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[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Ok. I'm not saying my app is the perfect one. But the tried the final release myself on HTC Wildfire and it worked absolutely fine. I received 2 mails quoting the same. They were infact happy with the app being free. I'm not sure what's causing the trouble with your phone. Just giv me phone number (you can cover last four digits) and the exact no. you are using for the control phone. And mention your country too. Thanks for your report.

Thanks. I would appreciate that. :)

And for those who are able to make it work on their handsets, new release would be tomorrow. And its quite more stable and good. And i tried installing it as system app. Works great. Although, took me an hr to make it uninstall... :D

Its just that, i didn't play with the system much till now.

Will tell you if you people would like to do that.

But for now, just help me sort out a problem... actually two : -

1. How could I start a GPS (on rooted device) being a system app.

2. How can i install the app as system app (with an automated manner) rather than using adb and shell commands. Because that won't work on Unrooted devices. I guess either wont work.

Hopfully I'll find a solution soon and I'll put it before you all...

Thanks a lot for your support and keep this thread alive till the app reaches an excellent state. Thanks a lot... :D :D :D

Dont forget the Android Market Ratings. (Need an A+)... :p:p:p
[Android Apps and Games] rTiGd2:
Good question, I've been trying to find a good developer site that covers root level development as well, as that clearly won't be in the rather terrible Android developer site docs.

Was thinking more about a possible debug release. I've a feeling that what some users are running into are either going to be custom rom related, or from other applications clashing with yours (like anti-virus etc) - So a debug version would most likely need to gather ROM information, together with other installed apps - So you'll need to find some rather dedicated beta tests for that as many are far too paranoid to let you gather that level of detail.
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Yeah i guess...

I'll try to develop an automated system that'll upload the log file onto the server.

Will take some time though. Kinda stuck inbetween something... :(:(:(
[Android Apps and Games] fabfor:
problem with activation

My problem is not related to the application itself, but to my configuration I guess. I ask your help anyway.

When I restart the phone and I'm prompted for activation I have only few seconds before the home screen pops up. Thus I'm not able to fill the form and finish the activation. Obviously there is no way to go back to TC screen, neither with the back button

I have Cyano 6.1 RC1 with launcher pro. At bootup adw (built in) launcher pops up, LP pops up when I first hit the home button.

Is there any ways to have more time to activate?

Thanks a lot
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
I've just changed the User Interface and republished. I guess you won't have trouble installing it anymore. Please dont use the Home Button unless you are finished setting up. And I've also edited it to show on History Stack. So you can get back to the app by long pressing Home Button (unless you're finished setting up).

Please Uninstall any previous version before installing the new one.

Please report Bugs... :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Its out... Finally...

New Release updated on Market.

Here is the change list : -

> CONTROL PHONE CHANGE bug fixed

> DELETE CONTROL PHONE added

> CONTACTS / CALL LOGS / SMS DELETION Optimized to produce faster result

> GPS Timeout in 10 minutes

> Contact Fetch via either First Name or Second Name or Full Name

> SIM CHANGE Notification Bug Fixed

> SIM Card Detection for Setting up Configuration

Please add suggestions, reviews and bugs... :- :)

n Dont forget my market rating... :)
[Android Apps and Games] rTiGd2:
Actually, I'd consider it a bug - Activation shouldn't happen during the start-up notification but on first 'real' application run.
[Android Apps and Games] lmatth13:
I installed and restarted the phone multiple times and has yet to get this program to activate. Can someone please help...
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
I guess that can be solved by simply pressing home button n relaunch the app. I've removed the remove from history stack feature.

If its the custom ROM, i guess lil bit compromising wont hurt... :)

n besides, I'm also using Launcher Pro and it dsn't give me such pain... :)

Neway, i'll improve it next tym... :)
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Ok. Please deactivate any firewall / anti virus or any startup blocking software if you are having.

Then restart and wait for few minutes... if still doesn't show up, write here...
[Android Apps and Games] lmatth13:
Will do.....
[Android Apps and Games] lmatth13:
I deactivated Lookout, un-installed and re-installed TC, and restarted my phone again. And still nothing is happening. :(
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Actually only a suppressing 3rd party app can do such thing. Otherwise, TotalCare works good. (atleast till activation). I don't know that the problem is, but i guess its the firewall thats causing the problem... :D:D:D
[Android Apps and Games] lmatth13:
Okay, thank you for your help. I guess this app wasn't meant for me.:confused:
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
I would have tried again (since the app works on EVO)... bt then... its all your wish... :):):)
[Android Apps and Games] zmsudu:
when i uninstall it, how safe are informations which i enter while installing it?

will i have any new costs?

thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
I didn't get what you said. The App is free.

The moment you uninstall it, everything goes with it. Its settings and all.

