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[Galaxy S I9000 General] rschenck:
Since I know most of us tend to do A LOT or reading on tech sites and Android-focused blogs, you are all likely aware of the new security problem that has recently been headline news (especially on Apple sites).

In a nutshell, it is possible for malicious unsecured WiFi APs and HotSpots to steal the AuthToken from your phone when your WiFi contacts it. This AuthToken then can be used for two weeks to gain access to your Google account, which in turn may make other accounts you have vulnerable. They do this by using very common SSIDs, such as Default or Linksys, to encourage passing Android phones and/or tablets to try an connect with them. Though the connection doesn't complete, just the sniffing that takes place in advance is enough for the theft to take place.

Fortunately Android phones don't automatically try and connect to every cheap, streetcorner HotSpot they see...but they do automatically connect to WiFi APs they have been connected to before. Since these malicious APs are using very common SSIDs, it is likely your phone has connected to an AP with the same name in the past, and it will therefore query the AP, allowing the Token to be swiped.

How do we prevent this? Well, there are a few precautions that can be taken to make it less likely your poor phone gets grifted for being too trusting.

Make sure your home AP and other APs you control do not have common names. If your home AP has the SSID default, or Wireless....change it.

Keep your WiFi OFF when not using it.

Do NOT log into APs when you do not know their origin, and certainly not ones you scan for with names like Free Public WiFi. SSIDs like Evil Hacker Out to Fleece You are right out too.

If you DO log into a legit public AP (especially one with a common SSID), but it isn't one you commonly use, after you are done go into your WiFi settings and have your phone forget it.

Lastly, keep an eye on your Google account for suspicious activity. Did someone just your Google account to pay for $5000 worth of Skype calling to the Canary Islands? If so, report it (unless you got a girlfriend in the Canary Islands). Also use the security features in your gmail account to keep track of what IP numbers are logging into your mail. If someone on the other side of the country suddenly accesses your inbox, change your account details and report it to Google.

Forewarned is forearmed..and the sooner we make this scam unprofitable, the sooner it will go away and the sooner iPhone users will shut up about it.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] kepke:
source?

10char
[Galaxy S I9000 General] rschenck:
Background on the security problem? All over the interwebs. HERE for example, or HERE.

The suggestions and commentary are my own.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] HiQ123:
In 2.3.4 this problem is fixed. Is there any chance to use the fixed files in older android versions?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] rschenck:
Might be something for the devs to consider adding to their custom ROMS.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] markdj57:
Google on the case

In an official statement, Google has said it is already rolling-out a fix for the security flaw, which could affect all Android users, except those already running Gingerbread.

"Today we're starting to roll out a fix which addresses a potential security flaw that could, under certain circumstances, allow a third party access to data available in calendar and contacts.

"This fix requires no action from users and will roll out globally over the next few days."

Read more: http://www.techradar.com/news/phone...-security-flaw-fixing-it-957143#ixzz1N5zq1K7S
[Galaxy S I9000 General] xRap:
So is 2.3.3 still at risk ?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] windraker:
google already fixed it on their servers. danger averted :)

Sent from my GT-I9000M
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjoshua:
Anyone know how to root Nexus One 2.3.4? I've done a few search but I can't find a full guide for that.

Thank you. Peace.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LFact:
Since Gingerbreak doesn't work with 2.3.4(IIRC), what you can do is:

1.

- Downgrade to 2.3.3.

- Use gingerbreak to get root, flash custom recovery.

(If you downgraded to froyo, you can root it with z4root or SuperOneClick)

- Get ChainsDD's Superuser in flash-able .zip file. Copy it to SD card.

- Get 2.3.4 OTA update patch, copy it to SD card. If you don't want to lose custom recovery, open zip file with any archive utility, delete /recovery from zip. It will prevent stock recovery from restoring.

(If you downgraded to froyo and rooted, you need to get all OTA patches for upgrading to 2.3.3 and 2.3.4)

- Boot to recovery, flash (modified) OTA update patch. Don't reboot the device yet.

