Why does quick pull need to know my location??

[Rider-on-the-storm]

So I reinstalled QP on my S2 since I have an otterbox and may need it etc.. But why does steel thorn need my location info? This is just crap. It won't even run without allowing it, heck i can't even get rid of the wizard now? Crap indeed, does anyone else see any similarities between this and computing during the early 90's with these apps, no privacy at all.

Does anyone know of any other app that will reset the storm that does not violate my privacy? I would but one if it actually worked! (and wasn't nosey)

[MobileMadness002]

Then tell em your in Alaska or some obscure place. Why cry about it?

[Rider-on-the-storm]

Originally Posted by MobileMadness002

Then tell em your in Alaska or some obscure place. Why cry about it?

Ok...tell us how?
It accesses location data, how does one spoof that for just one app?

[Snarfler]

That bothers me with most apps. The permissions screen comes up when you install the app, it tells you it needs access to all kinds of things, but they never tell you why the apps needs those permissions.

Maybe you could try letting it see your location to get through the wizard, then after its installed go back in and edit the app permissions to disable location access

[vndlewis]

It is no different than when shopping and the sales clerk needing your zip code or area code. It is probably for demographics.

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[Rider-on-the-storm]

Originally Posted by vndlewis

It is no different than when shopping and the sales clerk needing your zip code or area code. It is probably for demographics.

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It is very much different....I can choose to tell the sales clerk no and I can still make the purchase, even for ammo.

I think some people need to wake up and smell the privacy violations.

[grayzweb]

Quicklaunch has a reboot option in it.

I usually just pull battery though when I wanna reset. Just faster

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[Rider-on-the-storm]

Originally Posted by grayzweb

Quicklaunch has a reboot option in it.

I usually just pull battery though when I wanna reset. Just faster

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Can you check the permissions and see what it needs? I DONT WANT TO PULL MY BATTERY. I have an otterbox and really dont want to take it apart everytime.

[gregs87]

Originally Posted by Rider-on-the-storm

Can you check the permissions and see what it needs? I DONT WANT TO PULL MY BATTERY. I have an otterbox and really dont want to take it apart everytime.

Just get quicklaunch or meterberry. Both are useful and you can set meterberry to reset at a specific time each day. They dont care where you live. If you can shell out for Otterbox then the 2.99 or so is worth it not to have to take the case off....I use an Otterbox on the weekends so I know.

[valorian]

If you are this worried about your privacy then you better turn off the GPS on your phone. With the right tools in the wrong hands you can be tracked.

[Rider-on-the-storm]

Originally Posted by valorian

If you are this worried about your privacy then you better turn off the GPS on your phone. With the right tools in the wrong hands you can be tracked.

Don't be an ***. This is serious but it seems that some fanboys cannot grasp it. I am perfectly aware of what the gps is capable of, but why Is it that so many of you seem to think that it's ok for apps to be allowed access to that data. Would you permit it on your laptop? I doubt it. Many of you run windows machines and run spyware tools and anti virus software yet willingly install malicious software on your phone?

Some of you would demand that your ISP be given a warrant for someone to gain access to this data, yet you install it on your phone without a second thought.

[gregs87]

I think you should ask other people who use quick pull if they have a problem. I don't think so or we would know. We have all given you suggestions to help. Other than that if it is a real issue just take off the case and pull the battery

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[LanStorm]

You're really concerned about where your phone is located? Kind of hard to avoid all these electronic stuff and privacy. Look at Google. Gathers everyone's data. I can understand burning all your paper mails.
I got rid of that QP app. Just another waste of space. I use the BP. It never asked for my location or anything like that.

..but hey, it's all you. GL, hope you find the answer.

[valorian]

I'm not trying to be an *** but I think your stressing over this more than you need to. There are lots of apps that use your location. I know it doesn't make sense that an app like QP would need location information but it's an app that's been around a long time and trusted by thousands of BB users.

Did you try as suggested before about installing the app and then going into the permissions adn turning off location?

[EyeInStein]

I ran into this tonight and wondered the same thing. Did a quick search and landed in this thread. Odd that a simple program to reboot the phone would need to know where it is located to do that. I denied it the permission..