Post device loss/theft discussion

[Savage Shadows]

Today at work, my device was stolen. I had been doing a lot of rooting and ROM switching on my device, and this time around, hadn't gotten to installing any apps such as Lookout. I did some searching, and all I could find was apps and measures that require you to not only install the app (which can be done remotely), but open the app and activate it, create a username and password, and/or respond to a series of texts.

Are there any other methods of finding a stolen device that is still on? Any methods that don't require having to activate and interact with an app after installation; that can be installed and activated remotely?

I was thinking that there should be an addition to Android that can only be used with the assistance of the device's carrier. Something that can override GPS, WiFi, data, airplane mode, and network toggle settings to give the carrier any possible location details. I suggest of course that it be through the carrier because that kind of remote access to a device would not be cleared to give out freely, and through the carrier, they can verify who is trying to locate the device.

Any suggestions, or input?

 

[Skyroket]

Android lost free

 

[Savage Shadows]

Darn, the device is off right now. But I won't stop trying. Thank you!

 

[Digital Controller]

Darn, the device is off right now. But I won't stop trying. Thank you!

I would also contact your carrier about the device being stolen so you won't get charged for any minutes/texts/data that the person uses.

 

[Savage Shadows]

Luckily, its a prepaid phone from Boost, so there's nothing they can charge me extra for. Unfortunately, I just forked up $300 bucks for the phone at the end of July.

But I'm going to call my carrier today for sure. At the very least, I can try to get the ESN blocked, prevent them from using it on any carrier. Its a global phone, and SIM card functionality is only accessible outside of the US, otherwise its a CDMA series phone.

 

[DonB]

Are you sure it was stolen and not lost, maybe the battery is dead and it went off, Android Lost is great, if it was stolen and they turn it on, keep checking as that app works great, I found my buddies phone with it and it was not installed on his phone, I remotely installed it and we found it. It was not stolen though, he misplaced it.

 

[Savage Shadows]

Positive. It was in the dining area at work. One second it was there one second it wasn't and it was never found.

 

[DonB]

Sorry to hear that, hope they turn it on for you.

Positive. It was in the dining area at work. One second it was there one second it wasn't and it was never found.

 

[partyd]

Next phone install instamapper, that is how i found my stolen phone

 

[KENNECTED]

Just seeing this . Install Plan B.

 

[Hrethgir]

Just seeing this . Install Plan B.

That's the one I was going to suggest as well.