yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hharte:
The first step in rooting the TV is to read this entire thread from the beginning. There is some good information on what has been tried, and some possible avenues to explore. From what I can tell from the update.zips that have been captured, there is no ADB on the Revue at all. There doea however appear to be a recovery mode, although from what I can tell, holding in the button on the back of the revue does some sort of automatic recovery (you can fnd the scripts inside the update.zip) and the automatic recovery appears to be essentially a factory data reset.

Possible approaches include comparing the update.zips to see what has been changed (possibly closing some security holes) which could then be exploited on a non-updated device.

Another approach would be to try and get the update.zip running on a PC or emulator, something that is inherently hackable, to be able to learn how the system behaves via inspection.

Then there are known Flash and browser exploits that can be tried.

There are other brute force methods like disassembling the binaries.

But let's keep it above board and not resort to things like leaks. The bounty is for an honest hack, not for social engineering exploits.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hkoutso:
Coming again from a reliable source that I cannot name at the moment (who has also informed about the updates coming - see my previous posts) and talking specifically for the Revue:

There is ADB on the Revue and looks like its the way they develop/test on it as well.

I can't really say for the Sony Google TV but my guess (and if my source is correct) it has/uses ADB as well.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] subyfan:
We are getting closer folks!!!

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel...

http://www.androidcentral.com/peek-logitech-revue-recovery?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+androidcentral+(Android+Central)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Chahk:
I really hope your source is correct.

P.S. @Stericson managed to get into Revue's recovery! http://phandroid.com/2010/12/03/logitech-revue-recovery-mode-uncovered-is-root-access-coming/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hkoutso:
I really hope too as well.

I can't wait to get the party started on Google TV :) Possibilities are endless!

Word also coming from my source (but that's irrelevant to what we are looking here for) that google tv will go straight to Honeycomb (3.0) (alongside with Android Market for GTV) and skip (obviously) froyo and gingerbread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danger-rat:
Sorry - already posted...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hharte:
Wow, great progress on the Revue recovery mode. Looking forward to seeing some more progress on root, and I hope I am wrong about ADB.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zenofex:
Didn't see this posted yet

Looks like the way that @stericson got into recovery mode was by holding the "pair button" on the back of the unit. When the unit restarts and loads the googletv logo with progress bar press alt+L. Wait approx 30 seconds and you should be at the recovery screen

The options are:

Reboot

Apply update from usb (update.zip)

Wipe data/factory reset

Wipe cache partition.

All the files in the update.zip file are signed with SHA1 using apksign. Also based on some information from the recovery menu it looks like there are 3 partitions on the box.

Data

Chrome

Cache

----THANKS @STERICSON FOR THE RECOVERY INFO---

Also, heres the info on how to crash the TV application and view the system and event logs.

Plug in usb keyboard.

Load up Tv application

Press Alt + F12 or CTRL + F12

should crash instantly, after it crashes make sure the attach system report box is checked and click the preview button. There you should have access to a bunch of debug type logs that have some fun info in them. I have been using this to help test different functions of the box and then specifically crashing the TV app to view the logs to determine whats going on behind the scenes. When finished make sure to hit escape to back out of the menu to avoid sending the logs to google.

Also, I'm still working on the integer overflow I found in chrome but am having a hard time getting my payload to execute. Looking for help from any trustworthy and reputable security researchers.

If you are experienced and would like to come help "the cause" come join us on IRC at irc.freenode.net #googletv.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] subyfan:
Effin' A Cotton, Effin' A...well that is one HUGE step on Google TV's way to greatness!!! Keep us informed and if anything needs to be tested or "guinea-pigged", you guys just let me know.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danger-rat:
OK, I have a problem with my Revue which always results in a Force Close error. It then proceeds to ask if I want to send the log to Google.

If anyone would like me to try and capture the logs, then I'll need guidance...

I seem to be able to produce the error with 100% certainty, so I think something is messed up with my unit. Unfortunately, the error is with assigning Infrared codes on the controller, so it may not yield much...

Let me know, before I get it fixed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zenofex:
Lets see if we can make this easy, please type out the first line of the "Stack Trace".

Thanks!

-Zenofex
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danger-rat:
I can see system log (huge), event log (huge), and stack trace (about 20 lines).

