yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
theres alot more in the chinese version than the english's last working version. looking at the /values/strings.xml ( http://dakunesu.dev.animuson.net/strings.txt ) theres AV's and stuff thats been implemented

so if anyones wants to go translation crazy before i do, by all means. it doesnt look like any of the buttons or anything is actual images with chinese in them so fixing the strings.xml should do most of the trick. its late here, ill try to translate it tomarrow(no garentee, im using google translate to figure this out)
[Android Apps and Games] sirscrubsalot:
Glad there have been a few more responses here again - was a great app. Still no word back from emailing the developer - I have yet to find something as a comparable alternative that simply works as good as this - especially upon prior launch post-install of an app from credible source... such as amazon market/google play. Works fine on my 2.3.6 android root only motorola photon. It's a fact that for ICS and JB - LBE causes major problems. Pdroid still requires a little more than basic modding, and possibly raises slight issues on JB, and I can't speak for it working on ICS... This is not a stab or insult to Pdroid dev. LBE's GUI and finite permission control, further augmented my appreciation and hope for ongoing support/development....

I also own a Nexus 7 tablet, and having something to where I can fine control things like preventing more than what an app really needs, would be perfect. Too many blanket/general permissons for so many things - at times, you wouldn't know unless it was laid out better. I don't feel that for the majority of devs, the intent is malicious and possibly required for the actual creation as per android's requirements in coding/etc - still, there needs to be greater voice and awareness to these matters... this is beyond and not entirely related to virus/malware stuff... having something like LBE has caused a reduced load and process run for the very few things I run...

I've asked this in the N7 forum, but there's barely any interest or concern.... it's not only for my benefit :) Anyways, you can see/search all my posts from previous, for anything else I haven't exhausted writing about on the topic - thanks to the others here again with the recent additional info... keep us posted :)

Here's the best I can do beyond the scope of limited knowledge to a google translate front page to dev site :

Work-friendly-safe links -

Official Site :

http://www.lbesec.com/

Translated front page only - seems you can click through the site (and LBE forum) with a half-decent English translate / better than the case for people such as myself, unable to read Chinese :)

http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lbesec.com%2F
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
okies, I went and tryed to translate it, but it won't install, no cert errors. looks like I need to learn to fix it, or become aware of what menu is what.
[Android Apps and Games] KeylanHalfdan:
I find another thread on the forums here that are for a version someone translated using Google translate. It says lbe security manager instead of privacy guard. Not sure if it is the same thing or not. It seems to be the most current version too, and it should work on jelly bean, or so the changelog says. I am going to backup my system in a bit and try to install it. Hopefully it will work. I will post back with my findings.

Here is the link to the other post:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=20914000

EDIT: I installed it, and it seems to run just fine on jelly bean. Not the best translation, since it was done with Google translate, but it does its job. I tested out denying permissions for a few apps, and it seems to work.

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[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
beautiful, it works none the less, awesome. and the prompt for net access is epic :)
[Android Apps and Games] sirscrubsalot:
Thanks for testing this out :) So is this a re-modified apk (e.g. not able to be found on play market)? I have to go through that thread when I have some extra minutes, but I may have come across while panning through a few pages of some additional features; related to being in China perhaps? Obviously from the different titles of the LBE series, privacy guard versus this in your description, manager) - there must be some differences...
[Android Apps and Games] KeylanHalfdan:
It is what you find on lbesec.com. It is not available on the play store yet. It seems it translates to master now, instead of monitor too. It is the updated Chinese version with a different name, and I think it has some new features.

The first post on that other topic has the changelog right at the top. Date is 7/25 I believe. The file is also for download in the first post. There are 2 new versions. One with the Google translate text, and another that was done as a manual translation.

