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[Q] best android remote lock app?

After having lost a Nook Color on an airplane trip, I am looking to protect my other Android devices. Some apps have remote backups, and monthly fees, and stuff. Some apps assume GPS or 3G which isn't available on some devices, e.g., that Nook Color. Some apps seem to add all kinds of antivirus scanning crap that just slows things down for little value. I just want to be able to have it lock itself down or wipe itself, if it ever connects to the internet and finds a hot flag.

lookout is a pretty good app with lots of features for the free version
and theres also an app called remote wipe that might be good for you too.
sorry to hear about the nook.

yeah I tried using remote wipe.. i think is just FINE for me.
but try looking for other app for better option.

bump... interested in this as well. Has anyone had any good (or bad) experiences with an app that does this?

I got seekdroid as amazons free app of the day and looked at its features and tested it out. It seeks pretty damn good. Even if it's not the app if the day it's only 99¢ and it seems with it!
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Cerrbus
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en
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I am using Lookout, well so far so good
it's free, but a paid version is able to remote your droid.

Check out Android Lost - lots of useful features and it's free.

Theft Aware, Lock + wipe data + Many more SMS command like call back from ur lost device, data backup n also if u have rooted phone, it can install in system , so protection will not delete even after format/factory reset

[APP]Network Spoofer *trick your friends*

Network Spoofer lets you mess with the internet on other people's computers.
Network Spoofer lets you mess with websites on other people's computers - flip pictures, change Google searches, redirect websites, swap YouTube videos and many more features to come.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Root (superuser)
* Wifi
* 500MB SD card space
KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIES:
* Motorola Atrix (and any non-armel based CPU handsets)
* Droid X (solution being worked on)
DISCLAIMER: The developer(s) of this application are not in any way responsible for it's use or misuse; only use it for demonstration purposes on networks for which you have permission to do so.
TESTED ON GALAXY NOTE, CRISKELO ROM V5 AND IT WAS WORKING
APP LINK: chuck norris power
Developer website: http://digitalsquid.co.uk/

Lovely app . :] Nice found

This is absolutely glorious!
The trollface one was a hit at my workplace.

I think google play removed your app... check the link...

S, your app its removed, any alternative links
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Hi,
just go to the developers site and download there.
http://digitalsquid.co.uk/netspoof/
Greetz,
Mad

[APP 2.2+ ] Fastest android search app with useful tools

Do you open music manager , takes time to find artist,open albums and play music OR just type music name and play it !
When you need a file on your device, you will open file manager and open folder and folders to access a file or just search for file name .
Hi guys, I am working on android app, it called pro assistant .
This app has two features : Search - Tools
Search :
With search engine, you can search anything on your device with incredible speed (usually less than .20 second !)
You can search and run apps , search and play musics , open contacts,search files,messages texts, calendars , ...
the best feature of this app that make difference with search tool like Google Search is it's speed .
For example you want play fray music, you only need to search for fray and after you found music, play it instantly with lyrics
Tools :
Music Player :
* Search and play musics directly
* Rate musics
* Load music lyrics Automatically
* Get music Album-art
App Manager :
* Search App
* Sort Apps by (location,name,install date)
* Uninstall multiply app
* Backup Apps
* List backup-ed Apps
* Get all APK files on your device
Contact Manager :
* Message some contacts once
* Block Contact call
* Add contact(s) to Groups
* Send Contact(s)
Call Blocker :
* Block Contact
* Block Number
* Add a Group to blacklist
* Specify a message for each number (message will be send after call blocked)
* Block Unknown call
* Block All Calls
* Log Blocked Calls
* Set Hangup Delay for blocking
Music Manager :
* Most played musics
* Rated musics (like 4 start musics)
* Recently played musics
* Playlists
* List all songs based on modification date(useful when you want get last musics you have stored on your device)
Message Backup :
* Backup all messages
* Restore messages
* Restore messages that you do not have already on device
Location sender :
* Someone asks you send your location to him in order to navigate your location,with this tool, you can find your location with GPS automatically and send him as a message,he will receive your location as a link and navigate your location on Map!
App Support :
*If you need support, we have provided you useful tool to communicate with us more easily.
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Download Link : play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.matchseller.proassistant
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Looks nice. .will try. One question,is it possible for it to look for a certain text inside a file?
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lexobys said:
Looks nice. .will try. One question,is it possible for it to look for a certain text inside a file?
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Because of speed, I did not use this way , but we can do it in next features .
please notify me when you have installed this app .