Next time you install it, you need to enter everything again. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] zmsudu:
Probably I misunderstund something while reading posts...sorry...didnt work for me, will try again. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Ok... Anytime you wish...

Just don't give bad ratings unless you make it work... :):):)
[Android Apps and Games] zmsudu:
:D just opposite, very good app!
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
So, did it work ? :D:D:D
[Android Apps and Games] tawee23:
good but do not use other phone except activated control phone otherwise the stolen mobile will know your pin and can uninstall out....i use garmin-asus A10 with android 2.1 in Bangkok thailand

May i ask that if mobile change existing SIM out then can not track ,,right?
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
hmmm... actually it can...

If you've installed the latest version, as soon as the SIM Card is changed, you get a SIM Change notification on your control phones. Hence, you get the new Phone Number too. You reply to that those commands and it'll work in a usual manner... :):):)
[Android Apps and Games] tawee23:
which SIM will pay SMS cost the new SIM that just change in ?

sometime I found that SMS sent out from control phone but nothing happen
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Actually it'll be the new SIM Card that will be charged. If your SIM Card is not in use, how come can it be charged for sending SMS'.

Control Phone is the one which is used to send commands to your android device. So, if you have sent the correct command, things will happen in regular way, but if you have added the header "MCS <pincode> ", and then type any other stuff next to it, the message will not be displayed. Its simply a Control Message that isn't supposed to be displayed. :)
[Android Apps and Games] pedrolopes665:
So, here goes a suggestion.

In my last device, windows mobile 6.5, I had installed the app RemoteTracker (remotetracker.sourceforge. net). It works this way: If there is no GPS lock, the LOCATE command returns back a google maps link, so there is no need of LAC/CID track.

[]s
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Consider it done in the next update... :) :)

More suggestions would be appreciated... :) :)
[Android Apps and Games] Crotchety:
lol i think you did mean to insult him or you wouldn't have felt the need to add the "get an iPhone" bit at the end of your comment. soooo transparent lol.
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
n u just highlighted that insult... :D:D:D

neway... i would appreciate a few reviews too... :):):)
[Android Apps and Games] moley10:
hi,

im having the same problem as the other guy, so im expecting insults! ha

im installing from the market, after install i reboot,

i get no activation option or anything..

any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] hah2110:
Ok installed on the HTC Aria/AT&T and when I try to start auto answer, phone force closes, I never get the conf sms and auto answer is not on.
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
If you haven't received the confirmation message, that should mean that the control phones haven't been set correctly... But then you are saying that you issued an Auto Answering command thats crashing the phone, that means that the command is being read by the APP. I would suggest you to setup the Control Phone (with COuntry Code) in the same format as it would appear on Caller ID when an incoming call is received. Once done, please try a lighter command like, MCS <pincode> SILENCE ON and see if your phone goes to silent mode.

Please report the consequences here... :) :)

And mention your phone & firmware model...

Nobody is insulting you... :):):)

I don't understand why is it not starting if the things are normal.

The only reason could be any firewall or anti-virus or any other security app that blocks auto start feature. Otherwise, this app is good to go (atleast on startup)... :):):)

Please disable such apps... And try again...

Don't forget to report it here...

And please mention your device model and android firmware model.
[Android Apps and Games] moley10:
htc desire - 2.2

i dont have any such apps installed, well i did previously to this post, but uninstalled to try it without them before posting this.

its a strange one.
[Android Apps and Games] tawee23:
my android A10,when get the SMS from control phone it will auto send sms back to control phone and itselft also report the cost of sms charge,,then theft will suddenly aware of total care was installed

next thing is if I use other sim that is not control phone 1 or 2 the Android A10 will consider as normal text SMS and the code will reveal
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
yeah i guess... I have no idea why its not working. It should actually, you can see several such posts. And bdw, it has been tested on HTC Desired (according to the feedback emails). They are happy with the app. I wish it had workd 4 u too... :(:(:(

Okay, this is the free version. I'm working on advanced system now. It'll have a server support. Users will get a USERNAME & PASSWORD for the server access where they can upload their Call Logs, Contacts, SMS' and Location.

I'll also provide a Control App so that it can be controlled command free

(you'll have command access as well though).

And, for the problem with other SIM Cards, thats your issue. Definitely if i let any device control the app, it'll be much more insecure since if your frnds or foes get to know your pincode somehow, GOD knows how he'll use it... :D:D:D

But optionally i can put a settings additional for selecting if user wants multiple Control Phones or no Control Phones (open to all) sort of thing.

That might solve the problem.

