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Looking around the IMGFS, I found some undocumented capabilities that can be used in building an app (in addition to the standard ones mentioned in the WMAppManifest.xml file).
These are the extra ones I found, in case anyone is interested (from BasePolicy.xml):
ID_CAP_RINGTONE_ADD:Allows ringtone-marketplace applications to read/write into the Ringtones directory
ID_CAP_MEDIALIB:Access to the media library - read, play-back, etc.
ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES:Temporary Interop Service Capability.. To be removed by feature team
ID_CAP_SIMrovides access to SIM manager API
ID_CAP_SMSrovides access to SMS API
ID_CAP_WAProvides access to WAP API
ID_CAP_IDENTITY_USER:Allow an application to use a phone.info.dll to retrieve user properties
ID_CAP_TESTPUBLIC1:Small public test capability
ID_CAP_LOADUNSIGNEDMANAGEDDLL:Capability to load unsigned managed dll into chamber's process space
ID_CAP_LOADUNSIGNEDNATIVEDLL:Capability to load unsigned native dll into chamber's process space
ID_CAP_DEBUG:Allow an application to run in debugging enviorment.
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I've tested each of these individually, and some work, and others don't.
ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES works
ID_CAP_RINGTONE_ADD works
ID_CAP_MEDIALIB works
ID_CAP_IDENTITY_USER works
ID_CAP_TESTPUBLIC1 works
ID_CAP_SIM ID doesn't work
CAP_SMS doesn't work
ID_CAP_WAP doesn't work
ID_CAP_LOADUNSIGNEDNATIVEDLL doesn't work
ID_CAP_LOADUNSIGNEDMANAGEDDLL doesn't work.
Note that even for the ones that work, Microsoft may still reject them in the app store.
I tested these by entering them in the WMAppManifest.xml in the XAP, and loading them on a windows phone device. This guy suggests that if it loads on the device, you have the permission: http://www.drdobbs.com/windows/227701092 and I think he's right. If you don't have permission, it doesn't actually load, and in every case, if it loaded it ran.
ID_CAP_RINGTONE_ADD - So i guess with next update we will get Custom ringtones that can b installed from an app
off topic can some one create utility that will do something about tuch sensetive buttons, when using camera if u tuch any of then by accident it exit camera, so u have to hold phone very carefully.
also, app to lock screen rotation would be nice.... any of thous features undocumented anywhere
P.S sorry for unrelated message
I think the ID_CAP_RINGTONE_ADD feature will only be enabled for the carriers (who knows what Microsoft really has in mind, though). The Windows Phone has done a good job (or lousy job, compared to what I desire) managing permissions so they can choose what capability to give whom.
Disabling other buttons shouldn't be hard if you can get to the native API. So once the phone is jailbroken......
Actually, Microsofts own Q&A on Windows Phone 7 states to look in the Marketplace for additional ringtones. Here is an excerpt and a link:
To find a ringtone in Marketplace
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On Start, tap the arrow to go to the App list, then tap Marketplace .
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Press the Search button.
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Do one of the following:
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To browse a variety of ringtones, type ringtones, then tap Enter .
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To look for a more particular type of ringtone, type something more specific, like Halloween ringtones.
Tip
To hear what a ringtone or alert sounds like, tap Play .
Note
Marketplace may not be available in your country or region.
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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/start/ringtones-and-sounds.aspx
All well and good having that, but why should we purchase a ring tone?
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All well and good having that, but why should we purchase a ring tone?
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Well, I don't see myself buying any, but this means an app could be made to create/add ringtones.
Long press on a song in Zune won't let you set it as the ringtone?
Iridox said:
Long press on a song in Zune won't let you set it as the ringtone?
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Nope, I asumed this would be how it worked but no option in the list to do so.
Ah, that's a PITA >_>
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Well, I don't see myself buying any, but this means an app could be made to create/add ringtones.
