Recording while phone screen is off/locked? (Android OS)

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Recording while phone screen is off/locked? (Android OS)

Post by Descreet » Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:22 am

Hello oppers. Not to turn this place into a tech support forum but, I figured some of you might know how to record via the phone's original camera app while the screen is off/locked.

I've tried some applications, which did actually work, but they lack many features the original cam app has. (like wide fov, 60fps, etc.)

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Post by Xanatos » Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:22 pm

Don't know much about smartphones, but if you're thinking of using it for opping I suggest not using a device with a GPS & user ID on it.
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Post by Descreet » Sat Nov 06, 2021 4:52 pm

Oh... Well I'm dumb. Thanks. :D

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Post by Vengeance » Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:47 am

I'm in agreement with Xanatos. Don't want law enforcement being able to see where you've been, or find it in the event you accidentally leave it behind.
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Post by Xanatos » Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:08 am

Old digital cameras are pretty cheap nowadays, you can probably find used ones online for peanuts that still take decent pictures.
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Post by Descreet » Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:12 pm

Buying used stuff (which are in decent condition) is a skill I don't have. I'll try though, thanks.

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Re: Recording while phone screen is off/locked? (Android OS)

Post by NINJAHAMMER » Tue Jan 18, 2022 1:46 pm

While it shouldn't need to be said but we'll say it anyway, smartphones that are registered to you or ones that you have a plan with is how many people are tracked or arrested after they do naughty things . However, I like the idea of an operator using and having smartphones on certain ops but the smartphone must be a burner phone or one no longer on a plan. With a smartphone, an operator has a camera, a video camera, a back-up flashlight, a distraction sound effects device (cricket sounds, voices talking or whispering ), and with enough memory or with an adapter that can read usb / backup hard drive the smartphone gives an operator access to information on lockpicking, escape, survival etc. Getting caught with a harddrive or usb with that same info while on an op would not be advantageous however. Many phones can still make 911 calls even if not on a plan, allowing an operative the ability to call and mislead authorities (which is illegal). I'm not a tech guy but I've heard of burner phones, cloned phones and even repeater type devices . perhaps another option is to use a small tablet that is not able to make calls and is not registered to you .

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Re: Recording while phone screen is off/locked? (Android OS)

Post by Xanatos » Tue Jan 18, 2022 3:29 pm

Even if they're not registered to you, most phones have GPS devices in them anyway, meaning authorities can still trace them straight back to you if you bring them home. I never carry anything traceable with me on ops as a given rule.
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Re: Recording while phone screen is off/locked? (Android OS)

Post by basewatcher » Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:50 pm

Dont do it bro. Just creates evidence. Unless your device is encrypted and has a quick kill switch dont even consider it.

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