yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] :
Say I were to buy a brand-new Gabb phone. Would I be able to root it?
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It will have signature verification, it would only work if you were somehow able to sign the ROM's ZIP file with the Gabb Wireless key.
[General Topics] dtingley11222:
Unfortunately for the time being, the answer is no. Gabb made it so that we run into errors when trying to use mtkclient or spflash tool. We are currently researching a solution.
[General Topics] dtingley11222:
If you are able to recieve a gabb that has not updated to 0b16 (the latest firmware) then the answer is yes you can.
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Does it have DA authentication on the SP flash tool or something?
[General Topics] dtingley11222:
so it depends haha
[General Topics] dtingley11222:
Possibly
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I found this, it supports MT 6761, link is https://www.xda-developers.com/bypass-mediatek-sp-flash-tool-authentication-requirement/
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I don't know much about this, but would doing this require unlocked BL? If so, that brings us back to square one.
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THE STOCK ROM CONTAINS A FILE CALLED GABB LOCKNET HERES WHATS IN IT

[Config]
Platform=MTK
LockNetEnable=yes
[LockNet]
LockType=N
PwdNumber=16
LockEnable=yes
retry_count=10
[cat_n]
cat_n_num=1
mcc_1=311
mnc_1=480
[General Topics] dtingley11222:
We are currently trying this method to see if it works.
[General Topics] dtingley11222:
this doesn't work I tried
[General Topics] dtingley11222:
I don't know what this is. It might be referring to the network as in the gabb carrier network.
[General Topics] dtingley11222:
Also the stock rom we have no issues installing apps/rooting/unlocking the bootloader.
[General Topics] moneyfarm:
This means the phone can go on websites that also means that google isn't gone and means it still has some type of browser so what if we find that "browser"/whatever opens thes websites
[General Topics] moneyfarm:
And can't just find the update before the update that made it impossible to turn on usb debugging
[General Topics] moneyfarm:
Gabb phone is really A ZTE smartphone i found the latest update for the ZTE mabay we can download go into dev mode and use the adb update pr something.

Download Android 12

ztedevices.com

press ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G to download file
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gabb phone is zte blade a3 prime hardware
[General Topics] :
please tell me u didnt flash preloader

if you did, hard brick
[General Topics] :
try find brom test point
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they can put restrictions on flashing in preloader mode
[General Topics] moneyfarm:
cant we just find the update for the zte blade a3 prime
[General Topics] moneyfarm:
i found the model version

Download ZTE Stock ROM for all models (Latest Firmware)

Download the latest ZTE Stock Rom (original firmware, flash file) for all the available ZTE Smartphone and tablets for free.

androidmtk.com
[General Topics] :
ok but firmware flashing broken
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I remember using MTKClient to try to bypass FRP on an old tablet.
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lol dont do that over carpet because electrostatic discharge
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yes
[General Topics] dtingley11222:
I noticed
[General Topics] GullMall:
I have seen the warnings for downgrading your phone, And that it has to not have two updates. The only problem is, I don't know if I have or have not updated it twice, Is there a way to tell?
[General Topics] FunkyFrenchFry:
bruh..
[General Topics] FunkyFrenchFry:
Can a factory reset take away the limitions?
[General Topics] MCtekkz:
Settings > Privacy > Permission Manager > Search bar in top right > Search: Android Version > Android Security patch level

If it says anything past September I think you're good.
[General Topics] FunkyFrenchFry:
pls make a video (:
[General Topics] TheGabbHacker:
I did
[General Topics] TheGabbHacker:
He is correct. I flashed blade a3 but i bricked my phone. My computer reconized it as a blade a3 but cant do anything from there. Keep trying.
[General Topics] TheGabbHacker:
If will boot to latest update. Witch i think is bo17 or something
[General Topics] Ageant Pinkybtw:
Hi, any working methods i just noticed gabbs only have 2 gigs of ram not gonna be able to run a lot of apps😔😔
[General Topics] :
among us runs smoothly on 2 gb ram
[General Topics] Talha A:
Hey guys is there a current discord link? I am thinking about getting a gabb phone but I wanna see if there's any methods rn
[General Topics] sunnekosuri:
i posted a thread, asking how to get a browser on the phone.

