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I am ok with paid/donate apps using it to ID your device, but a lot of the free apps share it so that they can track your usage and or with advertisers to push targeted ads to you. With location enabled, they can track where you are visiting, etc.. I feel they are allowed too much personal information.
Anyone know of a way to not allow access to this, other than disabling mobile networking?
Personally I would prefer to be anonymous, don't mind using something for free and having to see ads, that's fair..
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I recently came under attack, and have determined that a hack tool used the IMEI and atiagent to gain information, that allowed them to connect remotely. persistently.
I was wondering how do i hide this info, or obtain a new valid number?
If i subscribe to a new service provider, will this help?
CM7 has a feature that allows you to revoke permissions. I haven't tried it, but it might do what you're after. I haven't tried it myself. Some apps may just crash though when it tries to get the IMEI. Since an app dev wouldn't expect a permission it was granted on install to be revoked, they may not have any exception handling around that.
Bottom line...if you don't trust an app with a permission it's asking for, I would generally just not install it and move on.
LBE Privacy guard, it's in the market
My company will be requiring Airwatch to be installed on any mobile device that accesses company email, on the 15th of this month. There is only a little information on XDA related to this, most of it being >7 months old & not very informative; however I've learned the following:
-AW can detect root
-AW allows the admin to encrypt device & SD storage, track the device via GPS, & view installed apps
-I suspect, but don't know for sure, they can also perform a full wipe - should the device security be compromised.
What I'd like to know is if any XDA users are familiar with this app/IT security measure. Is there a way to bypass root detection, or have a source in IT create a custom profile, on the server end, that would not flag my device?
I own my SGS3, & pay for my service, as my company initiated a BYOD policy a few months ago. Now they say I have to install this if I want to continue to access my email, calendar, contacts, etc. The choice is mine, but I'd prefer to have my cake & eat it to, if possible.
So, I'm putting it to the brilliant collective minds, thoughts, experience, & expertise of the XDA community! Any thoughts, accounts of direct experience (admin or end-user), solutions, suggestions - anything would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Honestly I wouldn't want to give my company access to my personal phone like that... You never know what they can look at that they aren't telling you. Plus tracking the GPS, that's pretty much the same as getting the ankle monitor when you on house arrest. Total invasion of privacy.
I'd pay the $20 for another line on my family share plan And use that for a business phone. That way unless I'm at work or do a on call shift I can turn the phone off and not have to worry abut being tracked.
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Do you really need email access on your phone that badly? Seems like you are giving up a lot...
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Well they used to pay for my old blackberry, then initiated the BYOD for everyone. I get approximately 250 emails per day, have all off my contacts on outlook (I had backed up my BlackBerry contacts that way), and I typically have my days packed with one meeting after the other. So, being able to use my phone, instead of carrying around my laptop, to access emails, contacts, & my calendar is extremely useful and convenient.
I'd read on a thread for a similar security product that you can have a custom profile built that will disable the check for root functionality on that. That's why I began looking for possible solutions for Airwatch by posting this thread.
Bottom line though, I will not install it if there's not a work around, or solution of some kind.
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Your place of employment sucks... that's like saying "hey if you want to use your phone for work, well then we own it but you will pay for it."
I mean I get why they have the safeguards in place, just a sucky situation.
I'd still go with my idea, get another line galaxy note 2 would be perfect.
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atm there is no way u can bypass the root check from AW.
but u can disable AW frm "Device Administrator" @ Security when u are off from work.
And install it back when you are back to office.
(click the enrollment link from your email to activate AW)
I actually work for Airwatch, If you own your phone and the company didnt supply it it doesnt matter if your phone is rooted or has a custom rom. its YOUR phone. Yea every week on the AW client it'll report compromised device but its your phone so your company cant say anything to you unless they provide you a phone.
just turn turn off a lot of access and tracking stuff with in the AW app as well
The other thing would be, perhaps a 3G tablet? Unless you absolutely need to make phone calls, that way you can check e-mails and all that jazz, and turn off GPS. Just my two cents. Either way, good luck!
Airwatch user here, member of work IT, with an iPhone, iPad, and Fascinate. Mine reports as compromised devices, and I already told them to wipe my device if it's really out of compliance and they have a problem with it. So far, jail broke and root happy still
My employer is cancelling the BES server (and devices) and switching to a BYOD policy, including Airwatch. The i* device users are ready to be assimilated, but right now there challenges getting the agent on the Droids.
