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[Q] Best anti-theft app?

What are some good anti theft apps for my new N5? Is there any apps that can locate stolen phone without internet connection but using cell towers?

Cerberus.

caribouxda said:
Cerberus.
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This.
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None work 100%. if the thief flashes a factory image including (erasing) userdata.img the device is wiped and the anti-theft app(s) will be gone.

gee2012 said:
None work 100%. if the thief flashes a factory image including (erasing) userdata.img the device is wiped and the anti-theft app(s) will be gone.
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99% of thieves are stupid

The built in device manager is good
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Cerberus has worked well for me.
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how much battery drain is cerebus? i assume u have to have GPS and location on ALL the time, i hate doing that
is it like only 15bucks for lifetime cerebus? i don't really trust it cuz its basically that company 'hacking' /tracking your every movement
and if the theif is on XDA well say bye to your lost phone lol

What's wrong with Google device manager?
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gee2012 said:
None work 100%. if the thief flashes a factory image including (erasing) userdata.img the device is wiped and the anti-theft app(s) will be gone.
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But you can atleast make it difficult for them.
If the device is encrypted with bootloader locked, they can't do anything except wipe the phone, and they'll have to know how. However, you can purposefully break the USB port and use wireless charging only. So worse case is they wipe your phone but they can't get at your data, then you call up the carrier to have it's IMEI blacklisted, so thief is left with atleast a cripppled device.
But if not encrypt your data, then use stock recovery with locked bootloader and USB debuggin turned off, they can't get at the data anyway if you have a strong lockscreen and unlocking bootloader means full wipe. There might be a way to bruteforce or exploit a bug to bypass the lockscreen, but let's assume the user have an adequate password and Google patches any bugs. Also disable the power off/reset menu (it can be done). Then you can find the location of the device using Cerberus. With root, regular factory reseting will not remove Cerberus and if they removed the sim/turn radio off/change sim, Cerberus will report it.
Just keep your phone with you at all time and carry a magnum.

I just use Android Device Manager on all my devices. Luckily I haven't had to actually use it, but it's about time that Google implemented device manager. A little late in my opinion.
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krs360 said:
What's wrong with Google device manager?
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musclehead84 said:
The built in device manager is good
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Not precise at all. It is good to create a general idea but if you want to get your phones back get cerberus.

I used Avast. The anti-theft option seems pretty decent. It buries itself in the OS and claims it's protected from factory resets. It has an option to remotely lock (which ALL anti-theft apps should have) but it also has the siren feature. If I activate it remotely, the siren sounds and the thief cannot shut it off while the phone is on.
Hopefully, I'll never need to use it but I do have it on all my devices.

Cerberus! Awesome security app!!

galaxys said:
Cerberus! Awesome security app!!
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Agreed. Cerberus is awesome, and it does not waste battery, as you asked. (unless it's being used, i.e. tracking down the bad guy)

Cerberus
Cerberus_disguised (Hidden version)

Nexus 5 "Roaming" issue, Three UK

Hi All,
Been having issues with Nexus 5 now for a while and don't seem to be able to resolve it, originally my partner had the Nexus 5 from new since December 2013. She complained like hell about it so eventually I got in contact with Google and got them to agree to a new replacement device (I then kept the new one and she had my S4)
At numerous points through out the day the Nexus 5 while go into "roaming mode" (H+/4G logo replaced with R at the top) and the only way to get it out of Roaming mode is to go into Settings>More>Mobile Networks>Network Operators, from here to manually scan and then select auto again.
Google Play have sent me 3 replacement devices incase of a hardware issue but all 4 phones have had this issue now, my partners S4 and S5 dont suffer with the same issue and she is on Three aswell.
The one thing I have noticed is when I manually scan for networks Three comes up twice in the list, so maybe its an issue auto switching between then two?
Google keep trying to get me to run in safe mode, do factory resets etc but nothing works, I have now sent them a response today basically saying I've had enough and want to return the item so I can go out and buy a HTC One M8 (not holding my breath)
Nexus 5, Android 4.4.4 KTU84P on Three UK.
Anybody else had this? it seems to be Hardware and Network specific

Are you rooted if so what ROM?

