yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Java for Android App Development] tudor007:
I hope that this is not the wrong place for my post.

I am trying to protect an apk from being copied/extracted/backed up off the phone and installed later, on another phone.

I have to mention that the app is not (and will not be) for sale on PlayStore or on any web store, being sold along with the phone. This is why I can not use apk protection offered by GooglePlay, which is anyway cracked at his time.

But I want to take advantages on this situation: every single phone will pass trough my hands (I will install myself the app) before hitting users. How can I use this advantage in order to protect my app?

At this time my app is not visible in Running Apps drawer, is having a default Android icon and the name is disguised in something pretty innocent. GUI access by dialing a code. No worries, is not malware but only a security app regarding GSM connection security.

Also, is running as a system app, which make it invisible for apps like Astro file manager, thus impossible to copy/back up by such file manager apps. Unfortunately there are a bunch of system app managers, that can convert a system app on user app, and then copying the apk file is easy.

I know that security sucks big time when it comes about Android OS, but I am determined to find a way to protect my app.

I know also that even a licensing scheme based on IMEI, WiFi MAC or Bluetooth MAC addresses can be bypassed by some skilled crackers. This values can be spoofed or even null.

I have tried apk encryption. Doesn't work: some apps supposed to encrypt other Android apps are actually encrypting only app libraries, not the apk file itself. By encrypting apk file, the app obviously will not work.

Code obfuscation is not an option as long the app can be duplicated off the phone and installed later on another phone.

The last idea that I had: pulling some app resources (like drawables) from a server. What do you think?

At this time I'm in a dead end. I have no more ideas how to protect my app. That's why I need your help. Can you give me please some feasible ideas, based on your huge experience?

Thank you very much for your time.
[Java for Android App Development] sak-venom1997:
theres a thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2279813

where we're discussing about methods to protect apps from piracy u can post it there
[Java for Android App Development] tudor007:
Thanks

Thx a lot sak-venom1997.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swungspeedz:
I hard bricked my galaxy that I only had for 5 days, It was stock rom and i tried to install boleffa kernel 5.x.x , Can someone help me get out of this, I really need my phone to use. Please help ASAP
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tallman43:
More information is needed for people to help you.. What did you do exactly (how you tried to install etc) and what are the symptoms. :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swungspeedz:
I tried flashing a kernel through CWM running on JB 4.3 stocked rooted, just got the phone a week ago. Nothing will work, no recovery, no download, I tried using Win32 disk img flasher, didn't work.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] royallauker:
I green!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Without download mode you will need a usb jig or jtag. Sounds like you probably flashed the wrong file to get that effect, in which case you do have a hard brick.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] swungspeedz:
I have to take it back to the shop to replace it, and this sucks i never bricked my zte sequent this bad and i did some pretty bad things to it. I only had this phone for a week and this happened. Im just going to root it and be done.
[Moto X Q&A] SymbioticGenius:
Anyone having an issue installing teamspeak on the MotoX.

Every time I try to install I get the "app not installed" dialog.

Does anyone have it installed and working?

Has anyone else had this issue and fixed it, if so, how?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Lockon Stratus:
Hello, im trying to fix my friends galaxy player 4.0, its the YP-G1CWY/XAA US 8 gig. The problem is when you turn it on the samsung logo comes up and plays the little animation over and over again. I did some looking and found this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1472897 and did everything it said. However i had to get the .tar.MD5 file from a different post cause the link in the tutorial was down. So after trying it there was no change so i tried the Odin method from this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1531850 witch is also where i got the .tar.MD5 file from. After trying this one there is still no change. Not sure if this helps but after Odin is done and it goes to Android system recovery i get the following,

-- Copying media files... E:failed to mount /sdcard (file exists) E:copy_dbdata_media:Can't mount /sdcard your storage not prepared yet. please use UI menu for format and reboot actions Media files copy failed. -- Wiping data... Formatting /data... E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 Formatting /dbdata... Formatting /cache... Deleting Meta Data Data wipe failed. -- Applying Multi-CSC... Successfully applied multi-CSC.

and when i do wipe data/factory reset i get this.

