Hello all: I have an HD2 and gotta tell ya all that I simply can't fathom the amount of time and dedication that the developer of sd and nands have devoted to the cause of an improved hd2 enviroment. Thanks to all.
That being said, there are some things that if I weren't as old as I am and had some time and experience in this area, I would have changed. Those are: Sms redundancy. Yes, it's in the front screens (taskbar). that's one. It's in the inbox (ridiculous). It's in the bubbles (or without), but still in that component, and finally it's in regular sms. Please make it all one, please. You don't seem to be able to eliminate any of them.
Forget the request to download an mms. Come on, we've already paid for the service. Virtually every phone in the world has mms capabilities. It's become the world standard. so why even ask to download it and go through the trouble. Are we trying here to save some data charges or what?
Dual contacts apps within the roms is annoying, and unnecessary. Both have to be accessed separately in order to retrieve certain types of info, or add info, such as the way you want the contact filed. There's no provision for additional fields which is a real must for those in business who use the phone as a portable data device and office. If a developer actually gets the urge to do this, then have a translation of the field into an Outlook info data withing the contact instead making it disappear entirely. I can't tell you how many contacts I've lost because of that I know it's not your doing; it's MS. Also make the references to social services with the 'info' section of the contact, hidden. that's dumb. Also make the 'info' clear and immediately available on the opening screen of the contact. (I've come from two year user of the iphone within a T-mobile environment. Apple uses its cerebellum when devising contacts, calendar, alarms, reminders, notes, etc. I simply got away from it because I wanted to enter a true 3g environment and an improved camera).
I don't have the time to continue, but there are so many areas that could be improved on to give us all a really great phone experience. I know you'll say 'Android', but that is lacking in so many areas as well that I can't believe it's gotten the kind of accolades that it has. I could go on about that for an hour.
Anyway, again thnx to all who selflessly (I call it that cuz really the remuniration is minimal) have devoted the time to these roms.
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I have an interesting questionn - at least it is to me. Working with my daughter and facebook I've found that I have not control at all (technically speaking) over facebook messages to her phone. I am a t-mobile customer, I use family allowances but nothing set in family allowances will block the fb sms from coming in or going out. -this is interesting!
fb comes in as a bulk type sms, it isn't a 10 digit number that can be blocked.
fb messages are not logged as sms messages on the t-mobile site.
Even disabling the phone in family allowances doesn't stop the fb message from coming in.
Thoughts?
Yes, I realize there is more to working with my daughter and facebook from a parenting standpoint, I'm not here to talk about that My thread here is about the technical side of this. What if it weren't facebook? It seems there are sms type messages that can't be blocked from the phone.
isnt that an option from within the facebook website itself? i.e. 'send me a text when i get updates' or something like that?
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isnt that an option from within the facebook website itself? i.e. 'send me a text when i get updates' or something like that?
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Yes it is. But I, like I'm sure many other parents, thought that I could completely control this from family allowances. Since it's supposed to be an sms message and I can stop messaging in many different ways, I assumed that I could enforce our time schedule with the family allowances tool. But - I was wrong
So, yeah I can login to fb and turn that off, I really don't want to go that far with monitoring her though. I could turn the whole messaging service off on her phone, I'm guessing thta would do it - but I don't want to do that and I can go in and physically take the phone from her also - that's all a different subject
I thought it interesting for us phone geeks that a message comes in, isn't logged, can't be tracked, monitored, blocked or controlled.
gotcha.
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I don't have a solution really, but I do suspect that it has to do with how the messages don't have a regular number...I'm guessing that when the fb texts come in, they're tagged with short-form number like "22622" etc, yes? I'm just assuming that based on the behavior of other bulk-source texts, from services like yahoo messenger, and banks, for example. (I have my account setup so I get texts with any account activity).
I would get on the phone with tech support (and not regular customer service, if you can help it) and demand to know why you can't block bulk texts like that...they may have another way than just your regular acct mgmt settings, but I don't know. That's where I would start if it were me
You can only stop the messages one of two ways:
Login to facebook and turn off the "SMS Notification" option.
Send the word "STOP" to the number that the notifications are coming from. This message has to come from her phone.
Both of those options seem to violate the strictures you have placed upon yourself. I guess the next move is yours.
I might also mention that accessing your child's facebook account without her permission is considered hacking and you could get arrested if she contacts the authorities. This is not a joke, there is a case going now along similar lines where a mother did this to a son.
You certainly can't control the time that these messages arrive. These are so-called "opt-in" services and do not count as regular SMS/MMS.
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As a parent, I believe I understand your concerns: The messages come at times where your child should be in school, studying or sleeping.
If this is the case, you might consider creating a "charging area" in the family area (kitchen, living room, downstairs bath, etc). Everyone should leave their chargers here and then drop their phones off in the evening for charging.
