Anti-theft questions - LG Optimus Black

Hello to you as as all. I have some questions concerning the possibility of my OB being stolen. The first question is: how can I avoid my cell being booted into recovery mode without it being on?
Provided that my OB has NOVA ROM v8 installed and I can select to boot into recovery mode, (just by pressing the power button) then flash it, despite being locked. How can I prevent this? Finally, are there any anti theft utilities/applications that enhance the level of security of my device? In other words, what can I do so that a possible thief cannot do anything with my OB, including factory resetting/flashing ROMS?
Thanks in advance!
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Flash the lg stock theme with the nova script's theme changer. I think then you won't have the reboot and recovery entries. I'd also like to hear about anti theft apps...

There are many Android Antitheft Apps such as:
Wheres My Droid: It only has SMS sending feature after changing SIM card.
Prey Anti-Theft: My favorite, it has GPS tracking, SMS after SIM change, SMS activation/deactivation and an Account at preyproject.com to receive reports about your stolen phone.
Android Anti Theft Application: A new app just released today but it seems good.

Thx. What about androidlost?
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Thx. What about androidlost?
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It has the same idea as Prey Antitheft but instead of having an account at their site (androidlost.com) to report to, They use your email to send reports to which is better since there is no limit to report number.
@miniclip22 there is only one Anti Theft app I know of that prevent (with ROOt) Hard resetting or Factory resetting. Its Name is LMaxi Anti Theft Installer. I don’t know about any app that prevent ROM flashing. But it would be nice if Moded ROMs developers add some kind of password required before flashing.

Xadroid said:
But it would be nice if Moded ROMs developers add some kind of password required before flashing.
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This is a cwm recovery feature. Who'll implement that?... I think it's quite a tough work.
Knzo....? Is the Force stronger enought with him to accomplish, ...even without his phone?
Edit: hey! Maybe Antonio can add a code (sim?) ask in the poweroff menu? Much more simple...
And then I'm thinkin' of some thief issues... Things with cable: pushing apks with adb, kdz flashing...
And you still have the erecovery...
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@Xadroid: you can push apks in the /system partition, and they will no more be erased by a factory reset... using root explorer for this is the easiest way: go to /data/app, "move" the apk, go to /system/app, mount r/w and paste. Reboot. Might work. Or not. Depends of the apk and the rom. Never bricked anything in my case, at least, forcloses.

CERBERUS is an excellent anti-theft sw, it has 3 ways of functioning (the first based on sms and the others using its website).
Check whether it sustains a complete wipe of the OB.
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Hurray for thread necromancing :good:
Anyway. I just stepped into the android world using a Nexus 4. My girlfriend had her android stolen a few months ago and is also using a Nexus 4 now.
My first reaction was to install Prey Anti Theft on both devices so that, in the event they get lost/stolen I would have some sort of means to track them down.
However, if your thief is a bit smarter then a doorknob he'll wipe the device the first chance he gets, so your anti theft solutions go out the window.
I was wondering if there is some way to "embed" the anti-theft in the OS. So that in case of a wipe the anti theft solution will still be able to fulfill it's duty.

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Cerberus can be integrated with os, so wiping data won't delete it. And it can be accessible using dialer- app is hidden and only pressing specific number will launch it.
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Nihiliu said:
Cerberus can be integrated with os, so wiping data won't delete it. And it can be accessible using dialer- app is hidden and only pressing specific number will launch it.
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Same for avast. Also has an AT included.
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N00BY0815 said:
Same for avast. Also has an AT included.
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I recently downloaded 'lookout'. Looks promising. Using this app with anti virus scanning disabled.
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All those antitheft apps have a big disadvantage: they all need the GPS and Data to be always on, so this leads to higher battery drain. In addition, you can't locate a stolen phone using GPS if it's in a building (it works only in open area)
I suggest you to keep your eyes always on the phone and keep it in your pocket and it will not get stolen.

Am I correct in assuming that only root is required, and not a custom rom?
ohadz said:
All those antitheft apps have a big disadvantage: they all need the GPS and Data to be always on, so this leads to higher battery drain. In addition, you can't locate a stolen phone using GPS if it's in a building (it works only in open area)
I suggest you to keep your eyes always on the phone and keep it in your pocket and it will not get stolen.
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And even then devices get stolen. My girlfriend's Galaxy Y was picked from her pocket a few months ago while she was paying in a store. Same for my brothers iPhone 2 days ago.
From what I understand, if you have root those apps can turn GPS/Data on/off by themselves and listen for an incoming SMS message or activation via the web. So at best they have a background service running.