Just intstalled..will test and see
Working fine...if only you could add a *feature* search as requested,and more ICS look with the UI would be cool
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lexobys said:
Just intstalled..will test and see
Working fine...if only you could add a *feature* search as requested,and more ICS look with the UI would be cool
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What do you mean about *feature* search ?
can you explain more pls .

Nice job, will try it.

I will try it. looks very usefull.
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lexobys said:
Looks nice. .will try. One question,is it possible for it to look for a certain text inside a file?
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+10 for this feature.
None of the Android app support this. I this could be a killer feAture.
Galaxy Note @ mobile

kallunga said:
I will try it. looks very usefull.
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Thanks , Notify me on test

Nexus 7 says not compatible in the market
Galaxy Note @ mobile

aalupatti said:
Nexus 7 says not compatible in the market
Galaxy Note @ mobile
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That should not be like this , I have disable only low DPI tablets . will try to fix it .

Nice piece of software! Congratulations!

I like your app, but I think there's a huge flaw in it: it looks like a combination of random unrelated features.
I would totally download and use a search app with a good looking widget.
I might get a root call blocker.
I would consider downloading another music app if it's good.
I could use an extra app manager.
Another backup utility might always come in handy.
Sending my location sure has its perks.
But all of these in one app? I feel it's just cluttering it (that, and downloading 14mb when I'm only interested in the search feature).
So if you could actually release a search only app, I would greatly appreciate it. Meanwhile, I'll be keeping the app for a while.

[Apps] Keep your phone protected with Mobile Tracking-Anti Theft App

hi XDAians,
we all are familiar with Why mobile security matters..but in order to keep our data secured we need to keep our smartphone secured too..there are tons of thieves in market which always look after stealing your smartphone..we need to protect our smartphone from those thieves too...
some days back a friend of mine lost her galaxy grand..and even i am an experienced person..someone stole my phone too..so i googled for app which provides best protection to our android smart phone...
There are plenty of anti theft apps available in android market but all of them are not reliable..so i will post here Anti-Theft/Mobile Tracking apps which are reliable..
1. Cerberus
So starting with an app named Cerberus
Why this app is so special..?
It has three ways to protect your device:
- Remote control through the website www.cerberusapp.com
- Remote control via text messages
- SIM Checker (for devices that have a SIM card): you will automatically receive alerts if someone uses your phone with an unauthorized SIM card
Remote control allows you to perform many operations on your device, like:
- Locate and track it
- Remotely turn on Wifi,GPS,data mode
- Start a loud alarm, even if the device is set to silent mode
- Wipe the internal memory and the SD card
- Hide Cerberus from the app drawer
- Lock the device with a code
- Record audio from the microphone
- Get a list of last calls sent and received
- Get information about network and operator the device is connected to
- Capture a pic with rear or front with or without the front camera
- Capture a video
- And much more!
Whenever your perform any of the operation (eg.capture a picture) the image is automatically sent to your email address..
You may also watch youtube video to see the demo
i have personally tried this and found it awesome app for tracking mobile...
my location was traced upto accuracy of 24m..that is awesome..you can get your phone back if it is stolen for sure..this is very reliable app..
Instructions:
1. Download and install app from here
2. Register with an account, your will get an email then
3. Check Your mail..some instructions will be given there
Note: You will get a trial of 6 days after that you have to buy this app for 211.97 INR
in my opinion it is better to spent 211.97 INR after a phone worth rs 21k and protect it for lifetime
after buying you will get lifetime licence.
Also: this app could be installed with same username in 5 different devices..so you and your friends can share money and buy this app..doing so each of you will just have to pay 40/- only..
i suggest you guys to try this app and test whatever you want to test within 6 days...if you find it fruitful then must buy..
If you wish to see reviews then click here
You can also download flashble zip from here
original credit goes to developers for providing such a great feature
2. Android Lost
Now protect your phone with Android Lost
What Features Does This App Provides..?
Firstly it is Free
Secondly you can remotely control your Android phone from the internet or by SMS.
Features:
* read sent and received SMS messages
* wipe phone
* lock phone
* erase SD card
* locate by GPS or network
* start alarm with flashing screen
* send SMS from web page
* message popup
* forward calls
* remote install
* phone status: battery, imei, etc.
* remote SMS alarm
* remote SMS lock and unlock
* remote SMS erase SD card
* remote SMS wipe phone
* remote SMS APN control
* start/stop GPS
* start/stop WIFI
* hide from launcher
* email when SIM card is changed
* get call list
* take picture with front camera
* take picture with rear camera
* make your phone speak with text-to-speech
* SMS message command
* SMS speak command
* lock timeout
* restore settings on boot
* record sound from microphone
* start and stop data connection from SMS
* start and stop WIFI connection from SMS
* content browser prototype
The app does no polling to a server, so there is no extra battery usage.
More details on the control web site: http://www.androidlost.com.
It is easy to use..you dont need any seperate username or password to login..just google account is enough..
Download and install app from here
If You find it useful, Share it with your friends

