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Whose going go root their device? Im thinking about it just for google wallet but im hearing its unsecure. Any inputs
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Soldi3rxx said:
Whose going go root their device? Im thinking about it just for google wallet but im hearing its unsecure. Any inputs
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if the root process is available for the vzw galaxy nexus by the time i get home, i will root it instantly. like you said, google wallet is the biggest reason followed by the fact i need to tether. google wallet isn't unsecure, i use it on my nexus s daily and wouldn't give it up for the world.

p-slim said:
if the root process is available for the vzw galaxy nexus by the time i get home, i will root it instantly. like you said, google wallet is the biggest reason followed by the fact i need to tether. google wallet isn't unsecure, i use it on my nexus s daily and wouldn't give it up for the world.
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all you phone junkies should play with your phone at least a week or so stock. just in case there are any hardware problems. methinks with all the people "renting" phones and the nexus having a high profile for modding i wouldn't chance voiding the warranty straight out of the box.

i dont need to use google wallet,i think root is better.

Ya google wallet is a musy have in my opinion, and i heard the.rooting process was easy
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You guys go ahead.... Google Wallet has a security flaw, so good luck with that!

WilliamStern said:
You guys go ahead.... Google Wallet has a security flaw, so good luck with that!
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You mean the same Google wallet that sprint and Google say is fine? Or the same Google wallet I use every single day? Please tell me about this flaw?
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WilliamStern said:
You guys go ahead.... Google Wallet has a security flaw, so good luck with that!
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the flaw that verizon, atnt and tmobile made up about google using a hardware chip? that flaw? the one that won't go through their servers so they can keep an even closer eye on the things you do with your phone? that one?

pukemon said:
the flaw that verizon, atnt and tmobile made up about google using a hardware chip? that flaw? the one that won't go through their servers so they can keep an even closer eye on the things you do with your phone? that one?
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lol ok gotcha

I rooted mine and had a custom rom on it within 20 minutes of unboxing it.
Glad I did!
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pukemon said:
all you phone junkies should play with your phone at least a week or so stock. just in case there are any hardware problems. methinks with all the people "renting" phones and the nexus having a high profile for modding i wouldn't chance voiding the warranty straight out of the box.
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That is an extrmely good point. I left part of me behind when I left my 3vo, and this is the first thing that came to mind when I get home with it from work tomorrow. Not now. Def gonna leave it the way it is for a week or so.....but we'll have to see how that goes haha
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The big security flaw is using your phone on ANY cell phone service. They track who you call, how long your calls are, who you txt, what the txt is, what cell towers you're connected to, when you pay your bill, with what credit card or check, also your name, address, oh and they know your phone number!
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I plan to use a lot of time exploring the phone on stock for about 10 days and then root.

Won't be rooting, see no need for it.
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i rooted mine on the first day, mostly becouse i want a recovery backup on the stock rom from day 1 with clockwork recovery.

I guess there is some consumer appeal, but really, why buy a Nexus if you have no interest in an unlocked phone? My decision to buy a Nexus was far less about firmware updates than it was about my right to own the hardware that I paid for.
To be honest, I didn't read the thread (shame on me), but these topics puzzle me. To each his own.

Google Wallet has some security risks in general for any device. Recently read the following from droidforums..... http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...s-news+(DroidForums.net+News+::+Android+News)
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I'll root when CM9 hits beta or if a good stable nightly.

Yes, but so far only to be able to restore app data (ie Angry Birds) from my old phone. I'm totally cool with the built-in ICS disable/freeze feature for the apps I don't want, I think that's an extremely fair compromise over rooting and deleting the apk/so files.
Not too concerned about Wallet yet, we'll see how that pans out if it's something we'll need to root for or just something we can head to the Market and install without any issue. I would like to try it out and have zero confidence that the competing ISIS thing won't completely suck in comparison, so if root is needed, root it is!

nxt said:
The big security flaw is using your phone on ANY cell phone service. They track who you call, how long your calls are, who you txt, what the txt is, what cell towers you're connected to, when you pay your bill, with what credit card or check, also your name, address, oh and they know your phone number!
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If you want a private conversation phones are not the way to go. Back in the day we had to hard tap your line for LE with warrant. Now with CALEA and digital switches they can monitor traffic anywhere anytime w/o warrant.
Sometimes we put lines on speaker all day to monitor for noise. If your neighbor had wet line issue or cross talk we might monitor your line for noise. I worked in a 900 number telephone switch in California we have to check lines for "traffic" or people talking before working on them. It was awkward. Now I can monitor phone calls from my computer. Of coarse I don't unless it is for work I don't want to end up in Guantanamo.
Wow how off topic WTF happened?

