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[Q] T-Mobile snooping on my Galaxy S 4g ??????

Im not sure if this has been discussed before as I did search but cant find anything.
Today I called T-Mobile for the first time to complaint that my MMS is not working (known problem for samsung galaxy s 4g) and asking them when is the update available to fix this issue, and My SMS is in and out as well ?
I didnt tell him what program I have/downloaded on the phone since he didnt ask.
I get transfered straight to higher (level 2) technical support. He said dont touch the phone while he was checking something and the phone will reboot. The phone did reboot and the SMS get fixed.
This is what Alarmed me so much.
The tech support ( I wont publish his name here) know exactly what software I have on the phone (downloaded from the market), what is currently running, he also know I have advance task manager among other thing.
He even knew my Gmail address I use on the phone and google market account.
How is this possible ?
Is there anyway I can block this because I dont like when T-mobile snooping on my phone. If they can see the apps I downloaded on my phone and know my gmail address, know what apps currently running, Can they also access my email through my phone ?

Honestly never heard of that. Thats wild!
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Logmein app ? That's the only thing I can suspect

VICosPhi said:
Logmein app ? That's the only thing I can suspect
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I dont have that app on my phone

dude there are 30 plus million subscribers in t-mobile. unless your a celebrity or a son of bill gates or something they wont waste their time nosing on what you install or who you talk to everyday. anyway that less of your problems if you stress about that, they got your full name and ssn in file and a credit card number. if thay wanted to mess you up thats what they will go for.

I wouldn't sweat it too much, it's just like any computer service company that can push updates to your computer.. All they did was push an update and had your phone reboot.. Now if you had some terrorist shizah on there, then I'd be worried, but other than that, they've probably already forgotten about you!

maktucali said:
dude there are 30 plus million subscribers in t-mobile. unless your a celebrity or a son of bill gates or something they wont waste their time nosing on what you install or who you talk to everyday. anyway that less of your problems if you stress about that, they got your full name and ssn in file and a credit card number. if thay wanted to mess you up thats what they will go for.
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Dude
last time i see this is still USA where privacy matter whether you are celebrity or not.
You wouldnt enter someone else house without asking for permission wont you (unless if you want to get arrested ) ?
The guy didnt ask for permission and I never give my approval for Tmobile to snoop into my phone.
Like I said it suprise me for the tech support to mention the apps I downloaded , running in the background and my gmail account associated to my phone and market account.
Those action has nothing to do with fixing my SMS connection ???

It doesn't surprise me at all. The OTA capabilities are there in a lot of devices, including your DSL or cable modem. Google owns everything you do on your Android phone, including your location even when you're not doing anything. Unfortunately, the Facebook mentality about privacy is winning.
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nothing here

r3tro8888 said:
I dont have that app on my phone
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Unless you removed it, yes, you do.
I was surprised to see it on my phone as well since I hadn't installed it.. talk about bloat... why would the phone come stock with this?

They've been doing this for years, it's nothing new at all.. Notice how you call and they automatically know what kind of phone you have? Same premise. I've called multiple times with phones that were unlocked from other networks also, they could see the phone, and never cared. Take off your tinfoil hat, there's nothing to worry about.

Yea they said let me check it to look up what phone u have and what faqs and problems. Dont be alarmed
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heartspains88 said:
They've been doing this for years, it's nothing new at all.. Notice how you call and they automatically know what kind of phone you have? Same premise. I've called multiple times with phones that were unlocked from other networks also, they could see the phone, and never cared. Take off your tinfoil hat, there's nothing to worry about.
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No matter what phone you have, T-Mobile (and I'd assume AT&T) can find out what phone you are using, even if it's not a T-Mobile branded phone.
I wouldn't worry, they aren't gonna do some stupid **** with that, they just did that to repair your phone. I honestly doubt they'd risk losing a customer over a little thing like that.
Google is the one you should be worried about. They know where your phone is, exactly to the millimeter (I don't think that really works with the Vibrant though. xD).

u called to get your phone fixed didnt you? and they did just that didnt they? if you are so worried about your privacy i got a old motorola razr sitting in my closet, ill gladly trade your sgs4

Google is the devil, and will take over the planet, and join steve jobs. Put on your tin foil hats!

