Hey XDA!! I came here because I know you're quick to deliver the help. I'm not sure if this should go in Q&A or the Development section, and you'll see why in a bit.
A friend of mine (we’ll call him M for ease) recently came to me with a concern. His coworker's ex-boyfriend has been hassling and harassing her using her Android phone. **BEFORE I go any further, YES I have suggested that the proper authorities get contacted.** At first he was allegedly sending texts to MY friend via the girl’s phone. He had some forwarding/spy type app (that’s all I could figure out from some research) on her phone that would allow him to text it, and then those messages would forward to M as if they came from his coworker. I have no idea how he could have done that, and I couldn’t find a lot of apps in the play store that seemed to have similar functions.
But now, he is apparently trying to get the poor girl to install a GPS tracker on her phone (unwittingly, I assume) so he can, well, know where she is. M can’t tell me the name of this app because he’s unsure.
So at this point I’m thinking that we not only have someone who’s being evil, but who is *maybe* making his own apps to stalk and get this girl, and my friend, in trouble at work.
I found a GPS spoofer on the play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lexa.fakegps&hl=en I have offered to help root phones and install this and do whatever is necessary to get this guy off their backs. I can test it all day long since I have a rooted device—my question is, I don’t have a spy app to spoof, nor do I know what exactly I’m trying to spoof, so how do I know this will be helpful?
I’m also considering finding a custom ROM and helping this girl lock her phone down more. Or telling her to call her carrier and change her number. Beyond that, does XDA have any suggestions or advice? I’m not a coder, but I can follow directions to change things if you tell me exactly where to go and what to change (i have dabbled a teensy bit in android source code before breaking my phone >_>)
The girl has a Samsung Dart, I’m currently unsure of the version of Android it’s running, but should find out soon and will edit the post.
Thanks for all the help!
You can format the phone and see if that works. Plus there are many text blocker apps on market.
Hope i helped .
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Yes ,I patiently read the entire story! Wipe the phones data !
As far as the text problem you said I don't think there is anything like that which could receive an sms from a number and then forward it to another number. So there are two options either the girl sent the text or the guy semt the text with a spoof number!
And as far as the GPS is concerned, one doesn't need a GPS tracker to know where one is! Just Google maps is enough if the guy has the girls mail in his contacts. Ask her to change the mail id it should be enough!
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I am looking to read through or monitor sms messages from ano9ther android phone.
I do not know the code to unlock te phone
however
my google account is currenty logged in on her phone and synching... i can install aps to it.
Is there any way I can run or install a program to monitor or read the sms messages. of this phone
this is morally questionable, however, im about to lose my mind with the lies and deception and need proof or proof against. Her word isnt cutting it anymore it just doesnt make ****ing sense. Im seriously at wits end with this and i need some help
Sanpan said:
I am looking to read through or monitor sms messages from ano9ther android phone.
I do not know the code to unlock te phone
however
my google account is currenty logged in and syncing.
Is there any way I can run or install a program to monitor or read the sms messages. of this phone
this is morally questionable, however, im about to lose my mind with the lies and deception and need proof or proof against. Her word isnt cutting it anymore it just doesnt make ****ing sense. Im seriously at wits end with this and i need some help
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Damn??
Some prob you got there boi
Try asking someone who knows tasker, which is probably the best way to do the job
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore
Sanpan said:
I am looking to read through or monitor sms messages from ano9ther android phone.
I do not know the code to unlock te phone
however
my google account is currenty logged in on her phone and synching... i can install aps to it.
Is there any way I can run or install a program to monitor or read the sms messages. of this phone
this is morally questionable, however, im about to lose my mind with the lies and deception and need proof or proof against. Her word isnt cutting it anymore it just doesnt make ****ing sense. Im seriously at wits end with this and i need some help
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All though I understand your pain and frustration (believe me I've been there) I don't think this is something we can discuss on xda as it could certainly be used for immoral purposes
Thanks for understanding
Sawdoctor
I am in dire need of help.
My phone is locked, i don't know my google password.
Its an old phone of mine, i never thought I would need it but the text messages on there will prove to the court that my ex abused me and my kids.
