yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
I'm trying to work on some backdoor ways on root other then su. Not so much rooting exploits but just other ways to go about our functions other then as su (su is a bit too powerful and hard to confine)

The run-as binary is one option we are looking at since it is on every android device and basically functions more like a sudo then a straight up su which I like.

Since we are working on tightening superuser usage by being able to give the end user fine grained control over what a root app can do (and in the process, we are giving powerful root tools to the user) we want to confine basic su use to a minimal (this includes unauthorized adb access)
[Nexus 4 Android Development] googleygoggles:
Awww... I miss the days you could have just mined with your CPU... Now you need a custom rig setup just for bitcoin...

:(

Didn't anyone notice that sooner or later, the common public couldn't mine bitcoin?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
The option that we are looking at is selinux modules for root access and shuffle the su requests and basically the apps into a confined domain.

I'm thinking give a app ops layout on the module. Start with a working module of all the functions that app is trying to do and then basically have the app recompile and load the module as the user defined the access. This way any requests the app/user tries to make will just not work (could probably do a pop up to say that function is denied)

If we can do the advanced usage of converting the policy to a targeted one then we could expand this to other functions from the radio, ports, data and so on. Once that is in place, we could do something along the lines of modes to load specific defined modules in places for say an unsecured hotspot on what data can go through
[Nexus 4 Android Development] cell2011:
Yes it could open the doors to all these phones that can finally have root after KK and locked bootloaders. Look at all these other older phones that can run cm12 now. There is no reason why all phones shouldnt be rooted no matter locked or unlocked. The n4 toolkit does wonders. I bought a t mobile n4 and was locked and took my att sim. If you had a toolkit imagine the possibilities
[Nexus 4 Android Development] googleygoggles:
How do we know you aren't working with the NSA? [emoji14]
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
Maybe they should hire me :p
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
Locked bootloaders will still be a problem but some root access is hopeful to achieve.

The idea is more to be a ROM toolkit on the device like recovery flashing is on the to do list already and looking into the possibility of even a basic gapps installer/updater (I gotta probably reach out to artem of ap to see if maybe we can do a early gapps updater function and parse the site for updates and also wugfresh to see about getting more toolkit options in)
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
After A.B.Normal and kinda as an extension then work on the ancile project will begin where we are looking to take http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...ce-overlay-framework-to-android-code-example/ and expand it out.

Like I said, I have some pretty ambitious goals and am hoping to make A.B.Normal and ancile as more of a one stop shop for even stock users
[Nexus 4 Android Development] snapdesign:
A little bit early...happy holidays
[Nexus 4 Android Development] hadkeren:
Happy Channukka!
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Targaeryan:
Happy holidays! Couldn't find a better pic..

[emoji14]

Edit: or this..
[Nexus 4 Android Development] KrisMurdrum:
As someone who works nights and goes to school in the morning I find myself disagreeing with you :cool:

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Crap, you got one before I could... Guess Frank will be more polished by the time I get mine :laugh:
[Nexus 4 Android Development] googleygoggles:
Man I had so much free food today because ...

Not sure why i mentioned this in a development thread anyway... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1465365

Anywho.. What do you guys things of his, works? :)

I know it has no practical use and all, but I just wanna be able to say 'cause i can (cool face and explosion in background) :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
[Nexus 4 Android Development] l0rionl:
I'm using the B22 version and feel like I have a new phone! Just wanted to say thanks...

...and also ask - is the latest version, test 5, good as a daily driver?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] daivee:
Same here so much free food in the office that they even made me a plate to take home....
[Nexus 4 Android Development] TPWarrior:
Frank r5 is the best daily driver I've ever used

To answer your question, Yes. I've used most of Sykopompos' Android L ROMs for my daily driver since early July, with B22 being the smoothest, best, and longest (for me) running. However Frank, release 5 has surpassed it in terms of making me happy, which wouldn't be the case if it weren't reliable.