- Flash Superuser.

If you can use any application that requires root permission, you're done.

2. Unlock bootloader, push custom recovery and Superuser.

3. This requires Android Kitchen.

- Downgrade to 2.3.3 and root, flash custom recovery, same as 1.

- Get 2.3.4 system dump here.

- Use Android Kitchen to make rooted stock 2.3.4 package. When it's done, copy it to SD card.

- Backup all your data before proceed.

- Reboot to recovery, flash the package you made.

- Reboot and check. If nothing's wrong, you will have rooted stock with custom recovery.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exb0:
Or when you're on 2.3.4, go to fastboot, flash a custom recovery, flash the superuser.zip
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LFact:
You need to unlock bootloader to do that.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zonesan:
unlock bootloader will wipe all data on device.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjoshua:
Hi guys, thank you for the tips.

So the best way is tho unlock the bootloader? I have no issue to do that since my warranty is finished. Doesn't matter whether it wipes out my data. I have few questions:

1. After I unlocked my bootloader, can I update any upcoming firmware OTA in the future? Or I have to flash it via sdcards.

2. I've heard about rebooting will unroot the phone. Is it true?

3. How do I unlock my bootloader?

4. Is changing rom will reset the phone to factory setting? Will my phone get unrooted?

Sorry I'm quite a noob here. Peace! Appreciate any helps.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albundy2010:
1. With unlocked bootloader you do what you want.

2. No.

3. Read the wiki or a another guide. Mainly get the needed software onto a computer and run fastboot oem unlock when the phone is in the bootloader.

4. Flashing/updating to any rom that does not have root included you will loose root. With unlocked bootloader that is no issue. Flash custom recovery then flash su = root.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjoshua:
Great! Thanks!! :) I will search for a guide and unlock my bootloader soon!
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinnyjr:
I just picked up a nexus one unlocked with 2.3.4 stock. I want to downgrade to 2.2.2 or 2.2.1, root it with super one click, then after I get root go to rom manager and get my recovery and then flash a cyanogenmod rom. Saying all that what is the easiest way to downgrade to 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 ???

Thanks
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LFact:
Use passimg.zip. However, if it has really unlocked bootloader, all you have to do is use fastboot to flash custom recovery and any custom rom you want without doing so.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] william31518:
I have locked bootloader and have stock 2.3.4 on my nexus one... How to downgrade it to 2.3.3?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LFact:
Use passimg.zip, though it depends on your main version saved in bootloader. If you can get FRG33 or FRG83 passimg.zip(though I wonder if you can find it...), use that, then (manually) update them until you reach 2.3.3.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjoshua:
Hey peeps I've unlocked my bootloader and rooted it. So far so good. Thanks for all the helps. :)
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vangelis13:
I feel daft; I have unlocked the bootloader but cannot root, how ridiculous is that.. Am on 2.3.4 build GRJ22.

I'm trying to install "Root" (point V) on http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=636795 but cannot enter the recovery, getting "triangled" for ever & ever.

Please help guys..

(P.S. It is 06:30 here and I've just worked the whole night, that doesn't make anything any easier..) :o
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danger-rat:
Not sure what the guide says, but:

Download and place this zip on your SD.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6408470/su-releases/su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip

When connected in fastboot, type:

fastboot flash recovery name-of-recovery.img

fastboot boot name-of-recovery.img

Then flash the su zip - DONE!

Note:

name-of-recovery.img should be replaced with the actual name of the recovery image you have.

The recovery image needs to be located in the same folder on your PC as fastboot.

If your using mac or linux, fastboot may need to be substituted for fastboot-mac or fastboot-linux, etc.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vangelis13:
Thanks for the reply!

I think the problem is in that the "recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1" isn't supporting build GRJ22 yet. Doing the above correctly (I think) but cannot boot into recovery.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albundy2010:
You think wrong. Do it EXACTLY as danger said.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vangelis13:
Woa, easy mate.. :-) Found the problem, I think. There's no SD card in the phone. Would that explain it?

