Whose going go root their device? Im thinking about it just for google wallet but im hearing its unsecure. Any inputs
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Whose going go root their device? Im thinking about it just for google wallet but im hearing its unsecure. Any inputs
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if the root process is available for the vzw galaxy nexus by the time i get home, i will root it instantly. like you said, google wallet is the biggest reason followed by the fact i need to tether. google wallet isn't unsecure, i use it on my nexus s daily and wouldn't give it up for the world.
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if the root process is available for the vzw galaxy nexus by the time i get home, i will root it instantly. like you said, google wallet is the biggest reason followed by the fact i need to tether. google wallet isn't unsecure, i use it on my nexus s daily and wouldn't give it up for the world.
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all you phone junkies should play with your phone at least a week or so stock. just in case there are any hardware problems. methinks with all the people "renting" phones and the nexus having a high profile for modding i wouldn't chance voiding the warranty straight out of the box.
i dont need to use google wallet,i think root is better.
Ya google wallet is a musy have in my opinion, and i heard the.rooting process was easy
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You guys go ahead.... Google Wallet has a security flaw, so good luck with that!
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You guys go ahead.... Google Wallet has a security flaw, so good luck with that!
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You mean the same Google wallet that sprint and Google say is fine? Or the same Google wallet I use every single day? Please tell me about this flaw?
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You guys go ahead.... Google Wallet has a security flaw, so good luck with that!
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the flaw that verizon, atnt and tmobile made up about google using a hardware chip? that flaw? the one that won't go through their servers so they can keep an even closer eye on the things you do with your phone? that one?
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the flaw that verizon, atnt and tmobile made up about google using a hardware chip? that flaw? the one that won't go through their servers so they can keep an even closer eye on the things you do with your phone? that one?
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lol ok gotcha
I rooted mine and had a custom rom on it within 20 minutes of unboxing it.
Glad I did!
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all you phone junkies should play with your phone at least a week or so stock. just in case there are any hardware problems. methinks with all the people "renting" phones and the nexus having a high profile for modding i wouldn't chance voiding the warranty straight out of the box.
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That is an extrmely good point. I left part of me behind when I left my 3vo, and this is the first thing that came to mind when I get home with it from work tomorrow. Not now. Def gonna leave it the way it is for a week or so.....but we'll have to see how that goes haha
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The big security flaw is using your phone on ANY cell phone service. They track who you call, how long your calls are, who you txt, what the txt is, what cell towers you're connected to, when you pay your bill, with what credit card or check, also your name, address, oh and they know your phone number!
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I plan to use a lot of time exploring the phone on stock for about 10 days and then root.
Won't be rooting, see no need for it.
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i rooted mine on the first day, mostly becouse i want a recovery backup on the stock rom from day 1 with clockwork recovery.
I guess there is some consumer appeal, but really, why buy a Nexus if you have no interest in an unlocked phone? My decision to buy a Nexus was far less about firmware updates than it was about my right to own the hardware that I paid for.
To be honest, I didn't read the thread (shame on me), but these topics puzzle me. To each his own.
Google Wallet has some security risks in general for any device. Recently read the following from droidforums..... http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...s-news+(DroidForums.net+News+::+Android+News)
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I'll root when CM9 hits beta or if a good stable nightly.
Yes, but so far only to be able to restore app data (ie Angry Birds) from my old phone. I'm totally cool with the built-in ICS disable/freeze feature for the apps I don't want, I think that's an extremely fair compromise over rooting and deleting the apk/so files.
Not too concerned about Wallet yet, we'll see how that pans out if it's something we'll need to root for or just something we can head to the Market and install without any issue. I would like to try it out and have zero confidence that the competing ISIS thing won't completely suck in comparison, so if root is needed, root it is!
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The big security flaw is using your phone on ANY cell phone service. They track who you call, how long your calls are, who you txt, what the txt is, what cell towers you're connected to, when you pay your bill, with what credit card or check, also your name, address, oh and they know your phone number!
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If you want a private conversation phones are not the way to go. Back in the day we had to hard tap your line for LE with warrant. Now with CALEA and digital switches they can monitor traffic anywhere anytime w/o warrant.
