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[Security Discussion] GuestK0061:
Is there anyone who can provide in detail the details of caf based roms security patches. Ive seen people say they are always on par or better than aosp patches but im not sure. I cant find any solid information on it apart from a few comments.

Ive used some roms that are caf based but they dont say what security patch they are on.
[Security Discussion] GuestK0061:
Anyone?
[Security Discussion] GuestK0061:
Thanks for everyones help, you've been phenomenal.
[Security Discussion] Josh Ross:
Heh, a nice conversation you had there. If the question wasn't answered, it either is confusing, or not a lot of people know about it. I would assume that patches depend from version to version and from ROM to ROM. Some ROMS are writing integrations with aosp patches. I am sure there is a Q&A or documentation on each ROM about this specific issue. You would have to read a lot.
[Security Discussion] GuestK0061:
I have looked everywhere, there is nothing lol
[Security Discussion] Josh Ross:
I read somewhere about Lineage OS a while back, February maybe? Listing CAF patches since they are basing their Aosp model with it. Most ROM's now are going with aosp-caf mixture anyways. In any case, I am far from an expert in this situation and just reading occasionally.
[Security Discussion] GuestK0061:
Thing is even the caf based roms will have a security patch level. But in the one im using it does not.
[Security Discussion] Josh Ross:
Hmm, in theory, you could try contacting the devs of the ROMS and gathering the data yourself. Honestly, out of my league any further, I would thoroughly read on the technology and see what general security implications it has. Afterward, you can always try making presumptions. Sorry, wish I could help you more.
[Security Discussion] GuestK0061:
I have messaged multiple devs of roms who base on caf and never had a response. Ive had a couple of comments in threads from other members but none have provided any proof of it. I looked at the code aurora site and have gone through multiple threads. Cant get to the bottom of it. I cant find concrete evidence that caf security is on par or further ahead of google patches. Really cant believe something like this is hard to find out, especially when everyone moans about security patches its funny.
[Security Discussion] Josh Ross:
If you have gone through that many options and got nothing, this is actually concerning. Hopefully, someone qualified from the forum can elaborate on the question.
[Security Discussion] GuestK0061:
It is concerning considering its srcurity. People have just said caf patches are equal or above googles patch level. But not providing any evidence. There is nothing concenrete about this on the entire xda
[Security Discussion] Josh Ross:
In theory, no one would put patches that are worse, that's a fact. If they were worse, I think half the Android security researchers would lynch it left and right. Since they are on par or better, I guess there are not many reasons to be concerned for a person that doesn't care about it that much (me). For you, however, I can see the concern.
[Security Discussion] GuestK0061:
Well its probably true that they are equal or beyond google because they are provided by qualcomm. But i just want to see evidence of it lol. And 99% of caf roms are hybrids anyway which have aosp patches lol
[Security Discussion] Josh Ross:
I guess it is just one of those things that are going to take a while to get to. Good luck!
[Security Discussion] GuestK0061:
After finding a rom, the developer had answered this in his faq. Shame no one else has ever thought to do it.

CAF security patches all show on the phone as months out of date, however he said that even though on the screen it will be outdated he checked the commits and found that they had been updated they just dont show up like googles. Im sticking with aosp or aosp/caf roms from now on. I was on paranoid android but no one answered the question and the only thing the developer of that rom did was thank the person who told me to google it. Nice of him.
[Security Discussion] Josh Ross:
Thanks for the update. Eventually, with enough time, research, and a little bit of luck you can find the answers. But it really is weird, that there is not extensive documentation or discussion on this topic.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] JeffG79:
Downgrade help for S7 Edge SMG935W9 Rogers

I updated my phone to the newest 6.0.1, but it is killing my battery fast so now I'm trying to downgrade from 6.0.1_G935W8VLU2APK3_G935W8OYA2APK3_RWC to 6.0.1_G935W8VLU1APD3_G935W8OYA1APD3_RWC

but I keep getting "sw rev check fail device 2 binary 1"

what does this mean? what do I do to fix this? I really want to downgrade
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] JeffG79:
Double post
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] JeffG79:
Triple post
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] JeffG79:
I don't like this website anymore.