I used to have it a lot but not for a long time now. Three UK also.
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Standard ROM, no changes at all to the software.
Tempted to try a custom ROM but then I loose access to Barclays/SKY GO (both these apps wont run on rooted devices)

in the main phone settings, mobile networks, uncheck the roaming options.

Tried that also

AndrewJB88 said:
Tried that also
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and it still goes into roaming? id try for a replacement then.

simms22 said:
and it still goes into roaming? id try for a replacement then.
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Had 3 replacements.
1. Had this issue
2. Had this issue, had an issue with running very slow and also the "X" fell off the back within days
3. Has this issue.

AndrewJB88 said:
Standard ROM, no changes at all to the software.
Tempted to try a custom ROM but then I loose access to Barclays/SKY GO (both these apps wont run on rooted devices)
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You should try a custom ROM. As mentioned I've not had this issue for ages. I think perhaps not since I moved to SlimKat. Maybe give it a try? Root isn't activated in it by default so won't affect those 2 apps.
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rootSU said:
You should try a custom ROM. As mentioned I've not had this issue for ages. I think perhaps not since I moved to SlimKat. Maybe give it a try? Root isn't activated in it by default so won't affect those 2 apps.
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Excellent do you have a link to the ROM?
Used to have custom ROM's on all my Galaxy phones but since SKY started blocking Root ROM's I haven't bothered

AndrewJB88 said:
Excellent do you have a link to the ROM?
Used to have custom ROM's on all my Galaxy phones but since SKY started blocking Root ROM's I haven't bothered
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2511512
Not saying it will solve the issue for you, but I can say i haven't had this issue for a long time (and I used to a lot with Three) so its at least worth a try.
I don't have any special settings set. There is only an option for national data roaming but when we roam, we only get voice from Orange anyway. 2G I think
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rootSU said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2511512
Not saying it will solve the issue for you, but I can say i haven't had this issue for a long time (and I used to a lot with Three) so its at least worth a try.
I don't have any special settings set. There is only an option for national data roaming but when we roam, we only get voice from Orange anyway. 2G I think
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Got to be worth a try I reckon

AndrewJB88 said:
Got to be worth a try I reckon
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Good luck. All.important guides and info threads are in my signature
Please let me know how it goes.
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AndrewJB88 said:
Had 3 replacements.
1. Had this issue
2. Had this issue, had an issue with running very slow and also the "X" fell off the back within days
3. Has this issue.
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sounds like its not the phone. sounds like a network or a settings issue then. also, what "x" fell off the back? a sticker?

simms22 said:
sounds like its not the phone. sounds like a network or a settings issue then. also, what "x" fell off the back? a sticker?
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The black inserts that make up the letters on the back cover, are just stickers

I get this, but only in a low signal area.

I get this from time to time, on any phone I've used in the year I've been with Three (One M7, Nexus 5, One M8, Nexus 5). Usually fixes itself once back in a decent area

rootSU said:
The black inserts that make up the letters on the back cover, are just stickers
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thats what i thought. lol, id never call it an issue though

Installed Slimkat tonight using the following methord.
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install CWM
3. Install Slimkat and Gapps
Now I'm not sure if its fixed the initial issue yet only a few days of testing will confirm that but I now have two more issues.
1. Even though I never rooted the phone, SkyGo and Barclays are saying its rooted and wont let me use them
2. The DPI is awful (very small) and it wont let me change it using an app because guess wot... I need root access

AndrewJB88 said:
Installed Slimkat tonight using the following methord.
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install CWM
3. Install Slimkat and Gapps
Now I'm not sure if its fixed the initial issue yet only a few days of testing will confirm that but I now have two more issues.
1. Even though I never rooted the phone, SkyGo and Barclays are saying its rooted and wont let me use them
2. The DPI is awful (very small) and it wont let me change it using an app because guess wot... I need root access
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I guess that's why root cloak doesn't work with those 2 particular apps
Try and edit the zip and reflash it without the su binary. You can also edit the DPI in build.prop at the same time.
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Possible Solution to Titanium Backup stuck at 0%

If you are having issues with Titanium Backup while you are restoring (if it stays at 0%), then try this.
Possible Solution to T.B:
1) Go to settings > General > About Phone > Software info
2) Press build number 7 times
3) Go to Go to settings > General > Developer options
4) ACTIVATE USB DEBUGGING MODE!
5) That's it. It shouldn't get stuck at 0% anymore
Hope it helps :good:
If this doesn't work, use the method found in Post #11 thanks to @buzzboy for finding it!