2nd Google Wallet vulnerability found that effects all users, rooted or not

There is yet another security vulnerability in Google Wallet that allows a person with access to your device to change your pin without having ever known your pin at all. It doesn't require root or any special software to do either. Hopefully Google plugs this hole ASAP.
http://thesmartphonechamp.com/secon...le-wallet-rooted-or-not-no-one-is-safe-video/

canca14 said:
There is yet another security vulnerability in Google Wallet that allows a person with access to your device to change your pin without having ever known your pin at all. It doesn't require root or any special software to do either. Hopefully Google plugs this hole ASAP.
http://thesmartphonechamp.com/secon...le-wallet-rooted-or-not-no-one-is-safe-video/
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Jesus, so don't use it. Problem solved.
This whole the sky is falling crap is pissing me off. There are inherently more risks with people stealing your credit card and identity than all this.

Yep, this was discovered awhile ago:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412136&highlight=wallet

If you're using Google Wallet, you should also be using either a pattern or PIN unlock for the lock screen. Common sense. In any event, in this scenario they only have access to your prepaid card which only has limited funds.
Used Wallet for the first time this morning at Wawa and loved it. Entered the PIN while I was waiting in line. Got to the register, tapped the PayPass, boom, done. So easy and quick.

Or you could...just...not lose your phone...

El Daddy said:
Or you could...just...not lose your phone...
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When I worked retail I was once robbed at gunpoint, and the thief stole my iPhone, too.
Sometimes it's not as easy as just "not losing your phone".
That said, I used my $10 and since there's no convenient way to use my bank account with Google Wallet, I don't really have a reason to use it anymore. No skin off my back, but I'm sure Google will plug the holes soon...

Stadsport said:
When I worked retail I was once robbed at gunpoint, and the thief stole my iPhone, too.
Sometimes it's not as easy as just "not losing your phone".
That said, I used my $10 and since there's no convenient way to use my bank account with Google Wallet, I don't really have a reason to use it anymore. No skin off my back, but I'm sure Google will plug the holes soon...
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True, but the odds of the thief finding/stealing your device with google wallet and knowing how to hack it to get access is about the same someone finding your house keys on the street, locating your house, and robbing you.

I have never seen a GSM GNEX anywhere so I'm not concerned some geek is going to drain my bank account when I'm at the local quicky mart.
FUD

Stadsport said:
When I worked retail I was once robbed at gunpoint, and the thief stole my iPhone, too.
Sometimes it's not as easy as just "not losing your phone".
That said, I used my $10 and since there's no convenient way to use my bank account with Google Wallet, I don't really have a reason to use it anymore. No skin off my back, but I'm sure Google will plug the holes soon...
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Then call your bank to block future transaction ...
Same thing like when you lost your wallet with credit card in it ...
No issue here, just dont loose your phone. And do the right thing when that happen!

gogol said:
Then call your bank to block future transaction ...
Same thing like when you lost your wallet with credit card in it ...
No issue here, just dont loose your phone. And do the right thing when that happen!
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Yes you can call to block transactions, but to say that there's no issue when a person can change your pin without ever even knowing your pin just by simply clearing the app's data is a bit odd. There's definitely an issue there. How can the technology be expected to grow when such glaring holes in the security are there? If I could add my bank card to Google Wallet I wouldn't do it after seeing how easy it is for someone to access it.

mobilehavoc said:
Jesus, so don't use it. Problem solved.
This whole the sky is falling crap is pissing me off.
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Then don't read it. Problem solved.
Discussing security concerns in a development forum is fairly justified and appropriate. The reaction by the community is entirely reasonable.

