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I lost my GNEX!! Advice to all users, install GPS tracking apps!

So. I was in a hookah bar in Texas. I'm almost sure I put my GNEX in my pocket right before I left! Must have slipped while I thought I was sliding it in my jacket's pocket!
This is not a thread to complain or for you to feel sorry for me. My previous phone was a Motorola Atrix 4G, which can be GPS-tracked and remotely-wiped through the MotoBlur website. I must have been too excited with the GNEX that I did not find the time to check if I had the same options in case of emergencies. It seems Google Nexus phones does not have a similar feature by default. I went back home and tried tracking the NEX but no go. I did not have any apps for this functionality pre-installed. **pulls hair**. There's an app called "Plan B" which can be installed remotely using your account in the Android market website to enable GPS locating. Sadly, It did not work for me. Maybe it's not updated to support ICS yet.
Anyway, I'm just saying make sure to install a reliable GPS tracking app and test it in case you misplace your GNEX phones. (maybe even recommend us one?)
I used my brother's iPhone 4S later that night and I almost laughed despite how sad I was for my loss. The iphone feels like a little toy after getting used to the GNEX. I felt the same when I went back to my Atrix too, which has an even larger screen than the iphone 4s. I concluded, there's no going back.. I ordered another GNEX today!
Good luck.

CyberPunk7t9 said:
So. I was in a hookah bar in Texas. I'm almost sure I put my GNEX in my pocket right before I left! Must have slipped while I thought I was sliding it in my jacket's pocket!
This is not a thread to complain or for you to feel sorry for me. My previous phone was a Motorola Atrix 4G, which can be GPS-tracked and remotely-wiped through the MotoBlur website. I must have been too excited with the GNEX that I did not find the time to check if I had the same options in case of emergencies. It seems Google Nexus phones does not have a similar feature by default. I went back home and tried tracking the NEX but no go. I did not have any apps for this functionality pre-installed. **pulls hair**. There's an app called "Plan B" which can be installed remotely using your account in the Android market website to enable GPS locating. Sadly, It did not work for me. Maybe it's not updated to support ICS yet.
Anyway, I'm just saying make sure to install a reliable GPS tracking app and test it in case you misplace your GNEX phones. (maybe even recommend us one?)
I used my brother's iPhone 4S later that night and I almost laughed despite how sad I was for my loss. The iphone feels like a little toy after getting used to the GNEX. I felt the same when I went back to my Atrix too, which has an even larger screen than the iphone 4s. I concluded, there's no going back.. I ordered another GNEX today!
Good luck.
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Bummer.. I'm using AndroidLost from the market, top app!

Vangelis13 said:
Bummer.. I'm using AndroidLost from the market, top app!
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Androidlost helped me find my wife's lost HTC Legend and has some pretty cool features.

I doubt you need the reminder but I recommend changing your passwords.
Did you try calling your phone?

@CyberPunk7t9 bummer mate.. Really sorry to hear that ..
I installed AndroidLost.. Its AWSOME

To use Plan B you have to have lookout installed. This is why I get insurance on my phone
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i purchased cerebus for my 3 andriod phones on my account. if you root you can install it in the system folder so even a factory wipe wont get rid of it. great app.

sahakiap said:
i purchased cerebus for my 3 andriod phones on my account. if you root you can install it in the system folder so even a factory wipe wont get rid of it. great app.
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Same here. Cerberus is awesome. It takes pictures, track, wipe, auto turn data/gps on.
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_Gir_ said:
I doubt you need the reminder but I recommend changing your passwords.
Did you try calling your phone?
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Yes, I did change my Google account password right after I failed to track the device. I needed the password to be unchanged until I (quickly) try to locate the device using the Plan B app.
A reminder to people who lose their phones..
If you somehow fail to locate your lost device and feel or knew it might be in someone else's hands:
-Change your Gmail/Google password.
-Login to Google Checkout and remove all credit cards added to your account.
-Inform your phone provider/carrier to disable your SIM. Excessive usage of data can show up on your bill if you have limited plans.
Also, If you have Google Maps Latitude service enabled, It's possible with some luck to locate the phone accurately by logging in to the Google Latitude website and look for yourself.

