So it doesn't need to verify online?
I'm the paranoid type.
apps that are working perfect right now, do not need to connect to the internet one day and force me to update into a possible (probable) change that ruins functionality, or renders such app useless due to who knows.
IMHO.
They also do not need to one day suddenly shut down, because so-and-so's server won't verify my apps.
So let's pretend that I, myself, am an amazingly successful android app developer..
(starting to like this game already)
And I have a string of aps that require online verification, every use. (Or weekly, montly, etc.)
Each app must connect to the internet, communicate with my servers, and verify app contents and credentials before launching.
This is to ensure that the users of my apps are not only up to date but also legitimate.
If I wanted to remove this process, and instead give my users apps that never need to have network access again, thus never needing to force update..
How would I go about doing any of this?
Would it be to each app his own? Meaning there are many different codings, and checks between separate apps?
Or is there a rather cookie-cutter way to get this done?
Remember these are all my apps, and I have every right to alter them in any way.
Any help or links that can get me on my way?
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I would guess that each app developer builds in their own security measures. Why not just use something like droidwall or lbe privacy guard and deny the apps internet access?
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Why not just use something like droidwall or lbe privacy guard and deny the apps internet access?
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This works for some, but not for apps that need to verify..
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Well if you can spoof the verification somehow you can modify the hosts file to direct the app wherever you want. You could setup your own verification server essentially.
Google lucky patcher apk
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Just curious if anyone has discovered a way to password protect the use of specific apps. Ex: I have friends who use my phone, and I have apps like root explorer that i would like only myself to be able to access. Would hate for someone to go through my phone and delete important system files.
jasone4gt said:
Just curious if anyone has discovered a way to password protect the use of specific apps. Ex: I have friends who use my phone, and I have apps like root explorer that i would like only myself to be able to access. Would hate for someone to go through my phone and delete important system files.
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There are a few apps in the Market that do this.
I use App Lock. However, you need to make sure you secure apps that are able to bypass the locking app... such as a task killer!
The downside to these apps is that they are always running, so they tend to decrease your battery life a bit.
Right on thank you Dalmus!
There is an app called "SEAL" I got from free app of the day from Amazon its pretty amazing.
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Just tried SEAL.... Works like a charm, exactly what I was looking for.
Zdbox best of them all
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Hello,
what is the best anti virus/malware and other ****, app for android?
Super-Veloce said:
Hello,
what is the best anti virus/malware and other ****, app for android?
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non, they needlessly wast battery.
if your worried about security and are rooted get LBE security from play it lets you control the permissions of all yours and system apps.
I wan to install it, update and scan my phone, than delete it again, to save memory/battery/performance
Super-Veloce said:
I wan to install it, update and scan my phone, than delete it again, to save memory/battery/performance
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they mostly are bad at detecting stuff, google pulls them from play before the avs pick them up.
treebill said:
they mostly are bad at detecting stuff, google pulls them from play before the avs pick them up.
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yeah ok, but when you install an app outside the market, you got the risk it contains something bad
Using NQ security 6.0 myself, not having any battery drain whatsoever.
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yeah ok, but when you install an app outside the market, you got the risk it contains something bad
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That's true but it has to declare is permissions, if a live wallpaper wants to make calls or send texts you know is not right.
Just install from the forums here or play.
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I have been using the Dr. Web free version for past 2 years - light and does what it is supposed to do. The paid version has extra features which I do not need.
ESet was good until they made you pay for it!
pdroid is great but doesn't support HOX due to not being s-off yet.
I use avast! Mobile Security.
It has a lot of functions, is free, and won several test of Android-Antivirus Software
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/best-android-antivirus-apps-revealed-by-av-test-labs-2012036/
http://www.avast.com/pr-avast-free-mobile-security-gets-top-av-test-ranking-for-android-malware
http://www.av-test.org/en/tests/android/
and so on...
Lookout
I use lookout. Not sure if the malware virus stuff does anything. Never had it find anything.
But the other features are brilliant. Locate you phone by GPS or getting it to scream. Remotely wiping your phone when you loose it etc. It is one of the first apps I install. To protect me from losing my phone and more importantly all my data.
i use comodo. free for pc and android. have been using it for years
Vipre - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ssd.vipre
i'm on v20c, i would like to debloat my lg nitro..ªª
some Bat file..
Some App list of bloat in the v20c rom
Some Support to resolved it?
