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i am currently searching some apps to help you locate your phone.
both ios and blackberry have free apps that lets you ring, wipe, send message, lock and locate via gps your phone. even blackberry has the added feature that will backup your data, and can even be configured to do it automatically or just over wifi.
what options do we have on android? for what i have searched there is "where's my droid" that has some basic features with sms but due to a recent android restriction it cannot turn on gps
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Motoblur actually has a device locator and remote wipe built in.
https://portal-blur.svcmot.com/blur-web-portal/
My only issue with that is if someone gets ahold of your phone they can wipe it really fast and than your sol. With lookout you can at least lock the phone so no one can use it
LancerV said:
My only issue with that is if someone gets ahold of your phone they can wipe it really fast and than your sol. With lookout you can at least lock the phone so no one can use it
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not if you already have a lock on your phone via fingerprint scanner or pin
Wavesecure also works good.
http://preyproject.com/
Prey works quite well.
Prey..
but a very lightweight one..
TheftAlarm... is a pretty small one lol. not a lot of functions but.. it checks on anyone who puts a random sim on your phone.
Someone else mention Motoblur and I have to say this is the best option.
Combined with any type of screen lock, fingerprint scanner or the standard locks, you would be safe and sound. If someone tries and switches out the sim card, the phone goes into lockdown until your motoblur account name and password are entered.
You can track the phone and remote wipe it all from their website similar to apple's mobile me.
Prey is a good option, but not as reliable on the tracking portion I think. It does have however a nice lockdown feature.
I've always used MobileDefense but I noticed no one here even mentioned that so perhaps it's really not all that great?
MotoBLUR's tracking with Autowipe (free) from the Market is winning in my book.
Motoblur couldn't locate my phone. Just kept searching for a while and then it just stopped.
Is gps on?
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this is a cool feature.
motoblur would be perfect if it could turn on gps. Pretty sure lookout has the ability to turn on gps for you. Also has a pretty neat tool called plan b that can install and report location after your device goes missing.
As of right now I have my gps on at all times. If I eventually turn it off I will switch from motoblur to lookout.
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motoblur would be perfect if it could turn on gps. Pretty sure lookout has the ability to turn on gps for you. Also has a pretty neat tool called plan b that can install and report location after your device goes missing.
As of right now I have my gps on at all times. If I eventually turn it off I will switch from motoblur to lookout.
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You could also use androids web store to push programs, but not sure if it would auto work or not
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it will def. work with the "plan b" application because it is designed to be pushed out through the web store after the fact. It installs remotely and even enables gps for you. Within 10 minutes it emails your google address with the location of the phone. If it doesn't work after ten minutes you can send a text to your phone with the word "locate" to force it.
haven't tried it but I like the idea
My Roger EVO 3D came pre-installed with an app called "Wi-Fi Calling". Does anyone know what this is?
I think it may be a Rogers app (the icon is red and white), but I can't tell for sure. It doesn't appear on the market from what I can tell.
I'm asking because despite the fact I have turned the app off (via a checkbox within the app itself), the app regularly account for around 5% of my battery usage.
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My Roger EVO 3D came pre-installed with an app called "Wi-Fi Calling". Does anyone know what this is?
I think it may be a Rogers app (the icon is red and white), but I can't tell for sure. It doesn't appear on the market from what I can tell.
I'm asking because despite the fact I have turned the app off (via a checkbox within the app itself), the app regularly account for around 5% of my battery usage.
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the app is not stock on the Sprint version of the HTC EVO 3D.
some apps are coded poorly and will continue to run services in the background even though they coded the app to give you an option to turn the app off. if this is the case with the WiFi Calling app and you don't plan on using it, your best bet would be to move the apk out of the /system/app or /data/app directory to somewhere else like the sdcard.
the solution i present assumes you have root and are nand unlocked. removing the apk is the *safest* method, imo, to make sure the application is uninstalled and not consuming resources.
The android package manager, which manages all the devices applications, monitors /data/app and /system/app for application .apk files to be added/removed and will process the application .apk file as soon as it detects a new file or the removal of an existing file.
Hence, moving the apk file out of /system/app or /data/app to the sdcard will essentially cause the packagemanger to uninstall the application and the icon should be removed from your application launcher/tray.
