[Q] Extra Security for my Galaxy S6 Edge

I live in Venezuela, one of the most dangerous countries in the world - safety regarded, if not, the most unsafe.
I have been sporting my GS6 Edge without any problem but i don't know when i can be the subject of a gunpoint theft, kidnap, common theft etc.

I wish to do an extreme makeover of my S6 Edge security settings. I have the fingerprint scanner but i do wish to have extra security level. Such as when i open certain app, it prompts me for a particular password. Yes, i'm willing to input a password every time i open certain applications in my phone....

Is there anything as it? That i can download and ask me a password for gmail, whatsapp,bbm... etc. Gallery......

I'm not rooted, and have never clicked on the Encrypt device thing, what does it does? Can i see a video? Can i de-encrypt in case i do not like the encrypt option? I need ideas for a better security than the fingerprint. If a thief gets my phone he might be able to see my personal info/family things. etc.

Also. 2. What are the better options for remote wipping, locate my GS6 etc. I just need to pay more attention to my devices security. Better be cautious than sorry.

Thanks folks!

Stock SMS Website Link Security Warning

When using the stock SMS app I get a popup warning every time I click a link to a website that starts off with "following unknown links..." Is there any way to turn this off?

Software Update: Small security patch from carrier - install it or not?

On my Mega 6.3 I527M, I just received a notification for a security patch (screenshot attached). The notification is annoying as it's a consistent one, it's always there. I was wondering if it's safe to let it be installed?! I'm asking this because, I don't want to lose my root. For my phone, I gained root with my much difficulty and anticipation! It's still Knox 0x0 which is important to me and rooted. It's all good. So, if letting this patch be installed won't affect my rooted phone, please let me know I'll do it. If not, is there any way to get rid of this notification? It says patch downloaded... where Android stores these downloads so I can take a look?
I'm willing to install this patch 'manually' too, if it's possible?

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Stagefright security fix, without sources

Hi all,

Today I'm pleased to announce a fix for stagefright's security flaws, which doesn't require to disable stagefright, and doesn't require stagefright sources either.
The sources, including a detailed README is available at:
https://github.com/archos-sa/securit...DROID-20139950

The purpose of this contribution is to propose a systematic approach able to quickly to re-generate firmwares that addresses the 2015 libstagefright CVEs by relying on binary patching method.
This method is relevant when dealing with platforms for which the source code has not been released publicly.
This proposed process is illustrated with 2015 libstagefright CVEs but can be further extended to capture other upcoming security fixes.
Surprisingly these fixes do not pass the Zimperium vulnerability test apk because this apk directly checks libstagefright.so without going through Mediaserver.
Obviously this is not intended for Cyanogenmod type of ROMd that most likely already implement proper fixes in their source code.

Included in the git tree are some prebuilts files, targetting AOSP 4.2, 4.4, and MTK baseline 4.2 and 4.4.
This has been tested on Nexus 4 4.4 (aosp4.4 prebuilt), a spreadtrum 4.4 device (aosp 4.4 prebuilt), several mtk 4.2 and 4.4 devices (mtk4.2 and mtk4.4 prebuilts). I believe it should work as-is on Qualcomm-baseline 4.4 as well (aosp4.4 prebuilt).

Samsung S4 Mini LTE i9195 - Stock ROM with Stagefright Security Fix

Just upgraded to the latest Stock ROM for Europe I9195XXUCOH2:

samsung-firmware.org/model/GT-I9195/
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9195
sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9195

When running Stagefright Detector it only shows the following red vulnerability:

CVE 2015 6602 - Requires clicking a web-link, that opens video in the web-browser.

P.S. Had to flash twice as the baseband didn't upgrade the first time, and caused WIFI not to work (Would not turn on).
P.P.S. Used the O2-UK ROM and it changes the bootup-screen and also replaces the Google App Store with its own. Had to manually install Google App Store.

LG P760 bricked security error.

I rooted it about few months ago and suddenly without reason that error started to show. im unable to do hard reset (android with blue thing flashes and after that phone restarts and security error again). unable to enter s/w mode. all i can do is after many tries i entered recovery mode. i tried fastboot but after i put battery in it is stuck on waiting for device. is there any way to fix it?

Exchange Security Bypass

I just moved from Verizon and the original HTC One. Several of the custom ROMs and the xposed framework had options to bypass the exhange security requirements.

