Now this is bad. My Maxx HD fell, LCD broke. Digitizer fine.
They said I am out of warranty because the phone was rooted? What?
The assistant said they had access to a database that informed they so. I do not remember having authorized motorola of having info over what I do with the phone... in fact it was a gift, and is MY phone, not theirs, so I do not even know if it was rooted!
Even if that was the case... what does a software thing has to do with a poor display construction? A quick search on google revealed what seems to be a poorly constructed LCD.
So in short. Your phones are sending info about what you do with them all the time to motorola!!! With a system that you do not have access to.
I feel like you got trolled by the rep... or in case they really do have a database like that... shouldn't the user be informed?
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barbaroja said:
Now this is bad. My Maxx HD fell, LCD broke. Digitizer fine.
They said I am out of warranty because the phone was rooted? What?
The assistant said they had access to a database that informed they so. I do not remember having authorized motorola of having info over what I do with the phone... in fact it was a gift, and is MY phone, not theirs, so I do not even know if it was rooted!
Even if that was the case... what does a software thing has to do with a poor display construction? A quick search on google revealed what seems to be a poorly constructed LCD.
So in short. Your phones are sending info about what you do with them all the time to motorola!!! With a system that you do not have access to.
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make a little noise...
accuse them for spying and you will judge them
but first reflash the original rom
if you can see something on the screen you're ok
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I am completely sure it is not rooted. I got the phone and reflashed it to ICS. Then it fell. So if it had root, it for sure gone.
But its horrible that motorola is spying on us. Should we stop some services in the phone? Is there any way to stop that? Are they truly invading my privacy?
There is something that is sending personal info to motorola and I am not happy with that nor anyone should be!
When you first setup your device there is a Motorola privacy notification. The default option there is to send some data to them I believe. I changed it so that it doesn't send anything.
hm I can not access the phone so I do not know.
Has anybody access to that screen so we know it we are agreeing to that? I mean the exact text?
Not sure but I disabled the Motorola services app running and everything still works so perhaps that's the culprit.
Droid RAZR HD (current)
LG Optimus One P-504 (For Sale)
The thing is. The rep said users do not have acess to tahat system. So only they would know.
They have the information, that's true. A european chat support member told me my whole xt910 flashing history. He even asked me why i flashed chinese system on a euro device.
Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Motorola Privacy Policy -> Privacy Profiles....
Check "NONE - No data will be collected, except for anonymous information to keep your device up to date"....
Problem solved. Also, inform yourself by reading their policies. Motorola is one company I'm not really worried about. Facebook is what should worry you. =)
Well, the phone knows. Enter to the user programming menu, in dialer: ##7764726 hit send and set password as 000000. Last item is "device rooting". It checks your status and surely it reports it.
barbaroja said:
Well, the phone knows. Enter to the user programming menu, in dialer: ##7764726 hit send and set password as 000000. Last item is "device rooting". It checks your status and surely it reports it.
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You can disable reporting under security or privacy (one of those two) there is a moto support menu where you can turn off reporting. This doesn't disable the 2 device root checks though.
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barbaroja said:
Well, the phone knows. Enter to the user programming menu, in dialer: ##7764726 hit send and set password as 000000. Last item is "device rooting". It checks your status and surely it reports it.
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The post after you tells you how to solve your problem...
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4.1.2 USA vzw there is no option to set under privacy.
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Majestic3 said:
4.1.2 USA vzw there is no option to set under privacy.
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Look under privacy and the last item is Motorola Privacy Policy.
Under that is a privacy profiles.
You can select it there.
koftheworld said:
You can disable reporting under security or privacy (one of those two) there is a moto support menu where you can turn off reporting. This doesn't disable the 2 device root checks though.
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Got it. Is there a way to mark the device as non rooted, I mean, to revert that marker?
Isint there a code on the phone in fast boot or recovery that states weather its rooted or not?
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I buy all my phones used from ebay or craigslist and will never get a new from from verizon and sign a contract.