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[Android Apps and Games] sirscrubsalot:
:laugh:

So how has it been running for you as of the last note? :)
[Android Apps and Games] KeylanHalfdan:
It has been working fine. It's interesting to see how many times certain apps ask for certain permissions. Like soundhound asks for location almost every half hour, no idea why, but I have it set to auto deny. Maps also tries to check my location a few times a day, which I don't understand why, because I haven't used it recently.

Other apps will randomly check my imsi and imei numbers.

So far so good, and it uses a surprisingly low amount of battery.

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[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
Reason Maps running and checking your location even though you don't use it is because when apps ask for location Android invokes Maps to search location. Apps like Soundhound that keep running in the backgrounds, there are ways to stop it. Check out ROM Toolbox or Autostarts app in the PlayStore.
[Android Apps and Games] KeylanHalfdan:
lbe security master has an auto start feature. I set up soundhound to not auto start, but I think it's because I have the widget that it keeps starting up again. I am going to take the widget away and see if I still get the location checks from it.

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[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
The autostart in lbe security master I think is only for autostart at boot. There are other autostart triggers such as when an app is installed or uninstalled, when power is plugged in, etc.. Check out the apps I mentioned and you'll know more.
[Android Apps and Games] KeylanHalfdan:
It does it listed as "autostarts in background" with a red line going through it in lbe. I took the widget off of my screen about 3 hours ago, and it hasn't tried to get my location dude, so that might have solved it.

I had autostarts, but that was when I was on ics. When I first updated to jelly bean it didn't work, so I uninstalled it. If I need it again, I can always get it again from the play store.

I have rom toolbox lite, does that have an autostarts feature, or is it just the pro version?

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[Android Apps and Games] rogier666:
Gemini App Manager tweaks more autostart triggers than any other app I tried.

It's not totally waterproof, though. Even Gemini couldn't stop Hotspot Shield.
[Android Apps and Games] aussiebum:
Have you tried AutoStarts? https://play.google.com/store/apps/...rfer.android.autostarts&feature=search_result

Been using this app for ages to kill auto behaviours of any app. Only annoying thing about this app is the interface is a bit stale now, and it can take so long to start up (it scans for all apps and all permissions), Android thinks the app has hung and requests for a FC (don't - just click Wait and wait for it to respond again).
[Android Apps and Games] Izzysoft:
If it comes to startup managers, I'd clearly recommend AutoRun Manager. Yes, the Pro-Version is about USD 5 -- but it's faster than AutoStarts (I had that one before), and seems to cover really all listeners an app registers.
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
ROM Toolbox Pro is a better deal. You got autostart manager and a lot more tools in one app. No I'm not affiliated with this apps developer, just a user and I really the app.
[Android Apps and Games] rogier666:
Is there a free version?

The 15 minute Play Store trial is nowhere near enough to try an app like this, and with it not being updated since 2011 and the bugs you mention...
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
Rom Toolbox Lite is another alternative you can use. After installed, fire up Auto Start Manager and disable/enable receivers you don't want or want for each app.
[Android Apps and Games] mightbme:
The same thing happened to me on my SG2 when I loaded a JB ROM... I booted it up in safe mode and uninstalled LBE.
[Android Apps and Games] rogier666:
I switched to Gemini App Manager because it found many autostart receivers that ROM Toolbox didn't pick up.
[Android Apps and Games] aussiebum:
sorry, there isn't.
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
You might want to try System Tuner, it picks up all events and have a huge amount of other features ;)
[Android Apps and Games] thehackersz:
LBE Privacy Guard leaked my bandwidth data 5GB within 3 hours !
[Android Apps and Games] baka2x:
You guys should search XDA for an app called "PDroid". It functions similarly and the devs are awesome.
[Android Apps and Games] Superm@π:
Doesn't work on ICS
[Android Apps and Games] stbi:
Maybe, but it's more complicated to install, since the ROM has to be flashed.
[Android Apps and Games] baka2x:
That is true. In addition to root, you need to flash a patch. It's worth it, though.