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A whole app just to add a ringtone!?
naplesbill said:
Actually, Microsofts own Q&A on Windows Phone 7 states to look in the Marketplace for additional ringtones. Here is an excerpt and a link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/start/ringtones-and-sounds.aspx
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To me that excerpt looks like you can download ringtones from the store, not that you can create an app to download ringtones. It would appear that Microsoft has an internal application that can add ringtones (which makes sense). These permissions are enforced by the OS, not the app store (maybe the app store does too). So if they want to be able to install ringtones, they need to give their own app permission to do so.
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Looking around the IMGFS, I found some undocumented capabilities that can be used in building an app (in addition to the standard ones mentioned in the WMAppManifest.xml file).
These are the extra ones I found, in case anyone is interested (from BasePolicy.xml):
ID_CAP_RINGTONE_ADD:Allows ringtone-marketplace applications to read/write into the Ringtones directory
ID_CAP_MEDIALIB:Access to the media library - read, play-back, etc.
ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES:Temporary Interop Service Capability.. To be removed by feature team
ID_CAP_SIMrovides access to SIM manager API
ID_CAP_SMSrovides access to SMS API
ID_CAP_WAProvides access to WAP API
ID_CAP_IDENTITY_USER:Allow an application to use a phone.info.dll to retrieve user properties
ID_CAP_TESTPUBLIC1:Small public test capability
ID_CAP_LOADUNSIGNEDMANAGEDDLL:Capability to load unsigned managed dll into chamber's process space
ID_CAP_LOADUNSIGNEDNATIVEDLL:Capability to load unsigned native dll into chamber's process space
ID_CAP_DEBUG:Allow an application to run in debugging enviorment.
Visual Studio won't let you add all of them directly, but uncompress your .xap in the build directory, and add it manually.
If anyone is thinking of doing this, the phone rejected my attempts to do so. I tried to give myself ID_CAP_LOADUNSIGNEDNATIVEDLL, but it wouldn't even load on the phone. Oh well.
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But if someone use these things in an application , I think microsoft doesn`t approve it in the market place!
amir_rafie said:
But if someone use these things in an application , I think microsoft doesn`t approve it in the market place!
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Ya, not only that, they probably automatically check to make sure you don't try to use them. The phone automatically checks, too.
The main reason I put them here is because I couldn't find them documented anywhere on the web, and I thought it would be good to save someone the time if they started down the same path I did.
hopefully once there is a jailbreak that turns of security/cert checking we can add these capabilities to our apps. Im particularly interested in the p/invoke capability.
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Im particularly interested in the p/invoke capability.
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YES! It would make the world beautiful and skies turn blue.
So I set up VS 2010 and tried debugging an app that had a simple DLLImport in it and ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES in the manifest, however it still crashed with a MethodAccessException. It was def a valid dll and method name because I took it from one of the DLLImports in the system.location .net dll decompiled with Reflector.
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So I set up VS 2010 and tried debugging an app that had a simple DLLImport in it and ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES in the manifest, however it still crashed with a MethodAccessException. It was def a valid dll and method name because I took it from one of the DLLImports in the system.location .net dll decompiled with Reflector.
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Interesting. If your app installed, it means you were able to get the ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES permission, because if the phone rejects your permission, it rejects it at install time. Maybe the DLL path was wrong, like you need to do ..\DLLNAME.dll or something.
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So I set up VS 2010 and tried debugging an app that had a simple DLLImport in it and ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES in the manifest, however it still crashed with a MethodAccessException. It was def a valid dll and method name because I took it from one of the DLLImports in the system.location .net dll decompiled with Reflector.
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Try a relative URI path. ./DLLName.dll
On the subject of Native Applications on Windows Phone 7:
A few days ago, an Application called "Network Profile" appeared in the Samsung Zone of my Omnia 7's Marketplace.
This app is the first external app that uses native code - The Marketplace says that it "Requires access to your interop services", and on opening the XAP on my PC, I found it to contain three native COM DLLs, alongside two .NET DLLs and a further native DLL with MUIs that appear to only serve to hold resources.
I'm not sure whether this can be linked to here, so I'm going to describe the interesting parts.
It has not one, but three XMLs - the typical WMAppManifest.xml (pastebin.com/uEJWdTuA), a WMAppPRHeader.xml (pastebin.com/AVcv7JUX) which seems to have something to do with PlayReady DRM, and most interestingly WMInteropManifest.xml (pastebin.com/NCVKP6kM).
