yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
For remotely activate the spy camera, it's good idea. Although the approach will be for spying, since it's the vision of the application.

I don't want to mix the purpose for tracking lost phone.

PIN also a nice to have, it will be nice adding it. But like ptcpayme mention, for now you can use app those security app.

Hmm. for name beside I agree to make it hidden, but I also want to maintain the 'app brand name' :)

The solution I think with using widget/shortcut on user desktop, it will using fake name & icon rather than using 'S-Cam OS'
[Android Apps and Games] kobesabi:
Well, I intend to install it on my nexus tablet too...but as a spycam to see who is using it

very few security app have camera feature in its antitheft (lookout, avast, avg dont have them)

Well, why not just call it Spycam OS? S-Cam sound and looks similar to the word scam which may drive some of your would be users away. To make it hidden, I think you should include an option in setting to make it hidden or visible in app drawer so that you can make it appeared invisible unless they have root explorer and see your path naming via adb...then can probably figure out
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
Noted.

But it require to able run the camera in background, which I still checking how the best & visible way to put it in android service.

So remotely taking picture will need to wait for this feature.

The application name in Google Play store will be still 'Spy Camera OS'. The 'S-Cam' only for the icon in app drawer.

Thank you for point out the 'S-Cam' can be think as 'scam', didn't realize it before :p

I remove the 'Spy' since some user find it too obvious, when other people see the application name with 'spy' word. So it's not hidden.

I'll think into it.

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Btw version 0.1.1 is released :victory:
[Android Apps and Games] dizzygoldfish:
Thanks Jimmod. Images seem to work fine. Just tried several and am not having any issues. ALL videos are showing in Windows as 3.03kb regardless of duration. As I said, this seems to only be video from SpyCamera - from stock video recorder or another similar software I'm not having a problem. One video was about 10 minutes in duration and the other about 10 seconds both are showing at 3.03kb. The auto-upload service via DropBox uploads the full file without issue that's just a pain to deal with. I tried video recording with the screen "black" and without just to see - no change.

Interestingly DropBox uploads a file name that is different than what I see in Windows:

Dropbox shows - 2013-01-14 21.35.33.mp4

On phone via Windows Explorer: SpyVideo_20130114_115708771.mp4

Not sure how/why that's changing? Looking in Galaxy Nexus\Internal Storage\Spy Camera\

Anything else you can think of to try?

Dizzy
[Android Apps and Games] dizzygoldfish:
Disregard. It seems Dropbox was locking out the files while it was doing the background upload. Once it finished it started working as expected. DUH. I appreciate the help - this was all user error. THANKS ALL!
[Android Apps and Games] kobesabi:
I see...well, when I'm in somebody else tablet, I would skim through all the apps...any icon with 'cam' would flag potential recording or something to peek in. If you want to be more covert, you should not put any word "spy" or "cam" or "camera" in the icon, the apk name, or path com.spycamea...as those give away...maybe in the market place is ok. If I'm a hacker, I would look for those things.
[Android Apps and Games] qbaqba:
On HD2 CM10 camera does not work - I see green & red stripes.

All other camera apps work fine (ex. Camera Zoom Fx, Barcode scanner, Paper camera).
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
That's good info, I also didn't know dropbox locking can affect the file cannot be copied to PC like that.

True for name I'm thinking something like 'SC OS'.

But for package name com.spycamera.xxx since it's already currently used, if I change it - the update will not update the app. But for someone to check your app package name, either your phone stolen or he install a back door in your phone.

Do you see green & red stripes on image preview? or image capture result? or video result?
[Android Apps and Games] qbaqba:
Sorry I forgot to mention that. On the preview (image and video).

Taken image is Ok.

Sent from my NexusHD2
[Android Apps and Games] tbvnz:
FYI

I installed this app yesterday and everything seemed fine. I love the app. But today at work I noticed my phone was very hot in my pocket. I unlocked my phone and noticed my battery level had gone from 100 to 20 in less than 4 hours. So I checked my battery settings and found "media server" was causing the drain. I did some research on my laptop and found that a corrupt media file could be the culprit. Sure enough there was a corrupt (blank?) video file in my folder. When I deleted it and restarted my phone behaved normally. Just a heads up keep your eyes open for corrupt files. I'm glad I brought my charger with me today. But I still like the app.
[Android Apps and Games] BatsDroid:
Can you add option to set name for app and add some icons to to hide it?

