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I've noticed recently that there's quite a few people asking how to hide folders on Windows Mobile. There's a few applications out there, but they're either completely overkill (they do a million more things and are therefore massive), or they're not free (or a mixture of the two).
Since I wanted this functionality myself, I decided to write a very simple application to allow me to toggle the hidden state of folders. This application should be considered in beta state, but it works fine for me so far. It's not fancy in the slightest, and I have no plans to make it look anything special, but if I get enough response then I'd put some time aside to "tart it up" a bit.
I'd be grateful if people could let me know of any problems with it. It's targeted for WM 4+ (I have 6.1), using .Net 2.0.
All that aside, I hope some of you do find it useful.
You can download it here...
http://www.johnmolyneux.co.uk/downloads/hidefolders.cab
I was recently informed about a review for this application, which can be found here...
http://mobilityupdate.com/hide-your-folders-on-windows-mobile-using-hidefolders-application/
Thanks for the great review Ella
Cheers,
John.
Hi,
Works well on my Kaiser (See my sig for the rest of my specs).
Nice little app, I use Resco and Total Commander, so I don't have much use for it, but I'll keep the CAB just in case.
I like the loading when you expand the tree rather than loading all folders at the start.
Ta
Dave
Cheers for doing that Dave - I don't know about you, but I'm always relieved when things work for others!
As for the loading when you expand the treeview nodes, I had to add that because it was taking about a minute to start the program, if it was getting the whole directory structure. The Windows folder alone was taking around 40 seconds!
Anyway, thanks again. I appreciate the test and report
Updated to v1.1. I've sorted the folder lists alphabetically, and I've added an about screen, mainly to acknowledge the guy that made the icons I used for the application.
it didn't work. i set a folder in the storage card to hidden mode bt the folder is still visible! when i use file explorer!
i have asus p320
hackerzlab said:
it didn't work. i set a folder in the storage card to hidden mode bt the folder is still visible! when i use file explorer!
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Hi.
It sounds to me like you've got 'Show all files' enabled. In File Explorer, go to Menu and make sure 'Show all files' is unchecked.
Cheers.
hide folder working fine
working great in htc 3450...
but make sure in file explorer u unchecked show all files....[]
Work well on Xperia, thanks
Great piece of app. Really appreciated. You need to uncheck "show all files" & you will have your files hidden. But the problem I faced is mainly with the Touch commander 2.51 which doesn't have any of this option. I tried this on Resco explorer & files were hidden. So overall w/o touch commander it worked like charm.
Just an humble suggestion John
WHy don't you create an app that could lock files, I mean that could just rename them with ascii letters which can't be opened unless provided password[which would rename the folder again.] I have searched for this kind of app but couldn't find one so your release would be a hit with this function. Thanks allover.
Regards
Saksham Katyal
hidefolders review:
http://mobilityupdate.com/hide-your-folders-on-windows-mobile-using-hidefolders-application/
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working great in htc 3450...
but make sure in file explorer u unchecked show all files....[]
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Yeah but still doesnt work successfully. if you use a photo viewing program like resco photo viewer hidden files are still viewable. SKB mobile safety suite locks well, cant see it but takes forever with large files and you need alot of phone memory.
Im sure someone must have a program that has the best of both worlds???
How do i use it???
Hello and thanks for the cab....How do i hide a folder in Htc hd?The program just lets me go through the paths and when i find the folder i want to hide it has to options ...on the left "about" on the right "exit" It does't says anywhere menu or hide.....Any succestions?
Thank you in advance.
johncmolyneux said:
I'd be grateful if people could let me know of any problems with it. It's targeted for WM 4+ (I have 6.1), using .Net 2.0.
All that aside, I hope some of you do find it useful.
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thanks 4 the app!
works great on ipaq 600
if it is not to hard can you make the app popup as a combination of hardware keys?
2 make it simple one can select from predefined combination
like: key1&key4 ,key1&key2…. (from settings/buttons)
or if it is not to hard adding read key combination option (in the app settings)
anyway thanks
Edit: to not let it woke in the background the combination will be entered after taping the apps icon (the apps icon says )
CARPEDIEM8 said:
Hello and thanks for the cab....How do i hide a folder in Htc hd?The program just lets me go through the paths and when i find the folder i want to hide it has to options ...on the left "about" on the right "exit" It does't says anywhere menu or hide.....Any succestions?
