yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] sea_salt:
Hello,

I have a question about how the "superuser"-app works behind the scenes.

As far as i know: The "superuser"-app can be used to grant root-permissions only to the programs, that I want. All other programs are still not running in root. Is this right?

If I'm right on that... Why does only the app super-user does have root after rooting the phone via e.g. the zergrush-exploit and other apps still not have root permissions although the phone has been rooted? Isn't there a security gap ?

In my point of view it could be possible, that any other app could take the root-rights just like the app "superuser" does it. If I'm not right, I don't get it, why only "superuser" gets root and all other apps can't get root unless "superuser" gives them root...

Isn't it a security gap? I just don't get it... how is this achieved?

Is it absolutely (or nearly absolutely) safe, that no other programs can get root-permissions when I use "superuser"? As I already said before, I'm really curious about, why or how this can be achieved and "guaranteed"...

Thanks in very much advance.

Kind regards

mr. salt
[General Questions and Answers] sea_salt:
I think it's barely possible, that I'm the only one who is interessted how this app is working or wondering about the same security issues, which come along with my questions above?

I would appreciate an sophisticated answer very much!

greetings

mr. salt
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
Ok let me see if I can explain this the best way I can. When you root your phone you are giving yourself the ability to run apps that require root. This ability is turned off by default in android. Now lets compare this to Linux, when you run an app as root you have t run the sudo command and then enter your password each and every time you want to run it with rooted rights. SuperUser is an app that when prompted will remember the selection you choice so you dont have to allow it every time you run the app and with out opening a terminal to type the commands to allow it to run as root.

You are looking at the app of super user more as a stand alone app instead of being a front end UI for the commands that you would have to run to get the same out come.

As for the security, to be honest the best security is common sense. As it is a simple fact that PC, phone, internet, server ect security is only as good as the hacker trying to get into it. If he/she really wants your info they are gonna get it. Take a look at what happened to the US DOD and they have a far more secure setup then anything on the market.
[HTC Titan] YellowGTO:
How the heck do you make the phone talk during nav?
[HTC Titan] link68759:
I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I think you need to tap the screen every time you want to hear directions. Which is retarded, because one uses a GPS when they don't know where they're going, and having to touch the phone every other minute is a safety hazard for driving...
[HTC Titan] HalcYoN-Fuze:
Used it the other night while driving in the rain. It actually felt less distracting once I got it figured out.

You get your route, you have your phone somewhere where it is nearby, not necessarily in your line of sight. Double tap the screen, it tells you the next event. You get to the way-point, it chimes when you get it right. When you want the next instruction, tap the screen. There weren't persistent nags, no big goofy animations, just your buddy reading the map when you asked what was next.

By all means, if you are used to a talkative GPS, it ain't gonna do it for you, but it is more like having a co-pilot instead of a back seat driver.
[HTC Titan] YellowGTO:
There is no way Microsoft wants me to reach over and try and press my phone while driving in traffic.:confused::confused::confused:
[HTC Titan] Sihaz:
Try turn by turn from the marketplace. Not too expensive and doesn't need lots of taps!
[HTC Titan] YellowGTO:
Well I can confirm you need a 3rd party app for turn by turn

Sent from my PI39100 using Board Express
[HTC Titan] Rickgig:
Dumb comment... what about unsing Bing for navigation? I am a WM6.5 user looking at the Titan for my next phone and I was told Bing works fine with audio nav.

I use Bing on my Tilt2 all the time with no problems. Is it safe to assume it will work on the Titan too?
[HTC Titan] drupad2drupad:
I love the Bing navigation! I've used it to guide me in London for completely unknown streets (not high streets or motorways!) - and yet it easily found where I was and got me to the point B!

