guardianproject/haven

Make it easier to disable specific sensors

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#49 opened on Dec 20, 2017

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Description

Some people might want to turn off mic, camera, motion, etc... we need to have a better UI overall for sensor configuration on the fly.

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Tech stack
javaandroid
Domain
mobilesecurity
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Basic Android developmentUnderstanding of app's sensor managementJava programming
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Examine the app's current sensor configuration UI and related source files (e.g., layout files, SettingsActivity) to understand how sensors are toggled. Investigate the SensorConfig or similar class to identify how sensor states are managed. Look for any existing UI patterns for enabling/disabling sensors. Consider designing a simple toggle UI for each sensor type (mic, camera, motion) and integrating it into the app's settings or a dedicated sensor configuration screen. Reference the issue's original description to ensure the solution allows users to disable specific sensors with minimal taps.