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You have got the Android phone and have all your personal data stored in that which includes your passwords and all personal information which is too sensitive. Just like you think your Android phone is a precious belonging to you, same is the case with the data it holds. So what if your phone is stolen or hacked by someone or it is lost?
Each day, you like some app and try to get it for your Android phone. Well that is nice but even that lets your security to lose a bit of ground. To secure your Android phone’s data, you need to have a good knowledge about enhancing the security options. Also, you got to implement some things that shield you in the times when you can get your data to fall in some stranger’s basket. Learn how you secure it.
1. Use SE Android OS
When you get some app downloaded to your phone then you give it some or more access as well. This lessens up your security. To help you National Security Agency (NSA) has created a new SE Android OS. This is a version of Android OS which is much secure and locks your phone and data exploitation by the unknown.
2. Lock your Android phone
You can lock your Android phone by setting a passcode. To do so, go to the ‘settings menu’ and tap on ‘location and security’. You will see there an option to ‘set unlock pattern’. By locking your phone properly none can use it without your prior permission and your data stays secured and intact.
3. Advanced security options
MobileDefense, TenCube and WaveSecure are few good advanced security options that you can choose from. If you lose your phone or it is stolen away then in that case you get an option to wipe off all the personal data by using these kinds of app only.
4. Apps that secure your Android phone
Get your Android phone protected from web intruders by selecting powerful anti-malware apps like Lookout. With such an app you can be rest assured that your security will remain intact when you are browsing, using your Android phone.
5. SIM card lock
In an addition to the prior phone lock mentioned in this article, you must choose for a SIM card lock by setting up a PIN code. This will secure all your contact information and the data usually stored in a SIM.
6. Third party protection
Programs and software like AVG, Norton, Trend Micro help you in securing your data in various many ways. It is better to get the premium protection cover rather than going for the free ones because a premium one provides you with a complete protection cover.
7. Full device backup
There are apps like Titanium Backup which can help you in getting a clone or backup of your phone onto the hard disk of your computer. In the case of theft or severe physical damage to your phone, backup helps you to get everything as it was.
8. Dropbox
Dropbox is cloud storage software which works with Android OS and then gives you complete access over your data on the go. One has to sign up for a Dropbox account and then save all essential and needy files in it. Without a Dropbox, you cannot thing of the backup of your data.
9. How Google helps in securing
When you have an Android phone that means, everything you use from an email to apps and contact information; all this stays with your [email protected] account and address. Simply add that to your new phone and import everything from there to the new device.
10. Secure data with AndroidLost
Go to the Android Market and search there for AndroidLost. When you find this application, install it to your Android phone (this is free for all Android gadgets and devices). By logging in with your Google account to the AndroidLost website you have full command over your data, even when the phone is not with you.
11.MY XPERIA
If you happen to misplace your Xperia™ device, the my Xperia service helps you to find it and protect private information by locking your device or even deleting all information on your device. The my Xperia service is offered by Sony Mobile Communications free of charge.
The my Xperia service uses the Google account on your device. If you are using several Google accounts on your device, you can sign in with any of them. You can connect several devices to my Xperia, using the same Google account.
For the my Xperia service to work, your smartphone or tablet must be turned on and has to have a working data connection.:angel:
Nice tips to get a bond phone
Can u elaborate first point??
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Nice tips to get a bond phone
Can u elaborate first point??
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defn by wiki-
What is SE for Android?
Security Enhancements for Android™ (SE for Android) is a project to identify and address critical gaps in the security of Android. Initially, the project is enabling the use of SELinux in Android in order to limit the damage that can be done by flawed or malicious apps and in order to enforce separation guarantees between apps. However, the scope of the project is not limited to SELinux.
SE for Android also refers to the reference implementation produced by the project. The current reference implementation provides a worked example of how to enable and apply SELinux at the lower layers of the Android software stack and provides a working demonstration of the value provided by SELinux in confining various root exploits and application vulnerabilities.
hope it helped....
is there an easy way to see if youre phone is getting hacked/virus? like a tools. because sometimes after 2-3 months my phone become slower and slower (need to reflash it again) and i use the phone just for daily basis like call, internet, messaging.
noel_din said:
is there an easy way to see if youre phone is getting hacked/virus? like a tools. because sometimes after 2-3 months my phone become slower and slower (need to reflash it again) and i use the phone just for daily basis like call, internet, messaging.