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It actually does. Mateorod and pastime (sp?) created a patch that works with ICS and JB. I'm using it with the latest CM10. Just search "Mateorod PDroid auto patch for JB" or similar to find it.

I'd get you the link, but I'm on my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] Superm@π:
I went to the download link but its a dead link.
[Android Apps and Games] baka2x:
Not sure where you went to, but try this thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1719408

This is where I download the patch I use for CM10. Naturally, please read the instructions thoroughly as it will save you plenty of time.
[Android Apps and Games] NaabKing:
Doesn't work on JB ROM-s, i was on Samsung JB Leak XXDLI2 (SGS 3) and it kinda ****ed up my phone, i had to uninstall it before it got launched after boot, otherwise it would restart itself, so i had like 5-10 seconds to do it, i needed like 5 times to do it, but when i did, everything went back to normal.
[Android Apps and Games] baka2x:
It does work on JB roms. It isn't always compatible with stock roms. Please read the first page for supported roms.
[Android Apps and Games] jelle2503:
Try Aroma File Manager,... it's file manager, in zip format you can "flash" with recovery. think it requires CMW not sure

I used it to delete this junk app =)

Try Pdroid it's better
[Android Apps and Games] 3c:
System Tuner is yet another alternative for the auto-start manager ;) Ain't that nice to have so much choice nowadays?

Never had such issue with System Tuner either, worth a try too.

EDIT: Sorry, just realized I did reply to those post before. :(

In System Tuner you can actually access all events that may start an app, not just the auto-start. Very useful for apps listening to network connection that will obviously be started regardless of the auto-start setting.
[Android Apps and Games] nickzkcin:
Running aokp jb build 2 on galaxy nexus. trinity kernel. this app killed my phone whenever it starts up. had to use safe mode to remove.
[Android Apps and Games] pepingrilloxxx:
pdroid does not prompt to deny/accept permissions, doesnt it?

Enviado desde mi HTC Tattoo
[Android Apps and Games] Dreamweaver:
just saw that an Official Jelly Bean ROM is out for my Samsung Galaxy S3.

Is the LBE Privacy Guard App still in BETA and unstable or can I update my phone to JB and run a "good" beta?
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
The translated beta version found below works fine on my Nexus S running AOKP JellyBean.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1422479
[Android Apps and Games] baka2x:
No. You just set it to allow or not/randomize device information and it takes care if the rest.
[Android Apps and Games] Javi22:
Hello, I love this app, its amazing, but Im getting a bug, the autostart when phone reboots fails and I have to active it manually everytime

I read in some changelog that It was fixed, however I still noticing it, on ICS
[Android Apps and Games] finneko:
LBE 3.0.1009 with Jelly Bean, do them work together?

I have LBE from Google Play (version 3.0.1009). Do I have understand correctly that that version do not work with Jelly Bean? I have understood that that version might totally mix up Samsung Galaxy S3 if it use Jelly Bean.

Any information why developers do not release updates via Google Play?
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
Go back a few posts you'll see info on the JB version. Goodluck!
[Android Apps and Games] finneko:
Thank you!

Well, for me as total beginner, I found that I cannot find precise/easy answer for sure. But I have learned that last betas should work with Jelly Bean. I now installed version LBE 4.1.2224, I hope that those Chinese do not fetch all my information from my phone now ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Dreamweaver:
Hi!

I just had the same behaviour with JB on an SGS3/ARHD 11 like in this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30216784&postcount=604

It is a device for testing, so its no probem for me to reset the device.