Congrats on figuring that one out.

Gonna try this out!
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carandcar said:
Gonna try this out!
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Good luck! This worked for me.... sadly by the time i did it, i had already deleted all my data since i thought it was corrupted LOL

No go. ?
Thanks for the suggestion. It has to be something recent because this just started to happen out of the blue.
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carandcar said:
No go.
Thanks for the suggestion. It has to be something recent because this just started to happen out of the blue.
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Yeah i know. Did you give it at least about 30 seconds on the box showing 0% and see if it moves? . If it didnt work, then i will change the title to "Possible Solution"

It seems that Google f***d up something.
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Started happening to me yesterday, using Pixel XL. Very frustrating. USB debugging was already on.
Edit:Happening on my Nexus 6p also!
Have emailed the developer, i suggest you do the same.
[email protected]

Same here, not working. I tried also the "Auto Indirect" mode in PREFERENCES / APP PROCESSING MODE of TB Pro. I did a new install of SuperSU. I did a full clean install of the system. Nothing works. I cannot restore my Apps anymore. The only way to restore the backup is to use the INTERACTIVE MODE, which doesn't allow batch processing but it works as workaround.
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I suggest everyone to email the developer.
I've literally been pulling my hair out over the last 24hrs over this!
Flashed different ROMs, Restored my device to factory state, with no luck.

I've found a temporary fix for myself.
1)Settings--Google--Security and turn off verify apps.
2)Turn off verify apps over USB in developer settings.
3)Restore using Titanium.
4)Turn security settings back on.
It Seems google has beefed up their secuirity.
The Guys on the substratum theme thread are having a similar issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/substratum/projekt-substratum-t3423623/page180
It seems to work on my Pixel, obviously each device has different settings.

Then i will change this to possible solution instead of just solution lol. Sorry guys. My solution still working for me though... Im using weta 4.7.3 rom. I cant confirm nor deny that google did something to alter the functionality since i didnt try to go back to a version of weta where TB worked fine. (and there is no way i will do that now lol. I still feel the pain of loosing all my data for good)

buzzboy said:
I've found a temporary fix for myself.
1)Settings--Google--Security and turn off verify apps.
2)Turn off verify apps over USB in developer settings.
3)Restore using Titanium.
4)Turn security settings back on.
It Seems google has beefed up their secuirity.
The Guys on the substratum theme thread are having a similar issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/substratum/projekt-substratum-t3423623/page180
t seems to work on my Pixel, obviously each device has different setrings.
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Uh yeah! Thank you. That's it! Good enough as workaround as we don't need to restore every day!
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buzzboy said:
I've found a temporary fix for myself.
1)Settings--Google--Security and turn off verify apps.
2)Turn off verify apps over USB in developer settings.
3)Restore using Titanium.
4)Turn security settings back on.
It Seems google has beefed up their secuirity.
The Guys on the substratum theme thread are having a similar issue.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/substratum/projekt-substratum-t3423623/page180
It seems to work on my Pixel, obviously each device has different settings.
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I was so pi$$$$$ed yesterday!! It just so happened that I was flashing a new ROM to my device yesterday (which I do waaaay too much, I think I have a problem lol) and suddenly wasn't able to restore anything through TiBU. I spent the better part of last night trying various things, all the while thinking that my device was seriously messed up this time!! Heh. I was kind of stressed. Just a tad. And I think I owe my wife some flowers after work today because she wasn't very happy with me for being on my phone all night, yelling and screaming and cussing... you get the idea I'm sure.
Anyway, this works in case anyone else needs confirmation. And for the record, I don't think this is an issue with TiBU because I even tried earlier builds. I agree with the others that it seems to have something to do with something Google implemented... Not very happy and seriously hope it's just a big oops that gets resolved soon. Either that, or TiBU gets updated to work-around the new security measures!

