First, my English is not very good. So my expression could have been worse.
My phone is currently locked. (Pattern lock). I can not remember my pattern lock. I want to recover my data on my phone. Because of this. I do not want my phone to format. How you can help me on this topic.
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I have one xperia z1. I've been using for two years. I never use my phone screen lock. However, the following events took place after the update, lollipops. Different users can be defined in Lolipo version. I suddenly asked me to guest users from passing their users to lock pattern. I kept thinking I choose to use a random key. I do not remember the reason for being late to lock up the following night. Phone certainly is not stolen. Of course, it gives you the possibility to prove the turkey unfortunately not available. We searched the forum and have solutions include sites around the world.
1- 5 times or higher test pattern lock my google password certainly does not ask me or a different security password.
2- Sony - I contact the turkey, but says the installation of new phone software.
3- I entered Google Play account. Android Device Manager tab from the "find my phone" was working. Because I do it in my google account settings
4 USB debugging mode can not turn my phone off because it is the pattern lock. Guests at this property for the user is not active. This is a solution in series
5. I can not phone in recovery mode. I asked Sony turkey. They said that you need to enter the unlock pattern inside. He did not believable.
I present in very beautiful and precious photos of my phone. (I do not use SD card) Please help me. I do not want to take phone format: (((
I can not run the USB debugging mode. For this reason, I can not link below.
tatanka210 said:
First, my English is not very good. So my expression could have been worse.
I have one xperia z1. I've been using for two years. I never use my phone screen lock. However, the following events took place after the update, lollipops. Different users can be defined in Lolipo version. I suddenly asked me to guest users from passing their users to lock pattern. I kept thinking I choose to use a random key. I do not remember the reason for being late to lock up the following night. Phone certainly is not stolen. Of course, it gives you the possibility to prove the turkey unfortunately not available. We searched the forum and have solutions include sites around the world.
1- 5 times or higher test pattern lock my google password certainly does not ask me or a different security password.
2- Sony - I contact the turkey, but says the installation of new phone software.
3- I entered Google Play account. Android Device Manager tab from the "find my phone" was working. Because I do it in my google account settings
4 USB debugging mode can not turn my phone off because it is the pattern lock. Guests at this property for the user is not active. This is a solution in series
5. I can not phone in recovery mode. I asked Sony turkey. They said that you need to enter the unlock pattern inside. He did not believable.
I present in very beautiful and precious photos of my phone. (I do not use SD card) Please help me. I do not want to take phone format: (((
I can not run the USB debugging mode. For this reason, I can not link below.
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Hello....tatanka210!!
i understand ur problem....:crying:it's a bit frustrating..
according to your post.... i did not understand "I can not phone in recovery mode"...can u explain it to me?
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Hello....tatanka210!!
i understand ur problem....:crying:it's a bit frustrating..
according to your post.... i did not understand "I can not phone in recovery mode"...can u explain it to me?
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Hello
My phone is currently locked. (Pattern lock). I can not remember my pattern lock. I want to recover my data on my phone. Because of this. I do not want my phone to format. How you can help me on this topic.
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Someone mentioned this in another thread, but this is a topic that should have it's own separate thread.
Some of you may have already read the news: Michigan: Police Search Cell Phones During Traffic Stops
Don't assume it won't come to your town.
I can't say I plan to do anything that would warrant police suspicion, yet I don't like the idea of anyone being able to easily pull data from my device. And we know cops won't be the only ones with these devices. So I've been wondering, how can we protect our Android devices from the CelleBrite UFED?
Check out this video that shows some of the features it has, keep in mind it does much more and can even extract DELETED data.
