this 2 icons ? - Dash 3G, Snap General

hello,
what mean this 2 icons on my ozone ?
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Moto Q9H (US)
Samsung BJ II (SGH-I617 US)
Samsung Valencia C6626

It mean Location Setting is enabled, below is the description from the manual:
Location Based Services (LBS)
Your wireless device can determine its (and your) physical, geographical location (“Location Information”). Certain software applications are capable of accessing, collecting and using Location Information and disclosing the information to the application provider and other people. You should use caution and discretion when determining whether or not Location Information should be made available to them. To limit potential unauthorized access to your Location Information, Verizon Wireless devices are preset to “E911 ONLY” which will only allow authorized emergency response personnel to locate you if you dial 9-1-1 from your wireless device.
By changing the setting on the device to “LOCATION ON” you are enabling third party access to Location Information through software, widgets or peripheral components you choose to download, add or attach to your wireless device. Verizon Wireless encourages you to check your wireless device periodically and only use software, widgets and peripheral components that are obtained from reliable sources. When you use your mobile browser or other services and applications, you authorize Verizon Wireless to collect, use and disclose your Location Information as appropriate to provide you with any location services that you enabled.
Verizon Wireless does not retain Location Information longer than necessary to provide the services to you. We will not knowingly disclose your Location Information to third parties without your consent. You should carefully review the privacy policies of application providers and third parties who you allow access to your Location Information, and you should know that significant risks can be associated with disclosing your Location Information to others.
To change LBS settings
Click Start > Settings > Phone > Location Setting.
Use the NAVIGATION

Interesting...my T-Mo Dash 3G has no such setting that I can find!

Ghost of Jaco said:
Interesting...my T-Mo Dash 3G has no such setting that I can find!
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I'm sure I saw this on mine but can't find it now. Maybe it was just on the origional HTC ROM

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"My location" - how exactly does it work?

Hi everyone!
You know everyone's worrying about privacy these days and I was just thinking about the "my location" service on our mobiles.
Does anyone know for sure how it works? As far as I know it seems to take the Cell ID and get the name and weather through an Internet connection. Is that right?
Which database is it connecting to? I know for sure that the place I live at isn't on accuweather, where the weather on Sense is usually taken from and the weather displayed under "my location" is different from the weather for the nearest place that's on accuweather.
Moreover is it possible to find out which data exactly is sent to that database (which seems to be something "Google" because you have to accept some terms initially)?
The phone masts send out a cellID which is passed to google and it triangulates you based on your nearest towers.
Rmour has it google has a huge database of tower names and locations, so once it has a location it can pull up a post code and pass that to accuweather to get back the weather for that area.
It seems that google dont have a complete list of cell id's, and some towers dont transmit their cellid, hence some areas giving my location problems.
google also uses the info for traffic updates and traffic congestion calculations
Is there a way to disable the my location?, i sort of found it in the tweaks thread but i dont understand how to do it.
gamecore said:
Is there a way to disable the my location?, i sort of found it in the tweaks thread but i dont understand how to do it.
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Just go to settings/location and you can disable it there.
you can do it in regstry.... current user/software/htc/manila.... enablecurrentlocation set to 0 (zero)
The database is by Google. It is supposed to be anonymous, as long as you don't turn Latitude on in Google maps. You can even store history of your location, but that is turned of by default, and can be controlled via web interface of your Google account.
Also note that your service provider can detect your location independently. In some countries this location can, or even must, be archived for some time.
Furthermore if you have Wifi enabled My Location will sniff for wireless packets and depending on the APs MAC addresses will be able to detemine a more accurate location as the Street View vans sniffed packets and uploaded MAC adresses along with GPS co-ordinates to aid their service.
since we're onto wifi sniffing etc for location finding, heres an off topic but interesting proof of concept page that can pin your home pc down to a pretty narrow area just from your home ip address, and which works using googles location service.
Its not nearly as acurate as the real location service, but still got my house to within 500 yards, using my virginmedia ip address.
http://samy.pl/mapxss/
Note test page is for firefox, but the exploit if done for real would work on all browsers.