thanks for nothing guys
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goldenevil47:
I want to go back to stock, restore DRM keys and Relock the bootloader... Steps needed plz help

I have DRM keys backed up through TWRP and PC Tool also.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iXaidyiu:
Just flash .291 and restore your DRM keys all within flashtool then you are done.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goldenevil47:
Delete
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goldenevil47:
I made the backup with TA Backup tool and TWRP... which one can be used with flashtool and how?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snake218:
Use TA backup, restore option
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MelihCaliskan:
If I backup on 4.4.2 ROM, should I downgrade to 4.4.2 ROM to restore my TA backup?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darknessmc:
No
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goldenevil47:
So here's the procedure...

Flash Stock

Relock BL

Restore TA

??? Right ???
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iXaidyiu:
Restore TA = Relock BL. The 2nd step can be skipped.
[Asus ZenWatch 2] GTDarthYoda:
I've been trying to root my Sparrow without much luck. Followed the instructions and keep getting the following error.

Updater process ended with ERROR : 2

Error installing zip file '/sdcard/SuperSU-2.79-wear.zip

Downloaded SuperSu from here

https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/android-wear-6-0-1-root-squashfs-t3319097

Tried installing with System mounted
[Asus ZenWatch 2] CVertigo1:
You are on AW2.0, right? If so, that's why.

O wait, I didn't realize the 1.5 in your title. Sorry for the confusion.
[Asus ZenWatch 2] GTDarthYoda:
Got it sorted

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73165371&postcount=66
[Asus ZenWatch 2] cushcalc:
SuperSu appears to install, but still Not Rooted (?)

I used this ^^ SuperSU without BusyBox, and one time it worked, but now trying to use it after a complete wipe and re-install of 1.5, SuperSU appears to install, but Wear Root Checker says Not Rooted. I can't figure out what I am doing wrong/different. I have tried with and without wiping dalvik cache, I have tried with and without mounting system. Can't get it to stick!

Anyone have any ideas?
[Asus ZenWatch 2] GTDarthYoda:
Are you using this app?

If so it doesn't work anymore.

Easiest way to see if you're rooted is to use this app. It doesn't open if you're not rooted.

If you really want to test it, use that app to uninstall a system app. Like that useless activity tracker they include.
[Asus ZenWatch 2] cushcalc:
Thanks!

I uninstalled Wear Root Checker, and installed Advanced Settings, and it opened but said Screen Overlay detected and wouldn't proceed. After reading up on Screen Overlay problems, I found that Wear Mini Launcher was mentioned as a culprit - I uninstalled it, and now Advanced Settings works!

What activity tracker are you talking about? Fit? iFit? Activity Stub?
[Asus ZenWatch 2] GTDarthYoda:
I think it's called wellness or something
[Asus ZenWatch 2] cushcalc:
Ah, I see it. Similar to Fit, but has a sleep tracker.

Have you figured out a way to disable OTA update?
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] GoogleoverK:
I live in the Netherlands and own a first gen Moto Z Play , I bought a Turbopower pack when they were available, my Moto Z Play is still on the April security patch with no clue as to when the May patch or 7.1.1 will come. I did research and made a thread on Reddit as well, it turns out that in the USA and other parts of the world one of these 2 updates are rolling out, but in Europe there is not even a hint. The reason these updates are important is because they come with Moto Mod platform 1.6, currently I am 1.5.

When I got my new mod and put it on my phone it said I required an update. I tried circumventing it by installing the Moto Mod app via the American Playstore, using a VPN. Nope, phone still stuck on 1.5. I tried using an APK, as well as another user, one other user on Reddit provided the APK for the Moto Mod platform. It did update the app but not the 'internal app' Moto Mod platform.

