[kaistledine]

Can I add lists of one we use at work ? a lot of them are Non or X market apps ? Have loads of root only apps as well . Dont mind putting together a list of bits and bobs if it would be used .

KC

 

[SiK6SiK]

Ccleaner all da way.

 

[TheReciever]

Updated with plex for android

 

[Failuyr]

I'm going to ask a slightly off topic question here, because a load of OCN and Google searches did not result in me finding anything close to my question being answered (though it is entirely possible I'm just awful at searching.)

On Android, is it safe for my passwords for me to leave my apps logged in / to use auto login? Using Facebook as an example, is my password safe (i.e. not accessible in plain text, etc.) when I use Android's/Facebook's auto log in? It is well documented that computer browsers (on Windows and OSX) that browsers like Firefox/Chrome store your passwords that they save in plaintext unless you set a master password. But, on Android I do not have a password "vault" where I can set a master password. Personally, I would like to know where/how my password is stored, and if it can be intercepted in an unencrypted state when using auto login.

Sorry to post something slightly off topic, I just didn't feel like it warranted a thread when we already have a general thread on android apps, and this question refers to all android apps.

 

[wierdo124]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Failuyr

I'm going to ask a slightly off topic question here, because a load of OCN and Google searches did not result in me finding anything close to my question being answered (though it is entirely possible I'm just awful at searching.)

On Android, is it safe for my passwords for me to leave my apps logged in / to use auto login? Using Facebook as an example, is my password safe (i.e. not accessible in plain text, etc.) when I use Android's/Facebook's auto log in? It is well documented that computer browsers (on Windows and OSX) that browsers like Firefox/Chrome store your passwords that they save in plaintext unless you set a master password. But, on Android I do not have a password "vault" where I can set a master password. Personally, I would like to know where/how my password is stored, and if it can be intercepted in an unencrypted state when using auto login.

Sorry to post something slightly off topic, I just didn't feel like it warranted a thread when we already have a general thread on android apps, and this question refers to all android apps.

Last I was aware, the answer is kind of a yes and no.

Passwords are stored in plaintext, but at the root level, which is largely inaccessible. Only the app associated with the password would have access to it.

 

[Failuyr]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wierdo124

Last I was aware, the answer is kind of a yes and no.

Passwords are stored in plaintext, but at the root level, which is largely inaccessible. Only the app associated with the password would have access to it.

Does Android do some sort of encryption, similar to iOS, over the entirety of the storage? Or would someone be able to copy all of the data off the storage and be able to see the passwords in plaintext? Thank you for your reply though!

 

[wierdo124]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Failuyr

Quote:

Originally Posted by wierdo124

Last I was aware, the answer is kind of a yes and no.

Passwords are stored in plaintext, but at the root level, which is largely inaccessible. Only the app associated with the password would have access to it.

Does Android do some sort of encryption, similar to iOS, over the entirety of the storage? Or would someone be able to copy all of the data off the storage and be able to see the passwords in plaintext? Thank you for your reply though!

It depends on the phone. Nexus phones do, they have since Lollipop I believe. Earlier versions had it, but it wasn't default. I do not know about the different OEMs.

Like I said, it's not possible to access the root directory at whim, so no they wouldn't be able to "copy the data off and see the passwords"

 

[exzacklyright]

This thread is missing so many good apps.. *facepalm*

One example: Unified Remote

 

[TheReciever]

You guys make the submissions I just update it

Just keep in mind that I cant add anything to post 2 or 3

 

[Failuyr]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wierdo124

It depends on the phone. Nexus phones do, they have since Lollipop I believe. Earlier versions had it, but it wasn't default. I do not know about the different OEMs.

Like I said, it's not possible to access the root directory at whim, so no they wouldn't be able to "copy the data off and see the passwords"

Sweet, thanks for answering my question(s). I couldn't find a direct answer, and I don't know nearly enough about how Android apps interact with the operating system to have been able to assume or look at code for the answer.

 

[TheReciever]

To the mods, I will soon be leaving this forum so if this list is to be updated then I would suggest scouting for someone else to update it.

Thanks.