There is also the AppManifest.xaml (pastebin.com/rRrB090h).
The NetworkProfile.dll has a number of COM Imports like so:
Code:
[ComImport, InterfaceType(ComInterfaceType.InterfaceIsIUnknown), Guid("F1113B13-AAB8-45E9-91A5-CBE568C29612")]
internal interface INwProfInterface
The Constructor for the class containing all the COM Interfaces:
Code:
ComBridge.RegisterComDll("NwProfDLL.dll", new Guid("4A2580BA-11A3-49AB-AC98-C30B5E72D381"));
this.NwInterface = (INwProfInterface) new CNwProfClass();
ComBridge.RegisterComDll("SecVersion.dll", new Guid("DFE52822-B526-4913-807A-D2AABC7BF911"));
this.SecVerInterface = (ISecVersionInterface) new SecVersionClass();
ComBridge.RegisterComDll("COMRilClient.dll", new Guid("A18F6B1A-924E-4787-AA82-19F98B49CF5D"));
this.SecRILControlInterface = (ISecRilControl) new COSecRilControl();
Happy to answer any questions, and if allowed, either guide people to getting it themselves, or providing a download link to the XAP.
Sweet, good find! I downloaded that app. How did you get it off your phone? If you have a download link to the XAP no one will complain, either.
Currently doing a total rewrite of this, and it's also renamed to izPassKeeper !
The development progressed and ended up in a Windows Phone 8 app, PassPro
izPassKeeper
General Info - This post
Changelog - Second post
Screenshots - Third post
Coming features - Fourth post
Credits and references - Fifth post
Latest Version: 1.0.511.536 (DOWNLOAD)
Description:
This is a simple app for storing usernames, passwords, links and descriptions for various accounts.
You have the option to have the passwords encrypted.
Other info:
This app might be sold to a corporation later on.
I had my first meeting with the corporation and they wanted me to get some feedback, so here I'll post the XAP for you XDA members.
Try it out and return with some feedback and suggestions.
Please like the Facebook page
Regards!
Izaac
Changelog
Changelog
1.0.511.536 - 2001-12-10 (↓)
Removed the forgotten build date test that didn't work xD
1.0.509.1813 - 2011-12-08 (↓)
Some bugfixes and some new features:
Fixed the add page
Added copy function for Username/Password and Description (single tap or in appbar)
Links now open in default browser
Changed versioning to standard .NET.
1.0.0.0 - 2011-12-04 (↓)
First public release
Screenshots
Screenshots
Coming features
Coming features
Syncing information to a secure server
Password required for decryption
Encryption for selected items only
Customizing the list items
Edit account information
Credits and references
Credits and references
Credits
HTC - for this fantastic device !
Microsoft - an awesome platform and an awesome IDE
XDA-Developers - being a place to learn and publish a lot of stuff ! The only forum for me !
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References
MSDN (AesManaged, XML, IsolatedStorage)
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Good application but needs some improvement
Application is useful..however the text field is somewhat small in size. Also, I am unable to scroll down to 'description' and 'password' field is easily...
Have a look at the screenshot. I am using HTC Mozart
Also you will need to allow to copy the password or the account name e.g. twitter handle
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Application is useful..however the text field is somewhat small in size. Also, I am unable to scroll down to 'description' and 'password' field is easily...
Have a look at the screenshot. I am using HTC Mozart
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Thanks for the info. I'll look into it and fix it
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Also you will need to allow to copy the password or the account name e.g. twitter handle
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That's being added to the list Never thought of that actually Great idea (Y)
1) Also the text box should be bigger so I can See what is getting typed in.
2) I should be able to edit it.
3 ) When pushing the encrypt button the app exists on me.
You should provide an option to have a 'master password' kind of thing. This will keep our encrypted data safe from others. Decrypt option can be used to access all the sensitive information like password, site.
