Anti-theft: Avast vs SeekDroid - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

Which is better?
I know that Avast will still work even if SIM card is changed (extremely important).
I know that SeekDroid has web interface.
What about the reverse? Does SeekDroid work after SIM card change?
Any other thoughts welcome.

impactor said:
Which is better?
I know that Avast will still work even if SIM card is changed (extremely important).
I know that SeekDroid has web interface.
What about the reverse? Does SeekDroid work after SIM card change?
Any other thoughts welcome.
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Go with SeekDroid *biased
We don't rely on the SIM, as long as the device has internet.

sycko said:
Go with SeekDroid *biased
We don't rely on the SIM, as long as the device has internet.
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That's the problem. I suppose that means SeekDroid doesn't send sms with new sim's phone number.
Which means that is the theft uses sim without internet access, my phone is gone.

impactor said:
That's the problem. I suppose that means SeekDroid doesn't send sms with new sim's phone number.
Which means that is the theft uses sim without internet access, my phone is gone.
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In that case, if a sim didn't have SMS it would not work either. The difference with us is that we will keep trying to send the device the command given from the website until it comes back online, even if you leave the website. This means if it ever connects to WiFi or gets a SIM with network access, we will be able to execute the command. Also keep in mine that carriers such as AT&T will automatically add a data plan to a sim inserted into a smartphone.

Well, in Europe carriers don't add data plans automatically.
Anyway, can you list the functions SeekDroid has that Avast doesn't and does it offer all the functions listed here under avast! Anti-Theft and Remote Features sections?
Also:
- how does SeekDroid protect itself (on a rooted phone) against deinstallation or factory reset?
- does it add extra battery drain by running in the background?
Thanks.

avast anti-theft also has a nice web interface where you can send command to your phone, locate with GPS, etc

For me cerberus. I purchased it a time ago and I can use it for 5 devices. It works even after a hard reset and without SIM.
Tapatalkteando desde mi móvil.

I'm surprised no one has brought up Prey. It has all of the features OP requested and more. Also, it's free and open source.

Using Cerberus too. Flashed the disguised app zip into system.
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In that case, if a sim didn't have SMS it would not work either. The difference with us is that we will keep trying to send the device the command given from the website until it comes back online, even if you leave the website. This means if it ever connects to WiFi or gets a SIM with network access, we will be able to execute the command. Also keep in mine that carriers such as AT&T will automatically add a data plan to a sim inserted into a smartphone.
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Does your app survive a factory reset like Avast does on a rooted device?

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weird network lock?

