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[General Topics] Da Kine:
Common sense, that's all you need.

Changing your password once a week is a bit drastic in my opinion.
[General Topics] sauprankul:
Just don't install wonky apps and dont connect to public networks. As simple as that.

Does setting a password really block remote access to your phone? I thought it only blocked a user from operating the device. I think you have to set up full encryption to protect yourself from invasions. Also. Google offers 2 step verification from the play store, which makes your accounts more secure.
[General Topics] phatmanxxl:
So how did someone get remote access to the device? Maybe if you told us the cause and how it happened it would help the rest of us to not get caught in that situation.
[General Topics] biker4033:
if this is happening mainly at work is it possible she's using there wifi and if she is how do you know a fellow employee is not hacking in to her phone.
[General Topics] Rookie407:
Unfortunatly I dont know the answer to this question as its her phone. I know she doesnt have any "remote access" apps installed.

no she has confermed that she doesnt use the wifi at work doesnt even have it in her connection list so no fellow employee is doing it even though I suspect this one guy that seems to sit up there all day just for the free wifi, even though wifi isnt the only way a hackwr can get into ur files its just easier.

setting a password doesnt block total access no but it would help to detur hackers and yes encryptions would prolly be better! Disnt even thing about that!!!

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[General Topics] ShadowLea:
Most of it is just common sense. Who leaves open connections unattended, anyway? Bloody hell, I turn 3G off when I'm not using it... (Mainly for battery life and the near border, but the fact stands.)

As for the passwords. Once a week is more than a bit paranoid, once every three months is a better aim.

And

Don't

use ridiculous sentimental passwords, such as your pets or family names and birth dates. A quick Facebook search and some logical thinking is all that's needed to figure out your password. You do not wish to know how many times I've had to do it for people who've forgotten theirs or when I needed access to a computer without the owner present. It's laughably easy, people are far too simple for their own good.

Another stupid thing I've seen people do: Leave their phone unattended in good faith or sheer negligence. Leaving your phone on your desk, or in your bag near your desk, when you go grab a new cup of tea, print something, speak with someone or visit the loo is just asking for someone else to mess with your phone.

People can't be trusted. Nobody! Also, do not lend it to someone without supervision, Do Not Let It Out Of Your Sight!

I suspect that is also how your wife got her phone hacked; she probably left it in her bag or on her desk for a few minutes as she went to do something out of the line of sight.
[General Topics] XBearingArmsX:
I don't know if someone has stated this already but something that can also help out a lot and I know that a lot of people do it including myself on one or two occasions is staying legit. Meaning do not go online looking for an app for free to save yourself a dollar or so. Just pay for the app because it took time to develope and the creator deserves the donation, not to mention the apk could contain malware!
[General Topics] Rookie407:
This was already stated.... you basicly reiterated

what I already said but made it sound smarter... and she works at a fast food joint so it stays in her pocket or in the locked car when charging...

I must admit I am one of rhose people that downloads the .apk but not to one up google play or the dev but simply cus google doesnt give u but 15 mins to get a refund and lets face it thats no where near enough time to test an app to see if its something that will suit ones needs, so I download the apk file to see if its something that I would wanna keep and if it is then I go back whrn I have the extra cash to buy said apps...

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[General Topics] gc84245:
This is probably where your malware came from. I'd suggest doing a factory reset and stop downloading pirated apps. If you want a refund after the 15 minute trial period just email Google or the developer, they are usually pretty good at giving refunds.
[General Topics] Rookie407:
I know it wasnt the downloading of apps as my wife is one of those non-techy people ive been talking about... it could have however been from her dl'ing music from unreliable websites.

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[General Topics] nmur:
If anything suspicious was happening to my phone I would immediately wipe/flash a new rom.

Banking apps are pretty risky too if they are easily logged into.
[General Topics] Rookie407:
Sadly if you were hacked you would need to do alittle more then just wipe and reflash, u would need to delete all email accounts tied to said phone and apps used in the past + get a new number basicly start EVERYTHING new!

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[General Topics] Rookie407:
If u happen to know the hackers ip address and or phone number you could always call your provider and have them block it also

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[General Topics] FROST_wyrm:
I could recommend to you wifi protector against hackers via wifi.. and also an antivirus for safety purpose

Wifi protector is available here in xda..
[General Topics] Rookie407:
Didnt know there was an app like that ty for this post! And we have lookout so we are covered on the anti virus part...

