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HELP: found a device, want to find the owner

Hi guys, I've found an HTC Wildfire S this morning at the train station. IT has locked SIM and locked Screen. Tried to look in the SD card but there'snothing useful.
Debug USB is not enabled so I can't navigate the system folders to find any clue. What do you suggest to help me find the owner out?

Why didn't you just hand it over to the police?

phishphinger said:
Why didn't you just hand it over to the police?
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That's the last option. I trust more myself
No, the reason is that is much easyer for the owner if I can directly call him. And also often the loss of a low budget device is not reported to the police, so the owner will never find it.
Just some months ago I forgot my phone on a train and a guy called with it my mum and I was ablo to retrieve it in a couple of days!

try installing the sim card to other phone and see if it works than just wait for the owner to call on that number...
Or
you can make a nandroid backup and extract that backup using your pc find the social apps like facebook or tweeter and you will find the account info for the owner and you can send the message to that account that you have found the phone or whatever you want to send...

santacrab.it said:
Hi guys, I've found an HTC Wildfire S this morning at the train station. IT has locked SIM and locked Screen. Tried to look in the SD card but there'snothing useful.
Debug USB is not enabled so I can't navigate the system folders to find any clue. What do you suggest to help me find the owner out?
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Take it to the carrier store. They will contact them and i think they might even give reward or something. I believe carriers used to.

santacrab.it said:
That's the last option. I trust more myself
No, the reason is that is much easyer for the owner if I can directly call him. And also often the loss of a low budget device is not reported to the police, so the owner will never find it.
Just some months ago I forgot my phone on a train and a guy called with it my mum and I was ablo to retrieve it in a couple of days!
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You should be able to see what the network is from the SIM - I'd contact them really. Whoever lost the phone is going ot have to contact them so would be able to get the phone back that way. You could also leave a note with your contact details at the lost property at the train station.

Then contact the service provider of the phone. They will have a record of the device serial number and IMEI, and will know the owner of the phone.
Edit: too slow

Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
try installing the sim card to other phone and see if it works than just wait for the owner to call on that number...
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The SIM is locked, so it's no use.
Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
you can make a nandroid backup and extract that backup using your pc find the social apps like facebook or tweeter and you will find the account info for the owner and you can send the message to that account that you have found the phone or whatever you want to send...
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How can I make the nandroid backup with a non rooted device, which have the screen block?

santacrab.it said:
The SIM is locked, so it's no use.
How can I make the nandroid backup with a non rooted device, which have the screen block?
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ah ok... Sorry... I didnt knew that...

No other "software" solutions?

santacrab.it said:
No other "software" solutions?
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No other option that I can find...

Power off the device, remove and replace the battery, boot into hboot by pressing volume- and power, --wait-- use volume keys to select recovery. You should now be able to use adb stuff even though usb debugging is disabled. I'm not sure, but it's worth a try. I still think the best option is to return the phone to the carrier.

I think if i lost my phone id be a little upset at someone going so far as a nandroid of my stuff even if trying to return to me. Id just take it to carrier. It's a guarantee it gets to the person. They usually have an email or alternate contact for the person.

There will be a serial no on the Sim Card, so that the carrier people will easily identify the owner. (Same thing for the phone also)
**Much simple**.

[Q] LG G3 McaFee issues big time

Hi everyone
This is my first post here and a sad one at present.
i restored my G3 back to stock last night and all seemed to go well but now my phone says McaFee mobile security your device is locked and is asking for a pin to unlock it.
i don't have this pin and i don't have a clue how to get it, i purchased the phone as a used mobile and it was all good until i did the root back to stock because lollipop was causing some serious lag issues.
can anyone please help me with a way around this if possible
big thanks in advance

Contact the person who sold you the phone. He entered the PIN. McAfee thinks the phone is stolen now.
You can try flashing stock firmware (kdz) file with CSE flash. It could help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089

DelBoy said:
Contact the person who sold you the phone. He entered the PIN. McAfee thinks the phone is stolen now.
You can try flashing stock firmware (kdz) file with CSE flash. It could help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
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Thanks for the reply
I contacted the seller and it seems the phone is infact 3rd hand if not more and basically he does not have the pin
i did the firmware flash and thats why I'm in the pickle now as the phone knows its been factory reset and MacaFee kicks in for security, the sellers not interested as he sold me the phone working which it was but lollipop was just killing the phone when i updated it and after trying to get back to kitkat I'm in brick land

If anyone else has a suggestion or can help then please do get in touch if possible
Thank you

In fact the previous owner set up an account here: McAffee Mobile Security.
Contact someone there and explain your situation.

