yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Security Discussion] JamieFL:
I have been spending a lot of time reading about Android security in this forum and realize I've made mistakes.

With my new nexus 5, I have recently corrected most of them. With my last phone, I'm sad to say that I was asking to give my data away.

Here are my new practices...

1. After rooting, I used Boot Unlocker to re-lock the bootloader.

2. I am running the stock recovery and when I need to flash something or nandroid backup, I flash TWRP temporary.

3. I use Tasker to turn USB Debugging off when I disconnect from my home network.

4. I do not share passwords between apps/websites. I use LastPass to generate unique, random, strong passwords.

5. I use 2 step verification whenever possible.

6. I'm in physical control of my phone whenever I leave my house.

But... I have not paid attention to the permissions my apps ask for. Is there an app that shows a permission, and then list the apps that have that permission? I do have Lookout installed, and it's sister app Add Network Detector and all scan OK, but I'm looking for more.

Also, if anyone has any other recommendations, I'd like to hear them. I'm not a fanatic, but in this age of identity theft, I do want to have my eyes open.
[Security Discussion] smartymcfly:
Xprivacy, Pdroid2.0, openpdroid... Search on XDA for them.
[Security Discussion] JamieFL:
Thank you. I don't want to get into exposed framework, and from what I read, opendroid does not work on stock ROM. I flashed omnirom which has it all built in.
[Security Discussion] Cyboy:
May i ask you whats your reasons to not getting into Xposed FW?

Its pretty awesome.
[Security Discussion] SecUpwN:
I can only second that. If you refuse to use Xprivacy through installing Xposed Framework first, you'll NEVER get to the core of all settings with any other app. Asking for a "best way to review permissions" here but refusing to do something to get there is like not wanting to die but refusing to eat. In short: Get XPrivacy. You won't regret it, believe me.
[Security Discussion] JamieFL:
I didn't want to get into exposed framework because the reason I own a nexus is to flash custom roms.

On my GN, I used AOKP.

But, you have peaked my interest, and I'm going to give it a try. I was enjoying running ART, which is not available in OmniROM yet. Can you use it with exposed modules?
[Security Discussion] SecUpwN:
Well, as far as I know, the main developer [MENTION=2799345]M66B[/MENTION] is working hard on it to get it to that state. To make sure and get all the latest and greatest information of support, have a peak at the Official Xprivacy Thread. Also, you should bookmark the Xprivacy Changelog to always know what was changed. And to be honest: I'm happy you like AOKP as much as I do. Always keep it gangsta. :cowboy:
[Security Discussion] Cyboy:
i already did!

pardon i coudent get the point,you would meant that i fail to get into xprivecy module after installing xposed FW so it wont worth to have it installed anymore?even if other modules working well?u pointed the importance of xprivecy?

did u refused to get into xprivecy? me2 :(

---------- Post added at 12:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:24 AM ----------

isnt it possible to have both at same time?
[Security Discussion] SecUpwN:
First of all, please don't talk to me like a kid. Even if your english might not be that good, try to keep it in straight forward language and as simple as possible. In order to use Xprivacy, you NEED the Xposed Framework. Both of them are an awesome invention, I even bought Xprivacy. Now, what is your exact problem with the Xposed Framework? You want to control your apps permissions? Well, having the Xposed Framework installed and adding Xprivacy to it, is the BEST and EASIEST way there is. Point made. If you refuse to because your ego is too big to make a NANDROID first and try it out, then please don't bother people with asking any longer. You can probably feel the stress in my "voice"? Your behavior is uncool.
[Security Discussion] Cyboy:
oh! what made u such mad about me,just simply asked a question!

may be my grammer sux but thou have no rights to rub it into me,got?

so STFU.
[Security Discussion] JamieFL:
OK. I gave xposed a try and went back to omnirom. Omni has some pretty nice security features right now, but when their new google-free dialer and some of the other mods they are planning come out, it will be the way to go for the security/privacy minded android user like me.
[Security Discussion] Nytronx:
what about luckypatcher to remove permission ? is this apk reliable ?
[General Questions and Answers] aditya22u:
i was installing cyanocream v4 on my samsung galaxy y gt s6102 but after the process i am not able to boot my phone. its not starting. i tried with odin but my phone is not responding to odin. plz help asap. what should i do?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] davanw:
Hello all,

My favorite developer has released his kitkat rom for the t-mobile version of the s4.

