Prey vs. WaveSecure vs Lookout

[dmo580]

Which do you guys prefer? I've used WaveSecure before, but I've read about Prey being the new thing. There's also Plan B and Lookout is their version of the locator software you can preinstall.

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2011/08/how-plan-b-found-the-droid-i-was-looking-for.ars

I haven't lost my phone yet (knock on wood), but any opinions on which you prefer?

Or what about Mobile Defense?


Prey: http://preyproject.com/
WaveSecure: https://www.wavesecure.com/
Mobile Defense: http://www.mobiledefense.com/
Lookout: https://www.mylookout.com/

 

[Death-M0nk]

There's also http://www.androidlost.com/

 

[mcampbellsmith]

I use Cerebus. The best there is (I think) and great support.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en

Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

 

[hiaws]

I'm using TheftAware(.com).

*disables USB debugging
*remote control via sms // I've heard they're also on a web-based remote control
*only pay once
and and adn...

you're just able to get the installer. that installer will allow you to choose a custom name for that application. once installed (root not required but recommended) you'll setup a password and enabled the protection it will vanish from the appdrawer! the only chance to get to the menu again is to call your password.
if you call "1234" the program will show up!


fantastic program imo

€: if you flash a new ROM you HAVE TO REINSTALL it! Activation is just 1-click because the app will save your IMEI to the server.

 

[weirder]

I'm running androidlost atm. Works fantastic.

I did lose my last phone (galaxy s) thats why I got more then one app running.

Prey is also installed, I felt a bit lost with the app though.
Got Log2Calendar running wich syncs the call & sms log to a dedicated calendar. Isnt a security software, but it helped me last time it got stolen. App itself is not invisible in appdrawer, but you dont notice it running.


There is one serious issue with these apps, and that is that a factory reset wipes them. This is what they did with my phone. That or flashing it.
I know flashing is hard(impossible?) to prevent, however; it is unlikely they will flash it straightaway. The average user doesnt know anything about that, but does know the factory reset option.

 

[hnsez]

Theft Aware survives factory resets even on rooted phones! And they are now backed up by Avast! www.appbrain.com/app/theft-aware-2-0-trial/at.itagents.ta_setup_mf

 

[sabret00the]

ESET Mobile Security also packs a locator feature: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eset.ems