Hi guys I can use your help in a form of a little guidance in getting getting my payment stopped on an Android market app, it's called " Bakery Story " it's a free app for kids when the app is opened it tricks kids in buying gems of some sort, my 6 yr old daughter downloaded the game and I saw an email receipt from Google for $100 .Verizon said they can't do anything, bank said call Google, I tried contacting Google but a dead end. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.
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I would just file a fraud case with your bank
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Hi guys I can use your help in a form of a little guidance in getting getting my payment stopped on an Android market app, it's called " Bakery Story " it's a free app for kids when the app is opened it tricks kids in buying gems of some sort, my 6 yr old daughter downloaded the game and I saw an email receipt from Google for $100 .Verizon said they can't do anything, bank said call Google, I tried contacting Google but a dead end. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.
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I would try contacting the developer and tell them your story nicely and say if you would like to resolve it. If the developer is a decent person, they should work something out with you. However, if they won't work with you, I would call your card company and have the charges reversed.
Thanks guys I tried both methods but no results no reply from dev and bank said because it was my debit not credit card if was credit card there would be third party involved which could be disputed, Google said they're not responsible for on app purchases.
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Let's try this in here, I posted this same thread in general and it got deleted, twice, hmmm ,is someone trying to cover someone's ass? I have every proof that this app ripped an unsuspecting child off so why shouldn't I let other users know of this app.
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Are you talking about this Bakery Story? It has 75k plus reviews and a 4 1/2 star rating... exactly how many of these gems did your child buy?
Also, your thread earlier was not deleted, it was moved, and you should have a PM stating that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207420
Technically it is your fault. Not saying you shouldnt be able to get a refund but you should of kept an eye on your kid or thought her to be more careful. Granted she is only 6, but its never too early to start.
Anyways, look in the settings. Maybe you can prevent things like this in the future.
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nerogold said:
Hi guys I can use your help in a form of a little guidance in getting getting my payment stopped on an Android market app, it's called " Bakery Story " it's a free app for kids when the app is opened it tricks kids in buying gems of some sort, my 6 yr old daughter downloaded the game and I saw an email receipt from Google for $100 .Verizon said they can't do anything, bank said call Google, I tried contacting Google but a dead end. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.
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I remember that Apple had similar issues and they ultimately placed a setting in iOS to toggle 'In App' purchases On/Off. I would do some research on what happened there and see if it helps in your case. You can dispute charges on a debit card, as I had to do that one time. The other party will be given something like 30 days to respond to your debit card company. If they do not respond, then the charges will be removed from your debit card.
On a different note, perhaps it would be a good idea to use a pre-paid credit card that can be topped-off for making purchases from the Market. I may look into this myself.
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I remember that Apple had similar issues and they ultimately placed a setting in iOS to toggle 'In App' purchases On/Off. I would do some research on what happened there and see if it helps in your case. You can dispute charges on a debit card, as I had to do that one time. The other party will be given something like 30 days to respond to your debit card company. If they do not respond, then the charges will be removed from your debit card.
On a different note, perhaps it would be a good idea to use a pre-paid credit card that can be topped-off for making purchases from the Market. I may look into this myself.
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Yeah I dont see how he can't dispute it because even though it's a debit card, i assume it has the visa/master card logo on it and thus is still backed by them for purchases you did not enter a pin for. Email or call visa/master card directly if your bank is giving you the runaround.
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Are you talking about this Bakery Story? It has 75k plus reviews and a 4 1/2 star rating... exactly how many of these gems did your child buy?
Also, your thread earlier was not deleted, it was moved, and you should have a PM stating that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207420
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I need to check pm to see if it was moved if it was, my bad. I think it was 58 gems she chose, I don't know at what stage of the game that is.
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this is why i do not buy apps.
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this is why i do not buy apps.
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That's the problem it's a free app.
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Yea. I had a similiar issue with a debit card. It does go through visa/MC etc. You have to push hard though. Bank didn't want to go down that road but they did when I started yelling about it.