If you ever do need the app again you can simply move the app .apk file back to /data/app or /system/app and the packagemanager will load it up.
i only have the sprint version of the evo 3d, so i'm unfamiliar with this app, but hopefully my suggestion solution and the description of how the packagemanager operates will help!
Thanks for the info.
Since I'm running the GSM version of the EVO 3D, I'll have to wait for a reliable root method before I can get rid of this app.
That's the one think I'm missing from my old X10 - root access (and Titanium Backup specifically).
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Thanks for the info.
Since I'm running the GSM version of the EVO 3D, I'll have to wait for a reliable root method before I can get rid of this app.
That's the one think I'm missing from my old X10 - root access (and Titanium Backup specifically).
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i was hoping you wouldn't reply saying you're not rooting .. but since you did .. the only other solution i've heard of .. and it states in it's description, it doesn't require root, is an application which loads at startup and allows the user control over blocking/allowing other apps from starting up.
after a quick google search, i think this is the app i've heard about:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vesperaNovus.app.StartupAuditor
author thread: http://androidforums.com/application-announcements/54838-new-improved-startup-auditor.html
it does cost money and i have not purchased it but i've heard from some people that it works .. so take that for what its worth! i think the android market has a 15 min return period from app purchase to end of return period time allowance.
root would be the preferred method, but as a non root alternative, this is the best solution i can think of. good luck!
It's not that I don't want to root. It's that there currently isn't a root method available for the GSM variant of the EVO 3D.
I'll just wait and live with it until then.
Hi,
I came to the same conclusion that the WIFI-Calling app is still running even when turning offf the feature. And, yes, it doesn account for some batery usage when looking at battery stats.
I am trying to find a way to have the battery last for a full day of slight use. (doesnt last a full day for me with only 5 msg, 3 short calls and some internet browsing).
This app is unkillable with SystemPanel;(
wtf is rogers doing with its apps is crap.
Rooting the phone is not something I consider for the moment.
Will try the suggested app.
thanks,
StartupAuditor fails at preventing the WIFICalling app from starting
Same for Android Assistant
This WIFICalling app is still there eating a big chunk of the CPU time
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I did an update of many apps from market and every since then the GPS is always looking for a fix! I usually have GPS ticked so its ready when needed and stays off till I open an app that uses GPS such as Nav or map...
I havent opened any nav apps and map is also closed so why is the phone looking for a GPS fix all the time? It drains my battery...
Anybody have a clue..?
Looks like an app may have put GPS on by default when it updated. Are you rooted?
of course, I'm using primarily the EU_Shooter_rooted rom and cobra if I want a moded rom.
I've looked at quicksysteminfo and task manager but can't find the bad app...it's not showing itself
may be your rom have some problem
You can install LBE Privacy Guard and set apps to prompt you before accessing permissions such as Gps to get a better handle on what apps are doing what.
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Thanks for the tip, I installed LBE Privacy Guard...Immediatly found two apps which both want a gps fix and they both want my "obtain IMEI number", how freaky...
I disbaled gps and internet for both.
What would they want with my IMEI and gps coordinates?
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You can install LBE Privacy Guard and set apps to prompt you before accessing permissions such as Gps to get a better handle on what apps are doing what.
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Beat me to the punch. Good show mate!
iconias said:
Thanks for the tip, I installed LBE Privacy Guard...Immediatly found two apps which both want a gps fix and they both want my "obtain IMEI number", how freaky...
I disbaled gps and internet for both.
What would they want with my IMEI and gps coordinates?
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Either for compatibility, statistical, or just to have to track you.
Hey all,
I use one of my Rezounds as a Wi-Fi only "media device" for just movies, games, music, and internet access when WiFi is present.
So last night i was inputting some driving directions into Google Navigation, and since it doesn't have mobile data capabilities I just took a screen shot of the turn by turn directions screen.
So I get in my car, drive out of my driveway, and all of a sudden this WIFI ONLY no mobile data whatsoever phone start giving me turn-by-turn real time directions; just as if it was activated on Verizon's network!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Although, I cannot replicate it for the life of me now. Now all i hear from the phone is " Lost Data Communication"
My question is...since Garmin GPS's solely relay on satellite connectivity without having to pay a reoccurring fee like smartphone users for mobile internet. Is there anyway that the Rezound can imitate a Garmin??
I almost pissed myself it started working without a mobile network.
hope this made sense lol
Thanks
Can't you use the GPS alone anyway as long as you've navigated where you're going before?