My "helpful" sales rep at T-Mobile took the time to update my OS prior to me picking up the device... So I have 5.1.1 and basebase DOI1.

I have been reading all the forums, but I have not found a clear answer. Are there any working similar "patches" /ROMS/ work arounds... for this phone.

T-Mobile P769, unmodded, soft bricked with Security Error

Okay, this is my first post on XDA, so bear with me. I just got into rooting/modding, and in the course of learning how to root my other devices, I read about the difference between "soft" and "hard" bricking, and realized my old LG might be worth rescuing. It just quit working one day, when it gave me a white screen of death after reboot. Now it just gives a black screen with the LG logo and the words "Security Error" below the logo.

I have tried master reset, and that just leads to a prone android figure with a red triangle, which I understand is not good news.

I have tried the LG Mobile Support Tool, which just says the device is fully updated, and when I try the additional recovery update, it gets 75% through and then says it failed "due to an error." Oh really. <_<

I do not know the OS version, kernel date, etc because I cannot get into the settings. Had I known what I know now, I would have jotted them down in Evernote for this exact situation. What info do I need to provide so you can help me with this?

Is there a tweaked stock TW 4.4.2 with security fixes being updated for i9505?

Is there a tweaked stock TW 4.4.2 with security fixes being updated for i9505 by any devs?
As Samsung won't do it (only for 5.0.1), there seems to be no up to date (security wise) ROM
for those who prefer 4.4.2. I can only see 5.0.1 and 5.1.1, which I somewhat dislike.

Lg G3 D850 Security error

Please help.
I have bought new unlocked at&t d850 model and i have rooted it and i have downloaded (D850) LG G3 AutoRec Lollipop and installed twrp on that app and then i have opened twrp and backup my current rom and then i press reboot system , and it shows lg logo and then lg security error logo. It wont boot .please help

Privatoria Web Security App

Great news for all Privatoria users and those who take care of their on-line privacy.

We’ve launched a beta version of Privatoria Android application.



It is a unique mobile app, that unlike traditional security apps available on the market today, uses a complex approach towards protecting online privacy. It includes a secure messenger with voice calls, built in VPN with 10+ country locations, VPN plus Tor feature and an anonymous e-mail service. All in one safe place to protect your private life from prying eyes.

You can read more about it on our blog

Android 5.1.1 Yahoo! Mail IMAP security problem with Gmail

Hi everyone. I have a very, very strange problem.

1) I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 running CyanogenMod 12.1, nightly 12.1-20150915-nightly-klte.

2) I have Android 5.1.1, therefore.

3) I use Gmail, and Yahoo! Mail.

4) My Yahoo! Mail account is accesssed via IMAP, but, weirdly, it appears with the Gmail accounts rather than in a freestanding Email account. I can't remember how I added it, but this is probably "deliberate" (I had more difficult fish to fry at the time!).

5) I changed my password for Yahoo! Mail at least twice on a completely different, and free-standing machine. I had to re-type the password in order to get back in on all other machines (e.g. browser access)

6) Despite this, the Gmail app on my Samsung S5 merrily continues to be able to access my Yahoo! account, even though there is no way it knows the password!!

7) This sounds like it should be impossible. Is it something to do with the frequency with which Yahoo! update IMAP passwords (i.e. maybe they only do it overnight) and so I have to wait 24 hours before my Gmail account / my Samsung s5 is blocked access?

8) When I log into Gmail online I see no evidence of any link to Yahoo!

9)The only clue I have is that when I go to CyanogenMod Accounts, I am not permitted to change the Yahoo! password (it says "Signed in with Yahoo!" and offers no password option in Accounts Settings >> [My Yahoo Account] >> Server Settings > Incoming Mail. The server is stated to be android.imap.mail.yahoo.com

Please help!

Ota security update 9/29/15

Just did the ota update. Have since rebooted phone twice. Update and phone don't like each other! Chrome keeps auto-closing. And phone is lagging/freezing continuously. Phone was rooted years ago, and never any issues, even upgrading to Kitkat. This one I'm not to sure about!!!!!

Oh, and booting takes about twice looking too!

Keeps getting better...can't download anything from the play store. Says it's downloading, but never goes anywhere.

Chinese security concerns?

Anyone else have any concerns with Huawei? I really hope Google did their due diligence here...

http://www.cnet.com/news/lawmakers-t...uy-huawei-zte/