Now I have my AmEx linked and any issues are just a click away to fix.
Keep on the bank though. They can help if they want to.
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Yea. I had a similiar issue with a debit card. It does go through visa/MC etc. You have to push hard though. Bank didn't want to go down that road but they did when I started yelling about it.
Now I have my AmEx linked and any issues are just a click away to fix.
Keep on the bank though. They can help if they want to.
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I would call visa/mc as I mentioned and/or call your bank and threaten to get visa/mc involved since the bank is obviously ignoring rules set by visa/mc (probably because they stand to lose somehow over it).
That's why I use a credit union debit/check card and credit card.
Much more forgiving and easier to work with.
Technically, you're on the hook. You just need to find the right sympathetic ear.
The simple solution, for the future, is to go to your Google account and remove your credit card information. That way you can't buy an app or do an in-app transaction without knowingly putting in a credit card number.
It's inconvenient, I agree, but it's a lot safer.
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this is why i do not buy apps.
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Sorry, but why don't you buy apps? Because someone else's 6 year old child accidentally purchased some in-game items? I'm hoping you mean paid apps, because an Android device without apps would be pretty boring I would think. Although this same mistake can happen in a free app just as easily, if your not paying attention to what your doing, just blindly clicking on things, and accept charges two or more times. Still, not a very solid reason to stay away from apps I'm my eyes.
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Reading around the internet it sounds like you are going to have to contact Google about the situation as it seems that in app purchases go through them not the developers.
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I remember that Apple had similar issues and they ultimately placed a setting in iOS to toggle 'In App' purchases On/Off. I would do some research on what happened there and see if it helps in your case. You can dispute charges on a debit card, as I had to do that one time. The other party will be given something like 30 days to respond to your debit card company. If they do not respond, then the charges will be removed from your debit card.
On a different note, perhaps it would be a good idea to use a pre-paid credit card that can be topped-off for making purchases from the Market. I may look into this myself.
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I switched awhile ago to a prepaid credit card. No fees unless paying bills online. And I can transfer from my primary acct to my prepaid acct without fees instantly.
Thanks for all replies and input guys I had it resolved through the bank, it is a loophole in the system that some crooks and people with the only intent to acquire other people's money unlawfully found and taking advantage of, anyway my fault in leaving my info on the device.
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I may sound desperate, but I just wanted to suggest something:
Can someone who has access to the Amazon Appstore create a thread wherein he/she can upload and post the Free App of the Day .apk and update it everyday? Or at least post a link wherein we can download them apks, since they're free anyway?
It's just so sad for us located outside the US because we weren't blessed by such privilege. :'(
No offence intended, y'all, so please, no flaming. If you find my post offensive in any way, PM me and I'll remove it for you.
Thanks!
What you are proposing is against XDA forum rules, therefore it will never happen.
I don't believe it even works, does it? Isn't there some kind of DRM attached to the Amazon AppStore .apk files that makes sure it's attached to your Amazon account?
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I may sound desperate, but I just wanted to suggest something:
Can someone who has access to the Amazon Appstore create a thread wherein he/she can upload and post the Free App of the Day .apk and update it everyday? Or at least post a link wherein we can download them apks, since they're free anyway?
It's just so sad for us located outside the US because we weren't blessed by such privilege. :'(
No offence intended, y'all, so please, no flaming. If you find my post offensive in any way, PM me and I'll remove it for you.
Thanks!
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If you think its morally right to do that. Why not just find out what the app is, than use blapkmarket or 4shared to download it?
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Or at least post a link wherein we can download them apks, since they're free anyway?
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The point is... they are NOT FREE. They are paid apps that for a special deal, on that day only, is a free purchase via the Amazon Appstore (you can also access them from the Amazon website, but still need the Amazon appstore app to install them).
To link in any other method is to redistribute paid apps.
And it's already been posted that it's against XDA forum rules.
