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At some point this summer I plan on buying a new phone, likely an iPhone. My Samsung is currently running Cyanogenmod and the UI blatantly looks much different than a stock phone.
I'm guessing the answer to all this is they won't care, but if you bring in your rooted/customized phone and the people at Verizon are transferring data or anything from that phone to a new phone or otherwise messing with your rooted phone that works fine, do they care if they notice your phone is rooted? Does it violate any terms relating to your overall contract, or does anyone have any experience with them giving you a lecture about not doing that?
I'm not sure if we are violating our contracts... but I can tell you that the last time I was in my local Verizon store, 3 out of the 4 employees I talked to were running rooted phones. If you are nervous, just Odin back to stock before you go in.
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it's in no way a violation of the contract. Android is all open source so you can do what you want. Most people think it's pretty cool if you have a rooted/rommed phone, although I'm sure a few Verizon people frown upon it. If you bought the phone it's yours, you can do what you want lol
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schu9120 said:
I'm not sure if we are violating our contracts... but I can tell you that the last time I was in my local Verizon store, 3 out of the 4 employees I talked to were running rooted phones. If you are nervous, just Odin back to stock before you go in.
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^ this. I wouldn't be worried and I'd even be surprised if they gave you a dumbfounded look when you said you were; it's no biggie. And yeah, just flash back to stock if anything beforehand.
kadin.zimmerman said:
it's in no way a violation of the contract. Android is all open source so you can do what you want. Most people think it's pretty cool if you have a rooted/rommed phone, although I'm sure a few Verizon people frown upon it. If you bought the phone it's yours, you can do what you want lol
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You may not be doing anything legally askew, but Verizon is under no obligation to provide any support whatsoever if the phone isn't running the carrier software.
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You may not be doing anything legally askew, but Verizon is under no obligation to provide any support whatsoever if the phone isn't running the carrier software.
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They wouldn't be supporting it. They'd be transferring his account to a new phone, which means he's going to give them money which they usually like. If he was coming in for a repair then they wouldn't. You won't have any problem.
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He was asking if he'd have any trouble with them transferring data like contacts to a new device. If the new device is an android, pretty much everything including contacts is backed up on Google servers so no problem, but if he gets an iPhone like he mentioned, I'm not sure how they would transfer contact data. But that's something it might be helpful to be back on the stock software for. Just my two cents, like I said I don't know how that data transfer between a fascinate and iOS device would go.
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He was asking if he'd have any trouble with them transferring data like contacts to a new device. If the new device is an android, pretty much everything including contacts is backed up on Google servers so no problem, but if he gets an iPhone like he mentioned, I'm not sure how they would transfer contact data. But that's something it might be helpful to be back on the stock software for. Just my two cents, like I said I don't know how that data transfer between a fascinate and iOS device would go.
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They would probably use the Verizon backup app.
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They would probably use the Verizon backup app.
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This. I don't understand why verizon intervention is necessary here. Install the app and do it yourself without a trip to the store. It'd take all of 2 minutes to accomplish?
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They would probably use the Verizon backup app.
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That's what I thought too, but didn't know if that app comes on iPhones. I thought they came free of any carrier software, which is something I've gotta give Apple credit for. Although knowing how simple they make iOS devices for technologically unsavvy people, I've gotta think there's a pretty simple way to get your contacts.
I'm not really sure what you'd need Verizon for when getting a new device either, the only thing I can think of is getting your sim card for an LTE device.
So lets say you have a call that come to you every day.. (of course it is a bill collector)
And you would like to forward that specific number to a dead phone number .. is that possible..
or make t so they cannot leave you a voice mail....
just wondering..
I use YouMail app. It has a blacklist feature.
I have tried the you mail in the past and it did not get along with me...
I really want a call forwarded so I can send it to funny phone numbers like 1800gmtruck etc...
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I only know of that -- sorry.
Or.......
Deal with the person thats calling you, and resolve the bill....just a thought......g
There are plenty of call blocker apps in the play store. I forget the name of the one I use but it hasn't failed me yet.
The bill collectors are not for me, and they won't stop calling me... The worst thing about new numbers...the person who had the number previously...
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bonez537 said:
The bill collectors are not for me, and they won't stop calling me... The worst thing about new numbers...the person who had the number previously...
