hi all.
does anyone know the idea behind a lightweight "pro key" application?
something to avoid the trivial duplication i mean, free-with-ads/paid.
thanks a lot.
i just would like to implement the same behavior as "astro file manager" and "titanium backup".
maybe, from the free app, i have just to check the existance of the paid one and then choose to show pro features or not.
but i guess there is a cleaner way...
anyone?
I don't really know any other solutions. The bigest problem is that if you do this anybody can write a simple app with the same package name and your program will think that he's got the key app. You may have to look at the description of packages, as I remember apps with the same signature can share data (but I'm not sure)
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Hey,
Does any one know if there is an app that replicates the long press on the desktop to add a widget or whether this could be achieved with another app the likes of better cut...? I've have tried using better cut to create a new shortcut but don't know what to fill in the appropiate fields.
Any help would be greatful.
Thanks.
try bettercut @ market
Thanks for the response but as i put above have tried using bettercut but there is nothing as standard in there to for 'add to home' and come know the correct processes for the create your own.
Need it as trying to create sense style dock for 3rd party launchers. Have it all working apart from that....
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Good Morning,
I am after a certain type of app but I am struggling to find something that suits my needs and I was wondering if anyone here can point me to a good app.
I am looking for something where I can hide an app from my App Tray and launch it via the phone dialer by typing a certain code.
So to recap I do not want anyone using my phone to be able to see this app. I don't want and password protection or fake error message I want it completly hidden and only available through the dialer.
Any suggestions?
Regards,
Max
Try Wave Launcher.... that might be what your after?
Thanks for the reply but thats not what I am after. That is just a fancy launcher where as I want to completly hide an app and only be able to launch it through the dialer.
anyone else have any ideas?
The only app i've heard of doing anything like this is Shady SMS, but that just allows you hide certain contacts conversations. I've never seen anything else similar..
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Try Hide It Pro it give you the ability to hide pics, videos, and apps. I believe this is exactly what you are looking for. It installs as a cute little app called "Audio Manager" which you can configure to actually function properly. There is a secret "button" press to get you to a keypad for a passcode. Enter your passcode and your in.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.smartanuj.hideitpro&hl=en
This package looks perfect but its refusing to list my installed applications :-(
I once had an app like this, but can't find it now.
The only app that I've encountered that can do this is Lockdown Pro but it can only hide itself. I hope someone can make an app like this or maybe I'll try it myself when I graduate.
I'm trying to make my own icon pack, and I don't know much about xml coding. I've been trying to learn through other people's templates, but I was hoping someone could help explain to me how to target specific launchers. What about the xml coding targets LGHome launcher? I was hoping to make my start there.
-I fully understand DPI, and the sizes of the icons required to work in all forms (mdpi, hdpi, xhdpi, xxhdpi, and xxxhdpi) I also understand that the Google Play icon must be at least 512px x 512px
-I understand file formatting, though I DO NOT KNOW what format would be best in this case to use (I think bitmaps were recommended strongly)
-I have the latest version of Android Studio and Android SDK Standalone
I will be experimenting with codes and icons, but I am unsure of how to test them on one of my own Android Devices (LG G2 & Nexus 10)
Would I upload the file directly to my device once I pack it? How do I make my project into an APK
To target other launchers you need to find package id of the particular launcher and add the same to main activity of your app.
You need to export the file using adt or to test ypu can also run the app in adt and install it in your phone.
Do some google you will understand or co relate what i said
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Spoonfeed required, I'm totally new at this. Where can I find the package id of each individual launcher? I've been Googling how to do this, but it isn't exactly a popular topic, which is why I came here to ask for help.
I will look into everything you said though, thank you.
karmaxdw said:
Spoonfeed required, I'm totally new at this. Where can I find the package id of each individual launcher? I've been Googling how to do this, but it isn't exactly a popular topic, which is why I came here to ask for help.
I will look into everything you said though, thank you.
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Install apex launcher and tap for 3 sec on the home screen free area. This will open menu and show u shortcut option slext the same and then select activity.
Now scroll down until u find the desired launcher and it will show u the package id.
Ps you need to have launcher installed first to see the package id.
Alternatively, open playstore in pc and search the app you want to see the package id. Open its page and on top it will show you the package id.
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Install apex launcher and tap for 3 sec on the home screen free area. This will open menu and show u shortcut option slext the same and then select activity.
Now scroll down until u find the desired launcher and it will show u the package id.
Ps you need to have launcher installed first to see the package id.
Alternatively, open playstore in pc and search the app you want to see the package id. Open its page and on top it will show you the package id.
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Thank you, that was very helpful. I'll reply here if I need any more assistance.
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Thank you, that was very helpful. I'll reply here if I need any more assistance.
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No problem let me know
Btw did you try my new lg home theme.
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I may have, which was yours?
Also, I opened the Play Store page for many of the launchers, yet I can't seem to find the ID
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Thanks to ragingredbull for pointing out you can shortcut to App Ops on the G4. App Ops won't officially be released until Android M but has been in AOSP since 4.3. Google hid it in 4.4 and it was no longer accessible without root. The G4 has it available. Props to LG for allowing this!!
