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I have been using this app as long as I had this phone. But I realized that it made my phone really slow while installing things because it had to scan it. I'm thinking about uninstalling it....
Is this app necessary? Are there any alternatives?
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There is another alternative.
AVG owns DroidSecurity and then Lookouts version.
Necessary? Maybe maybe not. If your phone isn't rooted it is probably not an issue, and if it's rooted it might not be if you keep track of what apps have root access.
Root kits are out there in the mobile world.
AVG owns DroidSecurity and then Lookouts version.
I meant,
AVG own DroidSecurity which has some of the same features as Lookouts version.
I read way too much on here and have yet to see a thread "help I think I have a virus"
Yeah, I have yet to see a post about a possible virus. Lookout provides a few other options which makes it handy, and one that makes it dangerous. The tracking feature (which has been repeated in a few other apps that may or may not need root access) is something that can be used for bad or good.
The biggest problem is apps outside of the normal app store and ones needing root access. Android (and linux/unix/mac) have security issues exploits and whatnot but they are not prevalent like they are in Windows. Windows Mobile has root kits, and there are groups that have warned of security holes and exploits in Android and I remember there being a few on jailbroken IOS devices.
Do you guys use any security app?
I deleted it for now and it seemed to have increase my phone's speed a lot.
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At this point the biggest risk is from a lost or stolen phone. I don't use any application for security though.
I use lookout, but the only thing I use it for is the "Find Me" feature, you're right, having it scan all apps on install is super painful, esp if you're restoring after a flash...
I use it. I might not need it with how picky I am about apps but knowing that mobile phones are a big security hole I want something.
Searched the market place and noticed that Macafee and Norton are releasing their own now.
Phones (the type XDA users have) are more like computers every week and not treating them as such could be dangerous in the near future.
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Well the find me feature doesn't work on my phone cause my GPS is horrible even though I tried everything.. anyway I'm looking for other security apps that only scans when I want it to. Is the ES security good?
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Not sure about the other ones. Stick to the big name ones such as Lookout, AVG, Norton, Macaffee since they have a lot riding on making quality products.
I would add games to the do not scan list so that my game playing wouldn't get slow, also adding them to the whitelist for watchdog helps avoid the performance hit you get from the constant scanning of accessed files and monitoring of the processes.
Which one should I get. Avg security or antivirus.? What's the difference?
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I had lookout for a little while. I think my phone runs better now that i got rid of it. I also dont download random things i see or go to off websites.
While I haven' seen posts about viruses here, before I got my android there was a news story about all the phones infected by files from the market.
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Until KAV, Panda, or Avira make one for the phones, stick with AVG or Lookout, I prefer Lookout because of the features (but the Norton and MacAffee I think provide the same stuff)
If you do a search for pwn2own you'll find that everything has exploits and holes(except for chrome so far).
Finding good security software is hard.
Lookout and AVG may or may not work, but what other choices are there?
Im really asking too BTW.
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Hi,
I got my first windows phone yesterday - the lovely Nokia Lumia 1520. It's running windows 8 and I'm loving the phone and it makes a refreshing change to Android which I've used for the last god knows how many years (my first Android device was a HTC Hero).
Anyway, I've downloaded a few apps and the one that thing that jumps out, and is quite annoying, is the amount of advertisements in these apps. Without exception, every app I've installed has ads and some are very obtrusive.
Anyway, maybe I've picked a bad bunch, or maybe I haven't, but is there some app/hack I can do that will allow me to block these ads? On Android you could root your handset and install Adaway. Is there something similar for Windows phone 8?
Cheers.
Nothing for Lumias right now. Even on ATIV phones (Samsung), which are by far the most "deeply" hacked at this point, the only thing possible at this time would be manually editing the HOSTS file.
For what it's worth, most WP apps have an option to buy them and remove the ads. Support developers, don't just ask for free apps with no compensation to the people who make them!
