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Is it possible to record voice notes directly to the SD card?

Hey guys -- I posted this over on the T-Mobile board and I haven't gotten a response, so I was hoping someone here could give me a hand.
I've got a T-Mobile Dash with the 2 Way Plus InCall Recording .cab installed. When I record a call using the Record option while a call is in progress, the recording defaults to \My Documents\Notes on my phone. Is there any way at all -- registry hack, menu option, anything -- to record these calls directly to the SD card? I've got almost no space left on my phone, but an almost empty 4gb SD card ready to go, so I'd like to be able to utilize that space. I've even opened the Voice Recorder application, which is what I believe the InCall Recording program is going through, and couldn't find any options to default the recordings to any other location(s).
(For the record, I'm not trying to illegally record calls here -- In Utah, it's not illegal to record calls as long as you yourself are a participant in the conversation; I've contacted the police and confirmed this personally. There have been some domestic issues with a friend of mine and her family, and I'm just trying to think ahead and be prepared for anything.)
Thanks a lot for your help, everyone -- Any assistance would be appreciated more than I can even describe.

Capture video on Android devices

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone could tell me if there's a way to capture video of the Android OS/homescreen/apps in the same way that you can screenshot these things. I'd like to take a video of Google navigation and walk through the different features it has, but capturing video through an external camera generally ends up as very low quality.
I recall screenshots having to be taken (early on at least) only when it was linked with a computer and some portion of the dev toolkit. Is that still the case for screenshots? Does anyone know if there's a similar feature that would capture video when connected to a laptop or something? Thanks for the input!

Hey, you may use Android Screen Video Capture Tool for capturing currently displayed screen as a video for recording program demos to upload to YouTube or problem recreation
Or creating a set of videos answering your most frequently asked questions
You can create video tutorials for school or college class
Use to record a recurring problem so you can show technical support people
Create video-based information products you can sell
Record new tricks and techniques you discover on your favorite software program, before you forget them
I hope it would be helpful!

Also, if you are rooted, the app ShootMe takes screenshots and screencasts.
Sent from my perfect epic

I usually use Camtasia, even in lite version it does the job. Launch the Android emulator on your SDK, start the camtasia video capture, start your app and acquire your video.
Don't forget to set a compression plug-in otherwise you'll have too large videos.

I prefer Broadcaster Studio. It,s free.
But i think he means on the Andorid device, not on the PC.

i am building an app that will have the ability to do this.
http://code.google.com/p/groundwork/downloads/list
I temporarily took out the video option to speed up the processing. Until enough people want it I will put it back in.
Also until I deploy the apk you will have to be rooted and use adb or a terminal to use
the command
cat /dev/graphics/fb0 | netcat 9000
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I am at work now. When I get home I can put the video option back in the code

SuperUserMovado said:
i am building an app that will have the ability to do this.
http://code.google.com/p/groundwork/downloads/list
I temporarily took out the video option to speed up the processing. Until enough people want it I will put it back in.
Also until I deploy the apk you will have to be rooted and use adb or a terminal to use
the command
cat /dev/graphics/fb0 | netcat 9000
edit:
I am at work now. When I get home I can put the video option back in the code
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It will work on honeycomb?

I don't have a honeycomb tablet so I don't know. This should work on a rooted tablet with busybox installed. I have the atrix which actually outof the box doesn't allow users to read the framebuffer without modifying the kernel. I doubt motorola has done this with the xoom.

The app is released in the android market. You will need to download and install python to run it on your phone. I am going to release an update to record video shortly.

