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SMSCON provides complete control of your [[Nokia N900|N900]] by sending SMS messages to it. This is particularly handy in case you cannot find your phone, for example if it has been lost or stolen.
SMSCON provides complete control of your [[Nokia N900|N900]] by sending SMS messages to it. This is particularly handy in case you cannot find your phone, for example if it has been lost or stolen.
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Smscon is a two part Python script running in CLI; <code>smscon</code> & <code>smscon_daemon</code>. Smscon is the CLI control part and <code>smscon_daemon</code> is the "running in the background" part. The
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SMSCON is a two part Python script running in CLI; <code>smscon</code> and <code>smscon_daemon</code>. <code>smscon</code> is the CLI control part and <code>smscon_daemon</code> is the "running in the background" part. The configuration file for all the user settings is the <code>smscon_config</code>.
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configuration file for all the user settings is <code>smscon_config</code>.
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=What can it do=
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==Functionality==
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Smscon can:
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SMSCON can:
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* autoload at boot (this is default set at install of smscon package);
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when device reboots it loads smscon_daemon in the background.
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* autoload at boot (when set);
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** when device reboots it loads smscon_daemon in the background.
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* creates a log file (on the device)
* creates a log file (on the device)
* detect SIM card change and sends new phonenumber and IMSI code (returns SMS) to other known mobile number;
* detect SIM card change and sends new phonenumber and IMSI code (returns SMS) to other known mobile number;
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** if somebody has stolen your phone and put his/hers own SIM card in it.
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if somebody has stolen your phone and put his/hers own SIM card in it.
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* send current GPS location coordinates (returns SMS).
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* send current GPS location coordinates (returns SMS or EMAIL with GoogleMaps picture with location on it).
* reboot the phone;
* reboot the phone;
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** only works if your SIM card hasn't a lock code.
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only works if your SIM card hasn't a lock code.
* shutdown the phone.
* shutdown the phone.
* open a reverse ssh connection to your own server (GPRS connection);
* open a reverse ssh connection to your own server (GPRS connection);
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** control the device at CLI level from your own home.
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control the device at CLI level from your own home.
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* email a frontcam picture to your email address (GPRS connection); to see where your phone is or who is using it.
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* email a frontcam picture to your email address (GPRS connection);
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to see where your phone is or who is using it.
* send the current remaining battery charge (returns SMS).
* send the current remaining battery charge (returns SMS).
* make the phone call you;
* make the phone call you;
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** you can listen where your phone is (returns phonecall)
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you can listen where your phone is (returns phonecall)
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* lock the device;
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nobody can control your device anymore.
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==Installation==
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=Installation=
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Download the latest version of SMSCON from its [http://smscon.garage.maemo.org/ garage project]
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Smscon is writen in Python and needs the following packages installed on your device to install and run:
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(at a later stage will be delivered also through [[Extras]])
 
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SMSCON needs the following packages installed on your device to install and run:
 
<pre>
<pre>
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apt-get install maemo-python-device-env
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apt-get install maemo-python-device-env (the Python language package)
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apt-get install python-location
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apt-get install python-location  
apt-get install pexpect
apt-get install pexpect
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apt-get install gstreamer-tools
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apt-get install gstreamer-tools  
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apt-get install openssh
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apt-get install openssh  
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</pre>
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</pre>  
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The three files (smscon, smscon_daemon & smscon_config) are placed in the directory: <code>/usr/bin/</code>
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Also a fixed IP address is needed on the remote server for the reverse-ssh (port 22) connection, if you want to use the 'Remoteon' / 'Remoteoff' command.
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==Usage==
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SMSCON is triggered by a SMS message with a predefined known command and then will execute the task in the background. If so it will send a reply SMS with the information.
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===Commands===
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The default commands are:
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The two (smscon, smscon_daemon) are placed in de [B]/usr/bin[/B] directory.
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Also you need a fixed IP address on your remote server for the reverse-ssh (port 22) connection, if you want to use the 'Remoteon' / 'Remoteoff' function.
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=Usage=
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Smscon is triggered by a SMS message with a predefined known command and then will execute the task in the background.
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If so it will send a reply SMS with the information.
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The default commands are:  
<pre>
<pre>
Nokia-N900:~# smscon -sms
Nokia-N900:~# smscon -sms
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Camera
Camera
Call
Call
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Lock
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Unlock
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Trackon
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Trackoff
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</pre>
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These commands can be altered (renamed) in the <code>smscon_config</code> file.
 
