery use due to it's lightning level.
I can give you some links to find great fonts;
http://dizorb.com/2010/07/06/30-fresh-freefonts-for-designers/
http://bluefaqs.com/2010/07/20-free-fonts-ideal-for-logos-and-headings/
http://dizorb.com/2010/07/06/30-fresh-freefonts-for-designers/
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/40-free-high-quality-hand-drawn-fonts/
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Special thanks for these links
I hope see more good suggestion of you ...
Fumetsu said:
Ok, I'll bite.
Just from a first glance, there are several issues:
a) Grammar/language issues throughout the app description
b) Multiple security permissions are needed, giving the app access to all data on the phone
c) The app description states that it "checks for updates everyday", which really sounds like it is sending data at regular intervals as updates should be managed through the Play Store rather than the app itself
d) The developer website listed does not load
e) Many features are duplicative of built in phone functionality
All in all, it really sounds like a huge security risk, and does not appear to add much value. This app basically has every possible issue that people are told to be skeptical of when referring to malware apps.
Assuming you are a legitimate developer, and truly want to make a good app, you should retool it to have more focus on functions that are a value add, rewrite the description to use proper grammar, separate the functions that require high level access to the permissions into separate apps that do not need to access the internet to get rid of the security concerns.
It really looks like a malware app, and there's no way I would even consider installing it, and the 100-ish downloads you have don't really give any sense of security.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Great Reply , I will keep all of them in mind , Also do you think explaining every prem request is usefull for people ?
Also I want your opinion about these :
Design
Performance
Video Added
App Translate (if I include)
Also , I have added some useful features in new version , please see attached image :
New verision has App Lock with Message Blocker with Battery Usage info with Cache cleaner .
Do you think they are useful ?
video added .
I think there are way too many concerns with permissions for me to consider even installing the app. The most popular SMS and Call Log backup and restore apps are from a trusted, well known developer, with a website and contact info, and the network permissions are only for displaying AdMob ads, and limited permissions for the all to perform its function.
In contrast, your website does not load and is registered in Iran, and your app has access to just about every possible permission involving my data that it can possibly have, in addition to having full network access. I'm not trying to offend, but I have no sense of security about allowing your app to have unrestricted access to all of my data. There are way too many red flags about what your app can do that I would not install it in its given state, especially with the numerous free alternatives from established developers that are available.
You really should consider splitting these into separate apps. If you want to build a Music Player, build a stand alone music player. Build a separate global search app. Build a separate Call Blocker, etc. I think you should narrow the focus of what you are trying to have your app do, and eliminate the network access permission so that a user can use your app without being concerned about where their data may be going. From a design standpoint, switching to the Holo design guidelines for Android 4.0 would be a good start. This may have been adequate on Froyo or Gingerbread, but from a design standpoint it appears very outdated.
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File size is very large. Most of the budget phones comes with the low internal memory.
It is too large.
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Fumetsu said:
I think there are way too many concerns with permissions for me to consider even installing the app. The most popular SMS and Call Log backup and restore apps are from a trusted, well known developer, with a website and contact info, and the network permissions are only for displaying AdMob ads, and limited permissions for the all to perform its function.
In contrast, your website does not load and is registered in Iran, and your app has access to just about every possible permission involving my data that it can possibly have, in addition to having full network access. I'm not trying to offend, but I have no sense of security about allowing your app to have unrestricted access to all of my data. There are way too many red flags about what your app can do that I would not install it in its given state, especially with the numerous free alternatives from established developers that are available.
You really should consider splitting these into separate apps. If you want to build a Music Player, build a stand alone music player. Build a separate global search app. Build a separate Call Blocker, etc. I think you should narrow the focus of what you are trying to have your app do, and eliminate the network access permission so that a user can use your app without being concerned about where their data may be going. From a design standpoint, switching to the Holo design guidelines for Android 4.0 would be a good start. This may have been adequate on Froyo or Gingerbread, but from a design standpoint it appears very outdated.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Yes , your information is really useful , and two thinks that should be in mind :
This app designed for users to help them find things very fast , aslo have most needs tools for user and allow them use less memory load on phone .
but what is your opinion about removing internet premession completely . ( But I will lose app ads, update checker, lyrics load, load statics , bug reports , ....)
