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Phone tracking

Hi, I did a simple tracking application to know the phone location if I lose it or it gets stolen.
I'd like to have some thoughts and suggestions, so if someone wants to try it just download it here
Thank you!

post it and let us check it out man, so we can tell you if it is worth anything or not

Any tracking program is going to be easy to bypass...
Alt+W
Turn of GPS
Latitude is the same deal, if you wipe, you lose the log in information on the phone and therefore, it can no longer be tracked.
That being said, the only "true" way to have something like this work (regardless of sim cards/wipes) would be to somehow track the phone by IMEI/SN through a combination of internet usage, cell towers, and GPS. Even though the GPS being turned off is a possible work-around, it renders the phone much less useful. It would also need to be installed with an update so that wipes are useless.

well, personally i have rooted my g1 and installed the app in /system/app, so i think a factory reset shouldn't delete it (am i right?). and gps and network location are automatically enabled for a 60 seconds location scan, then taken back to the previous state.
if you want to check it out, i have put everything here.
all suggestions are welcome!

has anybody tried it? i only received some feedback via email

ajejee said:
has anybody tried it? i only received some feedback via email
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Says Installation Unsuccessful. Tries to copy over "Android System"
ADP1.1 RC33

interesting. i'll try to do a fresh install on both my g1 and the emulator.

What sort of unique features can the app offer?
Currently I'm using GPS Tracker, which is supplied by instamapper.com, and it allows me to have a website such as this: http://thrash-tracker.co.cc/
If my phone gets lost or stolen, I can just check that website.

I released an application on the Market called Phone Finder. It will email you at a custom frequency (default 1 day) with it's location.

tried it but it didn't work.
ADP1.1h.

I'll give it a try. I'm currently using Where's My Android... but sometimes it says that I don't have a data connection. Not very reliable.

ThrashWolf: about instamapper, a user who's trying my app said: "the thing tht I like the most is that if someone where to steal it they wouldn’t know its tracking, unlike the Gps tracker from Instamapper that lets them know its tracking".
However I'll try their service and see what they offer
Koush: i'm a klaxon user and i love it, will install your app as soon as i find it on the market!
mrjay: could you please be more specific? didn't install? thank you very much

i installed it, run it, got to the username/password creation window and after that nothing is happening. i restarted the phone and still nothing i try to run the application and no result. the screen is flickering for a second trying to load the application and that's all.

that's how it works! i designed it to be just a service that runs in the background, you install and it does its work without user interaction.
have you tried to login to the website to see your location and modify settings?

I added some features like activation via sms. Info&download, as usual, on www.trackdroid.org

now i get it. i logged in and watched last entries. looks promising

thanks! if you have suggestions about features to add, just let me know

i was using on my old WM phones this application and i really miss it. maybe you can inspire from this application.

how to disable data?

Hi guys....few weeks ago I saw a post about some program that disables data, I can`t seem to find that post anymore I hope someone can help me out on this. I am going to be coming down to San Diego and I don`t want my G1 to do data roaming. Is there anyway I can completely disable data on it?
Thanks.

http://www.cyrket.com/package/com.google.code.apndroid
APNdroid.

APN
agusta said:
Hi guys....few weeks ago I saw a post about some program that disables data, I can`t seem to find that post anymore I hope someone can help me out on this. I am going to be coming down to San Diego and I don`t want my G1 to do data roaming. Is there anyway I can completely disable data on it?
Thanks.
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Just rename your APN.. adding a few letter on the end will keep it from connecting. Its what I do since I am using my Magic on prepaid.

agusta said:
Hi guys....few weeks ago I saw a post about some program that disables data, I can`t seem to find that post anymore I hope someone can help me out on this. I am going to be coming down to San Diego and I don`t want my G1 to do data roaming. Is there anyway I can completely disable data on it?
Thanks.
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There are several options. Some are free. apnDroid works pretty well. You might be interested in apnDroid + WiSync as a no data WIFI-only synchronization solution. Many prefer this solution for a WIFI-only sync solution. WiSync also doubles as a Locale plugin allowing you to add synchronization settings to situations (auto-sync on/off, gmail on/off, calendar on/off, contacts on/off). WiSync as a Locale plugin provides more features than the Locale Sync plugin.
If you don't mind paying a couple of bucks you can look at WiSyncPlus. It allows you to schedule access to both your APN and WIFI as well as control synchronization. WiSyncPlus has lots of triggers so you can, for example, automatically enable/disable your WIFI when the screen turns on/off. Additionally WiSyncPlus even has some roaming protection features. Of the available applications, WiSyncPlus is by far ahead of the pack in sheer features/capabilities and options. Plus it has tons of shortcuts to make using it easy.
Here's a list of URLs of the above mentioned applications for easy reference.
apnDroid
WiSync
Locale
WiSyncPlus
WiSyncPlus @ GearSoft

APNdroid works great and it's super-easy to use.
If you have a rooted phone you can also check Droid Wall. It allows you to enable your data while not consuming it in the background by any application.

agusta said:
Hi guys....few weeks ago I saw a post about some program that disables data, I can`t seem to find that post anymore I hope someone can help me out on this. I am going to be coming down to San Diego and I don`t want my G1 to do data roaming. Is there anyway I can completely disable data on it?
Thanks.
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i used toggle data from the market before...