xXJay_RXx said:
To use Plan B you have to have lookout installed. This is why I get insurance on my phone
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No you don't.. I've used Plan B without Lookout before.
This is the first and only 'find my phone' app that you download AFTER you've already lost your phone. Having Lookout on your phone is the best way to protect your phone and find it fast, but use Plan B if you have already lost your phone and didn't have Lookout installed.
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I don't know about Android Lost, haven't tried it but I believe Phone Locator Pro has to be the best thing out there. It has every option imaginable including the ability to continuosly send what ever message you want to your phone for the thief to read, but he still can't unlock it. Also takes a silent snap shot from the front camera of your device on any failed unlock attempts and sends it immediately to your email.

sahakiap said:
i purchased cerebus for my 3 andriod phones on my account. if you root you can install it in the system folder so even a factory wipe wont get rid of it. great app.
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how do you install in the system folder
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DroidHam said:
how do you install in the system folder
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Put the apk into system/app folder.
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I used to use GotYa but now I don't use an unlock screen... just installed Android Lost because of all the positive recommendations. Looks good!
I watch over my phone like a hawk, but it never hurts to have a backup plan.

I also installed AndroidLost. It can be hidden without rooting and you have to administer it from the website.

Sorry you lost your phone, that really sucks
I should probably heed your advice and install one of these GPS programs but I have concerns.
1. Surely they drain your battery quite a lot?
2. Wouldn't you have to leave GPS on all the time?
3. I'm not sure I'd trust some random company with all my data..
4. Would it actually help you find it? I mean if you lose your phone someone's going to take it aren't they?
Thoughts?

case0 said:
Sorry you lost your phone, that really sucks
I should probably heed your advice and install one of these GPS programs but I have concerns.
1. Surely they drain your battery quite a lot?
2. Wouldn't you have to leave GPS on all the time?
3. I'm not sure I'd trust some random company with all my data..
4. Would it actually help you find it? I mean if you lose your phone someone's going to take it aren't they?
Thoughts?
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I'll answer first cerberus.
1. Battery isn't affected at all, it will track your phone when you'll log in on a pc. So it's not tracking 100% of the time.
2. You can turn it off, when you'll go on the website you can turn it on. So you can loose your phone, turn it on and find it back. So even if the thief turn gps and data off, you can reenable them from the website.
3. I trust them
4. Yeah it will help, you'll see his position on Google map and every time he try to unlock it,. It. Take a picture with front camera. It will be easy to recognize the thief.
The app doesn't appear on the phone and it can't be installed and deleted without your cerberus username and password.
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case0 said:
Sorry you lost your phone, that really sucks
I should probably heed your advice and install one of these GPS programs but I have concerns.
1. Surely they drain your battery quite a lot?
2. Wouldn't you have to leave GPS on all the time?
3. I'm not sure I'd trust some random company with all my data..
4. Would it actually help you find it? I mean if you lose your phone someone's going to take it aren't they?
Thoughts?
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1. Not necessarily, but they need to run in the background, yeah.
2. The app would be given permission to turn on GPS if it's off.
3. There are some apps which need a lot of permission to work properly (like Light Flow), that's why users should look for apps by recognized developers if they decide to install apps like that, not just random one from the market.
4. Yes it can. I once lost my Atrix phone and found it in my friend's car under the seat after GPS-tracking it in the Motorola website. So, It's not ONLY for cases of theft although it can help with that.
If I had a GPS tracking app in my lost GNEX, I'd be able to tell it was still in the hookah bar where I believe I lost it and confront them there about it, but I had no proof. I'd rather lose the money than accuse the employees there without an evidence.

Hookah bar.. hmm do you live in spring texas?
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Do you live in San Antonio?
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My GNEX just got stolen!!

I stepped out to grab lunch and I suspect the guy at the deli took my phone when I put it down to get my wallet out. Of course he turned the device off, so I can't call it. I checked Google latitude and it shows my last location as IN FRONT OF the deli, but since the guy shut the phone off its been idle for two hours. Unfortunately I dont have a password on the device so my concern is he will get in there and mess around with my emails and so forth. Is there anyway for me to remotely setup a password/pincode on the device so that when he does turn it on its locked? Assuming its locked I should be able to track it using Google Latitude or perhaps install one of those other apps. Any help would be greatly appreciated...

disassociate it from google and change your password so he cannot access that. otherwise there is little you can do at this point. also contact your carrier to get it kicked off the network as well.