GoodDayToDie said:
Nothing for Lumias right now. Even on ATIV phones (Samsung), which are by far the most "deeply" hacked at this point, the only thing possible at this time would be manually editing the HOSTS file.
For what it's worth, most WP apps have an option to buy them and remove the ads. Support developers, don't just ask for free apps with no compensation to the people who make them!
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Ok, happy to pay for an app if (1) it's worth paying for and (2) it defo removes the apps.
If it's a case that most free apps have ads embedded and paid don't then I can live with that.
TheMadMan10 said:
Ok, happy to pay for an app if (1) it's worth paying for and (2) it defo removes the apps.
If it's a case that most free apps have ads embedded and paid don't then I can live with that.
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Most paid apps do not have ads.
and those which do, are easily identifies because they get low ratings.
You know, these apps don't write themselves, and the ads in apps are one of the few advertisement policies which actually gives something to the developers (unlike 99% of ad on the web)
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Most paid apps do not have ads.
and those which do, are easily identifies because they get low ratings.
You know, these apps don't write themselves, and the ads in apps are one of the few advertisement policies which actually gives something to the developers (unlike 99% of ad on the web)/QUOTE]
Understood, but the consumer has the ability to determine whether they are happy to have ads in the apps, especially when they have paid for the app. As I've already said, I'm happy to pay for apps, particularly if it's an app worth paying for. However, if it has obtrusive ads then I will not pay for it, irrespective of the reason why the ad is in there.
I'm paid for a few apps this afternoon and they are all good and I'm happy to have paid for them. I'll support the developers of these apps no problem, providing they don't give me a bucket load of ads.
Maybe the ads look bigger on the 1520 due to the size of the resolution. I don't think the ads I've viewed are optimised for a 6 inch screen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution.
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mcosmin222 said:
Most paid apps do not have ads.
and those which do, are easily identifies because they get low ratings.
You know, these apps don't write themselves, and the ads in apps are one of the few advertisement policies which actually gives something to the developers (unlike 99% of ad on the web)/QUOTE]
Understood, but the consumer has the ability to determine whether they are happy to have ads in the apps, especially when they have paid for the app. As I've already said, I'm happy to pay for apps, particularly if it's an app worth paying for. However, if it has obtrusive ads then I will not pay for it, irrespective of the reason why the ad is in there.
I'm paid for a few apps this afternoon and they are all good and I'm happy to have paid for them. I'll support the developers of these apps no problem, providing they don't give me a bucket load of ads.
Maybe the ads look bigger on the 1520 due to the size of the resolution. I don't think the ads I've viewed are optimised for a 6 inch screen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution.
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if a paid app has ads, it is time to look for a replacement.
Just saying
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Understood, but the consumer has the ability to determine whether they are happy to have ads in the apps, especially when they have paid for the app. As I've already said, I'm happy to pay for apps, particularly if it's an app worth paying for. However, if it has obtrusive ads then I will not pay for it, irrespective of the reason why the ad is in there.
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I have not had a single paid app that has advertisements. Often the "trial" or free version of an app has ads, but that's something I can live with as it is a way I get to have the app and the developer gets his reimbursement. Every time I went from free/trial to paid, ads were removed.
And I must say that, compared to my android device the ads in the windows phone apps are mostly unintrusive. Most of the time they are only text based, very seldom is it a graphical banner. But by far not as annoying as the flashing ads i've seen in free android apps.
Afaik, there are only a few advertising SDKs out there for Windows Phone, and they aren't really used in an abusive way yet. I just find it weird I see the same ads in app as I see when I use the device browser. The ad I most frequently see is for Lumias (for the past few weeks its been the 2520....) Hmm....
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Hello,
We have just launched Smart Unlock app and we need to know if is compatible with Nexus 6 because wwe do not have this device.
Can you please test it and let us know. Its a 7 day free trial but we can offert a full refund if someone want to buy it, we do not want to take any profit for xda members helping us to test our app.
