New gmail account without phone number? - General Questions and Answers

I just thought this may be another place worth asking this... Has anyone come up with a way to create a new gmail without having to give them your real phone number for sms verification? Especially with Sim hijacks on the rise it seems, I'd rather keep my number as private as possible, only people I actually know, or businesses I trust like my bank have my real number, im not one to put it on Facebook or anywhere public like that. But I'd like to create a new gmail account. It gives you no option to dodge the phone number on sign up and use say an alternate email instead. At that, you can't even revive an older, *already* created but haven't logged in for a long while gmail account, without giving them your number.
I've tried things like TextNow, fongo etc these don't allow SMS verification (which is kinda bs cuz what if that was the only phone number I had? What if I had a data only cell plan and that was my one and only number?)
I just wondered if there was any sort of root based way to force gmail to skip the verification, or allow it via another email?
I'm curious about this with other things as well but my current issue is gmail

Pawprints1986 said:
I just thought this may be another place worth asking this... Has anyone come up with a way to create a new gmail without having to give them your real phone number for sms verification? Especially with Sim hijacks on the rise it seems, I'd rather keep my number as private as possible, only people I actually know, or businesses I trust like my bank have my real number, im not one to put it on Facebook or anywhere public like that. But I'd like to create a new gmail account. It gives you no option to dodge the phone number on sign up and use say an alternate email instead. At that, you can't even revive an older, *already* created but haven't logged in for a long while gmail account, without giving them your number.
I've tried things like TextNow, fongo etc these don't allow SMS verification (which is kinda bs cuz what if that was the only phone number I had? What if I had a data only cell plan and that was my one and only number?)
I just wondered if there was any sort of root based way to force gmail to skip the verification, or allow it via another email?
I'm curious about this with other things as well but my current issue is gmail
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I believe Google started requiring phone numbers to prevent people (and bots) from creating new Gmail accounts for spam purposes or other means apart from using it personally. You could try following the methods discussed in this article. Cannot guarantee it will work though.

I forgot to mention, I'm Canadian so Google voice isn't a free option...
Will check that link out but chances are I've already found out and tried it lol

Pawprints1986 said:
I forgot to mention, I'm Canadian so Google voice isn't a free option...
Will check that link out but chances are I've already found out and tried it lol
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Oh I see. Hope you are able to figure something out!

Or even, if anyone can confirm I'm able to immediately delete my number after sign up, without them saying I'm not allowed because I don't have any other legit numbers I'm replacing it with as they don't accept textnow etc. I don't want to end up providing it and then they won't let me delete it. I really like Google products overall, but this is a bit much for stopping bots. Why not ask for those verification picture things, or something?

Pawprints1986 said:
I just thought this may be another place worth asking this... Has anyone come up with a way to create a new gmail without having to give them your real phone number for sms verification? Especially with Sim hijacks on the rise it seems, I'd rather keep my number as private as possible, only people I actually know, or businesses I trust like my bank have my real number, im not one to put it on Facebook or anywhere public like that. But I'd like to create a new gmail account. It gives you no option to dodge the phone number on sign up and use say an alternate email instead. At that, you can't even revive an older, *already* created but haven't logged in for a long while gmail account, without giving them your number.
I've tried things like TextNow, fongo etc these don't allow SMS verification (which is kinda bs cuz what if that was the only phone number I had? What if I had a data only cell plan and that was my one and only number?)
I just wondered if there was any sort of root based way to force gmail to skip the verification, or allow it via another email?
I'm curious about this with other things as well but my current issue is gmail
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Just use the gmail app to create an account

you can use xprivacy lua to create infinite gmail account without phone number verification but thats provably againts google ToS

Gmail app still forces a phone number, tried that already...

