yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] JZ*:
Wow...long (but good info) thread!

Another question (s)-

1. Wouldn't Avast work to block LBE the same, if not better than Doridwall? I mean, if you stop all communicatiion ability with LBE, using avast, what would the potential harm that LBE could still have? (especially considering that there appears to be no router activity)

2. With it's root privilidges...Is there ANY possible way that LBE could attach itself to another program that HAS NOT been blocked, to communicate maliciously?
[Android Apps and Games] freeza:
Does anyone still have the apk to version 3.0.1008?

If so can you post it please, thank you!

EDIT: Never mind. I found it. But this app has become unreliable on my device.

Since the recent updates and tries to get auto-start working with ICS, it has started to not operate properly on Gingerbread, at least for me.

The internet firewall refuses to start properly after a few reboots and just sits at "active protection service is starting" or something like that.

No amount of data clearing, uninstalling and reinstalling, or reboots will fix the problem for good. A data clear will make it work for the current session and maybe even a few reboots later, but the problem always comes back.
[Android Apps and Games] ad2003:
Thank You!

Great work! Thank you!

Works like charme on HD2 Nexus ICS 4.0.3 1.4.

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[Android Apps and Games] macanovic88:
Not working with the last update. :( Active Protection Service problem... Please fix it!

Sent from Desire HD CM7.2 RC0 Kang using XDA app
[Android Apps and Games] jago25_98:
Does the active protection need to be on for the permissions to be controlled or is that just for intercepting permissions requests?

I ask because I'm using it on a NookTouch that's pretty basic so I wondered if I could set permissions like other permissions apps and then turn active service off to save battery.

Also, I take it that it needs to run at startup?

Favourite app of all time!
[Android Apps and Games] Izzysoft:
Literally, both means the same? So two times "yes".

No protection if it's not running. Permissions are only controlled/intercepted while the app is running -- as LBE needs to replace the "fake data" (i.e. present an empty contact list when contacts access was requested) to keep the app from crashing.

Naturally.
[Android Apps and Games] The Round Peg:
Warning about LBE Privarcy Guard

I installed LBE Privacy on my LG ESteem, and tried it out for for a few days. I uninstalled LBE Privacy Guard a couple days ago, because it kept hassling me to set permissions every time I installed or used a new app.

Since I had uninstalled LBE Privacy Guard, my phone has not been able to install new apps properly. Whenever I install a new app, the new app would only work until I reboot my phone. After I reboot my phone, the newly installed apps would fail to launch and give the error message: "the application XXX has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again," that's for every new app I have uninstalled since I had uninstalled LBE Privacy Guard on Wednesday.

Another app on my phone, DW Contacts and Phone Dialer Pro, could no longer retain any of my customization settings. DW Contacts popped up an error warning and informed me that the file permission database has some "exception". I immediately knew it's LBE Privacy Guard that had screwed up my phone.

I tried re-installing LBE Privacy Guard, and then reboot my phone. As I expected, LBE Privacy Guard has continued to work after multiple reboots. I have installed a few other apps since I reinstalled LBE, but I am still getting the same errors with all other apps. So now LBE Privacy Guard is the ONLY app that has continued to install and work properly after it had screwed up my phone. I suspect LBE made some low-level changes to the permission. It seems to me that everything else (i.e., every new install) has been blocked and denied permission... except LBE itself.
[Android Apps and Games] The Round Peg:
Just to follow up to my previous post:

I had to go into recovery and reset my phone (LG Esteem). Then I tried installing a bunch of apps and reboot the phone, just to see if those apps stick around. The apps worked fine after rebooting, and everything seemed to be working fine again.

Just to be sure I did not wrongly accuse LBE Privacy Guard, I reinstalled LBE again. Used it for a little while, and then uninstall it again. I immediately got the same problem, AGAIN. Remember: at that point my phone had just been reset, so it was basically clean. So I am certain it was LBE Privacy Guard that messed up all the permissions on my phone. (I recovered and reset again.)

So, use LBE Privacy Guard at your own risk. It'll work fine... until you decide to uninstall it, which it does not like. Then it will totally screw up your phone. It's like a crazy *****-from-hell who breaks everything in your home when you break up with her.