Tha app is Smart Unlock and extends dafault smart lock functionality by adding wifi trusted devices.
Hope you like it and it works properly on nexus 6, thanks for testing.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.loadinghome.smartunlock
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Hello,
We have just launched Smart Unlock app and we need to know if is compatible with Nexus 6 because wwe do not have this device.
Can you please test it and let us know. Its a 7 day free trial but we can offert a full refund if someone want to buy it, we do not want to take any profit for xda members helping us to test our app.
Tha app is Smart Unlock and extends dafault smart lock functionality by adding wifi trusted devices.
Hope you like it and it works properly on nexus 6, thanks for testing.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.loadinghome.smartunlock
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You're doing it wrong. A 'free' app that you have to pay for is stupid. If you're going to charge for it, just charge for it. Making it a mandatory in-app purchase is stupid. If you want to do a 7 day trial, extend the refund windows for your customers. There's nothing worse than trialware.
FREE software! Just kidding, it's a trial, then you can pay for it! Lame.
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You're doing it wrong. A 'free' app that you have to pay for is stupid. If you're going to charge for it, just charge for it. Making it a mandatory in-app purchase is stupid. If you want to do a 7 day trial, extend the refund windows for your customers. There's nothing worse than trialware.
FREE software! Just kidding, it's a trial, then you can pay for it! Lame.
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Hey.
The app is a paid add. We offer a 7 days trial to test and check compatibility.
Im not here for selling apps, I´m here asking for testing on nexus 6. If I have to give free copies I will do it, no problems.
We are also considering a XDA version of theis app limited in number of secure devices and no in time. But is not decided yet. In this case would be completelly free.
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Hey.
The app is a paid add. We offer a 7 days trial to test and check compatibility.
Im not here for selling apps, I´m here asking for testing on nexus 6. If I have to give free copies I will do it, no problems.
We are also considering a XDA version of theis app limited in number of secure devices and no in time. But is not decided yet. In this case would be completelly free.
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No, you're doing exactly what I've stated. You're offering a 'free' app, with in-app purchases. However, the 'in-app purchase' is the app itself. So it's forced. You either pay for it after 7 days, or it doesn't work. If your app is going to be paid, make people pay for it up front. Don't be sneaky trying to get your app listed as free when it's really not.
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No, you're doing exactly what I've stated. You're offering a 'free' app, with in-app purchases. However, the 'in-app purchase' is the app itself. So it's forced. You either pay for it after 7 days, or it doesn't work. If your app is going to be paid, make people pay for it up front. Don't be sneaky trying to get your app listed as free when it's really not.
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Time trials is a normal practice in android to let user try the app carefully before purchase. Is stated in the first line of our description at google play. I can understand is not accepted at XDA developers forum, thats why we are creating a new exclusive version of the app, but inapp purchases (time limted) are very common on google play.
We are working on a XDA version, limited on number of secure devices (probably 2) and no limited in time. Exclusive for XDA members.
Do you thinks this would be enought?
I would like to listen your suggestions.
hazex said:
Time trials is a normal practice in android to let user try the app carefully before purchase. Is stated in the first line of our description at google play. I can understand is not accepted at XDA developers forum, thats why we are creating a new exclusive version of the app, but inapp purchases (time limted) are very common on google play.
We are working on a XDA version, limited on number of secure devices (probably 2) and no limited in time. Exclusive for XDA members.
Do you thinks this would be enought?
I would like to listen your suggestions.
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Does your app continue to work after 7 days, or are you required to purchase the license?
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Does your app continue to work after 7 days, or are you required to purchase the license?
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He already said they are working on a version for XDA free. The version they have on the play store just a trial for 7 days then it's .99 cent.
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He already said they are working on a version for XDA free. The version they have on the play store just a trial for 7 days then it's .99 cent.
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I heard what he said. It's not a matter of me not understanding. I know exactly what is happening here.
