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Looking for things you can do to reduce your exposure...
- dnscrypt seems like a no brainer - install via adb.
- se linux also seems like a no brainer despite being created by the NSA
- limit the rights that applications have
- standard phone encryption - yes google will hand over the keys if asked but TrueCrypt for android doesn't appear to exist.
- tor/vpn/proxies.
- restrict application rights
- leave the gps off unless you need it.
Additions? Thoughts? Improvements?
RobertFontaine said:
- standard phone encryption - yes google will hand over the keys if asked but TrueCrypt for android doesn't appear to exist.
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You sure about that? Source?
If you're also concerned with what people can do when they have physical access to your phone - Make sure you have a lock on it and disable USB debugging when you're not actually using ADB
Jaspah said:
You sure about that? Source?
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No... I'm not sure... While google is my friend there seems to be more opinions and less fact...
Encryption based on dm crypt. Encryption key tied to screen unlock key (16 characters or less).
The is an app in Play Store that will separate the two on rooted phones.
http://www.guyrutenberg.com/2012/06/29/some-thoughts-about-androids-full-disk-encryption/
The best solution is a vpn such as hideman. It uses 256 bit encryption. You get 5 free hours a week. The mobile subscription is only 4-5 bucks a month with unlimited use and over 20 different countries ip address to choice from.
Wireratt said:
The best solution is a vpn such as hideman. It uses 256 bit encryption. You get 5 free hours a week. The mobile subscription is only 4-5 bucks a month with unlimited use and over 20 different countries ip address to choice from.
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A VPN is only as secure as its endpoint. What's stopping some company or government entity from shutting these guys down or paying them off for your logs?
Jaspah said:
A VPN is only as secure as its endpoint. What's stopping some company or government entity from shutting these guys down or paying them off for your logs?
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Nothing but that applies to any ISP as well. I like controlling who has logs and not leaving it completely up to my ISP. If they want you bad enough there is nothing to secure you.
source: I was tech on a sply plane that's capable of intercepting SMS and email right out the air. This thing could record 1 sec of a persons voice and scan for it until that persons makes a phone call and then get exact location.
The gov is not the only one who might be listening.
A vpn secures you from anyone who is sharing your wifi or listening for your passwords ( key loggers).
Wireratt said:
Nothing but that applies to any ISP as well. I like controlling who has logs and not leaving it completely up to my ISP. If they want you bad enough there is nothing to secure you.
source: I was tech on a sply plane that's capable of intercepting SMS and email right out the air. This thing could record 1 sec of a persons voice and scan for it until that persons makes a phone call and then get exact location.
The gov is not the only one who might be listening.
A vpn secures you from anyone who is sharing your wifi or listening for your passwords ( key loggers).
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+1 In pure terms, anything connected isn't secure in one way or the other. We only try to get what's the best available of the lot, and VPN is one of the best ways available.
I have been searching for how to install dnscrypt on android, if you will please explain the steps I need to take to install via adb...
Hi!
Some Android apps do not connect to the internet, someone has found a way to fix it?
I have this issue with Candy Crush Soda
Thanks in advance
Rikyz said:
Hi!
Some Android apps do not connect to the internet, someone has found a way to fix it?
I have this issue with Candy Crush Soda
Thanks in advance
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yes have same issue on spotify
Maybe it's somekind of DRM so we can't install streamming apps and violate user terms. But overall, it's a good proof of concept, it seems that Spotify only needs to publish their Android app to the store and it will work. Anyone tried any other streamming app?
I think you need GsmCore, GoogleLoginService and GoogleServicesFramework, but I'm not sure, I can't try because i haven't a windows phone.
zyxw-androidiani said:
I think you need GsmCore, GoogleLoginService and GoogleServicesFramework, but I'm not sure, I can't try because i haven't a windows phone.
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will try when i have more time^^
thanks for advice
let me know if it work!
zyxw-androidiani said:
I think you need GsmCore, GoogleLoginService and GoogleServicesFramework, but I'm not sure, I can't try because i haven't a windows phone.
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I think this is not the case, i was able to download albums and listen on Android's Spotify on build 10240.
I have a similar issue. Some Android apps (Airbnb, Booking, etc.) work well at the beginning, but after some time of use (from 1-2 hours to 3-4 days) loose the Internet connection. Any idea?
same here, spotify was ablo to login with my account and get my playlists. But all other actions, including listening say it has no internet connection.
the same to you
Turn off battery saver as I was told before.
