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Message History Screen

Hey guys ..I just noticed that there is a History of all my texts and there is no way to delete or clear this. Im not talking about the regular text message screen Im talking about the "history" screen.
Does anyone know how to remove this information?
thanks.

Whaere is the history part? I just checked mine and don't see any history?
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Contacts.swipe left

Shot! Never even saw that screen but thanks for the heads up! I too would love a fix for this!!
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Wtf is this?
There has to be a way to delete this
Thanks for the heads up
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None. At all. At least none i can see. I use launcher pro so i just hid my contacts but that still doesn't take care of the fact that its there. If you delete the contact then add it again it works but that a TON of trouble!
Please, if anyone knows anyway at all to get rid of this, even the entire screen as opposed to just the info, lemme know! What a PITA.
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Quick google search on this and apparently motorola and verizon are swamped with complaints about not being able to delete the history. Supposedly will be addressed with a software update? No ETA though...
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I think I remember reading that Google got some bad press over this .. another one of those Privacy Faux Pas' like Buzz.
Not sure if there is a way to clear it ... I took a quick look and didn't see anything obvious.

holy! watch what you say and send to others... lol

Bump to keep this at the top. Would love a fix!
I have figured out that if the contact isn't linked then it doesn't seem to show up...... could be totally wrong tho.
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So at some point wont this be a massive amount of information stored on the phone?

I think it's only for a certain period of time or a certain number of contacts.
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I think moto is aware of this issue and it'll be patched up on the next ota update.
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This needs to be removed
I imagine all these messages are taking up room in my memory
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sp1kez said:
This needs to be removed
I imagine all these messages are taking up room in my memory
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I doubt the memory footprint is significant. There are a number of system information apps/gadgets that will show you how much free storage you have, or just check it out in the settings.
The bigger concern is for privacy issues. IMHO

I agree about privacy. How are u supposed to have a girlfriend and then other girls on the side with this? Come on moto think about us unfaithful lying cheaters out here!!!how am i supposed to keep my girlfriend from knowin about all my infidelities? Lol. As the heartbreak kid i must have privacy!!!
Edit:for those who don't know this is a sarcastic statement. Haha
sent from Shawn Micheals...The heartbreak Kid

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Samsung fascinate Computer software

So i got this phone about a month ago and it came with no software what so ever.
Is there anything we can download to at least back this phone up?
It seems extremely cheap to provide no software with a phone designed to be plugged into a computer

drivers are avaliable on samsungs site. other than that have to searched the market for back up programs? i know some have been talked about on here so a search might net you some info.

Exactly what do you want to back up? Contacts and calendar back up to gmail automatically, as do any photos you upload to picasa. Files on the sd card are not lost in a wipe. If you root, apps will back up via titanium. When froyo hits they will back up automatically and restore if you wipe or replace your device.
I might not be understanding the question.
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I don't think I've ever seen ANY Android phone come with any software out of the box. Any drivers you need can be downloaded, and there is no official Android sync software, though you can download one of many third party syncing applications that are available. What exactly are you comparing the Fascinate to in this regard?
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im coming from a blackberry. i hated that thing, but the software was great. I could backup everything, mess with new hybrid os's and if i didnt like it, click on the last restore point and it would be right there. ive never had an android before, so this is new to me, and i will be having this phone for two years now, so i figure its time to start learning

pmjr0987 said:
im coming from a blackberry. i hated that thing, but the software was great. I could backup everything, mess with new hybrid os's and if i didnt like it, click on the last restore point and it would be right there. ive never had an android before, so this is new to me, and i will be having this phone for two years now, so i figure its time to start learning
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Well you're in the right place. Your question smelled of blackberry. first question then, are you going to, or have you already rooted your device?
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Daswolven said:
Well you're in the right place. Your question smelled of blackberry. first question then, are you going to, or have you already rooted your device?
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Hehe, I was thinking the same thing. Welcome to the world of Android!
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Daswolven said:
Exactly what do you want to back up? Contacts and calendar back up to gmail automatically, as do any photos you upload to picasa. Files on the sd card are not lost in a wipe. If you root, apps will back up via titanium. When froyo hits they will back up automatically and restore if you wipe or replace your device.
I might not be understanding the question.
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Contacts do not back up to Gmail unless those contacts were added to Gmail contact list.. If they were transferred from a bb to android, they are most likely only stored in the phones contact list
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dmasjz45 said:
Contacts do not back up to Gmail unless those contacts were added to Gmail contact list.. If they were transferred from a bb to android, they are most likely only stored in the phones contact list
The reps at the store can port them to gmail if there are too many to manually switch.
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[Q] Rooting with Gingerbreak