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[General Topics] FROST_wyrm:
That app was actually an anti.wifikill and for other apps that will try to access your phone just like hacking your fb account and others.
[General Topics] ZoidbergFry:
Thanks

nice tip..gona take ur advice
[General Topics] SonicX2014:
Talking about being hacked, I fell victim to this too a year ago and I was able to put a stop to it. But first I'll explain my ordeal. One night I started getting calls from friends very pissed off that I kept calling them at 1 and 2 in the morning and waking them up and hanging up the phone. I kept telling them I swear I never called you. This went on to the point I lost a few friends until I saw it happen right before me eyes. Bet I know what your thinking, Pocket dialing? NOPE. My phone was dialing on it's own while sitting on the table at night charging.

So here it is 1 AM in the morning and I notice the light on my LG Optimus's screen coming on. I walked over and took a look, and to my surprise!! The darn thing was opening up the dial pad, moving to callers on my list and calling each one. This freaked me out. I thought I had ghost in the house. haha.

I reported this to Virgin and yea right, not much help. They must of thought I was on drugs. I decided to research this and low and behold, others were having this same problem with all models of phones. So someone did something about this and written an App called, "Called Confirmed Code." Nice thing was every time my phone attempted to make a phone call on its own, a password box appears asking for the pin number. Wrong pin rejects the call and closes the dial-er.

So I installed in hopes to find out if this is a glitch in Froyo 2.2.1 or a hacker. It happened once again. Phone woke up on its own that night and I watched in horror as the password box came up and someone was attempting to guess the pin number. each time he failed, the dial-er closed. I knew now someone was in my phone.

Did more research and read that there are open ports used a remote OTA Virgin uses to update your software over the air was being exploited and allowing hackers to fool my phone into thinking I had updates and allowing software to install on the phone. I took my phone to my local police dept and have a detective look into it and sure enough, it was a piece of software that got into the phone through the OTA port. Another words, What I though was a legit security update was nothing more then a backdoor installed.

So, I made copies of the police reports and faxed everything to Virgin's headquarters and weeks later, said there is no proof such a thing can happen.

WHAT!! Weather or not this is possible guys, it happen to me and that's what pushed me to root and flash my phone. Never did update through the OTA again. That's o.k. because Virgin Mobile did away with OTA updates because why??? Exploits. They still wont admit it today. And it doesn't stop there. That's my story how I got hacked. Maybe your's is different.
[General Topics] FROST_wyrm:
Do you always turn your wifi on?

hackers can only hack you if you are connected

No harsh feelings please, smile ka din
[General Topics] MemoryController:
lol wut??
[General Topics] FROST_wyrm:
Btw this is 4 wifi protector

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1350941

No harsh feelings please, smile ka din

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I dnt know bout ip address but im sure that wifi protector app does know the mac address of the attacker :)

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[General Topics] chan.sk:
Practice safe computing habits

Back to basics of safe computing. Many books have been written but not many has been read. We can go for years discussing this and it will never end. I would like to contribute a few points and hope it will help most of us.

Using a cellphone or tablet, is similar to using a PC or laptop. We must realise that if any being gets Root access to our computer, it belongs to that being.

WM, WP, Android, IOS and other phone operating systems are single-user software and not secure. The one operating (physically or remotely) it has Root access over the whole device. He can make all software settings changes, do a soft reset or do a factory reset, etc.

Getting Root access can be achieved:

a. Physically - get hold of the phone device, or

b. Remotely - planting a robot inside the device or controlling it over a network (wifi, bluetooth or mobile data connection)

Safe computing will mean being aware of what can harm us and how they can reach us. Viruses, malware, robots, uninvited remote access and the like all exist in the PC/laptop environment and they also exist in the cellphone/tablets environment. If we can get them on the home computers or laptops, we can get them on the cellphones or tablets.

Preventions:

Physical: do not leave your device unattended. If someone can get hold of it, it will be his.

Emails: do not look at the names alone, but look at the email address. If your friend's email address is abc@xyz.com, verify that xyz.com is indeed an email service website and not a website promoting sales. Do not trust links to sites being sent to you. Instead of clicking, read the URL of the website (eg. xyz.com/abc.html). Type the URL address, up to the home page (eg. xyz.com) and look what the website offers, and then only decide on the next action to take.

Apps: Verify that the app developer is a genuine one by visiting the website, and read the reviews. Read other independent reviews from reliable sources or electronic computer magazines.