Should Carriers have the right to use CarrierIQ?

This thread is to discuss CarrierIQ with its current capabilities. It is not to debate the performance benefits that may or may not occur when it is removed.
We all know that CarrierIQ currently does not log any information, but logging and transmission can be activated at any time without user notification.
The objective of this thread is to discuss user privacy and safety. We all agree that a carrier has the right to gather reasonable metrics about their network. The question at hand is does a carrier have the right to use a software package as potentially invasive as CarrierIQ.
Please do not engage in flaming or a thread war. Respect eachothers opinions and share your own.
EDIT: 6/5/2011 1:18PM EASTERN TIME
For disclosure purposes I fully admit I am NOT a developer. I do not create ROM's nor have I ever removed CIQ from a ROM. The information I have posted has been provided to me by 3rd party sources. Unfortunately I can not release their documentation at this time. I ask that each member in this discussion to please provide any information they feel comfortable providing on CIQ that either supports or disputes the capabilities I have posted. Also, please provide any links to other sources you may wish to.
I am asking this because I do not wish this thread to become an argument over theory and supposition of what CIQ is or isn't capable of.
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One of my purposes of this thread is to bring to light the full potential of CIQ. There are many very intelligent, very experienced developers on XDA and I am hoping they will take the time to provide information on what they have learned about CIQ. It was also created to gauge the Samsung Epic users feelings on just how invasive CIQ is as implemented in the Epic.
As for contacting representatives on a state and federal level as well my state attorney's office, I have. I urge anyone who is concerned about CIQ to do the same.
United States House of Representatives
United States Senators of the 112th Congress
Also contact directly the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy who are investigating Apple & Google's invasion of consumer privacy.
I will be the first to admit that I am not a great orator or writer. I would like to ask the forum members who feel that CIQ as it is implemented is too invasive and should be removed. Maybe a paralegal?? I believe all carriers have the right to protect their network, gather metrics and improve services for their customer base. There are many ways for a carrier to do this but CIQ as it is implemented in Android phones is far too invasive.
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yes they do. just like you have the right to not buy a cellphone from them.
they have the /right/ to do whatever you sign a contract allowing them to do...
chris41g said:
they have the /right/ to do whatever you sign a contract allowing them to do...
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That include a no contract phone? I recall only signing for my unlimited everything plan. And ovbiously the terms of use and blabla.
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Shoulon said:
That include a no contract phone? I recall only signing for my unlimited everything plan. And ovbiously the terms of use and blabla.
Sent from my Epix 4G using XDA
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willing to bet its in the terms of use about analysis of usage patterns and so on and so forth
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they have the /right/ to do whatever you sign a contract allowing them to do...
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I'm sorry, I must of missed where in the contract that it states they can have access to your contacts list, calendar information, user names and passwords of webpages you visit, the content of your text messages, and much much more.
Can you provide a link to that clause in the contract?
Shoulon said:
That include a no contract phone? I recall only signing for my unlimited everything plan. And ovbiously the terms of use and blabla.
Sent from my Epix 4G using XDA
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it would be in the terms and conditions of service.
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yes they do. just like you have the right to not buy a cellphone from them.
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They did not disclose that this spyware was on the phone when I signed a 2 year contract. The capabilities of this software are a blatant violation of privacy. Don't think just because the law has not caught up with technology that it is not.
When you ship something overseas, customs has the right to examine that shipment. Is that a violation of privacy? I don't remember signing an agreement etc etc.
People grossly misunderstand rights, and there are better battles to be fighting than whether a machine is processing and dumping your sexts somewhere. But I guess life must be pretty easy and sweet if this battlefield is your top priority.
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remember if you take the phone off their network, they cant track anything.. they have the right to do as they see fit as long as you are on their network.... regardless, dont like it, dont use the network.
