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Lookout mobile security free

Lookout is the #1 Security App for Android.
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Get Lookout for FREE (QR code at the bottom):
* Security
* Find My Phone
* Backup and Restore
Lookout's free product is absolutely free of charge. It is not a trial and you can use it for as long as you want.
Millions of users worldwide trust Lookout to protect their phone. Get Lookout’s award winning app to protect against malware and spyware. Rated 5 stars by CNET and PCWorld.
Just as you protect your PC with antivirus, you need to protect your phone from malware and spyware. But unlike traditional PC virus protection, Lookout is lightweight, battery-friendly and only consumes as much power in one day as a 33 second phone call.
Lookout protects against the recently discovered DroidDream malware that was found in over 50 apps. If you think you may have been infected, download the Lookout DroidDream Cleaner.
Note: If you are on Android 2.2+ and are having trouble uninstalling go to Settings -> Location and Security -> Select Device Administrators and uncheck Lookout. Contact us if you have questions at support-at-mylookout.com [http://www.google.com/url?q=http://support-at-mylookout.com&usg=AFQjCNExewcswoiKlflYco6x_pX7E5dL8Q]
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SECURITY
* Block malware, spyware, and phishing apps
* Scan every app you download to ensure they’re safe
* Schedule daily or weekly security scans
* Receive automatic protection against the latest threats
* Prevent viruses from being transferred from your phone to your PC
* Unlike other antivirus apps, Lookout is super simple to use yet lightweight and battery efficient
FIND MY PHONE
* Locate your lost or stolen phone on a Google map
* Activate a loud alarm to find your phone nearby, even if it is on silent
* Lookout can remotely enable GPS, so you can find your phone even if GPS is turned off
* Log in to myLookout.com from any web browser to locate your phone
BACKUP & RESTORE
* Securely back up your contacts
* Restore data to an existing phone
* Access all your backed up data securely, online at myLookout.com
* Lookout is certified by TRUSTe so you can rest assured your privacy and your data is protected
... all these features are completely FREE
Recent Praise for Lookout Mobile Security:
* "Must-have app!" - CNET
* "5 out of 5 Stars!" - PCWorld, Top 100 Products
* Named one of the top 25 Hottest Mobile Companies
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Upgrade to Lookout Premium (optional) for:
* All the great features in Lookout Free
* Complete security and privacy protection for your Android!
* Remote Lock to prevent others from accessing your phone
* Remote Wipe to delete personal data from accounts you are logged into like Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, and YouTube. Deletes contacts, SMS text messages, photos, call log, browser history, calendar, sync settings, SD card data and now has the ability to do a full factory reset. With enhanced protection, can also do a factory reset.
* Privacy Advisor to identify which apps can access your personal data such as contacts, location, SMS text messages and identity information
* Premium Support for priority response
* Optional one month free trial for all users
Learn more about the latest security threats including recently reported malware like DroidDream, HongTouTou (Adrd), Geinimi Trojan, Tapsnake spyware, SMS Trojan, malware-laden apps from myournet, Kingmall2010, we20090202, banking phishing apps and more on our blog at http://blog.mylookout.com [http://www.google.com/url?q=http://blog.mylookout.com&usg=AFQjCNGNEPnQ_3SjllyOe0Brat9WlbsVuA]. Unlike traditional virus protection that slows down your PC, Lookout is a security app that is lightweight, battery efficient and uniquely designed for your Android. It’s simple to use and protects your phone against malware and spyware.
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thanks , downloading now

A must have app, it's well known at this point.

I can't wait, will try it soon!

Thanks
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

Am a premium user with good experience of using the product. Everyone should try it! ;p
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Love the app, would love to upgrade back to premium but I don't see that you accept PayPal.
"So for that reason, I'm out." as the sharks would say Stuck with Free version unfortunately

so bad ._. I can't get it from the market ._.

It's great and all, but there are two annoyances. First being the ongoing notification keeps turning back on and the second one is trying to offer me 30-day trial for pro every time I open the app. Same for you guys?