This is.... extremely lazy on Moto's part, I can't believe their new mods are quite literally unusable in the EU with the first gen Moto Z Play and possibly the normal Moto Z if they didn't have an update.

To check your platform go to your Options menu and open the Moto Mods menu, your platform is displayed there.

I have called with Motorola twice. They don't know, they don't know anything about any upcoming updates.

The wireless charging shells might work, I don't know that, because it just has a Qi charger so I suspect it's not a problem, but the speaker or battery mods you can forget about if you are on 1.5
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] timster01:
I'll tell you here the same thing I told you on Reddit, you need the May patch to get Moto Mods Platform v1.6. There is no APK from Google Play that will update it.

release notes for the May Patch: https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/118432
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] GoogleoverK:
Yes, I simply am warning people here, I told them you needed the May patch or 7.1.1 literally right in the OP here so that came off as patronizing tbh, but the link is useful.

The UK one is different from the EU one afaik, going by what a Moto representative on the phone said to me yesterday.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] Marco0070:
Can someone back up their Moto Mod Platform apk 1.6 and send it to me please. I'm on marshmallow and don't want to update to Nougat
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] timster01:
Moto Mods Manager has since been updated to version 2.0

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.modservice
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] Marco0070:
Thanks for the reply but i already have the Moto Mods Manager v2.00.005 what i'm looking for is the Moto Mods Platform v1.6 or what ever version is the newest.
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] farsight73:
Mine is stated as:

Moto Mods Platform - Version 2.0

So far I have no problem playing with all the accessories like projector, Hasselblad camera, power pack, and latest just received today is the shell style wireless charger I bought from Birmingham UK. BTW I leave in south-east Asia.

Sent from my Moto Z Play
[Moto Z Play Questions & Answers] timster01:
Since the Moto Mods Platform is updated in security patches, you'll need to upgrade from Marshmallow to Nougat to continue receiving any updates.

The May 2017 patch brought MMP from version 1.1 to 1.6

The July 2017 (included with Android 7.1.1) brought MMP from version 1.6 to 2.0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Clj103:
Hi, my name is Cj. I have a factory locked Samsung Galaxy S6 Active. Its factory locked by samsung. The model # is SM-G89OA. I have followed many guides to unlock it none of them work. My main problem is i cant get my computer to recognize my phone and the phone needs to be unlocked in order to select what i want to do with the usb. (charging, media, etc) So i cant use odin because i cant select the modem to put the files (BL, AP, CP, CSC,) on the phone to unlock it. Any idea what else i can do? :confused: THX!
[General Topics] scar45:
Hey guys,

Not sure if this exists, or if someone could point me to a product which does what I'm looking for. Basically, I want a device that will connect via Bluetooth to my HTC Uni, and use the remote control functions of AVRCP to allow me to pause/play/next/prev/etc. via this little remote control. I do NOT need the device to do A2DP, as I already hard-wire in the speakers.

I know there may not be much of a need, but I want this functionality for when I go snowboarding, and I keep my HTC Uni in my jacket pocket (in an aluminum case of course!). I already have headphones in my touque/hat, so they would be connected directly to my Uni, then I wanted a device that I could strap to my wrist or jacket which I could hit "next/prev track, etc."

I am thinking that without the A2DP streaming music, I might be able to save on battery, as the device would only be a "Bluetooth AVRCP Media Remote". I tried searching the net for the past 4 hours, but came up with nothing.

The only device that almost caught my attention was the Motorola S705 Bluetooth Soundpilot, but it has a headphone connection on it (I just want the AVRCP remote control functionality).

Now maybe I am dreaming, since I've never actually played with an A2DP/AVRCP device before, so I'm not even sure if the headset port on my Uni would become deactivated if an A2DP/AVRCP device were to connect with the phone.

EDIT: I've actually found a picture of the setup that I'm talking about from the official Bluetooth page:

(it's the 2nd pic, note the fine print: "* the audio stream is not handled in this profile"...what i need!)

from: http://bluetooth.com/Bluetooth/Technology/Works/AVRCP.htm

Any insight, suggestions, ideas are greatly appreciated, and I thank you in advance!
[General Topics] Menneisyys:
It just refers to that you also need to have A2DP support. However, the two may not be separated - unless someone has managed to "hack" this.