Nice thread. I think more applications must b added.
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Disturbed™ said:
Nice thread. I think more applications must b added.
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Vikesh, must try this app..you will feel that your mobile is 100% safe now..i am using it..awesome app..worth paying 211.97 Rs..
btw what kind of applications should be added..?
Anti-Theft or cell phone protective apps?

niks_25893 said:
Vikesh, must try this app..you will feel that your mobile is 100% safe now..i am using it..awesome app..worth paying 211.97 Rs..
btw what kind of applications should be added..?
Anti-Theft or cell phone protective apps?
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Anti-Theft or cell phone protective apps -> Yes

Android Lost
OP updated with new app..

Cerebrus is the best.. U can do almost everything
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khpatel4991 said:
Cerebrus is the best.. U can do almost everything
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yes..it is the best anti theft app..accurate + reliable..

Uninstalling AT&T bloat

just curious, has anyone actually uninstalled any bloat yet? i figure we should start a list of apps that we can remove/delete without bootlooping. anyone want to chime in with apps that they have actually uninstalled?
/system/priv-app:
* AAB
* ATT_CallerNameID
* ATT_DigitalLife
* ATT_DriveMode
* ATT_FamilyUtility
* ATT_Locker
* ATT_Lookout
* ATT_Mail
* ATT_MobileLocate
* ATT_Ready2Go
* ATT_RemoteSupport
* ATT_SmartLimits
* ATT_SmartWifi
* ATT_Uber
* com.mobitv.client.tv
* Facebook
* LADDM (Disable CarrierIQ first, guide here)
* VVM_ATT
* WildTangent
* Twitter
= 224 MB
/system/vendor/app/:
* ATT_DeviceHelp
* ATT_FamilyMap
* ATT_Hotspots
* ATT_Keeper
* ATT_Live
* ATT_Navigato
* MyATT
* YPmobile
= 90 MB
total space saved = 314 MB!

I have a related question: can I get rid of email, mobile tv, tasks, and quick memo apps without consequence?

I'd suggest keep your root image in your internal as if anything happened like bootloop you can flash back to original rooted state..there are some att app that attached with build.prop to work..so be very carefull...about email, mobile tv, task and quick memo apps..yes..you can delete it..
these are some app that i add and remove to/from system and system-priv
also used bloatware to disabled some
mine 810pr

@faizalotai, you can right click on the Read Device Packages button in Debloater and export lists of blocked and unblocked apps. You can also import those lists back to Debloater so it's easy to reblock packages if you have to reset.
Which apps did you find tied to build.prop? I've been digging through the file, but haven't spent much time with it yet.

creaky said:
I have a related question: can I get rid of email, mobile tv, tasks, and quick memo apps without consequence?
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I recommend using an app like Titanium Backup which can "freeze" apps you want to disable without removing them from the system. If you find that app was needed, you simply unfreeze it.

phineous said:
@faizalotai, you can right click on the Read Device Packages button in Debloater and export lists of blocked and unblocked apps. You can also import those lists back to Debloater so it's easy to reblock packages if you have to reset.
Which apps did you find tied to build.prop? I've been digging through the file, but haven't spent much time with it yet.
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I don't know much as i don't have the FW to play around but this codes i think integrated with ATT apps
Code:
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-om-lge
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-att-us
ro.com.google.clientidbase.yt=android-om-lge
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-att-us
ro.com.google.clientidbase.gmm=android-om-lge
ro.afwdata.LGfeatureset=ATTBASE

faizalotai said:
Code:
ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-om-lge
ro.com.google.clientidbase.ms=android-att-us
ro.com.google.clientidbase.yt=android-om-lge
ro.com.google.clientidbase.am=android-att-us
ro.com.google.clientidbase.gmm=android-om-lge
[/QUOTE]
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437220"]Three of those lines seem to enable carrier billing[/URL], and the other two (.ms and .gmm) seem to be related to mms.
I'll dig around and see what ATTBASE does later.
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g4/development/build-prop-files-atth810b-h810pra-t3168863"]I've got a post with the ATT and H810pr build.prop files posted.[/URL] There's tools to compare them side by side there too.
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d00mz said:
I recommend using an app like Titanium Backup which can "freeze" apps you want to disable without removing them from the system. If you find that app was needed, you simply unfreeze it.
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that's not the point of this thread. freezing still allows the app to start in some instances. the app is also still taking up space in the ROM. i want to start a list of things we can actually uninstall

