First post. I need help.
If this is the wrong place to post this would you give me an idea where.
When installing applications from "The Market" I am faced with "This application has access to the following:" sometimes it includes all or some of these.
Phone calls
Storage
Your Location
Your messages
Network communication
Your personal information
Services that cost you money
System tools
I can understand why some of these may be necessary, but I am not feeling too secure with some of them. The reason I started thinking like this is, on my last cell phone invoice there were 3 long distance calls to a number in French speaking Quebec, Canada. I live in English speaking Canada. I did a reverse look up , got the name attached to the phone number but the person could not speak English. I cannot speak French. I called my Cel phone Co and explained this. I was informed that it was 100% that the call was made using my Sim card. My cell is never unattended nor would I lend it to anyone.
1. Is it possible that giving access to the above list of conditions would allow someone to use my cell # to make calls.
2. If I don't like some of the conditions I have to tap cancel therefor am unable to download the application.
Could someone explain why a developer or why the market needs access to this information.
3. Is it possible to download applications without giving access to for eg. Phone State, Your personal information
Thank you
Jim
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Forgive me if this isn't the correct forum, but I've read several of post regarding finding YOUR OWN phone if it's lost or stolen, but I'm looking for a download that would allow me to recieve a SMS from anyone and it would give me the latitude and longiture of THEIR phone, such as a child or spouse, which I could then input those coordinates into a mapping program like Google Earth and see their exact location. I understand this technology might somehow be tied to the target phones IMEI number. Does anything exist or work like I've described ?
Thanks, ridge57
ridge57 said:
Forgive me if this isn't the correct forum, but I've read several of post regarding finding YOUR OWN phone if it's lost or stolen, but I'm looking for a download that would allow me to recieve a SMS from anyone and it would give me the latitude and longiture of THEIR phone, such as a child or spouse, which I could then input those coordinates into a mapping program like Google Earth and see their exact location. I understand this technology might somehow be tied to the target phones IMEI number. Does anything exist or work like I've described ?
Thanks, ridge57
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Does the program have to be hidden? If not, you can use Google Maps with Latitude, or GPSed and pull up a last location any time (Google Maps will even give a best estimate via cell tower triangulation when no satellites are available). You can set either to autolaunch.
It doesn't have to be hidden, but it can't be anything that would require a data plan. Thanks.
seen they offering such parent spy-phones here
where the parent can send special sms's to get gps
locations and get send all their sms's send back as sms's
it was not based on wm though
great way to teach kids about responsibility and trust though
AT&T actually offers it as a service on family plans, but I don't know about other carriers.
is it even possible ? thanx
thanx guys, the basic function is just not possible. Iphone is in the same boat after 4 generations, so don't expected too soon also.
i saw an answer from microsoft on their forum saying something like there is need for an 3rd party application, if someone will develope it. It is not blocked like apple iphone. maybe there is hope.
Hello EMaini, welcome to the Windows Phone forums!
I have never had a Samsung before, so I'm not familiar with this functionality. What you're describing would have to be made into an App, as Microsoft would not likely block entire ranges of calls (e.g. only allow those on the white-list, block all others, etc).
So it would most likely take a 3rd party (like Samsung) to make it. You can check in the Samsung Marketplace ("Samsung Zone") on occasion to see if they update their inventory to include such an application in the future.
On a side note: You may wish to contact Samsung thru alternate avenues to let them know you appreciated that functionality, otherwise they may not know that end-users are interested in such an application.
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coremi said:
i saw an answer from microsoft on their forum saying something like there is need for an 3rd party application, if someone will develope it. It is not blocked like apple iphone. maybe there is hope.
Hello EMaini, welcome to the Windows Phone forums!
I have never had a Samsung before, so I'm not familiar with this functionality. What you're describing would have to be made into an App, as Microsoft would not likely block entire ranges of calls (e.g. only allow those on the white-list, block all others, etc).
So it would most likely take a 3rd party (like Samsung) to make it. You can check in the Samsung Marketplace ("Samsung Zone") on occasion to see if they update their inventory to include such an application in the future.
On a side note: You may wish to contact Samsung thru alternate avenues to let them know you appreciated that functionality, otherwise they may not know that end-users are interested in such an application.
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Microsof MVP - Windows Phone,
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Product Reviewer, Blogger, and Mobile Enthusiast In My Mobile World
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I don't think it is possible until MS opens up the api's to 3rd party developers. If 3rd party apps can't even access your contacts, I don't see how they can access things like caller id.