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===Options===
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These commands can be altered in smscon_config file:
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<pre>
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# smscon_daemon user settings (v0.4.0)
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# edit the settings below!
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# Sms settings
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SENDERNUMBER      = '+XXXXXXXXXXX'
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# Sms commands
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CHECK            = 'Check'
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REBOOT            = 'Reboot'
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POWEROFF          = 'Poweroff'
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POWER            = 'Power'
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LOCATION          = 'Location'
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REMOTEON          = 'Remoteon'
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REMOTEOFF        = 'Remoteoff'
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CAMERA            = 'Camera'
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CALL              = 'Call'
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LOCK              = 'Lock'
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UNLOCK            = 'Unlock'
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TRACKON          = 'Trackon'
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TRACKOFF          = 'Trackoff'
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# Email settings
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# (only works for smtp access without secure authentication!)
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EMAILADDRESS      = 'XXXXX@XXXXXXXXXXX.XX'
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USER              = 'XXXXXXXX'
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PASSWORD          = 'XXXXXXXX'
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EMAILFROM        = 'XXXXXXXX@XXXXXX.XX'
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MAILSERVER        = 'XXXX.XXXXXX.XX'
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MAILPORT          = 25
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# Reverse-ssh settings
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REMOTEHOST        = 'XXXXXXXXXXX.XX'
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REMOTEPORT        = 22
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REMOTEUSER        = 'XXXXXXXXXXXXX'
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REMOTEPASSWORD    = 'XXXXXXXXXX'
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# Send acknowledge sms
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# (send acknowledge sms after receiving valid sms command: 'yes' / 'no')
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COMMANDREPLY      = 'no'
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# Device lock
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# (lock device after receiving valid sms command: 'yes' / 'no')
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AUTODEVICELOCK    = 'no'
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# Gps setings
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# (if no gps coordinates acquired after 600 seconds then stop)
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GPSTIMEOUT        = 600
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# (number of gps coordinates to acquire and use the most accurate in "Location" mode)
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GPSPOLLING        = 4
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# (time between sending coordinate sms in 'Trackon' mode: 10 / 20 / 30 / 60 / 120)
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GPSINTERVAL      = 60
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# (method to send gps coordinates: 'email' / 'sms')
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GPSSEND          = 'email'
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</pre>
Options for smscon are:
Options for smscon are:
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<pre>
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Nokia-N900:~# smscon
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<pre>Nokia-N900:~# smscon
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== smscon v0.3.0 - Nokia N900 remote control utility ==
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== smscon v0.4.0 - Nokia N900 remote control utility ==
  Options:
  Options:
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  -init    : create smscon_config
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   -start     : start smscon_daemon
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   -start   : start smscon_daemon
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   -stop       : stop smscon_daemon
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   -stop   : stop smscon_daemon
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   -status     : get smscon_daemon status
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   -status : get smscon_daemon status
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   -log       : show log file
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   -log     : show the log file
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   -del log    : erase log file
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   -clear  : erase the log file
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   -sms       : show sms commands
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   -sms     : show sms commands
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   -help       : this help menu
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   -help   : this help menu
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  Special options:
  Special options:
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   -boot   : start smscon_daemon at device boot
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   -boot       : start smscon_daemon at device boot
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   -unboot : remove start of smscon_daemon at device boot
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   -unboot     : remove start of smscon_daemon at device boot
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   -reset   : factory default
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   -reset     : factory default
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   -imsi   : show imsi code file
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   -imsi       : show imsi code file
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   -delete : delete imsi code file
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   -del imsi  : delete smscon_code file
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  -init      : create default smscon_config
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  -del config : delete smscon_config file
</pre>
</pre>
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===First Time Usage===
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Smscon is intended for people who have Python programming / Linux experience so you can adjust the script to your own needs.
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The first time start SMSCON with the following command <code>smscon -init</code>; it creates a new config file (<code>/usr/bin/smscon_config</code>) which you must edit to your own needs (change all "xxxxxxx"'s).
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=After installation=
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Warning: Use Putty / WinSCP on Windows for this. Do not use a Windows editor!
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The second time you start smscon (<code>smscon -start</code>) it loads the configured user settings file and is now active. It then stores your valid IMSI code in a file (<code>smscon_code</code>) if the file doesn't exist already. When later a new SIM card is inserted the new IMSI code is verified with the code in the stored file. This is the "SIM card change detect".
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After installation smscon will generate a new config file (/usr/bin/smscon_config) which you *must* edit to your own needs (change all "xxxxxxx"'s).
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I use Putty / WinSCP on Windows for this. Don't use a Windows editor, this may break the config file!
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Smscon will also be installed to autoload at boot, this can be disabled with the command "smscon -unboot" and re-enabled by "smscon -boot"
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The first time you start smscon (smscon -start) it loads the configured user settings file and is now active.  
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Smscon_dameon then stores your valid IMSI code in a file (/usr/bin/smscon_code) if the file doesn't exists.  
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When later a new SIM card is inserted the new IMSI code is verified with the code in the stored file. This is the "SIM card change detect".
<pre>
<pre>
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Nokia-N900:~# smscon -init
 