Unless your child uses their phone as an alarm clock, this is not an unreasonable request.
This also gives your child the opportunity to build trust with you, as the phone will be left in a semi-public place, where anyone could check the phone for inappropriate content.
Here's an interesting occurrence. A family member recently accidentally clicked on an advertisement posing as a facebook-esque message indicator. They mistook it for a valid part of the site, and it took them to the porn site "MFUN2U". The site then proceeded to trigger a download of "HotBabe_adm_~.apk" every few seconds. Apparently it was intended that the user click the download message (either accidentally or to see what it is), and hopefully be naive enough to click through the market install screen that would result.
So just a public service announcement to everyone; make sure you keep "Install from unknown sources" OFF whenever you are not actively using it, and watch what you click. Careful not to fall for banners claiming "You have a new message from a friend" or other similar phrases. And if you find yourself at a bad website, you can quickly close it by going into the "Windows" screen from the browser menu.
To those with root, be sure to pay attention to what programs you give access to.
And remember, no operation system that allows users to install programs is "virus proof". Android does not understand the intents of programs beyond its simple permissions, nor can it detect if a program is "good" or "bad". If you install a program that can read your text messages and access the internet, than it can freely do both things, even if it decides to send your texts to a third party site. It already has your consent; you agreed to the permissions when installing it.
For more info, the advertisement was served by AdMob on DeviantArt. The APK package was "com.firstlogix.streammedia.HotBabe", and had the permissions SEND_SMS, INTERNET, and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE.
Are you sure it's malware and just not some random app that shows pr0n?
Either way, good looking out. Malware or not, I obviously don't want it on my phone.
Should an app to display pictures need to send SMS messages? It might not be, but considering the nature of "delivery", it certainly had bad intentions.
By malware, I don't mean trojans or anything of that nature. Consider that a program with those permissions could retrieve a list of phone numbers and messages from the internet and start sending them from your phone. Could be part of a bot net to send advertisements to others, or subscribe you to payed daily text messages.
At any rate, android has now become large enough to be targeted by things like this.
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Should an app to display pictures need to send SMS messages? It might not be, but considering the nature of "delivery", it certainly had bad intentions.
By malware, I don't mean trojans or anything of that nature. Consider that a program with those permissions could retrieve a list of phone numbers and messages from the internet and start sending them from your phone. Could be part of a bot net to send advertisements to others, or subscribe you to payed daily text messages.
At any rate, android has now become large enough to be targeted by things like this.
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True, true. I'm just thinking to openly about it, lol. Way I look at it: MANY apps need control over things you wouldn't think they would need control over. Seeing as how it's delivered, as you said, certainly implies it's up to no good..
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Should an app to display pictures need to send SMS messages? It might not be, but considering the nature of "delivery", it certainly had bad intentions.
By malware, I don't mean trojans or anything of that nature. Consider that a program with those permissions could retrieve a list of phone numbers and messages from the internet and start sending them from your phone. Could be part of a bot net to send advertisements to others, or subscribe you to payed daily text messages.
At any rate, android has now become large enough to be targeted by things like this.
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Yes, if it's a program that allows pictures to be shared by sms.
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Yes, if it's a program that allows pictures to be shared by sms.
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You're way off subject, bro. Read all 3 posts first, not just the second to last.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again... Android's security system needs to offer the user the ability to selectively DENY a program the permissions that it requests.
Note however; this does not imply a virus.
In fact, android is more or less impervious to virii. A windoze virus works because it has ROOT PERMISSION -- does whatever it wants. A linux process is limited to the permissions given to that specific user -- this even applies to a VIRUS process.
In android, EACH APPLICATION (except for shared apps, but they need to be signed by the same key for this to work) has its very own user, so any one application can ONLY access ITS OWN files and that data (not files) specifically authorized based on the requested/granted permissions.
Also note: The access that an application gets from pulling data through the permissions is very limited -- it has to request data in certain specifically configured data sets, and the system responds in a very restricted way to those.
This particular application mentioned can access the internet, read network state (i.e. connected/disconnected), and SEND sms. It can NOT read contact list, and thus cannot spam your contacts. It cannot barf up your system. If you erase it, its gone without a trace.
The WORST it can do is send a billion SMS messages and/or basically hand over your phone number to phone-spammers (i.e. via callerid from the sms).
And contrary to what was said above, the permissions requested are a GREAT way to determine if a program is safe/sensible. If the program does not need the permission but still asks for it, you need to ask yourself WHY it would be asking for it... and IF that program REALLY DOESN'T need the permission, then it is one of two reasons: either the developer is a retard and asked for blanket permissions, or the developer has nefarious intentions. Either reason means that you don't want to install that application (or would, in the least, demand that the permissions be restricted to something more sensible).