Pawprints1986 said:
Gmail app still forces a phone number, tried that already...
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Have u tried opening google from here
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Have u tried opening google from hereView attachment 5243991
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^ yes this thing you can create infinite gmail

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^ yes this thing you can create infinite gmail
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it is not

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[App/MOD/Fix] S Voice app- "Network Error" Fix w/o Changing your build Prop

Kudos to pHaez, Beat me to it!
This is a fix without the need to change the build prop, so it shouldn't effect any app
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Install to system/app/
Thanks man i will test!
Downloading... will report back
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I think I should give it a shot/go!Thanks for sharing.
Lmao, man I fkn love thus community!! I literally just read an article on Pulse about Samsung blocking access to non SGSIII devices because the apk had been released here, and then I see this you guys fricken rock!!
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It works Thx man
BTW: why is her/his/its name WolframAlpha ^^
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I don´t know why but in my if i have sound enable i got force close...
Someone know if this put some information in other folders?
EDIT: Here is the problem http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5j8rUklR-U
I can understand Samsung's motivation to block this. Even though it seems like a somewhat trivial app to this audience, in the marketplace it would be positioned as a differentiator, and you can be confident that at least part of the idea is to blunt the impact of Siri on Samsung sales (and there's no need to debate differences between Siri, S Voice, the eventual advent of Majel, etc - just commenting on today's motivation for Samsung to keep this restricted to S3).
Another possibility: Vlingo has been evolving their product, and if you go to the Play Store you'll find the Vlingo labs version - which is essentially the same as S Voice with a smaller "vocabulary" of functions you can invoke. It really appears that they're gearing up this new version of Vlingo for ALL phones, but my guess is that they have an agreement in place with Samsung to hold off for a while so the S3 can enjoy having this functionality exclusively at first. Also possible that Samsung and Vlingo have a licensing agreement that restricts the phones that the app runs on for some period of time.
I can easily imagine business execs at Samsung and at Vlingo getting more than a bit stressed over this...
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Working here on my Galaxy S with SlimROM 4.0.4!
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Posted this on another thread
Seems to be a few threads going on about this. I'm getting an error when I say post to facebook. It loads a browser window but then goes right back saying check user name password. Everything is logged in on my phone correctly though. Any ideas?
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PaulKiefer1821 said:
Seems to be a few threads going on about this. I'm getting an error when I say post to facebook. It loads a browser window but then goes right back saying check user name password. Everything is logged in on my phone correctly though. Any ideas?
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Same problem here, I can't update the facebook status, it opens the window and says the username/password is incorrect..
arthur93 said:
Same problem here, I can't update the facebook status, it opens the window and says the username/password is incorrect..
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YEP! Sadly, I'm glad I'm not the only one lol so it must be a problem with the app. The following thread mentions maybe it is because of touchwiz apps or something that other phones do not have on them, idk I'm at work so I'm half paying attention to the threads, I just want it to work!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26387136#post26387136
S Voice
It was working wonderful first hour, then it started giving me server error. Before i used to get network error now im getting server. So do u think they blocked the wholr server??
Hatemkhashroom said:
It was working wonderful first hour, then it started giving me server error. Before i used to get network error now im getting server. So do u think they blocked the wholr server??
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Doubtful try rebooting, clear data or uninstall reinstall, mine still works. Honestly Vlingo works for all the problems people are posting, I just hate the skin on Vlingo lol. Dear Devs where are you in our time of need!
Wont install for me.
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PaulKiefer1821 said:
YEP! Sadly, I'm glad I'm not the only one lol so it must be a problem with the app. The following thread mentions maybe it is because of touchwiz apps or something that other phones do not have on them, idk I'm at work so I'm half paying attention to the threads, I just want it to work!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26387136#post26387136
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No problem with the app. I'm running the modded version (posted on one of these S Voice threads) that doesn't require modding build.prop -- works perfectly. I send text messages, emails, check the weather and just posted to FB. Re: FB - I do NOT have the app installed right now (older version ate battery - no idea about 1.9 yet - may try later). Anyway -- I tried it this way: I told S Voice: "update Facebook". It then show the FB login dialog and noted that I had to be logged in so that it could update FB. I filled in username / pswd, and it's been working fine ever since then. Just needed login credentials.
Try just saying "update Facebook" the first time, it should prompt for credentials, and then remember them for future use.
EDIT: also just logged into Twitter the same way -- said, "Tweet" and it prompted me for twitter credentials. Now that it's got them, I'm good to go. Almost too easy!
PaulKiefer1821 said:
Doubtful try rebooting, clear data or uninstall reinstall, mine still works. Honestly Vlingo works for all the problems people are posting, I just hate the skin on Vlingo lol. Dear Devs where are you in our time of need!
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Thanx Man. Now it is working it was on flight mode. So when ur mobile is in flight mode it will not open even if ur wifi is on
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JB or CM10 Nightly 11/3/12 Contact Restoration Problem?

