HI Folks,
Most of you will be aware of the Samsung Dive account where one can track the location of the phone and remote wipe it etc.
I am aware of other apps on the market that replicate some of theses features but haven't found one that allows the finder of the phone means to contact the owner to return it.
What I would like is the lock screen to have a "phone owner" facility as well as the emergency call button.
I like to have the phone locked to prevent unauthorised use should it go missing but its doesn't help an honest person who might find the phone to return it.
Anyone seen an app that has this function?
Or make an app to do it, I would pay for an app that could do it.
Thanks
Del
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haggisuk said:
...but its doesn't help an honest person who might find the phone to return it.
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Why not try using a 'low-tech' solution & putting your contact details on a sticky label on the back - or a note between the phone and case. Remember your phone might be found by an old dear who doesn't even know how to turn it on!
Come to think of it, you could also use an invisible marker to write your house number & postcode under the battery (and on the battery) - this is one of the first things the police will look for if they recover your phone, or come across someone with it in their possession in 'suspicious circumstances'.
Well that made me smile, yes a perfectly good solution to the problem, and i will be doing that as it would still work even if the battery was dead
Would still like the over engineered solution too if its available or if anyone is making a security app for the phone to incorporate it as a feature.
The app called "Android Lost" lets you place a note saying whatever you want it to. You can also trace it with GPS, set an alarm etc.
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bruflot said:
The app called "Android Lost" lets you place a note saying whatever you want it to. You can also trace it with GPS, set an alarm etc.
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That's a great app, can't believe its free.
Tested it out and it works a treat.
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If seen a couple of apps, but I want your opinion(s). Which apps would you recommend in such cases as these?
uzi132 said:
If seen a couple of apps, but I want your opinion(s). Which apps would you recommend in such cases as these?
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WaveSecure IMHO... lets you lock then track via gps to recover your phone. also if someone puts another SIM in your phone app will alert you of the persons number who took your phone... my fav feature.. since police can match persons name to number...
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WaveSecure IMHO... lets you lock then track via gps to recover your phone. also if someone puts another SIM in your phone app will alert you of the persons number who took your phone... my fav feature.. since police can match persons name to number...
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What if they know how to wipe phone?
wave secure can be installed as a system app... thus making it more difficult to remove
(Lookout mobile security) is what I'm using.it lets you back up calls, contacts and pictures.it also have gps tracking.
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Hey, this it's my first time posting and I had a question for you guys.
Does anyone here use Lookout Mobile Security?
I've seen a lot of screenshots of homescreens and I never see the Lookout icon on the notification bar.
Is it not needed or do you guys use
something different?
Thanks for your help!
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Why do you think its needed?
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That's a good question. I guess I just downloaded it assuming that I need it. Is the antivirus useless then?
Also, it backs up my pictures/contacts and has the "locate phone" feature. Are there any other apps that can do this?
Thanks
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Not sure I need one either, but I have BitDefender Mobile on my phone.
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I used this thing for quite a while.....its great in theory. Here are the things that made me un-install it.
1) Could not locate my phone through GPS while indoors
2) website continuously said that message failed to be delivered to my phone while trying to make my device scream.....although I got every one of them and phone would not scream.
3) most importantly while doing batch updates from the market I would have to sit there and watch not only each app being downloaded and installed....but then had to wait for lookout to scan each one...which ultimately made the update process SLLLOOOOWWW.
I initially installed this just for the phone locator service but Wheres My Droid does that and it works great. IDK but maybe the paid version of Lookout is better but WAAAYYYY to expensive for a app that is technically NOT NEEDED.
I use WaveSecure... it does all the same stuff except virus protection. Everytime I've tested it, the lock has worked. I haven't tested the remote wipe feature. Also, I have it set so that once a day, it will backup all my pictures and sms and whatever else it offers backup for. That way, if I have to wipe it, I'll have all my stuff.
I used it for a while on my captivate. I stopped using it because when ever I had it installed the market would stall periodically. It would sit and say it was downloading something. Clearing the market didn't help, but uninstalling lookout would.
I use Google+ to auto upload my pictures, and SMS backup+ to back up SMS and call logs to my gmail account.
I never tried the locate, scream or wipe features so I don't miss them. I did notice WP7 included them built in, and worked well. Apple has integrated some now too. I think its only a matter of time before Google does the same.
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avast! Antivirus is now on android. I installed it and it offers a butt load of features!