I've read that rooting with Gingerbreak works with the latest update, but also might erase the internal storage. Exactly what part of the internal storage might be erased? EVERYTHING, or just installed apps, ringtones, music, etc...?

Anything on internal storage, if u click on app files and go to internal storage anything there, so if u don't put apps on sd ur fine but some of its files it saves will be gone
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So... basically my best bet would be to make a copy of everything i can onto my computer before attempting the root?

Yes
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And..... another question. Is a microSD card actually required for it, or no?

I never remove my sd so I am not sure
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Yes an external SD card is required. You will be prompted to have one when you first install gingerbreak. I had to go out and buy one.

just copy su file in /osh/bin with some name. your root will be preserved.

Not gonna lie sam, what you said means absolutly nothing to me. Care to elaborate a little more for the special needs section of the class?
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totalimmortal363 said:
Not gonna lie sam, what you said means absolutly nothing to me. Care to elaborate a little more for the special needs section of the class?
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I think Sam might be referring to something like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12506713&postcount=88
Sam: Correct me if I'm wrong.

I come from the iphone world, we don't do command line anything. All the adb and stuff literally goes right over my head. Sorry brother.....
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totalimmortal363 said:
I come from the iphone world, we don't do command line anything. All the adb and stuff literally goes right over my head. Sorry brother.....
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Its good to know... Jail break is like beginner mode vs androids insane mode
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I would start getting familiar with ADB. If you know Linux/UNIX at all, you will feel right at home.

Battery update

Hi!
Does anybody know what this battery update is. I got it as an update and to unlock the full features, I had to pay 3€per month!
I immediately unistalled this.
Is it spam? Virus!
Best regards
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What are you referring to? No link.
It sounds suspicious though.

It came like a system update and then it installed a battery app that monitored my battery behavior and wanted me to pay 3€ per month ;-)
This is the first time I see something like this on my android phones!?
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I've never heard of anything like that. It does sound very suspicious.
As you say, probably scareware/malware.

Now I have to look for an app to remove what ever is doing this ;-)
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It is probably related to an app you have already installed. Go through any apps you aren't sure are from trusted sources/devs.

Thanks for the tip, I will check my apps. All my apps are from market place, its sad if we cannot trust the market?
Regards
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The sad thing is mate you can't trust the market. You have to be careful what your installing!

Always check what permissions needs the app you are downloading depends of the type you dl it should need the right permissions. So lets say you dl a game and it needs permission for your contacts and call services then it is up to you to dl it I would never. And as long the developers have no other way to get cash they implant ofc in their apps some advertises so be carefully all the time.
And market is like Facebook a no money platform that helps people to find things, but it moment check what it provides, it is on the user to report bad apps. So many people abuse that.
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Thanks a lot, I will try to be careful, and read before accepting anything this time.
Regards
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Are you serious?
Lol that's one of the scammiest things I've ever heard of.
If I were you I'd factory reset, and in future only install well reviewed and tested apps.
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As a rule of thumb, I don't click on any links from any app, except the browser

I use a program that lets you assign permissions to any app. Anything that I install that I don't think needs to access contacts, location etc, I just block.
It has a side benefit of blocking the stupid ads in the apps also.

