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[General Questions and Answers] alokkolaq:
I had a coolpad mega 2.5d (new)which was stolen by my gf(I got to know later as I said I didn't want to show her all the contents of my phone) and then I got a coolpad note 3 and then now a redmi 4

Is it possible that when she stole my phone that she could have got some access to my new phones even though I got a new sim and used new accounts?(I personally don't think so)

I was recently sent a link by my gf and was asked to download an apk and delete it after installing the apk it warned me that it was malicious but I went ahead anyway since at the time I didn't know it had such huge consequences.

I think it still works with all the phones and I don't know how because it is already known it is malicious and it still infects the device which it is installed upon I tried using avs , searched in the settings, used safe mode,used sandbox apps(not fully as to know which app it is) and even tried to FACTORY RESET my phone but it still remains as it keeps disabling my sim,records every keystroke(keylogger) and can see my media as it got leaked on the net and accounts got hacked repeatedly.

She even wants to know my new phone and install the spyware on it so it is malicious and is known and it can infect any type of android(assuming) because she's not worried about whether it will work or know and is sure about it.

She even sent me links after every time I got a new phone so as to reinfect me but I did not know this at that time

What could this be? I'm assuming its a spyware as its done by my gf maybe by spear phishing (as I know of from what I experienced)

If someone could explain what type of attack this is and how to detect and remove this spyware(assuming) and to learn more about it

I learned that factory resets are not enough to santize devices and such apps(spyware) are to be opened in a VM only (or maybe sandbox it so it does not infect the entire system?)( all of it this is assuming I got it right)

Maybe a wiki or an article or a community or advice or some kind of help would be preferred

Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] V0latyle:
So despite being clearly warned that the app was malicious, you disregarded said warning...and now you want help fixing something you could have easily avoided had you simply heeded the warning?

A gram of prevention is worth a metric ton of cure. There's not much anyone here can recommend beyond changing all your passwords, using multi factor authentication, and performing a clean factory flash on your device. At this point, you might need a priest more than a technical expert.
[General Questions and Answers] Droidriven:
Just so the noobs that are unfamiliar with the Android/Linux kernel can gain a little understanding of viruses on Android.

It is virtually not possible for an Android device to get a true "virus", there is only things like spyware and malware and those can only target your device if THE USER GRANTS THE OFFENDING CODE OR APP PERMISSION TO LOAD BY DIRECT INTERACTION FROM THE USER WHETHER YOU WERE AWARE OF IT OR NOT. Such as installing malicious apps, opening attachments in malicious emails, clicking on/downloading photos from unknown suspicious phone numbers or even photos from people on your contact list if they have malware/spyware on their device that can target other devices that they send messages to. It boils down to this, you can only be targeted by something that you, as the user, specifically clicked on/opened/allowed at some point, when you clicked on it, opened it or allowed it, this is what gave it permission to target you. The moral of this story is be very careful about what you click on, open or allow, be absolutely sure of what it is before you do it. Research it before you click on it, open it or allow it.
[General Questions and Answers] alokkolaq:
Is it possible to remove the infamous Pegasus malware or its family(similar to it)by flashing the device with its stock rom? Or is there a special method?

I know there's a tool to detect it but I want to remove it

It might also be the infamous xhelper app that survives factory resets

I want to know if the Pegasus malware(trojan) or its family could be got access to private use like my gf installed something in my phone I doubt it is but it doesn't seem to get detected under avs like xhelper does maybe some variant of it doesn't get detected

Im open to suggestions to what this could be

I just clicked on a link that my gf sent and it led me to download an apk and I was asked to install it and delete the apk(I wasnt aware that it could be this serious) (it did warn me) (but I wasn't aware of its consequences)

Also whenever i got a new phone she asked me to reinstall it (this happened sometime back when I still didn't realise) so it didn't matter which phone she was ready to infect it what kind of malware could it be (I'm guessing trojan but it could be something else like a rootkit maybe)

But I know it can survive factory resets and I tried using universal android debloater but i guess it just reinstalls I tried using avs but no use is there some other method to detect or remove it?

