Originally Posted by Dante

well...it has a feature to lock it down...but that doesnt work if u have the code disabled. thats a shame. BUT...you do have a command to execute any script. so if you write a script that erases all your important data...or just moves them to a folder that the user cant get to (somewhere in root)...you get what you want =D

or you could just initiate an ssh tunnel (also a command) and save your precious data...and then delete it off the phone.

Originally Posted by elepedus

Just a quick post to let everyone know I am still here and working on this.

I am currently in the process of putting together a flow diagram of the solution as I see it. I will post it here for suggestions when it's done.
I am also continuing to do research and a few new ideas are beginning to take shape in my head.

For starters, the software suite will consist of two distinct parts, namely, an N900 app and a control centre which can be run directly (i.e does not need to be installed) from a flash drive on any computer (i.e: linux/mac/windows compatibility).

I wonder whether a usb flash drive can be used as a portable instant web server on any machine - maybe with dyndns?

Secondly, whenever the phone is restarted, the daemon service will check the SIM card against a list of approved SIMs, and if it doesn't match trigger anti-theft mode.

Moreover, an alternative sms control interface needs to be available in case you can't get to a computer.

Finally, the whole solution must be highly configurable and user-friendly. Graphical User Interfaces are essential for both the initial setup process and for the Flash Drive Control Centre.

That's about it for now, but feel free to add your suggestions. And remember, if you, or anyone you know, have any programming knowledge, your help would be greatly appreciated (otherwise this project will take a very long time indeed ).

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