One quick note, WiSyncPlus toggles your APNs much, much faster than either apnDroid or ToggleData. The later of the two can prevent your phone from ringing should you be toggling state as a call comes in. The delay is long enough you can completely miss a call. WiSyncPlus does not suffer from this issue. Granted, its not likely to happen but I have read accounts (apnDroid at least) complaining about the issue. But hey, they're free and WiSyncPlus is not.

[Q] Data connection and battery consumption

Hi,
Was wondering if you could give me some tips on background apps.
I'm using still stock rom XXJF5, from Portugal's TMN network, and advanced task killer.
What happens is that sometimes the phone gets really hot when in standby, draining the battery and i'm almost sure some background app is using data connection even though advanced task doesn't show it.
If i set it to low, some more stuff shows up...like google maps, daily briefing, weatherbug,etc. But none of them is authorized to update automatically, and background services is disabled.
So, ultimately how can i control the data access for the apps? They seem like loose cannons transmitting data whenever they feel like it. Can anyone give me some hints please? Is there some app to filter which app transmits data?
Many thanks

there is the Android Firewall feature on the home page of the XDA website.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8386254&postcount=89
you can use that to control network access to your Apps

Thanks a lot for the reply. It seems ideal, but could there be another way without having to root the device ? Perhaps a similar app...

[TASKER] Looking for some tasker profile ideas. Post your tasker profiles here!

So I just discovered the magical world of tasker, and am loving it! Totally worth the money, and one of the best apps to have (the best if you know how to maximise its use)! I have been experimenting a bit with it, so I don't have many profiles. I'm sure many folks here will be using tasker and would be having some great profiles, so I'm looking forward to hearing some suggestions! The profiles I use are:
1. WiFi off at night, from 00:45 to 08:00, except WhatsApp, Play Store, Quora
2. Airplane mode at night, from 00:30 to 07:00
3. Use of interactive CPU governor when using Real Racing 3, and revert to lionfish governor after exiting app(Kernel adiutor profiles do this for me). I also added a condition to use auto-rotate when playing the game, and revert to portrait orientation after closing the app.
4. Auto-sync every two hours, from 08:00 to 20:00 (I would like to improve this to auto-sync only Gmail, would welcome suggestions on how to do this from any tasker experts out here )
I would love to implement more profiles and automate my phone, so looking for ideas.

Need a tasker profile which can disable my mobile data only for some specific apps.it means If I start those apps then my mobile data would automatically disabled and when I close them Data service should be enbled.If u can help on this then That wud be very helpfull

Nothing very fancy for me - right now just have it turning on my wifi hotspot when it detects my car's bluetooth connection so my stereo can use the internet.
It sounds like you are taking it pretty far, @varunadi. You should check out https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker for more cool ideas.

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Nothing very fancy for me - right now just have it turning on my wifi hotspot when it detects my car's bluetooth connection so my stereo can use the internet.
It sounds like you are taking it pretty far, @varunadi. You should check out https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker for more cool ideas.
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Yep, I am looking to maximise the use of this app, so thanks for that link, will check it out!

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Need a tasker profile which can disable my mobile data only for some specific apps.it means If I start those apps then my mobile data would automatically disabled and when I close them Data service should be enbled.If u can help on this then That wud be very helpfull
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I'm still finding my way around tasker, reading a lot of tutorials so once I figure it out I'll let you know.

anks095 said:
Need a tasker profile which can disable my mobile data only for some specific apps.it means If I start those apps then my mobile data would automatically disabled and when I close them Data service should be enbled.If u can help on this then That wud be very helpfull
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I don't know if you can disable mobile data entirely (not just background which Android can do already) for just certain apps.
Perhaps it would be easier to use something like Netguard.
I've never used it but the description says "Applications can individually be allowed or denied access to your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection."

koimr said:
I don't know if you can disable mobile data entirely (not just background which Android can do already) for just certain apps.
Perhaps it would be easier to use something like Netguard.
I've never used it but the description says "Applications can individually be allowed or denied access to your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection."
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Can't the secure settings plugin be used for that purpose? Toggle data on/off I mean.