I'm screwing up your thread too. Sorry about that. Take a look at this post. Before I soft-bricked my phone and switched to H810PR, I was keeping a list of crap I had blocked with details of what broke. Check out blocked7.txt file for a huge list. The phone was working well with those files blocked.
Stuff not to delete/block:
Don't block/delete LADDM.apk till you're able to remove CarrierIQ and test block it. It'll try to start constantly and fail. There's some instructions for the G3 that are probably applicable to the G4.
LGSystemServer.apk is heavily involved in notifications, so keep it.
LGStartupEula.apk, LicenseProvider.apk, UnifiedEULA.apk may be required when starting some apps. One or more of them create a license file and and the app can be deleted once that file is created, but I can't remember which one.
AmazonShopping.apk, People have reported that the one from the Play store FC's. You might try converting it to a user app and checking for updates to see what happens (after backing it up!).
Make sure you can recover from a soft-brick (follow the root instructions to export a good system.img and keep it on internal storage, don't factory reset or it gets deleted.) before starting. Also make a Titanium Backup so you can recover the file incase you need it in the future.
Edit your OP with a list of what you blocked successfully and people will either add their successes or ask stupid questions. In the end we'll learn though!
Good luck!

OP update with 310 MB of apps you can completely delete. jesus christ ATT, 27 freaking apps that you install. this is why i normally buy unbranded phones

ExTREmE99 said:
OP update with 310 MB of apps you can completely delete. jesus christ ATT, 27 freaking apps that you install. this is why i normally buy unbranded phones
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I received a survey request from att about preloaded apps. I took the survey and the questions seemed designed to elicit answers indicating I wanted more preinstalled apps. I did my best to convince them I wanted 0 preinstalled apps, but it was almost impossible given the survey design.

Another don't!
Don't delete/block:
LGCalendarProvider.apk (breaks google calendar sync)
You can block:
LGCalendar.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk (might be needed for third party calendars)

phineous said:
Another don't!
Don't delete/block:
LGCalendarProvider.apk (breaks google calendar sync)
You can block:
LGCalendar.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk (might be needed for third party calendars)
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let's keep it to things you can delete please!

phineous said:
I received a survey request from att about preloaded apps. I took the survey and the questions seemed designed to elicit answers indicating I wanted more preinstalled apps. I did my best to convince them I wanted 0 preinstalled apps, but it was almost impossible given the survey design.
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Just completed a similar survey and hope they take the hint!

ExTREmE99 said:
just curious, has anyone actually uninstalled any bloat yet? i figure we should start a list of apps that we can remove/delete without bootlooping. anyone want to chime in with apps that they have actually uninstalled?
/system/priv-app:
* AAB
* ATT_CallerNameID
* ATT_DigitalLife
* ATT_DriveMode
* ATT_FamilyUtility
* ATT_Locker
* ATT_Lookout
* ATT_Mail
* ATT_MobileLocate
* ATT_Ready2Go
* ATT_RemoteSupport
* ATT_SmartLimits
* ATT_SmartWifi
* ATT_Uber
* com.mobitv.client.tv
* Facebook
* LADDM (Disable CarrierIQ first, guide here)
* VVM_ATT
* WildTangent
= 220 MB
/system/vendor/app/:
* ATT_DeviceHelp
* ATT_FamilyMap
* ATT_Hotspots
* ATT_Keeper
* ATT_Live
* ATT_Navigato
* MyATT
* YPmobile
= 90 MB
total space saved = 310 MB!
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Im on verizon galaxy note 4 and idk if you can uninstall most bloat without root. I dont have root and i was able to disable and hide all my bloat and my phone looks clean. The battery isnt the worst if that is your concern.
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madchainsawer said:
Im on verizon galaxy note 4 and idk if you can uninstall most bloat without root. I dont have root and i was able to disable and hide all my bloat and my phone looks clean. The battery isnt the worst if that is your concern.
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obviously you cannot uninstall without root. disabling the app still allows the app to start in the background. uninstalling is the only way to completely rid your phone of wasted resources

I have uninstalled all of the apps listed in the op successfully. Thanks.
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I'm using the att h81010g and don't have the wild tangent apk?
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