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Carrier IQ Detector

CarrierCoverage.com · com.lookout.carrieriqdetector

Not rated yet 2.2K downloads v1.1.1 64.5 KB Android 1.5+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v1.1.1 (3)
Updated
Oct 13, 2012 (13 years ago)
APK size
64.5 KB
Requires
Android 1.5+ (API 3)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Permissions
2
Website
mylookout.com/legal/terms
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

Carrier IQ Detector is an app by CarrierCoverage.com in the Tools category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “chris-bayne”.

Determine whether or not your phone contains Carrier IQ mobile diagnostic software. Security researchers have recently determined that a number of consumer mobile devices contain pre-installed software from Carrier IQ. While this software appears to be designed to help mobile network operators improve coverage through metrics tracking, it does not provide a clear opt-out path for users. Additionally, it can be difficult for non-technical users to determine whether or not their handset is affected. We've developed the Carrier IQ Detector to aid in this process in an effort to keep mobile users fully informed about what their phone is doing. Removal This application does not remove Carrier IQ software from your device. Because Carrier IQ software is deeply integrated with handset firmware, users would be required to attain special device privileges in order to remove it. Side effects of this process have the potential to put users at further risk of malware infection while making devices ineligible to receive firmware updates in the future. If you are sure you know what you are doing and would like to remove Carrier IQ software from your phone, there are a number of guides available online. If you have made previous attempts to remove Carrier IQ software from your device, our Detector may still report its presence. This can be caused by incomplete removal attempts that do not remove all relevant files. Permissions Both of the permissions are only used if you choose to share your results with us. CM users may revoke both permissions and the app will still function. Lookout Mobile Security This app is not a replacement for Lookout Mobile Security, and will not detect or repair malware. Downloading the full version of Lookout is the best way to keep your phone safe from malware and spyware, back up your data, and locate, scream, lock, or wipe a lost or stolen phone. Copyright Lookout 2011 Terms of Service:https://www.mylookout.com/legal/terms

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “Flexilis” Not the developer's name (“CarrierCoverage.com”). Names in certificates can't be verified, so this alone proves nothing.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Mar 23, 2013
  • Antivirus scan passed Nov 5, 2020
  • Signed byCN=James Burgess, OU=Mobile Security, O=Flexilis, L=Los Angeles, ST=CA, C=US
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)22:53:C7:20:C7:F3:79:6D:63:2B:DC:E8:20:D4:F2:0D:6D:E0:BC:F8
  • File MD59f4dcc93efa096f7e9dfa8fb290d3874
  • Uploaded by “chris-bayne” 602 followers · uploading since 2012

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Permissions (2)

Carrier IQ Detector requests 2 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Carrier IQ Detector APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Carrier IQ Detector APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 9f4dcc93efa096f7e9dfa8fb290d3874.

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