However, as other users say, you have to tap if you want that lady to speak to you every now and again after each turn. If that is a big inconvenience to you, then you will need 3rd party apps. But if you want just occasional talk and spot on maps, I think Bing will suffice!
[HTC Titan] cyberstrategist:
Garmin just released their turn by turn nav for WP7, as well. Might want to try that and see if you like it, too. Companies are finally waking up to WP7, which is good, since it has the highest click-through rate when people are investigating phone. That means more money for them potentially...
[HTC Titan] GekkoAce:
Navigon is a great app if you don't like the one that comes with the phone. If you wait it tends to go on sale for $25 instead of $49
[HTC Titan] link68759:
Yeah, but the offline one never goes on sale.
[HTC Titan] HalcYoN-Fuze:
You don't have to "press" anything. You just tap anywhere on the screen. I didn't have to take my eyes off the road.
[HTC Titan] trickyhenry:
I use gps tuner app which does fine until a better alternative comes along. I think its a few £ in the market. They have a couple of versions now. No tapping on the screen and it seems to use Bing maps.
[HTC Titan] malickie:
Just an FYI if you actually go to navigon's website they are now Owned by Garmin, just thought yall might like to know that.
[HTC Titan] rob_p:
I've got the Navigon Europe app and it's great. Traffic included as well which was always extra with tomtom and copilot.
[HTC Titan] cmartinct:
I just got a Titan last weekend and the Garmin was one of the first apps I put on (29.99 US). It works as well as the stand alone Garmin I got my mom for Christmas last year. Well worth it (for me anyway).

I am disappointed Bing was not able to integrate turn by turn directions like Google Maps was. That is one Android has on all other platforms hands down (at least right this moment).
[HTC Titan] malickie:
That and you can Pre-Cache parts of the map so you don't need to have active Data running constantly if you have a small Data plan like I do plus it's FREE. Also it's not that Bing (Microsoft) couldn't integrate Turn by Turn Directions, they just didn't. Makes you wonder what kind of kick backs they are getting from Garmin, TomTom, etc.
[HTC Titan] ROCOAFZ:
I have navigon offline and it was on sale when i got it. Latest update also allows you to just download certain states if you don't want 1.6gb taken up. also added weather.
[HTC Titan] link68759:
I am NOT paying $30 for any mobile software... I'll just take one of my old phones with me. I really think that $30 is ridiculous for navigation...

I finally unlocked my titan and installed Nokia Drive, all of USA, for free. No live traffic, afaik, but meh, don't care.

I'm in the process of converting my topaz device into a dedicated gps anyway, since it can get free TMC
[HTC Titan] jeremyshaw:
Heh, you also have one of those wm6.1 suckers, too, :p?
[HTC Titan] link68759:
Gotta love it.

Actually I use 6.5.3, and it's still my primary OS on the HD2
[Epic 4G General] poit:
With all the *****ing in these forums I thought I'd give a shout out to some excellent service I just got.

My Epic is about 11 months old, and recently I noticed that something had crept in front of the front facing camera, blocking the bottom third if the image. I probably could have just lived with it since I really didn't use that camera, but knowing it had the issue kind of bugged me and the warranty was almost up (I don't have TEP).

I brought the phone in to the Westminster CO repair shop this morning and showed the rep the problem. He brought it back to the tech. He came back in about a minute and told me that they could replace the entire screen for me. It would be ready in 45 minutes. No appointment needed. Awesome.

I came back in an hour, and the phone was ready. Everything works good as new. No charge for the repair. (I expected a $35 fee.)

I can't think of another instance where I've brought in any product and had it fixed on the spot, regardless of warranty.

Way to go Sprint!
[Epic 4G General] austin420:
whoo. i love sprint for more than just this reason.

i was in a service center 2 weeks ago. the needed to replace my screen, but went a little crazy and replaced the entire housing. same board, new shell basicly. welll, the keyboard was all grimey on the new housing, so i went back that day and they swapped me out for a new in box unit. ive never ever had a problem that sprint wouldnt fix. i do have tep though.

do any of the other major carriers even offer in store service and repair?
[Epic 4G General] pvtjoker42:
Good to know that if comes down to it.. i can make a bit of a drive to westminster and get my phone fixed. unlike closer "repair" stores that seem to be a bit of a joke.
[Epic 4G General] squshy 7:
No they do not ;) only us baby
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goodintentions:
Any luck on getting the cd/dvd drive to work on the TF? I personally don't care about it, but I got someone here who's been poking me about this for months now.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuLuke:
Sorry for digging out this thread. But I have done research on this (just because of curiosity) and believe that it may be connected with the problem solved here.

