yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] pandata000:
Thank you for the feedback

First I want to thank you both for giving it a try, and providing the valuable feedback.

Catch (com.threebanana.notes) - Not sure if you are referring "Catch Notes Notepad", but it is reported as suspicious because of the boot on startup, record audio, internet access, getting a fine GPS location - which are enough to send your location, and phone calls to internet server. However the app seems stable and will be ignored in the next release.

XBMC Remote - (org.xbmc.android.remote) - Seems safe, listed in Warnings because of start on boot, read and receive of SMS messages. Will be marked as safe in the next release.

NoLed (com.led.notify) - reads GMAIL, reads & receives SMS, start on boot - apparently all permissions are needed for normal operations of the app as described. Will be marked safe in the next release.

GO SMS Pro (com.jb.gosms) - Full range of permissions - read, receive, SMS, MMS, etc., start on boot, record audio and network-based location.

The two that bothers me are record audio, and network-based location. With the abillity of sending and receiving SMS messages it can be used to return GPS location on received SMS to the sender of the SMS. I'm not sure if this is a feature ?:)
[Android Apps and Games] pandata000:
A new version that excludes the for apps above has been rolled on Google Play, and will be available for download in the next few hours.

Thanks once again for the feedback !
[Android Apps and Games] el_bhm:
Yes. I was referring to the Catch Notes.

Here to consider google has permission on "record phone calls". Believe RECORD_AUDIO is actually needed to work with voice recognition. Seems a bit funky it is not separated into different permissions.

With XBMC I totally don't have problem marking as not spyware since sources are there.

With GO SMS Pro. Yeah, it is a feature for some. But pure GPS location is a bit useless unless filtered through location on a map or accompanied by nearby location.
[Android Apps and Games] pandata000:
Yes, you are right about RECORD_AUDIO. The 4 reported apps are already skipped from the scanner in the last version rolled on the market.

Here's the apk, because Google Play will roll it tomorrow I think :)
[Android Apps and Games] ridethisbike:
Nice app, reported Juice Defender, Desk Notifier and AVG Anti-Virus as suspicious. No biggie to me as I'm pretty sure they're safe lol

For anyone that cares:

PDroid offers an excellent solution to those questionable permissions for the rooted user.

xda-portal article: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/pdroid-the-better-privacy-protection/

thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1357056
[Android Apps and Games] pandata000:
Thanks ridethisbike !

Strange, but JuiceDefender has permissions to read sms, mms, starts on boot and also GPS and Network-based location ...

AVG Antivirus will be added in the ignore list at the next release of the app.

Cannot find Desk Notifier in the market. Is it there, or that's something custom ?

PDroid is great, just checked it out. I'm using MIUI, and the Superuser app has similar features :)
[Android Apps and Games] pandata000:
Seems that the JuiceDefender has this feature: "auto-toggle WiFi depending on your location" and that's why it needs GPS and Network-based location ...
[Android Apps and Games] pandata000:
A new version is rolled on the market skipping AVG and JuiceDefender.

Btw there's already a cracked fake version of the PRO version. Please note that installing the fake version can compromise your Android Device privacy. Also the fake version will not be updated, so you will miss SpyWare definition updates. If anyone needs a free version, just put the FREE one - it's an ad free app, and the new SpyWare definitions are rolled to it too.
[Android Apps and Games] MrBC:
Just gave this a little run and it came back with 3 suspicious apps.

HeyWire, SMS Backup and Restore and finally 1tap Cleaner Pro.

I have been using all 3 apps for a long time with no issues and I have never had any concern that they were suspect in any way.
[Android Apps and Games] Zorigo:
More than necessary and definitely a great idea

Great work
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] boyq:
Anyone here can make/contribute a list for safe-to-remove apps/bloatwares in /system/app for ICS 4.0.4? Also, a list of apps that are unsafe to remove or are linked to phone's capabilities.