AthieN said:
I was so pi$$$$$ed yesterday!! It just so happened that I was flashing a new ROM to my device yesterday (which I do waaaay too much, I think I have a problem lol) and suddenly wasn't able to restore anything through TiBU. I spent the better part of last night trying various things, all the while thinking that my device was seriously messed up this time!! Heh. I was kind of stressed. Just a tad. And I think I owe my wife some flowers after work today because she wasn't very happy with me for being on my phone all night, yelling and screaming and cussing... you get the idea I'm sure.
Anyway, this works in case anyone else needs confirmation. And for the record, I don't think this is an issue with TiBU because I even tried earlier builds. I agree with the others that it seems to have something to do with something Google implemented... Not very happy and seriously hope it's just a big oops that gets resolved soon. Either that, or TiBU gets updated to work-around the new security measures!
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Glad it helped. I too was a little stressed and my poor kids paid the price! I think I owe them a bag of sweets or two.
I've filled out a form to the developers with the possible fix and relevant commits needed to workaround this issue. Let's hope they pay attention.
Thanks to the OP for opening this thread in the first place.

buzzboy said:
Glad it helped. I too was a little stressed and my poor kids paid the price!
I've filled out a form to the developers with the possible fix and relevant commits needed to workaround this issue. Let's hope they pay attention.
Thanks to the OP for opening this thread in the first place.
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No problem. My solution does not work for everybody. Im glad you found another way!! Im going to point people to the post of that solution so that they know. Thanks again:highfive:

buzzboy said:
Glad it helped. I too was a little stressed and my poor kids paid the price! I think I owe them a bag of sweets or two.
I've filled out a form to the developers with the possible fix and relevant commits needed to workaround this issue. Let's hope they pay attention.
Thanks to the OP for opening this thread in the first place.
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Yes, definitely thanks to @jinkerz9430 as well!!

Just a little update, hopefully a fix will be here soon.

Anyone could just let me know how to turn this google security off using v20?
Please....

netgar said:
Anyone could just let me know how to turn this google security off using v20?
Please....
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like bypassing the smart lock or prevent the google locked phone? if so just go to accounts on settings and go to google and then remove the account from the device. After that you can flash without remorse. :silly: . Although you can also flash with the google locked phone and still been able to bypass it.

Does Unlocked Pixel 2 perform entitlement check for tethering

I have a question for those of you getting the Pixel 2 (or 2 XL). I am on a VZW grandfathered plan and looking at getting the Pixel 2 or 2 XL. I am curious whether the unlocked version will perform the entitlement check or if the tethering works out of the box. It looks like the OG Unlocked Pixel does not perform the check and I just wanted to confirm before I make a final decision to buy from Google.
Thanks in advance!

Same plan as you, and unfortunately, Yes it does, and they finally updated the "you don't have a subscription" box from the old Anrdroid ICS colors.
We will have to wait until Magisk is available for it. (Only reason I need it these days).

gchase23 said:
Same plan as you, and unfortunately, Yes it does, and they finally updated the "you don't have a subscription" box from the old Anrdroid ICS colors.
We will have to wait until Magisk is available for it. (Only reason I need it these days).
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I have the same plan as both of you and this is sad news. My phone is my main source of internet right now so this is a very important feature for me. Hopefully they get root and a ROM up and running before mine gets here on November 1 or it'll have to sit not being used until they do. That or I'll have to switch back and forth to my N6 every time I need internet

gchase23 said:
Same plan as you, and unfortunately, Yes it does, and they finally updated the "you don't have a subscription" box from the old Anrdroid ICS colors.
We will have to wait until Magisk is available for it. (Only reason I need it these days).
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Just curious why you like Magisk over Superuser

Magisk over Superuser so I can use APay, also my office uses AirWatch for email and it won't connect if it detects root.

