How to use Google’s Android Device Manager
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Lose your Android device, either to theft or your own forgetfulness, is certainly not fun, that's what happened to my wife last month with my Nexus 7 3G. Google has finally released its response to the loss or theft of your Androphone with Android Device Manager.
It should hit your device soon, if not already, to help you locate or wipe (factory reset) your Android device lost. Here's how to use it.
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Android Device Manager will automatically hit your device without having to do a thing. If you don't have it yet, you will soon receive. But before you can take full advantage of ADM, you will need to do some things, such as allowing factory reset on your device. Its implementation is quite simple..
First, visit google.com/android/devicemanager.
and if you want you can download the apk => com.google.android.gms-1.apk - MD5 Sum: d1884b750aff2dc3ff435f95510420cb - Size: 7.30 MB (7649893 bytes)
From there, a map will pop up with some information about your device, along with a prompt to enable the Erase Device function of ADM. You can either manually open up the green Google Settings app, which should be in your app drawer, or use the send notification link on the ADM webpage, giving you an easy way to find exactly where you need to be to enable remote factory reset.
If you don’t use the notification, just open Google Settings, and select Android Device Manager.
The option to toggle both the ability to factory reset your phone from ADM, and locate it, will be in there.
Using ADM
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After you’ve done that, you’re ready to set to go. At the moment, there are three main functions of Android Device Manager. You can ring a lost phone, factory reset a lost phone or locate your device on a map using your phone's GPS. You can also rename what your device appears as in ADM.
Simply you can load ADM online and will show you the location of your device, but if you’re tracking it while it’s on the move, there’s a refresh button that will recalculate your device’s location.
If your device is located somewhere simply, like in your own house, you may want to use the Ring function. As Google explains, even if your phone is on silent, using the ring function in ADM will force your phone to ring at full volume for five minutes. To turn it off, you have to press the power button on your phone.
There’s nothing on your device indicating why it’s ringing, you’d have to know how to stop the ringing or play around to figure it out.
If you believe your device has been stolen, and you have some precious information on it, then the Erase Device function will come in handy. After you click Erase Device, a pop up will tell you what it will erase (essentially everything), and what will happen after that.
Unfortunately, Google says it “may not be able to wipe the content of the SD card in your device.” Best of luck if you have anything private on there.
If your device is off when you try to factory reset it, have no fear. The moment it’s turned on, it will be erased.
You may think erasing the content of your device is the best thing to do as soon as you find it’s missing, but you may want to hold on. After you erase your device, ADM will not work anymore.
Conclusion:
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For the moment, that’s all there is to it. As with all of Google’s products, we expect to see more features added in time and more practice
Thanks to Androidandme
I'm sticking with cerberus for a while. But I guess ADM may become even better in a few months
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I wish there was an option to set a pin on the phone remotely.
When I login to android device manager web site, how come my phone was not listed there?
Sorry If I'm asking this Question in the wrong section but whenever I locate my device, ADM send a notification to my device which seems to be quite silly as if my phone is stolen, the thief will be able to see this notification and may turn off ADM completely. Any suggestions to turn off the notifications??
I've already remove ticked from show notifications by going to Settings =.> Apps... that didn't work out
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I went to go download the NFL 2011 application from the market today but it doesn't show up. Does any one happen to know why? Just curious hopefully it starts showing up soon.
I notice the same thing, and 12 won't show up either.
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if thats what youre talking about, i got it. I downloaded it earlier today.
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I was able to download it earlier today as well.
I got it like 5 mins ago works just fine
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Think I figured out why I don't see the app, if you go to the android market website (not the app). Then go to "My Devices" it has nothing for my carrier. Not sure why, I will stay off wifi and see if it updates.
I was able to download the app. It's actually really polished and quick for checking up on scores without having to sift through interface.
Downloaded it Friday just fine from the market on my phone
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I have resolved this issue and wanted to post what was found for any one else that may have this issue. The root cause of the issue ended up being the carrier (sprint) was not identified for the device. You could see this by logging into the android market website and looking at "My Devices" under "My Account". I contacted support and they replied with the below. I performed all of the steps they gave with the exception factory reset. This corrected my issue and caused Sprint to now show up under carriers and I was able to download the application with no problem.
