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[Q] Sprint store Update?

My wife took her Evo to the Sprint store to get a new cover for her phone. She set her phone on the counter to get a credit card when a Sprint employee grabbed her phone and hooked it up to a computer. Any ideas on what they did..... btw she is rooted and now recovery is acting all screwey. Thanks in advance.
Dave

How long was it on the computer?
They may have run SLATE on it, which goes through all settings in the device to check for errors and battery saving methods. It shouldn't screw with recovery but it WILL NOT work on a rooted device.

She said it was pretty quick. Maybe the saw the super user icon or whatever and didn't do it. But her recovery is acting weird.... when I hit reboot it goes to the cwm icon and I have to do a battery pull to power down. Not a big deal I can still backup, restore, flash etc but can't power down from recovery screen.
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maybe a recovery re-flash will clear that up?

Ahhhh!!!! Will try that when I get home. Thanks man!
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Also how do I hit the thanks button on the xda app?
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Also how do I hit the thanks button on the xda app?
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The only way is to hit "menu" then select browser. It will open the page you're on in the browser, on-the full website. From there u can log in and then hit the thanks button.
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k2buckley said:
The only way is to hit "menu" then select browser. It will open the page you're on in the browser, on-the full website. From there u can hit the thanks button.
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I didn't know that, consider yourself thanked

I would be pissed, if someone grabbed my phone and just stared hooking it up and messing with it without my permission I would be talking to a supervisor and complaining. They have no right to do that.
We're comin from a pure power source.

miguelfp1 said:
I didn't know that, consider yourself thanked
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Yea, I think that feature was implemented in the last update of the xda app. It definitely has not always been there. I just figured it out a short while ago myself! It comes in handy, for sure. Burn up those 5 thanks per day even quicker! Haha.
And yea, why the heck did the employee just grab it and hook it up??! Did he ask for permission? My anger level would not have remained low.
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Yeah my wife was pretty pissed off. She just told me it was someone training at the store. My wife is a softy also. Me???? I wouldn't have asked for a supervisor..... I would have jumped over the counter. Lol
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Well, I might have jumped over the counter too, it depends on the mood I was in when I walked in the store
We're comin from a pure power source.

chefdave12118 said:
Yeah my wife was pretty pissed off. She just told me it was someone training at the store. My wife is a softy also. Me???? I wouldn't have asked for a supervisor..... I would have jumped over the counter. Lol
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Agreed. Thief.

That'd be my first reaction.. WTF.. and why did he just grab the phone!?
You came for a cover, and instead it got hooked up to a computer... uh..

Ok. You guys convinced me. I'm finding that bastard...... Touching my wife's phone! Lmao. JK
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I get pissed if my charge cycle is interrupted never mind some schmohawk touching my device without authorization. if i bring my phone anywhere for any reason(a store, etc.) it does not leave my sight and i refuse to let it. if i have to walk out cause they wont or cant do the work in front of me, so be it. lotta private, personal info on one's mobile.

tailsthecat3 said:
I get pissed if my charge cycle is interrupted never mind some schmohawk touching my device without authorization. if i bring my phone anywhere for any reason(a store, etc.) it does not leave my sight and i refuse to let it. if i have to walk out cause they wont or cant do the work in front of me, so be it. lotta private, personal info on one's mobile.
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While the techs at the Sprint store were working on my phone, they had another phone that someone had left with them so they could move everything over to their new one (or something to that effect). There were nudie pictures that the dude had taken of his girlfriend, and instead of just looking past that & moving the files, they were actually looking at the photos. They told me that they get that a lot - people bring in their phones with dirty pictures of their girlfriend and ask them to move them over. I guess that's what you get for not knowing how to transfer files AND leaving said files with horny 20-something male employees. So you know they do look through people's phones instead of just doing their jobs.
But yeah, they shouldn't have just picked up the phone & started messing with it. Call Sprint and complain... if you complain enough you might get something out of it.

plainjane said:
While the techs at the Sprint store were working on my phone, they had another phone that someone had left with them so they could move everything over to their new one (or something to that effect). There were nudie pictures that the dude had taken of his girlfriend, and instead of just looking past that & moving the files, they were actually looking at the photos. They told me that they get that a lot - people bring in their phones with dirty pictures of their girlfriend and ask them to move them over. I guess that's what you get for not knowing how to transfer files AND leaving said files with horny 20-something male employees. So you know they do look through people's phones instead of just doing their jobs.
But yeah, they shouldn't have just picked up the phone & started messing with it. Call Sprint and complain... if you complain enough you might get something out of it.
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What would I say? They effed up my wifes rooted Evos custom recovery? Her phone has been acting a little dopey since they did whatever they did.