Sometimes we put lines on speaker all day to monitor for noise. If your neighbor had wet line issue or cross talk we might monitor your line for noise. I worked in a 900 number telephone switch in California we have to check lines for "traffic" or people talking before working on them. It was awkward. Now I can monitor phone calls from my computer. Of coarse I don't unless it is for work I don't want to end up in Guantanamo.
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So, like many,I'm locked out of google Wallet. Would it be worth it to file an insurance claim and get a different nexus (new or refurb) or should I just hold off and continue to wait for a fix?
Any helpful input would be appreciated.
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They would not process the claim based on an app not working
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How did you get locked out?
Well if you're using a VZW Nexus it's blocked/locked form usage. Did you get the apk or? I have wallet on my VZW Nexus and I can use it freely.
Cant you "break in" into Google Wallet by deleting the data so it asks you for you to set your pin?
I don't even think the galaxy nexus is officially supported by google wallet and the application is blocked in the market by verizon. It may have been the wallet security measures which locked your account and you could try calling google wallet support to reset your account.
Try ODIN Flashing and Fastboot Flashing yourself to stock. I don't think it could actually fix it, but it's worth a shot I guess. There will probably be a fix in the future, either from Google or XDA (my money is on XDA), but it will definitely be a while. I sold my Nexus One before it ever got a custom HBOOT, which many thought no one would take up. I would ask for a refurb personally, as I like using GWallet and it's one of the reasons I bought the phone.
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I realize that
Also,I got locked out by not resetting data within the app before switching roms (like many others on here). I had it working and loved it. I'm getting tired of not being able to use it now though.
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They would not process the claim based on an app not working
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Secure Element is a hardware component. Verizon cannot deny a claim on a hardware issue. That said...how do you explain to those peons to know the difference? I assume that if/when the ISIS app comes out, it will use SE as well. Then it will be easier to show them that its hardware (maybe).
Google Wallet may be blocked from the market, but Verizon allows sideloading of apps. Nowhere in their warranty terms do they say, "You are explicitly not allowed to install Google Wallet."
From what I've read, your secure element has shut itself down. If this is true, you'll probably never get a fix from either Google or XDA.
The OP could print out some Google support posts showing that phones need to be replaced when this happens. Verizon cannot void a warranty based on Google Wallet. The phone has the capability. It is of no fault that the user has a corrupted SE.
Better be stock and locked though.
@OP, if you're within your returns period then you should be able to just take the phone back.
However, though morally questionable, other people on these forums have had success by intentionally placing their phone into a bootloop to get a replacement device.
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@OP, if you're within your returns period then you should be able to just take the phone back.
However, though morally questionable, other people on these forums have had success by intentionally placing their phone into a bootloop to get a replacement device.
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I'm not unfortunately. I got it launch day and got locked out like 3 weeks later. Have been waiting ever since.
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From what I've read, your secure element has shut itself down. If this is true, you'll probably never get a fix from either Google or XDA.
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please explain to those who do not know, what is a secure element?
Google Wallet on GNex
My GNex is about 2 mo. old and when I first got it, one of the first things I wanted to do with it was put Google Wallet on it. Unfortunately, that was during the time when there were so many issues with it. After much research on XDA,(thanks so much by the way!), I installed the .apk from Google Wallet website. I have the "Unsupported Device" banner at the top of the screen but for me it's not a big deal. I have used it at several businesses and it worked flawlessly. I have even added funds to the Google Prepaid card from my bank's VISA debit card. An added bonus is peoples amazement when I pay for something with my phone. Google Wallets "Cool Factor" is off the scale.
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My GNex is about 2 mo. old and when I first got it, one of the first things I wanted to do with it was put Google Wallet on it. Unfortunately, that was during the time when there were so many issues with it. After much research on XDA,(thanks so much by the way!), I installed the .apk from Google Wallet website. I have the "Unsupported Device" banner at the top of the screen but for me it's not a big deal. I have used it at several businesses and it worked flawlessly. I have even added funds to the Google Prepaid card from my bank's VISA debit card. An added bonus is peoples amazement when I pay for something with my phone. Google Wallets "Cool Factor" is off the scale.
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that banner is because you are rooted, not because its a galaxy nexus.
Would someone please explain to me what is a "secure element"?
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Would someone please explain to me what is a "secure element"?