(Need to wait a while now until I can use the girlfriend's..)
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danger-rat:
SD isn't required to install recovery, but you will need it for the su zip.

What sort of message are you getting when you flash recovery?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vangelis13:
I get OKAY on both "sending" & on "writing" the recovery in fastboot. I just cannot boot into recovery. It gets stuck on the triangle and I have to pull the battery
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danger-rat:
The triangle is stock recovery, so your image isn't writing for some reason. Try clockwork 2.5.1.4

Here's a link:

http://db.tt/hj0nb4u

I shorten the name to speed up typing...
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vangelis13:
Did the tricks!! Thanks mate, 'ppreciate it!! :-)

The SU zip is the rooting I suppose? P.S. Can I just use any sd just for that & then put it back in whatever phone it came from?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danger-rat:
Yes, rooting is basically getting full read/write permission for the system, which is done by installing the su and busybox utilities. In order to do this, you need to break the security of one of the Operating Systems (recovery, bootloader, or system), then use that to install the utils. In your case you removed security from the bootloader, used it to install a custom recovery (with security checks disabled), then you use the recovery to install the utils...

The recovery you installed will disappear when you reboot the phone, so you will have to do this again when you get the SD...

Any SD will work...
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albundy2010:
Are you booting directly into recovery after the flash? If you boot up the os it will overwrite it with the stock recovery. Which is what the traingle is as danger stated.

Also you don't have to pull the battery at that screen by the way. I can't remember at the moment what buttons to press to get to the stock recovery menu since it been a long time since I used it.

Anyways as stated before. From fastboot flash the custom recovery. Then when still in fastboot issue the reboot into recovery command.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vangelis13:
All good! Installed RoDrIgUeZsTyLe™ MIUIMOD.

Hope the phone won't burn up when I remove the SD.. :p

Thanks for all the help guys!! Gotta love XDA.. :cool:
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evyasher:
Hey folks,

I have Nexus one 2.3.4, GRJ22, stock.

I tried both IMGs and its still not working. I'm really frustrated. what could i do? how could i root my nexus?

thanks... :confused:
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evyasher:
yes i have an open lock when i turn on my nexus
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albundy2010:
Just read this thread again. All the info is already in it.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evyasher:
sorry for bothering you but can you be more specific pls?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albundy2010:
Read dangers recent post.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danger-rat:
In all fairness, how about you be a bit more specific? "not working" doesn't really tell anyone what problems you are facing... :/
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Airbag888:
I have a question for the Gurus here.

I'm on stock 2.3.4 unrooted/unlocked/standard recovery

Is there anyway to get a custom recovery on without losing my data?

As I understand if I unlock it'll wipe the phone and if i use passthrough methods, same thing :(

Then I'll do a nandroid and install a custom ROM.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danger-rat:
Nope, only options will wipe your phone...

What are you concerned about losing?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Airbag888:
I'm worried about not having a nandroid backup to go back to in case I don't like the ROM I want to install or if things go wrong
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danger-rat:
That's a different thing. Wiping your phone will delete all user apps and data (settings), which means you will lose things like text messages, etc. This will happen when you passing back to an older version, or when you unlock the bootloader.

You can always get back to a stock Android, you just won't always be able to get your messages and things back...
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Airbag888:
The main thing I want to keep is my messages and Im using SMS backup for that, I hope it can restore properly on the Sense ROM (RCADMixHD v.2.0) I want to install
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evyasher:
Weird problem,

I have stock 2.3.4 GRJ22.

my fastboot is unlocked. I used Clock.img and su.zip for root.