I just hate the whole "free, but not really" app model. Trial or not, if you're going to make me pay for it, I want to do it up front, not through some in-app purchase. I'd rather pay for it, then have an available 7-day refund window. This is not so much a personal preference, as a marketing conception. What you're doing is giving someone something for free, then making them pay for it after they decide they like it. What you COULD be doing is making someone pay for something, then offering them a refund well past the google refund window if they decide they don't like it. While it's essentially the same thing, the perception is that you're going above and beyond what other developers are willing to do by extending their refund window.
My personal opinion is that if I'm going to have to pay for something, I want to pay for it when I get it. A trial is good, but I think the delivery needs work.
why would i want to pay for something that Google already provides built in? i wouldn't feel safe knowing that a wifi ssid can be spoofed if this app were using it to unlock (which is the exact reason why Google didn't put that into their Google Play Services). seems like nothing more than a way to separate stupid people from their money.
Lucke said:
why would i want to pay for something that Google already provides built in? i wouldn't feel safe knowing that a wifi ssid can be spoofed if this app were using it to unlock (which is the exact reason why Google didn't put that into their Google Play Services). seems like nothing more than a way to separate stupid people from their money.
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Smart Unlock is already built in to Android 5.0
Lucke said:
why would i want to pay for something that Google already provides built in? i wouldn't feel safe knowing that a wifi ssid can be spoofed if this app were using it to unlock (which is the exact reason why Google didn't put that into their Google Play Services). seems like nothing more than a way to separate stupid people from their money.
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Many people is haveing issues with "Trusted places" in android built in smart lock.
With Smart Unlock we add WIFIs using MAC address wich is not easy to spoof (and is ilegall), specially if you dont now the AP mac that you want to spoof.
Personally I find our app more reliable than native smart lock and, instead of smart lock, this app can also be used with android 4.1+
Thanks for your time and suggestions.
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I heard what he said. It's not a matter of me not understanding. I know exactly what is happening here.
I just hate the whole "free, but not really" app model. Trial or not, if you're going to make me pay for it, I want to do it up front, not through some in-app purchase. I'd rather pay for it, then have an available 7-day refund window. This is not so much a personal preference, as a marketing conception. What you're doing is giving someone something for free, then making them pay for it after they decide they like it. What you COULD be doing is making someone pay for something, then offering them a refund well past the google refund window if they decide they don't like it. While it's essentially the same thing, the perception is that you're going above and beyond what other developers are willing to do by extending their refund window.
My personal opinion is that if I'm going to have to pay for something, I want to pay for it when I get it. A trial is good, but I think the delivery needs work.
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We have been thinking about your comment . I do not completelly agree with you, but you are right in some points. We will modify our bussiness model for this app. The app at Google Play will have 1 or 2 trusted devices, always, for free. If you want to add more trusted devices you will have to pay and get the full version for unlimited number of devices. Anyway, we will make a special version for XDA members, unlimited in time and limited with 2 or 3 trusted devices.
To get back on topic - no, it doesn't seem like Smart Unlock works with the Nexus 6. At least not the way it should.
In Lollipop, you see the regular (slide) lock screen before you see the Pattern/PIN/Password lock screen. So you swipe up, then enter your passcode.
With the stock implementation of Smart Lock, when you're connected to a trusted device, you still see the slide lock screen - you just don't get the secure lock screen. This app bypasses both the slide and the secure lock screen when enabled and connected to a trusted environment, meaning if you press the power button to wake the device, you're immediately shown your home screen. Pocket dialing and other similar accidents are almost guaranteed with this app installed.
I think it's because of the relationship between forced encryption and lock screen security on the Nexus 6. Since the N6 is encrypted by default, but no pattern PIN or password is set as the decryption method yet, everything defaults to "default-password". But when you set up a secure lock screen for the first time on the Nexus 6, this becomes your new decrpytion password. Since the Nexus 6 does not give you the option to un-encrypt your data, it will not allow you to switch back to "Slide" as your lock screen method, since that would remove the decrpytion password. It grays out the option entirely, and only a factory reset will bring it back.
