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[MX Player] tatertots216:
tightening security weakensses

It's a very very grave breach of my privacy, and my human rights!

On a seriously note, it's about having the medium ground between privacy and convenience. (I could just as easily suspend thumbnail generation indefinitely but that would mean guessing which video I want to watch especially those video clips that are identified only by the date stamp for when they were taken)

Well, it should be a matter of personal preference, for this is why we choose android! And I can safety say that there is no noticeable performance impact when generating thumbnails of a folder containing say, 40 videos as MX Player only generates thumbnails for the current folder and not everything all at once. In addition, I would say this is a great feature to include and is a step torwards being the best and most feature packed video player ever! VLC maybe king in the desktop arena but MX Player reigns supreme on the android! :good:
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
Ok. We will forward your concern to the developer.
[MX Player] CDB-Man:
I don't see how this could be privacy at all... everything is stored locally on your device.

If anything, [MENTION=5817557]aarongillion63[/MENTION] and his reason regarding album art is probably a more compelling argument for such a feature. The developer can decide if he wants to implement this feature.
[MX Player] tatertots216:
Thank you! :good:

I forgot to mention that only my external microSD is encrypted (due to performance reasons) and I recently found out that MX Player has been leaking unencrypted thumbnails into the main storage! I do not quite understand his issues regarding maintaining the perfect album art but I believe, addressing potential security and privacy issues while maintaining ease of use and functionality should also be a good reason as any :confused:
[MX Player] CDB-Man:
What I meant is that it's not like your entire device's contents are shared to the internet; that would be silly. If you are that concerned, I would assume that you already have security software on your device, you have already closed listening on all your device's ports, and none of your apps have read/write access except in their own specific settings and cache folders.

Though if you are of the people that prefer _everything_ encrypted, wouldn't you be concerned about every other app out there that also stores a cache on your device's internal storage? I'd assume that this would mean you are posting on every other app's support forum asking for an option that they allow cache disabling.

Besides, unless you have "questionable" videos that might get thumbnailed, it does seem a little bit on the excessive security side.

That's my 2 cents worth. My personal thoughts aside, it's up to the developer if he wants to implement this. In the interim, you could manually clear cache upon exit, or setup a Tasker task to periodically do it for you.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
You are right. Almost all android multimedia apps using cache to fast loading. But, the method differs.

I think the following could be the users concern:

Some applications uses encrypted thumbnails. Some of the apps uses archives or database. But, In mx player it caches direct thumbnails with random names without extension. Any mediam skilled android user can open as image & view the content. Since he uses encryption for sdcard the actual file can't be viewed. But, Someone can view the thumbnails of videos. But, it's very clear that he don't want to leave any trace on mobile.

Let us follow the users concern. It's upto the developer whether it will be implemented or not.
[MX Player] bleu8888:
I agree. Following features will be added on next update. (Next update will be done on this or next week.)

1) Strognly encrypted thumbnail cache image.

2) An option for disabling thumbnail caching.

Thanks you all for reportings and suggestions.
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
This feature is implemented in the v1.7.27 which is live now in play store.

1. I have personally cleared the old caches & checked the new caches & it's fully encrypted now.

2. Just cleared the thumbnails & disabled thumbnail caching from Setting 》 General. Found no more thumbnail is being cached.
[MX Player] tatertots216:
Thank you!

No more remembering to occasionally clean up the unsecured clutter in the android/data/........for this app at least!

Thanks a lot chief! :good: A good balance between protecting privacy while maintaining ease of use...
[MX Player] bleu8888:
This feature is applied in 1.7.27. Please check it out.
[One (M8) Accessories] indymx:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JCS054M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Best case I have found for this phone.

It's slim, light and doesn't add bulk to the phone. Plus it's not made from silicone, so it actually comes out of the holster with very little effort.

Definitely worth the money.
[One (M8) Accessories] Gja88:
Mind sharing pics of it? I recently bought a Verizon kickstand case but it's a weird texture that feels uncomfortable. I think this is the same exact case but cheaper and better texture.
[One (M8) Accessories] indymx:
Here you go..

