Hi guys,
I was robbed today, and I have several information, hidden, but inside the phone memory.
There are ways to get that information? Or the information is loose when someone will try to install a new android image?
Thank you!!!
crazypablo said:
Hi guys,
I was robbed today, and I have several information, hidden, but inside the phone memory.
There are ways to get that information? Or the information is loose when someone will try to install a new android image?
Thank you!!!
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Sorry to hear that buddy I feel your pain, I've been robbed before. But now days I carry a glock 45. (CCW). Next robber will have a rough day ha.
Anyhow back to your question. Sadly no Unless you cloud backup files. Es file explorer does a great job at that. Yeah the douche probably will factory reset it and all files gone.
Cloud backup your next phone. Install Cerberus and if your rooted put that as system app. Encrypt your phone. A lot of times robber will turn off phone. Well when they power back up the encryption prompt kicks in.
They will have to factory reset, but won't have access to your files at least. Obviously report it stolen to your carrier. Also buy a handgun.
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Nick216ohio said:
Sorry to hear that buddy I feel your pain, I've been robbed before. But now days I carry a glock 45. (CCW). Next robber will have a rough day ha.
Anyhow back to your question. Sadly no Unless you cloud backup files. Es file explorer does a great job at that. Yeah the douche probably will factory reset it and all files gone.
Cloud backup your next phone. Install Cerberus and if your rooted put that as system app. Encrypt your phone. A lot of times robber will turn off phone. Well when they power back up the encryption prompt kicks in.
They will have to factory reset, but won't have access to your files at least. Obviously report it stolen to your carrier. Also buy a handgun.
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Thank you very much for your answer Nick, yeah, is just a device but, you undestand me...
I have some of my information, but I'm worried about specific files that keep inside. I use "Content Lock" feature for G5 but I didn't encrypted the phone before, do you know if this information can be accessed by the one who stole the phone? Using Drfone or something like that. Also I remember that that when I reboot the phone I have 30 tries to unklock it...
:laugh:, I thought about the gun
crazypablo said:
Thank you very much for your answer Nick, yeah, is just a device but, you undestand me...
I have some of my information, but I'm worried about specific files that keep inside. I use "Content Lock" feature for G5 but I didn't encrypted the phone before, do you know if this information can be accessed by the one who stole the phone? Using Drfone or something like that. Also I remember that that when I reboot the phone I have 30 tries to unklock it...
:laugh:, I thought about the gun
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It's a device that cost a lot of money lol. Screw that get a gun bro. Next douche that trys to rob me with a gun, will be 6 feet under.
I don't know much about "Content Lock" But search google to see if its encrypted. If he root it or you had it rooted. They can scan the phone for Files, Pics, etc. And recover some stuff. With recovery apps. I doubt he will.
Chances our they will take it to some shady cell phone store or online and sell it. What sucks is when you report it stolen to carriers. The device gets black listed aka can't use it. But shady cell shops can bypass that.
Most these low life robbers only care bout getting cash out of it. He probably doesn't care bout your personal stuff. Next phone just do all those steps I listed before and get a gun. Luckily your okay
P.S. Wouldn't it be hilarious if it was a note 7 and robber holding it. Yall know the rest lmao
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Nick216ohio said:
It's a device that cost a lot of money lol. Screw that get a gun bro. Next douche that trys to rob me with a gun, will be 6 feet under.
I don't know much about "Content Lock" But search google to see if its encrypted. If he root it or you had it rooted. They can scan the phone for Files, Pics, etc. And recover some stuff. With recovery apps. I doubt he will.
Chances our they will take it to some shady cell phone store or online and sell it. What sucks is when you report it stolen to carriers. The device gets black listed aka can't use it. But shady cell shops can bypass that.
Most these low life robbers only care bout getting cash out of it. He probably doesn't care bout your personal stuff. Next phone just do all those steps I listed before and get a gun. Luckily your okay
P.S. Wouldn't it be hilarious if it was a note 7 and robber holding it. Yall know the rest lmao
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Yeah, it cost... in my country is not allowed have a gun on the street so is not a solution at all :-/ and that histories doesn't have a good end, I thinking in contract an ensurement lol
Well, I contacted to LG support and they told me that "Content Lock" information is encrypted, so even if you are superuser you need the password to unlocked it, so the information is safe
Also they toldme that a hard reset will result in lost of data, but the thief can try to flash it and recover the info, but in my opinion it's a lot of work. Probably they just reset it.
Yeah, I haven't contract a carrier, I bought it factory unlocked. My mistake was doesn't take note of the IMEI number. Next time, defenitely all the steps...