i see its really hard and I feel bad stressing you out asking

i really need a browser. my parents are so strict and ive tried all i could to entertain myself

i read the old thread
[General Topics] sunnekosuri:
if u can get a normal android phone, dont get gabb. not worth the money or stress
[General Topics] Nicknowshowtohackbaby:
Has anyone tried downloading apps that are not apks. I am talking like among us hack stuff . We can allow that to be are Dev user and get some limited apps. Find apps that are not APKS! Try! Mabye it will work!
[General Topics] blixxus09:
Any new findings with the new Gabb ID system/app? They've linked the Gabb website in the terms of service/privacy policy that are accessible there but I'm getting a net::ERR_CACHE_MISS error. Not sure if I should sign in, create a new Gabb ID, or avoid the new app.
[General Topics] rlp81:
An idea would be to use an exploit to make the gabb phone think it's updating, and adding new software. Such as the new Gabb Music that came out minutes ago. While doing so it would download a wanted APK file such as, Google Chrome.
[General Topics] I.Just.Dont.Like.Gabb:
What about gabb phone plus? They are adding they're own apps and maybe there might be some way to download apps like google to it. But for a z2 im out of ideas
[General Topics] Nicknowshowtohackbaby:
This thread is officially dead. Please use this new discord server https://discord.gg/rp2KX4E8
[General Topics] hezyCB:
hey all!

0b19 and below has a vulnerability for web browsing, and I have outlined the instructions below:

Open settings

Go to networks

Tap on the wifi

Tap on your network

Press the pen in the top right corner

Click on and go to advanced

Scroll to proxy settings

Set proxy to manual

In the first box, put 74.208.244.52

In the second,

80

Leave the third box empty

Save

Turn wifi off

Turn wifi on

Connect to your network

Lastly, tap sign into network

Enjoy :D

Credit: SpaceSaver200 and Hezy and RintaDev
[General Topics] GamerGoat:
When I do this it works at first but then stops after I disconnect and reconnect a few times. Instead of saying "sign in" it says "internet unavailable". Any tips?
[General Topics] Waldocina:
Can you make an update please? i tried today and it no workey
[General Topics] naturegrey22:
Yeah the browser hack doesnt work for me, how did you make it
[General Topics] Waldocina:
I got it
[General Topics] naturegrey22:
Is there a new one working?
[General Topics] SpaceSaver2000:
https://discord.gg/pePNrvNqnM
[General Topics] moneyfarm:
can we sp flash drive it still or whatever its called and if it still works mabay we can take the sim card out before we flash it and mabay the sim card would still work if we but it back in.
[General Topics] moneyfarm:
i cant get to the discord so can anyone update me on whats happening please
[General Topics] nonolas:
Not sure if this helps, but I just got the new Gabb phone, and when you go to Android Version and click on Build Number multiple times, it prompts you to put in your phone password, and if you do, it says "Developer Mode has been turned on."
[General Topics] Nature Grey:
Where is android version at?
[General Topics] Google_160:
seems slightly illegal there bud
[General Topics] MCtekkz:
This works on the new gabb
[General Topics] MCtekkz:
Follow this tutorial after you have enabled dev settings and it will work
[General Topics] :
hello, has anyone tried mtkclient on this device? it its treble compatible it would be fun to flash a gsi on it
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
I do not think you are up to date on the current progress. This has been tried, tested, and has worked for older software versions. The newest version right now is 0b22, and MTKclient does not work anymore, and there are no hacks available for version 0b22. Although, hacks and workarounds are actively being developed every day (with no current success quite yet) in the discord servers for version 0b22. If you would like a link to keep up to date on the current progress, you may ask one of the thread administrators.
[General Topics] :
is there a kcolo or uart testpoints on the motherboard?
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
yes, there is, and it has been quite a topic of discussion a while ago but it isn’t being talked about anymore. In complete honesty, I don’t know if that’s because it doesn’t work or nobody is willing to try it. We have the tools and stuff but either it doesn’t work or no one wants to risk a phone for the cause lol
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omg please send a picture of the motherboard i might try putting rx and tx to my ft232rl (i have one with adjustable logic level)