It's a very comfortable texture, in my opinion. I like this one a lot more than the silicon one I got first.

All around it's just a much better design.
[One (M8) Accessories] Traceamount:
This one is a 2 layer, adds a bit more protection imo. I've been using it for some time. At first it is snug in the holster, but after using it a bit it slides in and out easily, without any worrying of it falling out on accident. It WAS only $7 but guess it's since gone up in price. I use one of their cases for my Nexus 7 also, its held up for a long time now!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IGUUKRY/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[One (M8) Accessories] GermanGuy:
I think that is the one that Verizon sells. The Verizon one does not protect the bottom edge of the phone very well. How about this one?
[One (M8) Accessories] d1ez3:
I like how a kickstand can double as a way to easy hold the phone with one hand. You can use your fingers to secure it. anyone else do this? I have the verizon version of this but don't use it because I don't like the texture. How is the texture on this one?
[One (M8) Accessories] indymx:
Yeah, the kickstand is very useful on this.. I like the texture.. not super tacky, but not completely smooth either. very comfortable.
[One (M8) Accessories] indymx:
That's what I had on the phone before. I hate that thing. If anyone wants it, pay me for the shipping and you can have it.

I find it too difficult to remove the phone from the holster. It takes both hands and most times I have to remove the holster from my belt. Not ideal.

Its also way more bulky than the new one.
[One (M8) Accessories] Traceamount:
Sure it's more bulky - it actually adds some protection to the phone :) Not sure something so thin is going to guard it from much more than a scratch. Where as a plastic / rubber 2 piece will actually provide some form of coverage / give in a drop scenario.

It was more difficult to remove, at first, sure. But if you use it for a few days and slide it in and out, it loosens up ... yet still holds it plenty firm to be active and not be concerned of it slipping out. Just my $.02 cheers!
[One (M8) Accessories] indymx:
I'm pretty careful with my phones.. so the extra protection isn't a huge concern.

I only used the other case from the day I got the phone until I got this one, so only about a month and a half and it never got easier to take out, if anything it got more difficult. I don't need a holster that I have to remove from my belt and use both hands to remove the phone from it.

I need one that I can remove the phone one handed. I like to be able to have my phone out so I can answer it before it stops ringing. Great that you like your's I didn't like it.

So, again, if anyone wants this case, I'll be happy to give it to you for the cost of shipping.
[One (M8) Accessories] MotenaiRonin:
Your offer.

Hey guy, I'll gladly take your offer.

Trident really disappointed me that they aren't making a Kraken AMS for the M8, and i've been hardpressed for a Kickstand, 2-layer protection style case with belt holster. I have a Kraken case on my HTC Ville.

Anyhow mind shooting me a PM about the I-Blason?

PS, if you've got any spare Screen Protectors, I'm also interested.
[One (M8) Accessories] indymx:
It's yours.. I don't have screen protectors.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jnz1:
Is there a deodexed Stock 4.4.2 rom available or a fairly simple way to create one. I would just like to be able to add files that must be on deodexed to work
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XxCrockxX:
Hey guys,

Currently running the kit Kat leak. I'm rooted, with safestrap installed, everything is running smooth.. Until.. The crackflashing urge comes about.

So I have a question, I have a backup of this leak (NC2), and I realize only the stock ROM slot works currently. So actually, a few questions...

1. With me installing the leak, I've essentially given up all official OTAs correct? Unless of course I ODIN back to the previous version, MJE is it?

2. If I do install another ROM over this leak, day Hyperdrive for example, do I lose the ability to ODIN back to MJE if necessary?

3. Since this leak is semi official, is there any benefit to keeping it in the stock ROM slot?

3a. If the answer to 3 is YES, would me going to Hyperdrive, then restoring back to my backup of NC2, be sufficient to restore these benefits? Or should I just stop being impatient and wait for ROM slots?