If nothing else works, you might want to give a try to UPnP, along with a remote controllable player like Conduits Pocket Player. Note that it doesn't use AVRCP but UPnP and might only work via Wi-Fi (I haven't tested it over BT PAN).

See my UPnP Bible for more info.
[General Topics] scar45:
Thanks for your reply Menneisyys,

Now I understand a bit more about how those technologies work, and although I wasn't in dire need of such a controller, I appreciate your information.

I do use CorePlayer, and I have heard that it supports AVRCP, but until I can get a controller-only piece of hardware, I probably won't keep looking into this (only to get my hopes up).

Wouldn't it be great though to have a small iPod-like device that could control your phone via BT? Think about the situations where you might have your phone wired to a nice speaker system, but are chilling outside. You wouldn't even have to aim the remote!

I am thinking too far outside of the box now though, and if I only had the means, time and most importantly, knowledge, to create such a device, I would be ALL over it!

Hopefully someone has read into this, and maybe we'll see such a device down the line....for now, it's more waiting time!
[Fire HD 6 and 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jakky567:
Is there a way to run google webview on the fire hd 6? The Webviewgoogle xposed module does not function with fire os, and google delivers faster webview updates.
[LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers] Technocom​:
After I installed ROM with the*new*version miui8 v.7 7.7.1. My phone Le Max 2 can't turn off flash when ringing. I try to off switch in incoming call settings page but It sill has flash when ringing and messages income.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] Walton_Melb:
I just got updated to B183 but seriously Huawei, the Android security patch level is now June 5.

WHAT, below is from a news article I just read. they are so behind on security updates this is becoming a joke.

When can I expect the update referred below, Christmas!!!

Broadpwn has also affected a broad range of devices from companies like HTC, LG and Samsung, although Google patched the exploit in Android devices on July 5 after listing it as a critical security flaw.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] charlestsai:
HUAWEI did not use broadcom wifi chip on mate 9 so it is not affected by Broadpwn. But really, HUAWEI is too slow on updating security patches for overseas models.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] sirdj:
Same here, i just got the update too. I have an unlocked L29C636 (jbhifi) and am with Optus. My last update was B181 thru FirmwareFinder.
[Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers] kazperbergh:
www(dot)ewisetech(dot)com/Device/Mobile/HUAWEI-Mate-9-(MHA-AL00)_id2493/BOM

Says you are wrong:
[LeEco Le 2 Questions & Answers] kimitza:
Could anyone with a x520 share his bootloader/modem combination? Extract and put it here please? Long story short,after messing up with several roms(wanted to get rid off the chinese apps) i lost first one sim slot,now i lost both.

Please help me. Thank you.

Trimis de pe al meu LG-H870 folosind Tapatalk
[Zuk Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hiroshime:
After unbricking my phone that's what I get, what should I do please ?
[Zuk Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hiroshime:
heyhey need help if anyone knows pls go ahead :3
[Zuk Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deadman26:
You're problem described is vague Af.. Please state your problem properly or in a better way for our members to find a solution to your problem
[Zuk Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dhruvshelke588:
Did you get cyanogen preview watermark??
[Zuk Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuzuX196:
What do you get ?
[Samsung Galaxy On5 Questions & Answers] josh2020glacier:
Are there any roms that actually work on the g550t1?

Reborn boots but has camera and sound issue. Guessing has something to do with kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 Questions & Answers] woahOppO999:
No sound issue is due to a missing lib file from stock, ive used SuperStarz with minor issues until I started trying to play with TB too much.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 Questions & Answers] Cheapo2311:
Yes, whenever the camera boots it says "Warning: Camera Failed". This needs to be figures out, and I have no clue what to do.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KyCigni:
Hey guys, I would normally try to read up on any help I can find but I feel like it would take forever

for what I want to do so any help would be greatly appreciated!

