Hey,
I've been lookin for an App that can locate my phone via GPS if it gets stolen, and found the app, Where's My Droid, but it seems like it have a limitation, coz u have to enable GPS before getting the phone stolen, or lost, nd lets be honest, it's a battery killer, and you wouldn't enable it everytime you are out So have any of you seen a program like this, or would have the functions like:
Silent enable GPS via "Special SMS"
Silently reporting to your spare phone with location
Automatic detection if the SIM has been changed and send back the new number
Runs on startup silent and is active at all times
Password protected Menu
At my old HTC Touch Diamond WM 6.1 i had a software called W.I.M.P ( Where's My Phone) wich had these functions, wich made it easier to track a phone if it got stolen.
Hope someone out there have a solution
Looked at Wavesecure?
ephumuris said:
Looked at Wavesecure?
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Just looking at it now, and wow!! As far as i can see, this is exactly what Im looking for are you using the app your self?
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I am using wavesecure as I got a deal on the subscription for just £10 for the year.
It is a very good piece of software and works very well.
It uses gps to track the phone but will only activate it if it needs to send the location of the phone so not on all the time.
Would recommend it.
Phil
I use wavesecure its great!
I got a subscription via the MoDaCo Plus scheme.
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Another vote for Wavesecure.
Their service is impeccable - I have logged ticket requests asking general questions about Wavesecure and their responses have been very through and within 12hrs.
The application is great, make sure you follow the guide on installing the application as a system application, which will make it hard reset proof in case some clown steals your phone and tried to wipe it.
EDIT: I cant post links outside of this forum so I cant hotlink you to their site and guide.
GPS only drains battery when used (i.e. when you open an app that needs GPS like Maps etc.) and when u see the icon in the TopBar. Theres no need to turn it off. I always have it enabled and there is no noticable battery drain...
--> You can use WheresMyDroid without any problems
GPS only drains battery when used (i.e. when you open an app that needs GPS like Maps etc.) and when u see the icon in the TopBar. Theres no need to turn it off. I always have it enabled and there is no noticable battery drain...
--> You can use WheresMyDroid without any problems
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--> You can use WheresMyDroid without any problems
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The problem with wheresmyDroid is that you can't remote enable it, so It's pretty easy for the thief to turn gps off
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A free alternative would be "Lookout mobile security"
Seach on the market.
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The problem with wheresmyDroid is that you can't remote enable it, so It's pretty easy for the thief to turn gps off
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Thanks for the info. Didnt think about this one. Fortunately i dont use WMD anymore
Wavesecure looks great but it get's a bit expensive since it's a subscription. No way of buying it instead?
Are there any app
that can send me the
new sim number?
i want to know who steel my phone when my phone is stolen
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pipi002 said:
Are there any app
that can send me the
new sim number?
i want to know who steel my phone when my phone is stolen
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AntiDroidTheft can do that, but I don't think it's hard reset proof.
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AntiDroidTheft can do that, but I don't think it's hard reset proof.
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what is proof??
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pipi002 said:
what is proof??
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You can't just uninstall it without a password, but it can be removed if the thief does a hard reset. If he does that before changing the sim card, this program is useless. If he doesn't hard reset, you can locate your phone and you will get an email when he changes the sim card.
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I would definitely recommend WaveSecure.
If someone changes the sim card, it sends a text message to any number(s) you have set up for it. The text message contains the phone number of the newly inserted sim card.
I've been using it since the start, and I wouldn't be without it.
OK, I know it's not free, but it's very cheap compared to replacing your Desire!
Take a look at Prey in the market or at preyproject.com
Completely free, and starts tracking your phone once activated and sending you regular reports with location, ip and traceroutes. If the sim is replaced it can send an SMS to another phone number. They also have apps for PC and Macs. Nice to have it all under one account
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AntiDroidTheft can do that,
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Can't see theft's sim number
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Also check out mobile defense, similar to wavesecure but I like the UI more. Better yet use both .
Hello,
I had a HTC Touch Diamond and I used this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=484551 for a faster GPS connection.
So my question, where is the internal GPS antenna of the HTC Wildfire? When I know this, I will try the same for a faster and better signal/connection. Because on Froyo, it takes too long before your location has been found in a navigator app.
Thanks in advance.
Use gps status and toolbox from market to.clear the.gps cache
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Use gps status and toolbox from market to.clear the.gps cache
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thnx for the very usefull tip !! it's a nice app , works like the app QuickGPS which came with my HTC Diamond ..
Has anyone been able to use there Zune pass from there hd2...it always says that I have to purchase the music when I try from my phone but works fine from PC...is there any solution for this
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About to pull my hair out here . I have deleted the pairing on my radio,but I can't resync with it until I remove the Bluetooth device from my phone . Anyone know how to make this happen? Not really a lot of options to try .
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lucas.scott said:
About to pull my hair out here . I have deleted the pairing on my radio,but I can't resync with it until I remove the Bluetooth device from my phone . Anyone know how to make this happen? Not really a lot of options to try .
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Push and hold on the item in the list, a delete menu pops up.
That would make sense ..but is not the case on my handset . Its the Verizon trophy running official mango
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Hello everybody,
I got myself a copy of Windows 8 pro through my school, and i installed it on my netbook. It's an Asus eeePc 1201HA. Installation went pretty smooth, and i love the fact it became faster with Windows 8 instead of 7.
But,
Everytime i turn on the pc and i go to the desktop modus, there is this error: ACPI Driver missing.
I have tried everyting so far, installed windows 7 driver, XP drivers, updated my bios to the latest version (fount a thread online saying this would solve the error). But I have had no luck so far.
Maybe the community can help me run windows 8 on my eeepc, without the error. :angel:
Its not ideal, but go to your BIOS n turn off ACPI 1/2, APM isn't as good bit it is functional an may patch up your problem foe the Time being
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There is no option to turn off Acpi.
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Good old OEM BIOSs! google your device for hidden BIOS menus sometimes pushing a series of buttons like alt F4 gives you more options
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Nothing. I have searched the web. I am currently on an ami v02.61 bios. The option to turn acpi should be under the power tab. I don't have one thanks to Asus. I have tried every combo I could find. And mashed on a couple of others I could think of.
Damn netbook has been the worst purchase ever.
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