To further this, its done through rescue me. It is built into the kernel. On the Vibrant froyo leaks i have leaked out it is there also. We just remove the Rescue Me app.
I can remove the drivers and credentials from the kernel if people are that concerned about it. I wouldnt be though.
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A sysctl to enable/disable would be my personal choice, but I have yet to build custom kernels for Android (though have for FreeBSD and OpenWRT) so I don't know how feasible that is with the source access we have.
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r3tro8888 said:
Dude
last time i see this is still USA where privacy matter whether you are celebrity or not.
You wouldnt enter someone else house without asking for permission wont you (unless if you want to get arrested ) ?
The guy didnt ask for permission and I never give my approval for Tmobile to snoop into my phone.
Like I said it suprise me for the tech support to mention the apps I downloaded , running in the background and my gmail account associated to my phone and market account.
Those action has nothing to do with fixing my SMS connection ???
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I'm a computer repair tech. One of the first questions I'm going to ask is have you installed any new hardware or software? Most of the time I've found out software was the root problem of the issue. Not always, just Most of the time. So, it doesn't supprise me that he can see what is installed on your phone. It gives him a idea of what the problem can be. I would be more concerned what NSA or space aliens are doing with your phone.

heartspains88 said:
Take off your tinfoil hat, there's nothing to worry about.
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heartspains88 said:
Put on your tin foil hats!
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nwpro3 said:
I'm a computer repair tech. I would be more concerned what space aliens are doing with your phone.
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Pass that roll of tin foil will you fellas ?
I like mine shaped like a tricorne .

jeffsf said:
A sysctl to enable/disable would be my personal choice, but I have yet to build custom kernels for Android (though have for FreeBSD and OpenWRT) so I don't know how feasible that is with the source access we have.
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Its not in the source. Its in the initramfs. There are also binaries in /system/bin
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Lost my Captivate...What Now....

So today I left my captivate in a Cab....and definitely will not be able to get it back I flashed a custom rom and forgot to reload Lookout Security or some service to track my phone, so no luck there...
Question: What should I do now. I definetly need to buy another smartphone, but the question is...which one? Should I wait for something like the Galaxy S2? (Could still be a ways from launch). I live in Canada and I am on Rogers. Should I just pick up another Captivate? Your thoughts/Suggestions.
PS: Does the bell Samsung Vibrant if unlocked work with 3g for rogers?

Wait for the HTC pyramide
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Htc inspire

Install "Plan B", via the Android Web Marketplace.
h**ps://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb

Galaxy SL or S2
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liquid64 said:
Install "Plan B", via the Android Web Marketplace.
h**ps://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb
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Nice!
Sure I already have Lookout installed, but that's a cool little app.
'Though, I must admit, the idea of being able to push and execute apps remotely is a bit of a security concern.

liquid64 said:
Install "Plan B", via the Android Web Marketplace.
h**ps://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb
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*That* is a cool app... really make use of the features of the Web Market.
Thanks for the heads up.

Agreed, Plan B is definitely good to know about!
I had no idea apps could be pushed like that.

mechanical tool said:
Agreed, Plan B is definitely good to know about!
I had no idea apps could be pushed like that.
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a plab b is always good to know

you guys!!! Someone found my phone and called me and returned it to me!! Guess ii'll be able to stick with the cappy afterall

There are losts of honest people out there. Congrats.

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you guys!!! Someone found my phone and called me and returned it to me!! Guess ii'll be able to stick with the cappy afterall
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too bad everyone isn't like that but that's awesome to hear!

wow really? ur lucky
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one point for humanity.
yeah.

that's because we're Canadian...we're nice people

betadan said:
that's because we're Canadian...we're nice people
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true that... I spend a lot of time in the Eastern Townships... (memphremagog)

Now, remember Plan B and use it the next time you lose the phone. It works. I didn't lose my phone, but I tried it out. GPS reception in my home is poor, so it showed the phone in the wrong room, but certainly in the correct house, close enough. It's not something you want to leave on your phone, because it sends a constant stream of text messages to your email with the location of the phone, but if you lose the phone, it will show you where it is, assuming any GPS signal can be received and it has network access.

