Re: [Gmail-Users] Texters Beware!

[DEP/Dodo]

On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 10:35 AM, Jeff Grossman  wrote:

>
> On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 5:41 PM, DEP/Dodo  wrote:
>
>> On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 5:16 PM, Jeff Grossman  wrote:
>>
>>> What is nice about the authenticator app over a text message is the
>>> authenticator app does not rely on cell service or data service on the
>>> phone.
>>
>>
>> ​Now that I think about it, printing out Google verif. codes also is not
>> dependent on a text msg. or data service on the phone (not that I know what
>> that is).​
>>
>
> Yes, that is correct.  But, I might not always remember to print them
> out.  Actually I would prefer to not print them out.  Not a big fan of
> extra paper.  I always seem to remember my phone.
>
​Makes sense, Jeff.
Right now, apps intimidate me with regard to the smartphone.  I know there
are quite a few offered that I will never use, but I'm also afraid to
delete them--assuming I knew how to.
​

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Re: [Gmail-Users] Texters Beware!

[Marko Vukovic]

On Wed, Sep 9, 2015 at 8:05 AM, DEP/Dodo  wrote:

> Makes sense, Jeff.
> Right now, apps intimidate me with regard to the smartphone.  I know there
> are quite a few offered that I will never use, but I'm also afraid to
> delete them--assuming I knew how to.
> ​
>

​They can always be re-installed. The normal procedure is to hold your
finger down on the app. You'll then see 'Uninstall' ​appear on the top, to
which you then drag the app. Alternatively, through Settings>Apps. The
Google apps e.g. Hangouts cannot be uninstalled, but there should be a
disable button there.

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Re: [Gmail-Users] Texters Beware!

[Jeff Grossman]

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 5:41 PM, DEP/Dodo  wrote:

> On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 5:16 PM, Jeff Grossman  wrote:
>
>> What is nice about the authenticator app over a text message is the
>> authenticator app does not rely on cell service or data service on the
>> phone.
>
>
> ​Now that I think about it, printing out Google verif. codes also is not
> dependent on a text msg. or data service on the phone (not that I know what
> that is).​
>

Yes, that is correct.  But, I might not always remember to print them out.
Actually I would prefer to not print them out.  Not a big fan of extra
paper.  I always seem to remember my phone.

Jeff

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Re: [Gmail-Users] Texters Beware!

[Jeff Grossman]

Diane,
I am sure I will print out those codes one day if I am traveling or
something.  What is nice about the authenticator app over a text message is
the authenticator app does not rely on cell service or data service on the
phone.  It is a standalone app that randomly creates codes for me based on
my Google account.  If I am in a bad cell service area I might not get a
text message and I might not have printed out the code sheet.  I always
have my phone with me and as long as the phone has battery power, I can
always get a code.

Just a personal preference.

Jeff

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 4:53 PM, DEP/Dodo  wrote:

> I have no idea what the "Authenticator app" is and don''t think I want to
> know, Jeff, if you can recall everything I went through regarding 2SV
> before I got the smartphone.  Why do you use that instead of, for ex.,
> printing out verif. codes that are sent you by Google when you opt for them?
>
> *~Diane*
>
> On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 8:20 AM, Jeff Grossman  wrote:
>
>> That's good to know.  It doesn't surprise me that they have started using
>> that method to gain access to people's Google accounts.  I am setup to use
>> the Authenticator app when getting codes for 2-step authentication so
>> Google does not send me text messages with verification codes.
>>
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Re: [Gmail-Users] Texters Beware!

[DEP/Dodo]

How do you find apps like that?  Just curious, nothing more.  I marvel at
what other people know!

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 5:16 PM, Jeff Grossman  wrote:

> Diane,
> I am sure I will print out those codes one day if I am traveling or
> something.  What is nice about the authenticator app over a text message is
> the authenticator app does not rely on cell service or data service on the
> phone.  It is a standalone app that randomly creates codes for me based on
> my Google account.  If I am in a bad cell service area I might not get a
> text message and I might not have printed out the code sheet.  I always
> have my phone with me and as long as the phone has battery power, I can
> always get a code.
>
> Just a personal preference.
>

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Re: [Gmail-Users] Texters Beware!

[DEP/Dodo]

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 5:16 PM, Jeff Grossman  wrote:

> What is nice about the authenticator app over a text message is the
> authenticator app does not rely on cell service or data service on the
> phone.


​Now that I think about it, printing out Google verif. codes also is not
dependent on a text msg. or data service on the phone (not that I know what
that is).​

*~D*


*~Diane*

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Re: [Gmail-Users] Texters Beware!

[DEP/Dodo]

I have no idea what the "Authenticator app" is and don''t think I want to
know, Jeff, if you can recall everything I went through regarding 2SV
before I got the smartphone.  Why do you use that instead of, for ex.,
printing out verif. codes that are sent you by Google when you opt for them?

*~Diane*

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 8:20 AM, Jeff Grossman  wrote:

> That's good to know.  It doesn't surprise me that they have started using
> that method to gain access to people's Google accounts.  I am setup to use
> the Authenticator app when getting codes for 2-step authentication so
> Google does not send me text messages with verification codes.
>

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Re: [Gmail-Users] Texters Beware!

[Jeff Grossman]

That's good to know.  It doesn't surprise me that they have started using
that method to gain access to people's Google accounts.  I am setup to use
the Authenticator app when getting codes for 2-step authentication so
Google does not send me text messages with verification codes.

Jeff

On Fri, Sep 4, 2015 at 11:32 PM, Diane  wrote:

> Hi, Group--
>
> I thought the attached article from *ConsumerReports* (October 2015)
> would be of interest.  As you will read, it does impact Gmail.
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