yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] jayinc11:
I had the same situation happen, but not under the same circumstances though. Go to a hotel business center and login to your theftie.net account. On one of the tabs (I forget which one but starting from the left) you will see a long code, enter that and you should be ok.
[Android Apps and Games] reyfista11:
how to delete previous lock message?
[Android Apps and Games] spongemonkey:
If only

I have tried that more times than I can count and it does not work for me. I'm logging in via my iPad, and I get a nice long pin, which doesn't work.

And this is pretty much the same advice the people at Theftie gave me.

At this point it seems my only option is to somehow wipe the phone clean, or get a new phone and accept that this will be the most expensive app I have ever purchased
[Android Apps and Games] jayinc11:
Strange that that won't work. Try it a couple of times more, re-start phone, try it a couple more times.

Any chance you had a nandroid backup? That was my lifesaver.

Or can you perform a data rescue/upload, then wipe the phone and re-download your data. After all the app is supposed to let you retrieve your data should it be lost.
[Android Apps and Games] spongemonkey:
Wiper

I'm not worried about data loss as the phone is less than a week old. It should be mostly backup to google. and when I reboot I am greeted with a high pitch alarm which I cannot silence and then back to the PIN screen. Looks like I need to investigate wiping it. Yay.

Thanks for the helps though!
[Android Apps and Games] Dreiundachzig:
That alarm after reboot is due to SIM change alert that does not work properly. When phone is locked you should get a mail with an unlock code.
[Android Apps and Games] jayinc11:
Great, then you should factory re-set to get the frustration over with sooner. If you haven't done that already hold down both volumes then power, when you see the first flash screen let go power, and you will have the menu to factory reset option.

Consider rooting the phone, install a recovery like CWM, TWRP, then nandroid back up your phone every so often. Onandroid backup will do the job on a set schedule. Good luck!
[Android Apps and Games] Jimmy34742:
In the Android Lost app, which is similar to Theftie, it says, "you can copy this app to the system partition That way the app should survive if a thief gets hold of it and does a factory reset." Is it possible for Theftie or Android Lost to survive a factory reset? When I move Android Lost to system, then every time I update my ROM with a CM nightly, I have to reinstall Android Lost. I also have to reinstall the Xposed framework, which means Theftie also doesn't operate after a ROM update. In that case, I would be surprised if either of these security apps can survive a factory reset. I would like to move to Theftie because reinstalling the Xposed framework is more convenient than reinstalling an app.

I understand that security is never fully secure and we can only add layers, but any thief with basic skills will know how to immediately pull the SIM card or battery and then give it to his boss to prepare it for black market resale by doing a factory reset, etc. I still think other people are right when they say these security apps only protect us from really dumb thieves, not the kind who systematically go around stealing cell phones. It's some protection, but not much. Is this still the general opinion?
[Android Apps and Games] leducbao:
We will implement this feature. Thanks for your suggestion
[Android Apps and Games] leducbao:
There is no option to delete previous message. We will implement this feature as follow: auto-delete messages that are older than 5 days OR message count is greater than 20.
[Android Apps and Games] leducbao:
We are working on "factory reset proof" which similar to what you said. We hope to deliver it soon.
[Android Apps and Games] quanghaidv04:
Hi,

If I go to recovery mode and I install new firmware. Could Theftie still work or not?
[Android Apps and Games] leducbao:
It's work-in-progress feature.
[Android Apps and Games] dragonlovers:
Great idea, to use xposed framework for an anti-theft app. Only one problem. When I set a master pin, the next time I open the app it asks for that pin. The app goes while after I type it. Than it proms me again to enter my pin. It keeps asking for it, again and again. I can still close it , but I can't access the interface. It is not the wrong pin, because when I type it incorrectly it says it is the wrong pin. Hope someone has a solution or workaround. Thanks in advance
[Android Apps and Games] DaringDomino3s:
questions user issue of being totally locked out

[MENTION=2363772]leducbao[/MENTION] have you or any team member been in touch with [MENTION=5938922]spongemonkey[/MENTION] about their issue? I don't mean to sound rude, but you replied to 4 other posts well after this user had been posting many times and allegedly has tried to retrieve support beyond XDA (i say "allegedly" as I do not know this person or whether or not they did contact support or reach out elsewhere).