Darunion said:
disassociate it from google and change your password so he cannot access that. otherwise there is little you can do at this point. also contact your carrier to get it kicked off the network as well.
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I am trying to install Android Lost on it now so that when he does turn it on it will have a PIN lock. However, once I have done that I plan on wiping the device if possible. How do I disassociate all the Google services on the device?

Not sure if this would work but you could log into the playstore and download the prey project app and make it install on your phone and then from there possible set it up from there website to add a lockcode and such
Im not sure though if the app will automatically download as soon as its turned on and if the app will work if you dont set it up though your phone
heres the link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prey&hl=en

seanrobot said:
Not sure if this would work but you could log into the playstore and download the prey project app and make it install on your phone and then from there possible set it up from there website to add a lockcode and such
Im not sure though if the app will automatically download as soon as its turned on and if the app will work if you dont set it up though your phone
heres the link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prey&hl=en
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Since I already have Android lost (attempting) to run when he turns it on, at this point my primary concern is disassociating all Google services on that device. I am trying to figure out how to do that so if you have a suggestion please let me know!

As he said ..change ur Google password
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http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=166847
http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=173390
maybe this is helpful a little?

Damn, bad luck. Maybe you can find something useful on the following link that might help:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/250040/how_to_locate_your_unprotected_android_device.html
If (hopefully) you can get this device back or for your next device anyway, I have one word for you: Cerberus
Good luck!
EDIT: NVM, seems all the stuff on that link has pretty much been suggested to you already

Install plan b
Change google padssword should be enough to disassociate it anyway
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Darunion said:
http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=166847
http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=173390
maybe this is helpful a little?
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Those links are great, but they appear to be for Google Apps users. Is there something similar for "regular" Google users who don't have Google Apps?

If I change my Google password what happens when the thief turns my phone back on? Will he still be able to see the old messages in my Gmail inbox, as well as all my contacts? Also, if I change the password now what happens to a pending installation from a service such as Android Lost? Will it still be able to install or will it fail since it cant authenticate to the device? Lastly, if I wait for Android Lost to authenticate and then change my Google password will it still work?

Dude. I stead of messing with apps go back to the frikin deli and see if they found your phone. Tell them you have a tracking device and it says its last location was the deli and where you last left it. Why assume the deli cashier room it. Some Joe behind you could have taken it also and turned it off and ran off . That's what I would do instead of installing apps.
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Personally, I would get some animal tranquilizers and wait for the deli worker to be alone. Knock him out and bring him back to the deli after hours. Then put plastic tarps over everything and duct tape him down to the prep board. Using a scalpel, cut his cheek and save a drop of blood for your trophy. Put pictures of your GNex around the room and talk to him about his crime before plunging a huge ass knife into his chest. When done, cut up his body and place the parts into 2-3 garbage bags. Finally, take a boat out on the water and dump the bags.
That should take care of the problem...until the next phone is stolen...
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ExploreMN said:
Personally, I would get some animal tranquilizers and wait for the deli worker to be alone. Knock him out and bring him back to the deli after hours. Then put plastic tarps over everything and duct tape him down to the prep board. Using a scalpel, cut his cheek and save a drop of blood for your trophy. Put pictures of your GNex around the room and talk to him about his crime before plunging a huge ass knife into his chest. When done, cut up his body and place the parts into 2-3 garbage bags. Finally, take a boat out on the water and dump the bags.
That should take care of the problem...until the next phone is stolen...
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Seriously, you have issues.
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killyouridols said:
Seriously, you have issues.
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Your name is killyouridols....
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ExploreMN said:
Personally, I would get some animal tranquilizers and wait for the deli worker to be alone. Knock him out and bring him back to the deli after hours. Then put plastic tarps over everything and duct tape him down to the prep board. Using a scalpel, cut his cheek and save a drop of blood for your trophy. Put pictures of your GNex around the room and talk to him about his crime before plunging a huge ass knife into his chest. When done, cut up his body and place the parts into 2-3 garbage bags. Finally, take a boat out on the water and dump the bags.
That should take care of the problem...until the next phone is stolen...
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Yes!!!!!!! Ahahahahaha XD. THIS^^^
Guys try not to freak out too much. It's everyone's favorite serial killers MO. It's from a HBO series on TV. Dexter is the name of it.
Sorry your GNex got stolen. I'd be livid. Hope you can recover it...
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rani9990 said:
Your name is killyouridols....
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LMFAO
get GEE`D

lookout security can remotely wipe your phone, but you need it to installed on the phone first.

