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Auto number change app please.

Ok let's say you have to change your number for what ever reason and you hate going through the pain of having to send a mass text or calling people telling them your new number. Wouldn't it be cool if there was a app that would change your contact info automactically in the phones of the people that have your previous number? I do understand that people change there number so that they no longer wish to speak to certain people but there would be an option that would let you pick the people who number you want update in there phones. Just wanted to put this out there and see what y'all think of this idea.
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Let me see if I understand what you are asking for. You want an app that will remotely modify the phones of everyone who has your contact information?
Don't hold you breath on this.

poit said:
Let me see if I understand what you are asking for. You want an app that will remotely modify the phones of everyone who has your contact information?
Don't hold you breath on this.
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Yeah I'm just saying that would be a cool feature to have
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Would this app also be able to delete your number from their phone? What about all their other contacts? I was thinking you can also download their pictures with this app and maybe do some tinkering with their credit report?

Just keep your phone number on Facebook, make sure all your "friends and contacts" are on your facebook and tell them to use the Facebook contact info for you, and then change your number each time on Facebook. I get a few changed phone numbers that way.

kennyglass123 said:
Just keep your phone number on Facebook, make sure all your "friends and contacts" are on your facebook and tell them to use the Facebook contact info for you, and then change your number each time on Facebook. I get a few changed phone numbers that way.
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I rather not have my number on facebook
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quick99si said:
Would this app also be able to delete your number from their phone? What about all their other contacts? I was thinking you can also download their pictures with this app and maybe do some tinkering with their credit report?
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Deleting number off there phone good idea. Tinkering with someone credit report not a good idea lol. But all jokes aside this would a great app to have
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just give everyone your google voice number. then who cares what your real cell number is.. you can change it all you want the friends w/ your gVoice number will be none the wiser

Not even remotely feasible. There's really no way to modify other people's stored contacts, unless someone creates a program where everyone's contact information is synced to a centralized server (such as Facebook sync, which you have already eliminated).
This first assumes that everyone you know has a phone capable of syncing with Facebook or whatever centralized server is being used. People with non-smartphones or other incompatible devices would automatically be excluded.
This next assumes that they actually have their contacts set up to sync with Facebook or other central service. Some of us just don't sync our contacts with anything more than our Gmail or Exchange accounts, I wouldn't want to have to sync with yet another online server unless my friends were changing their numbers every day. I'd rather them just tell me their number lol.
If you don't want to actually post your number on your Facebook info or wall (which is actually a good idea IMO), you can just make a post saying "Hey, I have a new number, send me a private message to get it". You can also just send a message to those that you're interested in giving your number to, and so on and so on.

daddymikey1975 said:
just give everyone your google voice number. then who cares what your real cell number is.. you can change it all you want the friends w/ your gVoice number will be none the wiser
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This is probably the best way to accomplish what you're after.
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I give google voice number to my closest friends and businesses, if I hange my real number, the people I need to be in contact with still all have my gvoice #
You should make a gvoice account
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This was the most Hilarious thread I've seen in week's.
There's an app that can Forward a Mass count of txt message's. i forgot what it was called though =/ but then u could send ur new number via txt much faster and easier.

[APP] PDroid - The Better Privacy Protection

I was looking through Cyanogenmod forums and noticed dknotor posted a link to this APP, but he hasnt posted it on here yet.
Basically every app you install has permissions, some are things like access to device id, sms, mms, etc.
PDroid allows blocking access for any installed application to the following data separately, so you dont have to worry about any app having some strange permissions as you can just blok them:
Device ID (IMEI/MEID/ESN)
Subscriber ID (IMSI)
SIM serial (ICCID)
Phone and mailbox number
Incoming call number
Outgoing call number
GPS location
Network location
List of accounts (including your google e-mail address)
Account auth tokens
Contacts
Call logs
Calendar
SMS
MMS
Browser bookmarks and history
System logs
SIM info (operator, country)
Network info (operator, country)
For device ID, phone and mailbox number, SIM serial, subscriber ID and device location it also allows supplying custom or random values.
[APP] PDroid - The Better Privacy Protection by svyat

Paranoid much?
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dethrat said:
Paranoid much?
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Lol, well im sure a lot of users will like this, as I have seen countless people raving on in the Market when apps update their permissions, and how its unfair and they dont like it, yet they still like the app, now they can just disable these things =p