Not to mention that there have been suspicions LBE Privacy Guard is a shady app that snoops user data. Because it is close-sourced app, so nobody knows for sure what it does.

My recommendation: DO NOT INSTALL IT.
[Android Apps and Games] antiker1:
the idea behind lbe is great but as long as the app is not open source i will not install it on my phone even though it would be really usefull. sure, i could block the internet access for this app with droidwall but what about phone calls, sms, ...? i mean, its a root app, it could do anything without your knowledge.
[Android Apps and Games] Gucci.Nexus:
How do you find out if an app is open source? If i have an app that i think is sketchy, will uninstalling it take away all it's permissions?

Or do i have to do a factory reset and reinstall rom to completely remove any permissions i may have gave the sketchy app?

Thanks, using my Gucci Nexus on XDA premium
[Android Apps and Games] buzzboy:
Removing it will be enough. That is saying to the system that you no longer accept the permissions.

Hence the reason why you have to re-accept the permissions again if you want to install again.

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] Gucci.Nexus:
Thanks BuzzBoy.

Does anyone know a safe way how I can check what apps I have given what permissions?

Thanks, using my Gucci Nexus on XDA premium
[Android Apps and Games] buzzboy:
In LBE go into Permission manager, and click apps at the bottom.

You can then view each apps permissions, and allows you to alter any suspicious ones.

And the Event viewer will show any attempt by any non-system app, that tries to use those permissions if declared as Monitored. (Non-trusted).

Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
It seems the newest update, 3.0.1009, is broken. It no longer blocks apps permissions. I tested by blocking an apps access to contacts, that app still can access the contacts. Luckily I still keep a copy of version 2.0.1001 Alpha 1 apk. Version 2.0.1001 is working fine with blocking apps permissions, but it has a bug that it cannot start automatically at boot in ICS. You will need to run it yourself everytime you reboot your phone.

Link to 2.0.1001 apk is below if you want to use it. Please use it at your own risk.

LBE Privacy Guard Lite 2.0.1001 Alpha 1
[Android Apps and Games] mbirth:
Looks like there's a new kid in town:

http://pkg.to/com.srt.appguard.mobile

Anybody already tried both?
[Android Apps and Games] p107r0:
So the question for today is who do we trust more to gather our personal data: the Chinese or the German intelligence :p
[Android Apps and Games] pik1:
from what i read, the srt appguard isn't like LBE. you have to un- and reinstall every single app, and the apps get modified by srt and wont show up in google play anymore as installed... thats crap i think.

is it possible that anyone (i don't have the skills unfortunately) can modify LBE so it works on Jelly Bean?

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] mbirth:
That's the only way it can work without needing root. But yeah, it's not optimal…
[Android Apps and Games] hertogjanstefan:
So far realy great app. Gives back full control of phone communication
[Android Apps and Games] jimbobalu:
Great app for the control freak in all of us.
[Android Apps and Games] jacobnorth:
Seems like a great app! I'll try it and will report any issues here.

EDIT: Wow, VERY impressive so far!!
[Android Apps and Games] mangoman:
what about a list that controls which apps can use 3g\mobile data?
[Android Apps and Games] knightnz:
Impressive application, thank-you!

Saves me having to selectively disable permissions via the CM7 option to do so, just wait until the app requests it and then DENIED!
[Android Apps and Games] famewolf:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14066966&postcount=15
[Android Apps and Games] Kwaii49:
I second that @ jimbobalu. Love love love it!
[Android Apps and Games] eoc:
Answers of questions

I'm very glad to see there are so many people like this app, thanks very much! Also, feel free to post here if you have any comments :)

Below lists answers of all questions:) Hope this can satisfy your needs

1. Why LBE Privacy Guard requires internet permissions? Will LBE Privacy Guard itself steal my privacies?

No, this app will not collect any private information from your phone, however, the internet permission is used for two reasons:

a. send force close report and anonymous software usage.

b. receive software update notification.

These features can be completely turned off in system configuration if you want to avoid any internet ussge. Use droidwall to block LBE privacy guard is another option.