Hello
I just recently got the optimus 3d. its brilliant!
With the help of this forum I've managed to root and get Clockwork then install thais rom.
amazing speed increase.
But i have just one issue.
My phone was locked to orange uk provider. when i bought the phone I had to call orange to have my phone 'activated'
only after i did that did the phone even receive a signal.
before that it just said emergency call only, or no signal.
now, i've unlocked the phone using a code. it now says no personalization when i check the lock menu.
but: when i insert another sim, vodaphone uk or 3 uk, it says emergency call only or no network.
whats going on?
please help...
thanks
after a search it seems other people also have this issue with no reply.
did anyone else have this problem and fix it?
pauliebb said:
Hello
My phone was locked to orange uk provider. when i bought the phone I had to call orange to have my phone 'activated'
only after i did that did the phone even receive a signal.
before that it just said emergency call only, or no signal.
now, i've unlocked the phone using a code. it now says no personalization when i check the lock menu.
but: when i insert another sim, vodaphone uk or 3 uk, it says emergency call only or no network.
whats going on?
please help...
thanks
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The activation bit is for the sim card, I have a phone locked to O2 and what happens is you register the sim with them and then they enable it to use their network which is why until then it will say no network.
It is also the reason why if you put any other sim in the phone, and that sim has not yet been used to make calls, you get the same error.
As for the personalisation message on the unlock menu, I am unsure what you mean by the lock menu. I assume you mean the screen you see before you unlock your phone to use it each time, and did a search on google which produced no results but I would guess that if you are using a custom rom the message means you either have not personalised your screen or that the option is there to personalise it but has not been used.
Dave
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The activation bit is for the sim card, I have a phone locked to O2 and what happens is you register the sim with them and then they enable it to use their network which is why until then it will say no network.
It is also the reason why if you put any other sim in the phone, and that sim has not yet been used to make calls, you get the same error.
As for the personalisation message on the unlock menu, I am unsure what you mean by the lock menu. I assume you mean the screen you see before you unlock your phone to use it each time, and did a search on google which produced no results but I would guess that if you are using a custom rom the message means you either have not personalised your screen or that the option is there to personalise it but has not been used.
Dave
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unlock menu - where you enter the network unlock code.
i'm trying to use my 3 uk sim, its been on contract for over 2 years.
I know that a lot of unlocked phones wont work with 3, if you google 3 unlock you will find a lot of people have problems and some unlock companies even specify they wont unlock to 3 network but if it does the same with non 3 cards or only works with one operator perhaps the unlock was only partial?
I did a search for pedsonalisation and all I found were various unlock sites saying that a sucessful unlock needs you to have a personalisation menu.
My previous android phone had a device lock and a sim lock, could it be your unlock has only partially worked? Is it only one provider whose network you can access?
Dave
mistermentality said:
I know that a lot of unlocked phones wont work with 3, if you google 3 unlock you will find a lot of people have problems and some unlock companies even specify they wont unlock to 3 network but if it does the same with non 3 cards or only works with one operator perhaps the unlock was only partial?
I did a search for pedsonalisation and all I found were various unlock sites saying that a sucessful unlock needs you to have a personalisation menu.
My previous android phone had a device lock and a sim lock, could it be your unlock has only partially worked? Is it only one provider whose network you can access?
Dave
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you're being really helpful so i give thanks.
i have tried o2 and vodafone sims in the phone also but to no avail... always says emergency only or no network, with both showing no signal.
would flashing the original orange rom back then retrying the lock code help? as of right now when i go to the unlock menu and click network lock it prompts a message stating my phone has no personalization.
sorry missed out a little bit of info.
the only network that works is orange, it gets full signal and works perfect, but i'd really like to use my contract sim instead of pay as you go extra on orange.
I've done some more searching and found that on a lot of phones that personalisation message means the phone unlock has failed and that after a successful unlock it should say something like "network lock has been personalised".