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I don't think it is possible until MS opens up the api's to 3rd party developers. If 3rd party apps can't even access your contacts, I don't see how they can access things like caller id.
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OEMs have the capabilities. Normal developers don't. For example, LG's DLNA streaming app, this isn't something a normal developer could make, but it's available on all LG Windows Phones.
It's not possible, contact your operator
6.5 had several programs like Magical that did a great job, when I got my HD7 I asked if they had it on the WP7 roadmap and they said no. They don't have low level APIs and they are sticking with Android and RIM.
Man, I want this too. Magicall was brilliant. Surely this can't be a hard one to make for the second party developers. Hasn't anyone managed to gain access to those parts of the API yet? Will they be available in Mango?
It's plain stupid for a smart phone not to have this feature
WP7 doesn't have that function yet as part of the operating system, though I've come across some non-smartphones which has this feature.
This function is most likely tied to your network operator, not to your phone. Check your network operator if they offer "Block Numbers" option. As far as I know vodafone AU and NZ offers number blocking to stop text bullying and threats. This feature should be available worldwide.
Since contacts can be accessed in Mango, hope the APIs support blacklist as well...
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There's a list of 10.000 Finnish telemarketing numbers freely available to be used in a call blocker. When i had an Android phone i used an app called 'Enidroid' that used this list so that when an incoming call was identified as a number included in the list the phone went silent. I would so like to have a similar one in WP7 also!
work-around!
This tip doesn't get rid of the calls, but it does help you to identify them.
When I get an unwanted call, I add it to my address book with the name "Ignore". When they call again my phone displays "Ignore" as the caller. Use "Link" to link them all together and keep your address book uncluttered.
I remember back in the WM6.5 days there was this lil app named "Bouncer" or "Phone Bouncer" that use send those unwanted calls directly to voice mail. I wonder is it avilable for WP?
It's more wise to contact Samsung for this as they can do this if there is enough interest for it. They can develop an app and there.
On AT&T you can sign up for call blocking. I didnt' want to do that So I am using the magikmail. It lets you setup a lot of stuff. You can't block the number but after you ignore the call it will go to voicemail and you can give them a specific message or not allow voicemail.
I do like that idea of ignore that someone suggested. There for awhile I was getting called for someone's bad debt. Same number for two different people.
But is there any solution if operator doesn't support call blocking???
I couldn't get this to work for me (att) but this is from eHow:
To Block a Number From Calling You
1) Press *60 on your phone and listen carefully to the announcement. It will tell you whether your service is on or off.
2) Press 3 to turn this service on (or off), then press 1 to hear the numbers that are on your blocked list, if any.
3) Press #01# (pound 01 pound) to add the last number that called you to the list.
4) Press # (pound) to add a new number to your list. The voice instructions will tell you to enter the area code and number, and then press # (pound) again.
5) Press * (star) to remove a number from your list. Voice instructions will then tell you to enter the area code and number, and then press # (pound.)
6) Press 0 (zero) to hear all of the voice instructions again.
7) Deactivate selective number rejection by following Steps 1 and 2.
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From Taiwan app development team, has recently been named Google Chairman Eric Schmidt said very useful .It has globally downloads of nearly one million, how do they make it?
When the phone rings, the first action should be able to see the phone screen to check is where the phone call, and then decide not to pick up, but if the screen show is a bunch of strange phone number, then there will be a doubt, who called me? The company I met yesterday? Or last night I got drunk and left the phone to an hottie? Maybe finnaly is prepaid card telephone fraud. If we can pick up the phone before knowing who it is, you can quickly judge whether pick the phone, or prevent the embarrassing situation that pick up but not know who this is. The software is to search the data of strange phone calls at the same time, as well as block the call which you do not want to take , you can also sync the blacklist of telephone fraud, and reduce the chance of harassment.
The software can be the most important received unknown calls , deliver the speaker information and effectively to identify the business, fraud, marketing, business and other unknown caller, and through the block phone share so that more people can download the list of recommendations blockade. Let's hand with anti-fraud!
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LookPoint is an application which could benefit a user in many life circumstances that location matters. The LookPoint does not need any internet connection except in a case that it runs the "Maps" application to find a target location point on the live Google "Maps" and analyze possible routes and ways. Sometimes, the "Maps" application could be used offline as well for some countries, therefore in this condition, naturally the internet consumption of your device would be zero.
