Hmm, came accross a statistic that listed theft of PDA and laptops in the US. Europe shouldnt be far from this numbers, so I am looking for a decent theft protection software. I do have a lot of files on my HERMES and on the microSD card. Since my PIN is disabled and protection via device password entry is not save: How can I make sure that I can delete a) calendar & contacts b) SMS & eMail c) SD card files and d) lock the phone (probably even render the GSM useless with a few wrong PIN entries) from remote?
I tried Phone Security from evenbyte. It surely tells me SIM information of changed cards and can lock the phone. But it will render GPRS/UMTS connections useless after the first phone call. So a big no.
Now I am willing to try remote protect 1.5 from scpsoft. It is still beta. Does anyone know if this application does work?
Any other applications? Please no Net.CF2 ones, I do not want to install it.
Next subject: I already flashed a new splash screen on my device via Bootloader 1.01. It shows my picture and contact details. Just in case the device will be lost or stolen. This is quite effective against hard-resets. But not effective for the knowledged ones since they can flash a full new ROM on the device.
So, is there any address-range that is NOT used by the current ROMS? Just a few bytes would be enough. I would love to poke a few identification information in that area - e.g. via a small application and Bootloader 1.01. Just to make sure you can always identify this device. This application should be free and could be used to check against stolen devices. Could be a skript as well. Jsut has to be save enough for the average user
This best encryption setup I've seen is from Pointsec, but they don't seem to do individual licenses, just big contracts.
http://www.pointsec.com/products/smartphonepda/
This free security app already picked up an app trying to access my contacts! I just installed it, didnt have too but rebooted my phone and it picked an app up trying to access my contacts!
Description
This application requires a ROOTed phone, please make sure your phone has been unlocked and ROOTed.
Welcome to use LBE Privacy Guard, the most powerful privacy protection software for Android platform.
With the state-of-the-art API interception technology, LBE Privacy Guard provides great enhancement to Android permission system, now the first time you are able to:
- Protect your privacy by controlling the permission of each application to access your sensitive data.
- Block malicious operation from Mal-wares and Trojans.
- Block unwanted network traffic if you don’t have a unlimited data plan.
- Find out which application is trying to steal your privacy by checking the security log.
- And even more...
LBE Privacy Guard - free
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lbe.security&feature=search_result
Enjoy
Out of curiosity what was the app that was looking at your contacts?
rstuckmaier said:
Out of curiosity what was the app that was looking at your contacts?
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+1.
It would be very useful to know.
phone.apk ?
I've already used LBE privacy on my A501 and SGS2, but on A501, it crash randomly.
This app is very useful but have battery consumption on my SGS2.
I've unistalled on all devices .... for the moment
Access to contacts does not mean the app is trying to "steal" your privacy data. You're not mentioning the app's name anyway but it would be nice to do so - there might be an explanation. Let me give you an example of completely harmless app behavior that requires access to your contacts.
Keyboard - some keyboards might offer a contact as a word suggestion when typing an email.
Nanny - a babyphone app, designed to call a predefined number in case your baby starts crying. The app offers to pick a contact instead of entering it manually - that's why it requires an access to your contacts.
Photo app - contact access is required if the program offers an option to share a photo with your friends
I can think of more but need to get back to work
but how do we know
How do we know this app is not stealing the information we install it to do.buyer beware.they give for free.with nothing in return.
Conspiracy. Giggles.
Its probably OK but well do we ever really know.
Im personally a fan of the webroot free app.
I used the beta the moment it came out and have ran it on my desire ever since and now run it on my iconia.
it doesnt touch the battery or give me slow downs, thats why i like it... because it doesnt bug me or drain the phone of power or speed. (the only noticeable thing it does is scan on sd card file operations like copy/delete)
My Galaxy 1 was stolen from me in Feb, after that i went through a lent s3 and now proud owner of an s4 (i9500).
So i have two questions on this:
1) is there an equivalent for what a bios password is in a PC?
(have to go short something in hardware to bypass, only is asked upon powerup/hard reboot).
2) Is is technically possible for an app to lock on custom sim? (possibly modifying efs folder)
Thanks!
Abrojo said:
My Galaxy 1 was stolen from me in Feb, after that i went through a lent s3 and now proud owner of an s4 (i9500).
So i have two questions on this:
1) is there an equivalent for what a bios password is in a PC?
(have to go short something in hardware to bypass, only is asked upon powerup/hard reboot).
2) Is is technically possible for an app to lock on custom sim? (possibly modifying efs folder)
Thanks!
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Thank you for patronizing me but that didnt answer my question, already been through pages of results when i previous galaxy was stolen (even tried locking from google play). None of the apps listed on a google search for locking and tracking do what i ask.
Centralized cloud based locking doesnt work (a blacklisted imei can get reinstated fairly easy), neither does the standard password Operating System level password.
Thats why i am asking for specific alternative ways of locking the phone that should be (if possible) more tampering resistant.
1) bios equivalent password.(requiering hardware shorting to bypass)
2) custom simlock
I use avast! free mobile security (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity&hl=en),
the anti-theft module has option to block the phone if the sim card is changed
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What a woeful answer. Try reading before you be a ****.
In answer, no there is nothing similar to a BIOS lock on Android phones, however like mist813 said, Avast is quite good. If you have root access you can install it as a system apk then even if the thief wipes your phone, it's still there.
You could also try lookout its free. Can do tracking, remote wipe and also takes a photo of anyone trying to unlock your phone.
I don't think there is anything that can prevent someone from just flashing a new firmware and wiping the phone completely.