I have lbe installed. It's similar and doesn't require to flash through recovery. It's worthy.
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deniso177 said:
Lol, well im sure a lot of users will like this, as I have seen countless people raving on in the Market when apps update their permissions, and how its unfair and they dont like it, yet they still like the app, now they can just disable these things =p
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To be honest I agree with you. I also envy the iPhone crowd as they don't have the whole permissions think so most people aren't paranoid.
Whereas android 65% are paranoid 25% don't care and 10% actually understand the permissions.
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Yep exactly, although Iphone is just not transparent about what they access lol

99% of the time there's a legitimate reason for each permission that an app has.
Don't get why people complain when a lot of people are rooted which in ways could be a worse security flaw than any permission an app has.
IOS appstore permissions ' out of sight out of mind. '
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Dude ur crazy permissions run wild and 99% of permissions asked for are definitely not needed. Its the ultimate downfall of android and privacy
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ganggreen30 said:
Dude ur crazy permissions run wild and 99% of permissions asked for are definitely not needed. Its the ultimate downfall of android and privacy
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Most permissions are for adds, such as location, so they know to give you adds specific to the country and language you speak.

deniso177 said:
Most permissions are for adds, such as location, so they know to give you adds specific to the country and language you speak.
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And phone call permission on any launcher is for speed dial from home screen
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to the app folder in the rom archive before
flashing :|

Lbe is nowhere close to Pdroid
LG optimus v jerryscript backside iho 3/13/2012

[Q] Problems in sending a large number of SMS messages in Jelly Bean

I've trawled through Google and XDA to find potentional fixes on various platforms for Jellybean but I can't seem to remove this on JB. I've tried used GoSMS and alas, no such luck.
I've also got SQLite Editor and inserted sms_outgoing_check_max_count into the secure settings.db and still no success. This is really frustrating me as I do text a lot and I can't seem to find a fix!
Help would be much appreciated.

I remember that on CM10 there was an option to increase that warning till it reaches 1000 under Settings > Security
I hope it comes to CM10.1 because that bugs me too.
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YES! Me too, thank-you for this thread.
I've tried the methods you talked about as well and nothing seems to work on the Nexus 4 version 4.2.1. (updated on Friday btw).
=(
Anyone have any success? I really don't want to use any other apps to text.

I've used GoSms but still had the same issue. The stock app won't send messages to groups which is super lame as I like the simplicity of it.
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This is really frustrating. I sent a text to my group of friends at 7am in the morning and 10 hours later its still flagging the error and its unsent. I can't send any more texts :banghead:
Can someone please help?!
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Anyone had any progress in resolving this?

Not in stock, as Google have done the right thing as to stop rougue apps sending SMSs in the background without your knowledge. OK, there should be the option to turn it off but tbh if you're sending that many SMSs why not just send an email instead? Or call? You'll get the conversation over in 5 minutes!!
My rule of thumb is more than 5 SMSs, call as it's quicker

I have large groups of friends and regularly text a lot on a weekly basis, calling and email is out of the question for such large numbers.
To justify this is madness I tell thee! Point being it's down right ridiculous and it has never been a problem before. I'm having to hit allow for 100+ text and its a huge problem
It takes best part of half a day to get these approved. I've tried everything out there still no luck.
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Solution
I was able to use the max_outgoing... trick on my ICS phone but it stopped working on my JB phone. I don't know what's the trick but there is an app on Google Play that worked on my JB 4.2.2 phone - I'm not going to advertise it here but you can search for yourself. Bon chance!

DarkShadowAy said:
I have large groups of friends and regularly text a lot on a weekly basis, calling and email is out of the question for such large numbers.
To justify this is madness I tell thee! Point being it's down right ridiculous and it has never been a problem before. I'm having to hit allow for 100+ text and its a huge problem
It takes best part of half a day to get these approved. I've tried everything out there still no luck.
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Custom roms dont have this issue, but there is a solution... go find SMS limit remover. Don't remember if it requires root.

What's the best way to send and receive calls and messages?

I want to be able to receive phone calls and text messages on my tablet. What would be the best way without the other person having to download an app like text+ or line?
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Use a cellular phone.
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graydiggy said:
Use a cellular phone.
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Jokes aside, yes a cell phone would be better.
According to some, VOIP programs can have shotty call quality (for both you and the person you're speaking to). But if you're hell bent on it, there's an app that takes advantage of google voice (free) that has ads (pro version = no ads), and isn't that bad for just the ads. Link here
As for text, i believe many people use whatsapp but I've personally never used it, so I'm not sure how it works or if it will work in the way you're intending / interested in.
Hope that helps some.

[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.