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Sure
Ive been locked out as well and debated reporting it lost paying the $100 for a replacement. But honestly besides using it at mc Donald's which i dont go to anyways or or few other places where you can use it then its just not worth it for me. Ill stick to plastic cards and besides android beam works
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Ive been locked out as well and debated reporting it lost paying the $100 for a replacement. But honestly besides using it at mc Donald's which i dont go to anyways or or few other places where you can use it then its just not worth it for me. Ill stick to plastic cards and besides android beam works
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I thought about that as well. But around me everyone takes pay pass. Plus bad esn gnex are selling for 150 or more on eBay.
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So I guess my mom is tracking my phone with the sprint family locator, one I figure this will drain battery because my location will constantly be sent, two I don't want my mother knowing when I'm getting high (jk, but I do enjoy privacy), and 3 I beleive she's tracking my father to. This wouldn't be bad except he doesn't want her to, not to bring you guys into my family life, but they just got divorced and long story short they don't trust each other and my father doesn't want her tracking his phone as she's lied to him about this tracking thing before.
SFL is most likely a hidden stock all or just something like ciq hidden in running programs somewhere.
My question : Is there a way I can prevent it from tracking my father and my phones? Such as deleting the service, in installing the app through root, or any way really.
Second question, if I did this would she know through say a notification we cannot be tracked anymore, or perhaps it just won't show up at all?
Thanks guys.
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I installed and tried the app. It only has to be on the primary account holders phone and tracks through gps. I tried tracking my families phones and my girl turned her location services off, so it wouldn't track her phone. Try turning your location services off in settings.
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killaphatboy said:
I installed and tried the app. It only has to be on the primary account holders phone and tracks through gps. I tried tracking my families phones and my girl turned her location services off, so it wouldn't track her phone. Try turning your location services off in settings.
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Thank you.. Ide let you know ow if it works or not, but I wouldn't be able to tell.. How did you view were they were? From your phone or a computer?
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Both. It found her once, then she turned her gps off and it just kept saying phone not found
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if she is tracking your dad who is divorced, he needs to get his own phone off her plan
Actually, I have had the locator still able to find phones even if the person has GPS extra off. The only way is to use roam control and use verizons tower. I'm not one hundred percent sure, but I think the locator triangulates your location from the cell phone towers.
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if she is tracking your dad who is divorced, he needs to get his own phone off her plan
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The, but I was asking for phone help not life guidance. Besides if he stays on or plan I get his upgrade also.
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Actually, I have had the locator still able to find phones even if the person has GPS extra off. The only way is to use roam control and use verizons tower. I'm not one hundred percent sure, but I think the locator triangulates your location from the cell phone towers.
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The is most likely the case
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Actually, I have had the locator still able to find phones even if the person has GPS extra off. The only way is to use roam control and use verizons tower. I'm not one hundred percent sure, but I think the locator triangulates your location from the cell phone towers.
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Yeah but you could drive around where it says they are all day and not find them. Not that that isn't the case with gps in a building as well. I get good reception for gps in my house but the accuracy bounces around to wider than this block a lot of the time.
If your under 18 there isn't much to say. People want to be left alone and or rebel. But when your a minor and a dependent of someone not only is anything you own their property they are responsible for you.
I remember reading there is a bug that google voice sprint integration breaks family locator, I don't know if sprint fixed it yet.
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Yeah but you could drive around where it says they are all day and not find them. Not that that isn't the case with gps in a building as well. I get good reception for gps in my house but the accuracy bounces around to wider than this block a lot of the time.
If your under 18 there isn't much to say. People want to be left alone and or rebel. But when your a minor and a dependent of someone not only is anything you own their property they are responsible for you.
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Thanks rain, but I'm doing this Moe or less for my dad. He flies, so if my mom were to know he's out of state **** might go down . lol basicly.
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Thanks rain, but I'm doing this Moe or less for my dad. He flies, so if my mom were to know he's out of state **** might go down . lol basicly.
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Oops my bad i mean i saw that but I wasn't exactly thinking. Yeah that can be a bad thing. Not to mention a little psycho.
Are you some hollywood director coming up with the plot line for Fatal Attraction 2?
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Oops my bad i mean i saw that but I wasn't exactly thinking. Yeah that can be a bad thing. Not to mention a little psycho.
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Yeah it is a little creepy... -. - you don't even wanna know lol.
Lol no sfhub, I'm not. Lol but if I were ide let you be part of the main casting
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5hamVqZS5mYWtlbG9jYXRpb24iXQ..
