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[Google Home] banid0:
Hello!!!

I sucessfully manage to do the process and install custom apps.

I did everything as in the video, now I have the launcher and the keys mapped.

I have some questions yet.

The solutions to block the micrphone is to kill manually the service everytime it reboots.

The solution to block internet access is to use a BSD docker Container/Virtual Machine running a proxy HA Proxy.

I am used to using docker and VMs so no problems, but I have never used the HA Proxy.

Is there a tutorial you guys know to help me out with this?

Also, is there some kind of tutorial to wall panel? I have homeassistant already installed in my network, and what brought me to this was precisely the option of having Wall Panel in the clock as we can see in Cameron's video.

Can someone help me out with a tutorial so I can begin exploring that?

Also, I would like to have the sunrise clock option running as a bedside clock.

So I would like a solution to that, that can be:

An Android App that does exactly the same as the stock clock did

Having the option of booting the hacked or non hacked version. Like for example, go to the settings and say default launcher once, home launcher, but that leads being connected to the internet or broadcasting the wireless network.

Any other option that you can suggest that enables me using this as a bedside clock with a sunrise alarm and the custom apps: home assistant, etc.

Please suggest something RELIABLE, as I need to wake up with a bedside clock .

A special thanks to @rrowe629 in this process, that allowed me to risk connecting this to the internet, without this I don't know if I would have tried.

Thank you very much!
[Google Home] banid0:
hello again to all

Can someone help me out with this?

Using HAProxy to fool the Lenovo into not understanding it is being blocked off the internet?

I have been trying several things with no success.

I found out this

https://www.reddit.com/r/PFSENSE/comments/ko815q
which pointed me to this

Chromecast (Don't) Phone Home 👽

This one is for those of you who have noticed that your Chromecast devices (and I hear many Android phones too) do a connectivity check to http://connectivitycheck.gstatic.com every minute or so. When an internet connection goes down the Chromecast tries hits this domain tens of thousands of...

discourse.pi-hole.net

I managed to install apache2 and php, they are running on a LXC container on my Proxmox installation.

I manage to get the base apache page and page phpinfo page.

I put pihole to point connectivitycheck.gstatic.comto my local machine server

The best I got to see was Lenovo conencting to wifi, but saying that I need to login the page.

and I see a page with the header of my tplink site, and the body, of what is being served by my machine.

What am I doing wrong?

Can someone help me out?

Or if this isn't the right place to ask, can someone tell me where can I get help PLEASE?

TY
[Google Home] banid0:
After hours of despair of hitting the computer, the best result I got was:

Conencting to the home wifi, saying sign in required.

I press it and I have a black page, doing nothing.

if I choose the use the network as is, I still get the wireless not connected logo.

PLEASE HELPPPP
[Google Home] sdaly32:
Has anyone had luck using apps that require a login that opens an external browser? I'm trying to get the app "buttons for alexa" running. Clicking sign in to Amazon brings up the menu to chose a browser to use but I can't open any browser from there. Any ideas?
[Google Home] Pitagoras2000:
After some reverse engineering I managed to take control of light in the wireless charging pad :cool: And yes, its dimmable! What’s more, default night light brightness is 7 but you can set it from 0 to 10.

Root your clock, install Magisk and wireless ADB following tutorial https://github.com/ThomasPrior/LenovoSmartClock2?tab=readme-ov-file#enable-wireless-adb

In HA install Android Debug Bridge integration and enter your IP address, port (default is 5555 or 1234) and select androidtv.

Add your device in configuration.yaml

light: - platform: template
lights:
lenovo_smart_clock2_light:
friendly_name: "Lenovo Smart Clock2 Light"
turn_on:
service: androidtv.adb_command
target:
entity_id: media_player.lenovo_smart_clock2
data:
command: "service call charge_base 7 i64 7"
turn_off:
service: androidtv.adb_command
target:
entity_id: media_player.lenovo_smart_clock2
data:
command: "service call charge_base 7 i64 0"
set_level:
service: androidtv.adb_command
target:
entity_id: media_player.lenovo_smart_clock2
data:
command: "service call charge_base 7 i64 {{ (brightness / 255) * 10 | int }}"

Enjoy

How it works?

