Hello,
I'm not a developer, just a desperate user who is *very* concerned about my smart phone (HTC Rezound-Verizon) being intercepted. I've noticed software is available which allows interception of text/calls/emails/location/ and even web browzing history.
I posted on Android Forums (another list, not here) and did not receive an answer. Verizon indicates that it is not possible. However, someone did direct me to XDA, which I feel is my last chance to find a answer and help. I've searched the internet for months now. All I can find is ads to software which indicates interception is possible.
I've been hesitant to post here for fear of posting in the incorrect place. I searched but did not find an answer, so I'm pleading....please, someone tell me.....
Is it possible to intercept my phone? If so, is there a way to know if it's being intercepted. Most importantly, is there a way to protect my phone? Again, I'm not a developer, so I hope if there's something available, it wouldn't require manual programming.
Thank You!!
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Hi there,
If you've all seen a standard Samsung phone, you'll have noticed that you can put a security code/PIN number on your items (Photos, messages etc..).
I was wondering if there was any application or feature out there that means I could impose one of these onto my WM6.1 Polaris? Everyone looks at my phone and every can read all my messages! When I go to look at their inferior phones... They have codes!
Any help is appreciated.
Bumped. Any ideas?
No-one? I'd really like to find an answer.
I remember a new program posted not long ago, that should do what you are looking for. It was posted in Development and Hacking and I think the name was just 'lock'. You then have to make all your links to your messages into links to this lock program, which will ask for a code and then redirect you to your messages. It will still be possible to launch tmail.exe in the Windows directory directly (but I don't think a lot of people will have any clue on how to do this anyway).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=409135&highlight=sms+lock
hope that helps
Hi everybody, I got my 1st WM device 2 weeks ago, and wherever I went, I found links to this forum. Since then I found so many great applications here (and I haven't even done a systematic search), so thanks a lot for this cool place!
One thing is missing badly for me though: On my old Symbian 3rd I was asked every time an application wanted to access the internet (and also write/read data). I could block it, allow it once or permanently. So almost exactly the same I have on my desktop with Sunbelt.
Now on WM, it seems to be totally common that every application can access the net as it likes to, without any kind of user confirmation. And I really don't feel comfortable about it. Who knows an application doesn't scan my phonebook or other personal data and upload it somewhere without me even knowing about it?!
So I did lots of searches, and the "best" I found was "Airscanner Mobile Firewall". Unfortunately though, it lacks application-based rules. You can only block E-Mails completely, or ICMP, or... But it doesn't protect you from installed software going online is it pleases.
Apart from that, there seem to be no tools for this at all. There are call blockers or tools that cut off internet completely, but no tools to control web access based on application. To be honest, I'm totally surprised by this, since there is thousands of apps for WM for anything else. It doesn't even seem to be a topic that concerns lots of WM users, while the creators of Symbian obviously took it quite serious.
I know I could have posted this in the "ideas for apps" thread, but first I wanted to check I didn't miss any existing software.
Thanks for any hints!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=382660&highlight=firewall
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=382660&highlight=firewall
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Tak for the reply, but as I said...
I did lots of searches, and the "best" I found was "Airscanner Mobile Firewall". Unfortunately though, it lacks application-based rules. You can only block E-Mails completely, or ICMP, or... But it doesn't protect you from installed software going online is it pleases.
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Well, if this seems to be of no interest to anybody, I guess it means there never have been any cases of spyware on WM yet ever?
Is it not technically possible for an application to read the entire memory of a WM device and send it anywhere without the user taking notice? Let alone install a keylogger, reset the device and other evil stuff?
not that I know off and the virus are also a handful which are more likely proof of concept then real malware
Does a comprehensive and plain english list exist anywhere that tells who is who and why they have a security certificate installed on my android phone?
I've asked this before and never found an answer. I find it odd that it isn't questioned and recently when installing FoxFi, it was made more poignant when many became up in arms about the FoxFi cert and the notification that some unknown entity could be monitioring activity. FoxFi is pretty clear about why that cert is there and I can't say that for the factory installed ~200 certs.
Also, is there a comprehensive list anywhere that tells what factory installed and system apps do? Many have very obscure names and even names which are quite misleading upon actually discovering what they really do. I'm sure I can't be the only one that would like to know exactly which apps are safe to freeze, disable or uninstall and upon doing so, what functionality will be lost or what other apps will no longer work, if any.
I think Google needs to step things up in these two areas so people can actually know. The work in the area of app permissions is a step in that direction, but, still a long way from full and forthright disclosure aimed at educating all android device owners.
Thanks for any direction you can provide.
