yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vuspaxxx:
So about 4 days ago my S3, on which i installed 4.4.4 kitkat last summer, started rebooting, then the home app crashes a couple of times, i see a lot of crash popups which are either for the home app or androind system, then it reboots again, and usually after some reboots it works normally until i go into an app, then if i press the home button the home app would crash again and it would beigin rebooting(though once every app was crashing left and right). Yesterday however it didn't even make it to the home app part, it was stuck in the screen with the CM logo loading(bootloop?).

My question is if it's possible to fix it while also recovering all the data such as photos, music and app data. I have Clockworkmod recovery 6.0.4.6. So far i've tried pulling everything from adb, which either didn't work or worked but pulled folders and files i don't really need(tried pulling /storage/, all i got was an almost empty sdcard1 folder). I also tried this method [i can't post the link, google How to Recover data Using ADB recovery on Android techglen] but when i get to this line

mkdir emmc

my console gives me

~ # mkdir emmc

mkdir: can't create directory 'emmc': File exists
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Try flashing twrp and mounting the data partition from twrp.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vuspaxxx:
Yes, thanks, that worked and i was able to get most of the data i wanted, though not all, and did a factory reset. I also did a backup on an USB but when i tried to recover the data from there the progress bar was stuck at 0%.

My phone managed to boot normally, started downloading apps and then i got the android system crash again, along with the home app(trebutchet). So far it hasn't restarted by itself. I can still go to the app store and launch some of the apps from there. I managed to get 3 of the android system crash logs on pastebin: (again i can't post links) pastebin dot com /axBsYXfV, /6e3AiEyB /nwHxym9Y; should i make a new thread about this altogether?

Edit:Another crash log from when i tried to enter Apps from settings: tRbUX5h1
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
So crashes happen with stock and custom ROMs?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chmcke01:
I have a couple of friends that want to still be able to text but say they spend way too much time on their phones and want to NOT BE ABLE to get on the internet on their phones, not on cellular data or wifi, but still want to be able to SMS and MMS and of course make calls.

Is there a way to do this? They aren't very tech savvy so I think changing APN settings or host file (I don't know if phones use that?) would probably work but ideally don't want to actually turn off wifi because we have T-Mobile and one of the best things about T-Mobile is being able to call/text over wifi.

Any help is much appreciated!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
Now it's clear there's a security problem with the official build of Oreo before Sept builds.. now all the Oreo roms and official roms have this vuneralablity... If you're gonna continue to publish them without replacing them with the sept security patch you may as well put a damn virus in you're roms cause that's basically what you're doing...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] uodii:
What's the vulnerability?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
Plain and simple the software needs removed.. doesn't that apply to the devs policy's which they agreed to here on xda not to publish anything which may be a threat to someone... So you know what should of happened is the devs should of removed the software right away. That never happened so I've lost all faith in theses devs and publishers of official software threads...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] sliding_billy:
I ignore all posts where the word "of" is used instead of the correct "have" or at least the contraction ending in 've that sounds like of. :)

...should of happened
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Golf c:
I ignore all posts that don't make sense like the OP's and this thread.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Droid1019:
First, there are no Oreo roms. Secondly, the devs who support our phones for free owe you nothing. Lastly, you need more than 12 posts to be taken seriously about anything around here. And, you can never post enough to attain the right to throw around accusations about the devs who, again, support our phone for free.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Born<ICs:
Tell us how you really feel!
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] piperx:
Windows people ?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] scryan:
If this is the case all root and bootloader exploits need removing also.

Any bootloader exploits or method of rooting without and unlocked bootloader is a SIGNIFICANTLY large security risk.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Are we going to remove ALL the old ROMs from XDA? SHEESH.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] mikeprius:
In before the lock.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
One thing I've found out over the years with hacking Android you eventually get tired of doing just hacking so you move onto security... Well that's the case with me anyways. Getting rid of vuneralable software is actually a good thing...

There's a reason why malware is successful with Android, and it's one that still hasn't been addressed: most phones are using old software and haven't been patched against it.