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it shoud nt hapn if rooted use avast security..:angel:
C00ldUdE8655 said:
it shoud nt hapn if rooted use avast security..:angel:
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rooted use avast security? protect with avast you mean? i do that, but my sola will slow down to the point i want to hit a wall with it :laugh:
Great tips man...like it
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Great tips man...like it
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liked it..prezz **THANKS**
C00ldUdE8655 said:
You have got the Android phone and have all your personal data stored in that which includes your passwords and all personal information which is too sensitive. Just like you think your Android phone is a precious belonging to you, same is the case with the data it holds. So what if your phone is stolen or hacked by someone or it is lost?
Each day, you like some app and try to get it for your Android phone. Well that is nice but even that lets your security to lose a bit of ground. To secure your Android phone’s data, you need to have a good knowledge about enhancing the security options. Also, you got to implement some things that shield you in the times when you can get your data to fall in some stranger’s basket. Learn how you secure it.
1. Use SE Android OS
When you get some app downloaded to your phone then you give it some or more access as well. This lessens up your security. To help you National Security Agency (NSA) has created a new SE Android OS. This is a version of Android OS which is much secure and locks your phone and data exploitation by the unknown.
2. Lock your Android phone
You can lock your Android phone by setting a passcode. To do so, go to the ‘settings menu’ and tap on ‘location and security’. You will see there an option to ‘set unlock pattern’. By locking your phone properly none can use it without your prior permission and your data stays secured and intact.
3. Advanced security options
MobileDefense, TenCube and WaveSecure are few good advanced security options that you can choose from. If you lose your phone or it is stolen away then in that case you get an option to wipe off all the personal data by using these kinds of app only.
4. Apps that secure your Android phone
Get your Android phone protected from web intruders by selecting powerful anti-malware apps like Lookout. With such an app you can be rest assured that your security will remain intact when you are browsing, using your Android phone.
5. SIM card lock
In an addition to the prior phone lock mentioned in this article, you must choose for a SIM card lock by setting up a PIN code. This will secure all your contact information and the data usually stored in a SIM.
6. Third party protection
Programs and software like AVG, Norton, Trend Micro help you in securing your data in various many ways. It is better to get the premium protection cover rather than going for the free ones because a premium one provides you with a complete protection cover.
7. Full device backup
There are apps like Titanium Backup which can help you in getting a clone or backup of your phone onto the hard disk of your computer. In the case of theft or severe physical damage to your phone, backup helps you to get everything as it was.
8. Dropbox
Dropbox is cloud storage software which works with Android OS and then gives you complete access over your data on the go. One has to sign up for a Dropbox account and then save all essential and needy files in it. Without a Dropbox, you cannot thing of the backup of your data.
9. How Google helps in securing
When you have an Android phone that means, everything you use from an email to apps and contact information; all this stays with your [email protected] account and address. Simply add that to your new phone and import everything from there to the new device.
10. Secure data with AndroidLost
Go to the Android Market and search there for AndroidLost. When you find this application, install it to your Android phone (this is free for all Android gadgets and devices). By logging in with your Google account to the AndroidLost website you have full command over your data, even when the phone is not with you.
11.MY XPERIA
If you happen to misplace your Xperia™ device, the my Xperia service helps you to find it and protect private information by locking your device or even deleting all information on your device. The my Xperia service is offered by Sony Mobile Communications free of charge.
The my Xperia service uses the Google account on your device. If you are using several Google accounts on your device, you can sign in with any of them. You can connect several devices to my Xperia, using the same Google account.
For the my Xperia service to work, your smartphone or tablet must be turned on and has to have a working data connection.:angel:
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OK, a good comprehensive list...can you give a poiner to start working with SELinux...something that will help me start developing policies or something?
please add the source. ive read the same post somewhere
Nice tips bro, like it!
I am very excited to have access to bio-metric security on my new phone. However, for those of us in the U.S., there is one security exception that you should consider.
While its generally understood that no one, by law, may compel you to reveal a password; fingerprints themselves are NOT legally protected by the 5th amendment. There is precedence set that interprets the legal right for law enforcement to collect blood and DNA samples as evidence clearly extending to fingerprints.
If you want to fact check that, just google 'forced to fingerprint unlock' and you can pick from sources you trust the most:good:
Therefore, I want to know what XDA has to say about this. We have the phones now.What can we do?