Hmmmmm.... its merely about the desire to know why every android I've owned for coming on ten years now has security certs installed belonging to the DOD, Japanese Government, Experia, Equifax and many more that I have no idea who they are unless I want to research each and everyone of them. Even doing so in most cases still doesn't reveal why those entities have a cert on my phone and what it actually means. I wonder what happens if they are removed and why they are there in the first place.
As far as the many pre-installed apps that I can't imagine many people having a clue as to why they are installed or what they actually do, well, that kinda speaks for itself as well.
Nobody else wonders or does everyone else but me already know?
However, in the mean time, I'll refine my quest to changing permissions and any insightful threads on that for dummies would be appreciated.
Thanks
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Unfortunately I can't find anything relating to your question on XDA, it's probably best to ask here:
Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
No response in two days, thread closed.
Hi.
I have read the rules of the sites but I'm not able to decide what is the best course of action here, so I need some advice please:
There is a piece of software out there, which I do like and I think it is very useful, BUT it has some serious limitation, for example is not able to run on Android 5.0 or higher and it cannot be automated. I have contacted the software developer and I have asked for support but I was turned down. After this I have reverse engineered the application and started making the modifications myself (editing smali files), now the application works on Android 5.0 and can be automated, but it does not work on anything below 5.0, plus some of the procedures have been totally rewritten. The question is in this case is it ok for me to remove the original license and share the app, or not? It is the same application, yet it isn't because it is targeting different platform.
Your input is highly appreciated.
Thank you.
No, this is not okay. You're essentially taking someone else's work and modifying that work. Without the original app, you would have nothing to begin with.
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borconi said:
Hi.
I have read the rules of the sites but I'm not able to decide what is the best course of action here, so I need some advice please:
There is a piece of software out there, which I do like and I think it is very useful, BUT it has some serious limitation, for example is not able to run on Android 5.0 or higher and it cannot be automated. I have contacted the software developer and I have asked for support but I was turned down. After this I have reverse engineered the application and started making the modifications myself (editing smali files), now the application works on Android 5.0 and can be automated, but it does not work on anything below 5.0, plus some of the procedures have been totally rewritten. The question is in this case is it ok for me to remove the original license and share the app, or not? It is the same application, yet it isn't because it is targeting different platform.
Your input is highly appreciated.
Thank you.
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Let me re-ask the question in this way:
An individual is producing and distributing a vehicle called Neo-is-teh-Awesome-one, but it only runs on jet fuel. Along comes a smart individual who knows that people are starting to use water for fuel these days and it's much cheaper! This change would actually make more people want to buy and drive tehawesomeone and it would really help the other guy out a lot! However, he refuses to assist the smart guy for whatever reason about the potential modifications, yet the smart individual figures it out on his own anyway. The only problem now however, is that it now ONLY runs on water which is ok quite frankly because water is the future!
My question is this: Can he re-name the car to Water-Hydrates-FTW and go ahead and re-distribute/produce it for everyone as his own creation?
Have a pleasant day and congrats on making whatever it is work for 5.0 :good:
Hi,
I want to know if i encrypt my Galaxy S7, if it's possible to remove lock screen with dr.fone toolkit ?
If it's possible it's bad because password it's for restrict any person to access to phone !
Thank for any help !
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Up !
Do you know the answer ? Please ?
Thank !
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Thank !
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Hello,
The Galaxy S7 has multiple variants and builds. Normally when asking this kind of question, you should include the model of your device. That way anyone wanting to help you actually has the knowledge to be able to do so. Phones have different internal parts, memory space, and so on. You can find your model number by doing the following:
- slide down the notification bar, sometimes you may have to slide down twice depending on the device. Click the gear in the upper right hand corner. "Settings"
OR
- Access your app drawer or all apps section and find your "settings" section/app. Most of the time it will have a icon of a gear, or three lines that resemble on off switches. Older androids sometimes use just have three lines (as the settings icon)
- Find the section labeled "About Device / Device Info" its usually labeled something similar if not exactly. Open this section
(Galaxy phones usually have this section at the bottom of your "settings" section)
- Somewhere within this section, there will be a label that reads "Model" and that is your specific variant which is needed in device specific situations.