So user can select icon and enter a name to go along with it.
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
Thank you about the information.

This is the first time I heard about issue like this. Media server causing issue on error file.

The video you mentioned, is it video blank black or distorted green/blue line?

For desktop icon/name, this will be visible using widget (feature that I plan to add) or if you using launcher that have that feature.

For app drawer user cannot rename/change it's icon.
[Android Apps and Games] BatsDroid:
That's a bummer man.

The name with word such as spy and cam instantly capture attention.

Another thing is, even though Spycamera (please chane the name :) ) folder has nomedia file, the photos show up in gallery.
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
Try to change the image resolution, I also notice on Galaxy W when I change to this one resolution the preview image become distorted.

Not sure why, since it should already handled by the phone OS.
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
Btw I'm testing a 'special' feature :

Capture Image in Background

So you can open any application, no one should notice you capturing image. (vibrate still based on your setting)

You can capture front camera while showing Google Map to any people to capture their faces.

Anyone interest to try the beta can download it here : http://bit.ly/Vczh0f

Currently support minimize/running in background for 'Auto' mode

You can either click minimize button, or click back button, or click home button.

A notification will be on top to easily stop it.
[Android Apps and Games] BatsDroid:
It crashed after taking one snap in background mode.

Phone is HTC Explorer.
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
When you start again, do it asking to sent error report?

Can you send error report if it shown so I can figure out the crash

Or send feedback from setting page.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] BatsDroid:
It happens only when I've selected highest resolution of my cell.

LoggingError.txt:
[Android Apps and Games] D3_:
Re: [App] Spy Camera OS (Open Source)

Works fine for me, only tried using the rear cam on my n7100 though.
[Android Apps and Games] PLUG313:
wow, dude thank you SO MUCH for this like seriously.

what's missing for me and that would make this THE BEST APP EVER is

8 megapixel continuous burst shots and 1080p video recording all with the app in the background

so I can (pretend to) do other stuff while using it :D

I will seriously do anything you tell me to to help you with my SGS3
[Android Apps and Games] smokerman:
great app..5 stars on market. thanks :good:
[Android Apps and Games] kokhean:
LOL I can take a photo on my by holding my home button, shake, press the volume buttons and practically any gesture you can think of while in the lock screen.
[Android Apps and Games] jtsv:
beta testing

Anyone interest to try the beta can download it here : http://bit.ly/Vczh0f

Currently support minimize/running in background for 'Auto' mode

Works great on my E4GT running JB:4.1.2:PACman v19.3.0All-In-One PA-2.57 AOKP-M1 CM10ModemFI27 only thing not working is video however it doesn't work on my rom either so not sure if it is a rom or app issue. Great app!
[Android Apps and Games] purged363506:
Works great on my Note 2.

Even the Video function seems to work fine.
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
The log didn't really explain why it's not running on high-res

But on resolution without *(star) prefix, is it working fine?
[Android Apps and Games] directorsashi:
i CANT MAKE A DOWNLOAD

ff
[Android Apps and Games] BatsDroid:
Yes.
[Android Apps and Games] hariraj96:
COOL!!!
[Android Apps and Games] qsgsg:
Running awesome on galaxy note! However the video record for 720p is only 25fps rather than 30 fps which is the norm on stock camera. Looking forward to your one touch widget recording and background recording.
[Android Apps and Games] IDGAS:
Spy Mic OS

Superb app! Thanks!

Will be great if you make something like Spy Mic OS. The same idea like this app but for audio recording. You can use some open source apps for start. (Rehearsal Assistant/VoiceRecrd). I know there are many apps like this but they are not good enough and most important they are not

open source.