Amazingly enough, I figured all of that out without having to make any in-app purchases. If this were a paid app to begin with instead of your current business model, I would have been reluctant to buy it in the first place knowing that you can't re-enable the "Slide" lock screen once you've enabled a secure one, and that ultimately, this probably wouldn't work on my device. So thanks for giving me a 7-day free trial and explicitly stating that in your app's description, which is a fair and reasonable business practice despite what other people and their half-baked, thread-derailing agendas may tell you.
harland3 said:
To get back on topic - no, it doesn't seem like Smart Unlock works with the Nexus 6. At least not the way it should.
In Lollipop, you see the regular (slide) lock screen before you see the Pattern/PIN/Password lock screen. So you swipe up, then enter your passcode.
With the stock implementation of Smart Lock, when you're connected to a trusted device, you still see the slide lock screen - you just don't get the secure lock screen. This app bypasses both the slide and the secure lock screen when enabled and connected to a trusted environment, meaning if you press the power button to wake the device, you're immediately shown your home screen. Pocket dialing and other similar accidents are almost guaranteed with this app installed.
I think it's because of the relationship between forced encryption and lock screen security on the Nexus 6. Since the N6 is encrypted by default, but no pattern PIN or password is set as the decryption method yet, everything defaults to "default-password". But when you set up a secure lock screen for the first time on the Nexus 6, this becomes your new decrpytion password. Since the Nexus 6 does not give you the option to un-encrypt your data, it will not allow you to switch back to "Slide" as your lock screen method, since that would remove the decrpytion password. It grays out the option entirely, and only a factory reset will bring it back.
Amazingly enough, I figured all of that out without having to make any in-app purchases. If this were a paid app to begin with instead of your current business model, I would have been reluctant to buy it in the first place knowing that you can't re-enable the "Slide" lock screen once you've enabled a secure one, and that ultimately, this probably wouldn't work on my device. So thanks for giving me a 7-day free trial and explicitly stating that in your app's description, which is a fair and reasonable business practice despite what other people and their half-baked, thread-derailing agendas may tell you.
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Hi!
We can not keep slide at trusted enviroments due to technical dificulties. We may be able to do it only on rooted devices, but we prefer to keep our app simple.
I was not aware about encryption on nexus 6 after configuring secure lock, but you are right and we can not revert this proccess.
About the bussiness model , we are not sure if in the market will keep the trial as it is now, but for sure we will publish, in a couple of hours, a XDA version for testing purposes with unlimited time and up to 3 trusted devices.
Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it
Hello, I have created an app thread with a XDA version of the app not limited in time.
If anyone is interested here is the app thread.
Thanks for your testing time!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-smart-unlock-xda-version-skip-t2974396/post57526442#post57526442
Will test on nexus 6 and let u know... Google smart unlock does not use wifi. It uses location knowledge which can consume more battery. Anyway if this works, it will be perfect for my needs
Does this app drain the battery huh
Via my NeXus™ 7FHD on XDA Premium app
What a bunch of AssHoles !
cobyman7035 said:
Does this app drain the battery huh
Via my NeXus™ 7FHD on XDA Premium app
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Hello,
This app is battery friendly and you can not almost notice that the app is running. You can try it and let us know your experience. Regards
aalupatti said:
Will test on nexus 6 and let u know... Google smart unlock does not use wifi. It uses location knowledge which can consume more battery. Anyway if this works, it will be perfect for my needs
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Hello, Let us know your experience after your tests!.
Anyway by other forum member with Nexus 6 here is his report : Sway40: "Seems to work on my n6, way better then stock, since trusted places doesn't work. "
Let us know after your tests! thanks.