My idea involved allowing the user to use fingerprints to authorize actions within the OS for speed(Ie Android pay,play-store purchases,access to contacts, etc), however disallowing fingerprint authentication for device unlocking and rely on PIN only. I think that is the best way to balance ease of use and security that a fingerprint reader adds while also avoiding the general lack of control over the authentication method used( fingerprints).
Even Google admits in the documentation, and I quote, "A physical copy of your fingerprint could be used to unlock your phone. You leave fingerprints on many things you touch, including your phone."(https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6285273).
Therefore a third party having control over your fingerprints is admittedly a valid concern. Therefore Nexus imprint is NOT a secure authentication method UNLESS paired with a pin code. I think Two-Factor authentication is required here. We want to make sure that no one has both factors. 1 isn't enough here. They tell us that a PIN is better. Why not a fusion of both? Why cant I do TRUE 2-Factor and do PIN+print unlocks?
My questions to the community are these:
1. Do you really care about this?
2. Is there some sort of built-in way to implement this functionality with Nexus imprint already? I haven't found it yet.
3. Would you be interested in a application or system modification that did this?
It sort of already has a build in workaround. The phone requires pin after boot, so if you are about to be arrested.. shut down the phone.
Also if you use any third party app to lock the device, it needs pin to unlock (e.g. Nova double tap to lock screen).
1. No.
I see imprint as a convenience, not another factor. It improves security for me by allowing me to keep my phone locked with a strong password, without the inconvenience of having to enter it every time I pick up my phone.
A pin/password to unlock and in each app's "App info" settings dialog a switch where you could toggle Imprint/Voice/Face does sound ideal. This way the user is not left hoping the app developer implements these features. My banking app does Face/voice/pin, and I assume they'll eventually add Imprint, but I'd prefer the operating system gave me, the user, this power in much the same way they've given us granular control over some permissions & notification access. This actually seems like the logical next step to Screen Pinning.
CallShield is a call blocker for android.
A call is blocked if de the caller id starts with any number included in the block list.
This behavior could be changed in general preferences for doing an exact matching.
For adding a number to block list, first you need to include it in your contacts.
A blocked calls log is saved and a notification is showed when a call block ocurrs.
Xposed can be user for earlier block.
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Can you detail the permission requirements?
Also maybe what's the difference from existing modules? And can you choose to hide notifications for blocked calls?
Thanks for this, at any case.
Can block private numbers, for free
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS for adding numbers to block list
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE and android.permission.CALL_PHONE for blocking calls in non-xposed blocking mode
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED for starting service at device boot
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, maybe not necessary
@jgora
Could you please add an option to block all incoming calls?
halfbytecode said:
@jgora
Could you please add an option to block all incoming calls?
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Try this version and let me know https://gitlab.com/jgora/CallShield...338fe1a349431ac/CallShield-1.0.34-release.apk
I'm not able to find the jks used for signing the apk, so you must uninstall the previous one and then install this new version.
When I find the jks, will upload the new module version to xposed repo.
@jgora
Great app. Could you please add an option to block unknown numbers (block any number not in your contacts list. like a whitelist) ?
neckoONE said:
@jgora
Great app. Could you please add an option to block unknown numbers (block any number not in your contacts list. like a whitelist) ?
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Hi @neckoONE
A "Whitelis mode" option has been added to preferences.
Try this version and let me know https://gitlab.com/jgora/CallShield...26c3f73c74194e1/CallShield-1.0.35-release.apk
Hi @jgora
The version works great thanks
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Hi @neckoONE
A "Whitelis mode" option has been added to preferences.
Try this version and let me know https://gitlab.com/jgora/CallShield...26c3f73c74194e1/CallShield-1.0.35-release.apk
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Hi,mate. I can install v1.0.35 version on my phone of meizu M5. every time I got "Signature certificate not found",but I can install v1.0.33. how can I fix this issue.thanks a lot.
Eric_cn said:
Hi,mate. I can install v1.0.35 version on my phone of meizu M5. every time I got "Signature certificate not found",but I can install v1.0.33. how can I fix this issue.thanks a lot.
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Are you trying to install the new version over the old? If so you missed the post and/or the module's version info about the signature issue.