First line is:

Java.lang.NullPointerException:

at com.logitech.harmony.ui.keyboard

I'm guessing that's no use?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andidecosta:
Anyone buying Google TV for it’s streaming abilities may want to start crying into their impressive looking tv remote. Fancast have become the latest company to block streaming tv from Google devices.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dbzfanatic:
Oh you know the options? Did you see my post asking what they were? :P lol. Good to know there's the update.zip potential. Might be able to spoof that the same way or in a similar fashion to the MT3GS and get into something like RA or Clockwork so we can have some fun >:). It's also good to know the method for viewing the security logs, the more info we have on how to do stuff like that the more people can help which means...impending doom! I mean root!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DDRBoxman:
If anyone is looking for the newest Revue ota update :

http://android.clients.google.com/p.../52057d168e2b.mp-signed-ota_update-b39953.zip
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] danger-rat:
Anyone tried flashing this via USB recovery? :-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tdweng:
Was thinking we could edit the update zip to include some payload to run or edit the prop files to enable adb, but i believe that has been patched.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DDRBoxman:
If anyone can find a datasheet for the Phison PS2251-50 that may help us out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fmkaiba:
The logitech review listens on port 1100,5222,5223,9551,9552 ... though 'shell'ing into it says its offline, not sure if this is known

EDIT:

it imediately drops connections to port 5223,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kevina90:
i dunno if this will work or not..., probably not but is it possible to use this program, http://forum.androidcentral.com/and...40770-ac-sideload-wonder-machine-windows.html to sideload apps to the google tv? I cant try because i dont have a laptop to bring to my tv and run this program.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcplaya:
This was stated by me a few pages back. As of right now adb is disabled and/or the port for it is firewalled

Found a way to force the revue to output 480p on boot I think

# HACK to enable user to set 480p resolution for HDMI cert testing
# KEY_LEFTCTRL (29) + KEY_LEFTALT (56) + KEY_4 (5)

Here is some more adb code

# adbd on at boot in emulator
on property:ro.kernel.qemu=1
start adbd

# adbd on at boot in insecure builds
on property:ro.secure=0
start adbd

on property:persist.service.adb.enable=1
start adbd

on property:persist.service.adb.enable=0
stop adbd

ro.secure is set to 1 in the default.prop and adb.enable is set to 0

not sure what ro.kernel.qemu is set to, i cant find it
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tina6547:
There is one large connector over near the CPU that might have some debug stuff on it.There are also about three 4-pin connectors populated, one of which might be a UART. There is also a footprint for another. Tomorrow I'll get my oscilloscope out and see if any of those pins wiggle on boot.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcplaya:
The 5 pins on the far right next to the CPU is just another USB.

I am trying to figure out the UART now. I have a pic dev board that I can debug with once I get UART working. I think I can get access to the PIC/bootloader. Let me know what you find out about the UART. There is a 4 pin connector not populated that says "UART 1"

Come to the channel, makes it easier

I have successfully connected to the Pic! now to modify the code

The PIC code is http://dl.dropbox.com/u/217678/Bootloader from PIC.TXT
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Calla969:
This is getting good!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] agenthh:
I managed to get my Revue properly connected, and now I have a boot log to share with you all! Hopefully it's useful for something. No console available, sadly.

hxxp://googletv.pastebin.com/233dZqZx

(sorry for the hxxp link... need more posts)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toonarmy85:
Hi is there an app I can use to root my desire without using a pc thanks
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toonarmy85:
Bump
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andQlimax:
At the moment is not possible without a pc :)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toonarmy85:
No worries cheers for reply guess il ave to sort pc out and get it rooted
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IamMartin:
It is impossible to root a device without using some sort of external device to root it with.

If you were looking for an app on the Market, it would be impossible as you need probably would need root access to root.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vilam:
Some androphones can be rooted with a simple app.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toonarmy85:
That's true vilam as I rooted my x10 and optimus using an apk called universal androot
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zHk3R:
unrEVOked have a application that's supposed to give you ROOT - I tried it on a friends Hero without any success.

Either way: www.unrEVOked.com is such a breeze.
[G2 and Desire Z General] Cheeze[iT]:
what video file format plays in the g2? I got .mp4 and it says it wont play...
[G2 and Desire Z General] Adam5400:
MP4 should play; I have a ripped version of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope in MP4 on my G2 and it plays just fine.
[G2 and Desire Z General] ballashoes:
Just download Vplayer