when i get mine, i will use leaded solder for lower melting point since i don't want to damage it

using a 100 ohm to 1k resistor from kcolo to gnd (heatsink?) should be able to work without damaging it (protect you from accidentally shorting vcc to gnd)

i found this:

someone on xda suggested soldering a magnetic reed switch between kcolo and gnd so it goes into bootrom whenever you hold a magnet near it, so you can still use it when reassembled

if the phone is connected to your pc (that has the proper mtk drivers) you should hear the usb connect sound on your pc, turn the volume up :)

if this works, it will be unpatchable, except of course for new hardware revisions that don't have the test pads

screw gabb wireless
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does it check the hash? mitm might be interesting
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
yeah uh funny thing

mtkclient doesnt work on it... it just stopped working on I think it was 0b16. Long story short uart testpoints probably wont work, unless you are very experienced with that stuff, then theres like a 1% chance. I can send you a picture of the motherboard if I am able

btw mtkclient is the reverse engineered tool we used to flash stuff to the phone, you can find it somewhere on github. It isnt developed by us, but we are in close contact with the people that make it
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
We are, although, looking at another specific hack for the gabb phone and info might be revealed if the initial tests are successful
[General Topics] jmg13191:
IDK how much this can help but there is an f-droid system application on the Gabb Phone Plus that Gabb wireless uses to install their apps.
[General Topics] JohnDairy:
I noticed that too. It seems that Gabb installs all their apps with it.
[General Topics] JohnDairy:
Does anybody know any hack of the Gabb phone plus as of now? I did find a hack about a month ago, but Gabb has already patched it. (I was able to get all the way to Google without having to do any hard-core hacks too...😅)

If anyone knows how to downgrade third-party apps on the gabb phone plus, we would be able to get to google again that way.
[General Topics] JohnDairy:
Also, I don't know if this would help, but, could there be any way we could utilize the Android System WebView system application to get to google and any other services like that? I did do some research and what I came up with is that it is a way that any apps that you install on any phone can utilize this system app so that you can view web content without having to open a browser app. (This is how I was able to access google from my gabb phone.) So if there is any way we could utilize this feature, all we need to do is find some sort of OS to run the system application. Perhaps we could hack one of Gabb's third-party apps and change the web path. I know that Sora by Overdrive runs their app off of their website. From what I have deciphered, the only thing that app does is open a direct link (through Android System WebView) to soraapp.com, which is their website/app. If someone could somehow access the code of the Gabb phone, we could perhaps change the app's direct link to soraapp.com to google.com. Then it would be pretty much a home run. The only thing that would be a problem is that it would be very easy for gabb to patch this. Right now on my Gabb phone, I have all background uses of GabbID and PackageUpdater turned off. So the phone can't update without someone clicking, "Check for Updates." I don't know if this would work as a long-term solution, but I Think* that it would work to prevent Gabb from patching the hack. At least for a while.
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
yeah, that is another topic of interest for us. If it is possible to exploit it we'll find out how sooner or later.
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
Android WebView cannot display js or css on the phone. The other feature you are talking about either has been patched or just doesn't work on the gabb phone at all. As with updates, right now, it is possible to postpone updates by clearing "system update" cache and keeping wifi off at all times, as well as disabling all gabb apps. This is not quite a long term solution, but it works for now.
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
if any of you want, here is the invite link for the public server: https://discord.gg/pePNrvNqnM

it is, after all, the "public server" so I guess it will be fine to post the link here.
[General Topics] AverseABFun:
Idk how helpful this could be, but I found that you can get to the "Files" app(which is different then the default files app) on the Gabb phone Z2 by assigning a fingerprint to it.