If a program doesn't appear to need the permission, then it DOESN'T. Simple as that.
This program is not a virus. That doesn't mean that this program is a good program or is entirely benevolent.
"Virus" has come to be a blanket term now, rather than just something that just spreads itself around. Most would consider a trojan to be a virus, despite the fact that they are usually targeted and traditionally don't send themselves to others. Programs don't need root access to behave in ways you don't want them to. Ask anyone to describe "a program that sends text messages from your phone to spammer companies so they can get your phone number", and they probably would choose "virus".
At any rate, no one ever made the claim that the program was a virus in the traditional sense, just malware. Android certainly has very effective security features, and an apk can't take over the phone (without root permission anyway), but thats little consolation when you have to get a new phone number.
I feel I need to step back and say that this wasn't intended to be reactionary (nor are people treating it as such, but its getting close). This is just a general alert to remind people to pay attention to what they do with their devices, and to be suspicious of any unexplained downloads or other events.
Would anyone be able to tell me if there is an app like HTC Sense online that lets me see where my phone is at any time?
Cheers
Where's my Droid
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Try
samsungdive.com
redesignni said:
Would anyone be able to tell me if there is an app like HTC Sense online that lets me see where my phone is at any time?
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Try Android Lost
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Try Android Lost
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The best & free solution is already on your phone. On your SGSII Go to Settings>Accounts & Sync. Create a Samsung account there if you haven't already. Then go to samsungdive.com to track your device, lock it, make it ring if lost.
what if it is stolen and the ROM has been changed?
Cerberus protects even starting without a Sim or a different one, and capture photos if wrong screen lock, call logs and SMS, remote wipe, tracking with GPS, phone wake and scream, popup message, apply extra lock, call phone even if you don't know the number, record calls, hide app, etc. can be SMS or Web activation, Cheap lifetime license and can be installed on 5 devices. Vendor built Sim checker before then two years ago and I can confirm that service is still running. can be moved to /system/app and survives factory reset, Basically only new flash ROM will kill it.
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Lol just saw can take photo on demand and email it, or if phone finder dismisses a popup request to return the phone.
Used push notification unlike Samsung solution which I found was battery killer
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You can give a try to
- Watchdroid
- Phone locator
- Lost Phone
- Wheres my Droid
- SMS remote control
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I didn't still find the right one ;-) and still searching....
Guys,
I have lost my Galaxy S1 earlier this year; had Samsung dive setup while the phone was lost, but did not help me.The phone was switched off by the time I realized the loss.
I guess, folk who get their hand on some ones phone, kinda know what to do with the Samsung beasts/beauties. Handovers to someone to wipe and flash, would be their best bet, I reckon. I am sory, not taking about all honest folks who would have return the devices to the actual owners.
Since then, have been searching for solutions which are wipe proof / flash proof but not successful. I have even checked android feature request sometime back ,found none.
Since then I have been thinking of this crazy idea that Google needs to implement as part of android OS.
Since we are registering phone / market app on the phone with Google with a gmail id, why can't Google associate the IMIE of the phone with that gmail id ?
If the registered user decides to sell / transfer the phone to someone else the registered user, the register user of the phone initiates the request for transfer with another gmail id / approves the request from another gmail id, without which all/most to the Google support Android features like maps, browser, market ,emails would not work.
i am not finished yet.., android should have a feature to re-confirm the ownership regularly every after a fixed duration of time, which can be user defined. As long as he/she is on data connection, the renewal is a silent process with the cached credentials on the device. If not, provide some window of time time reconfirm the ownership, failing which the lock the features down to just phone calls / limited set user defined and basic android operations. This could be a optional feature, rather than losing the phone and would opt for this feature and i wont mind reconfirming my phone ownership at regular intervals
If someone lost an android phone , he/she has to just change the registered gmail account password which would make if difficult to renew the ownership.If the phone has a data connection, using the registered Google account on the lost device,one should be able to push a message to displayhttp://media.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon9.gifed on the lock screen and home screen. Similar to ChromeTohone / SendToPhone feature.
Mandatory reconfirmation on every flash which are not Non -Wipe. On devices with NFC/ similar chips with writable memory, the ownership details can be written to it and will not be wiped off by wipe or flashing.
Also I would make a humble request to all devs and ROM chefs to keep their busy hands off this feature, if implemented. Ethical stuff
We all love/hate our android phones but won't want to loose them, please let me know you feedback.
PS : I have moved on since my SGS1 only after mouning the loss,but now owns a SGS2
androidlost is the best
Hello All,
I sure hope someone can help. Kinda embarrassing to have to ask.
I am new to the G2, and have been a Blackberry user for the last five years, which I always justified because of my business use and needs from my device.
