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[Q] Lost my Nexus S

I'm kinda in a daze from losing my Nexus S last night. The hangover is probably contributing to said daze. I don't have one of those security apps installed. I must have forgotten to restore it when I flashed a new ROM. My inner child is on my inner floor bawling his eyes out at the moment.
Anyway, my question is, what can I do to ensure minimal loss of my privacy. I have already changed all my passwords. Does this automatically unsync my account on the phone? I mean, will the phone ask whoever has it to re-enter the new password? What else am I forgetting? What else can I do?
Would appreciate it if "You should have"s are avoided. Thanks!

I know for sure that if you have changed your Google/Gmail Password, that the phone will prompt for a new one. As far as 'unsyncing' I do not know. I didn't check to see if my contacts/emails/calendar etc were removed when I changed the password and the phone prompted for a new one.
I will change my password again, see what happens and let you know.
*****EDIT*****
I changed my password for my phone, I got a notification about a sign in error, that prompted for a password. The dialing functions still worked as normal, any emails that you had cached were also visibile as well as the calendar. I rebooted without updating the password and could still call out as normal, but when I tried to access the Gmail app, it tried to sync the inbox, but prompted for a password right away.
I don't have any apps installed with other sensitive information, but I would imagine those would function as normal.
Hope this helps.

You could try lookout mobile security "plan b" will help find it.
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Hmm sorry to hear that dude, i would probably be bawling on the floor too!
Although... i probably will install one of those security apps now...

Thanks for your help, guys.

Even if you don't change password but someone change sim card,android will require reenter password for sync
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I don't know if Plan B would work seeing as how his Google Account is tied to the market account. Because he changed his password and the phone lost connection with the Google account, I don't believe remote installs will work, but I could be wrong.

SphericalPuma said:
I don't know if Plan B would work seeing as how his Google Account is tied to the market account. Because he changed his password and the phone lost connection with the Google account, I don't believe remote installs will work, but I could be wrong.
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Yes, I was wondering the same thing. I picked up a new Nexus S(not SAMOLED unfortunately) and synced it up and everything. Finally got to a PC and looked up my Market Account. It listed both phones under devices and I could go all the way to installing it on both phones. It located my current phone.
Unfortunately, I blocked my SIM card prematurely(did not know about Plan B), so, I can't send out the locate SMS. But, I figure whoever has it has probably removed the SIM card, or does not know how to charge it if the battery is dead or is using a SIM on it without a data connection. So, no data connection means no app on the phone. I haven't received an email from Plan B for the lost phone.

Why is the phone is still linked to my market account? I can see that the carrier has been changed which means a new SIM.
For now I'm just satisfying myself by installing inane and useless apps on the phone. HAHA! I hope it works and the app installation is going through. I've pretty much lost hope of finding it.

[Q] security question

If i lost my tf101 and i have set the screen lock password,
can the thief enter or crack into tf101 to see my personal such as android market, fourm account etc....

If it is a very experienced, then yes. Everything can be hacked...

Go to androidlost.com if you have google account. Using it and you google password you can remotely install and access your tablet.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

you can also log into the PC version of market
install Plan B and hopefully if the TF is still power on, it will send you location.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb&feature=search_result

[Q] How To Install WhatsApp On A Wifi Only Asus Transformer?

Hi.
Im current using Asus Transformer wifi model with PRIME 2.0.2 kernel.
And i also hv a Samsung Galaxy S and hv WhatsApp installed.
How can i install the WhatsApp on a non 3G Asus Transformer so that i can use WhatsApp on wifi?
How can we fool WhatsApp into thinking Asus Transformer is a phone?
Anyone can help?
TIA

I manage to install whatsapp after enabling 3G, with a 3G dongle inserted. for some reason my TF manage to get the sms send from whatsapp, and activate the application.
However there are problems with the contacts, due to the fact that I cannot view their names other than numbers.
For information on how to setup ur 3G dongle into your wifi only transformer
read this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1151097
hope it helps

Hi. Thanks for the reply.
I got to install WhatsApp via the Call Me function in WhatsApp. Then i manually key in the code they send via SMS.
Only problem is that WhatsApp cannot read the contacts and update it as available contacts in WhatsApp.
Anyway of solving the issue with the contacts??
TIA
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Update: Seems that u are not allowed to install WhatsApp onto 2 different devices for the SAME HP #!!

