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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mortician10101:
Hey there XDA.

i'm in the IT department for a big-time company, and we (obviously) have specific security parameters on our network.

Recently, with all of the talk about android tablets because of CES and other factors (i personally own a Viewsonic G-Tablet running VEGAn 5.1b) the team and i have come to wonder if we would be able to put an android tablet onto the domain the same way we would a regular old Windows PC/Laptop or a Blackberry phone onto the exchange server.

We use Citrix clients/servers as well as pc/laptops, and so far, as i've been scouring the market, i've been able to find a Citrix app, and a Wyse terminal app, which could be used to open VPN sessions on the server, as well as the obvious app which allows an android device to be connected completely with Microsoft Exchange Server. ( touchdown http://www.nitrodesk.com/TouchDown.aspx )

So, XDA, i figured, where else would i go but here, to the most well versed android development website on the interwebs, to ask if you guys might know of anything at all, or if something could be done.

Any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mortician10101:
It would be awesome if someone could help me out with this.
[Android Software Development] cylon5:
Hi,

Are there any realtime online stock trading system running on the Android?

I'm trading online realtime using Win7 on a PC. I use Chrome, and has a plugin that emulates the IE, cuz the trading system I use, use Active-X and other MicroSoft's dependencies.

I have another running on Mozilla Frefox, which is more Web based (using Java).

Does Android use JRE? I plan to get a Android tablet soon, and would like to do some serious work on it - programming, realtime stock trading, besides the usual 'Net browsing.

Or is Android just for the boys, whilst Win7 is more seriously meant for the men?
[Android Software Development] deathsled:
tablet and serious work don't exactly go hand in hand lol
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] l3v5y:
Now, I know no-one actually likes reading threads, and would prefer to just post a new question at the end (I'm guessing partly because the threads are so long, but that's because everyone is doing it) so I'm going to try and give solutions to as many of the issues with ChevronWP7, sideloading and anything else that's not quite working.

Note, none of this is to facilitate any kind of software pirating (we will notice if it gets discussed, and it's in the forum rules - and kinda immoral).

Firstly, Windows Vista (I think SP2) or Windows 7 is required, this won't work on XP without a few hacks/tweaks, and it's not worth me writing the whole process out, plus I don't have an XP machine to hand, so I can't try things.

The most common issues can be fixed with just installing the correct software.

You NEED to have the official WP7 Developer Tools installed, they're a free download from Microsoft, and if you're planning on doing development (which is after all part of the reason for wanting sideloading) you kind of need them.

There's a guide on how to install them (provided by Microsoft) here. You only need the basic toolset from here, but installing the October update won't cause any issues.

This should solve the following exception:

System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.

as well as a few other issues.

When running any of the tools, if you encounter issues, try either running the tool as an administrator or turn of UAC (for both, do a search if you've no idea what I'm on about), this may solve some issues with access rights etc.

Once you've got that installed, Chevron issues are in post #2, sideloading XAPs in #3.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] l3v5y:
ChevronWP7 Issues

With Chevron, most things are explained well in the opening post of this thread. Read it.

Chevron works by tricking your phone into thinking it's communicating with Microsoft servers, when it's actually just communicating with Chevron, this means certain web based activities may interfere (Skype for example).

The best way of finding out what's going on, is to use the following guide, it should work, if that fails, then post a question.

There's no way to know whether a device is unlocked or not until you come to sideloading, which is the point where it matters anyway. Nothing (visible) will change on the device, so don't bother looking for any changes.

WP7 devices occasionally phone home (as far as I know they only do so when connected with Zune) to check whether they should be unlocked or not. If not, they quietly re-lock themselves, and non-marketplace apps will say something along the lines of "This application has been revoked". You'll need to try unlocking again with Chevron and possibly reinstall the apps. There's not much that can be done other than legitimately unlocking your devices.

There's a sideload limit of 10 applications, though there's a version of Chevron that has this limit hacked out of it, I just can't remember where it is. For most legitimate uses, this limit should be fine (and is better than the student/DreamSpark limit of 3).
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] l3v5y:
XAP Installation

A first port of call if Toms XAP Installer doesn't work is to use the official one. It does work.

If you've installed the Developer Tools linked to in the first post, you'll have it already, and should be able to sideload, if your device has been unlocked. If it hasn't you'll have issues, and you should take a look at post #2 in this thread.
[Nook Color General] rainmakerrc:
My NC was upgraded to 1.0 and rooted with Auto-Nooter 2.12.25.

I have no issues with audio lag when playing properly converted movie files in Rock Player (using hardware decoding) or the System Player.