I feel they are my phones and if I root it it's all on me and I self insure it. I have never taken a phone to verizon to get fixed.
barbaroja said:
Now this is bad. My Maxx HD fell, LCD broke. Digitizer fine.
They said I am out of warranty because the phone was rooted? What?
The assistant said they had access to a database that informed they so. I do not remember having authorized motorola of having info over what I do with the phone... in fact it was a gift, and is MY phone, not theirs, so I do not even know if it was rooted!
Even if that was the case... what does a software thing has to do with a poor display construction? A quick search on google revealed what seems to be a poorly constructed LCD.
So in short. Your phones are sending info about what you do with them all the time to motorola!!! With a system that you do not have access to.
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barbaroja said:
Got it. Is there a way to mark the device as non rooted, I mean, to revert that marker?
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If you fast boot stock then the first marker is changed back to non rooted but the second one can not be reversed currently. Then again with the unlocked bootloader it is theoretically possible to change that back as well but no one has released a method for it. I once asked hash about it and he said he would think about a solution. Once the new kernel is done I'll remind him of the problem.
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The location of the qe flag has been found, it's a single byte in the middle of an empty and legacy /misc partition that is read by the ramdisk.
It is rewritten at boot and is not practical to remove it permanently. [mbm] was the one who found it finally.
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Set your iPhone to require a four-digit passcode, and it may keep your private information safe from the prying eyes of the taxi driver whose cab you forget it in. But if law enforcement is determined to see the data you’ve stored on your smartphone, those four digits will slow down the process of accessing it by less than two minutes.
Here’s a video posted last week by Micro Systemation, a Stockholm, Sweden-based firm that sells law enforcement and military customers the tools to access the devices of criminal suspects or military detainees and siphon off their personal information.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygre...ment-cracks-your-iphones-security-code-video/
That is scary as heck. Good share of info. Wow. The video is a must watch.
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So how do they bypass fingerprint? That's my main reason for getting the atrix, can't crack a fingerprint. Interesting tho.
Pass code
pre4speed said:
So how do they bypass fingerprint? That's my main reason for getting the atrix, can't crack a fingerprint. Interesting tho.
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That was my first thought until I remembered that the fingerprint is backed up by a 4 digit pass code. So I guess they could walk right through the Atrix 4G just as easily as any other phone. Oh well......
The video has been deleted What was on it?
Also, your phone locks out and requires your google account password to unlock if the passcode has been entered incorrectly 20 times.
Do you reckon they can get past face unlock as well
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v.k said:
The video has been deleted What was on it?
Also, your phone locks out and requires your google account password to unlock if the passcode has been entered incorrectly 20 times.
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Google helped develop the software. What about freezing USB x.x.x with TiBu?
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If they want what's on it, they are going to get it, no matter how much security you think you have! Passcodes, FP reader, etc., are meant to protect from the regular Joe Blow user who rips off or finds your phone. If the military, law enforcement, etc., need to access your info and you want to stop them, you better go for the highest level of encryption you can find, and even then it's only a matter of time before they crack it and get in to your data.
This is why we need encryption. Really need to port truecrypt on Android...
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Just don't loose your phone..
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andrew.cambridge said:
Just don't loose your phone..
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Klever
10 char.
CaelanT said:
If they want what's on it, they are going to get it, no matter how much security you think you have! Passcodes, FP reader, etc., are meant to protect from the regular Joe Blow user who rips off or finds your phone. If the military, law enforcement, etc., need to access your info and you want to stop them, you better go for the highest level of encryption you can find, and even then it's only a matter of time before they crack it and get in to your data.
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read an article about a lady who had used some encryption software on her computer. it's encryption software that's available to the public.
anyhow, the cops couldn't get into her files without her password nor could their techs. so they tried getting her to divulge her password through legal manners. however, due to the right against self incrimination, this ruling was, of course, appealed and it turned into this whole fiasco regarding individuals' rights.
so the cops can't always get into someone's stuff.
smsparks said:
That was my first thought until I remembered that the fingerprint is backed up by a 4 digit pass code. So I guess they could walk right through the Atrix 4G just as easily as any other phone. Oh well......