I was told the android system, and the G2, was a good business choice for an upgrade from a blackberry, but now I'm starting to wonder if I should have stuck with a Blackberry.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good email app or program that will work on the G2? I just experienced the embarrassment of going to business meeting with fellow associates and some clients, where all were watching, as some of my latest email communication from my new G2 (as well as other peoples) where being presented to a large group of people on a slide show for all to see, and as far as mine go from my G2, it looked like a moron had written the emails...........My mistake for not first reviewing my email on a large monitor, but was in a pinch for time, and was trusting the G2 email app.
This is kinda embarrassing for the G2, and the android OS, to have a native email program that is reminiscent of early 1980's technology. Yeah, that's how bad it is.
Here's what I'm looking for and what's needed, (btw was basic to all blackberrys).
> > > Something that will allow the G2 user to compose an email where the user can choose from a good selection of different fonts, and choose several different sizes of fonts, at a minimum> > > Need something that will allow the G2 user to compose an email where the user can choose from a good selection of different fonts, and choose several different sizes of fonts, at a minimum. > > > So that when someone receives it on a standard office monitor, it doesn't look like it was composed by someone who knows nothing about good communication... ..... maybe a stand-alone Application made for Android? preferably something compatible with POP and/or IMAP ? but please no suggestions for some Web-Mail in any form.
Is that asking too much LG/Android, geez? .... If Blackberry was able to do it, shouldn't Android at a minimum be able to produce something equally as good for business users of their product?
Who in business wants to receive an email from the native email application that comes with the G2?...anyone.....anyone?
Please help.......can anyone provide some options that will allow a business G2 user to compose basic, decent emails, that when received by someone who is reading them on basic office desktop monitors they don't look like something that originated in the early 1980's (when programmers where just figuring out how to create scalable fonts and providing basic communication options for email).
... ... ... there must be some good business options out there for all G2 users that are in business and that care about how their email communication comes across to the receiver.
Sorry for the rant, but my brief initial search at Google Play has turned up crap.
I'm sure I am not alone on this issue.
Thank you in advance. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
kind regards,
TahoeRunner
01/10/2014 at 3:58am PST
Someone please help! Having read the very little amount of content I can find so far, I am extremely concerned that somehow some or all of my text messages are being relayed to an email account via the Service (SmsRelayService) that is running under the app Exchange Services.
I don't seem to be able to find anything conclusive, but what I have found is that it is likely to be relaying text messages to an Exchange Account?
I can stop the Service and it stays 'stopped' until a text message is received and it starts running again.
Now have a Note 4, having upgraded because my last handset appeared to have been tampered with and was also behaving in this manner, as well as my Google Location History recording me in places that I never was. On that handset there were even more questionable apps running, one of which appeared to be some form of spyware when searched in Google!
Is there any way that you can dig deep into the operating system of the device and see what is going on?
Is there any way of identifying is my suspicions and those of others that I have seen post similar stories are correct?
One of the reasons I started to question it initially and then look into it was because I was receiving overly descriptive and some unnecessary text messages from someone and at the same time, another device nearby was demonstrating email notification sounds!
Not only that, but certain things that I had not discussed with certain people, but had discussed over text with others (in no way related or connected) were being brought up!
Help please.... is SmsRelayService under the app Exchange Services something to be worried about?????
I was also shocked by the lack of information on this "SmsRelayService" There are tunz of questions out there about it.
After much research and messing with my phone I feel the service is stock BUT can be hijacked by some unknown application to send all texts to a 3rd party. My x was getting my text messages somehow. In her email account i found she had set up a service on her own phone first to test and she would receive every text on the phone and also location. I assume she set it up on her own phone first to figure it out then she put it on my phone. I have a rooted phone with a custom rom. strangely the SmsRelayService had permission for EVERYTHING on my phone. From sms to photos and every single admin right possible. I doubt this is normal for that service. my custom Rom has a "App ops" menu that shows what the service has used or not. In my case it looks like she was only accessing my sms messages. Killing the service did not help as when a new text came in it started back up and accessed the new messages. Once i removed all the permissions for "SmsRelayService" in the "App ops" menu i no longer had the problem of the service accessing the texts. Without this menu option i don’t know how i would have stopped it. I'd assume there is an app or process killer out there that would have been able to shut it down but it'd take someone else with a normal rom to let us know.
in my case I’m lucky it was only sms's. It looks as though whatever she put on my phone was only getting sms's. the app having access to all rights on the phone a better or more in depth spy app/program could have accessed much more. Only spying my sms activity i did not notice ANY extra battery drain. Also this app is known with Microsoft exchange and that messes up a lot of the research. I have never setup any other account but a gmail account so without a link there i don’t know why else it'd been activated in the first place if not for a spy app. I'll try and post back in a few weeks after i'v been able to see if she suddenly doesn’t have information that she shouldn’t know.