I ask as a future tester (will install on my nexus 4 when I get it charged) who is excited to and interested in testing this app, but also, because the scenario is sounds more severe than many other bugs/issues on this thread and should be resolved ASAP for their sake.

Now granted, as this is a beta test requiring xposed and root access, all of which should alert the user to have a nandroid of any sort handy in case something goes wrong, as, [MENTION=4483505]jayinc11[/MENTION] mentioned, and if possible not test on their primary device, at least without a backup phone or the $ to buy a cheap throwaway in case of situations such as this.

This said, even though a nandroid or a flashable rom would have solved the situation mid-flight (and saved a ton of worry), we all derp sometimes when we are playing with our devices out of waranty, so to speak, and even if testing a phone locking/disabling app when going on a trip anywhere without a custom recovery, acess to internet, an OTG cable and flash flash drive, or even adb/fastboot is a MAJOR deep (no offense intended, I've been in similar situations many times, mostly while driving or at boring eventd Lol, it should be addressed, or at least closure should be posted.

[MENTION=5938922]spongemonkey[/MENTION] (I belive you we're the user who originally posted the issue) - did you resolve your issue? If so, would you ease share your solution for other testers/users on this thread, please?

[MENTION=2363772]leducbao[/MENTION] - regarding Theftie, I again mean no offense, as I understand that precautions should be taken when testing an application that is as powerful as this. If you have any comments or additional information on an alternative solution to wiping or restoring ones device, would you please post it here soon, for the users/testers on this thread, as well?

Thank you for the access and opportunity to test this for free, it is a good show of support of user-based testing, if I encounter any issues I will report them ASAP.

Note: I

urgently

suggest/request that you do not make this wipe- or nandroid-proof (in custom recoveries) until the reliability issues are completely resolved or without a workaround beyond a key code (I suggest a flashable zip of some sort, for ease of use, or a script or command for adb shell if this seems more secure). If the app is not undoable, then it can cause bricking could occur and that would really upset users, even if they're happy to have their phone back or know who had it last.
[Android Apps and Games] MartiniWisdom:
Hi,

this app looks nice. But why I must have google+ account? I have google account and don't wanna use googleplus, is there an option too use google login instead of google+? Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] Wh1t3Rose:
Your Google account and Google + account are the same thing. So if you already have a Google account you log onto G+ using the same login.
[Android Apps and Games] ashhab2010:
Great app... works like a charm

One problem though when i hide the app icon, typing in the pin in the phone dialer does not start the app.
[Android Apps and Games] MartiniWisdom:
They are not the same, I have google account and didn't upgraded to google+ because I can do that. I could upgrade my google account to plus but don't wanna do it(not a fan of social networks)... Are you plannig on maybe includin your own accounts in service or just plain google login(without plus version)?
[Android Apps and Games] Wh1t3Rose:
I don't see any reason why you should not upgrade to G+. Don't get me wrong I get where you are coming from. I hate facebook and twitter and Instagram and everything else. The one thing I like though is Google +. Why? Because it's made for professionals, and businesses. I like G+ for keeping up with ROM updates and Linux News. You won't see some kid post a pic of him eating his morning donut. G+ very different from any social media site I have seen and is the only one I use :).

You can always just upgrade to G+ and not use it as well. But a lot of things now use your G+ account.
[Android Apps and Games] MartiniWisdom:
Apparently google has shifted everything to google+ so loging to other sites with only google account is no longer possible... Dead end, must use google :+

AI have found a bug in latest version, if you put a SIM lock PIN in Phone/Settings/Security and then turn off and on phone, Theftie SIM change is triggered, but it shouldn't be beacuse SIM didn't change... The "fix" is to remove SIM lock PIN.
[Android Apps and Games] wallo_J:
Links say 404 not found !!!
[Android Apps and Games] Wh1t3Rose:
They all work for me. Which link are you talking about?
[Android Apps and Games] pradeepb:
Hi, everything us working great but mobile data is not getting switched on or off using SMS command. Could u please look into this issue plz.