When I'm on the recovery I have root. But when I reboot the phone and I try to check if I have root I have this problem:

adb remount
remount failed: Operation not permitted

and

adb root
adbd cannot run as root in producation bulids

what am I doing wrong?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
You need to modify build.prop to load the system in insecure mode.

ro.secure=0
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evyasher:
how am I doing it?

on a fastboot mode? recovery mode?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
http://tinyurl.com/6b538gd
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] palaboss:
downgrade 2.3.4

Hello guys. Can you tell me how to downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.3 to root my nexus ..? :confused:
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dude Random21:
You need to use passimg check the wiki for instructions http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Nexus_One/Guides_%26_Tutorials
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] palaboss:
emm.. i still cant downgrade at 2.3.3 only at 2.1 . what is the rom of 2.3.3 ?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dude Random21:
You need to use the frg83 ROM and then OTA your way back to where ever you want to go.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androker_N1:
Rooting the n1 gb 2.3.4

Actually i found this to be the easiest way and no need to downgrade....

Download these files first

su.zip

recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img.

Alternate links are provided of there files here

1. Download su.zip, and put it on your phone’s SD card.

2. Download fastboot.zip, unzip it to C:\. Now you have a folder C:\fastboot\

3. Download recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img, put it in C:\fastboot\

4. Shut down your phone. Then start your Nexus One in Fastboot mode by holding down the Trackball and press the Power button.

5. Connect your phone to your computer. Open a Command Prompt (Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt), and run the following commands:

cd C:\fastboot

fastboot devices

fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img

6. Use Volume +/- keys to choose ‘Bootloader’ and hit the Power button.

7. Use Volume +/- keys to select ‘Recovery’ and hit the Power button.

8. From the menu, scroll the Trackball to select ‘Flash zip from sdcard’ and hit the Trackball.

9. Select the su.zip file you previously copied to your SD card and hit the Trackball. Hit it one more time.

10. When done, restart your Nexus One and you should be all set. ( you need to use your track ball to select and press it to make selection )
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
This way ONLY WORKS ON PHONES WITH UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER. These phones don't need special procedures to root anyway, they can have it when they want to.

This guide is in Wiki since it was made several months ago, and on the threads in the forum since Nexus was out. The guide for unlocking bootloader is there too. And it requires complete wipe of the device - which is just as destructive as downgrading.

I guess expecting people to read before they post would be too much...
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ermacwins:
Got my N1 from repair today with stock 2.3.4 and all the PASSIMG fail saying main version is older.

I take it I have to unloack the bootloader to root? I still have warranty so I want to avoid that if possible

my hboot is 0.35.0017 if that makes any difference
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dude Random21:
Check this thread out there's a file in it that is for fixing exactly that.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1059116
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ermacwins:
Thanks but its not http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15755288&postcount=23
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albundy2010:
Unlock the bootloader. HTC will do warrenty repairs regardless if its unlocked.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lchiu7:
Well I am about to send my phone back to HTC to have the power button repaired (again). This time it should be free of charge since it's only been 2 months since the last time I had it repaired when it cost me $55.

You wouldn't think repairing the PCB for the power button would cause data to be lost but when I got the phone back it was back to factory settings.

So this time if the previous experience is anything to go by, when I get it back I might as unlock the boot loader since it won't cause any data to be lost. Then root the phone and find a custom ROM that allows me to avoid using the power button while retaining the ability to keep a PIN lock.

The last time I got the phone back it was back to Froyo but after about 15 minutes of being online GB was pushed out (2.3.4).

Would it be easier to root the phone when it's still on Froyo or let 2.3.4 get loaded? After it's rooted, will I still get 2.3.4 pushed?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zondajag:
Rooting Froyo is easier.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exb0:
Isn't it the same? Lol

Yeap, you can. I remember getting gb when i was on a rooted froyo.

Sent from your bedroom
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lchiu7:
Well this time they gave me a new phone (well refurbished) since it clearly wasn't the unit I sent back to them. And it had 2.3.4 loaded on it already.
[Xperia Arc General] waanz:
Hi,

I got myself an Xperia Arc a few weeks ago and as many others, I'd rather get a pure Gingerbread experience as on my Nexus S or other CM7 devices.

While Blagus is working on a fullfledge CM7 for Arc, I was wondering if anyone had managed to replace the SMS, Dialer and Calendar apps with Google's native ones.