For your recovery issues... have you tried reflashing the recovery?
And I would definitely call up Sprint. You just tell them that your wife was in there, buying a case, and was getting her card to pay when they took her phone without asking or explanation and plugged it up. Tell them that buying a case is irrelevant to running tests on the phone and demand an explanation for it. Tell them that your phone is acting finicky and that it wasn't before they plugged it up. They'll have to explain for themselves or back into a deal. Oh how many times I have called, and they have offered something to make up for their mistakes....

tropicalbrit said:
For your recovery issues... have you tried reflashing the recovery?
And I would definitely call up Sprint. You just tell them that your wife was in there, buying a case, and was getting her card to pay when they took her phone without asking or explanation and plugged it up. Tell them that buying a case is irrelevant to running tests on the phone and demand an explanation for it. Tell them that your phone is acting finicky and that it wasn't before they plugged it up. They'll have to explain for themselves or back into a deal. Oh how many times I have called, and they have offered something to make up for their mistakes....
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true.
im contract free because sprint sucks and i call them on it. ive also received hundreds in credits...your voice needs to be heard. dont feel bad about complaining...it may take many calls and many different reps but stick with it. escalate, escalate, escalate. also, dont forget the better business bureau is on your side.
i hope you(op) get this rectified to your satisfaction...
i myself am disheartened about sprint services being turned off, disabled or roaming agreements being terminated across the country and may switch to either other carrier.

Lesson Learned

I've had the Nexus for about 2 weeks now and been impressed with it overall.
Which comes to the biggest mistake I've made now. I left the phone on the table and my sis's kids were in the house. Before you get any ideas they did not drop it. However, when I caught my nephew with the phone it was rebooting. I was wondering how he managed to do that considering I had screen lock enabled with a PIN.
In any case, when restart completed everything was blank. Somehow he managed to do a factory reset. All my programs were gone. All local data wiped out.
Good thing most of my apps were back in a few minutes but lost quite a bit of other stuff.
Lesson: Never leave phone unattended.
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Welcome to XDA.
I guess he found his way into recovery and wiped? lol.

I bet he hit one of those magical bottom combinations which only kids know that happen to be the right one for factory reset lol
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Thanks for the welcome.
It's either a combination or perhaps too many tries on the PIN?
I'm guessing the latter because I've got office email sync and it required permissions on remote wiping etc.
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He probably hit Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A.

Have you considered deliberate intention?

DaSheikh said:
Thanks for the welcome.
It's either a combination or perhaps too many tries on the PIN?
I'm guessing the latter because I've got office email sync and it required permissions on remote wiping etc.
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It was probably too many improper PIN attempts.
Man, I never leave my phone out of arms reach of me lol. Couldn't stand the thought of some little kids molesting it!

Valynor said:
Have you considered deliberate intention?
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This. Can we get a background check on the kid? Maybe past criminal records??
Kidding of course

I'm pretty sure it was me. I pressed the button - the remote self-destruct button. It didn't work.

Too many incorrect PIN attempts will force a factory reset? If that's true it is a HUGE design/security flaw.

sn0warmy said:
Too many incorrect PIN attempts will force a factory reset? If that's true it is a HUGE design/security flaw.
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How??? that's a security FEATURE. You want someone to not get at your data if they get ahold of the phone...

sn0warmy said:
Too many incorrect PIN attempts will force a factory reset? If that's true it is a HUGE design/security flaw.
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That's how blackberries are.
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Accord281 said:
He probably hit Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A.
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xD is'nt that the bouncing puck in Ice Hockey?
Edit: I googled it and it is apparently the so called Konami Code, used in many of their games.. awsome memories anyway
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That's the famous code that worked for quite a few Konami games waaay back in the day.
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joshnichols189 said:
That's how blackberries are.
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My sister had a friend get locked out of their iPhone for 9,999,999,999 (or something like that) minutes. Lol.
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Accord281 said:
He probably hit Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A.
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fatality!!!
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martonikaj said:
How??? that's a security FEATURE. You want someone to not get at your data if they get ahold of the phone...
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So if I want to piss someone off I can just grab his phone when he's not around it and enter a wrong pin several time until his phone gets wiped? Awesome!

