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[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] Riki1kenobi:
Way I see it is simple. The tab has a major exploit, the option to fix that exploit is now available. Folks can argue semantics/doomsday scenarios all day long, but it don't change the facts!

Peace ;)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] samir_a:
Peace :D :highfive:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
Thank you for the friendly feedback. Sometimes I take some information for granted.

I changed the first post, please let me know if something is still unclear.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
Everyone knows about this security hole now. I would patch it. But nobody forces you to close that security hole.

Downgrade? What downgrade? The N8010 never had 4.1.2 so it is an upgrade and not a downgrade.

The firmware for N8000 and N8013 are 4.1.2 so I do not know what you are talking about.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] Riki1kenobi:
Its much better now mate :good:. I don't think anyone will have any doubts now and at the end of the day you are helping people out by posting this.

As you say it is up to the individual to decide whether they want to close the exploit, although they could wait given Samsung's rapid delivery of updates I'm sure the fix will be with everyone soon (tongue firmly wedged in cheek). :p

Many thanks mate, I for one am glad I saw this post as my tab has replaced my laptop.

Riki
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] CuBz90:
Quit complaining. Nobody is forcing anyone to do this!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
Updated first post with link to newest firmware for 8010.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] mevvan:
Thanks for the info and links, have installed the firmware but it feels like the device is running slower, has anybody felt the same way? Or is it just me?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
Did you do a factory reset?

Nobody else is complaining about this.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] mamenyaka:
What happened to the app that fixed this issue for the older ROMs? It broke the camera I think and of course required root.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] jaydubbbbs:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35512626&postcount=1

no root needed this gives you root if you haven't upgraded
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] hgmichna:
How long was the exploit open?

Let's assume, an unsuspecting user has not even heard about the exploit.

For how long was his device vulnerable, from the day the exploit was published until he received an OTA update from Samsung?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] tmagritte:
Despite having the latest version of 4.1.2 this app still claims the device is vulnerable. Is the app wrong?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
1) if the exynos abuse root program manages to root your device you still have the exynos security hole.

2) It is irrelevant what version of Android you have. The security hole and logically also the patch is inside the kernel and not inside the Android system.

If you follow the instructions I give on post n. 1, you do not have the security hole.

If you update only part of the rom on your device (without upgrading the bootloader part), you have 4.1.2 but still have the security hole.

Hope this helps.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
The device was vulnerable from the day it came out of the factory.

Already the first device produced in the factory was vulnerable.

Already the first Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 produced years ago was vulnerable.

This security hole is called Exynos security hole because all Exynos devices had this.

Exynos devices means devices that have a Exynos Processor inside.

A security hole becomes a security hole when the first criminal or expert finds it.

A criminal that finds a security hole does not publish to newspapers that he found the hole and that he started to do his criminal thing by exploiting this hole.

So we do not know when this very old security hole has been discovered and abused to do evil.

We only know when Android developers published the existence of this security hole, but it could be that some criminal has been abusing this hole for a very long time. It could also be that our cool devs where the first to find it and by publishing this discovery gave criminals a new idea/method to do their criminal thing.

The security hole is not gone. The hole is on all devices that do not upgrade.

This is now the most famous security hole in the Android ecosystem. Every criminal knows it and you can bet on it that someone is trying his luck to do his criminal thing to people that did not upgrade.

This is why I wrote this thread: To inform people and tell them to upgrade.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] climdroid:
hi all,

I also find this a bit unclear. I updated everything as soon as my device proposed me to do so. Here is my current status:

Which is the firmware number I should look at? Build Number?

How about baseband?

can you tell me if I am safe from the screenshot below?

thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] hgmichna:
Thanks for the good background explanation! I was not aware of some details.

That leaves the question, how many months did it take Samsung to release a fix at least for the first of their smartphones? I gather that, for example, the Galaxy S III has recently received an OTA update that repairs the defect.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] tmagritte:
I'm still a little confused. Sorry...

I updated to MA5 then MA8 (german version) downloaded from sammobile. I flashed using mobile Odin with the retain root option enabled. I restored TWRP recovery only after flashing MA8.

Does exynos abuse root program report the exploit is there because I'm already rooted or did retaining root prevent it from being patched correctly? I also didn't do a factory reset out of convenience because I've been having difficulty getting Titanium Backup to actually restore things. Does that have any bearing. I think there have been some TB updates that might resolve my issue so I can do a wipe if that's important.

Thanks again!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
Excuse me, but why did you not read the first message of this thread?

I explain there, that to be safe, you should use a samsung firmware of 2013, and that you can recognize a 2013 firmware from the firmware code ending with M**

As yourself can see, your kernel is of 2013 and your firmware code ends with MA2. You do not have the exynos hole.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
Thanks for the Thanks... You could also just click on the thanks button. :)

Samsung has no strategic interest to scream loud to the public "everyone with our exynos processor please upgrade".

Because:

1) the security hole is caused by a Samsung design error. Samsung does not want everyone to know that there was this design error. It would damage their reputation, decrease sales, cause financial damage to them and their shareholders.