First of all there is no charging pad led in /sys/class/leds. Whole communication between charging pad goes via /dev/ttyACM0. So I disassembled com.google.oem.apk and I found IAssistantOemAccessoryService with methods setLedBrightness(I) and links to service charge_base: [android.app.IChargeBaseManager]. The function setLedBrightness has index 7, and is expecting and value between 0 to 10, so finall service call look like this:

adb shell service call charge_base 7 i64 <Numbers ranging from 0 to 10>

Other charbe_base commands avaliable on my repo https://github.com/TymEK49/Lenovo-Smart-Clock-2
[Google Home] SmartAlex2010:
I'm stupid, but is the boot menus still there? (Recovery mode, fastboot, etc) If you can take it apart I've seen some people with the Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2 literally (brutally) solder on some wires to get a working USB port on the clock. I'm not the dude to consult though.
[Google Home] jcp007:
Hello guys,

Thank you for all these infos.

I have successfully hacked it, installée WallPanel and HomeAssistant, but I am now stucked with one thing :

In my Android Phone, I was able to change the Assist engine from the default Google Assistant to the Home Assistant one.

I do not know how to access this same setting in the Lenovo device.

Does someone have an idea, please?
[Google Home] rrowe629:
Old thread, I know, but I'm seeing some previously unseen (by me, anyway) behavior. As I reported previously, I was able to achieve success by following holysoles' post of April 16, 2023 - see page 5. I bought a second clock and had a similar (but not quite identical) experience, resulting in success.

I now have a third clock and have not been successful with this approach. Everything works as described in holysoles' method until I select "Open" in step 5. At that point, the website loads, but a series of four pop-ups appear on top asking if I want to grant Browser access to Contacts, allow the taking of pictures and video, access to photos, and record audio. Options are "Allow" and "Deny".

Regardless of how I answer these prompts, the window closes after the last prompt and I'm again looking at the screen that contained the link I tried to open. As I indicated in a prior post, the clock appears to have two different browsers - one with a white-background address bar and one with a black-background address bar. The white address bar is the default and cannot be used for downloads. The black address bar version allows downloads and what has worked successfully with the previous clocks. It lands on the right web page and tantalizingly appears behind the popups, but it closes immediately after the last popup is answered.

I've tested all variations of responses to the prompts and reset the clock numerous times. Oddly, if you reply "Allow" to all of the prompts and try again to follow the link you tried to open, nothing happens. This behavior persists even after a reboot unless you reset the clock and start the whole cycle over again.

Oddly, the firmware versions on all of my clocks are identical: Build version 1.2.2.627, Software version 11.51.6.416171605 and Firmware version 1.56.285116. I bought this clock used, so I can only guess that it has had an update applied that did not change the version numbers with the intention of blocking this exploit.

For now, I'm stuck with this particular clock. Thought I'd go ahead and post this in case others encounter this problem.
[Google Home] sayeed3:
Hi,

It's frustrating when tech issues arise unexpectedly, especially when previous methods have worked flawlessly. I appreciate your detailed explanation of the problem with the pop-ups when attempting to grant browser access. It sounds like the black-background browser, which supports downloads, is being hindered by these prompts. The identical firmware versions across your clocks suggest a potential silent update to block the workaround. For anyone else facing this issue, resetting the clock and attempting different response combinations might offer temporary relief, but a more permanent fix might require further investigation or alternative solutions. Thank you for sharing your experience; it’s valuable for others who might be encountering similar problems.

Thanks
[Google Home] MariaKim:
Hey Guys, sorry from bringing this back from the dead.

I bought a used one from ebay and the old accessibility worked with no problem. I was able to install keyboard and Launcher.

My question: does anybody know why i am not able to use any form of background wallpaper? Live or static? I tried via setting, nothing. For normal pictures, nothing happens, for Live it says the .apk is not installed.

