Privacy Blocker/Inspector by Xeudoxus

[johnomaz]

Quick question. I'm about to buy the app, but in the permissions, it says it needs the ability to modify the contents of your SD card, thats fine. It needs full internet access, fine too as I assume it downloads a new database from time to time for new apps or something. But why does it need access to my contacts?

Look at post #18 on the 2nd page.

Thanks man, I actually did read all the comments, but managed to miss page 2. Probably clicked on the 3 by accident and didn't catch it.

[devinhfox]

I need more than 15 minutes to decide if i want to keep it.
Was somewhat slow to scan an app ( few minutes).
Not sure if it was acting up or if it really takes that long to scan.
Darn that return policy.

[johnomaz]

Purchased. Oh, and to anyone having issues downloading, use the website on your computer if you can market.android.com Its so much better. Clicked purchase and immediately started to download on my phone.

[johnomaz]

Sorry for multiposting but no editing allowed on these ones. Is there going to be a problem with the developers making these apps that your app 'fixes' since it is modifying their code? I love the app, but i can see it pissing others off. Is it legal to alter their code, even slightly, to make it less unsecure to me?

[ilikemoneygreen]

Sorry for multiposting but no editing allowed on these ones. Is there going to be a problem with the developers making these apps that your app 'fixes' since it is modifying their code? I love the app, but i can see it pissing others off. Is it legal to alter their code, even slightly, to make it less unsecure to me?

Your altering the code yourself. The app has to be told what app to modify and to do it. Kind of like a gun/weapon. Smith and Wesson doesnt get thrown in jail for making the gun, only the shooter. Not that altering the code is illegal. Just keep it on your personal droid and you'll be good.

[johnomaz]

Last one for a while, I promise.

I LOVE THIS APP!!!

Its easy and fast enough. My only problem is that I may have to do it over and over when apps get updated, but thats fine.

Thanks for a premo quality app. Have no issue paying $2 for it.

[xeudoxus]

I need more than 15 minutes to decide if i want to keep it.
Was somewhat slow to scan an app ( few minutes).
Not sure if it was acting up or if it really takes that long to scan.
Darn that return policy.

Depending on the app it could take FOREVER to scan, another reason to check out Privacy Inspector first (Free), then get Privacy Blocker if its something you want.

-Matt

[Bear in NM]

Sorry for multiposting but no editing allowed on these ones. Is there going to be a problem with the developers making these apps that your app 'fixes' since it is modifying their code? I love the app, but i can see it pissing others off. Is it legal to alter their code, even slightly, to make it less unsecure to me?

Your altering the code yourself. The app has to be told what app to modify and to do it. Kind of like a gun/weapon. Smith and Wesson doesnt get thrown in jail for making the gun, only the shooter. Not that altering the code is illegal. Just keep it on your personal droid and you'll be good.

Ilike,

I am not sure it is going to be as easy at that. I can see a apk developer complaining to google that their app is supposed to return "x" information for the whatever the developer is doing with it. Granted it is our phone, but as I posted earlier, Google is in the information business, adds, mining, etc. If this app does take off, google is likley to have to deal with this question. Google certainly has taken issue with some rooting applications (typically the one step apps) by pulling. And those fall into the category of "it's my phone I can do with it as I wish", not hurting anyone.

I just purchased the app, and look forward to using it. As X is one of us here, I would suspect that even if he has problems with google, he would still have an outlet for those of us who want to control our devices.

Craig

[TheSilentStapler]

This looks fantastic! I'm definitely up for purchasing it soon

[xeudoxus]

Sorry for multiposting but no editing allowed on these ones. Is there going to be a problem with the developers making these apps that your app 'fixes' since it is modifying their code? I love the app, but i can see it pissing others off. Is it legal to alter their code, even slightly, to make it less unsecure to me?

Your altering the code yourself. The app has to be told what app to modify and to do it. Kind of like a gun/weapon. Smith and Wesson doesnt get thrown in jail for making the gun, only the shooter. Not that altering the code is illegal. Just keep it on your personal droid and you'll be good.

Ilike,

I am not sure it is going to be as easy at that. I can see a apk developer complaining to google that their app is supposed to return "x" information for the whatever the developer is doing with it. Granted it is our phone, but as I posted earlier, Google is in the information business, adds, mining, etc. If this app does take off, google is likley to have to deal with this question. Google certainly has taken issue with some rooting applications (typically the one step apps) by pulling. And those fall into the category of "it's my phone I can do with it as I wish", not hurting anyone.

I just purchased the app, and look forward to using it. As X is one of us here, I would suspect that even if he has problems with google, he would still have an outlet for those of us who want to control our devices.

Craig

The best part about it, is that the "app" will never know its been modded (Other then it being resigned). But the information is still being sent (Depending on what the app does with the info) But its sending false data (Values that you can change in the "Advance Settings").

So there is really no way for the "end developer collecting data" to complain to google because they will not know any difference.

-Matt