See youtube video link for better idea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZyEslVBVCE&hd=1
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Thanks for the info. I'll look into it and fix it
That's being added to the list Never thought of that actually Great idea (Y)
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You should provide an option to have a 'master password' kind of thing. This will keep our encrypted data safe from others. Decrypt option can be used to access all the sensitive information like password, site.
See youtube video link for better idea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZyEslVBVCE&hd=1
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A masterkey is already being worked on, and it will also affect the cryptation of the data.
I will hopefully release a new version today with:
Site URI clickable and opens in Webbrowser
Able to copy Username/Password/description
Add accound page fixed
Looks nice. But I have one question, can I import passwords database in kdb format (create on PC using KeePassX)? When not are you plan to make this function?
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Ups, didn't see that is for WP7.
Cool. I shall wait for the new version..I will post the video as soon as I get my hands on the new version. Ability to open link in the new browser, masterkey, ability to copy-paste will definitely make this application much more useful.Al the best.
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Cool. I shall wait for the new version..I will post the video as soon as I get my hands on the new version. Ability to open link in the new browser, masterkey, ability to copy-paste will definitely make this application much more useful.Al the best.
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Just posted the update
EDIT: Just added a new version which removes the build date thingies in the about page that I forgot to remove
Soo, no comments on the updated version?
This will be posted on wAppStore, just waiting for confirmation
Rewriting this from scratch ! Doing some changes on the basic workings and a major graphical overhaul
I've created a simple app to restart the phone. It's based on DLLImport by fiinix.
Cleaned it up a little and added source.
Video by WPXBOX
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Cool stuff !
Do you think you could create a shortcut to the internet sharing settings page ?
Cool,
now take also out the Interop-Lock and we are all happy.
Sent from my 7 Mozart using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
Thx
nice App.......it`s possible to add PowerOff ?
grüsse markus
Nice. I like the option to pin to the start screen.
go2mp said:
Thx
nice App.......it`s possible to add PowerOff ?
grüsse markus
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Well, you could also press the power button for that
contable said:
Cool stuff !
Do you think you could create a shortcut to the internet sharing settings page ?
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As far as I know there is no way to do that right now.
Ddriver said:
Cool,
now take also out the Interop-Lock and we are all happy.
Sent from my 7 Mozart using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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Sorry I don't think it's possible this time.
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As far as I know there is no way to do that right now.
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In general you just have to call a .exe file in the windows folder. This way worked the first shortcuts I had for the OMNIA 7. Maybe in case of the internet sharing page it´s the softap.exe, but not important...
Another question:
Do you know the guid I have to call when your restart app is pinned ?
I mean if I want to execute the restart function directly not the app...
I would like to add the pinned tile to my created Homebrew folder, not the app with the settings page.
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In general you just have to call a .exe file in the windows folder. This way worked the first shortcuts I had for the OMNIA 7. Maybe in case of the internet sharing page it´s the softap.exe, but not important...
Another question:
Do you know the guid I have to call when your restart app is pinned ?
I mean if I want to execute the restart function directly not the app...
I would like to add the pinned tile to my created Homebrew folder, not the app with the settings page.
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I don't know if that's possible. The guid should be the same as it is the same app.
OK, I'm not sure why this needs ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES - you should be fine without it. Did you try it that way? Unless your code is opening a driver handle, you don't need that capability. Native code works just fine with only the Interop manifest.
To call the live tile function directly, it's the same GUID but you need to know the parameter that passed along with the live tile. Calling the app with that parameter will start it and trigger the OnNavigatedTo event with the correct parameter.
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To call the live tile function directly, it's the same GUID but you need to know the parameter that passed along with the live tile. Calling the app with that parameter will start it and trigger the OnNavigatedTo event with the correct parameter.
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So please give me a hint how to figure out the guid...
I´m sure that it is stored somewhere on device.
It is stored on the device, both in the file system and in the app manager. Neither of those are terribly useful though, so the simpler way is to open the XAP directly, and look in the WMAppManifest.XML file.
ProductID="{ede8d6f6-4b64-43b0-8be6-1c98def5ca85}"
As for the parameter you have to pass to make it think it's coming from the live tile, you'll either need to decompile the DLL or ask the author (or get the source code, which it would be awesome if more people just included up front).