Hi Guys,
We had planned on not disclosing this vulnerability until later, but since it is already public, I can report that we were aware of it as well.
We reported it to Google on January 4th and they are presently working on a fix for it.
Please note that this issue ONLY affects people's pre-paid accounts.

miasma said:
Hi Guys,
We had planned on not disclosing this vulnerability until later, but since it is already public, I can report that we were aware of it as well.
We reported it to Google on January 4th and they are presently working on a fix for it.
Please note that this issue ONLY affects people's pre-paid accounts.
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I don't know who you are, but I like your smile so I will trust you.

miasma said:
Hi Guys,
We had planned on not disclosing this vulnerability until later, but since it is already public, I can report that we were aware of it as well.
We reported it to Google on January 4th and they are presently working on a fix for it.
Please note that this issue ONLY affects people's pre-paid accounts.
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This so call news is as old as the app itself. It is just that one blog decided to write about and the rest followed copy/paste as every single "news" in android.

making a mountain out of a mole hill. my phone has pattern lock. if i ever lose the bloody thing i will remotely wipe it. the 20 bucks on my pre paid card wont bankrupt me if i lose it anyway.

canca14 said:
Yes you can call to block transactions, but to say that there's no issue when a person can change your pin without ever even knowing your pin just by simply clearing the app's data is a bit odd. There's definitely an issue there. How can the technology be expected to grow when such glaring holes in the security are there? If I could add my bank card to Google Wallet I wouldn't do it after seeing how easy it is for someone to access it.
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How can that person have access to your phone?
This is the same like you lost your wallet with your credit card and money in it.
Still, you can password protect or encrypt your phone, while you can NOT do that on your wallet.

canca14 said:
How can the technology be expected to grow when such glaring holes in the security are there? If I could add my bank card to Google Wallet I wouldn't do it after seeing how easy it is for someone to access it.
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It's worth re-iterating that this vulnerability only impacts the Google pre-paid card that you can use with Wallet - that is the only card that is automatically restored to your Wallet based on your device ID. Any physical cards that you have linked with Wallet will not be available after the "thief" has wiped your Wallet data.

You can bet if you lost your real wallet with a pile of bills in it that money would be spent faster than the person wiping G Wallets data. This whole attack G Wallet thing is driving me nuts.

I think a whole 10 people actually used Google Wallet AFTER they spent the free $10.
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miasma said:
Hi Guys,
We had planned on not disclosing this vulnerability until later, but since it is already public, I can report that we were aware of it as well.
We reported it to Google on January 4th and they are presently working on a fix for it.
Please note that this issue ONLY affects people's pre-paid accounts.
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so you were boy scouts on this one but released exploit code for the last one? Bipolar much? Thanks for letting us know that you knew about it already.
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anyone actually use google wallet?

so im thinking about installing it and linking it to my citi card...does even use it? is it really more convenient? do a lot of places you go to in your everyday life accept it?

I use it at 7-11 a lot. I'm on Verizon by the way.
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Esteway.619 said:
I use it at 7-11 a lot. I'm on Verizon by the way.
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apparently i already have google wallet enabled online...my card is linked to my gmail for apps in the playstore...i guess i just need to log in...but im not sure i want to do that if its not useable at a lot of stores...and i dont want to stand there like a moron tapping my phone on a pay device and it not doing anything lol
if these paypass locations are really prevalent then it would be awesome thing to have...if its hit or miss, then theres no point

Try it?
What's the loss here, I don't get it?
But for me, yes, it is hit and miss.
I think it's due to lack of a decent pay pass here.
Our 7-11 works for me...usually.
Everywhere else it practically never does.

Jubakuba said:
Try it?
What's the loss here, I don't get it?
But for me, yes, it is hit and miss.
I think it's due to lack of a decent pay pass here.
Our 7-11 works for me...usually.
Everywhere else it practically never does.
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the loss:
1. a lot of people are getting locked out of google wallet after flashing new roms (i read that resetting the app prior to flashing something is needed)
id whether not risk it right now and wait until google wallet takes off in case i got locked out..then ill be mad when i cant use it when i actually want to
2. security reasons...i dont need my CC info stored on an extra app if im not even going to use it