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creating new user config file in "/usr/bin/smscon_config".
 
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WARNING: first edit smscon_config before using smscon!
 
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Nokia-N900:~# smscon -start
Nokia-N900:~# smscon -start
smscon_daemon started.
smscon_daemon started.
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</pre>
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Nokia-N900~# smscon -log
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All user action and behavior of smscon_daemon will be logged in the log file:
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(Thu Sep  2 22:10:24 2010) SMSCON: smscon_daemon active
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(Thu Sep  2 22:10:25 2010) DAEMON: user settings succesfully loaded from "smscon_config" file
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<pre>
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(Thu Sep  2 22:10:25 2010) DAEMON INIT: initalizing new IMSI file with current valid IMSI code
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Nokia-N900:~# smscon -log
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(Thu Sep  2 22:10:25 2010) DAEMON: current valid IMSI code (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) saved to file
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SMSCON INFO: smscon_daemon active (09-09-2010 11:00:48)
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(Thu Sep  2 22:10:25 2010) DAEMON: authorized IMSI code found
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DAEMON INFO: user settings succesfully loaded from "smscon_config" file (09-09-2010 11:00:49)
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(Thu Sep  2 22:10:25 2010) DAEMON WARNING: smscon doesn't autoload at boot
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DAEMON INFO: reading valid IMSI code (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) from file (09-09-2010 11:00:49)
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(Thu Sep  2 22:10:25 2010) DAEMON: no test arguments passed for daemon
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DAEMON INFO: authorized IMSI code found (09-09-2010 11:00:49)
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DAEMON INFO: smscon autoloads at boot (09-09-2010 11:00:49)
</pre>
</pre>
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===Remote SSH Connection===
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=Remote SSH connection=
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When the (reverse-)SSH connection is made (default command 'Remoteon') you can from the server side (your own server) connect to your Nokia device with the following command:
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When the (reverse-)SSH connection is made (default command 'Remoteon' / 'Remoteoff') you can from the server side (your own server) connect to your Nokia device with the following command:
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</pre>
</pre>
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==Current Version 0.3.0==
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=Tester needed=
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* bug fixes, bug fixes, bug fixes in data connection handling.
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Please test this software, I like to hear if it works for you or not. I only could test it with two Vodafone SIM cards from The Netherlands, I want to know if it also
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* at the moment smscon can only connect to a SMTP server (for sending the email) without secure authentication. (will be solved in the future).
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works with other cards & networks in other countries...
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===Changes from version 0.2.4===
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=Current version v0.4.0=
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* now email sending and SSH connection ''only works'' through GPRS connection because GPRS is always available. (a random WLAN access only works if preconfigured)
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* when you install smscon package there is no more <code>smscon_config</code> template file installed; the first time you start smscon,
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** it creates a new config file at <code>/usr/bin/smscon_config</code> which you must edit. The next time you start smscon is loads this edited config file and is then active. (see also [First Time Usage])
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* when installing future updates of smscon settings file is not deleted.
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* command <code>smscon -reset</code> resets your complete configuration to the state after your smscon package installation. (deleting boot, config, code and log file)
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* <code>smscon_daemon</code> will stop if no SIM card is found. (smscon has no use then)
