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lacks set-up, start instructions #192

Open GoogleCodeExporter opened 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I d/l KeePass from Android market for my EVO.
I read how good and simple it was to use, BUT then I started it up...
It starts with a rather cryptic "Enter database filename", with what seems like 
a suggested path and filename on the SD card, /mnt/sdcard/keepass/keepass.kdb
I'm given 2 selections buttons, Open and Create, with no instructions how to 
choose which button. Open returns an error msg "file not found", so I try 
"Create". Popup box appears with top message "Enter database password" seems 
simple enough, the next 2 fields are the common "password" and "confirm 
password", OK, I put in the password of my selection. Now the impass: the 3rd 
input box prompts for "key file" without any clue what that refers too, and all 
my guesses end in error message, grrrr!

I go to the keepass android website, KeePassDroid , and look for instructions 
to get started - none!!, I search: "startup" & a few terms like that all return 
"not found".

How can you develop and application and not provide the basic instructions to 
install and run it in its simplest form? I'm ready to uninstallit and give a 
review of 1 star, (none if I could).
I'm not computer illiterate, I provide support for a number of people, and go 
way back with experience to analog computers that ran with vacuum tubes! I've 
been programing digital computer for the past 30+ years. You might be well 
sureved in your education to read a book "Why Software Sucks and What you can 
do about it" or Jef Raskin's classic "The Humane Interface". Jef, in case you 
don't know is consider the father of the MacIntosh/Lisa interface.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by data4u.jg@gmail.com on 24 Jun 2011 at 10:35

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I agree. No instructions offered? I love the PC version and looked forward to 
extending my love of the program to my android phone. But not one word of how 
to use it makes me sad. I am not a dumb person but a simple run through of how 
to enjoy this app would be appreciated. A little help please.

Original comment by hoover...@gmail.com on 24 Jun 2011 at 3:36

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Original comment by bpel...@gmail.com on 25 Jun 2011 at 4:48

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
OK, after reviewing possible choices, I opted for KeePassDroid, downloaded it, 
and I have the same problems.  Stupid to offer this app with absolutely no 
help, no support

Original comment by wrightno...@mooersvolvo.com on 25 Aug 2011 at 9:36

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I'm trying to get this working with synch to Win7 PCs and installed on a 
MyTouch 4G slide. I was using SecForms but its wifi synch won't work due to a 
udp broadcast bug in Android 2.X, and neither does the sdcard synch work. So I 
need another solution. This was easier 10 years ago with a Palm and desktop 
synch... anyway this is open source free software so support suffers... but we 
can join the team and help document or whatever. So how do we do that?

Original comment by bboyes@gmail.com on 26 Aug 2011 at 3:59

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GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I think the confusion upon initially running this app is because the 
"\mnt\sdcard\" path may not be the external SD card that people assume it is, 
so they futilely try to find the file in that generic default path.

After using the OI File Manager (which I was prompted to install when I hit the 
KeePass folder-browse icon) I discovered that the path to the SD card was named 
"\external_sd\" on my Acer Iconia (Android 3.2). It's a subfolder of the main 
"SD" blue icon. Once you actually find the right file, things become clearer. 
Browse all possible locations until you figure it out for your device.

After loading the KeePass database (select it as default to avoid future 
browsing for it) open a username/password entry in KeePass and go to a website. 
You'll see two persistent padlock icons at the bottom of the Android screen 
that allow you to copy either the current username or password, which you can 
then paste into browser fields.

I agree that a few paragraphs of help or a FAQ of some kind would be useful. 
Why keep it mysterious?

Original comment by jack95...@gmail.com on 13 Dec 2011 at 9:20

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Can't seem to figure out how to get database to open even after changing path 
to /external_sd/keepass/keepass.kdbx

Original comment by dcobb1...@gmail.com on 20 Feb 2012 at 8:48

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I am having the same problem when I try to create my password.  Enter password 
and verify and give a file name hit create and nothing happens.

Original comment by ducky9...@gmail.com on 9 Oct 2012 at 12:14

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Also "\mnt\sdcard\keepass" is the directory when I check with OI File Manager

Original comment by ducky9...@gmail.com on 9 Oct 2012 at 12:18

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I'm a longtime user of Roboform.  Unfortunately, It's not offered for my Kindle 
Fire.  Everytime I go to a website where I have to type in a password I expect 
to be asked if I want it saved. this isn't happening.  It's maddening not to 
have any operating instructions. I guess I'll just have to look elsewhere for a 
better program that will help me use it.