Use that app it spoofs the location lol you can have a lot of fun with it like put yourself on another country or in the middle of the ocean haha then your mother would think the tracking app doesnt work and hopefully stops using it just an idea lol
Just force roam, I don't think there is any other way honestly. But I know that is a for sure method.
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The phone triangulates off the towers. It shouldn't matter if you turn GPS off. The force roam idea may work, if he keeps his GPS off. Depending on how often she is checking it, she'll know something is up if the phone is on and the service is not working. (Trust me, I get calls like this all the time.) If you do a change of ownership you keep the same phone number, same contract dates, no ETF, thus you would still get his upgrade. If you roam too much you'll get terminated. Best solution is get a boost mobile and use *73 and leave the sprint phone at home when he's traveling.
She may still catch on, but it could take a while.
If you have a Google voice number integrated with your sprint number it will prevent sfl from obtaining your location. It did for me anyways. It either doesn't affect everyone or others haven't noticed. I haven't found any official confirmation anywhere yet.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsIm9yZy5hamVqZS5mYWtlbG9jYXRpb24iXQ..
Use that app it spoofs the location lol you can have a lot of fun with it like put yourself on another country or in the middle of the ocean haha then your mother would think the tracking app doesnt work and hopefully stops using it just an idea lol
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Do this! Make it say ur in Madagascar or something.
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My point was there is probably no way to stop her from tracking him, seeing what numbers he calls and texts. With the phone in her name, unfortunately for you and him, there is no way to stop it. Also even without sfl, she can see any number he texts by requesting the info from sprints security department. I have done it myself. its an easy process.
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I wanted to thank everyone who offered kind words and support during this crappy situation I was pulled through. I really really appreciate all the nice things everyone said and offered for me. I also want to thank everyone who contributed towards me getting a new phone, I absolutely honestly would not have been able to buy a replacement phone without the additional funds raised here on XDA by the community. Thank you all so very much.
I wanted to thank kennyglass123 especially for his kind PM he sent me and his suggestion for me to link my PayPal account in case anybody was interested in lending me a hand. If it was not for his suggestion, I would not have had the opportunity to reach out to the community for help and to have my phone replaced.
Thanks in part to your donations, T-Mobiles willingness to give me an early full upgrade and credit of one free month and my wife for being cool enough to let me buy a $400 in less then a month of having another $400 phone stolen from me, I was able to upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy SIII today.
Thank you all so much, I'll be forever grateful to this community
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I work at a propane facility and I'm unable to keep my electronics on me while working.
I had my phone in my drawer and we had a temp labor worker here. He left, I came inside to grab my phone and it was gone.
I contacted T-Mobile who said because I don't have the insurance they cannot use GPS to track my phone. They said my window is past for insurance and due to that, they cannot add the feature to track my phone.
Is there ANY way at all I can possibly track this phone if I don't have an app on there? Any way at all? I just got this phone like a month ago as a gift that my wife somehow managed to save for and now its gone. I need ANY advice at all.
Please.
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Per the request of Kennyglass123 I have linked my PayPal account to XDA. I have received a few small donations since doing so and I wanted to thank anyone who decides or who has already decided to donate towards the replacement of my phone. Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart. My wife was truly moved when I told her what Kenny had suggested I do
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb
Go to the play store and download the app linked above to your phone. You can then track it from the my lookout website, assuming the phone is turned on. Damn office temps!
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lrs421 said:
Go to the play store and download the app linked above to your phone. You can then track it from the my lookout website, assuming the phone is turned on. Damn office temps!
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How do I search from their website?
It's asking me to login which I don't have a login...
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How do I search from their website?
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Once you have the app downloaded to your phone and are registered you can log in on there website and track your phone.
1. Install Plan B to the phone that you are trying to find from the Android Market website: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb.
2. Plan B will start automatically and send your phone’s location to your Gmail address.
3. To locate again after 10 minutes, borrow a friend’s phone and text the word “locate” to your lost phone.
You might want to try out the 3rd option mate. Some person commented that he found his lost phone.
Best of luck and keep your hopes up!
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1. Install Plan B to the phone that you are trying to find from the Android Market website: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb.
2. Plan B will start automatically and send your phone’s location to your Gmail address.
3. To locate again after 10 minutes, borrow a friend’s phone and text the word “locate” to your lost phone.
You might want to try out the 3rd option mate. Some person commented that he found his lost phone.