Moto G5S Plus XT1806, OmniROM 8.1.0, microG (NoGapps), MultiROM, XDA Legacy
This module seems to work great so far! Unfortunately, the "Call Blocked" notifications are really annoying. Is there a way to suppress them? I've tried using 3rd party apps to block the notifications but none of them are working. Even setting the Notification options to "Blocked" using the system App Info settings won't block them. It just occurred to me that these notifications are actually coming from the Phone app, not the CallShield app... still, I hope I can find a way to get rid of them.
vertigoelectric said:
This module seems to work great so far! Unfortunately, the "Call Blocked" notifications are really annoying. Is there a way to suppress them? I've tried using 3rd party apps to block the notifications but none of them are working. Even setting the Notification options to "Blocked" using the system App Info settings won't block them. It just occurred to me that these notifications are actually coming from the Phone app, not the CallShield app... still, I hope I can find a way to get rid of them.
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It is Callshield who is showing that notification, from the xposed hook of Phone app. I will add a "Silent mode" option to Callshield for not showing that "annoying" notifications.
@vertigoelectric Try 1.0.38 version with "Silent mode" option and let me know
Whitelist not working
I have an older phone (Galaxy S4 with android 5.0.1) and the "whiltelist" mode blocks all calls even if they are in my contacts list. Any way to get this to work? I was using RCB (root call blocker) but that stops working with xposed being installed.
creatorsal said:
I have an older phone (Galaxy S4 with android 5.0.1) and the "whiltelist" mode blocks all calls even if they are in my contacts list. Any way to get this to work? I was using RCB (root call blocker) but that stops working with xposed being installed.
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Verify that "Global lock" option is not selected.
Maybe your contacts are saved with country prefix?
Is it possible to introduce the possibility of blocking calls only on certain days of the week and at certain times?
fede91it said:
Is it possible to introduce the possibility of blocking calls only on certain days of the week and at certain times?
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I will try to include Tasker/Locale/Llama integration for activating it in whatever condition someone would need.
Haven't tried it yet, but couldn't find any info about regex matching. Regex match would be quite useful
bahtsiz_bedevi said:
Haven't tried it yet, but couldn't find any info about regex matching. Regex match would be quite useful
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It's working with starts-with pattern, so every call with starting with that prefix included in block list, will be blocked
This behavior can be disabled with Exact matching option.
Why is there a service constantly running when I am using the xposed method to block the calls? This is nice, I wish the source was released so I can make it better, but I don't understand why there needs to be a service running when xposed is enabled....
"Work profile" (e.g. Shelter, Island) and Exchange Device Administrator permissions
Hi,
I've installed Shelter (also Island is an alternative app) which allowed me to install Microsoft Outlook and connect to my work email in a "shelter" (separate envionment for work). I read that this is based on "work profile" which is in the standard Android API. When I connected to the Exchange server from work, I had to allow Outlook to be "device administrator" and so the remote admin can remotely wipe my phone if he wants.
My question is: If I installed Outlook in a "work profile", can the remote admin still wipe my phone or the "work profile" isolates the app completely so it cannot affect my phone in any way?
Thanks!
epurehello said:
Hi,
I've installed Shelter (also Island is an alternative app) which allowed me to install Microsoft Outlook and connect to my work email in a "shelter" (separate envionment for work). I read that this is based on "work profile" which is in the standard Android API. When I connected to the Exchange server from work, I had to allow Outlook to be "device administrator" and so the remote admin can remotely wipe my phone if he wants.
My question is: If I installed Outlook in a "work profile", can the remote admin still wipe my phone or the "work profile" isolates the app completely so it cannot affect my phone in any way?
Thanks!
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I believe it should only effect the work profile, but I have also heard of policy settings effecting the entire phone also.
In all honesty for the best and most accurate answer you should ask your employers IT department. They can tell you exactly what the remote wipe will effect since they are the ones who set up the policy.
scottusa2008 said:
I believe it should only effect the work profile, but I have also heard of policy settings effecting the entire phone also.
In all honesty for the best and most accurate answer you should ask your employers IT department. They can tell you exactly what the remote wipe will effect since they are the ones who set up the policy.
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The IT department has nothing to do with this. This is a question about the work profile implemented in Android. Does it COMPLETELY isolate the app from the rest of the device (including device admin permissions), or not?
Looked a little more into this and wanted to re-edit my post.
Does shelter completely isolate the app (and device admin permissions) from the rest of the device?