Our policy is that certain employee positions (including mine) are required to have access to a smartphone for e-mail access and/or on-call, and we are in a right to work state. So that means we either comply or risk losing our job. The employee is responsible for purchasing the phone, service & replacing damaged phones, and can turn in the billing summary page each month for up to $100 reimbursement.
The BB was the only smartphone I've had, and my Droid should arrive today. I can understand they want to secure devices which attach to the internal network but that doesn't make me feel any better about how the product integrates with the devices.
Will the agent install on the Droid if it's rooted? Can they prevent me from resetting the phone to remove the agent? And if I do that, will it just re-install if the device is configured in the Airwatch console?
airwatch on S4 blocking USB Debugging
Guys,
I just received a new company Samsung Galaxy S4 and have Airwatch disabling the USB Debugging option, it's greyed out:crying:. Can't even root it now if I wanted to.
Such a shame, I have now two Galaxy S4s, what a b*&(9it to carry around.
Any ideas would be much appreciated.
Cheers!
Airwatch and other email/calendar client
trmixing said:
I actually work for Airwatch, If you own your phone and the company didnt supply it it doesnt matter if your phone is rooted or has a custom rom. its YOUR phone. Yea every week on the AW client it'll report compromised device but its your phone so your company cant say anything to you unless they provide you a phone.
just turn turn off a lot of access and tracking stuff with in the AW app as well
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Hi,
recently also my company has adopted airwatch MDM to give us the access to email by phone.
I would like to know if there is a way to use a different email/calendar client instead the Airwatch Inbox client... I would like to have a client that offer the possibility top have a calendar with a widget.
cheers,
Luigi
Any updates on this?
I've tried:
RootCloak - downloaded from playstore, didn't work.
Also tried installing it from xposed, but there's an issue with galaxy phones, almost bricked mine.
There's also a thread someplace talking about editing the scripts of AW, but not all scripts are visible any longer.
Bottom line - doesn't work. Using SM-G925F. Any ideas?
Anyone offer any info on root and good root check?
1. Yes it is byod policy and I have had phone for years and own it and pay my bill. and I always root for titanium,
New email app for company.
2. I'm rooted and running note 5 port MOaR.
3. I have looked at magisk but don't think it will work. I have one shot for a key, and help and or direction or suggestions are appreciated.
Please save us all from the reasons why good checks for root, I get it, I just do not think my company should dictate what I have on my personal device.
And no its 100% byod they are not buying a phone for me to use for company email. Yes I know it blows!
4. If I posted in wrong place please move.
BiggieD said:
Anyone offer any info on root and good root check?
1. Yes it is byod policy and I have had phone for years and own it and pay my bill. and I always root for titanium,
New email app for company.
2. I'm rooted and running note 5 port MOaR.
3. I have looked at magisk but don't think it will work. I have one shot for a key, and help and or direction or suggestions are appreciated.
Please save us all from the reasons why good checks for root, I get it, I just do not think my company should dictate what I have on my personal device.
And no its 100% byod they are not buying a phone for me to use for company email. Yes I know it blows!
4. If I posted in wrong place please move.
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1. Good for Enterprise SUCKS.....it dictates your phone lock settings, and gives IT access to ALL your photos/media, if they so desire. I would avoid it at all costs.
2. I can't remember if I was rooted or not when I used it VERY shortly. I know that I went to MobiMail, and then CloudMagic to get to my work email, basically through the OWA portal. That way I didn't have to relinquish any control or access of my device. If other apps through your work are going to be looking for Good, then you may not be able to use those.
3. ......
4. Yes, I do think this is in the wrong place, but then again, what do I know.
Cloud magic, this works for Lotus? Or just exchange?
Thanks for the info.
HeyBeerManTX said:
1. Good for Enterprise SUCKS.....it dictates your phone lock settings, and gives IT access to ALL your photos/media, if they so desire. I would avoid it at all costs.
2. I can't remember if I was rooted or not when I used it VERY shortly. I know that I went to MobiMail, and then CloudMagic to get to my work email, basically through the OWA portal. That way I didn't have to relinquish any control or access of my device. If other apps through your work are going to be looking for Good, then you may not be able to use those.
3. ......
4. Yes, I do think this is in the wrong place, but then again, what do I know.
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BiggieD said:
Cloud magic, this works for Lotus? Or just exchange?
Thanks for the info.
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I think just exchange.
Hi all,
I post here as I have a Pixel 6Pro, but it is a general question.
I live in a country where Google Play/Wallet is not officially available.
This means that I cannot use my phone to do payments through NFC.