I will contact McAfee for sure and see if they can help me but I do believe the answer I will receive will be can't help and I come to this conclusion through general security measure because I'm pretty sure anyone could steel a phone and call them up asking for the unlock code but let's see what they say.
If anyone has had this happen and have found a way around the issue please do send me a private message if you don't wish to publish it as I am stuck big time at present
Cheers

I have just got off the phone with McAfee customer support here in the UK and well to be blunt I'm up that creek without a paddle
Nothing they can do for me because even though the software licence is valid and I have the original owners email address that confirms this because I don't have a prof of purchase for the phone like a receipt or mobile number for the original owner they can not help me I'm anyway
All they said I can do is to keep emailing the owner with this email address and hope for a reply and if I get one enter the pin and it will unlock
So people be very careful if you don't have the pin for your phone as it looks like I have just lost £240 and now have a brick to look at
Again if any of you wonderfully cleaver people know of a fix please do help me out if possible
Thanks
Joe

talk2joe said:
I have just got off the phone with McAfee customer support here in the UK and well to be blunt I'm up that creek without a paddle
Nothing they can do for me because even though the software licence is valid and I have the original owners email address that confirms this because I don't have a prof of purchase for the phone like a receipt or mobile number for the original owner they can not help me I'm anyway
All they said I can do is to keep emailing the owner with this email address and hope for a reply and if I get one enter the pin and it will unlock
So people be very careful if you don't have the pin for your phone as it looks like I have just lost £240 and now have a brick to look at
Again if any of you wonderfully cleaver people know of a fix please do help me out if possible
Thanks
Joe
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have you tried any diff roms or cyanogen mod? maybe a diff software wont have the mcafee on like cyanogen mod

No I haven't tried to put any other software on because I can no longer access download mode as the McAfee has a kill switch and won't let me do anything from what I can see.
All I can do it switch on my device I can't even get into setting properly because the McAfee block kicks in to quickly and I've tried probably 20 odd times
If anyone can explain a way for me to flash another operating system onto my handset please get in touch as I will try anything rather than have a dead phone and e out of pocket
Cheers

Take it some private repair shop. They will solve your issue.

DelBoy said:
Take it some private repair shop. They will solve your issue.
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If i can not get around this fix i will defo take it to a shop as you mentioned and try my luck.
but i have some news
i have managed to get into the phone and it allows me to gain access without lock down but no sim installed yet.
i followed the steps from an earlier thread on how to get to buddy lock code and gain access to Macafee software but i do not see or can not figure out how to enter a buddy number as suggested in the last part of the solution
anyone know how to enter a buddy number please
cheers

Bump up just for those who might have missed this thread
Anyone know how I add buddy number please
Cheers

open the apk. on top , on the right there are like three dots. settings, scroll down to find device-buddy list.
under settings you can also see subscription info. there you can find the email of the person who set up the apk.