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* For smscon to work properly set in Nokia menu Settings --> Internet connection to 'Any connection'.
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==Future Development==
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* smscon will be set to load at boot at installation of smscon;
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** this can later be undone with the <code>-unboot</code> option if needed.
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* new commands: "Trackon" / "Trackoff"; smscon will continually send (after x time) a sms with current GPS coordinates.
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* smscon will lock the device after first valid sms command is received (user configurable).
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* rewriting connection handeling by smscon.
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* storing all <code>smscon_config</code> user variables in gconf database.
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* saving the phone number where you send your sms messages from in smscon_config (in <code>VALIDSENDERNUMBER</code>). At the moment it is lost after reboot and uses the initial number stored in <code>VALIDSENDERNUMBER</code>.
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* add a configuration GUI.
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==Testers Needed==
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SMSCON is (at the current state) intended for people who have Python programming / Linux experience to be able to adjust the script at their own needs.
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* bug fixes, bug fixes, bug fixes in data connection handeling (I hope, you test it).
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* sms commands have changed; you can now use spaces in commands.
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* smscon_dameon will use only GPRS connection for sending email & reverse-ssh connection.
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* smscon_daemon will lock the device after first valid sms command is received (user configurable).
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* smscon_daemon now stores the phonenumber where you send your control sms's from into smscon_config (SENDERNUMBER).
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* added new control command "Lock" & "Unlock"; you now can lock & unlock your device so nobody can use your device.
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* added new control command "Trackon" & "Trackoff"; continiously send (after GPSINTERVAL time) sms's (with current location) or email messages (with current location as a GoogleMaps picture).
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* at the moment smscon can only connect to a smtp server (for sending email) without secure authentication. (will be solved in the future I hope).
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* email sending & ssh connection -only works- through GPRS connection.
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* when installing future updates of smscon user settings file (smscon_config) is not deleted or overwritten.
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* command smscon -reset resets your complete configuration to the state after your smscon package installation. (deleting boot, config, code & log file)
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* smscon_daemon will stop if no SIM card is found at boot. No sms sending/receiving capability --> no control.
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* changed the way the log file is shown.
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We'd like to hear if it works for you. We could only could test it with few SIM cards and want to know if it also works with other cards and networks in other countries.
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=Future development=
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==Disclaimer==
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* saving all smscon_config user variables in gconf database. No need for smscon_config file anymore.
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* only send camera picture (command "Camera") when keyboard slider is opened.
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If this software does harmfull/unwanted things (not to be expected) to your device in any way the developers can't be responsible for this.
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=Disclaimer=
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If this software does harmfull/unwanted things (not to be expected) to your device in any way I can't be responsible for this.
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Revision as of 14:49, 9 September 2010

SMSCON provides complete control of your N900 by sending SMS messages to it. This is particularly handy in case you cannot find your phone, for example if it has been lost or stolen.

Smscon is a two part Python script running in CLI; smscon & smscon_daemon. Smscon is the CLI control part and smscon_daemon is the "running in the background" part. The

configuration file for all the user settings is smscon_config.