RES: Yeah totally :laugh:, and you know what will be even better? Explosions remotely, no one will pick someone else cellphone's
crazypablo said:
Yeah, it cost... in my country is not allowed have a gun on the street so is not a solution at all :-/ and that histories doesn't have a good end, I thinking in contract an ensurement lol
Well, I contacted to LG support and they told me that "Content Lock" information is encrypted, so even if you are superuser you need the password to unlocked it, so the information is safe
Also they toldme that a hard reset will result in lost of data, but the thief can try to flash it and recover the info, but in my opinion it's a lot of work. Probably they just reset it.
Yeah, I haven't contract a carrier, I bought it factory unlocked. My mistake was doesn't take note of the IMEI number. Next time, defenitely all the steps...
RES: Yeah totally :laugh:, and you know what will be even better? Explosions remotely, no one will pick someone else cellphone's
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Oh that sucks, surely knifes are allowed? That's great news! Yeah I doubt they will go through all that. Do you still have the original box? Or online receipt? Because those usually have IMEI number on it.
That would be awesome and I would be all for it. Karma will bite him in the ass soon.
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Oh that sucks, surely knifes are allowed? That's great news! Yeah I doubt they will go through all that. Do you still have the original box? Or online receipt? Because those usually have IMEI number on it.
That would be awesome and I would be all for it. Karma will bite him in the ass soon.
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Lol knifes neither, but I think I can carry a fork.
Well someone bought it for me in US so box is lost and I asked to the e-bay seller and does't have the info, so... But 50% is my fault for not keep that info with me.
Thank you, I hope karma do it for me
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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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lawalty said:
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 *****.
Andyt95 said:
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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Amen brother!
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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@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.
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Hawkysoft said:
Yeye i know...
Another person not happy about Asus's acts...
My problem? the bootloader not being fully unlocked... halve a promiss which has been made by asus IMO.
So therefor i sended them an email asking if they will change the unlock tool so we can use NVFLASH as well..
if i get an reply, i'll post it here... >.<
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Cool thanks. This would be awesome. Save people from a few brick situations.
The only reason they may not is because it gives access to DRM information, correct?
mtotho said:
Cool thanks. This would be awesome. Save people from a few brick situations.
The only reason they may not is because it gives access to DRM information, correct?
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as far as i know, that was the reason why we wouldn't get any google music store or w/e it was support? which i never used and heared about before all this stuff anyway
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as far as i know, that was the reason why we wouldn't get any google music store or w/e it was support? which i never used and heared about before all this stuff anyway
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Yea, I have never once considered buying a movie/music there. That is what Netflix/Spotify/Grooveshark is far
I would be 100% okay with a second unlock tool that will further unlock but disable access to DRM material on the market
If I were to hypothetically steal music/movies, It would be on my PC anyway where it is much easier. Hypothetically speaking
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mtotho said:
Yea, I have never once considered buying a movie/music there. That is what Netflix/Spotify/Grooveshark is far
I would be 100% okay with a second unlock tool that will further unlock but disable access to DRM material on the market
If I were to hypothetically steal music/movies, It would be on my PC anyway where it is much easier. Hypothetically speaking
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lol I know right? They're punishing you by not giving you access to something no one uses anyway. Great way to make sure they don't get customers.
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lol I know right? They're punishing you by not giving you access to something no one uses anyway. Great way to make sure they don't get customers.
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that would be okey if they denied us the access, but in trade for that they should have unlocked the entire bootloader, and not on the current state where we are screwed on both sides (and not the pleasant way)..
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Just saw this thread funny i had to rant about the same thing last night. IMO if they're gonna fully void our warranty they HAVE to fully unlock it. Anything else is bull****. Not having nvflash and fastboot is a bigger issue than all others combined for me.
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Just saw this thread funny i had to rant about the same thing last night. IMO if they're gonna fully void our warranty they HAVE to fully unlock it. Anything else is bull****. Not having nvflash and fastboot is a bigger issue than all others combined for me.
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its like giving away a car without an engine, nor a spot for one... ;/
and that noob @ asus... wow.. serious... i thought they had more brighter people working there...
also without being capable of using nvflash and fastboot, i won't unlock it i think..
and what if they release a new tool? would it be capable to use at the 'unlocked' devices as well? which im afraid off it won't at start of it...
post the email. We should have the whole forum send them an email. OR lets do another BBB complaint
i just used contact us @ asus.com... you won't get to see a true email adress, but at the bright hand, you don't have to fill in your serial number, just fill in like not-needed i did that as well
[update] seems like email 1 has been forwarded, since it has been changed activity to: your suggestion has been received by us and is being progressed.......etc...
email2 still no changes
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Looks good. But man if you get a real response from Asus at least proof read first. Everyone appreciates professionalism.