josidhe said:
When you ship something overseas, customs has the right to examine that shipment. Is that a violation of privacy? I don't remember signing an agreement etc etc.
People grossly misunderstand rights, and there are better battles to be fighting than whether a machine is processing and dumping your sexts somewhere. But I guess life must be pretty easy and sweet if this battlefield is your top priority.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
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Custom's is a government agency and the governments of each country had to create laws to specifically allow customs agents to inspect packages. Wireless carriers are NOT governments.
I believe carriers HAVE THE RIGHT to collect metrics to improve and protect their networks. CarrierIQ has that ability. BUT, CarrierIQ as implemented in Sprint's Android phones also has the ability to monitor, read and transmit your contact list, your calendar, your pictures with geo-tagging information embedded (remember, the FROYO release took away your ability to disable geo-tagging photo's), it keylogs so it has the ability to transmit the page you visited along with your user name and password. These are NOT things that a carrier has a right to be able to know. Whether CarrierIQ is currently logging this information or not, NO carrier has the right to install software on a phone that with a simple command has the ability to be that invasive.
http://shop2.sprint.com/en/legal/legal_terms_privacy_popup.shtml?ECID=vanity:termsandconditions
Protecting Our Network & Services
We can take any action to: (1) protect our network, our rights and interests, or the rights of others; or (2) optimize or improve the overall use of our network and Services. Some of these actions may interrupt or prevent legitimate communications and usage - for example, message filtering/blocking software to prevent SPAM or viruses, limiting throughput, limiting access to certain websites, applications or other Data Content, prohibitions on unintended uses (for example, use as a dedicated line, or use as a monitoring service), etc. For additional information on what we do to protect our customers, network, Services and equipment, see our Acceptable Use Policy and Visitor Agreement at our website.
Your Privacy
Our Privacy Policy is available on our website. To review the policy, visit www.sprint.com/legal/privacy.html. This policy may change from time to time, so review it with regularity and care.
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Information that we automatically collect. We automatically receive certain types of information whenever you use our Services. We may collect information about your device, your computer, and online activities. For example, we collect your device's and computer's IP address, the date and time of your access and the type of browser you use. We also collect information about your device's and computer's operating system, your location, and the Web site from which you came and then went and Web sites you visit on your device. We may link information we automatically collect with personal information, such as information you give us at registration or check out.
Information we collect when we provide you with Services includes when your wireless device is turned on, how your device is functioning, device signal strength, where it is located, what device you are using, what you have purchased with your device, how you are using it, and what sites you visit.
We may use systems or tools to follow your use of our Services, including using cookies, web beacons and other tracking mechanisms. For example, we allow collection by analytic service provider(s) of site click-stream and cookie data to help us track aggregate and individual use of our Services. We sometimes use cookies to enable features on our sites, like the ability to save your shopping cart or set preferences. Advertisers and advertising networks that serve ads on our sites may also use their own mechanisms, like cookies. These third party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the entities placing the ads and are not subject to this Policy.
USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your personal information for a variety of purposes, including providing you with Services. We use your personal information to do things like:
Process your orders.
Protect our and our customers' rights and property.
Respond to legal process and emergencies.
Develop or inform you of new products and services.
Anonymize or aggregate personal information for various purposes like market analysis or traffic flow analysis and reporting.
Customize or personalize your experience with our Services.
Customize or personalize advertising and communications to bring you information about products and services of Sprint Nextel or others that may interest you, including co-branded offers. For example, we may customize the ads you see when you are using our Internet-enabled devices. If we use information about your online activities to deliver advertising or communications tailored to your interests, we may share that information with third parties who select tailored advertising.