My personal favorite feature is the anti theft mode! it will allow you to save two contacts so that you can activate it through text message from those contacts by entering in the password. It will also notify those contacts if the person changes the SIM card and it will send the new number through message (stealth mode).
Here are some of the many features you all might like...
App Disguiser
After downloading avast! Anti-Theft, user can choose a custom name that disguises the app (e.g. call it “Pinocchio game”) so that it is even harder for thieves to find and remove.
Stealth Mode
Once anti-theft is enabled, the app icon is hidden in the app tray, leaving no audio or other trace on the target phone – the app is ‘invisible’, making it difficult for thieves to detect or remove.
Self-Protection
Extremely difficult for thieves to remove (especially on rooted phones), Anti-Theft protects itself from uninstall by disguising its components with various self-preservation techniques. On rooted phones it is able to survive hard-resets and can even disable the phone’s USB port.
SIM-Card-Change Notification
If stolen and a different (unauthorized) SIM card inserted, the phone can lock, activate siren, and send you notification (to remote device) of the phone’s new number and geo-location.
Trusted SIM Cards List
Establish a ‘white list’ of approved SIM cards that can be used in the phone without triggering a theft alert. You can also easily clear the trusted SIM cards list, to leave the one present in the phone as the only trusted one.
Remote Features
SMS commands provide you the following REMOTE options for your ‘lost’ (or stolen) phone:
Siren, Lock, custom Display properties, Locate, Memory Wipe, covert Calling, Forwarding, “Lost” Notification, SMS Sending, History, Restart, and more.
This antivirus by far has the best features! Best part is that it's free!!!!!!!!!!!!
A) antivirus is not necessary on the android operating system unless you're downloading...."shifty " stuff let's say.
B) yeh antitheft is really a GREAT feature holy geez. Unless of course they simply....wipe data and flash a new rom.
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Yeah, if somehow we can put some lock code on flashing of new Rom then only anti theft has a meaning otherwise the thief can easily flash a new Rom and use the phone.
It is only be useful when we have left our phone somewhere and unable to locate it.
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Phalanx7621 said:
A) antivirus is not necessary on the android operating system unless you're downloading...."shifty " stuff let's say.
B) yeh antitheft is really a GREAT feature holy geez. Unless of course they simply....wipe data and flash a new rom.
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Downloaded something from the amazon app store a month ago and it was infected, Dr. web removed it....
Also I don't believe that if you lose your phone the thief will race home, learn how to wipe the atrix quickly and download a new ROM all within minutes. If I lost my phone I would know immediately and would start the anti theft process. Not all thief's are smart and in fact, if your a thief your not smart. You can have it disable a lot of features like the USB and other stuff if stolen just by messaging the phone and it all goes undetected..
But the app is not for everyone...... I would find it useful in a tight spot and I would rather have a CHANCE then no chance.
From what I can tell in the description you can set it up so Avast survives a hard reset so that you can still track the phone and lock it
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Phalanx7621 said:
A) antivirus is not necessary on the android operating system unless you're downloading...."shifty " stuff let's say.
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There's a whole thread on this exact subject with links to articles about market apps being removed for trojans, etc. Nothing you download over any network or from any source can be guaranteed to be safe. If you believe it is, you are very naive.
The use of anti-virus is purely optional. Some like myself value it while others do not, but to plainly say you just don't need it is just bad advice to put it simply.
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There's a whole thread on this exact subject with links to articles about market apps being removed for trojans, etc. Nothing you download over any network or from any source can be guaranteed to be safe. If you believe it is, you are very naive.
The use of anti-virus is purely optional. Some like myself value it while others do not, but to plainly say you just don't need it is just bad advice to put it simply.
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+1 QFT
I want to REMOVE anti theft. How would I do THIS? HELP!
hooozy said:
I want to REMOVE anti theft. How would I do THIS? HELP!
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Just uninstall it like you would any other application...is it really that hard?
hooozy said:
I want to REMOVE anti theft. How would I do THIS? HELP!
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if you go into the anti theft portion look at the bottom there is a "help!" that will explain how to do it exactly. Once you install it and then activate it, it is a little harder to remove but possible. Just follow the directions they outline and you will be fine..