However, I have noticed audio lag in the following situations:

1) The page-turning sound when unlocking the screen (comes about a second after the screen has already unlocked);

2) When typing (the keyboard click sounds lag significantly behind my actual keystrokes);

3) In games - both Android OS games and games through various emulators (sound effects lag behind the respective onscreen action).

Anyone else notice this kind of lag with their NC?
[Nook Color General] spikey911:
Screen Unlock - Yes I do have delay

Keyboard Click - I never heard my keys click now that you mention it.

Games - No lag at all
[Nook Color General] markiejones:
I also have the 1/2-1 second delay in audio for most games.
[Nook Color General] devis:
Same experience in angry birds and videos using rockplayer. Using arcmedia the video quality is slightly degraded but the audio is much more in sync. I do the 10 sec buffering.

Sent from my NookColor
[Nook Color General] spikey911:
WOW, I am going to have to really check mine out again and see if I just didn't notice the delay, but I can't recall any trouble with Angry Birds.

If there is a delay in games, I wonder how it could be corrected?
[Nook Color General] rainmakerrc:
Angry Birds was one of the first games I noticed it in. When a bird hits an object, you don't hear the crash sound until a second or so later.

Hopefully, there will be a simple fix for this . . .
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] searchbuz:
HI Everyone!

I have HTC HD7 and I want install custom rom on it: RUU_Schubert_TMOUS_1.18.531.01_Radio_5.51.09.11a_2 2.31.50.09_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE.

My computer running Windows 7(64 bit). Can somebody give me detail instruction how I can do that installation?

Thank you so much.

I just can't install active sync on my computer...
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alesscam:
Active sync don't work with wp7

turn off your HD7

press and hold "Volume Down" button

press "power button" and your device will go in bootloader mode

now you can flash rom ;)
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rouz.:
Just remember one more thing, you can't install a custom rom since we dont have any HSPL for HD7 yet.

You can however, update to an official ROM that fits your phone's region ID
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonsharp:
Please note that if your machine shows "security unlock" on bootloader mode, then you can flash any room. If not, only option is to use a Y cable and goldcard.

Here is my BTLD:

This is unlocked by HTC, so luck to got my HD7
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeka1974:
Hi jason

How did you get "security unlock" ?

Thanks

Santos
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bubbaxp:
hi how do i decode htc hd7 whose password has been tried several times
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chizbrian:
After replacing an sd card, my htc hd7 can't hard reset, what can i do plz help.?

Brian .
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PBeck:
Hallo,

after I installed the App "Go SmS" (only v1.40), the modified Keypad was noticeable to me.

How to change the Keylayout to the Samsung Standard 3/4 and Swipe Keypad, to achieve this (see Example in Attached Thumbnails) with Smiley-Popup or any Key changing, to have this global 3/4 Keypad Settings?

Thank you for tips :)

PBeck
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PBeck:
No one has any ideas?? please help!

Thank you :-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
SETTINGS would be my first try .

jje
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PBeck:
:confused:

There are no SETTINGS to change the Keypad Map!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fchipm:
I'm about to root my new NS and every guide I see reminds me that the internal storage ("SD card") will be wiped - I'm cool with that. But since I'm unrooted I can't use Titanium yet to back up my apps.

So my question is - once I root, what's the best way to get everything back without manually doing everything all over again?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
I see a lot of people say appbrain lets them easily reinstall all their apps after a wipe. Apps, but not app data.

Not sure how that works, i haven't tried it myself. edit: little google search revealed this on how to do it:

Without root, there's no way you're going to save your data that's on the internal storage space. :(
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fchipm:
Yeah I just read some more about it - apparently it's just not at all possible yet, or ever.

Oh well better get to rooting before I have TOO much to lose.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
Yeah, that's why I'm an early rooter on all my phones.

App developer's should be encouraged (or allowed by Google) to put their app data into someplace that the user can back up.

I wonder if the reason app data is put in a root-only read place of the device by default is part of the sand-boxing security.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadrockey:
Best backup before root

The only thing I really had to hunt for was to backup Angry Birds. Thankfully there's an app called Angry Cheaters that is both free and gives you save files for Angry Birds.

I just went through this process yesterday. Google actually saves most/all of your apps and will reinstall when you reenter you gmail address. It also restored my wifi passwords (in addition to obvious things like email/contacts). Just be careful if you have to wipe multiple times while exploring root that you let this process do its thing, it forgot a few apps that way. :) Thankfully appbrain had moved all of my previous apps to another list.

The only other thing I couldn't back up was some auto mileage data, so I just wrote that into notepad and called it a day.