He served me via newspaper. So i had no clue he was even trying to take the kids until he showed up on my doorstep with a sheriff. My babies are with this horrible man and the only proof i have is in my text messages in that phone. Is there any way to get them? Im desperate for help. My babies are 5 and 7 years old. Please is there anyone who knows what I can do?
The phone is a samsung tracphone SCH-S738C.
Sincerely,
Desperate4help
Desperate4help said:
I am in dire need of help.
My phone is locked, i don't know my google password.
Its an old phone of mine, i never thought I would need it but the text messages on there will prove to the court that my ex abused me and my kids.
He served me via newspaper. So i had no clue he was even trying to take the kids until he showed up on my doorstep with a sheriff. My babies are with this horrible man and the only proof i have is in my text messages in that phone. Is there any way to get them? Im desperate for help. My babies are 5 and 7 years old. Please is there anyone who knows what I can do?
The phone is a samsung tracphone SCH-S738C.
Sincerely,
Desperate4help
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You can have a look at this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software-hacking/remove-lockscreen-recovery-t3530008
If you haven't a custom recovery I unfortunately cannot do anything for you
Desperate4help said:
I am in dire need of help.
My phone is locked, i don't know my google password.
Its an old phone of mine, i never thought I would need it but the text messages on there will prove to the court that my ex abused me and my kids.
He served me via newspaper. So i had no clue he was even trying to take the kids until he showed up on my doorstep with a sheriff. My babies are with this horrible man and the only proof i have is in my text messages in that phone. Is there any way to get them? Im desperate for help. My babies are 5 and 7 years old. Please is there anyone who knows what I can do?
The phone is a samsung tracphone SCH-S738C.
Sincerely,
Desperate4help
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Hi, you say that you don't know your google password ? If you know email try to reset your google password by providing needed information.
Hello All,
I'm needing some tech expertise. Long story short, my sister suddenly passed away and she had a few month old S9+. It's currently locked with Sprint, but I thought about using it to play with. I attempted a reset of the phone so that none of her info would be accessible. When it boots up, it asks for the google account the phone was tied with, which I have no access to. Is there a way to get around this or should I plan on tossing the phone in the trash?
I've been an iOS person, so I have no idea about Android, but I'm fairly tech savvy so rooting or anything like that I would feel comfortable with. I'm open to options or suggestions.
djrabbie303 said:
Hello All,
I'm needing some tech expertise. Long story short, my sister suddenly passed away and she had a few month old S9+. It's currently locked with Sprint, but I thought about using it to play with. I attempted a reset of the phone so that none of her info would be accessible. When it boots up, it asks for the google account the phone was tied with, which I have no access to. Is there a way to get around this or should I plan on tossing the phone in the trash?
I've been an iOS person, so I have no idea about Android, but I'm fairly tech savvy so rooting or anything like that I would feel comfortable with. I'm open to options or suggestions.
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Contact samsung or google and tell them the story and give them proofs. They will help you for sure if you are telling the truth.
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your sister...
Thanks for the info. I will contact google tomorrow and see what I can do.
And I wish it wasn’t true, that would mean my sister is still here. I have her death certificate so if google or Samsung needs it, that can be provided. Thanks for the help and the kind words.
We have been through five phones -Samsung Galaxy, then Motorola, two internet providers two cell phone providers, made so many calls I have lost count. He uses Chromebook and a Motorola Droid phone. He has even hacked my old home phone, tv, you name it, he has tried to own it . Oh, I forgot-my home security and ring doorbells also. I can change an app permission and I can see him go right in and change it back. I am sure he lives close in the neighborhood How do I get rid of this horrible person?
He grays out permissions, default apps, etc., Which keeps me from being able to delete an app, or change someone being able to access in the background. He has confiscated our emails (Gmail), prevents us from sending or receiving ones he doesn't like. He uses email for email on the web, advertising, chat, and many other things. He listens to phone calls steals all photos, maps addresses to companies or people in contacts, uses maps for ?? Xxx an anyone help me, or at least tell me how to reverse graying out on apps? This has become unbearable! Thank you!
How do you know it's a he?
It's always the girl next door.