Current ROM: temasek cm11
[Android Apps and Games] donthateme702:
I got theftie,and ill tell you what.one of best and its ffee,works flawless!

Sent from my ZTE_N9511 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] MartiniWisdom:
Forgot to mention, Sony Z2 stock rom, not rooted(because of warranty)
[Android Apps and Games] leducbao:
Does it make sense if Tasker triggers Theftie (such s lost-mode on, send email alert, etc...)
[Android Apps and Games] GamerAssassin098:
Intruder Alert set up issues

Whenever I try to setup/activate the Intruder alert, I cannot. The screen goes grey, a message comes up stating that "Unfortunately, Advanced Protection has stopped."; and after pressing OK, it closes the app. I can only get back in by touching the "<" system button and it brings me back to the "Anti-Theft" Tab. Any help?
[Android Apps and Games] Unagi:
I get FCs every time I try to launch the app...

I have Samsung Galaxy SII I9100 with latest OmniRom, Exposed Framework installed and working. I used the one from the Exposed modules I got a force close. I used the one from Play Store but the same thing..can you help?
[Android Apps and Games] spongemonkey:
Sort of

So as a bit of a follow up a while later, someone from Theftie did get back to me, but the only advice I was offered was to go to the Theftie website, log in and use the code given to me. However, that advice didn't work for me.

I think one of the main problems with my scenario, was that I am not sure if I ever even set up the app in the first place.

I am new to Android, having just switched over from the iPhone. I grabbed the app because it sounded like "Find My iPhone", but to be honest I cannot recall if I ever set it up.

So I think that, coupled with the fact that it decided to randomly go off while I was literally on an airplane with my phone in airplane mode, made it impossible for me to break through Theftie.

My ultimate solution was to reset the phone and start over from scratch. However, even that proved to be a challenge as it took about 6 or so tries to shut my phone down. Instead it just kept on rebooting, which then brought me back to the lock-out screen, followed by the loud alarm and a selfie of me looking quite pissed.

Hopefully what happened to me can count as some phase of testing, so this doesn't happen to other people.

If I had been at home I probably wouldn't have freaked out as much, but the timing surrounding it happening to me couldn't have been much worse.

Thanks to all who offered advice!
[Android Apps and Games] MartiniWisdom:
Would it be possible to have an option that triggers thrftie when someone tries to use the phone which has lock pattern on(or pin)? I'm not talking about master pin to enter Theftie but pattern lock in Security settings in phone settings... Now,if someone tries to unlock my phone which has pattern lock enabled,nothing happens,he can try and try and nothing... But ie. after 3 misses of pattern unlock the lost mode could be triggered...
[Android Apps and Games] Dreiundachzig:
It's already possible.
[Android Apps and Games] and8eye:
how can i disable the "sim change alert" feature? (the app enables this feature itself automatically)

every time i reboot my phone, this app displays a very annoying alert because of SIM PIN lock code
[Android Apps and Games] MartiniWisdom:
Well,it's not working for me. I thought it did worked before but yesterday I updated the app and used Sign in option for the first time( I upgraded my google account to google+ yesterday because of this app)and today missed three pattern unlocks and didn't locked or anything... This app needs serious testing. Sony Z2 user.

EDIT: it is working again.... strange...

---------- Post added at 06:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:24 PM ----------

In theftie options disable SIM change option or remove Pin in Phone->Settings->Security if you wanna use it. This is a bug,I also have it.
[Android Apps and Games] PastaBatman:
A cautionary tale

tl;dr

1. The 'forgot pin' function might send you the wrong pin

2. There are two Theftie lock screens when your device is locked - remote unlock only (eventually) unlocked one of them.

3. If you use 2 factor authentication with your google account, you won't be able to use it on the phone to unlock the device.

3. If you're going to keep Theftie, test your lock/unlock procedure before you find yourself stuck.

Hi everyone. I thought I should share a cautionary tale of my experience last night.

My phone locked - possibly because my pocket tried to unlock my phone too many times (its an LG with knock code, so its possible with the screen off). I was slightly drunk and stupid and the pin I was trying didn't work, so I decided to work it out at home. Luckily I could remove the battery to stop the noise!

