Muggee becomes mugger

smcgiff

Enjoying the weather I decided to walk into town from Fairview last night and I took a phone call. It lasted 19 seconds. Just as I was finishing up some *beep* tried to steal my phone.

I didn't want to oblige him and in the tussle he dropped his phone. He thought about getting off his bike, but exclaimed something in skangerese and scampered.

His phone was an old Nokia, so I'm assuming it was his own and not stolen.

The gardai in store street have it now and were interested in its contents.

So, Mugger 0 Mugge 1

Anyway, that's the funny bit out of the way.

It got me thinking - what do I need to do to protect my S4? I don't even have a password on it.

How can I set up GPS tracker on it if it does go missing? And how can I get it disabled. I know I should take down the sim number.



BTW, this is not a thinly veiled 'I'm a hero' or that I've got a S4 - I'm trusting that's explicit

Nodin

You're my S4 Hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cushie Butterfield

smcgiff wrote: »

BTW, this is not a thinly veiled 'I'm a hero'

You can be a hero just for the day - that's allowed.

krudler

You don't need the sim or imei number if it ever gets lost just ring your network and they can disable both. Why don't you have a password though? I just have mine to activate after 5 mins or so if the phone is left on standby, the S4 has plenty of password options, even facial detection so you dont have to type in anything to unlock it.

smcgiff

krudler wrote: »

You don't need the sim or imei number if it ever gets lost just ring your network and they can disable both. Why don't you have a password though? I just have mine to activate after 5 mins or so if the phone is left on standby, the S4 has plenty of password options, even facial detection so you dont have to type in anything to unlock it.

Thanks, only have it a week - not a great excuse I know.

danniemcq

Nodin wrote: »

You're my S4 Hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that not the HTC?

Dravokivich

smcgiff wrote: »

It got me thinking - what do I need to do to protect my S4? I don't even have a password on it.

How can I set up GPS tracker on it if it does go missing? And how can I get it disabled. I know I should take down the sim number.

I think a phone can be flashed without needing the password... but referring to the phone being disabled, your Service Provider should be able to do that once you ring through to their customer support line.

SEPT 23 1989

Any interesting texts on it?

smcgiff

Cushie Butterfield wrote: »

You can be a hero just for the day - that's allowed.

Was hoping to get the bank holiday weekend out of it.:(

syklops

smcgiff wrote: »

Enjoying the weather I decided to walk into town from Fairview last night and I took a phone call. It lasted 19 seconds. Just as I was finishing up some *beep* tried to steal my phone.

I didn't want to oblige him and in the tussle he dropped his phone. He thought about getting off his bike, but exclaimed something in skangerese and scampered.

His phone was an old Nokia, so I'm assuming it was his own and not stolen.

The gardai in store street have it now and were interested in its contents.

So, Mugger 0 Mugge 1

Anyway, that's the funny bit out of the way.

It got me thinking - what do I need to do to protect my S4? I don't even have a password on it.

How can I set up GPS tracker on it if it does go missing? And how can I get it disabled. I know I should take down the sim number.



BTW, this is not a thinly veiled 'I'm a hero' or that I've got a S4 - I'm trusting that's explicit

You're here long enough that for real advice, you need to go to 'mobiles', so I reckon this is a thinly veiled "Ive got an S4" thread. Or possibly, a thinly veiled "I nicked a skangers mobile" thread.

I was at a conference last week which demonstrated that most smartphone security software can be disabled, removed and the mobile sent on, very easily. I have first hand experience of tracking systems and remote wipe, neither worked properly.

All I'd say is, dont put anything important or personal on there(no nudey pictures), and have some insurance that covers loss/theft.

biko

smcgiff wrote: »

It got me thinking - what do I need to do to protect my S4? I don't even have a password on it.

How can I set up GPS tracker on it if it does go missing? And how can I get it disabled. I know I should take down the sim number.

Store your SIM and IMEI numbers in a safe place.
Register your phone with your provider.
Use the pattern or pin unlock feature so phone can't be opened with just a swipe.

These threads from Android forum has many useful app recommendations.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=81810915
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=71923618

jcrowbar

smcgiff wrote: »

It got me thinking - what do I need to do to protect my S4? I don't even have a password on it.

How can I set up GPS tracker on it if it does go missing? And how can I get it disabled. I know I should take down the sim number.

Check out Cerberus in the Google Play store. It costs €3 but it's worth every penny.

Google Play Link

frozenfrozen

dip your phone in baby oil so if anyone wants to steal your phone it will be too slippery and it will slip away and slide to safety

smcgiff

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Any interesting texts on it?

The battery fell out of it and didn't switch it back on. I gave it into the gardai. Was worried about wiping your mans finger prints.

So, don't know.

Frank Black

Consider getting the tasker app from the Play store.
You can automate many functions on your phone and there are some great anti-theft profiles you can set up.
More info here - http://techsplurge.com/4926/android-awesome-15-tasker-profiles-tutorials/

danniemcq

smcgiff wrote: »

It got me thinking - what do I need to do to protect my S4? I don't even have a password on it.

How can I set up GPS tracker on it if it does go missing? And how can I get it disabled. I know I should take down the sim number.

Right you can either go the free way or the cheapish way.

Either way first thing first, change your lock screen to something that allows you add a message (i believe there was a lock screen made by a google empoyee that works really well) so you can have a message saying if found please call xxxxxxx

Now you can either install Lookout which has a free limited version (also has full version for a cost) this allows you to set it up to take photos if if someone enters lock screen wrong and basic tracking and finding abilities.

But after being pointed at an app called cerberus in the android forum earlier this week i'd recommend it.