Google does a lot of work to make Android secure and keep it that way. It pays people to find security exploits, works with hardware vendors like Qualcomm or NVIDIA to fix them if needed, then writes a patch that can be injected into the existing version with no fuss. If you have a Pixel or Nexus or BlackBerry product, you'll then get these patches. If you have any other phone you roll the dice and hope the people who made it care enough.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Golf c:
Nobody hacks individual phones. They hack companies and clouds.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] matrix0886:
****! Hey, can y'all hold it for just a moment? Need to run to the store real quick. I'm out of popcorn.

Seriously, though, just simply rooting your phone is a security risk. Also, from what i've seen, the majority of ROM users are smart about what they download. It's the general public that downloads mischevious apps that spread viruses. And as someone else mentioned, the malware and viruses don't target one person's phone. They are free floating and latch onto whatever moron downloads it. Your phone is not exactly the best place to download all your porn :P

But seriously, there are exploits with every security patch...it's the reason we get them every month, lol. Android is great and I love it but the OS itself is full of holes that malware developers consistently take advantage of.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
Couldnt say this better myself..

Security is engineered into everything we do

Our goal is to make Android the safest computing platform in the world. That's why we invest in technologies and services that strengthen the security of devices, applications, and the global ecosystem.

It's also one reason Android is open source. Being open allows us to tap into a global network of security talent full of innovative ideas that help make Android safer every day. Security experts around the world can review our code, develop and deploy new security technology, and contribute to Android’s protections.

As the Android ecosystem evolves, we continue to invest in leading-edge security ideas. And we want to share our knowledge openly with you. Explore below to learn about the latest technologies and information that help secure Android.

Adrian Ludwig

Director of Android Security
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] GuestK0037:
With some custom ROMs whether or not the have the Sept security patch is probably the least of your problems, if security is a concern of yours... you should be more concerned with things like;

- what keys are they using to sign their ROM (Apks included). Did they generate their own private signing keys and platform keys, or did they just use a devkeys or keys provided in the SDK?

- what changes have they made to aosp sources or not integrate (or revert) that could reduce security?

- have they messed with android's security or permissions model?

- have they included legacy code (like forward porting), that may have been dropped in the first place do to being insecure (legacy mediaserver without seccomp integration).

- have they modified selinux policies in ways that potentially could open up attack vectors.

- does the ROM have odexing enabled? The fact is, odexing while useful for booting/loading programs faster, also has the side benefit of making an apk harder to tamper with...

- have any changes that have been made been audited, or verified for correctness?

...and the list goes on. You are worried about a monthly security patch, with a handful or two of fixes for CVEs, yet make no mention of far bigger concerns that may be present in XYZ custom ROM.

Just saying.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
contribute to Android’s protections. Is one thing which is lacking from what I see... I hope you understand that there are underaged people who don't know any better about what's best for them and come running off to try to be the cool kids by rooting or adding unsecured software on their phones.. rooting is so crazy to do now a days you're all really going to the extremes by bypassing security features just so you can have root... That's not the message the younger generation should be taught... They should be taught the importance of how security works not 50 ways to bypass it... There's not a feature out there which Google wouldn't consider adding officially but also Google doesn't go off and use unofficial code to pull features from it would look bad for their business..
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
And as long as there's a community of underaged people who do go off and root and install unsecured software you might wanna lead by example and provide them with the best security you can... A child with unsecured software is scary that someone would open up security holes for them to be a possible victim and the best you're actually willing to do is try to remove yourself from the responsibility of being responsible for it by saying if you install our software you are responsible for any damages. You can't just publish something then go out and say you take no responsibility when by law you're still responsible for any damages cause you never legally got you're software that way...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
Since you're the ones distributing the software you're liable for damages if there was a defect in you're product which was distributed.. security flaws and security bypasses count as defects in a product..

Distributorship and Liability

Even though the distributor is not responsible for manufacturing a product, it can be held liable in the event of defects. Under strict product liability laws, the seller, distributor, and manufacturer of a defective product can be held liable if a person is injured due to the defect. Though manufacturers are typically most responsible since they created the product, the liability can also fall to those that distribute or sell the defective items.

This liability law prevents the plaintiff from the need to prove the chain of supply. In order for any entity in the line of distribution to prove it has no fault, it would need to show which entity is actually responsible for the defect
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] piperx:
I suggest you stick with Windows dude

The only thing your posts are good for is making people spit their coffee with humour, and embarrassing yourself.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Honestly, you seem to be residing in your own little echo chamber. Those of us who have actually responded to your post with thoughtfulness, you just ignore and continue to write your posts...why bother?

