Bitdefender Carrier IQ Finder
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About Bitdefender Carrier IQ Finder
Bitdefender Carrier IQ Finder reveals the presence of the Carrier IQ mobile network diagnostic tool
Earlier this week, independent developers identified a software package from Carrier IQ shipped within a number of Android-based mobile devices. This piece of software was apparently designed to provide metrics to help mobile carriers improve their services, but in some circumstances, the software is not optional and in many cases the users don't know it's there, tracking all interactions with their mobile phone.
Designed to help mobile carriers solve customer-support and infrastructure issues, the application has been discovered to systematically syphon out location data, keystrokes and other aspects of e-mail and SMS conversations.
As Bitdefender values users’ privacy and the right to informed consent, we have developed Bitdefender Carrier IQ, a low-footprint detector that can reveal the presence of the Carrier IQ package on the personal device and, if found, whether it has been enabled by the carrier.
The Bitdefender Carrier IQ finder is merely a diagnostic tool that prompts the user about the presence or absence of the Carrier IQ package. The package is deeply buried in the device firmware, so it can be uninstalled only through special privileges on the smartphone.
Please note that the Bitdefender Carrier IQ finder does not substitute for a mobile antivirus and consequently, will not detect malware. For a fully featured security solution, please install Bitdefender Mobile Security (available on Android Market).
Earlier this week, independent developers identified a software package from Carrier IQ shipped within a number of Android-based mobile devices. This piece of software was apparently designed to provide metrics to help mobile carriers improve their services, but in some circumstances, the software is not optional and in many cases the users don't know it's there, tracking all interactions with their mobile phone.
Designed to help mobile carriers solve customer-support and infrastructure issues, the application has been discovered to systematically syphon out location data, keystrokes and other aspects of e-mail and SMS conversations.
As Bitdefender values users’ privacy and the right to informed consent, we have developed Bitdefender Carrier IQ, a low-footprint detector that can reveal the presence of the Carrier IQ package on the personal device and, if found, whether it has been enabled by the carrier.
The Bitdefender Carrier IQ finder is merely a diagnostic tool that prompts the user about the presence or absence of the Carrier IQ package. The package is deeply buried in the device firmware, so it can be uninstalled only through special privileges on the smartphone.
Please note that the Bitdefender Carrier IQ finder does not substitute for a mobile antivirus and consequently, will not detect malware. For a fully featured security solution, please install Bitdefender Mobile Security (available on Android Market).
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What's Changed
* Improved some detection routines. If you already have Carrier IQ Finder installed, we recommend you run it again
* Improved some detection routines. If you already have Carrier IQ Finder installed, we recommend you run it again
More downloads Bitdefender Carrier IQ Finder reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
More downloads Bitdefender Carrier IQ Finder reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads
What are users saying about Bitdefender Carrier IQ Finder
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Also doesn't give any details. I am using a ciq free rom (verified). Other ciq locater apps show better results than this
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I kind of got worried when I first heard about Carrier IQ and what it does because I use my phone to access my bank account. Best app of it's kind.
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Tested Positive for carrier iq. Disappointing
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I see a complaint; but i already have the AVM software. Do get your heads out of the darkplace and play server catch up! Update 8.01.2017, not even seeing the bloody thing scanning. AT&T 4G LTE Paygo device. Romania having a problem?
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At least bit defender takes the time to respond to some of these reviews, and they answer the phone in reasonable time. Try getting that from those other guys...
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Does exactly what it says, checks for Carrier IQ and doesn't require any permissions. Doesn't get any better than that.
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What THE $%#@ IS CARRIER IQ ANYWAY.... OUT OF THE HUNDRED PEOPLE I'VE ASKED I AM STILL YET TO GET A CLEAR ANSWER THAT I CAN UNDERSTAND!!!!!
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me not found carrier IQ. very good app. my xperia x8 is clean from it. nice! :)
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Yeah..don't trust a major security company, believe the homebrew programmer. Lol. Sure...ok guy.
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I am running a custom rom that is carrier iq free
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I've used Bit Defender antivirus for years - great company
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It says it can't be found. I upgraded to the trail version to try fix the problem nothing changed
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Not detected on my htc desire s with android 2.3.5 with sense 3.0 stock rom.bitdefender has very good security solutions.
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amazing not found on lg l5 2 uninstalling but it did it work thanks
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Carrier IQ found.seems to be a sprint thing. Lawsuit.........
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Quick and easy to install, and fast to just check if you have the Carrier IQ installed. Plain and simple.
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Very quick and does not require any special permissions - it does not get any better than this.
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SE Xperia X10a OS 2.1 : No CIQ Found by this OR the Lookout detector. Thanks for info!
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Negative for CIQ.. Confirmed by lookout.. Great app. Thanks
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Installs small and quick runs fast and easy and detected in my case no problem. App works fine. Just hope it was correct.
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Not found on my Verizon Motorola Droid Mini. I love that this doesn't ask for permissions! Once again great work!
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Who says tmo customer service say their network removed it? Somebody confused or lies avoiding to reference information. Two apps are detecting ciq on my t-mobile brand phone.
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What THE $%#@ IS CARRIER IQ ANYWAY.... OUT OF THE HUNDRED PEOPLE I'VE ASKED I AM STILL YET TO GET A CLEAR ANSWER THAT I CAN UNDERSTAND!!!!!
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This app works and no annoying ads I have bit defender total security on my laptops brilliant am now thinking of getting the mobile security.
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I see a complaint; but i already have the AVM software. Do get your heads out of the darkplace and play server catch up!
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It detects if you have carrier IQ, and if its activated, if you read the app details, it shows clearly what the app can and cannot do.
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It claims to identify that you have Carrier IQ, but does nothing to remove/stop/uninstall it. So, what's the point? Oh, I see, at the bottom of the screen it directs you to buy their mobile security app. Of course, that's the point!
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nothing found on, Verizon Samsung galaxy NOTE4 SM-N910V. this pleased me! although I did just notice that the app has not been maintained since 2013, I'm officiallY nervous that this isn'T detecting everything.
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Your descriptions of the processes were lacking in clarity, as well as the recommended next steps. Otherwise, seems great thusfar!
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Motorola, Orange RO - found free. Thanks for app.!
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It is comforting to know I am clean.
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Says not found - hope that's true. Going to need more privacy protections and heavy fines vs corps to keep us protected.
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Says not found on galaxy s2 on AT&T network
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HTC Droid Incredible - Carrier IQ not found.
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Huawei mercury m886 has carrier ciq. Got rid of it!!!!!! Thank you for helping people know if this is on thirty phones so it can be removed!
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Quick and easy CIQ not found.Thank you.
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ATT HTC Inspire, carrier iq not found
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Metro PCS Samsung Admire doesn't have carrier iq
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Un-rooted. CIQ not found.
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Though the Lookout CIQ detector app did not find CIQ on a T-Mobile Samsung SGH-T989, this app did. Thank you, Bitdefender. UPDATE: After rooting, re-flashing, freezing, etc., this app reported that CIQ was not found. Just great.