Best of luck and keep your hopes up!
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I tried and I'm getting nothing. I have a bad feeling because I unchecked the "allow apps to use GPS to track my location" that it won't work. I always disable that and enable it only when I'm using Maps so it doesn't drain battery (Facebook and such).
I've tried texting it several times with no luck.
If the guy was smart and shut data off or factory reset, then there's no way to track it. It's GSM, so you can't blacklist the ESN even. Sorry. I don't think there's much you can do but keep texting "locate".
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If the guy was smart and shut data off or factory reset, then there's no way to track it. It's GSM, so you can't blacklist the ESN even. Sorry. I don't think there's much you can do but keep texting "locate".
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Cops just left. I filed a report. I have to call and give them the IMEI number tomorrow so if it gets pawned, they can find it. I'm sure he's smarter then that though and he'll just sell it to a friend.
Pretty much just lost my phone and there's nothing I can do. Sucks so bad, I can't afford a new phone. God, this is so horrible. Just got the phone, wife doesn't work because our son, and now I can't afford to replace it. This is the worst feeling in the world.
temp labor is not that smart, from my experience those are people that cant hold jobs due to drug problems, or freshly out of jail.
Call and the agency let them know that you will be filing charges as your office has CCTV set up and has it all on camera, state you will not press charges if the phone gets returned.....
Then feel really bad when you find out tomm, you left it in the bathroom at work
I wouldn't really know but if he is/was working at your workplace wouldn't you guys have some info on him?
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Don't know what your situation is but most homeowners insurance policies might still cover it.
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HemRoyd said:
Don't know what your situation is but most homeowners insurance policies might still cover it.
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His company's insurance should cover it. They don't allow him to bring his phone with him, they should provide a safe place for him to keep it in. Stolen on company property, so it should be their insurance any way.
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His company's insurance should cover it. They don't allow him to bring his phone with him, they should provide a safe place for him to keep it in. Stolen on company property, so it should be their insurance any way.
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I agree in theory, but I'd be willing to bet there's some clause in his job contract saying they're not responsible.
I hqve had some form or another of tracking software installed to all my nexus devices, but the best one is cerberus. Even after a factory reset it remains installed. You may try pushing it to the phone and then log in via the website. It should give you info if it is connecting to a tower, it also will email you a photo when the phone is unlocked. Brilliant stuff.
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android01 said:
I hqve had some form or another of tracking software installed to all my nexus devices, but the best one is cerberus. Even after a factory reset it remains installed. You may try pushing it to the phone and then log in via the website. It should give you info if it is connecting to a tower, it also will email you a photo when the phone is unlocked. Brilliant stuff.
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+1 on the app Cerberus I have it installed in my nexus its the best out there bro so when u get ur phone back or get it replaced make sure u install it bro .
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uoY_redruM said:
Cops just left. I filed a report. I have to call and give them the IMEI number tomorrow so if it gets pawned, they can find it. I'm sure he's smarter then that though and he'll just sell it to a friend.
Pretty much just lost my phone and there's nothing I can do. Sucks so bad, I can't afford a new phone. God, this is so horrible. Just got the phone, wife doesn't work because our son, and now I can't afford to replace it. This is the worst feeling in the world.
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Damn man I feel for u bro I hope everything works out for u .
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uoY_redruM said:
I work at a propane facility and I'm unable to keep my electronics on me while working.
I had my phone in my drawer and we had a temp labor worker here. He left, I came inside to grab my phone and it was gone.
I contacted T-Mobile who said because I don't have the insurance they cannot use GPS to track my phone. They said my window is past for insurance and due to that, they cannot add the feature to track my phone.
Is there ANY way at all I can possibly track this phone if I don't have an app on there? Any way at all? I just got this phone like a month ago as a gift that my wife somehow managed to save for and now its gone. I need ANY advice at all.
Please.
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Yeah, get the temps name and agency give it to the cops and track it the normal way don't play detective lmao
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I hope you find the thief and he gets what he deserves.
That's why I installed Cerberus.
Sorry for your loss.
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/25/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-5-million-sold/
I hope T-Mobile gets the official multi-view update asap..
I've definitely helped that figure along. On my 3rd Note II.
I broke the glass on the first.
Second one was stolen last night.
No insurance on either. Finally got insurance on this third.