So I installed the v4 Security Suite but all I want is a LBE

Privacy Guard

that is running on JB... so is there a new Version for LBE PG out? Suite is a bit too overloaded imo.
[Android Apps and Games] Svardskampe:
For anyone running in the same problem because he was too careless like the most of us (hearing "hey this app is good for this and this"), as long pressing the power off did not work, and when entering safe mode the phone immediately reboots

Don't try to be fast enough to go into the apps menu; you won't make it; instead go to developers options and set the rootrights not on apps anymore, any setting like off or ADB only will prevent the app from loading and you will have all the time in the world do deinstall.
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
given that all of the other options are disable able, albeit rendering much of the app useless, it still does what was want it to do. I'm the same way, and until the time comes, I'm just gonna bite the bullet and use this till a pure permission management for jb comes out.(hopes cm comes back with it)
[Android Apps and Games] ranger777:
Default action

Good day.

Is it possible to set default action for new applications?

Now new application have access to Internet (2G/3G and WiFi), access to all free function (access to contacts, SMS e.t.c.) and all money functions (SMS, Calls e.t.c.) are available by query.

For example it will be very usefull to block everything for new application (for example installed from Market or from *.apk file. If I want this application send SMS, I will allow it for this application.
[Android Apps and Games] testscript:
Discovered an easy fix

Hey Everyone,

Longtime lurker here (never registered before)! I love XDA and LBE PG so I wanted to help. I discovered that you can get it to work if you do the following.

My Device: DROID RAZR - Running Scalpel v1.0 CM10 ROM (JB 4.1.1)

1. Install LBE PG from the Play Store (Don't open it. If already installed, uninstall/reinstall it without opening it).

2. Reboot to recovery, wipe cache, dalvik and fix permissions (in this order).

3. Reboot and open LBE PG,

immediately

activate its protection service at the pop-up and grant SU permission.

4. Your phone may reboot or cycle (Note: the ROM I'm using auto recovers without rebooting or cycling*).

5. Upon reboot or cycle go to recovery, wipe cache and dalvik in alternating order 3-4 times and fix permissions.

6. Reboot and you should be able to use LBE PG without any issues.

*Regarding the note in step #4: I'm not sure if this played a part in getting LBE PG to work in JB 4.1.1, but I doubt it. I found this information while searching the interwebs so it's worked for at least me and the one who posted it. Good Luck!
[Android Apps and Games] NiteTrekker:
Can anybody else confirm that this method works? I have a Samsung Galaxy S III but don't feel like being a guinea pig at this time. :o

EDIT: This method does NOT work with a Samsung Galaxy S III using Freeza's 4.1.1 rooted version of JB. Still get the endless boot loop. If this was an actual fix, I would think many more people would have confirmed that it works.
[Android Apps and Games] andronikal659:
Use LBE security master for jelly bean Rom. Lbe privacy guard is ics, didn't support jb. You can only find that app on xda not Google play. Good luck.
[Android Apps and Games] NiteTrekker:
I don't want all the extra features. Also, the last I checked, not everything was completely translated, some parts were still in Chinese.
[Android Apps and Games] Sthaagg:
Very good thing LBE works fine

I follow your instruction step by step and it's work :good: on my desire S
[Android Apps and Games] NiteTrekker:
Did you test it? Is it actually blocking permissions?
[Android Apps and Games] Sthaagg:
After making some test, i'm very desapointed, apps work, no boot loop, detecting new app, and list all permission needed but, when i testing a blocking app, it's block nothing....

I test the following :

Diablo Super Bike No GPS allowed

Google+ no data

So sad, i don't find a good alternative to this apps.
[Android Apps and Games] jago25_98:
LBE is Spyware from China folks...

there's also another version from China in Chinese from under another developer name (LBE+ ?). Not sure what the difference is.

I used to use LBE all the time til I found out. Now I have to use permissions pro but it takes ages to go through doing all the permissions with this... no realtime monitoring...

any alternatives?
[Android Apps and Games] p107r0:
it is entirely possible, however having seen several heated discussions on the LBE subject, with arguments ranging from tinfoil hats to gangsters, I'd prefer to have some more background befeore agreeing (or disagreeing) - would you mind sharing the source of your info?
[Android Apps and Games] keiserman:
Try the good old pdroid. If you have Android 4.1 or higher, you can use the newer pdroid2. Ok, there's some work to do, with patching the rom, but after that, you have control over every important app-permissions and more.