Some features:

Record to WAVE files for lossless recording

Recording in background (even when display is off)

Reduce noises during recording (most important)

Skip silence

I'm ready to donate immediately!

Sorry for my bad english!
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
I will check into this.

High-res capture crash only happen when taking picture in background? I assume if it's not in background it's ok

Still working on that :)

Should be for next version

It's a good idea, similar like spy camera os but focus on voice.

Thank you for the idea and support. :highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] jamal2367:
Nice Work !!!! Respect :)

5 Stars for the Thread and Thanks for your Work !

It's Working on the Galaxy S3 Insert Coin ROM
[Android Apps and Games] androidis:
Nice app, works fine in gs3, but could you please increase the video bitrate, its only 9000 Kb/sec in 1080p mode, and its not enough :(

Could you please make video compression bitrate at least 25000 Kb/sec (or more if its possible;))

And would be great not to use "SpyVideo" in folder/file names :)

And background shooting would be very good as well!

Thank you for your great app! :good:
[Android Apps and Games] msaadn:
Very neat application. Great work done. Working fine so far on Galaxy S2. I didn't encounter any problem with hi-resolution capturing. Was wondering if there's a zoom option though.
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
Thank you

Currently for compatibility, I used phone templates (highest, lowest, qcif, qvga, etc). Will add it in the future for more advance option like that.

Folder name will be change on next released :)

You can zoom by pinch to zoom on the preview image.
[Android Apps and Games] IDGAS:
A good feature will be fake call option after a set amount of time. With this you have a reason to point the phone camera to the target (while speaking). And it's less suspiciously.

Thanks, as always, you are the best!
[Android Apps and Games] oliverthered:
background recordinng

I'm willing to give a hand to get background recording working, if there's a development tool chain for android that runs on android, since I don't have a PC at the moment.

It's actually the only real feature I'm interested in, all I want to be able to do is record videos for youtube etc... whilst I can have a script on the screen that I can read or a web page up with notes etc... instead of a stupid picture of myself. I know new tables are coming out that let you have multiple processes running at the same time, so it should be a non issue in future. Quite why all the processes stop or pause even though they still eat memory and don't get cached out is beyond me. yes I'd like for youtube to keep playing in the background etc... whilst I'm doing something else. and I could't even find a root app to fix the problem rant over.
[Android Apps and Games] BleedingIris:
Re: [App] Spy Camera OS (Open Source)

Background play for youtube can be done in other apps like pvstar.

But how is this background video recording related to YouTube playback. I don't understand.

cm9 htc a310e k2.6
[Android Apps and Games] PLUG313:
he was just talking about how android is hard on allowing some background processes in general after he talked about the cam os app
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
I was sick (dengue fever) for more than a week, causing the development stopped..

Hopefully with I'm now feeling better I can continue asap :fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] Flex:
you can try this thread mate for the background youtube working. I've searched intensively as in the old youtube app you could do it.
[Android Apps and Games] rumcajsz:
I've tried your app on my Nexus 4, and I loved it!

I wrote an article about it (in hungarian language): [link].
[Android Apps and Games] H4CK_H0PP3R:
Not compatible with nexus 7 ..do something as I wanted to try it out with its front camera.
[Android Apps and Games] jimmod:
Many thanks for the review mate.

Can you explain which part is not compatible/crash?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lmarranzino:
Trying to find out some info.. I recently came into the Bell version of the GS2 HD LTE ... Rooted and all is well currently have CM9 without issue.

QUESTION IS: I checked the counter and it has been tripped (no yellow triangle though) how can I reset or do I need to worry about it... As to warranty there is none.

Thanks for any insight as I searched and searched can't find anything on this ....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mangelok:
I just created a flash counter resetter. See my newly created thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=33896108#post33896108

Enjoy :)

EDIT: I wouldn't actually worry about it unless you plan on sending it on for warranty.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tunein_hack:
I have a Droid Bionic but I'm sure this will apply to many devices

I uploaded a bunch of Tunein Pro recordings from my phone to my PC using AndSMB but I couldn't play them back. The files have no file extension and are labeled as a group of numbers (ex. 20120804-163017). After searching quite a bit most people were saying to simply rename the files by adding the ".mp3" extension which didn't work for me. I had a feeling that the problem is that Tunein is adding its own meta data to the file making other audio players not recognize it.