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Only on blur based roms. I'm on cm7 which has no 4 digit backup code. If you mess up enough times, it prompts for your gmail credentials. Can't fake that either.
ifalldownalot said:
read an article about a lady who had used some encryption software on her computer. it's encryption software that's available to the public.
anyhow, the cops couldn't get into her files without her password nor could their techs. so they tried getting her to divulge her password through legal manners. however, due to the right against self incrimination, this ruling was, of course, appealed and it turned into this whole fiasco regarding individuals' rights.
so the cops can't always get into someone's stuff.
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That lady's laptop finally got decrypted without her consent. They forcefully decrypted.
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pre4speed said:
Only on blur based roms. I'm on cm7 which has no 4 digit backup code. If you mess up enough times, it prompts for your gmail credentials. Can't fake that either.
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Another layer is two. Step verification. That works till google is on your side.
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drpratik said:
That lady's laptop finally got decrypted without her consent. They forcefully decrypted.
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shweet. thanks for that conclusion. always wondered what happened and I could not find that article again.
If someone has physical access, there is nothing that can stop them.
matthew5025 said:
If someone has physical access, there is nothing that can stop them.
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so true.
after i saw that xry video of swedish agency helping police with all this stuff.
its confirmed beyond belief that all devices can be cracked off within minutes.
another intriguing thing ,
why no mentions of windows phone 7 and blackberry devices?
aren't they crackable?
only devices which are demoed are android and iphone.
If it's that serious install an app that can delete data remotely. They can eventually crack it yes, but can they crack it before your phone call?
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I thought I read an article about law enforcement calling Google for help to crack an Android pattern lock...
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Not sure how many of you have seen this on XDA today, but Google has started limiting you to four device deathorizations per year for Google Music. Normally, not such a big deal, but when you flash a ROM twice a week and have to authorize your phone that often, you will be unable to activate Google music on new ROMs until next year.
Here's the main thread in the Gnex forums: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=26145534
And here's a petition they started about halfway through the thread: http://www.change.org/petitions/goog...rization-limit
I posted this in the Rezound forums, too. Just trying to get everyone aware of this. I don't want to switch to Amazon MP3.
Just signed the petition.
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FYI those links are not working due to the ellipses in the middle of them.
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Can you explain this deauthorization? I flash quite a bit but I don't think I've ever run into that.
As a sidenote, even though I'm still not sure what this limitation is, I wouldn't be too surprised if they'd reset it for you if you ask... kinda like how if you activate a Windows license too many times you have to call them up and say "Yes, it's always been on the same computer" and they'll let you activate. It may just require contacting Google every so often to get a reset (now that Google's Play services actually have customer service)
Each new rom you flash and install/run google music will count as a different DEVICE on your authorized device list.
Aka 10 rom flashes and google music installs = 10 different devices on your account.
They add up rather quickly when you're a flashaholic like me lol
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Google temporarily suspends its deactivation practice in search of a better solution:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/16/3025274/google-music-device-deauthorization-limit-suspended
Div033 said:
Each new rom you flash and install/run google music will count as a different DEVICE on your authorized device list.
Aka 10 rom flashes and google music installs = 10 different devices on your account.
They add up rather quickly when you're a flashaholic like me lol
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Hmmmm. I'm sure you flash more than I do but I know I've flashed much more than 10 times and I've never seen that. Perhaps Titanium Backup plays a part?
Either way, it seems the point is moot now according to slimsnoop's new link... Isn't it great when a company listens to the consumer
Div033 said:
FYI those links are not working due to the ellipses in the middle of them.
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Sorry about that. Google did remove the limit, though, so not much use in fixing it now.
This is a question and warning.
My S4 display broke. Had no backup as I had just transferred from my S3 and then wiped the S3
I sent it in and received it back.
They fixed the display.
AND...
[begin quote, their letter]
For peace of mind, your repaired device has also been independently checked by our Quality Team to ensure it is fully working order before we return it to you.
We've also installed the latest approved software as part of our standard repair process. This is to ensure you hvae the latest version of software which could include performance enhancements and new features.
