Hi everyone,
I just have a quick question about the security of Galaxy S5. There is a fingerprint scanner, so it's supposed to be more secure, but I'm wondering..if someone who's knowledgeable about rooting, etc steals your S5, and just boot into recovery, and wipe/factory reset, won't the fingerprint scanner be reseted as well? Just like a new phone?
Or did samsung do something about this?
Thanks!
If someone factory resets your phone, what exactly are you worried about them having access to in this scenario?
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nizbot said:
If someone factory resets your phone, what exactly are you worried about them having access to in this scenario?
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well, if they can't unlock the phone at all, then they can't even use the phone they stole. So there is a higher chance for them to return it if they negotiate. But if they can just erase everything, obviously this guy will not return this device, because he can setup his own fingerprint password, and use it.
If someone steals my phone, if I can't remotely wipe it, I sure hope they do.
If you're that concerned about it, put a reward if found message on the lock screen. The fingerprint scanner will not save you in this scenario.
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I believe the S5 has a hardware lock/wipe feature embedded into the phone itself. The carrier can wipe it and turn it into a brick.
It's one way to stop theft until someone finds a way to get around this. I doubt they will though.
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Dear All,
Which Antivirus is best suited for this device. whether paid or free will do.
Expert advice on this.....
Regards & Thanks
Ldsuvarna
I use Lookout and it works great
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I use nothing and it works great
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kmmxracer said:
I use nothing and it works great
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I second this as the best answer... hell I don't use AV on my PC either
kmmxracer said:
I use nothing and it works great
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LOLLOLLOL!!!!!!!!!!
Dun need an antivirus for mobile now, especially android. LOL
Virus is common only in Windows platform, not on Linux and iOS platform
Antivirus = wasting RAM, Battery and Memory Space. Haha.
Try google if anyone got virus on Android mobile phone? LOL.
We only got "bugs", no virus
If you know what you are downloading you really don't need a antivirus on your phone, but if you want one ESET Mobile Security is very lite and excellent.
You don't even notice it is there.
anti virus for android is kinda like wearing a condom to dry hump... its a waste of money and there is no need for it
using antivirus is about as useful as using atk lol
You dont need anykind of antivir but if you believe so, then you should use lookout
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I don't believe in antiviruses for android either. I just use Lookout for the find my phone feature.
For those using Lookout, any of you notice it starts eating more and more RAM the longer your phone is turned on? Like mine starts at around 18MB or so then after a few days it creeps up to 30+?
Me not, but i used lookout just for 3 days or something like that
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Lookout is excellent. Don't care much about anti virus but for locating a lost phone remote wipe etc you can't beat it. I also use lbe privacy guard to block out un wanted network access. That paired with droid wall and your set
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venturebeat.com/2010/07/28/android-wallpaper-app-that-steals-your-data-was-downloaded-by-millions/
Probably this is why you need an anti-virus type app? I use Aegislab Antivirus Free. Monitors incoming apps and lets me they're clean.. Worth the bother i think...
should you really want to use one,
download 'ALYac' on market.
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Lookout is excellent. Don't care much about anti virus but for locating a lost phone remote wipe etc you can't beat it. I also use lbe privacy guard to block out un wanted network access. That paired with droid wall and your set
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You loose your phone that frequently that you need an app to find it? Really?
I had my phone stolen once and I had no way to wipe it. I didn't care about finding it, I just wanted my data wiped. I had the opportunity too since the robber used my phone for an entire day before my telco finally cut my line off. I never cared before then either, but now I have Lookout turned on. Its added insurance particularly if your phone carries sensitive emails or contacts.
I use AegisLab Antivirus, it has free version, quick & neat.
Paid version has remote lock & wipe functionalities also SMS filtering for phishing link.
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I had my phone stolen once and I had no way to wipe it. I didn't care about finding it, I just wanted my data wiped. I had the opportunity too since the robber used my phone for an entire day before my telco finally cut my line off. I never cared before then either, but now I have Lookout turned on. Its added insurance particularly if your phone carries sensitive emails or contacts.
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Screenlock?
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Screenlock won't protect the contents of my SD card.
Hey,
Well I got my N7 yesterday and played around with it and all in all I think that it's a good tablet with 4.2.1. I find it to be slow sometimes when I am typing fast or using chrome.
If I did decide to root could I backup my device before I do so I can just restore and carry on like nothing has changed.
What are the advantages of rooting the N7, I know I can speed it up and delete stock apps.
Would appreciate it if someone helped me out.
