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Any free remote wipe app for android 2.2??

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SpartanLOL

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I had read already some posts regarding this, but I am not able to find a free app for remote wipe of the SD and internal memory. If this app exists, can someone tell me wich one is?. Or I just need to buy one the many apps that exists to get this functionality?. Thanks! :D
 
F-Secure has a free anti-theft for mobile that includes locate, lock, and wipe functions. I'm not entirely sure about how deeply it will wipe (especially the SD card), because I'm really hesitant to enable the wipe functionality. I'm scared I'll trip it accidentally and go poof!

Only potential issues:

* It's not available on the Market, only directly from F-Secure. But they're a well-respected anti-virus company that specializes in providing protection and information without the relentless, apocalyptic hype (I'm looking at you, Mr. Macafee).

* I installed it when I first got my Android, and then found that it had accumulated 8MB of user data after a few months. I cleared the user data, and it hasn't built back to that level (yet).

An alternative I've only just installed is Prey (Open source anti-theft solution for Mac, PCs & Phones – Prey), an open-source solution (they make money on the optional services side) that lets you track several phones and PCs online. I don't think it has wipe capability, though (again, that's not something I'm craving).
 
Most security apps let you remote wipe.

Lookout
Seekdroid
Where's My Droid
Cerberus
Webkey (I use this one)
 
I have installed the one from f-secure, it is really good, it also asks for the password if someone wants to eliminate your apps.
 
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