Someone told me to use android host files but idk what to do cause I'm new maybe there are methods that need expertise in? I just want to know if its there as it will give me some relief

Also what if it survives a flash?

What do I do then ?

The symptoms are keyloggers(clipboard and everything), media detection(can see media) and can also disable my sim card rendering it useless

I think it also has administrative access as it can do all this

but I'm sure it cannot see who I'm texting to as I'm not rooted and the android sandbox prevents from knowing it

I think I tried all the non root methods safe to say that nothing works (to remove or detect it) so will rooting be able to uninstall the app because of the administrative permissions? Or will I have to reinstall the ROM or firmware or something

I even tried apps like quad9 but it doesn't detect it too

Also is there any wiki or guide to help me through with this situation or just android guides in general would be nice

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] blackhawk:
If it's Android 9 or higher and the boot loader is locked the most you should have to do is a factory reset, secure your accounts... and be careful what you install.

It's possible there's some malicious scripts hiding in your backup data too. Jpegs and pngs are the most common vectors.

So save loading those for last after testing the reload. If there's more crap in your database you'll need to find it... one way or another.

The trigger is opening the scripted file so it may be a while until you stumble into it🤣
[General Questions and Answers] Erick_GSI:
Ud.Usa un programa de flasheo o de recuperación de tu sistema de tu marca antes eliminando tus cuentas e información luego no inicies sesión y repites el proceso, luego haces un test point o algo similar para desbloquear su botloader, o para flashear el boot de tu celular, utiliza comandos Adb para antes de todo, para intentar corruptar y congelar tu sistema por ejemplo ejecuta Adb pm uninstall-user- Android, ocurrirá un error y solo te mandara al recovery y vuelves a formatear, te recomiendo desbloquear el botloader para instalar twrp y borrar todas las particiones e instalarle un gsi o custom rom con un kernel luego rootealo y usa un visor de tareas o procesos y verdica que app consumen mucho batería o procesador y con creatividad eliminas los procesos que no sirven y que son raros, te recomiendo usar un ordenador para emular tu sistema Android con su personalización de la marca y compares los procesos y tareas en primer y segundo plano, haces todo eso y tú celular posiblemente esté bien, te recomiendo que con creatividad retrocedas a la primera versión de Android con que vino tu teléfono y luego formatees y luego recién puedes actualizar, esto es para que el virus pierda compatibilidad o se corrupte fin eso es todo y deberías de cambiar y formatear a tu novia, hay mejores mujeres en el mundo, que sea Linux

Mod Edit: English Translation Below

You use a flashing or recovery program for your system of your brand before deleting your accounts and information, then do not log in and repeat the process, then do a test point or something similar to unlock its botloader, or to flash the boot of your cell phone, use Adb commands to first of all, to try to corrupt and freeze your system, for example, run Adb pm uninstall-user- Android, an error will occur and it will only send you to the recovery and you format again, I recommend you unlock the botloader to install twrp and delete all the partitions and install a gsi or custom rom with a kernel, then root it and use a task or process viewer and see which app consumes a lot of battery or processor and with creativity you eliminate the processes that are useless and that are strange, you I recommend using a computer to emulate your Android system with its brand customization and compare the processes and tasks in the foreground and background, you do all that and your cell phone is probably fine, I recommend that you creatively go back to the first version of Android with Your phone came and then you format it and then you can just update it, this is so that the virus loses compatibility or becomes corrupted, that's all and you should change and format your girlfriend, there are better women in the world, let it be Linux
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite  Questions & Answers] ironia.:
very strange thing.

skoda car, i've used for 2 week without any problems the call when connected via BT to the car system.

but now every call i make or receive, both I and the responder/speaker, hear only a big noise.

Tried with another smartphone and no issue, but very strange if i connect the xiaomi to a BT ears no problems at all, if i connect the xiaomi to a BT speaker no problems at all...