:):):)
[Android Apps and Games] tawee23:
I do not know that any other phone will report the cost or depend on the operater's network that report the cost or SMS out successful

and the other issue i do not mean the other sim cards can control but any possible that omit code like make it ***** instead, if use the wrong sim card send sms
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Ok... I appreciate your suggestion but then, the problem would be, if some1 gets to know about the feature, he myt try out different codes and hence, you won't be knowing that he's trying out the commands with different PINCODE combinations. Thats why notification comes. What i can do is, add option for adding more Control Phones if you people wish so... :) :)
[Android Apps and Games] AndyHibberd:
Hidden App?

I have installed this but not done any testing.

However once I activated it the app is still visible. It is not hidden.

If I go into applications installed it is just sitting there, this is not very good if my phone is stolen and someone quickly uninstalls all of the known security apps like this one.

There is a program called Theft-Aware which once activated becomes an app with a name of your choice and a generic logo.

Also is it possible to do a complete wipe of the phone?

My worry is that someone will have immediate access to all my things like Whatsapp logins/gmail account. What is the most info someone could get from a smartphone?

Thanks,

Andy
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Actually this one started as my high school project.

I never thought I would receive so many reviews and feedbacks. :):):)

Now I extended my project to work in coordination with a server. I'll soon be releasing that too. (but I'm afraid that'll be paid, but cost would be very nominal)

Meanwhile, I'll try to do what you suggested. Thanks a lot. :):):)

And please try this version and report any bug you find.

Please rate the product on Android Market if you like it.

(more than 2000 Downloads in less than 2 weeks but rating level is too low). :(:(:(

And please mention your Device Model Name & Android Firmware version.
[Android Apps and Games] ecb116:
SIM notification worked after 2nd reboot

the sim notication worked on second reboot of my phone. Other than that this appi kicks ass, tell me where i can comment and rate

SE x10 mini pro

Kernel 2.6.29

Build

2.0.A.0.504

android 2.1
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
I'm glad you liked it. :D:D:D

SIM Notification actually should have worked 1st time as well. Dunno what seems to be the problem. :confused::confused::confused:

Actually you need to wait for almost 30 seconds, before a SIM Change notification is sent. Anyway, I'll try to look into the matter. :):):)

I hope you've installed the App via Android Market (its free afterall).

You'll see a Comment section while selecting the App on Android Market and a Rating section too... :D:D:D
[Android Apps and Games] Binary100100:
I'm trying it and I like it! It's great if you have Google Voice set up.

Just use your GV number and you have a way to do all of this from Google.com/Voice page. Very nice.
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
:):):)

Glad u lykd it...

And i hope you starred it on Android Market... :):):)

Guyz please leave your Phone Model & Firmware Version... :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Running a Survey on Cost estimation of TotalCare Pro

TotalCare will soon be updated with additional features like Locking the Screen

(as per requests) & removing the Country Code dependency of Control Phone. That'll solve the working issue with all the Android Phones (2.1+)

Another upcoming product is TotalCare Pro. This will have all the features of TotalCare along with Data Network Support (for easy uploading of Call Logs / Contacts / SMS / Location) our server.

Each user will be provided with a UserName & Password using which, he can access his details.

This will also be accompanied by a Control App for easy controlling of the remote device.

Now, since there is a server involved, it'll add a cost to the product.

We just want you to help us deciding a price for the product

(which will be charged per year).

The charges in any case would be nominal.

Please help... :-) :-)
[Android Apps and Games] Binary100100:
Paid service idea

The only suggestion that I can think of is to have some kind of GUI because some of these commands are difficult to remember. Having a webpage with a subscription (login and password) would make it idea to manage one or more devices remotely. Not everybody has two cell phones ya know. ;) A webpage GUI interface with a login ID would be ideal if your phone is lost or stolen to control it without the need of using your other registered device.

I love the idea of being able to have the phone automatically answer so if I do lose it, I can send the command to autoanswer, call it and listen for it. I wonder if we can get it to use the camera to take incremental pictures of the environment as well and have it sent via mms.

Just a couple of ideas.
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Problem with the web interface would be to have an international SMS Service which is quite costly actually. (atleast for me)

But then, thats why I have set the commands to their basic meanings, so that it could be easily remembered. I could have thought of Google Voice but its not available globally. :(

And yeah, i guess I didn't mention it earlier, I'm working on a module to remotely click snaps via camera & upload them to the server. I just hope I'll be able to integrate it. :):)
[Android Apps and Games] ecb116:
Actually I waited more than 5 minutes before rebooting, but after that it send it to me immediately.

Ps. i rated it the max stars on Android Market. Keep up the good work
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Thank you... :)

Dunno, but may be the SMS arrived later. I have seen such cases while testing. Anyway, it works & thats y me happy... :D:D

Bt I'm still waiting for an estimation of cost... :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] eater99999:
On 10th November 2010, apurva.giri wrote:

On 18th November 2010, apurva.giri wrote:

Which is it? Sorry if I sound too cautious, but this app asks for a lot of permissions.
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
hahahahah... ok... 1st thing : I'm in college...

