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[General Questions and Answers] DelinQuent H:
dear fellow XDA developers

i have a serious question, and i hope that there is somebody who can tell me what to do if my Samsung S4 zoom is hacked? it runs on a android system ( OS / Upgrade Android JB MR1 (v4.2) ) And is there a way to find out who did this, i mean is there something that i can use to identify the hacker without a pad that the hacker wont see that i have pin him down so that i can contact the polici and inform the police about the hacker??? maybe you find this questions silly questions but a need to know what to do!! Because i can not sleep for three days now, and i think you also need to know that i have absolut no idea about phone, smartphone, computers and so on and on and on how these divices works and run a dont install programs and i feel very sorry to bother you with my questions, but i hope that there is somebody out there how can give me the answore i need. manny manny manny thanks folks! Yours truely DelinQuent H:confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Selenia:
Keep your room padlocked, your screen locked, stay away from crappy apps/pirated apps, and make sure you didn't do anything stupid with security. Reflash and wipe all data, unless you have been logging things right along. Seriously, I doubt it was an external hacker unless you were not following 1 of the rules above and invited him in. The basic functions of Android run on the Linux kernel with limited services listening-and none behind CGNAT on your cell carrier and NAT on most routers(as Android only connects via wireless). The UI is basically a Java interpreter known as the Dalvik VM, with each app having isolated permissions, unless you carelessly grant one of the above things root access, which should be controlled by a superuser app. I think your hack was internal, perpetrated by something you let on your phone or near your phone. As far as finding him, maybe IP logs if you have any, otherwise, fully wipe, follow the above rules, and move on. Sorry I don't have better news but maybe this is good news for you that you likely weren't hacked by a mystery bogeyman.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrBrady:
Just got the D2VZW back from the repair shop, which put it back to factory specs/locking/unrooted.

Used Casual All-In-On to gain root. Used EZ Recovery to flash the latest TWRP, but forgot to unlock the bootloader first.

Tried to boot into recovery, but got a message about unauthorized software to to take it to Verizon. Phone wouldn't boot anymore. Booted into downloader mode and tried to Odin back to stock, but received a failed message.

Now I can only boot into Downloader / Odin mode. Any other mode gives me an error about "Firmware Upgrade Encountered An Issue...".

I read that you can use Kies to do an emergency firmware recovery, but when I do that it just stays at 0% when trying to flash to the phone.

Any idea how to resolve this?

EDIT: And the Search function on XDA is out of service at the moment, which makes things more of a challenge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] markdapimp:
Uploading an all in one restore tool for you hold tight!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrBrady:
Thanks for the help!

I THINK I got it working in Odin by flashing the MB1 bootchain (even though device is updated to MF1).

The strange thing is now I am still unable to Odin back to LG1 (stock) and take all the OTAs to MF1. I get a failed message. Device boots now though, which is good.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] markdapimp:
So your phone was originally on MF1 not MB1 Correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrBrady:
Correct. I took an OTA to MF1 and then tried rooting/unlocking/recovery and failed. But since I don't see an MF1 bootchain Odin file available, I flashed the MB1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] markdapimp:
I have a Full KIES Recovery image for MF1 for everything even modem etc

witch i am uploading right now

---------- Post added at 09:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 AM ----------

This should work

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23125694133305576
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrBrady:
I downloaded that earlier, but the MD5s didn't match. I'll re-download and give that a shot. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] markdapimp:
Boot to download mode then open odin

click PDA, Navigate to this folder and select the file you download (odin might freeze for a second just wait)

4. Press Start and let it finish till it says Reset OK or in the message box when it says Done

5. Your phone should be stuck @ the Verizon Screen to fix this pull battery and boot into stock recovery

Volume UP, Home, Power HELD until Message is displayed on top left corner "recovery booting" then you can release all 3 buttons

navigate to factory data reset using volume down then power to select then after done select Reboot to system and enjoy

---------- Post added at 09:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:13 AM ----------

let me know if that works because im still uploading the full recovery image witch appears to be bigger

669MB vs 1.19GB

im assuming this recovery image is the all in one
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrBrady:
Will do. I've got about 5 minutes left on the download. Then I'll check MD5 and flash.

EDIT: MD5s matched this time. Unzipped file is 1.24GB. Flashing now.

EDIT2: Still fails after trying to write aboot.mbn

EDIT3: When booting, I get the message again about there was an error with the firmware. But now since I flashed a kernel, I get the Software not authorized by Verizon message with the "Secure Fail: Kernel" in the corner.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] markdapimp:
this recovery image im uploading should work because i forgot to flash the insecure aboot before and had the same problem

then i odin this image and wallah all good however the flash counter remains at 1 triangle away cant get rid of it

but it all works good i re rooted, flash insure aboot and flashed CWM and got CM11 Kitkang rom on :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrBrady:
Wanted to see if the upload completed successfully. Phone is working fine, but still can't Odin, which worries me.