Same if i tried e.g. Nova Launcher. I am not able to get any background to the Launcher at all.

Any Help appriciated.

And second of all: is there a chance to install the google apps?
[General Questions and Answers] Krokodile1337:
Hello

I was wondering, just out of curiosity, what software do people in click farms who have thousands of Android smartphones use to drive their phones?

They don't do it by hand? I don't see thousands of smartphones to watch videos or like topics, well it's weird I think.
[Realme GT Master Edition] Taruntj:
I want to uninstall or update some apps bug can't because showing package error.

I have updated some apps into chaines version but now I can't update into IndianView attachment 5517815 version & After uninstall app can't install updated version app show package error or uninstalled app can be recover from settings - apps - recover uninstall system apps ( chinese). I have already tried uninstall the app with pc ( adb shell) but few app still showing in settings - app- recover uninstall system apps..

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[Realme GT Master Edition] poythegreat:
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[Realme GT Master Edition] poythegreat:
I see you've already tried adb shell, my bad
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] waqqas.khokhar:
Hello,

In an effort to get a BETTER Sound Picker option (where I can easily browse to a sound file and set it as a ringtone or notification tone), I installed an OLD app from the Play Store ("Sound Changer" by Sousoum Prod.) that seems to have screwed up the Sound Picker activity for the main phone "Sounds and Vibrations" menu. Now, whenever I try to choose a new Notification Sound or Ringtone from Settings, Sounds and Vibration, I no longer get a set of apps to choose from. It takes me to the built-in SecSoundPicker.

I have gone to Settings, Apps, Special Access and revoked all permissions for Media Storage, SecSoundPicker, Sound Picker and even others that sound like they might have something to do with the Sound Picker activity, but the behavior remains.

Of all those same apps (Media Storage, SecSoundPicker, Sound Picker) there isn't a normal "App page" where I can navigate to and clear any defaults associated with that app.

If I try to change the Notification Sound of a specific app, e.g. Samsung Email, I am presented with the "Complete action using" dialog that shows available apps (which is the desired behavior for all scenarios.)

Can anyone help me get this fixed?

(I am running Android 12/One UI 4)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Try modifying the settings in that app you installed. It's rare but it may have altered hidden user settings which in rare/worst cases may require a factory reset to undo.

If you can't modify the installed app to alter the changes, uninstall it.

Clear system cache.

If that doesn't get it start clearing data in the associated apps. I have no idea how deep that rabbit hole goes... probably good for learning some new curse words.

Play with it, that's probably the only way you'll work it out short of a factory reset, which I don't advise. You'll likely track it down eventually but it may take a bit.

Some of the file association settings aren't so accessible on Samsung's, rather annoying at times when a 3rd party app mucks them up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] waqqas.khokhar:
Thanks for the suggestions!

I tried everything, but no luck. It stinks, but I can live with it since it's only one setting (System notification tone) that's badly affected by this, but there's already a workaround, even though it's definitely less than perfect (hint: using Zedge.)

I agree with you, it's definitely not worth a factory reset. I already tried resetting all app preferences, and I'm already regretting that.

In the process, I found an app developed for kit kat (and not updated since 2014) which actually is doing the job pretty well (for all other scenarios):

Rings Extended - Apps on Google Play

Replace ringtone selector to allow use of any installed audio file.

play.google.com

It even allows you to use the new Samsung sound picker, which is only implemented on system Ringtone selection, at the moment.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Yeah I had MiX Explorer mix up an app preference setting so that the Samsung File Explorer is never an option now. I'm not factory resetting for that. Eventually I'll probably track it down. Like you I tried the obvious solutions.

I've use the 3rd party Ringtones app but you need to keep it firewall blocked and package disable it when done as it's not trusted. If I have the sound file what I'll do is add it to the Ringtones folder, that works pretty well. I'm running on Pie though.