You do only get a certain number of tries so don't enter the code over and over, if you are sure you entered it correctly it means the code you got just didn't work (I had that when unlocking my previous LG and had to buy a code from somewhere else as the first one didn't work at all).
I am not recommending this site, it's just one that explained how to unlock so am posting a link in case it helps, but the site says you need to enter two codes on an Optimus 3D. One is for network lock and one for service provider lock, I know that some people on the xda forums have unlocked their phones so I hope they will jump in and help solve your problem as really all I can do is google for the bits I am unsure of but it would seem your code did not work, or that you need two codes and only had one.
Dave
mistermentality said:
I've done some more searching and found that on a lot of phones that personalisation message means the phone unlock has failed and that after a successful unlock it should say something like "network lock has been personalised".
You do only get a certain number of tries so don't enter the code over and over, if you are sure you entered it correctly it means the code you got just didn't work (I had that when unlocking my previous LG and had to buy a code from somewhere else as the first one didn't work at all).
I am not recommending this site, it's just one that explained how to unlock so am posting a link in case it helps, but the site says you need to enter two codes on an Optimus 3D. One is for network lock and one for service provider lock, I know that some people on the xda forums have unlocked their phones so I hope they will jump in and help solve your problem as really all I can do is google for the bits I am unsure of but it would seem your code did not work, or that you need two codes and only had one.
Dave
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just wondering if i could post a video link here to show how it happens, if not, mods can you delete this link:
http://videobam.com/YqMQH
might need to tilt head/computer screen
that was with orange sim, without orange sim it shows no signal and no network... its running thais rom.
heres a video of it using another sim.
when i start the phone with other sim, it prompts whether i'd like to use mobile data or not, but no connection!
pauliebb said:
just wondering if i could post a video link here to show how it happens, if not, mods can you delete this link:
http://videobam.com/YqMQH
might need to tilt head/computer screen
that was with orange sim, without orange sim it shows no signal and no network... its running thais rom.
heres a video of it using another sim.
when i start the phone with other sim, it prompts whether i'd like to use mobile data or not, but no connection!
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http://videobam.com/ScZMP
Well having watched your videos I can clear up something, I think.
I had searched for terms based around "no personalisation available" which means your code did not work but searching for the actual message in the video "your phone is not personalised" produced completely different results.
That specific message means the option you are clicking on is not locked (not personalised by your provider) at least according to various pages I have found including a few on other well known Android forums so if that's correct your unlock did actually work and that is why the message appears.
The page at http://www.cpkb.org/wiki/LG_enter_NCK_code also mentions this code and its cause.
If the other sims you try offer you data or mobile but do not connect, yet you can make calls, then you need to set up your apn for that provider. The apn tells your phone how to connect to your provider.
This is really easy to do but you will need a free app called Apn global from the android market at https://market.android.com/details?id=osatek.apn.global obviously you need it on your device which can be done in various ways, possibly easiest if you can connect via wifi and go to the market.
Install and run it, pick the name of your provider (the provider whose sim you wish to use) and it will create the mms and internet settings for you. Then mobile data should work.
Alternatively if you have an android phone which you already use that sim on, install to that phone and choose the apps backup option which will backup your exact settings to sd card so you can import them to another android phone.
If you have other providers apns on there you will probably need to tell the phone to use your new settings. Simply go to your phones settings menu, find the wireless settings option and click it then scroll down the screen to "mobile networks" and click that. Then click "Access point names" and choose the desired provider. I have three on my phone and you can always revert to any other settings if you change provider later.
The apn app is very useful, I have used it on a few phones, it has a large list of providers worldwide so you should find your choice of provider there and hopefully that will solve your problem.
Dave
Thanks for the reply dave, but I have yet more bad news sadly.
I can't actually make calls, as shown in the second video it shows no network/emergency calls only.
It's hard to believe no-one else has this issue.
I have owned lots of android in the past(started with g1, then hero, then jumped to zte blade then galaxy 1, now this) none of them posed any difficulty removing network lock.