Original comment by ljp3308...@gmail.com on 21 Oct 2012 at 7:57

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Totally confusing. What a waste of time and effort. Too bad. I've been using 
the PC version for years and it's been great.

Original comment by gsmc...@gmail.com on 4 Mar 2013 at 7:14

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Can't believe there is no information. I agree a waste of good time. uninstall 
and start again.

Original comment by megamy...@gmail.com on 10 Mar 2013 at 6:41

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I agree simple instructions would be helpful. Comments started in 2011, you've 
had plenty of time to address

Original comment by jis...@gmail.com on 21 Mar 2013 at 12:11

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I got this to work on my kindle fire by the following method.
1. Installed app via Amazon app store
2. Opened app
3. Presented with a Open/Create key file default being something like 
/mtn/sdcard/keepass/keepass.kdb
4. After browsing my file system via ES File Explorer (nice app BTW) I found a 
Keepass folder under the sdcard folder
5. When pdompted for the filename I edited the path to match

Original comment by dale...@gmail.com on 12 Apr 2013 at 10:21

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Sorry this thing is a joke. No wonder mSecure and SplashID are not free - at 
least the UI is intuitive. It comes with URL (really???), password, and 
comments with no way to create new fields.

Uninstalled!

Original comment by dkirk5...@gmail.com on 25 Sep 2013 at 9:03

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Could not agree more with most of these frustrated folk. I too have been using 
KP on my PC for ages - great prog. Just acquired Sony tab and samsung duo and 
downloaded keepassdroid. Have dug deep into Sony files and found my PC .kdb 
file and still KPDroid shows "Database format not recognised".
As with the last chap - I'll have to remove the droid version and look 
eslewhere.
Pity?

Original comment by kris...@hotmail.co.uk on 27 Sep 2013 at 6:34

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
after installed...
1. goto "/mnt/sdcard/keepass/keepass.kdb" and delete bot the final folder and 
file in it
2. launch keypass and when prompted "/mnt/sdcard/keepass/keepass.kdb" change 
the final file name (i.e. MyPSW.kdb) or both folder+filename or the whole path, 
then confirm
3. insert password two times (ignore key file, that is a certificate file and 
you will examine later if and how to use)
4. the system will create your MyPSW.kdb file and prompt two class-group: 
email; internet
5. choose which class-group you want to enter new account or, choose to crerate 
new class-group if needed.
That's all !!!

Original comment by tiz...@gmail.com on 12 Nov 2013 at 11:39

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Why does #18 work? Don't know but it does!!!

Original comment by GALT1958...@gmail.com on 30 Nov 2013 at 7:04

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
C'mon Brian sho us how bright you really are!!!

Original comment by GALT1958...@gmail.com on 30 Nov 2013 at 7:09

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
I was reading this help and had to  explain how I got the program to work. 
First, you need to inst all a file program. I used oI file manager. Then 
install kpd and created a db. Then I hooked up to my laptop and copyed me db 
from my kp onto my android pad. (V1.x) Do not use v2. After that open kpd and 
select the db you brought over from your PC. Check UE this db so it knows what 
one to load next time.Now. you should see all your passwords. Now open witch 
one you want to go to. Launch website. Now you should see two key like. Icons 
at the bottom right. Icliicked on them to enlag them and slid the user name off 
the screen.Now all you have is password. Now go over to the key and hold your 
finger 9n it until it turns high listed.now click on the lock at the bottom and 
now it is in me meet. Go past it in your sites password spot.Now all you need 
to do is go back to your user name and repeat what you did with key except 
after it is hilighted on the top right you will see copy. Just hit it and then 
past in site.That's it.I hope you can understand these instructions.

Original comment by whirlwin...@gmail.com on 15 Dec 2013 at 6:55

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Would someone please enter a usable explanation on how to use KeePassDroid?
Lots of people could use simple instructions.
Thanks in advance.

Original comment by jerryjon...@gmail.com on 26 Dec 2013 at 7:36

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Okay, comment #15 helped me. I have a different file manager app on my Kindle 
Fire, but I was able to locate my .kdb file with it. My file was located here 
(worth a try for anyone else who stumbles on this thread):
/mnt/sdcard/Download/[filename].kdb

Hope that helps someone. I was terribly frustrated, too!

Original comment by gingric...@gmail.com on 31 Oct 2014 at 9:25