Also in permissions manager in privacy settings if you get to a permission and click on an app and click on see all permissions then if you spam the app name/icon a couple times then you can get to its app info page which is kind of useful with the force stop and disable buttons and sometime the open button
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
Yeah we are fully aware of things like this. While it’s a fun trick it isn’t really the most useful thing
[General Topics] Proximity32:
I have the older gabb phone z2. The one with the fingerprint sensor on the back. The model is Z5157V. The hardware version is Z5157VHW1.0 and the build number is 0B22. If any, are there any hacks? Thanks, and also don't expect me to reply anytime soon, bc it's 10:41pm for me, and I'm going to sleep lmao.
[General Topics] webhook:
There was a Private DNS option, however in build 0B22, it has been removed.
[General Topics] theprequelmemes:
I was messing with my phone and I accidentally put my Gabb Phone Z2 in its case backwards. I was all confused, being the idiot that I am as to why my phone was upside down, and messing with the auto-rotate settings, when all of a sudden the phone shut off like it was restarting, then opened on some weird admin page. I tried to replicate this after shutting it off, and here is some of the stuff I did:

-holding the power and volume buttons

-holding the phone upside down.

the phone should then turn off, then while holding the power button, double press the volume keys. then the phone should act like it is restarting, but it will only have the first page that says "ZTE" on it, then shortly take you to this page.
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
There is no current progress on the 0b22 version of the Z2.
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
Yes, what you see here is the recovery menu. You shut down the phone, and press and hold the power button and volume up while powering on. You will see a button that says “apply update from ADB”, and this was the method used for the old 0B15 exploit. However, it does not work on 0B16 and above. If you have any questions about previous exploits or accessing version numbers, you can message me or join the public discord.
[General Topics] theprequelmemes:
I just figured that since there were options like "enter fastboot" and "reboot to bootloader" that this was some sort of dev mode. aren't these terms used for transferring apk's?
[General Topics] Proximity32:
I was thinking, if you downloaded an apk file, like the Google Play Store for example, on a computer, then downloaded an apk installer, would it be possible to transfer the apk file after it was installed on the computer, so you would have the Google Play Store on the phone?
[General Topics] theprequelmemes:
the problem, is that the phone has to have something to launch the app. maybe if it was installed on the computer in the first place, then the file was copied it could work but I honestly doubt it would work. hopefully something new comes up that we can use for this purpose.
[General Topics] jmg13191:
Is it possible to boot into recovery mode and install Apk files using the update from SD card option?

EDIT (Wednesday, May 24): I have attempted this on my Gabb Phone Plus but Gabb has removed several options from the recovery menu including install update from SD card and a few other options.
[General Topics] theprequelmemes:
I think that's been tried, but I don't really know. I haven't been watching this forum for long enough.
[General Topics] jmg13191:
I'm pretty sure there are more people who have access to emails than there are who have access to discord and emails are not completely anonymous so you are less likely to give access to Gabb wireless without knowing. Also any middle-high school students most likely wont have access to discord because most schools choose to block discord however most schools provide students with a email account
[General Topics] sinisterchaos22:
Yeah, we have dumped the APKs for all of the apps, and are now working on decompiling and reverse-engineering them. But, with not much luck though. The only thing of interest I found was a hidden menu in the Package Updater that is completely blank, and is called "Test Activity".
[General Topics] Kasherpete:
I think we have accepted the fact that the Gabb Phone is truly unhackable, and either way the spirit, resources, and people with the skills to actually execute ideas are all gone. @sinisterchaos22 has been able to decompile a lot of the apps for the Z2, another from our team has gotten all APKs from the Gabb Phone Plus (which you can decompile easily), and I have put them together in a google drive right here so everyone can take a look.

I just really hope that there is a way to do it, and I'm sure there is, but we may not ever find it or it may require too many resources to be easily accessible for those newer to Gabb Phone hacking or jailbreaking in general. The Gabb Phone hacking community just isn't large enough like the game console modding community is, and either way no security researcher is going to own a Gabb Phone.

Really, I'm just glad we have been able to do it in the past, and that we have really grown as a group. I'm not saying that we should retire, and I'm not saying that we should stop trying to look into Gabb for possible hacks, but I think we should admit that Gabb, after the release of 0B22, now has the upper hand.
[General Topics] sinisterchaos22:
Nothing is ever truly unhackable. We are getting really close, so don't give up on it.
[General Topics] randomguyoninternet155:
I accidentally put my phone case on upsidedown. my Gabb phone restarted and I found this app. anyone know what I can do with it?
[General Topics] randomguyoninternet155:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

Gabb has removed USB debugging. It won't work.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ichijou-san:
Hello, everyone!