I know this is long but I hope it helps someone out there.
*** Steps from Google Support ****
1. Go to your device’s app launcher, and press the Talk app
2. If you’re already logged into Talk, press Menu, and then touch Sign out
3. Launch Talk again to sign in (if you are unable to sign in, please let me know)
- Try your download(s) using both WiFi and network (3G/4G) connections
- Uninstall Market updates by visiting:
Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage Applications, selecting "Market" under the "All" tab or filter and touching "Uninstall updates"
- Unmount and remount the SD card:
Menu > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card; then Remount SD card from the same menu, or restart the device if the remount option isn't available
If the above steps don't resolve the problem I recommend you perform a factory reset on your device. Please note that this will reset your device to its original state. While your media content (photos, music, etc.) will not be deleted from the SD card, applications and their related data will be uninstalled.
Before the factory reset, make sure that your contacts are synced to your Google account by logging into Gmail from a computer and verifying if your contacts appear there. If your contacts are not synced, then I recommend updating your sync settings at Settings > Accounts and Sync and choosing either AutoSync or touching the account you would like to sync and choosing "Sync Contacts."
Along with syncing contacts, please back up any important application data and/or settings by navigating to Settings > Privacy and selecting "Back up my data'"and "Automatic restore."
To perform a factory reset:
1) Go to Home > Menu > Settings > Privacy (or Phone storage; depends on the device)
2) Press "Factory data reset"
3) Press "Reset phone"
After you perform the factory reset, make sure you sign into your device with the same primary Google Account you were using before. If you have any questions or concerns before performing the reset, or if doing so does not resolve the issue, please let me know so I can continue to investigate the issue.
It didn't show up for me the first day the phone came out but I checked yesterday and it was there and downloaded it fine.
How to Transfer Contacts
How to Convert Movies and Music
How to Restore Phone DataHow to Import Contacts
How to Backup Phone Data
How to Install & Uninstall Apps
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How to Transfer Contacts from Your Symbian Phone to Android Phone
You can make this happen one of two ways:
1. Click the ‘Start’ button in the lower right corner of the window.
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2.Click the ‘Contacts’ tab and then click the 'Transfer Contacts' button.
Tips: This function isn't free, so if you want it you'll need to buy a license. Once you do, enter the licensed e-mail and registration code to register your full version and then follow this step-by-step guide to transfer your contacts as below:
Insert and connect Symbian phone to your PC.
Notices
Before connecting your Symbian phone, please make sure that your Android phone is connected first.
If there is no Symbian Driver installed, MobileGo will download and install it automatically. Do not attach your Symbian phone to the PC before the installation is finished.
2Confirm your phone's ID and begin transferring.
3Click ‘Transfer’ to start transferring contacts.
How to convert movies or music
1Click ‘Add Movie to Phone’ and select the video that you want to add.
Note: If the video files you've addED can't be played as is on your Android phone, MobileGo can convert the videos to a built-in preset format optimized for Android. Now you're almost ready to transfer.
2Set the right video quality for your Android phone (optional).
3Click 'OK' to start converting.
How to Import Contacts from Outlook
1Click the ‘Import’ button to start importing Contacts.
2Choose the contacts you want to import.
Note: You can import Contacts from outlook 2003/2007, Outlook Express/Windows address book, and vCard file.
3Click ‘Import’ to continue importing, click ‘OK’ to finish.
How to Backup Your Android Phone Data
1Click the ‘Backup’ button to open the backup window.
2Select the data you want to backup and a location to save the data.
Note: DO NOT disconnect the phone or perform any operations during transfer.
3Click ‘Backup’ to start the automatic data backup.
After finishing backup, a message window will appear.
How to Restore Your Phone Data
1Click ‘Restore’ and then choose whether to backup the phone data before restoring.
Note:
If you need to back up your phone data, make the same operation as ‘Backup’ part.
In order to restore your data safely and smoothly, we suggest you connect your phone via a USB cable.
Restoring your device will erase any changes on the Contacts, SMS, and Apps since your last backup of your phone.
2Select the backed up files that you want to restore and click ‘Restore’ to continue.