If the only thing stopping you from downloading what is most likely a $5 for free is a lack of Amazon account or not living in the United States, morally I see nothing wrong with that. But that's subjective, and if it's against the forum rules I suggest you just do as others said and find out what the app of the day is and go download the .apk online.
I suggest moving to the United States. It's not that bad here, promise.
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I suggest moving to the United States. It's not that bad here, promise.
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So long as you don't lose your job and get sick, that is.
I much prefer the Leonard Cohen view of America ... "the cradle of the best and the worst".
For anyone who doesn't know how the "free app of the day" deal at amazon works from a developer standpoint:
Amazon will tabulate the sales and pay the developer 20% of the full list price of the app for each "free" transaction.
Essentially, Amazon buys each "free" app purchase from the developer at a reduced cost.
If you pirate the app or download it from anywhere besides Amazon, on the day it is offered, then you still burn the developer out of the money that rightfully belongs to them.
Amazon does this to drive traffic to their web site, and to score more money in advertising and hopefully repeat business. But this app is not free like other free apps - Amazon still pays the owner of that app for each person who downloads it.
Please do not do what you are suggesting. It doesn't seem like a big deal at first, but knowing this now you will see how wrong it is.
I don't find your post offensive, a lot of people probably do not know this.
Hopefully this can serve to make more people aware of how the process works with Amazon.
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For anyone who doesn't know how the "free app of the day" deal at amazon works from a developer standpoint:
Amazon will tabulate the sales and pay the developer 20% of the full list price of the app for each "free" transaction.
Essentially, Amazon buys each "free" app purchase from the developer at a reduced cost.
If you pirate the app or download it from anywhere besides Amazon, on the day it is offered, then you still burn the developer out of the money that rightfully belongs to them.
Amazon does this to drive traffic to their web site, and to score more money in advertising and hopefully repeat business. But this app is not free like other free apps - Amazon still pays the owner of that app for each person who downloads it.
Please do not do what you are suggesting. It doesn't seem like a big deal at first, but knowing this now you will see how wrong it is.
I don't find your post offensive, a lot of people probably do not know this.
Hopefully this can serve to make more people aware of how the process works with Amazon.
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thank you for that info. its most helpful.
The OP might want to look into proxy services that mask you IP address behind a US address. Its how people abroad order books from Amazon & BN and music from iTunes.
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I suggest moving to the United States. It's not that bad here, promise.
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It looks worse and worse each day...
To the OP, can't you create an account in amazon even if you are from outside the US? Just seems kind of weird to me...but then again, I don't know.
OK..... As some of you know I own a deli/restaurant. We were broken into recently (no I don't have a security system and yes I'm a dope), luckily they only got us for $200-$300. I understand all of the obvious options we have for a system and I will be putting those in place asap.
Here's the thing.... there was no sign of forced entry. I have business partners (wasn't them) and 2 employees with keys (really don't think it was them) but possibly someone that knows any of the above got their key. None of that matters (my tiny brain will investigate that)....
Is there a security system or cams that could be linked to any of my android phones or tablets? If anyone knows of a system anything close to what I'm talking about, that would be really cool.
I'll be meeting with Time Warner and my wife just mentioned adt about a system but..... if I could any how have cams going to my tablets or phones that would be even more helpful, if it was an inside job.... and I hardly EVER think that way but there was no sign of forced entry. Also it happened the day of the Hurricane so the cops said anything outside with finger prints wouldn't show a thing.
Just saw something similar on the Nook Color forum and was wondering why I didn't ask this question to you guys the day it happened.
Money is somewhat of an option (as it is to most people) but having something feeding to my android devices would be priceless.
If this is an obvious answer please let this thread sink but if there is a way to have security running to my phones or tablets please speak up.
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Costco has an 8 camera dvr system for~ $300. Web accessible...I am getting one for my home.
