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This seems like a pretty obvious question but all the searches I do come up with unrelated stuff about the phone lock screen but.....
Can you set some sort of pin/pattern to access the settings menu of your phone? basically so anytime someone clicks on a settings shortcut they get a prompt asking for a code to access it.
Seems like a nice and simple security measure but I can't seem to find anyway to make it possible.
Maybe this is a more general Android question than one for the GN but a GN and ICS is what I have
Look for "app protector" in the market.
Thanks but the free lite version on the market has so pretty bad reviews for it that look nasty
Honest question, why would you want to do this?
Well to stop people like my kids wiping settings like market to buy in app purchase with no pin is one example
Jezz_X said:
Well to stop people like my kids wiping settings like market to buy in app purchase with no pin is one example
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Can't you tell them not to do that? Otherwise they don't get to use your phone?
Seems more like a parenting issue all of the sudden..
Well that was just an example another would be to stop people resetting Google wallet if youloose your phone and have no lock screen on wake
i set a PIN password on mine (which requires you to enter a PIN every time the phone is rebooted, and i use the autolock toggle from Widgetsoid 2.x Donate to temporarily disable the PIN lock when i'm in a safe area like at home for instance (no kids here). the PIN is restored by the OS if the phone is rebooted.
i dunno about the GNex, but on my Moto phone, you can bypass apps like App Protector by rebooting the phone into safe mode. that's not a risk with my method, access is controlled by the OS as long as the PIN is not temporarily disabled.
You really should be setting up a phone lock AND minding who's using your phone.
For app purchases, you can setup a pin for the market if you're worried about your kids purchasing apps, but the system-wide restrictions settings are quite limited compared with the setting which iOs offers.
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You really should be setting up a phone lock AND minding who's using your phone.
For app purchases, you can setup a pin for the market if you're worried about your kids purchasing apps, but the system-wide restrictions settings are quite limited compared with the setting which iOs offers.
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I kind of agree but some time its a pain to constantly have the screen lock on
As for app purchaces like I said above all you have to do is go into settings\apps
and clear market data and the pin code is gone and you can buy anything again
And your kids would know how to go into settings and clear cache for the market and then go buy a app?
It's simple. Don't let your kids use your phone, I don't understand why you would let them use it anyway. You give it the risk of having it being dropped / damaged / etc.
s2d4 said:
Can't you tell them not to do that? Otherwise they don't get to use your phone?
Seems more like a parenting issue all of the sudden..
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You clearly have no idea about parenting. Please explain to my 14 month old how to not do that.
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zephiK said:
And your kids would know how to go into settings and clear cache for the market and then go buy a app?
It's simple. Don't let your kids use your phone, I don't understand why you would let them use it anyway. You give it the risk of having it being dropped / damaged / etc.
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You don't have kids so you don't understand. Why even reply.
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how dare you ask a question like that?
you should not ask for an app that does things like that unless you can provide a legitimate reason with sufficient evidence supporting your claims.
you should be banned from this forum.
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Guys please stop these kinds of useless responses. If you have an answer, a useful one of course, share it with us. If not, leave your personal suggestion to yourselves.
I bet most of you don't have kids, and apparently didn't have an answer to his request. However, instead of trying to find an app that could help the guy, you offer something you are obviously not qualified to be asked about in the first place.
Rem3Dy said:
You clearly have no idea about parenting. Please explain to my 14 month old how to not do that.
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That was a simple reply trying to figure out why the kids are doing it. It was just over an example he used.
Now you are clearly OT, however, what is a 14 months doing with your phone?
s2d4 said:
That was a simple reply trying to figure out why the kids are doing it. It was just over an example he used.
Now you are clearly OT, however, what is a 14 months doing with your phone?
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Let's see. My 14 month old knows how to press the power button and slide to unlock. Usually she goes straight for the camera as she says picta picta and repeatedly presses the shutter button.
Again if you were a parent you would understand.
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Rem3Dy said:
Let's see. My 14 month old knows how to press the power button and slide to unlock. Usually she goes straight for the camera as she says picta picta and repeatedly presses the shutter button.
Again if you were a parent you would understand
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Let me ask this again, why does your 14 month old have access to a 600-700 dollar device? It is not a toy for babies.
heh Most of the unlock apps in the market do let you lock the settings so that's that problem solved guess I just think it would be a nice default in a rom
so is there a way i can read the code from my gate card and make my phone repeat it so i can use it as my gate card??? i have tried looking around but i cant seem to find any info on this
I would like to know this as well
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I don't know what a gate card is but if it uses NFC/RFID, you may be able to read its data and write it to another nfc tag (e.g. with NFC tag writer on market)
But don't take my word for it.
