903 password lock for PocketBook

fsvum · 11-12-2011, 04:24 PM

hi
i'm considering buying Pb Pro 903/912.
is there a feature to lock the device with password , like Windows?
i searched the user guide, got nothing.

SkyDream · 11-12-2011, 06:12 PM

AFAIK there is no password protection for my PB903 even with latest Beta-Fimware.

fsvum · 11-13-2011, 12:59 PM

what about locking a folder with password? or a password protected zip file, will that work?

SkyDream · 11-13-2011, 01:34 PM

Hmmm..no password protection at all except for the PIN of your SIM card if any.

If you loose your PB anybody who picks it up will be able to read/copy your books.

rkomar · 11-13-2011, 03:07 PM

The devices have "profiles" to allows different users to set up their own environment, but I've never used them myself and don't know if they are password protected. Maybe someone who uses profiles can comment.

As far as password protection goes, I think SkyDream is right. Even the copy of unzip on the device wasn't built with password functionality enabled. The device does have libz installed, so you could conceivably build your own application to open password protected zip files and display the contents, but it would take some work. Still, it can be done if you're inclined that way. There is an official SDK for the device to encourage such creativity.

11-12-2011, 04:24 PM	#1
fsvum Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 5010 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: none	password lock for PocketBook hi i'm considering buying Pb Pro 903/912. is there a feature to lock the device with password , like Windows? i searched the user guide, got nothing.

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11-12-2011, 06:12 PM	#2
SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	AFAIK there is no password protection for my PB903 even with latest Beta-Fimware.

11-13-2011, 12:59 PM	#3
fsvum Enthusiast Posts: 33 Karma: 5010 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: none	what about locking a folder with password? or a password protected zip file, will that work?

11-13-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	Hmmm..no password protection at all except for the PIN of your SIM card if any. If you loose your PB anybody who picks it up will be able to read/copy your books.

11-13-2011, 03:07 PM	#5
rkomar Wizard Posts: 2,985 Karma: 18343081 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sudbury, ON, Canada Device: PRS-505, PB 902, PRS-T1, PB 623, PB 840, PB 633	The devices have "profiles" to allows different users to set up their own environment, but I've never used them myself and don't know if they are password protected. Maybe someone who uses profiles can comment. As far as password protection goes, I think SkyDream is right. Even the copy of unzip on the device wasn't built with password functionality enabled. The device does have libz installed, so you could conceivably build your own application to open password protected zip files and display the contents, but it would take some work. Still, it can be done if you're inclined that way. There is an official SDK for the device to encourage such creativity.

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