[FAQ]FingerPrint Scanner SDK for Apps

The Fingerprint Scanner SDK (originally posted at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202577) for Android has been released by Authentec. Currently there is only one device(Motorola Atrix) with a fingerprint scanner, but if you release your application with support for the fingerprint scanner (once you get the hang of it it is really not hard to use at all) then users of phones with fingerprint scanners will most likely be happier with your application.
Google has stated that Google Wallet will use fingerprints to unlock the payment system, so clearly more capable devices are on the way (source: http://www.qrcodepress.com/google-unveils-safety-measure-for-their-upcoming-mobile-wallet/853399/). Including fingerprint scanner capability in your application will also future-proof it as AuthenTec will have the same framework in place in other phones that will use their fingerprint scanner (Authentec is a leader in biometric security systems for lots of devices).
MotoDEV Article Guide:
http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/library/writing-fingerprint-enabled-apps
Read and Download the (simple) SDK at their site:
http://developers.authentec.com/
Example of SDK Usage (pulled from the SDK)​At the time of this writing, it is my understanding that before you release the application you need to have them review it to meet their security specifications... They don't want you using this fingerprint scanner library and making their work look bad. It's a fair deal to me. I'm not sure if this is how they want it though - maybe that is just for Advanced SDK or maybe I'm just wrong (taken from their site) It appears right now that there is a mismatch between the developers and the makers of the authentec site... apparently there is no requirement for using the fingerprint scanner, so develop away!
I have an Atrix and the fingerprint scanner is amazing, once you use it you will never go back to patterns or pins. As such this guide was written by a user of the Atrix - future devices might not use the exact methodology but it should be nearly identical.
I have the Advanced SDK but I have not used any of the advanced functions yet. After using the code (And getting it to finally work) I have found some things that are not documented or are documented incorrectly in the SDK docs and I have come here to post items that will save you great time. If you find others I hope to hear about them so I can add it to the list - I'll even credit you (maybe with a post number so you can score some thanks points!)
The swipe fingerprint screen won't show up - but I'm getting a result (mine was always 14)
AM2 (Authentec fingerprint framework - there are a lot of unsubscribed terms in the documentation so just go with me here) requires Internet Permission (perhaps to verify the key for the advanced SDK, it might not be done locally - without a key advanced SDK functions will not load). If you don't, all uses of the tsm.jar will not work. Not listed at all in documentation
AM2ClientLibraryLoaded() doesn't work with the code they provide!?
You must Instantiate Authentec.AM2ClientLibraryLoaded() - SDK Docs shows as static but it is not used in the example program they give.
It goes into verification but does not show anything and locks up the fingerprint sensor.
Do not change the 'screen' in the examples of sScreen... I thought that was the title of the window that would appear, but apparently those strings are built into it... it would work better as static fields passed as integers. For values look at the next answer.
What can I use for sScreen (viaGfxScreen(string))?
The documentation says nothing of this but these are different types of verification screens. There is fingerprint scanning only and then there is the unlock style one where you also get the PIN. I'm guessing a modifed version of this is how the lock screen works.
"lap-verify" is fingerprint and PIN
"get-app-secret" is fingerprint only - hit and miss right now... will update when I get it perfected
Why does it lock up?
Only 1 app at a time can access the fingerprint scanner. Motoblur seems to access it occasionally and I think that's why it died on the Atrix's Froyo 1.8.3. It seems mostly fixed but as you develop you will most likely lock it up as you debug. Having a wrong sScreen variable will kill your FP scanner. If it locks in your app you will lose the ability to unlock the device with the FP scanner.
Use DDMS to kill com.authentec.TrueSuiteMobile and the lock will work again. This might work on 1.8.3 but I'm not sure it works that way. If the application exits with the home button, it seems to also lock it up. I'm looking into a way to avoid this..
I can't register my application, it's failing with code 6 - (System Error)
I encountered this one myself when using my Api key for com.mgamerzproductions.gibbertalk - I changed it to com.mgamerzproductions.gibbertalk.testing and it no longer worked. They did tell me this in the email that it is only for one package - so make sure you choose wisely, or bribe the people giving out the API keys to give you another one. I wish it was more specific (API_KEY_NOT_AUTHENTIC or something)
I'm still having problems. What can I do?
You can use these tags for debugging in logcat:
AMJNI (AuthenTec Mobile - permissions - server)
TrueMobileSuite (some gfx log info - swipe fingerprint screen)
AndroidRuntime (will tell you crash related things, as debugging for errors will produce too much to read at once)
Any other things would be greatly appreciated for all of use Developers so speak up if you have something I don't have listed and I'll add it.
If you want to use the encrypted storage provided by the framework you'll need to apply for the Advanced SDK. You have to give them a description of your app, and it has to be security related (obviously that's the whole point of the fingerprint scanner and they don't want you to abuse it).
If you like the guide, and you are on MotoDev, I wouldn't mind a kudos in the contest http://community.developer.motorola...print-Enabled-Apps-quot-article-in/td-p/17206

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Reserved for OP at a later date
Pictures of my use right now (more later)

Spoke to OP, moved to main Android development, as this would be of more interest to the development community in general, as I'm sure other phones will be using fingerprint scanning (and this sdk) in the near future.