Soft reboot
I can confirm this method works: 1. Soft reboot, 2. Unlock phone, 3. Activate hotspots from notification bar and this will circumvent the entitlement check and tethering is working with my (new) Pixel 2 from Google store on Verizon sim, UDP Grandfathered plan.
Thanks to Senior Member Rootuser3.0 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71615764&postcount=155 for this method.
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I can confirm this method works: 1. Soft reboot, 2. Unlock phone, 3. Activate hotspots from notification bar and this will circumvent the entitlement check and tethering is working with my (new) Pixel 2 from Google store on Verizon sim, UDP Grandfathered plan.
Thanks to Senior Member Rootuser3.0 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71615764&postcount=155 for this method.
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Well, that was short lived, I cannot repeat the process, after cutting tethering
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_slam said:
I can confirm this method works: 1. Soft reboot, 2. Unlock phone, 3. Activate hotspots from notification bar and this will circumvent the entitlement check and tethering is working with my (new) Pixel 2 from Google store on Verizon sim, UDP Grandfathered plan.
Thanks to Senior Member Rootuser3.0 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71615764&postcount=155 for this method.
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Well, that was short lived, I cannot repeat the process, after cutting tethering
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Success, was able to tether: updated steps:
1. Soft reboot
2. Activate hotspots from notification bar

_slam said:
I can confirm this method works: 1. Soft reboot, 2. Unlock phone, 3. Activate hotspots from notification bar and this will circumvent the entitlement check and tethering is working with my (new) Pixel 2 from Google store on Verizon sim, UDP Grandfathered plan.
Thanks to Senior Member Rootuser3.0 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71615764&postcount=155 for this method.
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Well, that was short lived, I cannot repeat the process, after cutting tethering
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Success, was able to tether: updated steps:
1. Soft reboot
2. Activate hotspots from notification bar
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Are you able to set up the SSID and security and stuff first, then let it fail at the check, then do your steps and have everything set up or is it an open network with a generic SSID?

D1l777 said:
Are you able to set up the SSID and security and stuff first, then let it fail at the check, then do your steps and have everything set up or is it an open network with a generic SSID?
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I had to pull the sim to edit those fields, SSID.

What is "soft rebooting" and how do you do it?

I'm trying to replicate this on the pixel 2 xl.
Not sure why, but I can't get it to work on that device. I wait for it to boot up, and immediately, as soon as I can I dropped the scroll down box from the top and click on the tethering icon. However it then seems to stall for a second and I see the tethering icon flash on and flash off. About three seconds later it gives me the tethering provisioning check. I'm wondering if having a pin is what is holding me back? Everytime I reboot the device, it is asking for a pin. Any other thoughts, if you got it working on the regular pixel too I'm not sure why we can't get it on the XL

Cowbell_Guy said:
I'm trying to replicate this on the pixel 2 xl.
Not sure why, but I can't get it to work on that device. I wait for it to boot up, and immediately, as soon as I can I dropped the scroll down box from the top and click on the tethering icon. However it then seems to stall for a second and I see the tethering icon flash on and flash off. About three seconds later it gives me the tethering provisioning check. I'm wondering if having a pin is what is holding me back? Everytime I reboot the device, it is asking for a pin. Any other thoughts, if you got it working on the regular pixel too I'm not sure why we can't get it on the XL
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My guess is it's the pin. It looks like you need to get to the tethering icon and turn it on before the phone has a chance to connect to the network. Try turning off pin unlock and see if you can get to it faster.

D1l777 said:
My guess is it's the pin. It looks like you need to get to the tethering icon and turn it on before the phone has a chance to connect to the network. Try turning off pin unlock and see if you can get to it faster.
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Damn. I disabled the PIN check and still no dice. I'm starting to get desperate

Cowbell_Guy said:
Damn. I disabled the PIN check and still no dice. I'm starting to get desperate
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Damn that sucks. I was hoping to hear other people having success with it before mine came in. Can apps like foxfi still be used? I haven't had to use a third party app in forever.
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D1l777 said:
Damn that sucks. I was hoping to hear other people having success with it before mine came in. Can apps like foxfi still be used? I haven't had to use a third party app in forever.
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I e-mailed the guys at FoxFi, waiting for a response.

Cowbell_Guy said:
I e-mailed the guys at FoxFi, waiting for a response.
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Ok cool. Let us know what they tell you if you don't mind.
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D1l777 said:
My guess is it's the pin. It looks like you need to get to the tethering icon and turn it on before the phone has a chance to connect to the network. Try turning off pin unlock and see if you can get to it faster.
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What you're doing sounds pretty much like the old phone info trick we used to use years ago. I don't know if it still works or not but it can't hurt to try. Open your dialer and dial *#*#4636#*#*. Then choose phone information. You'll see a line on there that says mobile radio power. Turn it off and then turn on your hotspot. Then go back into the phone information thing and turn the radio back on. Like I said, I don't know if it works anymore but what you're trying to do is pretty much the same thing. Get the hotspot started before the radio starts. Who knows? Maybe this old trick still works.