-- Wiping data... Formatting /data... E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 Formatting /dbdata... Deleting Meta Data Formatting /cache... Data wipe complete.

Then i wipe cache partition and i get this.

-- Wiping cache... Formatting /cache... Cache wipe complete

I've only tried Odin method so far. Anyone have some insight on how to fix it??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] km8j:
Better battery stats is reporting an hour of kernel wakelocks for something literally called event0-763... wtf is it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] aooga:
Screenshot?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] km8j:
attached
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] aooga:
Weird. I used gsam since it just tells me what app is using it, so I have no idea why you have so many "events" that are holding your phone awake.

Side question, how did you get the status bar to match the color of the action bar?
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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] jasonmastertech:
Hello XDA, I did not create this, just thought I'd share. This is NOT a flashable .zip. To install: 1- download aokpbootanimation.zip from link provided. 2- using a file explorer copy file to /system/media. 3- rename existing bootanimation.zip or delete it. 4- rename aokpbootanimation.zip to bootanimation.zip 5- set permissions to rw-r--r--. 6- reboot and enjoy ;) https://www.dropbox.com/s/s3v6z6ddlv73wqn/aokpbootanimation.zip
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbrian:
I was thinking about getting a tablet (Android) and was really wondering if there are any tablets out right now that are actually worth buying? I want one that is pretty popular and has a good developing community. What are your top choices for tablets or should I wait for a more anticipated one?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sabeersas:
1. Google Nexus 10

2. Nexus 7 2013

3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014

If I go for a tablet... I will prefer one in the above list... all are getting better reviews ... choose one and make sure it fits your needs .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naddict:
Only you can make that determination as to what is best for you...

Go here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2229761 and read to make this determination.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] DragonUK:
I have just purchased the TomTom 910, and I bluetooth paired it with my Orange SPV M3100 with no problem. The Phone CALLS PART WORKS but when I try to get weather, traffic, etc. the unit will not work or locate it and goes to the setup section on the910.

I have tried everything and the 910 does not list the spv m3100. I called orange and they were no help. I typed orangewap and everything else was automatic or blank according to them. Still no luck and the 910 comes back and says try to do it manualy input. I have spent about three hours so far on this.

This will not work and I want this to work right. Anyone get there TOMTOM 910 working with the upgrade and weather part using the Orange mSPV3100.

please let me know how you made it function.

Cheers the Dragon :(
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] WilbertW:
I had the same problem, using another PDA (iPaq HX2790) for my TomTom and trying to use my T-Mobile MDA Vario (Wizard) as dial up modem.

Turns out I had to enable program modemkoppeling (modem connection) which is located in programma's (programs) on my MDA.

I had to set the baud rate to USB and had to activate (down left on the screen) this in order for the dial up connection to work.

Once the modem connection was activated on my MDA I could use it to retreive Tom Tom traffic data on my HX2790.

Hope this helps.
[Verizon LG G2] mcdonsco:
Is there a method to root the Verizon LG G2 (VS980) on the stock OTA Kit Kat 4.4.2 build yet?

I bought the phone used, already had the OTA on it...now I just need root.

Not interested in Rom'ing, just need tethering without the $30/month charge for the few times I use it and need root to do it.

Thanks!
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
ioroot25 should still work...
[Verizon LG G2] Juggernaut79:
I'm considering a G2 also and have been wondering the same. From what I gathered you would have to go back to 4.2.2 first, gain root, and then flash back to 4.4.2. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please.
[Verizon LG G2] njstein:
You don't have to. Ioroot25 will root the official kk. That's what I used and it worked without an issue. Just make sure all the proper drivers are installed on your computer...
[Verizon LG G2] mcdonsco:
GRACIAS!...Didn't know that.
[Verizon LG G2] ivanalbright:
As far as that goes, how is installing the LG G2 unified drivers supposed to go? I found the download link for them in the main 200 page thread for this. Extracted the zip, but none of the .exe files do anything when run. Is that normal or is something wrong? For example I tried running InstallUSB64.exe but absolutely nothing happens.