Monitor, evaluate or improve our Services, systems, or networks.
josidhe said:
When you ship something overseas, customs has the right to examine that shipment. Is that a violation of privacy? I don't remember signing an agreement etc etc.
People grossly misunderstand rights, and there are better battles to be fighting than whether a machine is processing and dumping your sexts somewhere. But I guess life must be pretty easy and sweet if this battlefield is your top priority.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
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YES but when your shipping its for security make sure your not transporting illegal merchandise its completely different
chris41g said:
http://shop2.sprint.com/en/legal/legal_terms_privacy_popup.shtml?ECID=vanity:termsandconditions
Protecting Our Network & Services
We can take any action to: (1) protect our network, our rights and interests, or the rights of others; or (2) optimize or improve the overall use of our network and Services. Some of these actions may interrupt or prevent legitimate communications and usage - for example, message filtering/blocking software to prevent SPAM or viruses, limiting throughput, limiting access to certain websites, applications or other Data Content, prohibitions on unintended uses (for example, use as a dedicated line, or use as a monitoring service), etc. For additional information on what we do to protect our customers, network, Services and equipment, see our Acceptable Use Policy and Visitor Agreement at our website.
Your Privacy
Our Privacy Policy is available on our website. To review the policy, visit www.sprint.com/legal/privacy.html. This policy may change from time to time, so review it with regularity and care.
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Information that we automatically collect. We automatically receive certain types of information whenever you use our Services. We may collect information about your device, your computer, and online activities. For example, we collect your device's and computer's IP address, the date and time of your access and the type of browser you use. We also collect information about your device's and computer's operating system, your location, and the Web site from which you came and then went and Web sites you visit on your device. We may link information we automatically collect with personal information, such as information you give us at registration or check out.
Information we collect when we provide you with Services includes when your wireless device is turned on, how your device is functioning, device signal strength, where it is located, what device you are using, what you have purchased with your device, how you are using it, and what sites you visit.
We may use systems or tools to follow your use of our Services, including using cookies, web beacons and other tracking mechanisms. For example, we allow collection by analytic service provider(s) of site click-stream and cookie data to help us track aggregate and individual use of our Services. We sometimes use cookies to enable features on our sites, like the ability to save your shopping cart or set preferences. Advertisers and advertising networks that serve ads on our sites may also use their own mechanisms, like cookies. These third party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the entities placing the ads and are not subject to this Policy.
USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your personal information for a variety of purposes, including providing you with Services. We use your personal information to do things like:
Process your orders.
Protect our and our customers' rights and property.
Respond to legal process and emergencies.
Develop or inform you of new products and services.
Anonymize or aggregate personal information for various purposes like market analysis or traffic flow analysis and reporting.
Customize or personalize your experience with our Services.
Customize or personalize advertising and communications to bring you information about products and services of Sprint Nextel or others that may interest you, including co-branded offers. For example, we may customize the ads you see when you are using our Internet-enabled devices. If we use information about your online activities to deliver advertising or communications tailored to your interests, we may share that information with third parties who select tailored advertising.
Monitor, evaluate or improve our Services, systems, or networks.
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Quote by SYMS "An educated consumer is our best customer"
chris41g said:
http://shop2.sprint.com/en/legal/legal_terms_privacy_popup.shtml?ECID=vanity:termsandconditions
Protecting Our Network & Services
We can take any action to: (1) protect our network, our rights and interests, or the rights of others; or (2) optimize or improve the overall use of our network and Services. Some of these actions may interrupt or prevent legitimate communications and usage - for example, message filtering/blocking software to prevent SPAM or viruses, limiting throughput, limiting access to certain websites, applications or other Data Content, prohibitions on unintended uses (for example, use as a dedicated line, or use as a monitoring service), etc. For additional information on what we do to protect our customers, network, Services and equipment, see our Acceptable Use Policy and Visitor Agreement at our website.