Well that's all fine and dandie butcouldnt the "thief just pull outthe battery if its going crazy in siren mode
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Well that's all fine and dandie butcouldnt the "thief just pull outthe battery if its going crazy in siren mode
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ummmmm that is an option guy, not a requirement... why do people come up with the lamest questions about why they don't need the app (rhetorical question)
If you misplaced your phone and you realize within minutes yes you can do the siren thing to locate it quickly other then that the siren has no other use........ They have an option for almost every situation.
and the term used earlier in the thread, "QFT" is one of the dumbest internet terms, its equivalent to hitting the ******* THANKS button
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ummmmm that is an option guy, not a requirement... why do people come up with the lamest questions about why they don't need the app (rhetorical question)
If you misplaced your phone and you realize within minutes yes you can do the siren thing to locate it quickly other then that the siren has no other use........ They have an option for almost every situation.
and the term used earlier in the thread, "QFT" is one of the dumbest internet terms, its equivalent to hitting the ******* THANKS button
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And that is probably the lamest "use" one can think of.if i misplaced my phone wont i just ring it up?
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And that is probably the lamest "use" one can think of.if i misplaced my phone wont i just ring it up?
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so if you had your phone on silent or low volume calling it would work? you must have dog hearing guy... the siren uses max volume regardless if the phone is on silent, vibrate, low volume etc... use your brains people! Like I said, its just an option!!! not a requirement. There is other useful options other then that AND its safe to assume you didn't download it so now your just TROLLING
Great share! I'm an avast pc users and love that its on android.
I am a premium lookout user and think its time to cancel my scrip.
A few questions, some of the features are locked and say download anti-theft root installation... cant find this anywhere. I am rooted on cm7 and ul bootloader
Also, I can not access anti-theft advanced settings for hard reset protection.
Lastly, where can I find the command list for how to track my phone and any other commands.
Thanks!!
Installed and testing. I want to see if it can replace 'Droid wall'. Kaspersky which i've been using for over a year hasn't got many features in my opinion...
no need for an antivirus on android. and there are plenty of antitheft apps. and besides just get a firewall. so if u DO happen to get a shifty app that wants to send data back home, usually a GOOD firewall will not allow it.
i wouldnt and dont worry about shifty apps anyways. My phone isnt used to hold anything important. i dont do business on it thats for sure lol. i dont order stuff on the net with it neither. If the website has a number to call and order I use it.
There are alot of people out there that do EVERYTHING from there phone.
for them, well i dont know what to tell ya. except never rely on anything.
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no need for an antivirus on android. and there are plenty of antitheft apps. and besides just get a firewall. so if u DO happen to get a shifty app that wants to send data back home, usually a GOOD firewall will not allow it.
i wouldnt and dont worry about shifty apps anyways. My phone isnt used to hold anything important. i dont do business on it thats for sure lol. i dont order stuff on the net with it neither. If the website has a number to call and order I use it.
There are alot of people out there that do EVERYTHING from there phone.
for them, well i dont know what to tell ya. except never rely on anything.
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Especially dangerously bad advice from uninformed and careless users.
Remember not too long ago, everyone thought Apples were immune to malware.
Also, viruses are but only one form of malware.
There is no substitute for caution and careful behavior.
Phalanx7621 said:
A) antivirus is not necessary on the android operating system unless you're downloading...."shifty " stuff let's say.
B) yeh antitheft is really a GREAT feature holy geez. Unless of course they simply....wipe data and flash a new rom.
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true true what are you installing that would be questionable....well stop
I tried Avast over the weekend, it will not download virus definition updates, I see others left Market feedback saying the same thing. Lookout is installed once again.
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and the term used earlier in the thread, "QFT" is one of the dumbest internet terms, its equivalent to hitting the ******* THANKS button
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lmao ClearFire your soo salty, you'll disagree with anything I say or hate on it cause I made you mad.. Grow up and move on, people disagree.
Hi! I would like to know app (free if is possible) to get my phone back if I loss it or if my phone is stolen. I have heard about Cerberus that is a very good application, but I would like some opinions about it.
Thanks in advance!
If it work's in your country Samsung Dive. Free and available out of the box.
I personally use PhoneLocatorPro, very much like Dive but this can take pics on attempted failed login when you have pin/pattern etc activated.
Also like the fact as like Dive you can place it into system/app so you can turn GPS off but when tracking on website it activates GPS.
There are free alternatives, search the market and read user reviews.
You can find a roundup of many apps here: http://www.androidpolice.com/topics/features-2/mobile-security-app-shootout/
Avast mobile for android all free with remote wipe etc etc
Works for most.
One great feature of Samsung Dive is that it is not controlled by SMS, I say this because those can be blocked with the wrong settings. Here is a real life example that happened to me personally.
