tATA Protector

About tATA Protector Android App

tATA - the Anti Theft Auto. I wanted to locate my car at anytime, and most importantly I wanted to have a more sophisticated car alarm system than the built-in one. tATA detects car theft and calls you, so you can react immediately.

Please read the full description, before you start to use it. Thank you!

Features:
- retrieve car location
- location based car theft detection
- spy on microphone
- low battery alert

Call at power connected/disconnected feature is in a separate application from now on:
- https://github.com/tomicooler/tATAPowerDetector

Client applications:
- tATA Watcher GCM - internet connection is required
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomicooler.tata.watchergcm

- tATA Watcher SMS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomicooler.tata.watchersms

- SMS - works with any phone that can send and receive SMS

Internet connection is optional, but I suggest to use it, because:
- depending on the usage, SMS may cost more
- GPS is much faster and more accurate with internet connection (a-gps)
- the debug mode is recommended, so you will learn how it works

Keep in mind that tATA is not a professional car alarm solution, USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. Be extremely careful with hiding mobile phone or power bank in your car, they can explode under extreme hot environment! I take no responsibility or liability for car thefts.

It is not an easy task to setup tATA Protector properly, so I recommend only for people who like hacking and patient enough. Check the Help screen in the application for guidance.

Security notes:
- SMS and GCM API is enabled by default
- change the default SMS password
- do NOT share your GCM ID
- tATA is "peer-to-peer", your personal data won't be stored in any tATA server, because there is no such thing

Tips & tricks:
- rooted phone can be automatically started on charge, google it :)
- https://github.com/tomicooler/htcdesire200autoboot

Known issues:
- locations won't be accurate if you park in underground garage