Pegart said:
It's great and all, but there are two annoyances. First being the ongoing notification keeps turning back on and the second one is trying to offer me 30-day trial for pro every time I open the app. Same for you guys?
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I just decided to try the 30 day trial. Once I did that it went away. Not sure if there's another way around it. So far, it's pretty sweet.

thank you

Thanks
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As a technician for Sprint, Lookout has caused nothing but headaches for us. It may "protect" the phone, but more often than not, it does more damage than it helps. Such as locking up the phone, draining battery, causing the GPS to heat up, etc.

There is also a lot of speculation concerning impropriety in Lookout's handling of user's personal information taken from their devices.
This has been a telepathic transmission from the Outer Limits

Thanks for this app, gonna download and try it.

First....thanks xda forums and developers. Recently rooted and have been playing with various ROMs. Love what the community has done...just hope I find one that fits my needs and I stick with it...have been donating where has seen fit.
To the subject
Software sounds good, I have read that I should install tracking software such as this into the system files to further prevent a thief's un-installation. Used root explorer, copied apk to system/app. Changed privilege to r/o, was not able to find file to uninstall afterward....however, force closed on me.
Any help is appreciated.
Does this software also allow you to turn on your GPS?
Thanks again!

How does the Backup & Restore compare to Titanium Backup?

Couldn't this program take what info from your phone they want? If so, why are people using this?

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Couldn't this program take what info from your phone they want? If so, why are people using this?
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I mentioned in an earlier post that Lookout may be doing shady things with info taken from your device. Read their terms and conditions VERY carefully and you'll see what I mean.
This has been a telepathic transmission from the Outer Limits

Sunsparc said:
As a technician for Sprint, Lookout has caused nothing but headaches for us. It may "protect" the phone, but more often than not, it does more damage than it helps. Such as locking up the phone, draining battery, causing the GPS to heat up, etc.
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but doesnt sprint have headaches all the time just because of the fact they are sprint? lol j/k
i havent seen anything "bad" with this application yet, as far as the "collecting user data" IF you think they might be doing shading things, then dont allow them to take the "user data feed back" i declined it as well as i do with all apps, even googles lol.

Apps that can make your Android System really safe + alot more privacy!

Hey all the Android-Users out there
Do you want your private data to be secure on your Android Smarthphone? CHECK THIS OUT!
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Many of us wouldn't run naked trough the city, would you ?
So if your privacy concerns you and you don't like to expose some of your dirty little secrets, just stay tuned.
Not only Google, Microsoft and Apple etc. like to get all your data, but everyone else likes your data too, especially some sneaky programmers..
Here are some Apps that can help you to optimize your system and to get some privacy and control.
Apps:
Root:
Superuser(ROOT) (no need to say how, use forumsearch)
App-Permission-Manager:
LBE Security Masterhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20914000
PermissionDog (free) (Market)
Firewall:
Droidwall (free) (Market) (+)
Adblocker:
Adfree (free) (Market)
System Apps Manager:
Titanium Backup Pro (Market) (+)
Root Explorer:
Rootexplorer (Market) or
Supermanager (free) (Market)
SQLite Editor:
SQLite Editor (Market)
Autorun Manager:
Autostarts (Market)
Taskmanager:
Autokiller (Market)
Multi App Management:
Android Assistent (free) (Market)
Ok, there are many apps out there, i just listed the best!
So just get the Apps above and now you need to use them properly.
The main app that will enhance your privacy the most is LBE Security Guard.
You'll wonder how many apps want your ID/IMEI or GPS or something, that the apps actually don't really need!
The others are also great apps with many function!
Now just learn how to use them.
For every app there are some tutorials and howtos out there, just enter the apps name and what you wanna do and you'll find it.
Just use the search function on the forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php
or search on google or if you like use http://scroogle.org
So thats all for now, hope you will be a little saver with your private data.
ps: don't be shy to push the thanks button from time to time!
peace and have a great day!