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There are plenty of systems that will link to your devices, aft included. I will go find some for you
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Everfocus brand dvr systems have a free app called mobile focus, links in to dvr for realtime, also supports ptz over WiFi, 3g, or 4G... I've installed tons of them
http://www.everfocus.com/product.cfm?productid=165
And u can use any camera that is bnc or composite with bnc converters
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Wow guys! Thank you for the quick informative responses. This is a serious matter to me and really means a lot.
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There are plenty of systems that will link to your devices, aft included. I will go find some for you
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Thanks!
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phreezex said:
Everfocus brand dvr systems have a free app called mobile focus, links in to dvr for realtime, also supports ptz over WiFi, 3g, or 4G... I've installed tons of them
http://www.everfocus.com/product.cfm?productid=165
And u can use any camera that is bnc or composite with bnc converters
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im4Christ92 said:
Costco has an 8 camera dvr system for~ $300. Web accessible...I am getting one for my home.
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Thanks to everyone else that posts. Lol
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f#cken BUMS !!!
any suggestions for those that want the wireless route of camera? where I want to mount mine I wont have any existing cabeling for video and even getting power to it is gonna be tricky.
Really want remote viewing control on phone, recording dvr either onsite or in the cloud. most seem to be hardline cameras still except for the IP cameras which dont work with most typical dvr's ive seen at first glance. I know they make transmitters to convert the wired camera to wireless but thats adds a ton of clutter too as ones ive seen are bulky.
Try logitech alert 750e on Google.
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Go to android market and download alarm. Com, but you need to have vivet alarm system. I have them and with this app I can see my front of house with the cam I have placed inside the bird house. Lol
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I can also monitor who goes in and out the front door or and window that is opened, I can adjust my ac system and lock or unlock the from door. Lol
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I hate geovision dvr cards, but they have an android app finally. Most systems can be viewed from a web browser, but you'll want to make sure that there is an app for them as it makes viewing the video remotely much easier.
If you don't want to worry about finding an app for a specific brand go with wireless cameras. Don't get the kind that need a base unit. Get some that can be linked to a wireless router. You can then setup an existing computer to record the video or get a new computer dedicated for just this. Since each camera uses its own up address you can use one of the many ip camera apps in the market.
If you need help with anything send me a pm. I do camera installs and repair as a side job.
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I hate geovision dvr cards, but they have an android app finally. Most systems can be viewed from a web browser, but you'll want to make sure that there is an app for them as it makes viewing the video remotely much easier.
If you don't want to worry about finding an app for a specific brand go with wireless cameras. Don't get the kind that need a base unit. Get some that can be linked to a wireless router. You can then setup an existing computer to record the video or get a new computer dedicated for just this. Since each camera uses its own up address you can use one of the many ip camera apps in the market.
If you need help with anything send me a pm. I do camera installs and repair as a side job.
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Let me talk to my business partners and wife tonight or tomorrow morning and I'll shoot you a pm after I talk to them. This seems to be a fairly cheap option w/out monthly fees or a base. I also have a sneaky suspicion that maybe someone is going in after we close and eating or feeding their friends and family like kings.
I work 7 days a week and close the business quite a few of the days. Sometimes I get a gut feeling that things weren't the wah they were when I left the night before. Soooo..... If I could be watching my business at night while yucking it up on xda, that's a win/win.
WINNING!
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I don't have any information for you, but just want to show my sympathy toward your situation. It would be terrible if someone you trusted with the keys was doing it or even giving the key to their friends to do it. I am a Union Committeeman at the shop I work at and I just had to sit in with a maintenance man of ours while he got fired for stealing from the company. He was using his key to come in after hours and stealing copper wire and brass fittings and taking them to the scrap yard for money. The Plant manager was suspicious that it was an inside job and took pictures of the cars and people he suspected and took them down to the local scrap yard. They identified the guy and his car and even gave him a copy of the invoice he signed himself(dumbass). He lost a decent job over $76. There was nothing the Union could do to fight it because he was basically caught red handed. The Plant Manager gave him the option to either resign his position on the spot, or he could try to fight it and he would get the cops involved. He admitted doing it and resigned. Anyway, I hope you can catch whoever is doing it. I hope it's not the people you have trusted with keys, but it just sounds strange to me that there are no signs of forced entry. It may cost you now to install a camera system, but will save you $ in the long run. Good Luck bro.