Thanks!

VZW SGSIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrBrady:
Looks like I'm SOL again. I tried to follow Hero's method for de-bricking which involved flashing the route66 odin file, but telling it to clear data. I did that, but the flash failed, which erased part of my data. Now the phone hangs at the boot logo since the data was erased. When I try to boot into recovery it gives me the Unauthorized Software Error.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] david_hume:
You can't boot into regular ODIN?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joeinternet:
Some of what you're describing reminds me of the hell I went through with this phone last week.

I had similar issues with mine - I couldn't boot to anything but download mode - tried the root66 bit and no luck: ODIN kept coming back in FAIL!

In the end, there were a couple of things that got me back. Figuring I had nothing left to lose, I flashed the PIT for the phone in ODIN to re-partition. This allowed be to boot to stock recovery, but things were still messed up and the phone wouldn't boot to system. Recovery complained about missing /data, but that went away with a wipe/restore/factory reset in recovery. I forgot to bookmark the location of the PIT for this particular phone, otherwise I'd post it here. It shouldn't be too hard to find, though. Just be certain it's the I535 Verizon PIT, and be sure it's for the correct 16/32GB version.

I was also trying to run ODIN through a Virtual Machine, which always worked flawlessly for me in the past, but seemed to have been causing issues whenever I'd try flashing anything other than the PIT through ODIN. I booted to a native PC, re-installed the Samsung drivers and followed the soft-brick recovery procedure. This got the root66 images back on and the phone came back to life. I then ran Triangle Away to reset the counter and used ODIN to push the initial VZW image (VRALG1) to the phone and followed all OTA updates to the most recent 4.1.2 (MF1).

The phone's behaved itself since. I did root it and pushed TWRP, but other than that, it's back to stock and I'm a bit hesitant to go back to any other firmware after this mess. I'm waiting to flash the MF1 bootchain to re-lock the bootloader, but it's hard to come by and I'm still waiting on my PM to DarkMenace, who has a copy.

I'm not sure how similar your situation is to mine, but maybe some of this info is useful?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrBrady:
Yes.

I actually just figured out my problem. I was trying to use Odin through VMWare Fusion (emulator) on a Mac. This has worked in the past, but either it's something with the latest Mac OS update or VMWare update that breaks it now. I installed Windows nativly through Apple Bootcamp and Odin works as expected.

Thanks everyone for the advice.
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erentel:
Hello everyone! I have a RAZR maxx HD running Aviator Rom and everything works fine and smooth, except the camera. Sometimes I get huge brown stripes running over the screen, and I can't take a nice photo. After a reboot it is usually normal, but then it randomly happens again. Any ideas on that? Has anyone encountered the same issue?
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bweN diorD:
your best option for help on that would be to post in the thread for that rom, as others running it may be more helpful.

i haven't seen anyone report this issue in general, sorry.
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Einsteindks:
Using 4G, how 'heavy' is data used for texts/eMail/notifications ; talk radio; music; video; HD video? Looking for approximate Mb/sec values.

fat-fingered and Maxx-ed out.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] cerumen:
OK found this in www.ppc-welt.de

copy the zip to PDA

open on PDA

start power.reg

then open power.exe

here you will find now processor tab with Turbo Mode function.

The password is : Agent Jay

I think it works but test it please and tell us your suggestion.

Now we need someone who can program this for a fix installation. This cheat will work till next softreset. after Reset you have to reinstall power.exe.

cheers :lol:

Cerumen
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Tuningszocske:
Did you know?

This option was for 2020i which has 416Mhz CPU wordclock by default.

You had to check it if you wanted your PDA used 520Mhz.

Our Jasjar has 520Mhz default, so I don't think it is doing anything.

if you need some CPU modification use XcpuScalar. This is the best I think,
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Tuningszocske:
http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=38823
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] universaldoc:
You just linked back to the same post :p

The correct link is :

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=39099
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] philtech44:
Apparently this won't have any use on the Universal? correct?
[General Accessories] flyers2114:
I was contacted to try this product out. I will say initially I was skeptical. But after using it for a few days it really is perfect for what its intended use is. It is basically a spot charger. You need a quick boost just attach it and let it charge. It comes with a nice lightweight cord. The product itself is very lightweight and comes with a clip. It can easily fit in a pocket or purse for the ladies. The quality is excellent. The flashlight is very nice, with 3 modes Hi or low beam and also an emergency type strobe setting. The flashlight is very bright.