Try to use "LBE privacy guard" from the market its free!
NEED ROOT!
With this app u can control every app u installed give and take permissions!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lbe.security.lite&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sYmUuc2VjdXJpdHkubGl0ZSJd

I had one of these updates in my notification menu. Never installed it though.
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I get this when I play certain games.
its just an in game advert made to look official which links to an app in the market.
It reads something like " You have two Battery updates available"

Download addon detektor then you can see whats causing the the push ad
And remove that battery thingy its probably the one that steals your contacts for spam

MikeFRG said:
Try to use "LBE privacy guard" from the market its free!
With this app u can control every app u installed give and take permissions!
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lbe.security.lite&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sYmUuc2VjdXJpdHkubGl0ZSJd
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It requires root for full features.

equalness said:
Hi!
Does anybody know what this battery update is. I got it as an update and to unlock the full features, I had to pay 3€per month!
I immediately unistalled this.
Is it spam? Virus!
Best regards
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Unfortunately you have been hit by a 'Scareware' attack.
As Android is becoming more popular and unlike Apple which has tighter control the Android OS is much more open to attacks such as this.
You really have to be on your guard watching for these malicious attacks.
Read the comments from PCWorld and 2Viruses for a greater explanation.

[Q] Hacked Phone

I have a buddy who has a phone that was hacked. His GF has access to his Texts and Call logs. She even knows when he is resetting his phone as she sends him text messages telling him to make sure he does a good job wiping it... CRAZY
What is the root cause for this, how can it be prevented... and what exactly is she doing>?

Fanaticalism said:
I have a buddy who has a phone that was hacked. His GF has access to his Texts and Call logs. She even knows when he is resetting his phone as she sends him text messages telling him to make sure he does a good job wiping it... CRAZY
What is the root cause for this, how can it be prevented... and what exactly is she doing>?
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SSSuurrrrrrreeeeeeeeee.........

Thanks for the help
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Fanaticalism said:
I have a buddy who has a phone that was hacked. His GF has access to his Texts and Call logs. She even knows when he is resetting his phone as she sends him text messages telling him to make sure he does a good job wiping it... CRAZY
What is the root cause for this, how can it be prevented... and what exactly is she doing>?
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I doubt any mod or program with or without root access can notify someone when they enter recovery to wipe their phone. Beside how would a phone be able send a sms while in recovery?
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How about he sells the phone and gets himself a new one.
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Fanaticalism said:
I have a buddy who has a phone that was hacked. His GF has access to his Texts and Call logs. She even knows when he is resetting his phone as she sends him text messages telling him to make sure he does a good job wiping it... CRAZY
What is the root cause for this, how can it be prevented... and what exactly is she doing>?
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Actually not really sure what its called but theres a app that someone that gets ahold of your phone can install that sends your txts to there phone and they no what calls were made.tell your buddy to look in system apps and look for anything out of the ordinary. THAT IS IF YOUR NOT JOKING.Im not though
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Fanaticalism said:
I have a buddy who has a phone that was hacked. His GF has access to his Texts and Call logs.
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This should not be impossible to do with an app. Even with tasker, it is possible to create an app (app factory) that will have a trigger (sms sent or sms received or phone call received or phone call placed), and send a text to a predetermined number with details of the sent/received text or the tel# called. And these text messages can be set to not be stored on the phone.
Yes, I think this will work, because I have set my phone up with such a tasker profile (created an app from that profile, and hid it from the app drawer) - so that if my phone is lost, I can send it a specific text message, and it will respond back to me (at a predetermined phone# with GPS coordinates of the phone), without leaving a trace of the message with GPS coordinates on my phone.
It should be possible to change this to intercept any sms message (incoming or outgoing), and send that message to another phone#
Or, she may just have access to your buddy's service provider's account details (log in to the website, see incoming/outgoing call details easily)
Fanaticalism said:
She even knows when he is resetting his phone as she sends him text messages telling him to make sure he does a good job wiping it... CRAZY
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No clue how this could be done.

Uninstall the app & change the number lol
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Don't stick your d*ck in crazy

Have him use titanium backup from the play store to back up his apps then have him factory reset his phone root stays then have him get his apps back through titanium backup.