All communications between LookPoint users are made by encrypted SMSs and one cheap SMS or dependent on a operator’s subscription policy, a free SMS is used to perform an operation (Submission or Request)!
Moreover, even if the user closes the LookPoint or restarts the phone, it still can accomplish the tasks perfectly!
Also, if the GPS of the target device is OFF or inaccessible within one minute, the LookPoint will access his/her location from SIMCARD's network operator.
The LookPoint consumes the phone battery in an efficient manner. You can feel free to keep the location hardware of your device always ON, because the LookPoint does not activated it unnecessarily. (In the new android versions, You have to keep the location part always ON for a normal operation and it is controlled by the android operation system itself).
Note: The LookPoint application does not require any registration and never share your personal information such as location, name, number … anywhere without your desire.
Note: Use the latest version of the Google "Maps" application and keep it updated.
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The LookPoint application could benefit the user in many scenarios such as:
1) You lost your phone but you have no idea where it might be or if it is stolen.
2) You got lost and you are unable to describe where exactly you are.
3) Your kid possibly got lost or annoyed by somebody and unfortunately does not respond to your calls. You do not know where you should look for him.
4) You want to reach somewhere but you don't know the destination point and the best route to get there.
5) You face or are a witness of an accident and you want to inform others or emergency about its exact location.
6) You are on a trip (car, bus, train, airplane ...) and you want to inform others about your location or your relatives want to know where you are at the moment.
7) You run a transportation company and are interested to get informed about the location of your trucks.
8) You own a catering company (Food, Pizza ....) and delivery staff have difficulties in locating customers.
9) You run a taxi service company and location monitoring of your fleet is interesting for you.
and ......
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Hello everyone,
1. I would like to know if a hacker got my cell phone information such as the IMEI or the serial number and my dialing number (i.e number that people dial to call me), is it enough for him to spy/hack my phone? Can he just use any of these information separately or all combined and starts hacking my phone?
Or does he need to interact with my phone by any means such as sending me fake/virused link and once i press this link i get hacked?
2. What about the company that provides me the sim card, telecommunication and internet service? I guess they (employees) already know the websites i visit for example, but could they know that I'm the one who posted this thread for example? If yes, how about information such as creating a facebook account or writing specific comments on a youtube vedio or buying a product from Amazon using Amazon app (not the regular browser), could they possibly know these information as long as they work at the company and therefore have access to my internet history?
3. How about Whatsapp conversations and emails? Are they really encrypted and secure? How about if yes they are secure, but can the hacker literally see what is going on my screen and even record it? I mean he cannot access my email inbox and compose emails instead of me but he can still read my emails and conversions as long as he got access to view my screen, i.e whatever going on my screen can see it?
4. If it is enough for the hacker to get my device IMEI & serial number & my dialing number, then I guess no need to format my device, right?
5. Does it differ for the telecommunication company or the hacker if device is android, windows or apple? I mean is iphone more secure than Samsung for example?
Someone would ask how possibly could a hacker know these info in the first place? Well, most devices have their own IMEI & Serial number listed on their backsides and even printed clearly on the box that came with.
So, let's suppose that this hacker knows you personally or he acted as if wants to make a phone call because he's out of credits and he captured the backside of your device which has these info, etc etc etc.
Sorry if i made my question this long, but i hoped i could make it as very clear as possible.
Thanks a lot.
Hacking a phone requires it's Android is rooted and/or it's bootloader is unlocked and/or ADB is enabled.
Knowing the IMEI, SN & dialing number aren't useful for a hacker in this context, but phone's IP-address may be so he/she can access the phone wirelessly.
Thanks a lot for your reply.
I heard these terms before, "rooted" and "bootloader is unlocked" and "ADB is enabled" ... and i believe the hacker then should has the phone physically and make these options himself coz brand new phones don't come with these status when they are manufactured, right?
I mean it could be only done to used phones as long as i don't know if they are rooted, bootloader is unlocked, ABD is enabled, and cannot be done to new phones, right?
How about the telecommunication company that provides me with Internet service, can they know any username i created for facebook or email, comments i typed on YouTube videos, products i bought over different apps because they can log to my internet history?
And in general, if the hacker could already hack my phone, can he records what is going on my screen , or it is a matter of just reaching passwords & files and can only deal with them as copy paste delete options?
Thanks again.