I have used it everyday for the last week. The first use it charged my phone from 15% to 95% within an hour. It completely exhausted it to empty. After testing it in different circumstances I have found it is best to use for about a half hour at a time. Just give the phone a quick charge. That should get you about a 30-50% increase based on my testing. Then just use it as needed. It charges back up to full in about an hour. It is also very durable. The build quality is excellent. It also comes in 4 different colors.

So in my opinion if you use it for a quick charge as needed, it is perfect. If you need something more constant, than this is not for you. I feel it is the perfect size and has the speed charge for quick uses throughout the day. If you want something useful for your phone, then this is really for you. The flashlight comes in handy also.

You can get it HERE
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickbunny:
hi i need celkon a98 official or unofficial firmware.i lost mine,my phone unable to start.it's saying install os.help me
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
IF USING AN OLD VER RUN THE UNINSTALL BEFORE INSTALLING A NEW VER

This is a batch file i made to install a tools menu i made. it came to be out of me being lazy and not wanting to have to open menus or hold shift

i did not make the scripts that some of the options use(credit is in the script).

see pictures to see the options and what it looks like in the end

IF ON WINDOWS RT YOU MUST BE JAILBROKEN TO USE. Thanks GoodDayToDie, it is now perfect :p

Main

Install

Uninstall

Installs finished

Tools

Power

Power with extras

Changelog

v0.2 - added open powershell as admin here, fixed open cmd as admin here, no longer need ele.exe and the e.cmd file

v0.3 - able to remove the restart explorer.bat file thanks to coldbloc

v0.4 - added power menu. normal has lock, logoff, restart, restart with boot options, and shut down. the second has all of the first but sleep, hibernate, and switch user.

v0.5 - fixed an issue in the hidden files vbs(thanks LEDelete for pointing it out), fixed missing icon folder copy command in install script (thanks trm96 for pointing that out) should fix icons not showing up

the script has some swears i found them funny, again the script was made for me i just figured others my find it helpful.

if the icons dont show up reboot

Download Tools Menu
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] coldbloc:
Looks cool.

So imagine I copy a registry key to my clipboard, does this regedit command capture it and open directly ? I checked, it only opens registry. Wonder if this MJ snippet would work in RT.

http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/38208

FYI, I don't prefer to kill-explorer like that, I think some settings that are not finalized until logoff can be lost when doing so, so instead I just logoff. But to each his own.

You can also change the position setting and the flyout will move to top or bottom of your menu. Make change in same key as the muiverb.

[FONT=monospace]
[/FONT][HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\background\shell\Tools]
"MUIVerb"="Tools"
"SubCommands"="regedit.Tools;Open Admin Cmd here.Tools;Open Cmd Here.Tools;Files Extensions.Tools;Hidden Files.Tools;Restart Explorer.Tools"
"Icon"="C:\\Windows\\tools.ico"
"Position"="Top"

I forget the trick to add an extra divider line.

EDIT: I've never been able to get more then 12 subcommands even with nested flyouts, if anyone knows how I am all ears.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
tbh the reason i didnt put a position in is i couldnt decide where i wanted it and where it was worked with the rest of the stuff in my context.

as for restarting explorer i run in testmode 24/7 so after i remove the watermarks i just restart explorer rather then logging off. its also helpful if explorer decides to lock up.

well i was bored so i added the option to choose position to it
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] coldbloc:
That sounds like you have to do it every reboot. Are the mui files protected in RT and we are unable to edit the watermark permanently ?

If I write a snip to add powershell run-as admin would you add it to your Tool™
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
not at every boot once its done its done but i added it as it was more for when i do fresh installs, im adding it in now

edit one

i was able to get the admin cmd to work without the need of the extra files so those have been removed. i will be uploading it in a few min

edit two

new ver is uploaded, i added a ver number to it to help me keep track of it. you will have to run the uninstall part in the old one first before running the install on this as i have removed some unneeded stuff
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] coldbloc:
That's a different way of doing it. Lately for elevation most people are using APPCOMPATFLAGS or an inline elevator script. Had never seen an example using just "ExplorerCommandHandler" and "ImpliedSelectionModel" settings before.

http://windowssucks.wordpress.com/file-type-registration/

Does that only work on newer builds, I searched my W7x64 registry for that canonical GUID (the powershell one) didn't come up with anything. Where did you find it.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
i found it in a program that adds items to the context menu but when it added powershell it would crash explorer so i used it as a base and started messing with it until it worked without crashing explorer(fun times). im not sure if it works in windows 7 as im on 8.1
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] coldbloc:
Understood, not available in W7, likely only 8.0 and up. I find it here in W8.1.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{BF0AC53F-D51C-419F-92E3-2298E125F004}]
@="Open Powershell as Admin Command"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{BF0AC53F-D51C-419F-92E3-2298E125F004}\InProcServer32]
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,00,68,00,\
65,00,6c,00,6c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"

Maybe can even use the GUID list of control panel items the same way.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ee330741(v=vs.85).aspx

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\OAPS.Tools]
"ImpliedSelectionModel"=dword:00000001
"Icon"="imageres.dll,-5373"
"ExplorerCommandHandler"="{BF0AC53F-D51C-419F-92E3-2298E125F004}"
@="Admin Pshell Here"

and I remembered how to do the divider line trick.