I was thinking of taking a year off from Android development and see what IOS is like. I doubt it would be permanent, but am curious as to people's opinions. A developer mentor is switching to an IPad and this got me thinking.
have fun dealing with crApple :silly:
I wouldn`t change to an iPhone even if i got it for free tbh. No root, no costumisation and no app drawer.
Im one of the biggest android nut swingers around (talking **** about apple when the opportunity presents itself.)
That being said, let me be the first to say....
GO FOR IT.
You dont know how much greener the grass is over here until your looking back at it.
As far as something simple that works out of the box as it should, its a great device. your never going to have "facebook crashed" or launcher redraws. Simple and amazingly fluid UI, especially since they come with a single gb of ddr3 ram. (Amazing right?)
Kind of like hondas. every one talks crap about them, but that efficent little 4 cyl will ride on some v8's
The iTunes store was nice when it first came out, but it really draws back on the phone. The google play store is great being able to browse apps and then install them right from the web. Backing up is easier and you aren't tied to one computer. I had the original iPhone then got the iPhone 4 before switching to the Galaxy SIII
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The iTunes store was nice when it first came out, but it really draws back on the phone. The google play store is great being able to browse apps and then install them right from the web. Backing up is easier and you aren't tied to one computer. I had the original iPhone then got the iPhone 4 before switching to the Galaxy SIII
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I was thinking of taking a year off from Android development and see what IOS is like.
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When you like the white-ui design iOS is a good choice, because Apple does not use amoled displays. That means less battery drain and better reading.
Google refuses to give users the option of a dark ui, but with root and layers it is customizable and cheaper.
iOS is nice if you can jailbreak but you still cant modify CPU and GPU or under the hood stuff like you can with Android. You can install unofficial apps from cydia like tweaks but its a different ball park. Android lets you do basic things that you cant do on an Iphone.
Just get an iPad and keep your Android. iPads are still a lot better IMO and you can test iOS throughly.
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iOS is nice if you can jailbreak but you still cant modify CPU and GPU or under the hood stuff like you can with Android. You can install unofficial apps from cydia like tweaks but its a different ball park. Android lets you do basic things that you cant do on an Iphone.
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Jailbreak is carrier unlock not root or bootloader unlock?
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Jailbreak is carrier unlock not root or bootloader unlock?
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A jailbreak is modifying the system with a custom OS that's been changed. Carrier unlock requires you to be jailbroken. Most LTE phones are unlocked by carrier anyway. Root and jailbreak are similar but not the same. It's like running with administrator privileges on a Windows based system.
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A jailbreak is modifying the system with a custom OS that's been changed. Carrier unlock requires you to be jailbroken. Most LTE phones are unlocked by carrier anyway. Root and jailbreak are similar but not the same. It's like running with administrator privileges on a Windows based system.
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There's a lot of f-u-c-k-e-r-y in that post.
First of, both of you need to go here and read up some.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_jailbreaking.
If you're to lazy, then I'll just tell you. Jailbreaking is VERY similar to root. It allows access and modification to the system. With this you change basic or advance features. You CANT and never will be able to install a "custom OS" on an iPhone. There is maybe 1 semi working Android port. Everything else is all iOS.
Also carrier unlocked does not require you to be jail broken. You can have your carrier unlock it, or pay and give someone your imei for a network unlock code.
And another thing, most LTE phones are NOT carrier unlocked. For example, look at almost everyone of Verizon's phone. Sprint also likes to carrier lock things. But just like an iPhone, the carrier can unlock, or you can pay and give your imei code to get an unlock code.
Please do not try to pass off your assumptions as facts.
I been thinking the same thing, something different. Why not ???
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I been thinking the same thing, something different. Why not ???
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That is my current idea, maybe for a year. Might depend on the fall Nexus models.
Also depends on what jailbreak tools exist here for IOS 9.
Read about jsilbreaking, so there is some potential for modding. Anyone else with suggestions or advice?
