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billymaloney3

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So a few days ago I emailed Kingo support asking about the MTKcamera spyware and about their program being spyware in general. This was their response...

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Luminair

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Good read. I was most leery about it reading IMEI, and will use their software in their next release that removes it.
 

Brandonrz

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One thing that has been pondering my mind. That Kingo unlock tool they have been taking abbot. It seems promising but what are the chances?

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PaulusGrandis

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The more I read from Kingo and the more I look into this issue, the more I think that they are not doing anything shady.

Their app. is advertised for rooting, unlocking, etc., TONS of different devices. Some devices I know need to have certain codes created from that specific device's information (like the IMEI and SN or whatever) in order to achieve some of these unlocks, etc...

I have a hunch they just collect that info. from all the connected devices in case they need it on their servers to generate one of these specific codes/scripts they need.

*shrug*
 
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billymaloney3

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One thing that has been pondering my mind. That Kingo unlock tool they have been taking abbot. It seems promising but what are the chances?

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I followed up to his email with this... after my last response about the specs, he never answered lol So I'm guessing no

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zombieplanalpha

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I think an important thing to consider is that word spreads through the development community pretty quickly and if they were caught red handed helping themselves to private data they risk a major backlash, most android enthusiasts take their phones more seriously than politics or religion. The letter seems legit and they are removing the questionable information gathered. To offend this community is a legitimate way to lose 60+ percent of the people who would use your services, free, ad supported or otherwise. There is only one company/entity who had constantly screwed with development and the xda crew and that's Verizon Wireless. Kingo is not Verizon Wireless.

I got more jelly beans than jelly belly, on my S3, S4, and Note 2. Where is my jellybeans ROM for my Note 3?
 
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Deekayy

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Okay.. wish me luck.. i'm using kingo since other preferred root methods are not recommended.
 

McDaddyTree

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They've updated the rooting software

Can anyone confirm that this method is now a more XDA approved method? As in it no longer pulls personal data from the device other than things that are necessary such as phone model and such.
 

SirKronan

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Can anyone confirm that this method is now a more XDA approved method? As in it no longer pulls personal data from the device other than things that are necessary such as phone model and such.

The official recommendation is to wait for version 2.0, as it will have this server information sending "feature" removed. That is based on Kingo's response. To say that Kingo devs had bad intentions for us is not accurate, but the sending of certain information to foreign servers when it really shouldn't be necessary is always understandably a red flag.

Will it hurt you to use Kingo root on your Note 3 now? Probably not. Is it safer for you to just wait for version 2.0? Probably.

Hope that helps.
 
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They've updated to v1.1.2 it seems ( Mod Edit: links to vRoot or Kingo are currently not allowed on XDA.
) which is why I asked. Looks like they supposedly fixed the questioned issue...but I am in no way able to confirm that.
 
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billymaloney3

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this was in response to my question about the VZW Note 3 being included in their unlock program... This seems promising

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frieked

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That's what the tobacco companies said in the '60s.

Yes, this method totally works:
Step 1: Ask Kingo if Kingo is up to no good.
Step 2: Receive response from Kingo that says no, we are totally not up to no good
Step 3: Wait, was that a triple or quadruple negative?
Step 4: ...
Step 5: Profit
 
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I figured the information being sent was pertaining to pushing the correct files, when you mass root many devices it only makes sense. Still it makes sense to be caution especially when you don't know exactly what info is being sent.
 

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    So a few days ago I emailed Kingo support asking about the MTKcamera spyware and about their program being spyware in general. This was their response...

    Sent from my SM-N900V using xda app-developers app
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    Proper grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, and intelligent, this is obviously not a punk trying to rob us of anything. After reading their explanation, I'd be much more comfortable using their product.
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    I found the thread on XDA about installing super user over kingo but let's play devils advocate for one second let's say I'm trying to install malicious software on your phone ... wouldn't I build the software so that even if you installed a different superuser that I would still somehow maintain access of your information

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    To ALL of you who are worried about kingo....guess what? Just DONT root!!!!

    Rooting is not for you as any time you root and/or flash a custom rom you are opening yourself up to exploitation and potential retrieval of personal info stored on the device...NUFF SAID!!!!

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    Are moderators here now satisfied kingo no longer takes inappropriate info from phones rooted by them? If so why are links still blocked. I would love an answer from a moderator if not too much trouble. Thanks! I don't want my phone cloned somewhere.

    Beamed from my Galaxy Note 3

    Kingo has responded to our inquiry and state they have removed the IMEI collection during the rooting process. Our security expert has not had a chance to confirm this but Kingo has so far been very open to XDA inquiries. This info was just received this morning so at this time links will be allowed. Thank you all for your patience. If anyone finds otherwise please let a moderator know.


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    I think all this hoopla over kingo is funny. People...your personal info and data is accessible on a STOCK smart phone. If you want to remain anonymous...dont use a smart phone period. Ship it to me and buy a trakfone.

    have a nice day.