If you want to get to this thread, just go to:
www.tinyurl.com/androidprivacy

Please post suggestions, what could be done to improve the Security of your android phone!

Mieow
Oh check out the Android Security Warning if you did'nt allready have.
And here is a new chance to see this thread! (threat!)

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Some great information and apps.. thanks a lot or sharing. Found a number of apps that were a little too nosey for my liking.
Installed LBE Security and AdFree.
Thankyou!

What on earth could Angry Birds want my IMEI/IMSI for??

Just some statistics from my own experience:
85~% of the apps you will ask you for permission to use your IMEI/IMSI!
40~% wants your position / GPS
30% ask to read your call logs / contacts etc.
...... but see it yourself!
Btw: If you find a good app, that I could add to this list, don't hesitate to post here.

I agree wholeheartedly. Privacy, and hence liberty, is being eroded at every turn. People just don't seem to realize how much information they're giving away, and don't care. What's the big deal about wearing a little yellow star someone once said. That is the evil insidious problem of Facebook. A generation ago people kept diaries under lock and key. Now people publish their every banal moment to Facebook. And, to be fair, most of these people are safe doing this. Most people are not criminals or terrorists and have nothing, or what they consider very little, to hide. But this is the thin edge of the wedge. I read 1984 in 1970. I also read Fahrenheit 451 and Brave New World. Although the authoritarianism of our present system is less overt and more insidious than that shown in these books, you really can see distinct similarities between these fictional times, and the way we live now. It is easy to find copies of these books, everyone should download them and read or re-read them. Yes, it might interfere with watching professional sport or dancing with quasi celebrities...but that which does not kill you makes you stronger. If you live in a free country it is your duty as a citizen to be informed, or else we wind up like we are now....rioting in the streets while our leaders ignore us, while they kowtow to the global financial elites.
And the above post is the saddest thing of all. If we want to use any app we have to give them blanket permissions. I'm sorry, I don't want them knowing who/where I am. Who my contacts are, what I'm doing. I miss the ownership of my data that the old Palm OS gave me. And I rue the day I was forced into the cloud. I don't want to see their ads. I don't want to help them in any way. That may seem unreasonable considering most of the programs are free, and you can call me selfish, but to me free is free period. If you want to charge for your app, and it is good, I'll pay for it, but if you're going to call an app free it should be just that, free. The "business is business argument" doesn't cut it with me, there is only one "thing" and that's the right" thing". Integrity is the only thing that sets regular people apart from the wealthy.
Thanks to the OP

Thank you very much.

I'd recommend Privacy Inspector to check what your apps can do. Full version Privacy Blocker can actually change applications so they would not be able to gather personal information about you.

thx for this help post, very much needed

You should really remove the Taskmanager (here for why) since they do more harm then good.. Now an app like Watchdog alerts you when apps are misbehaving and lets you kill them but other than that you should just leave them alone.. at least on 2.2+

ffcloud2000 said:
You should really remove the Taskmanager (here for why) since they do more harm then good.. Now an app like Watchdog alerts you when apps are misbehaving and lets you kill them but other than that you should just leave them alone.. at least on 2.2+
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This is a good one, didn't know that about taskmanagers.
But still, to kill some unwanted apps you need a taskmanager.
I will recommend watchdog now of course too.
btw. there is an update for lbe privacy guard.
I will add that soon in the 1st post.
stay tuned!

Hy, thanks for the post. The lbe guard seems nice, I was using "Permission denied" until now, but the interface was not that good xD
What's your opinion to virus scanner like lookout mobile security?
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CM7 builds have added permission management- in manage applications > app name, touching on a permission will revoke it. This feature has to be enabled in Cyanogenmod settings...
Swyped from my HTC HD2 running CM7 (Gingerbread 2.3.5)

Tagged for future upload of image - kittens playing w/yarn.

thanks!!
i just want to say thanks for posting this information !!!! i clicked the thanks button for you also haha anyway i downloaded the lbe guard...its amazing it shows me everything!!!! and see some sketchy apps so i deleted them!!!! anyway thanks from thew newbie !!!

hey...
did the app u attach is the latest version???