I have never compiled a kernel myself and I don't dare to do it just yet, but my question was whether the devs could try to integrate this to following versions of their kernels, maybe?

Thanks in advance:D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Idleworks:
Hi everyone,

i tried several roms from slade, paul, etc. but everytime i come back to stock rom because of some (tiny but annoying) bugs. I didn't like the blue SE theme with the corners and also the semc* apps from the start. now i'm searching for the original android 2.1 rom with all standard apps (calendar, browser, conversations, flashlight, etc). i just found pfonck's clean rom, but it's SE theme's anyway and with most custom roms i don't get proper connection to edge+umts (takes minutes till phone finds network or i have to push search manually).

maybe someone knows how to fix this issue. SE stock rom seems to have some app to download all necessary settings for connections (setup wizard), custom roms don't.

now i'm back at stock rom again, trying to customize on my own.

where do i get standard apps from google?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mkrzesin:
Edit: whoops, was pointing you to pfonck's ROM...my bad.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] t-shock:
HUAWEI U8100/U8110/U8120 ANDROID 2.3.7 ROM

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT THIS ROM HAS CAUSED. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.

UPDATE 1 BASED ON ANRYL'S ROM AND CM7 FINAL 2

Info:

Android OS version: 2.3.7

ROM Name:T-shock rom

ROM will wipe all data:yes

CyanogenMod:Yes

Kernel: 2.6.32

Working(on this rom):

RIL

Audio

Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Hotspot

Key lights

Sensors

D-pad

OC Kernel (122-710MHZ)

GPS

AGPS

Camera

Video recording

Calibration support

Not Working:

FM Radio

THE LINK:

https://rapidshare.com/files/3560864379/CM7.zip

I HAD TEST ON HUAWEI U8120

UPDATE 2:https://rapidshare.com/files/451782268/UPDATE2.zip

WORKING:

EVERYTHING

NOT WORKING:

FM RADIO

Update 3

Link: Coming Soon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Wicked_Sick:
Okay, Now I test it

result will be tommorow :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] UPRV:
Where are you're sources?

---------- Post added at 06:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:34 PM ----------

That's anryl's Rom(look in the notification sounds)xD
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] t-shock:
no it's my rom

it looks like anryl rom!!!

ONLY THE KERNEL
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] UPRV:
Sure,that is with the sounds^^

and Anryl's Rom Setups!:mad:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] t-shock:
ROM

update 1 based on anryl's rom and cm7 final 2

update 2 is my rom
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fabiet0i:
sdtopc works???

and some pictures ???
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alles32:
hi,

could you, please, publish your tweaks of kernel and and another tweaks, and of cause md5 or better sha checksum. it looks very untrustworthy, together with fact, that room with root access to the device is hosted on malware dump.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] t-shock:
sdtopc works in update 1

in update 2 doesn't work

pictures look in the attach files
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rErEaT:
cobaltum's rom better:)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sureptitious:
Ha, ha, ha

Ha, look who is asking for sources. And when I asked you for your sources so as to ascertain why two roms are so similar you make like you do not know what sources are? What games are you playing mr lololololololo? i.e. Your 2.3.7 is exactly the same as anryls u8120 cm7 rc1 update 15. So I take it you do know what sources are? Copying is not a crime dood unless you forget to give credit where credit is due, i.e. your sources. Get real bro.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ka0:
Great ROM thanks!

Καλη δουλεια φιλε μου
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BohArie:
Much thing not work on update 2....

notification bar cannot open by slide way...

clock layout broken..

cant mount to pc...

camera video recorder layout broken...

and much more...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] t-shock:
Did you do wipe data?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] t-shock:
close

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] BohArie:
hey t-shock...

why dot you just make a good rom for u8120...

the rom was great... the thing is I forgotten to wipe data...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] t-shock:
PLEASE CLOSE THE Thread

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Vostinic:
Anything news about ROMs?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wildside84:
So my t989 is rooted but with stock rom kernel and radio. Since yesterday my phone won't connect to 4g, 3g, or edge. I tried taking the sim card and battery out to no avail. I put my sim in my nexus s and i get 3g. So its not a problem with my account or the network.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
check APN settings?

remember to freeze the Tmo crapware?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wildside84:
thanks..for some reason, data packet was unchecked...i never tampered with it though...its working now
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] MMakoto:
i ran into this incident a couple of times, first time thought it was tmo's network, but after a night of sleep it all went well again. this happened just after i rooted my phone for the first time too.