I Am Marino said:
Can't you use the GPS alone anyway as long as you've navigated where you're going before?
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I never navigated there before that's what's trippin me out
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You should be able to precache the maps. Try looking for the precaching option in Maps, cache where you're going to drive, and see if it works.
I haven't tried this yet.
I know there are some apps in the Playstore that allow you to download maps to your SD card and then use that to navigate without a data connection. I used Navdroyd in Ireland, worked great.
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You should be able to precache the maps. Try looking for the precaching option in Maps, cache where you're going to drive, and see if it works.
I haven't tried this yet.
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Pretty much nailed it. If you look up directions on WiFi the app will cache the whole trip. It's a great feature.
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does the feature offer uninterrupted service like a regular garmin
phillybizzle said:
does the feature offer uninterrupted service like a regular garmin
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Yes, as long as it doesn't have to recalculate the route. Sometimes is can recalculate, sometimes it can't. Google added the larger cache a couple revisions back.
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Yes, as long as it doesn't have to recalculate the route. Sometimes is can recalculate, sometimes it can't. Google added the larger cache a couple revisions back.
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correct, if it has to look up new directions, it cant. As long as you don't recalculate it will work. Navigation apps that have whole maps should not rely on data. Therefore you should be able to use the device as a standalone gps without data.
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correct, if it has to look up new directions, it cant. As long as you don't recalculate it will work. Navigation apps that have whole maps should not rely on data. Therefore you should be able to use the device as a standalone gps without data.
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could my radio /h.boot versions be the problemwhy it keeps saying "no data connection"
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they added pre-downloaded navigation into Google Maps quite awhile back. Its very helpful, as I use a wifi-only tablet in much the same fashion. Unfortunately, it only caches the route you planned out, if you decide to try navigating around the map it won't pull new images until you get a connection again.
There is an app called MapDroyd I think, and its supposed to have fully cached offline maps.
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they added pre-downloaded navigation into Google Maps quite awhile back. Its very helpful, as I use a wifi-only tablet in much the same fashion. Unfortunately, it only caches the route you planned out, if you decide to try navigating around the map it won't pull new images until you get a connection again.
There is an app called MapDroyd I think, and its supposed to have fully cached offline maps.
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its not turn by turn
jawiler said:
I know there are some apps in the Playstore that allow you to download maps to your SD card and then use that to navigate without a data connection. I used Navdroyd in Ireland, worked great.
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NavFree in the Store seems to work really well and allows you (in the NavFree USA Edition) to download each states maps individually. This allows/turns your phone into a TRUE GPS, where no data connection required. Although, I have found that using the 'Google Search' option a better way to find certain addresses. But, once that address is found, you don't need any further data connection AND you can go off-track and not lose yourself as there are no map updates/refreshes necessary.
This app is not the worlds best, but for a free GPS app with downloadable maps, it's about as good as your typical GPS out there. Although, I will say that it's the 'best' NON-Data GPS app I've found to date.
-Cybie
the it leaves me with this question....what internally do the Garmins that we.don't
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phillybizzle said:
the it leaves me with this question....what internally do the Garmins that we.don't
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Nothing really. They just have a internal storage with all of the map data pre-loaded on it, where Google Maps only caches small bits of recently used data locally and relies on an internet connection for the actual map data and graphics.
In theory, Google Maps would run just fine off the device if you were able to download all the map data for an entire state or country onto your device... But Google is a "cloud" company and believes in connecting everything via the internet, so its unlikely they will have a fully offline version even if it is technically possible to do...
Google's approach does have the benefit of always having access to current maps, whereas Garmin/TomTom/etc systems need to be updated periodically or the map information may be out of date and no longer accurate.
Standalone
There are plenty of standalone GPS apps with turn by turn directions. I actually decided to make my Incredible into a dedicated GPS just that way; since it has no data plan.
jdmba said:
There are plenty of standalone GPS apps with turn by turn directions. I actually decided to make my Incredible into a dedicated GPS just that way; since it has no data plan.
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which stand alone Alps I've tried a lot of the popular ones and. I'm in need of some things that I need a something that ass is close to a garmin as possible. I definitely need the real time turn by turn directions. and something that has a reliable connection that it won't lose signal on me when I'm in the middle of nowhere
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Sell this extra Rezound you have, use the money to buy a real GPS and use the rest for gas money. All problems solved.
bump anybody else have any advice on stand aloneapps
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coming from the iphone 4s, the iphone can use gps w/o being activated so im sure there is a way to use gps on the rezound, especially since the rezound is better
I have not used the maps app at all today, and my usage shows its been used for an hour and a half. Other than Google now, what should be using maps that often?