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Can't the secure settings plugin be used for that purpose? Toggle data on/off I mean.
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I was actually going to suggest that as I have it installed already but when I tried it didn't work.
The "Mobile data" toggle was unavailable because it claims I don't have root. However, I'm definitely rooted and there's no listing (saying denied or otherwise) in SuperSU for Secure Settings so it didn't even ask for root. I'm not too surprised as SS hasn't been updated in over a year and a lot of the Play Store comments mention mobile data toggle specifically not working either (among other things). Too bad as it was pretty powerful and of course I think I paid for it right after its last update.
Not getting SS working for me might just be my problem and perhaps someone else can get it going.
I was also going to suggest [APP][2.2+][ROOT] Toggle Data 5.0 (xda-exclusive free version) but then I read more about what @anks095 said which was "can disable my mobile data only for some specific apps" so I'm guessing he just wants certain apps restricted and not all (although the next sentence seems to say otherwise but I might be reading it incorrectly). I'm not too sure that can be done via Tasker/SS - my guess is that it's an "all-or-nothing" kinda thing for mobile data so the VPN thing might be the only way.

I use a similiar app called automagic but some of the things that I got my tasker like program to do are: lockscreen enable/disable through wi-fi at trusted places (don't like geofencing due to battery), when connected to the bluetooth of my car. Auto silent 5 min before a meeting, but if not connected to my smartwatch then vibrate. And lastly sms emergency location request where my family can send a keyword and my phone will automatically send location.

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I use a similiar app called automagic but some of the things that I got my tasker like program to do are: lockscreen enable/disable through wi-fi at trusted places (don't like geofencing due to battery), when connected to the bluetooth of my car. Auto silent 5 min before a meeting, but if not connected to my smartwatch then vibrate. And lastly sms emergency location request where my family can send a keyword and my phone will automatically send location.
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How is the lockscreen one working for you? I find the built-in SmartLock to be really unreliable but when I tried to do lockscreen stuff before (last year) there was some bug in either Tasker or Secure Settings that would sometimes keep your screen black with just the nav buttons visible present. I'll have to re-try now.
That sms emergency request thing sounds cool! Can the recipient open the location in Maps to see exactly where you are?

Without issues I set it so that it clears the password. Makes it so that I have to swipe to unlock. As for the location, yes it sends coordinates and the user in the other end taps it to bring up Google maps.
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Without issues I set it so that it clears the password. Makes it so that I have to swipe to unlock. As for the location, yes it sends coordinates and the user in the other end taps it to bring up Google maps.
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Thank you very much - clearing the password was the key! I had been trying before to disable the keyguard entirely so I wouldn't even have to swipe but that's where the problem/bug came in. Thinking about it that makes more sense to have at least a swipe because I'd end up calling people from my pocket by mistake. So thanks again!

Tasker...hmmm. Bought it, but much to complicated for me. Macrodroid is much easier to understand and can also do complicated automation with a normal user friendly interface. I tried to like Tasker, but the more and more I tried the more stupid I felt.

need mods to restrict data using of ANDROID Os & google serivces

hey i am using data with af wall plus with root & xposed
but still below apps are using data & cant restrict them ?
android OS
GOOGLE SERVICES
can any one suggest me xposed another mod to restrict these apps from using data ???
Please see screenshot & help me guyz !!

I'm assuming you mean afwall+, and you've configured those apps not to be allowed to agrees the internet yet somehow they do?
I use afwall myself since the days of my old note 2 and never had issues, but look into the following solutions, maybe they'll help :
A vpn style firewall, there's one listed in the xda labs app
Enable afwall xposed add-on, reboot, go to its settings and tick the fix download manager leak option
In afwall settings, your can enable the vpn control, then restrict those apps to vpn access only, maybe it'll help.
Can't think of any other options atm, i hope this helps you.

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I'm assuming you mean afwall+, and you've configured those apps not to be allowed to agrees the internet yet somehow they do?
I use afwall myself since the days of my old note 2 and never had issues, but look into the following solutions, maybe they'll help :
A vpn style firewall, there's one listed in the xda labs app
Enable afwall xposed add-on, reboot, go to its settings and tick the fix download manager leak option
In afwall settings, your can enable the vpn control, then restrict those apps to vpn access only, maybe it'll help.
Can't think of any other options atm, i hope this helps you.
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i am using data not vpn so do you think that this trick will help ???
i saw lots of people asking same

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XPrivacy. You can restrict network permissions on both those apps and any other apps you want. Infact you can restrict pretty much any permission you want with Xprivacy.
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bro i installed that app ... it has internet block option but i think blocking them will be applied in wifi & data both ?
i mean if i restrict all apps so apps will also not work with wifi as they dont have differentiation ?
can you please help me out to use XPRivacy app ??

