The File LockerLock files on your iPhone follow on twitter @thefilelocker

We are happy to announce that the first of the 2 updates has been approved by the Apple iPhone App Review Team.

The new version 1.4 has many  new actions some available to the free version here is a list of everything. I’ll be creating a video of then new actions and functionality shortly.

Display new file action overlay

Display new delete file confirm screen

Display file actions overlay in file view for images

New file naming screen

Favorite file indicator.

Have just submitted a large update for the free version of the app.

The new version adds in app purchase for upgrade. This will allow users of the free version to pay the upgrade fee and have all features unlocked.

These feature include additional file formats including movies, text file edit and create, the cloud service and some bug fixes.

The in app purchase allowed me to make the transition easy for the upgrade with you loosing or moving any files you have in the application.

I’ll post more details when the update is approved.

BUGS

Over the last few weeks i’ve been notified from some good users of a few minor issues with 2 aspects of File Locker 1.3 the paid version.

After some testing and changes I’ve corrected these errors an will be submitting a maintenance release to Apple within the next 24 hours.

Edit: The updates has been submitted to Apple for review… Bugs will be gone soon.

The 2 issues are.

1. With the cloud service download JPG files would not display even though they are downloaded to your device.
2. Multiple page documents would not scroll as expected.

UPDATES

I’ve been working on a huge update for File Locker Free, this update will give the users of the free version pinch and zoom on images, plus a way to update to the full version via In App Purchasing, which will unlock all the features available in the Paid version.

I’ll be submitting this version after final testing.

Feel free to leave comments and suggestions, follow us on twitter to get the latest news.

Looks like there is an intermittent bug with the File locker Cloud functionality for some files, when downloading from the Cloud service.

After recieving an email from a user. I investigated a little further and found that there is an issue when trying to download JPG files uploaded to the File Locker Cloud. The same file saved as a PNG worked fine, even using the same file and downloading using the Web  URL action in the app worked as expected, though failed to show in the file list when downloaded using the Cloud…

What does this mean…

1. I’m fixing it, and the next update will have the correction.

2. If you can save the file as a PNG, then use the Cloud.

It’ll be fixed soon.

Here’s a few comments from some the users.

From Loopguy99 on iTunes

If you want a basic password-protected folder then this is your ap. Thnx. Wish there is an option to return the file to it’s original folder if u change ur mind. It would have garnered 5 stars if it is included in the files one can browse from when looking to attach a pic to an email or text.

Our response… [ your request is on the list...]

From Norman iTunes

This application is exactly what I needed! It allows me to keep my private information PRIVATE!! I do however have one request for the developer for the next ‘update’. Would it be possible to allow the “Swipe” feature while looking at pictures? It is a little confusing to have to go back to the menu page each time you want to look at a different picture. Other than that…. this App is PERFECT!!!!!

Our response… [ your request is on the list... not sure if this will make the next release but soon for sure]

It’s always good to read the feedback from the users. As a result the app improves and provides a better experience for everyone. I read all the comments on thefilelocker.com web site, iTunes and emails. Everything is taking into consideration and more often than not suggestions are implemented. Some of the features that have been suggested:

1. movie save and playback
2. notes feature

So if you have a comment or feature request send a message… then leave an iTunes rating or review.

A quick note to mention that thefilelocker now has a specific twitter account where there will be updates and tips posted for the best ways to use The File Locker, it’s hoped that user will offer feedback and suggestions as well. so head over to Twitter and follow @thefilelocker.

The next version 1.3 for the paid app in now in review by Apple. Whats new for 1.3

AddFileView

- Support for MOV/M4V/MP4/MP3 files

- support for thefilelocker.com cloud service

DisplayFileView

- movie file play

Download from our cloud server

The most important part in the “Cloud Service”. This basically means that if you need to get a file into File Locker then upload to our server, where you’ll be given an anonymous short url like “jk3er.jpg” that you enter into the relevant screen in the app and the file will be downloaded to your device and removed from the server.
This is a new feature that will lead to other options in the new future. More information when details are finalised.

If you haven’t got The File Locker go get it.

File Locker Free gets an update as well. In the new version of our free app you’ll get the create and edit text file feature. This is very handy to create those lists of things you want but not allow anyone to be able to see. These updates are only a few weeks away.

There are more reviews filtering through the App Store system, some good and some bad. I know you can’t please everyone…

Here’s a not so good 1 translated from German thats to Google Translate.

German Original

Habe mir mehr erhofft von der Freeversion. File Locker Free kann nur Bilder “verschließen” nichtmal url s oder videos. Die mit der App gespeicherten dateien sind auch nur mit der kompletten deinstallation des apps wieder zu löschen. Dafür gibts nur einen Stern.

Google Translation

I had hoped for more from the free version. Free File Locker can be sealed only pictures not even the url or videos. The files are stored with the app only with the complete uninstallation of apps to delete it. Dafür gibts only one star.

And here are some good ones from users…

USA

If you want a basic password-protected folder then this is your ap. Thnx. Wish there is an option to return the file to it’s original folder if u change ur mind. It would have garnered 5 stars if it is included in the files one can browse from when looking to attach a pic to an email or text. 5 stars

USA

It works great, but there are two things I would like to see. One, the ability to delete files in the locker, and two, the ability to move pictures back into the camera roll. After that, I think it will be a great app. 4 stars

Comment:[ delete is operation just need to swipe on the file to delete and tap delete when the button appears, I think I need to show this some how]

USA

I would like a landscape mode when viewing pictures and the ability to zoom in. Some pictures of mine have small text, or need to be zoomed to see what’s going on. Love the interface and everything else though. 4 stars

Thanks to all who have left reviews, I wish others would do the same. I am currently working on an update it will be out soon that will have some of the requests from the reviews.

I was a little surprised when the app was approved by Apple in 7 days, that was the start, and then today the first full day of sale for

File locker free now on the app store

the app yielded a total of 490 downloads “WOW Amazing”.. Ok I realise that for some thats not a lot but it was way better than I expected, and seriously a lot more than the Paid for version of the same App… I’m going to be interest to see how the downloads work or the next weeks or so. I’ll repost some more stats at that point. Needles to say I’m very happy with the result. As a side benefit more people know about the app and more sales of the full version have followed.

What’s next… Well updates of course. I’m working on a few for the 1.2 version of the app I hope to have out in the next week.  Oh and increase the daily use of the app for everyone by making it better of course and find some more ad networks for the free version, with the help of the people at www.mobclix.com.

I guess most of all I’d love to hear some feedback, so if you use File Locker or File Locker Free please leave a comment and or suggestions. Oh and thanks for downloading the app..

There’s not a bad review of File Locker over at the iPhone Mom web site. 
http://www.theiphonemom.com/file-locker
Thanks to the team over at The Iphone Mom go have a look at all the reviews lots of good infomation for everyone mums,

dads and kids.

While you’re hear grab of copy of File Locker Get it here….

Ok I’ve spent some time reviewing the numbers and it looks like the sale and growth of the app has been steady. But would like it faster still…

The downloads have been steady for the past week or so. So my challenge is now to improve the sales, anyway the growth is awesome…keep it up everyone… and oh if you don’t have a copy grab of copy of File Locker Get it here….