"SubCommands"="regedit.Tools;|;OACh.Tools;OCH.Tools;|;OAPS.Tools;|;FE.Tools;HF.Tools;|;RE.Tools"

Think you can get rid of the Restart_Explorer.bat with this.

http://www.robvanderwoude.com/condexec.php

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\RE.Tools]
"Icon"="C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe"
"MUIVerb"="Restart Explorer"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\RE.Tools\command]
@="taskkill /f /im explorer.exe && start explorer.exe"

and this could toggle file extensions, without the .vbs

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\FE.Tools]
"Icon"="C:\\Windows\\file.ico"
"MUIVerb"="Files Extensions"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\FE.Tools\command]
@="start /wait /b powershell -command \"$check = (Get-ItemProperty -Path 'registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced' -Name 'HideFileExt').HideFileExt;if ($check -eq 0){Set-ItemProperty -Path 'registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced' -Name 'HideFileExt' -Value 1} else {Set-ItemProperty -Path 'registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced' -Name 'HideFileExt' -Value 0}\""
;
;
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
tried both of those with no luck, the restart explorer one made a cmd window pop up real fast, all i could see was it said invalid something. the file extension one didnt do anything

i would love to be able to get rid of the scripts
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] coldbloc:
On the file extension, I forget the refresh. Here is the snip, it goes somewhere near the end. FYI, I need rewrite it registry > cmd > powershell escape character safe.

I want to be sure it's just the refresh causing the problem and that the registry still got toggled, proving the powershell did run in the background and was not stopped by execution policy. Will you confirm by running the old script and manually hitting refresh.

;[void][System.Reflection.Assembly]::LoadWithPartialName('System.Windows.Forms');[System.Windows.Forms.SendKeys]::SendWait('{F5}');
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
i thought it might not have been refreshing so i tried that and it still didnt change
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] coldbloc:
So you are on 8.1 RT, with powershell policy enabled and it still doesn't work.

Been bing'ing around for RT Powershell Limitations and it seems Microsoft might be the reason it doesn't work. Don't have RT hardware to test, cannot find a VM emulator either.

http://www.contextis.com/research/blog/windows-rt-and-powershell/

http://social.technet.microsoft.com...vated-but-on-windows-rt-ie-surface?forum=ITCG

http://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/1khcw0/windows_rt_and_powershell/
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
im on normal 8.1 pro with media center
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] coldbloc:
OK, is my bad then. Found the issue with Restart Explorer. Working on 2012-R2

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\RE.Tools]
"Icon"="C:\\Windows\\explorer.exe"
"MUIVerb"="Restart Explorer"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\RE.Tools\command]
@="\"C:\\Windows\\System32\\cmd.exe\" /c \"taskkill /f /im explorer.exe & start explorer.exe\""
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
that one works like a charm, i added it to the regfiles and added a mention to u in the changelog
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
updated it again, i added power options to the context menu it only shows on the desktop and i did not give it the option to have its position changed
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] coldbloc:
Fixed the toggle file extensions added restart explorer kludge

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\FE.Tools]
"Icon"="C:\\Windows\\file.ico"
"MUIVerb"="Files Extensions"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\FE.Tools\command]
@="cmd /c start /wait /b powershell -command \"$check = (Get-ItemProperty -Path 'registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced' -Name 'HideFileExt').HideFileExt;if ($check -eq 0){Set-ItemProperty -Path 'registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced' -Name 'HideFileExt' -Value 1} else {Set-ItemProperty -Path 'registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced' -Name 'HideFileExt' -Value 0};taskkill /f /im explorer.exe;explorer.exe\""
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
if it didnt restart explorer it would be better then it is now.
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] coldbloc:
Fixed the toggle file extensions sans restart explorer kludge

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\FE.Tools]
"Icon"="C:\\Windows\\file.ico"
"MUIVerb"="Files Extensions"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\FE.Tools\command]
@="cmd /c start /wait /b powershell -command \"$check = (Get-ItemProperty -Path 'registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced' -Name 'HideFileExt').HideFileExt;if ($check -eq 0){Set-ItemProperty -Path 'registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced' -Name 'HideFileExt' -Value 1} else {Set-ItemProperty -Path 'registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced' -Name 'HideFileExt' -Value 0}\""
[Windows 8 Development and Hacking] pbanj:
im looking but finding it but maybe u know it, is there a way to have it send the f5 key with powershell?