2nd time was a couple weeks back, the data just stopped completely without a warning or notice. i call in tech support and they told me to check the data packet, once checked it was all good. i know i've never touched that option before, but just didn't know why it was unchecked.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Oodie:
WELCOME TO OODIE CYNOGENMOD 7.2.0 | OODIE CM V3

​

​

:::changelog:::V3

*Added CM 7.2

*Profiles Fully working

*Added ICS Animations ( set transition animations to slow/veryslow in "spare parts " )

*Much more features with CM 7.2 ( latest lockscreen / mobile network settings & etc )

Visit F.A.Q before posting issues - Go here

=========================================

Working

-GSM/Data fully working

-No video lag

-Camera & camcoder ( 8MP/720P )

-Wifi tether via " wifi tether " app

-Usb tether via " easy tether " app

-calls , sms

-wifi

-Builtin Screenshot app

-Torch

****************************

Bugs

-Usb tethering ( works with easy tethering -Included )

-No camera Zoom

-Playing Audio in PC Via Bluetooth results a reboot. ( working on that )

====================================

Credits -

Many thanks to {Rom is based on} - Z's CM 7 / Trip's CM 7 / FXP CM7.2

Doomlord - For the kernel sources

FXP - for all the help he's given & making x10 alive

Cobrato - for Helping me in any situation & in this case helping with which kernel to use.

colossus , gm007 , 9lukas5 & everyone who helped me fix the issues & etc .

& all others helped me in many ways !!

Links For the Old Version [ V2 ] - Go Here
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] maikinho10:
Perfect Work Oodie!!!!

...and you solved the Data Bug :D:):)

Thanks for all!!!

I will Test now:)

Best greets from Germany!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] gm007:
Good work oodie,will download tonight and will try to help you with the data bug.:)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] huzi7868:
for unlocked bootloaders only :(:(:(
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Oodie:
Edited - data bug Fixed :)

Thanks :)

Thanks JP :D

I hate my self not being with the FXP thread , if i did i'll know how they got it solved . :rolleyes:

yep , for locked bootloaders , Z's CM7 rom is pretty good . Try it .
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] realunited123:
It is 2.3.3/2.3.4/2.3.5/2.3.7 or 7.0/7.1/7.2? Also in fxp rom bin/netd was crashing causing data bug. In MIUI Rome it was libnetutils.so. So maybe you can try these :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] muratbaizhanov:
does video recorder has continuos autofocus?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Oodie:
Do you know which netd was used to get data bug fixed ?

If I can get it work , The rom will be perfect !!

& using libnetutils clashed with auto searching of wifi in the past . That's why i didn't use it cause I don't have a wifi router to test it out .

If someone can test this with working libnetutils & wifi , I'll be grateful .
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] spahbod:
Thx oodie! Ur number 1... :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] gm007:
you will find the netd file used in this page http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1320981&page=11
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] number08:
tnx man nice work
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] gm007:
i have found a fix for the data bug,PM me if you need it :P
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] pissat4motion:
...can this Tom be used on locked bootloader using cobratos method?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Oodie:
I don't think it will , cause this one uses the different kernel .

But I'll release a version for locked bootloader also - give me a bit time ok :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Bugly Astard:
So this is cm7? Not 7.2? Is the data fix confirmed?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Oodie:
its 7.1 .. One step at a time right ;)

Data bug not fixed yet . I'll try to fix it tonight .
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] deveron3:
No offense, just trying to help:

WLOD on opening facebook app.

WLOD on Rom manager about 10 times then it worked

WLOD when listening to music and surfing the internet

Maybe I did something wrong...?

