Mobile Defense Blog


This is the official Mobile Defense company blog. Posts includes news, release notes, security tips, and other announcements from the Mobile Defense team.

Mobile Defense 1.1.3 released on the Android Market

  • [BUG FIX] Activation
  • [FEATURE] Improved compatibility test
  • [BUG FIX] Unlock command caused remote session to get out of sync
  • [BUG FIX] Disconnect sometimes failed to terminate remote session
  • [BUG FIX] Internet Explorer 8 issues

Back-to-School: Keeping Tabs on your Toys

“Other users have tried before to create apps that locate lost Googlephones, but to date nothing has been as elegant or as effective as Mobile Defense. It rocks many of the same features as MobileMe’s Find My iPhone: it locates and tracks your device via Google Maps and allows you to perform a remote wipe, but it does so much more.”

Seven free Android apps for new MyTouch 3G users | Android Atlas – CNET Blogs

“After spending serious cash on your new phone, you don’t want to worry about losing it. Mobile Defense is a free service that allows you to track and find your lost handset. The developers have a background in mobile banking software so privacy and security are their top priorities. Simply install the software and you’re protected.”

Recover your lost phone with Mobile Defense | Android Atlas – CNET Blogs

“I haven’t lost my phone since installing Mobile Defense, but I’ve heard of several success stories. One user was riding the train after work and realized that he lost his phone when he got home. By logging onto the service, he was able to track his handset to another train station about 10 miles away. When he got there, he recovered his device from the lost and found box.

Another user had left his phone with the power off at a public pool. He contacted Mobile Defense, which sent an emergency command to his phone that would track and lock it on its next boot. After several weeks he received an alert that someone had started the phone with a new SIM card. Mobile Defense captured the thief’s mobile phone number and their subscriber ID. What’s more, the device was immediately locked, protecting the user’s private data. From there, Mobile Defense began tracking the phone’s location and eventually pinpointed the device to within 24 feet.

Given that Mobile Defense is a free service, I would suggest installing it on every Android phone. The app only runs when activated, so you’re likely to forget it is even installed until you need it.”

Mobile Defense wins best security application on the Android Network Awards!

A special thank you to everyone who voted Mobile Defense the number one security application for the Android platform during the Android Network Awards.

Mobile Defense 1.1.2 released on the Android Market

Many users were downloading Mobile Defense and not completing or even starting the registration process. Several of these individuals actually lost their phone and they quickly contacted us requesting help. Unfortunately, we had to explain that they were not protected because they never successfully activated Mobile Defense on their phone.

In an effort to improve our communications and prevent users from having a false sense of security, we feel it is necessary to routinely inform the user if they are not yet protected. Therefore, in this release we will now examine the phone’s status on boot or every 24hrs (which ever comes first) and alert the user if their device is unprotected.

Mobile Defense 1.1.1 released on the Android Market

This release includes a precheck bug fix for users whose SIM cards are missing a valid phone number. If you had trouble registering/reconnecting with Mobile Defense 1.1, this update will resolve your issue.

Mobile Defense 1.1 released on the Android Market

  • [FEATURE] Simplified website UI
  • [FEATURE] Configurable alert which can be sent to the device
  • [FEATURE] App icon now hidden in the launcher
  • [FEATURE] Moved all functionality that was on client to website
  • [FEATURE] Improved password recovery
  • [FEATURE] Change your password via website
  • [FEATURE] Change your email address via website
  • [FEATURE] Enhanced the existing activity feed
  • [FEATURE] Enhanced account page (more phone details, sim data, etc.)
  • [FEATURE] Deactivate Mobile Defense on phone from website
  • [FEATURE] Assign phones nicknames
  • [FEATURE] Fixed password defect preventing passwords with special characters
  • [BUG FIX] Force Close (ANR) issue that occasionally occurred over Edge or GPRS
  • [BUG FIX] Auto logout and corresponding banner
  • [FEATURE] Reduced APK size by about 50%
  • [FEATURE] Reduced HTTP overhead by about 50% to further improve performance
  • [FEATURE] Customized soft keyboard for email and password fields
  • [FEATURE] Support for Internet Explorer 8
  • [FEATURE] Support Chrome
  • [BUG FIX] Miscellaneous bug fixes