I found a few threads about this, but no answers and no GTab specific posts about it..soooo, I wanted to know if there was a way to completely lockout the GTab if it's stolen. If someone gets a hold of this now, they would simply need to boot into CWM and then they could factory reset...is there any way to password protect that option?
thanks for the help!
Isn't the Viewsonic logo theft protection enough?
eh
bmag666 said:
Isn't the Viewsonic logo theft protection enough?
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normally I would say yes, but I have a case on it.....I like this little guy a lot!!
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So my droid 3 has alot of bugs and its just not working properly. but i have a crack in the top of the device, its not even on the screen but because of that verizon says they cant replace it. is there any way around this ? i can't afford to buy a new phone
http://cnn.cn/shop/motorola-droid-xt883-housing-p-13955.html#.TrJRFiMIaIg.facebook
i seen these but two things. is this a trusted site ? i heard the droid3 was a pain in the a** to just change the screen, im good with hardware but have never taken apart a phone, would i be able to this on my own?
Dri94 said:
i seen these but two things. is this a trusted site ? i heard the droid3 was a pain in the a** to just change the screen, im good with hardware but have never taken apart a phone, would i be able to this on my own?
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http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola-Droid-3-Teardown/6108/1
did you have insurance at all? if nothing else manufacturer warranty should cover the screen.
DroidXY said:
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola-Droid-3-Teardown/6108/1
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thanks but thats just a tear down. not specific instructions with the screen. i could probably take time to figure out but i wouldnt want to mess up the phone worse so i can't use it. im not confident enough with a phone tear down.
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did you have insurance at all? if nothing else manufacturer warranty should cover the screen.
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No i didnt :/ the maufacture warranty covers the screen if i dropped it?
hello,
I stole my gt n7000, he was protecting by pin. (simcard and phone)
The thief did that was back in recovery mode or download to reset the settings.
It would be interesting to be able to protect the download mode and recovery, a password or a PIN code for the phone is That a brick.
(minimum 6 digits for real security )
there is an application to do this?
I think rather a kernel with this option.
next month I will buy the galaxy note 2, and I am very happy to have a phone that turns into a brick if it gets stolen again!
I'm ok to take the risk of losing the pin code (if I get amnesia) and not being able to use my phone, but it's so unlikely that it happens!
so many people could do this, there would be less robber smartphone ...
I'm right when I say that.
gomatrixor06 said:
I stole my gt n7000
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omg wat. gaiz we have have a thief here.
jk.
I think I get what you're trying to say.
Pretty sure I've actually searched this up before cuz I've also thought about how much more safer it would be to have pin protected recovery.
Similar to how you can password protect your computers bios to stop people from booting from usb/cd etc.
But the search results were basically like:
"It's not worth it."
"It's still pretty easy to circumvent etc."
and the typical "If you want something, make it yourself." response.
So yea.
Unfortunately no kernel (that I know of) supports this.
I know that in France people take knives to hit a smartphone, it would be better for everyone that manufacturers include this option directly on any smartphone.
I think that must be an online petition.
I too thought of this several time but nothing can be done anyone can wipe the phone after stealing it and use it normally
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gomatrixor06 said:
I know that in France people take knives to hit a smartphone, it would be better for everyone that manufacturers include this option directly on any smartphone.
I think that must be an online petition.
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It doesn't happen so often in France because a stolen phone can be blacklisted by french operators database (imei blacklist).
A good way would be a worldwide blacklist of stolen phones.
International roaming is possible, so I think international blacklist would be possible.
Think thats a brilliant idea.
lionelia said:
International roaming is possible...
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Isn't that punishment enough? You'll get poor soon with this stolen device when paying for roaming.
I think avast has the option to have the anti-theft app stick to your phone... even after a factory reset.
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I think avast has the option to have the anti-theft app stick to your phone... even after a factory reset.
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What if the thief know how to flash a new fresh rom through odin thrn the avast will not persist
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I think avast has the option to have the anti-theft app stick to your phone... even after a factory reset.
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Its partly secure.
It would be gone if you format system.
I stole my underwear
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least we can do is.. always safe keep our personal belonging..
we used, hard earned money to buy smartphones and other gadgets, etc..
be extra cautious..
Hey guys!
I am wondering where to buy accessories table secure locked for my galaxy tab?
The reason is that I want to use it for my restaurant, but it's going to be locked on the physical table, so no customers can steal it.
Tried to google around, but couldn't find it! I am pretty sure it must exist somewhere on the net!
Hope someone could shed some light!
Ciex said:
Hey guys!
I am wondering where to buy accessories table secure locked for my galaxy tab?
The reason is that I want to use it for my restaurant, but it's going to be locked on the physical table, so no customers can steal it.
Tried to google around, but couldn't find it! I am pretty sure it must exist somewhere on the net!
Hope someone could shed some light!
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Is it something like the telcos or samsung store ones?
if yes here you go...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Security-...66?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item1c4fc08ca2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Acr...289?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item487b2a97f1
I am sure you can find some, just the matters what keyword to search on the net... and dont forget to install anti thief function on your tablet it self....in case if some idiot will use a chainsaw or an axe haha
Bought this phone from FB market place and has an FRP lock can't login to Google wish I would have checked before I bought HuGE mistake!!! Pretty much out my phone can't get ahold of the person they ghosted. Anyway to fix this?
Return it. It might end up being imei blacklisted too.
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Return it. It might end up being imei blacklisted too.