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AdamHart612 said:
Looks good. But man if you get a real response from Asus at least proof read first. Everyone appreciates professionalism.
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i know don't worry, but to helpdesk workers... i can't help it but my anger speaks, these people think we are stupid and will accept every answer they are giving..
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I can see a few reasons where it would make sense.
0.) Maybe they can't officially. I'm not sure where TF101's nvflash stuff comes from but I could see nVidia making it an issue not to just throw it around willy nilly. Who knows, they could be held liable or risk damaging their contracts with suppliers (like nVidia).
1.) If it could "Undo" the unlocker, well d'uh we're not gonna get it in any legit way.
2.) Maybe they're fed up with enough leaks and general issues that they don't care, after all two new models coming on line soon. And I do expect even if ASUS isn't replacing the Prime, stores will replace it with the new budget model and the Infinity.
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IF unlocking the boot loader was for rooting(which this could be the case IF fastboot was working), they are basically contradicting themselves. They're saying since the boot loader is unlocked we can now root. The way you root when you unlock the boot loader is by changing ro-secure= from 1 to 0 in default.prop in the boot.img(unsecure boot.img), then flash the unsecure boot.img with fastboot. This gives you a root terminal and adb remount to mount system r/w. This is the proper way to do it.
The guy in that email is full of ****, or has no clue what he's talking about. Most likely both
It makes absolutely NO sense for them to cripple fastboot. Nvflash, I can somewhat see in the eyes of some paper pushing pu$$y, but not fastboot.
maybe someone else should try to email... ;/
Ok so I have a 3D on my line which belongs to my sister. Well she works at the mall and some Indian guy that used to work for Sprint is telling her he hacks into her phone all the time and uses her internet and that if he wanted to he can access her photos too. So is this possible or is he just bs'in to spark coversations with her? I'm about ready to go over to her job and confront him. I find that sort of behavior creepy and intolerable! Any1 has any idea??
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I don't know if it's possible, but that is creepy and disgusting. If that happened to my family member, I would not put up with it.
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You need to go to the mall and take care of business...
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I'm starting to believe its possible. She just called me from her work phone to tell me she pulled out her battery bcuz it freaked her out and he asks what did she do bcuz he no longer has internet access. I might catch a case tonight I'm highly upset..
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idk man, you need to do some dental work.
I don't know if a "random" person could hack a phone. But:
1. Is the phone rooted? That would give a person more ability to do something bad.
2. There are "spy" software out there. But the guy would have had to have a few minutes alone with the phone.
3. Maybe install malware through an E-mail or text message.
But to use her phone for Internet access sounds pretty weak. Easier and better methods of doing that at a mall where public WIFI is all around.
Bottom line, if you are actually concerned, just have your sister do a factory restore, that wipes everything and then reinstall her apps one at a time validating all are suppose to be on her phone.
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I don't know if a "random" person could hack a phone. But:
1. Is the phone rooted? That would give a person more ability to do something bad.
2. There are "spy" software out there. But the guy would have had to have a few minutes alone with the phone.
3. Maybe install malware through an E-mail or text message.
But to use her phone for Internet access sounds pretty weak. Easier and better methods of doing that at a mall where public WIFI is all around.
Bottom line, if you are actually concerned, just have your sister do a factory restore, that wipes everything and then reinstall her apps one at a time validating all are suppose to be on her phone.
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1. No
2. I know about the spy software stuff. I don't know if the guy ever had access to the phone. She did say she bought a case from him b4 and i wouldn't put it past her to put it on a strangers hands in her times of frustration. She's always having problems and going to someone for help.
3. Probably
And yea I guess I'll tell her to do a hard reset. Thanks!
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RayTrue04 said:
And yea I guess I'll tell her to do a hard reset. Thanks!
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You should hard reset his face . Just kidding. Violence is not the answer. Can't we all just get along.
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Yea f that. Reset her phone and then reset that guys face
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Just check she hasn't got portable wifi Hotspot switched on on her phone.
I sometimes use that on my phone when I'm out to connect family members phones and laptops to the internet.