I flash cm9 nightlies all the time and use wallet almost everyday. I don't get locked out. But i am only wiping cache and dalvik cache. If you are doing a full wipe between roms then it is advised to go into your google wallet app and de-provision your wallet so that you don't risk getting the secure element lockout. Also nandroid backups are always recommended. People got locked out a few weeks ago too because of a wallet security flaw they needed to patch so provisioning of new cards was disabled.
Security isn't a worry here especially if you're using a prepaid card. Everything requires your pin and also if you link it to a prepaid card the only thing at risk would be whatever small amount of prepaid money you have on there. If you had a remote wipe application you'd even be able to wipe your phone before anyone even attempted to guess your pin. Also let's not forget a quick call to the money network could disable your wallet just like you would with a traditional credit card.
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For Google wallet do you have to have a citi credit card or can it be a debit card as well
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Addictedtothegreenguy said:
For Google wallet do you have to have a citi credit card or can it be a debit card as well
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No you can also use a wallet prepaid card. You can put however much money you want on it and fill it up whenever it runs low. It'll process just like a credit card.
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I use google wallet often at 711.
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I use it for small purchases at places like CVS, Duane Reade, 7-11. Always gets a cool reaction from cashiers.

the pop machines at my school (ohio state) have credit card/paypass readers. i use it all the time there. it makes me feel like im saving money by not actually feeding cash into it. i enjoy lying to myself!

I've tried it but it seems to me that unless I open the app beforehand, it takes more time than Swiping a card. Every time I put it on the reader without first having opened wallet beforehand, it asks me for my pin before it goes through. Seems to take more time. Now, if I open the app before placing it on the reader, it works well. it is pretty cool and saves a second maybe.
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Used the free 10 bucks initially but haven't reloaded a card since then. Its too bad Google doesn't get more banks and credit card companies on board. I'm not going to waste my time loading prepaid cards when there's no added benefit.
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All the time!!! Very useful when I go jogging and don't want to carry my wallet..
Use it to buy water, gatorade etc. from Duanereade. As for the delay, its the same as taking your wallet out and your card.. Just open the app when you are walking over to the cashier and you are golden

Fellow OSU student
Hey I'm at OSU too. I use Gwallet as much as I can because I want to push the standard. I agree it's annoying they don't have more options for debit or credit, but I'm willing to go out of my way a little bit to try and move things toward a digital wallet.

Phone JUST stolen from work....please, need advice!

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UPDATED 6/21/12
I wanted to thank everyone who offered kind words and support during this crappy situation I was pulled through. I really really appreciate all the nice things everyone said and offered for me. I also want to thank everyone who contributed towards me getting a new phone, I absolutely honestly would not have been able to buy a replacement phone without the additional funds raised here on XDA by the community. Thank you all so very much.
I wanted to thank kennyglass123 especially for his kind PM he sent me and his suggestion for me to link my PayPal account in case anybody was interested in lending me a hand. If it was not for his suggestion, I would not have had the opportunity to reach out to the community for help and to have my phone replaced.
Thanks in part to your donations, T-Mobiles willingness to give me an early full upgrade and credit of one free month and my wife for being cool enough to let me buy a $400 in less then a month of having another $400 phone stolen from me, I was able to upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy SIII today.
Thank you all so much, I'll be forever grateful to this community
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I work at a propane facility and I'm unable to keep my electronics on me while working.
I had my phone in my drawer and we had a temp labor worker here. He left, I came inside to grab my phone and it was gone.
I contacted T-Mobile who said because I don't have the insurance they cannot use GPS to track my phone. They said my window is past for insurance and due to that, they cannot add the feature to track my phone.
Is there ANY way at all I can possibly track this phone if I don't have an app on there? Any way at all? I just got this phone like a month ago as a gift that my wife somehow managed to save for and now its gone. I need ANY advice at all.
Please.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb

Go to the play store and download the app linked above to your phone. You can then track it from the my lookout website, assuming the phone is turned on. Damn office temps!
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lrs421 said:
Go to the play store and download the app linked above to your phone. You can then track it from the my lookout website, assuming the phone is turned on. Damn office temps!
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How do I search from their website?
It's asking me to login which I don't have a login...

uoY_redruM said:
How do I search from their website?
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Once you have the app downloaded to your phone and are registered you can log in on there website and track your phone.