As the post title states I'm running CM10 Nightly 11/3/12. Here is my dilemma, I never store my contacts on my Google accounts nor anything else for that matter. Any way, I backup my contacts to my external SD card. When I go to restore them to the phone I am faced with an option of what account I would like to set them to. In the past or should I say when on ICS I get the options of email accounts and the phone. Now on JB I am forced to choose only one of my email accounts. There is no option to chose to restore to phone without linking to an email account. This can not and will not do. I am hoping that this is just a glitch with the nightly build or something of that nature. If this is something that is an implementation from Google and is going to be forced down our throats I think that I just may be one very in happy camper an will have to stay in the past. If I this a nightly thing. Then whatever, there are other choices till it gets fixed. Any way, would appreciate a concrete definitive yes or no answer to this question. Or how to fix the problem. But please no speculations if you are in sure as to what the answer is.
And just so this does not get advised to me. I will not be backing my contacts up to any cloud based system at all. Just so that you understand what I am saying when I say contacts. I am referring to phone numbers. Not emails.
Any way...
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because "they" are digging thru our google accounts just to get our friends and family's phone #'s...
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because "they" are digging thru our google accounts just to get our friends and family's phone #'s...
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Well my friend. I am not worried about "they". OK? The fact of the matter is I have private and sensitive info that only certain yes are aloud to see. If if you are not aware the cloud systems that are up and running all over the place don't work that well. You cannot tell me with absolute certainty that Google or any other entity that is connected to the net is perfectly safe from prying eyes. It will never truly be safe and fully protected. You can try and poke fun at me because I don't subscribe to yours and other people's ideas. I could give a rats ass about what you think. You must be a naive hipster type to think your wonderful internet is the safest playground in the world. Get the heck out of here and go make a fool of your self elsewhere. I am looking for useful comments that will be useful to me or others.
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Well my friend. I am not worried about "they". OK? The fact of the matter is I have private and sensitive info that only certain yes are aloud to see. If if you are not aware the cloud systems that are up and running all over the place don't work that well. You cannot tell me with absolute certainty that Google or any other entity that is connected to the net is perfectly safe from prying eyes. It will never truly be safe and fully protected. You can try and poke fun at me because I don't subscribe to yours and other people's ideas. I could give a rats ass about what you think. You must be a naive hipster type to think your wonderful internet is the safest playground in the world. Get the heck out of here and go make a fool of your self elsewhere. I am looking for useful comments that will be useful to me or others.
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Obviously you do give a rats ass otherwise your response wouldn't be so heated lol. I know the internet isn't safe, but nobody gives a **** about your phone numbers and addresses. Or mine or anyone else's. Unless you're storing credit card numbers or sensitive things like that in your contacts nobody could give a rats ass about them...
And to answer your 'dilemma', link them but don't sync them. In your accounts turn off contacts. It's that simple.
Brian Gove said:
Obviously you do give a rats ass otherwise your response wouldn't be so heated lol. I know the internet isn't safe, but nobody gives a **** about your phone numbers and addresses. Or mine or anyone else's. Unless you're storing credit card numbers or sensitive things like that in your contacts nobody could give a rats ass about them...
And to answer your 'dilemma', link them but don't sync them. In your accounts turn off contacts. It's that simple.
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Thank you for the advice. And I am well aware that you and others could care less about my contacts and other sensitive data. But I am the one who started this post. So, it is I who cares. I asked to get an answer. Though the advice you gave is good. And would work. It in this case would be to risky.
Now, I did find an app in the market that solves my problems. And seeing as I have found the answer to my own question. I will share the answer. It is called, as one might guess. "Import Contacts"
One other thing, I would like to apologize for getting a wee bit heated earlier. But, when I see smart as posts while my day was not going to good. It as you noticed, brings out my good side. Lol!
I'm not going to tell you not to be a smart ass. Because well, I to am one at times. And I do not like being hypocritical. One thing I have learned is that if some one is asking a question on a forum. There is a chance that they might have put a bit of effort into finding an answer before they posted the question. And they may be getting a bit disgruntled at the problem they are facing. So they just may get a little defensive. Not that that is anything to be scared of. Especially here on the interwebs. I'm not telling you what to do. Just making a suggestion. Reason being, w should make it a point to help and try to make life for others a bit easier if at all possible. I may sound like a hippie but peace and friendship is way better than us being ass heads. Don't get me wrong, I have my share of bing a jerk or an idiot at the times. He k, look at my initial post to your post. But, I did make the effort to apologize. Any way, thank you for your suggestion.
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Doing what I suggested only links them to that amount for the local phone purposes. Things like in the dialer where you can choose to show only one account, etc. You just gotta make sure you go to that/those accounts and turn sync off for contacts. It won't send them to any cloud.

