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[Q] Google's Android device manager

Just read an article talking about google's own lost device tracking, anybody got any clue how they planning to deliver it? via apk or update in android version??
any additional info on this would be appreciated
here's the link to the article http://androidcommunity.com/android-device-manager-now-rolling-out-20130804/

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You guys have it already? I don't
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vash_h said:
You guys have it already? I don't
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not yet :/
but we already we have Dive
http://findmymobile.samsung.com/

This is for android 4.2.2 and higher!
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using it right now. its running in background.. too much in ram. i dont know if its related in battery draining issue.

Okay... im pretty sure this wasnt here yesterday before I went to bed. No prompts to update our anything....
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jetbruceli said:
This is for android 4.2.2 and higher!
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Wrong

vash_h said:
Okay... im pretty sure this wasnt here yesterday before I went to bed. No prompts to update our anything....
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And then go here, https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager
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vash_h said:
Okay... im pretty sure this wasnt here yesterday before I went to bed. No prompts to update our anything....
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Yeah, it just appeared in mine as well - no prompt. I know it wasn't there the time I checked before.

Bulbous said:
Yeah, it just appeared in mine as well - no prompt. I know it wasn't there the time I checked before.
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Same here.
Just shows how much "control" they have over our devices!

I could see ADM being a big deal for Nexus owners or people who own phones that the manufacturer doesn't provide a wipe/tracking feature for. Samsung's Find My Mobile (ex-Dive) has been around for two years and has more features than Google's ADM. Does anyone see any features or benefits ADM provides over Find My Mobile?

BarryH_GEG said:
I could see ADM being a big deal for Nexus owners or people who own phones that the manufacturer doesn't provide a wipe/tracking feature for. Samsung's Find My Mobile (ex-Dive) has been around for two years and has more features than Google's ADM. Does anyone see any features or benefits ADM provides over Find My Mobile?
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if we track phone using samsung dive or use any feature like fetching call records, phone gets notification about task done, where as using ADM... no notification comes...

sagar2801 said:
if we track phone using samsung dive or use any feature like fetching call records, phone gets notification about task done, where as using ADM... no notification comes...
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And notification's a bad thing? What if someone hacks your Google account and is tracking you via ADM or maliciously sends a wipe command to your phone? Without any notification you'd have no idea. The first thing I'd do on FMM if I truly lost my phone is remote lock it, even before tracking it. The lock command you send to the device allows you to have a 100 character message appear on the lock screen along with a number to call about returning the phone. Which by the way isn't something you can even do (yet) with ADM. Once it's locked the person who finds it (or stole it) can't do anything with it including turning off its wireless signal(s) or reading notifications. And if the phone's in your possession and you track it, ring it or pull a call log who cares that there's a notification? I kind of see your point though in that if the phone's been intentionally stolen the thief could see the FMM tracking notice in the notification bar (there's no audible alert) if the phone wasn't locked first. But a thief that knows Android would immediately hard reset the phone (or disable Wi-Fi and mobile data) right after stealing it which renders both ADM and FMM useless anyway.

It's useless if ur phone is stolen. But very useful if u forgot where u placed your phone. Getting it to ring enables me to find My phone much easier instead of calling myself
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All of this is useless because it is enough for someone that steals/finds your phone to take out the SIM card and no way any software can tell you where it is... so it is very limited help.

Will this require the internet to be turned on my phone?
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Yup. It basically connects to your samsung account which your phone is logged on to. A hard reset will remove your samsung account login details so this is really useless if stolen.
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What about hardreset? Will ADM survive from a hardreset?

Don't expect too much since it's an added free feature. I'm personally using Cerberus which have full of features and I don't compare the two side by side. Maybe you don't need it now but this small new feature will be of help when you really need it.

Android device manager!

Hi guys,
Finally, android device manager is official now and you can track your device or erase the data if needed. Just Google it.
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I have Cerberus installed already but I guess this might come in handy in case something happens and Cerberus is not working. It does not do all the things Cerberus does...like taking a picture.

Mine won't locate the device =( I do have everything setup correctly but it's constantly searching and location unavailable... it's same for all 3 of note 2 my family has, weird?
I'll just depend on Cerberus, plus it has more functions anyway.
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safeplayer22 said:
I have Cerberus installed already but I guess this might come in handy in case something happens and Cerberus is not working. It does not do all the things Cerberus does...like taking a picture.
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I like Cerberus too. I have it set as a /system/app so if my phone does happen to get lost they wont be able to wipe it. Unless theyre an androidaholic..

I can't set this thing up.does not show device manager in Google side

BACARDILIMON said:
I can't set this thing up.does not show device manager in Google side
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Is automatically pushed to your phone . You'll find it in settings/security/device administrators then you have to activate it . Then just Google Android device manager to use the web interface to locate or ring you device.
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Can anyone tell me how to use this? I activate it. ...and now what? I have no idea what to do with it!
Thanks
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safeplayer22 said:
I have Cerberus installed already but I guess this might come in handy in case something happens and Cerberus is not working. It does not do all the things Cerberus does...like taking a picture.
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I use Cerberus also hopefully it doesn't stop working.
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I'm gonna stay with Cerberus, also.
Until I hear better things about the Device Manager.
Thanks for the heads up!