1. Install Plan B to the phone that you are trying to find from the Android Market website: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb.
2. Plan B will start automatically and send your phone’s location to your Gmail address.
3. To locate again after 10 minutes, borrow a friend’s phone and text the word “locate” to your lost phone.
You might want to try out the 3rd option mate. Some person commented that he found his lost phone.
Best of luck and keep your hopes up!

arzbhatia said:
1. Install Plan B to the phone that you are trying to find from the Android Market website: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb.
2. Plan B will start automatically and send your phone’s location to your Gmail address.
3. To locate again after 10 minutes, borrow a friend’s phone and text the word “locate” to your lost phone.
You might want to try out the 3rd option mate. Some person commented that he found his lost phone.
Best of luck and keep your hopes up!
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I tried and I'm getting nothing. I have a bad feeling because I unchecked the "allow apps to use GPS to track my location" that it won't work. I always disable that and enable it only when I'm using Maps so it doesn't drain battery (Facebook and such).
I've tried texting it several times with no luck.

If the guy was smart and shut data off or factory reset, then there's no way to track it. It's GSM, so you can't blacklist the ESN even. Sorry. I don't think there's much you can do but keep texting "locate".

Amphibliam said:
If the guy was smart and shut data off or factory reset, then there's no way to track it. It's GSM, so you can't blacklist the ESN even. Sorry. I don't think there's much you can do but keep texting "locate".
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Cops just left. I filed a report. I have to call and give them the IMEI number tomorrow so if it gets pawned, they can find it. I'm sure he's smarter then that though and he'll just sell it to a friend.
Pretty much just lost my phone and there's nothing I can do. Sucks so bad, I can't afford a new phone. God, this is so horrible. Just got the phone, wife doesn't work because our son, and now I can't afford to replace it. This is the worst feeling in the world.

temp labor is not that smart, from my experience those are people that cant hold jobs due to drug problems, or freshly out of jail.
Call and the agency let them know that you will be filing charges as your office has CCTV set up and has it all on camera, state you will not press charges if the phone gets returned.....
Then feel really bad when you find out tomm, you left it in the bathroom at work

I wouldn't really know but if he is/was working at your workplace wouldn't you guys have some info on him?
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Don't know what your situation is but most homeowners insurance policies might still cover it.
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HemRoyd said:
Don't know what your situation is but most homeowners insurance policies might still cover it.
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His company's insurance should cover it. They don't allow him to bring his phone with him, they should provide a safe place for him to keep it in. Stolen on company property, so it should be their insurance any way.

jpg71 said:
His company's insurance should cover it. They don't allow him to bring his phone with him, they should provide a safe place for him to keep it in. Stolen on company property, so it should be their insurance any way.
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I agree in theory, but I'd be willing to bet there's some clause in his job contract saying they're not responsible.

I hqve had some form or another of tracking software installed to all my nexus devices, but the best one is cerberus. Even after a factory reset it remains installed. You may try pushing it to the phone and then log in via the website. It should give you info if it is connecting to a tower, it also will email you a photo when the phone is unlocked. Brilliant stuff.
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android01 said:
I hqve had some form or another of tracking software installed to all my nexus devices, but the best one is cerberus. Even after a factory reset it remains installed. You may try pushing it to the phone and then log in via the website. It should give you info if it is connecting to a tower, it also will email you a photo when the phone is unlocked. Brilliant stuff.
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+1 on the app Cerberus I have it installed in my nexus its the best out there bro so when u get ur phone back or get it replaced make sure u install it bro .
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uoY_redruM said:
Cops just left. I filed a report. I have to call and give them the IMEI number tomorrow so if it gets pawned, they can find it. I'm sure he's smarter then that though and he'll just sell it to a friend.
Pretty much just lost my phone and there's nothing I can do. Sucks so bad, I can't afford a new phone. God, this is so horrible. Just got the phone, wife doesn't work because our son, and now I can't afford to replace it. This is the worst feeling in the world.
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Damn man I feel for u bro I hope everything works out for u .
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uoY_redruM said:
I work at a propane facility and I'm unable to keep my electronics on me while working.
I had my phone in my drawer and we had a temp labor worker here. He left, I came inside to grab my phone and it was gone.
I contacted T-Mobile who said because I don't have the insurance they cannot use GPS to track my phone. They said my window is past for insurance and due to that, they cannot add the feature to track my phone.
Is there ANY way at all I can possibly track this phone if I don't have an app on there? Any way at all? I just got this phone like a month ago as a gift that my wife somehow managed to save for and now its gone. I need ANY advice at all.
Please.
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Yeah, get the temps name and agency give it to the cops and track it the normal way don't play detective lmao
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I hope you find the thief and he gets what he deserves.

