[Q] Blocking guarddad off on my phone - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III

Hey guy, so my mom is super protective and all this junk and im 16 years old and a guy im not that bad of a kid so theres no need for this plus a total invasion of privacy. They bought this thing its called guarddad for 70$ ! and they dont know i know about it. but it sees all text incoming and out, if i take a pic from my camera they can see it all call logs internet and all this crazy ****. i want it off or blocked, i want my phone on total lockdown with full privacy i have a sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 rooted. Please help

I had to Google it to find it, it's an interesting program. This isn't going to be what you want to hear, but it seems she is looking out for you. Moms do that, all through life. With all of the horrible things online she is worried about you. My suggestion, instead of going behind her back, is to talk with her about it. I don't think you will get the help you were expecting from this place. XDA is for development, not hacking.

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I had to Google it to find it, it's an interesting program. This isn't going to be what you want to hear, but it seems she is looking out for you. Moms do that, all through life. With all of the horrible things online she is worried about you. My suggestion, instead of going behind her back, is to talk with her about it. I'm don't think you will get the help you were expecting from this place. XDA is for development, not hacking.
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metalfan78 said:
I had to Google it to find it, it's an interesting program. This isn't going to be what you want to hear, but it seems she is looking out for you. Moms do that, all through life. With all of the horrible things online she is worried about you. My suggestion, instead of going behind her back, is to talk with her about it. I don't think you will get the help you were expecting from this place. XDA is for development, not hacking.
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That's sounds a little over-protective to me. Even texts I understand but pictures? That's a little invasive. Anyway, think u could provide a link? I couldn't find what he was referring to.

It's actually called DadGuard. It is invasive, that's why I suggested he needs to talk to them about it.

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Hey guy, so my mom is super protective and all this junk and im 16 years old and a guy im not that bad of a kid so theres no need for this plus a total invasion of privacy. They bought this thing its called guarddad for 70$ ! and they dont know i know about it. but it sees all text incoming and out, if i take a pic from my camera they can see it all call logs internet and all this crazy ****. i want it off or blocked, i want my phone on total lockdown with full privacy i have a sprint Samsung Galaxy S3 rooted. Please help
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Not saying talking to your parents is a bad idea. But if you want to go the behind their back route download this and flash in custom recovery. Dadguard will be nonexistent after

If I found out my kid removed whatever tracker I put on her phone, that would be the end of that device.

You work fast billard, lol.

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If I found out my kid removed whatever tracker I put on her phone, that would be the end of that device.
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As a parent worried about his kids I agree completely. My kids know I look. My bill my device. I let you use it.
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shes way to protective as you like to call it. im 16 i can take care of myself. is she wants to see my phone fine, but going through it like that behind my back is way to much. she has my passwords as well for most things. i cant change it or my phone is taken away. she wouldnt want me doing that to her same for me. i really need some help with this

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shes way to protective as you like to call it. im 16 i can take care of myself. is she wants to see my phone fine, but going through it like that behind my back is way to much. she has my passwords as well for most things. i cant change it or my phone is taken away. she wouldnt want me doing that to her same for me. i really need some help with this
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Download the file I posted above and flash it. Problem solved

Wow. This app extremely blurs the line between overprotectiveness and outright 24/7 monitoring.
But won't they notice when they stop receiving the logs of everything you do? I mean, even antivirus programs will notify you once the online service detects that you haven't used the app in several days and such. I'm fairly sure this app would have some sort of safeguard like that.

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Wow. This app extremely blurs the line between overprotectiveness and outright 24/7 monitoring.
But won't they notice when they stop receiving the logs of everything you do? I mean, even antivirus programs will notify you once the online service detects that you haven't used the app in several days and such. I'm fairly sure this app would have some sort of safeguard like that.
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I was thinking the same thing with regards to both parts of this post. However, I hope this brat teenager does flash this "fix" and get in trouble. If he thinks he is so wise to the ways of the world and is so capable of taking care of himself, he can feel free to move out/get kicked out and then:
Pay rent/mortgage
Pay utilities/electric/water/etc.
Pay for groceries
Pay for car/insurance
Pay for TV/internet/etc.
Cook/clean/do laundry for himself
And oh yeah, presumably attend high school every day.
What an ungrateful little punk. He needs to understand that parents have the best interests of their kids at heart, and parents have already gone through teenage life themselves.

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ClubMz's Extreme Cell Phone Spy Gear 2010 Platinum???

