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Anti-theft questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Error 403 driving me nuts.

I've tried everything I can, from removing accounts to clearing cache and data. I've removed the account and re added.
I bought dogcatcher with account 1.
If I remove account 1 and add account 2, it still thinks I've purchased it. I've removed both and added number 2 back. Same issue and so far only with this app.
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X82X said:
I've tried everything I can, from removing accounts to clearing cache and data. I've removed the account and re added.
I bought dogcatcher with account 1.
If I remove account 1 and add account 2, it still thinks I've purchased it. I've removed both and added number 2 back. Same issue and so far only with this app.
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Did I got it right? Purchased an app with Acc 1, get an error when trying to update it with acc 2? Or is it just showing as "purchased" with Acc 2?

Showing as purchased which is odd. I don't mind buying again. It just won't let me.
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Also note the phone refuses to connect to anything Google related. Google.com times out, there is no option to add a Google account anymore, Gmail fails to sync, play store fails to connect. Is there a gapps for the one i can flash?
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sounds like you, your hosts file or your DNS settings are blocking google Oo are you using an adblocker or sth like that?

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sounds like you, your hosts file or your DNS settings are blocking google Oo are you using an adblocker or sth like that?
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After much investigation, it turns out it was my network, three.
However, the problem with 403 is still present. It's got so bad, I've had to buy another podcast app to tide me over. Looks like Doggcatcher is off the menu. Shame, but I'm tired of pissing about with this.

I surrender. Voice recorder pro is doing it now. Any ideas?
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Same. Even after wiping and only adding one account, it still does it with the same apps. There must be a more serious issue. I can't use apps I've paid for and have to buy alternatives.
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I thought I would try again today, still the same thing. I've had to BUY 3 alternative apps because the ones I bought will no longer download. Sick of it.

If any of you guys are still there, I made this thread with a solution to help solve this error. http://androidforums.com/internatio...ror-24-insufficient-storage-space-solved.html
It turns out that there is some residue data from installing the app before which leads the app to not install. It's tested and worked for me. Please gimme a thanks if it worked.
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jdgreat4 said:
If any of you guys are still there, I made this thread with a solution to help solve this error. http://androidforums.com/internatio...ror-24-insufficient-storage-space-solved.html
It turns out that there is some residue data from installing the app before which leads the app to not install. It's tested and worked for me. Please gimme a thanks if it worked.
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Thanks man, but didn't work for me.
I did a search for anything doggcatcher related on my phone, not a single file.
The only option I can fathom is to find an apk of it. I've paid for it, I can't use it unless I pirate it. Makes sense.

(REQ)Gmail>Exchange>Security>Bypass

Looking for a exchange security by pass for gmail 5.0 exchange account. Im used to the bypass for the aosp email app but this is new to me any thoughts or ideas are appreciated.
Thanks

mbwsutherland said:
Looking for a exchange security by pass for gmail 5.0 exchange account. Im used to the bypass for the aosp email app but this is new to me any thoughts or ideas are appreciated.
Thanks
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This may help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2956736

I've been using Mail Wise
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.syntomo.email
They have instructions on their site on how to bypass Exchange Security if you want to.
http://mail-wise.com/faq/#bypass

I believe Nine, which is a fantastic paid ActiveSync app, allows you to set the PIN at the application level instead of device level. Far less annoying! I don't have the PIN requirement on my EAS account so I've never tested
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Majin GeoDooD said:
I believe Nine, which is a fantastic paid ActiveSync app, allows you to set the PIN at the application level instead of device level. Far less annoying! I don't have the PIN requirement on my EAS account so I've never tested
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I agree. I bought for my motox14 since there is no root on Verizon and it is awesome

What's your email app?

I've tried 20 apps and I don't really like most of them.
What are ppl using?
I honestly liked the old 4.1 stock app and want something similar.
I want manual sync, but I want the app to auto sync upon opening, which surprisingly none of them do. I know u just have to pull down to sync, but hey, one less step, is one less step.
I also am having trouble finding an app where u can easily delete from the app. I think I'm deleting emails throughout the day, only to find them all still there when I go to hotmail on my computer.
When I hit delete, I want it to delete, not go to trash so I have to open an entirely different folder and delete that for it to really be gone.
I'm just going to keep trying them, but if you guys have any suggestions, I'd appreciate it.
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cnoevl21 said:
I've tried 20 apps and I don't really like most of them.
What are ppl using?
I honestly liked the old 4.1 stock app and want something similar.
I want manual sync, but I want the app to auto sync upon opening, which surprisingly none of them do. I know u just have to pull down to sync, but hey, one less step, is one less step.
I also am having trouble finding an app where u can easily delete from the app. I think I'm deleting emails throughout the day, only to find them all still there when I go to hotmail on my computer.
When I hit delete, I want it to delete, not go to trash so I have to open an entirely different folder and delete that for it to really be gone.
I'm just going to keep trying them, but if you guys have any suggestions, I'd appreciate it.
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I use OWA Webmail app. As my employer has prevented me configuring mail apps for our exchange server. This one works though!

try this Email Mail Exchange @Blue

Have you tried Mailbox by Dropbox? I've been using Inbox by Google since it came out. I like the idea but it can get confusing at times. Gonna give Mailbox a try since it comes highly recommended.

Aquamail

I'm actually using Lollipop Gmail, considering it now supports other mail accounts natively.
Of course, it doesn't have any fancy features... But I enjoy it. It works well.
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Profimail for corporate mail and Inbox for Gmail.
It will be great when the guys release the feature of getting mail from Exchange.
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I tried Inbox... I didn't really like it. The order of things was confusing, and I didn't really like how everything combined together.
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toroloco73 said:
try this Email Mail Exchange @Blue
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ugh, another email app that thinks Android is iOS...

I ended up going with Aqua. It's not perfect, but good enough.
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Can't enable on body detection after root

So I rooted, unlocked and installed busybox not in that order and now the option for on-body detection is gone... How do I get it back, what happened?
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Set a lock and then click smart lock?
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Yeah that's how I did it before... Now it's not there
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Oh... when you unlocked it you forced flash the phone so you lost your newer Google services framework. If you do not see it as an install on the Play Store try loading the latest off the mirror https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/
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I have the same problem, did u manage to solve it?
updating to latest google play service did not fix it

romdroid. said:
I have the same problem, did u manage to solve it?
updating to latest google play service did not fix it
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Yes it was an account issue, after root I used a different account as my primary. Im guessing it was still beta and only some accounts have access to the feature
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