Thank you in advance.
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Found a program called Hide my stuff v3.6, works much better than this one and the SKB. it truly hides files or all files within a folder, no frills so is very fast to hide, unhide, you can even edit or beam files whilst its in a hidden state etc. found it by chance but works very well.
thank you veru much ! I will try that!
appreciating your help . it is working fine for me
Works great on my BlueAngel..thank you man!
EREZYAD said:
if it is not to hard can you make the app popup as a combination of hardware keys?
2 make it simple one can select from predefined combination
like: key1&key4 ,key1&key2…. (from settings/buttons)
or if it is not to hard adding read key combination option (in the app settings)
anyway thanks
Edit: to not let it woke in the background the combination will be entered after taping the apps icon (the apps icon says )
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works great!! Thanks
and if could add up some function like that, it would be perfect!! Thanks again
You need AEButtons to assign software to hardware keys. I've never used it myself, but lots of people use it very succesfully.
Hope this helps
Im glad to say that the hide folders works great. Does anybody know a way to hide files (not folders) under the My Device for a WinMobile 6.5? I want to do this to clean the screen and not to accidentally delete files.
The only files/folders I want to see when I open File Explorer are:
My Documents
Storage Card
This is my first app for WinCE so please be nice!
Rant
It seems I'm part of a minority of users who understand that mobile devices and PDA's are not designed to run multiple apps at once. You can, but anyone with a decent sense of quality will agree that it's a rubbish experience once you get under 50% free memory. In fact the iPhone by default design doesn't let you multi-task apps (jailbreak changes this) which may be one of the reasons peeps think its a faster device. I say I'm part of a minority because most apps around are coded so that when you hit the 'x' close button they minimize instead of close (even by holding x). Also Windows has no inbuilt mechanisms for keeping your apps closed, and none of the roms I've tried (cooked or otherwise) seem to have these types of tools included.
Disclaimer
Firstly I hope I haven't reinvented the wheel or stolen anyone else's idea. I didn't research for months but didn't find anything like this around so apologize in advance if I upset anyone. Also I provide this tool "as-is" in BETA form - so it could damage your device - so use at your own risk.
Kill****?! What is it?
It is a simple app that kills running processes.
Why would I want it - what's wrong with Task Manager?
A common example is you open up Calc to do divide a dinner bill, lookup how to get home in Google maps, send an SMS to a friend and hit Home key. Then you wonder why the thing is running like a dog. You open task manager and notice you have these 3 freakin apps are open still and taking up your memory. So you're expected to open Task Manager after every time you're finished with an app?...no I dont think so..because you've got Kill****! You manage an exemption file, assign the app to one of your softkeys (or events) and it will quickly, quietly kill all other **** running for you.
How Does It Work?
It stores a text file on disk with names of processes that you wish to exempt. You can manage this via the included config tool. When you run the app (which is a console app) it just kills every running process other than the ones on your exclude list. The exclusion file is stored in your default MyDocuments folder and is called something like "NoofnyKill****.settings". Real simple.
What Do I Need To Run It?
Microsoft Windows Mobile (4 and above)
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 3.5
How Do I Install It?
Simply run the attached CAB and everything is installed for you. 2 icons are added to your Start Menu (the config tool and the console app itself). The app is installed in the default Programs folder.
How Do I Use It?
If the exceptions file does not exist it will be created new and will contain all of the running process at the time the app ran.
The best instructions are;
1) Have your device in your preferred state with only your basic apps running.
2) Open the config tool from the start menu (Kill**** Config).
3) All of the running processes will list with a check next to them (which 4) means they will be exempted).
4) Click Menu -> Save Exceptions and close the config tool.
5) Assign the console app (KilL****.exe) to one of your softkeys or other buttons using your favorite tweak tool.
What Else Do I Need To Know?
I am not responsible for anything negative or positive this app will do to you, your device or life. Use at your own risk. I have not tested this app well and can only guarantee that I have fundamentally screwed something up. If anyone does use it and wants help I will do my best but try to help by giving as much detailed info as possible when reporting any bugs. I'm open to suggestions and are planning to put the source code up here if anyone shows interest.
That's about it - hope it makes someone's life a little brighter.
Hi!
This looks interesting. Is there anyway to cook this into a ROM properly? I dont like to have users make a file in their my documents folder.
