brand noob here, evil x brother in law rooted both mine and my wifes evos and added something to send OUR texts and emails to HIS account. Dude has serious trust issues with his wife so hes spying on us? WTF? I'm so new to this I dont think I can do anything, wife and I contemplating "accidentally dropping, stepping on, dog chewing phone tactic and just let the insurance get us out of this situation. Please any help appreciated and pretend your talking to a monkey, cause thats about what i know about rooting... Help
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Root Serious Problem with My Evo!!!!!
- Thread starter Scamp479
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welcome to the forums!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WTF i never heard of that. so any text you send no matter where you send it, it will go to him? i'm not sure what you mean really. or is that he can read your texts and emails on his phone?
i would also read this:http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all...ooting-dummies-guide-gingerbread-edition.html. read the life after root sections.
JustSomeDude
Android Enthusiast
That's horrible!
Sounds like he installed something like this: Mobile Spy - Monitor SMS Text Messages, Call Info and GPS Locations on iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian OS Smartphones. Spy Software for Monitoring your Cell Phone
Maybe start by calling their contact number to see if you can find out if it is their software, and maybe how the software works/how to disable it?
Mobile Spy - Help and Support Center - iPhone, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Android and Symbian OS Smartphone Spy Software
argedion
The TechnoFrog
First off Welcome to the Forums
Now down to business. I am not completely certain but I do believe this could be construed as an act of terrorism. This would be the same as an illegal wire tap. Because you could claim and prove he is stalking you (gathering text, and emails illegally) I would first report this to the police. He should be in jail for the simple act of betrayal of your wife's and your trust. I would also go talk to prosecuting attorneys and give them what ever evidence is needed to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law. This is like some high school prank this is a very serious offence.
I would forgive him of his evil act against you (forgiving him releases him from having free rental space in your head). He still has consequences for his actions though.
dustwun77
Endeavor to Persevere :)
"It is a federal and state offense to install surveillance software onto a phone which you do not have proper authorization.
We absolutely do not condone the use of our software for illegal purposes.
In order to purchase our software you MUST agree to the following conditions.
1. You acknowledge and agree that you own the mobile phone you will install the software onto OR that you have the expressed written consent of the owner to be an authorized administrator of the phone and its users.
2. If you install our software onto a phone which you do not own or have proper consent, we will cooperate with law officials to the fullest extent possible. This includes turning over requested customer data, and any other purchase/product related information.
3. You agree that you will check all local, state and federal laws to make sure you are complying with all laws in your region. It may be illegal in your region to monitor other individuals on your own device. You will never monitor any adult without their valid permission.
4. You agree to the conditions in our EULA (End-User License Agreement). This includes the fact that we are not liable for any type of damage, litigation, or legal predicaments that may arise due to use or abuse of Mobile Spy or any other product.
We absolutely do not condone the use of our software for illegal purposes.
In order to purchase our software you MUST agree to the following conditions.
1. You acknowledge and agree that you own the mobile phone you will install the software onto OR that you have the expressed written consent of the owner to be an authorized administrator of the phone and its users.
2. If you install our software onto a phone which you do not own or have proper consent, we will cooperate with law officials to the fullest extent possible. This includes turning over requested customer data, and any other purchase/product related information.
3. You agree that you will check all local, state and federal laws to make sure you are complying with all laws in your region. It may be illegal in your region to monitor other individuals on your own device. You will never monitor any adult without their valid permission.
4. You agree to the conditions in our EULA (End-User License Agreement). This includes the fact that we are not liable for any type of damage, litigation, or legal predicaments that may arise due to use or abuse of Mobile Spy or any other product.
frenchy714
Android Expert
That's pretty gnarly....I've never heard of this before....
frenchy714
Android Expert
Can't you just uninstall the software from his wife's and your phone?
Hey bud...first off, that is just downright wrong....wrong, wrong, wrong.
Second of all, I was a brand Noob who didn't know crap just a couple weeks ago. You're already rooted, the hard part is done. Pick a ROM, backup everything, flash a new ROM. It's not hard, go to the rooting for dummies - gingerbread edition and follow the steps. You can skip to the 'life after root' part. I was just as hopelessly lost as you, I've learned it's actually quite easy.
Oh, and install My Backup Root and Titanium backup right now. They're both in the market. I've learned a lot in the last week or so, and happy to help.
-HN
hey Scamp479,
i moved and created this thread for you as i think that this is important and felt that it deserved a thread of its own. feel free to edit the title if you like.
i moved and created this thread for you as i think that this is important and felt that it deserved a thread of its own. feel free to edit the title if you like.
ForbodingAngel
Member
What "Huge Noob" said... Your phone is already rooted. Go into recovery, wipe it down and flash a rom. Problem solved and you have a spiffy new rom to play with.
argedion
The TechnoFrog
You may want to hold off on backing up the apps you have installed until you can confirm the program he did use. You can backup the ones you have installed. And backup you sms/mms. However if you want to pursue legal actions you need to leave the phone as is for now.
Don't know if he is on the same provider you are but this act is also a violation of the Subscribers agreement. You can get in touch with his provider explained the actions and they should cut his phone off for the violation.
I also believe that if you were to contact sprint and explain the situation to them they could possible send you two new phones (provided you have insurance) but because of the situation maybe you wont need the insurance.
Goodluck on your decision and please keep us posted.
Don't know if he is on the same provider you are but this act is also a violation of the Subscribers agreement. You can get in touch with his provider explained the actions and they should cut his phone off for the violation.
I also believe that if you were to contact sprint and explain the situation to them they could possible send you two new phones (provided you have insurance) but because of the situation maybe you wont need the insurance.
Goodluck on your decision and please keep us posted.
agreed definitely do not backup apps before flashing a new rom. i would not even make a nandroid backup yet until you know that whatever spyware that was on there is gone.