Ok, so my wife claims to have installed ClubMz's Extreme Cell Phone Spy Gear 2010 Platinum on her laptop and cell. She claims to have been watching me for the last 5 months. I know I havent done anything wrong but find this creepy. I'd rather save the fight and not get upset or call her a crazy %$^ch. Is this legit? And how can I block her from spying on me? lol
looking at their website i would say it's not going to be very reliable software.
i've always found that if they need flashy graphics and they SCREAM at you what they do, it's probably crap.
here's a better question. if your wife is saying she has it on her laptop...why not look at her laptop and see what it does/doesn't do?
Use your own laptop and phone?
EDIT: So wait, how does this even work? Do both devices need Bluetooth enabled to get the data or what? And it doesn't look like you put it on your computer, so I'm not sure what she means by that. Looks to me like you'll have to have Bluetooth enabled on your phone and be close enough to hers for it to get the data. I wonder if just turning it off on your end will hinder her efforts.
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looking at their website i would say it's not going to be very reliable software.
i've always found that if they need flashy graphics and they SCREAM at you what they do, it's probably crap.
here's a better question. if your wife is saying she has it on her laptop...why not look at her laptop and see what it does/doesn't do?
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Im not the type that likes to snoop around. She said she would show me what she has. I would rather just avoid all that and block her from any future "snooping"
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Use your own laptop and phone?
EDIT: So wait, how does this even work? Do both devices need Bluetooth enabled to get the data or what? And it doesn't look like you put it on your computer, so I'm not sure what she means by that. Looks to me like you'll have to have Bluetooth enabled on your phone and be close enough to hers for it to get the data. I wonder if just turning it off on your end will hinder her efforts.
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I think you're right. It may only install on the laptop then you transfer it somehow to your phone. From what I read, it does require bt. But mine is always off. Did it only require bt to be enabled to install some hidden spyware on my phone? Maybe she turned bt on my phone while I was sleeping to get what she needed? I have no clue.
Bro...the real issue here is your relationship. F*ck...lol.
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Bro...the real issue here is your relationship. F*ck...lol.
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Wow that's worse than parents eavesdropping on their children.
Seriously bro. Time to assert your pimp hand.
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Sounds like some lame scare tactic to get you all paranoid. Damn, they have a platinum version? I only got the bronze package. Oh wells.
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Bro...the real issue here is your relationship. F*ck...lol.
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+1 agreed. She's always paranoid since I travel a lot for business. Insecurity can crush a marriage.
Get ready to sign those papers.
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I hope you realize that by her installing that software on your phone without your knowledge constitutes a federal wiretapping felony. Also if your employer gets wind that wifey is snooping via your phone (this software uses weak encryption) that you can lose your job, and be liable for any private corporate information that could get leaked. Also get sued for disclosure...
I'll tell you this much is my wifey put **** like that on any of my stuff he ass would be out to the curb in a heartbeat, and talking to a lawyer.
I say f**k that ho ho ho (Xmas spirit right there) backup ur important stuff and restore to factory
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literally just found an hd7s

