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Unluckly my phone was stolen about a week ago. Ignorant thieves didn't change my google account so when I go to android market I can see they're using it and that they changed the sim (I can see which operator they have).
I also blocked the imei but it doesn't seem to have worked because I can see they are still using it. My question is: is there any way to know the phone number of the sim? I could try to track them if it could be possible or it's just the operator? I sooo want my phone back! (even if now I've got a galaxy sl).
gianpa said:
Unluckly my phone was stolen about a week ago. Ignorant thieves didn't change my google account so when I go to android market I can see they're using it and that they changed the sim (I can see which operator they have).
I also blocked the imei but it doesn't seem to have worked because I can see they are still using it. My question is: is there any way to know the phone number of the sim? I could try to track them if it could be possible or it's just the operator? I sooo want my phone back! (even if now I've got a galaxy sl).
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Did you install Wavesecure or lookout? If so, they let you track the phone etc...
If you use 2-factor gmail login, you can disable the one-time password that your google account uses.
But without Wavesecure or equivalent, you can't really track the number, unless your network can (and most won't do it, citing "data protection" even when you own the phone).
Stupid laws like this mean technical precautions are best. WaveSecure and other such apps can even GPS locate the phone
Sucks man, I feel for ya... Wishing you the best in your search for these idiots. Give them a firm beating.
agentfazexx said:
Sucks man, I feel for ya... Wishing you the best in your search for these idiots. Give them a firm beating.
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While I couldn't condone that, having a GPS position of your device does have many uses, including directing the relevant law enforcement personnel to them, or indeed anyone else who happened to be in possession of the GPL location
I strongly recommend everyone uses some form of tracking app on their phone. There's free and open source ones available...
Well, if they're still using the phone and it's still connected to your Google account, then you can go to the marketplace from your computer, install Lookout on it, and attempt to track it down, lock it, or wipe it. It's worth a shot.
After that, change your google password. It really sucks though that the Market doesn't have an easy way for you to remove a device from your account though. I had my EVO stolen last week, and I looked for hours trying to figure out a way to separate it from my account with no success.
oh oh?
sorry dude very bad for you. change your password from gmail and save the contacts
CocoaGoddess said:
Well, if they're still using the phone and it's still connected to your Google account, then you can go to the marketplace from your computer, install Lookout on it, and attempt to track it down, lock it, or wipe it. It's worth a shot.
After that, change your google password. It really sucks though that the Market doesn't have an easy way for you to remove a device from your account though. I had my EVO stolen last week, and I looked for hours trying to figure out a way to separate it from my account with no success.
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Ooh smart I forgot about that. Lookout won't do that unfortunately, as you need to set up an account of sorts...
/me wishes you could VNC into your droid phone via google's cloud to phone system, thus negating the issue of NAT.
I wonder... there MUST be an app that allows you to install an app to the phone, that somehow conveys location to you, without entering info on the device...
If not, perhaps we need to work out a way? The issue is how to tell it who to email... Or...
/me sees an idea emerging...
How about an app allowing you to locate phone AFTER it was stolen, without needing to set anything up?
There is!
It's called Plan B (I can't post the link because I'm too noob on this forum, just search the market)
but the market won't let me install it on any phone, I don't know why
my phone wasent stolen but i always thought if it was that they could just use my card info that is stored and buy any apps they wanted my mom uses my captivate now and for the love of god i cant fig out how to take my info out and replace it with hers when i go to add account it still want let hers add any suggestions
gianpa said:
Unluckly my phone was stolen about a week ago. Ignorant thieves didn't change my google account so when I go to android market I can see they're using it and that they changed the sim (I can see which operator they have).
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Where can I read on the market which operator is being used on my stolen phone?
Is it a good idea not to log in at all with samsung account? I'm restoring my phone and i'm wondering if i can just forget about logging in to samsung account, i did this to my galaxy s3.
ghostriderz85 said:
Is it a good idea not to log in at all with samsung account? I'm restoring my phone and i'm wondering if i can just forget about logging in to samsung account, i did this to my galaxy s3.
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I have never logged into my Samsung account. Everything works just fine on my phone.
Hello!
Today I had a client come in with an unusual request. His Galaxy S 3 is broken (mainly the screen and possibly motherboard issue).
Now this client wants to recover the contacts from the phone - I wonder why he didn't just save them to an email in the first place - but the phone won't turn on at all. He wants the contacts bad and is willing to replace the whole motherboard for it.