2. Are there any legitimate reasons for an app to request my IMEI? Are there any potential negatives to blocking my IMEI from ALL apps?

Some app use IMEI to distinguish users and do application analytics, you can safely block the IMEI permission for these apps.

Some "find my phone" like apps uses IMEI/ICCID/Phone number to identify your phone, you should not block these apps, otherwise they might not work properly.

3. Are you planning to release the source code?

We don't have a plan for now, sorry.

4. Is it possible to restrict the permissions of system apps?

Yes, system apps are by default trusted, you must first untrust them, then you can monitor them. Monitor core android system components may cause your phone not work properly, use with caution.

5. if u can help thanks or give an update with removing icon from notification

This feature will be available in next update, if it passes our testing.

6. when an application is updated, unless trusted, do we need to reconfigure ?

Current permission config will be kept.

7. My apps fc/not function properly after installing LBE Privacy Guard

Please try to add such apps into trust list, which could solve your problem in most cases.

Also you are welcome to report the problematic app name and version to me, to help us improve application compatibility.

8. i cant seem to remove LBE itself from the trusted apps lists. app seems awesome.. but again.. weve all been pretty trusting of this

This is a known limitation, due to technical difficulties, it can't monitor itself. We are trying to improve this part, but it won't be very soon.

9. some apps may crash if they get rejected, would it be possible to SPOOF access rather than plain REJECT it ?

We are actually doing spoofing right now, but fake data may not work on all cases. Please report any compatibility issues so we can improve this app.

10. what about a list that controls which apps can use 3g\mobile data?

This feature requires iptables, I recommend droidwall. We also have a plan to add iptables support in next major release.
[Android Apps and Games] jameztcc:
Thanks eoc!

I like the feature of doing the prompt to review permissions of apps after an update in market. Cool!
[Android Apps and Games] Homeless2:
Everything except the Internet Access Manager works for me. Not a big deal since I can use droidwall to take care of it. Great app!
[Android Apps and Games] XtaC318:
Exactly why I came to post, I've been running this for a day or two now.. and noticed google maps randomly trying to gain access. I'm assuming this is it 'anonymously' sending information?
[Android Apps and Games] mkolonko:
conflict with titanium backup

hi,

i run into an issue with titanium backup. i use a timed backup every night. the backup is set up to force saving of all apps/services.

if an app is running, ti backup stops the app for saving.

but after installing lbe, ti backup starts normally but stops with the backup as soon as it has to backup lbe.

any workaround/solution?

thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Babylonian:
Looks awesome! Will try it right away. Many thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] ADSLgratuit:
same problem on my HTC DESIRE with Cyanogen 7.0.3
[Android Apps and Games] jameztcc:
Possible to prompt us in addition to allow/deny for eg Internet access?
[Android Apps and Games] MadJoe:
I second these suggestions and also ask that the notification bar icon be toggle-able on/off. This app can block my security apps from doing their jobs if some jerk off steals my phone and starts playing around with it, so I'd prefer it be as inconspicuous as possible.

Thanks!

Sent from my rough sketch of a Vibrant on a brick.
[Android Apps and Games] Raph4:
completely amazing app :D

it's possible to add option 'Hide icon' from notification bar?
[Android Apps and Games] infernix:
Great job on user friendliness!
[Android Apps and Games] asicman:
You raise an excellent point. The dev has to think of the long term implications of having a watchdog.
[Android Apps and Games] docflower:
Like it!
[Android Apps and Games] hotdogH2O:
yea I really can't wait for this to work on 4.1!!
[Android Apps and Games] itsluy:
You could see for yourself by hooking up a spare Android phone to a lab network and sniff packets.

Of course the app could VERY malicious and just silently waiting for a trigger 8/

If its making them $$$ though they would be stupid to risk losing a source of passive income to make a few extra bucks. They built a great product.

Security minded people are using it, testing it etc.

If someone exposed this as a Trojan the tech news would eat all over this, just think of the headlines.