Its such a strange problem that a search of this forum shows at least one other person had this issue but no-one could help.
Sorry if this sounds stupid but have you gone into the settings menu on your phone (Settings/Wireless and Networks/Mobile Networks/) and chosen the "select your network provider" option?
There you can force your phone to use a specific network provider.
Dave
mistermentality said:
Sorry if this sounds stupid but have you gone into the settings menu on your phone (Settings/Wireless and Networks/Mobile Networks/) and chosen the "select your network provider" option?
There you can force your phone to use a specific network provider.
Dave
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I have with error "Unable to connect to this network at this time. Please try again later."
I don't think I can help, though I did some more googling and on the cyanogen mod forums someone posted a similar problem....
I've been using the nightly builds of CM7 since they came out and have had no network problems. I then installed version 7.0 [stable] when it came out, and just yesterday I installed version 7.0.3 [stable].
I have had no signal since, and whenever I try and select my network from the Settings > Wireless & Networks > Mobile Networks > Network Operators, it comes up saying "Unable to connect to this network at this time. Please try again later.".
It is nothing to do with my network provider, as my brother's phone works fine and he is on the same network as me.
I am on Three Mobile.
Please help!
RESOLVED: I just wiped all userdata and reflashed CM 7.0.3, I'm a very impatient person
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If you fail to get a solution this option may help but probably best as a last resort. One thing I did notice when watching your second video is that you have the wireless on, this will stop your phone connecting to any providers mobile data so at least as far as mobile data goes you won't be able to use it when connected to wifi and would have to switch wifi off in order to test the mobile data connection.
Also I know that on my O3D my wireless sometimes seems to cause my phone signal to switch off with the little x. I doubt that is the cause of your problem but may be worth trying to connect with no wifi.
Dave
mistermentality said:
I don't think I can help, though I did some more googling and on the cyanogen mod forums someone posted a similar problem....
If you fail to get a solution this option may help but probably best as a last resort. One thing I did notice when watching your second video is that you have the wireless on, this will stop your phone connecting to any providers mobile data so at least as far as mobile data goes you won't be able to use it when connected to wifi and would have to switch wifi off in order to test the mobile data connection.
Also I know that on my O3D my wireless sometimes seems to cause my phone signal to switch off with the little x. I doubt that is the cause of your problem but may be worth trying to connect with no wifi.
Dave
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I'm going to try reinstall the original orange rom that came with it and downgrade baseband, if that fails to work after a full reinstall using lgflashtool I'll have to try get another phone.
thanks for all your help dave, i really appreciate it!
A popular unlock site says the only steps needed to unlock to any network are...
1. Input a non accepted simcard
2. Phone will display enter “Sim network unlock PIN” or “Enter Network Unlock Code”
3. Input the 8 or 16 digit unlock code that was emailed to you
4. Phone is unlocked!
If you did this, which you obviously have, your phone is unlocked and the problem must be something else but if you're going to flash a copy of the orange rom you might want to check first with one of the more knowledgeable users here that the rom won't replace some of the locks you already removed.
I checked around and from what I have found it should be as easy as put the new providers apn on your phone, select their settings from mobile networks menu for provider and also mobile data and that should work.
One orange customer who unlocked a different model android phone found that all they had to do was flash the radio only (not the rom), not sure how you do that but there are probably guides on xda.
Dave
I flashed the original orange rom and after flashing the froyo basrband it suddenly worked. Flashed gb again and it still worked, seems i just hsd to reflash basebsnd/radio like you said.
Thank you so much
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Hi pauliebb,
I have the same problem that you had. I bought a used unlock O3D vodafone ES to gift to my brother, he lives in south america and he told me that the mobile does not recognize his SIM. What did you exactly do you did to reflash the baseband firmware???
I supposed thet the mobile is unlock because it shows the same message when enter to the unlock options "phone is not personalised"
Regards
the same problem
i have the same problem, i have phone from plus gsm poland, phone is not personalizet but read only sim card from plus, diffrent card not read and show info no sim card, help me how resolve this problem?

