it would be nice to have password protected boot/recovery modes. i dont lose many phones and i dont think that i would get my s3 back if lost. someone could easily figure out how to get to those modes.

Another thought if you cant do bootloader/recovery password.. while it is not "ideal" Maybe Rom makers could make it where when you boot it up, the initial setup screen requires a password in order for it to continue.

Very intesting, I've wrote an email to twrp developer, I'll see what they answer...

Anybody still there?

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I'm new to the Android world and I'm pretty comfortable in the anti-theft/anti-loss area with my Macbook.

Basically, it has FileVault enable, firmware password protection preventing the theft from overwriting my OSX installation and Undercover software with a few guest accounts allowing theft playing on the laptop so I can take pictures, screenshots and log his input.

However, I didn't find a similar way for protecting my Galaxy Note from reflashing its ROM through Download/CWM mode. An Undercover-like solution isn't possible since Android doesn't support multiple user accounts, so I must allow the theft play with my own personal data so he'll think the device is unsecured. For critical apps like Gmail main account and Gtalk, I could install and app that asks for password. The Settings menu could be protected this way too.

Currently, all of my protection is limited to Samsung Dive and Android Lost, but any junior technician in the suburban area can learn how to reflash my GNote with a brand new stock ROM. Looks like iPhone or even Nokia (because of its non-mainstream status these days) are better provided with recover options, am I wrong?

+1

So.. whats the new update on this??!?!

Would be good to have a password protected Bootloader....

Originally Posted by Mysticales

Another thought if you cant do bootloader/recovery password.. while it is not "ideal" Maybe Rom makers could make it where when you boot it up, the initial setup screen requires a password in order for it to continue.

I don't know if this was answered but In 4.2.2 in security setting there is an encryption feature that requires password on boot. Still doesn't deal with thief getting into recovery by keeping power button pushed and selecting recovery menu.

Fast boot

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Originally Posted by supershinobi

I don't know if this was answered but In 4.2.2 in security setting there is an encryption feature that requires password on boot. Still doesn't deal with thief getting into recovery by keeping power button pushed and selecting recovery menu.

That won't keep a thief from formatting it but that is a much better solution for everyone in the meantime. That way, the thief doesn't get to look at your information.

I believe I have found a solution to this for everyone who owns a HTC One. Under the "Power" tab in the settings, there is something called "Fast boot". I do not believe that this makes it impossible to get into hboot but it makes it much tougher