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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Munawar Mehmood:
Hi. i need help on this topic. I have N9005 having multi csc and defaukt csc set to XSI. I want to change the csc but *272#* is not working on my phone.

so if i manually replace csc files on pc and then repack csc and and flash it using odin, will it trip my knox?

sorry for bad english.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] sobri46:
hi guys

have a nice day

i have a sprint s4 sph l720 with 4.3 rom and MK2 Modem

i want to unlock the phone for international use

but to unlock it i need to change the modem to MDC/MDL first before unlock according to the thread on xda developer website

so can i change direct the modem from MK2 to MDC/MDL directly using Odin ?

or is there a way to unlock the phone with the 4.3 rom and MK2 modem ?

thank you for your cooperation for help
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] leaderbuilder:
If you are on the stock MK2 firmware with the Knox bootloader you CANNOT Odin to MDC or MDL or anything before MJA. Period. This question has been asked and answered dozens of times. ALL the answers you are looking for are here.

Please S E A R C H.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cruise350:
I believe you can Odin just the MDC modem to unlock your device. But you cannot Odin a stock tar file to downgrade. Just the modem should work. Autoprime has an MDC modem file in his international unlock thread that should work. Others on mk2 have reported successfully downgrading just the modem. If it doesn't work it will either fail in Odin, or you will have to Odin the mk2 modem back to fix it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] leaderbuilder:
Thanks for the clarification cruise350. It's true that some have been able to sim unlock with just a modem downgrade, hopefully he'll get it.

It just gets so crazy that the same questions get asked over and over. and then asked again.:P
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] sobri46:
change modem

thank you guys

because of you two i success to downgrade the modem to MDC without any problem

and succesfully unlock the s4 sprint mobile

and now i will need only to find a way to stop the notification of the security information that say an application attempted to access system on your device without authorization. this attempt has been blocked

i make googling and most people it is the knox problem

do you guys have a suggestion for removing the notification ?

i see this web : http://www.droidviews.com/disable-knox-security-service-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/

what do you think ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Mistertac:
You can use Tibu and remove everything that contains Knox in it. That did it for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] sobri46:
do i need to freeze all knox.apk or uninstall the knox.apk ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Mistertac:
I uninstalled everything that contained Knox in it. I believe there was a few of them including two com.knox.xxxx

It's been a while since I did it so I'm forgetting the exact names and how many. I just used the search function in TiBu to find them so try that.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
“Mobile Phone Theft Tracker Free” – by “Appz Developers”.

This App is still in development stage. Bugs and Suggestions are most welcome.

**It CATCH HOLDS the THIEF WITHOUT INTERNET**

***It works perfectly for single SIM devices. In case of DUAL SIM Devices, the APP WORKS ONLY for SIM 1. This app isn’t helpful for TABLETs without SIM***

Lost your Android and feeling helpless to at least get a clue who has stolen your device? We have crafted this app to do the same.

If someone has stolen your device, he/she will switch it off, remove your SIM and replace with his/her own SIM or any other SIM. If this app is installed on your device, that’s it.

As soon as the device is restarted, this app will be activated and check the original SIM. If not found, it will instantly shoot SMS(s) to the predefined mobile number(s) you would have registered in the app earlier.

So, you can easily know what is the mobile number used on your stolen device! Then, you can inform the police and catch hold of the thief!!

HOW IT WORKS

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When the app is installed for the first time on your device, please click on Settings button in the app. It will ask you to create a password. Then, it will launch the settings screen of the app.

Please set the status to ENABLE/Disable. This app will do its job only if the status is “ENABLE”.

Enter any MOBILE NUMBER (Most preferably ANY OTHER MOBILE NUMBER OF YOURs or YOUR FAMILY MEMBERs and NOT WHAT IS CURRENTLY IN USE BY THIS DEVICE). This is to get the message when the device is lost and the thief replaces your SIM with any other SIM.

Enter/Edit SMS to be sent when the device is lost and thief replaces with any other SIM.

Click on SAVE button to save/update all above data.

Each time when the device reboots, this app will be activated. It will check the SIM that was there before. If not found, it will instantly send SMS(s) to saved Mobile Number(s) in the app.