When I got home I used the 'forgot pin' function, but the pin I received was the same as the one I'd been using.

I tried using the web console to remotely unlock but that reported as 'failed'.

I kept trying to use the pin I'd been sent, lets call it pin 'B', but it didn't work.

There were two lock screens too, which I didn't see mentioned in the manual. The first had fields for a pin AND/OR(?) my google email/password credentials. As the pin I was using wasn't working I tried to use my google credentials, but before I could finish entering them a second lock screen appeared with only an option to enter a PIN.

I tried the 'recovery code' from web console, which is a lot of numbers and hypens, but that didn't work either (I excluded the hyphens as instructed in the manual).

I tried the web console unlock again, and this time it worked, but that didn't unlock my device - it just prevented the second 'PIN only' lock screen from coming up. This meant I had time to enter my google login, but that didn't work either - probably because I use 2 factor authentication with my google.

So, I was stuck with a PIN sent to me that wasn't working, the recovery code not working, and the console unlock function not completely unlocking the device.

Then I remembered when I originally installed and registered Theftie, I'd registered with a different PIN, lets call it PIN 'A'. I'd later changed the PIN to 'B' in the Theftie app. I tried PIN 'A', which wasn't the PIN I'd been emailed, and it worked.

Not fun. Luckily I had access to my own computer and I wasn't travelling as I was a few weeks ago. Its possible I'm wrong about something here - usually I'd test it before posting but I don't want to use my phone as a test device when I might get locked out of it again.

Its also worth noting that LG G3s have McAfee mobile security on them as well. Although I didn't see any McAfee issues, I suppose its conceivable that it caused problems with Theftie in the background.

I'm happy to talk with the devs about this. This was posted by me in the google+ page too.
[Android Apps and Games] Ljungan:
Taking "thefties" doesn't work for me when enabling "lost mode". It just turns up with a gray square on theftie.net.

Unfortunately I can't post a picture of it, because I'm a new user, lol.

Anyone experience the same?

I'm on a Xperia Z2.
[Android Apps and Games] supersincero:
toggle GPs

I have the Xpose version installed on I9300 S3 with Resurrection Remix rom.

I can't find a way to toggle GPS and disable ADB.

How I do this?

Sorry my bad english.
[Android Apps and Games] sahansira:
please fix this. I need the app working badly

I have the same problem.it keeps showing me the pin enter screen just after adding the master pin and

Continues whenever I try to open the app.i can't get in to app interface, it just repeating to enter the pin.but when I enter a wrong pin several times, it locks the phone and activates stolen mode.but after unlocking again with the correct pin, problem repeates again.i uninstalled and reinstalled with reboot, no luck.even installed earlier version,It didn't help either.

It's just keep repeating 'enter pin' screen.please help.

I'm using galaxy s duos 2 (GT-S7582) with custom rom.rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] billybag:
i seem to be having trouble with the trusted wifi feature. i just cannot get it to work. is anyone else having problems?

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Omega Rom (KitKat)
[Android Apps and Games] leducbao:
Most of the case, Theftie toggles it automatically when it needs GPS. You can do it manually with SMS command
[Android Apps and Games] DirkStorck:
But toggling It with sms doesn't work... At least not for me. Toggling WiFi works without a problem.
[Android Apps and Games] justanicename:
Another vote for both suggestion.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike_jnz:
Edit: disregard this, i found a similar app i like better, works great. Hope this works out, maybe I'll try again in the future.

------------------------

Good start, like the features and overall design but having a few issues.

1) the web UI needs improvement. When selecting a menu option, the menu comes up too large to fit the screen. Some popups have scroll but "Tools" does not, it cuts off the bottom. The font size could be much smaller, and easier to read also. Bigger isn't always better, at least that is what I tell my wife ;)

2) when using SMS commands the text shows up in "Chomp SMS" as a pop up. Shouldn't texts be silent?

3) When using web commands, everything I tried works except taking a Theftie. Also does not work from Unlock screen. I dont know if it's not taking or not sending or both.

Moto X 4.4.3

Dev edition

rooted

xposed

(disregard earlier email if you answer here)
[Android Apps and Games] chopper12320:
This has a small bug.