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Internet-Video-Surveillance-DVR-s/424.htm
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I don't have any information for you, but just want to show my sympathy toward your situation. It would be terrible if someone you trusted with the keys was doing it or even giving the key to their friends to do it. I am a Union Committeeman at the shop I work at and I just had to sit in with a maintenance man of ours while he got fired for stealing from the company. He was using his key to come in after hours and stealing copper wire and brass fittings and taking them to the scrap yard for money. The Plant manager was suspicious that it was an inside job and took pictures of the cars and people he suspected and took them down to the local scrap yard. They identified the guy and his car and even gave him a copy of the invoice he signed himself(dumbass). He lost a decent job over $76. There was nothing the Union could do to fight it because he was basically caught red handed. The Plant Manager gave him the option to either resign his position on the spot, or he could try to fight it and he would get the cops involved. He admitted doing it and resigned. Anyway, I hope you can catch whoever is doing it. I hope it's not the people you have trusted with keys, but it just sounds strange to me that there are no signs of forced entry. It may cost you now to install a camera system, but will save you $ in the long run. Good Luck bro.
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Thanks! I tried doing a little detective work myself but lead me nowhere. They got me for the $100 bucks I leave in the till everynight to start the next day with and got my change box (roughly $200) where I keep all my rolled quarters, dimes etc to make change for the register ( this is where my detective work came in) . I went to a local change for dollars machine vendor but so many people use those daily (including myself when our home change cup gets full) that it would be impossible. I went to local stores and told them to keep an eye on anyone paying with rolled change. That's about the extent of my detective abilities. If I knew any crack dealers they would be the first ones I would ask if anyone's has been buying crack with rolled quarters (haha) .
As for food possibly missing at night is weighing heavy on my mind due to the whole trust issue when you hand a key to your business to someone you trust. I really don't think its anyone with the keys but maybe someone they know grabbing the key while they're sleeping or whatever.
I'll get the bastard whoever it is.
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I'm looking for an app I can install on my wife's phone that is hidden so that I can see where she is or has been via cell towers or gps. Doesn't need to be real time but I need to know if she has been where I think she has been. She is pretty dumb when it comes to her phone but has never had gps enabled and would probably notice the enabled icon. I'm pretty confident she is cheating on me and just need to know for sure before I confront her. Is there such an app?
I don't need a lot of features. Basically location history. Some place called spectorsoft has something but it is $70. ANy freebies out there?
Thanks!!
Just go to Google maps and sign her up on Latitude. Latitude will tell you where she was and is. Then after that, install Dexrex on her phone and you can see any, and all, texts she sends and receives. The best part is that it's all free. Then you can use Overview (which used to be free) to do similar things. Also, if you want to catch her on your PC, just install a keylogger.
Does she have Android smartphone? If she have, you can find such apps on Market. I needed that type of app before but unfortunately, we haven't got android on all device. Google Latitude is good too.
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I don't condone your method.... But, I know where you are coming from.
Tasker is an amazing app. Not any type of tracking system specifically. But you can create a set of profiles and tasks where you could do something like send a txt to her. Something like "I love you." Or "how are you" or something inconspicuous. You can then program it to, upon recieving said message, turn on GPS for 1min, get a lock on her location and txt you back her location and then shut off GPS. You can also make it so if she looks back into her chat log. It won't show that her phone automatically sent that txt with her where a bouts.
I have something similar in case my phone is ever lost/stolen. Except my setup will also lock the phone, flash the leds, the camera flash, and make a loud noise.
Or you could just sit her down and talk about it....she will appreciate you more, because if she finds the apps you install.....theirs nothing worse than denying it was you who installed them (lying to her) when you have no proof she is lying to you. Your situation is nothing that can't be sorted out by talking about it. Have you got concrete evidence she's playing away? If you don't trust her....I'd learn to and quick because lack of trust is a killer for all relationships. Don't snoop around fishing dude....talk to her!