See the company's product page here: http://www.cellebrite.com/forensic-products/ufed-physical-pro.html
This research paper talks about the CelleBrite UFED and other extraction methods. (CelleBrite UFED is talked about starting on page 9.) I doubt there's a means to prevent all of those methods given some involve long term handling of the device, but CelleBrite UFED can extract data when a device is retained by the CelleBrite UFED user for a short period of time. It looks like HTC Android type devices can only be extracted from via the (micro)USB Port and it requires USB Storage and USB Debugging turned on. The CelleBrite UFED has to gain Root Access. It can get by screen passwords and root even a device that was not yet rooted.
There's another thread where someone was requesting a ROM that would not work with the CelleBrite UFED. I'm not sure how to make a ROM or anything else that would not work with the CelleBrite UFED without limiting certain features we all may use from time to time.
Over on Slashdot, someone said they hacked their device (Nexus One) to not do USB client mode. This is another option that would limit some features many of us may use.
So, how can we protect our privacy and our data? Does it mean sacrificing some features like USB storage mode?
The biggest problem is what's missing from Android itself. Meego might be protected but not Android.
You would need an encrypted boot loader that retains root for some users.
A kernel and os files that support different users so the default user is not root like Linux and a prompt with a password for superusers not just an Allow like now for Android.
Encryption libraries that would support truecrypt encryption of both internal and external (SD card) encryption in toto not just individual files.
A true trash system that overwrites files like srm in linux and sswap for wiping the swap file after every system reboot.
Ultimately I don't see it happening. In theory if you were running Ubuntu on your phone then yes cellbrite would just crap out not knowing what to do with your phone. Same possibly with meego. But then no real app support, no navigation and driver support is crap even for ROMs using the same os let alone a different OS like true linux.
It's amazing how many don't even bother deleting thumbnails hanging around on their computers or securely wiping files on their computer. Same with swap files retaining passwords or even website cookies that have the same password as their computer.
Best thing to do, don't keep anything that could be bad on your phone. Use a cloud system or home server sync that requires a seperate login every time and keeps no local files. Or as I do, encrypt the hell out of anything you find valuable, which currently is only my complete backups...
Sent from my Xoom the way it should be, rooted and with SD card.
This is where that cheap Boost Mobile phone comes in, or any other prepay phone. Just hand the officer that one. Store your personal data on your smartphone.
chbennett said:
Best thing to do, don't keep anything that could be bad on your phone. Use a cloud system or home server sync that requires a seperate login every time and keeps no local files. Or as I do, encrypt the hell out of anything you find valuable, which currently is only my complete backups...
Sent from my Xoom the way it should be, rooted and with SD card.
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Hello, All. This is my first post at xda-developers!
Since I'm new to Android, data security has concerned me. Climbing the learning curve of rooting and tweaking my SGH-T989, I've focused on control, security, and privacy. So far pretty good, thanks largely to members' posts at this site. Thank you very much!
Then this thread crushed me. Visions of "1984", "THX 1138", "Terminator", etc.
I considered the suggestions here. Thoughts about the OS seem right to me, but that's beyond my abilities. I did try following chbennett's advice: I enabled encryption in my backups and moved them to the internal SD.
But I don't yet know how to do the 'home server / log in on demand' scheme for contacts and calendar. I will appreciate any help with that.
Meanwhile, I looked for a way to make a 'panic button' that would let me wipe my phone immediately. What I chose was making a contact whose phone number is the USSD code for Factory data reset.
Maybe Tasker, etc. could streamline this approach; but my trials showed that, unlike MMI codes (e.g., to toggle caller ID blocking), USSD codes cannot be submitted to the OS indirectly. So swiping a contact, direct dial shortcut, etc. did not work. On my phone, all that worked was either 1. manually dialing the code, or 2. dialing the contact name, then tapping the contact.
So the routine to use this 'panic button' is:
1. launch Dialer
2. dial the contact name
3. tap the contact name in the search results
4. tap "Format USB storage" in the "Factory data reset" dialog
5. tap "Reset phone" button in the "Factory data reset" dialog.
It sounds clunky, but it's actually pretty quick. I named the panic button contact "XXX" to avoid confusability when dialing (it needs only "XX" for a unique match.)