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I check IMEI it's clean, sold it to me a couple of days ago and I have no contact won't answer calls and FB profile deleted
Have you tried a recovery from the phone recovery system ?
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Have you tried a recovery from the phone recovery system ?
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Yes, wiped everything cache all of it just restarts to Google login but do not have info.
There is a lot of sites offering FRP unlock. Just google FRP Samsung unlock.
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Yes, wiped everything cache all of it just restarts to Google login but do not have info.
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I would recommand to unlock bootloader, install a TWRP recovery wipe Data, dalvik cache/art and system, then it should brick it / bootloop it and a recovery menu should appear askip u to download last recovery or something like that, and then if u want relock the bootloader (it will also wipe TWRP)
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I would recommand to unlock bootloader, install a TWRP recovery wipe Data, dalvik cache/art and system, then it should brick it / bootloop it and a recovery menu should appear askip u to download last recovery or something like that, and then if u want relock the bootloader (it will also wipe TWRP)
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Ya cant unlock bootloader without access to the phone
GeeAyeZee said:
Ya cant unlock bootloader without access to the phone
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oh yeah true,
Havent tried this since I dont own a Samsung but this seems like a good thing to get around FRP :
3 Ways to Bypass FRP on Samsung [Updated]
Learn how to bypass frp lock on Samsung in this guide. We have listed 3 detailed step-by-step solutions to perform Samsung FRP bypass right here.
toolbox.iskysoft.com
Pichulec said:
There is a lot of sites offering FRP unlock. Just google FRP Samsung unlock.
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I looked into this just not sure which ones are legit.
whateric said:
I looked into this just not sure which ones are legit.
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before trying this, try every free method, there's always a way
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before trying this, try every free method, there's always a way
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True, just hoping someone has a legit source that works and has been tested some of these seem like they are not working or some kinda spyware
whateric said:
I check IMEI it's clean, sold it to me a couple of days ago and I have no contact won't answer calls and FB profile deleted
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Expect the worse; it may have not been registered... yet.
If you paid with a Visa or MC do a charge back.
You need to return it to the seller ask bank if there's a problem doing so.
Personally I'd hammer the seller to a pulp.
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Stay off FB, it's nothing but trouble. Only buy from trusted vendors...
if really you cant contact the seller or send it back, well try methods to unlock it, either by removing FRP with somes tutorials or by unlocking bootloader (but you need access to your phone so eh)
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if really you cant contact the seller or send it back, well try methods to unlock it, either by removing FRP with somes tutorials or by unlocking bootloader (but you need access to your phone so eh)
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Yeah man, I gotta figure out how to remove the frp some how
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Expect the worse; it may have not been registered... yet.
If you paid with a Visa or MC do a charge back.
You need to return it to the seller ask bank if there's a problem doing so.
Personally I'd hammer the seller to a pulp.
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Stay off FB, it's nothing but trouble. Only buy from trusted vendors...
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Yeah big mistake paid cash because it was a cheap deal only 300 bucks should have known something was up
blackhawk said:
Expect the worse; it may have not been registered... yet.
If you paid with a Visa or MC do a charge back.
You need to return it to the seller ask bank if there's a problem doing so.
Personally I'd hammer the seller to a pulp.
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Stay off FB, it's nothing but trouble. Only buy from trusted vendors...
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Yeah man deal was too good to pass up but now I know why
Pichulec said:
There is a lot of sites offering FRP unlock. Just google FRP Samsung unlock.
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Know any reputable sources?
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Yeah big mistake paid cash because it was a cheap deal only 300 bucks should have known something was up
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Always use a card as it gives you some protection. Think of it as a tune up... at least it didn't cost $600 or more. Courses from the U of Hard Knocks are generally quit expensive.
You can bypass it like others have said.
blackhawk said:
Always use a card as it gives you some protection. Think of it as a tune up... at least it didn't cost $600 or more. Courses from the U of Hard Knocks are generally quit expensive.
You can bypass it like others have said.
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If you can help me out and find a reputable source let me know!
Hello everyone,
A few days ago I was given a sm-x200 at a local tech shop that is google locked. A factory reset was done, but sadly the account is still there and nobody has the original info. I'm very unfamiliar with tablets so I don't know to remove the account. Is there a way to remove this account? I'd hate to throw this tablet away since it's in good condition.
adrian0883 said:
Hello everyone,
A few days ago I was given a sm-x200 at a local tech shop that is google locked. A factory reset was done, but sadly the account is still there and nobody has the original info. I'm very unfamiliar with tablets so I don't know to remove the account. Is there a way to remove this account? I'd hate to throw this tablet away since it's in good condition.
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That is an anti-theft lock and the only way to unlock it is to contact Samsung tech support and show "proof of purchase". Back in the Android 6 and 7 days, there were ways to circumvent it, but Google has since made it next to impossible to get around.
lewmur said:
That is an anti-theft lock and the only way to unlock it is to contact Samsung tech support and show "proof of purchase". Back in the Android 6 and 7 days, there were ways to circumvent it, but Google has since made it next to impossible to get around.
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That really sucks! I guess there is nothing I can do since I didn't buy this. Thank you for replying.
One more thing. Do those programs like Tenorshare 4uKey actually work?
adrian0883 said:
One more thing. Do those programs like Tenorshare 4uKey actually work?
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You tell me. $30 gamble to find out.
lewmur said:
You tell me. $30 gamble to find out.
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I might take the risk since it was a completely free tablet. I'll post if it works once I do it.