FindMe by SMS is a pocket pc software developed by adam2022 from xda-dev. It can be PIN protected so only those who know the PIN can find out the location. If PIN protection is enabled then the query SMS needs to inlude the PIN. eg: fm?1234

If GPS is not available then FindMeSMS replies with link that includes the CellID (telephone tower) information,
and clicking on the link in the SMS message will bring up a map showing location of the phone tower
with which the phone is communicating. Does not drain the battery. Only starts when SMS received, and stops running after sending response. Restarts automatically if phone is power cycled. Person whose location is queried is not alerted that their location is queried.

1. Install FindMeSMS on the Windows Mobile phone to be tracked.
2. Send SMS to the tracked phone. SMS message must have this code in it: fm?
3. Receive SMS reply. Click on the link in SMS reply to display map showing location.

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The idea of a security app for Windows Mobile was not a very convincing one in the past but when we hear about new security vulnerability on Windows Mobile devices, we have to give more priority for security related apps for Windows Mobile. Flexilis is one of our favorite in this category. They have responded to the new vulnerability very quickly, the latest version will detect and delete the ” Phone Creeper ” app which gave us Windows Mobile users a security. ( a fix for version 0.6 will be rolled out soon ).

Along with the Anti-Virus and Firewall app, Flexilis also provides a module for Backup , this module will let you back up your contacts and photos. You can also transfer your data to a new phone.
The Anti-Theft Module in Flexilis enables you to respond when your device is lost or stolen. Locate your device, sound an alarm, wipe your personal information, remotely from the web.

The best part of this is all of this is for FREE and if you find a new security flaw with your device you can also let the Flexilis team know about it.

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SmartPhone Tracker is configured to listen for a certain text message. When it receives that text message, the program will wake up, activate the phone’s GPS and obtain a lock. Once it has GPS satellites locked, it will send an email or/and text message with a link to Google Maps with the phone’s location and exact GPS coordinates. If there is no GPS reception for 5 minute, SmartPhoneTracker will send the approximate Cell Tower location. [ via FuzeMobility ]

Features
* Remote operation by SMS Code
* Background Mode
* Google, Yahoo and WindowsLive Maps format support
* SIM replacement detection and notification
* Remote image capture
* Cell tower location (GSM)
* Map view
* Send location by SMS/Email
* Intercept incoming location SMS and auto display on map
* Works on both GSM and CDMA devices

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As increasing numbers of consumers use mobile devices to access and store sensitive information like personal banking information, proprietary business plans, corporate emails, or photographs. Mobile devices are becoming an increasingly attractive target for thieves. Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 offers a critical line of defense for users of Symbian and Windows Mobile devices from a potentially devastating loss of their personal data caused by a misplaced smartphone, a common thief, or a sophisticated hacker.

Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 delivers comprehensive data security and the latest malware protection for smartphones using the Windows Mobile and Symbian operating systems. New features in Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 include:

– New GPS tracking capabilities to locate mobile devices that have been lost or stolen.
– A new encrypted folder to keep sensitive information on the smart mobile device, such as a company’s IPO plans or personal Web site passwords, safe from prying eyes.
– An enhancement to the SIM Watch feature allows users to remotely delete data stored on their mobile device even if a new SIM card has been installed.
– Parental Controls, allowing parents to block communication to and from undesirable contacts, or to limit the smartphone’s ability to only contact specified, pre-approved numbers. Parents can also use the smartphone’s GPS capabilities to determine their child’s location, or to block the installation of mobile software applications.

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SmartProtect is a pocket pc Protection Software that helps you track and recover your phone once stolen or lost.