Well, apparently while I was at work today some kids decided to break into my pool and were chased off by the lady who comes to clean once a week. I got home and under one of my law chairs are two phones, ones an iPhone 3gs and I couldn't care less but the other is an hd7s, this was the one US released wp7 device that will take a sim card that I didn't have and honestly what are they going to do? I trespassed and was drinking in your pool, can I have my phone back? I'm interested but for now, ill test it out... Hopefully the battery life isn't as horrid as the normal hd7
They can blacklist those phones (using IMEI numbers) and make them useless as phones if that's what are asking.
Don't be as bad as they were and rise above it... call and tell them they can have their phones back if they clean your pool the rest of the month
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Well, apparently while I was at work today some kids decided to break into my pool and were chased off by the lady who comes to clean once a week. I got home and under one of my law chairs are two phones, ones an iPhone 3gs and I couldn't care less but the other is an hd7s, this was the one US released wp7 device that will take a sim card that I didn't have and honestly what are they going to do? I trespassed and was drinking in your pool, can I have my phone back? I'm interested but for now, ill test it out... Hopefully the battery life isn't as horrid as the normal hd7
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I don't know how it works in the US but here in the UK if you find lost property and report it to the police and the owner doesn't collect it after a certain period of time it becomes yours.
So, I'd drop it off - explain the situation. Do you think any kid is going to want to admit to trespassing?
Call them and tell them to come and collect the phones.......... from the bottom of your pool
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Call them and tell them to come and collect the phones.......... from the bottom of your pool
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+1 =) i recommend that too =)
Call them and sell their phones back to them. Give them a good deal though haha.
Give it to me! LOL XD.
You could see if they have someone saved as "Mom" or "Dad" on their phones (in case it isn't locked or not pin-protected) and call them and tell them about what they did.
Otherwise you could just wait and pretend you hadn't found the phones. They probably aren't gonna sue you and well if they call police you could pretend you had just found the phone earlier that day. It's not your responsibility to search your ground for stuff other people might have lost their while breaking in.
Well, I have questions for you.
1. Are these kids your neighbor?
2. Are they boys or girls?
3. Do you know these kids?
4. Do you know their parents?
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Well, I have questions for you.
1. Are these kids your neighbor?
2. Are they boys or girls?
3. Do you know these kids?
4. Do you know their parents?
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That sounds like something pedobear would ask
Avandor said:
That sounds like something pedobear would ask
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What I am saying is that he should return those phones if he knows those kids or knows their parents, but he shouldn't go out of his way just to return those phones.
Are you always suspicious of everything?
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What I am saying is that he should return those phones if he knows those kids or knows their parents, but he shouldn't go out of his way just to return those phones.
Are you always suspicious of everything?
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And are you always so serious ? n
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And are you always so serious ? n
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Not always
The circumstances don't really give you the right to destroy them or anything, that'd be no different than what they did. I'd go with the call the parents option if its possible, otherwise charge them a fee to not get the police involved.
Can we be "real-world" realistic here? We aren't Care Bears, lol. Phone was on your property, have fun.
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Can we be "real-world" realistic here? We aren't Care Bears, lol. Phone was on your property, have fun.
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So you need to steal others phone? Wow.
Gimme your paypal account so I can donate to you.
mikeeam said:
So you need to steal others phone? Wow.
Gimme your paypal account so I can donate to you.
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It's not stealing if they were left on your property. Now it's still not moral to just keep them IMO. I'd say, do your best to try to return the phones. If the kids come back looking for them, return them or ask for the parents to come get the phones. I highly doubt the kids will tell their parents the truth about how they lost their phones, btw. If you can't return the phones in a reasonable amount of effort, than at least you tried to do the right thing.
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It's not stealing if they were left on your property. Now it's still not moral to just keep them IMO. I'd say, do your best to try to return the phones. If the kids come back looking for them, return them or ask for the parents to come get the phones. I highly doubt the kids will tell their parents the truth about how they lost their phones, btw. If you can't return the phones in a reasonable amount of effort, than at least you tried to do the right thing.
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Not trying to give it back, it is stealing, IMO. Even if you dont move a finger to try it, someone should call, just answer and say that the owner lost the phone. That isn't hard.
But, yes, I agree with the one that said that he should make them clean the pool for one mounth hahahahah
You can't live by that mindset. I mean, this isn't a life forum, so I don't want to get into this, but to say it is stealing to keep something that is on YOUR property, which appeared there without you personally inviting any guests over is ridiculous. It would be different if he invited friends over, and somebody left it... But that wasn't the case, but hey, whatever floats your boat. I wouldn't make an effort to return it, they didn't make an effort to respect his property.

Phone JUST stolen from work....please, need advice!

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UPDATED 6/21/12
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.
jpg71 said:
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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House was robbed and Nexus 7 with a bunch of electronics stolen