That's why I installed Cerberus.
Sorry for your loss.
Sent from the future.

Note II has moved 5 million units worldwide already & Device Finder Apps?

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/25/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-5-million-sold/
I hope T-Mobile gets the official multi-view update asap..

I've definitely helped that figure along. On my 3rd Note II.
I broke the glass on the first.
Second one was stolen last night.
No insurance on either. Finally got insurance on this third.
My wallet hurts.

funkeee said:
I've definitely helped that figure along. On my 3rd Note II.
I broke the glass on the first.
Second one was stolen last night.
No insurance on either. Finally got insurance on this third.
My wallet hurts.
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You don't need insurance, you need super glue.
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funkeee said:
I've definitely helped that figure along. On my 3rd Note II.
I broke the glass on the first.
Second one was stolen last night.
No insurance on either. Finally got insurance on this third.
My wallet hurts.
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Damn dude. That hurt me reading that
From the Best: Note 2

funkeee said:
I've definitely helped that figure along. On my 3rd Note II.
I broke the glass on the first.
Second one was stolen last night.
No insurance on either. Finally got insurance on this third.
My wallet hurts.
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Sorry to hear about that..before it was stolen had you set up tracking like Lookout or AVG etc? Any apps people prefer lately over Lookout-AVG for tracking? https://play.google.com/store/search?q=track+stolen+phone&c=apps
I'm not a fan of Apple's general walled garden approach but Apple did have PIN device passwords before Android & Find my iPhone has been a standard free option upon iOS device setup for some time. Does the latest Android setup (if they want serious business consideration) offer standard find device yet upon setup or still require post setup 3rd party apps?
-Thnx

Also, Where's my droid is a great app, allows you to turn on gps, cameras, lock the device, sends a notification if the sim card is changed or has a new number, wipe phone, etc, all remotely from pc or another device.
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SMARTPHONEPC said:
Sorry to hear about that..before it was stolen had you set up tracking like Lookout or AVG etc? Any apps people prefer lately over Lookout-AVG for tracking? https://play.google.com/store/search?q=track+stolen+phone&c=apps
I'm not a fan of Apple's general walled garden approach but Apple did have PIN device passwords before Android & Find my iPhone has been a standard free option upon iOS device setup for some time. Does the latest Android setup (if they want serious business consideration) offer standard find device yet upon setup or still require post setup 3rd party apps?
-Thnx
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Avast for Root is probably the best I have used yet very advanced features.
It enables you to run commands via Remote access from a friends "authorized" phone. Meaning You can perform a factory wipe and all sorts of stuff via text message Commands to the lost or stolen phone.
way bEtter than Lookout Lol
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Avast for Root is probably the best I have used yet very advanced features.
It enables you to run commands via Remote access from a friends "authorized" phone. Meaning You can perform a factory wipe and all sorts of stuff via text message Commands to the lost or stolen phone.
way bEtter than Lookout Lol
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Free Lookout is better than nothing, anyone try AVG free for this?
Not everyone is rooted but I'm more seriously considering it if unrooting is easy..
I also tried Where's my Droid when many features were in Beta & ultimately uninstalled it but I could try it again as it looks more evolved now..
Not sure how accurate & unbiased the following is coming from http://www.mobiucare.com/about/comparision
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiucare.client
HTC introduced a Find Device some time ago, did Samsung?
Does the latest Android setup (if they want serious business consideration) offer standard find device yet upon setup or still require post setup 3rd party apps?
What are people using on their Note2 as a remote device locator-controller etc?
- We want Samsung to sell Note2's but not because devices are lost or stolen.. -Thnx