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How To Test Your Phone For Carrier IQ Rootkit

Home / Blog / How To / How To Test Your Phone For Carrier IQ Rootkit
By chief_geek

The recent widespread discovery of Carrier IQ rootkit on smartphones probably has you wondering if your phone has it.  The process for detection and removal/disabling it differs between phones, but either way you’ll want to make sure you take care of it.

Android Phones


  1. Download and install VooDoo Carrier IQ Detectorto your Android device and run it.
    QR Code VooDoo Carrier IQ Detector Android
    Download for Android

    Note: VooDoo Carrier IQ Detector can only detect the rootkit at this time, not remove it.

  2. If your phone has the rootkit and you want it removed, you’ll need to root your phone. Once rooted, you can download and install Logging Test App and purchase the $1 Pro Key to remove the Carrier IQ information.

Download Logging Test App

Buy Pro Key

Note: Since rooting is a rather touchy and complex process for non-techies, we’re providing a link that summarizes the process and provides a succinct guide to follow.

View Guide To Rooting Any Android Phone

 

iPhones


To turn off Carrier IQ on iPhone:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Select General.
  3. Select About.
  4. Select Diagnostics and Usage.
  5. Tap “Don’t Send”.

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