Does the Deli itself have any security cameras?

I wasn't being overly serious
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My Note 2 got stolen yesterday

Yes unfortunately my note 2 got stolen at a party and even if I had some kind of tracking app installed it would be useless because they pulled the battery as soon as they took it.
This gave me an idea that some smart developer might take advantage of.
I propose we cook something into the rom's (like carrier IQ) that has the ability to track the location of that phone. Not tied to the mobile number or the sim card but to the phone itself. This way if somebody puts in a different sim the phone can still be tracked and controlled remotely. Also if they do a wipe of the phone, this will still be in there unless they switch roms.
Now this would be a service that is always available but is pay per use.
So if you never have to use it you never have to pay for it, but if your phone gets stolen you pay like $3-$5 to get the location of your phone emailed to you.
Just a thought.
I lost all hope on my phone coming back but I would really like not to experience this again in the future and I don't want anybody else to have to go through this either.

They already have this
Avast security with root features does just about everything
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Cerberus does this too. Doesn't need root, and it even survives factory resets. Alerts you if somebody puts in an unauthorized sim.
Whether or not it would survive a custom rom flash, I don't know (probably wouldn't if the rom wipes /system maybe - I don't know where Cerberus stores itself).
BTW, that sucks that somebody stole your N2. =\

Iirc there's also the Plan B app that's meant to be installed from Google Play in those situations.
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krayzielilsmoki said:
Yes unfortunately my note 2 got stolen at a party and even if I had some kind of tracking app installed it would be useless because they pulled the battery as soon as they took it.
This gave me an idea that some smart developer might take advantage of.
I propose we cook something into the rom's (like carrier IQ) that has the ability to track the location of that phone. Not tied to the mobile number or the sim card but to the phone itself. This way if somebody puts in a different sim the phone can still be tracked and controlled remotely. Also if they do a wipe of the phone, this will still be in there unless they switch roms.
Now this would be a service that is always available but is pay per use.
So if you never have to use it you never have to pay for it, but if your phone gets stolen you pay like $3-$5 to get the location of your phone emailed to you.
Just a thought.
I lost all hope on my phone coming back but I would really like not to experience this again in the future and I don't want anybody else to have to go through this either.
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Bet you just left it lying around at a party....

Call up T-Mobile and have them blacklist the IMEI that way they end up with an expensive paperweight.
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Hgaara said:
Call up T-Mobile and have them blacklist the IMEI that way they end up with an expensive paperweight.
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Hgaara said:
Call up T-Mobile and have them blacklist the IMEI that way they end up with an expensive paperweight.
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Yeah did that, also filed a police report. Also tried the plan b apps but those are mainly for lost phones and not stolen ones where the battery and sim is pulled right away.
I also looked into the cerberus app and I am very impressed, I wish I had this earlier

krayzielilsmoki said:
Yes unfortunately my note 2 got stolen at a party and even if I had some kind of tracking app installed it would be useless because they pulled the battery as soon as they took it.
This gave me an idea that some smart developer might take advantage of.
I propose we cook something into the rom's (like carrier IQ) that has the ability to track the location of that phone. Not tied to the mobile number or the sim card but to the phone itself. This way if somebody puts in a different sim the phone can still be tracked and controlled remotely. Also if they do a wipe of the phone, this will still be in there unless they switch roms.
Now this would be a service that is always available but is pay per use.
So if you never have to use it you never have to pay for it, but if your phone gets stolen you pay like $3-$5 to get the location of your phone emailed to you.
Just a thought.
I lost all hope on my phone coming back but I would really like not to experience this again in the future and I don't want anybody else to have to go through this either.
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That sucks dude. Did you get insurance?

