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[Q] What "Find My Phone" Do You Install On Your Shiny New Galaxy Nexus?

I consider the "find my phone" software a necessary must on any mobile device. The ability to locate, ping, and wipe your Mobile is an extraordinary advantage in the digital age. I've used it once to find an errant iPhone 3GS and again on WP7 with a Samsung Focus along with helping my sister who continually forgets where her iPhone is.
What do you use on your Galaxy Nexus? Have you had an unfortunate circumstance that allowed you to field test it yet?

I've always had Lookout installed with all my phones. Fortunately I have never had to use it.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0Il0.

I used ' Where's My Droid' on my N One and continue to use it on my GNex, also had loads of added bits with tasker working off the same trigger like lock phone and give warning message with a contact number to return... just in case it was a nice old lady that found it Not sure if Tasker will work fully on ICS yet so i've not set it up.
I also had Lookout installed but whenever i tried to locate it on their site it could never get a lock on. I dont know if they didn't fully support the UK that was the problem or that i was always flashing ROMs and it constantly being installed caused problems.

I have a Google Apps account for my family and a few of us have Android devices, so I installed the Google Apps Device Policy app on all the Android phones (in the Market and it's by Google). That app enables device policies and such for each user/device (encryption, syncing, syncing while roaming... anything a business would want to restrict/allow for their device).The plus about that app is that it gives me access to this (the mydevices link):
http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?answer=1235372&topic=1233222
It's free and allows Google Apps users to lock, locate, reset pin, ring device, etc for Android devices. Remote wipe and everything else is part of Google Apps too.
Don't need a separate app and monthly fees, it's all handled by Google and works perfectly.

Interesting. Do you have to setup a server or what? I understand the client side policy app but not the backend.
How do you tie them together?
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player911 said:
Interesting. Do you have to setup a server or what? I understand the client side policy app but not the backend.
How do you tie them together?
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Didn't have to set up anything, no servers or tying any services together. On my android phone, I just setup my account with my Google Apps email/password, install the Device Policy app, and .... done.
All the devices show up for my family in my Google Apps control panel (under settings -> mobile if you're familiar with Google Apps's panel). And that mydevices link "just works". Don't have to set up anything else, it's great. Google does it all for you.
I believe the device policy app periodically pings Google's servers every few days (it's a bare app with no settings, only a couple pages of info on policies and current status), that process lets the Google Apps admin (me in this case) restrict/allow anything via the Apps Control panel.
The mydevices webpage is more of a "push", since "ring device", "reset pin", "locate device", and all those buttons are instantaneous. i.e. I click "ring device" and a few seconds later my phone rings super loud, even when on silent (this is assuming there is a data connection available to the phone).

I got SeekDroid from the Amazon Appstore when it was free. It's pretty good. It gives the GPS location from where the phone was last used, lets you send alarms and messages to the phone, lock the phone, and remote wipe the phone and SD card if necessary.
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BinaryTB said:
Didn't have to set up anything, no servers or tying any services together. On my android phone, I just setup my account with my Google Apps email/password, install the Device Policy app, and .... done.
All the devices show up for my family in my Google Apps control panel (under settings -> mobile if you're familiar with Google Apps's panel). And that mydevices link "just works". Don't have to set up anything else, it's great. Google does it all for you.
I believe the device policy app periodically pings Google's servers every few days (it's a bare app with no settings, only a couple pages of info on policies and current status), that process lets the Google Apps admin (me in this case) restrict/allow anything via the Apps Control panel.
The mydevices webpage is more of a "push", since "ring device", "reset pin", "locate device", and all those buttons are instantaneous. i.e. I click "ring device" and a few seconds later my phone rings super loud, even when on silent (this is assuming there is a data connection available to the phone).
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that sounds cool, i may have to look into it when my GN arrives.

BinaryTB said:
I have a Google Apps account for my family and a few of us have Android devices, so I installed the Google Apps Device Policy app on all the Android phones (in the Market and it's by Google). That app enables device policies and such for each user/device (encryption, syncing, syncing while roaming... anything a business would want to restrict/allow for their device).The plus about that app is that it gives me access to this (the mydevices link):
http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?answer=1235372&topic=1233222
It's free and allows Google Apps users to lock, locate, reset pin, ring device, etc for Android devices. Remote wipe and everything else is part of Google Apps too.
Don't need a separate app and monthly fees, it's all handled by Google and works perfectly.
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Unfortunately the first line is: This article applies only for Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government customers.
Any work arounds found by XDA?

Anyone else?