If you can suggest improvements to this scheme, or think it is misguided, please let me know. Thanks.
Any updates on this? I'm curious as to how to guard against ufed.
I think an instant hard brick option would be better so theres nothing to recover as i dont believe the factory reset is a secure wipe
Possibly a voice activated secret phrase or keypress u could say/do super fast in a tricky situation that autoflashes a corrupt/incompatible bootloader and recovery to device after secure superwipe that should stump them for awhile
im still interested in this i disabled usb debugging on my phone but unsure if the UFED can still access anything on my ICS full encrypted passworded evo3d im assuming they could dump the data at most but i highly doubt they could access the decrypted data unless you used an insecure pass
If you have encryption enabled for your data partition, then all you need to do is to turn off your phone when you see a cop. If they take it from you, they can turn it on and hook up their device, but they will only be able to snarf the system partition, which does them no good. They'd need your password to mount the data partition.
If you look around on this forum, you can find the steps necessary to switch the lock screen back to a simple pattern lock while leaving the disk encryption enabled.
Are you sure Cellebrite and UFED or w/e can't access encrypted data partion? I know it can take an image of the phone "hard drive". They then can run password tools against image to unlock it no?
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Are you sure Cellebrite and UFED or w/e can't access encrypted data partion? I know it can take an image of the phone "hard drive". They then can run password tools against image to unlock it no?
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I'd like to know about this too. I am about to set up encryption on my device and I'd like to know more about what type of attacks it can beat.
Edit to add: I assume brute force attack protection is like any other type of encryption.....dependent on the strength of your password. But, assuming we all know that already, I'm still curious about this.
If the question is how to protect your device when you think someone would scan your phone, you'd have to have some sort of inclination that a scan is about to happen. I'm assuming this is many people's concern as they're considering wiping their device through a quick process. In that scenario, just turn off your device. Unless you warrant suspicion of something fairly bad, they wouldn't be confiscating your cell phone.
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...Unless you warrant suspicion of something fairly bad, they wouldn't be confiscating your cell phone.
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We all wish all law enforcement was just and honest, but so far in world history that has not been the case. Even a pretty woman may have her phone scanned by a curious cop snooping for pics.
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I would still like to know if there is an answer here...
So I recently had some dealing with assisting in a Cellbrite search. We initiated and enlisted the help of law enforcement for an employee who was doing some illegal activity which is not relevant to this discussion other than the person used an iphone. Anyway, the investigator came in and wanted to know if I can enable the bypass for the automatic screen lock in 5 minutes because when it locked, it disabled the Cellbrite copy.
Now, couple things here, he was only doing what he was "allowed' to do in the local municipality, and he did say they sell a more expensive Cellbrite device which would be able to crack it. I did find it interesting that the simple corporate Activesync policy I have set up was actually having this effect. Anyway I removed the policy and it worked. Funny thing is he could have done it himself had he known anything about that kind of thing. He was presented to us as an expert but I guess that mainly covered a basic Cellbrite expertise.
So, I do think encryption would be a great answer as the partition would be hard to bust in to. Nothing is impossible but I would rather not smash my phone on the highway next time I get pulled over so I would like to know definitively that this is the right approach. This is definitely not paranoia as there are at least 3 states where it looks like it happens regularly.
Time to look at a 2600 group for stuff like this I guess. I am early in my investigation
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(first off sorry for my bad grammar)
Please read the whole post before answering!!
Do to recent events, and after many hours of searching without any useful result, I decided to try making a simple app which instantly deletes/wipes all the data (without any prompt or warning) on your phone (e.g. if your phone gets stolen or you get mugged and you had much sensitive data on it.), formats everything or even messes up the whole device (so the thief can't use it anymore).
But my question is, is something like this even possible?