Is my understanding correct, that we can run a tmobile rom, by simply flashing an appropriate kernel and radio after flashing the tmobile rom?

If so, can anyone link me to a canadian kernel? Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see any kernels specifically for Canadians...

Thanks so much in advance! :)

*edit* I've been scouring the forums for Canadian Kernels. But I am just finding more confusion.

Ktoonsez has kernels. His posts tell Canadian users to flash his T-mobile kernels. I have found:

KT-SGS4-KK4.4-AOSP-TMO-12.21.2013.zip

and

KT-SGS4-KK4.4-TWGE-INTL-12.22.2013.zip

Faux has kernels, but tells Canadian to flash his ATT versions:

jflteatt-aosp-faux123-013m.zip and jflteatt-aosp-faux123-013u.zip

and

jflteatt-faux123-012m-MGA.zip and jflteatt-faux123-012u-MGA.zip

So I'm really not sure which way to go... Ktoonsez T-mobile kernels or Faux ATT kernels.... I also downloaded odin flashable MK6 modems just in case...

Any thoughts? Thanks! :)
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] shed49:
Hi, recently bought this on eBay - doesn't seem to have any orange addons on the phone so I'm assuming it's been reset to someting else (although I have no idea how to check this).

The problem I'm having is regardless of sim i receive a "no network" message and the phone is unable to find any networks in the UK or in Norway(where I am currently on business)...

-how do I identify whether or not theres a way to make the phone see a network over here (or in the UK for that matter)??!

Any help greatly appreciated!

Terry
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] oltp:
Sounds like the phone is broken or stolen (& got the imie blocked). For the stolen option go to an Orange shop & have them check the imei.

Cheers, M
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] budeone:
Hello,

I have a co-workers Sprint LG G2 (lg ls 980)phone and I thought this would be a simple process to root. I mess with Samsung's and HTC all the time.

I have it rooted and super user is fine. I wanted to put on TWRP so he can flash different roms and themes.

The phone works great I just cant get into recovery. I tried an app called flashify and quick boot and nothing works.

So I went the old school way, probably should have done it that way from the start and pushed with adb. It shows its fine like always.

I tried that quick boot again and all I get is this message.

Any ideas would be great. I have also downloaded

Sprint LG G2 Back To Stock.zip

I was hoping there was an easier fix than doing this.

Thanks in advance.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] riggsandroid:
If you can boot into system and have working adb just plug in and type

adb reboot recovery
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] budeone:
I have done that and it still brings me to the same screen.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] datechnerd:
Sample usage

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

First, a developer must pull the aboot image from a target device:

dan@pc:~$ adb shell

shell@android:/ $ su

shell@android:/ # dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/aboot of=/data/local/tmp/aboot.img

shell@android:/ # chmod 644 /data/local/tmp/aboot.img

shell@android:/ # exit

shell@android:/ $ exit

dan@pc:~$ adb pull /data/local/tmp/aboot.img

3293 KB/s (2097152 bytes in 0.621s)

if you pull the aboot I could try patching twrp for the phone
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] budeone:
It's up and running.. I had to use LG reset tool
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweets55:
I probably tried that but link for the LG Reset tool. Glad you got you brought it back to life. hehe
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dps33:
I do not have any issue but can you tell us what is LG reset tool? May be it will come handy for others. thanks.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] budeone:
I started here and after I read and followed the directions it was pretty easy.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