Originally posted in the source thread:
heilpern said:
I tried to post in the linked thread, but as I'm a new XDA poster the system wouldn't allow me to.
The INTERNET permission is required, however there aren't any connections made off of the device. The system uses sockets internally and INET sockets are used rather than UNIX sockets.
> Why does it lock up?
> Only 1 app at a time can access the fingerprint scanner.
This should not cause the system to lock up; it should cause your app to delay briefly and either continue with your request or return to you with an error. If you can duplicate some other result reliably, please share details.
> If someone also can upload and create an eclipse project it would be must easier to import and view their source code they post. I tried but eventually gave up cause of so many problems.
The eclipse projects for these examples are very simple -- with the exception of the .project you have everything you need in the example directories. Worst case is you can create a new Android project and replace its manifest, sources and resources with those provided by the examples. Then point the build path at your tsm.jar and you'll be ready to go.
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What I meant was that if an app is asking for the fingerprint reader (not the app entirely, but actively asking for the FP reader scan), and motorola does something in the background with the FP scanner (on atrix), it can lock it up. This was heavily apparent on Atrix 1.8.3 but in the new update it seems to have been mostly fixed.
Errors: If you bring up the window with anything but lap-verify or get-app-secret, the window will lock up (and i think fingerprint reader will lock up as well - if you return to the lockscreen you'll see it never finishes initializing it) I can attempt to reproduce this error but I want to finish some development I am doing now.
heilpern said:
com.authentec.TrueSuiteMobile drives the UI, directly or indirectly depending on exactly what's going on (indirectly in the case of the lock screen, for example). If this package is killed it will restart with the next fingerprint operation however it will disrupt any currently active verification attempt (causing the requesting app to receive an error -- probably the USER_CANCELED error).
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I never really kill it except if it locks up. Haven't tested what it returns (perhaps null)
heilpern said:
Here's something you can do to experiment if you're using StoreCredential -- swipe one of your existing fingers (the index fingers) and you'll store data to that particular finger. Swipe a different finger (multiple times as prompted) and eventually (after three swipes if all goes well) you'll be asked which finger you just enrolled (and your credential will be stored to that finger). This new finger can be used for subsequent Store Credential requests (without the automatic training session) and to release data stored with Get Secret... but only the index fingers can be used to unlock the Atrix.
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Yeah, in the original thread I had that image posted... It's in the framework but it never was used... I'm not sure if it was there for this purpose or was just cancelled at the end because it was incredibly confusing... I don't get why you would need all those credentials. It's not like your phone will get passed around that much. You swipe new fingers just like you would if you were registering a finger, then you choose the finger... but the accuracy of the 'pick a finger' one is pretty bad.

Would love to see a test apk where we can try this out...
Nothing available right now?

My application works with the FP scanner... its not done yet though.
These are the included APK's that are the code samples they use:
Download tsm-apk-pack.zip from Host-A

Will it support HTC Desire HD? It won't right?

The fingerprint scanner is a hardware device, just like a laptop fingerprint reader. Its not touchscreen, unfortunately.
Trolling from my ATRIX 4G on probably the crappiest main US carrier

Mgamerz said:
I can't register my application, it's failing with code 6 - (System Error)
I encountered this one myself when using my Api key for com.mgamerzproductions.gibbertalk - I changed it to com.mgamerzproductions.gibbertalk.testing and it no longer worked. They did tell me this in the email that it is only for one package - so make sure you choose wisely, or bribe the people giving out the API keys to give you another one. I wish it was more specific (API_KEY_NOT_AUTHENTIC or something)
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I agree that a more telling error code would be a better option. Error 6 is eAM_STATUS_ACCESS_ERROR but that value can be returned for other problems as well.
Note that if a generic API key is needed, TSM-0E08085A-1210171A-001A7465-632E7473 can be used if you name your package com.authentec.tsmgetsecret. You cannot post that package to the Market however if you want a means of creating a test APK with a neutral package name that package/key combination will work.

Has AuthenTec claimed that package name on the market...?
they probably should or someone might take that package...

Mgamerz said:
Has AuthenTec claimed that package name on the market...?
they probably should or someone might take that package...
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Yes, it's already claimed in an unpublished but uploaded entry.

Hi . question: is it possible to use fingerprint senzor as wake up function? My button is very very hard to push, this function would be great....