2) Samsung sold at least 50 milion exynos devices. Imagine what happens if all of them want to download the update at the same time. Imagine what would happen if Samsung would send automatic updates to all of these devices at the same time. It would put Samsung's internet infrastructure to its knees and even disrupt the global internet infrastructure.

Samsung is run by humans. Humans do errors.

They probably found out about the error when the devs here discovered it and published it.

They needed time to re-write the kernel of all these devices and then distribute the update "in stages" to all devices.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
As I wrote in the first message of this thread, everything M** is safe. You can modify all you want, as long you do not replace the M** kernel with an older kernel that is not M**, you do not have the exynos security hole.

Look at your device information, there it tells you the date of your kernel. If the date is 2013 you are not vulnerable to exynos exploit.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] hgmichna:
Thanks again, but my simple question remains unanswered: For how many months was this security hole publicly known and open?

I did not follow the episode closely enough and hoped that somebody here kept a timeline and could provide a number.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] Bulbous:
Well that's not the question you asked.

You asked

You're new question asks similar but adds the criteria of when it was known. As I recall ( not certain ) but i think it became known in December 2012

Actually in replying, I've re-read your question and depending how good is your grasp of English then may be you did ask this question.

In which case, some were fixed within days with the 4.1.2 December releases, others are possibly still vulnerable.

For Example

UAE based N8000 has patched ROM

UAE based N8010 remains vulnerable
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] hgmichna:
I think the vulnerability was published on December 16th, 2012. If devices are still unpatched after months, that is a problem potential buyers should be aware of.

I am thinking about the choice between Nexus and non-Nexus devices.

Another line of thought is to equip even relatively new or entirely new devices with CyanogenMod or a similar ROM that gets updates quickly, when needed. However, if you want an early, rapidly updated version, you may have to resort to nightlies, which are, by definition, still buggy or even incomplete, for example, when you buy a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and want to get rid of Samsung's original ROM.

I currently tend towards recommending Nexus devices, not least because they get newer Android versions much earlier, which is usually an advantage anyway. Google has fixed known defects fairly quickly on them through OTA updates.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] legion1911:
You are concerned about your android security/privacy? Install a android firewall and antivirus.

Install Avast. It detects programs that use the exynos exploit and many other malicious programs.

It is FREE!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity

:)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] nickhimself:
I don't know about any of you guys, but I'd sure as hell never click on a download link from some public hosting site for anything security related.

If those files listed in the OP were hosted by Samsung then downloading them wouldn't be sketchy. However, they're all links from a post made by a disabled user who's telling all of you that your firmware is exploitable unless you download the files he's uploaded. Just think about that for a second.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] Moniker76:
Agreed, I can't believe so many were foolish enough to flash that. Now they likely have security issues... ONLY GET SECURITY UPDATES FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE!

Sent from my SCH-S720C using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] michaelam:
Thanks for the info
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] KuroKeita:
thanks for you information, just got one recently
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] ederstk:
My tablet has come with the latest version so I had no problems with it
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] rtunru:
Is this version OK??

I am using DBT-N8010XXUCMH2-20130828133929. Is this OK??

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] AndriiG:
Samsung support sucks

I believe that Samsung actually making one of the best hardware for Android platform, but their ROMs and support are so behind ...

I NEVER received OTA on my n8000 officially bought in Austria, NEVER get any warning from Samsung (also I get ads every day with my Samsung account). I am glad I wiped it Samasung's ROM BASED ON 4.1 out and flashed this one [ROM][4.4][Unofficial] OmniROM for N8000/N8013. It is completely different experience and, also it is still not perfect, it is so much better tablet now. Just try it yourself. Thanks a lot developers!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] RaymondyZ:
good to know, i have be aware of these issues
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] grisu48:
Totally agree. A flashed Cyanogenmod (tried with 10.2 and 11) work so much better than the original stock rom. And you can get rid of the Samsung Apps that are more distracting than useful.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] aliashell:
thanks

hi so when i use costom rom again my device security is low (gt-n8000)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] Dondav:
I currently run the 4.4.2 kitkat update from UAE.

How safe is my device?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] :
no

it's 100% more secure than samsung official release since patches are applied daily
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] turbomustang84:
I must admit this is only the second real smart phone I have had , my first being an evo 4g and although it was great at the start the terrible battery life and the lack of reliability soured the experience fairly quickly .

I have had this note 2 for about a month and everything about it seems to be heads above my last device , from the great battery life to the great sound quality from the wolfson Dac this thing continues to impress.

Not only is it the best smart phone I have ever used it just may be my favorite portable device I have owned.

The experience has been made better by the great information found on this Site , everything from showing me how to Root the phone and making the fantastic jelleybomb rom I am using along with the upgraded kernel....

So thanks to everyone involved with this great site for all the help .:)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] VeNuMuS:
Im with you on that. Best smartphone ive ever owned and xda just made it even better
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] yankees45us:
Don't forget to check out gadgetsportal on youtube for great tips and tricks. I thought I knew alot about this phone and with just 2 of the videos I learned over 4 new things that make this phone even better. Even the spen got some new uses after watching the videos. This phone is freaking sweet.