Some good ones for you guys.
PDroid – The Better Privacy Protection is a program you can use to block acces to personal data. Read the link. Super! It doesnt do anything without paching the ROM youre using. But patching is fairly easy using pacher found at aplication thread. No ICS support yet . I suggest asking your ROM devs to implement PDroid patch. If we demand...
Edit: You find all instructions in the PDroid thread.
And then the other: Bloatfreezer. App that can freeze any other app in system. Freezing doesnt make system misbehave and it works on system apps too. You can freeze anything. Alot better than task killers. Author is Trey Holland who find the Carrier IQ in android systems. He has been sued by google from reveiling Carrier IQ which is app that sends all your data to somewhere. Even your key presses.
Carrier IQ is a spying app in millions of phones. Nokia, blackberry, android etc.
You can scan your system using logging test app by xda user Trey Holland; TrevE
Edit: Some thanks would be nice because these are gems here.

[Q] how can we disable carrier iq and other related tracking software?

Hey just wondering how to get this crap of my phone. Don't want to be tracked in anyway.
WWW.carrieriq.com
Thanks in advance

How do you know its definitely installed? ..
Also I'm guessing your device is currently unrooted, which means chances are you won't be able to remove it. Unless you choose to root your phone.

Apart from that, the fact you have a mobile at all means you can be tracked ,just from the cell you are using to make or receive calls or txts

Excuse me sir, I seem to have misplaced my hat.
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Excuse me sir, I seem to have misplaced my hat.
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I'm not paranoid ,just stating a fact .. Don't give a flying one who knows where i am lol

Lol sorry mate, that was actually directed at OP, not at you. I've never been overly worried as to location collection via my mobile phone(s), purely because pin pointing your exact location using the tower can be rather difficult.
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I'm not paranoid ,just stating a fact .. Don't give a flying one who knows where i am lol
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This information is used by our customers as a mission critical tool to improve the profitability of the network by invasion of privacy, understand device issues like imbedded spyware and ultimately improve the collection of user’s info. Our software is embedded by device manufacturers along with other diagnostic tools and software normally called viruses prior to shipment.
While we look at many aspects of a device’s performance, we are counting and summarizing performance, not recording keystrokes or providing tracking tools yet.
All this and more and we haven’t been sued yet, or any of our customers, for online stalking and the illegal distribution of information because the user signs away its rights when it buys that much needed mobile device.
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I don't to be tracked no matter what. Thought you people would have understood that, guess I was wrong.

Short of not owning a mobile, flashing a custom rom will get rid of the HTC apps and widgets on the stock rom that has far, far too many permissions. Same with carrier apps, since they too mine data from the device in question. The peep, facebook, HTC power control and HTC calendar apps in particular required a disturbing amount of permissions to run. Part of the reason why I rooted and flashed to CM 7.1, actually. It has phone goggles and permission controlling built it actually, so it can be a safe, user controlled, relatively tracking free experience.
Hope this helps.
Oh to add, just rooting the phone will allow you to uninstall ANY app on the phone. But I think this can have a detrimental effect at times, since some of the apps tie in with the stock sense rom, which could have the consequence of having a unstable, buggy, crash prone device of your own making. Could be wrong though.

cheers mate, phone has been rooted for some time now but I thought you guys might be more specific about which files need to be deleted as to avoid detection.
I use startpage instead of google but I don't think that makes much difference.
I know it's definitely being done with i-phones and google is doing it with android devices
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/mac...-you-care/1109
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...s-company.html
http://radar.oreilly.com/2011/04/app...-tracking.html
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/...hone-tracking/
http://gizmodo.com/5793925/your-ipho...ere-youve-been

http ://news.yahoo. com/ smartphone-spying-204933867. html
well its true now as to how to remove this goofy thing is dif story.
im pretty sure nobody in this forum thinks this is acceptable!
had to put in spaces due to im a NOOB!