Thanks a bunch. Been through a plethora of phones in the past 5 months, all different rooting / romming situations so I want to make sure I understand what I'm doing before I do it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fletch33:
1. correct - of course you will be able to install the NC4 Stock Root when it post to Android Development section by beanstown in the near future he has reported

2. no ODIN will work fine on Hyper or any other ROM you install

3. right now SafeStrap is not working properly for any other slot but 1 there is no need to try other slots until its updated
[LG G Flex] techdeisel:
im rooted on att 4.2.2 twrp recovery don't what happened phone was in my pocket pulled out was in recovery couldn't boot to os laptop wouldn't recognize my phone device manger list it as unknown device now i cant even get to recovery this is what i get {by the way mute your sound something was wrong with mic} http://youtu.be/knGab01VnXA i can get to this screen

but its in another language so i don't know if it helps but the computer still says unknown device any ideas thx in advance ￼YouTube Video
[LG G Flex] techdeisel:
i cant get laptop to see phone can install lots of different drivers they all say device can not start code ten with a yellow exclamation point and im stuck looping between lg an twrp splash screen i need my phone for work its my only one no cash to buy a new one think im going to have to bite the bullet an call att try to do an insurance im mean yeah its rooted but its not like that's what caused the problem the problem was it turned on in my pocket and i have no clue what it selected after bouncing around in recovery in my pocket :crying:
[LG G Flex] Visa Declined:
If AT&T see's the TWRP screen when they try turning it on, you'll get no insurance claim.
[LG G Flex] techdeisel:
Right any thoughts like maybe a total wipe of the devices some how to leave it royally inoperable would prefer a fix an mind you if I didn't. Fell like the design flaw caused this more than me rooting it did I wouldn't be trying to dump this on att
[LG G Flex] techdeisel:
Well this will be my last post on this most likely so after trying to get it download mode since kinda way without success it now won't turn on it charge seemingly when it's plugged in I get a black screen with a blinking red front led here is a video I made of it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MrPapito429:
I'm not sure if I can ask this. But I'm getting a new phone within the next two weeks, I know I need to be on stock my Odin the stock tar from sammobile. My question to all of you XDA members are, in your opinion, what phone do you think I should get. I like a phone that looks and operates good but not with overwhelming things. And a phone that if I root, it won't be as hard a process like with Knox. Any suggestions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] PanchoPlanet:
Being that we are all GS4 users most likely we will recommend another S4. This phone is easy to root and manage as long as you read and ask questions before you start flashing.

Pp. ;)

Sent from my Touchwiz device that never forgets apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Android_Monsters:
If it was me I'd get another s4 or an s5.

The only tricky bit is there is no development for the s5.

One would consider stuff like the new HTC phones (m8, etc), but they just aren't on the same level as the Samsung flagships.

I'm in a similar boat. My sweetie has my old Hercules. I'd like to give her my s4 and get an s5, but it would be a downgrade. No insane kit kat. No wicked. No cyanogen.

Can't do it.

So if my phone broke I'd get another s4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kriptik210:
Get a Nokia 3310. Things a beast!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] PanchoPlanet:
That's one tough mofo, I'm on a 6 month backorder list waiting for this gem. Hope to get it before I have to jump to S5.

Lol

Pp.

Sent from my Touchwiz device that never forgets apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kriptik210:
This one is my favorite lol
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] zpdy:
What AKU 3.2 ROM gives ?

i found: "Stereo BT" (i didnt check it out yet), Internet Sharing ... there is something that i miss ? USB host enabled or something else ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2676928 - thread from international S4 forums

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2679753 - thread from AT&T S4 forums
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] shamelin73:
And there is already a thread here about this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2679753
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX:
If you had bothered to click on the links, you would have realized I linked that thread. Just trying to alert people of the s5 app thread in the international s4 forum. They have more apps ported.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LucasUruguay:
I have a problem with this aplication. When i try to pass the files to the SD, i cant create the destiny automatly.

