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OS X and Linux
Removing Prey from Unix-based systems is quite straightforward. You just need to open a terminal (OS X, Linux) and run the following command:
sudo /usr/lib/prey/current/bin/prey config hooks pre_uninstall && sudo rm -rf /usr/lib/prey /var/log/prey.log /etc/prey
That will effectively delete all traces of Prey from your system.
Android
Prey for Android is a bit difficult to remove because thieves shouldn't have it easy. If you're sure you don't need this protection anymore, please follow these instructions:
On the device, go to Global Settings > Security > Device administrators.
Disable permissions for Prey.
Uninstall Prey as any other app.
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