gabster21 said:
So if I want to piss someone off I can just grab his phone when he's not around it and enter a wrong pin several time until his phone gets wiped? Awesome!
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If you really want to piss someone off, you can take his phone when he's not around and simply throw it out of the window.
So, we should not leave our phones in a place where someone may wanna piss us off.

Does your kid by any chance works for apple? He might be trying to destroy one android phone at the time. Got to start them young

exceleth said:
If you really want to piss someone off, you can take his phone when he's not around and simply throw it out of the window.
So, we should not leave our phones in a place where someone may wanna piss us off.
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That would only make sense in this context if the phone was somehow attached with a lock, and after repeated failed attempts to pick the lock the phone would catapult itself out the window.

I lost my GNEX!! Advice to all users, install GPS tracking apps!

So. I was in a hookah bar in Texas. I'm almost sure I put my GNEX in my pocket right before I left! Must have slipped while I thought I was sliding it in my jacket's pocket!
This is not a thread to complain or for you to feel sorry for me. My previous phone was a Motorola Atrix 4G, which can be GPS-tracked and remotely-wiped through the MotoBlur website. I must have been too excited with the GNEX that I did not find the time to check if I had the same options in case of emergencies. It seems Google Nexus phones does not have a similar feature by default. I went back home and tried tracking the NEX but no go. I did not have any apps for this functionality pre-installed. **pulls hair**. There's an app called "Plan B" which can be installed remotely using your account in the Android market website to enable GPS locating. Sadly, It did not work for me. Maybe it's not updated to support ICS yet.
Anyway, I'm just saying make sure to install a reliable GPS tracking app and test it in case you misplace your GNEX phones. (maybe even recommend us one?)
I used my brother's iPhone 4S later that night and I almost laughed despite how sad I was for my loss. The iphone feels like a little toy after getting used to the GNEX. I felt the same when I went back to my Atrix too, which has an even larger screen than the iphone 4s. I concluded, there's no going back.. I ordered another GNEX today!
Good luck.

CyberPunk7t9 said:
So. I was in a hookah bar in Texas. I'm almost sure I put my GNEX in my pocket right before I left! Must have slipped while I thought I was sliding it in my jacket's pocket!
This is not a thread to complain or for you to feel sorry for me. My previous phone was a Motorola Atrix 4G, which can be GPS-tracked and remotely-wiped through the MotoBlur website. I must have been too excited with the GNEX that I did not find the time to check if I had the same options in case of emergencies. It seems Google Nexus phones does not have a similar feature by default. I went back home and tried tracking the NEX but no go. I did not have any apps for this functionality pre-installed. **pulls hair**. There's an app called "Plan B" which can be installed remotely using your account in the Android market website to enable GPS locating. Sadly, It did not work for me. Maybe it's not updated to support ICS yet.
Anyway, I'm just saying make sure to install a reliable GPS tracking app and test it in case you misplace your GNEX phones. (maybe even recommend us one?)
I used my brother's iPhone 4S later that night and I almost laughed despite how sad I was for my loss. The iphone feels like a little toy after getting used to the GNEX. I felt the same when I went back to my Atrix too, which has an even larger screen than the iphone 4s. I concluded, there's no going back.. I ordered another GNEX today!
Good luck.
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Bummer.. I'm using AndroidLost from the market, top app!

Vangelis13 said:
Bummer.. I'm using AndroidLost from the market, top app!
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Androidlost helped me find my wife's lost HTC Legend and has some pretty cool features.

I doubt you need the reminder but I recommend changing your passwords.
Did you try calling your phone?