Anyone have device manager "lock and erase" working with custom ROMs on this phone?
Thanks!
PS:
Locate works, and Ring for 5 min, but "lock and erase" are inop

[Q] Can't get rid of "package file is invalid" error in PlayStore

So I flashed a bunch of roms over 2-3 days trying to find something different that I'd like. Now no matter what I try, I can't get this to go away.
I've searched and experimented for the past 2 days and I can't get anywhere.
-clear app cache
-clear app data
-remove updates
-format sd card
-factory reset phone
-turn off location services
-turn off wifi
-try new apn
-install stock rom
-install various other roms
-delete cache, permissions, etc
-different gmail accounts
-sign out, reboot, sign in
I've literally tried everything out there that I can find by searching. The last thing I haven't done that I will have to try if I can't do anything else is to "un-root" my phone back to stock.
The weird thing is if I Check the play store, it says apps are installed. But they aren't.
Any one out there have any ideas?

Going back to stock won't fix it either. It a problem on googles end.
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Not seeing these issues people are having or reporting!
You can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
And one other thing I should note, I'm using a blacked out pay store. From team Blackout!! The newest release...
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Bajanman said:
Not seeing these issues people are having or reporting!
You can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
And one other thing I should note, I'm using a blacked out pay store. From team Blackout!! The newest release...
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And it's awesome by the way. ...g
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gregsarg said:
And it's awesome by the way. ...g
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Exactly!:thumbup:
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OP....
Try a single application update from the play store using device data ..
No WIFI. ..and see if it helps. ..
It just worked for me. ...g
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I'm having the same issue. I'm not rooted or anything. I can download certain apps no problem but can't update any. I tried almost everything you did and nothing worked. I even took it to att and was told it's an issue with Google. You can always download a vpn app from the play store and you'll be able to download with no errors. I use hideninja Vpn.
Here's a link to check it out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptninja.vpn
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I fixed permissions in twrp and been fine ever since. Give it a try.
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Headshots4life said:
I'm having the same issue. I'm not rooted or anything. I can download certain apps no problem but can't update any. I tried almost everything you did and nothing worked. I even took it to att and was told it's an issue with Google. You can always download a vpn app from the play store and you'll be able to download with no errors. I use hideninja Vpn.
Here's a link to check it out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptninja.vpn
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Sorry for the noob questiin but what does this app do exactly?

droidbabyxda said:
Sorry for the noob questiin but what does this app do exactly?
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It allows you to change your location to france, Canada or wherever which in turn changes your IP address. It doesn't change your location permanently of course, only while your connected to the app. I looked online for ways to fix the package file invalid error and this was one way posted. It definitely works if you have this annoying problem. I even went ahead and purchased the pro version of the app I posted. Lol.
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I still have not fixed the issue. I was stuck on trying 2 to 3 apps that refused to work. Looking across the board, I am able to download probably 80% of the apps that I try. Nothing has allowed me to get the other 20% that refuse to work so far.
I've tried the VPN app....I don't think there is anything else out there on my end that I can do. It's weird, I can download 5 apps in a row, then one app will give me the error, then I can keep on chugging if I choose a different app.

its happenning to alot of people, myself included...no big deal, as no app is "life critical"...
when google gets it fixed, it will be back to business as usual, so just be patient

Update
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-when-installing-or-updating-apps-no-fix-yet/
or directly
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3300875
And copy pasta...
"[#10230007] “Package File Invalid” error when downloading or updating apps
We’ve received reports that some users are getting "Package File Invalid" while trying to download or update apps.
We’re currently investigating a permanent solution, and there are no workarounds at this time.
We’ll continue to update this page with developments, so check back soon.
Issue first reported on: August 7, 2013
Last updated on: August 13, 2013"

Here's a link it's happening everywhere!!!
http://m.androidcentral.com/google-investigating-package-file-invalid-errors-google-play
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Updated?
Bajanman said:
Here's a link it's happening everywhere!!!
http://m.androidcentral.com/google-investigating-package-file-invalid-errors-google-play
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Fixed? anyone still having issues?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-when-installing-or-updating-apps-no-fix-yet/
Google has moved this issue into the fixed/resolved folder...
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3300875

It's fixed for me, I'm having no issues downloading or updating any apps.
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I can't access Security settings anymore?

Like, at all...
Settings -> Security = Crash for me :T
My phone keeps saying "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped" whenever I click on Security in Settings.
I'm not sure when exactly this started, but I've only just noticed it today.
The only thing different I've noticed was that when I opened S-Health, I got another window for an update and just did it anyways without really thinking at all. For all I know it could have been an unrelated update for my phone I suppose.
Is there anyway to find out what's wrong?
Can I fix this without factory resetting?

