I am looking for a FULL list of service codes that work on SAMSUNG devices. Lets see if we can all chip in and create this list
and service codes aka * CODES. If you have a FULL list or just 1 or 2 to add every little bit helps as we build this list together.
This is going to take teamwork. As I have YET to come across a full list. So lets see how many we can gather together.
So for example :
*#06# - Shows the IMEI # of the device
Thanks to all who will participate in this project..
Knowledge IS power.....
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Just read this article via gizmodo and this is definetly a must have for some of us who are paranoid which is just about everyone .
Overview
A joint study by Intel Labs, Penn State, and Duke University has identified that publicly available cell-phone applications from application markets are releasing consumers' private information to online advertisers. Researchers at the participating institutions have developed a realtime monitoring service called TaintDroid that precisely analyses how private information is obtained and released by applications "downloaded" to consumer phones. In a study of 30 popular applications, TaintDroid revealed that 15 send users' geographic location to remote advertisement servers. The study also found that seven of the 30 applications send a unique phone (hardware) identifier, and, in some cases, the phone number and SIM card serial number to developers.
Source:http://www.appanalysis.org/
It´s not released yet. Are there any other similar monitoring apps out there? This was something I´ve been thinking / worrying about since getting my sgs 3 weeks ago...
Near enough every app you install requires / wants at least full internet access. Not sure what private data is accessible, but this is a great source for profiling and could of course be used maliciously.
markwil said:
It´s not released yet. Are there any other similar monitoring apps out there? This was something I´ve been thinking / worrying about since getting my sgs 3 weeks ago...
Near enough every app you install requires / wants at least full internet access. Not sure what private data is accessible, but this is a great source for profiling and could of course be used maliciously.
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It looks like it will be soon.
Where can I get TaintDroid?
We will be making TaintDroid open source. Information to obtain the TaintDroid source code will be posted to this page.
Won't be an APK though, they have updated to say it's need to be built in to the ROM. Source should be realised and nothing stopping the modders from adding to their ROMs.
Update for those interested in installing TaintDroid: Tracking how apps use sensitive information required integrating our software into the Android platform at a low level. As a result, it was not possible to implement TaintDroid as a stand-alone app. Instead, to use TaintDroid you must flash a custom-built firmware to your device, similar to a number of popular community-supported Android ROMs. In the coming days we will open-source our code through a publicly-accessible repository. Please send an email to [email protected] if you are interested in receiving a notification when the source code is available. Thank you for your interest in TaintDroid!
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That works for most off us here who are rooted.
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Sounds interesting, but I have to laugh at the use of the word 'taint'. Was DurfDroid taken?
The source code and instructions for compiling into kernel (Nexus One) are now given at the site:
http://appanalysis.org/download.html
This cannot be installed as an app (.apk), it's a compile into your own kernal effort at this stage.
About two weeks ago I went to the Collectorz.com forums and threw down an entire layout for how to change "Requires the PC application to work" into a full mobile solution that could link to a PC application. This concept was shot down, but has since become something they claim to be "releasing in the next few weeks" despite having been at that status for nearly 10 months. While we wait, I have released this plugin to provide the required scanning and editing features.
New updates will come shortly. Hopefully this project proves useful to others who find that purchasing comics means not being at their computer to update their collection and paying $7 for a barcode scanner should be worth the price.
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http://www.multiupload.com/686BLB0LTJ
Improved on the wish list by allowing you to check scanned items against your database and your wish list. If the item could not be scanned, a seconday function allows you to attempt comparing series and issue information and as an alternative, directly accessing the complete wish list. All the menus now allow multiple selections. I am improving the information displayed from the wish list to make sure all values are properly displayed because currently missing database values can cause you to end up with selections such as " Batman #" or just "#"
Did my first real testing out and about and came to the conclusion that support for "Barcode Scanner" would be added. There is no reason to get the barcode from Barry for a quick compare if this is no longer being developed for actual integration. Feature is almost done. Will be posted shortly.
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Barcode scanner is taking a bit longer than estimated. Dumped the export feature from Barry and added text search capability for those with a larger database to not have to scroll through it on the go to check items. Turns out the barcode scanner supports the ean+5, but does not return it by default. It is a little tedious reading through the code for Barry to see how they did it and currently a method without including a secondary modification of the barcode source in the same manner is inefficient. The series can be scanned from the barcode, but further updates will get the issue number also.
