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[Q] What's the best App for tracking your phone?

Looking for the best free app to track my phone in case of loosing it.
Is there an app that can activate the GPS?

gil80 said:
Looking for the best free app to track my phone in case of loosing it.
Is there an app that can activate the GPS?
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Old original post this one which had no replies. Samsung apps have TekTrak - which sounds as if it should do the job. However you need to log in to the TekTrak web site to compete everything - and surprise - not yet available for Android. So anyone got a good alternative?

Seek Droid
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my lookout mobile security.
that's my favourite, there is a free and paid app,
you can turn on gps - track it down and wipe / lock device, make the phone scream a loud siren noise which can not be turned off - all from the my lookout website
Also there is an option in the app which stops the app from being un-installed
and finally it also acts as an anti virus - which scans every new app installed, and allows you to backup your sms / contacts
i highly recommend this app - the free version gives you all of the above

Rofa1 said:
Old original post this one which had no replies. Samsung apps have TekTrak - which sounds as if it should do the job. However you need to log in to the TekTrak web site to compete everything - and surprise - not yet available for Android. So anyone got a good alternative?
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Actually it is available for Samsung through SamsungApps. I just downloaded it and completed the registration through the app. Works great for me. Really good app.

I have tried over 20 apps and today found the most amazing tracking and recovery application. It's new and absolutely free. There's only one thing that I'm worried about and that's if the developer will have access in the phones once this gets installed. Look for it on the Market. Name is "Android Lost" by Theis Borg
Features:
* read SMS inbox and sent
* wipe phone
* lock phone
* erase SD card
* locate by GPS or network
* start alarm
* send SMS from web page
* message popup
* forward calls
* remote install
* phone status: battery, imei, etc
* remote SMS alarm
* remote SMS lock and unlock
* start stop GPS
* start stop WIFI

The built in app is the best as it cannot be switched off without a password and it cannot be un-installed. The tracking part is restricted in some countries but the remote lock and wipe is universal. You can set it up from the phone the trick is to press the back button to switch the keyboard off and this reveals the Register button.

Lookout and "Where's My Droid" works great!

[Beta] Call Master CDMA testing thread

Hi everyone! Thank you for your help in getting CM up to a flawless standard! We are now almost ready to deploy CM 1.5 - it will include MMS blocking, Class0 auto replies and many other new and very cool features.
We need your help now to iron out any remaining bugs before we embark on a daemon rebuild. Please download the app from the market and get testing! Here are the issues we want to address specifically:
- If you have problems regaining 3G after the telephony restart. This should have been fixed. If not, please try "Slow radio restart" in Debugging and report your results!
- Issues moving list priorities on Light or Dark theme. Again, if you have issues, please switch to the other theme, try again and then report back.
- Notification color schemes. We are interested if the new notifications comply with the majority of frameworks.
Thank you in advance for all your great work, this ultra-awesome app is as much a child of yours as it is of ours
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The most complete call and SMS management app on Android
Call Master is the most advanced call and text message firewall available for Android. With unique, powerful features and the proven reliability
of our root telephony daemon under the hood, this application is targeted at advanced users and professionals searching for an enterprise
quality solution that guarantees absolute stability.
If you find Call Master too complicated but like the power of its root telephony daemon, please have a look at our other call management app,
Root Call Blocker. It works just as effectively and may suit your needs better.
Advantages:
★ Blocked calls will never go through
★ Your screen will never turn on
★ Private call and SMS sandbox with log sweeper
★ Full password protection
★ Route message content to other numbers
★ Powerful widget
Features:
☆ Ultra flexible list creation
☆ Seven reject methods
☆ Filter SMS by content
☆ Automatic text routing and replies
☆ Regular expression and wildcard filters
☆ Custom notifications
☆ Backup encryption and password protection
☆ Powerful logging and sorting system
☆ Number testing
☆ Independent contact library for total privacy
☆ Profile scheduling
☆ Light and dark themes
Market Link: https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.blacklist&feature=search_result
This is a fully functional application. However, after a 24 hour demo period it will start nagging you to buy the Key, which will remove all nag
screens and timeouts from the interface. The nag screens are pretty light though, so users who dont want to spend can live with them.
Screens - VIEW GALLERY

This is the phone I'm testing your beta on.

Gotcha... would be nice to do that sms thing...