Cowbell_Guy said:
What is "soft rebooting" and how do you do it?
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Sometimes its the stupidest stuff that works. I just tried it thinking there's no way.
You literally just reboot the phone, once on lockscreen swipe down and activate. Worked for me. Wow.

GohanBurner said:
Sometimes its the stupidest stuff that works. I just tried it thinking there's no way.
You literally just reboot the phone, once on lockscreen swipe down and activate. Worked for me. Wow.
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That's awesome. Glad the Pixel 2 has a workaround! Just curious, do you have a PIN or any other kind of provision check?
Neither myself or others can get tethering working on the XL2

Cowbell_Guy said:
That's awesome. Glad the Pixel 2 has a workaround! Just curious, do you have a PIN or any other kind of provision check?
Neither myself or others can get tethering working on the XL2
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I have a pin and finger print set up. I can confirm that once you unlock the phone it will disable your tethering. So if you want to use it for now until a root method is available, you'll have to be comfortable with not using your phone while tethering.
Edit: Maybe it was fluke, I unlocked the phone and I'm still tethering whereas before it cut out. It didn't turn off, just data stopped working. That's good to know.

GohanBurner said:
I have a pin and finger print set up. I can confirm that once you unlock the phone it will disable your tethering. So if you want to use it for now until a root method is available, you'll have to be comfortable with not using your phone while tethering.
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Damn, I just can't replicate that on the XL2 for some reason

Bank app is forcing me into setting a PIN, how to bypass?

My bank app is forcing me into setting a PIN or security in lock screen, but I don't feel like setting it. Is there a way to bypass this or to fool the app into thinking I have the PIN set? My phone is rooted.

vfontanela said:
My bank app is forcing me into setting a PIN or security in lock screen, but I don't feel like setting it. Is there a way to bypass this or to fool the app into thinking I have the PIN set? My phone is rooted.
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probally not since it may check serverside which might get you in trouble if they find your phone is rooted

gaberilde said:
probally not since it may check serverside which might get you in trouble if they find your phone is rooted
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My girl's phone is not rooted and the same app is asking for the same thing. I only added the information about my phone being rooted because it could help bypass the verification system.

vfontanela said:
My bank app is forcing me into setting a PIN or security in lock screen, but I don't feel like setting it. Is there a way to bypass this or to fool the app into thinking I have the PIN set? My phone is rooted.
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No, I'm pretty sure they have it locked so that won't work.
Honestly, it's ridiculous to even want to try, you'd be giving anyone an open door to your money. You as the user could NEVER keep it anywhere even close to being as secure as it is designed to be. As a matter of fact, it's probably even illegal even if you did find a way. Or at least will get you blackballed by your bank, maybe even other banks.
Moral of the story? It's best to leave it alone and do yourself a favor and let it keep your stuff secure as it is supposed to do.
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gaberilde said:
probally not since it may check serverside which might get you in trouble if they find your phone is rooted
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Droidriven said:
No, I'm pretty sure they have it locked so that won't work.
Honestly, it's ridiculous to even want to try, you'd be giving anyone an open door to your money. You as the user could NEVER keep it anywhere even close to being as secure as it is designed to be. As a matter of fact, it's probably even illegal even if you did find a way. Or at least will get you blackballed by your bank, maybe even other banks.
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I'm not trying to bypass the bank app PIN. The bank app (which is passworded itself) is forcing me to set a PIN or pattern in my lock screen. I just don't feel like typing a password every time I use my phone.

vfontanela said:
I'm not trying to bypass the bank app PIN. The bank app (which is passworded itself) is forcing me to set a PIN or pattern in my lock screen. I just don't feel like typing a password every time I use my phone.
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I know exactly what you asked the first time, my answer remains the same.
You could set a fingerprint probably, if your device has fingerprint feature.
Or, some devices can be unlocked by voice using "ok Google"
You can try finding a way to get the banking app allow using one of those methods. It wouldn't remove the need for it, but it would make it easier.
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