Is there anything else you are specifically trying to get? I was really only focused on Angry Birds. :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slowz3r:
Hmmm here is a question/thought

If unlocking your bootloader whipes everything clean, would it be a possibility to run data harvesting apps on the device to get w.e data you lost back?

both on the "sd" and /data/data
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cormyn:
I use an app called "rsync backup" ... it can generate a DSS key to install on your server of choice, and tell it to back up /mnt/sdcard/ ... the only thing it won't access on the USB Storage area is a folder called ".android_secure" ... but everything else copies just fine.

I routinely sync my phone with this app to my workstation at the office, and a system at home.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
haha.. this is why i unlocked the bootloader/rooted my s right away, i didnt have any data to back up. makes it painless :D
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slowz3r:
Kinda wish i did this, but oh well.

Still curious if my idea is even possible..anyone have any input?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] benmeilink:
Does anyone know which radio causes the lowest battery drain with NAND Android? Because some people say they have just a drain of 2 ma in standby? While I always get like 4 to 5 ma in standby?
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] elracing21:
Lately all my friends around me have been trending using virus scanners on their phones like that lookout app. I never had to use one and I'm more technical when it comes to my phone then they are. They aren't even rooted they don't have half the amount of apps that I do or use the phone as much as me. This thing is my life.

My question is for those who are more technical then me, should we use these antivirus'? Are we in danger when downloading apps from the market directly? I scan my apk's on my pc when downloading from the net or websites so I think I'm straight. But you never know. I just want a firm answer if these things work or just kill your battery and mickery.

HTC Vision S-OFF CM6.1 Stable Oc'd to 1.5ghz on Pershoots Kernel :)
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] solace.discord:
I installed AVG Free from the Market.

is it necessary, not sure.. but it offers more benefits than just virus scans, and I trust AVG.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] Kazan22:
A virus scanner is a huge waste of battery. There are no viruses for your phone. As far as AVG goes..... I wouldn't wish that program on my worst enemy...
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] arimus:
in my 20+ years a using a cell phone I have never come across a virus, I have used just about every format of phones, lately there have been some reports of a virus for Android, search and read where that was found and how you can get it, basically don't download crap from some suspect website, download apps from trusted places like the market and you will be fine, in my opinion right now virus scanners are nothing but a was of space on the phone memory that use up battery slow down the phone and do nothing as there no viruses.

my $0.02 cents
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] ddgarcia05:
I got lookout on mine. It has an anti virus built in. I mostly use the app to find my phone after I misplace it some where in my apartment.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] slinky1914:
I agree there is no need for a antivirus. If you follow any of the major
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] blackknightavalon:
Android is a Linux derivative. Linux needs antivirus like a fish needs a bicycle.

Sent from a Western Union telegram.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] tep065:
Trojans have come out of china being injected into "unknown sources" android games (not from the market but 3rd party sources). They collect info from ur phone. Not sure if anti vrius apps pick them up now..but if u only install stuff from the market and not warez from like rapidshare or other places u should be fine
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] androidcues:
it is so "Windowsy" to install task killers and disease killers. I wouldnt knock the windows user --- they are a strong proud people!
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] no6969el:
Regardless where you get your apps from since it does detect malicious code in apps its worthwhile if you get apps from random locations...it (lookout) doesn't seem to slow anything down on my G2
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] elracing21:
Sure it's "windowsy" if your pc is super slow/out dated. But the thing is I do get apps from other sources/markets not just the android marketplace. Even downloading apk's people post on these forums can sometimes be dangerous to our phones that's why I download everything to my pc, it always scans my downloads and doesn't let me pick up a virus.

HTC Vision S-OFF CM6.1 Stable Oc'd to 1.5ghz on Pershoots Kernel :)
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] androidcues:
I was being very sarcastic in that last post -- its necessary in windows (i love windows) but I notice the windows mentality - people assume it needs what windows needs - its almost a built-in trait. but I like that saying -- linux needs antivirus like fish need a bicycle -- ha ha!
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] jesusice:
Dumb question: If your PC is Windows and the phone is Linux... why would your Windows antivrus alert you to Linux viruses? I don't think .exe's work on Android.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] Kazan22:
Because an APK is just a renamed Zip file
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] arimus:
OK I understand the APK is a renamed ZIP file, but if someone developed a virus for Android being Linux based would a Windows virus scanner recognize it ? Can windows virus scanners recognize Android virus code ? I don't think so but I am not a programmer or coder, so scanning APK's in a windows machine is useless as it will not recognize the virus code, but any ways again I have never heard or seen a virus for any cell phone make, to me right now it is useless to have one taking up processor power battery power etc
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] jesusice:
Isn't the real threat malicious apps anyways?
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] #TeamAndroid:
I say better safe than sorry, most people have more personal stuff in there phones then computers, easier access to facebook, gmail, twitter logins, contacts, pics, as technology grows on phones, so do does the threat. Phones are getting more like mini personal computers, most of people's lifes revolve around they phone, so every time I think I dont need it, I read about lookout finding possible viruses, so install it back on my phone, plus when I heard the Droid commercial mention it, it kinda convinced me I needed it

Sent from my super G'd up G2!