My wallet hurts.
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I've definitely helped that figure along. On my 3rd Note II.
I broke the glass on the first.
Second one was stolen last night.
No insurance on either. Finally got insurance on this third.
My wallet hurts.
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You don't need insurance, you need super glue.
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I've definitely helped that figure along. On my 3rd Note II.
I broke the glass on the first.
Second one was stolen last night.
No insurance on either. Finally got insurance on this third.
My wallet hurts.
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Damn dude. That hurt me reading that
From the Best: Note 2
funkeee said:
I've definitely helped that figure along. On my 3rd Note II.
I broke the glass on the first.
Second one was stolen last night.
No insurance on either. Finally got insurance on this third.
My wallet hurts.
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Sorry to hear about that..before it was stolen had you set up tracking like Lookout or AVG etc? Any apps people prefer lately over Lookout-AVG for tracking? https://play.google.com/store/search?q=track+stolen+phone&c=apps
I'm not a fan of Apple's general walled garden approach but Apple did have PIN device passwords before Android & Find my iPhone has been a standard free option upon iOS device setup for some time. Does the latest Android setup (if they want serious business consideration) offer standard find device yet upon setup or still require post setup 3rd party apps?
-Thnx
Also, Where's my droid is a great app, allows you to turn on gps, cameras, lock the device, sends a notification if the sim card is changed or has a new number, wipe phone, etc, all remotely from pc or another device.
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SMARTPHONEPC said:
Sorry to hear about that..before it was stolen had you set up tracking like Lookout or AVG etc? Any apps people prefer lately over Lookout-AVG for tracking? https://play.google.com/store/search?q=track+stolen+phone&c=apps
I'm not a fan of Apple's general walled garden approach but Apple did have PIN device passwords before Android & Find my iPhone has been a standard free option upon iOS device setup for some time. Does the latest Android setup (if they want serious business consideration) offer standard find device yet upon setup or still require post setup 3rd party apps?
-Thnx
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Avast for Root is probably the best I have used yet very advanced features.
It enables you to run commands via Remote access from a friends "authorized" phone. Meaning You can perform a factory wipe and all sorts of stuff via text message Commands to the lost or stolen phone.
way bEtter than Lookout Lol
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ssCISengineer said:
Avast for Root is probably the best I have used yet very advanced features.
It enables you to run commands via Remote access from a friends "authorized" phone. Meaning You can perform a factory wipe and all sorts of stuff via text message Commands to the lost or stolen phone.
way bEtter than Lookout Lol
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Free Lookout is better than nothing, anyone try AVG free for this?
Not everyone is rooted but I'm more seriously considering it if unrooting is easy..
I also tried Where's my Droid when many features were in Beta & ultimately uninstalled it but I could try it again as it looks more evolved now..
Not sure how accurate & unbiased the following is coming from http://www.mobiucare.com/about/comparision
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiucare.client
HTC introduced a Find Device some time ago, did Samsung?
Does the latest Android setup (if they want serious business consideration) offer standard find device yet upon setup or still require post setup 3rd party apps?
What are people using on their Note2 as a remote device locator-controller etc?
- We want Samsung to sell Note2's but not because devices are lost or stolen.. -Thnx
So my best friends HTC one was stolen at gun point and he switched his service back over to an old iphone and we were wondering if verizon could do anything about it or there are any apps to find it. For some reason lookout wouldnt find it but it did take a picture of the guy who stole it because he put in a password wrong 5 times. If anyone has any suggestions just let me know.
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So my best friends HTC one was stolen at gun point and he switched his service back over to an old iphone and we were wondering if verizon could do anything about it or there are any apps to find it. For some reason lookout wouldnt find it but it did take a picture of the guy who stole it because he put in a password wrong 5 times. If anyone has any suggestions just let me know.
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really the only thing that can be done at this point is report it stolen to kill the IMEI.
That sucks so bad.
amazing what this world is coming to.
I remember people getting show in Fl. walking out with their PS3
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really the only thing that can be done at this point is report it stolen to kill the IMEI.
That sucks so bad.
amazing what this world is coming to.