Lightning wall
Check out this xposed firewall called LIGHTNING FIREWALL

valid alternative? not real alternative?
Did someone tried: PMP = protect my privacy ?
available from the playverse and selected stores near you.
Afwall+ with it's granularity is a powerful tool.
Xprivacy is a strong and brillant project with a community.
So back -for sure for me- to the opening question: PMP is good for the phone (and the "my" that's in the phone)? Is flexible enough to fully control all the little happy apps running around in the phone...?

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If you restrict network access then it cannot connect to the internet in any way. Ever. Unless you give it back network access.
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i checked Xprivacy & you can do nothing with ANDROID OS or ANDROID SYSTEM
YOU CAN RESTRICT THEM TO USE INTERNET !

pritamdutt said:
Check out this xposed firewall called LIGHTNING FIREWALL
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i m using Resurrection remix ROm on moto x play with below apps,
root
xposed
afwall plus
droid wall
LightningWall (xposed mod to restrict data)
Restrict background data - enabled in settings
but all is fail as android os & other system apps using data as leak !
researched a lot & couldnt find solution !!

glogal said:
did someone tried: pmp = protect my privacy ?
available from the playverse and selected stores near you.
afwall+ with it's granularity is a powerful tool.
Xprivacy is a strong and brillant project with a community.
So back -for sure for me- to the opening question: Pmp is good for the phone (and the "my" that's in the phone)? Is flexible enough to fully control all the little happy apps running around in the phone...?
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checking now pmp xposed mod & will tell you feedback !
But i really dont think it would fix data leaks as i explained in thread !

Fahadroid said:
But i really dont think it would fix data leaks as i explained in thread !
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For the data leakages the answer in post #2 by @ticktock666 is the way to go.
But for that to work in a proper mode: check that afwall+ has all the rights from the start (the veryvery start)...
Also afwall+ gives the users a pretty fine granularity when it comes to the rules.
..or did you noticed (captured? logged?) data leaks in other moments of your device work-day?
(es.: on wifi? on data? during the switch from one to the other? a single app? a sequence of apps? our beloved playframe-g-whatever?)
Fahadroid said:
checking now pmp xposed mod & will tell you feedback !
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These two are in my next "round robin test".
Good testing and Keep us informed.

glogal said:
For the data leakages the answer in post #2 by @ticktock666 is the way to go.
But for that to work in a proper mode: check that afwall+ has all the rights from the start (the veryvery start)...
Also afwall+ gives the users a pretty fine granularity when it comes to the rules.
..or did you noticed (captured? logged?) data leaks in other moments of your device work-day?
(es.: on wifi? on data? during the switch from one to the other? a single app? a sequence of apps? our beloved playframe-g-whatever?)
These two are in my next "round robin test".
Good testing and Keep us informed.
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NO LUCK BRO -
Have Done Every thing which i could do ..
have searched a lot but still android OS is leaking data while i m using with afwall+ / droidwall / LIGHTNINGWALL/ xposed .
all are fail BC.

Fahadroid said:
have searched a lot but still android OS is leaking data while i m using with afwall+ / droidwall / LIGHTNINGWALL/ xposed .
all are fail BC.
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NetGuard?
How do you detect leaks? Do you disconnect Wi-Fi/mobile data on reboot?

Licaon_Kter said:
NetGuard?
How do you detect leaks? Do you disconnect Wi-Fi/mobile data on reboot?
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i dont know may be data is leaking due to kernal issue or rom has some problem
but i m just unable to stop android OS from leaking data ~!

Fahadroid said:
i dont know may be data is leaking due to kernal issue or rom has some problem
but i m just unable to stop android OS from leaking data ~!
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Please answer my questions.

Fahadroid said:
hey i am using data with af wall plus with root & xposed
but still below apps are using data & cant restrict them ?
android OS
GOOGLE SERVICES
can any one suggest me xposed another mod to restrict these apps from using data ???
Please see screenshot & help me guyz !!
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I don't see any screenshot.... What I use is Xprivacy Pro because it can restrict any Android permissions, and it lets you know what permissions were used, and when. It can be used to show application usage data, and parameters used by data. However pro version of Xprivacy is required for those features. I would really recommend it, but I know it's a lot to take in at first. If you don't know much about Androids, and how they work, then it's probably not for you. There are detailed instructions on how to use it properly.
You can find the the developer's detailed help page here - https://github.com/M66B/XPrivacy#xprivacy
The XDA community forum on Xprivacy is here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacy-ultimate-android-privacy-app-t2320783
I hope that this helps you out. Good luck, and I hope you figure it out.
Best of luck to you....