Contents

What can it do

Smscon can:

  • autoload at boot (this is default set at install of smscon package);

when device reboots it loads smscon_daemon in the background.

  • creates a log file (on the device)
  • detect SIM card change and sends new phonenumber and IMSI code (returns SMS) to other known mobile number;

if somebody has stolen your phone and put his/hers own SIM card in it.

  • send current GPS location coordinates (returns SMS or EMAIL with GoogleMaps picture with location on it).
  • reboot the phone;

only works if your SIM card hasn't a lock code.

  • shutdown the phone.
  • open a reverse ssh connection to your own server (GPRS connection);

control the device at CLI level from your own home.

  • email a frontcam picture to your email address (GPRS connection);

to see where your phone is or who is using it.

  • send the current remaining battery charge (returns SMS).
  • make the phone call you;

you can listen where your phone is (returns phonecall)

  • lock the device;

nobody can control your device anymore.

Installation

Smscon is writen in Python and needs the following packages installed on your device to install and run: 

apt-get install maemo-python-device-env (the Python language package)
apt-get install python-location 
apt-get install pexpect
apt-get install gstreamer-tools 
apt-get install openssh

The two (smscon, smscon_daemon) are placed in de [B]/usr/bin[/B] directory.

Also you need a fixed IP address on your remote server for the reverse-ssh (port 22) connection, if you want to use the 'Remoteon' / 'Remoteoff' function.

Usage

Smscon is triggered by a SMS message with a predefined known command and then will execute the task in the background. If so it will send a reply SMS with the information.

The default commands are: 

Nokia-N900:~# smscon -sms
Check
Reboot
Poweroff
Power
Location
Remoteon
Remoteoff
Camera
Call
Lock
Unlock
Trackon
Trackoff

These commands can be altered in smscon_config file: 

# smscon_daemon user settings (v0.4.0)
# edit the settings below!

# Sms settings
SENDERNUMBER      = '+XXXXXXXXXXX'

# Sms commands
CHECK             = 'Check'
REBOOT            = 'Reboot'
POWEROFF          = 'Poweroff'
POWER             = 'Power'
LOCATION          = 'Location'
REMOTEON          = 'Remoteon'
REMOTEOFF         = 'Remoteoff'
CAMERA            = 'Camera'
CALL              = 'Call'
LOCK              = 'Lock'
UNLOCK            = 'Unlock'
TRACKON           = 'Trackon'
TRACKOFF          = 'Trackoff'

# Email settings
# (only works for smtp access without secure authentication!)
EMAILADDRESS      = 'XXXXX@XXXXXXXXXXX.XX'
USER              = 'XXXXXXXX'
PASSWORD          = 'XXXXXXXX'
EMAILFROM         = 'XXXXXXXX@XXXXXX.XX'
MAILSERVER        = 'XXXX.XXXXXX.XX'
MAILPORT          = 25

# Reverse-ssh settings
REMOTEHOST        = 'XXXXXXXXXXX.XX'
REMOTEPORT        = 22
REMOTEUSER        = 'XXXXXXXXXXXXX'
REMOTEPASSWORD    = 'XXXXXXXXXX'

# Send acknowledge sms
# (send acknowledge sms after receiving valid sms command: 'yes' / 'no')
COMMANDREPLY      = 'no'

# Device lock
# (lock device after receiving valid sms command: 'yes' / 'no')
AUTODEVICELOCK    = 'no'

# Gps setings
# (if no gps coordinates acquired after 600 seconds then stop)
GPSTIMEOUT        = 600
# (number of gps coordinates to acquire and use the most accurate in "Location" mode)
GPSPOLLING        = 4
# (time between sending coordinate sms in 'Trackon' mode: 10 / 20 / 30 / 60 / 120)
GPSINTERVAL       = 60
# (method to send gps coordinates: 'email' / 'sms')
GPSSEND           = 'email'