I remember people getting show in Fl. walking out with their PS3
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Would it be worth letting the imei live and find out if someone activates by working with verizon. idk if they would do that. Yea it is crazy. What is even crazier is the phone caughta picture of the thief but they havent had luck finding him
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Would it be worth letting the imei live and find out if someone activates by working with verizon. idk if they would do that. Yea it is crazy. What is even crazier is the phone caughta picture of the thief but they havent had luck finding him
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There is that new app that Google has on all their phones I can't remember what it's called but if he set it up he can remote wipe... If he carries insurance I think its covered.
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Would it be worth letting the imei live and find out if someone activates by working with verizon. idk if they would do that. Yea it is crazy. What is even crazier is the phone caughta picture of the thief but they havent had luck finding him
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wow man that is just horrible, so sorry to your friend.
I would possibly yea give that a try!
but he may sell it, and the guy who bought it had no idea, then hopefully can track back to the thief.
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There is that new app that Google has on all their phones I can't remember what it's called but if he set it up he can remote wipe... If he carries insurance I think its covered.
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he already switched the service over. idk if that matters.
Android device manager? It can only remotely swipe if you have given it Admin permission in your google settings, but it can and will locate the phone.
https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
Sign into the google you set the phone up with.
find this scum of the earth!!
Thief would have to get it unlocked and on WiFi to locate now. Cell data went back to the old iPhone he said. So the op's friend is likely screwed.
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Thief would have to get it unlocked and on WiFi to locate now. Cell data went back to the old iPhone he said. So the op's friend is likely screwed.
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unless you dont secure your device. I dont have a passcode unlock on my phone, but I've been trying to get tasker set up to turn it on when I leave my house, or some nfc tag to lock it when I leave
If it was still active there is an app in play store called Plan B where you could push app to the phone and get GPS location from it but as stated, if service was disconnected this won't work.
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That's horrible.
Android Device Manager works pretty much just like Apples Find My iPhone. It allows you to locate the device on a map and remotely wipe it.
However, with the One you have to actually go into the settings and enable it.
Unfortunately, as others have said, even if it were enabled, your friend has already turned the service to the One off, so the only way I can see would be if the One connects to a WiFi network.
Sucks... this is why I am so glad I live in Virginia and can carry a handgun anywhere I go.
Thieves... Scum of the earth.
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+1 on the carry permit. My 1911 goes where I go. 45ACP makes sure my belongings stay with me. But on the plus side... I'm glad you're alive.
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But don't you guys know we need stricter gun control?
I wish I was 21 and could get a conceal-carry. Thief pulls a gun, I pull mine.
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unless you dont secure your device. I dont have a passcode unlock on my phone, but I've been trying to get tasker set up to turn it on when I leave my house, or some nfc tag to lock it when I leave
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Yeah...my post was in reference to this specific case. If you really intend to track down your phone....leave data active until you find it.
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But don't you guys know we need stricter gun control?
I wish I was 21 and could get a conceal-carry. Thief pulls a gun, I pull mine.
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but if he already has his gun pulled and he sees you going for something like a gun, he shoots, then claims self-defense.
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+1 on the carry permit. My 1911 goes where I go. 45ACP makes sure my belongings stay with me. But on the plus side... I'm glad you're alive.
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So instead of giving him the phone and going home to your family you will try to draw your weapon and either kill someone or be killed? All for $600? The lawyer will charge you 50x that just to get you out of the slammer. Give the guy the phone and go home and hug your kids, your wife, your mother or all of the above. Use the gun for target practice.
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So instead of giving him the phone and going home to your family you will try to draw your weapon and either kill someone or be killed? All for $600? The lawyer will charge you 50x that just to get you out of the slammer. Give the guy the phone and go home and hug your kids, your wife, your mother or all of the above. Use the gun for target practice.
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The minute someone draws a weapon on you, your life is gravely in danger. You respond according by handing over your belongings and tucking your tail then ending up in the paper because they raped your girlfriend in front of you, stole your phone and executed you. I prefer just to end the altercation with my 45. I'll take court over that.
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The minute someone draws a weapon on you, your life is gravely in danger. You respond according by handing over your belongings and tucking your tail then ending up in the paper because they raped your girlfriend in front of you, stole your phone and executed you. I prefer just to end the altercation with my 45. I'll take court over that.
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but if he already has his gun pulled and he sees you going for something like a gun, he shoots, then claims self-defense.
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Or you call self-defense.
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Or you call self-defense.
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oh no for sure. I'm just saying his gun is already out... ok I'm done I hate these kind of discussion