@CyberPunk7t9 bummer mate.. Really sorry to hear that ..
I installed AndroidLost.. Its AWSOME

To use Plan B you have to have lookout installed. This is why I get insurance on my phone
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i purchased cerebus for my 3 andriod phones on my account. if you root you can install it in the system folder so even a factory wipe wont get rid of it. great app.

sahakiap said:
i purchased cerebus for my 3 andriod phones on my account. if you root you can install it in the system folder so even a factory wipe wont get rid of it. great app.
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Same here. Cerberus is awesome. It takes pictures, track, wipe, auto turn data/gps on.
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_Gir_ said:
I doubt you need the reminder but I recommend changing your passwords.
Did you try calling your phone?
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Yes, I did change my Google account password right after I failed to track the device. I needed the password to be unchanged until I (quickly) try to locate the device using the Plan B app.
A reminder to people who lose their phones..
If you somehow fail to locate your lost device and feel or knew it might be in someone else's hands:
-Change your Gmail/Google password.
-Login to Google Checkout and remove all credit cards added to your account.
-Inform your phone provider/carrier to disable your SIM. Excessive usage of data can show up on your bill if you have limited plans.
Also, If you have Google Maps Latitude service enabled, It's possible with some luck to locate the phone accurately by logging in to the Google Latitude website and look for yourself.

xXJay_RXx said:
To use Plan B you have to have lookout installed. This is why I get insurance on my phone
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No you don't.. I've used Plan B without Lookout before.
This is the first and only 'find my phone' app that you download AFTER you've already lost your phone. Having Lookout on your phone is the best way to protect your phone and find it fast, but use Plan B if you have already lost your phone and didn't have Lookout installed.
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I don't know about Android Lost, haven't tried it but I believe Phone Locator Pro has to be the best thing out there. It has every option imaginable including the ability to continuosly send what ever message you want to your phone for the thief to read, but he still can't unlock it. Also takes a silent snap shot from the front camera of your device on any failed unlock attempts and sends it immediately to your email.

sahakiap said:
i purchased cerebus for my 3 andriod phones on my account. if you root you can install it in the system folder so even a factory wipe wont get rid of it. great app.
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how do you install in the system folder
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DroidHam said:
how do you install in the system folder
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Put the apk into system/app folder.
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I used to use GotYa but now I don't use an unlock screen... just installed Android Lost because of all the positive recommendations. Looks good!
I watch over my phone like a hawk, but it never hurts to have a backup plan.

I also installed AndroidLost. It can be hidden without rooting and you have to administer it from the website.

Sorry you lost your phone, that really sucks
I should probably heed your advice and install one of these GPS programs but I have concerns.
1. Surely they drain your battery quite a lot?
2. Wouldn't you have to leave GPS on all the time?
3. I'm not sure I'd trust some random company with all my data..
4. Would it actually help you find it? I mean if you lose your phone someone's going to take it aren't they?
Thoughts?

case0 said:
Sorry you lost your phone, that really sucks
I should probably heed your advice and install one of these GPS programs but I have concerns.
1. Surely they drain your battery quite a lot?
2. Wouldn't you have to leave GPS on all the time?
3. I'm not sure I'd trust some random company with all my data..
4. Would it actually help you find it? I mean if you lose your phone someone's going to take it aren't they?
Thoughts?
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I'll answer first cerberus.
1. Battery isn't affected at all, it will track your phone when you'll log in on a pc. So it's not tracking 100% of the time.
2. You can turn it off, when you'll go on the website you can turn it on. So you can loose your phone, turn it on and find it back. So even if the thief turn gps and data off, you can reenable them from the website.
3. I trust them
4. Yeah it will help, you'll see his position on Google map and every time he try to unlock it,. It. Take a picture with front camera. It will be easy to recognize the thief.
The app doesn't appear on the phone and it can't be installed and deleted without your cerberus username and password.
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case0 said:
Sorry you lost your phone, that really sucks
I should probably heed your advice and install one of these GPS programs but I have concerns.
1. Surely they drain your battery quite a lot?
2. Wouldn't you have to leave GPS on all the time?
3. I'm not sure I'd trust some random company with all my data..
4. Would it actually help you find it? I mean if you lose your phone someone's going to take it aren't they?
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1. Not necessarily, but they need to run in the background, yeah.
2. The app would be given permission to turn on GPS if it's off.
3. There are some apps which need a lot of permission to work properly (like Light Flow), that's why users should look for apps by recognized developers if they decide to install apps like that, not just random one from the market.
4. Yes it can. I once lost my Atrix phone and found it in my friend's car under the seat after GPS-tracking it in the Motorola website. So, It's not ONLY for cases of theft although it can help with that.
If I had a GPS tracking app in my lost GNEX, I'd be able to tell it was still in the hookah bar where I believe I lost it and confront them there about it, but I had no proof. I'd rather lose the money than accuse the employees there without an evidence.