I have the same problems. I hope whatsapp will fix this issue soon

itman2000my said:
Hi. Thanks for the reply.
I got to install WhatsApp via the Call Me function in WhatsApp. Then i manually key in the code they send via SMS.
Only problem is that WhatsApp cannot read the contacts and update it as available contacts in WhatsApp.
Anyway of solving the issue with the contacts??
TIA
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Update: Seems that u are not allowed to install WhatsApp onto 2 different devices for the SAME HP #!!
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How did you install whatsapp on the wifi only Transformer? A friend of mine tried it on his, but got an error message saying it can't recognize the device. I have an Acer Iconia A501 which accepts a SIM card, and it installs properly even though I didn't insert a SIM card, I think it only detects the device capabilities, not whether it physically has a SIM card. Anyway, I was able to use the Call Me function in the Iconia, but my friend can't even get it to install on his Transformer. How'd you do it?

goister said:
How did you install whatsapp on the wifi only Transformer? A friend of mine tried it on his, but got an error message saying it can't recognize the device. I have an Acer Iconia A501 which accepts a SIM card, and it installs properly even though I didn't insert a SIM card, I think it only detects the device capabilities, not whether it physically has a SIM card. Anyway, I was able to use the Call Me function in the Iconia, but my friend can't even get it to install on his Transformer. How'd you do it?
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Same here! I also get this message...
Maybe Titanium Backup can be used to restore the data from an mobile phone.

silenty said:
Same here! I also get this message...
Maybe Titanium Backup can be used to restore the data from an mobile phone.
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Yes, Titanium Backup is the way to do it, that works. You must backup and restore WITH data!

What if the device isn't rooted? Ti Backup wouldn't work then would it?

u must have root acces
It is possible to install Whatsapp on a Asus tablet.
But you must have Whatsapp already working on your Android phone.
Just make a backup All apps and data with Titanium backup from Whatsapp on your phone.
Go into the TitaniumBackup folder at your phone and copy the three files starting with com.whatsapp to your Asus tablet. U have to put these files in a folder named TitaniumBackup.
Then download Titanium Backup on your tablet.
In settings, applications, Development enable USB debugging and allow mock locactions. At applications enable Unknown sources.
Go to Titanium Backup and scroll to the com.whatsapp file.
Restore app and data.
Now you should have working Whatsapp !

Hey wout1976.
Titanium backup and restore worked great. Thanks.
Do you have any ideas in regards to getting whatsapp to recognise contacts. they all just show up as numbers so far. Thanks
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

@ wout1976
Thanks for the instructions. I've tried it and it works. The only thing I noticed is the wireless connection at WhatApp aborts more often than on the phone

beagle5 said:
@ wout1976
Thanks for the instructions. I've tried it and it works. The only thing I noticed is the wireless connection at WhatApp aborts more often than on the phone
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I dont have a problem with that.
What is the wifi disconnection setting set at?
never? screen off?
I found that i will only receive messages on one or the other device. which is fair enough.
but the contacts thing is a little distracting. you can tell by what they are saying in the conversation. plus its also a great way to learn your firends numbers.

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How can I install Whatsup if I don't have Android based mobile?

CrAzYoNi said:
How can I install Whatsup if I don't have Android based mobile?
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Umm, what device might you be trying then?

dainese01 said:
Do you have any ideas in regards to getting whatsapp to recognise contacts. they all just show up as numbers so far. Thanks
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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Worked this one out:
Long press on the conversations and add to your contacts. For some reason the saved contacts format is missing the 0 in front of the phone number, so you just have to save it to the appropriate and or existing contact/s
edit. actually.... nope. not working...

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I'm using Asus transformer only.

So you need to have transformer prime rooted for this to work?

Hi,
I have ASUS Transformer TF101 which is not rooted! When I try to install whatsapp; it doesn't go beyond "Agree & Continue" page. It says device not recognised.
I have a working whatsapp on my android phone and I just want to use it on my ASUS tab. I don't want t9 root my phone or tab only for this!
Any other option?

indian_curry said:
Hi,
I have ASUS Transformer TF101 which is not rooted! When I try to install whatsapp; it doesn't go beyond "Agree & Continue" page. It says device not recognised.
I have a working whatsapp on my android phone and I just want to use it on my ASUS tab. I don't want t9 root my phone or tab only for this!
Any other option?
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If you don't have a mobile line in your TF, its imposible to configure Whatsapp, since it sends a message to your mobile phone to confirm your number. The only way to have Whatsapp in a WiFi tablet is as described above. And you will need root.