Try clearing the data for settings?
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dogredwing1 said:
Try clearing the data for settings?
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I can't seem to delete this thread, but after a Googling a bit more, I found out that the problem was the s-view case with Verizon models d: also, you can change the settings in safe mode if you don't feel like taking off the case s:

I have the same problem it appears that there is a nother third-party app that's causing the pro I don't know which app it is.
But I can access security if I do a reboot into safe mode. When you need to access security try that.
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Service mode for SM-N920A

Hi Everyone,
Need help. I've been trying so hard to access my Note 5's Service mode to try and test if my Fingerprint scanner is working (as I keep on getting the dreaded error whenever I try to access Fingerprints) but to no avail. I keep getting Connection problem or invalid MMI code error message no matter what code I try. Any suggestions? I'm using this phone in the Philippines by the way with a non AT&T sim card. My phone is not rooted.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Are you talking about *#8736364#
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Or try *#0*#
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Ugh. Still no go sirs. Still getting the same error. Sorry forgot to mention I am on N920AUCU2APB2 firmware. Not that ir matters though. Does it?

blackviper71 said:
Or try *#0*#
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Yes this is the one.
This is the correct keypad code and has worked since the release firmware and still does on marshmallow. You know you are supposed to enter this in the phone app dialer right? The fingerprint test is in Sensors on that codes page.
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ToxicDev said:
Yes this is the one.
This is the correct keypad code and has worked since the release firmware and still does on marshmallow. You know you are supposed to enter this in the phone app dialer right? The fingerprint test is in Sensors on that codes page.
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Hi ToxicDev,
Thanks for your response. Unfortunately tried that as well but also did not work. Do you think this is because I am not in the U.S. and I am not using an AT&T sim?
Thank you in advance for the help!

Irkd said:
Hi ToxicDev,
Thanks for your response. Unfortunately tried that as well but also did not work. Do you think this is because I am not in the U.S. and I am not using an AT&T sim?
Thank you in advance for the help!
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No clue, but that may be the case. This is my first Samsung let alone Android phone. Anyone else know if the *#0*# is only for AT&T?
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Is there a specific setting on the phone that I need to turn on to make me able to do this?
Thanks!
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Are you using stock dialer and launcher?
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As far as I know yes. I have stock rom, i am not rooted and I dont use Nova, Apex or any of those 3rd party launchers. Any way to know if I have a stock dialer?
Really appreciate all of you taking time to help me on this guys! Thanks!
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I just noticed something. I Checked Application Maneger in Settings 》scrolled ro the right to the All tab and I have Phone Applications. All are version 1.0.0. 1 is 100kb and the 2 others are 8kb in size. All 3 are activated. I cleared cache on the 2 8kb sized Phone app and forced stop them both. Tried *#873636# on the dialer = same error, tried *#0*# = same error.
Can I ask help from you guys how many phone apps do you have in the All tab in Application Manager? If 3, which is the one activated?
Many thanks in advance guys!
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Guys anymore suggestions? Badly need help.
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Irkd said:
Guys anymore suggestions? Badly need help.
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All 3 are there and active. You might want to activate them.
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I had to disable Package Disabler entirely (deactivate it from device admin rights) to get service mode (*#0*#) to work.

jack man said:
I had to disable Package Disabler entirely (deactivate it from device admin rights) to get service mode (*#0*#) to work.
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Hi Jack Man,
Where can I find Package Disabler? My Device Admin contains only:
Lookout > set to on or Activated
MobileIron > for my work email set to on or Activated
Android Device Manager > set to On or activated
Outlook Delivery Policy > set to off or Deactivated
Can it be found in any of those?
Thanks in advance!

Irkd said:
Hi Jack Man,
Where can I find Package Disabler? My Device Admin contains only:
Lookout > set to on or Activated
MobileIron > for my work email set to on or Activated
Android Device Manager > set to On or activated
Outlook Delivery Policy > set to off or Deactivated
Can it be found in any of those?
Thanks in advance!
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It's just an app that can be purchased in the Google play Store that is used to disable things on the phone that can't be disabled through the phone's normal application manager. If you haven't installed it, it's not on your phone

Hi Jack Man,
I got Package Disabler now installed. Whats my next step?
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Irkd said:
Hi Jack Man,
I got Package Disabler now installed. Whats my next step?
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You simply asked what Package Disabler is. I never said you needed it to get you service mode working. If *#0*# wasn't working before, installing that app isn't going to help.
I'm not sure I understand what your motive is. At the beginning of this thread you said you're trying to check if your fingerprint scanner is working. After looking at the options in my service mode menu, I don't even see anything regarding the scanner.

After re-examining the service menu (*#0*#), there is a fingerprint sensor test under the general sensor test area.
I don't know why you're not able to access it, though.