By the way, ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES is already commented out of the manifest. You do not need interop-unlock for this app!
GoodDayToDie said:
It is stored on the device, both in the file system and in the app manager. Neither of those are terribly useful though, so the simpler way is to open the XAP directly, and look in the WMAppManifest.XML file.
ProductID="{ede8d6f6-4b64-43b0-8be6-1c98def5ca85}"
As for the parameter you have to pass to make it think it's coming from the live tile, you'll either need to decompile the DLL or ask the author (or get the source code, which it would be awesome if more people just included up front).
By the way, ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES is already commented out of the manifest. You do not need interop-unlock for this app!
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I know how to get the productID, the problem is the mentioned parameter.
I want to add it to my with Jaxbot´s tool created homebrew folder...
The author don´t know either, I allready asked him.
Anyway thanks for trying to help me.
Edit: I totally agree that more people should post the sourcecode, too.
The author certainly does know - it's that thing which distinguishes "was I launched fromt the live tile or not?" that you check for in the OnNavigatedTo event handler. It's a string URI which is applied to the live tile when it is created, and is part of the live tile's identity (the URI must always be unique).
Nice application! Could you please share the source with us? I am still looking for examples that uses DLLimport
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The author certainly does know - it's that thing which distinguishes "was I launched fromt the live tile or not?" that you check for in the OnNavigatedTo event handler. It's a string URI which is applied to the live tile when it is created, and is part of the live tile's identity (the URI must always be unique).
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So I don´t know either why I don´t get this information...
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So I don´t know either why I don´t get this information...
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I was busy in the afternoon...
Guys, give me a moment.. I'll upload the source.
So done.. Sorry for not giving clear answers before...
And I also tried to figure out how to add it to folders. The parameter passed to the main page is tile. In the previous version I did it in a stupid way and I better spare you the details
Oh and if you figure out how to add it to the folder please let me know.
Great (+)
First, I'd like to wish happy New Year for everybody!
Second, I have a question to xda's developers: is there a working and non-ugly (without involving WebBrowser window) library for WP7 to access DropBox API version 1 (it's important, new apps can't use ver 0 anymore; all codeplex'es libs are using version 0 and seems like nobody planned to improve their non-working stuff).
I'm also interested in non-ugly (as Microsoft Live SDK) access library to SkyDrive, also without WebBrowser (it's a most stupidest and ugly API I've ever seen!).
If you have your own working code, could you please share with me for my new free app? I don't have much time to write my own implementation, and I hope that someone has already done this job.
Thanks!
I saw already apps, check BoxShot:
Free: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/0be109c4-08be-4ac3-a96b-70ef2b0580e3
Pay: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/1abb6e8c-d1ca-4209-a7b8-c2d657ffc9b4
Budniu said:
I saw already apps, check BoxShot:
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Hmm... Seems like you didn't understand me, I need Silverlight library, not an app.
BoxShot is using DropNet library, ver 0 of DropBox API only...
Ok, sr. You're right, I don't understand.
How about this: http://sharpbox.codeplex.com/releases/view/74634
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How about this: http://sharpbox.codeplex.com/releases/view/74634
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Unfortunately, not working at all (for DropBox) even their demo app Also, they are using synchronous http calls and current code just block whole thread execution.
sensboston said:
Unfortunately, not working at all (for DropBox) even their demo app Also, they are using synchronous http calls and current code just block whole thread execution.
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I'm sure we can figure out how to get it without using the web browser . I'll see what I can figure out if you want.
snickler said:
I'm sure we can figure out how to get it without using the web browser . I'll see what I can figure out if you want.
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I'm 100% sure it's possible I just don't have time to work with the new API (v 1) specs and OAuth. So if you have time and want to implement - it's really will be great! And of course I can help you with testing (using my project).
P.S. BTW, SharpBox designed to use synchronous calls; I don't like this way. IMHO good implementation should be more "WP7-oriented"...