AzureusPT said:
If you don't have a mobile line in your TF, its imposible to configure Whatsapp, since it sends a message to your mobile phone to confirm your number. The only way to have Whatsapp in a WiFi tablet is as described above. And you will need root.
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I'm sure the initial setup process was carried out on another android device, and then backed up, restored to the prime. (as the process has been mentioned)
However, I wasn't sucessful in getting whatsapp to work. It is working, but messages aren't being sent or received (I've remove whatsapp from the original phone, its only on the prime)
Still to know if this is a proxy server issue or I did something wrong.

Google Voice App Activation Outside US

I am a US citizen that just recently moved overseas. I bought a GSM Galaxy Nexus and have been trying to get it set up with google voice so I can text with it and check voicemail. Anyway it require a phone number verification through SMS I guess. Is there a modified apk anywhere that bypasses this? I know you can use voice on a wifi only tablet for texting and voicemail and what not. Is there maybe some way to change my phone's device type just while installing? Anyway, any help would be appreciated. I have searched around for help and mostly just find info on how to get a google voice number outside the US.
Edit: Well I wish there was an easier way but in case anyone stumbles across this I did figure something out. I backed up the copy on my Asus Transformer and just restored the data to my nexus and it works. Mine was loaded on the tab before I left but I bet you could side load the apk on a tablet, sign in, and do the same thing I did since the tablet won't try and do a sms verification.

Talkatone
Try this app called "Talkatone" in the play store should work for you.

PlaidStallion said:
I am a US citizen that just recently moved overseas. I bought a GSM Galaxy Nexus and have been trying to get it set up with google voice so I can text with it and check voicemail. Anyway it require a phone number verification through SMS I guess. Is there a modified apk anywhere that bypasses this? I know you can use voice on a wifi only tablet for texting and voicemail and what not. Is there maybe some way to change my phone's device type just while installing? Anyway, any help would be appreciated. I have searched around for help and mostly just find info on how to get a google voice number outside the US.
Edit: Well I wish there was an easier way but in case anyone stumbles across this I did figure something out. I backed up the copy on my Asus Transformer and just restored the data to my nexus and it works. Mine was loaded on the tab before I left but I bet you could side load the apk on a tablet, sign in, and do the same thing I did since the tablet won't try and do a sms verification.
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Hey, I'm in the same boat now with an Xperia T abroad. I have a titanium backup of my SGS2 E4GT setup with gVoice. Can you tell me which files you restored to your new phone? Thanks.

zilboris said:
Hey, I'm in the same boat now with an Xperia T abroad. I have a titanium backup of my SGS2 E4GT setup with gVoice. Can you tell me which files you restored to your new phone? Thanks.
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I just did a backup with Titanium and then restored the app and data. I didn't specify particular files to restore. I just let Titanium do its thing.

Complicated Whatsapp Issue Switching to N5 (when it is available)

Hey Folks,
The story starts with this:
I started my whatsapp in Sydney when I was studying offshore. Obviously it is a +61 number with my GNEX. Now, I have graduated and now back to my home country using a new +852 sim. I have no issue using my +61 number for my whatsapp with my +852 sim.
But now, N5 is coming I will be one of them to rush for the phone.
The problem is:
Once I get my N5, I will have a new phone but not the +61 sim (at least not functioning), I would not be able to get pass the verification later on even I root the phone and uses titanium backup...
Seemed not too related to N5 itself, but just wondering any workaround from the great XDA members and developers =]
Cheers,

eminemkh said:
Hey Folks,
The story starts with this:
I started my whatsapp in Sydney when I was studying offshore. Obviously it is a +61 number with my GNEX. Now, I have graduated and now back to my home country using a new +852 sim. I have no issue using my +61 number for my whatsapp with my +852 sim.
But now, N5 is coming I will be one of them to rush for the phone.
The problem is:
Once I get my N5, I will have a new phone but not the +61 sim (at least not functioning), I would not be able to get pass the verification later on even I root the phone and uses titanium backup...
Seemed not too related to N5 itself, but just wondering any workaround from the great XDA members and developers =]
Cheers,
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http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/20902622
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the last time I tried restoring WhatsApp with Titanium Backup, it doesn't asks for verification anymore. This was several months ago though, so I'm not sure if it still works just fine now.
Just make sure the app is on its latest version from the play store before creating a backup, and cross your fingers :fingers-crossed:
If all else fails I guess you can use your Galaxy Nexus as a wifi only device?