Today I want to present...

History... (Not so important, though...)

Since the creation of S2U2 1.30 there were a lot of posts like "How to change 'slide to unlock' text, S2U2SettingsPlus doesn't work!"

That's why I wanted to make a good little configurator.

After a day of work, a night of sleep, a day of rest and a night of work I've realized my wish. The <SATT> was born.

Mmmm... that's a lie. <SATT> was born about three or four days ago, it was named "S2U2 Translator". <ESC> was born today, as a little project for me to rest.

What does <SATT> stand for? <ESC>?

<SATT> - S2 Advanced Translation Tool

It comes in two editions: SATT4PC and SATT4PPC.

<ESC> - Easy S2U2 Configurator

What do they do?

<SATT> is an ultimate tool for S2 Apps translators. It is designed for easy lang.ini files editing. Works not only with S2U2, but also with S2V and S2P files.

<ESC> is a tool for everyone, who wants to change 'slide to unlock' text into something else.

What are the requirements?

<SATT4PC> needs .NET Framework 2.0

<SATT4PPC> and <ESC> need .NET Compact Framework 2.0. It was designed for WM5-WM6.1, and wasn't tested on PocketPC2003. If there are any bugs on such an OS, I can't help you.

What application were your programs done with?

MS Visual Studio 2008 Team Edition

Where do I post bugs?

Here!

What is Otaku DAN?

This is me. To tell you the truth, this is the name for my future site, but it isn't complete... Maybe I'll tell you, when it will be running...

NB: My applications won't do any major harm to your PPC. The worst case will be lost lang file...

And the last one: every my app inserts comment lines into lang files. They won't do any harm, 'cause S2 Apps ignore them.

And now the really last one: Don't thank me. Thank A_C for his marvelous applications!

History of fixes:

<20-10-2008 03-30> Fixed Localized Program Files Folders in <SATT4PPC> and <ESC>...

<20-10-2008 23-20> Updated <ESC> to restart iLock2.exe automatically.

<21-10-2008 22-40> Updated <SATT4PC>, removed some unnecessary functions.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bluemetalaxe:
i tried your Satt4ppc. doesen't work :says i dont have installed any S2 app on internal storage. thats wrong, all S2 apps are on my internal storage?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ichijou-san:
mmm... What is the path to them?

\Program files\S2U2\

\Program files\S2V\

\Program files\S2P

?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ichijou-san:
OK, now I know what to do...

There will be an update in 30 min.

I haven't taken localized folder names into account...

Sorry...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ichijou-san:
Major Update

Now It should work with all the localized folder names.

BUT! .NET CF Framework doesn't have a Special path variable for Program Files, so I've tricked my app by cutting it from startup path.

So, it is critical to have SATT under %Program files%/OtakuDAN/SATT and ESC under %Program files%/OtakuDAN/ESC... so, use CAB installers...

It doesn't matter if these apps are installed on internal storage or storage card...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] snovvman:
Is .NET on WM like it is on PCs, where you need to have specific versions for the required application? That is, one still needs to install .NET framework 2.0 for your application even though there is already .NET 3.5 installed?

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] morgan39:
Very useful your applications,thank you very much for sharing your work.

It works fine.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ichijou-san:
If you can't work with it on your device, I can easily convert it to .NET CF3.5

BTW, my device has CF3.5 too, and all the errors I've got when I debugged these apps said that they are running on CF3.5.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ichijou-san:
It is necessary to restart iLock2.exe for changes to take effect...

I'll update <ESC> today for it to restart iLock automatically. I figured out that it will be the best option.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] rupertone:
Esc works

Thank you!

At the moment i've tried ESC only and it took me 30/40 secs to do everything, from install to changing effects.

The right things to do:

1)Install the .cab you need (Esc setup in this case)

2)Go to programs folder (for many people "Program files") and click on ESC

3)Write the words you want to appear on the s2u2 an on the s2a

4)Save,exit and click on ilock, it will stop the s2u2.

5)go to s2u2 settings and open it,save and close it and you're done.

Now you've got the new text on your jewel!:)