That sucks man. One of the main reasons why I switched to tmo from sprint. Since I have cheaper phones laying around, I just switch them out before I go anywhere I.e a bar etc. That way if I lose (or stolen) anything, itll be something I can live with.
I know with sprint I can swap the esns online but it doesnt work half the time and have to call care to fix it. Sim cards are ingenious.
I recommend everyone have some throw away phones for reasons like this. Or insurance.
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dav1boy said:
That sucks man. One of the main reasons why I switched to tmo from sprint. Since I have cheaper phones laying around, I just switch them out before I go anywhere I.e a bar etc. That way if I lose (or stolen) anything, itll be something I can live with.
I know with sprint I can swap the esns online but it doesnt work half the time and have to call care to fix it. Sim cards are ingenious.
I recommend everyone have some throw away phones for reasons like this. Or insurance.
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Not sure about this one. So you just use your awesome phone when you are at home or at work? I would be lost if I left home without my note 2
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Frankly speaking I have already lost 2 mobile phones..
It feels very odd, n weird...
The most horrifying thoughts are that people might go through all the data, video, pics that u tried so hard to keep a secret...
Seriously v need a better technology here...
Almost every mobile has gps, n now they also have Russian + American GPS installed in our latest mobiles, that really makes me think, every mobile can b theoretically tacked down, no matter watt.. but still v are at mercy of cops n operators...
Developers really need to focus on this idea n boost a total new era...
P.S
I too use tracking apps, but still they are limited.. u can find it if it was lost.. but how do u manage to located it in real time, when u living in high density of population?
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Cerberus app is must have.
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I use aeGis(hoping I could send out the SMS in time to activate it) and on my lock screen I put a little message that says "This phone is equipped with Lojack. It is being tracked via GPS" just hoping that it deters theft.

krayzielilsmoki said:
Yes unfortunately my note 2 got stolen at a party and even if I had some kind of tracking app installed it would be useless because they pulled the battery as soon as they took it.
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Not to sound rude, but seriously how do you know that they pulled the battery and sim immediately? Did you find the battery door sitting on the ground or something? It's not exactly intuitive to pull the battery door on the Note 2.
IMHO I can't help but think that lookout and/or prey could have helped you, or at the very least a lock screen and encrypted FS to protect your data. Still I'm sorry that this happened to you. I know lookout will send a shout out when the battery gets low with its last know location. That along with a lock screen would give you a pretty decent chance of recovering the device. Maybe something to consider for the future.

A Lesson Learned
They have to put the battery in eventually. I use Lookout, and you can wipe all your data from the click of your computer. It also has a lot of locating features. I'm pretty sure I upgraded and paid a little for the app. But it is definitely worth it when it comes to the stuff you keep on your phones now a days. I don't like keeping a pin on mine or the pattern. Too much of a pain personally every time you want to go in your phone. On a side note, NEVER leave your note 2 lying around at a party. It should be in your hands dazzling ALL.

Just a thought, Any app will require a working internet connection before submitting any data/info to their servers.
The device can be easily switched on without sim, wiped and flashed and good to use.
But yes, these apps may help if the one who stole is not smart enough.
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OMG reading all this got me paranoid and just gone ahead and purchased Cerberus and installed it on all my devices !!
So sorry to hear that your phone got stolen. I just hope you find it or somehow claim it on your insurance !! house car work or similar !!!

A coworker had the same thing happen to him at work a couple of years ago.
My group works in a limited access area with badge scanners on the door and cameras watching the doorway.
There were about 15 of us and we were all in a meeting. My coworker had left his phone on his desk. He remembered a few minutes into the meeting and went to grab it. It was gone.
It was clear none of us had taken it since we were all in the meeting together!
Reported it to security who quickly reviewed the CCTV video. A maintenance guy walked in, saw it laying on the desk, and grabbed it. Other cameras showed he immediately (not even 10 steps away) had pulled the battery. He walked straight outside to his vehicle and on the way tossed sim card in trash. I'm sure it was headed for a pawn shop at lunch that day.
My sister had her phone taken in a mall restroom. She was helping her young daughter in the stall and sat her phone on top of the toilet paper dispenser.
Of course she walked off without the phone. She washed up her hands and her daughter and literally got three steps out the door when she realized she didn't have the phone.
It was already gone and there was nobody else in the restroom!
I called the number immediately. Whoever took it answered and simply laughed and taunted us to come find them.
We ended up calling AT&T and having them disable the IMEI number. Never got the phone back.

f4phantomii said:
A coworker had the same thing happen to him at work a couple of years ago.
My group works in a limited access area with badge scanners on the door and cameras watching the doorway.
There were about 15 of us and we were all in a meeting. My coworker had left his phone on his desk. He remembered a few minutes into the meeting and went to grab it. It was gone.
It was clear none of us had taken it since we were all in the meeting together!
Reported it to security who quickly reviewed the CCTV video. A maintenance guy walked in, saw it laying on the desk, and grabbed it. Other cameras showed he immediately (not even 10 steps away) had pulled the battery. He walked straight outside to his vehicle and on the way tossed sim card in trash. I'm sure it was headed for a pawn shop at lunch that day.
My sister had her phone taken in a mall restroom. She was helping her young daughter in the stall and sat her phone on top of the toilet paper dispenser.
Of course she walked off without the phone. She washed up her hands and her daughter and literally got three steps out the door when she realized she didn't have the phone.
It was already gone and there was nobody else in the restroom!
I called the number immediately. Whoever took it answered and simply laughed and taunted us to come find them.
We ended up calling AT&T and having them disable the IMEI number. Never got the phone back.
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That is sad!
Sorry to the OP.