Another vote for Seekdroid. It always worked well on my Desire and i plan on using it with my GN. One of the best features is you can actually remove seekdroid from appearing in the phone menu or app list which prevents anyone from removing the app without your permission.

I used http://www.mobiledefense.com/ on my nexus s. Not sure if they ever released a retail version yet though. Kinda curious about the Google Apps thing now though...

Cerberus, Cerberus, Cerberus!!!
Such an excellent application! Please check it out, you won't be disappointed!!

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Prey yet.

Just tried Cerberus. Wow. Awesome! Thanks for the suggestion.

I've always used prey - I actually had a friend get his laptop stolen in Africa, and he's currently coordinating with the African police to get it back. They've made arrests and stuff - I was extremely impressed.

African police drop what they are doing to chase down a misplaced gadget?
More stories please?!

I've always used wheres my droid, but after reading above about prey i am probably going to switch to that.

I've used prey since day one and find it very good and also the ability to alert you it's missing if the sim card changes is a god send as well.
Might check out cerberus as someone mentioned it 3 times so compelled to look now lol
Just launched prey and the logon prompt is all screwed up and you cannot put in some details so you can never login... time to try others now.
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Brought cerberus really like the fact it can take a photo of the person trying to get past my passcode, might try it out on my other half lol

bmstrong said:
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Prey yet.
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.prey
Excatly.
The best i've ever tried up to now.
Love the way it enables gps also if it's down.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned AndroidLost. AndroidLost has remote wipe, GPS locate (never had to use it), send SMS/MMS from phone remotely, make calls, take pictures without the user knowing, record audio clips with the MIC without the user knowing.... all through a web page. No one else uses this?

Significant security flaw in Google wallet

There's quite a significant security flaw in Google wallet at the moment.
Going into application settings and then clearing data for wallet is the same as resetting wallet from within the application, without having to enter a pin. Know what that means? You're able to set up a new password and have access to your prepaid card.
That's right. If a tech-savvy thief has your phone and you don't have a passcode on the lockscreen (possibly because Google's implementation of passcode stuff sucks) or the screen hasn't timed out yet, the thief will have access to whatever funds remain on your Google prepaid card, regardless of the pin you set in the application.
This is yet another reason why Google needs to add the ability to lock out INDIVIDUAL applications with a code or face recognition, not just the friggin' lockscreen. If someone gets your phone after you've entered your lockscreen code/pattern, they have free reign over the device as long as the screen is on. Third party software for this purpose just doesn't work very well at this stage. This functionality needs to be integrated into the OS. Sorry for going off on a tangent.
Basically:
1) Go into application settings
2) Clear data for Google wallet
3) Open wallet and set it back up
4) Everything remaining on your Google prepaid card can now be used.

That's a good point I don't know if Google wallet is supposed to more secure than a credit card.
If some one steals your wallet, what do you do? Suspend any transactions for that stolen card. Just do the same with the cards you have on Google wallet.
Or I'd just remotely wipe the phone , so they have none of your information on your phone .
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bigmike2424 said:
That's a good point I don't know if Google wallet is supposed to more secure than a credit card.
If some one steals your wallet, what do you do? Suspend any transactions for that stolen card. Just do the same with the cards you have on Google wallet.
Or I'd just remotely wipe the phone , so they have none of your information on your phone .
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Any actual cards that you add to Wallet will of course be removed, but the Prepaid card will still work. How easy would it be to suspend transactions with Google?

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You have to have a passcode to use the wallet feature. I am not following this at all seriously.
To use this application, you have to get into line, make sure that your screen is on when you get to the counter and then make sure you put in your pin #/Passcode before swyping.
The only way for a thief to get access is to take your phone while its in your hand and the screen is open but then also if the screen shuts off, the application closes and you have to input your pin #/passcode again.
Try it.

Ronin09 said:
You have to have a passcode to use the wallet feature. I am not following this at all seriously.
To use this application, you have to get into line, make sure that your screen is on when you get to the counter and then make sure you put in your pin #/Passcode before swyping.
The only way for a thief to get access is to take your phone while its in your hand and the screen is open but then also if the screen shuts off, the application closes and you have to input your pin #/passcode again.
Try it.
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You can reset the application without the passcode. Once that's done, simply open it up, set it up with a new passcode and you have access to the prepaid card immediately.