In the first several months of this year, I experienced so many issues (reboots, shutting down, etc.) caused by either Google's stock KitKat, whatever the current version of Chrome was at that time, or some combination of these, that I thought my phone was simply dying after 18 months of hard use.

Now 6 months later, it feels as though I traded in my old crappy 2012 Nexus 4 for an upgraded 2014-5 version. It's now fast and reliably smooth. I've been wanting a tablet for some time and, based on this experience, my plan now is to find a used Nexus 7 (or comparable Nexus) and install Frank in whatever it's current iteration is.

I'm also extremely happy with the modular PA GAPPS packages that Sykopompos has recommended for us. For me this modular approach just furthers the "no bloat" theme of Nexus devices since I only load the exact apps I want and I further gain space by having these loaded in the system partition.

So again, yes, load it up and learn from the constant Q&A in this thread. Thanks so much to all who have made my constant interactions with the appendage at the end of my hand so much more productive, educational and entertaining! I wish a joyous, safe and prosperous holiday season to all. :)
[Nexus 4 Android Development] hazwheel:
Must have been the day for it, I too had loads of free food at work today, manager upstairs retired and food was bought down [emoji1] even Pâté
[Nexus 4 Android Development] googleygoggles:
Mmmmm food.

So what does anyone think about the link above? √ or X

Sent from my butt running Lollipop
[Nexus 4 Android Development] philowneus:
I've just discovered that telling a friend they won't be able to call me for ten minutes because I will be flashing frank gets a great reaction.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Targaeryan:
[MENTION=1050103]sykopompos[/MENTION] looks there's 5.0.2 from El Google on aosp.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ramjet73:
Yea, this link was posted in the Nexus 4 SimpleAOSP thread.

ramjet73
[Nexus 4 Android Development] cell2011:
This is crazy i seen it too. Anyone know what the improvements are? This could be minor update to 5.1 coming soon
[Nexus 4 Android Development] philowneus:
I'm about to test the n6 build that was hidden two folders deep. Full wipe. Adb push ROM and gapps.

Play services kept fc after skipping tap to pay. Looped back to WiFi select. ( I think I recall a mnt error on install)

Going to flash missing-n-busybox gotta run need phone.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
Lmfao, that was actually an unintended thing but it quite funny
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
Damn it el goog
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
Lrx22G
[Nexus 4 Android Development] cell2011:
It just gets crazier androidauto which is android M 2016
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ph37rd:
Poor guy going to have a hairy palm from using Frank. Guess can always blame [MENTION=5598551]googleygoggles[/MENTION]
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ramjet73:
So did the wayward Roku2 make it to your mailbox today?

ramjet73
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ph37rd:
Uh huh. I think there's a four commercial rotation: exxon, hp and a couple others. They get old quickly. Just saw the same hp commercial three times in a row. Same for the Ford commercial.

Roku app is nice. Allcast works well. Really a Roku3 or stick but don't have the tv to support it. Can't cast the screen to a 2.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] googleygoggles:
And where did doubt get you?

Jobless, talking to a person like me on a random development thread on a website that hates OT...

Which brings us back to the original topic of why I had to fire you : p

Sent from my butt running Lollipop
[Nexus 4 Android Development] TPWarrior:
Dude...:laugh: I seriously laughed out loud when I read that. Partly because I've literally left alternate call-back numbers because of my intent to flash a newer version of this ROM, and partly because I'm now wondering if I've ever told anyone I've flashed Frank.

Maybe flashing the Bride of Frankenstein would be more appropriate... sorry Frank.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] robygt:
If I've got it it's about flashing xp on N4, right?

Inviato dal mio Nexus 4 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Android Development] rak21:
One plus one international invite

Guys I have got a opo invite. If you need it PM me, I have only one invite and it expires within the next 22hours.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] philowneus:
Encryption is still on the n6. I am also wary of doing the boot.IMG flash because I don't know what that does to sepolicy.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
On the latest one? I know there was a derp where I turned back on the forced encryption
[Nexus 4 Android Development] philowneus:
The Dec 4 version. Should I try the test version again and pull some logs if I run the same issue?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
I should have my n6 on Tuesday so I will give it a run through and make sure everything is good and probably update to 5.0.2.