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Or you could just sit her down and talk about it....she will appreciate you more, because if she finds the apps you install.....theirs nothing worse than denying it was you who installed them (lying to her) when you have no proof she is lying to you. Your situation is nothing that can't be sorted out by talking about it. Have you got concrete evidence she's playing away? If you don't trust her....I'd learn to and quick because lack of trust is a killer for all relationships. Don't snoop around fishing dude....talk to her!
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I have teenagers, so I definitely know where your coming from. My solution is an annual subscription (I think $12 per year, no more than $19.99) is "WaveSecure" by McAfee. Which I do admit if I EVER lost my phone, it is a blessing to have! I can go to a certain locked website by McAfee and not only be able to see where my phone is (without the user knowing) but I can lock it and send a alarm with a custom message. I can even pull pics and content from it. And you can't get into it or uninstall it once its set up on phone without a 6 digit password. Its mainly used if you have you phone stolen. It even notifies me if the SIM card is removed!
Latitude also works, but you have to configure her phone, and (like my teenagers) will eventually know how to turn it off.
Damn kids get smart like that.
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I have teenagers, so I definitely know where your coming from. My solution is an annual subscription (I think $12 per year, no more than $19.99) is "WaveSecure" by McAfee. Which I do admit if I EVER lost my phone, it is a blessing to have! I can go to a certain locked website by McAfee and not only be able to see where my phone is (without the user knowing) but I can lock it and send a alarm with a custom message. I can even pull pics and content from it. And you can't get into it or uninstall it once its set up on phone without a 6 digit password. Its mainly used if you have you phone stolen. It even notifies me if the SIM card is removed!
Latitude also works, but you have to configure her phone, and (like my teenagers) will eventually know how to turn it off.
Damn kids get smart like that.
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Oh yeah! I forgot about that one. I think Lookout (free) can do the same. Well, it can give you the location of the device, but it can't take pictures like WaveSecure.
felacio said:
I don't condone your method.... But, I know where you are coming from.
Tasker is an amazing app. Not any type of tracking system specifically. But you can create a set of profiles and tasks where you could do something like send a txt to her. Something like "I love you." Or "how are you" or something inconspicuous. You can then program it to, upon recieving said message, turn on GPS for 1min, get a lock on her location and txt you back her location and then shut off GPS. You can also make it so if she looks back into her chat log. It won't show that her phone automatically sent that txt with her where a bouts.
I have something similar in case my phone is ever lost/stolen. Except my setup will also lock the phone, flash the leds, the camera flash, and make a loud noise.
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+1 for a noob friendly guide!
Cerberus from the market. Once installed and configured, can be set to be invisible in the app drawer.
You can also record audio and take pictures remotely with it! Be sure to silence the camera first though!
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I would check your local laws before doing this. I believe it is illegal. I believe there was a recent case where a husband did something similar and was held on wiretapping charges. I do believe it was key logging and not cell phone tracking.
But I hope she is not cheating on you. That is crappy to go through.
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You could just chip her... You take her to the vet and for about £20 they put a microchip in her neck and then you can tell where she's been, it's not painful, I did it to my *****.
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You could just chip her... You take her to the vet and for about £20 they put a microchip in her neck and then you can tell where she's been, it's not painful, I did it to my *****.
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You got diet pepsi to come out of my nose with this one lmao had to clean my Photon screen lol
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install a launcher that allows hiding of apps in the app drawer to further safe guard.
Theft aware... 7 day trial, hidden, and if she is rooted you can hide the gps icon. Location is sent via hidden sms and you can get calls and texts forwarded to your phone.
It's not good to spy on people, especially your wife. But hey, it's your choice. Hopefully she isn't having an affair so best of luck.
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+1 !
Amen brother!