Cheers
Epiphany
EpiphanyNL said:
Is there anyway to cook this into a ROM properly? I dont like to have users make a file in their my documents folder.
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Thanks...i can have the file live anywhere really, I just chose MyDocuments cause its easy and accessible. It's easy to even have them define in the config tool where they want to save the settings. I'm new to mobile dev and the whole rom cooking thing, so could you expand about what would be needed to cook this app into a rom?
actually after giving it more thought it would be more practical to store this in the registry. I chose to use a text file at first because I was not going to bother have a config app and you could modify it using notepad or something.
In registry would be the most preferred method yes.
Hi, has anyone come across a 'vault' type app?
I am after a container type app that is password protected to keep files in - i am not after a database for passwords type app - on the pc i use truecrypt. I know how to hide files from media in android, but want a more secure solution as hiding files leaves them open to any file manager/explorer.
Suggestions?
+1 to this thread.
Truecrypt is a great program.
Maybe some file compression apps have an encrypt feature, hmm...
you can try "APG":
OpenPGP for Android. It's open source.
* encrypt/sign/decrypt emails/files
http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.thialfihar.android.apg
Stiegi said:
you can try "APG":
OpenPGP for Android. It's open source.
* encrypt/sign/decrypt emails/files
http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.thialfihar.android.apg
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This is only for files as such. But do not want the pain of loading and unloading file by file. The way how truecrypt encrypts the whole SD card would be awesome.
No news yet? TruCrypt port would be really handy, or even the OTFE.
I wonder how its not available yet?
These types of applications diffrentiate the Real smart phones, from the wanna-be (iPhone)
At least a combination of Tasker and File Magic comes close to your needs. Read more about it here.
I stopped using it due to its hardware hunger. Maybe quadcores or hardware/os integration will solve these problems in the future.
But give it a try.
hi,
i am looking for an app that can encrypt folders on my sgs2
i tried "gallery lock" but that just changes the extension.
it seems hard to find a android app for that, any suggestions?
thx
Tasker can do that if you buy the non-market version direct from their website.
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/userguide/en/encryption.html
i just installed it, its not that user friendly but ill give it a try. thx for the suggestion
True, there is a learning curve, but it's well worth the time. You can manually encrypt files/dirs, create a widget to encypt files/dirs, or you can even have Tasker encypt files/dirs if you send a SMS to your phone with certain keywords. However, encyrption is just one of many many things Tasker can do. It's ultra-powerful if you spend the time to learn it.
Good luck.
RR File Locker
RR File Locker in the app market
works just like creating a truecrypt volume, it even erases temp files created to show encrypted info... love it.
wish it worked faster and the encryption was stronger but whatev we are on mobile phone chips not full sized PCs
colonels said:
RR File Locker in the app market
works just like creating a truecrypt volume, it even erases temp files created to show encrypted info... love it.
wish it worked faster and the encryption was stronger but whatev we are on mobile phone chips not full sized PCs
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cant seem to find it in market
lector007 said:
cant seem to find it in market
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It probably has something to do with the export restrictions for encryption. I can see it in the market. I know there is a way/app to spoof your location so it looks like you're from the US, but I can remember what it's called. Hope that helps.
By the way, the app I was thinking of is called Market Enabler:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.notenking.mf
Additionally for apps you could try the free and open-source:
ht tps://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=lock&fdid=com.gueei.applocker
I use this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mwgo.filelocker&hl=it
Simple, fast and works
Using Bluestacks To Create Zooper Widgets
Prerequisites:
You must have Bluestacks and Zooper Widget. You can download Zooper Widget (or Pro, which you'll need to import them personally later on. If you are just making designs for other people then you don't need pro as far as I am aware) from the Play Store then just get it from /data/app using a root-enabled file explorer of your choice and copy it to your computer. I personally was getting a lot of problems with the latest version of Bluestacks when downloading things from the Play Store. I resorted to using an older version, which can be found here (v0.8.11.3116). In accordance with the guide I followed to root Bluestacks which can be found here. That guide will cover pretty much all of the installing and rooting of Bluestacks. Now I couldn't get onto the Play Store on this one either but I was able to download Nova Launcher's Stable APK and install it before I rooted Bluestacks and removed all the bloatware on it.