**Except Active and Mini coz no ICS update for them yet.

Similar to these threads:

(These are still for Gingerbread)

-[TUT] List of System Apps for Xperia Neo stock based firmwares (To remove bloatware)

-The Complete Comprehensive List of System Apps for Xperia Arc (Updated)

Thank you!:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
I have already idea to add it to my tutorial, however I am really busy right now with other stuff, will add when have time.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] iPusak Gaoq™:
hmmm.....there is safe way to remove bloatwares from our devices...just use flashtool to remove all bloatware....i never try it on ICS but i believe if it works on GB then it should works on ICS too....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hsrbnr:
Refer this :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1683399.

If you cannot access above page, try cached version of site:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...re+live+with+walkman&cd=5&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=in

You will at least get an idea which apps can be removed

Remove them by titanium backup, because the I don't know whether that tool is compatible with ICS or not.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] GuestK00137:
you can uninstall pretty much everything, leaving only the essential apps.

pay close attention to the ones with long names, as the names will prolly tell you is it safe to uninstall the app or not.

it's also useful to backup every app before you uninstall it if you get into problems.

i know this may not be very usefull, but i hope it helps in any way.

Cheers!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Krazedkuniva:
Is there any way to get the YouTube app to work again using a modded DPI setting? I'm running the SkyICS rom and used ROM Toolbox to try both 190 and 200 DPI, and YT crashes with both of those settings.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] liquidzoo:
I'm using Rom Toolbox as well with my DPI set at 206. YouTube seems to work for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Krazedkuniva:
Hmm. I just tried 206 and YT still isn't opening. What ROM are you running?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] OFWGKTADGAF:
SkyICS 12.5 DPI at 180. youtube works fine for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] liquidzoo:
Embryo 3.2 is what I'm running.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] WhatzinyourphonE:
Mmm

Android 4.0.4 AOKP
[HTC Rezound] bongholio:
Is the only way of getting s off is with a tool or can it be done with software?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Go to http://unlimited.io and read about it there:)
[HTC Rezound] I Am Marino:
Software and the wire trick.

Sent from my ADR6425LVW
[HTC Rezound] Evocm7:
It's not difficult. Just read everything and make sure you understand before you start
[HTC Rezound] Cares:
Only known method is with wire...no software only tricks. And because the current trick is working flawlessly, most likely we will never see a software only s-off.
[HTC Rezound] jmorton10:
for some people maybe, I have three Rezounds and I couldn't get it to work on any of them..........
[HTC Rezound] Evocm7:
Were you using a laptop? I couldn't get the wire trick to work while connected to my laptop to save my life. Con told me to try a desktop and got it second time. Guess not enough power on laptop
[HTC Rezound] I Am Marino:
Got it done on first try with a WinXP desktop.

Sent from my ADR6425LVW
[HTC Rezound] RoryHe:
You s-off by reading the directions on the sites that have been referenced many times on this forum.

I got the wire trick on a bootcamped macbook pro running windows 7 32bit

took me like 30 minutes though.
[HTC Rezound] PhantasmRezound:
Also worth noting that in this culture of Jailbreaking, S-Off, and Rooting, usually multiple developer teams start hacking the next generation devices, but only one vulnerability method is promoted and published at a time.

Why?

Because the OEMs are simultaneously trying to patch any security loopholes the community finds and locate more overlooked loopholes themselves.

If the public hack gets fixed on next round of software, there is a good possibility other unpublished methods will still be successful.

Gotta keep aces in the hole...
[HTC Rezound] Caladus:
Hopefully the next OTA won't 'fix' this exploit. We shall see. I S-OFF'd with my HP laptop. Took me a little while and a couple tries. I had the video with the wire trick up to help me with the timing on it.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
I never could get s-off :( I have a Mac and I couldn't get the wire timing right the few times I have had access to a pc... To be fair I used a rather short paper clip... Im still s-on :-(
[HTC Rezound] nosympathy:
My understanding was because of the physical nature of the phone a hardware change is required to prevent s-off.