http://www.appbrain.com/app/vplayer-alpha/me.abitno.vplayer
[G2 and Desire Z General] theratdude64:
I've heard the G2 has hardware to run divx, details on that? That would be awesome
[G2 and Desire Z General] Cheeze[iT]:
weird... the file says its a .mp4 (mpeg-4) but it won't play for some reason... wonder why?
[G2 and Desire Z General] havikx:
redownload the file. bad download or somehting. it should play.
[G2 and Desire Z General] StanSimmons:
I've had good luck with mp4 files created with handbrake. h264 video, aac 2ch 48000Hz audio. These files play with the built in Movie player, Rock Player and VPlayer.
[G2 and Desire Z General] EuroSpeed:
Vplayer is a great video player. Plays different types of video formats.
[G2 and Desire Z General] cdreamworld:
download rockplayer from the market. it plays divx files just fine. does subtitles too. give it a try and see if it'll play your mp4
[G2 and Desire Z General] llin:
MP4 is a container format. Think of it like a can, it can contain soup/nuts/etc (e.g. codecs). Use MediaInfo to peer inside the file.
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] jdwme:
Can someone pull the qik apk from the tab?
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] zerocool76:
I would be please to do but there is no Qik apk in my Tab....
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] chowdarygm:
my touch 4g rom has the leaked yahoo video chat app. will test in the evening when i am back at home.
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] jdwme:
So no preinstall? I thought at the announcement it was said to be preinstalled, so far i havent found one thay will work right.
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] zerocool76:
No isn't preinstalled.I checked on mine with a turkish firmware that I'm trying and on the JID, same story.I think it was a beta just for showing porpouse.I'm using Tango instead.
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] chowdarygm:
Yahoo messenger application with video has successfully installed on my tab from here and i can see the webcam icon on the list but i don't have many friends using yahoo :( so i am not able to test it.

will test it with my home PC when i am back home
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] clubtech:
Please do let us know if it works if the Tab's FFC.

I would be very surprised though.
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] chowdarygm:
tested the app.... the incoming video (other persons video) is working fine but i am not able to send my video and the cam flip option is disabled.....

can any developer open the apk and see if we can change this according to tab hardware......
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] zerocool76:
I've tried Fring, but I can see myself but not the incoming video...
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] chowdarygm:
i guess we will have to wait until applications are updated to be able to use on our tab
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] kwoodall:
Qik for Tab

So for some reason Verizon didn't include Qik on their Tab. I'm trying Tango but it needs directory services and a test number to call ala' Fring.

Wish I had Qik to try tho.

K
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] Rnd0209:
QIK.apk from the Sprint Tab dump. Works on my vzw tab, i got a force close when i was trying to record on the front camera and almost BRICKED MY VZW TAB! DO NOT USE!!!!
[Galaxy Tab Themes and Apps] infamousjax:
lol how do you "almost brick" your tab? Qik quality is awful anyways
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikescorei:
I do remember that there was a link to fix the 3 button issue with a update.zip . but can't remeber where is it and unfortunatelly i can't understand how to do this mod with odin. please help i need it badly.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wang1chung:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=785201
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bratboo:
Hi!

Just want to share to you guys that the TouchXperience is open to public for testing!

Official Website : http://www.touchxperience.com/

Download : http://www.touchxperience.com/en/applications/view.download/21/31.html

WARNING

:

Take Note

:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] chelsea_fc:
so how the xperience of using it?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bratboo:
I guess this is faster on HD2, Anyways on Omnia 2, this is still kind of slow and I think the speed between the beta and alpha were just the same, There are still lots of refining should be done. Haven't explored it yet though. :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ahsiang888:
Any minimum hardware requirement? Like CPU speed and screen size?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wardh:
WOW! It's working great on the HD2! Amazing!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Keithyv`:
Works ok on LG Expo...

But how do I uninstall it?

I have tried remove programs but it doesnt fully uninstall.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thendless:
Wow this is a great start ment/today screen replacement. Really snappy and well thought out. The threaded SMS view and what not is so fluid as well, I love it. Is there any way to remove the test popup that keeps coming up? It is starting to get on my nerves....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] VeNuMuS:
this looks amazing and its fast . works on my touch pro.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nrfitchett4:
played with this some this morning on my hd2 and it is a very interesting UI. I love the side scrolling between folders, etc. The twitter app is well thought out. I can see why this has taken so long.

I'm wondering though if he'll have a finished product before spb MS 5.0 gets released.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sakisds:
Nice to see this out, even if its a beta. It is kinda slow on my omnia pro, i will mess with the cpu speeds and see if i can get it faster.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] vizolover:
Wanted to test this, looks good but i can't seem to make it run on my Omnia i900.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mariuschis72:
hi

this is amazing can somebody itegrate this in a today screen????? working on blackstone and fast:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] af974:
Only one word:

AMAZING!!

Thanks for sharing.

Keep up the great work .
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] buffalosolja42:
lol been checking your site for a long time now

glad to see you are back are there any change log availabe from your site? Just curious... thanks a million and good to see you back.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danitillman:
so i went to the soght to try and download the app but i couldnt. i registered and everything, but i wasnt successful... HELP!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] silver_surfer30:
Damned, AMAZING.......I can understand why it took so long.