can you use the Palm Pixi in the Wifi mode without a contract?

thats my question I have an unlocked Palm Pixi and I want to use it in the wifi mode alone can I do this? Thanks a newbie
yes, you can. If out have to create Palm profile, you have to download activation bypass tool from palm support site. Go to webosnation forums and search for it if you can't find link via Google.
Easiest way is to borrow a friend's SIM card (or from one of your phones if available) and insert it into the device... Then you can set up the Palm Profile and get into the UI.
After removing the SIM the phone functions for everything but cell service.
If you are familiar with Linux or Mac OSX 10.6 you can use a webos-internals creation called MetaDoctor to achieve this. There is a configuration option you can set that bypasses the activation and Palm Profile setup, allowing you to effectively not associate with a provider. Search for webos-internals metadoctor on Google
I have used a pixi as described above. But another approach that I am now using is using pageplus via kittywireless.com. I have a 10 dollar pay every 120 day plan. So I have a wifi plus phone/txt messg device for pretty cheap.
ive heard that if you bypass it that some features will not work or you wont have a app store is that correct i have a palm pixix plus and a tmobile sim ?
If you bypass the Palm (HP) profile you would have no App catalog. However, you could activate the profile with your T-Mobile SIM and then run without SIM on WiFi and have full access to everything except voice, SMS, and MMS.
So all i do is pop in the sin and it will connect to data and i can set it up and use the phone sms and data i didnt no if i would of had to add the apn or they would pick it up from the sim
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d3adbroke said:
So all i do is pop in the sin and it will connect to data and i can set it up and use the phone sms and data i didnt no if i would of had to add the apn or they would pick it up from the sim
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I have a GSM unlocked Pre 2 and I had no trouble setting up the Palm Profile with a friend's T-Mobile SIM. However, if your Pixi is Branded to a network that may be a problem. You can still try it.
I don't think bypassing the Palm Profile is such a good idea even if it will be a WiFi only device because you want the App Catalog and Preware stuff...
Also to run it off carrier you may want to turn on Airplane mode which shuts off all radios and then you can toggle WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth off and on manually as needed. Then it won't suck up battery looking for carrier signal...
Okay well it was a at&t pixi but i have a unlock code and im gonna be using the phone sms and data feature
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[Q] How to Permanently Turn Mobile Data off ?