In conclusion: I'll trust this app over the hundreds of others that I couldn't control before I started using it.
[Android Apps and Games] hanzi54:
+1
[Android Apps and Games] KeylanHalfdan:
So I tried to install this app today, as I wanted to see if it was working to change permissions or not. I am currently running 4.1 on my Verizon Galaxy Nexus. After installing it it asked for some automated thing, and I hit accept and granted root access. It immediately went to a black screen, and after about 10 seconds it went back to my lock screen and said no service. It then tries to load the phone, but as soon as lbe says that it is protecting me, the screen goes black again, and does this over and over again. I am not sure what to do.

I have tried to open the app drawer and uninstall the app, but every time I try to do it, lbe protects the phone before I can get to the uninstall screen, and it restarts to the lock screen again.

Does anyone know how else I would be able to remove this application? I can't even use my phone at the moment.
[Android Apps and Games] Izzysoft:
You could try booting your phone to "safe mode". This procedure is described on TechCredo and discussed on AndroidForums, to give you a point to start with:

When you’re in safe mode, no third-party apps are loaded, and you can easily uninstall the app that caused the force close loop by going to Settings > Applications > Manage applications.

There way how to get into safe mode is different for different devices. The article on TechCredo covers a few, I guess the one for "Nexus One" should work for you. If not, it can't hurt to try out the others.
[Android Apps and Games] pik1:
sorry to say this, but if you would have read the thread or even 5 posts before yours, you could have avoided this...
[Android Apps and Games] p107r0:
If anything else fails, you could try to remove the apk from recovery mode, using aroma file manager - I'd treat it as last resort though, because the app might have/leave some dependencies which may further screw your device.
[Android Apps and Games] KeylanHalfdan:
It probably would have helped, had I not read about this app in another thread and installed it from the market. I was going to post a new topic in the q&a section, but did a Google search and found this thread, so I decided to post it here. I didn't know this thread existed until after I installed it.

Luckily I managed to, after a few more failed attempts, get into the app drawer and get the app to the uninstall trash can, and click ok before it started protecting me. Seems everything is alright now.

It's times like this I wish the devs were able to make a small update in the description in the market that says something like "do not use if you are on 4.1" it would save trouble for people. Our perhaps Google could filter out apps that do not work on the jelly bean.

Thanks to everyone else for suggestions on how to help, I will remember those in case I ever need to do something like this again.

Sent from my Verizon Galaxy Nexus running Jelly Bean via Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
LBE 4.0 is being worked on

Looks like LBE is working on version 4.0 on their Chinese page. Seems to support JB.

http://bbs.lbesec.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1902&extra=page=1

Use Google Chrome and translate the page into English.
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
Here's my 2 cents for anyone concerned about this app. First of all your phone has to be rooted to use this app. Your rooted phone is already at risk with any rooted apps, LBE is no exception. I chose to use this app knowing there might be a risk of some sort, but I take that risk anyway installing any app. LBE is currently the best privacy guard that effectively blocks permissions access without making the apps FCs. Nothing else even comes close to LBE. If you are concerned with LBE connecting to the internet and listening for a trigger, block its internet access with DroidWall, LBE even allows blocking itself from accessing the net. Install OS Monitor from the PlayStore, look at the active connections and see if LBE is connecting. I don't see it on mine. If you are still concerned, connect your phone to your WiFi network and analyze the packets going through your network.

Bottom line, no one can assure you this app is safe. Make your judgement on risking other apps getting your private data vs installing this app.
[Android Apps and Games] webjunky:
been testing it on a SGS 2 for a week now and it runs very well :).
[Android Apps and Games] SilentEYE:
Do you use LBE with its Firewall functions?

I blocked all unwanted apps and tried to allow the apps I trust to connect to the internet.

But somehow I cant download Apps from Google Play Store.
[Android Apps and Games] andreasy:
Any chance that LBE could also filter permissions for Camera and Microphone?

In my opinion those 2 are more important than phoneID and location.

Also, any other app that can do this? PDroid is in an experimental stage but I can't use it yet.
[Android Apps and Games] jago25_98:
We really need a privacy app for Jelly Bean in general

http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...ock-permissions-for-other-applications-on-jel

Please say thanks by sending me the apk for:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stericson.permissions&hl=en

!