Bangin' dat Android Gang!

IPK all day!!! Throw dem A's up!
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] nivlac978:
I downloaded lookout and the virus scanner was at the bottom of my list for reasons to dl. I just have it for when I lose it or it gets stolen.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] flinkisme:
So, are you feeling lucky?

IMHO, an android phone is an at-risk platform. Probably moreso than your computer. Consider how much personal information you have on your phone. Then think of the havoc that a trojan could wreak on your personal life and family. If you don't think it could happen, consider what a malicious person could do with all your the phone numbers and email contacts. Perhaps not gain any money, but certainly the possibility to steal your on-line identity is there. Just think how your parents would like to get a "posthumous" goodby email...

There are people who get a kick from messing up another person's life, just for fun.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] no6969el:
This is exactly what I was saying in my previous post...they just detect apps that might do things outside of set regulations. (Spam email steal contacts etc.)
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] flinkisme:
The potential to brick a phone, send spam messages, etc. all exist. That's not a phone in your pocket, it's a computer that can make telephone calls ;-)

The potential exists.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] DarkPyroGuy 09:
Couldn't agree more
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] flinkisme:
Well, you can continue being happily unprotoected. IMHO, there's more to lose on my phone than on a PC:

http://www.thinq.co.uk/2011/1/20/android-trojan-captures-credit-card-details/
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] jervill:
I'm no expert, so please correct me if I' wrong. (Also, not sure if that "Western Union telegram" bit is supposed to signify sarcarm or not):confused:

I always though the reason Linux is relatively virus free compared to Windows simply because Windows has a much larger (non-technical) user base than Linux making it a riper target for people with malicious intent. Also, i thought that Linux was "immune" to viruses because of its frequent updates thanks to the open source community which quickly plugged vulnerabilities. Android now has a huge non-techie user base and updates are at the discretion of the manufacturer/carrier, so doesn't that put us at risk for viruses?
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] :
I've actually seen reports on theunlockr.com that their are indeed Android viruses. However there are only like three and you just need to watch what permissions those apps need.

I use Lookout not because it's a virus scanner (I think It's mostly useless) but because in case my phone gets stolen or lost.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] Kazan22:
Regardless of what anyone thinks. An AV can only do so much for you. If you know where you are browsing and what apps you are downloading, you'll more than likely be ok. Everyone has their opinions on AV programs and whether they are needed or not. It's up to you personally. Just pay attention to what you install and you should normally be ok =]
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] flinkisme:
So, it looks like AV is more important than everyone said. Now that the market has pulled over 50 apps that did more than their permission allowed.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] stshannon:
Yeah. I think an AV is needed.

As posted above, this article is proof there are malicious people out there.

Android a year and a half ago, was an unknown. A "non" major player, in terms of OS's, computer or phone derivatives.

If you were a hacker, or someone contemplating malicious intent, would you, a year and a half ago, developed your malicious software for Android.... which was MAYBE 5% of the market, when compared to iPhone OS? Probably not. You most likely would target your malicious software towards Windows, or iPhone OS.

Fast Forward to modern day.... when Android now competes nearly 50/50 with iPhone, and you now have the attention of these hackers.

The reason for lack of concern a year and a half ago, is pretty self evident. It should also be pretty self evident (from the article listed above), that AV protection on a cell phone, is definitely needed.

Which AV app should you install? That is a good question, and i don't have a solid answer for you. I Personally use Lookout, but only for lack of any better offerings, or lack of information. Does it help, i don't know. Is it better than leaving my phone COMPLETELY unprotected, i would THINK so.

It will only get worse from this point onwards. As another person in this thread mentioned, look at all the personal information on your phone. You are likely to have more personal information on your phone now a days then on your desktop computer. You are also more likely to use your cel phone and communicate and transfer personal information over networks, than you would with a desktop computer.

Cell Phones (smart ones anyhow) are in my humble opinion, going to be the growing interest for these hackers, and again, in my humble opinion, will become the preferred choice of malicious software developers.