I have already tried,:

-delete and reconnect the phone to the car

-reboot the phone

-manage the bt option on the phone, disable AAC and absolute volume

I have to try the xiaomi with another car....

any suggestion?

android auto isn't connected but it's possible that interfere with something else?

Many thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite  Questions & Answers] Darklotos_:
Hello. Any updates on the topic?

Let me add my story here too. The thing is- my phone is mi note 10 lite.

Here it goes. So, recently, about a week or 2 ago the Bluetooth audio stopped working completely on my device. I don't understand where to look, and how did it happen. The phone was global official rom, locked bootloader no root etc.

The situation is as follows : the headphones /car audio system can connect and pair. But there's no sound when you press the play button. Moreover, the Bluetooth works, at least I think it works also because I have a huawei watch connected to the phone. And I have notifications everything is fine.

So during these 2 weeks I tried to clear cache/bt and wifi settings (no need to tell you that my headphones connect and play music with no problems with other devices. Tried on my wife's p20 pro.) i tried to make factory reset. No results. Today I even rolled back on android 11 rom from 2021. Offcical rom. Sadly nothing changed. Everything works perfectly, except Bluetooth audio.

Have redmi buds 4 pro and amazfit powerbuds. With my phone they connect but no audio. With huawei p20 pro they connect and work how they should. Also they have no problems with my mi tab 5.

Don't know what to do.
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite  Questions & Answers] cheficha:
I have the same problem, did you manage to find a solution?
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite  Questions & Answers] mtuchendria:
Hi,

Same problem with a Xiaomi Mi10T 5G, EU rom with all the updates made and when connected to a Skoda, I can't use the bluetooth to speak on the phone.

I have added the profile to an older Xiaomi, Mi9T Pro, and there it works perfectly, so I exclude the car, as issue.

Previously I used perfect for about 3 months, so most probably are the latest phone updates that are installed.
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite  Questions & Answers] mtuchendria:
Is there any update? Somebody found a solution to this issue?

On my side still an issue. All updates are up to date.
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite  Questions & Answers] MrSwaret:
The same thing on mine!

I experienced the issue recently only on t-cross model, on others cars it's fine.
[Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite  Questions & Answers] nutrialex:
I had exactly the same problem, trying everything you also tried even resetting the car's infotainment but no luck.

The solution is to go to Settings-->Apps-->Bluetooth and reset it from the options .

No problem after that.
[G1 General] jlowey:
Does anyone know for certain that the 3G features of the HTC Dream will work on the Three network in the UK? From what I've read, it sounds like Three operate on 2100MHz, but I wondered if anyone could enlighten me. I tried searching, but the forum refuses to search for the word "three", as far as I can tell, which makes this query particularly hard.. :P

Thanks.
[G1 General] Deedend:
I use it with a Tre ITA SIM and it works correctly... I think that it's the same kind of frequency, but I'm not sure :confused:
[G1 General] jlowey:
Oh, also: if a network-unlocked European version works, would the unlocked Android Dev Phone 1 (i.e. from America) work?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] harkirtancr7:
Hey all the custom ROMers here. I hope you all are doing great. What ROM you are currently running on your P7/P7P and why? I'm pretty new to android root scene and looking forward to install custom ROM on my P7. Any answers would be appreciated!!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
Custom ROM and ROOT is difference

With custom rom, u will get more features which lack from stock, more battery life

With root u will have more control of system ...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] harkirtancr7:
Oh sorry for the confusion. I'm fully aware of that but just wanted to know what people are using out there.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
U can try yourself, it just depends on what u need, what u like
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krkhaha:
I'm on stock. In my opinion don't make sense to flash custom ROM on Pixel. That device is really optimized on stock. You never know when Dev stop development ROM. Yes... They always are sure never will be stopped. Many times I heard that and they stopped. I need really stable software to use daily. I used lot of ROMs. Even now official crDroid was stopped for 7pro. So I don't think so is good choice to flash custom if stock is enough optimized. Off course this is just my opinion.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
I thought like you before

But battery life of stock p7 is so bad, i can't stay 1 day without charging the phone.