2nd : The permissions... Actually its quite annoying everytym i develop a module and it shows exception... So just added all the permissions available. But during final release, i reviewed all those and removed the unnecessary ones...

I'll explain each & every permission i used. :)

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION">

- Its for turning ON WiFi in the next Pro Release (since I'm developing that simultaneously)

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE">

- To check that SIM Card is inserted into device.

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION">

- To fetch CID & LAC for GSM Location

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION">

- To fetch GPS Coordinates

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE">

- To start Auto Answering (few more permissions are required too)

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS">

- Ofcourse for reading contacts

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE">

- For incoming Call Alert (again for Auto Answering Service)

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_SMS">

- For reading SMS (To verify the commands sent)

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED">

- For Auto Start of Application

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS">

- For capturing incoming SMS (for detecting a command)

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SEND_SMS">

- For sending SMS'

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS">

- I'll remove it in next release, no use i guess.

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SMS">

- You know why

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE">

- Used it earlier (while debugging) to write a .log file on SDCard & will be used in Pro release as well (for downloading a few things on SD)

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BLUETOOTH" />

- Another permission required for Auto Answering (an expert would know)

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS" />

- To put the phone on Speaker Mode after starting Auto Answering

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS">

- For entering GUI Mode by dialing a secret code. (not yet implemented though)

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS">

- I guess this is also used in Auto Answering, no clue though.

An EXPERT would know that each of the permissions included are definitely for a reason to be added. :rolleyes:

And in any case, if you're thinking I'm stealing some info or something, you can see I've never used any internet access permission & no way its SMS'ing something extra except the required ones (you can chk your sent SMS counter & balance) :p:p:p:p

You need more explanation, you can ask me here... :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
TotalCare v2.0

Next TotalCare release

coming very soon on Android Market... :):):)
[Android Apps and Games] qxv1:
when it is released v2.0 TotalCare?
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
I'm working on it... will take tym though... :)

n bdw, got an A+ thanx 2 u guyz...

Thanks a lot... :D:D:D
[Android Apps and Games] bsktballstar3131:
Is this app still being worked on?
[Android Apps and Games] fabioalessandro:
goog thansk for this program
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
Happy to help...

Thanks for all your support... A new update will come soon which will remove the control phone country code dependency and hence will work for all of you... :) :)

I hope I'll be able to finish it by next week... :):):)

Here's the preview... :)
[Android Apps and Games] hah2110:
Are you building a web UI?
[Android Apps and Games] apurva.giri:
I'm sorry but its a free app and web UI requires a lot of bux...

I'm sorry but its a free app and web UI requires a lot of bux...

I'm working on a paid version and hopefully it'll have a web UI. :):):)

bt it ll take some time ofcourse... :):):)
[Android Apps and Games] corefirewire:
Awesome work

Apurva bhai awesome work yaar.

10 days back i activated Rs.99 GPRS pack only for Lookout application to find my phone and now i found this beautiful application. Till date i have used only 20MB out of 3GB. (i have Galaxy S)

Lookout is good but only useful in terms of find the fone no use of virus scanner.

I am extremely happy that you have made this app and also you are from India, this gives me confidence that this app will work perfectly here.

Apart from finding the lost phone it has all the features + additions which i was looking for. All these things at sms rate and i don't have to root my device :D

I am still a student but i will definitely buy your pro version if this free version gives satisfying results. (i have a good feeling)

Mera nasib i was doing timepass and your post came across.

Seriously yaar ....you made my day :)

Regards

Gaurav
[Android Apps and Games] cheveguerra:
Hi there,

I installed TC and it seems to work all right, I had some problems because I set my wifes phone as control1 and forgot to set mine to test, so I tried un-installing and reinstalling, but the setup page never re-appered (just the first time when I forgot to set my phone as control), so after un-installing, restarting, reinstalling, restarting several times and no-luck, I used my wife's phone to change control2 to my phone number (tried with international code and didn't work, so I tried with local and that solved it).

So after testing here are my opinions:

- It would be pertinent to allow (as an option) to receive control SMS's from any phone, because if I lose my phone when my wife is not around I can borrow ANY phone and send the SMS (anyway the PIN should give some security).

- There should be a way to enable GPS from an app . . I am no programmer, but I have installed Tasker (crafty apps) in my phone and it can turn Off and On the GPS, so I guess there must be a way to do it. (my phone is rooted, but I don't know if it in necesary for this to work).

- The SMS with the link to google maps and the last known location when soliciting the location would be great.

Regards

Cheve Guerra