[end of quote]
So what did they do?
THEY WIPED THE DEVICE, INCLUDING ALL MY DATA AND INSTALLED A BRAND NEW IMAGE.
It doesn't even have my Google accout or anything stored.
Wtf!?!?
This after a broken display. The "peace of mind" bit sounds almost as if they are making ridiculing me.
No idea whether this is standard Samsung behavior, but when I called them to arrange the pickup they told me nothing about wiping my device.
And no, I do not have a current backup, just like 6 months old, am on Linux and USB mtp is kind of sketchy on there..
Q: Is this standard behavior of Samsung? Or was I just "lucky"
Bastards!!!!
PS If requested I can put that letter online.
They always do and it does say somewhere
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mxn- said:
They always do and it does say somewhere
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Well, I called it in and was nowhere notified.
Nor did I see it on their webpage.
This is a crazy policy.
Thx for the quick answer.
But maybe someone can enlighten me, why does upgrading the OS, require wiping the user data?
We can do it without, so they should be able to do so too, no?
My nephew had to send his S2 in for warranty last year and they said his phone will be wiped but it wasn't. Maybe just depends on the repair centre but I think they should just fix the screen and leave any updates or wiping to to owner.
Seriously it makes no sense.
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Any company would tell you to backup your device before sending it for repair. Its not rocket science. When they do a repair they also test out every other aspect of the device to avoid any other problems that may occur.
Trueray said:
Any company would tell you to backup your device before sending it for repair. Its not rocket science. When they do a repair they also test out every other aspect of the device to avoid any other problems that may occur.
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Believe me, I would have if I could have.
USB MTP backup, requires mounting the device, which only works properly, IF you can unlock it, which you can't without display
The sdcard I took out, what do I know, maybe they would have wiped that one too, just to be sure...
av676 said:
Believe me, I would have if I could have.
USB MTP backup, requires mounting the device, which only works properly, IF you can unlock it, which you can't without display
The sdcard I took out, what do I know, maybe they would have wiped that one too, just to be sure...
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Are you sure?
I can use MTP without unlocking the device just fine.
So the broken screen shouldn't be a problem.
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Mithrandir007 said:
Are you sure?
I can use MTP without unlocking the device just fine.
So the broken screen shouldn't be a problem.
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Absolutely. I can mount it and see two directories the SD and EXTSD cards, but if I access them they are empty.
Then even KDE prompts me, is the device maybe locked?
I unlock the S4 and eg refresh the SD directory and voila all the directories appear.
This feature actually makes sense, security-wise.
If I remember correctly the S2 had a notification and asked you whether you wanted to grant access, but my memory might fail me here.
[edit: btw you are using a custom ROM, I was on latest stock]
av676 said:
Absolutely. I can mount it and see two directories the SD and EXTSD cards, but if I access them they are empty.
Then even KDE prompts me, is the device maybe locked?
I unlock the S4 and eg refresh the SD directory and voila all the directories appear.
This feature actually makes sense, security-wise.
If I remember correctly the S2 had a notification and asked you whether you wanted to grant access, but my memory might fail me here.
[edit: btw you are using a custom ROM, I was on latest stock]
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Indeed that makes sense, I thought about that right after I posted that.
Actually, I currently just use swipe to unlock, which might be the reason it works without unlocking for me, since there's no security anyway.
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It is possible the new screen needs a later firmware version to work correctly, while this is true in the i9100 and i9300, I doubt it's required for the i950x because the phone is only recent launched.
My Samsung Galaxy s4 was stolen last night when i was traveling in a cab.. it slipped out of my pocked and phone is offline now probably stolen by the driver.It was on at one time as my provider told me that the SIM was active, called it nobody answered, then they turn off the phone!
How can i get the location by IMEI?
Ive got to the mobile provider they said you should of installed trakcing app(Pff bulgaria)
Ive got to the police station but they say they cant guarantee to find it.