Looking for APP to remote control Android 5.1 via USB

Hello there!
As the title says i'm looking for an app to remote control my Nexus 5 wich uses android 5.1.1 and mobizen is not supporting inputs on it. My mouse won't work on it and the staff says they are working on it. But I need to capture my device for gaming/YouTube purpose and need an APP which can pass with high bandwidth(USB, because via wi-fi will possibly delay/buffer on 1080P)
Mobizen does exactly the work and i couldn't find out another app. Also my device is NOT ROOOTED and mobizen works on not rooted.
As an alternative i'm recording internally on the device using "Shou" but it reduces my FPS, my device get more hot faster and I can't have any more APPS or games or musics on my device due to low space during the recordings. BUT i can't record my cam while i'm looking down to the device(can?).
So getting my monitor which is ultra wide with full screen from my device which is 1080 and record with NVidia shadow play that records the entire Desktop while recording with my web cam C920 would be really great.
Hope someone knows any app that could do that without root(If rooting the device i still can receive updates via OTA I would go for a root) but if You only know rooting needed APPs put it here so I can think about rooting my device T_T.
Thank You very much for Your time, hope posted it on the right place.
@edit Just noticed...its in on the wrong place. Sorry....... this is HTC section.
Can someone please move the topic? I can't delete it. sorry.

Samsung SM-J727T Root process/Unroot process cohesive step-by-step or n/a?

I am a noob to newer technology. I've rooted in the past but the game has changed! Just bought a nice 64 gb sd card for my Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-J727T) and figured out that Android T-Mobile no longer supports running apps on SD card. So now my SD card is basically useless for the purposes intended it for. SO HERE WE ARE: Rooting.
After reading hundreds of articles, I am still confused. It seems like these questions have been answered but not very clearly. I have clearer answers for other models but not specifically this one. I know rooting is a risk but am also wondering about unrooting too. (I don't like doing things that I can't undo/fix/revert! Even if just a little bit) This seems to be controversial too, with half the internet saying YES you can unroot your phone and the other half saying NO you can't (and another chunk saying T-Mobile workers, in behalf of my scenario, aren't smart enough to figure out whether you rooted or not/not thorough enough to check whether you rooted or not/don't give a sh*t and will fulfill your warranty although technically void. This is not really something I care too much about unrooting process, but would be cool to know how to do JUST IN CASE)
IF THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY TO ROOT THIS DEVICE...YET: Then is there some loophole I can atleast do, like installing an App via computer onto an SD card, and then I can run it on the phone (with an android emulator or just the .apk?) Can I get admin control by hooking my device to a computer, and moving around files myself or downloading computer hacking programs? Maybe if I can't root it, i'm hoping it is atleast possible to bypass something, even if temporarily, or for a small request, if that makes sense.
Is there a way to backup the information pre-root to my computer, to ensure that if I mess anything up, a clean copy will be safe for me to factory restore my phone? Would anything linger from a root if I factory restore? Can the factory restore fail if the phone is rooted, regardless if I have the information backed up?
I'm a noob to forum etiquette too, so let me know if I'm double posting or not following some sort of guideline I'm supposed to.
(Also side note, all I want to do, is run my Apple Music App on my sd card, so I can download all the music I want. For those of you not familiar with the Apple Music App, via subscription, I am technically not downloading a physical .mp3. I believe music information stays in the App, and it makes the app larger, THUS eating up all my internal storage. Even though there is an option in the app to change the download location, I receive an error message every time I make the set location SD card, saying, "There was an error transferring your music")

I'm in the same situation. I have apps for work and personal purposes and it filled up my internal storage. I tried to move the apps to external storage to no avail. I ended up learning my only recourse is to root it, and well, rooting this particular device seems to be harder than other devices and/or impossible. There are variations of the j7 on forums I've seen can be rooted but it seems the SM-J727T and SM-J727T1 specifically. They don't allow you access to the OEM unlock setting. I have tried to switch the setting using fastboot multiple times following a couple different gudies to no avail. Maybe someone on here can help?

INFO - I may have a solution for you both.
Unlock developer mode.
Go to settings. Scroll down to ABOUT PONE. Tap on ABOUT PHONE. Find SOFTWARE INFORMATION. Tap on SOFTWARE INFORMATION. Find BUILD NUMBER. Tap on BUILD NUMBER 7 times (10 times to be safe if you like). Developer Mode will be enabled and a pop up on your phone should confirm. If not, then I'm at a loss to tell you how to activate developer mode, search forums or contact someone who is a developer or senior member.
Developer mode.
Tap the back button to return to settings (2x). Below ABOUT PHONE is the DEVELOPER OPTIONS menu. Tap on it. The icon switch should be toggled to ON, if not, tap it to turn on developer mode. 61st option down, below INACTIVE APPS is the option FORCE ALLOW APPS ON EXTERNAL. Tap to turn on. DONE!
I just got my hands on a J7 tonight and was checking the forums when I saw this post. I have not yet had the opportunity to install an SD Card and see if the above does indeed allow apps to be written to the external storage. i will be looking forward to hear if it did the trick.
Regards,
-WinterWolf