IMPORTANT NOTES

:

Please keep the status as “ENABLE” so that the app will be activated each time the device reboots.

Please keep the status and “DISABLE” if you are changing any SIM on your device. Otherwise, the app will be activated and send SMS from your new SIM to predefined Mobile Numbers.

Whenever you change any SIM, please launch the app, open its settings and click on SAVE to update it with the app.

Installation

:

Mobile Phone Theft Tracker Free app is available in Play store.

Free version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appzdevelopers.androiddevicetrackerf

Ad-free version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appzdevelopers.androiddevicetracker

Screenshots

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Convert Mobile Phone Theft Tracker Free app to System app and make your device more secure.

We will continue improving the app based on your feedback. Please do mail us about any issue/feedback at appzdevelopers@gmail.com and we will be glad to work on it.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Request xda members to try this useful app and suggest any improvements.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Hi developers,

If the market contains a lot apps on this concept, then what is the specialty in your application so that I can use?

Still ui is nice
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Yes, apps are there. UI, we have concentrated more. Functionality is simple and this app consumes less battery as it launches and can be stopped by user, but, not before sending alert if SIM is changed.

Other apps run continuously which consumes more battery.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Hi developers,

When ever I am rebooting my device, I am getting force close .
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
It is been resolved. Thanks for notifying us. There was some issue with some specific models and versions.

Please update your app version and let us know if everything is fine.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Hi All,

Requesting all to please try the app and let us know the feedback. We have tried to simplify the anti-theft mechanism and also developed the app in such way that it consumes much less battery.

However, your feedback and suggestions will make it more rich undoubtedly!
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
hi developers,

I am a prepaid user. Suppose my mobile has been theft and the person who taken my cell changed the SIM.

If that new number do not have sufficient balance, then how this application would track the theft.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
At current stage, the app can't send SMS if there is no balance in the new SIM or no Message pack is present, However, whenever, that SIM gets balance, it will start its job.

This seems to be a very nice feature we should work on. Should think of some alternative... Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We have received few more feature suggestions. Will incorporate subsequently. Thanks xda members.
[Android Apps and Games] ekerbuddyeker:
What happens if the thief hard resets the device
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Hi developers,

Instead of sending SMS, if you people can send email on the mapped

email ID then that would be a better option I think.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
At current stage, if the thief hard resets, the app will be wiped out and it can't do its job. To prevent this, we can give an option in the app to make it uninstallable. However, what we have researched, users don't like apps that are not uninstallable.

We have to think some other alternative here. Also, not all users (thieves) will hard reset. Even if they start the device once after changing SIM, that will be enough.

Please let us know your thought...
[Android Apps and Games] situ1962:
One thing more please.Like GotYa,can you add ability in the app so that it can take a photo of the thief from the front camera and send to an email every time he tries to unlock the phone?
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
That is a good idea.

I am agree with it.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
This is actually our future release plan. Thanks a bunch for nice suggestion.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Hi,

If you people will add this feature, u will get popularity very soon.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We will try our best to make the app best anti-theft app with xda members support...
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
can you people make this app as system app so that the thief may not uninstall it.
[Android Apps and Games] all43:
Can the app be hidden or disguised?
[Android Apps and Games] deepsingh852963:
App developers

This app can running awesome. Notification messages and picture work perfectly but the problem is my location at google map not accurate. The address stated in the setting also wrong. The major part for this app is the accurate location to know where is my phone location point. And application work with no internet and very useful it helps u find and track your android device.

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[Android Apps and Games] princesaska:
Where is the app?..not available now?
[Android Apps and Games] marcelpreda:
I've try to test the app, but when I click on Google Play link provided in the 1st post of the thread GooglePlay gives me the message that the app is not avalable in my country.

Is there any restriction?

My country: Romania
[Android Apps and Games] TG111:
very nice
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We will try to hide/disguise the app instead of making it system app.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We will try so in our future updates. Thanks for very nice feedback. Other than this, if you have any more feedback, we would appreciate.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
As suggested by XDA members, we are researching how to disguise the app so that it will be hidden from the thief. Any help on this would be appreciated...
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
hi

this app is looking nice.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Thanks. Please install the app. This will help you to get back your device if in case someone tries to steal it. If you have any issue in using the app or something, please ask here or mail us at appzdevelopers@gmail.com
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Hi

As I understand, this app is for protecting the cell from theft. I have not seen any more features in this.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Yes, this app is for protecting the device from theft or in other words, catch the thief. If you want more security features, we have one more app as you have seen already in another thread. Another app related to security concept is also under development.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
That's cool. I think you are concentrated only on security for user.
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
I have installed the app yesterday.