You are my only hope XDA forum :crying:
If you didn't already have tracking software setup on the phone, no chance. Think about it; a utility that enables anyone to check the location of any device by IMEI would be abused something chronic. Only intelligence agencies & law enforcement have access to that type of stuff, and good luck getting them to do it for a stolen phone.
MistahBungle said:
If you didn't already have tracking software setup on the phone, no chance. Think about it; a utility that enables anyone to check the location of any device by IMEI would be abused something chronic. Only intelligence agencies & law enforcement have access to that type of stuff, and good luck getting them to do it for a stolen phone.
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How would it get abused when evry IMEI is unquie.
I'm waiting for other responses.
If that isn't really obvious to you, you're not thinking hard enough. You do that (wait for other responses), but as I said, it's only possible for the organisations I mentioned, and they ain't doing it for your phone.
I agree with MistahBungle, tracking ability needs to be set up prior to the phone being lost/stolen. You're better off getting your phone blocked and locked so it ceases to be of use for the person who has it.
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darknes4o said:
My Samsung Galaxy s4 was stolen last night when i was traveling in a cab.. it slipped out of my pocked and phone is offline now probably stolen by the driver.It was on at one time as my provider told me that the SIM was active, called it nobody answered, then they turn off the phone!
How can i get the location by IMEI?
Ive got to the mobile provider they said you should of installed trakcing app(Pff bulgaria)
Ive got to the police station but they say they cant guarantee to find it.
You are my only hope XDA forum :crying:
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Some devices, even if you didn't install any location app, could come with google location app preactivated.
Go here, https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager , login with your google account (same account configured on your phone) and see if threre is any location info. Good luck.
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You could check eBayBulgaria.The driver could take out motherboard and sell the rest of the phone.
Maybe look for the taxi you travelled in and ask the driver,especially if you paid the fare.
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jaswinky said:
Some devices, even if you didn't install any location app, could come with google location app preactivated.
Go here, https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager , login with your google account (same account configured on your phone) and see if threre is any location info. Good luck.
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Location unavailable
Last used December 20, 2013
The night when i used it and it got stolen.Does this register only app dowloads or genral phone usage?Cause i used google playstore that night.
The phone is pretty much useless cause its locked with verry good pattern.Unless the guy has friends who understand how to factory reset it.(He was looking in his 50s-60s years so i don't think so)
Still waiting for that guy to power the phone again hopefully because mobile provider sends me a msg when its ON with my simcard.
I love bulgaria.. they cant track a 630 euro phone last generation.Great job im definnetly moving out.
It didn't get stolen, you lost it!!
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darknes4o said:
Location unavailable
Last used December 20, 2013
The night when i used it and it got stolen.Does this register only app dowloads or genral phone usage?Cause i used google playstore that night.
The phone is pretty much useless cause its locked with verry good pattern.Unless the guy has friends who understand how to factory reset it.(He was looking in his 50s-60s years so i don't think so)
Still waiting for that guy to power the phone again hopefully because mobile provider sends me a msg when its ON with my simcard.
I love bulgaria.. they cant track a 630 euro phone last generation.Great job im definnetly moving out.
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What about something like the below app? you can try to install from the play store and see if you can get your phone to return some details and maybe even wipe it its looking unlikely you'll get it back.
Android Lost:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost
Install this first, will push through the registration of the above app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost.jumpstart
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jim1h said:
It didn't get stolen, you lost it!!
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How so?They turn off the phone and when they turn it on nobody answers?Then they turn it off again?Ive called them like 10 times!
gsmyth thanks il try it
Hello,
We recently learned of a potential security issue with a BLU smartphone our records indicate you purchased or registered:
BLU R1 HD - 16 GB - Black - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads
BLU intends to push out a software update that will fix the issue. Any phone that is powered on and connected to the Internet (through Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection) will automatically receive the update. For more information, including a list of affected phones and instructions for confirming that your phone has been updated, please visit www.bluproducts.com/security, or contact BLU customer service at 1-877-602-8762 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Customer Service
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
I haven't rooted mine and the update waiting is still the 6.6 one. Turned mine off just in case and going to root mine tonight.
i got this too. their website says:
Security Concern
BLU Products has identified and has quickly removed a recent security issue caused by a 3rd party application which had been collecting unauthorized personal data in the form of text messages, call logs, and contacts from customers using a limited number of BLU mobile devices.
