Andrioid remote tracking app

Philtor · 28 Oct 2012 at 01:32

Hey guys

What's the best tracking app on Android? I mean something that enables me to take control of my phone remotely if it's stolen and wipe the contents and/or put a message on the screen. Im running ICS by the way.

muchas gracias

Sin_Chase · 28 Oct 2012 at 01:34

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en

Philtor · 28 Oct 2012 at 01:36

Thank you for the fast reply Sin Chase

Im checking it out as we type.

Sin_Chase · 28 Oct 2012 at 01:39

One time payment also, not monthly.

Not sure what else on the market competes with it but this is the one I know of that always seems to get great write-ups.

Philtor · 28 Oct 2012 at 01:49

Im going to pay for it now. Looks a good wee app. Thanks man !

Philtor · 28 Oct 2012 at 02:19

Quick update.. this app is superb! Exactly what I wanted. Hope I never need to use it, but should I ever loose my phone then i'll have great craic getting it back again

Paul11 · 28 Oct 2012 at 09:22

i just tried this, its brilliant

chiggz · 28 Oct 2012 at 09:29

Yup... think most people would recommend Cerberus. Its pretty cool.

Lakeland · 28 Oct 2012 at 09:51

Will be installing this, thanks for the heads up.

Azza · 28 Oct 2012 at 09:53

+1 for Cerberus!

Richie · 28 Oct 2012 at 09:58

If you're rooted, get the flashable zip file to integrate it into the ROM from their website (under download section). If someone does a factory reset on your device, Cerberus remains installed

Beans on toast Dave · 28 Oct 2012 at 09:59

Richie said:
If you're rooted, get the flashable zip file to integrate it into the ROM from their website (under download section). If someone does a factory reset on your device, Cerberus remains installed

i like the idea of that

stevie_vee · 28 Oct 2012 at 12:03

I use this one.... https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ult#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ydm8ucGxwcm8iXQ.. you can remotely get the phone to take pictures too.

benjo · 28 Oct 2012 at 13:19

Richie said:
If you're rooted, get the flashable zip file to integrate it into the ROM from their website (under download section). If someone does a factory reset on your device, Cerberus remains installed

Alternatively, if you've already got it installed, convert it to a system app with titanium backup

Philtor · 28 Oct 2012 at 13:38

benjo said:
Alternatively, if you've already got it installed, convert it to a system app with titanium backup

Must do that actually.

Richie · 28 Oct 2012 at 14:12

benjo said:
Alternatively, if you've already got it installed, convert it to a system app with titanium backup

I have tried that a few times and TB just says "converting" forever.... Tis weird.

JBod · 28 Oct 2012 at 14:19

The only issue I have is that it seems like you are putting your phone under the control of the people that wrote Cerberus.

koooowweeee · 28 Oct 2012 at 14:42

there are a few cons with programs like this.

1 it murders your battery
2 your phone will just be flashed and ready to use again.

the chances of getting it back are slim. but a app like this is all you can do to try and get it back.

benjo · 28 Oct 2012 at 14:57

koooowweeee said:
there are a few cons with programs like this.

1 it murders your battery
2 your phone will just be flashed and ready to use again.

the chances of getting it back are slim. but a app like this is all you can do to try and get it back.

1. Wrong. Cerberus has never drained my battery. Unless of course you sit there tracking it for hours through the web panel

2. It's highly unlikely that the thief will know how to flash a new custom rom. Most they'd probably try is a factory reset, which wouldn't touch Cerberus if you've installed it as a system app.

Nexus18 · 28 Oct 2012 at 15:00

benjo said:
1. Wrong. Cerberus has never drained my battery. Unless of course you sit there tracking it for hours through the web panel
2. It's highly unlikely that the thief will know how to flash a new custom rom. Most they'd probably try is a factory reset, which wouldn't touch Cerberus if you've installed it as a system app.

This.

Cerberus doesn't even show up on better battery stats unless I use the tracking stuff etc.