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Cerberus - Your Phone's Guardian Dog
Tested version: 1.91
Latest version: 2.3
Requires Android: from 2.2
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Summary
Losing your smartphone can feel like losing a limb these days. With the ridiculous amount of personal information and data stored on each and every smartphone, identity theft is a very real and scary threat. Lord knows what kind of information someone could glean from lost or stolen phone.
Cerberus is a security app that makes you feel like a CIA agent while watching over the well-being of your beloved Android phone. Read today’s review and find out how to put potential cell phone thieves in their place.
Features & Use
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Cerberus is an ever-watchful security app that is designed to deal with the worst case scenario i.e. your phone getting stolen or lost.
So here’s how it goes. After you’ve downloaded the app, you’ll be asked to create a Cerberus account with a username, password and valid email address. You’ll instantly receive an email in your inbox with a set of SMS commands for remotely controlling your lost or stolen phone via any other cell phone.
In order for Cerberus to gain full access to your phone, you’ll be asked to enable device administration allowing the app to potentially wipe the memory and call another number remotely.
This has got to be the most simple and time-efficient sign up I’ve ever experienced. Once Cerberus is up and running peacefully on your phone, the fun stuff begins.
You can control your phone remotely using the Cerberus web client by going to www.cerberusapp.com and filling in the username and password you’ve just created. And before you know it you are looking at what looks like a hacker’s paradise: full access to your phone from the comfort of your computer.
The web client automatically connects with your phone, but it will have to be connected either via Wi-Fi or 3G. Hopefully, the criminal who stole your phone hasn’t shut off the internet completely and is actually using the phone. So get ready to be an undercover detective and here’s a list of remote commands you can initiate:
- Start tracking: A blue dot will appear on Google Maps showing you the exact location of your phone. If you have a rooted device, you can have the GPS enable automatically each time for a more accurate reading.
- Stop tracking: Self-explanatory
- Get device info: Displays the IP address, Wi-FI SSID (if connected), phone number, SIM card number and provider.
- Lock with code: Set a customized lock code that will appear each time someone tries to access the phone.
- Unlock: Turn off the lock code.
- Start alarm with message: Sets off a screeching alarm with a message of your choice (see screenshots).
- Display message: Displays a message of your choosing without any sound.
- Get call log: View the most recent calls made from your smartphone.
- Get SMS log: View all of the latest text messages.
- Call a phone: Select a number to call without the knowledge of the person who has your phone.
- Record Audio: Record up to 300 seconds of behind-the-scenes audio and then download an mp4 to your computer.
- Take Picture: Pin down the suspect by snapping a shot of his or her mug with the front-facing camera. It will pop up in your email inbox instantly.
- Grab screenshot: For rooted phones only
- Start & stop emergency mode: This will make your phone send regular updates on its location via email and SMS.
- Hide or Show in App Drawer: Make Cerberus invisible to the naked eye.
- Wipe device memory/Wipe SD card: Deletes all information on your phone.
Phewwwy, now isn’t some heck of a list? I’m sure anyone at the NYPD would be thrilled to get their hands on something like this. Sorry for being all excited, but I just can’t help feeling a tiny bit like a secret agent.
In the configurations of Cerberus, you can turn on the SIM checker which sends an automatic message to your email and up to 3 selected phone numbers if an unauthorized SIM card is inserted. Also keep in mind that you can initiate any of these actions by sending SMS messages with the commands listed in the sign up email.
Bottom Line: Cerberus fits its mythical name; this app seems like its something straight out of a CSI:Miami episode. Jokes aside, the app is not only cool, but also keeps you well-protected. Not sure many police departments could be as successful at tracking down your phone as this app. The web client is the meat and bones of Cerberus, but it works like a charm. And the past part is the Cerberus can watch over all of your or your family’s devices simultaneously!
Screen & Controls
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The app itself is extremely basic, which makes perfect sense for a security app. It’s about keeping you protected, not looking good.
The web client is also minimalist, but comes with a wonderfully integrated Google Map which displays the location of your phone with a clear blue dot. It’s all packed into a real simple interface that is extremely straight-forward and self-explanatory. Cerberus scores big time in terms of user-friendliness!
Speed & Stability
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The speed with which the commands are delivered to your phone depends on the internet connection, so it sometimes takes a second too long for the phone to respond. When I first tried connecting the Cerberus web client to my phone, I kept on getting error messages. After re-installing the app, everything started to work and has been running perfectly ever since. The most impressive part is that you can use the phone without any lags or delays easily without ever feeling that you are actually being watched.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Cerberus is available for a one-time lifetime fee of €2.99 from the AndroidPIT App Center. You can try out the app for free during a 6 day trial. There are no ads and the support team is wonderful. I got an answer to a troubleshooting problem within an hour! Top notch!
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A Google User, May 10, 2013
Great! This is one feature that android is missing... Google, you should do a copy paste, because this is really nice!