SOT is only about 4,5 hours. With evolution x, i have about 6-6,5h

Maybe it's the best thing that i want
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wangdaning:
I can't link the rom I use due to the rules.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] sawdoctor:
You maybe not be able to link it but nothing in the rules stopping you naming it. What people then search for on Google is down to them
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wangdaning:
True, I am running Crooked. It is made by well known people, good people. I won't link as I said.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] krkhaha:
Yes. Your sot is really poor and I can understand you switched to custom ROM. My sot is 8 hours minimum.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
How can u get it with stock ?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] fly_hunter:
you will not get any extras from custom roms if you switched from official system , users who have xiaomi devices with cutting edge specs but poor software like miui might do so , but you have all the things you want in stock android , you might flash custom karnel for more perfomance and longer battery life ,but stock equals stability and reliability especially for pixels
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] hungragezone:
Don't get me wrong, stock lack a lot of things that make your phone better function
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] fly_hunter:
you have magisk and its modules , you have custom kernels that improve battery life and perfomance , what do you want more than that , this can cover the extras you talk about , custom roms that are heavily modified than the rubbish miui skin is a headache , custom roms devs dont care much about tracking and fixing bugs , when you install custom roms you know that there is a deal , you get those useless extras , in exchange for stability and reliability

note , my words applied just for the pixel stock roms , not for third party rubbish like miui and oneui and their brothers
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] NepoRood:
I'll get from a custom ROM whatever I add to said custom ROM, which, agreeably isn't much over stock, lol :D

I like the minimalist approach, pitch black, system fonts/icons, and battery styles are the only thing missing from stock, as far as I'm concerned.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wangdaning:
It works though, and I love it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wangdaning:
No, no no, It is better on it's own, it just is, no question!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wangdaning:
I have not done the hack for dm and then setting a kernel, no no, it just works
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wangdaning:
Crooked is pretty much stock with minimal changes, why we love it
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] jhjhjhjhjhjh:
I wondered the same thing.

Pixel devices are known for its Stock Pure Android experience.

I see know reason to install a custom rom on a pixel phone as the trade off isn't worth it.

A custom kernel ill probably flash one day but i really want to keep my Pixel Un-Rooted..

:)
[Google Pixel 5a] rudy@:
Hello team I found cool ROM that I flashed, and currently using, it's name tequila os, can we create post here?
[Google Pixel 5a] rudy@:
tequilaOS | barbet

tequilaos.org
[Google Pixel 5a] holypaulie:
Can we get some screenshots and details please?
[Google Pixel 5a] rudy@:
Yes, I will post images later
[Google Pixel 5a] rudy@:
Here are screenshots
[Google Pixel 5a] emonkhan826:
Can you share this rom download link and installation progress? And want to try this 🙂
[Google Pixel 5a] emonkhan826:
Thank you

But how to install?
[Google Pixel 5a] rudy@:
as always thought recovery
[Google Pixel 5a] emonkhan826:
Pixel 5a don't have working recovery. Which recovery needed?
[Google Pixel 5a] emonkhan826:
how to install please share bro i want to try this plzz tell me :-{
[Google Pixel 5a] rudy@:
use this tg group https://t.me/tequilaOSChat they will help
[Realme 2 pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Godhelpmetofindananswer:
hi guys this right here is a tutorial to unlock your realme 2 pro's bootloader i have covered every possible problem that you can have ok so lets begin ( you agree to the fact that you are responsible for everything that happens to your pc or phone by reading this) ( i am pretty sure nothing would happen but uhhh.. i dont want any angry person coming after me)

forgot to mention this is for windows

the steps:

1. enable usb debugging

2.enable oem unlocking

3.download sdk on your pc (if you dont know how to boom here is a guide https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/ )

4.download adb setup ( i am generous so have a link :-https://xdaforums.com/t/official-tool-windows-adb-fastboot-and-drivers-15-seconds-adb-installer-v1-4-3.2588979/ )