I want to find out who did this, among the things stolen was a rooted Nexus 7 with Lookout. Any suggestions of how to find my stuff would be greatly appreciated. Also a PS3 was taken I know this kind of doesn't have anything to do with the S3 but I'm always on this thread and trust the people here and know you are helpful.
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I want to find out who did this, among the things stolen was a rooted Nexus 7 with Lookout. Any suggestions of how to find my stuff would be greatly appreciated. Also a PS3 was taken I know this kind of doesn't have anything to do with the S3 but I'm always on this thread and trust the people here and know you are helpful.
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I would think time is a factor... Since you have Lookout installed, you can find out the general vicinity (depends on accuracy of the GPS) of where the tablet is currently located.
You can go to the police with that information, and maybe they'll do something (not extremely likely).
If you want some delicious justice, order a pizza for that house every night for a month and watch as they answer the door and get increasingly frustrated. Once you've fattened them up on grease and pepperoni, they won't be able to outrun you as you chase them down. Of course, they might have sold your stuff in that time, but you have efficiently reduced their ability to steal again (floorboards creak a lot more when you're 275 than when you're 175).
In all seriousness, though, I think it sucks that this stuff was stolen. If you have home (or renter's) insurance, they'll cover the loss. Otherwise, Lookout GPS information and reporting to the police might be the best bet.
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I would think time is a factor... Since you have Lookout installed, you can find out the general vicinity (depends on accuracy of the GPS) of where the tablet is currently located.
You can go to the police with that information, and maybe they'll do something (not extremely likely).
If you want some delicious justice, order a pizza for that house every night for a month and watch as they answer the door and get increasingly frustrated. Once you've fattened them up on grease and pepperoni, they won't be able to outrun you as you chase them down. Of course, they might have sold your stuff in that time, but you have efficiently reduced their ability to steal again (floorboards creak a lot more when you're 275 than when you're 175).
In all seriousness, though, I think it sucks that this stuff was stolen. If you have home (or renter's) insurance, they'll cover the loss. Otherwise, Lookout GPS information and reporting to the police might be the best bet.
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Yes. My revenge will be swift and fierce if I find them. I will have the police arresting them the second I find them. I can track them through the PS3 also. So one way or another I hope to find them. My brother is a State Investigator, so I can contact the right people when this stuff pops up through GPS.
Bummer dude, I hate thieves. ...I'm in the sacto area to, should we set up a perimeter? I hope you get your stuff back or at least some justice, vigilante or other wise.
I hope you find out who did this Thief's disappoint me. Keep us updated!
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Sorry to hear this Giant. I wish I could do something to help. I hope you get your stuff or them or hopefully both.
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Something similar happened to my I did a remote install of plan b it tracked my phone found out where it was called then ops and they wouldn't do a god damn thing. Hope you have better luck. I live in Vegas and most locals roll around strapped and considering my phone was in the hood I didn't feel the risk was worth the reward. And that's where assurion comes in!
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Sorry to hear this man. Faced a similar issue except I had the Gotya app installed and thanks to that app I was able to not only track him down but also get loads of snapshots of the dudes face and got my phone back. Been using Gotya ever since. would recommend it in case this ever happens to you again. Hope you find him. Good luck.
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More a "actions to take" reply, but you can remotely install Where's my Droid then text it "WMD GPS" to get its GPS location

Android 5.0L Allows Bloatware Removal !!!!