Google is getting annoying with all these updates
[Nexus 4 Android Development] philowneus:
2-4 weeks was a lie.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
I said the same thing when I got a tracking number that night and ups shows it shipped. Sucks I won't be home on Tuesday and will be out of state for family :(
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ramjet73:
If you can reroute it through HNL I'll be glad to use hold it for you until you're back in Philly. :)

ramjet73
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
Only if I can send myself there too
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Karo.:
for now no invites needed u can buy it here

https://oneplus.net/one

but that damm yellow screen bug (known hardware bug) still there and they wont fix it and no warranty for that
[Nexus 4 Android Development] rak21:
Didn't know that. :p
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Ginel:
from where i can download latest frank? im stil on rev4. please anywone can share :D
[Nexus 4 Android Development] robygt:
Watching man vs food, I'm hungry now, awwww….
[Nexus 4 Android Development] googleygoggles:
Damn, that is horrible!

It makes my nexus 4's yellow spot look bright white!

Sort of, not exactly flashing, more like emulating Windows XP but yeah...

Think it will work?

Sent from my butt running Lollipop
[Nexus 4 Android Development] RASTAVIPER:
Did u consider checking first post?

Anyway here it is

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=22143
[Nexus 4 Android Development] robygt:
Well, I don't know, I ran Slackware on my N4 so it's possible I think.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ph37rd:
You would almost think they're an XDA dev...

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Give them an opportunity. It will no doubt get 15 minutes away from you and be turned over to pony express.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
I know. Google is putting out nightlies. I'm not gonna rush on this one cause I wanna see if there really was any major differences but I'm not seeing it being any more stable then what I already had in r5.

My mailman is pretty good if they hand it over but it sucks no one will be here if they deliver early.

I'm staying down in Delaware over night on Tuesday but idk what time I will be back
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ph37rd:
Have a recommendation for the G3? ROMwise...

I like some of the features of stock on this, but damn does it lag given the specs of this phone. The keyboard is especially bad. Love the layout, hate how slow it is.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
I'm actually using stock unrooted on my g3 but then again it is getting traded in for the n6
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ph37rd:
Looking for an alternative to stock:

[drunk rant] I should've learned a long time ago not to read other threads while under the influence of adult beverages. As I age, I'm coming to the realization that I'm a nasty rat ass bastard of a mean drunk. Some of people pretending to be all knowledgeable "flashaholics" are just complete morons.[/drunk rant]

I've discarded three post so far in my quest for another ROM.

Even the majority of idiots here have the other platforms and ROMs beat. We should all feel fortunate that we have a stubborn SOB for a dev, his dedicated Indian friend [MENTION=2981094]bitstra[/MENTION] and ever trusty steed [MENTION=275009]ramjet73[/MENTION].

(for those too young to realize/realise[covering my bases with either spelling to adress the international audience], it's a Lone Ranger reference)
[Nexus 4 Android Development] googleygoggles:
Since when has it ever been realise? It has always been realize!!

Sent from my butt running Lollipop
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ph37rd:
The "British" press would disagree with you... somewhere along the line after 1875 they realized S's were better than Z's and only the lowly Americans should be the ones using Z's.

And as to my rant... I realiZe it takes one to know one...
[Nexus 4 Android Development] adstraylight:
Well you do learn something new every day: http://grammarist.com/spelling/realise-realize/

Oh no were back to 3.14159265359dantic again..
[Nexus 4 Android Development] justthefacts:
I need a drink..:cyclops:
[Nexus 4 Android Development] adstraylight:
http://aosp.changelog.to/aosp-LRX22C-LRX22G.html

Doesn't look like much to my untrained eyes.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
Seems relatively minor. I just gotta merge in the framework changes to mine and patch up the number in build
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
So we got a dark theme for the A.B.Normal file manager now for all you dark theme lovers. Some package manager functions like freezing apps and restoring them.