[Q] Misplaced Note 2

As the title above says, I've misplaced my phone. Been looking for a couple days now and can't find it. I'm almost positive the phone is in the house, as I lost it the next morning. Unless a thief came in and took it...which couldn't be all that unlikely considering it's the best phone on the market
Anyways, it was off when I lost it. Unfortunately I uninstalled mylookout security because I never had a chance to use it. So, I went onto google play.com through the pc, and clicked "install to note 2." Problem is that it cannot install until the phone is on. My thought process is that if there is some way to turn on my phone through sprint or some other means, I can click scream on the mylookout website to retreive the phone. It's kind of nerve wrecking searching the entire house and not finding it, so I hope this is a legitiment question that is actually possible to get it back asap. Thanks

Oops
Lol I just realized a vital flaw in my wonderful plan. I have to have my phone present to log onto my account so that I can make it scream. Back to the drawing boards

islandjat said:
Lol I just realized a vital flaw in my wonderful plan. I have to have my phone present to log onto my account so that I can make it scream. Back to the drawing boards
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Depending on how big the residence is there's only so many places it can be. As parents once said, start from the last time you remember having it and re-trace your steps from there. Hope you find it!

garwynn said:
Depending on how big the residence is there's only so many places it can be. As parents once said, start from the last time you remember having it and re-trace your steps from there. Hope you find it!
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Will do! I'll probably find it sooner or later. Thanks:highfive:

I hate when I loose something like phone or keys, it always turns out to be in the most obvious spots
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As good as the battery is in the Note 2, I doubt it's still alive after several days. If it is, you can install Plan B which will email you it's GPS location:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0LmxhYnMucGxhbmIiXQ..
Hope it helps!

aramova said:
As good as the battery is in the Note 2, I doubt it's still alive after several days. If it is, you can install Plan B which will email you it's GPS location:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0LmxhYnMucGxhbmIiXQ..
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Great idea! Forgot that you can push an app from Google Play website so long as the phone is on! :highfive:

aramova said:
As good as the battery is in the Note 2, I doubt it's still alive after several days. If it is, you can install Plan B which will email you it's GPS location:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5sb29rb3V0LmxhYnMucGxhbmIiXQ..
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The phone was off so I unfortunately can't do that.

islandjat said:
Thought about plan b and installed it on my old phone, but I don't quite understand the concept of the whole thing. If the point is to find your missing phone, why send a pointless email to yourself letting you know where your device is that installed plan b. For instance, if I go to starbucks and download plan b, it'll start sending me emails that I'm at starbacks, obviously. That doesn't solve where the missing device is though. I think I'm missing something though
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1 ) My note2 is missing, I have no idea where it is.
2 ) I goto a computer, install Plan B onto my missing note via the Google Play Store web site.
3 ) my missing note 2 will now email me it's GPS location.
4 ) Oh snap, it's GPS location is at my friend's house/work/bar I was at last night.
5 ) I drive there and get my note 2.
6 ) ??????
7 ) Profit!

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islandjat said:
The phone was off so I unfortunately can't do that.
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aramova said:
1 ) My note2 is missing, I have no idea where it is.
2 ) I goto a computer, install Plan B onto my missing note via the Google Play Store web site.
3 ) my missing note 2 will now email me it's GPS location.
4 ) Oh snap, it's GPS location is at my friend's house/work/bar I was at last night.
5 ) I drive there and get my note 2.
6 ) ??????
7 ) Profit!
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Didnt know that was possible.

Check your coat pockets...
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Found mine a while back lodged between my car seat and middle console, also found a brand new pack smokes. The coins I left for a rainy day lol

This actually happened to me a few days ago, luckily my phone was still on. I had an idea it was in the house somewhere but wasn't positive (went out the night before and just remember having it when i got back). I tried installing a few phone locator apps but none of them could turn GPS on. I finally found and remotely installed Android Lost.
You can go to the Android Lost website and login with your Google account and control the phone from there. My phone was on silent but i was able to send an alarm locator to my phone and heard the ring going off in another room and voila!
Hope this helps people in the future.