Also if I do root can someone post
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So that its a good idea to root then, can I backup before I root so I can carry on from normal?
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I suggest that you learn what is root access and what you can do with it before doing so, rooting is not a goal, but the means to an end.
What I usually tell anyone who asks this question is: Do it if you need root access for something specific (can be as insignificant as one app). And if you need to ask without knowing if you have to root, then the answer is no until you understand what it is you're doing.
Edit: Do some research on root access and it's benefits/drawbacks and Nexus factory restore images to put your mind at ease on rolling back to stock. Having root access in and out of itself is harmless, what the user chooses to do with that can be dangerous, especially if what they are looking to do is delete system files.
Edit 2: Assuming that you are using stock firmware, I have heard of slowdowns caused by Google currents and its background sync. Try turning off the background sync and see if that helps with your issues.
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Spunkiest said:
So that its a good idea to root then, can I backup before I root so I can carry on from normal?
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Don't just do something just to do it. Rooting alone will add nothing to your device or its performance. Rooting allows access to areas of the operating system for apps that require it, but these are generally limited to backup apps and those that modify certain settings. It also makes a device more vulnerable to some serious problems if done wrong or if you misuse an app that has root access. If you are unsure, best to leave it alone until you know what the benefits are exactly and whether or not you need it. BTW, rooting will void your warranty on most devices and unless you understand how to recover from a problem and return your device to stock in the event you need warranty service or exchange, I would stay away from it.
I was also thinking of rooting with the Nexus Root Kit. And i also saw that you have an option to "Flash Stock+Unroot" has anybody tried this toolkit ?
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ROOTING is a NECESSITY!!!
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meh, like others said, only root if there is something you need and to those that say you dont lose anything thats a tad wrong, some apps check for root and dont let you run them. There are apps that hide the root but from personal experience they dont always work for everything.
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Brandon Simion Sebok said:
I was also thinking of rooting with the Nexus Root Kit. And i also saw that you have an option to "Flash Stock+Unroot" has anybody tried this toolkit ?
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I tried it. I unlocked and rooted my N7 with it and I also flashed stock and unrooted it, because something went wrong and I had to do it (that mistake was made by me, not by the program). Everything went very good and fast, I recommend it (it's your choice to use a toolkit or not), but read everything carefully!
Of course all of this depends on what you want to do with the device after root. There is no point if you want to stick custom ROMs on it as being a nexus device it will constantly be updated. Only if you require root access to a specific application should you root the device. But also take into consideration if it is worth it. If it is for a minor improvement then you have the potential to brick the device and void warrenty for nothing. Only do it if there is a genuine need.
Adinaky said:
I tried it. I unlocked and rooted my N7 with it and I also flashed stock and unrooted it, because something went wrong and I had to do it (that mistake was made by me, not by the program). Everything went very good and fast, I recommend it (it's your choice to use a toolkit or not), but read everything carefully!
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Thanks a million i was hesitating , but if you say it works great , I'll take your word
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Is there any way to backup all my app and games ( with all my progress I have made) before unlocking the boothloader?
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AngryGamer025 said:
Is there any way to backup all my app and games ( with all my progress I have made) before unlocking the boothloader?
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In a word, no. Titanium Backup will not even run on an unrooted device. Other backup apps may run on an unrooted device, but you will not be able to restore data from them if you are not rooted, only the actual apps. You need to first unlock the bootloader to root a Nexus 7.
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Brandon Simion Sebok said:
Thanks a million i was hesitating , but if you say it works great , I'll take your word
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So you decided to take the advice of people who have been here months over that of others who have been here years. Good for you!:good:
I know I've been here only for one year, but I learnt many useful things. I tried this program and it works great, I recommend it, but only if you need something fast and simple and you don't want to learn anything. You can do it the hard way to discover something new, right? It's his choice after all, isn't it?
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ROOTING is a NECESSITY!!!
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+1
Not for everyone though.
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I was also thinking of rooting with the Nexus Root Kit. And i also saw that you have an option to "Flash Stock+Unroot" has anybody tried this toolkit ?
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I don't advocate against the use of toolkits myself (as I've used even used them on my own N7), but I would at least urge you to understand what it is you're doing before you do it. And by that I don't mean knowing enough to manually input every command, just know enough to understand why you're doing something and have a general idea of how it is accomplished.
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
littleemp said:
I don't advocate against the use of toolkits myself (as I've used even used them on my own N7), but I would at least urge you to understand what it is you're doing before you do it. And by that I don't mean knowing enough to manually input every command, just know enough to understand why you're doing something and have a general idea of how it is accomplished.