* Take Note of this for future reference. You might think okay ill remember that. But when you come to realize your devices model number may be XDA-2017T1 and you look for something pertaining your device. You will also find something like this:
XDA-2017
XDA-2017YP
XDA-2017YP2
XDA-2017T0
XDA-2017T2
XDA-2017T10
Assuming that you will continually update and/or customize your phone. You will probably just memorize this, along with other important information. Some important things you should include while researching is as follows (the top two are very important)
1. [Model Number] ex) XDA-2017T1
2. [Android Version] ex) 6.0.1 Marshmallow
3. [Baseband]
4. [Kernel]
5. [Chipset]
6. Is device "rooted?"
7. Is the bootloader unlocked?
8. GSM or CDMA. Older devices even use IDEN
Those are only some.
* I also want you to know that im not trying to lecture you, or give you a hard time. I am honestly trying to help you and in order to successfully help you I have to ensure that you know things, or mention things, that is important to do. So your device isnt broken, or you get information that is correct but incorrect for your specific device.
But back to the topic originally referenced.
Q) "Is the program Dr. Fone able to bypass the screen lock security measures on the Samsung Galaxy S7?"
A) Based on limited information that is device specific, and the current Supported Devices section from Dr Fones documentation
"No"
• Dr. Fone doesnt have the capabilty to bypass your screen lock. They will probably include the S7 within a period of time due to it being a main stream phone though.
• Remember this; locks can and will be broken. Just because a vulnerabilty hasnt been exposed or discovered doesnt mean that its 100% secure.
• Keep current with OTA updates, keep in tune with tech type news.
• Encryption is vast subject, but I can refer to it like the "invisible magical ink" That was popular in the 90's. The light that reveals the ink to the naked eye, is your password. The inabilty to see the ink normally without a specific tool, would be encryption. So if someone cracked your password, your encryption would also be disabled. I linked more information below, for you to read. I still dont fully understand encryption myself, nor do I believe or trust it.
I based this information assuming your device is the SM-G930. It is accurate as possible but not guaranteed. Do realize with the information I mentioned and with the question you asked. I was able to do a simple Google search and almost immediately found the answers. Try to figure things out before you ask in the future. You can repeat the process of not researching prior to posting but typically your post will die. If you get stuck and have put forth honest effort, the great people here at XDA will probably help out greatly. I hope I have helped you, and you now feel better about your concerns. please pay it foward.
If you feel ive helped or gave a honest attempt to help. Hit the thumbs up, that is the thanks button.
-juzten
▪Information on Android Encryption▪
https://source.android.com/security/encryption/full-disk
▪Samsung S7 Model Numbers ▪
https://www.google.com/amp/techbeasts.com/list-of-samsung-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-model-numbers/amp/
▪Dr. Fone's Supported Devices, Screen Lock ▪
https://drfone.wondershare.com/reference/android-lock-screen-removal.html
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[☆☆☆] I TAKE NO CREDIT, AND GIVE THANKS TO THE PEOPLE WHO WROTE AND/OR RESEARCHED THE ABOVE REFERENCES. THESE REFERENCES ARE THE RESOURCES I USED TO CONCLUDE AN ACCURATE RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION ASKED IN THE OP. NO CLAIM IS MEANT TO BE IMPLIED, OR IS GIVEN WITH THE INFORMATION PRESENTED AS FACTUAL. AS WITH ALL DOCUMENTATION, ERRORS ARE MADE OCCASSIONALLY AND YOU SHOULD FURTHER RESEARCH ANY DOUBT. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS THAT OCCURED IN DIRECT RELATION TO MY STATEMENTS MADE. [☆☆☆]
Hi,
juzten said:
Hello,
The Galaxy S7 has multiple variants and builds. Normally when asking this kind of question, you should include the model of your device. That way anyone wanting to help you actually has the knowledge to be able to do so. Phones have different internal parts, memory space, and so on. You can find your model number by doing the following:
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I'm sorry, I completely forgot to mention the model of my S7, it is the SM-G930F on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, thanks for answering me.
On the other hand, I'm disappointed that a commercial program can unlock a phone.
I hope that this way of circumventing the locking of smartphones will be solved, because malicious people could use it to unlock phones that do not belong to them ...
The only way to protect yourself from this program is to install an application that protects personal data.
Thank you again for answering!
Wondershare Dr. Fonefor unlooking thr screen.
Wondershare Dr. Fone is a powerful instrument to regain iPhone lost information, it can help scan and recover them from iTunes or iCloud copies in case you've got backup your iPhone into iTunes or iCloud, or it helps you regain contacts directly from the device. Besides it's harmonious with iPhone 5s/5c/4S/ / 4/3GS and it might recover 18 kinds of content such as pictures, videos, contacts, messages, notes, and phone log, voicemail, voice memos, calendars, reminders, etc.. :good:
I agree with you. A commercial program available for a few dollars can unlock a password protected phone. What is Android/ios waiting to solve this threat?