I've been on your (Oodie's) MIUI for a while, so I know these problems can be fixed.

Appreciate your development spreading to cm.

Very smooth rom (except above mentions)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] raac:
Wow ! nice try oodie... Better than oodie MIUI rom. :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] deveron3:
When compared to v5 miui I'd say its too close to call... but then again, we're comparing apples and oranges here. They're equally awesome! :D
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] baz@gmx.co.uk:
Oodie. Perhaps pm fxp to see if netd files can be ported to this rom, or in kernel, but from memory, fxps data bug was fixed with a rom update, not with a kernel change. Hope this helps.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] wing_zero8556:
what governors are people using for this rom?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Tony84:
yes I've allready found it, thanks anyway ^^
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] el56:
Bluetooth status?

Hi Oodie.

The ROM certainly seems worth trying, but crashing BT is a deal-breaker for me.

What's the current status of that?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Riddo:
Hi Oodie,

Firstly thanks for the great ROM, it really delivers :)

I got 2 questions though :

1. I got problem with the BT when connecting to a speaker, it's keep cutting off.

2. I was wondering if there's a way to extended the number of music formats the default player can read, as it don't recognize some of the mp3's I've got on my phone.

Thanks again.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] dajj:
I like this ROM very much. Is there any update to fix the bugs?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] deveron3:
I don't know about the bt, oodie says he's working on it in the op.

However, I do know that achotjan got windows media files to work in his cm Sony Ericsson styled rom. Maybe ask him?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Riddo:
Thanks mate I will have a look into this.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] EffectX:
Love the rom oodie. Battery is great and very fast. Just a question is there a way to make the battery icon not go down in 5% increments so it actually shows for example 97% rather than 95%
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Oodie:
maybe its theme related :rolleyes: try changing the theme .
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] niqjones:
Hey guys, do I need to have 100% battery to flash this? If I flash without 100% will I have battery issues? Thanks! Cant wait to flash it!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] deckerm:
Beautiful, and Fast! Could endup being my day to day ROM.

One concern: I am having WIFI troubles. After I connect to wifi none of the internet apps, market or browser are able to connect.

I have double checked my router.

Rebooted several times.

Installed the Wifi zip

Rebooted some more.

Still having trouble.

My phone.

X10a

using 2.6.29-modFXP-DooMKernal-v06-1113
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Realorasz:
That one seems to be a random occurence. I have had mine connecting just fine on Wifi, and also did sometimes have it not connecting. Rebooting seemed to fix it, but it could have been a number of things. One of those might be the kernel. Try it on the kernel that comes with the ROM. It's an ftf like DKernel and has wifi modules to match. Not sure, but you might have to reflash the whole thing, kernel, them ROM, then wifi modules, then boot it up. BUT I AM NOT sure.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Oodie:
You have to use the kernel provided with the rom. Then everything including wifi will be alright.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] deckerm:
I was using the kernel provided and I did try flashing the wifi after loading the ROM. I think it's kernel based problems too. I'm going to try loading from scratch.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] kumayam:
setcpu, smartassv2, 1113-128..no profiles.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Zee_13:
always used wolfbreaks roms before, but lately they have begun lagging. This rom is truely amazing. my new daily rom, excellent work!!
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Oodie:
Why setcpu? I've included nofrills cpu control in the rom. Setcpu eats up the memory.
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] kumayam:
true, i never thought about it. thanks for the tip, what i/o scheduler should it be set at for battery saving?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Oodie:
well be honest with you , don't ask how to save battery life from me .

because i don't have enough time to check battery life in my roms , i always flash roms , making new changes & falsh again , flash miui , flash cm7 & no time to check the battery life .

But as i know bfq is the best one yet . :rolleyes:
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] Bugly Astard:
bettery life is same as oodies miui for me, that is, about 17-18 hrs of moderate-heavy use. Thats fine with me, and I crank up the OC and bump the cpu voltage a bit. I keep underclock at 192 on cm7, and 245 on miui, I use smartassv2 and bfq via no frills. Oodies right setcpu east memory, I have paid version, wish i saw no frills first and saved my money.