I have a local bank account and a Revolut account (with a Lituanian IBAN, which in theory should work with Google Play/Wallet).
Could someone explain me if the problem of not having Google Play/Wallet working in my country is related to Google or if it due to my bank? I complained for years with my bank, but nothing is happening (and it seems that no other local bank can make it working).
Does someone know any possible work around to finally use NFC payments on my phone?
Thanks!
I don't have the out-of-country issue, but, my bank doesn't work with Google Wallet, only Samsung Pay & Apple Play.
I'd start out with calling your bank & ask if any of the three (Google Wallet/Samsung Pay/Apple Pay) are used.
Find supported payment methods - United States - Google Wallet Help
Important: To make contactless purchases with Google Wallet, you must have an Android phone with Near Field Communication (NFC). You can use your phone to pay wherever contactless payments are accept
support.google.com
Lithuania: Supported payment methods - Google Wallet Help
To quickly search for your bank or card, use Ctrl + f. Banks Supported cards Unsupported ca
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If your country is supposed to be supported for Google Wallet (per the links listed above), & you've already reached out to your bank, I'd take it up with Google, see if they can help.
Thank you Koliosis, but my bank keeps repeating they are working on it.
Would changing the payment profile make any difference?
Indeed if I go to https://pay.google.com/gp/w/home/paymentmethods I have three profiles, the one of my residence country and two others from other countries where, in the past years, I bought Google devices (Pixel and Android TV or Chromecast). Does anybody know what switching profile would entail?
Thanks!
Hello people my bank nfc payment doesnt work it's give me error message while to open mobile payment option in bank app. I disabled developer options and OEM locked has anyone same problem with me?
birdie85 said:
Hello people my bank nfc payment doesnt work it's give me error message while to open mobile payment option in bank app. I disabled developer options and OEM locked has anyone same problem with me?
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Are you using Google Wallet for tap to pay?
If so, your bank might not have that option (vs Samsung Pay &/or Apple Pay).
I know that my bank doesn't use Google Wallet, but, does use Samsung & Apple's options, I'd start there.
Find supported payment methods - United States - Google Wallet Help
Important: To make contactless purchases with Google Wallet, you must have an Android phone with Near Field Communication (NFC). You can use your phone to pay wherever contactless payments are accept
support.google.com
In my opinion payments and setting up cards have been garbage since google switch back to google wallet, it is better in Sept update
In my country doesn't support Google wallet... İ just want to pay with my bank nfc tap payment but doesn't work i get contact with my bank customer support. But they don't understand the problem... İ think problem about my pixel 6p. But i can't find the solution
birdie85 said:
In my country doesn't support Google wallet... İ just want to pay with my bank nfc tap payment but doesn't work i get contact with my bank customer support. But they don't understand the problem... İ think problem about my pixel 6p. But i can't find the solution
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I believe you have just answered your own question. Your country doesn't support Google Wallet and so there probably isn't a solution (unfortunately) =/
I am not asking Google wallet payment ı am asking bank nfc payment servis these are different payment servises. I can't use my bank nfc payment servis beacuse of some phone settings i think and ı am searcing the answer that's the point...thanks
birdie85 said:
I can't use my bank nfc payment servis beacuse of some phone settings i think and ı am searcing the answer that's the point...thanks
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Then just make sure that you have NFC enabled in the settings. Also, be sure to set your banking app (or whatever app that should allow you to make NFC payments) as your default payment app in the settings.
You can follow Google's instructions for this here:
Make contactless payments with your Pixel phone - Pixel Phone Help
You can use tap and pay for purchases at retailers that accept contactless payments. Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up.
support.google.com
Thank you for your support. I think the problem source is bank application...
Its not just the bank application, the contactless devices need to also support it. You need to contact your bank to ask them where their NFC bank app is supported for payments
Strange what does it show when you try to pay via nfc. Bank app does it work? Maybe you need to enable payments via bank app self and in android settings? I don't know but very strange. Maybe in the strangest, weirdest way there are white list in the app which devices supported and need update.
@birdie85 It more than likely has to do with Google changing security APIs, a lot of A13 devices have been running into the problem. Look for Play Integrity API Checker on the Play Store and run it. If you don't pass Device and Basic Integrity (minimum), you can't do wireless payments. YASNAC doesn't have the new PLAY API checker so it throws a result that won't help at the moment. If you're rooted and unlocked using Zygisk there is a walkthrough that resolved my problems.
Not much help this i know but my bank does not support Google Pay so i have to use their own online banking app and its always worked fine so maybe that rules out the phone being the problem.