Both of my older kids (college age) have iPhones, but I don't think I could ever go that route. That being said, if you just want a phone that works, has unparalleled 3rd party support with an excellent warranty, then an iPhone is the phone for you. I wouldn't recommend buying one if you plan on dinking around with it like we all do with our Android phones. Jailbreaking is sketchy and honestly doesn't get you that much. Most people go to Apple for the excellent ecosystem (and not to mention the warranty that jailbreaking will void), but jailbreaking pops you right out of that and basically puts you completely on your own, sort of defeating the purpose for an iPhone. A lot of carriers have really nice "iPhone for Life" type programs where every year you automatically get the latest iPhone. It's actually all a pretty sweet deal, but it's just not what I want from a phone. I'm a 20 year career network engineer, so anything and everything Apple has been the bane of my professional existence for a really long time, so I don't really care for anything Apple. But opinions vary!
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There's a lot of f-u-c-k-e-r-y in that post.
First of, both of you need to go here and read up some.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS_jailbreaking.
If you're to lazy, then I'll just tell you. Jailbreaking is VERY similar to root. It allows access and modification to the system. With this you change basic or advance features. You CANT and never will be able to install a "custom OS" on an iPhone. There is maybe 1 semi working Android port. Everything else is all iOS.
Also carrier unlocked does not require you to be jail broken. You can have your carrier unlock it, or pay and give someone your imei for a network unlock code.
And another thing, most LTE phones are NOT carrier unlocked. For example, look at almost everyone of Verizon's phone. Sprint also likes to carrier lock things. But just like an iPhone, the carrier can unlock, or you can pay and give your imei code to get an unlock code.
Please do not try to pass off your assumptions as facts.
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Notice I said changed not installing a custom OS. By jailbreaking and modifying with tweaks and other tools, it's definitely not stock once you change it. I also stated that you cannot do any under the hood changes like CPU or GPU in an IPhone. Jailbreaking is similar to root by gaining access but not the same. I have Verizon and I have always been able to take the phones I bought with them to any carrier with the exception of Sprint because they suck. The att iPhone I had once only had GSM chip in so not CDMA carriers for it. I was told when I had my iPhone that I could unlock it from my carrier (which is hell) or do the other way, but was also told that I need to jailbroken for anything. I have modified the ipcc file before and when you backup your stuff, its a custom ipsw file. This is why I have an Android again.
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Moving to iOS ? Sounds more like a punishment than a benefit.
The nice thing about iOS is that they pre-determine everything in advance for you like icon layout, interface, etc, etc without giving you option b/c obviously they know what's best for you. Being told what's good for you.....reminds me of the Federal Government actually.
This sounds like good advice. Is the claim that even with jail breaking, I will not be satisfied?
ronaldheld said:
This sounds like good advice. Is the claim that even with jail breaking, I will not be satisfied?
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Why do you want to modify in the first place?
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ronaldheld said:
This sounds like good advice. Is the claim that even with jail breaking, I will not be satisfied?
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Why do you want to alter the system to start with?
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Hi all,
I have been a Samsung Note User from day one (and Note1). To keep apps in check, I always used xposed plus xprivacy or LBE. Today, I am totally aware my Note4 is totally outdated but I really got used to being able to deny data and (maybe more importantly) network access to any app at will.
I have been keeping to use my old phone because whenever I looked for viable app-fencing solutions on the current android versions, everything seemed very volatile and unstable. Recently my company gave me a Note8 and although I am not a big friend of the modern "glass brick" design trend at all, it is hard to ignore the advances in terms of hardware power and that my trusty old Note begins to be unable to execute certain new apps.
I presume most of you are using current Android versions. So I'd like to ask you which solutions are you using to prevent unwanted data and privacy drain on your devices. I my dreams I would continue to be able to willingly decide whether any app may be allowed to use either Wifi or mobile networks (bonus prize: depending on if the app is in foreground or not), be able to suppress advertising extensions in apps and deny access to privacy-related data like position, unique IDs and contact database.