What i can do it? Sorry for my english

Enviado desde mi XT1032 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Faguopal:
Hello,

I bought a Galaxy 10.1 2014 (p601) in asia and they installed the firmware P601XXUBMJ8 to be able to have Google Play but the Tab seams not to be rooted (no SuperSU, no debugging option etc...).

Any good solution for that?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] gcrutchr:
Go here. I posted this a few days ago (Post #21):

Root P601
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Faguopal:
Thank you :)
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allyrocky:
Today my nexus 5 screen cracked.. I'm considering replacing it ..has anyone tried below screen..

http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-g2-d802-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly-with-frame-and-battery-20804.html

Also let me know if you got the screen replaced by LG support. Thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vin4yak:
You do realize that it's a LG G2 screen, right?

- Sent from an IceCold Hammerhead!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allyrocky:
Thanks for pointing it out..

http://www.etradesupply.com/lg-nexus-5-d820-lcd-screen-and-digitizer-assembly-black.html

Above is the correct link
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lokke9191:
Send it to lg to replace for $150, and save yourself headaches.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] bergfall:
After my Note 2 died a rain and asphalt related semi-death, I've been using my old HTC Hero while waiting for a new generation of features that make it worthwile, watches may not apply

I've been doing ok, expect for the lack of speed, just had to adjust to not thinking of the phone as a great multitasker,

but as I'm looking for a new development project in my spare time, I could justify holding on to the Hero a bit longer,

thereby having money for beer instead of a new phone

I've never ventured past flashing, but did make my own linux build back in the day, so it would be a nice reminder and broadening of

CV, as .NET is responsible for 80% of my income.

So, I'm curious, since KitKat has cut down it's memory addiction to 512mb, are there any other factors that would hinder a build for the

HTC Hero?

Also, is there any concensus of what might be a sensible rom to try and port? (read: best balance between "bloat" and speed with the HTC Hero in mind). Or is there no new ground worth walking?

Thanks a bunch!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Kyxynox:
Hi,

I own a HTC Hero GSM and I really like it. I tried a LOT of roms, so if you need some advices, tell me.

Unfortunately, the only ROMs that work smooth on the Hero are the Gingerbread ones, 2.3.x, and I have found them also user-friendly, because of their "smoothing" that on the Hero is not simple to have.

I tried also ICS, but it doesn't work for daily use.

Anyway, GB is fast and smooth. Try Elelinux or MIUI, but Elelinux for me is the most stable one. Also, you can find a ROM (Cronos) but it is not here on XDA, similar to Elelinux.

Hope it helps! I'm not a developer, but I did some things for the Hero. I'm sorry things turned out that way for this phone, but it is so old that developers can't support it anymore.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alodeny:
hello

I have Xperia Zl C6502. my problem I cant go to the recovery mod. I read in the some website that i have to install a custom recovery mod like CWM and after successfully unlock the bootloader on my xperia zl i tried to install the CWM but it did not work with me . the CMD is giving this error the commode is not in recognize. can anyone help me.

thanks
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neoxx3m:
Try to ask in ZL section:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-zl
[General Questions and Answers] woody1029:
Hi all, i've had this problem with my s3 for a couple of weeks now, and it's really getting on my tits, i've tried reflashing stock rom, custom roms, modems, kernels, new sims, checked imei number, and i still cannot resolve it, my phone reads the simcard, knows its inserted, searches and finds networks, but when i click to connect it says i couldn't connect, i've tryed every possible solution i could find on the internet, and nothing.... thanks in advance.
[Ornate TrueSmart] kssr:
Hey all I'm not sure if this has been dealt with here already I searched but couldn't find the answer to my problem. I have the Omate Truesmart x201 and applied Lokifish Marz EnSec + Operative 20140318_v2. Now the Question is can I still do OTA updates? i cant seem to find the update option on the watche's interface. If I can't do OTA updates how do I check for updates for the device. Thanks.
[Ornate TrueSmart] kssr:
134 views, 0 replies :(
[Ornate TrueSmart] Lokifish Marz:
Every firmware they have released has been full of security holes. Even the OTA method has holes. So OTA and a number of other holes were either removed or blocked but not all.

