flaw in android ....

[Anonymous]

Hi community!

There is a masive security flaw in most android devises which anyone with a bit savy could if found/stole my phone could keep it...

My question: is there any way (without rooting my device) to pin/password protect or stop my device from been able to be factory reset?

[MI5]

No one can reset any of my phones without knowing my 16 digit PIN, so I'm safe and that is regardless of software version.
I also use an app which takes a picture of anyone who attempts to unlock it and I can remotely lock it and wipe it if required.
If it does disappear forever I will just IMEI block it

[Bambino]

I think the OP might be referring to to something similar to this:

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2900845/android-flaw-puts-personal-data-at-risk-for-millions.ht...

Basically, if you steer clear of downloading apps from third parties, and only download apps from Google's Playstore or Amazon, you're reasonably safe.

[MI5]

I remember Sony were hit with that a while back but the vulnerability was fixed in 4.4.4

[Anonymous]

@Anonymous this would just bypass all ur apps and everything and just factory reset ur phone so there no security / apps installed anymore :s

[MI5]

So as previously asked, where is your link to facts for this?

[Anonymous]

Just try and do a "master reset" on your device and see what happens ....

[MI5]

I've done master resets hundreds of times but I've no idea what you are getting at ?

[Beenherebefore]

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@Anonymous wrote:


There is a masive security flaw in most android devises

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What is it ?

It would help if you explained your theory properly

[Bambino]

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@Beenherebefore wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:


There is a masive security flaw in most android devises

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What is it ?

It would help if you explained your theory properly

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Statements like that need to be backed up by facts. If not, it's nothing more than scaremongering, which may worry some people unnecessarily, and has no place here.

[viridis]

Yeah I think what "this" is referring to needs explaining.