Note: DO NOT disconnect the phone or make any operation during transferring.
3Make sure that you want to restore data and click ‘Yes’ to continue.
The software is restoring the data. Once the restoring is completed, click ‘OK’.
How to Install & Uninstall Apps
Click ‘App’ on the tap menu, where you can install App from PC, uninstall App on phone and export App to PC.
Steps:
Hit "Install App from PC", and choose the apps you want to install on your Android phone, or you can just drag and drop them from your PC to the panel.
Select the app that you want to uninstall from your phone, and then hit "Uninstall App on Phone". If you want to uninstall more one apps, press "Ctrl" and select next ones, and then click "Uninstall App on Phone".
Select the app that you want to export from your phone, and then hit "Export App from Phone". If you want to export more one apps, press "Ctrl" and select next ones, or right click to select all and then click "Export App from Phone".
excellent
Just great!! D Gonna try it soon,thanks man
cool
thanks man
Thank you so much!!!!
awesome i needed something like that
Thanks. This has saved me a lot of time.
Does this backup user data in apps? Like login info or history chat.
archdoraz said:
Does this backup user data in apps? Like login info or history chat.
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Try it
Thread closed as OP stated that he is provodong the registered version...
Although the program is free you cant link to a registered version,
Please amend OP accordingly
broncogr said:
Thread closed as OP stated that he is provodong the registered version...
Although the program is free you cant link to a registered version,
Please amend OP accordingly
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ok
u All Right
free version:
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Hello all,
So I have been trying to isolate this issue for 2 days now.
Basically, when coming from a fresh and clean restore of the Stock ROM (Firmware), after installing a few apps from the Play Store (Chrome, SwitchPro, Twitter and Facebook), after rebooting or powering off the phone, LTE Service stops functioning and I am stuck with HSPA+ (AT&T 4G) or less (connectivity is still automatic - e.g. calls and data still work, but LTE never returns).
I've tried several different approaches at isolating the issue, and at one point I narrowed it down to Chrome being the culprit, but then after a fresh wipe, I installed only Chrome and had no issues.
Searching around here on XDA hasn't brought me to any specifics either.
I can force LTE only via the *#2263# code, but then I lose voice capabilities.
Something is blocking LTE, obviously
At this point I have to avoid installing any of the above listed apps (particularly Chrome).
Things I've done:
Rooted
Installed CWM
Boot to Recovery and Formatted all Partitions
Entered Download Mode
Used Desktop ODIN to Restore Stock Firmware
Has anyone else been experiencing similar issues or know of a solution?
I reveted back completely from any and all root related elements to try and solve this issue but it persists
Let me know if you need more info or have any questions.
Thanks,
***UPDATE***
Issue was Resolved in Last Thread Post by me (see link below):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31003687&postcount=6
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***UPDATE***
I conducted another test and simply after logging into my Google account on my phone and then restarting reproduced the loss of LTE.
Does anyone know how I can effectively wipe any and all device stored data from Google's servers?
I think (although I did not enable the option) my phone is pulling down corrupt device settings from the Google server.
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***CONCLUSION***
As it turned out, there appears to be a bug in the Stock ROM where even when the auto backup feature is not enable, the Auto Restore of App Data is enable and functioning regardless.
Due to an issue with a custom ROM or GApps package previously used, some incompatible Data settings somehow got associated to the Play Store app.
As well, the base version of the Play Store app in the Stock ROM is not up-to-date. So once the phone connected to the network for data, it automatically updated the Play Store and restored the bogus Data settings.
The fix involved clearing the Play Store app data and cache, and uninstalling the update as well as completely disabling all backup and restore settings in the system settings app of the phone.
Sure glad thats over now.
I hope this thread may help someone else in the future.
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***REGRESSION***
Back to square one...
Factory Reset > Boot Phone > Reboot Phone anytime during or after initial setup = No More LTE
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***POST FAILURE THOUGHTS***
At some point in time I requested the SIM Unlock Code directly from AT&T for my phone and validated unlock status with a U.S. T-Mobile SIM Card.
This is the only thing left for me to think that might have triggered these issues. That the phone (in its newer unlocked state) now defaults to HSPA+ (AT&T 4G) is what I'm thinking.