I am new to Android and I want to root the Note 4 (SM-N910T) and install a custom rom like cyanogenmod

or stock android AFTER updating the stock v4.4.4 (kitkat) to Nougat (hopefully) or even Marshmallow is fine

assuming this is possible.

I am only going to use it as a tablet, and is not connected to any carrier. Of course I need WIFI.

I want to root because I want to eliminate any chance of future lag and also get rid of bloatware.

Could you please direct me or give me step by step instructions to accomplish this? You don't have to

assume that I'm on grandma knowledge level, but if one of the steps requires that I back it up first, I would

have no idea how to do this or the best way to do it....

Any advice or opinion would be appreciated as well regarding my little project. If what I'm asking is not

possible, any suggestion on how to get rid of bloatware and lag and update to the best working android

version would be appreciated!

Thanks guys!
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] magnea:
Can i jose magisk to root the phone
[General Questions and Answers] greenogre:
Hey guys,

Sorry if this is repost but I couldn't find solution that I was looking for.

I'm trying to find a widget that would let me to turn on/off Wi-Fi hotspot. I went almost through every single hotspot toggle or widget in google play store and none of them worked. My phone is not rooted and i'm not planning to root so I've only tried options that work for non-rooted devices. The same thing happens with tasker it cannot turn on/off wifi tether. It seems there is a problem with Android 7., i think google broke something. So I was wondering if there is a work around that would let me use widget to toggle hotspot OR maybe there is an app that would let me create a shortcut of the hotspot toggle that is in the settings.

Thanks for any help or suggestion.
[General Questions and Answers] therealernie1010:
Hi guys,

I hope someone could help me. I have a Galaxy Note 4 N910C, and the power button is broken. I installed a new custom ROM but the when it booted it showed screen lock and I cant seem to identify the pattern. I cant boot anymore to recovery as this is locked and no power button to use... need your help very badly.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sovrce:
I've installed a few apps and all went well until I noticed bars going across the screen when I go into texts and tasks other other similar windows. Does anyone know what this is from? Is it possible to get a virus on your PPC? I've got an HTC PPC6800/Mogul, if that helps.

Any ideas? The bars are the same color as whatever theme I've got applied, maybe that'll make some sense.

*UPDATE*

It's ONLY 'Tasks', 'Text Messages' and 'E-Mail' that's affected by the lines across the screen. They're horizontal lines running right through the text and it makes it pretty hard to read. Also, if I apply the stock skins (Windows Mobile Green & Windows Default) there are no lines at all and everything works like it should. Why are the custom themes not showing up like they should in those three windows?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] im1badazchick:
LOL...i've seen that before...it's caused by the theme...i've made myself some before awhile back and i have the 6800 as well...it's because whoever made the theme that you were using made the background of the task,notes, etc...a color instead of plain white...:)..no worries...you can actually use themegence to open up the theme and modify it so that the task,notes,etc are white and then you wont see that problem :D
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soulripper24:
Hi all. After install last build mokee 7.1.2 i cannot access to internal sd card. Is there any solution? Thanks.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] USMC retired:
The mixer paths is like none Ive seen before. Im headphones there are no RX volume adjustments any where, has anyone cracked this yet? The volume is way to low

Thanks
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Digitalkarma:
hey USMC. can you clarify what you mean by "None i've seen before"? what device's mixer paths are you comparing it to?

this is an area of interest for me as i have tinkered with mixer paths but i do not know the results yet because i haven't been able to get my rom working. the RX volumes are in there. look again. not just mixer paths, but the other mixer path files there's 7 of them
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] USMC retired:
I have the HTC u11 and the structure is unusual compared to say the pixel phones. If you were to put the 2 XML side by side you would see what I'm talking about. For the HTC there no RX paths in which to change the volume where on other phones those volume values exist
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Digitalkarma:
Mind if you upload the Pixel XML for me. I'm curious.