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I don't think there is an equivalent to BIOS lock in Android. I'm not sure if you tried Lookout or the native Samsung remote control under security settings. Both gives you the options to locate, lock, scream or wipe your data. I tried the locate and scream options and they work. Never tried lock or wipe, but they should also work! Now going to the fact of wether someone can bypass or overcome these security measures, then I personally think it's possible and whatever we do he can find a way to go around it depending on how smart and resourceful he is! If my phone is stolen, frankly speaking I won't waste my time trying to find it or just lock it. All what I'll care about is to wipe the data off, and hopefully these softwares will work if needed!
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Abrojo said:
Thank you for patronizing me but that didnt answer my question, already been through pages of results when i previous galaxy was stolen (even tried locking from google play). None of the apps listed on a google search for locking and tracking do what i ask.
Centralized cloud based locking doesnt work (a blacklisted imei can get reinstated fairly easy), neither does the standard password Operating System level password.
Thats why i am asking for specific alternative ways of locking the phone that should be (if possible) more tampering resistant.
1) bios equivalent password.(requiering hardware shorting to bypass)
2) custom simlock
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Okay lets not be a **** this time.
1) There's nothing equivalent to that bios thing
2) http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...-the-device-on-removal-of-sim-card-or-sd-card
There are also apps that just notify you if sim card is changed for example this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=instigate.simCardChangeNotifier&hl=fi
And of course there are some apps that let you remotely control your phone for example http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7567932
Abrojo,
You don't really need a third-party app for this.
Please check out the Samsung Dive service. (www.samsungdive.com)
You can track your phone, lock it with a custom password, sound an alarm, etc...
The problem is, the phone needs to have Internet access.
I am using the Cerberus app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en)
This is the best rated Anti-theft app you can find for your Android.
a license costs 3USD if I remember correctly. With one license you can secure up to five Android phones.
Featuers:
Track your phone
Remote lock
Remote wipe
And a lot more options...
A couple of things that I think are extremely useful:
When a wrong password or pattern is drawn to unlock your phone, a picture is taken with the front camera and emailed to you together with the location of the phone.
When the SIM is swapped, you can configure up to three phone numbers that will receive an SMS with the new SIM card number and the location of the phone.
You can hide the app from the App Drawer.
Check it out... very useful
i use also cerberusapp 4 years now. everything is perfect. when u install as system app u can do everything.
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Apparently there is also rumors of LoJack already being built into these phones, with the possibility to activate it some time in the near future. Don't remember all the details, but I just read an article about that. Not being patronizing when I say it, but Google Galaxy S4 LoJack and look into it.
Also, I am on Verizon, and am testing out their mobile security app that is preinstalled. It's $1 a month, but they allow you to remotely lock your phone, wipe it, and track it should you lose it. I don't believe it embedded at the hardware level, but it is something that gives me a little piece of mind.
Edit: I went to switch to the Norton Mobile Security app, since I use it for all of my other devices, and discovered that the Verizon Mobile Security App - once activated - cannot be uninstalled, force stopped, you cannot clear the data, and you cannot disable it. In order to do so, I first have to go into my Verizon account online, sign in, and unsubscribe from the service. After realizing that, I have chosen to keep the Verizon security app, because it has that extra layer of security. Are there ways of bypassing that, I'm sure there are. But assuming that my phone is stolen by some low level thief and not some crazy high level criminal circuit, I should have no problem retrieving it.
Samsung Dive down?
I cant seem to have this page load up www.samsungdive.com
Is it down for you too?
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I cant seem to have this page load up www.samsungdive.com
Is it down for you too?
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It's working with me.
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• Secure locking of your smartphone
• Hide your personal data when sharing your mobile with your friends, by enabling guest log in option to your mobile
• Honor 7 back cover is well designed with metallic surface body. The surface is with salient point design, wear-resistant, anti-skidding, dust-proof, anti-fingerprint and easy to clean. Protects your phone against scratches, dust, dirt and other minor damages in daily use.
• The Honor 7's fingerprint sensor also has something in store even for fingers that have not been enrolled. For example, a long tap can send you back home, sliding down will also slide down the notification panel, while sliding up brings up recent apps. This is definitely more than what more common sensors allow and is a great way to reuse that small space.
Interesting tips...thanks.
Also individual apps can be locked and protected. I've got mine set up with the fingerprint unlock for sensitive apps. Works great!
On previous devices I had to use a third party app from the play store and a password to unlock each app. Now it is so quick and easy.
and somebody starts a new thread / topic just to inform about it??
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•Hide your personal data when sharing your mobile with your friends, by enabling guest log in option to your mobile
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Thanks, I didn't know that, and used finger print locking, however there are a few bugs with the guest account
1.if using nova launcher, if the app is locked, the desktop shortcut will disappear permanently (administration account won't solve it, but it can still be accessed through the launcher)
2.setting can still be accessed, which is not great for guest
But there is no Open Mode / Secure Mode option available, like some android ROMs have and I think stock Google also has. It is good when your official really needs to be separate from personal work
Hello,
I don't know if I am at the right topic for this but,
Would somemone have any idea to unlock this device? EL-1561AIO-T
A friend of mine found it on the Dirt heap (or how you say in english)
But the only software that is on it is like for promotional ends just for 1 product. You can use touchscreen just for scrolling between products of tomtom that are for sell and that's it.
But if I look it up in the internet I see there must be a possibility to run some kind of android system running on this device. I think this is the device.
https://nl.aliexpress.com/store/product/15-6-inch-android-smart-tv-tablet-pc-kiosk-all-in-one-display-10-point-touch/414435_32586106266.html
But it is locked with "surelock" if we tap 10 times the screen it says to enter a pincode but nothing works.
Would there be a way to use this thing usefull and maybe set some android system on it for minimal use like for pictures or watching movies or something like that. I have seen there is also an sd card slot maybe this way?