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[Q] Security apps.

Are security apps like Lookout, Norton etc worth installing? Samsung already has find, lock and wipe via Samsung dive website so is an app necessary?
If it is worth getting one which is the most recommended?
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chrisb1977 said:
Are security apps like Lookout, Norton etc worth installing? Samsung already has find, lock and wipe via Samsung dive website so is an app necessary?
If it is worth getting one which is the most recommended?
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I use Lookout as a safety precaution and have had no trouble with it. The mobile world is getting more dangerous, so I figure every little bit of protection helps.
If such programs aren't essential yet today...they will be tomorrow.
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Lookout
Register with something like .
http://www.immobilise.com/index.php
and use Samsung DIVE .
http://v2.samsungdive.com/help/guideRemoteControlsClear.do
jje
Thanks, I've installed Lookout. I was already setup up on Samsung dive.
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Is there any way to install Samsung Dive on a Custom ROM?
Can I extract the apk from SamFirmware.com?
I use LBE security and Droidwall (IPtables frontend gui). The problem is, unless you use hardcore's speedmod kernel, you can't block ipv6 in Droidwall, which is bad considering the I9000 will try connect over ipv6 first. LBE gives you a list of all apps, their required permissions and the ability to block these individual permissions.
As far as Norton goes, if their Android software is anything like it is for pc, I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole!!
the app: SeekDroid is good, you can find your device and so on(better than Samsung Dive)
Little out of topic
Got Ya is a nice app...
It clicks photo of the person who inserts the wrong password ..
Caught my Hostel warden do it.. hehehe..(Hostellers submits mobile aftr 8 oclock every night, it kind a sucks)
Phone locator pro for me, tried a lot of the others
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unpaid for apps show as Purchased on play market

Ok in the past I used to use paid apks for free (illegal I know) but I wish to purchase these apps now and play market thinks they are installed, how can I pay ?
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i would guess uninstall them (use titanium to backup data), then buy from market and restore data
It shows as purchased if uninstalled and if I click instal it gives error screen Instead of purchase screen
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create a new gmail account
Didn't think of that, I'll do that later, thanks
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Titanium Backup has a feature called Market Doctor which removes and/or attaches market links, effectively showing them or not within the market. I'm not entirely sure, but I believe it's a Pro-only feature, so making a new account may be better for you.
That doesn't work on 4.0.... makes it worse for me :/
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Possible fix for your problem
Niallfitzy1 said:
Ok in the past I used to use paid apks for free (illegal I know) but I wish to purchase these apps now and play market thinks they are installed, how can I pay ?
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I've run into this also, yes I have used some pirated apps, but really it was such a hassel to find working updated sometimes 2 or 3 daily, I just said screw it I can spare 3$ for the app. I tried a whole bunch of tricks, hacks, whatever. the one that has worked for me, is re-install lets say, your stock rom (or a Stock rom).
boot up, setup your 'current' google account, go strait to the market (google play, whatever), disable auto update, ad mobs, ect. download/purchase the apps you want. From my experience, its better to do this quick. google market seems to take a while to realize your phone, is on a new rom. its sort of hit or miss.
When you go back to your ICS rom, well your purchased apps should be well "purchased" for real.
on another note, be careful of some roms using Legit software, not to name any names but a few have "copyrighted" software. So if you installed one of those, your loose your chance to buy it when you want to.
my 2 cents.
Regards,
I did it this way : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23569397&postcount=16
Have you tried simply using the web version on a desktop, or even from your phone's browser, then letting it get sent to your device when you sync? It may take a reboot or two, but this worked for me in the past. (Of course after uninstalling the app in question first.
I had this problem once when I tried to show my support for an app dev. I got a free version of Cut the Rope from GetJar and I wanted to convert to the Market version to support the dev. But Market on my phone kept on showing it as purchased, and wouldn't allow you to buy it anymore.
I uninstalled the app from my phone, backing up data with TI Backup. I then went to the web version of Android Market, and that thankfully showed that I had not purchased the Market version of the app.
play market problem
look these problem is created by the rom on which ur......try flash another rom ur problem will be solved.......in my opinion try IMM76D ELITE V 9.1 ROM WITH DEVIL 2_0.62 KERNAL.............this kernel come with 402MB ram............
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I did it this way : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23569397&postcount=16
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Mmmm, I'll have to try that, thanks for the tip.
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I did it this way : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23569397&postcount=16
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Sounds like best suggestion so far
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nikhilonlive said:
look these problem is created by the rom on which ur......try flash another rom ur problem will be solved.......in my opinion try IMM76D ROM WITH DEVIL 2_0.62 KERNAL.............this kernel come with 402MB ram............
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slim ics? The most reliable ics rom imo ... its play markets detection of installed apps, I've been on 3 roms with this issue, if the other methods don't work I'll use an old market apk
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Denying permissions on TL