Another more recent post on like page 185 of the thread had another download link, but that just leads to a file called "LG" with no extension and it doesn't appear to be a .zip

---------- Post added at 10:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:58 AM ----------

Nevermind, got it. The link to the driver is at the very bottom of this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53128251&postcount=1847

You have to add the extension .exe

Root successful with the instructions listed there. Used ioroot25. Running android 4.4.2
[Verizon LG G2] coliny59:
Is root all I need to flash Roms? Do I need to unlock the boot loader as well?
[Verizon LG G2] simple_fear85:
No you will need to root and then install custom recovery. Depending on what you are on. If you are on kitkat you can use autorec, and anything earlier you can use flashify.
[Verizon LG G2] coliny59:
I understand this phone has an e fuse. Will it be tripped by installing a custom recovery?
[Verizon LG G2] simple_fear85:
I am not sure about the question but I know when you root this phone there is a trip where it will show in the lg menu that it is rooted. In order to get rid of that you will have to return to stock. Tell you though I have had this phone for a few months now and I am glad i finally decided to root and put custom recovery on. Its my phone and set up the way I want with root and all.
[Verizon LG G2] coliny59:
Thanks for the feedback!
[Verizon LG G2] simple_fear85:
no problem. If you want a nice working asop rom check on Vanir 4.4.3
[Verizon LG G2] yoderz:
I'm having a hell of a time trying to get this thing to root. I followed all of the instructions for installing the LG device drivers and when I go to run the IOroot25 it flashes really quickly and then goes away. USB debugging is enabled and I have tried it in ethernet mode and charging mode. Both produce the same result. Do I need to remove any other drives I might have on my computer in order to get it to work? Any other ideas?
[Verizon LG G2] tech_head:
You need to be in Ethernet mode.

Once it boots into recovery, did you scroll down and select "install from adb"?
[Verizon LG G2] yoderz:
Yeah, I had everything setup correctly and it didn't work. Tried the same exact thing on another computer and it worked flawlessly. Thanks though!
[Verizon LG G2] elias832:
Im having problems rooting it as well. I installed the latest drivers 1.14 I believe, and when trying to root it using ioroot25 it says downgrade to a previous version.

I do have it on Ethernet mode, and it reboots it into recovery, but that's it. I select apply update from adb but again, on ioroot it does nothing after the suggestion to downgrade.

any suggestions?
[Verizon LG G2] simple_fear85:
Make sure your phone is setup. Debugging mode is set. Unknown sources is set. Phone is on airplane mode. Plug into computer and start ioroot25 and follow steps
[Verizon LG G2] squidder:
Guys just use towelroot to root. You install an app and push a button.
[Verizon LG G2] emmittobie:
I second this. I used it just yesterday to root a stock G2 on the Kit Kat update.
[Verizon LG G2] simple_fear85:
I wouldnt trust in my opinion. Ioroot way easier
[Verizon LG G2] squidder:
Are you kidding me? Installing drivers on a PC and hooking up your phone to it and downloading software to root your phone is easier than installing an apk and pushing one button? Please. Towelroot is way easier and way faster. If it's not easier then why are some people having issues with original method?
[Verizon LG G2] :
Towelroot was meant for s5. The computer method is so easy I don't understand how people can't do it. Apparently the ones that can't figure out ioroot doesn't know how to follow directions.
[Verizon LG G2] squidder:
Never said it's not easy. Just nowhere near as easy as towel root. There is no arguing this. It doesn't matter what phone he originally did it for.
[Verizon LG G2] sam_farber:
root issue