Ronin09 said:
You have to have a passcode to use the wallet feature. I am not following this at all seriously.
To use this application, you have to get into line, make sure that your screen is on when you get to the counter and then make sure you put in your pin #/Passcode before swyping.
The only way for a thief to get access is to take your phone while its in your hand and the screen is open but then also if the screen shuts off, the application closes and you have to input your pin #/passcode again.
Try it.
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try this:
open clear google wallet data, run google wallet again.
it will prompt you for new passcode and link it to the google account on your device.
of course, all the credit card info is wiped, but your google prepaid card can still be added without passcode, so whatever remaining balance you have on it will be usable by whoever activate it

Ronin09 said:
You have to have a passcode to use the wallet feature. I am not following this at all seriously.
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The OP explains it perfectly.
Evangelion01 said:
1) Go into application settings
2) Clear data for Google wallet
3) Open wallet and set it back up
4) Everything remaining on your Google prepaid card can now be used.
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That means anyone who gets your phone, even while it's turned off, can follow these steps to remove whatever pin you have set. They can then set up Google Wallet with their own pin and add your prepaid card with all its funds back onto the app and start using it.
To be safe, you'll need to set your lockscreen to use one of the other security types such as pin, pattern, or password, and then hope nobody gets ahold of your phone while the phone itself is unlocked. I don't find face unlock to be very safe at all so I won't even recommend it for protecting Google Wallet funds.

to add some other failure of google wallet...somehow ur wallet gets registered w/ ur device...or that's how it looks like...i had a nexus s w/ wallet fully functional and about $12 left on the prepaid card...bought the GN and gave the NS to my wife...fully wiped the device, reinstalled the wallet and activated w/ my wife's account...guess what she got my remaining balance and when i activated mine on the GN i only got the $10...but to be 100% fair it could be something related with the fact that we're not really supposed to have this running on our phone...so might be something related to that, since my NS was on t-mobile and not sprint...hence i was running a "not approved" app...

Evangelion01 said:
You can reset the application without the passcode. Once that's done, simply open it up, set it up with a new passcode and you have access to the prepaid card immediately.
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I was having a hard time understanding too until you pointed this out (again?) ... thanks for the heads up.
did you submit this issue to google?

Elganja said:
I was having a hard time understanding too until you pointed this out (again?) ... thanks for the heads up.
did you submit this issue to google?
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Nope. How would I go about doing that? Knowing Google, even if we were to inform them today there wouldn't be a fix for at least a month.
Still can't believe that after three years they haven't got a solution allowing you to passcode protect individual applications in the OS. Dumbphones could do that back in 2004!

Evangelion01 said:
Nope. How would I go about doing that? Knowing Google, even if we were to inform them today there wouldn't be a fix for at least a month.
Still can't believe that after three years they haven't got a solution allowing you to passcode protect individual applications in the OS. Dumbphones could do that back in 2004!
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should be here: http://support.google.com/wallet/bin/static.py?hl=en&page=known_issues.cs (click on "let us know") but it isn't working for me atm

Elganja said:
should be here: http://support.google.com/wallet/bin/static.py?hl=en&page=known_issues.cs (click on "let us know") but it isn't working for me atm
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No surprise there, then. Thanks for the link. Hopefully they'll fix it by Q2.

MIUI had a sweet security app based on individual apps. I would lock down my games cause my boy liked to get in there and press buttons aka delete my saves.
I don't know what process it would involve to port this over. But it would be a welcome one.
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I went ahead and emailed the relevant Google deparment about the issue. I'll keep you all updated if I get a response, but bear in mind that this is Google's rubbish customer service that we're talking about... I'm not getting my hopes up.

If you lose your phone just log into your Gmail and change the password. Problem solved.

bp328i said:
If you lose your phone just log into your Gmail and change the password. Problem solved.
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Yes, problem solved if you can get access to an internet-connected device quickly enough.

Evangelion01 said:
Yes, problem solved if you can get access to an internet-connected device quickly enough.
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I guess I just don't see it as big of an issue as you do.
I mean if you lose your real wallet you have to track down the phone numbers to your credit card companies and call then all one by one. It would be easier and quicker in this day and age to find an internet-connected device.
All my friends and family have internet-connected devices (smart phones) so I could change my Gmail password faster than I could call one credit card company, get through their phone system, get a live person on the phone and cancel the card.
When it comes to money, credit cards or any thing being use as either of the two there will always be flaws that someone will try to exploit. And with this flaw it can be correct/stopped by the end user within 5 - 10 minutes.
But seriously good find on this!