What I'm wondering is if it's possible to just open the phone, remove the hard drive and use it with some sort of enclosure to connect it to a computer and open the files? Does somebody know anything about this?
I do not believe the hard drive is damaged.
Any input or thoughts are highly appreciated, thank you!
deathcorps said:
Hello!
Today I had a client come in with an unusual request. His Galaxy S 3 is broken (mainly the screen and possibly motherboard issue).
Now this client wants to recover the contacts from the phone - I wonder why he didn't just save them to an email in the first place - but the phone won't turn on at all. He wants the contacts bad and is willing to replace the whole motherboard for it.
What I'm wondering is if it's possible to just open the phone, remove the hard drive and use it with some sort of enclosure to connect it to a computer and open the files? Does somebody know anything about this?
I do not believe the hard drive is damaged.
Any input or thoughts are highly appreciated, thank you!
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Contacts are stored on google account or in ATT phonebook. You don't need to do this. Just insert his sim card in other android phone , login to his google account and sync contacts.
Only if he sync'd to his Google or att acct. Theoretically, I think, you could swap his mb into a device with everything that does work. Maybe.
norbarb said:
Contacts are stored on google account or in ATT phonebook. You don't need to do this. Just insert his sim card in other android phone , login to his google account and sync contacts.
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The client stored all of his contacts in the phone only. They are not on his SIM, SD, ATT phonebook or his GMAIL account.
Check your pm. Sent you some info
mrhaley30705 said:
Only if he sync'd to his Google or att acct. Theoretically, I think, you could swap his mb into a device with everything that does work. Maybe.
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Good idea. So if I remove the hard drive from the clients phone and put it on a working S 3 it should have all the files, etc?
I said theoretically. I'm thinking it should be basically the same as a hdd swap on a pc
deathcorps said:
The client stored all of his contacts in the phone only. They are not on his SIM, SD, ATT phonebook or his GMAIL account.
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if he got sync on and google account for play store evrything is stored in google account
norbarb said:
if he got sync on and google account for play store evrything is stored in google account
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Unfortunately he did not sync anything. He has already bought a S 4 from my store and we tried syncing his email, checking the SIM, SD card and everything else. Also the client has some pictures saved on the phone that he wants too so I need access to the hard drive.
This should be possible with a "JTAG".
A JTAG will require soldering, and lots of patience. To do a JTAG, you need to buy a RIFF box to hook up the phone, then install software on PC.
http://www.mobiletechvideos.com
^I was recommended by that person company several times. You can buy a Riff box from there. (I don't know how to JTAG or where software can be found)
You can email the owner of the website and ask for help there.
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99ytrewq9111 said:
This should be possible with a "JTAG".
A JTAG will require soldering, and lots of patience. To do a JTAG, you need to buy a RIFF box to hook up the phone, then install software on PC.
mobiletechvideos . com
^I was recommended by that person company several times. You can buy a Riff box from there. (I don't know how to JTAG or where software can be found)
You can email the owner of the website and ask for help there.
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Thank you for the reply. You and another user have recommended mobiletech so I will reach out to him.
Meanwhile, I will try to simply swap the mb/hd with another working S3 here at the store to see if that works.
I am interested in figuring out a inexpensive method for this since Google doesn't return much info.
Thanks to everyone else and the suggestions! =)
I have a sync error on my samsung account after the stock kitkat upgrade.
I am in the uk but the note 8 was originally bought in the USA.
At the bottom of the 'samsung account' screen it says "Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly."
It has been about 24 hours now.
Has anybody had this problem and is there a solution or will it mend itself.
Many Thanks
Same issue,
Just upgraded to kitkat on my n7100 Note 2 and I've got the same problem. I'll let you know if I find a solution.
So far factory reset has done nothing. Adding a new Samsung account didn't help either. The new account synced fine but not the old one.
I hope this doesn't mean the old account with all my data in it is somehow corrupted.
Question Gungo- If you look at your Google account, is that syncing? I've just checked and mine isn't. So it isn't just a Samsung problem. Puts my data loss fears at bay at least.
Factory reset didn't work for me either. I think Gmail is working for me but I will check when I get home.
My Samsung account is fine because it still all works on my note 2.
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gungo said:
Factory reset didn't work for me either. I think Gmail is working for me but I will check when I get home.