Sounds kinda like cerberus. If your friend flashed the stock rom like mdc or mdl he should be able to remove the app. I know there is a setting to hide the app. And if he had root you can make the app non-removable. The only way to remove it is to flash the complete stock rom.
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that's some spy stuff! Scary if it's true. I hope the best for friend. A lot of crazy chicks out there choose 'em wisely. No matter how hot they are lol
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Maybe have him change his Google voice password? That'll take care of the texts
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I can't explain the notifications when he reboots, but I would guess she knows his Sprint.com login credentials and is looking at his sms and call activity there.
He should change his Sprint.com login credentials.
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Cerberus for sure, I have that app and it can do all the things described.
RR
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Bro Odin the sh*t out of that phone!
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Use root explorer and delete from system or flash a rom and its gone. If this is stock then you have one over exaggerating friend. Or maybe you want to do this to your girlfriend and are too embarrassed to say the truth.
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dh350nwo said:
Don't stick your d*ck in crazy
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More like bat sh*t crazy :silly:

daniel4653 said:
How about he sells the phone and gets himself a new one.
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He has insurance on it, but they are backordered, so he'll have to wait.
shizkoff777 said:
Actually not really sure what its called but theres a app that someone that gets ahold of your phone can install that sends your txts to there phone and they no what calls were made.tell your buddy to look in system apps and look for anything out of the ordinary. THAT IS IF YOUR NOT JOKING.Im not though
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Most certainly not joking. I looked into his app drawer/app folder, and could not find any apps out of the ordinary. At first, I though maybe she was logged into his Facebook messenger account, so I uninstalled it... it made no difference.
jj14 said:
This should not be impossible to do with an app. Even with tasker, it is possible to create an app (app factory) that will have a trigger (sms sent or sms received or phone call received or phone call placed), and send a text to a predetermined number with details of the sent/received text or the tel# called. And these text messages can be set to not be stored on the phone.
Yes, I think this will work, because I have set my phone up with such a tasker profile (created an app from that profile, and hid it from the app drawer) - so that if my phone is lost, I can send it a specific text message, and it will respond back to me (at a predetermined phone# with GPS coordinates of the phone), without leaving a trace of the message with GPS coordinates on my phone.
It should be possible to change this to intercept any sms message (incoming or outgoing), and send that message to another phone#
Or, she may just have access to your buddy's service provider's account details (log in to the website, see incoming/outgoing call details easily)
No clue how this could be done.
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This would explain how she knew his phone was wiped, lost access to system info?
P1NK13P13 said:
Uninstall the app & change the number lol
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Absolutely, except I could not find any apps of the sort!
nicotheandroidguy said:
Have him use titanium backup from the play store to back up his apps then have him factory reset his phone root stays then have him get his apps back through titanium backup.
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I am rooted, he is not... with no clue how or care to do so. He runs plain ol' touch wiz.
Thanks everyone for the responses.

mikejones13 said:
Sounds kinda like cerberus. If your friend flashed the stock rom like mdc or mdl he should be able to remove the app. I know there is a setting to hide the app. And if he had root you can make the app non-removable. The only way to remove it is to flash the complete stock rom.
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Never heard of it, nuts.
jmindset said:
that's some spy stuff! Scary if it's true. I hope the best for friend. A lot of crazy chicks out there choose 'em wisely. No matter how hot they are lol
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Lol, no clue what she looks like... never met her!
Landon4444 said:
I can't explain the notifications when he reboots, but I would guess she knows his Sprint.com login credentials and is looking at his sms and call activity there.
He should change his Sprint.com login credentials.
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Wouldn't explain the text 5 minutes after I factory reset his phone saying "hope they did a good job"...
nightfox11 said:
Bro Odin the sh*t out of that phone!
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robogoflow said:
Use root explorer and delete from system or flash a rom and its gone. If this is stock then you have one over exaggerating friend. Or maybe you want to do this to your girlfriend and are too embarrassed to say the truth.
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He is not rooted.
My wife has an iPhone and I am too old (I'm actually not that old) to care, lol.