I know this probably seems a little crazy or weird. But is there any way that I could more permanently turn my mobile data connection off and still use wifi networks? If there is a way to do so I would greatly appreciate any insight or help. Thanks
GarnerArms said:
I know this probably seems a little crazy or weird. But is there any way that I could more permanently turn my mobile data connection off and still use wifi networks? If there is a way to do so I would greatly appreciate any insight or help. Thanks
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Crazy indeed lol, but you should have a quick tile that says "mobile data" which you can turn off or another that says airplane mode which you can turn on. After you can turn on WiFi and use it. You might need to do this every time you reboot but it's the easiest way.
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Crazy indeed lol, but you should have a quick tile that says "mobile data" which you can turn off or another that says airplane mode which you can turn on. After you can turn on WiFi and use it. You might need to do this every time you reboot but it's the easiest way.
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Thanks for the reply Stig. I am aware of the quick tile, I was thinking of something that is a little more permanent that would require some effort to turn mobile data back on. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
GarnerArms said:
Thanks for the reply Stig. I am aware of the quick tile, I was thinking of something that is a little more permanent that would require some effort to turn mobile data back on. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Yeah I understand, figured I'd share the easiest method just in case Are you S-OFF? A more permanent method might require you be S-OFF, I'm not 100% sure but just fyi...
I am indeed S-off. But I am not a developer. Haha. Perhaps there is a way, but if there isn't that is ok too.
Just out of curiosity what is going on that you want it to be so permanent?
GarnerArms said:
I am indeed S-off. But I am not a developer. Haha. Perhaps there is a way, but if there isn't that is ok too.
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What about removing the sim card? I remember seeing either a thread or an xposed module that removes the no sim card notification.
Edit: there is indeed an xposed module for this, only thing though is I don't know if it will work with the M8 and the support page is some Asian language.
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Just out of curiosity what is going on that you want it to be so permanent?
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I want to be able to make/receive calls and use WiFi. And the WiFi has filters in place to keep things safe but I don't want to have the ability to bypass the filters simply by using mobile data. I wouldn't be able to make/ receive calls without a sim card in, right Stig?
GarnerArms said:
I want to be able to make/receive calls and use WiFi. And the WiFi has filters in place to keep things safe but I don't want to have the ability to bypass the filters simply by using mobile data. I wouldn't be able to make/ receive calls without a sim card in, right Stig?
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Correct you cannot have any mobile communication without a Sim card.
GarnerArms said:
I want to be able to make/receive calls and use WiFi. And the WiFi has filters in place to keep things safe but I don't want to have the ability to bypass the filters simply by using mobile data. I wouldn't be able to make/ receive calls without a sim card in, right Stig?
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If your on wifi you can make and receive calls over wifi with google voice. Just set up a free google voice number and you can call and text over wifi. Also if you have or get a phone number through magicjack you can use their app and make and receive calls over wifi. Both of these work over wifi and do not require a sim card or mobile data of any kind, you just can only call or text if you have wifi available though.
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If your on wifi you can make and receive calls over wifi with google voice. Just set up a free google voice number and you can call and text over wifi. Also if you have or get a phone number through magicjack you can use their app and make and receive calls over wifi. Both of these work over wifi and do not require a sim card or mobile data of any kind, you just can only call or text if you have wifi available though.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I would still like to have communication even with out the WiFi. I realize that this might not be possible and I really appreciate everyone's suggestions and help.
What does someone do if you want to sell or give that tablet
Before you data plan stop for that device. Even if you do a
Factory reset anyone can turn the mobile data ON!
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What does someone do if you want to sell or give that tablet
Before you data plan stop for that device. Even if you do a
Factory reset anyone can turn the mobile data ON!
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Take the sim card out of it. Without a sim, it doesn't matter if mobile data is on or not. No sim means no service. You can use the sim in your new device if you're replacing the old one. Otherwise, throw it away.

[Q] Help With Uptodate Verizon SIII

Hello
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy SIII (I535) with the Android 4.4.2 and the VRUDNE1 Build (I535OYUDNE1 Baseband). I got the Data and voice Roaming Package when I went to Europe. The voice part worked fine but the Data roaming sucked big time. Since you only get 100 MB (at 3G only), you follow their advise to reduce mobile data. Well I could not get reliable Internet access, even if I put the phone back up to full mobile data. I was using it with Maps, Yelp and TripAdvisor .
I then decided to buy an Internet-only SIM card in Germany, I could now get Internet access but I got the stupid message about the SIM card not being valid and the APN data had to be manually entered even when putting back the Verizon SIM card, which was a pain.
Now the phone is out of contract and not used with Verizon. I want to make it as my travel phone and be able to automatically load APN data and get rid of the SIM card message.
I see a couple of websites that claim that there are new easier methods to root the phone using towelroot.
Does anyone knows if towelroot will work with my current SIII?
capun1950 said:
Hello
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy SIII (I535) with the Android 4.4.2 and the VRUDNE1 Build (I535OYUDNE1 Baseband). I got the Data and voice Roaming Package when I went to Europe. The voice part worked fine but the Data roaming sucked big time. Since you only get 100 MB (at 3G only), you follow their advise to reduce mobile data. Well I could not get reliable Internet access, even if I put the phone back up to full mobile data. I was using it with Maps, Yelp and TripAdvisor .
I then decided to buy an Internet-only SIM card in Germany, I could now get Internet access but I got the stupid message about the SIM card not being valid and the APN data had to be manually entered even when putting back the Verizon SIM card, which was a pain.
Now the phone is out of contract and not used with Verizon. I want to make it as my travel phone and be able to automatically load APN data and get rid of the SIM card message.
I see a couple of websites that claim that there are new easier methods to root the phone using towelroot.
Does anyone knows if towelroot will work with my current SIII?
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Towelroot will work with an i535 on NE1, I bought a used, unrooted device a month ago and successfully rooted it. But, rooting will not automatically change APNs when you swap sims, I don't think.
dawgdoc said:
Towelroot will work with an i535 on NE1, I bought a used, unrooted device a month ago and successfully rooted it. But, rooting will not automatically change APNs when you swap sims, I don't think.
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No, but they I can use Apps that have the APN data but require root access. The other thing that would be nice is getting the RESET APN activated but not critical.
I had the impression that some of the SIM cards had a utility (or done through the activation) to set the APN data automatically. Need to test it thought
capun1950 said:
No, but they I can use Apps that have the APN data but require root access. The other thing that would be nice is getting the RESET APN activated but not critical.
I had the impression that some of the SIM cards had a utility (or done through the activation) to set the APN data automatically. Need to test it thought
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I've never changed SIMs, so I don't know if they have such a utility. I recall some of the the US pre-paid carriers supplying their APN settings packaged with the card for users to set. (StraightTalk comes to mind.) Since haven't needed to change APNs I don't know about the Apps you mentioned either.
Looks like I should have confirmed Towelroot working and not added any additional comment, you seem to have the rest worked out. BTW, let me know if you don't have a working copy of TowelRoot.