Since getting my TL I've been much more enthusiastic about playing around with it, by rooting it, deleting these crappy ATT apps, only to find the boot loader is not unlockable.
I wanted to install cyanogenmod to deny apps certain permissions but it looks impossible because the death star won't let us unlock the bootloader.
You guys have always been so helpful in the past... What would be the next best way to deny permissions? I've seen a couple apps in Google play, but they all seem to have their drawbacks.
Thanks
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bagofsnakes said:
Since getting my TL I've been much more enthusiastic about playing around with it, by rooting it, deleting these crappy ATT apps, only to find the boot loader is not unlockable.
I wanted to install cyanogenmod to deny apps certain permissions but it looks impossible because the death star won't let us unlock the bootloader.
You guys have always been so helpful in the past... What would be the next best way to deny permissions? I've seen a couple apps in Google play, but they all seem to have their drawbacks.
Thanks
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You can't do what you want with root access?
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Just want to stop apps from reading contact data, calling home, displaying ads, etc. I know there are a couple apps that do this. Just looking for a suggestion on which works best.
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bagofsnakes said:
Just want to stop apps from reading contact data, calling home, displaying ads, etc. I know there are a couple apps that do this. Just looking for a suggestion on which works best.
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Don't know what apps would be best but root should be all you need not unlocked bootloader.
bagofsnakes said:
Since getting my TL I've been much more enthusiastic about playing around with it, by rooting it, deleting these crappy ATT apps, only to find the boot loader is not unlockable.
I wanted to install cyanogenmod to deny apps certain permissions but it looks impossible because the death star won't let us unlock the bootloader.
You guys have always been so helpful in the past... What would be the next best way to deny permissions? I've seen a couple apps in Google play, but they all seem to have their drawbacks.
Thanks
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Try this: http://www.mobiwol.com/
No Root!
That looks like a start, but doesn't really do what he wants. In case you want a app to have web connection, but don't want it to read, for example, your contact data.
I would recommend Gemini app manager.
Have used it for a long time. Only downside is that you have to set all your settings again if you uninstall or change roms
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I would recommend LBE Privacy Guard. You can edit all the permissions like you want, permissions of system apps too. But you need root
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Stock Phone App - Display only contacts with Numbers - Possible to run the old app?

Hello all,
Back in KitKat (I think), google's default app for phone/contacts had the option to only display contacts with numbers. (great idea!)
For reasons beyond anything I can imagine, they stupidly removed this feature. (Horribly stupid idea...sigh)
Is it possible to run the older phone app/contacts app on newer roms? 7.0?
I like the stock app. Fantastic app, excepting for the horrible stupid decision to break needed functionality by Google.
Thoughts? Options? Ideas?
Thanks!
Just a thought you could find the apk from KitKat and then install that. If it works. Use something like titanium backup and long press on the app from within TB and select remove market link. This should prevent the app from auto updating. Haven't tried it but i agree. The contact with phone numbers only was great.
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ozzmanj1 said:
Just a thought you could find the apk from KitKat and then install that. If it works. Use something like titanium backup and long press on the app from within TB and select remove market link. This should prevent the app from auto updating. Haven't tried it but i agree. The contact with phone numbers only was great.
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Thanks for the direction. I'm a technical user, so I can chase this down. Why would they remove it?
sonicanatidae said:
Thanks for the direction. I'm a technical user, so I can chase this down. Why would they remove it?
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Completely agree. It was silly to remove that ...
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Low Power Mode off/on, change of themes makes things CRAZY