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this thread is exactly the kind Papa Smurf posted about...basic networking rules...the ONLY way he can intercept her wireless internet signal is if she is connected to the malls wifi... thing is i personally have programs that will allow me to spoof ANY gateway that i am connected to and collect cookies, not to mention use them. i have a program that if i connect to a server that she is connected to i can kill her internet signal... i have one also to where i can connect into her phone or computer.. bottom line... if its wireless and a public server...it becomes public info... so if she stays off the malls wifi and uses just her providers internet connection then she will be fine...unless he clones her phone which he would have to steal first .... now.. prompoting violence is childish ...its not what the forum is for...if anything reprt the guy to the police and give him a record that will ride with him...
RayTrue04 said:
I'm starting to believe its possible. She just called me from her work phone to tell me she pulled out her battery bcuz it freaked her out and he asks what did she do bcuz he no longer has internet access. I might catch a case tonight I'm highly upset..
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Ok try this and check if it works.....post back the results.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gurkedev.wifiprotector
If you want it free, the developer posted a free version for XDA users here ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350941
If that Indian guy (not me ) is using android phone or PC, he surely is using apps like FaceNiff, Cain & Abel, ANTI, ettercap, DroidSheep, NetCut etc....
So this app should help but it will not work to its full potential as your Sisters phone is not rooted.
Or you can tell her to disable internet or wifi on her phone.
P.S You said the guy used to work for Sprint, Is your Sis using a Sprint Phone?
Is her phone CIQ free?
wloftus had it down.
The only other thing I can think of is he has get password to a security app that can backup pictures and whatnot.
Bottom line is this sounds like a classic harassment case. Get him to text her about this for evidence, go to the police, he gets arrested and the girl is protected by a no contact order. Pretty simple.
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this thread is exactly the kind Papa Smurf posted about...basic networking rules...the ONLY way he can intercept her wireless internet signal is if she is connected to the malls wifi... thing is i personally have programs that will allow me to spoof ANY gateway that i am connected to and collect cookies, not to mention use them. i have a program that if i connect to a server that she is connected to i can kill her internet signal... i have one also to where i can connect into her phone or computer.. bottom line... if its wireless and a public server...it becomes public info... so if she stays off the malls wifi and uses just her providers internet connection then she will be fine...unless he clones her phone which he would have to steal first .... now.. prompoting violence is childish ...its not what the forum is for...if anything reprt the guy to the police and give him a record that will ride with him...
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I've hope it's obvious that I was joking about the violence as I do think the police should get involved if this guy is harassing her. The implication from the op is that this guy is doing this from a distance so the wifi hot spot does not seem to be the way he is doing it. Since he worked for sprint, he could be using a back door of some sort.
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RayTrue04 said:
1. No
2. I know about the spy software stuff. I don't know if the guy ever had access to the phone. She did say she bought a case from him b4 and i wouldn't put it past her to put it on a strangers hands in her times of frustration. She's always having problems and going to someone for help.
3. Probably
And yea I guess I'll tell her to do a hard reset. Thanks!
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its not possible - andvwhen he works for sprint, you should go to his boss.
when he touched her mobile phone, you can go to court (when you want to)
has she enebled usb-debugging/adb access? disable it.
check all installed user apps if there is dome suspicious with ****loaads of permissions (camera, file access, microphone, etc)
lol enough to kick this guy in the ass with your rights
mnomaanw said:
Ok try this and check if it works.....post back the results.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gurkedev.wifiprotector
If you want it free, the developer posted a free version for XDA users here ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350941
If that Indian guy (not me ) is using android phone or PC, he surely is using apps like FaceNiff, Cain & Abel, ANTI, ettercap, DroidSheep, NetCut etc....
So this app should help but it will not work to its full potential as your Sisters phone is not rooted.
Or you can tell her to disable internet or wifi on her phone.
P.S You said the guy used to work for Sprint, Is your Sis using a Sprint Phone?
Is her phone CIQ free?
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She doesn't connect to public wifi shes on sprints network so i doubt that app would help. I just had her do a hard reset on it. Hopefully that helps idk.. And yes its a Sprint phone Evo 3D completely stock on the latest software htc released.
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e3d said:
its not possible - andvwhen he works for sprint, you should go to his boss.
when he touched her mobile phone, you can go to court (when you want to)
has she enebled usb-debugging/adb access? disable it.
check all installed user apps if there is dome suspicious with ****loaads of permissions (camera, file access, microphone, etc)
lol enough to kick this guy in the ass with your rights
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He no longer works for them he used to.
Well if anything I'm just tryna get his whole name because the Sprint rep last night wanted to flag him and start a case. So far only know first name so I have to wait till I go again this week.
I doubt she would enable usb debugging she's not that kind of girl to know what that is. All she do is calls, text, fb, and some web browsing at the most..