Sent from my Amazing Galaxy Note 2!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Grant Barker:
I too think the Galaxy Note 2 is a great and very enjoyable to use device. If you are interested in various sources of info about it, you might check out the community links page in my sig.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] praondevou1:
Hi,

I have a question on how the X10 (or any other smartphone) detects if the battery is depleted.

Is this a software or hardware issue?

I have an X10 and it won't charge the battery via the USB cable.

I charged it with an external charger and I verified the voltage under load. The battery is indeed charged. But when I turn on the phone it will get to main screen (Android) and I see the battery icon as completely empty (sometimes full though) and then the pone restarts.

So it looks like when it gets to the main operating system something tells him to turn off because the battery is empty.

Any ideas?

What is the middle pin (between the + and - pin) for?

Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Maybe double post a few more times.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustrho:
Why does the GPS area in the screenshot show over 90 minutes of usage when I have GPS turned off? Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sdobron:
Facebook has been long known to be a poorly coded app (even the newest version) I've stuck to using the browser only because it's so buggy. I'd chalk it up to that...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lookitfast:
Turn location off inside settings of app.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dschreiber69:
The lastest build of their app is by far the worst I have used personally. Someone posted an older build which does not have as many features, but it is way less buggy.

LMK if you want a link.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustrho:
Yes, please share a link to it. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dschreiber69:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/62249843/Gnex/com.facebook.katana.apk

Here you go buddy :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sdobron:
Another update in play store but I'm gonna pass...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ragnarok_:
same issue!

im seeing the same problem on my phone now, simply annoying. its my #1 battery drain even without using the phone or app.

app can be completely off, not on process list, gps turned off, location turned off in app, still goes up! might start using the mobile site instead of app.... until this can be fixed
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dustrho:
That's exactly what was happening with my phone. I've been using the app that dschreiber69 provided earlier in this thread, but because Facebook eats so much battery on this phone I haven't been using it much anymore. Furthermore, I haven't been using Facebook much on either my phone or a computer. I'm getting sick of it, same crap every day. Nothing new. Blah.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NissanNick:
So I used TB to freeze my stock messaging app. I use go sms pro and it was annoying having to get double notified ever time I got a text. Yes I did disable the notifications in the stock app but I still would get them sometimes for some reason... Any way with the stock app frozen I could not get any Mms. No pictures or video.. Nothing. I could send and receive texts just fine though. I now have my stock app unfrozen and everything is working fine... Any idea why our phones have to have the stock app working to get Mms?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stanglifemike:
Not sure on your question there, but I also never use the stock messaging app, I've always used Handcent instead. I am able to successfully disable sound and vibration notifications in my stock messaging app, and just use Handcent though. I've done this on all 3 of my Evo LTEs that I've had, have 2 currently. Not sure why you aren't able to, but it's not an issue with the Evo, must be something wrong with yours if you're not able to
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NissanNick:
Odd... Maybe it's my rom? It can't be the phone it has to be software related?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sinistertensai:
3rd party apps retrieve the sms from the stock messaging app. And htx sense is a whole mother level of weird. On aosp you could swap messaging apps of other roms for the device. Not sense though.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CRzz:
Hi,

When one plays around with diffrent roms... reinstalling apps is always such a pain!

Can some one point me to a good app preferably to something that both does SD backup and also to a NAS or cloud thing...

One can't be to cautious with backing up stuff... for when s*** happens... :silly:

Thanks.

- Guys (girls too!), keep up the good work... Nice to see that does apple things are sold less nowadays!! :cool:

---- Have a nice weekend!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheATHEiST:
And your seriously expecting us to believe that you have used search before creating this topic???

If so then you're either a liar or your search skills are at same level as a spoon.

Titanium Backup PRO (get pro version).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nespid:
Excuse me, some of my best friends are spoons and I'm offended by that statement. Joking, of course. Spoons are beneath my station.

No, but seriously, titanium backup pro. And search next time.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CRzz:
Hi...

Super late reply but better late then never...

Thank you for the tip! :)

Ps. Yeah... I am probably a spoon! ;)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redDKtie:
Short version: my default setting is vibrate. But recently my phone has been setting to silent without my doing anything. I'll leave me phone alone for an hour or so and when I unlock it I'll have missed calls and texts because it didn't vibrate, and my sound setting will have been changed to "silent" . This doesn't happen all the time, probably about half the time.

Some notes:

- the physical vibration works, I don't believe it's a hardware issue.

- persistent apps I am using: 1 tap quick bar, covinent eyes, onavo extend.

- no custom roms, not rooted.

- I always set my phone back to vibrate. I did to one experiment where I set my ring tone volume at max to see if it would still set itself to silent. Which it did.

- I also did a test where I left my phone out of my pocket to see if maybe I was accidentally hitting the screen and volume rocker. Still changed on its own without me touching it.

- there are no crash reports or force closes as far as I know, and I don't use app killers.

Rant: I'm very disappointed in HTC. The software on this phone is buggy and jittery. And where the heck is my jelly bean?

I uploaded screens of my software information incase anyone's interested.

Please help me with my mystery. I searched the forums for people with similar problems and haven't really found anything.

Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] robin216:
its because you have installed onavo extend for sure. same problem here
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