Hi guys....I have a few issues....my Verizon LG G2 is rooted. I have twrp 2.7.0 as my custom recovery. It won't let me flash the newest update! As well as it randomly reboots on me...it's annoying. Also I tried to flash cm12 and gapps and is said it was successful. Well it sent me through a bootloop and thankfully I was able to manually enter recovery mode and restore to my previous back up. But what am I doing wrong?! I need help! I'm new at this. Thanks!
[Verizon LG G2] y300owner:
Guy my LG G2 VS980 4.4.2 just won't root. Download mod aint working nor is stock recovery. I don't know what to do now. {makin a tread; seriousy issue}
[LG Optimus Black] alfonse752:
Hi and sorry for my bad english i want to ask if someone have a working link for a JB Rom without the camera bug cuz i test every rom from XDA For the LG P970 But everyone have the same bug... Laggy camera record...

why dont focus to build a great JB Rom without that bug... thats my question..

There's a JB rom without camera bug?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] PsyberEMT:
With XLTE rolling out it would be kinda nice to see which LTE frequency band I'm connected to in different places. Anyone found an equivalent to the old ##2546# dial codes like on older devices?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Evocm7:
Good luck. I've been trying to find a way since the day the phone came out. I've had aws in my area for about 4 months now and unlike with my s4, I have yet to find a way to tell with lte band I'm on other than guessing at speedtest results
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] shadowdylan99:
Dial *#*#3424#*#*
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] PsyberEMT:
It accepted the code but the field test application never ran. Maybe it was removed from the ROMs? I'm on a custom but it may have been removed on all the M8s?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] shadowdylan99:
I haven't rooted my one m8 and it worked for me, maybe a problem with the rom?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] andybones:
the option for these codes could be removed from custom ROM
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] brandogg:
It wouldn't be included in a custom ROM unless the creator specifically put it in there, I would imagine. The diagnostic menu was made by the HTC developers...
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Zwitterion:
CleanRom has it.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Evocm7:
This code will get you into the network specifics but it still does not tell you lte bands
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] brandogg:
Right, but CleanROM is basically just a stripped down version of the stock ROM, so that's a given. When I say custom, perhaps I should say AOSP, or not based on the stock ROM.
[Moto X Q&A] x2h:
I can tell my 6 month old X screen is getting dull. It was more yellow than before. Is there a way or an app that can restore the screen to its original color? Please speak with your experience and thanks!
[Moto X Q&A] robjbw:
From what I read, omoled screens will disintegrated over time. Just the nature of it. But if you got the phone with a dull screen from the get go, screen probably was not calibrated correctly from assembly. In that case, I don't know of a calibration app. Don't know if exists. Best to do a warranty exchange.
[Moto X Q&A] scorpion667:
If you used a wet application screen protector, replace it. Gets yellow over time. Dry application ones don't really have this issue in my experience. Prob went through 45-50 screen protectors in the past 3 years. I used to change phones way too often =P
[Moto G General] vaibhavnriitm:
Hi Guys, from last so many days I was seeing non rooted users are always asking for Removing second sim icon (if they are using single sim).

So Hereby, I am presenting a very small & very easy way / guide for removing this unused second sim icon:sly:

Steps are as follow :

1. Disable your sim which you don't want to us4(no need to do if u have single sim inserted)

2. Toggle AIRPLANE mode tile, your both sim icons will go & airplane icon will come in notification bar.

3. Now again toggle Airplane mode tile & voila, your unused sim icon has now gone:p:p:p:p:beer::beer::beer::beer::beer:

NOTE: This has been tested by me on 4.3 in stock & nova launcher(as I am on 4.3 :D:D). It will work on 4.4 but not tested yet.

Please reply if this works on 4.4 as well:confused::confused::confused:

EDIT : This method will only work if you want to hide Sim 1 (Means you have to put your working sim in Sim 2 slot)

PRESS THANKS IF I HAVE HELPED YOU
[Moto G General] vaibhavnriitm:
Screeshot
[Moto G General] KDB223:
Does not work in 4.4.2 Stock ?