I've read (Engadget or Lifehacker - I forgot) that this is only on stock ROMs.

according to one article
it looks like Android phones from Sprint have a keylogger and deep-packet inspector factory-installed, and you can't remove it without exchanging a chip.
Carrier IQ Video Shows Alarming Capabilities Of Mobile Tracking Software
You may be aware of the growing controversy surrounding Carrier IQ, a piece of software found pre-installed on Sprint phones that, according to developers who have investigated, is capable of detecting, recording, and transmitting various user actions and inputs. Among the data CIQ potentially has access to are location, SMS, apps, and key presses.
News of the software has been percolating for months on development forums, but when Trevor Eckhart recently summarized his findings, he found himself facing a cease and desist while Sprint vigorously denied the charges, saying “We do not and cannot look at the contents of messages, photos, videos, etc., using this tool.”
The C&D was quickly retracted, but Eckhart has now released a video that seems to give the lie to both Sprint and Carrier IQ’s assurances.
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more here http://techcrunch.com/2011/11/29/ca...ing-capabilities-of-mobile-tracking-software/
from about 5 mins in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T17XQI_AYNo&feature=player_embedded#

already an xda article on it
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/the-rootkit-of-all-evil-ciq/
Note also that if you're running an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) based ROM—like CyanogenMod—you do not have Carrier IQ installed on your system. These apps are based on the original, open source version of Android, and don't include any carrier or manufacturer additions like Carrier IQ. If you're using a modded version of your manufacturer's ROM, however—for example, a modded HTC Sense or Samsung TouchWiz ROM—you could still have it installed. To avoid this, either flash AOSP based ROMs, or flash ROMs with Carrier IQ specifically removed (many will say NOCIQ or something similar on their description pages).
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makes sense.

Interested in your thoughts on this comment
The application accessibility will close on the phone, however the data will still be left behind as residual storage in the same way every computer in the work can leave behind traceable history even if you physically delete everything from the hard-drive. It only takes a external programmer from a wifi connection to gain access onto the phone (even when its turned off) and they are able to uplink all that information stored on the phones memory aswell as call/storeage/user memory.
Its protected by internal security devices from external attacks, however it doesn't stop the phone companies from getting into your data anytime, anywhere, without your permission. At least with computers you can be protected from such external hacking by setting up a proxy or multiple firewalls (however even this isn't a guarantee.)
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Check out my posting!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20281786#post20281786

there is also an app called logging test app which will do the same it's by treve here at xda check it out as well.

The Desire S shouldn't have carrier IQ, at it's mostly US phones which have it. The UK phones do not.