- i unlocked bootloader and rooted the device

- i tried to copy CalendarGoogle.apk from my Nexus S to the Arc but am unable to execute it.

Anyone ?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Did you try to call it Calendar APK and replace it with the older one and change permission? I have not tried this and probably you know the risk of modifing system files and getting into a bootloop?
[Xperia Arc General] waanz:
i have not tried to rename it.

My problem is that once copied to the Arc /system/app, the CalendarGoogle.apk is said to be invalid and no file explorer can open it or use it.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Could you share files so I can try them out.

Thanks
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
Have you set the permissions after copying the files?

Read for all, Write for Owner, unchecked for everything else.
[LG Optimus 2x] slartyxxx:
I've made a nandroid backup of my rooted stock Rom with cyanogen recovery and flashed Modacos FR15 wich worked retty good for me. But after some testing i wanted to change back to my stock Rom. After doing backup of the Modaco I wiped and restored the stock rom backup which refused to boot. I restored the modaco Rom which worked perfect. Any ideas what the reason could be? BTW md5 check before restore was all fine and no errors on restore.
[LG Optimus 2x] Korumera:
Did you wipe everything? Also Dalvik cache? It worked for me tho, what kind of version are you using for CWM?
[LG Optimus 2x] slartyxxx:
CWM is 3.0.2.8 (latest version which i installed via ROM Manager) - as I said - other backups of CM Nightly and Modaco FR15 worked without probs. But I made 2 Backups of my rooted Stock ROM v10c which refuse to boot after restore :/

Wiped all except Dalvik - I thought Dalvik gets wiped when doing Wipe Data / Factory Reset ... but I will try again with wiping Dalvik too.
[LG Optimus 2x] slartyxxx:
I tried again to restore this time with dalvik wipe - but no change - boot hangs at the LG logo with the grey/blue loading-bar, the bar is moving some seconds and then stops and nothing happens. :/
[LG Optimus 2x] hkkp:
try to press power+vol down to reset the phone to factory default. see if it can help...
[LG Optimus 2x] CryptKilla:
I've had similar problem.

phone wont boot.

Only way I found out, you can see here:

http://android.modaco.com/content/l...rom-release-v10b-dated-1300166062-15-03-2011/

but you will loose everything what is on your phone :)
[LG Optimus 2x] goatee:
The reason it won't work, is because MCR converts the file system to ext4 (which CM7 can cope with). To revert to stock, you need ext3 - either

1. Use this to convert back to ext3 and immediately restore the backup (don't reboot or it will go fubar) http://android.modaco.com/content/l...3-for-converting-your-device-er-back-to-ext3/

2. Use nvflash to restore the stock 10b, then flash Clockwork, and then restore your backup.

The choice is yours :).
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Dani897:
uhg. the videoplayer in media hub doesnt support mhl. it seems intentional because it wont even mirror the phone screen, it actually shows it mirrored for a second and displays a mesage that it is not supported.

kinda makes media hub not worth having. why wouldnt samsung just put drm protection on a filetype that plays in the normal video player? this is lame. why would i rent a move to watch on my phone with no possibility of playback on a tv? they'd get many more rentals if it was more flexible this seems more like a way to show off than a practical aplication. i dont think it can stream over dlna either. it would be much more useful if i could use it on a hotel tv when i travel or my home tv with a dock.

come on samsung. we need an update! asap!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] justanothernoob:
Yep, I tried it yesterday as well and it didnt work. Thats very dissapointing. Who wants to buy a movie in media hub but only be able to watch on their phone? If you buy the movie you should be able to watch it wherever you wish....
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sn707:
I really hope someone makes a hack for HDMI mirroring like the Droid x has...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] nstong:
I used with slingplayer. It worked ok, I think it doesn't have the horsepower to get it really smooth. But it was ok. Are the media player files drmed? I'll only use it to spend that $25 credit. I'll probably just copy and rip the movies I buy. Did anybody try other media players/movies?