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Be confident sending private information and pictures. You have control over your messages, when you delete a sent message it will be removed from the receivers phone and images are not sharable unless you make them so.
You can block users to prevent unwanted contact or bullying.
surespot is not tied to your phone number so if you do not wish to communicate with someone you can simply block them.
You can have multiple identities.
Be who you want with just who you want and keep people or matters separated.
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Found on http://prism-break.org/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twofours.surespot
try and share! https://www.surespot.me/
Really interested to see if this takes off. We really need a good encrypted messaging service. I read they are also working on an iOS application, which would increase their reach tremendously.
Also, anyone care to look at the source code? I'd like to know if it is as good as they claim it is.
-Tk- said:
Really interested to see if this takes off. We really need a good encrypted messaging service. I read they are also working on an iOS application, which would increase their reach tremendously.
Also, anyone care to look at the source code? I'd like to know if it is as good as they claim it is.
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+1
Would really be helpful is someone could look at the code
frankly I havent seen the source but if a guy is offering it to you so openly I can safely say its legit
Thank you!
This is a great example of a well designed P2P truly secure mobile app. I've been using it on my Andorid 4.2 AOKP roms for the last 2 weeks with a few friends and I like it a lot more than Skype or similar apps secure or not.
It does what says on the tin, its easy to use, provides status updates as messages come through and it doesn't eat the battery. The only thing I'm missing is VOIP but this wasn't design for voice.
10/10 from me.
You can join the beta testing community for recent updates.
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Could you compare it to Kontalk? Differences, advantages?
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surespot now with voice
Hi there happy surespot user! We wanted to let you know that surespot now supports voice messages. This feature is in beta testing at the moment and if you are interested in getting a sneak peak you can register with the beta group on google+ I would add a link but this forum is not allowing it.
atl4ntys said:
This is a great example of a well designed P2P truly secure mobile app. I've been using it on my Andorid 4.2 AOKP roms for the last 2 weeks with a few friends and I like it a lot more than Skype or similar apps secure or not.
It does what says on the tin, its easy to use, provides status updates as messages come through and it doesn't eat the battery. The only thing I'm missing is VOIP but this wasn't design for voice.
10/10 from me.
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Best Messaging APP ever. Used it since two weeks and I love it, OpenSource + Encrypted + No Screenshots + TotalControl of Information
This is useful for me.
You need a page to send in good ideas for the app, and here is one!
This app is great. But i miss one thing. An auto-log-out function thal logs you out of all current conversations (just like manually pressing log-out button inside the app does) but with a place in the settings, where one could either type in a number between 1 and 60 (minutes) or select from a dropdown type menu. Preferrably a way to select any number between 1 and 60 minutes.
This would make the app EVEN more secure than what it already is...