Android app for complete digital safety for kids

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PikaPika App​An app for kids that turns any Android smartphone into a kid safe device with a single tap. Kids cannot access smartphone apps and data and remain in the app interface even if the phone is rebooted or locked.
The app has several features that keeps the digital interaction of kids secure and free of malicious content.
Feature Highlights:
Password protected app exit and settings
Options to select appropriate apps for kids and allow access to them
Periodic report on kids’ digital performance, screen time monitoring and top apps
Parents can set screen time limit for kids
Notifications are blocked while the app is running
Parents can monitor kids’ smartphone usage remotely
A vast library of educational videos and games for kids
Features in detail
PikaPika app offers the following features for users.
Password protected app exit and settings: PikaPika App ensures that kids do not have access to unauthorized smartphone data and settings. This is accomplished by providing a password-protected app exit and settings on the app, thus kids won’t be able to exit the app and only parents can do it. Even when the phone is locked and unlocked user will still be in the app.
App Selection: Parents can select and provide access to the apps pre-installed on their smartphones to their kids on PikaPika. This gives kids ease of access to vital and essential apps on the smartphone. The allowed apps appear on the App home screen.
Periodic Report Card: The app offers a periodic report card to parents on smartphone usage of kids. The detailed report gives information about the total screen time of kids along with the activities that kids were involved in. The report also gives details about the apps used by kids apart from PikaPika.
Screen Time Limit: Parents can set screen time limits for every app accessible on PikaPika App. This gives parents unprecedented control over their kids’ smartphone usage even when they are not around.
Notification Block: Notifications are completely blocked while PikaPika App is running. This implies that kids cannot access other functionality of smartphone thus smartphone data along with settings remains safe.
Blocked in-app purchases: Kids cannot make in-app purchases while using PikaPika App. Also if parents have authorized use of certain apps on smartphones - in- app purchases remain blocked!
Parental Remote Monitoring: Parental remote monitoring allows parents to monitor kids’ smartphone and tablet use even if they are using a separate device. Parents need to install PikaParent app on their device and login using the same credentials used for PikaPika App.
Parents can remotely set screen time limits, view report card and allow and disallow access to apps on kids’ devices.
PikaTV and Pika Games: A library of videos and games respectively for kids with appropriate and tested videos and games. Contains videos on various topics including DIY, art and craft, and complete grade wise curriculum. Educational games that improve learning and understanding abilities in kids.
Other Features
UI developed for kids with easy accessibility
Pre-loaded offline games '
Set time limit on PikaTV and Pika Games
Available only on Google Play!
Download details
QR code
Link to app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.floydwiz.pikapika&hl=en_IN
Size- 23 MB
Android Support- Android 6.0 and later versions. Supports Android GO!
XDA:DevDB Information
PikaPika App- Kid mode for Android Smartphone, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
TeamPrimeOS, Umang96, TeamPrimeOS, teampikapika
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2019-06-11
Created 2020-02-03
Last Updated 2020-02-06

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Please continue Prime OS, since Prime OS deserves lot more. Please this is not only my request Umang... Continue please

TeamPrimeOS please continue the project of Prime OS.. It is more stable than any of the Android x86 os. Just fix the bugs of decapro and release new versions. I am wating since April 2019... There are no more updates still now:crying: please update it fast. Don't discontinue your projects, people are still waiting for you. Never ever give up. Proud to be an Indian too

We need Prime OS Back with Android Pie
Android x86 officially released their first stable release (r1) of Pie! TeamPrimeOS please make Prime OS with latest pie build of android x86! I am waiting since 2019! You completely stopped everything. Please comeback. A stable android gaming desktop pc is next level mechanism and I can imagine the full success of it!

Prime os
Yes i am from pakistan and i love your hard work on prime os please release its new versions and keep updating it add vulkan support or at least update kernel and open gl and mesa stuff [i am new to this] me and my many friends use prime os for more than a year but it doesnt have proper wifi support but on phoenix os darkmatter its secondry and 4th kernal had proper wifi support for all wifi chipsets please release new updates. Its a request From pakistan
Love you BTW .
Or u can teach me i am curious to learn this.

Question Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Best Security, Privacy, ROMs.

Hi all,
My appologies up front for asking this question as I realize its fairly general and dependent upon my security requirements... Just got a new SGS22ULTRA and need some guidance on getting it secured.
Background info:
--- I never use any cloud services to backup, store, or use applications or files.
--- I only use Software that I can purchase a one time license, download it and use it directly from my devices. No yearly rotating fees, monthly fees, services, nothing.
----All files including media, movies, music, I purchase hard copies, DVD, CDs, So I own the actual movie, music, licenses, etc...
---- I dont use any streaming services, or paid subscriptions, news services, etc...
With the above stated I am hopefull you all can provide me with some direction on what is the best ROM to secure and lockdown my phone for privacy and security. Amongst obvious reasons I truly hate having a green leather Ikea sofa following me around and popping up everywhere.... I truly dislike the constant tracking, monitoring, etc.... any thoughts or suggestions I would be grateful to hear.
Thankyou all in advance