Don't mind my signature, I'm yet to update it.
[Moto G General] dc2222:
It works, but second sim icon will appear again after a restart, so will have to repeat the process again...
[Moto G General] dc2222:
Well, second sim icon also appears again when Wi-Fi is turned on....
[Moto G General] thuybang:
i'm also change from E Dual to Moto G. So good.
[Moto G General] KDB223:
Kudos man! Feels good to switch to something so much more powerful, doesn't it?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Crumplet:
What call recording app works with our Motorola Razr phones stock 4.1.2?I tested out like 4 so far and non work.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Arak-Nafein:
None of them will.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vcize:
This kind of got lost in the midst of bigger stuff in the other thread so I figured I'd try one specifically for it, since it's my main issue.

My contacts were saved to my device (or SIM maybe?), not my google account. I know, bad idea, but it was unintentional and it's done. Due to another issue I had to remove and re-add my google account to my phone. When I did this, all of my contacts disappeared. Nothing shows up in my contacts app and when I get a call from someone that I had as a contact I only see their number, not their name/contact info.

I don't know what the relation is between my contacts that were stored on my device and my google account being temporarily removed from my phone, but I don't think those contacts are actually deleted. If I go into the app manager I see something there called "contacts storage" that is 9.2mb in size. I'm guessing this still has the contact's info? Is there any way to retrieve this and/or get them to show up again?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
You can change which storage you want to use for contacts. While in contacts hit the menu button.. From there it's relatively easy..

When you get your contacts to didplay it's worth merging with google and filter the storage to google only.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vcize:
None of these work for me. If I change the contacts to display to "device" it shows only the built-in AT&T contacts (view your bill, etc). If I choose SIM card it displays nothing.

Same deal with import. Shows nothing found.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
If you have an American model of the s3 then you are in the wrong forum, this is for the i9300 only.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] Mada22009:
Well I've bought the Note 12.2 to boost my productivity and to do that

I need to share my PC's mouse and keyboard with it,

I thought of side sync however it turned out the tablet only work as a host for a phone screen and doesn't connect to a host computer.

Then I tried share KM which as far as I can tell never works, tried it on SIII, NoteII, NoteIII, Note 10.1 2014 and never got it to work, still putting hope in it and reading all the great reviews I decided to install it on my 12.2 only to find a message saying that beta test have ended please update the application with no updated version available any where.

Is there any way I can achieve keyboard and mouse sharing between my PC and my 12.2?

Any way to actually achieve that seamless integration between windows and the android tablet just as if it was an extra screen?

UPDATE

Thanks for every one who replied, to make what I need clearer please watch the following video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVvczhM5KxI

1- Samsung SideSync works when using a phone with a PC or a phone with a tablet, but not using a tablet with a laptop, which I need

2- ShareKM is abandoned and doesn't work any more.

3- Synergy is extremely buggy and takes more time to get it working than it actually operating as intended.

4- after digging deeper i found an app called take control lite, however it requires root access.

Thankfully towel root works brilliantly and doesn't trip Knox so i will try this app and update with the results.

UPDATE 2

Take Control Lite doesn't work with Note Pro for some reason it crashes every time you try to establish a connection.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] muzzy996:
I'm confused, are you looking to remotely control your tablet or are you looking to use it as a second display. For the latter I have used Air Display with limited success. I say limited because the resolution of the tablet being high the resulting scale of elements on screen is ridiculously small.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] Mada22009:
thank you for the prompt reply

what i want is something like Samsung Sidesync for my tablet, meaning using the PC's mouse and keyboard to control my 12.2

you can watch the following video to understand it better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVvczhM5KxI
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] muzzy996:
Ah. I'm unaware of any working alternatives at this time. Synergy for Android doesn't work on this device as far as I can tell. It looks like ShareKM has been abandoned temporarily. Perhaps contact samsung to inquire about their intentions to support Side Sync on this tablet?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] Spere:
TeamViewer to your PC and QuickSupport to Android device can do the job
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] Mada22009:
well thank you so much for the tool it seems very useful, however it is not what i was looking for, you can refer to the video i posted for a clearer idea of what i require.

thank you so much and really appreciate the help.