1. Is it possible to initiate formatiing/wiping with the Android SDK or something else?
2. Is it possible to make an app which can't simply be deleted or still remains after flashing the device?
3.Is it possible to remotely "push" the app on your phone and execute it? (I'm thinking about installing it via the Google Play website and setting the trigger (?) for starting the app on every possible event to instantly delete everything??
4. I guess this needs at least Superuser-rights..?
5. Maybe "we" could start with just automatic and instant ext.-SD card fortmatting?
Another idea is to have two apps:
one which is installed and allowed by the superuser-thingy to execute the wipe
and another one which you can remotely download or "push" via web and doesn't need Superuser-rights, whichs triggers the first app to start wiping so the thief can't deny the superuser promt..
I think this would really help and would've helped me a lot because there are only a few apps like this but afaik they all need a SMS to be triggered but what if the thief takes out/swaps the SIM card?
In my opinion android would seriously need an app like this.
If ur device mfg is samsung Plz read about samsungdive ...i can remote lock .remote wipe .remote location of ur device ...... Search in google or xda samsungdive.com
Check ur setting >location and security .. Hare u find remote control
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yea I know samsungdive but as far as I know it doesn't remain after flashing and I think you can't install if you have a custom rom.
A answer to one of those questions would be really cool (secret bump)
A lot of people always question why I don't have any security measures in place after swiping my screen. I personally just don't see the benefit of typing in a password every single time I unlock, versus the risk of actually losing my phone.
I also feel that if the worst did happen, I could change my Gmail and Facebook passwords and that would basically cover all bases. In fact, all I'd have to do is revoke two-step authorization for Gmail and that would basically do it too. I don't have any financial information stored to the phone if I think about it (with exception of maybe Fandango).
One time, I found an non-password protected iPhone in a cab. There was no password lock on the phone, and we were able to return the phone to the owner by finding the last person he called. He happened to be with the person who picked up.
How do most people here feel about it?
It's really up to you. If you're comfortable with no password, just have a plan in case you lose it. Which, it sounds like you do. Also think about backing up things like pictures from time to time.
I use the face recognition feature. Works pretty well once you train it. And I have my name on the swipe screen before that, so maybe I'll get it back if someone I know finds it.
And, while I haven't tried it on this phone yet, Seekdroid is another option. Lets you remotely lock and wipe the phone from any web browser.
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A lot of people always question why I don't have any security measures in place after swiping my screen. I personally just don't see the benefit of typing in a password every single time I unlock, versus the risk of actually losing my phone.
I also feel that if the worst did happen, I could change my Gmail and Facebook passwords and that would basically cover all bases. In fact, all I'd have to do is revoke two-step authorization for Gmail and that would basically do it too. I don't have any financial information stored to the phone if I think about it (with exception of maybe Fandango).
One time, I found an non-password protected iPhone in a cab. There was no password lock on the phone, and we were able to return the phone to the owner by finding the last person he called. He happened to be with the person who picked up.
How do most people here feel about it?
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I prefer at-least a simple password. Also, under Security -> Owner information - I have a message for any potential finders of my phone: "If this phone is lost please email ma at [email protected]". That message scrolls across the screen even when locked.
Greetings, all. I'm learning Android Development at the internship I'm doing, and my boss has provided me with a couple phones to work with. The only problem is that the first phone has a pattern key that my boss doesn't know the pattern to unlock, and the second phone has a faulty screen that doesn't allow me to turn on developer options so that I may view the screen using Vysor or another similar program.
So, my question is: what method would I use to access a phone that I haven't been able to pair with using my Google account and that I cannot see the screen?
Thank you.
Hi everyone, I'm a potential Mate20 Pro customer, but I need more information on the features:
1. Is it possible to temporarily disable the face unlock, similar to the iPhone X?
Here is how Apple implements mechanism to disable it: https://mic.com/articles/191653/heres-how-iphone-users-can-disable-face-id#.GFGUiwnJH
2. Is it possible to geolock Face Unlock, so it works in your own home, but is disabled in other places?
Thank you.
Anyone?
