Best app for stolen phone?

[exzacklyright]

I've heard of Prey Anti-Theft , and seek droid. Anyone got a good one?

 

[sanyokt4j]

I use cerebrus, it sends a pic to my email every 3 wrong lock pattern entries and can be hidden from the app drawer, remote wipe of device and a whole bunch of other amazing features are included too. Not sure about any others as i'd just bought this and never saw a need to switch to any others.

Edit: Unless of course you mean something that can be installed after the phone is lost/stolen then I'm not sure.

 

[Unlawful]

If you're looking for an app that you download after it's already stolen, give this a try. Otherwise, I'm currently using Cerberus though I have yet to lose my phone or get it stolen (hopefully never).

 

[Jubakuba]

Another shout-out to Cerberus.
It's fantastic.
https://www.cerberusapp.com/download.php
I use the ICS disguised .zip.
It still works just fine on Jelly Bean...and it disguises it as "System Framework."

This way it's a System Application.
And it doesn't show up as "Cerberus" in the Settings>Applications screen.

 

[slayr76]

Another shout-out to Cerberus.
It's fantastic.
https://www.cerberusapp.com/download.php
I use the ICS disguised .zip.
It still works just fine on Jelly Bean...and it disguises it as "System Framework."

This way it's a System Application.
And it doesn't show up as "Cerberus" in the Settings>Applications screen.

If the theif flashes a rom on your phone it removes cerberus completely, unfortunately it will only stop people who don't know much about android.

 

[Jubakuba]

If the theif flashes a rom on your phone it removes cerberus completely, unfortunately it will only stop people who don't know much about android.

True.
But I've never met anyone who does, personally.

For ultimate security:
Pin Lock on your Screen. ---Obvious
No Custom Recovery. ---ADB access available in Custom Recovery
Disable USB Debugging. ---Not sure if it allows Access with your Screen Locked...but I'd do it just to be safe.
Keep Bootloader Locked. --- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27878074 can unlock/lock a rooted phone when YOU need it. Otherwise, they could just flash a new recovery and ADB pull. This way...if they're savvy enough to unlock...at least your data is gone from prying eyes.

 

[DerAmi09]

I use an app called android lost. It works pretty well.

Swyped with my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

[mohaimed]

comodo anti theft works really good.. has all the features required.

 

[netbuzz]

I've been using Avast Mobile Security. It does all the antivirus, privacy, firewall stuff, but can also install Anti-theft piece into the System partition under any name you specify, and you can password protect it; that way it's not that obvious to the thief that it's an anti-theft app and he can't uninstall it through the applications menu. When a new SIM is inserted it detects that and sends sms from that phone number to the phone numbers you specified, then you can do a remote wipe.
Hearing about Cerberus though I am definitely gonna have to check it out.

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I've been using Avast Mobile Security. It does all the antivirus, privacy, firewall stuff, but can also install Anti-theft piece into the System partition under any name you specify, and you can password protect it; that way it's not that obvious to the thief that it's an anti-theft app and he can't uninstall it through the applications menu. When a new SIM is inserted it detects that and sends sms from that phone number to the phone numbers you specified, then you can do a remote wipe.
Hearing about Cerberus though I am definitely gonna have to check it out.

I am gonna stick with avast. Seems it does same thing as Cerberus and is free, no trials or subscriptions.

 

[Jubakuba]

I've been using Avast Mobile Security. It does all the antivirus, privacy, firewall stuff, but can also install Anti-theft piece into the System partition under any name you specify, and you can password protect it; that way it's not that obvious to the thief that it's an anti-theft app and he can't uninstall it through the applications menu. When a new SIM is inserted it detects that and sends sms from that phone number to the phone numbers you specified, then you can do a remote wipe.
Hearing about Cerberus though I am definitely gonna have to check it out.

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I am gonna stick with avast. Seems it does same thing as Cerberus and is free, no trials or subscriptions.

I like Cerberus because you can be a total creeper if someone takes your phone.
GPS track it.
Then once you know where they're located...Set of alarms.
The phone makes a siren sound and the torch turns on and off...and a message of your choice is displayed on the screen.
Once they touch the phone it takes their picture and emails it to you =]
And it does the sim-checker as well.

And you can do audio recordings...
Screenshots...
SMS Logs...Call Logs...

And it's a one time payment of...what...$5? It's been quite some time since I bought it.

 

[exzacklyright]

Cerberus does look nice. No update for jellybean though unfortunately.

 

[Jubakuba]

Cerberus does look nice. No update for jellybean though unfortunately.

Works perfectly on JellyBean, as stated :good:.

 

[sert00]

If the theif flashes a rom on your phone it removes cerberus completely, unfortunately it will only stop people who don't know much about android.

agreed.payed for the full version,and totally satisfied.great app from italian dev !!