ArmanUV said:
I don't know what a gate card is but if it uses NFC/RFID, you may be able to read its data and write it to another nfc tag (e.g. with NFC tag writer on market)
But don't take my word for it.
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yea it uses the same technology but instead of writing it to another nfc tag i wanted to use my phone as a nfc tag you know what i mean?
Something tells me no. I think I read about this in respects to entry door locks.
See if your Gnex can read the card information. Something about encryption or authentication rings a bell.
LTE EX Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.3 AOSP
Asus Transformer - Revolver OC/UV
This is something I've been interested in as well.
I use a badge to "badge in/out" at work that I keep in my wallet. Would be great to just use my phone considering it's already in my hand 90% of the time.
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yea i also use a badge for work to open certain doors... i have tried to read the cards but its a no go... maybe it does have something to do with encryption.... i wish there was a way this could be done! it would make life so much easier
They are encrypted. I tried it with several of my hotel keys while traveling.
dam...if only there was a way.... oh well
OK so I've seen a few threads about NFC so thought it might be an idea to correlate all the info into one thread. Lets make this a thread for questions about using NFC or buying tags etc. as well as giving tips we've found or how we've overcome problems. Then I can update this op with the tips or deals we've found!!
NFC Info
* NFC Wiki- (link)
* Kimtag- good faq for NFC
* nfctags.com- general NFC info
* Tasker support thread (if using NFC task launcher)- XDA thread
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NFC Tips
* Make sure NFC is enabled in settings. Go to settings, click on 'more...' under mobile data, tick 'NFC'.
* Need gps control (on/off/toggle)? Use tasker and secure settings! More info HERE
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NFC apps
* NFC task launcher- Market Link
* Tasker (for use with NFC task launcher)- Market link
* Secure Settings (adds options to tasker, i.e. gps control)- Market link
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NFC Supplies:
* Mifare Classic 1K Tags (25mm diameter)- £5.50 (eBay link)
* RapidNFC- General NFC supplies (link)
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Ill start! If I have a a2dp Bluetooth headunit in my car does anyone know if I can programme a tag (using nfc task manager/tasker) to start streaming music when I swipe the tag??
Thanks!!
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Hi, just bought my htc1x last week. Anyone tried NFC? I tried transfer with my Nokia c7 but nothing happened.
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nvbnvb said:
Hi, just bought my htc1x last week. Anyone tried NFC? I tried transfer with my Nokia c7 but nothing happened.
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Me and my friend use Android beam all the time so it def works, make sure it's enable in settings, pretty obvious but by default mine was disabled
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nvbnvb said:
Hi, just bought my htc1x last week. Anyone tried NFC? I tried transfer with my Nokia c7 but nothing happened.
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I know some tags will work with symbian but not with android. So there might be a compatibility issue as well. Something to do with the hardware maybe?
Using the Sony Xperia Smart Tags and app from the Play Store. Works fine for me. Only thing I could do with is GPS on/off in the options. Going to have a play with it and Tasker to see how they can combine.
Anyone from aus or outside us been able to install google wallet and use it?
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MattWPBS said:
Using the Sony Xperia Smart Tags and app from the Play Store. Works fine for me. Only thing I could do with is GPS on/off in the options. Going to have a play with it and Tasker to see how they can combine.
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To get GPS toggle working you need Tasker AND secure settings. Once you have installed secure settings go to system settings, security and enable it as a device administrator. Then open the app and go to the helper tab and install the helper. Now go into tasker and go to settings, misc tab and tick allow external access. Create a new task (i called mine GPS Toggle) click the plus to add a new task and click on plug ins. Select secure settings then hit configure. In the drop down list you will see gps. choose on, off or toggle and hit the little disc icon in the corner to save. Now you can select this task from nfc task launcher to program gps state to tags!
awesome!. anyone know abobut google wallet and rooted phones
Thanks mate, will try out something with it
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olig1905 said:
awesome!. anyone know abobut google wallet and rooted phones
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This thread seems to explain it pretty well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365360
dont have a clue which uk retailers accept it though, anyone know?
P.S. A fellow Bristolian!!!