The built in app manager in settings allows you to remove or disable almost all the bloatware. No other apps, files, or scripts needed. Do not delete our disable Google play movies.
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You can delete anything except Play Movies (Moves.apk, Movies.odex)
why is the reason??
Some list of all apps can i disable on this device?
If you remove play movies you will get a security error and may brick the phone. everything else should be no problem.
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Hutch89 said:
The built in app manager in settings allows you to remove or disable almost all the bloatware. No other apps, files, or scripts needed. Do not delete our disable Google play movies.
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????
Listen its like any other phone.
Just suck it up and buy TiBu.
Reason? Some apps cannot be disabled via os.
I dont know what google did but its total bs with the google apps.
Yes you CAN disable any ap you want, as long as its not a system app you will be gtg.
Have disabled google movies, no issues.
Do not remove apps unless you can for sure retrieve them or will not bork your os!
Removing any app, unless done via custom rom, or you are never going to update, is a bad idea.
My advice:
Never delete Always disable or freeze.
I Have all google apps except the play store disabled. Yes including google movies.
Unfortunaty i dont know if its ics, or just an update but some of the google apps reset or unfreeze themselves.
I also froze anything that says att on it.
I send tibu an email about the google apps re enabling so i imagine at some point theyll fix it.
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I have flashed 20c,video.apk cant delete,that is play video. else will be secity error。
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lokk look 20c
zikario507 said:
i'm on v20c, i would like to debloat my lg nitro..ªª
some Bat file..
Some App list of bloat in the v20c rom
Some Support to resolved it?
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look look 20c.......
freakboy13 said:
????
Listen its like any other phone.
Just suck it up and buy TiBu.
Reason? Some apps cannot be disabled via os.
I dont know what google did but its total bs with the google apps.
Yes you CAN disable any ap you want, as long as its not a system app you will be gtg.
Have disabled google movies, no issues.
Do not remove apps unless you can for sure retrieve them or will not bork your os!
Removing any app, unless done via custom rom, or you are never going to update, is a bad idea.
My advice:
Never delete Always disable or freeze.
I Have all google apps except the play store disabled. Yes including google movies.
Unfortunaty i dont know if its ics, or just an update but some of the google apps reset or unfreeze themselves.
I also froze anything that says att on it.
I send tibu an email about the google apps re enabling so i imagine at some point theyll fix it.
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I second that though, but keep in mind that it was not google that put that security measure in place, it was LG upon googles request.
That happened right after they adopted the jelly bean into the os. We may have to do a little tinkering to find the software thats blocking the mods to 20c.
"If you can't fix it, use a bigger hammer."
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I second that though, but keep in mind that it was not google that put that security measure in place, it was LG upon googles request.
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What security measure?
freakboy13 said:
????
Listen its like any other phone.
Just suck it up and buy TiBu.
Reason? Some apps cannot be disabled via os.
I dont know what google did but its total bs with the google apps.
Yes you CAN disable any ap you want, as long as its not a system app you will be gtg.
Have disabled google movies, no issues.
Do not remove apps unless you can for sure retrieve them or will not bork your os!
Removing any app, unless done via custom rom, or you are never going to update, is a bad idea.
My advice:
Never delete Always disable or freeze.
I Have all google apps except the play store disabled. Yes including google movies.
Unfortunaty i dont know if its ics, or just an update but some of the google apps reset or unfreeze themselves.
I also froze anything that says att on it.
I send tibu an email about the google apps re enabling so i imagine at some point theyll fix it.
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I would 100% agree titanium bu is one of the best all purpose apps around not just for backups. Use it to freeze or uninstall apps, push apps to be system apps, fix market connections and even sync your backups to drive, box or drop box. Well worth the $!
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What can can you recommend anti-virus for GN2?
c26alfred said:
What can can you recommend anti-virus for GN2?
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I`am using Avast, been using it for years on my computers and they seem to do the job well. Using it for a while now on android and it is light on the system and it works well i suppose and it has a lot of options you can set. Installable from Play Store.
avast
Avast is notably fully featured. AV + FW (root required) + anti-theft. And more notably, it's completely free.
avast too
MarionCast said:
Avast is notably fully featured. AV + FW (root required) + anti-theft. And more notably, it's completely free.
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BTW, can you help me find the link where i can download the FW? and what is FW? sorry noob question,
Thanks
Best AV= None.
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I'm using Trustgo on mine. .. seems to have lots of good reviews and is free. ..