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Or you could just sit her down and talk about it....she will appreciate you more, because if she finds the apps you install.....theirs nothing worse than denying it was you who installed them (lying to her) when you have no proof she is lying to you. Your situation is nothing that can't be sorted out by talking about it. Have you got concrete evidence she's playing away? If you don't trust her....I'd learn to and quick because lack of trust is a killer for all relationships. Don't snoop around fishing dude....talk to her!
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@OP
If you don't want your wife anymore, post a picture of her here. If she's not too shabby, I'll buy her off you for $5. If she looks like a bulldog licking piss off a nettle, I'll give you $2. Either way, she's better off without you.
...if you do want her, what the hell are you doing thinking this crap, let alone posting it in a public forum? You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourself.
I suggest you seek some professional help. You have trust issues... which makes you untrustable.
I also hope you don't have kids. You are no role model.
You are pathetic. Same goes for everyone in this thread encouraging him. All of you... pathetic.
djice000 said:
Or you could just sit her down and talk about it....she will appreciate you more, because if she finds the apps you install.....theirs nothing worse than denying it was you who installed them (lying to her) when you have no proof she is lying to you. Your situation is nothing that can't be sorted out by talking about it. Have you got concrete evidence she's playing away? If you don't trust her....I'd learn to and quick because lack of trust is a killer for all relationships. Don't snoop around fishing dude....talk to her!
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Sometimes I get mad at how the tech community views women. Then I read posts like this. Thank you.
nobnut said:
@OP
If you don't want your wife anymore, post a picture of her here. If she's not too shabby, I'll buy her off you for $5. If she looks like a bulldog licking piss off a nettle, I'll give you $2. Either way, she's better off without you.
...if you do want her, what the hell are you doing thinking this crap, let alone posting it in a public forum? You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourself.
I suggest you seek some professional help. You have trust issues... which makes you untrustable.
I also hope you don't have kids. You are no role model.
You are pathetic. Same goes for everyone in this thread encouraging him. All of you... pathetic.
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You took the words right out my mouth mate.
Grow a set of stones, act like a man and just talk to her.
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rjmarsan said:
Sometimes I get mad at how the tech community views women. Then I read posts like this. Thank you.
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Exactly, I'm sure he would be delighted if someone was doing this to his daughter.
Try this one out. Register your device at the below link and get 25$ of PlayStore, 50$ of Samsung Hub and other goodies.
http://www.samsung.com/us/register-for-your-galaxy-perks/?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000427
Ignore that it says Note 10.1. I tried with my Note 2 and S3 and it worked. Other people have claimed it worked on their N10 too(I don't own a N10, so don't blame if it doesn't work for you), hence posting it here.You might want to give it a shot with your Samsung devices and see if it works.
Please drop me a thanks if it works for you
Edit: Link corrected.
Your link is dead. So instead I went thru the entire Samsung registration process on Samsung.com. I was not rewarded with a Googles Play card. Thanks for wasting my time.
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This was a mess and turned into mass fraud. There were reports of people racking up to $600 worth of play store credits by constantly registering devices. There was a list of device serial numbers being spread to help propagate the fraud.
That is why the site no longer exists
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CrocadileUT78 said:
Your link is dead. So instead I went thru the entire Samsung registration process on Samsung.com. I was not rewarded with a Googles Play card. Thanks for wasting my time.
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Sorry for posting a broken link. Corrected it now.
styckx said:
This was a mess and turned into mass fraud. There were reports of people racking up to $600 worth of play store credits by constantly registering devices. There was a list of device serial numbers being spread to help propagate the fraud.
That is why the site no longer exists
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You can try the link now and I corrected it. Regarding fraud, I registered yesterday with my Note 2 and S3 and got 50$ play store credit. So,its not fraud, its just that I did a lousy job of not checking the link after I posted it here. Chill.
Srikar_NBK said:
You can try the link now and I corrected it. Regarding fraud, I registered yesterday with my Note 2 and S3 and got 50$ play store credit. So,its not fraud, its just that I did a lousy job of not checking the link after I posted it here. Chill.