EDIT: Ive just tried following the instructions but get the error message. Having done some more research i think google have fixed this workaround so it doesnt work. Looks like we might have to wait for an official google release before we get to play with wallet
dansharpy said:
This thread seems to explain it pretty well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365360
dont have a clue which uk retailers accept it though, anyone know?
P.S. A fellow Bristolian!!!
EDIT: Ive just tried following the instructions but get the error message. Having done some more research i think google have fixed this workaround so it doesnt work. Looks like we might have to wait for an official google release before we get to play with wallet
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That's for the Galaxy Nexus.
The Google Wallet application will not work on a One X. Unless you can fool Google Wallet into thinking you're using one of the Wallet-approved phones (Nexii and those LG phones), you won't be getting anywhere.
I want to buy 10 of those, but i'm not sure which ones are better for my One X.
I think i'll try to write my own NFC Application in the near future. So which ones shall i buy?
These:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/59/white_nfc_tags_ntag203_round_38mm
Or these:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/48/white_nfc_tags_ultralight_c_round_38mm
Is there a limit how many times i can rewrite those tags? Or can i only write the information once on those nfc tags?
mikep1993 said:
I want to buy 10 of those, but i'm not sure which ones are better for my One X.
I think i'll try to write my own NFC Application in the near future. So which ones shall i buy?
These:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/59/white_nfc_tags_ntag203_round_38mm
Or these:
http://rapidnfc.com/item/48/white_nfc_tags_ultralight_c_round_38mm
Is there a limit how many times i can rewrite those tags? Or can i only write the information once on those nfc tags?
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As far as i know you can rewrite tags as many times as possible (although i think you can make them read only) Those tags look ok, id check the capacity though as i couldnt see it anywhere. If you want to use them for things other than just tel numbers or links then id go for some 1K tags.
im confused as to why you would use a tag to say turn on/off the gps for example when its just as easy to go to the settings and do it? In most cases its probably quicker and easier than having to carry around tags with you.
for example on my phone now all i have to do is hit a single widget on the home screen (power control app). Whereas if i had a tag i would need to get that out of my pocket as well as my phone and swipe it.
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im confused as to why you would use a tag to say turn on/off the gps for example when its just as easy to go to the settings and do it? In most cases its probably quicker and easier than having to carry around tags with you.
for example on my phone now all i have to do is hit a single widget on the home screen (power control app). Whereas if i had a tag i would need to get that out of my pocket as well as my phone and swipe it.
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NFC tags are useful if you regularly need to do a set of tasks in a particular situation. You also tend to leave the tags where that situation occurs rather than keeping them in your pocket! For instance when I get in my car I only listen to music from my phone so I want it to start playing. I also want the music app to load, media volume set to maximum and to turn wifi off. By using a tag (which is stuck to the dash) I can make the phone perform all these tasks at once. I can also use another tag to set the phone up in a different way for when I leave the car. Hope that explains it OK
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dansharpy said:
To get GPS toggle working you need Tasker AND secure settings. Once you have installed secure settings go to system settings, security and enable it as a device administrator. Then open the app and go to the helper tab and install the helper. Now go into tasker and go to settings, misc tab and tick allow external access. Create a new task (i called mine GPS Toggle) click the plus to add a new task and click on plug ins. Select secure settings then hit configure. In the drop down list you will see gps. choose on, off or toggle and hit the little disc icon in the corner to save. Now you can select this task from nfc task launcher to program gps state to tags!
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Thanks Dan!
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im confused as to why you would use a tag to say turn on/off the gps for example when its just as easy to go to the settings and do it? In most cases its probably quicker and easier than having to carry around tags with you.
for example on my phone now all i have to do is hit a single widget on the home screen (power control app). Whereas if i had a tag i would need to get that out of my pocket as well as my phone and swipe it.
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As Dan's said, it's not carrying the tag around, it's having the tag where you need to switch a load of stuff.
For example, my home one is wifi on, bluetooth off, volume max. Car's wifi off, bluetooth on, open the car home app. Work's silent, no wifi, no bluetooth. Just tap the tag when you go past it/get in the car. Job's a good 'un.
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Thanks Dan!
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As Dan's said, it's not carrying the tag around, it's having the tag where you need to switch a load of stuff.
For example, my home one is wifi on, bluetooth off, volume max. Car's wifi off, bluetooth on, open the car home app. Work's silent, no wifi, no bluetooth. Just tap the tag when you go past it/get in the car. Job's a good 'un.