The best phone locator I've used is Avast Mobile Security. Allows you to issue location commands via Web or via SMS. Also has a bunch of other GPS location and anti theft features you can play with. Best of all, it's free.
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AlpineMan said:
The best phone locator I've used is Avast Mobile Security. Allows you to issue location commands via Web or via SMS. Also has a bunch of other GPS location and anti theft features you can play with. Best of all, it's free.
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Found it in a very unusual place, but thank God I found it. Took your advice on Avast. First thing I did

heads up att note owners

I just went to best buy and had the Samsung rep reflash my phone and holy cow its much snappier!
Seems to have less lag and doesn't freeze as much.
Also. When they flash it it doesn't delete anything on the phone. All my files and apps were still there!!!

"reflash" isn't a thing. What did they actually do?
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JasonJoel said:
"reflash" isn't a thing. What did they actually do?
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Lol OK. I watched him connect it to the computer. It went into download mode showed and android guy logo with a 1 and it showed it downloading and then it went to the update screen and here I am.

I think he just cleared the cache.
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Let me know if anyone has tried this so I can do it. Don't want to clear cache and lose everything. Sorry I am used to TWRP2.
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borijess said:
I think he just cleared the cache.
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Lol okay. What ever you say. I know how to clear that it was a completely different screen

raiu said:
Lol okay. What ever you say. I know how to clear that it was a completely different screen
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Did your build number change or kernel version?

raiu said:
Lol okay. What ever you say. I know how to clear that it was a completely different screen
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There is an option to update and clear cache in recovery. Maybe there's a recovery software on the phone that let's you do a dirty flash. Just guessing.
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Lol okay. What ever you say. I know how to clear that it was a completely different screen
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There is a proprietary software for Samsung devices that phone companies/certified repair centers have that make everything one click.
For the life of me I can't remember the name of it atm.

Jspex said:
There is a proprietary software for Samsung devices that phone companies/certified repair centers have that make everything one click.
For the life of me I can't remember the name of it atm.
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Samsung Smart tool. It's somewhere between a cache wipe and a full Odin flash. I've heard it equated to resubmitting an OTA. Don't know how accurate that is.

First of all what do you mean samsung rep at best buy...second why the hell would you need to flash your brand new device in the first place....if there was some "rep" from Samsung it would be likely that protocol for flashing anything to a device from a customer entering your customers(best buy in this case) store is not likely and there is no reason for it....unless you ruined your phone by trying to "flash" something it would be the only reason to send it into download mode and reflash the Ota to fix it....but that would be a service center from att which would never exist in a bestbuy....and you would have lost all unless you store files and apps to either the sd card or the transfer program att uses not sure exactly what it's called but they can save what you want then just put it back when they are done usually only contacts apps and data files that are direct but you lose the saved Info from the apps because the cache has been wiped then when you turn on your phone it will be a little snappier...there is nothing besides the Ota that's even available to flash to it so you probably just cleaned up your cached and the phone isn't having to look for it anymore...
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AcquiredIntellect said:
First of all what do you mean samsung rep at best buy...second why the hell would you need to flash your brand new device in the first place....if there was some "rep" from Samsung it would be likely that protocol for flashing anything to a device from a customer entering your customers(best buy in this case) store is not likely and there is no reason for it....unless you ruined your phone by trying to "flash" something it would be the only reason to send it into download mode and reflash the Ota to fix it....but that would be a service center from att which would never exist in a bestbuy....and you would have lost all unless you store files and apps to either the sd card or the transfer program att uses not sure exactly what it's called but they can save what you want then just put it back when they are done usually only contacts apps and data files that are direct but you lose the saved Info from the apps because the cache has been wiped then when you turn on your phone it will be a little snappier...there is nothing besides the Ota that's even available to flash to it so you probably just cleaned up your cached and the phone isn't having to look for it anymore...
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Some of you are real dicks. Sorry. Not sorry . I'm not a noon and I've had every note device that's been put out. I don't have to prove myself to anyone this was said to help people and all you do is flame people . go back to 4chan or reditt
He flashed the last update for my phone. I watched him do it.
Sometimes when the phone is made there could be errors when the files are migrated for the first time.