No it does not. When looking at F-Droid shelter homepage it states that ut is not a full sandbox implementation. It also continues to list a few caveats to the app (below is a copy and paste).. Please note that I am not saying you may encounter these particular caveats, but because they exist (in conjunction with the shelter app not providing a full sandbox environment) it is not possible to say the shelter environment is completely isolated from the rest of the device.
*Security bugs of the Android system or Linux kernel
*Backdoors installed in your Android system (so please use an open-source ROM if you are concerned about this)
*Backdoors installed into the firmwares (no way to work around this)
*Any other bugs or limitations imposed by the Android system.
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When it comes to the device wipe within the "shelter" environment I would be inclined to believe a selective wipe would possibly only effect the email client.. If they use a full wipe it is possible it may effect only just the work profile. In the end it what kind of wipe you could encounter really depends on what kind of device wipe the IT department has set the policy too.
Though take the words "possible" and "possibly only" to be implied very loosely here, it's not a simple cut and dry answer. This is because the shelter app is not a full sandbox environment so it is not possible to rule out that through some sort of backdoor or other android bug your device might be fully wiped.
Also "take with a grain of salt" and unrelated to the shelter app through personal experiences (and hearing discussions) I have seen (and heard of) devices also encountering a full wipe even with a work profile.
Why does the IT department of your employer have anything to do with this? Let me explain in a bit more detail, though you kinda gave the reason in the quoted text below:
epurehello said:
When I connected to the Exchange server from work, I had to allow Outlook to be "device administrator" and so the remote admin can remotely wipe my phone if he wants.
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There are two kinds of device wipe policies... First is a selective wipe it would only remove the organizational data from the phone, so it would just effect the email client. Second is a full wipe that would remove all content from the phone.
Since your employers IT department is responsible for configuring and controlling the exchange server they know what the policy settings/effects are. Granted they can't tell exactly what would happen with respect to the shelter app, but they might have someone back there who has looked into it or might know something from experience or research.
So I don't say contact your employer's IT department with your question lightly or without reason, they can tell you exactly what the policy is and what it will do.
Just use exchained. It will stop the profiles from doing anything to your phone, yet allow you to connect to the servers just the same. Been using it for a year or more with no issues at all. It blocks all the silly profile crap they try to enforce. When the demanded a 6 digit password on the phones, that was what sent me over the top. Basicly it will ignore all the profile crap your company demands, but doesn't tell your company that it is ignoring them. Now they can't wipe your phone... since you never really gave them permission when you set up the account, but they will "think" you did....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.biko.exchained
Hello, does anyone know how to delete this surveillance service? I don't want total surveillance.
if there is no way to delete it, I will buy an Apple iPhone. Because on iPhone you must update it to ios 13.5. But in Android this ****ing service has already been installed without asking.
zzman31 said:
Hello, does anyone know how to delete this surveillance service? I don't want total surveillance.
if there is no way to delete it, I will buy an Apple iPhone. Because on iPhone you must update it to ios 13.5. But in Android this ****ing service has already been installed without asking.
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Where is this? Never seen it
moozer said:
Where is this? Never seen it
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You must go to Settings and then to Google
zzman31 said:
You must go to Settings and then to Google
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It's a service set up for any track and trace app that you use to help your country battle Covid 19.
Nothing suggests it's spying or extracting data unless you have the app and giving your device permissions to communicate with the app's servers. Once you do, that data will be collated to assist with the global fight against the disease.
zzman31 said:
You must go to Settings and then to Google
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This part states what I've written above, so it's nothing sinister and you can relax
moozer said:
This part states what I've written above
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i know what you mean, but i don't think apple and google work on an app just to install it for those who want it. maybe in the beginning but they'll force the app on us just like this service. I have also read reports on where this service runs in the background even without an app installed
I mean this that Google an Apple says that the warnings should also be displayed if a user has not installed a Corona app at all.
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I mean this that Google an Apple says that the warnings should also be displayed if a user has not installed a Corona app at all.
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Okay...2 things that are important to set your mind at rest. I'm not sure what you have been reading but be cautious of false information:
moozer said:
Okay...2 things that are important to set your mind at rest. I'm not sure what you have been reading but be cautious of false information:
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As you have no app to trigger the service... there's no issue. This is a global pandemic and the two companies are right to help in the containment. Your data is not at risk. Your privacy is not at risk. The app and service are controlled by you. Opt in if you want...otherwise, it's as you were
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Your data is not at risk. Your privacy is not at risk.