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
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Yep, certainly. It's nothing wrong in learning something, it won't hurt anybody.
littleemp said:
I don't advocate against the use of toolkits myself (as I've used even used them on my own N7), but I would at least urge you to understand what it is you're doing before you do it. And by that I don't mean knowing enough to manually input every command, just know enough to understand why you're doing something and have a general idea of how it is accomplished.
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
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Yep agreed. As someone that's done it the hard way too many times I can't wait to use a toolkit when i get this device. Lol
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littleemp said:
Trust me, learning a little bit before using the automated route saves you and everyone else a lot of crying and hand holding over simple matters if something ever goes wrong.
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This guy gets it.
Just root as soon as possible and be done with it and never look back.
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Yeah, go ahead and root it. What could possibly go wrong?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080183
I'm not sure if a mod like this exists already but a couple of days ago I realised that if the power button were disabled entirely on the lock screen and the user installed phone tracking software like lockout then it would be very difficult to steal.
Most thieves turn the phone off and remove the battery immediately once they have the phone so it renders the tracking software useless but if you couldn't long press the power button to shut down, get to the context menu to access shutdown/reboot or remove the battery then in theory the only way to disable it would be to have the sim-access pin on you to take the sim card out.
Is anyone interested in implementing this or has anyone done this already?
The only issue I see with this is if your phone freezes.
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The only issue I see with this is if your phone freezes.
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True... do you know if it would be possible to have an alternate way of turning the phone off that wouldn't be effected by a crash?
Perhaps some sort of button combination instead of long pressing power.
Alternatively just let the battery run out I suppose...
All someone has to do is put the device into fast boot mode and wipe userdata. Easy if you have a little know how.
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Put a gps tag in it, separate of hardware/software. That's the only way to track it. Otherwise there's always a way to get in if you have physical access to the device.
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All someone has to do is put the device into fast boot mode and wipe userdata. Easy if you have a little know how.
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Could you put it into fast boot if you're stuck on the lockscreen with the power button disabled though?
Also, highly doubt the average thief would have the know how.
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Put a gps tag in it, separate of hardware/software. That's the only way to track it. Otherwise there's always a way to get in if you have physical access to the device.
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Still, a small mod like this would make it all the much harder to steal and get away with.
Even if the power button were disabled in software, you could still long press the button to force a power off. As far as I know, this is a hardware failsafe feature.
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Even if the power button were disabled in software, you could still long press the button to force a power off. As far as I know, this is a hardware failsafe feature.
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You are correct. There is a microchip that disconnects power to the circuit when the power button is held. This mod would have to bypass that microchip and wouldn't be worth it.
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4.2.2 make you accept the RSA keys of the computer so you would need to get past that even in fast boot right?
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scoobdude said:
4.2.2 make you accept the RSA keys of the computer so you would need to get past that even in fast boot right?
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Are people really that afraid of their phone being stolen? Lost maybe? But a minor degree of caution prevents any theft (except maybe by force but those are rare)
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Are people really that afraid of their phone being stolen? Lost maybe? But a minor degree of caution prevents any theft (except maybe by force but those are rare)
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Does it really matter if the phone is "lost" or "stolen"? Either way, you don't have it and someone else does.
I'd they take the sim card out ...
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Censura_Umbra said:
Are people really that afraid of their phone being stolen? Lost maybe? But a minor degree of caution prevents any theft (except maybe by force but those are rare)
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You must not go to places like gyms or health clubs. Those places can be bad for stolen phones.
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I'd they take the sim card out ...
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I have an app on my phone that will notify me if someone puts another sim card in my phone. It will send me all the sim information and I believe it can even take their picture. Of course this only works on stupid thieves. Luckily the majority are.
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You must not go to places like gyms or health clubs. Those places can be bad for stolen phones.
I have an app on my phone that will notify me if someone puts another sim card in my phone. It will send me all the sim information and I believe it can even take their picture. Of course this only works on stupid thieves. Luckily the majority are.
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And the name of said app is? This sounds really interesting. That it's the one advantage of CDMA... no sim
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Cerberus
NoL1m1tZ said:
Cerberus
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Yep, that be it.
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Does it really matter if the phone is "lost" or "stolen"? Either way, you don't have it and someone else does.
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Exactly! This wouldn't make it theft proof. Doesn't stop the thief taking it out of your pocket.
As mentioned there are a number of apps that can track the phone, remote wipe etc etc.