It does make package manager calls so you can install apps right from the FM.

Moved app ops to the FM since the FM will also be standalone
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
Bitstra and I were discussing a bit of a ROM manager/kernel options to read a updater script before flashing a kernel so it backs up any file that a kernel replaces and will run a script in recovery to restore back to the ROM's stock files first before flashing the new kernel (along with cleaning extra scripts, init.d and so forth) so it functions like dirty flashing the ROM again.

Also working on a fix permissions and cleaning setup to clean out orphaned packages, remnants of things and so forth (trying to alievate some dirty flashing problems (removing framework Dex files on a flash and things like that) and keep the system tip top)

Now A.B.Normal isn't looking to replace any purpose based app with the things, it is just so we can have some tools built into Frank and offer some tools to use a lot of the more essential tools for a rooted user
[Nexus 4 Android Development] jayfallen:
A.B.Normal looks great, cool features for people like playing their devices with ROMs and kernels things.

Can't wait to try it on Frank N6??
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
I'll be joining you there next week :D
[Nexus 4 Android Development] jayfallen:
N6 is great on everything except for the AMOLED screen part, you'll know when you see it ?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] jl2222:
Does this ROM require gapps? If so which version should I use slash download to flash?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sublimaze:
Nope. Gapps are built into the ROM
[Nexus 4 Android Development] gdeath07:
4 attempt following the instruction and didn't flash anything after the rom still there is no option on skipping the set up after the welcome note. .hmmm. .don't really know what I'm doing wrong. .
[Nexus 4 Android Development] simms22:
doesn't recognize your WiFi.. you'd have to resetup your passwords and such, if you havent. but I'd flash the ROM without the kernel first, as maybe its the kernel causing the issue, if your WiFi isn't being seen.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] gdeath07:
I also did that early. .i even reset the password to make sure it will recognize it and tried using another laptop for troubleshooting on the connection but my nexus cant find any wifi. i have able to connect to my carrier by means of turning my wifi off via notification bar but i cannot continue to the set up. .
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Foolishbison:
FWIW, I think I mostly fixed my MMS by replacing the .33 radio with the .33 hybrid. I still have trouble with receiving picture messages, but I can now consistently send and receive group MMS. Also, one of the first things I tried was completely uninstalling Hangouts and then downloading it fresh and installing it new, so I don't think this is a problem from GAPPS. I am on beta 4 with a totally clean from stock install, all apps restored through play, not tibu. I'm on t-mobile, with LTE activated.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] justthefacts:
Try Hello SMS
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Foolishbison:
Already did. Same results.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] justthefacts:
Hello SMS is working for me flawlessly. I have uninstalled Hangout completely.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] gururoop:
did anyone try installing franco kernel on beta 4? i tried r209 but my phone doesn't boot after installing it through zip as mentioned in the OP. if anyone has succeeded, please share the installation method.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ebart:
I'm not sure if this is an android L issue or a port issue, but it seems certain format images, within apps, are not visible.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] himzz0007:
has someone tried under clocking with the new kernel?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sandy7874:
May I suggest Chomp SMS?

Its working for me
[Nexus 4 Android Development] shahkam:
Guys does anyone know which compatible and recovery flashable radio works best ? My wifi is really slow same for 3g !

Loading my Facebook news feed is really a pain is it a bug with the app or just the radio ?

Asked this twice by now no answers..