App Ops allows you to restrict access permissions such as GPS, contacts or Keep awake for individual apps. It is basically a privacy control that the iPhone has had for a bit and is sorely lacking in Android. The G4 version works for downloaded apps only unlike a root version. It is, however, still very useful and gets you most of the way. If you find that disabling permissions for an app causes it to force close then the app is written poorly to handle null data and you will have to turn the permission back on if you want to use that app.
To access the menu, Download "Any cut" or "Quick shortcut maker" from the play store. You want to create a short cut for "Access Lock" from the app.
Open it, change 'incremental search' to ' normal search' and search for Access .
You should get a Settings option that you can expand. Look for one labeled Access Lock and click on it.
It's possible that some App Ops enabling apps may also point to the proper Activity and work the same way.
After you have made the shortcut, clicking on it will open a menu allowing you to restrict app permissions.
(now we just need a hosts blocker and firewall...)
Hm, which variant of the G4 do you have? I have a EU carrier H815 and can't find it. I scrolled through the whole list manually, but only can find the Hidden Menu Accesspoint stuff.
Only works for downloaded apps.
VS896 CDMA Verizon
Right between About phone and APNs on mine
Awesome. It's working great. Thanks for the heads up!
Awesome. Thanks!
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Edit: I got it.
Thank you for the info. Awesome job!
Vs986
Thanks, also found this using the app Activity Launcher. Under Settings -> Access lock. The activity is com.android.settings.Settings$AccessLockSummaryActivity
Nice dude thanks!
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can it allow full access to MicroSD for some apps?
I haven't tried but this is supposed to fix SD card on the g4.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vinny.intsdfixer
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larsdennert said:
I haven't tried but this is supposed to fix SD card on the g4.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vinny.intsdfixer
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That app is for internal "sd card" aka the internal memory. I think the above poster is referring to the fact that some apps can't save to sd card. But that's a lollipop thing that the devs have to add to their code for it to work.
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That app is for internal "sd card" aka the internal memory. I think the above poster is referring to the fact that some apps can't save to sd card. But that's a lollipop thing that the devs have to add to their code for it to work.
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yes, that's what i mean but sadly not every apps that support that. is either root the phone or *some other way*?
looknsee said:
yes, that's what i mean but sadly not every apps that support that. is either root the phone or *some other way*?
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I've heard that it's fixed with root, but this is the first one I've had in a few years with a sd card, so I haven't personally tried it.
Nice find!! Thanks....
Nice feature. Thanks op
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This is awesome tips.. Thanks
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Hm, which variant of the G4 do you have? I have a EU carrier H815 and can't find it. I scrolled through the whole list manually, but only can find the Hidden Menu Accesspoint stuff.
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The setting variable name is in your local language.
I have a EU H815 too and I found it by searching for "lock" in my local language and picking the right activity from the listed "Settings" menu items. It's supposed to be the locally translated shortcut for the activity
"com.android.settings/com.android.settings.Settings$AccessLockSummaryActivity"
The QuickQuickShortCutMaker app only searches the translated names...
if somebody can't find access lock at another language try to change phone language to english =)
try this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall to use fariwall without root
For those using Nova.
Tap and hold the homescreen (or any landing page screen), select widgets, under Nova Launcher Widgets select Activity.
From there scroll down to settings, expand settings, and select Access Lock.
Pretty much as the title says. In Marshmallow, I simply can't find how to disable a user app, I can only see how to disable system apps.
Am I missing something? Please tell me they have not removed this as a feature.
I've tried searching, but to my surprise haven't been able to find anyone else discussing this issue.
You can freeze then with titanium or uninstall them.
There's no disabling *user* apps in the first place - it's meant for system apps only.
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There's no disabling *user* apps in the first place - it's meant for system apps only.
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That's where root comes in and all of the sudden, you finally feel release.
Oh ya, i use rom toolbox for freezing/disabling my apps
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Why should I disable user apps when I can uninstall them?
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Why should I disable user apps when I can uninstall them?
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because some apps share libraries and if you uninstalle certain apps other apps won't work or even FC's all around can occur. exactly one of those scenarios where users blame roms and kernels with simple statements like: "this" or "that" doesn't work, please fix it.
from the tone in your question i can well imagine that that's a bulls eye here. if you don't know, don't think those who do are doing things for no reason, perhaps they simply know better.
I am not sure if you got me right or if I get you.
Yes, I had this tone because if you install an app - and that would be my definition of an user app - you can simply deinstall it if you don't need it anymore and nothing will happen except loosing the app data.
Of course nobody should freeze or even deinstall any system app if you don't know what that will or could cause, but in my understanding that was not the question.
I have entune for my toyota installed, i dont want to have to re sign in and redownload the app everytime i drive that car. I used to be able to disable the app when i didn't need it. Now that option isnt there. Same goes for peel remote. I dont always need it running, just when im at the bar and want to change channels
Has this option really been removed? That would be a big step backwards imho.
D47x said:
That's where root comes in and all of the sudden, you finally feel release.
Oh ya, i use rom toolbox for freezing/disabling my apps
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Can u tell me how to disable user apps using ROM toolbox