Our customer’s privacy and security are of the upmost importance and priority.
The affected application has since been self-updated and the functionality verified to be no longer collecting or sending this information.
If you have any concerns or questions in regards to your BLU Smartphone, please call our customer service 1-877-602-8762.
Do we know what this even is...?
Sorakun_skyboy said:
Do we know what this even is...?
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Yup, OTA update app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69627703&postcount=1672
emc2cube said:
Yup, OTA update app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69627703&postcount=1672
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Thanks for that, and the link....my mind is at ease now! I followed the instructions on the Blu website to find that app, and it wasn't there because I'm all BL unlocked and debloated.
Please see this article, this is pretty bad..... http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/china-phones-software-security.html
App was sending talk, text, and location information back to China every 72 hours
and even after all that they still wont fu**in update the OS.
Go to http://bluproducts.com/security/
Says to check your version of Wireless Update in settings/apps. If you're on 5.4 you're OK. I am. But then, I updated to v6.6 firmware as soon as I got the phone.
We made the DM.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...retly-sending-users-texts-China-72-hours.html
Full article from Kryptowire:
http://www.kryptowire.com/adups_security_analysis.html
Rehash of NYT article:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3141...1-hd-and-other-phones-sent-data-to-china.html
Sad that BLU got hit with this crappy stuff....the hardware is good! (For the price)
Probably a stupid question, but...
I checked my apps, and I don't even see a Wireless Update app, does this mean I'm safe?
Cute as Heck said:
Probably a stupid question, but...
I checked my apps, and I don't even see a Wireless Update app, does this mean I'm safe?
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it wont bee in your app draw , you need to be rooted and at least install link2sd to see all the apps and remove fota* named apps and the wireless app thats written out clearly .
Go to setting/apps, scroll to bottom, wireless update. v5.4 is OK. Can't be disabled, only rolled back. Don't do that.
KazuDante said:
it wont bee in your app draw , you need to be rooted and at least install link2sd to see all the apps and remove fota* named apps and the wireless app thats written out clearly .
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I didn't mean the app drawer, I was talking about the steps outline on the Blu security page linked in the OP.
I went through [settings > apps > show system] and there's no "Wireless Update" in there.
I rooted the phone to disable ads a while ago, if whatever method I used disabled OTA's, could that be the reason I don't see Wireless Update? If so, does that mean I'm in the clear?
raderator said:
Go to setting/apps, scroll to bottom, wireless update. v5.4 is OK. Can't be disabled, only rolled back. Don't do that.
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So even uninstalling it does not disable it?
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According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
waingro808 said:
According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
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Not me. This phone has grown on me.
raderator said:
Not me. This phone has grown on me.
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Yeah, me too. I love this phone and had that app debloated anyway.
waingro808 said:
Yeah, me too. I love this phone and had that app debloated anyway.
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Me too, keeping it, wishing I could buy one for family.
raderator said:
Go to http://bluproducts.com/security/
Says to check your version of Wireless Update in settings/apps. If you're on 5.4 you're OK. I am. But then, I updated to v6.6 firmware as soon as I got the phone.
We made the DM.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...retly-sending-users-texts-China-72-hours.html
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I am 5.4 and am on stock debloated, no OTA updates at all.
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jacewt said:
Me too, keeping it, wishing I could buy one for family.
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They will be back in stock in the next 2 weeks according to a consumer reports article. Amazon pulled them all to fix the security issue, and is restocking them. They might also be a BLU R1+ version released soon(which is rumored right now). http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/10/blu-r1-plus-hits-fcc-likely-amazon-exclusive.html
I just hope Amazon gets on BLU for not giving us the official LET band 12 update yet. Maybe Amazon will pressure Blu to get the promised Nougat update out also. we can only hope.
waingro808 said:
According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
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I just returned mine after purchasing on launch. It was just a backup phone/extra Android device anyway.