5. run it and say yes to everything

6. here comes the commands :-

1. adb devices ( click on yes on your phone

2 .adb reboot bootloader

3. adb flashing unlock

now sip on some tea (or coffee if you are american) this is going to be an unnerving process

fixing errors:

1.<waiting for device>

now this took me a long time to fix this so the error is probably because your phone does not like the adb driver (it happens sometimes) so after going on adb driver tinder i found a perfect match made by the glorious ccp themselves (the glorious ccp part is meant to be sarcasm) a sketchy vivo chinese driver entirely in Chinese (wierd story- when i was installing it the loading bar had a full on siezure because i did not have chinese characters installed) now i am not taking any responsibility for anything that happens to your pc or device by installing this driver soooooooooooooooo..... just install it and reboot (it should work) i have attached it below

2. press any key to shut down your device

just run the batch file i listed below as admin and reboot the zip with the lyrics of 2002

boooooooooom you are done thank me later

(btw sorry for my bad english its not my first language and i am 13)
[Realme 2 pro Guides, News, & Discussion] shadowstep:
Hi @Godhelpmetofindananswer, this thread has been moved from the developer forum to the guides, news and discussion forum since it didn't qualify for being in the development forum. Going forward, before before posting, kindly read the sticky threads at the top of every forum to know which thread should go in which section. Thanks!

Regards,

shadowstep

Senior Moderator
[Realme 2 pro Guides, News, & Discussion] GotchaMF:
I followed your guide upto this point but my volume buttons are broken so cannot select the "unlock the bootloader" option with volume down.Is there a way to bypass this prompt in Realme 2 pro, like in other devices like google nexus and samsung which use "fastboot oem unlock-go".
[Introductions] stevenpbarrett:
Just a line to thank you for accepting me into the group. I'm a retired VoIP engineer, prior to that a Marine Radio Officer in the Merchant Navy although I started off as a Morse Code basher in the Royal Navy at 15...so quite a long time in what they now call IT. I like to keep my mind active so pulling out lots of computer stuff I've collected over the years and getting them up to speed with new SSD and RAM plus the latest W11 OS (with a few hacks) As I get them fettled up they will be going on eBay or Facebook market place so I will finally put a smile on the wife's face, she hates all my 'clutter' Sad to see some of these Sony Vaio's go as I've collected what I thought were the best laptops money could buy but then Sony pulled the plug on support ho hum. I will no doubt be asking lots of stupid questions, bear in mind I'm just a morse basher with a bit of age dabbling in something that interests me!

All the best

Steven Barrett
[Introductions] V0latyle:
Welcome to XDA. I was a radio technician in the United States Marine Corps for 9 years. We're glad to have you, mate.

Please take a moment to review the Forum Rules and Forum Etiquette linked in my signature.

To find the correct forum section for your device, use the Search function or click the Manufacturers link at the top of the page.

If you have any questions or need help, don't hesitate to ask!
[Introductions] stevenpbarrett:
Thanks for the reply, I often shock sassy folk who think I’m a geek, they don’t realise we had a military life before becoming civilian drudges …. Soon learn though don’t they !!!
[Introductions] V0latyle:
They sure do, and so do we...that adjustment can be a rough one! From an environment where frequent use of certain four letter expletives is part of the everyday vocabulary, to the "civilized" part of society where such things result in a trip to your not so friendly Human Resources representative.
[Introductions] stevenpbarrett:
I was told on leaving the RN back in 1974 aged 21 not to mention I had served (1969 to 71) so I never did for many years
[Introductions] V0latyle:
Odd. I wonder if that was a Cold War thing. Anyway, welcome to XDA, a lot of us (especially the moderator staff like @Oswald Boelcke and @Badger50 ) are 60+ so you aren't so out of place! Never too old to learn!
[Introductions] Oswald Boelcke:
@stevenpbarrett

Also from me a very warm welcome! I commenced to serve my country, NATO i.e. the free world in the Western hemisphere at that time, too. Actually much easier than the times afterwards, which I experienced until my retirement or monitor nowadays. But I think we better don't turn into any political discussions on XDA.