[APP][Update 07-11-08] LockDown, keeping stuff private

[Mr_Gee]

Don't you hate it when you let someone play with your shiny new WM phone
they usually go right to your SMS inbox?

jonesj8 had the same irritation, so inspired by him I threw something together
Original thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=375057

I created a new thread to have a bit more overview, and also to get it under the attention of other users who might be interested
@mods
I can understand if you close this thread...

How does it work.
this version requires you to change all the .lnk files pointing to tmail.exe, or to the dll...maybe even other ones...
I say all lnk's but the most important are the ones the "friend" is going see/use.
I've included a shortcut creator in the attachment.

In FileList.ini specify the application to block,
in the included file it's \WIndows\tmail.exe
and i've used msg as argument.

so in the .lnk would point to lockdown.exe with the argument msg
if the passcode is correct the file will be opened.

it's not very quick (since it needs to be opened) but this should change in the next version.

the passcode can be changed in the settings.ini, default is 12345

Let me know what you think or if you have any ideas





Update Version 0.4
Well I finally got around to an update, which is attached below
The application has been rebuild from the ground up, I've used a Lock and Key method, e.g. the lnk uses key.exe which communicates with the server (the lock) this way the server only needs to read the filelist once which should save time.
<note>
because of this you will need to enter the items in the FileList.ini prior to starting the server, when the server is running it will create the used shortcuts for you
which you can then place.
if you add stuff while it is running the shortcuts wont be created...
pointers on making the FileList.ini is in the readme below.


New in this version
- installer (cab)
- app to date support
- redesigned layout
- support for arguments, opening the sms should work now, it does for me :-)
- locking of other files should work now too (thesed with a html file)
- automatically create the proper lnk files in sub folder

To do
- include support for different screen sizes
- way to customize the colors
- mask input with *
- skinning...?
In case someone is bored and wants to create the graphics, be my guest,
My creativity in that department is next to null :-)

[oseven]

Sounds great. Any chance of a screenshot of the lock screen?

[oseven]

Originally Posted by Mr_Gee

Thanks, trying it now

[badaas]

works good, cant seem to get arguments passed to tmail.exe in settings.ini

ie.
msg=\Windows\tmail.exe -service "SMS"

just opens account picker, is on todo list? not bugging you, good app,


thx!

[theme freak]

great will it run on VGA? make it as simple as you can so when we are in hurry the soft won't load so long

[evojulz]

This looks nice and configurable.

Are we able to make it request the pin for any application listed in FileList? First try didn't work, I want to restrict more than just the inbox

[evojulz]

sorry, double post

[Mr_Gee]

Originally Posted by badaas works good, cant seem to get arguments passed to tmail.exe in settings.ini ie. msg=\Windows\tmail.exe -service "SMS" just opens account picker, is on todo list? not bugging you, good app, thx!

Correct that isn't working... also i'm not sure if it will be in there,
the reason is I wanted to change the app so it looks at the window name,
this would close all message related windows, and there is no need to change the .lnk files

Originally Posted by theme freak great will it run on VGA? make it as simple as you can so when we are in hurry the soft won't load so long

Not yet, but is planned for future versions, I'll add it to the todo list.

Originally Posted by evojulz This looks nice and configurable. Are we able to make it request the pin for any application listed in FileList? First try didn't work, I want to restrict more than just the inbox

Currently any application can be restricted by providing a ID + location, e.g
xyz=\Program Files\TCPMP\player.exe
changing the link to tcpmp would have lockdown popup first

What application would you like to restrict?

[badaas]

Originally Posted by Mr_Gee Correct that isn't working... also i'm not sure if it will be in there, the reason is I wanted to change the app so it looks at the window name, this would close all message related windows, and there is no need to change the .lnk files

hmmm, not sure i know what you mean. But basically, as it is now, I can't go direct to the inbox of sms using your lockdown? \o?


thanks

[Mr_Gee]

Originally Posted by badaas hmmm, not sure i know what you mean. But basically, as it is now, I can't go direct to the inbox of sms using your lockdown? \o? thanks

Basically, no
but as a workaround you could try making an lnk to tmail.exe with the -service etc. in there, next change the FileList.ini pointing to that new lnk...

not sure if it will work though