Features includes :
1. A Thief or Lost Prevention Software with SMS Auto-Responder and GPS Capability created for Windows Mobile Devices.
2. When you forget your phone and can”t remember where you put it, you can SMS your phone to get the exact location via GPS information if your phone has GPS Capability or approximate location based on Cell Location.
3. You can SMS your phone for other information such as IMSI, IMEI or even remotely reboot your phone etc.
4. This software is also equipped with Thief Prevention system which will automatically SMS your partner phone number if the SIM has been changed against the registered SIM.
5. This software supports registration of Multiple SIM Cards and of Multiple Phone Conctacts as Partners.
6. When your phone has been stolen, it will automatically SMS relevant information such as IMEI, SIM Card Number or IMSI, GPS Location if supported or Cell Location.
7. It is able to also auto-delete Phone Memory Contacts if the phone has been stolen.
8. It is password protected and the password is encrypted with AES-Encryption.
9. Its un-install proof. It requires special procedure to uninstall the protection, so even if you uninstall it, it is still working.
10. It has MortScript support.

Note that Cell Location depends on your device. It should be working but the problem is not all devices interfaces with RIL functionality so it may or may not work.

For testing, kindly use Emulation Mode to determine if the application will work on your phone before using these features :
1. Make Phone Unusable
2. Protected Folders
3. Delete Contacts on SIM Change

Emulation mode will run the protection, however on test mode only and not real mode. Therefore, it will just produce a log file to tell you of the action it is supposed to make (however since its a test mode, it does not do that action). If everything is fine, make sure that after testing, to disable the emulation mode. This was only tested on GSM-based phones. If you have Non-GSM Based phone, and you want to try it out, kindly do and let me know.

This software also can accept SMS Commands from the partner phone so that it can return informations as commanded by you explicitly. Here are the SMS Commands that you can send. Note though that the SMS is only accepted when :

1. The SMS came from a partner phone. (You need to register the phone as a partner phone first).
2. The password is correct. Password is based on the password that you have saved when you configure SmartProtect on your phone. The password is authenticated by the phone once the SMS Command is received.
3. When the SMS Command is correct.

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RemoteTracker is an Antitheft windows mobile freeware and you can use it to track your Windows Mobile device when it was lost or stolen. It works catching a formated SMS sent from any phone, MSN, AIM or web sites and then send useful informations back. These informations can have GPS coordinates, list os contacts, owner informations and more. To use all features RemoteTracker has, your device must have GPS and GSM capabilities. If your device does not have a built in GPS receiver, you can get the position based on the Cell Tower it is answering. If the thief change your SIM card, you will receive a SMS alerting you and you still can track your device. All you need to do is set an emergency cel number.

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SmartProtect is a pocket pc Protection Software with SMS Auto-Responder.

Features:
1. A Thief or Lost Prevention Software with SMS Auto-Responder and GPS Capability created for Windows Mobile Devices.
2. When you forget your phone and can”t remember where you put it, you can SMS your phone to get the exact location via GPS information if your phone has GPS Capability or approximate location based on Cell Location.
3. You can SMS your phone for other information such as IMSI, IMEI or even remotely reboot your phone etc.
4. This software is also equipped with Thief Prevention system which will automatically SMS your partner phone number if the SIM has been changed against the registered SIM. You can register multiple phone numbers as partners.
5. This software supports registration of Multiple SIM Cards and also registration of Multiple Phone Conctacts as Partners.
6. When your phone has been stolen, it will automatically SMS relevant information such as IMEI, SIM Card Number or IMSI, GPS Location if supported and Cell Location to your Registered Partner Phone.
7. It is able to also auto-delete Phone Memory Contacts if the phone has been stolen.
8. It is password protected and the password is encrypted with AES-Encryption.
9. Its un-install proof. It requires special procedure to uninstall the protection, so even if you uninstall it, it is still working.

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RemoteTracker is a anti theft utility for Windows Mobile Pocket Pc. It works catching a formated SMS sent from any phone and then send useful informations back. These informations can have GPS coordinates, list os contacts, owner informations and more.

To use all features RemoteTracker has, your device must have GPS and GSM capabilities. If the thief change your SIM card, you will receive a SMS alerting you and you still can track your device. All you need to do is set an emergency cel number. this application supports AppToDate so you can always update RemoteTracker to the latest version.

Configuration & Usage Instruction : http://remotetracker.sourceforge.net/#docs

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