So no OTA for the patch.
[Ornate TrueSmart] kssr:
Thanks, Lokifish Marz.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skola28:
In order to sync with my work account, I need to have my Lock Screen enabled with either a pin or a password (NOT swipe).

Whenever I select PIN, it asks me to input the pin and confirm, which I do - but when the screen exits it still has Swipe as the selected Screen Lock setting. Same happens when I try to set a Password.

I tried to boot into Safe Mode (hold vol dn while booting) and that had the same results. I tried rebooting a couple times, no dice.

Has anyone else had issues setting a Screen Lock!?

Additional Info:

I recently upgraded to NC5 with Root via Surge1223's method with a MK2 bootloader from the link below.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skola28:
Additionally, I tried removing my work Google account completely, and uninstalling the Google Apps Device Policy application. When I go back to Settings>Lock Screen>Screen Lock: The only selectable options are PIN and PASSWORD - which is what I would expect if my device policies were still activated. The other options like Face Unlock and Pattern are all greyed out with the phrase "Turned off by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage.

Ugg. This sucks! My next option I guess, unless someone knows of a work-around, would be to completely reflash the phone again. Just annoying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skola28:
So I went ahead and Factory Reset and Flashed the NC5/SU/Update-through-odin again.

And the options are still greyed out!

I'm thinking something is left over from the first time I encrypted my phone before I originally flashed the referenced updates the first time.

Can someone help me completely reformat all of my partitions? How can I completely get rid of any residual encryption?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skola28:
Found some details saying that the wipe within Safestrap/TWRP doesn't always work correctly.

*Booted into Samsung Recovery (stock version)

*Wiped Factory Reset

*Wiped Data

*Wiped Cache

*Attempted to install the NC5 update through Stock Recovery - got errors saying the footer was wrong plus some extra stuff, but the phone reset.

*Quickly held the buttons to get into Download mode (was worried about losing root)

*Attempted to boot into Safestrap recovery but went into normal boot (didn't get the option)

*Phone boots but Pin/Password are still the only options (and won't engage either; Swipe always stays engaged)

*SuperSU still installed (???) If I did a full wipe, and never reinstalled, how is that possible?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] skola28:
A helpful XDA user pointed me towards this:

=====================================

Change the following in build.prop found in system folder using a root explorer app. Es file doesnt seem to work so try another.

security.mdpp=none

To

#security.mdpp=none

================================

This fixed my inability to get the pin/password to be selectable (and allowed selection of all other options as well)

However, whenever I select device encryption again, I simply get a big green Android encryption screen, and the phone goes black, then resets.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SebastianNZ:
Hi there.

I have a rooted S4 mini Duos (GT-i9192) running I9192XXUBNB1 Android 4.2.2. I added my work's Exchange mail, and a personal pop3 account. The mail app looks like it went and rooted around *everywhere* and found pictures for some contacts, and added dozens of other addresses which appear to be fake senders of spam that had at one point been in the pop3 account's inbox.

Now whenever I start typing an address it comes up with lots of results which are just garbage which I cannot seem to remove.

I cleared the cache and data on:

Favourite Contacts

Google Contacts Sync

Samsung Contact SyncAdapter

I've logged into my gmail account (which I never use) and deleted all the contacts there, and told it not to sync contacts but still they remain.

I cleared both my mail accounts from the mail program, readded just the work Exchange one and it's still there.

The only time I ever see a reference to these addresses is when I'm composing mail. If I click/hold the address to try and get an option on it I don't. I can add it to contacts but of course I don't want that, I just want to delete them.

Any advice? I'm raging hard. :(

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SebastianNZ:
Anyone? Please?
[Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fburgos:
Have you clear data and cache from the mail app? I think those ghost contacts are in your phone the contact app or were synchronized to your exchange account check there