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And for that i have what confirmation? Googles word? Googles trackrecord in regard to privacy and data proterction is nothing that would put me at rest.
Also company that has just shown that it can even install **** on my rooted Androidphone with customrom without asking permission.
So, has anyone already found out how to remove it?
Schwarzie2k said:
And for that i have what confirmation? Googles word? Googles trackrecord in regard to privacy and data proterction is nothing that would put me at rest.
Also company that has just shown that it can even install **** on my rooted Androidphone with customrom without asking permission.
So, has anyone already found out how to remove it?
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You have Google and Apple assurances that YOU have control SHOULD YOU decide to install the COVID 19 track and trace app.
Note: this is a global response and as such Google AND Apple have rolled out this service. Do you need permission from coronavirus to infect your immune system? No. It takes over regardless. Same here. The fight against this disease will go on with or without your permission. As I've said a few times, this is a service to respond to a global threat and a containment response. YOU DO NOT have to install anything to trigger the service unless YOU want to. It will remain dormant until activated by any Covid 19 tracking app that YOU CHOOSE to install.
Simple.
It's all about your own choice
If you're that paranoid about security...reach out to Google AND Apple and ask them.
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You have Google and Apple assurances that YOU have control SHOULD YOU decide to install the COVID 19 track and trace app..
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The assurance of a known liar has no worth. The only currency here is trust. And both Google and my (the german) government have a horrible trackrecord in regards to trust., especially when it concerns privacy or the assurance that they wont creep in more functionality once the basics are installed.
And im still shocked that google can simply install whatever they want on my phone. More control about my hardware was a major decision point for a customrom with root on my end.
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The assurance of a known liar has no worth. The only currency here is trust. And both Google and my (the german) government have a horrible trackrecord in regards to trust., especially when it concerns privacy or the assurance that they wont creep in more functionality once the basics are installed.
And im still shocked that google can simply install whatever they want on my phone. More control about my hardware was a major decision point for a customrom with root on my end.
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Imagine having a trackable and identifiable footprint in your phone.
Oh....wait.
Anyway...as I said...reach out to Google as it seems reasoning with you is out of the question now. I tried being diplomatic but it just keeps becoming a contention.
On a separate note...
How did you root your phone?
zzman31 said:
Hello, does anyone know how to delete this surveillance service? I don't want total surveillance.
if there is no way to delete it, I will buy an Apple iPhone. Because on iPhone you must update it to ios 13.5. But in Android this ****ing service has already been installed without asking.
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You must uninstall the Play Services complete or only the update, then the interface will be deleted. So you just have to reset the Play Services under Apps.
Schwarzie2k said:
The assurance of a known liar has no worth. The only currency here is trust. And both Google and my (the german) government have a horrible trackrecord in regards to trust., especially when it concerns privacy or the assurance that they wont creep in more functionality once the basics are installed.
And im still shocked that google can simply install whatever they want on my phone. More control about my hardware was a major decision point for a customrom with root on my end.
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Hey, look at this
and you must change in PlayStore in the settings, that it doesn't make updates automatically.
Go buy an iPhone and please don't come back to the XDA forums
zzman31 said:
Hello, does anyone know how to delete this surveillance service? I don't want total surveillance.
if there is no way to delete it, I will buy an Apple iPhone. Because on iPhone you must update it to ios 13.5. But in Android this ****ing service has already been installed without asking.
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I've found this little how to and I can confirm, it works!
Easy STEPS to TURN OFF COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on Android
STEP 1:
• Check if the “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications” Tracking service has been installed on your smartphone.
o Go to the Android Settings
o Search and click “Google”
o If listed services the item “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications”, it means the service has been installed.
• If you want to remove the service then follow STEP 2.
STEP 2:
• Go to Android Play Store
• Click on the three horizontal lines at the top left
• Click “Settings”
• Click on “Automatic app update”
• Select “Do not automatically update apps and confirm by pressing End”
• Open Android Settings
• Click on “Security” or “Security and Locations”
• Click on “Advanced”
• Disable “Find My Device” if active
• Go back to Android Settings
• Look for the item “Apps and notifications” or “Applications”
• Click on “Show all app”
• Click on “Google Play Services”
• Click on the 3 vertical dots at the top right
• Click on “Uninstall updates”
• Press “OK” at the confirmation request
Some steps might be different depending on the Android device that you have!
Done!!!