Hookah bar.. hmm do you live in spring texas?
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Do you live in San Antonio?
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[Q] Lost my phone :( Any way to track??

Hi People,
as some of you may recall, just a couple of days back i decided to do some flashing with my wife's play. Installed ICS beta & DarkForest add-on.
However, from last night i am not able to find the phone
As luck may have it, the battery was dead too.
There was just a 15 min time frame when the maid was around the house (i know it's wrong to suspect but hell, i've turned the house upside down) when it went missing.
I wanto know is there any way i can trace the phone?
The sim is (or was) still in the phone at that time when the charge ran out...
And of course i have all the original documentation for the IMEI numbers and stuff..
Is there a way i can track the baby down?
Any help is appreciated!

As far as i can recall no technolgy can track a dead phone.

Unless the phone gets turned on...No and even then it's a long shot. What you need to do is install this app via google play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb&feature=more_from_developer and if your phone is turned on+connected ot the internet when its connected to the internet + logged into the google account you download plan B with you may just be able to find the phone.... Other than that your only option is to contact the authorities.

Xperia4life said:
As far as i can recall no technolgy can track a dead phone.
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That's what i was afraid of

Nabeel_Nabs said:
Unless the phone gets turned on...No and even then it's a long shot. What you need to do is install this app via google play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb&feature=more_from_developer and if your phone is turned on+connected ot the internet when its connected to the internet + logged into the google account you download plan B with you may just be able to find the phone.... Other than that your only option is to contact the authorities.
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Thanks.. so i need to install this app on any other android phone?

You install it on your lost phone via the Google Play website
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Just read about it.
Will install now.
It would certainly be miraculous if this works...

I'm so sad for you
I think it the maid cuz sometimes they do it!
That happened with my cousin, the maid took his 3GS for a while and she called her parents.....
Or look in around somewhere that you don't think you put it in.
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hello all!
good news found the fone. my doggie assumed it to be something interesting to "play" with and had taken it outa the house.
am quite thrilled to say the least.. and so's the wife
thank you all for the concern & inputs!

Glad to hear it lol, maybe you should install where's my droid so you can find i next time it gets "lost" .

Nabeel_Nabs said:
Glad to hear it lol, maybe you should install where's my droid so you can find i next time it gets "lost" .
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hehe.. in fact i already did... on the play & my Inc S.
BTW, PLAN B did not quite work...
After i found the phone & turned it on, plan b automatically installed..
The msg "Locate" which i had sent as per instructions just got delivered to the phone as msg & i didnt get the location of the phone

Is it scratched or something???
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Is it scratched or something???
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The pouch no loner lives & a few small scratches on the screen and sides..
changed the screen guard and the rest i can live with

Unless you have an app nope phone companies wont do it I was so pissed whwn I lost my old phonw and they woukdnt rrack it
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letmedanz said:
hello all!
good news found the fone. my doggie assumed it to be something interesting to "play" with and had taken it outa the house.
am quite thrilled to say the least.. and so's the wife
thank you all for the concern & inputs!
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Can't believe how smart the doggies are these days, he actually figured out it was an Xperia Play!

Glad to hear you found it.
I have Look out installed on my phone encase I lose mine and I always try to keep the charge nice and high

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Qwertymash said:
Glad to hear you found it.
I have Look out installed on my phone encase I lose mine and I always try to keep the charge nice and high
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What's the name of the app?
NYAN!!!