I'm having the same issue hurting to log into Google services. It's saying that I don't have a network connection, even though I was able to make it though far enough to get my 2step verification code. I never had battery saver turned on.
Hey everyone. Does anyone know how I can store a fingerprint on this but NOT use it to unlock the phone?
I want to be able to use it for apps like LastPass, or payments, but I do not want it able to unlock my phone. Can someone please tell me how to set that up? Thanks!
I don't have a solution for you, but I am very curious why you don't want it to unlock the phone?
skaforey said:
I don't have a solution for you, but I am very curious why you don't want it to unlock the phone?
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Because of Security / privacy. Police or government personnel are allowed to force you to unlock your phone if it is only locked with a finger print.
However, if you lock your phone with only a pin or password (Something you KNOW), it is protected by the 5th Amendment, and they can't make you open your phone.
Drashnar said:
Because of Security / privacy. Police or government personnel are allowed to force you to unlock your phone if it is only locked with a finger print.
However, if you lock your phone with only a pin or password (Something you KNOW), it is protected by the 5th Amendment, and they can't make you open your phone.
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This is not true at all. Also when you use a fingerprint you still have a passcode or pin that has to be set up.
Either way is it THAT big of a deal. What kind of situation would you get into that the police would ever want to get into your phone?? Even if they did.. what's on your phone that you would care if they saw...
I don't get people.
skaforey said:
I don't have a solution for you, but I am very curious why you don't want it to unlock the phone?
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aholeinthewor1d said:
This is not true at all. Also when you use a fingerprint you still have a passcode or pin that has to be set up.
Either way is it THAT big of a deal. What kind of situation would you get into that the police would ever want to get into your phone?? Even if they did.. what's on your phone that you would care if they saw...
I don't get people.
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Yes, you set a pin. But as long as you have your fingerprint, it no longer requires that pin to be used.
And it isn't a matter of what a person does or doesn't have on their phone. It's a matter of I don't want them on my phone without my permission, period.
As for it being true, it IS true. In addition to various court rulings, I was taught when I went for my CISSP Cert.
http://gizmodo.com/cops-can-make-you-fingerprint-unlock-your-phone-and-th-1653984192
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-iphones-fingerprints-20160430-story.html
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Anyway, this thread can be locked / deleted.
I used the support / chat feature on the phone to speak with a Google Rep. The functionality I want isn't present, but being of a security/privacy nature, has been escalated for inclusion in a future build. Thanks everyone.
This thread is to discuss how to accomplish the requested, not a discussion on whether or not you should be able to from a moral/legal standpoint.
That being said, I would love to know how to do this, but for a different reason entirely.
The closest thing I can offer is to reboot the phone if you have reason to believe you might be in a situation where the fingerprint could be used against you. When the phone boots, the PIN is required the first time instead of the fingerprint. If you press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds or long press for 1-2 seconds and tap restart, there are no other steps to reboot. It doesn't prompt or confirm the reboot.
I don't use fingerprint security at all.
But Doesn't Google have access to our pin codes and passwords.
That have to be used with biometric security?
If so a simple court order gets that done quickly.
Drashnar said:
Yes, you set a pin. But as long as you have your fingerprint, it no longer requires that pin to be used.
And it isn't a matter of what a person does or doesn't have on their phone. It's a matter of I don't want them on my phone without my permission, period.
As for it being true, it IS true. In addition to various court rulings, I was taught when I went for my CISSP Cert.
http://gizmodo.com/cops-can-make-you-fingerprint-unlock-your-phone-and-th-1653984192
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-iphones-fingerprints-20160430-story.html
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Anyway, this thread can be locked / deleted.
I used the support / chat feature on the phone to speak with a Google Rep. The functionality I want isn't present, but being of a security/privacy nature, has been escalated for inclusion in a future build. Thanks everyone.
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When the police bist in just reset the phone... First login has to be a pin or password not a fingerprint.
If you're don't want you're phone used against you then take the ultimate plunge and smash that on the ground.
Or don't use the fingerprint scanner. Lol
Anybody has any idea what this service is or what it is related to I want to turn it off because it is running all the time in background
Maybe the service for the lenovo experience improvement program. they collect data from you and the phone, to "increase" the user experience in future software updates. you can turn it off in settings - phone info. i think this service is related to it.