[APP][4+/5+/6+/Wear] HappyID v1.2

HappyID helps you to identify who is calling you.
The application shows you notes, company, position, birthday, closest event from the calendar and so on during the call. You could even sync all your notes with Evernote.
HappyID is FREE and without ads.
Get on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.happyid
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First little bugfix update. You are welcome with all issues and requests!
Does this work only for contacts which are already in my address book or can I use this for calls to/from numbers which are not in my address book?
bagarwa said:
Does this work only for contacts which are already in my address book or can I use this for calls to/from numbers which are not in my address book?
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No difference between contacts from address book or any others, phone number is used as key.
Very good app. Thanks a lot!
Could you please explain the need for this permission for me please:
send emails to guest without owners knowledge......
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Could you please explain the need for this permission for me please:
send emails to guest without owners knowledge......
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It is WRITE_CALENDAR permission. Required for the calendar search and events creation. I do not know why the google name it so. Happy to see new permission model in Marshmallow, - app has support for it.
waw, this is just what I was looking for.
I've been using Call Informer, but isn't updated for a long time ago, and ... most of the times it doesn't work, so this is what I need.
but ... I think it should display all selected fields ( see image below), but I see only notes. Second try I saw also email. Am I doing something wrong?
Also, can this app display notes included on my contacts details?
Thank you for this app, anyway, I'll start trying from now on ...
I don't typically use the native dialer and my carrier number. Instead, 95% of my calls are made/received through Hangouts. Will this work with Hangouts? If not, can it be implemented?
This app is a great idea, by the way!
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waw, this is just what I was looking for.
I've been using Call Informer, but isn't updated for a long time ago, and ... most of the times it doesn't work, so this is what I need.
but ... I think it should display all selected fields ( see image below), but I see only notes. Second try I saw also email. Am I doing something wrong?
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HappyID should show all available information if android address book contact has one of course. On Marshmallow app should has right permissions available for access the address book. Please try to reinstall (please do not forget to backup notes first) or kill app, maybe something goes wrong.
cameraddict said:
I don't typically use the native dialer and my carrier number. Instead, 95% of my calls are made/received through Hangouts. Will this work with Hangouts? If not, can it be implemented?
This app is a great idea, by the way!
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Sorry. It is impossible currently to implement this for Hangouts, Skype, Viber, WhatsApp etc.
nikanorov said:
HappyID helps you to identify who is calling you.......
.....For dual sim phones please activate "Dual-Sim" option in settings.
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First little bugfix update. You are welcome with all issues and requests!
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version in op is r4. version in play store is 1.0.3. are those who don't use play store missing out on the latest version?
can you post the latest version here on xda? i'd like to try this out. thanks a lot.
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version in op is r4. version in play store is 1.0.3. are those who don't use play store missing out on the latest version?
can you post the latest version here on xda? i'd like to try this out. thanks a lot.
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r4 is the latest version. same as on GP.
I understand what you use the other permissions for, but what do you need/ use the following permissions for?
Calendar:
* read calendar events plus confidential information
* add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
Other:
* full network access
* view network connections
This is definately an app I would pay for if I can get a clear understanding of the reason for the seemingly unnecessary permissions, especially the full network access permission.
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I understand what you use the other permissions for, but what do you need/ use the following permissions for?
Calendar:
* read calendar events plus confidential information
* add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge
Other:
* full network access
* view network connections
This is definately an app I would pay for if I can get a clear understanding of the reason for the seemingly unnecessary permissions, especially the full network access permission.
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Calendar for the nearest event and to add new events. Network access for Evernote sync, crash reporting (fabric.io) and google analytics.
nikanorov said:
Sorry. It is impossible currently to implement this for Hangouts, Skype, Viber, WhatsApp etc.
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Thanks. That was the answer I was afraid of. As it is now, the Hangouts incoming call screen is abysmal.
Good luck with the awesome app!!
I've had the desire to have an application like this this about 4 months ago.
And it's a pretty good implementation! Do you think it's possible to show the last exchange/sent/received SMS between you and the caller/person you are dialing out. I feel that this would be a tremendous help.
Cheers on the great app. :good:
oreo27 said:
Do you think it's possible to show the last exchange/sent/received SMS between you and the caller/person you are dialing out. I feel that this would be a tremendous help.
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This one is on list, but I should solve the puzzle how to show a lot of data on a small window first. I have done some experiments with scrollbars, dynamic font, collapse/expand etc. Unsatisfied, yet.
Works great