You talk of contributing to android's security; please point me to code and commits in AOSP that are your contributions.... if you can't, then maybe it's time that you just stop posting....

While rooting does have the potential to bypass security or even to be harmful, if used improperly. It actually can improve security too, as it gives the user more control over his/her device. Examples;

- setting up a firewall to select and block (by default) 3rd party apps from accessing the internet.

- blocking all advertising, including potentially harmful or malicious links/websites.

- disabling services that may be used/abused to track a user.

I think it can be very beneficial to root. But it has to be done with care and used wisely... there is also the fact, that the playstore does contain loads of malware, that doesn't require root at all and that any plain user can install.....

I would also argue that because of non-google developers, the XDA community/developers and modders (some of whose apps require root), we do see google picking up features that they otherwise may not have; the theming engine (OMS/substratum) is a prime example...

Your posts just come across as FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt). I do not believe that you contribute to Android's security in any meaningful way and I don't believe that you even have a clue as to what you are talking about, either...

Bringing up legality, liability, etc... is a moot point. XDA community is an international community, spanning the globe with users living in many countries with very different laws....

I'm not sure what your motivation is by posting, but I see it serving very little usefulness to anyone, even yourself.

Take care.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] piperx:
All he/she is doing is copying & pasting crap from other sites, without any knowledge of what he/she is actually posting.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
You'd think after all theses years of dev'n roms people would come to realize that custom roms need their own security patchs outside of Android security patchs cause once you add custom code it becomes a whole new game on what it is you need to patch.. the real question is why hasn't some type of over the air update system been added to the settings which injects custom security patchs for the custom code.. if you're really just adding Android security patchs it doesn't really do anything in a custom rom with custom code. But that's none of my business.....
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I'm all set, thanks. Feel free to borrow my hat if you like.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Lol, making a few now, especially after seeing the other post https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3674134&share_fid=3793&share_type=t

Pixel XL If you're Oreo update is version 007 you're bootloader will be locked

Used remaining foil to make [emoji897]
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Yup this dude is a tool. I've been holding back for a few days. I couldn't take it anymore.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] clothednblack:
Deleted the troll food.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Clancy_s:
Why feed the trolls?
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
It's cool and all that you all tried to patch Android with official security updates but what's not cool is trying to play it off like that's the type of security you're custom codes needs.. I guess if there's a way to trick anyone it's by saying oh we added Android security patchs but left our unofficial code unpatched... You can't patch unofficial code with official code since unofficial code doesn't support it so there'd need to be additional custom patchs made to clean up you're code..
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] piperx:
Dude, stop please, I can only change my diaper so many times from laughing so hard.

Stick to windows and your iphone, I promise, everything will be ok.

Remain calm, all is well ...
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I think XDA, moderators and all helpers have enough on their plate without trying to manage the gargantuan task of getting rid of all software on XDA that is vulnerable.

All last ROMs for every phone have a vulnerability that is exposed at some point. Everything is vulnerable, it's just a matter of someone finding out how.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
Security is the most important thing you could possibly ask for from a software company or software developer **** all the features if you ain't got security you ain't got nothing.. and when certain people see software devs really playing around with the whole responsibility they have at making sure everyone has secure software and the most up to date security patchs for the code in which the rom is made with kinda makes things like getting bootloader's locked happen.. remind you pixels xl Version 007 for all most all the carriers has locked bootloader's.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] miafit1785:
Seriously ?

I have been using XDA resources for over 7 years to modify my phones. In all that time I have probably had 3 different accounts I have forgotten. So my apologies that this will be my first post on this one, but i honestly couldn't resist.

I evaluate on a case by case basis what I determine to be safe for my device, some times I have taken risks and probably exposed myself to something negative or harmful but that is entirely my own fault.

These modders/device maintainers/content creators that you are weirdly compare to a international entity like Google are usually either, A. a one person show, or B. a small group or team (max about 10 people ?), most of the time these people have full time jobs external to what they do here. To compare them this way is absolutely crazy, they create and develop some amazing things, but they are building on a base that is already present, hell half the time most roms are just different cooked up versions with one tiny feature difference or something that was re-skinned.

So please keep your comparison to yourself, it's only proving you don't know what your talking about. Matter of fact it came across as complete comedy to me and I'm sure anyone that has ever developed a piece of software felt the same.