Let me see the features, then I will give you feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Yes please. Suggestions are most welcome.
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
I checked the app. These are my observations:-

what I liked:

UI- Nice

Functionality- good

Accessibility- Userfriendly

What is missing:

forgot password option(you have mentioned, you will implement)

Disguising app
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Thanks for such detailed feedback. Yes, we are working on missing part
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
Please send me the paid apk for beta testing
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Please check your mail for the apk and do let us know your feedback for this one too. Functionality are same actually as of now.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
You are right.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Hi all, Any one interested in helping us by testing our app, please head over to following link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2621092

This is a dedicated thread for beta testing invitation.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
I am also agree with you.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Currently alternate mobile number has to be entered by user using number keys. In our future update, we will keep a phone book button, clicking which alternate no can be selected directly.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Hi developers,

It would be better option.
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
That is cool.
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
Same here.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Please let us know if something else needs to be done..
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
Minimum provide number browsing
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We are working on few other projects. However, we will try to provide this feature within 1 week, thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
That's nice.
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
cool
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We are planning to add some alternate option to sms sending when the thief replaces with his/her SIM. This is to ensure that some alternative tracking mechanism is in place.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Publish it ASAP....
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Hi

Whats about that game you people are going to publish?
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Couldn't understand, please let us know exactly what u mean..
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
How about sending gps location..?
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Yes, we are planning for the same in future update. Thanks for nice suggestion.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
That is nice....
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
Why don't you come up with dual SIM device tracker App?
[Android Apps and Games] icesilver18:
This is nice, another way to retrieve stolen/lost phone.

I want to pair this with other app like lookout, just incase lookout fails, then this app is the backup.
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
This app is really a nice app among all app for preventing theft.

If these people will provide email option, Then it will rock in the world.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Yes, we want to save our fellow user from losing his/her android device. That's our purpose.
[Android Apps and Games] icesilver18:
Awesome, I suggest if added with gps so we can track via map in the web.

Please don't stop developing this app, I know this will be a big hit in google playstore, thus helping more people.:good::fingers-crossed::D

It's all about helping sir. :cowboy:

Thanks sir, keep it up! :victory:
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
good
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Still waiting for some valentine day special....
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Unfortunately, we are not working on any valentine related app. However, few other projects are in progress.
[Android Apps and Games] reachal:
just wanted to know how this will work for dual sim mobiles. I tested in my mobile which is a dual sim and only for primary sim, msg is sent. In case, thief, replaces secondary sim, I am lost...:crying:
[Android Apps and Games] goodbear200:
Try it, but I think it is hard to catch the thief. They can root device and do anything they want.
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
I agree, This is a concern to think about.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Developers should think in this way also.

I am agree with u....
[Android Apps and Games] reachal:
hmm. unless they are not android experts..
[Android Apps and Games] lesliescott06:
That's a pretty nice tool for android users. I am lucky to have this. I will surely check out this in my device.
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
This app is really nice app for all Android Users because message will be sent in case changing the SIM. This will cause catching the thief. So I am also using this app in my device and kept my cell unlock always.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Yes, unfortunately, as Android doesn't provide any feature to handle dual sim, we couldn't come up with any solution exclusively for those devices. However, primary sim tracking works perfectly.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Yes, you are right. Hence, we are coming up with some preventive features or rather another app combined with this app will make your device fully secured.
[Android Apps and Games] reachal:
Is it? I am curious. Will wait for it.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We have already started the development of this app. Will share more info as and when something is done.
[Android Apps and Games] ginno:
just want to ask..does it need a wifi or its just a gsm frequency?
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Till now this app has the ability to send the sms.... Developers has mentioned also.... still this is not completed till now as I understand.... Many parts are left....I thanked the developers who has developed it... As it is a simple and good concept.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
No need of Internet, Only SMS will be sent if sim is changed from new sim to your entered sim.