In order to get these files to play on my PC I downloaded a free program called MP3 Repair Tool v1.5 from Dr. Tag. You can get it here:

Just google "dr tag mp3 repair tool" and it will probably be the first link.

What you need to do is rename the file to end in ".mp3" and navigate to the folder within the repair tool. Select the file, check "Remove" and select to remove anywhere from 75 - 100 frames from the beginning of the file. You can play around with other values but this range worked for my files. It will create a "repaired" file and it should play.

Have fun! I hope this proves useful to anyone else.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] VerminX:
Wish I could do that right on the device...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Protricity:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MICRO-USB-M...036718?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416c312e6e

This works with my s3, saves having to supply a microusb and an hdmi cable, and works flawlessly. even charges my s3 off my tv usb port.

highly recommended!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] uch1da:
This looks like a great product. Do you know if this works for the US versions of the SIII?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kl25:
thanks for the review.

added your review to my thread, hope you don't mind!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] uch1da:
kl25's MHL review thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1892539
[EVO 4G General] Griprhowe:
any help on flashing my evo to metro pcs?
[EVO 4G General] gizmo54giz:
sorry

i dont think u can.. can u?
[EVO 4G General] bigman2008:
answer

yes you can i had mine for 2 years,i have a evo supersonic
[EVO 4G General] mteezey:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1288216

[MetroPCS] 3G Speeds & Settings + Help Getting 3G! |PRL 3030 Released!|

This thread was on first page when u asked this.

Or if your already rooted and on custom ROM and have meid in metro database flash this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1643662

[NEW][METROPCS](Scripts) MMS FIX 4.67
[Motorola Droid RAZR] nila@ufl.edu:
Every time I turn the phone off and then on again my android settings seem to reset to standard. Specifically I've noticed 4g turning back on and Double tap home launch program resetting to Voice Commands. Any ideas?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] nila@ufl.edu:
Bump
[HTC Incredible S] ldanno:
hey i really need help i want to root my phone but its not but before i do i want get gingerbread 2.3.3 on my computer for htc incredible s so if any one has it for that plzz give me a link!
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
First time poster:

Look at the Shipped ROMs sticky thread in the Development section. That's where you will find the links for IncS ROMs.
[HTC Incredible S] thuanle:
Search in the ARHD thread. I posted a MF link for the old ROM
[HTC Incredible S] ldanno:
lo

lo.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
You have been given 2 places that will contain the link you want.
[Nook Color General] Robertjm:
Hi all,

My Nook Color had been running an ancient version of CM9, but was acting all laggy and locked up more often than not. I blew that away and installed Parandroid. Seems to run much better.

However, I'm having issues with the Amazon Appstore.

I installed it. However, there is no soft menu button available to select which will bring up things like My apps, so I can reinstall them. I CAN install new apps though as I registered the device through the Kindle for Android app, and was then able to purchase something through the Appstore.

Has anyone else had this problem on their Nook Color? If so, were you able to resolve it?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greeny2010:
When I press the keys combo for the download mode on my Galaxy 9300, it brings out the factory test menu :confused: Am I doing something wrong?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arsaw:
Are you using China made product?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saywhatt:
Have you tries using a usb jig?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ABC_Universal:
What keys combo? Say it and let's see if you did it correctly. :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greeny2010:
It's a Chinese clone I purchased for my maid .. :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greeny2010:
Power + volume down + home keys. Correct right?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arsaw:
:D

haha

That's correct. Hold those keys until you see green robot. If doesn't work, then service centre is your next destination.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saywhatt:
dude, if it's a chinese clone of S3, don't expect you'll be getting the exact stuffs i9300 is getting :eek: so i'm not surprised if you can't get to download mode.. i don't think sending it to the service center will do any good since it's a clone
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedyjay:
I wish people would buy stuff genuinely i.e from a genuine store etc because they always come here expecting help then when its revealed they have a chinese clone, the tables turn and we cant help them....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Striatum_bdr:
Try this to boot in download mode from pc http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1703488

You can also then use Mobile Odin directly from Android.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultramag69:
When you clone a sheep you get another sheep but it ain't the original...