ranadylt said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the last time I tried restoring WhatsApp with Titanium Backup, it doesn't asks for verification anymore.
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This only works if you're using the same SIM card / number, if not it will ask for verification.
The only way is to make a backup of your messages from within the app, then copy the folder "whatsapp" from your sd card to your new phone.

adam1000rr said:
This only works if you're using the same SIM card / number, if not it will ask for verification.
The only way is to make a backup of your messages from within the app, then copy the folder "whatsapp" from your sd card to your new phone.
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Actually, when I did that it was from an old Nexus S to my Nexus 7 (2012, WiFi). So I don't think it matters if I'm using the same SIM card since my Nexus 7 had no slot for it. Also I didn't copy the whatsapp folder on my /sdcard. Just a simple backup and restore using Titanium Backup did the trick.
Nonetheless, like I said it was several months ago. Not sure if it'll still work, but I think it's worth a try
If it still fails maybe try copying the whatsapp folder like adam1000rr suggested :fingers-crossed:

Thanks guys, I am now thinking of how whatsapp is detecting the verification need... if I am able to bypass this, titanium backup should work.

eminemkh said:
Thanks guys, I am now thinking of how whatsapp is detecting the verification need... if I am able to bypass this, titanium backup should work.
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Hi mate, got your Nexus 5 yet? I am in the same situation in that my whatsapp was originally registered in HK (+825) on a Galaxy Nexus and I don't have access to my SIM card right now while I'm travelling. Tested today 03/11, it all worked fine for me on the Nexus 5, just make sure both phones are rooted so you can install Titanium Backup for this to work.
I believe the following link is helpful to you:
http://nexus7.wonderhowto.com/how-t...us-7-and-sync-with-your-phone-number-0142540/

hycian said:
Hi mate, got your Nexus 5 yet? I am in the same situation in that my whatsapp was originally registered in HK (+825) on a Galaxy Nexus and I don't have access to my SIM card right now while I'm travelling. Tested today 03/11, it all worked fine for me on the Nexus 5, just make sure both phones are rooted so you can install Titanium Backup for this to work.
I believe the following link is helpful to you:
http://nexus7.wonderhowto.com/how-t...us-7-and-sync-with-your-phone-number-0142540/
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Hey buddy thanks for that, I managed to use titanium backup to get my whatsapp back online...
Nexus 5 just as sweet as kitkat (didn't have 32gb in hk tho)! Now I have Force close on wechat "people nearby" and go keyboard. Other than that, it is just perfect =]

eminemkh said:
Hey Folks,
The story starts with this:
I started my whatsapp in Sydney when I was studying offshore. Obviously it is a +61 number with my GNEX. Now, I have graduated and now back to my home country using a new +852 sim. I have no issue using my +61 number for my whatsapp with my +852 sim.
But now, N5 is coming I will be one of them to rush for the phone.
The problem is:
Once I get my N5, I will have a new phone but not the +61 sim (at least not functioning), I would not be able to get pass the verification later on even I root the phone and uses titanium backup...
Seemed not too related to N5 itself, but just wondering any workaround from the great XDA members and developers =]
Cheers,
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Hi guys,
I have a new issue. Continuing my story... I managed to get my +61 number whatsapp account on my N5 via titanium backup but now I HAVE LOST MY N5! My heart broken and got one back immediately (32gb haha). Now the issue is, I do not have a titanium backup of my N5 (of the +61 whatsapp account data) but only my GNEX one (which obviously outdated). When I am trying to do the same trick, it asks me to verify my new N5. Obviously the sms verification does not work nor the "call me" verification.
I don't care about the whatsapp conversation anymore (as it would be impossible to retrieve as the history is stored in the phone itself due to the whatsapp nature). My little wish is to have my +61 number back as my whatsapp account....=[
Please, my fellow XDA Developers and N5 buddies, give me a hand... I could buy you guys a bear if there is a fix..
Thank you...

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I only just started using Whatsapp -- I'm curious, what does it matter which phone # you have? Is the only reason to "recover" a phone # you don't actually have anymore the convenience of not telling all your friends about your new #?