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Do any of you know anything about software at all? there is only one way to get into the phone and that is through the bluetooth. Other than that, very unlikely someone IN A MALL COULD DO THAT! there are hundreds of phones. plus, one threat like that to start off is subject to be terminated from any position he is in. HE likely got fired from sprint because he acts like he can do things he has no idea about.
However, 99.9% chance there is NO WAY the stupid small penis indian man can get into her phone. but one fact is that his face needs punched more than a few times... just make sure no one rats you out. make sure there is no one that sees you smash his face in. If the Indian doesn't learn a lesson now he'll just keep playing this game with everyone he walks into. He needs to learn one way or another.
Oh, I'm being nice too. If we were in any other country. he'd just have a bullet through his head.
However, I shouldn't even have said anything about the bluetooth part... but everyone needs to understand.. this is a topic we shouldn't even talk about. the reason is that kids that have no lives will use this information to attempt to find ways to spy on their gf's and stuff because they are low life fools.
anyway, to end this off.. I do thank everyone in here for being valued members of this forum... Remember do things responsibly. Anyone caught in here violating any law or creeping on others should be banned without question and legally should be held responsible for their actions.
to finish it completely off. the indian guy is a creep. he was fired from sprint for the same bs he doing to her. report him and have him fired again. PS. there is nothing in my comment that is racist, wrong, bad, blahblahblah. I'm a perfect little angel.
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Do any of you know anything about software at all? there is only one way to get into the phone and that is through the bluetooth. Other than that, very unlikely someone IN A MALL COULD DO THAT! there are hundreds of phones. plus, one threat like that to start off is subject to be terminated from any position he is in. HE likely got fired from sprint because he acts like he can do things he has no idea about.
However, 99.9% chance there is NO WAY the stupid small penis indian man can get into her phone. but one fact is that his face needs punched more than a few times... just make sure no one rats you out. make sure there is no one that sees you smash his face in. If the Indian doesn't learn a lesson now he'll just keep playing this game with everyone he walks into. He needs to learn one way or another.
Oh, I'm being nice too. If we were in any other country. he'd just have a bullet through his head.
However, I shouldn't even have said anything about the bluetooth part... but everyone needs to understand.. this is a topic we shouldn't even talk about. the reason is that kids that have no lives will use this information to attempt to find ways to spy on their gf's and stuff because they are low life fools.
anyway, to end this off.. I do thank everyone in here for being valued members of this forum... Remember do things responsibly. Anyone caught in here violating any law or creeping on others should be banned without question and legally should be held responsible for their actions.
to finish it completely off. the indian guy is a creep. he was fired from sprint for the same bs he doing to her. report him and have him fired again. PS. there is nothing in my comment that is racist, wrong, bad, blahblahblah. I'm a perfect little angel.
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well, you can not only go into it via wifi. so my question: do you know anything? (exploits, etc)
if the mall has a open wlan, she should use secure sites only "https://blablabla.com" only... it is possible to hijack traffic, for example in malls "man in the middle method" (do not know why i know this.... )
another way to secure her phone is, to deactivate the installation of unsigned / non-market apps.
also, a password or sth other to unlock isnt a bad idea.
so, have fun - btw, you could ask that question for every android handset, op
e3d said:
well, you can not only go into it via wifi. so my question: do you know anything? (exploits, etc)
if the mall has a open wlan, she should use secure sites only "https://blablabla.com" only... it is possible to hijack traffic, for example in malls "man in the middle method" (do not know why i know this.... )
another way to secure her phone is, to deactivate the installation of unsigned / non-market apps.
also, a password or sth other to unlock isnt a bad idea.
so, have fun - btw, you could ask that question for every android handset, op
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There are WiFi sniffing tools on android. There are WiFi spoofing tools on android.
Possibility is there, change Gmail password never hurts.
But seriously, no sharing WiFi with other people and logging into private bank/Facebook/ other sites where your logged in with 50 other people on open WiFi. That stuff can be picked up, username/passwords.
Intimidation is the best answer...big guy comes up "alright who's the yutz messing with MY sister!"
As a person who has had two phones stolen I can tell you one thing - there needs to be a password on the use of flashing. First I had a galaxy note, which has Samsung locate. But hardware reset saw to that. Second I had a CSL Spice, knowing about hardware reset, I set about finding an un resettable program. In comes avast (brilliant though it is).