His phone went back perfect.. I rerooted and he has a custom rom.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AusernameIwillnotremember:
Ok I'm trying to use the same method of resetting and I'm getting the error "Download FAILED!" in red and " "Device model is different!" & "Check phone or dll." However I'm 100% sure I got the right firmware and dll and device model is correct. I've done that exact guide over and over for the past 11 hours and some other ones too. My brain is hurting, I can't boot into recovery for some reason and I'm stuck in a boot loop.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] budeone:
You have to be in download mode. Make sure com port is set right
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RPAusCan:
Does this method remove the root? I'm just wondering as I've read a few posts about people having issues with OTA updates with rooted phones. My phone is rooted and I'm trying to figure out the best/safest route to follow once KitKat if officially released.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] budeone:
yes, I was unrooted like out of the package.
[Paranoid Android Q&A] madeyegrk:
Hi guys, I got a zopo zp820 and I want to instal cyanogenmod on it but I can't find how. Could you help me? Thanks
[Paranoid Android Q&A] plegdroid:
You'd need to find the CM thread for your phone. This forum is for Paranoid Android related questions. :)

Edit. Just looking at your phones specs you're not going to get CM on your phone. Its an mtk device . the most your going to get is a modded stock ROM. Try xposed framework , with gravitybox.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2316070

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[Paranoid Android Q&A] madeyegrk:
Thank you. I don't find any custom ROM :(
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DdcCabuslay:
Here is an FTF of the Generic US version of Android 4.3, 10.4.B.0.577 for the SGP311 (16 GB Wi-Fi Version). This is a RAR file split into 2 parts; you'll need to download both parts, then extract them using WinRAR (or a similar program). Of course, you need Flashtool to flash this FTF. Here's the Flashtool thread.

Technical Details/(somewhat) Nerdy Stuff:

Android Version: 4.3

Build Number: 10.4.B.0.577

Model Number: SGP311

Branding: Generic US

Customization Number: 1272-7479_R3B

The usual blah blah blah applies with this file (works with all SGP311s, doesn't unlock bootloader, no root required etc etc etc).

Part 1: http://d-h.st/NZ9

Part 2: http://d-h.st/Ors

Please do not mirror these downloads. If they go down, please notify me.

About tablet screenshot:
[Xperia Tablet Z General] botsaris:
Will this also work for the 32 giga wifi version?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DdcCabuslay:
It might, but I would advise against flashing this on a SGP312 in case you don't get your full 32 GB of storage, or some other unfortunate occurrence.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] D-KAKES:
Does it make any difference if i bring it up to 4.2.2(10.3.1.c.0.136) first?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DdcCabuslay:
No, you shouldn't have to. Going straight from 4.1 to 4.3 should work without a hitch.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] zombiej79:
Anybody know of keeping or getting root yet?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DdcCabuslay:
No root method or root preservation methods have been discovered yet.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Densho64:
Rooting

Actually, you can root your tablet Z with the same method as Xperia Z line. That is:

- Unlocked bootloader

- SuperSU update zip file

- Flashtool

- FTF file

- Kernel with CWM, like theonefrom FreeXperia

I can tell, because I got mine rooted and recovered all my apps and data with Titanium. Just search on the forum for the topic.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] eg94:
Has the US WiFi 16gb version been updated officially? Or only through flashing

?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DdcCabuslay:
Officially. That's how I obtained the FTF.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] eg94:
I meant through ota or only on pc
[Xperia Tablet Z General] stoneh:
hi guy,nice work! Big thx!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] eg94:
Updated thanks.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] DdcCabuslay:
Ah. I haven't seen any OTA updates. I obtained via PCC.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] rwilpstra:
Hey everyone quick question here..... Why is there 2 different files? I flashed the first one successfully, but the second one seemed to get stuck when I tried flashing it immediately after. Regardless, I simply rebooted, and it seems fine without the second file. Just wondering if I did that right or if the second .ftf file is required..... Thanks in advance!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Felimenta97:
You need to download both parts and extract them, so you have the full file... Not sure how you flashed without the second part...
[Xperia Tablet Z General] rwilpstra:
Sorry, I figured it out.... I didn't realize how the part1/part2 thing works with winrar.... Thanks!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] x000x:
thanks for posting this. For whatever reason my tablet says it is up to day and there are no new updates etc. But it is still on 4.2.2
[Xperia Tablet Z General] fxrmrz:
Would anyone still happen to have this file? I am looking for a US version FTF for my SGP311 that I screwed up by flashing the latest Lollipop FTF.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mikegrmn:
I downloaded a couple of racing games that look really great. But all of them require an internet connection to download updates before playing or to log you into some account. Other racing games I tried are fun but mostly with a view from the top. So it's actually a little like a marble maze thing. I don't care too much about the online social network gaming features of a game and so I'm looking for a racer which runs without internet connection, even if there are updates available. I'd download those when at home. But while I'm out and about I'd love to have a great "first person"racer. Any ideas?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaythenut:
real racing 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mikegrmn:
I've installed this, too. I like the game, but I really am just the occasional player. So some arcade style racer would be great. Whenever I start Rr3, it just hangs until I turn on some data connection. Maybe this is due to the race against others thingy.