Been a while since I played with it... thankfully.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] waqqas.khokhar:
I'm hoping the One UI 4.1 update might fix my issue for me, but I will live either way 😹

Thanks for the tip about blocking data usage for that app. I did just that 👍🏼

If you are running Android Pie, how are you staying secure?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Questions & Answers] blackhawk:
Security isn't an issue on this heavily used device. Pie and up* are fairly secure unless you do something stupid...

I don't use wifi (not needed), and turn off bluetooth when not in use or in high risk areas. I'm always careful what I download (check the download folder at least once a day) and especially what I install. I rarely install from Playstore as all my app are vetted and backed up with installable copies (Apk Export) no Playstore needed for repairs or reloads. Google play Services is normally disabled unless needed as well. No social media apps loaded.

Karma Firewall is fully functional on Pie so I can easily see what's accessing the internet.

I run a Malwarebytes scan once a month.

Had a scripted jpeg (I downloaded it, my bad) and a trojan preloader (it snuck by the Samsung browser in spite of settings) about 2 years ago. The jpeg damaged some files in the download folder which I either repaired or deleted. Deleted the jpeg, KIA. The preloader got picked off (Malwarebytes IDed it, now I pay closer attention) before it got it's payload 🤣

Since then I'm more careful how I back out of bad websites, if needed close the window and clear the cache, once had to wipe the browser app data, but no factory resets due to malware.

Any malware I deal with immediately, if I can't erraticate it in a hour or two, factory reset time. Zero tolerance. Since I'm very familiar with this firmware and the loaded apps behavior anything abnormal is obvious and the witch hunt is on.

Lol, bad Samsung app updates have cost me more time to repair than malware.

The current OS load will be 2 yo in June with minimal maintenance, what's not to like?

*protected from the most serious rootkits like X-helper... at least to the point a factory reset will kill it.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] kuljit55:
Hi guys, happy new year. I had a quick question.

On the Samsung Galaxy S10+ running Stock Android 12, One UI 4.0, is it possible using Dual Messenger for the Whatsapp app to have 1 account running in Secure Folder?

I have 2 Whatsapp accounts, personal and work, but want the work account only to operate from the Secure Folder.

If this is possible can someone kindly explain to to enable this please?

Currently i have Dual Messenger enabled for Whatsapp and running 2 accounts on my device. Also i have Secure Folder enabled and set up.

Thank you very much.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] PhotonIce:
Why do you even want it to operate from the secure folder? If you care about security then put a passcode on your whatsapp and file manager. Im pretty sure you can't do what you're trying to do, but I dont have much experience with newer samsung devices anyways, so maybe it's better to wait for more replies.

(The image below is 5years old and for an iPhone, but it still applies today as you can't find anythng online regarding moving the whatsapp media folder to another location)
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] PhotonIce:
Now that I think about it though, you might be able to root your phone and move the folder, but im not sure if it would move both account's data to a secure folder. Also, rooting your phone kinda defeats the purpose of a folder with security anyways. Also, if you manage to put the media for one account into a secure folder without affecting the other, whatsapp probably wouldnt be able to access the data anyways. Best bet is for you to put a passcode/pattern on your phone, or on your apps specifically using 3rd party software.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] kuljit55:
Is there a decent 3rd party whatsapp app? Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] PhotonIce:
Personally, I wouldn't take risks with malware, getting your account stolen or possibly violating TOS.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] solologo:
It is ok to install whatsapp in scure folder.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Questions & Answers] TGP_Kevin:
So far NO issue for past 1year+ having

Dual Whatsapp + 1 in secure folder + 1 Whatsapp Web = Total 4Acc 🔥

Sometimes moving around 4Acc in one time, with same speed.. With Out hanging

SAMSUNG_A50_ Android_¹¹

was trying to know can get Dual account in secure folder also.. any suggestion?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Questions & Answers] demize!:
Hi, not sure if this occurred before android 12 or not but my share menu is only populated by four apps, and there doesn't seem to be any way to add or arrange the apps I need on the share dialog? Any help here?
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] blckbear:
New Update

Changelog:

crDroid 7.14 (03/02/2022):

Enabled Smart Pixels.

Enabled Smart Charging.