Your Privacy
Our Privacy Policy is available on our website. To review the policy, visit www.sprint.com/legal/privacy.html. This policy may change from time to time, so review it with regularity and care.
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Information that we automatically collect. We automatically receive certain types of information whenever you use our Services. We may collect information about your device, your computer, and online activities. For example, we collect your device's and computer's IP address, the date and time of your access and the type of browser you use. We also collect information about your device's and computer's operating system, your location, and the Web site from which you came and then went and Web sites you visit on your device. We may link information we automatically collect with personal information, such as information you give us at registration or check out.
Information we collect when we provide you with Services includes when your wireless device is turned on, how your device is functioning, device signal strength, where it is located, what device you are using, what you have purchased with your device, how you are using it, and what sites you visit.
We may use systems or tools to follow your use of our Services, including using cookies, web beacons and other tracking mechanisms. For example, we allow collection by analytic service provider(s) of site click-stream and cookie data to help us track aggregate and individual use of our Services. We sometimes use cookies to enable features on our sites, like the ability to save your shopping cart or set preferences. Advertisers and advertising networks that serve ads on our sites may also use their own mechanisms, like cookies. These third party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the entities placing the ads and are not subject to this Policy.
USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your personal information for a variety of purposes, including providing you with Services. We use your personal information to do things like:
Process your orders.
Protect our and our customers' rights and property.
Respond to legal process and emergencies.
Develop or inform you of new products and services.
Anonymize or aggregate personal information for various purposes like market analysis or traffic flow analysis and reporting.
Customize or personalize your experience with our Services.
Customize or personalize advertising and communications to bring you information about products and services of Sprint Nextel or others that may interest you, including co-branded offers. For example, we may customize the ads you see when you are using our Internet-enabled devices. If we use information about your online activities to deliver advertising or communications tailored to your interests, we may share that information with third parties who select tailored advertising.
Monitor, evaluate or improve our Services, systems, or networks.
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I have thoroughly read the above information and the context they are used in. No where, absolutely no where does the information they refer to consist of the information that CarrierIQ has access to.
CarrierIQ has that ability. BUT, CarrierIQ as implemented in Sprint's Android phones also has the ability to monitor, read and transmit your contact list, your calendar, your pictures with geo-tagging information embedded (remember, the FROYO release took away your ability to disable geo-tagging photo's), it keylogs so it has the ability to transmit the page you visited along with your user name and password
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Sprint is very specific about the types of personal information they may collect.
Yes, they are allowed to know the websites you go to.
No, they are not allowed to know your username and password.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
Yes, they are allowed to know how ofter you text, the size of your texts and if it is sent to someone in or out of Sprint's network.
No, they are not allowed to know the exact content of that text message.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
Yes, they are allowed to know the how many calls you make, how often you make calls and for how long.
No, they are not allowed to know what information in your contacts list is associated with that number.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
Yes, they are allowed to know you take pictures with your phone.
No, they are not allowed to know where you take those pictures and have access to those pictures.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
No, they are not allowed to know what is in your calendar.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
No, they are not allowed to know what you do with your phone when off their network, such as when using WiFi.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
No, they are not allowed to know EVERYTHING you type on your hardware or software keyboard when creating word processing documents.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