And how about this: http://dkdevelopment.net/what-im-doing/dropnet/
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And how about this: http://dkdevelopment.net/what-im-doing/dropnet/
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This one is working but it's "lazy" and kinda ugly solution (author is using WebBrowser window to login to Dropbox account). I completely dislike this way. Same ugly as MS SkyDrive API
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This one is working but it's "lazy" and kinda ugly solution (author is using WebBrowser window to login to Dropbox account). I completely dislike this way. Same ugly as MS SkyDrive API
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Isn't that how most apps that use OAuth work?
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Isn't that how most apps that use OAuth work?
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I don't know, actually, but all Dropbox access libs (API v. 0) are working without showing browser window.
P.S. I've found on the Dropbox devs forum, it's possible (but not a guaranteed) to ask dropbox support team to change your app and secret keys to API version 0.
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I don't know, actually, but all Dropbox access libs (API v. 0) are working without showing browser window.
P.S. I've found on the Dropbox devs forum, it's possible (but not a guaranteed) to ask dropbox support team to change your app and secret keys to API version 0.
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Hello,
I'm the developer behind DropNet. Just a bit of background on the change to API v1: Dropbox wanted to support the full oauth spec which actually requires the web login. I know this makes it not as "clean" for the apps but makes it more secure for Dropbox. They have also announced they will be turning off API v0 sometime in the future (Though they have not stated when).
I dont think the authentication is process is too bad, once you get your head around it. Its accepted by users that they will have to login via the website nowadays (Twitter and Facebook do it as well).
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actually requires the web login
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What do you mean by that? I don't know term "web login"... If you mean - "I guess it requires a kinda unknown - for me - parameters or headers for HTTP POST/GET request" - I'll agree but it's definitely not a point to display slow loading and ugly web page each time you need an access to your files. Do you know, what is the actual login technique in API 1 (I mean what kind of params , headers, cookies are used, not a "web login" stuff)?
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What do you mean by that? I don't know term "web login"... If you mean - "I guess it requires a kinda unknown - for me - parameters or headers for HTTP POST/GET request" - I'll agree but it's definitely not a point to display slow loading and ugly web page each time you need an access to your files. Do you know, what is the actual login technique in API 1 (I mean what kind of params , headers, cookies are used, not a "web login" stuff)?
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Hmmm, sounds like you have the wrong idea about the authentication.
First of all the authentication is a 3 step process (for the developer), step 1 is to get a request token from the API, step 2 is to browse to the site (using the request token as page parameters) so the user can login, step 3 is authorizing the request token (changing it to an access token).
Once you get an access token you can save that in your app and use it forever (or until the user removes access from your app) this means the user will only have to login the first time they run the app as you will have their access token saved locally which you can use to access the API functions (but the access token only works with the API Keys it was created with).
For more info check out the DropNet documentation for the Authentication process (http://dkdevelopment.net/what-im-doing/dropnet/) Theres also a sample app in the Github project.
It sound like you have no idea how the browsers works... "Browse", "navigate" - it's good terms for users, not for developers. From a technical point of view, browser makes an HTTP or HTTPS request to the host and receive a response. So, what you (and dropbox dev and marketing team) called "token" is a text/binary data, part of the response.
So, what is preventing you to make a direct call to dropbox web service using WebRequest?
P.S. I definitely don't like the whole idea to use browser cookies (it suppose to be a kind cookie) for authentication: as for dropbox, as for ms skydrive. It's just ugly - period. And about security - I don't think it's a huge improvement.
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It sound like you have no idea how the browsers works... "Browse", "navigate" - it's good terms for users, not for developers. From a technical point of view, browser makes an HTTP or HTTPS request to the host and receive a response. So, what you (and dropbox dev and marketing team) called "token" is a text/binary data, part of the response.
So, what is preventing you to make a direct call to dropbox web service using WebRequest?
P.S. I definitely don't like the whole idea to use browser cookies (it suppose to be a kind cookie) for authentication: as for dropbox, as for ms skydrive. It's just ugly - period. And about security - I don't think it's a huge improvement.
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Sorry I was only trying to help.
The tokens are string values and you use a GET via HTTPS sending them as page parameters.
You dont use browser cookies as the dropbox API keeps track of the token you are authenticating against.