Well just wanted to say thanks to everyones help who replied or sent me a ptivate message
My phone is back and working well and i now have a new password for mcafee
Took some time and my device went through a few stalls n freezing trips but after being persistant i got around the issues.
Cheers to all

talk2joe said:
Well just wanted to say thanks to everyones help who replied or sent me a ptivate message
My phone is back and working well and i now have a new password for mcafee
Took some time and my device went through a few stalls n freezing trips but after being persistant i got around the issues.
Cheers to all
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how were you able to enter the buddy code?

i have the same problem..i cant access my lg g3 because of mcafee.. i dont know the pincode.. im the 3rd owner of the phone and i dont know how to contact the first person who bought this.. im begging you guys please help me

cass10 said:
i have the same problem..i cant access my lg g3 because of mcafee.. i dont know the pincode.. im the 3rd owner of the phone and i dont know how to contact the first person who bought this.. im begging you guys please help me
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here is the method :https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...are-method-t3534946/post70470494#post70470494

Recover pictures after hard reset

Help please, I did a hard reset on my S6. I knew I would lose pictures and stuff but what I forgot was I didn't get them backed up first as my macbook and android don't communicate and my gateway doesn't work so no windows pc. I was locked out of my phone and only getting to try to enter my pin once an hour and after all day of doing this I was frustrated and did a hard reset, as soon as I started I could have kicked myself :crying: because my phone was the only place that I had pics, video and audio recordings ......of my brother, his voicemail before he passed away and pics before he passed away and of his funeral. I have never rooted. I tried kingoroot, kingroot and neither will root. Can someone help me get my files back please? Thank you.

First off, please accept my condolences on the death of your brother. I am so sorry for you loss.
I have never used it,but this might work for you: http://www.jihosoft.com/recover-data/recover-data-after-factory-reset.html
I hope this works for you.

koop1955 said:
First off, please accept my condolences on the death of your brother. I am so sorry for you loss.
I have never used it,but this might work for you: http://www.jihosoft.com/recover-data/recover-data-after-factory-reset.html
I hope this works for you.
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Thanks, no it didn't. It did recognize my phone and scan though.

Your Phone Connection - Link To Windows

I'm getting crazy here.
I'm setting up my Note 10 Plus to Link to Windows and I follow the guide.
I am stuck on my phone where it says something like: Check your pc - We're checking something on your pc before asking for a final permission".
I have tried anything - Please help mere here.
/CK

I think Microsoft is having an issue with the desktop client at the moment. I used this last week without any issues, but it won't sync today. Looks like from the reviews of the desktop client on Microsoft store that this is not an isolated issue. I'd say be patient and wait until they push a bug update.

Café King said:
I'm getting crazy here.
I'm setting up my Note 10 Plus to Link to Windows and I follow the guide.
I am stuck on my phone where it says something like: Check your pc - We're checking something on your pc before asking for a final permission".
I have tried anything - Please help mere here.
/CK
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Same here, UK Note 10+ 5G.
It may just be that Samsung has neglected to push out some needed files, happens sometimes, such as last year with Linux on DeX.
Anyone running this already, please feel free to jump in.

Dumb question but did you try rebooting the computer

pcriz said:
Dumb question but did you try rebooting the computer
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Yes, and phone too. Several times...
Thanks for your replies, guys ?
/CK

Same. US unlocked version. Tried restarting the app on the phone and the PC. No go.

Tried again today... All works great all out of the sudden
/CK

Set up your work device

Hello xda-developers.com community, i hope that every one is doing great.
I have a problem wirh my new Google Pixel 3 XL, wich i bought from a phone market. When i connected to intenet the device seems to be locked and i can't access to anything on device only the interface in the image below.
Is there any solution for that? i am a biginer and take it easy on me please.
if there no help tell me so i can return it to the seller.
I will appreciate any help.
thank you

mounir2.0 said:
Hello xda-developers.com community, i hope that every one is doing great.
I have a problem wirh my new Google Pixel 3 XL, wich i bought from a phone market. When i connected to intenet the device seems to be locked and i can't access to anything on device only the interface in the image below.
Is there any solution for that? i am a biginer and take it easy on me please.
if there no help tell me so i can return it to the seller.
I will appreciate any help.
thank you
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What phone market?
If that display comes up when you turn the phone on, what happens when you tap next?

Homeboy76 said:
What phone market?
If that display comes up when you turn the phone on, what happens when you tap next?
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Im guessing the FBI appears within 12-24 hrs.

This is a notice put up by the Google apps device manager app. It means that that device is a company managed device and you should return it.