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You misunderstood me. I'm not saying you're or you were encouraging it but was saying that's why it was probably not working anymore. I figured they took it down.
I'm not linking but there was seriously a list of device serial numbers being spread around "places on the internet" and people were just running down the list registering those serial numbers and racking up $600 in credit by registering devices they didn't even own. I figured that is why the site wasn't working anymore and that they were cleaning up the backend
styckx said:
You misunderstood me. I'm not saying you're or you were encouraging it but was saying that's why it was probably not working anymore. I figured they took it down.
I'm not linking but there was seriously a list of device serial numbers being spread around "places on the internet" and people were just running down the list registering those serial numbers and racking up $600 in credit by registering devices they didn't even own. I figured that is why the site wasn't working anymore and that they were cleaning up the backend
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This what I get when I click on the register now button
Registration is temporarily unavailable. Apologies for the inconvenience, please check back later.
bflatmajor said:
This what I get when I click on the register now button
Registration is temporarily unavailable. Apologies for the inconvenience, please check back later.
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I'm getting the same error message. I might try again in a couple days.
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renegade7879 said:
I'm getting the same error message. I might try again in a couple days.
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Because of the dishonest people the legit Samsung Note 10.1 2014 Edition owners (like myself) cannot claim their perks now.
malutki said:
Because of the dishonest people the legit Samsung Note 10.1 2014 Edition owners (like myself) cannot claim their perks now.
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Nice try, but the onus falls on Samsung if they can't sort this out.
Check out this device. Free but limited. http://www.thetrackr.com/?ref=dOMIR
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Gotta love no faq or privacy policy about what they do with your data.
I would love to know how they intend to pay for this.
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Probably funded by NSA or DHS.
I signed up. There are 105,000+ people in front of my, and I'm in boarding group 4. I guess they make money by taking money to bump you ahead in line. For some reason that just makes me thinks of some high school kid working a rollercoaster at kennywood (or your favorite local amusement park), accepting bribes.
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Hmmm... reminds me of the quote... "If you're not paying for it, then you're the product"....
Cheers,
B.D.
And why is there a referral code at the end of the URL!
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DieHappy said:
I signed up. There are 105,000+ people in front of my, and I'm in boarding group 4. I guess they make money by taking money to bump you ahead in line. For some reason that just makes me thinks of some high school kid working a rollercoaster at kennywood (or your favorite local amusement park), accepting bribes.
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Actually, this is a goddamn con. Look at it.... you're number 105k. Now the site clearly states they are giving away $100,000 worth of merchandise. That means at $20/unit only the top 5000 people get it. If they include the bogus $10 s&h then that's $30/unit so only 3,333 get one.
Way to give up your info guys. Now they can spam you via email, text AND USPS
its not a con, but it doesnt work like you guys think. It doesn't have a GPS radio in it. I'm guessing but it works via bluetooth only. Any other radio (besides maybe NFC) and it would kill the battery in a matter of hours. On top of that, if you truly lost something that is miles away or further than bluetooth radio, it would only work when other users with the app get near it...which renders it useless because practically no one will have the app.
aweskelo said:
its not a con, but it doesnt work like you guys think. It doesn't have a GPS radio in it. I'm guessing but it works via bluetooth only. Any other radio (besides maybe NFC) and it would kill the battery in a matter of hours. On top of that, if you truly lost something that is miles away or further than bluetooth radio, it would only work when other users with the app get near it...which renders it useless because practically no one will have the app.
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Agreed. This has NO actual GPS. It uses a crowdsourcing data platform through their app on a nearby device to "pinpoint" the location of the tag. In theory, this could prove very useful if everyone had the app/tags. In reality, until this is ubiquitous, good luck finding a (really) lost item.
On a side note, I'm gonna order up a few of these to use in Search and Rescue operations for field rescuers. They all have smartphones (data) and these can mesh to track where they are/have been. Might work...