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Best AV= None.
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+1
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just curious, do we really need to put AV on Note2 ? considering avast or kaspersky from googleplay, but i'm still thinking that its not my must have app.
Virii aren't a problem on Android yet, but Avast is really useful for its other features... firewall, anti-theft, permissions snooper, etc. You could use DroidWall, Cerberus, Permission Explorer instead, though.
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BTW, can you help me find the link where i can download the FW? and what is FW? sorry noob question,
Thanks
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Firewall. You can only activate it if your phone is rooted.
Regarding the "No AV" comments, this is true if you don't sideload apps (i.e., only download apps from the Play Store). Otherwise, AV is a good idea.
But yeah, no replacement for user vigilance and care. Common sense! (No longer common nowadays, unfortunately...)
I use Kaspersky paid version on all my devices.
It has found 2 or 3 malwares from stok packages in Play Store.
So, I dont recomend anyone who download even from appstores to not have a AV check.
I think this is even more important regaring having root available.
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Regarding the "No AV" comments, this is true if you don't sideload apps (i.e., only download apps from the Play Store). Otherwise, AV is a good idea.
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Google has been scanning apps in the Play Store since February this year using a system called Bouncer, and this is going to be at least as effective as 3rd party malware protection. So, as MarionCast says, there's not a great deal of point worrying about this if you generally only use Play - I'd probably also extend this to the Amazon AppStore too, as Amazon do rigorously scan for malware too.
With 4.2, it is expected that Google will extend this protection to apps installed from external sources using an on-board scanner.
Personally, I think that most Android "anti-virus" software (really this should be anti-malware) is no substitute for being aware of what you are installing and the permissions it is asking for.
Regards,
Dave
I sincerely advice Lookout security.
It's very professional and the free version will do just fine.
I'm using it for a couple of years now to my full satisfaction.
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I don't use any on my phone. PCs it is a most and I use what is called "Layering" security procedures:
1. Install Microsoft Sec Essentials
2. Use Mozila, most viruses attack IE
3. Install ScriptFilters, AdBlockers, PopUp Blockers addin for Mozilla
4. disable Java and Flash and only enable it when needed and trusted
5. Keep Anti virus, flash and Java up to date. You should really uninstall Java if you don't need it.
6. Use a restricted account. I never, EVER, not even for two minutes use an Admin account unless I'm installing a trusted software
7. Never use pirated software
8. Never open emails from people/entities you don't know or you never interacted with. The other day I got an email from Match.com (WTF! I've never been to that site), so I automatically class it as SPAM
9. Don't go to links you are fully aware of.
10. Clean %temp% and hard drive of temp files, clear browser history regularly
11. Scan computer in SAFE mode at least once per month
Few of the above apply to mobile usage. So, so far I don't see much need for an Antivirus app on my phone, which in the end will just make my phone slightly slower an have less battery life... Just MO
I don't use an anti-virus; with a well established knowledgebase, nothing malicious will happen. That's my philosophy anyway
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Carls Jr said:
is antivrius really necessary?
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Comodo Antivirus has a Ultimate experience. Beat all the premium anti virus/security to date... FOC
Comparison - http://antivirus.comodo.com/free-mobile-antivirus.php
i use lookout...it's free and can find my fone if i lose it...
Avast
After updating to kitkat my battery went downhill.
Someone suggested turning off location services and that fixed it.
Got to researching more and found someone saying to deny location services from Google search
So I used the app "app ops" from the play store then gave it root rights from in there it will list all apps that use location services and you can disable their permissions one by one to decide which ones are necessary.
Really not sure how we survive without this app.
Hope this helps.
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Good find! There are several apps by that name tho... Which one in particular are you using? I'm keen to try
Cheers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droidmate.appopsinstaller
It is a simple program that lets you take back permissions
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Well I'm not sure why, but this app just won't run on my phone....CM11 m7. I am running ART, but other people say that is compatible. I just get the same thing a small minority of users get, press install & reboot, but the app doesn't install to system. oh well :/
Did you grant it root access?
I don't think it matters for you though cm 11 has this program built in
Go to settings then privacy then privacy guard then the three dots for settings click advanced now you can change permissions
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Yes I did grant it root access. But like you said CM11 has it built in & I didn't know that until now, so thanks. It even has a counter there with the number of location access, and the stand out one is 'google play services' with a count of over 300,000. Going to have a play around with that and see if disabling location access for play services has any negative effects.