Same with the phones, just because it looks like a samsung SGS3 doesn't mean we can help fix it. We have as much chance of fixing a HTC or Apple Iphone using the codes and button presses for a samsung phone...

Grow a brain...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greeny2010:
I think mobile Odin needs root to run if I'm not wrong. Anyway, thank for the info.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nofear2013:
help i carnt see green man in download mode

hi can anyone help me ,

when i installed the 2.3.6 stock rom i was confused because when i entered the download mode i couldn't see the green robot figure witch as you know says press up to continue or down for cancel so anyway i just pressed up and flashed with odin.

but why can i not see the green man in download mode please help thanx :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
2.3.6 rom ??????????????? Are you lost ??????

No green robot suggest flashed wrong firmware wrong phone etc .Or even a fake phone .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nofear2013:
no green man download mode

no its not fake!!!

android v

2.3.6

base band v

s5830i XXLK1

kernel v

2.6.35.7

dpi@DELL150 #1

buid num,

GINGERBREAD.XXLA2

but like i said before in the download mode i get a blank screen with no green man? :crying:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hgoud92:
Hello all..

i hv problem in loading track list in music player

all the tracks n albums are not shown in music player..both in default music player n N7 player..

it shows only some songs..

what to do to show all the songs the sd card in the player list ..?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
down a rescan app from play likethis one and see if it works.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mariol66:
For my friends on att what are your apn settings?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gedster314:
try these

http://forum.jakar.co/android-hack/1344973587/
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cswithxda:
Thank you thank you thank you.

It amazes me how people just leave and never press thank button or at least say thank you to a useful post. Discouraging behavior.

Thanks my CA friend :)

---------- Post added 11th November 2012 at 12:02 AM ---------- Previous post was 10th November 2012 at 11:57 PM ----------

Just in case that outside link become invalid in the future, i'm RE-POSTING the settings in this thread. I believe xda will hold as a server more stably so we can come back and check. The traditional "phone" + "wap.cingular" worked for me.

ALL CREDITS GOES TO Jakar from Jakar.co

Thanks

AT&T 2G / 3G:

Name: AT&T

APN: wap.cingular

Proxy: leave blank

Port: leave blank

Username:WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM

Password:CINGULAR1

Server: leave blank

MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com

MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com

MMS Port: 80

MCC:310

MNC:410

APN Type: leave blank

AT&T LTE:

Name: ATT PTA

APN: pta

MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net

MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net

MMS port: 80

MCC: 310

MNC: 410

Auth: none

APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri

AT&T HSPA+ (requires PHONE and MMS):

Name: ATT MMS

APN: wap.cingular

Proxy: wireless.cingular.com

Port: 80

Username: -

Password: -

Server: -

MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com/

MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com

MMS Port: 80

MCC: 310

MNC: 410

Authentication Type: -

APN Type: mms,supl

APN Protocol: ipv4

Name: ATT PHONE

APN: phone

Proxy: -

Port: -

Username: -

Password: -

Server: -

MMSC: -

MMS Proxy: -

MMS Port: -

MCC: 310

MNC: 410

Authentication Type: -

APN Type: default,internet

APN Protocol: ipv4
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoOsT:
Never mind. Dont post when your tired lol
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GiantsFan91:
i have a 4g xoom. battery life sucked. i dont have a 4g sim card. can i flash wifi rom on a 4g xoom?
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chaosgod27:
Yes you can.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jcossack88:
Anybody have any idea why Instagram isnt compatible with our phone?

I was on a JB ROM earlier today and it was working, but now that i went back to stock it says its not compatible.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fryingpan0613:
Usually that means your DPI is not stock 240
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jcossack88:
But I'm on stock ICS
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] walord:
instagram works, make sure you've update your market app to the new play store.