The capabilities of CarrierIQ as implemented on Sprint's Android phones goes far beyond the rights of a carrier to protect, patrol and improve its network. The capabilities of CarrierIQ goes far beyond reasonable interpretation of the legal agreement. CarrierIQ as it is implemented on Android phones is a direct violation of personal privacy.
Why am I stirring up this storm? It is not because my life is so simple, free and easy that this is my top priority. It is because history has taught us that this is just the start. If we as customers do not voice our dissatisfaction now it will only get worse, more invasive.
chris41g said:
http://shop2.sprint.com/en/legal/legal_terms_privacy_popup.shtml?ECID=vanity:termsandconditions
Anonymize or aggregate personal information for various purposes like market analysis or traffic flow analysis and reporting.
Customize or personalize your experience with our Services.
Customize or personalize advertising and communications to bring you information about products and services of Sprint Nextel or others that may interest you, including co-branded offers. For example, we may customize the ads you see when you are using our Internet-enabled devices. If we use information about your online activities to deliver advertising or communications tailored to your interests, we may share that information with third parties who select tailored advertising.
Monitor, evaluate or improve our Services, systems, or networks.
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here it is.
"We can take any action to: (1) protect our network, our rights and interests, or the rights of others; or (2) optimize or improve the overall use of our network and Services."
that pretty much covers anything that isn't illegal.
they have the right to charge for tethering and they have the right to use Carrier IQ.
i have the right to tether for free and disable Carrier IQ
they have the right to terminate my contract if they find out.
i think you have a gross misinterpretation of /allowed/... who says? why are they not allowed to do these things? first off, if you read the full thing like you said you did, there is no inclusive list of what they can or cannot, do or do not monitor or analyse. further more, you sound like you either know more than a lot of people about carrieriq or you are talking out of your ass on its capabilities....
faceless said:
"We can take any action to: (1) protect our network, our rights and interests, or the rights of others; or (2) optimize or improve the overall use of our network and Services."
that pretty much covers anything that isn't illegal.
they have the right to charge for tethering and they have the right to use Carrier IQ.
i have the right to tether for free and disable Carrier IQ
they have the right to terminate my contract if they find out.
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1. Lets keep this thread on topic and keep the tethering debate out of it.
2. "We can take any action to: (1) protect our network, our rights and interests, or the rights of others; or (2) optimize or improve the overall use of our network and Services."
--- Does not give them the right to deeply invade ones privacy, expose them to the possibility of identity theft or create an environment that may endanger the customer or his/her family. The quoted portion gives them the right to protect their network and gather private information bound by what is legally considered "within reason". The following are not "within reason" in the eyes of the judicial system.
Yes, they are allowed to know the websites you go to.
No, they are not allowed to know your username and password.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
Yes, they are allowed to know how ofter you text, the size of your texts and if it is sent to someone in or out of Sprint's network.
No, they are not allowed to know the exact content of that text message.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
Yes, they are allowed to know the how many calls you make, how often you make calls and for how long.
No, they are not allowed to know what information in your contacts list is associated with that number.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
Yes, they are allowed to know you take pictures with your phone.
No, they are not allowed to know where you take those pictures and have access to those pictures.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
No, they are not allowed to know what is in your calendar.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
No, they are not allowed to know what you do with your phone when off their network, such as when using WiFi.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
No, they are not allowed to know EVERYTHING you type on your hardware or software keyboard when creating word processing documents.
CarrierIQ gives them this ability as it is implemented in their Android phones.
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first, i would like you to show something backing that they are not allowed to do what you claim they can... then... show something supporting they can even do that that with CIQ? otherwise you are wasting your breath...