haha, nice! if that happened to manila, goodluck! itll be sold to others right away
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that's because we're Canadian...we're nice people
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Stolen Nexus S

In July 2011, my Nexus S was stolen. I went to the police but they said they probably couldn't recover the device. So I just kinda let it go.
Well, a few weeks ago I found out the the phone was still connected to my Market account. This provides a bit of a security concern because I've got my credit card on my market account too, but they haven't bought anything. Just for fun, I decided to download and install Plan B to the phone, and within a few hours, I got four emails of the phone's location within 15 meters. Well, I didn't have time to bring that to the police, and that was eleven days ago. So I have a few questions:
1. I want to be able to get a more recent location because I'm afraid the police will say the location is too many days old. I know you can text "locate" or whatever to the phone but it's not my number anymore. (I know this because on my market account it says it's an AT&T phone whereas I'm on T-Mobile.)
2. Is there any way at all to remote remove the app and re install it?
3. Is there another app similar to Plan B that I can do the same thing?
4. Is there anything else I can do?
-Matthew

That really sucks. I know Lookout had an option on their site to collect the location through the internet, no phone number required. Don’t know if it's 100% sure, but it's worth a shot. Really hope you get your phone back. Good luck!
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flodb113 said:
That really sucks. I know Lookout had an option on their site to collect the location through the internet, no phone number required. Don’t know if it's 100% sure, but it's worth a shot. Really hope you get your phone back. Good luck!
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I never installed the Mobile Security app. :/ So I don't know if that would help me. Thanks though!

mattjorgs said:
I never installed the Mobile Security app. :/ So I don't know if that would help me. Thanks though!
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You should be able to login to your Google voice account and see which number it now forwards to. Assuming you had it on the phone and they did set it up. If not you can just text to your Google voice number and it should go through.

I don't have Voice to forward to any phone. :/ Darnit!

Hang on. You used Plan B, you got the location of your missing phone... and then did NOTHING?

DirkGently said:
Hang on. You used Plan B, you got the location of your missing phone... and then did NOTHING?
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It was during a busy week. :/ Last week of school before break, billions of projects and tests. :s
I did talk to my dad about it (ex-cop) and he said they'd probably say it isn't enough to get a search warrant to get it or anything...

Um by any chance did you use latitude? All you need then would be a friend's phone and it would be like a gps to your phone
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aic719 said:
Um by any chance did you use latitude? All you need then would be a friend's phone and it would be like a gps to your phone
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Never used Latitude. Not sure if any of my friends even use it. I'm like a hardcore geek compared to those gamers. xD

[Q] Warranty for lost/stolen tablet?

So either I left it at school or it was stolen, I am without my TF300. Can anything be done?

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So either I left it at school or it was stolen, I am without my TF300. Can anything be done?
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There really isn't much info here; who did you buy it through? Did you purchase LoJack?
There are some apps available on the play store that will transmit an emergency signal (I think its called Lookout Mobile Security) in case the device is stolen or lost.
Hopefully you can find it, or perhaps you can offer a reward for its' return. I'd post something like "Keep in mind that tablet has real-time GPS location and logging enabled. I am offering a <$$$> reward for it's safe and timely return."
It also has a proprietary charger so they'd have to go out and buy a charger from Best Buy or somewhere similar.
First things first, I'd log into your Google Dashboard and log out of your google account on the device. I think there is also an option to lock it or wipe it clean, not too sure. Also, change your google password, facebook, or any financial passwords just in case. Perhaps even alert your bank that it was stolen and that the individual may have access to your financial information in case any red flags come up.
Finally, did you have any sort of lock on the screen? Pin, passphrase, swipe, or even face unlock?
Good luck getting it back. Hopefully someone with some morals will return it.