As you are reading this I'll assume you've used Zooper before to create a widget and so I shan't go into any detail about how to use it, however I will say that, before delving into this you should note down some things about widgets you've made previously, mainly their width and height. As bluestacks is always in portrait mode you'll want to know what values to set for it to fit your phone as it should. At least in my experience.
If you intend to import fonts etc. into ZooperWidget you will also need to get ES File Explorer, yet again the only way I could get this from a reputable source was to download it from the Play Store on my phone, find it in /data/app and copy it to my computer.
Another thing you should have before going any further is to get the DropBox apk - and an account - to get your .zw files off Bluestacks and onto your phone ready to be imported (if you have Zooper Pro).
Resources Recap:
Bluestacks v0.8.11.3116 - To run Zooper Widget
Zooper Widget - Self Explanatory
Rooting Guide - In-depth guide to Root Bluestacks
Nova Launcher - My choice of Launcher for Bluestacks (N.B. not tested any others, so feedback would be nice)
DropBox - To upload you .zw files for import elsewhere (I assume any cloud app would work)
ES File Explorer - To install fonts etc. to Zooper Widget
Setup
First of all I'd recommend creating a folder on the desktop named "Zooper for Bluestacks" or the likes. As Shown: (I had not yet copied over the ES File Explorer app)
Keeps everything neat and proper. Once you've downloaded all the APKs needed the followed the rooting guide - hopefully successfully because if I can do it anyone should be able to, however if you're having difficulties feel free to ask me but I feel the guys on the Root Guide thread will be of more assistance - then you simply need to double click on the ZooperWidget.apk and DropBox.apk and ES File Explorer.apk and all should be well. Simply go onto Bluestacks and open the Zooper Widget app. Make your widgets - keeping in mind to take a quick note of Height and Width for your phone - and upload them to DropBox from Bluestacks. When you download them to your phone and import them make sure to check that scaling is set to 100% so that the widget appears as intended.
One final point, if you intend to have clickable modules I suggest you do your final tweaking on your phone and just use Bluestacks for the bulk of the design work as you'll want to make sure you're linking the module to an app/action/widget that your phone can carry out that may be missing from Bluestacks or vice versa.
Problems:
Really the only problem I've come across is that I can't get Bluestacks into portrait mode, however I've not looked anywhere to see if there is a guide to do it. If I get round to it I'll update the tutorial.
You can change the resolution of Bluestacks if you're comfortable with RegEdit. You must kill all Bluestacks processes then you need to run RegEdit and go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Bluestacks/Guests/Android/0 in here there are setting for Width and Height. Change these to the desire size in a 9:16 ratio. I am using 700x394 for my laptop which has a 1366x768 display. You will also need to ensure that if you removed bloatware earlier that you do not disable or remove App Settings as you'll need this to make Nova Launcher launch in portrait mode. Set the mode in App Settings for Nova Launcher to "Default" and this will change it so that it's portrait mode. As I use Nova Launcher on my phone as well I simply changed the Nova settings so that the Desktop Grid was the same as my phone - I am not sure how this will work if you use a different launcher. For me the NavBar disappeared and I had to use the 'Esc' to get in and out of Apps and stuff. I am still messing about with this to get it working so I'll update again if/when I get it working fully as intended.
Too many problems with this. Found it easier to just stick to knowing what Height and Width to use.
Thanks:
Thank you to you first of all for reading my first tutorial which is basically just a compilation of other tutorials.
And Thanks to:
codelover for their lovely comprehensive guide to rooting Bluestacks.
Thanks for reading, I hope this helps some people that are fed up of making Zooper Widgets on their phones and I hope that I've not missed anything out. If you feel anything is unclear or would like to suggest improvements please do so. Also I sincerely apologise to anyone I've undeservedly left out of the thanks bit, feel free to shout at me if you feel you've been let down. I've attached the terrible sample .zw I made in Bluestacks, if you do download it for whatever reason, the circle module isn't clickable as I don't have a messenger app on Bluestacks.
Pre-rooted Bluestack vs manual rooting
This is such an old thread and Ii'm not taking it against anyone if this doesn't get answered, but what's the purpose of having a rooted bluestacks program?
There are unofficial pre-rooted Bluestacks and I'm wondering if this would be okay to use instead of doing the rooting process. All versions are listed here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/BlueStacks_App_Player