But the best thing is, while LBE needs full root access with every possible security breaks, pdroid doesn't need root to work. (Pdroid didn't need any permissions)

It's worth a try.
[Android Apps and Games] an-tre:
So there are no facts that LBE is malicious software, just "suspicious permission selection" and "heard somewhere it's bad"?
[Android Apps and Games] meganox:
EDIT: just ignore me, didn't read enough of the thread, just had a bit of a panic stuck in a boot loop and thought i'd post a warning.
[Android Apps and Games] critofur:
So, if one wanted to install LBE app, it would be best to have another Permission control app to restrict LBE :P Great....

Sorry, could you explain? Do you know what happened?

I've wanted to try the more recent (translated from Chinese) LBE program, but I've been concerned about whether it's completely legit or not. I have not yet read of someone going through the source code to verify it's malware/backdoor/trojan free...

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I tried, but could not get pdroid to work.

I don't understand why they don't INCLUDE pdroid in all the latest and greatest ROMs?
[Android Apps and Games] jago25_98:
For the Chinese version I look at it and say:

- massive permissions, way more than the other version

- no sourcecode

- it's Chinese and they have a reputation

- reports of bandwidth mysteriously disappearing

So why chance it?
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
Does Norton or Lookout provide source codes to their apps? If you don't trust any app, don't install it, move on, stop trolling. It's that simple.
[Android Apps and Games] jago25_98:
No they don't provide source. I don't use them either. I scan apps externally using an online service.

I'm not trying to troll, I'm just trying to provide the background into why we felt on another thread (somewhere, oh somewhere), why we decided the publisher is not trustworthy.

We decided because we found bandwidth to be going up, from a country with a track record of spyware and also permissions which must be excessive because an app from the very same developer has 12 permissions and the other app has 24 permissions. If that's not suspicious then what is?

We're all different on our boundaries. Some people really are happy to share everything. That's fine with me. But I do prefer to care about people in my address book. When an app from China asks me to show them all my phone numbers and retain the ability to upload them to a call centre in China... I think of my poor grandad who all night and day receives calls from people all over the world. He's on the no call register, he's on call blocking, etc etc. But the calls carry on. Maybe, just maybe his son installed an app that uploaded his phone number to those Indian call centres, we will never know.

This isn't trolling. This is an inconvenient truth. It makes it a real pain in the butt having to say no to all this functionality.

But until you've had a privacy disaster with a jealous girlfriend or a homophobic boss seeing your gay holiday ads on facebook you're probably not going to care.

In the case of LBE the proof isn't conclusive, deal with it.
[Android Apps and Games] fr0sty:
Im using it a few weeks now, blocked internet access for LBE with droidwall, so no worries of data being transmitted :) Tool works great in blocking all those unneeded permissions.

Its asking me for updating now to 4.2.2548, so i was wondering if somebody translated the latest version yet :)

I would like to use pdroid, but that would mean i have to replace my original firmware, takes to much time for now.
[Android Apps and Games] niteh@wk:
This inconvenient truth has been discussed over and over and over again in this thread. This is a rooted app and it can do more havoc to your device if it needs to without even declaring those pesky permissions for you to see. You are already at risk installing a rooted app.

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Yes, check here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1422479
[Android Apps and Games] zblzy:
Use this LBESEC_MIUI.apk [ d-h.st/AX5 ] ,I have tested it on 4.1.2

See permissions on the pics:
[Android Apps and Games] t4ure4n:
Can yo please provide the source of this link? i.e forum where it has been posted..
[Android Apps and Games] zblzy:
I extracted it from the latest official MIUI v4 and disabled the INTERNET permission (lucky patcher).

MIUI v4: http://miuiandroid.com/community/threads/2-11-30.18892/