:cheers:
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sandy7874:
Try HellsCore

As far as I know Franco Kernal is not compitable with Android L port. You may try Hellscore. Best of luck
[Nexus 4 Android Development] simms22:
double post..
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Mercado_Negro:
It's a Facebook app issue on L.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] simms22:
try english, then change it to your language. bit if i remember, there was a place to continue later, but it might be right after connecting to wifi. tell me this, have you tried rebooting your router? or changing the type of security in wifi settings?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] thunder-62:
no. it is a very old device what I own since years... Having the HRM running is not too iportant to me. I just wanted to share the information as I hoped it micht help to better understand the issue we are facing with the handsfree profile when connencting to a car....

Sorry if this might have derailed the thread
[Nexus 4 Android Development] gdeath07:
tried that to my wifi and i even reset it but the result is same. .i'll try to install it again and report after. .tnx again for the helping
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
And there is barely any selection of cases for it
[Nexus 4 Android Development] googleygoggles:
A phone that big, you're never gonna find a case for it!

And yet here I am, wondering when they will make a case with a built in battery so you can have a week long battery life :)

Sent from my butt running Lollipop
[Nexus 4 Android Development] jayfallen:
Take a look at SGP ultra hybrid or crucerlite droidbug on Amazon, not the best but good enough for the moment?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
I've looked at both but not really a fan of either
[Nexus 4 Android Development] philowneus:
I'm waiting for my dbrand skin
[Nexus 4 Android Development] jayfallen:
share your choice when you find one :)
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
I was looking at a dbrand skin but it is just a skin and offers no protection for dropping the phone or scratches.

I will admit I was thinking about that red carbon fiber
[Nexus 4 Android Development] philowneus:
My plan is to not drop the phone
[Nexus 4 Android Development] sykopompos:
I have that plan too but I know I will
[Nexus 4 Android Development] apg5031:
Off topic question - any good / awesome video chat tool which can be compared with FaceTime. I tried using hangouts, but its no where compared to FaceTime.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] ramjet73:
Have you tried Skype and/or Tango?

I mostly use Skype to make video calls to family on the mainland.

ramjet73
[Nexus 4 Android Development] r0han_dav:
Droped my n4 2 times with a case and 10 without, BUT STILL NO CRACKS XD
[Nexus 4 Android Development] philowneus:
The only time I have destroyed a phone was when I threw up on it.
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Targaeryan:
Lol! I broke the back glass panel of my phone while getting into the car.. Hit the door frame and the back panel got smashed.! :o
[Nexus 4 Android Development] googleygoggles:
NOOBS!

I've had my nexus 4 for a year and don't have a case, never dropped it! :)

Okay, maybe a little but no serious drops (nothing more than 4ft from ground)
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Targaeryan:
Lol! I got it fixed so it's like new now! I actually have a ballistic case (monster size 5ft drop protection!) but that day I didn't have it on [emoji24]
[Nexus 4 Android Development] justthefacts:
Yap... That would do the job Every fricking time
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Czepot:
Hi guys.I'm having little problem. after clean flash I can't see my photos and other stuff on sd card. Phone memory is not formated because is only 4gb Free space left. Any idea what's happening.

Many thanks
[Nexus 4 Android Development] dicksonjoe:
tried flashing but keeps failing in twrp

error executing, what am i doing wrong?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Jack'O:
Known issue, you may read first page - second post.

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Bad download?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] dicksonjoe:
i've tried with other 4.4 roms and it works fine

but all the 5.0 roms i tried to install just fails in twrp. I have no idea what to do next
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Targaeryan:
Edit : oops wrong person... Did you update twrp to the latest one?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] robygt:
Which version of twrp are you running sir?
[Nexus 4 Android Development] dicksonjoe:
2.5.0.0

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2.5.0.0

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2.5.0.0

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2.5.0.0

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2.5.0.0

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2.5.0.0

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2.5.0.0

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2.5.0.0
[Nexus 4 Android Development] Targaeryan:
Please update to 2.8.2.0..you're way behind.. Use flashify from the play store or the twrp app from play store or fastboot flash it.. [MENTION=5598551]googleygoggles[/MENTION] here's your new apprentice.. Dang your Academy sure is attracting an insane amount of ppl ;)