Hello everyone,
I have been having this problem for a few weeks now, and it has gotten to the point where I think something is SERIOUSLY wrong with my phone.
I have a 512gb UNLOCKED N960U1. Never rooted. I'm a little OCD with my app arrangement so i have every app on my phone in folders so i dont have to get a finger hernia scrolling through everything.
My problem is that I use low-power mode often. I also like to turn in on while driving, and charge my phone in the car that way. Lately when coming OUT of low-power mode, I've found that my apps have DUPLICATED. Every. Single. One. Doesn't matter if the phone is charging, or not. They duplicate, BOTH APPS OPEN, and I have to uninstall the second ones with no data loss to the original(?) one.
I also like to change my themes weekly. Thats what originally started the problems. Recently, after switching a theme out again, I found that the phone had emptied out my folders into a giant CF in my app drawer. Thinking "at least its not old school Samsung LAG", I just put them BACK. No biggie.
NO GO. I did that THREE SEPARATE TIMES. I have 425+ apps on my phone. Sometimes SOME of the apps will be removed from the folders, sometimes ALL of the apps.
The breaking point for me was when I took it off of low-power mode as I was leaving the car, and the apps spread back out, and SOME WEREN'T EVEN SHOWING. Furious, I knew I was going to use my tapatalk app to get onto XDA to ask for help or guidance. Tapatalk Pro is on my phone, but WAS NOT SHOWING IN THE APP DRAWER. So i searched for it instead. It came up in the SEARCH, but not alphabetically where it SHOULD be. Now when you find an app by searching, if the app comes up, you can long press it and it will give you the option to "locate" where the app is store on your phone (folder, which screen, etc.) When that was done, the phone froze briefly, and then did nothing.
Im at my wit's end on this issue. The most horrible part is that I can't find ANYONE who is having this issue other than me. Phone has not been dropped, no cracks, nothing.
What the hell is wrong with my phone??
This is the most horrific problem I've ever read on XDA is all my time here. Sorry that I don't have a solution to your problem, but just reading through your post is terrifying.
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I think a logcat and developer tools may help. Have you tried Samsung service since you can easily replicate the problem in front of them?
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Are you using 3rd party launcher? If you don't use low power mode does it still happen. What are using to change themes?
raul6 said:
Are you using 3rd party launcher? If you don't use low power mode does it still happen. What are using to change themes?
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No third party launcher. I use the standard, built in theme options when I switch themes, and the themes are downloaded from the Samsung theme app/store/part.
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Paras Lehana said:
I think a logcat and developer tools may help. Have you tried Samsung service since you can easily replicate the problem in front of them?
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Samsung service?
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Samsung Service Center*
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I would just backup the device and factory reset.
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kta said:
I would just backup the device and factory reset.
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Yes that's the last thing I would do. I couldn't live without knowing the reason. [emoji6]
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kta said:
I would just backup the device and factory reset.
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Unfortunately thats exactly what I did. I started putting my apps in folders as everything was downloading. I also began to get rid of apps because I figured that definitely didn't help.
By the time the phone finished downloading all my backup'd apps, the two apps I deleted were BACK, and the apps came out of the folders I had just put in. Back to the same situation. :silly::crying:
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Unfortunately thats exactly what I did. I started putting my apps in folders as everything was downloading. I also began to get rid of apps because I figured that definitely didn't help.
By the time the phone finished downloading all my backup'd apps, the two apps I deleted were BACK, and the apps came out of the folders I had just put in. Back to the same situation. :silly::crying:
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What are those apps?
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Slicc98 said:
Unfortunately thats exactly what I did. I started putting my apps in folders as everything was downloading. I also began to get rid of apps because I figured that definitely didn't help.
By the time the phone finished downloading all my backup'd apps, the two apps I deleted were BACK, and the apps came out of the folders I had just put in. Back to the same situation. :silly::crying:
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Since what you're experiencing is most likely a software issue, you may want to factory reset and try not restoring any of your backed up apps, just manually install the basic ones and see how it behaves for a few hours.
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Paras Lehana said:
What are those apps?
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Just random apps. No category to put them in
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How are you still sane from this? I'm sorry I can't provide a solution.
Call Samsung stars. Personally I would factory reset and install apps one by one.
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Call Samsung stars. Personally I would factory reset and install apps one by one.
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For 435 apps?
I'm reviving this thread because the problem continued on the the Note 10.
...then the Note 20U...
Now I'm too scared to try it on my Z Fold 3.
This is a SOFTWARE issue...not a specific phone or app issue.

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