Enabled Always On Display.

Enabled Extra Battery Info.

Enabled OEM Fast Charging detection.

Updated ih8sn and it's configs.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] GizmoTheGreen:
Awesome, thank you!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] blckbear:
New Update

Changelog:

crDroid 7.15 (03/03/2022):

February 2022 Security Patch.

GApps version now available.

Removed ih8sn from Vanilla builds.

Updated ih8sn.

Using Official LOS 18.1 trees as base.

Notes:

For GApps version the Google App had to be removed, so it's highly recommended to flash the GApps Add-on Magisk module or download the Google App from the PlayStore to get full functionality.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] blckbear:
New Update

Changelog:

crDroid 7.16 (16/03/2022):

March 2022 Security Patch.

Removed ih8sn from all builds.

Forced availability of VoLTE, ViLTE and VoWiFi for all carriers (your carrier should support it to use it obviously).

Merged all changes to date from Official LineageOS trees.

Notes:

For GApps version the Google App had to be removed, so it's highly recommended to flash the GApps Add-on Magisk module or download the Google App from the PlayStore to get full functionality.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] gverma1:
In notes you mentioned "it's hardly recommended.." I guess you meant "it's highly recommended.."
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] blckbear:
You're absolutely right, thanks for the head up!
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] simplex19:
Hi, regarding "Forced availability of VoLTE, ViLTE and VoWiFi for all carriers", is this behaviour any different from LineageOS. Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] blckbear:
HI, forced availability means that the option is always there, for everyone, even if your carrier doesn't support it, it will obviously not work if your carrier doesn't support it even if you enable it. This was done because for some carriers that do support it, it wasn't available.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] simplex19:
Thanks for the response! I shall check it out. As far as I know, my carrier only supports iPhones and a limited roster of Androids for VoLTE so I'm curious how the forced availability will play out.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] blckbear:
Then it will probably not work, the forced availability just makes the setting visible, but if your carrier only supports iPhones, then even if you enable VoLTE in settings it will still not work.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] blckbear:
New Update

Changelog:

crDroid 7.17 (28/04/2022):

April 2022 Security Patch.

Upstreamed kernel to v3.18.140 from v3.18.137.

Removed in-built MatLog as it didn't work quite well and this saves some /system space.

Gave SystemUI acces to thermals, now the CPU Info floating widget should show temperature of the CPU.

Some schedtune and hotplug changes to improve boot times and foreground app performance.

Fixed OEM charger detection. Now when plugging a PD compliant charger the phone should always say that it's fast charging.

Removed the forced availability of VoLTE, ViLTE and VoWiFi for all carriers because it cluttered the UI for people that don't have VoLTE. It's now included in a Magisk module available under the Downloads section.

Notes:

For GApps version the Google App had to be removed, so it's highly recommended to flash the GApps Add-on Magisk module or download the Google App from the PlayStore to get full functionality.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] blckbear:
New Update

Changelog:

crDroid 7.18 (18/05/2022):

May 2022 Security Patch.

Dirac Sound Enhancer added.

Some small device tree changes.

Notes:

For GApps version the Google App had to be removed, so it's highly recommended to flash the GApps Add-on Magisk module or download the Google App from the PlayStore to get full functionality.
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] Satit888:
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[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] OFFSPRINGER3:
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[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] freddienuxx:
@blckbear thank for the builds i dusted of my OG PXL thanks again​
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] GizmoTheGreen:
nice breath of life into the old phone :D
[Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other] blckbear:
New Update

Changelog:

crDroid 7.19 (1/07/2022):

June 2022 Security Patch.

A bunch of kernel improvements picked from LunarKernel and NeutrinoKernel (Thanks @Lunarixus and @spezi77).

Added schedutil CPU governor and set it as default.

Reduced GPU idle power level. It should now idle at the lowest power level.

Some small device tree changes.

Notes:

For GApps version the Google App had to be removed, so it's highly recommended to flash the GApps Add-on Magisk module or download the Google App from the PlayStore to get full functionality.