I've no access to Google Play for here. Or rather, no WiFi or admin so the Google Play distribution method is failing me here.
[Android Apps and Games] t4ure4n:
I am running LBE Privacy Guard on SGS2 with RootBox 2.1 android 4.1.1 Jelly Beans.

I installed LBE Privacy Guard from Play store and ran LBE Privacy Guard once and it asked for root access which I did now my phone is in constant boot loop.

As soon as the phone starts it tries to load LBE Privacy Guard, crashes and restart. I have managed to restart into recovery but I don't know how to delete the app.

Please advise me as I don't want to re-flash because I don't have a recent backup.
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
Haven't you read the comments on the PlayStore before you installed, especially this is a rooted app. The PlayStore version is not working on JB.

JB has a feature called safe boot. If you're able to, while in the phone interface, long press the power button, then long press the Power Off option on the pop up, then Ok to boot into safe mode. Then you can uninstall LBE.
[Android Apps and Games] t4ure4n:
Its my mistake that I didn't read the PlayStore Instructions, any way able to reboot into recovery mode, where I connected the phone to PC and un-installed the app using

adb remount
adb shell
mount data
rm /data/app/com.lbe.security.lite.apk

Thanks alot.
[Android Apps and Games] KeylanHalfdan:
I did the same thing a few weeks ago. Managed to get it to uninstall just before one of the boot loops, took about 10 tries to get it fast enough.

The play store needs to add an option for "not compatible with this firmware" or something, so they can block these kinds of things from happening.

Sent from my Verizon Galaxy Nexus running Fruits 'N Vegetables with bacon grease (FNV007) via Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] sirscrubsalot:
Has anyone actually gotten hold of the developer? As the others on the play market suggested in regards to Jellybean not working - really liked the app overall - hope others can chime in on an equally good one on play market - pdroid was nice as an alternative, but not simply a one click install ; unless it's changed.
[Android Apps and Games] t4ure4n:
Just emailed the developer @

lbe@lbesec.com

If you would like the developer to update the app, them please email him to make sure he is aware of the problem.

Hello

I am writing to get your support regarding your Android application LBE Privacy Guard v3.0.1009.

I have been using it on my Samsung Galaxy S2 when I had Android version 2.3.3 to 4.0.4. This application worked fine on Android ICS.

The problem with this application is that it is not compatible with Android Jelly Beans (4.1.1).

Yesterday, when I installed this application on my Samsung Galaxy S2 with custom ROM (Rootbox JelleBeans) from XDA Developers
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1806401.

As soon as the application started it caused bootloop. After every phone restart, application started automatically and crashed causing the phone to restart again.

I had to try at least 10 times to reboot in recovery mode and this was where I managed to uninstall the application via ADB.

Can you please look into this issue and suggest a solution or make this application compatible with Android Jelly Beans.

Your help will be much appreciated.

Kind Regards
[Android Apps and Games] ph03n!x:
Can anyone who can read Chinese download the latest version of LBE from this site and share it with us please? (That is, if the original site has nothing to say about resharing - as this is a free app, I don't think this would be a problem anyway)...
[Android Apps and Games] gleenfield97:
the app is in chinese anyway.

if you go to the official website, you can download it as shown below:
[Android Apps and Games] JAFK:
Sgs3 4.1.1 (cm10)

Hi,

I have tried to installed the the LBE App on my SGS3 with Unofficial CM10

([CM10][UNOFFICIAL][AUG19] temasek's UNOFFICIAL BUILD - V30).

In the three times (yes 3) I have tried it froze my phone on start up (Blank screen) The only solution was remove battery and restore from backup.

I think this is an important App, and Android is all about the control, so I am a little disappointed.

Any thoughts anyone?
[Android Apps and Games] KeylanHalfdan:
Unfortunately, it is not supported on jelly bean. A new Chinese version on the main website a few posts up apparently works, but the app itself is in Chinese.

Not sure when a new English version will be out.

Many of us have had to either uninstall it via adb, restore from backup, go into safe mode, or try over and over to be quick enough to uninstall it before it loads.

Sent from my Verizon Galaxy Nexus running Fruits 'N Vegetables with bacon grease (FNV007) via Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2