I guess I'm just too old ;)

But growing up, there wasn't internet and games came on 5 1/4 disks and later cartridges. But thanks anyways. I'll check my phone to really see if it was Rr3 I have installed, but I think it is.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaythenut:
simple game but fun highway derby
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blakerandy:
I have rooted and installed MOAR 7.01 on both mine and my wife's Sprint GS3. Her's is a newer phone and it is not working like mine after the flash.

When I installed the ROM on my phone none of the Sprint or Samsung bloatware installed, everything was great

When I do my wife's phone it all seems to show up again when the phone restores it's Google account info. I have re-flashed 3 times (she's starting to get pissed at me)

Before flashing the ROM I wiped everything. As I said I didn't have any problems with my phone.

Am I doing something wrong? I would post this in the development area but I don't have enough posts yet

Thanks Randy
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nyfl2004:
When you restore the Google account on her phone, make sure you don't check the box that says, " bring over all previous Google settings" or something like that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blakerandy:
Thanks for the quick reply. That did it. Just a pain to have to restore all the apps individually. Next time I restore though it will be just right.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nyfl2004:
No problem. That's the way I always do it. This way, you can choose exactly which apps you want back. Good luck
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kb9klc:
Thanks

That helped me too.
[Android General] akashujjainkar:
there are many methods to root (any and micromax a35 too) :

1. vroot software for pc !!

2. unlock root :(not for v3 or higher) by halo2001

u can find alternate links on google..

3. z4root (not sure) :

it apps which can help u to root ( not v3 )

4. srs root (pc) :

5. root method by nilesh wankhade

6. by rahulks

thnkx :)

happy rooting :

links are in attachment

please press thankx button if i helped ;)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] hminhphuoc:
I can't root my device !

Every1 help me , pls !

***LOCKED***

EVITA PUT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-2.14.0000

RADIO-0.24p.32.09.06

OpenDSP-v34.1.0.45.1219

eMMC-boot

Nov 26 2012, 18:37:14:-1

.....................

Thanks !
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Black!Jack:
Have a look at this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2136172

It will tell you what to do and where to go.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
Is the phone an at&t model?

Sent from my Evita.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] hminhphuoc:
thanks !
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] hminhphuoc:
Yes !
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
The answer lies within the FAQ thread that BlackJack linked you to.

Sent from my Evita.
[Google Chromecast] L0sPengu1n0s:
My Linux (fedora) laptop won't detect my chromecast, is linux not supported by the extension, I read somewhere that it is supported, but only on tabs, YouTube and vimeo
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
I have no issues on my linux laptop and the chrome plugin. (ElementaryOS x64). Have you tried uninstalling the plugin, and re-installing it?
[Google Chromecast] L0sPengu1n0s:
Can't believe I didn't think of that I will try that ?
[Google Chromecast] L0sPengu1n0s:
That didn't work it still says chromecast not detected.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Some kind of firewall issue?

Just to be certain, other devices can detect/use Chromecast on the same network?
[Google Chromecast] L0sPengu1n0s:
Yes my nexus 4 and iPod touch have no problems whatsoever
[Google Chromecast] ddggttff3:
Is your computer and your mobile devices on the same subnet? I know in my house all of my desktops/servers are on a different subnet, so the chromecast extension does not work on them.
[Google Chromecast] L0sPengu1n0s:
Yes
[Google Chromecast] L0sPengu1n0s:
Now my phone will play videos to the chromecast but all input is delayed 30 seconds
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Delay is normal especially if transcoding is going on.