Verizon Privacy Policy changes

Verizon is updating their privacy policy, make sure you opt out if you do not want to participate (instructions below):
Verizon Wireless will use the following categories of information:
Mobile Usage Information:
• Addresses of websites you visit when using our wireless service. These data strings (or URLs) may include search terms you have used
• Location of your device ("Location Information")
• App and device feature usage
Consumer Information:
• Information about your use of Verizon products and services (such as data and calling features, device type, and amount
of use)
• Demographic and interest categories provided to us by other companies, such as gender, age range, sports fan, frequent diner, or pet owner ("Demographics")
OPTING OUT:
If you do not want us to use your information for any of the purposes described above, please let us know at any time by:
• Visiting
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• Calling 1-866-211-0874

[APP][SDK][2.2+]PeerDeviceNet - enable sharing thru wifi and wifi direct

New release v1.0.8: new WI-FI Direct features for creating software access point and connecting legacy(normal) WI-FI devices
PeerDeviceNet connects your mobile devices (phones and tablets) through WI-FI network or WI-FI Direct to enable sharing across devices. It allows a group of devices share web pages, contact information, pictures, videos and other documentations.
Features:
1. One click connection setup.
* In normal WI-FI networks (with multicast), simply start PeerDeviceNet or tap "Search and connect" button at multiple devices simultaneously; they can find and connect to each other automatically.
* Two WI-FI Direct enabled devices will connect to each other directly without external WI-FI network.
* One WI-FI Direct enabled device can create software hotspot and allow other normal(legacy) WI-FI devices connect.
2. Safe direct connections between devices.
No server in the middle. Peers can connect with you only after you grant permissions. All connections are secured using TLS/SSL.
3. Easy to use
PeerDeviceNet extends Android's standard "send and share" capability to remote devices. You go to apps which "own" the data you are interested (such Contact app for contact information, Gallery app for photos and videos), select or show the data and click "share" or "send" button. PeerDeviceNet will be among the list of targets thru which you can send data.
You can choose multiple data items to send, or a whole folder of photos to send at the same time.
You can choose to send data to one, a few or all connected devices.
4. Flexible multitasking.
All devices participating PeerDeviceNet can send data to each other simultaneously. It can safely run in background while you are running other apps. You can add new data to send at any time.
Support android 2.2 and up.
Google play link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xconns.free.peerdevicenet
PeerDeviceNet is also a framework. It provides reusable components and local services which can help developing connected mobile applications. You can use PeerDeviceNet connection manager to connect your devices, and reuse the secure connection features. Via PeerDeviceNet, your apps can send messages to peer devices using high level Android intents and messengers; or communicate thru IDL interfaces to gain fine grained control of messaging and device connection behaviours.
More details can be found at web site: http://www.peerdevicenet.net .
Comments and new feature suggestions are welcome. Bug reports are highly appreciated.
Yigong
XCONNS LLC

[Q] Lock websites on Nexus 7

The training center I work for is piloting a bunch of mobile devices to distribute to users . The devices need to be able to access only a select number of websites and a few in house apps (a sad use for these wonderful devices). I have rooted one of our Nexus 7s and disabled most of the default apps. I then just password protected all of the apps that I must keep like Titanium backup, settings, etc. What I can't figure out is how to lock chrome so that it can only go to certain websites. Does anyone know how i could do this?
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The training center I work for is piloting a bunch of mobile devices to distribute to users . The devices need to be able to access only a select number of websites and a few in house apps (a sad use for these wonderful devices). I have rooted one of our Nexus 7s and disabled most of the default apps. I then just password protected all of the apps that I must keep like Titanium backup, settings, etc. What I can't figure out is how to lock chrome so that it can only go to certain websites. Does anyone know how i could do this?
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Android doesn't have parental settings like a computer with security software like kaspersky or McAfee. It also doesn't have such a software that prevents you from accessing sites you don't want it to be accessed. You can tell the IT department to set the privacy settings so when the sites are typed, it'll be blocked.
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I'd address this by having them contact a specific access point that accessed a specific proxy (that they were configured to use) with the list of sites.
Squid isn't bad to configure.
drop the default route (ip route del default), add the desired DNS hostname translations to /etc/hosts -> /system/etc/hosts, and then add back in individual routes (ip route add) to the ip blocks named in /etc/hosts.
This would need to be repeated every time the DHCP lease renewed, as the renewal process will certainly re-insert the default gateway route, and the current IP might change.
A better solution would also compromise or replace DNS lookups with the same domain name whitelist, and every DNS lookup not in the whitelist would blackhole to the loopback (127.0.0.1) device.
You didn't say whether or not these devices are "in the wild" (either 3G or random WiFi hotspots). If the devices are captive (getting DHCP leases from a corporate/business access point) there are plenty of other tricks that can be played at the default gateway.
Note also that it is pretty typical for "web sites" to pull content from all over creation, or use load-balancing services (e.g. akamai) where the name-to-IP translation can't be readily predicted in advance,
Both of those factors might condemn you to be perpetually editing your hostname whitelist and routing table instructions.
good luck

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