Waiting for release....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ZaidSenall:
Been waiting for this for a looooooong time!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] TooHot2Handle:
about time..thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] light_n_roses:
is it possible to keep manila on and having only tha amazing animation on windows opening ? this is what relly miss to windows mobile..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] memoouda:
on htc hd not fast @ all its fallen part
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] memoouda:
bad

im disappointed , slow ,the interface falldown when run some program ,when i press home he get out of program ??????
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] SuCK!:
I love the UI.. and it works very fast on my HD2. An addon to keep it running in the background would be the next feature (without: "This is a test version of TouchXperience, use [...]") :D

That would be nice ;)

But its a great thing in my opinion! Keep the work up!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sv0911:
Yes... +1

Im using it on Omnia II (wm 6.5.3) and it´s very smooth and

fast running.. Seems that the option to change backgroundimage

is deactivated.. or i´m just to stupid to understand how it works

with the changing options.. :D

It´s a great work.. I hope that soon it comes a full version so we

can test everything on it..!!

Greetings

sv0911
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] alesscam:
this is very great app

finally :D

work good in my hd2

but this app kill the notification enanchement

and HtcVolumeControll

other test in progress ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mic43:
I am impressed!

But there is much to to do! Changing panels takes a while, and it would be nice to see an animation during changin panels - that would make it more responsive. I d like to see more widgets and to more options to configure - eg. calendar and tasks widgets.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tzacapaca:
true:(,do u know how to get them back?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Black.Heart:
good job, still needs time :)

Downloaded touchXperience today, played with it a bit on my hTC Touch Diamond2. It works fast enough to be usable but lags a bit on some screens. Changing background from nexus to sky will increase the speed!!!

ONE TERRIFYING BUG:

When you rotate your phone to right (opposite landscape) it will show all screens which lets you toggle between them. But when you switch back to portrait, IT WILL BE LIKE HELL!! All of the graphics will get glitched and it will become totally unusable. You need to close T.X. and reopen it again.

But it's almost a good U.I. and when it reaches the final version, I believe we will forget hTC Sense!

One more bug: Weather is not showing my location. I know it's not completed yet but if you remove it, it would be better until the final version comes up...

:cool:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ZhugeKM:
it's looks good in my HD, but can not display chinese.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] B. East:
tried this on my x1i running stock 6.1 rom, and it seams to be working fine. looks great, is very responsive, had one error message, not sure why. Look forward to seeing the finished version. It looks to be a job very well done.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] msoccer2:
Very nice! This is awesome!

I have found two bugs as of now. The first one is I cant set up my twitter account. I allow permission and when I try to open the keyboard to enter the # it sends me back to TouchXperience.

The second bug occurs when I rotate the device to the right (90 degrees) and it shows the panel previews (which is really cool). It works fine, but when I rotate it back to to its original position it messes up the background. will post a screenshot if you want.

It would be really cool if you could set it as the today screen. It would also be nice to have the option to set the flip clock on the home screen to 12hr mode. Can't wait to see facebook and weather implemented. This is fantastic for a beta! Hope to see more versions!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] memoouda:
nice ya man
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kty:
working

It's working great on the TG01.

But has moore problems TouchXperience.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] acemonvw:
Volume bar

After installing and uninstalling the program, when I press the volume keys, I get a very generic vol. up and vol. down display, not the HTC display... Anyone know how to get that back?

I have the HTC HD2 T-mobile stock rom 2.13.531.1
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] 06azrex:
all I can say is wow, runs great and extremely smooth on my HD2. I cant wait for the final version. I registered on your website but cant seem to find how to get rid of the popup. Thanks for the work!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sweetbinodray:
TouchXperience on HTC Touch 2 (6.5.3) Not Working

Hey Guys,

Anyone has tried TouchXperience on HTC Touch 2 (6.5.3)? It is working? Cozy in my case its not working.

Here is the project http://www.touchxperience.com/en/touchxperience/release-history/86-touchxperience-public-beta-1.html
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Lacabrinator:
I have this as well, and it persisted after attempting to uninstall TouchXperience (it apparently couldn't be completely uninstalled). Also after the uninstall, my start menu hard key no longer works, nor does longpressing end key. This is on the HD2. How do I uninstall this completely?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Makkaronie:
expired

When i install it on my HD2 with Energy Rom (20.Oct) running on it I get the Message "This Version of Touchexpirience is expired"

Any Help?

edit/ Problem solved. My Calander Settings was messed up.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mr.zeus:
it works good on QVGA but it's too large, and it takes alot speed(isn't very usefull)

can u make a QVGA version plz?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] biftek:
I have same problem with volume control and notifications :(