Which solutions would I use to achieve as many of these goals as possible on Android 7 or even 8? Maybe even some without rooting?
Thank you very much for you suggestions and input..
Much of that is backed right into nougat and Oreo. Many permissions can be denied (depending on the app developers). Root on the newer samsungs seems to be problematic.
Bitmixer said:
Hi all,
I have been a Samsung Note User from day one (and Note1). To keep apps in check, I always used xposed plus xprivacy or LBE. Today, I am totally aware my Note4 is totally outdated but I really got used to being able to deny data and (maybe more importantly) network access to any app at will.
I have been keeping to use my old phone because whenever I looked for viable app-fencing solutions on the current android versions, everything seemed very volatile and unstable. Recently my company gave me a Note8 and although I am not a big friend of the modern "glass brick" design trend at all, it is hard to ignore the advances in terms of hardware power and that my trusty old Note begins to be unable to execute certain new apps.
I presume most of you are using current Android versions. So I'd like to ask you which solutions are you using to prevent unwanted data and privacy drain on your devices. I my dreams I would continue to be able to willingly decide whether any app may be allowed to use either Wifi or mobile networks (bonus prize: depending on if the app is in foreground or not), be able to suppress advertising extensions in apps and deny access to privacy-related data like position, unique IDs and contact database.
Which solutions would I use to achieve as many of these goals as possible on Android 7 or even 8? Maybe even some without rooting?
Thank you very much for you suggestions and input..
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Hey! We are together in this! I am exactly the same on my Motorola x play! Been using xprivacy and xposed too for ages on all apps, plus a firewall too.
Give a look at f-droid app store and xposed itself, on the download tab. There is the new xprivacy LUA for android 6/7, and it's the successor of the old version. Haven't tested out yet, but seems to be more or less the same, judging by what I read.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacylua6-0-android-privacy-manager-t3730663
Also... Give a look at a good firewall, to block rogue internet access for all the nasty apps out there.
Anything just give me a shout. It's good to know I am not alone! [emoji108][emoji56]
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Much of that is backed right into nougat and Oreo. Many permissions can be denied (depending on the app developers). Root on the newer samsungs seems to be problematic.
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Thanks for your reply, madbat.
I have seen the new permission management in oreo. Please understand that to me it is important that not an app developer decides what I can deny but I want to be able to make that decision myself. Moreover, as far as my knowledge goes, android does not allow to deny network access to apps when I deem they shouldn't have any business on my uplink. Most importantly this applies for any Amazon apps and most apps from their store. All of them are trying to phone home every few minutes(!).
Ev0luti0n_ said:
Hey! We are together in this! I am exactly the same on my Motorola x play! Been using xprivacy and xposed too for ages on all apps, plus a firewall too.
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I had hoped I am not alone
Ev0luti0n_ said:
(...) There is the new xprivacy LUA for android 6/7, and it's the successor of the old version. Haven't tested out yet, but seems to be more or less the same, judging by what I read.
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I have read about that one and to me it appears like it is not quite there. Last time I looked, the developer was about to REMOVE protection of several sensitive data points like IMEI. Also, like madcat mentioned, rooting the latest Samsung devices can be problematic and I might get some problems bricking a $1000 company device
Ev0luti0n_ said:
Also... Give a look at a good firewall, to block rogue internet access for all the nasty apps out there.
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Any recommendations here?
kind regards
Oh... I use afwall, which requires root. I did read here on XDA, that there is a good no root firewall here, but I can't remember the name. ..
Also you won't be able to root the device? I am not sure you are going to have much luck... [emoji848]
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Ev0luti0n_ said:
Also you won't be able to root the device? I am not sure you are going to have much luck... [emoji848]
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I guess I am able to root it, just a little reluctant yet Like, waiting for someone to finally discover a rooting method that does not invalidate knox for the note8
Hey guys, I have a question. What firewall were you talking about for KitKat?