Personal discipline: do not practise prosmiscious computing. Do not click on icons just because they look inviting. Be suspicious of free offerings, winning of lucky draws or lotteries, and other temptations. Antivirus software may help but you must remember to update regularly.

Staying Disconnected: Stay off-line whenever possible (to the Internet or any other network). Only connect on-line when necessary. The more you stay connected, the more you shout "I am here!" to the rest of the world - what's the point - it only increases your vulnerability to be hacked. If you go to a shopping mall and shout "I am here!", I am sure you will invite a lot of attention, desired or otherwise.

Antivirus. Antivirus for mobile devices are still relatively under-developed. The proliferation of OS and hardware upgrades make it difficult for the anti-virus companies to play catch-up in terms of software and updates.

Conclusion: when it comes to computer safety/security - Trust no one.

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[LG Optimus G Pro] thedudex:
Ive tried xposed framework some of that works but haven't figuered why it drains my battery so i turned off xposed i got the full rom toolbox still trying to figure out what works with this phone. I changed the boot animation but its tiny and i dont know the size i can change it to without jacking up my phone. Any one know any good mods for this awesome phone.
[LG Optimus G Pro] xartic12:
I used Xposed App settings and modify the dpi. If you are having battery draining problems then you should get a wakelock detecting program.
[LG Optimus G Pro] thedudex:
Does any one know if this works for all phones

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1600805
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] surfsup1955:
hey, new S4 owner here. I've taken the time to read up on the SD root procedure < http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2380325 > and made it happen today - I can't post over in that section yet but wanted to thank "open1your1eyes()" , other developers and guinea pigs that made it possible. it worked perfectly and relatively effortless as well.

re preventing OTA updates, does anyone know if SDM.APK is the same file as SDM 1.0 that I am finding via TiBu?

thx!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] surfsup1955:
nevermind, using Root Explorer I located and renamed SDM.APK...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duckers McQuack:
Hey, i want to connect my sixaxis ps3 controller to my phone, but it wont connect at all.. i have mapped the new bluetooth adress, but it only blinks all the time and it wont properly connect..

Please help.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yamatona:
Same here. Running stock kitkat with autoroot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ignorance1:
I get it. My battery is low and I should charge it, but when I'm out and need to use my phone I don't need to constantly be reminded while trying to use gps or anything that my battery is low.. So annoying. Anyone able to remove this? Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] notmyepic:
What I did was edit the integers.xml in res/values of framework-res.apk to a value of 1 for the low battery and critical battery.

I still get the lockscreen message to charge the battery, but ny pop up notifications

Sent from Notmyepic's Odexed Blue GS3
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usaywhat:
edit 3:

1a) i still can't find my /sdcard on my laptop's "my computer"... it recognizes the android device, but nothing shows up as the nexus internal sdcard drive.

2a) still not rooted

3a) need lte radio...so i'll go read up on that

edit 2: SOLVED!!! (i can't edit the title bar) but 4.2.2 os is back

edit 1:

ok, guys, a little help here please. i posted in a couple of threads but got no response...so if you can please offer advice, i'd appreciate it...worse case scenario, i'll have to pay a craiglister to help me...but i would rather do it myself. i'll try to explain and provide as much info as possible to seek your advice.

i followed the directions in one of the video/thread, but i am stuck on boot loop (google screen, then X screen forever, os hosed/wiped)

i am reading efrant's thread...but it says i need to enable usb debugging...which i can't since my os is wiped...

successful:

1) i can get into "bootloader"/"start screen" w/ open-chested android (no red exclamation point)...that has fastboot mode

2) unlocked the bootloader

3) installed CWM v6.0.3.5 & accessible

4) my winxp 32bit recognizes the nexus as "android device" under device manager, but i can't find the /sdcard

unsuccessful:

5) i wiped the OS, so CANNOT get back in to enable "USB DEBUGGING"

6) i have no nandroid backup

7) i am unrooted (since i can't get into the os to put in superSU)

8) can't find the /sdcard even though the laptop recognizes the android device.

9) don't have adb installed yet, just the drivers

so where do i go from here?

10) do i need to install adb and push the rom?

11) do i fastboot cmd line it?