Lol! I cannot prove it, but the big gamers nextdoor moved in when this started happening. Their best friend is an experienced IT guy who only appears when I have gone in and changed things. In those days, new changes happen, such as Ring doorbells hacker, etc. Not blaming, but coincidence?
blackhawk said:
How do you know it's a he?
It's always the girl next door.
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Sorry. See reply in post.
Bro, I'm so sorry. My husband has been going through this VERY thing for the past year. They don't mess with mine. I just wanted to let you know even though I don't have any resolve for you, I hear you and know that it's not phony and we totally feel for you. Seriously, maybe you and my hubby can talk. I'm so sorry that you're going through it. Feel free to message me.
This sounds like a great fan fiction and will bookmark this to see how the story develops. Thank you for putting this in Moto G Power section right where it belongs!
Sounds like you might need to invest in a router with better security features.
Moosetears said:
This sounds like a great fan fiction and will bookmark this to see how the story develops. Thank you for putting this in Moto G Power section right where it belongs!
Sounds like you might need to invest in a router with better security features.
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Definitely not fiction. It is a nightmare and could REALLY use some advice!
gunnshot81488 said:
Bro, I'm so sorry. My husband has been going through this VERY thing for the past year. They don't mess with mine. I just wanted to let you know even though I don't have any resolve for you, I hear you and know that it's not phony and we totally feel for you. Seriously, maybe you and my hubby can talk. I'm so sorry that you're going through it. Feel free to message me.
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It has been a nightmare! They started with mine, and have now invaded my husband's phone also.
Scammed said:
It has been a nightmare! They started with mine, and have now invaded my husband's phone also.
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Why are you posting on XDA? If you are this convinced that someone has unauthorized access to your devices, you need to be talking to law enforcement. The best advice we can offer you is to change all your passwords immediately, enable 2 factor authentication, and if possible seek a restraining order. XDA is a smart device hacking and development community, not a private investigation service.
V0latyle said:
Why are you posting on XDA? If you are this convinced that someone has unauthorized access to your devices, you need to be talking to law enforcement. The best advice we can offer you is to change all your passwords immediately, enable 2 factor authentication, and if possible seek a restraining order. XDA is a smart device hacking and development community, not a private investigation service.
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I didn't think you were a p.i. firm. Obviously, I am not tech savvy. A little kindness please? I simply want to know how to ungray grayed out app permissions. I have searched on my own and cannot find the answer. I have reported it to local police, state police, Motorola, Samsung, Verizon, Xfinity, metronet, on and on and on. No help from anyone. I don't have $2,500.00 to just put down a retainer for a p.i. I knew someone on this forum would know the answer I am searching for and might kindly tell me. Thank you.
Scammed said:
I didn't think you were a p.i. firm. Obviously, I am not tech savvy. A little kindness please? I simply want to know how to ungray grayed out app permissions. I have searched on my own and cannot find the answer. I have reported it to local police, state police, Motorola, Samsung, Verizon, Xfinity, metronet, on and on and on. No help from anyone. I don't have $2,500.00 to just put down a retainer for a p.i. I knew someone on this forum would know the answer I am searching for and might kindly tell me. Thank you.
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Well, it can be hard to distinguish the difference between reasonable concern over privacy violations vs unwarranted paranoia, and you aren't the only one who's come to XDA with this type of story. Most of your assumptions are likely mistaken and can be simply explained by the nature of Android itself.
Remote intrusion of mobile devices is actually pretty rare. The most common ways bad actors get ahold of sensitive user information are: phishing, user-approved permissions on questionable apps such as TikTok, and "connected" social media accounts, where users allow websites and apps access to their social media profiles, or use their social media as a login.
Regardless, to the technical point of the matter, grayed out app permissions are not the result of hacking or surreptitious malfeasance, but rather the nature of the "rules" inherent to Android - you can't remove system apps or disable system-controlled permissions without root.
If you still think you have reasons for concern, this is my only suggestion:
Change your phone number
Immediately change all relevant passwords - minimum 10 characters, a mix of upper case, lower case, numbers, and special characters, do not reuse them
Enable 2 factor authentication on all accounts, ensuring your 2nd factor is something that you and only you have access to
Once done, sign out all devices signed into those accounts
Perform a factory reset on your device; even better, reflash factory firmware. Keep bootloader locked.
Do not use questionable apps