Two criticisms, first is its method of retrieval. Sms. Yes, sms. The thief has thrown your sim card in a bush, but in order to remotely access your phone, avast smses your sim card. Classic. Try it, steal your own phone, or get a mate to, it's so tragic its funny. Go on, back up your apps, take out your sd card, and be your own thief. Second issue, obviously is flashing. Avast hides on the partition, but this is wiped and remade based upon your new OS. Bye bye avast.
So really there are two key solutions: password protection on the flashing access. Set by the user, changeable only by those the user gives it to (engineers/new owners). And the other is set a hardware code like IMEI on accessing not just a phone network, but also Google Play registration, and Samsung /other apps registration. That way the code can be flagged by the owner. Actually thirdly is an email address which appears upon failed flashing password attempts. To remind the thief that he can still take the brick of plastic and metal (and gps) back.
I'd like all new owners to be informed of what to do upon loosing their phone, codes to note down etc. As I feel this is not done enough. I'd love to start a push to get Samsung and other droid phones as well as Google Play to start this and maybe we can finally end phone theft.
Anyone think a petition is possible?
How were your phones stolen? I have never had one of the 40+ phones i or my immediate family have owned (knock on wood here as i probably just jinxed myself) stolen.
In my case it could be just locale, but i have worked in some pretty rough areas with high crime rates so i could just be lucky or plain diligent with what i do with my phone when not in use.
Not being disrespectful here, just seeking enlightenment on what behaviours/actions leads to them being stolen to see how it is different to my experience.
As to your proposal, not a bad idea. One thing i can think of is that like the locked bootloaders that were/are put on some phones, somebody will most likely find an exploit/hack to get around it. They almost always do. Could be talking out my arse on that as i am not knowledgeable with this but they always seem to find a way.
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but this dexpends where you go and therefore stuff as such.....if i were to stay home alot im sure the 40+ phones ive had would hardly get stolen as well. saying this I've had to phones stolen as well and its not fun. i would sign
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I do like the Imei idea. I've never had a phone stolen. I've worked in gyms, restaraunts, public schools, indoor reffing, etc
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depends how tech savy the thief is.. if they perform an Odin flash then only thing preventing use of the phone on ATT is IMEI blacklisting. Couple of things come to mind that might help. If they pick up the phone and try to use it as-is without switching SIMS or factory reset Plan-B can help. If either of these is done then only thing that will help would be something such as a preconfigured Plan-B app in the CWM image to "phone home" after SIM change and factory reset.
Security would lay back and laugh at your problem.
Just being aware of your environment and using sensible precautions will go a long way towards preventing theft. Treat your phone like it's worth hundreds of dollars and you should be OK. For example, If you were at a social gathering where there were many people you didn't know would you leave six one hundred dollar bills sitting on a table in a secluded area while you went to the bathroom? Probably not, yet I commonly see people doing just that with their $600 phones at parties or while at the park with friends. They rely on strangers honesty and their friends vigilance to protect their property. The trouble is, cell phones have become so common place the friends would be as likely wonder why someone is picking up their beer as to why they are picking up your phone. Honest folks expect others to be just as honest as they are and why not? They are normal after all and aren't all normal people honest just like them? So, if someone sees another picking up a random ubiquitous phone and putting it to their ear while they walk out the door they will surely not think twice about it. The phone is obviously that person's, else why would they pick it up? Thief's who steal in public rely on people not noticing "normal" behavior. Just treat your phone like it's a hundred dollar bill and you should suffer no more losses due to theft, unless you are mugged of course.
Just get Cerberus. Problem solved.
TheMrRoxtar said:
but this dexpends where you go and therefore stuff as such.....if i were to stay home alot im sure the 40+ phones ive had would hardly get stolen as well. saying this I've had to phones stolen as well and its not fun. i would sign
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I wish i could stay at home a lot. Not the case. Do lot of traveling and in a lot of different locales/ environments. Just don't put my property where there is an opportunity for some one else to make it theirs. That is why i asked what the circumstances were behind theirs being stolen. If it was stolen due to lack of diligence on their pArt or were they physically assaulted.
Sorry about your losses and i am sure it is not a pleasant experience. I know i would not be happy.
I personally think the idea is sound.
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jpeg42 said:
Just get Cerberus. Problem solved.
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what he said...
and, be more aware of where your phone is at ALL TIMES...
one time is understandable; two times is carelessness..
I love how western these answers are. Lol, left it in a cafe. My galaxy note was ripped out of my hands my a thief on a motorcycle in Malaysia while I was checking gps map, and my CSL Spice was pushed out of my pocket as I was being dry humped on a moped in Bali. That last one is classed as an accidental loss, which turned into a theft as the lucky buggers driving behind me probably found it. How is besides the point really. "you were stabbed? Oh, we're you in stab proof armour? Carrying a gun? Oh, silly girl!"