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understood....
there are currently 1685 call blocker apps on the play store. One of them has gotta work..I'd start on a few of those, and work your way up...:good:
I use call control. It comes with a built in data base already works well for me!
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The bill collectors are not for me, and they won't stop calling me... The worst thing about new numbers...the person who had the number previously...
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The next time that they call, get the caller's name, which debt collection agency that they represent, then repeat the following:
I have had this number for X years, I do not know NAME, now, or ever. Under the fair debt collection practices act you are required to never call this number again, any further calls will result in legal action.
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This has worked with two separate DCAs who were chasing a medical debt on a number that I had had for five years at that time.
Try Mr.Number
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So I think someone installed spyware on my phone. Is there anyway I can get rid of it, prevent it, and blank the persons blank for doing? The software has to leave a trail of some kind, doesn't it? Don't laugh, it's pretty easy to get on your phone from what I have read, and they can get a lot of info from your phone, listen to your calls, location updates, read your texts and emails, no good or cool.
It'd help if you say what app it is it what evidence there is spyware on your phone
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Use lbe. Search here on xda lbe.apk
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It'd help if you say what app it is it what evidence there is spyware on your phone
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If I am being spied on, how would I know what app it is? Proof? People know things they shouldn't, I'm not going into details, trust me. I believe they listen to the people I speak with thru my phone and one other persons phone close to me. Information these other people always seem to know about us when they shouldn't know. Phone gets warm for no reason, weird numbers, noises and beeps during calls, sometimes we each hear other people talking during our calls. My girl and I both have DNA's, it also happened when we had RAZRs and Fascinates. Her phones, the battery always dies a lot faster than my phones always did. My phone is 90% of the time on wifi, hers not, and her data is always high, she doesn't use her data at all, other than a few emails here and there.
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Use lbe. Search here on xda lbe.apk
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Looking now, thnx
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Use lbe. Search here on xda lbe.apk
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I see you need ROOT, well that should change real soon , just as soon as MOONSHINE is released.
Avast. In the market.
When root arrives I will attempt to build a sense 5 ROM with Pdroid ...total anonymity
Æaaa..\„/
Only way you would have spyware is if your face your phone to someone and they installed an app on it.
Or the fbi is watching you. But I'd go with the former over the latter.
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Bigandrewgold said:
Only way you would have spyware is if your face your phone to someone and they installed an app on it.
Or the fbi is watching you. But I'd go with the former over the latter.
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http://monitoring-software-review.t...4|best computer spy software||S|b|23055955497
No offense, but this sounds like a whole lot of paranoia to me.
trebb said:
No offense, but this sounds like a whole lot of paranoia to me.
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^^^ this
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If I am being spied on, how would I know what app it is? Proof? People know things they shouldn't, I'm not going into details, trust me. I believe they listen to the people I speak with thru my phone and one other persons phone close to me. Information these other people always seem to know about us when they shouldn't know. Phone gets warm for no reason, weird numbers, noises and beeps during calls, sometimes we each hear other people talking during our calls. My girl and I both have DNA's, it also happened when we had RAZRs and Fascinates. Her phones, the battery always dies a lot faster than my phones always did. My phone is 90% of the time on wifi, hers not, and her data is always high, she doesn't use her data at all, other than a few emails here and there.
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Well if people know things they shouldnt I'd check the people you told lol. The other person you were calling most likely told. If it happens on every phone then that's not any spyware on your phone. That's some other type of Anonymous (the group) type hacking.... But honestly it sounds like your puffin too hard on that loud my friend
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May want to invest in some foil and make yourself a hat.
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High battery drain, call echo, unaccounted data use... Yah these are all signs..... of using cdma technology. Maybe stop using Verizon, Sprint, virgin, boost, etc.. just saying. Also your carrier preloads carrier iq on your phone it's a type of monitoring software. So yeah. Root + custom Rom + non cdma network = fun times. Otherwise I agree with poster above me, tin foil is your friend
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http://monitoring-software-review.t...4|best computer spy software||S|b|23055955497
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Ok, that is spyware, for computers, that is installed by parents or it departments to noniter kids/employees.