My Samsung account is fine because it still all works on my note 2.
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Happened to me a lot on my S2 but usually ended up sorting itself out. Try turning off sync in the settings and then turning it back on. Also try unchecking the app in account settings and then checking it again. May or may not work but worth a shot, I think that's what I did when this happened to me last time.
root using towelroot and download nobloat freed off the play store and get rid of verizon's dumb back up assistant plus! that's what i had to do if you don't want to root then you go onto your verizon account page and disable it then enable google to do your back ups. there is a really good tutorial for this on google.
Hey OP, any luck with our suggestions? Have you managed to resolve the issue?
No luck so far. I have been away so I haven't had much chance to try.
I have tried switching account on and off, deleting account and reinstalling, and a hard reset.
I will try and go the Samsung support route again when I get home, but they never called back last time.
By the way mine is not a Verizon device.
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Finally sorted itself.
When I switched my note 8 on this morning there was something about security in the notifications. I clicked ok, then checked my Samsung account and it all synced.
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I forgot my Google password andi reset my phone so now I can't get through the phones gmail login and I can't use it. I saw videos where I can use an otg cable but it didn't work because it wasn't going into the file browser so I can't install the app that bypasses it. Also is there any way I can do it using my computer and adb commands or whatever they're called. If I can't fix it my self should I take the phone to T-Mobile I bought the phone this month and I think they should be able to fix it or replace/exchange it.
xjumpman45 said:
I forgot my Google password andi reset my phone so now I can't get through the phones gmail login and I can't use it. I saw videos where I can use an otg cable but it didn't work because it wasn't going into the file browser so I can't install the app that bypasses it. Also is there any way I can do it using my computer and adb commands or whatever they're called. If I can't fix it my self should I take the phone to T-Mobile I bought the phone this month and I think they should be able to fix it or replace/exchange it.
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All Android phones require a Gmail account. Replacing the phone will not fix your issue. Go to Gmail.com on your computers browser and go through the Google forgotten password link or just create a new account. This is not an XDA issue it is a Google support issue.
jmc302005 said:
All Android phones require a Gmail account. Replacing the phone will not fix your issue. Go to Gmail.com on your computers browser and go through the Google forgotten password link or just create a new account. This is not an XDA issue it is a Google support issue.
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Well I don't know my account details so that won't work for it. Do I do the method with the otg cable and installing an app that bypasses it. I get stuck where you put the USB into the phone and the file browser is supposed to start up, but for me the browser doesn't start up.
xjumpman45 said:
Well I don't know my account details so that won't work for it. Do I do the method with the otg cable and installing an app that bypasses it. I get stuck where you put the USB into the phone and the file browser is supposed to start up, but for me the browser doesn't start up.
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Gonna be completely honest here your story and questions seem pretty shady. You need to contact Google to get into your account, you probably won't get assistance here bypassing a security feature like that.
Benn00 said:
Gonna be completely honest here your story and questions seem pretty shady. You need to contact Google to get into your account, you probably won't get assistance here bypassing a security feature like that.
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I already did I'm working with them. If you are trying to imply that I have stole this phone I did not.
Where's the receipt?
Pp.
xjumpman45 said:
Well I don't know my account details so that won't work for it. Do I do the method with the otg cable and installing an app that bypasses it. I get stuck where you put the USB into the phone and the file browser is supposed to start up, but for me the browser doesn't start up.
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As I already stated, you need to contact Google support for your issue. There is no one on XDA that will help you with this issue. It is an account problem.
@xjumpman45,
Google's Factory Reset Protection is there to help protect against devices being stolen or appropriated by those who don't own the device. It is a valuable protection but it does unfortunately come with some annoyances. I personally have been locked out of my own device due to some quirks with FRP. If you legitimately own the device you should also own (or have access to) the Google account that was used to activate the device. There are various resources available online that will help you bypass the FRP in a legitimate situation, fortunately these bypasses don't often work for those with less than legitimate situations.
Unfortunately we cannot help you remember your password or unlock your Google account. You'll need to take care of that. If you are unable to remember the password for the account there is a "Need help?" link directly on the Gmail sign in page, it will walk you through the process of resetting your password.
My response covers all the bases as far as the help that XDA is able to provide. Please do not post on this issue again. I have closed both threads you created to stop further discussion.
Thank you,
Rwilco12