Also when the OTA comes out if you are s-off it wont turn you s-on anyway. Once s-off always s-off unless you fasboot secure writeflag your bootloader...
[HTC Rezound] PhantasmRezound:
^ All of this.
[HTC Rezound] Evocm7:
Just run xp in a virtual machine on your mac. There are xp torrents all over the place and It's simple to set up
[HTC Rezound] SirSigma:
For me, the only difficult part of getting S-OFF was the timing. I kept moving my wire from one contact to the other and getting the "STILL SOBER" message on the CMD window. But I found it works more easily for me if I had the wire held onto the pin 1 contact and then tapped ground twice instead of the other way around like the video shows.

I also got S-OFF using my desktop, with Windows 7 Professional 64-bit and an 1100W PSU.
[HTC Rezound] Jonger1150:
If you unlock & root with S-on... Is it possible to ever get OTA updates again?
[HTC Rezound] platinumrims:
Me think you can relock and run an ruu or somethings, to get it.
[HTC Rezound] Jmrwbilly:
Really? I got mine first try on a laptop
[HTC Rezound] ROB281:
Had to relock, and run an ruu to get my phone back after a botched s-off session this afternoon
[HTC Rezound] con247:
Info:

1. It is possible the OTA could patch it. It really depends how the exploit works. The wire trick's effect is probably "unpatchable" via software but they do probably exploit hboot in some way. I would S-OFF if you want to before the OTA drops (or atleast prevent the OTA)

2. The OTA won't turn you S-ON, because it would S-ON all their testing phones and that would be a problem for them.

3. You can still receive OTA updates after S-OFF assuming you haven't "re-unlocked" the bootloader (even though you have S-OFF) or have a rom that prevents them.

4. Problems you have with the procedure are likely an issue on the computer side. Trying a different PC is always a good idea. There could be a program interfering with your USB chipset that could be causing the issue. Who knows... as long as you are on a ROOTED (and stable) rom w/ unlocked bootloader without a broken USB port the phone shouldn't be causing the issue. Gummed up computers that are old and have alot of junk on them are probably the source of problems. I had success on my first try with a Windows 7 64-bit HP laptop that was <1 year old and had a pretty "clean" windows install.
[HTC Rezound] jawiler:
There's a new all-in-one toolkit that may help

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/easy-s-off-for-amaze-vivid-rezound-and-mytouch-4g-slide/

I haven't tried it yet, no time,

but I haven't been able to do the other methods yet, keep getting error's, I don't even get to the beer messages, but I think it's a problem with my set-up. Hope to try this method this weekend.

I'll update if I have a success or not.

cheers!

Jim
[HTC Rezound] funnyangrykid:
Yeah. That's weird cuz I got s-off on a Dell 1525 windows 7 32-bit Laptop. It's a couple years old, it can barely run Minecraft.

Sent from my S-off HTC Rezound
[HTC Rezound] billmcg:
I got S-Off using a 5 year old Toshiba laptop using Win 7 64 bit

initially i had all sorts of problems, couldn't connect to the phone, the program kept running with errors, first time i tried it took hours and hours of messing with, kept having to shut down ADB service. Seeing it never completed, the phone was in a bootloop with the S-Off software, was a complete nightmare, i never thought i was going to get it straightened out and i wished i had never attempted it.

but then i found the HTC connect and Verizon connection mgr were still running in the background, (were hidden in the system tray) - i stopped them and was able to connect and run the software just fine, took maybe two or three tries and got it, wasn't that hard at all.

took a little while to figure out how to fix the bootloop, the sd card mount issue, re-installing Aamon Ra, and getting the right Hboot and software/firmware figured out and installed, but i did eventually get it with my meager laptop, my issues were not limited by the hardware i don't feel.

After i did mine, i did my girlfriends Rezound, got it first try, everything went like clockwork.

i have to say, from my perspective, this phone has a bit of a steep learning curve, i started with the OG droid, then a Moto X2 - the Rezound certainly is different, and not as easy.