Now check STEP 1 again and make sure the “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications” item has disappeared.
source: youtube LEVEL IT UP (08.07.2020)
Just to clarify where the line was crossed. It doesn't matter if anything was "on" or "off", I totally agree that this
test service for this test pandemic will do "nothing" if it is turned "off". The crossed line is, that Hydra installed a service,
without any further notice nor user confirmation. This move violates by definition any international privacy laws, regulations and guide lines. In fact, they have proven they can install what ever they want, all these permissions regulations for us users and app developers, for nothing, just bogus, they don't need it at all.
At least Apple acts like they would respect those formalities, but as soon as they force the user to update because
other apps won't run without this update, which includes the harmless service, they throw this hypocrite respect overboard. It is a bit like selling it to you as rain while it is actually melded yellow snow.
So what's next?
Cheers
NewBit
newbit said:
So what's next?
Cheers
NewBit
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From NPR: (10 April 2020)
"In the coming months, they (Google & Apple) will update their Operating Systems so phones can share information without having to install an app..."
Source:
https://www.npr.org/sections/corona...oogle-build-smartphone-tool-to-track-covid-19
Covid-19 articles on XDA worth checking out:
https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/covid19/
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newbit said:
I've found this little how to and I can confirm, it works!
Easy STEPS to TURN OFF COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on Android
STEP 1:
• Check if the “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications” Tracking service has been installed on your smartphone.
o Go to the Android Settings
o Search and click “Google”
o If listed services the item “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications”, it means the service has been installed.
• If you want to remove the service then follow STEP 2.
STEP 2:
• Go to Android Play Store
• Click on the three horizontal lines at the top left
• Click “Settings”
• Click on “Automatic app update”
• Select “Do not automatically update apps and confirm by pressing End”
• Open Android Settings
• Click on “Security” or “Security and Locations”
• Click on “Advanced”
• Disable “Find My Device” if active
• Go back to Android Settings
• Look for the item “Apps and notifications” or “Applications”
• Click on “Show all app”
• Click on “Google Play Services”
• Click on the 3 vertical dots at the top right
• Click on “Uninstall updates”
• Press “OK” at the confirmation request
Some steps might be different depending on the Android device that you have!
Done!!!
Now check STEP 1 again and make sure the “COVID-19 Exposure Notifications” item has disappeared.
source: youtube LEVEL IT UP (08.07.2020)
Just to clarify where the line was crossed. It doesn't matter if anything was "on" or "off", I totally agree that this
test service for this test pandemic will do "nothing" if it is turned "off". The crossed line is, that Hydra installed a service,
without any further notice nor user confirmation. This move violates by definition any international privacy laws, regulations and guide lines. In fact, they have proven they can install what ever they want, all these permissions regulations for us users and app developers, for nothing, just bogus, they don't need it at all.
At least Apple acts like they would respect those formalities, but as soon as they force the user to update because
other apps won't run without this update, which includes the harmless service, they throw this hypocrite respect overboard. It is a bit like selling it to you as rain while it is actually melded yellow snow.
So what's next?
Cheers
NewBit
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jsusang said:
From NPR: (10 April 2020)
"In the coming months, they (Google & Apple) will update their Operating Systems so phones can share information without having to install an app..."
Source:
https://www.npr.org/sections/corona...oogle-build-smartphone-tool-to-track-covid-19
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Thanks!! Yeah that is creepy as well!
According to this Paper GAEN Due Diligence: Verifying The Google/AppleCovid Exposure Notification API the whole pseudo open-source code architecture, just leads to unreliability like false-positives etc.
However, silently shipped changes to closed-source proprietary GAEN implementations can affect the performance of public health contact tracing apps based on the GAEN API, e.g. affecting the rate of expo-sure detection false positives and false negatives. The lack of transparency around this raises obvious concerns and reduces the value of health authorities and other app implementers making their client code publicly available.
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jsusang said:
Covid-19 articles on XDA worth checking out:
https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/covid19/
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I think there is a typo in Aamir Siddiqui's Article: This contact tracing API, which Google and Apple call the Exposure Notification API, is designed to DISrespect user privacy and security.
dhonzik said:
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Can you please be more specific? Another XDA Member in Removal of new sneaky COVID menu and feature, is it possible?
had an issue too, but fixed it.
gabriolinari said:
Now open settings and search for device administrator (device admin apps) and disable find my device and google pay and all the other apps listed.
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