I too have had best buy flash proper firmware to my note 3 when it was in an odd state due to my shenanigans. It is a full rom install.

The Smart tool does flash firmware. Generally it's non carrier specific Sammy "stock" FW but it's been a long time since I've seen it so that may have changed. You should upload a system dump for the devs to look at. It's probably nothing but it does have the off chance of being something they could use to find an exploit.
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First of all what do you mean samsung rep at best buy...second why the hell would you need to flash your brand new device in the first place....if there was some "rep" from Samsung it would be likely that protocol for flashing anything to a device from a customer entering your customers(best buy in this case) store is not likely and there is no reason for it....unless you ruined your phone by trying to "flash" something it would be the only reason to send it into download mode and reflash the Ota to fix it....but that would be a service center from att which would never exist in a bestbuy....and you would have lost all unless you store files and apps to either the sd card or the transfer program att uses not sure exactly what it's called but they can save what you want then just put it back when they are done usually only contacts apps and data files that are direct but you lose the saved Info from the apps because the cache has been wiped then when you turn on your phone it will be a little snappier...there is nothing besides the Ota that's even available to flash to it so you probably just cleaned up your cached and the phone isn't having to look for it anymore...
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Apparently you have not heard of the Samsung Experience Centers inside of BestBuys. We have one in my BB and there are a few hundred of them nationwide.
They are not carrier reps and they are not BB employees. They are Samsung sales reps and technicians and have full access to a multitude of proprietary tools.

I'm not a noon either (proud to be n00b) but raiu is tight, stop being dicks on here. Right now a number of devs have said they don't want to work on this device because the user community.

n00b1269 said:
I'm not a noon either (proud to be n00b) but raiu is tight, stop being dicks on here. Right now a number of devs have said they don't want to work on this device because the user community.
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Sadly this is the nature of the internet. It is full of armchair experts, who feel the need to comment negativly on everything that is posted. You get used to ignoring it. As you can see from this post, every post draws some (or a lot) of crap, and there are a few nuggets mixed in that make the questions, and comments worth it. Thanks for your information.
Could you imagine if it is a different build number, we would all storm Best Buy and push them to update out devices. It would be cool to watch. We would post lists of reps and their locations and schedules who were the easiest to talk into doing the reflash. Lets do it!
What is the build number on your system? Maybe you got the mystery update that AT&T hasn't (and likely won't) release....

n00b1269 said:
I'm not a noon either (proud to be n00b) but raiu is tight, stop being dicks on here. Right now a number of devs have said they don't want to work on this device because the user community.
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I know it's a shame. My friends a dev and said the same exact thing. But I don't Blame them at all. Idk what happened to the community and helping one another but all it seems like it's so can bash someone the best and it's an absolute shame...just my two cents
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We need mod that will close the threads, move the fights out of root threads, and possibly block the people stirring the ****. If this community wants to act like children, treat them as such, we have had to do it at xda many a time...... that being said, I have been here a long, long while. Back when ppcgeeks was actually competition, that long. In all the time I have been here, this community right here seems to be comprised of some of the whiney-iest assholes I have seen. Grow the **** up. You want root so badly, attract devs with more than a bounty. And remember it is a pledge if you go that route, it's a donation, not that dev works for you.
Be adults and more devs will come, or keep being like this and watch the empire fall, you guys decide

n00b1269 said:
We need mod that will close the threads, move the fights out of root threads, and possibly block the people stirring the ****. If this community wants to act like children, treat them as such, we have had to do it at xda many a time...... that being said, I have been here a long, long while. Back when ppcgeeks was actually competition, that long. In all the time I have been here, this community right here seems to be comprised of some of the whiney-iest assholes I have seen. Grow the **** up. You want root so badly, attract devs with more than a bounty. And remember it is a pledge if you go that route, it's a donation, not that dev works for you.
Be adults and more devs will come, or keep being like this and watch the empire fall, you guys decide
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Couldn't ******* agree more. ..nicely said
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The best are the people on here that say that they "need" root and act like it is owed to them. The reality is that nobody needs root, we simply want it. And it's certainly not owed to us.
With that being said, I want root just as much as the next guy or girl. But I'm not gonna cry or lose sleep over it if we don't get it. I love this phone as is.

So, back on subject.... Did you see anything change in the versions of about phone?