So far i am not convinced that all of the trouble is worth it, i love the phone and am going to continue to work with it, but it seemed to work better bone stock, i am wishing i had a way to easily go back, i would do it in a second. Battery still sucks, the performance gain really seems nominal, i was excited to be on ICS, but my phone has stopped syncing - i am not getting email, none of my accounts are syncing, they are even set to sync every 5 minutes and the last Gmail sync was over 2 days ago...i have to force it anytime i need to check any and all accounts. anyway, not sure S-off was worth the trouble, for me anyways.
[HTC Rezound] bolt_of_thunder:
I also tried and failed at getting s-off using a newer win 7 laptop with barely anything installed. I'm giving up for now. And bill's post just helped me feel better about my decision to not s-off
[HTC Rezound] CharliesTheMan:
Bill's troubles aren't caused by s off, and what I would recommend is installing the firmware and rom of your choice without s off. If you like the rom and everything, it's not like roms will get worse than whatever you're running at that time, and you can bet on the fact that they will continue to get better.

I'm sorry to hear that you've been having trouble. If you would like me to help you by remoting into your computer with team viewer to figure out what's causing the problem, or you have some more questions, send me a PM. I spend a lot of time helping people chase problems like that and I can't promise we'll get it but I would be more than glad to help try to nail the problem, and I'm betting we can get it straightened out.
[HTC Rezound] bolt_of_thunder:
So I can install ics firmware (hboot) without being s-off? And is the only real benefit of s-off the ability to flash the rom and kernel in recovery? Instead of having to flash them separately?

When I get some free time I'll definitely hit you up to help me out!
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Ok guys I'm trying to get this on linux, and I keep getting stuck at "waiting device" during the first reboot. The phone reboots to the juopunutbear recovery, but the controlbear doesn't recognize it. I have adb and fastboot all set up correctly... Any suggestions?
[HTC Rezound] lawtalking:
After getting s-off, do we need to unlock the bootloader again?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
No don't unlock the bootloader :)
[HTC Rezound] billmcg:
Just to clarify a little, i never did mean to imply that my problems were related to S-off, just that it was a pain figuring it out, for me anyway. And that I am not sure that it was worth the hassle, i am not certain just exactly what the benefit is, for me.

I think a lot of my issues have to do with just figuring all of this out and the way i went about doing it, not really knowing any better.

I unlocked, rooted and then went through the problematic issues i had performing S-off, once i got it - i installed Clean Rom. i ran it for only a day or so, but it seemed to work fine with the GB firmware/radios. I then upgraded just the firmware/radios without the RUU and within a few days i noticed my phone had several issues, the major one being sync stopped working.

I also noticed an annoying noise emanating from the headphone jack when plugged into a cassette adapter and figured i would have to return the phone for a replacement, this is when i had the buyers remorse for performing the S-off and the rest of the hacks, cause now i have to figure out how to undo all of this so i can return the phone.

i should have been clearer, S-off allowed me to easily make changes that i am not sure worked out for me, and if i would have just left it alone it would have been easier to revert to stock.

at least i DO have S-off and i CAN revert back...lol... - i am kinda just sitting around waiting to see what develops - ICS is due to drop and i am hoping that some new or at least updated ROMs will appear and i can play with it some more, there doesn't seem to be much point in messing around with what is out there right at this moment when the OTA is just around the corner. ( i will be looking at BAMF ROMS for sure in the near future ;) )
[HTC Rezound] zetsumeikuro:
+post count. Pacman goes waka waka.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] pallavikv:
Hi,

All my latest Timescape and Music Infinite Extensions are now available for ICS also.:D

Please check the following link to download from Google play store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Pallavi+Kalyanam&hl=en

NOTE:Please clear data and cache and uninstall updates from Google play store app by going to settings > Apps > Google Play Store, if some of the apps are not visible.

Please email me if any queries or post as comments here.