Yeh..Do you send emails back personally or is it automated? (I assumed it was personally since i got the email right about the time you posted here)
Or did you ONLY reply to mine cuz I'm special? loljk

Actually Tivo there are 5 different people working the support emails. Call Master is my baby, so most of the time itll be me replying to logs from it

ftgg99 said:
Actually Tivo there are 5 different people working the support emails. Call Master is my baby, so most of the time itll be me replying to logs from it
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haha aight...
Guess I'll try this app out even though I don't block anybody (idk what else it does...i suppose I'll figure it out)

OK guys, please sens some SMS to any number and then click "Write to us" in settings. We need to check how the SMS system functions currently.
Thanks.

ok guys after install and enabled it screws up my data cant connect to anything. I tried the restart telephony option and restart device and I still have no service. Unfortunately I have to uninstall but looks promising.

Rrrr... you have to wait 2 minutes. Wait and it will come back. I don't need people pseudo testing, I need real testing please.

ftgg99 said:
Rrrr... you have to wait 2 minutes. Wait and it will come back. I don't need people pseudo testing, I need real testing please.
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I had it installed for at least 30 min data never came back and after troubleshooting. what kind of test u need? As soon as I uninstalled bam data back up. Kinda reminds me of root call blocker I purchased and I can never use it anymore because of the data issues
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using xda premium

Boot your phone with call master enabled, then keep the screen on for 5 minutes - just keep changing screens or something - then click "write to us" in the settings menu please.
Has this issue occured on other phones or just the bionic?

Yes it has occurred before I had g2x and htc sensation both had same problem with those and it wont allow me to write to you with no data
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Connect to wifi then. Or toggle wcdma or something. The vast majority of people do not have this problem so i would really like those logs.

Rootuser3.0 said:
Yes it has occurred before I had g2x and htc sensation both had same problem with those and it wont allow me to write to you with no data
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Look. I have a sensation in front of me right now. The data comes back in 15 seconds.

I like the 15 update, thanks! Password protection is awesome!

Updated to r17,
- Tweaked password protection and hidden mode
- Added LED notifications
- Added private conversations

I can confirm that the radio never re-enables on a droid bionic. I tested with both my phone and my wife's with the same result.
Report sent.

How long did you wait, what rom/radio/kernel, and did you try "restart telephony"?

Just as a good measured test, I waited 60 minutes before trying the "restart telephony" option, then another 30 afterward. Data never returns, and there are no bars of signal. After a restart, the same thing happens once the app starts (no signal, no data).
Great looking app, very excited to have it working on our phones =D
Edit: Sorry forgot to mention, this was a fully stock bionic. The only deviation was the fact that it is rooted.

You should try with the screen on, not off. Also, i dont understand how you have no bars. Thats impossible.
Are you perhaps blocking some permissions or something?

Free flashlight app "Light Source"

hi,
i used some hints from this forum and created a little app around it.
It's called 'Light Source' and i wanted to provide it for free on the marketplace.
As you might expect, it fails marketplace validation.
The response, i got from the MS developer forum is, that only OEMs and Device Manufacturers are allowed to use the ID_CAP_CAMERA capability. To avoid a complete waste of the time I spent for developing it, I want to provide it here in this forum.
It is completely free, does not show adds and uses the video-camera light to show a constant, flicker free light. Additionally it has a red, green and blue-light mode and a metro-style icon that respects the user theme setting.
It also uses the suggestion from this forum to remove teporary stored video data in a background thread, so it leaves no junk on your phone.
Have fun, using 'Light Source' and may the source be with you!
regards,
Hannes

Hi....thanks so much for this app....LED function works perfectly on my Omnia 7
and is very stable.....as well as the switch ON / OFF.....very useful for me

Very nice, thank you very much Installing now. I've been dying for something with a consistent light and a nice Metro icon.

Thank you! Very nice work.

Hi there guys.
That's strange, I have a flashlight app that was certified and is now on marketplace. It is called LED Flashlight, probably works the same way.
I checked and I do not use the ID_CAP_CAMERA capability.

hello. quick question how do i open up this XAP file? thanks

You need the developer tools installed on your PC and an unlocked phone to do this.
Start - Windows Phone SDK 7.1 - Application Deployment.
Use this tool to deploy the .xap to your phone.

ldokov said:
Hi there guys.
That's strange, I have a flashlight app that was certified and is now on marketplace. It is called LED Flashlight, probably works the same way.
I checked and I do not use the ID_CAP_CAMERA capability.
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Do you use the camera or the video camera to turn on the flashlight in your app?
Using the camera (and constantly focusing) turns on the light but it flickers on every "onfocus".
Using the video mode and turning on the led does NOT flicker but this is not allowed for third party developers in the marketplace.

HannesB said:
Do you use the camera or the video camera to turn on the flashlight in your app?
Using the camera (and constantly focusing) turns on the light but it flickers on every "onfocus".
Using the video mode and turning on the led does NOT flicker but this is not allowed for third party developers in the marketplace.
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I use the video mode with light ON, no flicker, at least on my Omnia 7. Of course, it does not work on phones with xenon flash, like the HTC Mozart.
You could test it if you want, its free. I won't give a link here, because its a thread about your app, but you could find mine in the marketplace, the publisher is Enless Soft.

[APP] SwitchMe Root Profile Manager needs INCS testers please!

Hi everyone. Im one of the developers of SwitchMe, and app that allows multiple secure logins into separate installations of android on a single device. The pr is after the break.
I really need a few people to check into some issues people on some roms have been experiencing. There are some warnings involved:
- testers must perform a full nandroid backup before using the app, it is not our responsibility if you start getting boot loops
- if you report results or bugs, please use the "Write to us" function in the app whenever possible, and always describe the issue in the header of the logs you send
- if you post here, be sure to include your device type and rom
- if you have apps installed on sd, be sure to mention that as well
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SwitchMe is a unique application for root users that allows you to log in and out of multiple installations of Android just as you would on a desktop computer.
The technology behind SwitchMe saves all of your applications and data, protects it and stores it as a file in memory. You can then log out of an
account and log into a fresh installation of Android or another account with its own unique content.
You may create as many profiles as the memory is capable of holding. Some of these may require very little free memory because they contain few apps,
others will be larger as they contain many applications and lots of cache and data.
Why is this functionality useful?
Privacy - the most obvious benefit is that you can securely share one device among multiple users, which gives you privacy and peace of mind.
Testing - if you are a developer, you can use profiles as clean sandboxes to test your applications and their interaction with the system.
Gaming – with multiple installations of Android on a single device, you can now play online MMOs as different characters.
Speed - the games your kids play slow down your tablet, but with SwitchMe you can easily create profiles without games or instant messengers.
Battery life - when the battery is low but there are important emails or documents to edit later, switch to a profile which only contains these essentials.
These of course are only suggestions - there are plenty of other uses for the functionality SwitchMe offers.
Market link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.switchme
The Lite version allows the creation of two profiles, enough to test on.
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Just started to test it, created 2 profiles : one main, one for testing the switching. After first switch, loading circle started, remained stuck for 10secs (same happens when switching back), then restarted. New loading screen showed up, first load took about 5-7mins. After all loaded, switchme requested SU perms and new google account interface started.
One possible bug i noticed, usually when new google account interface starts, the mobile data service is started so you would have connectivity. This time it didn't start (i had it turned off in profile 1, then switched to profile 2). Although it works properly, it just didn't start at first startup.
All my installed/downloaded applications are not included in the app drawer, so that works nice.
But a drawback i noticed. If the app is focused on the privacy part of sharing one device, gallery pics&videos are accessible from both profiles, so you might want to think of a way of restricting pics&vids accessibility only to the profile that created them (big challenge from my point of view).
All default installed application seem to work without a problem.
One strange thing i noticed, our custom ROM has Beats audio included - in profile 1 (my default one) switching Beats audio on/off works, but on profile 2 (newly created profile) switching it off makes it stuck on off (switching it back on has no effect on audio).
As i don't have a necessity for this app to run it as a daily profile switcher, can't test more in-depth scenarios, but if you want something tested/have a scenario, write it up here or send a PM. Good luck with the development.
Using Nik IncredibleS Trinity SensationXL4.0 ROM (2.3.5 android with 3.5 sense) with included 2.6.35.14 RCMIX VIVO kernel (with my HTC Incredible S S710e).

SwitchMe 1.2 has been rolled out and now includes a lockscreen replacement:
1.2
Added lock screen for logging in and out
More stable Fast switch implementation
Reworked UI colors
Now, its very important that we get some feedback on how this big new feature works, so please read up on it in the help and post your thoughts!

1.2.2 - HOTFIX 2
Reworked widget on qHD+ displays
Fixed widget text on HC and ICS
Fast switch improved on older devices

So guys, anything to report?

1.4.3.7
Fixed device specific switch screen crashes and issues
Fixed UI bug in switch screen preferences
If anyohe had problems with superuser before, this should fix them. Please let me know if that is the case, its important we get some feedback here!

Anything to report regarding yesterday's release?

By the way we released a new app today some of you might also find useful, you can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538222
PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AND BE KIND
Touch Blocker Beta - a simple but useful app that makes holding and using your device easier
There are two basic functions:
- create dead zones where touches do not register
- filter the screen when reading in low light
We are already in a relatively stable Beta release - whats left now is adding new features and making it all look pretty. You can follow this process at the thread here.
Please be sure to write suggestions - we are looking forward to engaging the community and building a useful and nifty application that many will enjoy!
Market link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.touchblocker
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Debugging
If you experience issues, the best way to help is by reproducing them and then clicking "write to us" - be sure to include a description of your error or we may not read the logs.

1.5.3.1
Fixed issue with lock on boot
Fixed some rare crashes on lock screen
Fixed MIPS and X86 Key compatibility

Is the latest version working well?

I take it everything is fine?

1.5.3.8
Fixed issue switching profiles (One X and others)
Fixed rare crash on adding/ removing profiles
Fixed many device specific issues from user logs

- Only bug/or maybe a feature I noticed is The app itself have different settings between logons. I mean If I optimize in one logon, I must made the same changes in other account too. Its sometimes frustating.
- And the setting "logout automatically" not worked correctly. When I speak to someone on phone and proximty turn of the screen, and I remove phone from my ear, It shows the logon screen, everytime.
Seems like everything worked flawlesly. But I have a question. What happens if I uninstall the program?

Özgürce said:
- Only bug/or maybe a feature I noticed is The app itself have different settings between logons. I mean If I optimize in one logon, I must made the same changes in other account too. Its sometimes frustating.
- And the setting "logout automatically" not worked correctly. When I speak to someone on phone and proximty turn of the screen, and I remove phone from my ear, It shows the logon screen, everytime.
Seems like everything worked flawlesly. But I have a question. What happens if I uninstall the program?
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Lets use our brains to think logically. If it was possible to disable any security by calling the phone, what would be the point of any security at all?

ftgg99 said:
Lets use our brains to think logically. If it was possible to disable any security by calling the phone, what would be the point of any security at all?
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You didnt get my point. This is happen when im on the phone with someone. I need to logon an account to hangup and this take time. If you think logically; I must be already logoned to a profile before starting to speak someone.
Sorry for my bad English.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA

Özgürce said:
You didnt get my point. This is happen when im on the phone with someone. I need to logon an account to hangup and this take time. If you think logically; I must be already logoned to a profile before starting to speak someone.
Sorry for my bad English.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA
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Ah now i see what you mean. However, my logic is still right. You are using it on a phone, and phones are not well suited to automatic log off. I mean just how often do you need to switch profiles? Surely you should be doing it manually...

thank you for sharing
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How can I join switchme developers?

huazvi said:
thank you for sharing
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium
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OK enjoy!
kabukinimo said:
How can I join switchme developers?
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Are you saying you want to work for us?

[App] SwitchMe - Share Your Device - MULTIPLE USER SPACES

Hi guys Im one of the developers of SwitchMe - an app that creates multiple user spaces. We have just released a new build which should fully support the T2s. Please have a look and let me know if everything is working as it should!
Thanks in advance, PR after the break:
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SwitchMe - share your device!
SwitchMe is a unique application for root users that allows you to log in and out of multiple installations of Android just as you would on a desktop computer.
SwitchMe is a unique application for root users that allows you to log in and out of multiple user spaces just as you would on a desktop computer, with each profile having its own separate system settings, apps and data.
Some of the benefits of this technology:
Privacy
Securely share one device among many users, protect your accounts with passwords and log out automatically.
Kids
Create a profile for the kids, with only the apps and access you feel comfortable with.
Gaming
Overclock your profile for maximum performance in intensive games
Speed
Imagine a buttery smooth profile, with no kids games, messengers or bloatware to slow things down.
Testing
Create a sandbox profile to easily test applications and themes - no more nandroid nightmares!
Battery
Switch to a profile which only contains the essentials to save power through brute force.
Critical usage warning:
Incorrect use of this application can potentially harm your device. Before proceeding with use we strongly recommend that you perform a full nandroid backup through the device recovery.
READ THE HELP FILE CAREFULLY TO AVOID ISSUES
Without the Key, this application allows a maximum of 2 profiles and no security features.
Only the standard Android implementation of Apps2SD is currently supported. Use all others at your own risk.
Most devices should be compatible as long as they have enough free internal memory to create secondary profiles. The application will warn users if available memory is low.
These of course are only suggestions - there are plenty of other uses for the functionality SwitchMe offers.
Market link:
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.switchme
The free version allows the creation of two profiles and has no security features.
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Looks cool. I'd try it out but I hate crippled apps that need a key to work properly.
Good luck.

scottx . said:
Looks cool. I'd try it out but I hate crippled apps that need a key to work properly.
Good luck.
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And yet there you are, trying it out.
Also, the free app already gives you everything. You just have to use you brain to make it work.
Attitude... it affects the best of us.

Anything to report?

oh, this is great, now you can share the tablet with family members

R1kARD0 said:
oh, this is great, now you can share the tablet with family members
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Yep, it does that.

Hi
very helpful app for a family with only one tablet, works almost 100% OK for us.
everytime i switch profile a android OS update is done, and after a few seconds im loged out again, after second logon it's OK
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5110 4.0.4 XXBLH4

Installed it on my GT2 3113 this morning and have been playing around with it. I do get the same android OS update thing as listed above when switching users. Also sometimes when the app opens it is a blank screen with no profiles or details listed. Running RomsWell V1.1 stock rooted/deodexed 4.0.4 rom

gooffeyguy said:
Installed it on my GT2 3113 this morning and have been playing around with it. I do get the same android OS update thing as listed above when switching users. Also sometimes when the app opens it is a blank screen with no profiles or details listed. Running RomsWell V1.1 stock rooted/deodexed 4.0.4 rom
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Write through the app please.

ftgg99 said:
Write through the app please.
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Will do

Thnks....
I love this app

I've noticed that if I don't use the switch screen options then the app works fine and doesn't give me the blank main page that I was experiencing previously.
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Also, what folder are the additional users profile/apps installed to?
Sent from my GT-P3113 using xda app-developers app

Im looking into it.
/DATA/.PROFILES is where everything is kept.

Guys there have been reports of the app being blank sometimes. Im trying to work out if this is something to do with superuser vs supersu. If youve experienced this, please let me know and be sure to tell me which of the two youre using...

I haven't been having that problem since I disabled the "switch screen functionality" in the settings. I do use the "fast switch" option and just open the app when I want to switch profiles. I am using SuperSU v0.96

gooffeyguy said:
I haven't been having that problem since I disabled the "switch screen functionality" in the settings. I do use the "fast switch" option and just open the app when I want to switch profiles. I am using SuperSU v0.96
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You disabled the two main functions just because you sometimes couldn't see the statistics page? That seems a little extreme...

ftgg99 said:
You disabled the two main functions just because you sometimes couldn't see the statistics page? That seems a little extreme...
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No, not just because it didn't show statistics, but I wouldn't be able to switch users unless I rebooted the device. When the problem would occur it also wouldn't bring up the switch user screen on the lock screen after waking up. If the icon notification was enabled it just opened up the statistic screen, not the user switch screen. I would get stuck in the current users profile until I rebooted and hoped the switch user screen would show after start up.
I like the functionality of the switch user screen but with it glitching like that on my device the only sure way to be able to switch profiles is to disable all that and just go into the app/statistic screen and click switch at the bottom.

I just noticed that there is a widget for this app that allows switching profiles without opening the app.

gooffeyguy said:
I just noticed that there is a widget for this app that allows switching profiles without opening the app.
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I think your problem is with supersu (if thats what youre using). If possible, change it to superuser or at least make sure that youve set supersu up to always grant and whatever.
Supersu is very green and i wouldnt recommend it to anyone.

I have used this app for awhile now and really love it as it allows both my girlfriend and I to separately use my nexus 7 without interfering with each others settings. However, I recently flashed a CM 10 nightly (which i really like) and the switcher no longer works, freezing during each switch attempt.
I know it says CM 10 is not supported at the current time on the app page, but are there an plans to include this support in the future? Any info is appreciated and thanks for your work.