bp328i said:
I guess I just don't see it as big of an issue as you do.
I mean if you lose your real wallet you have to track down the phone numbers to your credit card companies and call then all one by one. It would be easier and quicker in this day and age to find an internet-connected device.
All my friends and family have internet-connected devices (smart phones) so I could change my Gmail password faster than I could call one credit card company, get through their phone system, get a live person on the phone and cancel the card.
When it comes to money, credit cards or any thing being use as either of the two there will always be flaws that someone will try to exploit. And with this flaw it can be correct/stopped by the end user within 5 - 10 minutes.
But seriously good find on this!
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That's true, I was trying to look at the worst case scenario. The flaw itself is pretty serious, but the consequences wouldn't be that great yet. I've only heard of one person who had over $100 on their prepaid card, and I think there are extra measures in place when purchasing larger items? Not sure.
But something as simple as this certainly needs to be fixed before NFC payments go mainstream.

Evangelion01 said:
That's true, I was trying to look at the worst case scenario. The flaw itself is pretty serious, but the consequences wouldn't be that great yet. I've only heard of one person who had over $100 on their prepaid card, and I think there are extra measures in place when purchasing larger items? Not sure.
But something as simple as this certainly needs to be fixed before NFC payments go mainstream.
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I agree it is simple and does need to be fixed. They could make a quick fix by having each app that is based off our Gmail accounts require the Gmail password re-entered when an app is setup and not just ask permission.

[Q] Remote location/wipe software

I have been trying to find a solution that can remotely locate or wipe my EVO 4G through an SMS interface. I have tried a whole bunch of the apps on the market but I cannot seem to find one that meets my needs. The problem that I have is due to the fact that I keep my mobile data turned off when I am not using the phone. The apps I have tried all require an internet connection to send out the location report.
Does anyone know of an app that can reply to a special SMS phrase with lat/lon coordinates? Or an app that can activate the mobile data connection from an SMS phrase? I am sure that someone has thought of this already but I cannot seem to find one.
Thanks
Edit: It shouldnt matter, but just in case, I am running decks pb22 ICS build.

Does anyone know of an app that can reply to a special SMS phrase with lat/lon coordinates? Or an app that can activate the mobile data connection from an SMS phrase?
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The app you are looking for is Tasker. Amazing app, basically works on "if/then" variables. You can set a task for when the phone receives a text from a certain number, or with a certain phrase (passcode), the phone can turn on gps and 3g, and even text you back with a Google Maps live link of where the phone is.
Check out their website, specifically the tasks wiki, and you will see all the amazing things this app can do.

sitlet said:
The app you are looking for is Tasker. Amazing app, basically works on "if/then" variables. You can set a task for when the phone receives a text from a certain number, or with a certain phrase (passcode), the phone can turn on gps and 3g, and even text you back with a Google Maps live link of where the phone is.
Check out their website, specifically the tasks wiki, and you will see all the amazing things this app can do.
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Awesome. Thanks for the help buddy!

Just watched a video and it talked about an app called Cerberus that you may wanna also look at. Weird synergy.
from my 2yr old ICS Evo

Looking for GPS locator like MobileDefense

I loved this app on my nexus one, it doesnt drain battery and stays hidden. Also is has lots of options to remote wipe and alert.
Anyone know of a similar app for my Galaxy Nexus? MD is not on the market anymore..
Thankyou
Tim-

Lookout Mobile Security and McAfee's WaveSecure have this functionality.
Personally I just use Tasker. I have it set up to activate the GPS tracker upon a SMS trigger or a detected change of the SIM card. Every 10 minutes it will silently snap photos via the front facing camera and send its GPS coordinates over SMS to a group of my friends and family. I have a second SMS trigger that will delete select directories of vital files.

I personally use Cerberus, sure it's not free but in my opinion it's the best as it has a lot of features. It can also be flashed via recovery so it stays after a wipe, it can check SIM configuration etc. Those are only some of its features. Also I don't need one that comes bundled with an anti-virus because quite frankly, it's not necessary for me.

OMG Cerberus is so cool!!!!
grab SMS log remotely! take picture remotely!
this is awesome.

I just tried Cerberus as well and its AWESOME! Highly recommended!

Cerebus is the best out there. Also, I had mobile defense too, but it doesn't appear in the market anymore. However it does still appear in my my apps list, so it should be there for you too.
But cerebus is better anyway.

Best app for stolen phone?

I've heard of Prey Anti-Theft , and seek droid. Anyone got a good one?

I use cerebrus, it sends a pic to my email every 3 wrong lock pattern entries and can be hidden from the app drawer, remote wipe of device and a whole bunch of other amazing features are included too. Not sure about any others as i'd just bought this and never saw a need to switch to any others.
Edit: Unless of course you mean something that can be installed after the phone is lost/stolen then I'm not sure.