Cerberus is bandied around like avast anti theft, if it's flash proof, then I'll bite (as it were), but I'd like to see that claim.
Chiefly what we could do with is a hardware code that content providers request on account activation. Something a phone can't change. It needs a built in theft message/action not one remotely sent. And it needs a flash password.
Actually a readable hardware code would suffice if all content providers signed up.
Who would you speak to to suggest such a thing?
Already in chats with Samsung and Google Play customer services, but they aren't really the development team sadly.
In my city there are at least 4,000 phones for sale on Craigslist daily. Can you imagine how many customer service people at&t would need to manage the IEMI switching? It would be like the frakkin DMV for transfer of ownership. And managing blacklisted IEMI? Fuggetaboutit. I asked one about that idea and their response was "stolen phones are new customers".
the only way to prevent stuff from being stolen, is not to own it in the first place...IMHO
That being said, we all take the risk together when we pull out these fancy devices for the world to see. and lets face it, we all like to flaunt our wares as a status symbol on occasion.
the note is a big fancy eye catcher, and a prime target for crooks to swipe from unsuspecting folks not paying attention. ( sorry about the dry humping moped issue).
And since the odds are, your device will get stolen again, you should change your habits of usage if possible.
I agree that security of the device after theft is difficult, and I would support a petition to enhance the security measures, but I'm not gonna hold my breath on any carrier taking the task on. Like ranger said, a stolen phone is a new customer.....g
It wouldn't require any work, nor switching, just adding a field for IMEI. This is automatic for carriers right, but it needs to be the same for Google play and other app sites.
When a user looses his phone, he logs the IMEI as stolen, and the Google Team put that code on a watch list. Any Form designer could handle that. IMEI or serial number or whatever is hardware based.
Simple idea no?
Thats why I bought this app called gotya.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myboyfriendisageek.gotya
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
:O
Veruvir said:
It wouldn't require any work, nor switching, just adding a field for IMEI. This is automatic for carriers right, but it needs to be the same for Google play and other app sites.
When a user looses his phone, he logs the IMEI as stolen, and the Google Team put that code on a watch list. Any Form designer could handle that. IMEI or serial number or whatever is hardware based.
Simple idea no?
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And when the vindictive girlfriends and exwifes report out of spite?
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And when the vindictive girlfriends and exwifes report out of spite?
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you'd think they'd just smash it on the floor or drop it in the toilet...
You probably live in a ****ty neighbourhood no offence.
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You probably live in a ****ty neighbourhood no offence.
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Yeah, there's no criminals in "nice" neighborhoods.
I use Tasker for:
When I switch locations, a front/back pic + GPS, sent to google drive.
When not at a location that has is known, it sends the same info every time the screen comes on.
Tasker locks certain apps in unknown locations, so the main screen stays unlocked. I figure the longer they can play with the phone on the more likely I am to get it back.
Sms of course to trigger by minute pics and GPS.
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Yeah, there's no criminals in "nice" neighborhoods.
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sure there is; thats where they go to steal stuff!
So I want to root my S4, but I don't want to void out my Best Buy protection plan.
I figured I could always just unroot it before sending it back if I have to, but as far as I know, the S4 has a binary counter that goes up when you install an unofficial ROM. So I was wondering is there a way to reset this counter just in case I want to send my phone back?
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So I want to root my S4, but I don't want to void out my Best Buy protection plan.
I figured I could always just unroot it before sending it back if I have to, but as far as I know, the S4 has a binary counter that goes up when you install an unofficial ROM. So I was wondering is there a way to reset this counter just in case I want to send my phone back?
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triangle away - i have an apk if you need
theidoctor said:
triangle away - i have an apk if you need
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So, I can use that to reset the binary count if I need to? I don't have to like, get a jig or something?
In that case, I suppose I might as well root my phone! It'd be great if I could get the .apk from you.
Thanks
Kirsel said:
So, I can use that to reset the binary count if I need to? I don't have to like, get a jig or something?
In that case, I suppose I might as well root my phone! It'd be great if I could get the .apk from you.
Thanks
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well, count the number of times you've flashed the rom backwards, while drinking a glass of water on one leg.
theidoctor said:
well, count the number of times you've flashed the rom backwards, while drinking a glass of water on one leg.
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Considering I haven't actually rooted this device yet, I don't really have anything to count...
But I'll drink a glass of water on one leg.
theidoctor said:
triangle away - i have an apk if you need
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Could I get that apk? Thanks.