Hacked Android Phone

I have been hacked several times on my last two phones.
The functionality of my social media and email apps has been changed, causing data loss and compromising my online accounts. The type of connection is irrelevant.
Based on the symptoms, it appears that my apps may have been cloned and are being used to piggy-back, on my credentials, everytime I login.
What can I do to stop this, or make it so difficult for the attacker, that he gives up the chase?
What device/OS version?
Get the social media apps, shopping apps etc off the phone.
I would say copy your data (pics, music, docs etc.) out of your phone and in to some external storage, then do a full wipe/factory reset using some RUU. Odin tars, etc., re-install whatever apps clean from play store, or from apks that you download from reputable sources like APK Mirror etc., not restored from some Titanium backups, then copy your personal data back to your phone - oh, and before anything, change your passwords for ALL online accts everywhere using some clean device, NOT your compromised phone. You're looking at hours of work, but I don't think there is any other way to be sure.
Edit: If you use Play Store, you can go to your Google acc and see the approved Devices in Security section (again, while using a clean device), maybe you'll spot some device there which is not yours - then you can remove it.
Blackview A80 Plus.
I'm in the process of replacing the apps with web versions.
I've also added an app-locker, that forces a pin-code to be reentered everytime the app or window goes to background.
I'm also cutting the internet connection when my phone starts running slow.
The biggest problem is my emails. These have sometimes been destroyed during creation, the drafts and other emails deleted.
My bank accounts may also have been affected.
Deleted Google account on phone. Back up all critical data. Factory reset.
Reset Google password* with one that is at least 15 digits including symbol$ and letters. Write it down. Reload with caution; it's likely you installed the malware yourself at some point. Be helpful if you knew how it happened. This is rare or should be. Do not let other use your phone unless you're there.
*as imonxda said... do not reset the passwords on the infected device. May setup a new Google Gmail account to use as the main account backup contact.
I will do everything you suggest.
*Also, assuming this is an APT and the phone was coded to behave this way, in my juris..., what can I do to frustrate the attacker, to make piggybacking on my logins more of a chore and in general to increase his workload to the point where he can't really cause me anymore harm, or at least not very much.
I've done resets before and this is my second phone with this issue.
My last phone was a Xiaomi Redmi 8a.
I'm living in the pacific and my country is a satellite of A'[email protected] and they're just nuts...
MySecDev said:
I will do everything you suggest.
*Also, assuming this is an APT and the phone was coded to behave this way, in my juris..., what can I do to frustrate the attacker, to make piggybacking on my logins more of a chore and in general to increase his workload to the point where he can't really cause me anymore harm, or at least not very much.
I've done resets before and this is my second phone with this issue.
My last phone was a Xiaomi Redmi 8a.
I'm living in the pacific and my country is a satellite of A'[email protected] and they're just nuts...
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Use a VPN, always use HTTPS.
Vet all apps. Keep all downloads in the download folder until vetted. Check download folder daily for anything that doesn't belong, if so delete, do not open.
Use this settings mode:
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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I emailed the Ooßsa Emb' here recently and they asked for a phone number. They didn't really need that to communicate with me, since they already had my email. Like a dope, I gave them one of my mob' numbers. That was about fifteen days ago. That's when I started noticing my phone's volume control lowering itself, on its own.
I should have told them that I didn't have one or that my phone was broken, I was out of minutes, etc.
Now, I get lots of ads for SKorean games and when I go into settings, to verify country settings, Play Store asks me if I want to change to the SKorean Play Store.
I've been to SKorea. They're an Ooßsa moorc state.
Also, the app locker I was using started popping-up pin entry windows continuously, until I had to restart the phone. This happened at least twice. This demonstrated unambiguously that the attacker had complete control of my phone.
Will a fact-reset change my IMEI? I think I read somewhere that it will.
The moral of the story is, never give the vog your phone number
I suppose you can give them the number of someone you don't like ;-)
MySecDev said:
Intersting new development...
I emailed the Ooßsa Emb' here recently and they asked for a phone number. They didn't really need that to communicate with me, since they already had my email. Like a dope, I gave them one of my mob' numbers. That was about fifteen days ago. That's when I started noticing my phone's volume control lowering itself, on its own.
I should have told them that I didn't have one or that my phone was broken, I was out of minutes, etc.
Now, I get lots of ads for SKorean games and when I go into settings, to verify country settings, Play Store asks me if I want to change to the SKorean Play Store.
I've been to SKorea. They're an Ooßsa moorc state.
Also, the app locker I was using started popping-up pin entry windows continuously, until I had to restart the phone. This happened at least twice. This demonstrated unambiguously that the attacker had complete control of my phone.
Will a fact-reset change my IMEI? I think I read somewhere that it will.
The moral of the story is, never give the vog your phone number
I suppose you can give them the number of someone you don't like ;-)
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You need to increase the security on your accounts. A phone number shouldn't be enough info to allow someone hack you by alternate logon to your account(s).
You're not a high revenue target so what they're using mustn't take too much time; it's an obvious hole in your security.
Someone using a Stingray etc could do that though. You pi$$ off a LEO or someone in the DOD, NSA, FBI, etc really bad?

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