Thanks for pointing that out thing is I got it disabled all time and the service is still running shady stuff from lelnovo
Ayman ae said:
Thanks for pointing that out thing is I got it disabled all time and the service is still running shady stuff from lelnovo
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I'm not sure if your rooted or not but if you are their is an app called stop service which you can install to disable any service.
Disable its background data...
ayman ae said:
thanks for pointing that out thing is i got it disabled all time and the service is still running shady stuff from lelnovo
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fyi...
Hi to all,
I have encounter a boring problem with op9 pro paired with bluetooth headset (more than one).
every time I said on assistant by my bluetooth headsets (aftershokx aeropex, oneplus bullets wireless Z) any commands like "call mom" "open garage Stefano" "turn on stairs light", and so on, assistant telle me to unlock phone first (????). On assistant the option of "personal results on lockscreen" and the one relative to bluetooth devices is activated, but: "[...]yes, but first you need to unlock the phone.".
on my op7 pro i try same commands without any problems. So... which is the problem?
It's very boring, expecially driving, unlock the phone to use it to make a simple call or to open my garage door.
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Turn on smart lock -> trusted devices
craznazn said:
Turn on smart lock -> trusted devices
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This is not the solution... Is a workaround that I don't want to use for security reasons at work.
Don't use the screen lock.
Treat your phone like your hand and you don't need it.
Please reply with intelligent solution...
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Please reply with intelligent solution...
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I tried... for you, none.
You want security yet look what you're doing
Bank, g pay and other apps want security lock to function... So it's obvious that security lock screen need to be applied.
stefal639 said:
Bank, g pay and other apps want security lock to function... So it's obvious that security lock screen need to be applied.
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I see what you mean... sorry.
I don't use any of those apps and especially voice assistant. Bixby is even worse.
Try this:
How to Use Google Assistant Without Unlocking Your Android Phone
Google Assistant is a handy companion to have on your Android smartphone or tablet. To really get the most out of Assistant’s hands-free features, you’ll want to make sure it can work even when your device is locked.
www.google.com
blackhawk said:
I see what you mean... sorry.
I don't use any of those apps and especially voice assistant. Bixby is even worse.
Try this:
How to Use Google Assistant Without Unlocking Your Android Phone
Google Assistant is a handy companion to have on your Android smartphone or tablet. To really get the most out of Assistant’s hands-free features, you’ll want to make sure it can work even when your device is locked.
www.google.com
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It's yet activated...
stefal639 said:
It's yet activated...
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Try clearing Goggle Play Services data.
Clear system cache.
Try a network reset (can't hurt).
You may have to delete/recreate the account if nothing else works.
Play with it... eventually you'll get it working.
made it, also clean flash of last ota...seems that something goes wrong with assistant because the problem still stay here also before a clean install.
stefal639 said:
made it, also clean flash of last ota...seems that something goes wrong with assistant because the problem still stay here also before a clean install.
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Check permissions, notifications and make sure no power management is enabled.
Possible conflict with another app.
Lol, sounds like it's settings could be screwed up by default.
Try searching Google for the same issue even on different makes/models as you're no alone... someone has found the solution.
OK Google [to do that you need to unlock your phone] - Google Assistant Community
Seems that is a problem that appear randomly from 2 years (expecially on OP).
no solution from google
stefal639 said:
OK Google [to do that you need to unlock your phone] - Google Assistant Community
Seems that is a problem that appear randomly from 2 years (expecially on OP).
no solution from google
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You can try contacting Google tech support. Occasionally they can be quit helpful... if they choose to.
A Bing search etc may yield better results.
I really try to keep my use of Google apps to a bare bones minimum.
I don't trust them... they earned it.
here is how i solve similar problem that not exactly the same but when i ask google assistance to turn flashlight for example it ask to unlock the screen 1st
1-open google app and press MORE
2-setting
3-google assistant
4-personalization
and final check every toggle on that screen (personal result, lock screen, etc. )
that should not ask to unlock the screen again check and let me know how it gose
yosry said:
here is how i solve similar problem that not exactly the same but when i ask google assistance to turn flashlight for example it ask to unlock the screen 1st
1-open google app and press MORE
2-setting
3-google assistant
4-personalization
and final check every toggle on that screen (personal result, lock screen, etc. )
that should not ask to unlock the screen again check and let me know how it gose
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Still don't work
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Still don't work
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Why it look different so you use custom rom
yosry said:
Why it look different so you use custom rom
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it's the latest OOS11, no custom rom. (italian language)
I am clueless did you did the voice match thing