What does this mean for users?
The initial setup is quite similar to Google's Android Device Manager, but thats where the similarities end. Cerebus has ton of additional features not found on any free tracking software. Lock with code: Set a customized lock code that will appear each time someone tries to access the phone. Unlock: Turn off the lock code. Start alarm with message: Sets off a screeching alarm with a message of your choice see screenshots. Display message: Displays a message of your choosing without any sound.
Get call log: View the most recent calls made from your smartphone. Get SMS log: View all of the latest text messages. Call a phone: Select a number to call without the knowledge of the person who has your phone. Record Audio: Record up to seconds of behind-the-scenes audio and then download an mp4 to your computer. Take Picture: Pin down the suspect by snapping a shot of his or her mug with the front-facing camera. It will pop up in your email inbox instantly. The good thing about Cerebus is that it doesn't necessarily require an always on internet connection to receive commands and you can control it by sending SMS codes.
If your phone is rooted, you can integrate it with your ROM and thus it can survive a factory reset! Please note the Cerebus cannot protect your phone if it has been flashed. I'm not reviewing the app due to lack of time and there is already an excellent review and howto available on AndroidCentral Forums. Check it out. It costs 4. This is probably the best 4. If you need more help in setting up Cerebus, you can head over to their official help page or forums.
Kudos to indest for suggesting Cerebus. Last edited: Apr 25, W , N , nithin and 61 others like this.
Another Dangerous App Found on OnePlus Phones
KitKat Jan 13, Nurve , Jan 13, : Good One. Keep up the good work.
Honeycomb Jan 13, Nurve , Jan 13, : Android device manager also do exactly the same. Nurve , Jan 13, :. Ice Cream Sandwich Jan 13, Thanks for sharing dude. Nurve likes this. Harish19 , Jan 13, : Nice guide admin must pin this one too oalexander.
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Nidhin Raj likes this. Nidhin Raj , Jan 13, : great share, thanks Norton, Avast etc also provide this feature, you can even set avast to send location data, cell id, sim details etc, as sms to a predefined number following a sim change.
Lollipop Jan 13, Indest , Jan 13, : If you lock the phone, how will someone use it to connect to WiFi? Also, what if I reformat the phone? Have you looked at ceberus? My cheapass paid for it cuz it is worth every penny IMO.
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