This is a big deal for me, if we never receive root.
Let the discussion start.
http://bgr.com/2014/10/29/android-5-0-lollipop-feature/
OK, so this is pretty exciting information, i just hope this isnt something the carriers can disable in some way.
That being said, I do see one major downfall and that is, IMO, this might cause carriers to push the update slower, or even omit some devices that would normally get updated to make sure their apps are getting used on as many devices as possible.
Cant wait!!!
If true, it's a game changer. But why do I get the feeling carriers will still find a way to install crapware/bloatware that we can't remove.
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If true, it's a game changer. But why do I get the feeling carriers will still find a way to install crapware/bloatware that we can't remove.
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OK, so this is pretty exciting information, i just hope this isnt something the carriers can disable in some way.
That being said, I do see one major downfall and that is, IMO, this might cause carriers to push the update slower, or even omit some devices that would normally get updated to make sure their apps are getting used on as many devices as possible.
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Indeed, I am skeptical....but if GOOGLE who makes ANDROID says it will be done. I believe it.
pr0cl1v1ty said:
This is a big deal for me, if we never receive root.
Let the discussion start.
http://bgr.com/2014/10/29/android-5-0-lollipop-feature/
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Damn, I agree! The main reason I wanted Root (well two reasons) was for bloatware removal/freeze, and for backing up apps/app data (especially games!)....Well now with most apps doing the cloud-save thing, if Lollipop really does allow us to remove both carrier AND oem bloatware, I won't be as desperate to Root....although IF Root ever comes to our ATT Note 4, I'll still Root, just won't be as desperately needed. I'd still like to put a custom ROM on my Note4 someday, but I can wait a year or so.....after I'm out of warranty
Lets look at this like the millions upon millions of people who own a smartphone and never, ever figure out even the basics on how to use it. You know the ones, the idiots who buy the iPhone for an outrageous price, and don't even know how to use text messaging. (My mother ... I sent her a picture while on vacation of her grand children, then when I got home she handed me her phone and said "What did you do to my phone, it now has this thing on it" and I had to show her the message!) We see it all the time. People who don't even know that there is a calculator, or how to set up their email, or how to do anything other than Candy Crush on it...
The carriers can do whatever they want to those phones. Those people (and I would bet you are looking at 90% or more of smartphone owners) don't know how to uninstall an app, or don't bother to try. You could make the boatware uninstallable and the vast majority of people would still have it, and never know the difference. Up until recently the only people taking off bloatware were people like us who found a way... Root hasn't been this hard for very long, so their bloatware install numbers won't change much if we can uninstall without root.
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lets look at this like the millions upon millions of people who own a smartphone and never, ever figure out even the basics on how to use it. You know the ones, the idiots who buy the iphone for an outrageous price, and don't even know how to use text messaging. (my mother ... I sent her a picture while on vacation of her grand children, then when i got home she handed me her phone and said "what did you do to my phone, it now has this thing on it" and i had to show her the message!) we see it all the time. People who don't even know that there is a calculator, or how to set up their email, or how to do anything other than candy crush on it...
The carriers can do whatever they want to those phones. Those people (and i would bet you are looking at 90% or more of smartphone owners) don't know how to uninstall an app, or don't bother to try. You could make the boatware uninstallable and the vast majority of people would still have it, and never know the difference. Up until recently the only people taking off bloatware were people like us who found a way... Root hasn't been this hard for very long, so their bloatware install numbers won't change much if we can uninstall without root.
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did you just call your mom stupid?
raiu said:
did you just call your mom stupid?
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Yes, for 2 reasons. Buying an iPhone and having absolutely no idea why she did it. I think people who are passionate about the iPhone an want one, more than anything else are delusional, but at least most of them can articulate why they want it, and many of them use it to its very limited potential. Then there is my mom, who got an iPhone because to her, thats was really the only phone they had at the store. Its falling for the advertising.
And the second reason... she released me into the wild to be a productive member of society... anyone with half a brain would have realized that it would be a key step in the collapse of modern civilization. :silly:
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Yes, for 2 reasons. Buying an iPhone and having absolutely no idea why she did it. I think people who are passionate about the iPhone an want one, more than anything else are delusional, but at least most of them can articulate why they want it, and many of them use it to its very limited potential. Then there is my mom, who got an iPhone because to her, thats was really the only phone they had at the store. Its falling for the advertising.
And the second reason... she released me into the wild to be a productive member of society... anyone with half a brain would have realized that it would be a key step in the collapse of modern civilization. :silly:
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lol, im glad my mom bought an s3. I am also glad they have apps that allow me to remotely log into her phone while shes on it and fix issues she has.
raiu said:
lol, im glad my mom bought an s3. I am also glad they have apps that allow me to remotely log into her phone while shes on it and fix issues she has.
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What app is this??? I have never heard of it, and it would be extremely useful for my parents.
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....so their bloatware install numbers won't change much if we can uninstall without root.
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I am not sure if you understand that we don't care about those other 90%...we care about our 10% who is smart enough to utilize what we own.
pr0cl1v1ty said:
What app is this??? I have never heard of it, and it would be extremely useful for my parents.
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Tell them to download this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamviewer.quicksupport.market
Once that is installed they open it and leave it open, and you have to have this installed on a pc
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/index....TFrZF9HZKyUVHr6jEal4CROc1rOSRpZA_txoCWgXw_wcB
its totally free if you use it for personal use. You can see their device, transfer files, change settings. Its really cool!
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Tell them to download this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamviewer.quicksupport.market
Once that is installed they open it and leave it open, and you have to have this installed on a pc
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/index....TFrZF9HZKyUVHr6jEal4CROc1rOSRpZA_txoCWgXw_wcB
its totally free if you use it for personal use. You can see their device, transfer files, change settings. Its really cool!
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OMG....awesome, thank you so much sir.
What's up with all the iPhone hate? Different strokes for different folks; no reason to bad mouth others for a difference in taste.
Well, seems the way around this is already out there. This will just continue to put these apps on like they currently do, and we still can't remove them. This will only be handy if they have their programs to be downloaded automatically from the play store.....which they probably won't, they'll keep them in the system.
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Well, seems the way around this is already out there. This will just continue to put these apps on like they currently do, and we still can't remove them. This will only be handy if they have their programs to be downloaded automatically from the play store.....which they probably won't, they'll keep them in the system.
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Any proof to this? Where are you getting this information from?
I hope this gives users the ability to remove these apps. Hell if Microsoft can pull it off so should Google. I have disabled over 20 apps on my AT&T Note 4 with the majority being carrier bloatware. Ridiculous.
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Any proof to this? Where are you getting this information from?
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...r-crapware-automatically-which-is-good-maybe/
LiquidHonesty said:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...r-crapware-automatically-which-is-good-maybe/
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This is only for phones that come with 5.0 on them. All phones upgraded from KitKat to 5.0 will not have this feature. Also these same updated phones will not have encryption as their default setting either.
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