Security policy prevents use of mobile data

Hi all. I just bought a S10e (G970U, Snapdragon) from China in order to use it in Spain, with Orange as a carrier. Once I set it up, everything worked fine for about 20 seconds. After that, the mobile data locked down. When I try to turn it up again the device says: "Security policy prevents use of mobile data". I tried to factory reset it several times, try different google accounts, try different SIMs, erase the data from some SIM- and network-related apps, but nothing changes. I guess that this has something to do with Samsung Knox.
What should I do? Is recommendable to contact Samsung support? Can I flash another firmware/ROM that fix this issue? Thanks a lot, any help is appreciated.
PS: Calls and SMS are also locked.
@txordi
Maybe this will help?
https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/security-policy-updates/
djg269 said:
@txordi
Maybe this will help?
https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/security-policy-updates/
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Hi. Thanks a lot for your help! I tried it and nothing changed. Indeed, the security policies were already updated out of the box...
I had the same problem. I had a signal but could not send/receive SMS or calls. After talking with carrier tech support and Samsung, I went to a UbreakIfix store, where they told me the 10e phones have a problem with the antenna on the motherboard. They said I needed to send the phone back to Samsung to get the mobo replaced. I just sent it back to the seller and bought an S20.
Also on S10+
I'm having the same problem on my GM-975U1 S10+. Basically mobile data and texting works long enough to authenticate into the Samsung account during setup, but once the android home screen appears after finishing the setup I can't place any calls and trying to enable mobile data gives a "Security policy prevents use of mobile data" error when attempting to enable it. Neither AT&T or Samsung have given instructions on how this can be fixed. It's behaving similarly to if the phone's IMEI were on a blacklist, but I get immediately shut out once the setup process completes.
kriegersaurusrex said:
I'm having the same problem on my GM-975U1 S10+. Basically mobile data and texting works long enough to authenticate into the Samsung account during setup, but once the android home screen appears after finishing the setup I can't place any calls and trying to enable mobile data gives a "Security policy prevents use of mobile data" error when attempting to enable it. Neither AT&T or Samsung have given instructions on how this can be fixed. It's behaving similarly to if the phone's IMEI were on a blacklist, but I get immediately shut out once the setup process completes.
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have you found any solution yet I am having same issue with my samsung s10e and I don't even understand what app or policy is preventing me from making calls. BTW I am using clean esn phone. As soon as I pass the setup screen LTE signal goes away and it stops working.
aakashpsp said:
have you found any solution yet I am having same issue with my samsung s10e and I don't even understand what app or policy is preventing me from making calls. BTW I am using clean esn phone. As soon as I pass the setup screen LTE signal goes away and it stops working.
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I haven't found one yet either. Apparently the phone I purchased is locked to Tracphone after paying for an IMEI lookup (got scammed by an ebay seller who said it was the unlocked model), and the phone isn't able to do calls/mobile data properly except during the initial setup. Tried with SIM cards from two different US providers that both aren't working on it, and can connect to wifi just fine. Can see in the phone information test menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* that my sim is being recognized, shows my phone number and IMSI, can switch between network types and see the cell towers it connects to; but isn't able to send/receive calls or mobile data. It fails the Ping test with 'Fail(2)' and HTTP Client Test with 'Fail: IOException'.
It's also showing that the phone receives a call inside of the Service Mode menu by dialing *#197328640# and going to '[1] BASIC INFORMATION'. Placing a call from another phone shows that my S10+ is picking up LTE bands and has some RF parameters that change when my number is being dialed, but don't get the option to pick up the call. It's also able to detect that I have a voicemail but am not able to dial in and listen to it. The Tx Pwr says '-- dBm' so I ultimately can't tell if it's a software or a hardware problem.
kriegersaurusrex said:
I haven't found one yet either. Apparently the phone I purchased is locked to Tracphone after paying for an IMEI lookup (got scammed by an ebay seller who said it was the unlocked model), and the phone isn't able to do calls/mobile data properly except during the initial setup. Tried with SIM cards from two different US providers that both aren't working on it, and can connect to wifi just fine. Can see in the phone information test menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* that my sim is being recognized, shows my phone number and IMSI, can switch between network types and see the cell towers it connects to; but isn't able to send/receive calls or mobile data. It fails the Ping test with 'Fail(2)' and HTTP Client Test with 'Fail: IOException'.
It's also showing that the phone receives a call inside of the Service Mode menu by dialing *#197328640# and going to '[1] BASIC INFORMATION'. Placing a call from another phone shows that my S10+ is picking up LTE bands and has some RF parameters that change when my number is being dialed, but don't get the option to pick up the call. It's also able to detect that I have a voicemail but am not able to dial in and listen to it. The Tx Pwr says '-- dBm' so I ultimately can't tell if it's a software or a hardware problem.
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I am facing the same exact issue my sim number it shows inside the phone and signal I am getting is in negative dbm also my sim receives calls during the initial setup and as soon as the setup completes the LTE network goes away call gives error " call not sent". I am irritated by this now and there is no root available for this model so I cannot flash any custom rom to check. I have seen many people have same issue but no solution yet.
If your phone locked to a particular network, ie TracFone,AT&T, TMobile, Cricket, etc, then that is only network it will work on. Doesn't matter what custom ROM you use. You will need to get the network unlock code either from the network it's locked to or from a reputable online unlock site. Good luck getting it unlocked.
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If your phone locked to a particular network, ie TracFone,AT&T, TMobile, Cricket, etc, then that is only network it will work on. Doesn't matter what custom ROM you use. You will need to get the network unlock code either from the network it's locked to or from a reputable online unlock site. Good luck getting it unlocked.
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my device is already unlocked. It is not an unlocked phone issue. This is some stupid policy which is preventing from making calls or using data. Maybe this policy is saved in EFS don't know.
aakashpsp said:
my device is already unlocked. It is not an unlocked phone issue. This is some stupid policy which is preventing from making calls or using data. Maybe this policy is saved in EFS don't know.
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That's strange, it's acting exactly like a network locked device. When you say it's unlocked, are referring to the bootloader or network? Did you buy it new, unlocked from a reputable dealer? Check the firmware and make sure it is unlocked. There are other thread here with the same issue and message, those are all network locked phones.
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That's strange, it's acting exactly like a network locked device. When you say it's unlocked, are referring to the bootloader or network? Did you buy it new, unlocked from a reputable dealer? Check the firmware and make sure it is unlocked. There are other thread here with the same issue and message, those are all network locked phones.
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I don't know I bought it from mercari that seller told me it is tmobile unlocked, but while checking I found the model number is G970U1. csc is XAA and binary U4. Bootloader is locked. Networks seems to be unlocked as when I put it my sim card it works till initial setup screen and then stops working. I searched it maybe locked to Consumercellular but is there any way I can unlock it ? I didn't find anything online.
Sounds like the seller lied to you.
Is there any way to unlock CC device ? I am on Binary u4. I am able to flash both g970u and g970u1 firmware but no success.
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That's strange, it's acting exactly like a network locked device. When you say it's unlocked, are referring to the bootloader or network? Did you buy it new, unlocked from a reputable dealer? Check the firmware and make sure it is unlocked. There are other thread here with the same issue and message, those are all network locked phones.
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My S10+ model G975U is network unlocked, with the bootloader locked. I bought a network unlock code, but am getting the same behavior where the intial setup allows me to sign into my Samsung account when putting in both an ATT and T-Mobile sim card. I've also tried reflashing it with several different firmwares both carrier locked and unlocked, but this phone has been sitting in my drawer for the past month since it's unusable. Probably will end up trading it in since I was scammed by the random ebay seller I bought this from.
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My S10+ model G975U is network unlocked, with the bootloader locked. I bought a network unlock code, but am getting the same behavior where the intial setup allows me to sign into my Samsung account when putting in both an ATT and T-Mobile sim card. I've also tried reflashing it with several different firmwares both carrier locked and unlocked, but this phone has been sitting in my drawer for the past month since it's unusable. Probably will end up trading it in since I was scammed by the random ebay seller I bought this from.
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I'm having the exact same issue. Bought s10+ off ebay for 200 locked to consumer cellular. Bought an unlock code. It said unlock successful. Now get this error with any sim. It will show lte during initial setup only.
It will show that it's at&t or verizon when I put the sim in and populate the proper apn settings.
Before the unlock I would get the sim not provisioned error.
I did have to look up the dial code to make the unlock code window appear.
Now i can't actually use any service and i get the security policy error.
Finally was able to find the xaa firmware which seems to be the exact firmware on it.
Then lash that as no other u1 firmware would flash.
txordi said:
Hi all. I just bought a S10e (G970U, Snapdragon) from China in order to use it in Spain, with Orange as a carrier. Once I set it up, everything worked fine for about 20 seconds. After that, the mobile data locked down. When I try to turn it up again the device says: "Security policy prevents use of mobile data". I tried to factory reset it several times, try different google accounts, try different SIMs, erase the data from some SIM- and network-related apps, but nothing changes. I guess that this has something to do with Samsung Knox.
What should I do? Is recommendable to contact Samsung support? Can I flash another firmware/ROM that fix this issue? Thanks a lot, any help is appreciated.
PS: Calls and SMS are also locked.
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I'm from the Philippines and my niece phone is network lock ( Smart Telecom ) I can use the sim 2 slot since it's a dual sim using another network Simcard, unfortunately, it won't allow me to use mobile data so I tried unlocking it *#272*IMEI FROM SIM 1 SLOT# so I choose GLB for globe network or XTC to openline so here's what happens, it got reset so upon set up yeah other sim works have data but when finish setting up everything I can use data again on other network and a message pop up
Security policy prevents use of mobile data​
so I guess even it allows other network Simcard on network lock phone it needs to be unlocked by the network where it was lock
Did anyone ever find a solution to this problem?
I'm having the exact same problem with a new samsung s10e I just bought. Security policy prevents use of mobile data, and no calls or sms will go through. LTE shows on setup, but disappears as soon as setup is complete.
I initially assumed the phone was locked, but the seller is reputable and insists it is unlocked. It's also a U1 model, and an IMEI lookup appears to show that it's unlocked. In connection settings under mobile networks, i'm also able to select multiple carriers, so I'm inclined to believe that the device really is unlocked.
Anybody here ever manage to solve this problem, or am I SOL? I would hate to be out 200 bucks on this phone since i'm past the return window.
I am having same isuue with samsung not S20 ultra (SM-N986U1) I bought the mobile and its unlocked the seller send to me photo for the check screen and its open USA but can not use mobile data and make any calls when a make a call the call ended and give me screen call not sent
aniratepanda said:
Did anyone ever find a solution to this problem?
I'm having the exact same problem with a new samsung s10e I just bought. Security policy prevents use of mobile data, and no calls or sms will go through. LTE shows on setup, but disappears as soon as setup is complete.
I initially assumed the phone was locked, but the seller is reputable and insists it is unlocked. It's also a U1 model, and an IMEI lookup appears to show that it's unlocked. In connection settings under mobile networks, i'm also able to select multiple carriers, so I'm inclined to believe that the device really is unlocked.
Anybody here ever manage to solve this problem, or am I SOL? I would hate to be out 200 bucks on this phone since i'm past the return window.
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esca91 said:
Hello everybody,
Could you share firmware of Sm-r900 ?
Thanls All for good work !
Bests regards.
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mosaad627 said:
I am having same isuue with samsung not S20 ultra (SM-N986U1) I bought the mobile and its unlocked the seller send to me photo for the check screen and its open USA but can not use mobile data and make any calls when a make a call the call ended and give me screen call not sent
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