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I know you guys think I'm nuts, but look up cellphone spyware. I wish I could say who is doing it, but that is sensitive info. And it isn't necessarily bad things they know. Just when we go over there they always bring up stuff my girl and I just talked about. When are phone are on us they never ever call. If we both leave our phones at home for a few hours, like when we take the bike out, all the sudden they call constantly. There's tons more. I just want to know how to remove it and prevent it.
It's there, it's real, and all too easy these days to spy on someone using there cell. I've read it can reinstall it self after you factory reset your phone and it is virtually undetectable. Every time we buy new phones the person I speak of sends a text with a pic, after that we never get texted by them. Or after an update (OTA) or otherwise. I was just hoping I could get some real sound advice being this is XDA.
Check it out, I was thinking about doing it to the suspected persons
http://www.mspy.com/?gclid=CJDkwrTPsrcCFSJlMgodzn0AfQ
http://www.highstermobiles.com/
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Ok, that is spyware, for computers, that is installed by parents or it departments to noniter kids/employees.
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opps wrong link http://www.mspy.com/?gclid=CJDkwrTPsrcCFSJlMgodzn0AfQ
You still need to install it on the phone. You can't push it on the phone without you knowing. Like it says on the website you linked to, it's either a link you need to click on, a qr code, or copy the install file from a computer via usb.
Either way, just do a factory reset.
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That's only one, I guess there are some that can remote install now.
One thing I have noticed is that my phone seems to be spying on my activities.
My phone knows where I work and when I work and get off. It tells me my commute time and etc. One time it told me when/where my girlfriend works when I was taking her on the regular. I checked National games for the sake of metro and its the phone has started to give me MLB game times and scores. I had a time when my phone gave me an alert to attend a cookout from my car insurance company. It had emailed me this weeks in advanced. I also get advertisements for games I have looked at that pop up.
Is the Android/Google taking it too far by monitoring your activities?
It's called Google Now. Good news? It's working as it's supposed to. Disable it if you're paranoid.
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I hope this was meant as a joke... If not. Sad sad sad.
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I don't really get what the problem is. It isn't like it's harming you, if anything, it is making your life easier.
Google goes through tons of security and they've even said that the only thing that sees the information is their algorithms. I mean, when's the last time you've heard about Google being hacked?
But like WolfePack said, you can always disable it.
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aside from google now if you're getting pop up advertisements for games, or notifications that advertise things, it's because you have a ****ty adware app that you need to block or uninstall.
Google now is awesome
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I got this awesome hat I'll sell you. It's made out of the best tin foil.
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One thing I have noticed is that my phone seems to be spying on my activities.
My phone knows where I work and when I work and get off. It tells me my commute time and etc. One time it told me when/where my girlfriend works when I was taking her on the regular. I checked National games for the sake of metro and its the phone has started to give me MLB game times and scores. I had a time when my phone gave me an alert to attend a cookout from my car insurance company. It had emailed me this weeks in advanced. I also get advertisements for games I have looked at that pop up.
Is the Android/Google taking it too far by monitoring your activities?
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That's Google Now. You can disable it as had been said. Search your phone or the internet for more info.
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It has nothing to do with Google, it's NSA got a hold of your phone.... lol
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Funny stuff. Reminds me of the time I bought frozen waffles.. had a craving... they had chocolate chips in em! I mean, like how the heck did they know I liked chocolate chips? Must be Obama flying drones over my house again. Crap... I can hear them in my phone.... sssshh...they are listening.
Lol
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Welcome to the age of data mining. You can turn off location services under settings. Also turn off report usage or anything worded like that in the apps you use.
Google to find out more about managing location services.
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I hope this was meant as a joke... If not. Sad sad sad.
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+1
Kinda funny to see this thread especially now the Prism program has been leaked
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Hi, i suspect my girlfriend is cheating on me, is there an app that can record and send to my phone all her texts and phone calls or something, she has a galaxy s5 rooted, or an app that would log everything she types that would be cool, thank you.
I don't think this is the right place for asking this kind question; but anyway, I'm not an expert.
You could try with "cerberus"... Remember my friend sometimes trust is everything
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Maybe you should just try talking to her? Or split up with her if you don't trust her....
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XDA is not really here for this. Hacking into phones gets folks in trouble....Please go elsewhere for this.