1: I installed Avast on my sisters Android phone (not Samsung so no Dive)
2: I tested the locate feature and it worked
3: A couple months go by and some app updates occured. Specifically Go SMS which suddenly turned on the feature to stop multiple notifications by blocking other SMS apps (I have been confused by this before on other phones until I figured it out)
4: Suddenly I went to use the locate feature and it never worked because Go was blocking it.
Luckily I wasn't trying to find a lost phone but just cheaping out on asking for directions to a birthday party.
I may suggest using two, Dive and another. For features from both.
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Hi! I would like to know app (free if is possible) to get my phone back if I loss it or if my phone is stolen. I have heard about Cerberus that is a very good application, but I would like some opinions about it.
Thanks in advance!
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Here's the best advice: Take a note of your IMEI number, as if and when you lose or have your phone stolen, the first thing to go is your SIM. Phone your network provider, and ask them to block the phone completely by giving them the IMEI number and your mobile number.
They will do this for you, as I have done this before. This will render the phone completely useless to the thief. You can then have your same phone number ported back on to another new sim if you want with the balance added.
Also its handy for the police report/Insurance claim etc.
And a few day's later I got a call from the police that the phone was in a local phone shop! The Idiot took it there to try and get it sorted, but the guy new the IMEI was locked/Barred and inquired about it, and contacted the police.
So happy day's
PS I got a new one fron the insurance anyway so beware, they can flash your firmware and get rid of all your fancy anti thief, but cannot change your IMEI
FPMen
You should try Avast, it is a very good app, I use it too, but you should take care of your beloved phone!
Thanks for your answer! I will try some free app and I will copy my IMEI too... every thing that I could do to protect my phone... I will do it!
im using netqin security..
My favourites are seekdroid, androidlost, lookout and avast. I use them all.
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+1 for Avast. They bought the really nice app Theft Aware, and they improved and integrated their features into Avast. It's especially useful with rooted phones (offers more security), but works with non-rooted devices also. The best thing about it is that you don't require a network connection for it to work (like Samsung Dive does); and it can force data connection on, so you can connect with Dive . You can control the app via SMS. And it's also free on the market.
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+1 for Avast. They bought the really nice app Theft Aware, and they improved and integrated their features into Avast. It's especially useful with rooted phones (offers more security), but works with non-rooted devices also. The best thing about it is that you don't require a network connection for it to work (like Samsung Dive does); and it can force data connection on, so you can connect with Dive . You can control the app via SMS. And it's also free on the market.
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+1. Been playing with it since last night, it really is excellent.
You can get rid of the virus scanner/firewall bloatware easily too.
+1 for avast, really nice app
avast is good because it needs no internet connection to work. Most anti-theft apps only work when connected to the internet...
i first installed avast, then installed the anti-theft and gave it a nicen ame
then i unstalled the anti-virus because i dont need it and it uses to much battery.
I would really recommend hxxp://phonelocatorpro.com/ only cost about $4.
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I would really recommend hxxp://phonelocatorpro.com/ only cost about $4.
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just downloaded this and it works spot on, even takes a photo if they try putting in wrong passwords to unlock the phone and emails it to you
works very very well well worth the £4
I was skiing this past weekend and we found an iphone 5 on the slopes. We turned the phone on and a message appeared on the screen saying this phone is lost and if found please call number XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Which we did and the person got their phone back.
Is there an app similar to this for the Android? I know not everyone would return the phone but just in case it would be nice to have a message appear on it and track the phone too.
Thanks
Sorry I posted in the wrong section before.
Google has android device manager that can remotely locate your phone, even wipe the data on it if you want. It can even play a siren from your phone if you lost it in the couch or something and you have it on silent.
Also if you just google something simple like lost phone app, you'll get hundreds of alternatives from security companies.
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Cerberus is a popular choice and one I would recommend.. read through the features.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus
That's what I was thinking of but couldn't remember. Plus there's a thread on here somewhere explaining how to get a free lifetime subscription
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I have where's my droid.
I use PhoneLocater Pro. I've been using it for years. It works great and does everything you would ever want to do with a lost phone. It's definitely worth a look.
I use Avast! antivirus which also has a module called Anti-theft. Not only can you put a message on the screen, but you can control it by SMS commands to lock it down, turn a siren on, wipe the phone, etc. If you get the paid version, you can even take a picture of the culprit.
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As a duplicate is already posted here..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643428
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