Its a week free and then 2.99 as a once off payment, Log onto their website and you can again track phone but also heaps more, record mic, email GPS (it turns it on for you), take photos, hide from the app drawer and if you are rooted its nearly impossible to remove.

You can also wipe both internal and external SD cards and its licence is for a few devices so you can install it on other devices you have too,

all these can also be activated via text from certain phones if they include a certain phrase and password

garv123

smcgiff wrote: »

The battery fell out of it and didn't switch it back on. I gave it into the gardai. Was worried about wiping your mans finger prints.

So, don't know.

Yeah they´re not going taking finger prints off it over an attempted theft..

batistuta9

syklops wrote: »

I was at a conference last week which demonstrated that most smartphone security software can be disabled, removed and the mobile sent on, very easily. I have first hand experience of tracking systems and remote wipe, neither worked properly.

Since the threads started here, Could you expand a bit on this?

danniemcq

syklops wrote: »

You're here long enough that for real advice, you need to go to 'mobiles', so I reckon this is a thinly veiled "Ive got an S4" thread. Or possibly, a thinly veiled "I nicked a skangers mobile" thread.

I was at a conference last week which demonstrated that most smartphone security software can be disabled, removed and the mobile sent on, very easily. I have first hand experience of tracking systems and remote wipe, neither worked properly.

Any chance they specified which ones? or what method works best,

Nodin

danniemcq wrote: »

Is that not the HTC?

...I don't know what that is.....

smcgiff

syklops wrote: »

You're here long enough that for real advice, you need to go to 'mobiles', so I reckon this is a thinly veiled "Ive got an S4" thread. Or possibly, a thinly veiled "I nicked a skangers mobile" thread.

Good, I was worried I was being too subtle.

danniemcq

Nodin wrote: »

You're my S4 Hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nodin wrote: »

...I don't know what that is.....

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hero-2861.php

syklops

garv123 wrote: »

Yeah they´re not going taking finger prints off it over an attempted theft..

They took fingerprints in my house after an attempted theft. Why would they not this time?

Since the threads started here, Could you expand a bit on this?

From my own experience I had HTC Sense which allows phone tracking and remote wipe. I lost the phone and I had sensitive information on it so I remotely wiped it. After the so called remote wipe, I could not track it anymore. However, I did get the phone back from an honest taxi driver(they do exist people!), and it had not been wiped. Everything was still on it.

The conference, was mostly talking about security software for laptops, but smartphones came into the fold as well.

Things like, remote wipe not working, "secure areas" on the phone that had no encryption, they were just hidden from view, uber-secure lock screens which could be killed using adb shell, etc. I'll need to look at my notes for more specifics.

Root and install webkey. Gives full control over the phone any time it's connected to the internet.

Seedy Arling

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Any interesting texts on it?

'D drogs r n d mudders jox'

Something like that I surmise.

Itwasntme.

frozenfrozen wrote: »

dip your phone in baby oil so if anyone wants to steal your phone it will be too slippery and it will slip away and slide to safety

:pac::pac: I am in a room with serious people doing serious things so this literally brought tears to my eyes because I was trying so hard not to laugh out loud. Now I look like I am crying about nothing.

Nodin

Seedy Arling wrote: »

'D drogs r n d mudders jox'

Something like that I surmise.

"Skango, our 4bidden lve must remain a seekret"

Pj!

danniemcq wrote: »

Either way first thing first, change your lock screen to something that allows you add a message (i believe there was a lock screen made by a google empoyee that works really well) so you can have a message saying if found please call xxxxxxx

That's a very good idea. Does anybody know of an app that allows it?

danniemcq

Pj! wrote: »

That's a very good idea. Does anybody know of an app that allows it?

widget locker is one but it costs,

the google one.... trying to remember the name of it but its very nice to use

edit i think its this one

http://lifehacker.com/supercharge-your-lock-screen-with-dashclock-and-these-a-493206006

when installed open the lock screen in your settings and you can add contact info to it

djfattony2000

Don't put a pin or lock on your phone.

I have seen it a few times where someone has lost a phone and the person that finds it rings the last dialed number and returns it.

Most people aren't thieves

aman23

frozenfrozen wrote: »

dip your phone in baby oil so if anyone wants to steal your phone it will be too slippery and it will slip away and slide to safety

is there an app for that

smcgiff

djfattony2000 wrote: »

Don't put a pin or lock on your phone.

I have seen it a few times where someone has lost a phone and the person that finds it rings the last dialed number and returns it.

Most people aren't thieves

The suggestion of putting on a message saying how to get in contact looks like a good idea.

anncoates

After Hours + Tale (Scobe x Thwarted Crime x Embellished Heroic Outcome x Middle Class Opprobrium) = Thanks³³

PizzamanIRL

Did you give the phone call back?

JoseJones

Samsung have a built in tracking and blocking feature http://findmymobile.samsung.com/login.do

WilyCoyote

smcgiff wrote: »

Was hoping to get the bank holiday weekend out of it.:(

Not another bank holiday weekend? No wonder the sun screen is flying off the shelves. But you're still a legend!

antodeco

Install AndroidLost onto it. You can track it from anywhere, and read the last 10 messages sent/received.

On top of that, you can force on a password, or do a remote wipe if you wish!

smcgiff

antodeco wrote: »

Install AndroidLost onto it. You can track it from anywhere, and read the last 10 messages sent/received.

On top of that, you can force on a password, or do a remote wipe if you wish!

Oooh - that sounds good

smcgiff

anncoates wrote: »

After Hours + Tale (Scobe x Thwarted Crime x Embellished Heroic Outcome x Middle Class Opprobrium) = Thanks³³

How so?