Thanks,

PALLAVI KALYANAM
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] DjDexter5GHz:
Links dead, can you put some screenshots please?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] marius5147:
same here
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
Hi friends

First of all cheers for the fisrst technoduos rom.

I installed v1.0 on my android , however as there is no gtalk application made me disappointed.

It would be helpful if someone can help me by guiding me with innstructions to install google talk app on my phone

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] manoranjan2050:
Download apk file

http://www.mediafire.com/?blclrdw1isko3ou

install root explorer

copy talk.apk to system/app

set permission 777

and enjoy ........
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
Thanks

I tried installing talk.apk file in system/apps folder and changed file permission to read, write and execute for all the three , ie owner, group , others.

I rebooted the phone and when i tried to lauch the talk app, it crashes - i get the error message as "

" SORRY

The application Talk (process com.google.android.talk) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. " -> FORCE CLOSE

i checked the permissions for other apps and changed the permission as

Owner - read, write

Group - read

Other - read

I still get the same error

Please advice...
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
btw i have only flashed technoduos rom 1.0

i havent flashed the custom kernel

i havent updated to technoduos 1.1
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] GianniDPC:
Update then
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] manoranjan2050:
goto manage application ... talk ... clear data and try agn...... if stil problem .... then i provide u stock talk app (odexed).....
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
I checked application data. There is no data that can be cleared for talk.apk. Im unable to run the application. I still get the same error message. Kindly help
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
Guys i need gtalk app for this rom. Ive done everything. Gtalk app crashes all the time. Please help me. Someone please reply and gimme a solution to fix this issue.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] manoranjan2050:
i posted both file for u

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27361160&postcount=309

if deodexed file not work delete it ....... use stock one(2 file .apk .odex)

i'm waiting ur result .....
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] MNgez:
Review gtalk in TD 1.1 + iDuos

:confused: :confused: :confused:

am i rong or what???

I'v Download Talk.APK

Installing Just Like what U told Me

after done with Installing gtalk HH is Sutting Down

Not Restarting...

So I Turn it On...

For a While this My Review:

1. I lost All Data

2. I lost My SD Card (Its Empty Just Like The Brand New SD)

No Data, No Partition, SD Volume becoming 1GB from 16GB :(

3. GTalk Not Running, only Stop in Blank Window...

Please Tell Me

Thanks For your Kindess...

May God Bless U
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
Google talk not working for me as well. Pls help
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
I tried deodex; as well as the other gtalk app provided. None works. Kindly help me out
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
Can someone pls read the posts above n come up with a solution. Gtalk not working for this technoduos rom.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] boooggy:
do u have gmail installed?

i guess some dependencies are missing....

le

found something here

please read and report back
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
Gmail came preinstalled with technoduos rom and working

One more flaw discovered, office suite preinstalled on technoduos rom crashes whenever i open a pdf file. This was not the case with stock rom
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] alistair7682:
Guys pls help here.

Manoranjan2050 i hope ur reading these posts.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Deadly:
same prob i had... i had uninstalled using es explorer *rooted* app manager... but when i needed it back, my backup of talk.apk didnt work..

so i tried many other online talk apks files... but they all gave problems like force close after it tries to load chat window of any contact i click..

but when i read your problem and replies i got an idea.. Uninstall bugged talk app if u have currently installed ..then just copy talk.apk file which u had backup earlier before uninstalling into /system/app/ folder which worked like a charm for me...!! remember u need talk.odex file with talk.apk file inside /system/app/ folder for this to work... but there may be other better ways to make it work.. but this solved my issue :)

i have both file and if u still having this issue i can upload those 2 files and 'll give u link... pm me if u need it.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] yogeshkrsoni:
Gtalk Not showing android Symbol (ROBOT) Status

Hello,

I am using technoduos 1.5 , and I observed that when i am online in mobile the Gtalk status is green. and with another gmail(friends id). I have checked that

I am showing online as i am logged in PC.

The android (Robot symbol) is not coming .

Is there any solution.. for this. if yes pls tell me

Thanks in advance ;):rolleyes: