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CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection

by Lookout Labs
This app is currently not active on Google Play

About CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection

CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection is a tools app developed by Lookout Labs. The APK has been available since December 2011. CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection has been downloaded 500+ thousand times.
It's currently not in the top ranks on Google Play.
It's rated 4.62 out of 5 stars, based on 3,557 ratings. The last update of the app was on January 14, 2012. CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection has a content rating "Everyone".
The latest APK available is 1.1.1. Designed for Android version 1.5+. CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection is FREE to download.
Description
❐ About CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection

CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection helps determine whether or not your phone contains Carrier IQ mobile diagnostic software.

✰ “Simple and reliable, and from a known and reliable company - Lookout!”
✰ “Lookout always presents the best security apps!”
✰ “Very informative! Thanks for going into detail about this issue!”

Don't forget to also download Lookout Security & Antivirus from Play Store: http://ap.lookout.com/SH3o , for complete Android protection including free antivirus, backup, find lost phone and more.

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.

Note: 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.

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.

❐ About Lookout Labs

CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection is a project of the Labs division of Lookout Mobile Security. The goal of Lookout Labs is to explore new ideas and push the boundaries of mobile apps.

Labs projects are experimental by nature, and may only be available for a limited time.


❐ About Lookout Inc.

Lookout builds security technology that protects people, businesses, governments, and critical infrastructure from the growing threats in the post-PC era.

Visit our website https://www.lookout.com to learn more about us.

❐ About Lookout Security & Antivirus

CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection is not a replacement for Lookout Security & Antivirus. CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection is only available in English.

Downloading Lookout Security & Antivirus (http://ap.lookout.com/SH3o) is the best way to keep your phone & tablet safe from malware and spyware, back up your data, and locate, scream, lock, or wipe a lost or stolen mobile device.

Lookout Security & Antivirus is available in German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean, Russian and Polish.

© 2012 Lookout, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending.

Recent changes:
For complete Android protection including free antivirus,backup, and find lost phone, please download Lookout Security & Antivirus from Play Store (http://ap.lookout.com/SH3o)
❐ About CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection

CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection helps determine whether or not your phone contains Carrier IQ mobile diagnostic software.

✰ “Simple and reliable, and from a known and reliable company - Lookout!”
✰ “Lookout always presents the best security apps!”
✰ “Very informative! Thanks for going into detail about this issue!”

Don't forget to also download Lookout Security & Antivirus from Play Store: http://ap.lookout.com/SH3o , for complete Android protection including free antivirus, backup, find lost phone and more.

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.

Note: 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.

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.

❐ About Lookout Labs

CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection is a project of the Labs division of Lookout Mobile Security. The goal of Lookout Labs is to explore new ideas and push the boundaries of mobile apps.

Labs projects are experimental by nature, and may only be available for a limited time.


❐ About Lookout Inc.

Lookout builds security technology that protects people, businesses, governments, and critical infrastructure from the growing threats in the post-PC era.

Visit our website https://www.lookout.com to learn more about us.

❐ About Lookout Security & Antivirus

CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection is not a replacement for Lookout Security & Antivirus. CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection is only available in English.

Downloading Lookout Security & Antivirus (http://ap.lookout.com/SH3o) is the best way to keep your phone & tablet safe from malware and spyware, back up your data, and locate, scream, lock, or wipe a lost or stolen mobile device.

Lookout Security & Antivirus is available in German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean, Russian and Polish.

© 2012 Lookout, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending.

Recent changes:
For complete Android protection including free antivirus,backup, and find lost phone, please download Lookout Security & Antivirus from Play Store (http://ap.lookout.com/SH3o)
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Changelog

  • Dec 2, 2016Unpublished
  • May 30, 2014Installs500,000+ installs
  • Jan 14, 2012UpdateVersion 1.1.1
  • Dec 31, 2011Installs>250,000 installs
  • Dec 6, 2011Installs50,000+ installs
  • Dec 6, 2011UpdateVersion 1.1
  • Dec 4, 2011Installs10,000+ installs
  • Dec 3, 2011New AppVersion 1.0 in Tools for Free
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Developer information for Lookout Labs

Lookout Labs

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Comments on CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection for Android

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Google Play Rankings

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Permissions

Network communication
view network connections, full network access

Technologies used by CarrierIQ Scanner & Protection

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