Look Out Mobile Security

letmedanz said:
Look Out Mobile Security
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As letmedanz it is called Look Out Mobile Security
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[Q] Misplaced Note 2

As the title above says, I've misplaced my phone. Been looking for a couple days now and can't find it. I'm almost positive the phone is in the house, as I lost it the next morning. Unless a thief came in and took it...which couldn't be all that unlikely considering it's the best phone on the market
Anyways, it was off when I lost it. Unfortunately I uninstalled mylookout security because I never had a chance to use it. So, I went onto google play.com through the pc, and clicked "install to note 2." Problem is that it cannot install until the phone is on. My thought process is that if there is some way to turn on my phone through sprint or some other means, I can click scream on the mylookout website to retreive the phone. It's kind of nerve wrecking searching the entire house and not finding it, so I hope this is a legitiment question that is actually possible to get it back asap. Thanks

Oops
Lol I just realized a vital flaw in my wonderful plan. I have to have my phone present to log onto my account so that I can make it scream. Back to the drawing boards

islandjat said:
Lol I just realized a vital flaw in my wonderful plan. I have to have my phone present to log onto my account so that I can make it scream. Back to the drawing boards
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Depending on how big the residence is there's only so many places it can be. As parents once said, start from the last time you remember having it and re-trace your steps from there. Hope you find it!

garwynn said:
Depending on how big the residence is there's only so many places it can be. As parents once said, start from the last time you remember having it and re-trace your steps from there. Hope you find it!
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Will do! I'll probably find it sooner or later. Thanks:highfive:

I hate when I loose something like phone or keys, it always turns out to be in the most obvious spots
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As good as the battery is in the Note 2, I doubt it's still alive after several days. If it is, you can install Plan B which will email you it's GPS location:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0LmxhYnMucGxhbmIiXQ..
Hope it helps!

aramova said:
As good as the battery is in the Note 2, I doubt it's still alive after several days. If it is, you can install Plan B which will email you it's GPS location:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0LmxhYnMucGxhbmIiXQ..
Hope it helps!
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Great idea! Forgot that you can push an app from Google Play website so long as the phone is on! :highfive:

aramova said:
As good as the battery is in the Note 2, I doubt it's still alive after several days. If it is, you can install Plan B which will email you it's GPS location:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0LmxhYnMucGxhbmIiXQ..
Hope it helps!
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The phone was off so I unfortunately can't do that.

islandjat said:
Thought about plan b and installed it on my old phone, but I don't quite understand the concept of the whole thing. If the point is to find your missing phone, why send a pointless email to yourself letting you know where your device is that installed plan b. For instance, if I go to starbucks and download plan b, it'll start sending me emails that I'm at starbacks, obviously. That doesn't solve where the missing device is though. I think I'm missing something though
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1 ) My note2 is missing, I have no idea where it is.
2 ) I goto a computer, install Plan B onto my missing note via the Google Play Store web site.
3 ) my missing note 2 will now email me it's GPS location.
4 ) Oh snap, it's GPS location is at my friend's house/work/bar I was at last night.
5 ) I drive there and get my note 2.
6 ) ??????
7 ) Profit!

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islandjat said:
The phone was off so I unfortunately can't do that.
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aramova said:
1 ) My note2 is missing, I have no idea where it is.
2 ) I goto a computer, install Plan B onto my missing note via the Google Play Store web site.
3 ) my missing note 2 will now email me it's GPS location.
4 ) Oh snap, it's GPS location is at my friend's house/work/bar I was at last night.
5 ) I drive there and get my note 2.
6 ) ??????
7 ) Profit!
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Didnt know that was possible.

Check your coat pockets...
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Found mine a while back lodged between my car seat and middle console, also found a brand new pack smokes. The coins I left for a rainy day lol

This actually happened to me a few days ago, luckily my phone was still on. I had an idea it was in the house somewhere but wasn't positive (went out the night before and just remember having it when i got back). I tried installing a few phone locator apps but none of them could turn GPS on. I finally found and remotely installed Android Lost.
You can go to the Android Lost website and login with your Google account and control the phone from there. My phone was on silent but i was able to send an alarm locator to my phone and heard the ring going off in another room and voila!
Hope this helps people in the future.

The best phone locator I've used is Avast Mobile Security. Allows you to issue location commands via Web or via SMS. Also has a bunch of other GPS location and anti theft features you can play with. Best of all, it's free.
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AlpineMan said:
The best phone locator I've used is Avast Mobile Security. Allows you to issue location commands via Web or via SMS. Also has a bunch of other GPS location and anti theft features you can play with. Best of all, it's free.
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Found it in a very unusual place, but thank God I found it. Took your advice on Avast. First thing I did