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Unfortunly I have recently lost one of my beloved gadgets, and after that situation I came up with this idea. I presents you an anti-thef system. I don't have the technical skills to develop it, neither I have the time, that's why I decided to post it here and if you consider this idea viable, may some of you want to involve in this tiny project with me
The idea:
Motivations: Most people don’t think about recovering their gadgets until they lose them. There are plenty of applications in Google Play dedicated to this purpose, however they are useless in most of the circumstances, specially if we attend to the fact that except in some exceptions, these apps don’t survive a factory reset
Idea: I propose to develop a system with wide acceptance among developers which in a transparent way for users allows them to gather information if their gadgets have been lost. This system would activate after downloading an application using this technology. This application would gather information about the gadget (permanent data such serial number of IMEI and volatile data such email address or phone number) and send it to a database usable only by the gadget's owner
Design: The system would have two parts:
An API - This API must be extremely simple and it could be integrated in all the applications in Google Play without efforts. The more wide accepted it is, the more effective the system will be. That’s why in my opinion this should be developed by a community like this in order to achieve a great acceptance quickly
The code will run the first time the application is executed. In that moment it gathers all the required information and it is sent to the database
A Web Service - The web service basically is a data base with two user interfaces - One interface designed to receive the data sent by the application - and another interface designed to return the information of a given gadget identified by its serial number. I have been wondering how to verified the ownership of an user, and I there are several ways, however it's an open discussion subject
Advantages of the system:
It’s totally transparent for the user
It’s a reset-proofing system, because as soon as the “new user” downloads a “marked” application, the database will receive helpful information in order to get the gadget returned to the real owner
It has more chances than the traditional applications to have the “thief” triggering events which runs the code
With a minimum cost we can offer something new to the market
Let’s see an example
A nice guy with a new gadget (let’s say a new phone), he downloads some applications, most of them marked with this system. In this situation the database collect the information of this new phone and indexes it using its serial number.
Few days later this nice guy forget his phone in a plane and the person who finds it forces a factory reset. As soon as the phone downloads one application the database stores the new information. Five minutes later our nice guy connects to the web site and discovers the name and the phone number of the person using his phone. They get in touch and the phone is returned to our nice guy
pls take a look @ ceberusapp.com . hope this is what u looking for.
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just add an app to /system which want the user to insert a code every 10 minutes when screen is on. after 3 wrong tries device will make wuiuiiiui and run away, hum?
Example: Chuck Norris have a new Phone. He Never Loose it. End.
Example 2: Justin Bieber have a new Phone. He loose it. Haters Destroy it and don't download applications. End.
Example 3: Jader132245324239 has got Xperia arc S and loose it. Jader13254 Find it and reflash Software and remove SIM. Jader1322u45324u239 will not Find it. End.
What Do You Think About?? If The User Wipe the Device & Reflash Software + Removed SIM, there would be no way to remember the Owner..
Cerberus is nice, in fact I use Cerberus on my mobile phone, however it has the problem I mentioned, it depends on the user to install it, and most users won't install anything because they don't even think in losing its mobile.
The system I proposed doesn't depend on the user, it automatically gathers the permanent information (for instance the serial number) and sends it to a database.
The main advantage of this system is that the thief, even after wiping the telephone, will probably download an application and then database will have information about this person.
What do you think?
Not a development thread - moved to General.
Hi, for a few months we've been working on our project to make a social network which would be safe and protected against governments, spying, and even against servers owner (so no user analysis).
Visit our website!
We came up with an idea to make it smartphone based as that allows to keep it on one device for most of the time, and allows us to introduce many cool features - starting from NFC, and QR codes, ending on desktop access (AirDroid like).
If you have any questions - just ask, I will do my best to answer them. If you enjoyed idea of being safe and secure - support us by Indiegogo, or contact us at [email protected].
How do you ensure it is really safe?
*Mods: if this is posted in the wrong place I apologize, couldn't find a more suitable forum.
Hello XDA,
My client, which is a company based in NYC is looking for a serious developer to help create their own "closed OS" (think Amazon.. etc).
Knowing how many insanely amazing devs are on XDA I figured i'll give it a shot
Please see the ad below:
We are looking to design a company only closed system tablet.
The tablet will be used by our employees and should be restricted to company specific apps.
Users will have no access to the full options / settings of the system, will not be able to install anything.. etc.
The system we are looking for:
• Closed OS system that will only run specific apps. Users should have no access to well.. anything but the apps we need on it. (think Amazon tablets).
• Ability to push updates and notifications.
• Ability to remote manage the device.
• Multiple interfaces (2 to start with) – based on the login.
• We are open to device suggestions, whatever will make development easier. 8-10”.
The person we are looking for:
• Local - We are based in NYC (Manhattan) and would like someone that we can work face to face with.
• Professional and knowledgeable – You need to know the Android system inside out, or at least well enough to strip / adjust features as needed.
• Have time – We need someone who can dedicate the time needed, when needed (within reason of course). Would like to have an alpha version ready within 2-3 months (again, if possible).
• Must be allowed to work in the U.S.
You will be required to sign an NDA and non-compete during the first meeting.
Interested ?
Shoot me a PM with a little info about yourself and an email you can be reached.
And please, serious inquires only, this is a paid project which will be on going for a long time if it works out.
Thanks everyone!