Not understanding why you'd do that. Probably just set screen lock delay in settings. I never had geolock
leo72793 said:
Not understanding why you'd do that. Probably just set screen lock delay in settings. I never had geolock
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The reason is in the article I linked above: To protect yourself against anyone (such as a bad police officer) who might try to hold your phone up to your face to unlock without permission. Apple has a solution.
As for geolocks, some phones can already disable or downgrade their security when you are in a trusted zone. (My mom's old LG G4 from 2015 does this.) It would be nice to only allow face unlock in my own home or office.
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The reason is in the article I linked above: To protect yourself against anyone (such as a bad police officer) who might try to hold your phone up to your face to unlock without permission. Apple has a solution.
As for geolocks, some phones can already disable or downgrade their security when you are in a trusted zone. (My mom's old LG G4 from 2015 does this.) It would be nice to only allow face unlock in my own home or office.
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well for the "geolock" id expect it to need location and or wifi access. which if off wont allow it to work. 2nd, what are you tryingh to hide from cops lol
Dunno about geo locking (that might need a 3rd party app) but there is an option to require the eyes to be open.
Might be useful for those people living in such Police states that may infringe on your civil and constitutional rights as you simply need to keep your eyes shut
Unless that is the LEO is carrying matchsticks
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Actually now that I've woken up, if someone is that paranoid they're worried about a LEO holding the phone to the face to unlock then maybe they should just disable face and fingerprint unlock all together and only use a PIN with a very short screen off time
With smart unlock you can tell the phone to unlock without code or anything at certain places (ie at Home). Outside of that place you would need your PIN or password (if you chose one of these options). At home you would have no security for unlocking but I think it's the closest thing to what you want (if you want to beef up your security for certain apps you can chose a pin or face unlock for every single app so nobody could use them even if they got hold of your phone at home).
Hope that helps
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well for the "geolock" id expect it to need location and or wifi access. which if off wont allow it to work. 2nd, what are you tryingh to hide from cops lol
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I'm just security-conscious.
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean anyone is actually chasing you! :silly:
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Might be useful for those people living in such Police states that may infringe on your civil and constitutional rights as you simply need to keep your eyes shut
[/COLOR]Actually now that I've woken up, if someone is that paranoid they're worried about a LEO holding the phone to the face to unlock then maybe they should just disable face and fingerprint unlock all together and only use a PIN with a very short screen off time
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In China, the police can just arrest anyone and hold them forever until they give up their phone PW. That's police states for you!
Here in the Western world, PIN unlocks often have different legal protections than biometric unlocks, hence Apple's solution. But you do have a point about disabling Face / Fingerprint unlock.
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With smart unlock you can tell the phone to unlock without code or anything at certain places (ie at Home). Outside of that place you would need your PIN or password (if you chose one of these options). At home you would have no security for unlocking but I think it's the closest thing to what you want (if you want to beef up your security for certain apps you can chose a pin or face unlock for every single app so nobody could use them even if they got hold of your phone at home).
Hope that helps
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Thanks, this is helpful.
For Huawei go to secure lock settings and enable "Show lockdown button on power off screen", when you try to power off your phone there will be an extra option called lockdown when you select this your phone can only be unclocked by PIN (if you've set it)
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I'm just security-conscious.
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean anyone is actually chasing you! :silly:
In China, the police can just arrest anyone and hold them forever until they give up their phone PW. That's police states for you!
Here in the Western world, PIN unlocks often have different legal protections than biometric unlocks, hence Apple's solution. But you do have a point about disabling Face / Fingerprint unlock.
Thanks, this is helpful.
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huawei offer privacy area in secuirty&privacy. use 2nd passoword enter privacy mode. told them your main password and hide your 2nd password. DO NOT BELIEVE IN MOVIES, YOU UNABLE TO RESIST TORTURE. this is right to protect yourself and your date. but in privacy mode use phone sim card 2. you keep sim card out.