Options for smscon are: 

Nokia-N900:~# smscon
== smscon v0.4.0 - Nokia N900 remote control utility ==
 Options:
  -start      : start smscon_daemon
  -stop       : stop smscon_daemon
  -status     : get smscon_daemon status
  -log        : show log file
  -del log    : erase log file
  -sms        : show sms commands
  -help       : this help menu
 Special options:
  -boot       : start smscon_daemon at device boot
  -unboot     : remove start of smscon_daemon at device boot
  -reset      : factory default
  -imsi       : show imsi code file
  -del imsi   : delete smscon_code file
  -init       : create default smscon_config
  -del config : delete smscon_config file

Smscon is intended for people who have Python programming / Linux experience so you can adjust the script to your own needs.

After installation

After installation smscon will generate a new config file (/usr/bin/smscon_config) which you *must* edit to your own needs (change all "xxxxxxx"'s). I use Putty / WinSCP on Windows for this. Don't use a Windows editor, this may break the config file! Smscon will also be installed to autoload at boot, this can be disabled with the command "smscon -unboot" and re-enabled by "smscon -boot" The first time you start smscon (smscon -start) it loads the configured user settings file and is now active. Smscon_dameon then stores your valid IMSI code in a file (/usr/bin/smscon_code) if the file doesn't exists. When later a new SIM card is inserted the new IMSI code is verified with the code in the stored file. This is the "SIM card change detect". 

Nokia-N900:~# smscon -start
smscon_daemon started.

All user action and behavior of smscon_daemon will be logged in the log file: 

Nokia-N900:~# smscon -log
SMSCON INFO: smscon_daemon active (09-09-2010 11:00:48)
DAEMON INFO: user settings succesfully loaded from "smscon_config" file (09-09-2010 11:00:49)
DAEMON INFO: reading valid IMSI code (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) from file (09-09-2010 11:00:49)
DAEMON INFO: authorized IMSI code found (09-09-2010 11:00:49)
DAEMON INFO: smscon autoloads at boot (09-09-2010 11:00:49)

Remote SSH connection

When the (reverse-)SSH connection is made (default command 'Remoteon' / 'Remoteoff') you can from the server side (your own server) connect to your Nokia device with the following command: 

ssh -p 8080 localhost -l root

Tester needed

Please test this software, I like to hear if it works for you or not. I only could test it with two Vodafone SIM cards from The Netherlands, I want to know if it also works with other cards & networks in other countries...

Current version v0.4.0

  • bug fixes, bug fixes, bug fixes in data connection handeling (I hope, you test it).
  • sms commands have changed; you can now use spaces in commands.
  • smscon_dameon will use only GPRS connection for sending email & reverse-ssh connection.
  • smscon_daemon will lock the device after first valid sms command is received (user configurable).
  • smscon_daemon now stores the phonenumber where you send your control sms's from into smscon_config (SENDERNUMBER).
  • added new control command "Lock" & "Unlock"; you now can lock & unlock your device so nobody can use your device.
  • added new control command "Trackon" & "Trackoff"; continiously send (after GPSINTERVAL time) sms's (with current location) or email messages (with current location as a GoogleMaps picture).
  • at the moment smscon can only connect to a smtp server (for sending email) without secure authentication. (will be solved in the future I hope).
  • email sending & ssh connection -only works- through GPRS connection.
  • when installing future updates of smscon user settings file (smscon_config) is not deleted or overwritten.
  • command smscon -reset resets your complete configuration to the state after your smscon package installation. (deleting boot, config, code & log file)
  • smscon_daemon will stop if no SIM card is found at boot. No sms sending/receiving capability --> no control.
  • changed the way the log file is shown.

Future development

  • saving all smscon_config user variables in gconf database. No need for smscon_config file anymore.
  • only send camera picture (command "Camera") when keyboard slider is opened.

Disclaimer

If this software does harmfull/unwanted things (not to be expected) to your device in any way I can't be responsible for this.

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