I'm a software engineer for reference, and if I had a nickel every time I've heard some person jumping up and down over a security flaw I would be a rich man. One time, had a high level program management type fellow going nuts over a recent Java release addressing a security hole, cracked me up, seeing how the hole being mentioned wasn't even in use by our software. Not to mention switching to the new version was as simple as using the new Java version(was a point release).

But I digress, please keep your uneducated opinions to yourself, or rephrase your statements so they sound less accusatory and more in line with educating yourself, because clearly you do not understand what you are saying.

Final point, the thing you need to understand here OP is that I chose to install these ROMS and use these applications, of my own volition, they were provided with zero guarantees of any kind, and often times clearly stating it could cause damage but I did it anyways because I chose too. Your reference to unknowing children following guides to do something potentially unsafe ? That's a cop-out, what if in turn I said, " But their parents gave them the access to get on the internet and permission to alter their device." You will respond, "But what if their parents don't understand either !?" and it would go on and on.

As soon as you start treating every person that comes here like a full blown idiot that cant be trusted to modify their own device, the entire site loses what made it great to being with.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] maulich:
Pixelxluser..........dude...go away.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] smackdownn:
Can't believe this post is still on top. Dude is obviously suffering from some serious mental condition or tweaking on stimulants. Reminds me of the dude who came into forum completely dedicated to ps4 save editing and posted "don't edit save games, playing honestly is the best".
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] Pixelxluser:
If you do not realize that you're actions play a major role on the Android community then you need to be informed about it. The moment you start not providing the right security someone who is in charge of Android security steps in and is forced to take actions which effect anyone who is interested in the open source project.. it's not fun to go spend $800 on phone to come to learn the bootloader's are locked due to improper distribution of software... You can not sit there and say you provided the best possible security cause if that was the case I wouldn't be here and the bootloader's wouldn't of got touched.. as newer Android versions come out they immediately require a improvement in security and how security is handled regarding them... If you're not willing to provide the right security your only going to continue to effect the Android community and more and more newer phones will come with locked bootloader's.. and further action will take place on the way security is put in place. Security is there and put in place for a reason if your not going to contribute to it then it really shows your character and more strict policy will be put in place.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] piperx:
Hopefully this garbage gets locked
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] skawtnyc:
You're posting is only proving that your ignorant.

(See what I did there?)

Mods, please lock/delete this thread already.
[Google Pixel Guides, News, & Discussion] SynisterWolf:
Thread closed,

This thread offers nothing but just a place for people to be disrespectful. All android roms have some sort of vulnerability to them and Oreo isnt different. Even if you have the most update to date device and software there will still be someone out there that will find an exploit and use it.

dont open another thread like this again. it doesnt help

Wolf
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] magdavuza:
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[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] bl00dsoaked:
Just want to ask how to screenshot without the notification drop down? Ive tried home+power, home+vol down, home+vol up. Nothing works.
[Lenovo P2 Questions & Answers] gh0st85:
For me power+vol down works. I press them both at the same time with te same finger.
[Samsung Gear S2] rctjoe24:
Fixed the voice recognition. Tested and worked. Not sure what else was fixed in this release but thought I'd start a thread for it.
[Samsung Gear S2] Mike Boogie:
When you say fixed... How fixed are we talking?
[Samsung Gear S2] rctjoe24:
well my test consisted of opening the messages app, replying to an existing text by speaking. The watch asked if I wanted to send the speech as an audio file or actual text. I selected text and off it went. recognized all words I spoke "Just trying to send a test".
[Samsung Gear S2] gingerdude:
Which country do you live in? I just checked my UK watch and nothing yet.
[Samsung Gear S2] rctjoe24:
US. I have service through Verizon.
[Samsung Gear S2] sdho:
also in the States and received an update on my WiFI only model - R732XXU2EQH1

size - 18.8MB

- S Voice - Accuracy and performance improvements

- Incoming message vibration notification support extended to 3rd party apps
[Samsung Gear S2] lemmyslender:
Just got an update as well (T-Mobile) R735TUVU3CQH2 around 25.5MB Version 2.3.2.2
[Samsung Gear S2] rogerperk:
US wifi watch updated this morning and I got none of that. Voice reply still doesn't work.