Also Do not see normal users like yourself, most of them are not as like as you ...
ktsamy said:
File size is very large. Most of the budget phones comes with the low internal memory.
It is too large.
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Do you see any other problem ?
AtaAlla said:
Do you see any other problem ?
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I am sorry but that is a very important issue. If an application is over 10mb, I very rarely install it. I like to keep my phone free from as much bloat as I can - even though it has 8GB of internal storage and 4GB of SD storage - the issue still stands. If you have to have a video, encode it to make it a much lower size before including it into the application.
I also think the name is too generic. If you could choose a catchier name or something more descriptive, you might get more people to notice it.
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Hi,
I've been assigned to set up my schools tablet system. I've got to somehow build a login system that can login the user, then send the login details to a network folder, and then after a set interval log the user out again and lock them out from logging in again that same day. I know a bit about android roms but not that much about apps. Anyone who want's to GUIDE me on how to do this? I'd really like to create something myself with the help of others and not get something prebuilt.
Thanks in advance,
Shadow
Do you have programming experience in general?
If you send info to a network folder how would you prevent a user from connecting to the network and changing the network folder manually?
Bikonja said:
Do you have programming experience in general?
If you send info to a network folder how would you prevent a user from connecting to the network and changing the network folder manually?
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I don't really have any experience programming. I'm learning Java right now. And the system is for a primary school, so unless these kids are geniuses I don't think they'll change the network folder.
ShadowCodeGaming said:
I don't really have any experience programming. I'm learning Java right now. And the system is for a primary school, so unless these kids are geniuses I don't think they'll change the network folder.
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In that case, I think it's a pretty great project to learn Android development for a programmer. But since you're not a programmer, you will need to learn Java before...
But also, you'd be surprised what kids these days are doing.. With a simple download of Wireshark and the likes of it, snooping network traffic, etc... It really isn't rocket science anymore. But if it's not absolutely imperative that no student ever beats the system that really makes it a great learning project.
Unfortunately, I do not have time to properly and fully guide you through the whole process as I'd like, but for any direct question you have, I'll help as much as I can.
I assume you have some kind of deadline? How much time do you have for it?
Bikonja said:
In that case, I think it's a pretty great project to learn Android development for a programmer. But since you're not a programmer, you will need to learn Java before...
But also, you'd be surprised what kids these days are doing.. With a simple download of Wireshark and the likes of it, snooping network traffic, etc... It really isn't rocket science anymore. But if it's not absolutely imperative that no student ever beats the system that really makes it a great learning project.
Unfortunately, I do not have time to properly and fully guide you through the whole process as I'd like, but for any direct question you have, I'll help as much as I can.
I assume you have some kind of deadline? How much time do you have for it?
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I have about a month for it.
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Well, that will definitely make you cut corners in your learning...
You'll either need lots of help from somoene experienced or use something prebuilt...
Hopefully there's someone here (or somewhere) who has the time and knowledge to help you. As I said, I can give you straight answers with a little bit of help, but guiding you through the whole project is unfortunately out of my available free time...
Another piece of helpful information for potential people to guide you though would be what exactly does "login" mean in the sense of will the tablet be unusable/locked while not logged in? While there be some apps locked? Will the tablet be "normal", but the login allows the user to access within the same login app some other stuff? Etc... This could potentially significantly change the weight of the project.
Bikonja said:
Well, that will definitely make you cut corners in your learning...
You'll either need lots of help from somoene experienced or use something prebuilt...
Hopefully there's someone here (or somewhere) who has the time and knowledge to help you. As I said, I can give you straight answers with a little bit of help, but guiding you through the whole project is unfortunately out of my available free time...
Another piece of helpful information for potential people to guide you though would be what exactly does "login" mean in the sense of will the tablet be unusable/locked while not logged in? While there be some apps locked? Will the tablet be "normal", but the login allows the user to access within the same login app some other stuff? Etc... This could potentially significantly change the weight of the project.
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The login app basically needs to act as a launcher so that when people unlock the device they have to login to proceed to the homescreen.
In that case, I have no experience with developing custom launchers/lockscreens which would be the best solution. Hopefully someone who has experience and knowledge in that field will help you. You would also need to disable installation of custom launchers/lockscreen because that would easily override your lock so it makes the project actually not that basic and out of my domain, I'm sorry.
