Some Android phones possible to be wiped by a link

[Jamstruth]

Don't just "be careful", take precautions; for the time being, a good workaround is to install Dialer One and set it as the default dialer for numbers from websites.

I looked through all the settings and there is no such option can you explain what the hell you are talking about? and this app looks dam ugly too, when I go to my home screen and press the phone icon it still launches my default dialer app so this app really does nothing because you have to select the corresponding app to even use it :S

Umm... that's because that Phone Icon is a link directly to the Phone app that was already installed. If you were to go into contacts and try to call somebody it would ask which to use since no default is set.

 

[jalaneme]

Umm... that's because that Phone Icon is a link directly to the Phone app that was already installed. If you were to go into contacts and try to call somebody it would ask which to use since no default is set.

nope, doesn't do that, it still uses the default app to make a call, the dialer one app doesn't even show up

 

[[M]artin]

Umm... that's because that Phone Icon is a link directly to the Phone app that was already installed. If you were to go into contacts and try to call somebody it would ask which to use since no default is set.

nope, doesn't do that, it still uses the default app to make a call, the dialer one app doesn't even show up

You'll have to set Dialer One as the new default calling app. Poke around the settings of the Dialer One app, while in it, and see if there is a "Set as Default" option or something similar. If not, you might have to go into your Apps, locate "Phone" and clear the data (I believe). This will make the default phone forget that it has priority, and the next time you attempt to open a phone link (just google a pizza place near you and open its phone number on google maps), it should ask you if you want to open it with Phone or Dialer One (and Remember This Selection, setting Dialer One as the new default).

Also, the icon on your homescreen will still be linked to the default Phone app, no matter what. You should delete the shortcut and create a new one in its place, for Dialer One. You can usually do this by dragging the old Phone out to trash (or long pressing it and hitting delete), and then going into your Apps Drawer and dragging the Dialer One app into the new empty spot.

(OR some phones actually let you choose what app that icon will open by longpressing, choosing "edit" and browsing your list of apps for Dialer One... if you really like how the default Phone icon looks or something and want to keep the style but have it open Dialer One)

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Tempting. My phone is an utter piece of shit and I'd hope anything that can break its spirit will allow me to get a new one that isn't shit.

 

[[M]artin]

Also, I have a Samsung Vibrant (aka U.S. branded Galaxy S I, T-Mobile carrier) running AOKP's ICS rom, Milestone 6 update. Did the dummy IMEI test, default dialer opened straight up and displayed the IMEI, 3 times over. Oh SHIT.

 

[jalaneme]

Umm... that's because that Phone Icon is a link directly to the Phone app that was already installed. If you were to go into contacts and try to call somebody it would ask which to use since no default is set.

nope, doesn't do that, it still uses the default app to make a call, the dialer one app doesn't even show up

You'll have to set Dialer One as the new default calling app. Poke around the settings of the Dialer One app, while in it, and see if there is a "Set as Default" option or something similar. If not, you might have to go into your Apps, locate "Phone" and clear the data (I believe). This will make the default phone forget that it has priority, and the next time you attempt to open a phone link (just google a pizza place near you and open its phone number on google maps), it should ask you if you want to open it with Phone or Dialer One (and Remember This Selection, setting Dialer One as the new default).

Also, the icon on your homescreen will still be linked to the default Phone app, no matter what. You should delete the shortcut and create a new one in its place, for Dialer One. You can usually do this by dragging the old Phone out to trash (or long pressing it and hitting delete), and then going into your Apps Drawer and dragging the Dialer One app into the new empty spot.

(OR some phones actually let you choose what app that icon will open by longpressing, choosing "edit" and browsing your list of apps for Dialer One... if you really like how the default Phone icon looks or something and want to keep the style but have it open Dialer One)

that did the trick, thanks, will keep this app temporarily on my phone till google update the firmware.

 

[air2004]

Shit , my phone is vunerable ....I'm using a photon with ginger bread 2.3.5

 

[Kioku]

Good thing I back up on a day to day basis. O.o

 

[Bladexdsl]

I wonder if apple created this

 

[Gahars]

I wonder if apple created this

Have you seen their new maps app? No way they could pull something this good.

 

[iFish]

Moral of the story: If a link looks shady you shouldn't click it.

 

[air2004]

Moral of the story: If a link looks shady you shouldn't click it.

The link doesn't have to be shady to get you.

 

[Pleng]

Anybody know any replacement diallers that are compatible with dual sim phones?

 

[Just Another Gamer]

Moral of the story: If a link looks shady you shouldn't click it.

The link doesn't have to be shady to get you.

I thought the moral was its better to use your computer for the internet and phone for gaming and other crap.

 

[iFish]

Moral of the story: If a link looks shady you shouldn't click it.

The link doesn't have to be shady to get you.

I thought the moral was its better to use your computer for the internet and phone for gaming and other crap.

Gaming on your phone? What no. That's terrible. Unless it's a casual game. But being cautious is always a good thing.

 

[Just Another Gamer]

Moral of the story: If a link looks shady you shouldn't click it.

The link doesn't have to be shady to get you.

I thought the moral was its better to use your computer for the internet and phone for gaming and other crap.

Gaming on your phone? What no. That's terrible. Unless it's a casual game. But being cautious is always a good thing.

I think it depends what games you have but won't people just visit sites they normally go on their computer anyway I mean I don't check out anything new on my phone.

 

[Sterling]

Stock LG Viper is vulnerable too. Just a heads up.

 

[notmeanymore]

Looks like my HTC Inspire is vulnerable. But that could just be the ROM I was using. Installed DialerOne and now I'm good to go. Not that it really mattered for me anyway. I only use Opera Mobile, and the exploit only worked on my phone from the default browser.

 

[Zerosuit connor]

Can confirm that the Xperia Ion and Xperia Play both with ICS are vulnerable.

 

[SifJar]

It should be mentioned that not all manufacturers include a USSD code to perform a factory wipe with no confirmation. Just because your phone will execute USSD codes via websites, doesn't necessarily mean they could be used maliciously. Samsung include a USSD code that performs a complete wipe, without asking for confirmation. So that is obviously a target for malicious individuals. Other manufacturers provide other USSD codes, and it's highly possible that for some manufacturers, the ability to run USSD codes can't actually be used maliciously.