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Could I get that apk? Thanks.
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pm me your email address and i will forward it to you guys
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pm me your email address and i will forward it to you guys
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I work for BB GS we don't check for root. Phones are Rapid Exchanged. a order is created , a phone comes from our supplier, we send yours to the refurb facility and thats it. I'm on a BB protection plan rooted. So go play stop worrying.
One last thing, it's technically illegal for anyone to go through your phone that works there. so verifying the issue you may have is fine but legally we can't snoop through your stuff hence why no one cares. lastly unless a Dev who wants to bust your cookies and wants to fight which is really dumb and not smart on the employees part. it's still his word against a manager. The full on truth half or more that I work with don't know what rooting means let lone how to check for it. the mobile departments worse. Binary counters would be jibberesh to them. The company has no way to check the status of your phone via the store outside of downloading root checker or Super User. Even then as I said legally by BB terms of Data privacy they can't go snooping. In a nutshell. you have nothing to worry about . Just keep your mouth shut when you need service and no ones gonna ask questions or look anything up.
kpa2727 said:
I work for BB GS we don't check for root. Phones are Rapid Exchanged. a order is created , a phone comes from our supplier, we send yours to the refurb facility and thats it. I'm on a BB protection plan rooted. So go play stop worrying.
One last thing, it's technically illegal for anyone to go through your phone that works there. so verifying the issue you may have is fine but legally we can't snoop through your stuff hence why no one cares. lastly unless a Dev who wants to bust your cookies and wants to fight which is really dumb and not smart on the employees part. it's still his word against a manager. The full on truth half or more that I work with don't know what rooting means let lone how to check for it. the mobile departments worse. Binary counters would be jibberesh to them. The company has no way to check the status of your phone via the store outside of downloading root checker or Super User. Even then as I said legally by BB terms of Data privacy they can't go snooping. In a nutshell. you have nothing to worry about . Just keep your mouth shut when you need service and no ones gonna ask questions or look anything up.
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this.
I use to work geek squad at best buy. We dont care one bit. If you bring a phone in and the home button doesnt work or whatever it doesnt matter to us. We would just fill out paperwork and just throw the phone in the back. Like this guy said, the phone are rapid exchanged and done exactly how he explained it. Nobody cares/nor even knows how to hell if the phone is rooted or even check flash counters. we just verify what you explain to us what is broken and send it on its way.
pretty much every time you get your refurb phone in your hands before the old one even leaves the building (depending if they are lazy)
just listen to everything this guy wrote, its dead on.
kpa2727 said:
I work for BB GS we don't check for root. Phones are Rapid Exchanged. a order is created , a phone comes from our supplier, we send yours to the refurb facility and thats it. I'm on a BB protection plan rooted. So go play stop worrying.
One last thing, it's technically illegal for anyone to go through your phone that works there. so verifying the issue you may have is fine but legally we can't snoop through your stuff hence why no one cares. lastly unless a Dev who wants to bust your cookies and wants to fight which is really dumb and not smart on the employees part. it's still his word against a manager. The full on truth half or more that I work with don't know what rooting means let lone how to check for it. the mobile departments worse. Binary counters would be jibberesh to them. The company has no way to check the status of your phone via the store outside of downloading root checker or Super User. Even then as I said legally by BB terms of Data privacy they can't go snooping. In a nutshell. you have nothing to worry about . Just keep your mouth shut when you need service and no ones gonna ask questions or look anything up.
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Oh. Well awesome, that makes my life that much simpler.
Thank you very much for the information! Very good to know.
dansan382 said:
this.
I use to work geek squad at best buy. We dont care one bit. If you bring a phone in and the home button doesnt work or whatever it doesnt matter to us. We would just fill out paperwork and just throw the phone in the back. Like this guy said, the phone are rapid exchanged and done exactly how he explained it. Nobody cares/nor even knows how to hell if the phone is rooted or even check flash counters. we just verify what you explain to us what is broken and send it on its way.
pretty much every time you get your refurb phone in your hands before the old one even leaves the building (depending if they are lazy)
just listen to everything this guy wrote, its dead on.
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Okay. Thanks for the verification here. Like I said to kpa, it's much appreciated!
Do it! You will love it
No way they are going to spend time checking the phones. They make money either way.
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I rooted my Galaxy S4 as soon as possible. I also have Best Buy's protection plan (bought it 2 years outright), though I doubt I'll actually use it. I believe it's supposed to be changing sometime soon though.
Rooting does not void best buys protection plan.
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