What still makes no sense to me is, why on first boot of a completely wiped and restored phone, does LTE function as expected. But, once the phone is powered off and/or rebooted, LTE disappears on boot.
Someone, anyone, help... PLEASE!!!
Screenshot_01 First Boot, LTE = Yes
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First Boot Service Menu, LTE = Yes
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Post Reboot Service Menu, LTE = No
[Success] Issues Resolved
Yesterday evening I made my way to the local AT&T Wireless store assuming I'd get my phone replaced since the issue seemed to be specific to my phone.
While at the store it was determined that I would have to go to a warranty center (a 20 min drive from where I was) that wasn't open at the time (I would have needed to wait until tomorrow/today).
So, instead we (the associate and I) tried to troubleshoot the phone in the store.
We tested my phone with one of their SIM cards, and wouldn't you know it, LTE worked fine on my phone with their SIM card.
So the associate set me up with a new SIM card, but that didn't seem to fix the problem.
So he then looked in to the settings of the phone and went ahead and toggled the Data Roaming option.
At first we didn't think this would help since I wasn't in an area where roaming would occur, but to our surprise, LTE became available.
We ran through other tests like rebooting the phone, power cycling it and factory resting the device.
All tests passed.
I still don't know what caused the issue with my phone nor how we actullay resolved the problem, but it is now gone...
I have had this reoccurring issue for some time now, my SIM gets disabled and cell icon is gone from the status bar. Thing is, I still have data and can make calls. This happens randomly and cant reproduce it, sometimes it may be a few days, sometimes up to a month or more, but always happens after a reboot. Don't think it's a hardware issue, cause a clean flash of a rom clears it up, I think there is something hidden that is causing this to happen, maybe not. I have also replaced the SIM several times, but the issue comes back. Still have the correct IMEI's and "Settings > About Phone" as well as "Testing Mode" shows the SIM to be functioning properly. Anyone out there have a guess at what might be the issue?
Ok, it took only three reboots this time for this to happen. Rebooted to TWRP and wiped data, rebooted to OS and have signal back. There has to be something on the software side causing this to happen, just don't know what. If it was hardware, just wiping data wouldn't make it work again. Forgot to say which rom, I'm running LineageOS 16 official.
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Ok, it took only three reboots this time for this to happen. Rebooted to TWRP and wiped data, rebooted to OS and have signal back. There has to be something on the software side causing this to happen, just don't know what. If it was hardware, just wiping data wouldn't make it work again. Forgot to say which rom, I'm running LineageOS 16 official.
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Flash OOS and see if the issue is resolved.
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Flash OOS and see if the issue is resolved.
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Flashed OOS 9.0.4 last night, rebooted the phone around lunch today and same thing happens. At least with OOS, the icon is there, well the disabled sim icon and it also shows the working tx/rx arrows next to the icon. It's just weird how the system thinks the sim is disabled, yet I still have service.
As you can see, sim is disabled in top bar and "Settings > SIM & Network", but "About Phone > Status" and Testing Mode show that it's active
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Think I may have solved my problems. A while back, I tried the method of fixing IMEI with erasing modemst1/modemst2 and kept getting "FAILED (remote: Partition flashing is not allowed)", even though the bootloader was unlocked. With that in mind, maybe not being able to flash those partitions was causing my sim/IMEI info from being stored and therefor loosing service and sim being disabled. So today I did the unbrick method of using the MsM download tool to completely reflash my phone. After enabling OEM unlock and fastboot unlocking phone, I can now erase modemst1/modemst2 partitions. So, I am now in the process of flashing back LineageOS and will see how things go. Will report back later on results.
Hi there,
I normally don't make threads, post comments, etc. I've been into modding devices and changing things for some time now, however. I was annoyed that AT&T decided that they're either not going to release Android 12 or they're being slow and lazy, so I did what I used to do and manually updated. Here's how I did it. Sorry in advance if this is poorly formatted.
This guide is aimed towards people who are new in this field and/or just want to update already. Tested on AT&T variant of the S20 FE.
Note: I only have a Windows machine. This guide REQUIRES the use of a computer at the least, and this is written from the perspective of Windows users. I cannot help you if you are on MacOS or Linux.