If you're looking for an app that you download after it's already stolen, give this a try. Otherwise, I'm currently using Cerberus though I have yet to lose my phone or get it stolen (hopefully never).

Another shout-out to Cerberus.
It's fantastic.
https://www.cerberusapp.com/download.php
I use the ICS disguised .zip.
It still works just fine on Jelly Bean...and it disguises it as "System Framework."
This way it's a System Application.
And it doesn't show up as "Cerberus" in the Settings>Applications screen.

Jubakuba said:
Another shout-out to Cerberus.
It's fantastic.
https://www.cerberusapp.com/download.php
I use the ICS disguised .zip.
It still works just fine on Jelly Bean...and it disguises it as "System Framework."
This way it's a System Application.
And it doesn't show up as "Cerberus" in the Settings>Applications screen.
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If the theif flashes a rom on your phone it removes cerberus completely, unfortunately it will only stop people who don't know much about android.

slayr76 said:
If the theif flashes a rom on your phone it removes cerberus completely, unfortunately it will only stop people who don't know much about android.
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True.
But I've never met anyone who does, personally.
For ultimate security:
Pin Lock on your Screen. ---Obvious
No Custom Recovery. ---ADB access available in Custom Recovery
Disable USB Debugging. ---Not sure if it allows Access with your Screen Locked...but I'd do it just to be safe.
Keep Bootloader Locked. --- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27878074 can unlock/lock a rooted phone when YOU need it. Otherwise, they could just flash a new recovery and ADB pull. This way...if they're savvy enough to unlock...at least your data is gone from prying eyes.

I use an app called android lost. It works pretty well.
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comodo anti theft works really good.. has all the features required.

I've been using Avast Mobile Security. It does all the antivirus, privacy, firewall stuff, but can also install Anti-theft piece into the System partition under any name you specify, and you can password protect it; that way it's not that obvious to the thief that it's an anti-theft app and he can't uninstall it through the applications menu. When a new SIM is inserted it detects that and sends sms from that phone number to the phone numbers you specified, then you can do a remote wipe.
Hearing about Cerberus though I am definitely gonna have to check it out.
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netbuzz said:
I've been using Avast Mobile Security. It does all the antivirus, privacy, firewall stuff, but can also install Anti-theft piece into the System partition under any name you specify, and you can password protect it; that way it's not that obvious to the thief that it's an anti-theft app and he can't uninstall it through the applications menu. When a new SIM is inserted it detects that and sends sms from that phone number to the phone numbers you specified, then you can do a remote wipe.
Hearing about Cerberus though I am definitely gonna have to check it out.
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I am gonna stick with avast. Seems it does same thing as Cerberus and is free, no trials or subscriptions.

netbuzz said:
I've been using Avast Mobile Security. It does all the antivirus, privacy, firewall stuff, but can also install Anti-theft piece into the System partition under any name you specify, and you can password protect it; that way it's not that obvious to the thief that it's an anti-theft app and he can't uninstall it through the applications menu. When a new SIM is inserted it detects that and sends sms from that phone number to the phone numbers you specified, then you can do a remote wipe.
Hearing about Cerberus though I am definitely gonna have to check it out.
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I am gonna stick with avast. Seems it does same thing as Cerberus and is free, no trials or subscriptions.
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I like Cerberus because you can be a total creeper if someone takes your phone.
GPS track it.
Then once you know where they're located...Set of alarms.
The phone makes a siren sound and the torch turns on and off...and a message of your choice is displayed on the screen.
Once they touch the phone it takes their picture and emails it to you =]
And it does the sim-checker as well.
And you can do audio recordings...
Screenshots...
SMS Logs...Call Logs...
And it's a one time payment of...what...$5? It's been quite some time since I bought it.

Cerberus does look nice. No update for jellybean though unfortunately.

exzacklyright said:
Cerberus does look nice. No update for jellybean though unfortunately.
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Works perfectly on JellyBean, as stated :good:.

slayr76 said:
If the theif flashes a rom on your phone it removes cerberus completely, unfortunately it will only stop people who don't know much about android.
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agreed.payed for the full version,and totally satisfied.great app from italian dev !!