 

[exzacklyright]

So how would you go about blocking fastboot.. or the reboot into recovery. No way to? i mean if they're stealing phones they're probably somewhat tech savvy...

Ceberus

It has three ways to protect your device:
- Remote control through the website www.cerberusapp.com
- Remote control via text messages
- SIM Checker (for devices that have a SIM card): you will automatically receive alerts if someone uses your phone with an unauthorized SIM card
Remote control allows you to perform many operations on your device, like:
- Locate and track it
- Start a loud alarm, even if the device is set to silent mode
- Wipe the internal memory and the SD card
- Hide Cerberus from the app drawer
- Lock the device with a code
- Record audio from the microphone
- Get a list of last calls sent and received
- Get information about network and operator the device is connected to
- And much more!

Android Lost

Features:
* read sent and received SMS messages
* wipe phone
* lock phone
* erase SD card
* locate by GPS or network
* start alarm with flashing screen
* send SMS from web page
* message popup
* forward calls
* remote install
* phone status: battery, imei, etc.
* remote SMS alarm
* remote SMS lock and unlock
* remote SMS erase SD card
* remote SMS wipe phone
* remote SMS APN control
* start/stop GPS
* start/stop WIFI
* hide from launcher
* email when SIM card is changed
* get call list
* take picture with front camera
* take picture with rear camera
* make your phone speak with text-to-speech
* SMS message command
* SMS speak command
* lock timeout
* restore settings on boot
* record sound from microphone
* start and stop data connection from SMS
* start and stop WIFI connection from SMS
* content browser prototype

Anti-Theft Free

Features:
· Find your phone - Get CAT to send you the Google map location of your device.
· Lock your phone - Just send a simple remote command and your phone is password protected at its home screen.
· Wipe your phone - Erase all contacts, stored messages, browser bookmarks, conversations, music, video and other media files stored in both phone memory and the SD card. Prevent your confidential data from falling into evil hands.
· Photo the thief - Requests the person with your phone to answer a text message then takes a photo of them while they are looking at the screen. The picture is then immediately emailed to you.
· SIM card change alert - Sends an automatic SMS to your buddies phone if someone changes its SIM card. You can trace your mobile using the new number and send remote commands to locate or lock your phone.
· Sound an Alarm - Make your device sound a full-volume siren and warning message, even if it is in silent mode

SeekDroid

- Control Multiple devices under one account (*)
- Locate your device
- Remotely Enable GPS
- Display its location on a map with history! (*)
- Track the device using breadcrumbs (*)
- Get notified if the device has left a fenced-
in area (*)
- Audible alarm (even on silent)
w/ custom message
- Text Messaging support
- Setup SeekDroid Remotely via SMS
- Lock device w/ custom code
- Retrieve recent calls
- Remotely wipe entire phone
- Remotely wipe SD Card
- Hide from app drawer
- Disable App from being
uninstalled
- Virtually no battery drain
- Works without a SIM Card
- Retrieve SIM ID, IMEI,
active phone number, and battery remaining

Prey Anti-Theft

GPS + Wifi geo-location.
- SIM change detection.
- SMS or Push (On Demand) activation (2.2+).
- Lock phone/tablet for privacy (2.2+).
- Uninstall protection (2.2+).
- Loud alarm sound.
- Alert messages to user.

 

[Jubakuba]

So how would you go about blocking fastboot.. or the reboot into recovery. No way to? i mean if they're stealing phones they're probably somewhat tech savvy...

Ceberus


Android Lost


Anti-Theft Free


SeekDroid


Prey Anti-Theft

Re-read this thread.

 

[exzacklyright]

Re-read this thread.

I read it... i just scanned it too fast. lol.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker

would this wipe my phone though?

 

[Jubakuba]

Nope. Unlocks and Locks without any ill effects.
The kicker is you need to be rooted.

[Meaning you can't use this if your phone isn't rooted...and thus, no, this isn't an alternative to Manually unlocking and rooting your phone]

 

[exzacklyright]

Nope. Unlocks and Locks without any ill effects.
The kicker is you need to be rooted.

[Meaning you can't use this if your phone isn't rooted...and thus, no, this isn't an alternative to Manually unlocking and rooting your phone]

so basically I lock my phone and what exactly does this disable? The rebooting into fastboot?

 

[Jubakuba]

so basically I lock my phone and what exactly does this disable? The rebooting into fastboot?

You can't prevent them flashing the stock images or getting into fastboot.
This will prevent them flashing a custom recovery...without wiping data.
A custom recovery could be used to get into your phone without a reset.

 

[RogerPodacter]

If the theif flashes a rom on your phone it removes cerberus completely, unfortunately it will only stop people who don't know much about android.

That's why you root and put Cerberus as a system app, it would even survive a factory reset. Cerberus is the best theft app by far.