1. Prep work
Download Frija 1.4.4. In the model text field, enter SM-G781U. In the CSC field, enter a carrier code which supports your carriers network. For example, AT&T uses GSM, so does T-Mobile. AT&T hasn't released Android 12 yet but T-Mobile has, so I used T-Mobile. Here's a few major carrier CSC codes.
VZW - Verizon Wireless
ATT - AT&T
TMB - T-Mobile
Once you've done the above, leave the "Auto" setting ticked and click on "Check Update". Frija should auto-fill ther Version, Size, OS, and Filename fields when it sees the update from the other carrier. Click Download.
Frija is now downloading Android 12 via the other carrier. This will take some time to complete.
While Frija downloads Android 12, head over to this thread and download Odin V3.14.1.zip. I wouldn't recommend the patched version, just use the normal one. Unzip this to somewhere you'll remember and in its own folder for organization purposes. You'll need it later.
Next, unlock your phone, remove your Pin, Fingerprints, Google account(s), and Samsung account, as they could hinder your ability to unlock your phone until the process is complete later on, as I learned.
If you have the Secure Folder enabled and use it, back up all data in it now. Do the same for anything you care about on internal storage. It will likely be lost otherwise.
2. Installation
I will reiterate once more, back up any data on Internal Storage and Secure Folder that you care about or it may be lost. I am not responsible for lost data. I will not help you if you didn't read and lost your data.
With that in mind, we'll begin with the installation process of Android 12. We'll do this as simply as I know how, and how I've done installs like this for years. You'll need a USB-C cable that's capable of Data transport. The one that came in the box should work fine, but so should most other cables. Basically, if your computer can see your phone, you're good.
Unlock your device, head down to About Phone -> Software Information and tap the build number until Developer Mode is enabled. It may ask for your pin/passcode/pattern if you haven't removed those yet.
If you don't know how to use ADB, you can enter Download mode via hardware keys. Please Google this.
Go back to the main settings screen, scroll down past what you thought was the end, and tap Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging and close settings. Connect your device to your computer, and allow the USB Debugging prompt making sure to tick Always Allow. Open a Command Prompt with ADB access and type "adb reboot download". This will immediately reboot your device to Odin Download Mode.
From here, open Odin, which you downloaded above. Unzip the file Frija downloaded to the same folder as Odin for organization. You'll end up with 6 files, each beginning with an abbreviation. You will only need 4 of these, they are as follows:
AP_
BL_
CP_
CSC_OYN_
You will not need the files beginning with HOME or USERDATA.
Within Odin, click the BL button. Select the file beginning with BL_. Then click the AP button, and select the file beginning with AP_, and so on. Odin will "verify" these files as you select them, and may appear unresponsive for some, in particular the AP_ file may take some time to verify. If you receive a not responding prompt from Windows, click wait.
Once all 4 files are selected, your phone is in Download mode, and Odin sees your phone (shown in the ID:COM field), press Start. This will now flash Android 12 to your device. This will take some time. Do not unplug your device until this process is complete! Doing so could result in a soft (or possibly hard) brick! When Odin completes the flash, you'll first see it say "RESET" then "PASS!". At the end, Odin should look something like this:
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At this point, your device will now reboot. It should reboot straight into recovery, where it is now advised to Wipe Cache Partition, then Wipe Data/Factory Reset. You can use the volume keys to navigate the menu, and the power button to select. If you haven't backed up your data yet, this will be your last chance to do so, and you can reboot to Android by selecting the Reboot option at the top.
Failing to Wipe Cache and Factory Reset will most likely result in broken features, including but not limited to the ability to recieve Calls, Texts, use Mobile Data, or change your passcode/fingerprints.
Once you've finished Wiping Cache and Factory Resetting, you can reboot your device. Android will take some time to boot, and when it does you'll be prompted with your carriers boot screen, followed by the initial setup wizard for Android 12.
At this time, you've completed the process. Android 12 is installed and all functionality should be there. You can now restore your data from the backups you made and continue about your day with Android 12.
Hope this helped.
This is great. Did you lose any functionality like wifi calling or tethering?