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Sep 27 2012 05:05pm
Is it possible for someone to find out the location of my phone via text message?
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Sep 27 2012 05:09pm
Wrong forum, i think.

Easiest way is if your ringtone is on. walk around where ever you think you lost it and repeatedly text/call it and listen for your ringtone.
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Sep 27 2012 05:24pm
I think the OP might have meant for privacy reasons.
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Sep 27 2012 06:12pm
Quote (TrustedT @ Sep 27 2012 04:05pm)
Is it possible for someone to find out the location of my phone via text message?


not unless they installed a malicious program that tells them the location of your phone when they send it a text message....
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Sep 27 2012 10:12pm
I need more info on this please
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Sep 27 2012 11:16pm
the answer is "no" unless you're telling the person you're texting where you are
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Sep 27 2012 11:20pm
Quote (irimi @ Sep 28 2012 01:16am)
the answer is "no" unless you're telling the person you're texting where you are


this. unless there is a malicious program installed on your smartphone that replies to text commands no one who sends you a text will recieve any vital information to your whereabouts.

on the other hand there are actual security apps that use this feature and a phones built in gps/wifi geo locating service to find your phone if its stolen.
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Sep 28 2012 09:18am
well is it possible that someone installed something like this remotely because I have a password on my phone that no one knows and isnt easy to guess
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Sep 28 2012 09:32am
im curious why are you asking?
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Sep 28 2012 10:38am
My ex text me 3 times with this weird message and a few minutes later knew exactly where I was and showed up my new girl isn't happy about this.
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