12) how do i move the 4.2.2 rom over if i can't see the nexus' internal sdcard on my laptop? nothing shows up under "my computer" even though the android device is recognized.

thank you all for your help and advice. will check back periodically when i get wifi access...(nexus was my only net connection...so i am hosed to say the least)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chromium:
This is what you need to do:

1. Setup adb.

2. Download ROM: here or here.

3. Boot the phone into cwm (hold volume down + power, use volume keys to highlight recovery mode, then power to select it). Use this command to copy the rom to the phone:

adb push nameofROM.zip /sdcard

4. In cwm choose wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partititon, advanced>wipe dalvik cache, install zip from sdcard, look for the rom you pushed, select it, and flash it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usaywhat:
successful thank you all

haha, thanks chromium... i just read the same reply from another post ;) was going to do the adb push, but

i just tried efrant's long way again using fast boot and it is successful ;) ... the directions about unzipping was a bit unclear but did it anyways and it works now. thank chromium for your reply.

but i still can't find my /sdcard in "my computer" w/ the nexus hooked up...???
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] longshanks:
Hi All

I cannot get my application to create a GPRS connection when it starts. For example when Pocket IE starts it requests a GPRS connection and a new connection is created. I somehow cannot get that programatically using J2ME - java application. I cannot call the connection manager api from within j9.

I was wondering does anyone know of a simple exe programme that I can call which will create a GPRS connection.

There are many resources detailing how to create a GPRS connection

http://www.pocketpcdn.com/articles/conn_mgr.html

But I am stuck as how to do it as I only know Java.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaKTaiL:
Hi guys. My Galaxy S4 is draining too much battery when 4G is enabled.

It runs warm 100% of the time and it drains 10% every hour on idle and even more when I start using it.

Once I disable 4G and let it only on 3G the phone goes back to normal temperature.

It drains only 0.5% every hour on idle and lasts for a day with 4h 30min screen time. I can't do that with 4G enabled.

I tried stock ROM, Cyanogen, Google Edition. They all have the same problem.

I would really like to enjoy my 4G 100% of the time but at this rate it's impossible.

Does anyone have the same problem or is it a hardware fault?

Thanks in advance for the help; ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaKTaiL:
90 views, 0 replies?

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matheus_sc:
I think because brazilian network, sinal is very poor, i 'm from Brazil too and suffer with 3g
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stierney:
Which network? What ROM?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaKTaiL:
Claro network, any ROM.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MaKTaiL:
My 4G signal is very strong most of the times and I get 80mbps of download easily.

I just wish I could use it without draining too much battery.

Actually, what bothers me the most is that it drains a lot when idle which it shouldn't.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AvelonTs:
Do you have sync on? if u have a lot of apps syncing maybe that can happen ... tbh even on wifi with sync on u get increased battery drain evenwith just google apps syncing let alone in 4g which is already power consuming as it seems ...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] twixter:
Had the same problem in Germany. It's caused by 4G, fallbacks to 2G if you call somebody and by the search for other cells by the Galaxy S4. I also switched to 3G and have an awesome battery time.

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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxi200:
My experience is quite the opposite. With 4g on, standby time is amazing. 1% in 2-3 hours. Same as with the S3 4g which I use as a second phone.

Before I got a 4g phone I was really worried because I read that 4g uses more battery than 3g, but for me had been the opposite.

Maybe try a factory reset or flash another rom. 10% is way too much.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] henklbr:
You are on "stock ROM"?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matheus_sc:
try active only 4g to test, maybe is falling sinal of 4g to 3g or 2g is drain your battery
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sxi200:
Using Ripper rom + Perseus kernel on the S3 4g and stock but rooted and some mods on the S4. Signal strength also plays a big part but still, 10% an hour is too much.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JustinzHereNow:
I have a pantech vega r3. I'm using the Go SMS Pro messaging app and it's text character limit is set at 160. How can I set it to 80?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] GuestK00166:
As a public speaker, I'm looking for an app that can display my notes/manuscript (ideally, link up with Google Drive and/or Dropbox), displays a small timer on the screen with the notes, and possibly even a recording option.

I know there are stand alone apps for these, but I'm looking for something that consolidates these features, or some other alternative. Switching between apps would not be ideal while speaking.

Thanks in advance for your help.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] danvee:
How about myTalkMate from the PlayStore?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MyTalkMate

There are a few others there that might fit your purpose, paid and free.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] GuestK00166:
Hm, that's a decent start. I guess I'm looking more for something that allows me to import a full manuscript and not just presentation queues (hence Google Drive support). I like the idea of the visual color clues with the timer though.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] danvee:
Look further. There are more.....
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] GuestK00166:
Oh ok .......