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ah right,
i was under the impression that you could only use the tags to perform 1 task rather than a "subroutine" of functions
Can I exchange apps through android beam or do i need to use another app or something? how about the wifi direct thing with samsung beam , works android beam on same way?
lostunsunghero said:
ah right,
i was under the impression that you could only use the tags to perform 1 task rather than a "subroutine" of functions
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Created for exactly this purpose: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher
Hey Guys,
Just wonder, I know sort of how they work, but I would like to know, am I able to program one NFC tag to do MULTIPLE tasks, for example, if i have a tag at work, to be able to turn on wifi, turn off bluetooth, and open a program for example, or would I need 3 different tags for each assignment?
Take a reading in this thread:
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/570565-nfc-tags-what-do-you-use-them.html
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Yes you can program multiple functions into one tag.
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is the note 2 compatible with nfc tags. sorry this is the first time i heard of them.
elite-fusion said:
Hey Guys,
Just wonder, I know sort of how they work, but I would like to know, am I able to program one NFC tag to do MULTIPLE tasks, for example, if i have a tag at work, to be able to turn on wifi, turn off bluetooth, and open a program for example, or would I need 3 different tags for each assignment?
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Yes, you can multi-task.
I recommend using NFC Task Launcher and Tasker to make this possible.
HOGWILD said:
is the note 2 compatible with nfc tags. sorry this is the first time i heard of them.
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Yes, the Note II supports NFC technology.
P-Men said:
Yes, you can multi-task.
I recommend using NFC Task Launcher and Tasker to make this possible.
Yes, the Note II supports NFC technology.
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Best place to get your tags.
I like these tags over the Samsung ones due to the fact they are hard plastic instead of paper backing.
There is, however, one specific task that I have found requires root. I normally only run GPS while in the car, so I set up a task to turn off WiFi, turn on Bluetooth, and turn on GPS. However, NFC Task Launcher requires root to automatically enable the GPS. Once rooted, ensure super user grants NFC Task Launcher root privileges and you should be good to go!
I took a shot and installed the cyanogenmod 11 rom to see if Google Wallet Tap and Pay will work with the host card emulation on a device with a borjked Secure Element. Unfortunately it seems Wallet still checks the Secure Element and will not perform a Tap to Pay.
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I took a shot and installed the cyanogenmod 11 rom to see if Google Wallet Tap and Pay will work with the host card emulation on a device with a borjked Secure Element. Unfortunately it seems Wallet still checks the Secure Element and will not perform a Tap to Pay.
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That sucks...
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jworkcoo said:
That sucks...
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Thankfully my device is still under warranty, I just don't have a back-up phone while I await the replacement. Figured I'd post this to save someone time on flashes. Any idea if there is a way to block the OS from checking specific hardware such as the Secure Element?
I think the only way is through a custom kernel from what I've read.
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if android beam and other nfc tasks work does that mean secure element isnt borked? My wallet had never setup properly after some flashes and i never bothered about it since other nfc functions work. Should I be worried and call for warrantly replacement rightaway?
hardrock121 said:
if android beam and other nfc tasks work does that mean secure element isnt borked? My wallet had never setup properly after some flashes and i never bothered about it since other nfc functions work. Should I be worried and call for warrantly replacement rightaway?
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No, normal NFC functions will work fine even with a blown secure element. If the current version of Wallet shows Tap and Pay as unavailable, it's blown. If using the Xposed framework, under settings it may report Tap To pay NFC Status= 1 (if I recall that correctly) which will also be a blown secure element.
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No, normal NFC functions will work fine even with a blown secure element. If the current version of Wallet shows Tap and Pay as unavailable, it's blown. If using the Xposed framework, under settings it may report Tap To pay NFC Status= 1 (if I recall that correctly) which will also be a blown secure element.
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whoops.. i havent installed the xposed framework yet... may be i can try that and see.. but with wallet tap and pay shows unavailableall the time. no matter which rom i am on., I should probably try it after flashing stock. I think I am jsut above 1 year mark unfortunately.. gotta check. thanks
hardrock121 said:
whoops.. i havent installed the xposed framework yet... may be i can try that and see.. but with wallet tap and pay shows unavailableall the time. no matter which rom i am on., I should probably try it after flashing stock. I think I am jsut above 1 year mark unfortunately.. gotta check. thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537358
[FIX] Restore Google Wallet Tap-and-Pay
Hope this helps
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elijahbrown said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537358
[FIX] Restore Google Wallet Tap-and-Pay
Hope this helps
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Thanks but says invalid thread moved or deleted.