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Bikonja said:
In that case, I have no experience with developing custom launchers/lockscreens which would be the best solution. Hopefully someone who has experience and knowledge in that field will help you. You would also need to disable installation of custom launchers/lockscreen because that would easily override your lock so it makes the project actually not that basic and out of my domain, I'm sorry.
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It doesn't need to be a fully fledged launcher, it just needs to appear when pressing the home button
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But does the tablet need to be disabled if not logged in? If so, I'm not sure this could be achieved without a lockscreen/launcher and even then what if the user goes to apps and changes the default launcher... Hmmm...
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It just needs to be the default launcher, not really much else. Settings and other unnecessary apps will be disabled using the multi account feature
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ShadowCodeGaming said:
It just needs to be the default launcher, not really much else. Settings and other unnecessary apps will be disabled using the multi account feature
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Hm, I'm reading up a bit on the multi account feature and it seems that users can still change some settings and install apps and also the feature itself seems to be available only on some devices so you might want to check for all this (installing apps might be a problem if a user can install another launcher instead of the current one). I don't have a multi-account capable device to check that out.
I'm guessing that whatever the case may be, the code for login would be the same so you might want to get started with a simple android app that just does the login (without actually logging in meaning anything) so you have that code ready. Until then, hopefully you, me or someone more experienced will think of what would be the easiest way to achieve the locking out and triggering the login and logout.
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Hm, I'm reading up a bit on the multi account feature and it seems that users can still change some settings and install apps and also the feature itself seems to be available only on some devices so you might want to check for all this (installing apps might be a problem if a user can install another launcher instead of the current one). I don't have a multi-account capable device to check that out.
I'm guessing that whatever the case may be, the code for login would be the same so you might want to get started with a simple android app that just does the login (without actually logging in meaning anything) so you have that code ready. Until then, hopefully you, me or someone more experienced will think of what would be the easiest way to achieve the locking out and triggering the login and logout.
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It works on the nexus 7, which is the tablet we're going to use
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Is there any apps we can install or something else we can do ? I am seeing a add every 3 posts from something.. rather freaking annoying.. oh ya Unrooted phone..
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umx said:
Is there any apps we can install or something else we can do ? I am seeing a add every 3 posts from something.. rather freaking annoying.. oh ya Unrooted phone..
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I don't think so you can as they are providing you free service so defiantly they are going place some ads to generate revenue... so Just ignore those ads
umx said:
Is there any apps we can install or something else we can do ? I am seeing a add every 3 posts from something.. rather freaking annoying.. oh ya Unrooted phone..
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There's an App that does just what you're asking for. Search Google Play for it.
iPollesion said:
There's an App that does just what you're asking for. Search Google Play for it.
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been nice if you left the name of it lol
umx said:
Is there any apps we can install or something else we can do ? I am seeing a add every 3 posts from something.. rather freaking annoying.. oh ya Unrooted phone..
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You can use something like adhell3 or adguard to block ads.. Adhell3 uses knox to block the advertisements and adguard would use a dummy (in other words internal) VPN connection. Adguard is not a free product and has to be running in the background. Adhell3 does not have to be running in the background, it's just a front end configuration app for knox. Also it is free, but you do have to compile the APK with android studio (which is easy to do).
Still any form of adblocking would only work if the advertisements come from a domain other then what instagram primarily uses.. For example:
Code:
The example assumes that www.somedomain.com is what the app would use for
it's main features.
dns level adblocking would not work for something like this because
blocking somedomain.com would prevent you from using the app:
[INDENT]www.somedomain.com
www.somedomain.com/sponsoredad/adlinkhere[/INDENT]
but dns level blocking would work for something like this because the
advertisement comes from another domain other then what the app uses uses:
[INDENT]www.somedomain.com
www.someotherdomain.com/sponsoredad/adlinkhere[/INDENT]
Another possibility is someone makes a modified APK to remove the sponsored advertisement references (assuming that is possible). I know someone made a modified facebook app that removed some of the inapp advertisements, I am not sure if a modified version of instagram was ever released... If there is you might find it on the forum here, there is a topic on XDA specifically for android apps.
That's really about the only real options we have (outside of not using instagram at all).
Thanks Scott. I'm actually on a LG v40 thinq now but I'll check out the asgaurd app. Thanks