If not clear, please reply.
[Android Apps and Games] angelshie:
...i have this security apps
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
This app should be good. We have not yet checked it thoroughly. We can comment after that.

However, we will try to make Android Device Tracker app as effective as this app.
[Android Apps and Games] ayush29k:
Why does the app require bluetooth permissions?
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
This app shouldn't use bluetooth permission. We will check with our developer and update this app asap. If it is actually required, we will intimate too.

Thanks a lot for letting us know.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
In my device, It is asking for Bluetooth permission... No where it is connected with Bluetooth....

Why it is asking Bluetooth permission?
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Yes, we are checking this, will update the app soon after that.
[Android Apps and Games] reachal:
I have checked AVG app - it runs forever in the background which consumes a lot of battery, it needs internet frequently and also slows down my device. But, it's effective.

On the other hand, Android Device Tracker, doesn't use internet connection, very light app, doesn't take battery at all (uses negligible % ge of battery only when turned on). In its category, it's most effective.

These are my personal observations.
[Android Apps and Games] angelshie:
..its should run in the background because it is safeguarding your device for possible virus attack and that is i think the purpose fo installing antivirus app and at the same time keeping your phone on track if you loose it or stolen and someone change the simcard.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
I have used a lot anti theft applications. All applications consuming resources(Battery and others) in such a way that the efficiency degrades a lot.

But I can assure that this application is the most efficient app. When ever you need just install once and no need to run every time. It will not consuming my battery every time. Others claiming their app is best, but originally this is better than all anti theft apps developed till now.

If any body need my suggestion no the better anti theft app, I would like to suggest this app.

Thanks developers for such a useful anti theft app. Now a day I am not using the hand-set lock because of this app. Again thanks developers for such a nice app for this android era,
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Thank you all for such informative posts.

We can say that only in anti theft category, our Android Device Tracker app is one of the best apps. No doubt, AV apps will run in the background always safeguarding your device.

For in depth review, we will update when done.
[Android Apps and Games] reachal:
I would suggest to try adding some other effective features without making it a service so that users will be benefited without losing their device battery..
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
My suggestion is to not make any service so that the battery longevity will increase...
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
You people are not increasing the level of thought.....

I know this app is the most preferable app for anti theft... but try to improve more.....
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
Really a nice app....
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Ya, we will make sure of it.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Thanks, yes we are already in process of adding some more helpful features in to the app. Will update once done with it.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Really a good app...

I am appreciated....

Please XDA members refer this app as a simple and true Tracker for the safety of android mobile...
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Thanks.

We are working on preventing this app from deleting even if thief wipes data. This will make it completely effective.
[Android Apps and Games] reachal:
great really! let's see when u r done.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We will try to come up with something by this week end.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
Hi Developers, When ever you are telling that you people are coming with new concept, it seems you might have started and are in last phase. It is good to Liston these type of words... But if you people will fail to fulfill the expectation, this creates a dissatisfaction on your app. So try to fulfill your concept....behave properly to users and keep there faith ...
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We agree. Yes, we are working on making this app more effective. We will keep our words and deliver soon.
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
Why don't you come up with uninstall protection....
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Yess that's our next goal.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
I have also suggested the developers and come up with some new features.

Still this app is a nice app and if you people will provide some other features then this app would be an award wining app.
[Android Apps and Games] reachal:
Better than getting awards (LOL), they should try to add device protection features...
[Android Apps and Games] carlfinto:
If they will add email facility then it would be a rocking app without any doubt....

Still It is a good app....

If you name 10 good apps in android, this app might present in the list.....
[Android Apps and Games] reachal:
[MENTION=5691276]carlfinto[/MENTION]

bro, what u r saying! No way, it will come in top 10 apps. But, u can say, in its category (Anti-theft), this would come with in #5 at this stage.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
Thanks, we will try to provide uninstall protection very soon. We are actually working on it currently.
[Android Apps and Games] appzdevelopers:
We are also checking for wipe protection for the app.
[Android Apps and Games] sanju.cvrce:
As I understand that if you want to give wipe protection, then you have to make the application System app....

It is not a good choice.

Please let me know in which you will give wipe protection.....

What the app is present is a good one....