opethfan89 said:
There really isn't much info here; who did you buy it through? Did you purchase LoJack?
There are some apps available on the play store that will transmit an emergency signal (I think its called Lookout Mobile Security) in case the device is stolen or lost.
Hopefully you can find it, or perhaps you can offer a reward for its' return. I'd post something like "Keep in mind that tablet has real-time GPS location and logging enabled. I am offering a <$$$> reward for it's safe and timely return."
It also has a proprietary charger so they'd have to go out and buy a charger from Best Buy or somewhere similar.
First things first, I'd log into your Google Dashboard and log out of your google account on the device. I think there is also an option to lock it or wipe it clean, not too sure. Also, change your google password, facebook, or any financial passwords just in case. Perhaps even alert your bank that it was stolen and that the individual may have access to your financial information in case any red flags come up.
Finally, did you have any sort of lock on the screen? Pin, passphrase, swipe, or even face unlock?
Good luck getting it back. Hopefully someone with some morals will return it.
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Have no financial stuff so I'm good, Is there an app I can Push install so it gets tracked?

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Have no financial stuff so I'm good, Is there an app I can Push install so it gets tracked?
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I would imagine you could push the Lookout Mobile Security and then use its web interface to track it that way. I'm not well-versed enough in ADB to suggest how to do this, nor do I know how you could push over the web.
Possibly, use google play store and install it. The tablet will automatically install it when it gets back into wifi-range/is unlocked.
Good luck. Technology is definitely on your side.

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I would imagine you could push the Lookout Mobile Security and then use its web interface to track it that way. I'm not well-versed enough in ADB to suggest how to do this, nor do I know how you could push over the web.
Possibly, use google play store and install it. The tablet will automatically install it when it gets back into wifi-range/is unlocked.
Good luck. Technology is definitely on your side.
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Got installed, not being tracked thou

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Got installed, not being tracked thou
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From my experience using the tablet, I'd imagine that means it is either not turned on or not connected to internet. That program is great if you have a 3G or LTE tablet that always has connectivity, but rather limited if the person who has your tablet is only connecting via WiFi.
Keep us posted on what happens!! installing that app is a major first step.

Update: found it, that is all.

That's good to know
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dkris2020 said:
Update: found it, that is all.
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Couch cushions FTW
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Now that you have it back perhaps install some tracking app which would help you find it next time.
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funnel71 said:
Now that you have it back perhaps install some tracking app which would help you find it next time.
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Done and done

I suggest installing the GotYa! app or something of the sort (as long as you have some sort of lock on it). What is does is, whenever there is a failed login attempt it snaps a picture of who it is via front camera and emails it to you with the GPS location embedded. What I personally really love about it, is it keeps attempting to send the email so it if there is no connection it constantly looks for one and sends it when it haves one.
Just make sure you have Starbucks and McDonald's access point's saved ;D

Found a S3, how to get owners info?

I found a S3 today and it looks BRAND NEW. no scratches, in a case, looks perfect. So I want to be able to give it back to the owner. I went into my verizon store and they said they wouldnt do anything. It was a young guy and maybe he didnt care or maybe because its hawaii and everyone is laid back... Anyways, I want to be able to return this phone to its owner. I tried putting in random passwords for the lock screen and i got up to attempt 55 and its not asking for an email; though i dont know if it would show their email. Anyway I can hook it up USB and use a debugger and grab some kind of info? Name? Number? Email? Bypass lock screen to call one of their contacts? Any help would be great!

Call a contact in the across book or put up a craigslish add in lost+found
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check if it has an sd card, swap it on your phone or direct to a pc, look for identifying information.

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I found a S3 today and it looks BRAND NEW. no scratches, in a case, looks perfect. So I want to be able to give it back to the owner. I went into my verizon store and they said they wouldnt do anything. It was a young guy and maybe he didnt care or maybe because its hawaii and everyone is laid back... Anyways, I want to be able to return this phone to its owner. I tried putting in random passwords for the lock screen and i got up to attempt 55 and its not asking for an email; though i dont know if it would show their email. Anyway I can hook it up USB and use a debugger and grab some kind of info? Name? Number? Email? Bypass lock screen to call one of their contacts? Any help would be great!
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hey man, cant really help but wanted to say thanks for being a good person.
Id try the vzw route again. im surprised theyre unwilling to help. maybe call the 1800 number and tehy might be able to help and relay information to the store closest to you wtihout giving out the persons information to you over the phone. or call local PD and see if anyone reported something like that stolen. maybe they have the persons info on hand in case its found.