A Google User, May 9, 2013
Just what I was looking for Well my phone hasn't been stolen, so I haven't actually put it to the test, but with the features built in and the app installed in system apps I feel confident I can get my phone back if stolen. The notify if sim changed is freakin awesome
A Google User, May 9, 2013
The best one out there. Been using this app for long time on all my androids. Bought a new Nexus and decided to try Avast..., my phone was stollen and I pittied not having cerberus on it, Avast did not help much. Not taking chance anymore, only cerberus.
A Google User, May 8, 2013
Amazing It offers so much for the price..running on 3 devices, flawless.I really love the concept. keep it up guys
A Google User, May 8, 2013
An app worth paying money for I bought this app a while ago and boy, did I get the value back 1000%. I found my phone (HTC Sensation) back in tall grass/bush and never would have found it back without Cerberus as an aid. The GPS-tracker works great, the screenshots and photos worked fine. You can register up to 5 devices (you have 5 slots) and I tell you that the €3,- is worth every penny. Rooting your device will enhance some features (GPS enabling, uninstall protection even when with a factory reset(allthough flashing a new rom wipes the device of course)), but it works quite well without it.
A Google User, May 8, 2013
Stupendous!! Amazingly brilliant app!! The only thing I dont like is the need to enter the password while executing sms commands.. Is it that necessary? A passcode or something can work just perfect! E.g. "Cerberus Find 12345" , where "12345" is the passcode you use to open the app from dial screen..
A Google User, May 7, 2013
Great app... Once I can pay via play Once I can buy it via play I'll be getting it without a second thought...
A Google User, May 7, 2013
Excelente app La bajé como demo hace algún tiempo (ya hasta se me había olvidado que estaba ahí oculta), perdí mi teléfono en un Taxi, pagué la app y en menos de 30 minutos ya tenía de regreso mi teléfono gracias a los servicios de ubicación y a fotos que tomé del tipo que lo traía
A Google User, May 6, 2013
Sucks if you actually use the features! I know what the Terms of Service says -- but we paid for the service... If you actually use the features, they block you. Once upon a time, Cerberus was the only thing out there. There's better apps for this sort of thing now. Too bad. I was a huge fan of Cerberus...
A Google User, May 6, 2013
Functional and secure. Cerneris continues to stand out in a crowded arena of "Find my Phone" apps. It's well; designed, dependable, and can be hidden quite well. It's Root feature set is also top notch and adds further functionality. I'd like to see some additional Factory reset survival optiuons. Their support is phenomenal.
A Google User, May 6, 2013
Simplesmente o melhor que existe Nenhum outro programa é tão bom e com tantas opções como o Cerberus. A quantidade de funções é impressionante. E você paga uma única vez para até 5 aparelhos diferentes, para sempre. Nada se compara. Simplesmente o melhor.
A Google User, May 6, 2013
A++++ Outstanding app! I thoroughly tested it during the trial week and loved it so much that I went ahead and purchased it. Everything works as advertised.
A Google User, May 5, 2013
Simply amazing. I had some problems with the license not working, so naturally I contacted customer support. A representative was helping me out in a few minutes. He got everything fixed and I could use this amazing app perfectly. Now, I've never gotten my phone stolen, but if I'm ever unfortunate enough to have that happen to me, I know this will help me get it back.
A Google User, May 5, 2013
Works like described I'm very confident in this app after testing it. I was sure it would do what it is advertised to do but I didn't know how much it would do. Thanks for this.
A Google User, May 4, 2013
Got my phone back in hours. Can't say enough! Phone was straight up stolen. Used the app to capture images, video and location. Tracked to a back-alley "wireless" store and the police happily walked in and retrieved it...got the guy fired off the jobsite it was stolen from as well. One tip - as soon as you install, login to the website and get to know all the functions so you know exactly what to do when time matters most!
A Google User, May 4, 2013
Best antitheft with/without root The best security app loads of functions.. If rooted ,Flash the zip file obtained from their site to prevent uninstallation even after factory reset.. Wow just perfect.. one time payment upto 5 devices you can secure.. Best app i purchased
I have purchased the full versione and afhter 20 days of "Stress Test" i recive the following ""Feature Blocked" message whe i like to see:
- list of last calls
- list of last sms
- register audio
contacting there support to see what happens and why i get those msgs. did not get any replay. Other peaple on there support also have those problems.
It seems that when you use some featueres to much then Mr. Luca will just disable some of them. So there are for sure limitations of use on this
software. Problem is that i have purchase a full license and there is nothing mentioned of any limitations of utilize of featueres/resouces or
anything else. So if there are any limitation the seller MUST mention this befor they take money and then disable part of software featuere.
This is just fraud. I will write to google and tell them the author should mention those limits befor he can sell his crap. I have ask a refund
But nothing just take my money disable 75% of software and no replay anymore.