A bigger question is backup without using cloud. No SD card means you lose all data on internal memory in a crash and burn, every time.
Crashes rarely happen but not rare enough. A drop can have the same result.
Kill bixby, and keep location off unless needed for starters. No social media or shopping apps installed, ever. Disable Samsung, app, carrier and Google feedback. A firewall with logging be very useful.
This setting change to globally block ads:
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Ratfink11 said:
Hi all,
My appologies up front for asking this question as I realize its fairly general and dependent upon my security requirements... Just got a new SGS22ULTRA and need some guidance on getting it secured.
Background info:
--- I never use any cloud services to backup, store, or use applications or files.
--- I only use Software that I can purchase a one time license, download it and use it directly from my devices. No yearly rotating fees, monthly fees, services, nothing.
----All files including media, movies, music, I purchase hard copies, DVD, CDs, So I own the actual movie, music, licenses, etc...
---- I dont use any streaming services, or paid subscriptions, news services, etc...
With the above stated I am hopefull you all can provide me with some direction on what is the best ROM to secure and lockdown my phone for privacy and security. Amongst obvious reasons I truly hate having a green leather Ikea sofa following me around and popping up everywhere.... I truly dislike the constant tracking, monitoring, etc.... any thoughts or suggestions I would be grateful to hear.
Thankyou all in advance
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There is nothing like this, you will always be tracked by someone (read Google, Samsung, Facebook or whatever). You want privacy and no tracking? Get a firewall and block everything but you'll cripple the phone and your experience.

Rapier said:
There is nothing like this, you will always be tracked by someone (read Google, Samsung, Facebook or whatever). You want privacy and no tracking? Get a firewall and block everything but you'll cripple the phone and your experience.
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Cookies, cookies everywhere... it's amazing how much data they pack away even on a good browser. I just clear the data every week or two.
A grossly handicapped phone isn't much fun or very useful.

So phone OS that focus on privacy and security such as Copperhead, Graphene, etc... dont work? Im not out for perfection, and like I said, I dont use streaming services or cloud based apps, I dont use google play, or anything like that. Any apps I use work directly from phone or I build my own apps to function as I need.
Im looking to plug as many privacy security holes as I can and figured, hopefull someone was working on a custom ROM that helps with this.
Thx

Ratfink11 said:
So phone OS that focus on privacy and security such as Copperhead, Graphene, etc... dont work? Im not out for perfection, and like I said, I dont use streaming services or cloud based apps, I dont use google play, or anything like that. Any apps I use work directly from phone or I build my own apps to function as I need.
Im looking to plug as many privacy security holes as I can and figured, hopefull someone was working on a custom ROM that helps with this.
Thx
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You'll likely end up with a can full of worms to chase down or live with. It will make troubleshooting exponentially harder especially on a new model like this.
Why buy a Sammy flagship and not use it's many features and customizations? You can lock it down fairly well without going totally fort Knox on it.

I think you bought the wrong phone for your specific needs. A Pixel device would have been the better choice.

Its been a while since logging on... I got hit with the nasty dirty stinky pipe linux kernel. Hard reset phone, etc.... So, if I may ask for some assistance... is there a link to how to lockdown, privacy, etc... for S22 Ultra? Unfortuneatly as awsome as this phone is I find it has automated capabilities surpassing my permissions and desires.... If someone can help me update my intelligence level and verify I have Overseer Mode turned off I would be gratefil.... thanks for all your suggestions and frankness.... best regards

Ratfink11 said:
Its been a while since logging on... I got hit with the nasty dirty stinky pipe linux kernel. Hard reset phone, etc.... So, if I may ask for some assistance... is there a link to how to lockdown, privacy, etc... for S22 Ultra? Unfortuneatly as awsome as this phone is I find it has automated capabilities surpassing my permissions and desires.... If someone can help me update my intelligence level and verify I have Overseer Mode turned off I would be gratefil.... thanks for all your suggestions and frankness.... best regards
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Not sure how it got in. Be helpful to know the vector used to compromise your device ie web surfing, download or installed app. Nasty little bugger.
You need the patch if you're on Android 12 if Samsung has released a patch for it.
Since I'm still running 9... no worries about this exploit. So much for Gookill's security hype.