Not sure if this would be normal on an unlocked phone but... I rebooted and my lock was set to aggresive and it said illegal sim put in. I didnt even have the sim thing enabled. I would like more security to it but other than that its great. just, the beeping is annoying. I think the vibrating should be removed as a whole:rolleyes: This app wastes no ram or battery and the location feature is in beta i guess? great app tho. thanks devs
[Android Apps and Games] TaIraOnline:
How do I open the app, I've hidden it from the app drawer, now I've forgotten my pin?
[Android Apps and Games] n80k:
Bug with front camera

This is such a great app. I've never donated to a developer before but if you can look into the bug I discovered that will definitely change. I have a Verizon gs3 with cm11 m9 installed and as soon as I trigger an alert my phone goes blank and then restarts ONLY when I have chosen to have the front camera take the theftie picture. The rear camera works fine for theftie alerts. Please fix! Thanks :D

EDIT: I attached my logcat. I began the logcat before successfully triggering a theftie with a rear camera. Then I changed to the front camera and triggered the crash with the unsuccessful front camera theftie.
[Android Apps and Games] Giowi:
Hi,great apk but If I switch from flight mode to normal mode and viceversa the alarm turn on and then there is the peoblem with battery drain even if i block the alarm.could you help me.I have the latest update and i have Samsung s3 rooted.thanks

That's my logcat:
[Android Apps and Games] Wh1t3Rose:
Do you guys really think that you are gonna get these isolated issues resolved without a logcat or providing info about your device and setup. A Dev can't do anything without a log since its not a widespread issue.
[Android Apps and Games] jakethekid:
theftie problem

Evrytime i open it it asks for the password and i enter it and then it asks for it again?
[Android Apps and Games] n80k:
I already provided info on my device and setup (Verizon GS3 with CM11 M9). I am not seeing a place where I have access to a log. Would you mind telling me how to provide a logcat?
[Android Apps and Games] Wh1t3Rose:
I suggest you take a look at this thread. :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1726238
[Android Apps and Games] n80k:
Thank you so much. That link was super helpful
[Android Apps and Games] Wh1t3Rose:
You're welcome
[Android Apps and Games] pradeepb:
Facing weird issue. Whenever I update n restart, mobile always tell theft found n take my pic n upload the data :( :( help me plz
[Android Apps and Games] svenerator:
Amazing app, just curious though. How does the factory-reset proof feature work? When user data gets wiped I understand the app would still be there because it is part of the system apps now, but after a wipe is the app still configured and saved with security?
[Android Apps and Games] Wh1t3Rose:
Yes. That's the whole point of installing it as a system app. If the device is factory resetted the app is still there as it's part of the ROM now.
[Android Apps and Games] svenerator:
Did you only read the first sentence of my post? Please read it again.
[Android Apps and Games] Wh1t3Rose:
I read the whole post. Sorry I should have been more clear. The configuration stays. It is part of the app. So the app's configuration is part of the system as well :)
[Android Apps and Games] ahrion:
I will post my logcat later. Currently at work but I tried on my Samsung Galaxy s5 and no matter how many failed attempts there are, there's no anti theft popup/pics/warnings or anything.
[Android Apps and Games] Kucharskov:
In my opinion [MENTION=2363772]leducbao[/MENTION] shall add "Ignore" option to "error list" cus i wanna use Thieftie but without setting lock code form my lockscreen or without backuping any data.
[Android Apps and Games] VALYYYY:
But if Theftie is dependent on XposedFramework, must be XposedFramework part of the ROM? (system app)
[Android Apps and Games] linjes:
Anyone else has problems getting the WiFi toggle via sms to work? I am on 4.4.2, lg g2.

Also the disabled lock screen on home WiFi doesn't work :( I have the xppsed module enabled and i've rebooted. How should I pull logs?

Sent from my LG-D802
[Android Apps and Games] new_challenge:
very helpful app, I'll install it on my phone, hope it work correctly. thank for sharing!
[Android Apps and Games] anndrius:
hi my Master pin number has somehow changed, i rememberthe number witch i set up and it worked, but i haven't been using theftie and now i want to enter it and it's says wrong code, i can login from theftie.com but there is no option to change this number. Any help?