So how would you go about blocking fastboot.. or the reboot into recovery. No way to? i mean if they're stealing phones they're probably somewhat tech savvy...
Ceberus
It has three ways to protect your device:
- Remote control through the website www.cerberusapp.com
- Remote control via text messages
- SIM Checker (for devices that have a SIM card): you will automatically receive alerts if someone uses your phone with an unauthorized SIM card
Remote control allows you to perform many operations on your device, like:
- Locate and track it
- Start a loud alarm, even if the device is set to silent mode
- Wipe the internal memory and the SD card
- Hide Cerberus from the app drawer
- Lock the device with a code
- Record audio from the microphone
- Get a list of last calls sent and received
- Get information about network and operator the device is connected to
- And much more!
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Android Lost
Features:
* read sent and received SMS messages
* wipe phone
* lock phone
* erase SD card
* locate by GPS or network
* start alarm with flashing screen
* send SMS from web page
* message popup
* forward calls
* remote install
* phone status: battery, imei, etc.
* remote SMS alarm
* remote SMS lock and unlock
* remote SMS erase SD card
* remote SMS wipe phone
* remote SMS APN control
* start/stop GPS
* start/stop WIFI
* hide from launcher
* email when SIM card is changed
* get call list
* take picture with front camera
* take picture with rear camera
* make your phone speak with text-to-speech
* SMS message command
* SMS speak command
* lock timeout
* restore settings on boot
* record sound from microphone
* start and stop data connection from SMS
* start and stop WIFI connection from SMS
* content browser prototype
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Anti-Theft Free
Features:
· Find your phone - Get CAT to send you the Google map location of your device.
· Lock your phone - Just send a simple remote command and your phone is password protected at its home screen.
· Wipe your phone - Erase all contacts, stored messages, browser bookmarks, conversations, music, video and other media files stored in both phone memory and the SD card. Prevent your confidential data from falling into evil hands.
· Photo the thief - Requests the person with your phone to answer a text message then takes a photo of them while they are looking at the screen. The picture is then immediately emailed to you.
· SIM card change alert - Sends an automatic SMS to your buddies phone if someone changes its SIM card. You can trace your mobile using the new number and send remote commands to locate or lock your phone.
· Sound an Alarm - Make your device sound a full-volume siren and warning message, even if it is in silent mode
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SeekDroid
- Control Multiple devices under one account (*)
- Locate your device
- Remotely Enable GPS
- Display its location on a map with history! (*)
- Track the device using breadcrumbs (*)
- Get notified if the device has left a fenced-
in area (*)
- Audible alarm (even on silent)
w/ custom message
- Text Messaging support
- Setup SeekDroid Remotely via SMS
- Lock device w/ custom code
- Retrieve recent calls
- Remotely wipe entire phone
- Remotely wipe SD Card
- Hide from app drawer
- Disable App from being
uninstalled
- Virtually no battery drain
- Works without a SIM Card
- Retrieve SIM ID, IMEI,
active phone number, and battery remaining
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Prey Anti-Theft
GPS + Wifi geo-location.
- SIM change detection.
- SMS or Push (On Demand) activation (2.2+).
- Lock phone/tablet for privacy (2.2+).
- Uninstall protection (2.2+).
- Loud alarm sound.
- Alert messages to user.
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exzacklyright said:
So how would you go about blocking fastboot.. or the reboot into recovery. No way to? i mean if they're stealing phones they're probably somewhat tech savvy...
Ceberus
Android Lost
Anti-Theft Free
SeekDroid
Prey Anti-Theft
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Re-read this thread.

Jubakuba said:
Re-read this thread.
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I read it... i just scanned it too fast. lol.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
would this wipe my phone though?

Nope. Unlocks and Locks without any ill effects.
The kicker is you need to be rooted.
[Meaning you can't use this if your phone isn't rooted...and thus, no, this isn't an alternative to Manually unlocking and rooting your phone]

Jubakuba said:
Nope. Unlocks and Locks without any ill effects.
The kicker is you need to be rooted.
[Meaning you can't use this if your phone isn't rooted...and thus, no, this isn't an alternative to Manually unlocking and rooting your phone]
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so basically I lock my phone and what exactly does this disable? The rebooting into fastboot?

exzacklyright said:
so basically I lock my phone and what exactly does this disable? The rebooting into fastboot?
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You can't prevent them flashing the stock images or getting into fastboot.
This will prevent them flashing a custom recovery...without wiping data.
A custom recovery could be used to get into your phone without a reset.

slayr76 said:
If the theif flashes a rom on your phone it removes cerberus completely, unfortunately it will only stop people who don't know much about android.
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That's why you root and put Cerberus as a system app, it would even survive a factory reset. Cerberus is the best theft app by far.