Just tried your WP7 example app from DropNet. Actually it demonstrates a little bit more than nothing Could you make a real example, with folders browsing and file operations, please?
P.S. You should use mobile version of dropbox - it feets WP7 screen much better than regular desktop.
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Hello all!
I am looking into development of something which is similar to people's list in people hub. What I want is a huge list of people on one page with (of course) LonglistSelector. When I tap a member of the list, I want the user to be navigated to the details page of that item. User needs to be able to manipulate and modify the data on the details page. The list is going to be real huge. I have a few question about the approach.
1. What is the best way to store data? I am thinking of creating local database with a few columns with person's name in one column, age in another etc.
If this is the approach to go for, can anyone provide me detailed description about the databases? I have deeply gone through the MSDN, WindowsPhoneGeek and many other documentations. I feel dumb about the whole database scenario.
2. Is XML list as database a good approach for large amounts of data or it will be pain?
i would say SQL CE is your best bet to store huge amounts of data. XML is slow at large volumes of data when compared to JSON. I would prefer JSON over XML.
darthveda said:
i would say SQL CE is your best bet to store huge amounts of data. XML is slow at large volumes of data when compared to JSON. I would prefer JSON over XML.
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So basically, I need to go with the local database using LINQ. Now, how do I do that? As I mentioned, I have read intensively. However, I just don't seem to get hang of it.
akshay2000 said:
So basically, I need to go with the local database using LINQ. Now, how do I do that? As I mentioned, I have read intensively. However, I just don't seem to get hang of it.
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I created my local database with LINQ based off this sample:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/hh286405(v=vs.92).aspx
First define the columns which you would want to create and then modify the sample code to suit your needs.
For contacts, there is an excellent sample available:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/hh286416(v=vs.92)
if you are stuck with some particular piece of code then let me know, i would be glad to help you out
darthveda said:
I created my local database with LINQ based off this sample:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/hh286405(v=vs.92).aspx
First define the columns which you would want to create and then modify the sample code to suit your needs.
For contacts, there is an excellent sample available:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/hh286416(v=vs.92)
if you are stuck with some particular piece of code then let me know, i would be glad to help you out
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I had gone through those links earlier! Back then, they made very little sense to me. I have researched a bit by now. I will update here if I get stuck somewhere.
hi
i had read the thread now and maybe this example of MS can help you... it's not based on local database, but uses ASP.NET Web API!
so maybe this is a way for you..
darthveda said:
if you are stuck with some particular piece of code then let me know, i would be glad to help you out
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I'm attaching my code file to the post. When I try to run the app and click the button (it tries to add an item to the observablecollection) I get NullReferenceException error. Apparently, the collection's instant hasn't been created. But I tried to instantiate it using 'new' keyword - no luck. Am I doing anything wrong?
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I'm attaching my code file to the post. When I try to run the app and click the button (it tries to add an item to the observablecollection) I get NullReferenceException error. Apparently, the collection's instant hasn't been created. But I tried to instantiate it using 'new' keyword - no luck. Am I doing anything wrong?
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solution folder will be better, you are using telerik controls, i can't recreate your solution.
It's done!
darthveda said:
solution folder will be better, you are using telerik controls, i can't recreate your solution.
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Thanks for the response! After a lot of debugging and (almost literally) adding Debug.writeline after each line of code, I managed to solve it. It had nothing to do with the Database or the ObservableCollection. It was totally different - GroupDescriptor issue! More details here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...ion-while-adding-item-to-observablecollection
I'll post here if I get stuck with something again.
Again, thanks a lot!
Any reason you are using telerik controls? for starters and very simple programs, you can use controls from silverlight toolkit or coding4fun toolkit. i am using longlist selector which does the job just like the jumplist from telerik controls does.
darthveda said:
Any reason you are using telerik controls? for starters and very simple programs, you can use controls from silverlight toolkit or coding4fun toolkit. i am using longlist selector which does the job just like the jumplist from telerik controls does.
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No specific reasons except that the Jumplist provides StickyHeader functionality. And animation framework seems nice addition too!