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I have not used the maps app at all today, and my usage shows its been used for an hour and a half. Other than Google now, what should be using maps that often?
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It's not like that. Just like whatsapp which stays always on to keep you connected, Google maps also stays on even though you don't open it as a system background process although you don't need it. The best way to remove this is to root your phone and uninstall this 'bloatware'
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RazaVakil7995 said:
It's not like that. Just like whatsapp which stays always on to keep you connected, Google maps also stays on even though you don't open it as a system background process although you don't need it. The best way to remove this is to root your phone and uninstall this 'bloatware'
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There's no need to delete Google Maps. You just need to regain some control from the app. By default it sends location data to Google. This periodic data 'seepage' also seems to have the affect of 'waking' the phone from deep sleep. Silly, especially since Google wrote the damn OS.
Anyway, this issue has been covered in other threads; you should search, there are more precise instructions out there
...or you can rely on my questionable memory; as I recall-
- Go into Google Maps
- Choose Settings
- Choose Location Settings
- Un-check "Report From This Device"
Also, make sure (on same screen) that Enable Location Sharing is NOT checked and that any of the other location-specific items on the same screen are un-checked.
If you're wondering about 'Location Reporting' under Background Location Reporting, mine is set to 'Detect your location' (thus I think this setting is OK).
Try this out. For me, Gmaps no longer uses data (or wakes the phone) unless I'm explicitly using it.
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There's no need to delete Google Maps. You just need to regain some control from the app. By default it sends location data to Google. This periodic data 'seepage' also seems to have the affect of 'waking' the phone from deep sleep. Silly, especially since Google wrote the damn OS.
Anyway, this issue has been covered in other threads; you should search, there are more precise instructions out there
...or you can rely on my questionable memory; as I recall-
- Go into Google Maps
- Choose Settings
- Choose Location Settings
- Un-check "Report From This Device"
Also, make sure (on same screen) that Enable Location Sharing is NOT checked and that any of the other location-specific items on the same screen are un-checked.
If you're wondering about 'Location Reporting' under Background Location Reporting, mine is set to 'Detect your location' (thus I think this setting is OK).
Try this out. For me, Gmaps no longer uses data (or wakes the phone) unless I'm explicitly using it.
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Awesome. Thanks for the help. I set it up the way you suggested and I'll see how it works over the next day or so.
You could the free app Greenify as well. Anything that runs in the background without your permission will get shut down by it.
maddog00 said:
You could the free app Greenify as well. Anything that runs in the background without your permission will get shut down by it.
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Excellent app, but it does require root privileges.
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maddog00 said:
You could the free app Greenify as well. Anything that runs in the background without your permission will get shut down by it.
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It's desirable (to many) to have at least some background apps able to run/consume data. Yes, you can disable all (or ration out when they're 'allowed' to run, but then you lose out on the full capabilities of the device.
Trust me, having come from Sprint and a GS2, I am well versed in shutting down and restricting apps. What I LOVE about my GS4 is that I can let virtually all apps run (within reason, and w/exception of Gmaps as noted above) and I still have 28-40 hour battery cycles.
Just be wary of 'out of control' apps. Tame them, freeze them, or delete them, but only as a last resort would I disable all background apps.
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It's desirable (to many) to have at least some background apps able to run/consume data. Yes, you can disable all (or ration out when they're 'allowed' to run, but then you lose out on the full capabilities of the device.
Trust me, having come from Sprint and a GS2, I am well versed in shutting down and restricting apps. What I LOVE about my GS4 is that I can let virtually all apps run (within reason, and w/exception of Gmaps as noted above) and I still have 28-40 hour battery cycles.
Just be wary of 'out of control' apps. Tame them, freeze them, or delete them, but only as a last resort would I disable all background apps.
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I agree. Just saying. Those apps that you don't want to run, you can tell Greenify which ones to disallow access. A one stop shop, as it were.
maddog00 said:
I agree. Just saying. Those apps that you don't want to run, you can tell Greenify which ones to disallow access. A one stop shop, as it were.
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My bad. For some reason I thought your response said "disable all background apps". Thx for the app tip.