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Call a contact in the across book or put up a craigslish add in lost+found
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what is the across book? If I go to emergency call it doesn't show any contacts. There is no sd card, and I have a att phone so I can't put the sim card in my phone to look at it for contacts. I posted a CL ad already, and will go to the police station and talk to them, though they ha e been rated the most corrupt in the US its hard to see if they will help or just take the phone. I know what it feels like to lose a phone, hopefully I can find the owner!

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what is the across book? If I go to emergency call it doesn't show any contacts. There is no sd card, and I have a att phone so I can't put the sim card in my phone to look at it for contacts. I posted a CL ad already, and will go to the police station and talk to them, though they ha e been rated the most corrupt in the US its hard to see if they will help or just take the phone. I know what it feels like to lose a phone, hopefully I can find the owner!
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I wouldn't worry about the police necessarily especially if they say they're bad. I'd say keep it, and if nobody claims it from craigslist keep it and sell it after wiping it.
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Yea there's not much to do at this point except play the waiting game. Usually after a week or so it'll be claimed IF its gonna be claimed.
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ericrcan said:
what is the across book? If I go to emergency call it doesn't show any contacts. There is no sd card, and I have a att phone so I can't put the sim card in my phone to look at it for contacts. I posted a CL ad already, and will go to the police station and talk to them, though they ha e been rated the most corrupt in the US its hard to see if they will help or just take the phone. I know what it feels like to lose a phone, hopefully I can find the owner!
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Why not look through the contacts see if any contacts say mom dad brother baby etc... Call them...
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He can't get into the phone. It's locked with a code.
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It has a pin lock and no way to see the contacts. What does everyone feel a reasonable time would be to wait before claiming it as my own?

Maybe a week
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ericrcan said:
It has a pin lock and no way to see the contacts. What does everyone feel a reasonable time would be to wait before claiming it as my own?
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Id try verizon one more time. If theyre willing to let you keep someone elses device then my conscious would be clear to be hoenst with you.
A carrier should be more willing to help you in this situation youre doing the right thing.

I'll try them again and see. Anyone know if it will work using my att sim card? I know the phone had a message that said global mode and its the i535 version

ddurandSGS3 said:
Id try verizon one more time. If theyre willing to let you keep someone elses device then my conscious would be clear to be hoenst with you.
A carrier should be more willing to help you in this situation youre doing the right thing.
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Carrier is not useful at all! i once ended up buying A AT&T Iphone and it was around the time they started Black Listing IMEI, Anyways long story short..the guy who sold it to me had stolen it! So went to the Store to try to see if they will call the owner and give it back. They told me if id try to do that i could possibly end up in trouble and just toss the device in the garbage or keep it as a Ipod.

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Carrier is not useful at all! i once ended up buying A AT&T Iphone and it was around the time they started Black Listing IMEI, Anyways long story short..the guy who sold it to me had stolen it! So went to the Store to try to see if they will call the owner and give it back. They told me if id try to do that i could possibly end up in trouble and just toss the device in the garbage or keep it as a Ipod.
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Wtf?!
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Still no owner yet.....

How has the owner not called his missing phone by now?
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ericrcan said:
Still no owner yet.....
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Is his phone rooted? If it is you could reboot, backup, and dirty flash a rom... or would that keep the lock? can't think of anything else
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blueb0x said:
How has the owner not called his missing phone by now?
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Exactly!
joshua5683 said:
Is his phone rooted? If it is you could reboot, backup, and dirty flash a rom... or would that keep the lock? can't think of anything else
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That would still keep the lock if all you did was wipe the caches. I had an idea of maybe using a no wipe stock image to Odin flash but wouldn't the same thing happen with the lock screen? Either way, I think runs the risk of it bootlooping and there would be less chance of getting through and calling someone. If it's rooted, maybe there is a nandroid you could restore and maybe they didn't set the lockscreen up?
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