As for the Fedora Linux, Try disabling Firewall and see if that works, If it does then you need to open up some ports for Multicast, UPnP and maybe a few others.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fast-T:
Hi,

I just moved to the US and have a German Note 3 which is free for all carriers. My employer gave me a Verizon SIM to be used while being in the US.

I cannot activate the phone with the SIM and Verizon tells it won't work since the phone is not a Verizon Note 3.

Is there any way to flash the phone with a Verizon firmware or open it to a Verizon SIM in another way?

The phone does not have the region lock from Samsung anymore since I have used it in Germany for a month with a local provider.

Thanks much

Torsten
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akellar:
Can't be done. Verizon variant has different radios and Verizon won't activate non-Verizon devices on their network anyway.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fast-T:
Thanks. So now I have a international Note 3 for sale ...

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[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] parkertseng:
I tried to update the new rom by running the RUU package.

no matter how many times i run the ruu and it just won't work...

saying that a connection error and i tried the listed possiblities and still no work!

please help me!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mwang:
Parker , which rom you want to upgrade ? and how you do it ?
[HTC Rezound] bfdsoft:
After rooting and loading the LiquidSmooth ROM, I discovered that the widgets and features I used most are from HTC and now gone. I then discovered that the distraction of the fam arriving for Xmas caused me to miss an important step ... backing up the current ROM. Every attempt to put the phone back using original ROMs available on the inet have failed ... and I'm not sure I really want to go back anyway. So...

1. Are there good replacements, or perhaps the original widgets themselves, available for the HTC widgets? I especially liked the calendar agenda widget and the widgets that allowed me to toggle wifi, bluetooth, mobile data and GPS.

2. How do I get internet passthrough to work? I'd prefer to use however HTC did it with HTC's or HTClike apps and drivers, but if that's simply not possible I could use a link to a good alternate solution that works ... every alternate I've found on the inet has user comments that its unstable, unreliable or simply doesn't work.
[HTC Rezound] acejavelin:
There are tons of ROMs available... assuming you were on the latest OTA before doing this, your best bet would be to install this ROM:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2260154 (Bone stock, just root added)

The original widgets are tied to Sense, so unless you are using a stock or stock-based ROM that includes Sense you will not be able to use the HTC widgets. You could switch to a Sense ROM, there are several in the Developers sections, probably 5-6 or more that are based on the latest OTA, or you would try something like HD Widgets or other widget packs in the Play Store, there are tons that will give you the things you want.

Internet Passthough? Do you mean WiFi tethering? Most custom ROMs have that built in, just turn on Portable WiFi Hotspot, the one in LiquidSmooth works great.
[HTC Rezound] bfdsoft:
Re: widgets and Sense: Thx, I should have guessed that. I'll look at the widget packs and see what I can find, and those other ROMs.

HTC calls it internet passthrough (or something similar) but it seems to be more commonly called reverse tethering, where the phone uses the PC's internet connection via USB. WiFi isn't an option at many of the places I use the phone.
[HTC Rezound] REV3NT3CH:
i used hd widgets for clock replacement...launcher pro has some sense like widgets that come with as well...in the play store theres a few widgets that can simulate htc's widgets....but always keep in ming anything not sense based will not have those htc widgets...
[HTC Rezound] bunchies:
well the toggle widget is in Liquidsmooth

i haven't been able to get the usb pass-thorough to work on win7 but it works perfect on Ubuntu so we need to find the driver for that

(with the tether it can either pass-through your home's wifi or you can use your 4g connection)

as far as the htc widgets go. you should find one in the playstore you like, i tried pulling the apk's from the ics stock rom but i already knew that they weren't going to work but i tested it anyways and they dont install on JB
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smexybitch:
Hi i have a s2 with 4.0.4 vk rom ( ics, custom ) i have installed kies and kies have installed all drivers, and i try it i take the usb and my pc see the phone and i have acces to my phone's files no problem with drivers,

i came to download mode ( because i use odin for update my rom ) but my pc say in download mode unknow device

shorty ; my pc see my phone in normal mode , but dont see in download mode hereby i cant flashing .tar files with odin because odin and computer doesnt see the device and say unknow device,

yes i am sure i have all drivers installed

a queston ; have download mode a different drivers? if yes pls give link

i hope you understand me, sorry for my bad english