Luckily I have never lost a phone or had it stolen. My main and really only concern would be people having access to the pictures of my children. As the nexus 4 doesn't have an SD card slot these are only stored on the phone. So if I remote wipe they won't have access to them. Plus as the storage connects to the PC as MTP most public data recovery tools won't work which is another safety net. Who would have though a phone with no SD slot would be the better option
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Your best bet is Cerberus, survives factory reset
Hello! I have a note 3 and in enough time my phone will boot then go to the at&t logo then just sit there for ~5~ min or even more...then sometimes will go back to the Samsung thing back to At&T logo and give it enough time and hard rest but it comes back and I have my phone again. Pain....in..my..ass
The solution: factory reset...but I hate doing this because I'm doing it repeatly now...
Has anyone else has this problem or have any advice for me?
Edit: Does anyone know anyone willing to trade a Note 3 AT&T for a SM-N9005? It has a glass screen protector and a aluminium home button.
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hacktheplant said:
Hello! I have a note 3 and in enough time my phone will boot then go to the at&t logo then just sit there for ~5~ min or even more...then sometimes will go back to the Samsung thing back to At&T logo and give it enough time and hard rest but it comes back and I have my phone again. Pain....in..my..ass
The solution: factory reset...but I hate doing this because I'm doing it repeatly now...
Has anyone else has this problem or have any advice for me?
Edit: Does anyone know anyone willing to trade a Note 3 AT&T for a SM-N9005? It has a glass screen protector and a aluminium home button.
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What did you do to your phone? As in did you root it? Try to install a custom ROM? A custom recovery? Anything like that? You can odin back to stock from Root De La Vega from what I understand. I don't see anybody trading their phone for a broken one. You can't even trade here on XDA, you have to use Swappa or something else.
I added xposed and some apps the ones I am using are
Call recording
Gravity Box
Wanam
I can't install any custom Roms bootloader is still locked :/
So I fixed it by just factory resting everything. So my point on posting this is to see if anybody has this problem. The phone isn't broken it in perfect condition. I just don't know how much longer I can take without an unlocked bootloader.
If you wanted I could screenshot of what apps are using root?
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hacktheplant said:
I added xposed and some apps the ones I am using are
Call recording
Gravity Box
Wanam
I can't install any custom Roms bootloader is still locked :/
So I fixed it by just factory resting everything. So my point on posting this is to see if anybody has this problem. The phone isn't broken it in perfect condition. I just don't know how much longer I can take without an unlocked bootloader.
If you wanted I could screenshot of what apps are using root?
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Try taking your SD card out and then see if you still have the long boot or loop issue. Some phones are having issue reading certain brand SD cards and it id causing long boots or other strange problems..
Interesting....how old school lol
I'll try that
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That didn't help. Great suggestion tho
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That didn't help. Great suggestion tho
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Just curious what (security hacks & advance mods) settings did you use in wanan?
when you got your note 3...You didnt carry over your sd card with anything on it did you from prior device? Or use titanium backup?
Id try to trouble shoot it this way...Disable wanan...reboot see If it does it again....If so, start with the other app and disable or unistall.....Keep trying you'll find the source
Gravity Box is not to be used with Note 3 ROM. I know things work with it but the OP says not to use on TouchWiz roms. Or I might be wrong..
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Interesting....how old school lol
I'll try that
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I had the same issue I guess it coz of Gravity Box, it is advised not to use Gravity Box on Note 3 Touch Wiz I removed it and never faced the Boot Loop or System UI Stopped working since then.
My wife's phone was stolen, before I report it, is there an app that will install in the back ground without them knowing that will wipe it and lock it when whoever turns it back on, it's not rooted
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My wife's phone was stolen, before I report it, is there an app that will install in the back ground without them knowing that will wipe it and lock it when whoever turns it back on, it's not rooted
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https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
You can locate, lock, wipe, etc. Good luck!
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My wife's phone was stolen, before I report it, is there an app that will install in the back ground without them knowing that will wipe it and lock it when whoever turns it back on, it's not rooted
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In addition to Android Device Manager (part of the OS), you can install Cerberus in any future phones. It is considered to be the best security app around.
Cerberus costs around $5 and can be installed on 5 separate devices.
It can be hidden from the app list, take pictures using the camera, send the information unknown to the stealer and of course remote wipe.
After you get her a new phone, install Cerberus on all your devices. It was the best app I ever spent money on.
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My wife's phone was stolen, before I report it, is there an app that will install in the back ground without them knowing that will wipe it and lock it when whoever turns it back on, it's not rooted
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If you had "android device manager" enabled it will wipe your phone remotely