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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dk_zero-cool:
The "login" command is no longer needed. I finally found a way to successfully control user variables and management, making Android and Debian work together as one when merging the two.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] necr0mancer:
This is amazing. Totally going to do this later tonight when I get home. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dk_zero-cool:
If you merge using AUFS instead of making a chroot, you should perhaps use the system user (Id: 1000, Group: 1000) as the regular user.

There are only two static users in Android, 0 and 1000.

Android just isn't made to work as an multi-user system. This is how the Java UI is made, and we really need to Linux part to be compatible with that part of the OS. Instead of multi-users, android uses it's apps as users. Each app works as one user with different id. So the 10048 I used as regular user is just the ID of mine "Better Terminal". Switching to another terminal app changed the EUID.

Use the root and only root to work with in the shell. And then delete Debians "su" command and stick with the one from android. Debians need all users that execute "su" to be written to the /etc/passwd.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] u2xda:
All GNU tool and library, that's Great. thanks a lot.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dk_zero-cool:
I have added an example of how to apply Android rules to shell users, daemons etc. Some daemons will need this in order to function.

I have added this in Thread 2 below the hostname example.

I also changed the main Thread. Found a fix for the rest of the permission problems, including the Android "su" command issue.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dk_zero-cool:
I have tested this Android/Debian merge using several methods (ADB, SSH, different local terminals) and it worked on most. I had one problem with one local terminal app that did not execute /etc/profile and some Debian users in /etc/passwd that didn't either.

To fix this I changed /system/bin/sh from using "/system/xbin/sh --login $@" to instead use "/system/xbin/sh --rcfile /system/etc/profile $@". I then moved the Debians /bin/bash to /usr/bin/bash and made a similar script file in /bin/bash > "/usr/bin/bash --rcfile /etc/profile $@". You can make the same for /bin/sh if you don't like using bash for your /etc/passwd users.

Remember to change the bash bind mount in the mkdebian script from /bin/bash to /usr/bin/bash

Use whatever method works on your phone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mailman1175:
This looks like a ton of fun, and could be very useful. I'd like to try this on my NookColor (N2Acard, CM7.1), probably using The Guardian Project's lilDebi image as a base. They go the chroot route with their installer, and I'm going to have to do some hacking on their scripts to make them work with the NookColor. I figure if I'm going to have to hack on it, I might as well put my efforts toward a more ideal solution.

Question: It doesn't look like the CM7.1 kernel supports aufs. That is,

cat /proc/filesystems

doesn't return aufs as one of the supported filesystems.

Aside from a lack of elegance, is there any reason we can't apply your /sbin workaround to "merging" the whole filesystem? [I recognize there's a certain amount of ignorance behind the question; I figure there's only one way to cure that: Ask.]

OR, how difficult might it be to take a complete CM7.1 kernel and add aufs support to it?

'preciate any help I can get!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bigsupersquid:
here's where you get aufs patches.

you'll have to build the kernel yourself to make it work.

to the OP:

using the aufs mount method instead of a chroot...

I have a small problem, I don't know if it shows up with your .img filesystem method, but with an sd-ext partition used intead of the .img file, apt-get fouls massively when trying to update/upgrade libc6.

it complains about the libc6*.so existing in two places at once, and requests the existing one be removed. If it's removed, then nothing in the Linux install works, because just about everything is compiled against libc. I can use busybox to manipulate files with the libc6 removed or hidden away, but can't seem to get past the error since dpkg and apt don't work without some version of libc installed.

Any hints/suggestions? I like your scripts a lot better than the chroot ones I cobbled together from everyone else's work last year for similar purposes before I got aufs working in a kernel.
[Fascinate General] ziggy484:
Just wondering if anyone has found the hidden menu on eb01... or any way to disable the lock screen? That is probably the only thing i miss about 2.1

Sent from my rooted froyo Fascinate
[Fascinate General] neh4pres:
Where its the hidden menu on 2.1? ?

Sent from my Rocking dj05, themed superdark w/o swype mod, voodoo 5, with custom boot and shutdown.. With premium xda app.
[Fascinate General] SotYPL:
SC2.8 and Widgetsoid "Stay Awake" option works perfect.
[Fascinate General] D_Steve595:
I want to access the hwcodec menu!
[Fascinate General] ziggy484:
Google it, theres info everywhere on it

Sent from my rooted froyo Fascinate
[Fascinate General] ziggy484:
Yeah so i just used the same exact codes as for eclair. Didnt try them all, but hidden menu enable and shutdown(disable lockscreen) were the same... imagine that

Sent from my rooted froyo Fascinate
[Fascinate General] Dread This Day:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/verizon-fascinate/37578-android_secret_code-string-revealed.html

Google is your friend.
[Fascinate General] jk0l:
You still can access hidden menu through the dialer

Make sure you have it enabled

Though, I don't know why some functions (apk's) are missing in \system\app\

Even in the stock rom

So, in order to get to whatever you want, you need to have that apk in \system\app\

Like, if you want to access audio tuning, you must have audiotuning.apk

For some reason, phoneinfo.apk doesn't work
[Fascinate General] D_Steve595:
Where can I find the hwcodec apk?
[Fascinate General] jk0l:
here is the link

I pulled this from adryn's dl09 deodexed stock rom

Just put it \system\app\ using root explorer or something similar

It works fine as I've tested it myself
[Fascinate General] hbc.ciccone:
Read this in a dev thread...

*#22745927 enable hidden menu

##data## and there is your hidden menu

*#usbui for modem menu
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshoon:
Hi,

Since a week or so, Im experiencing a weird problem with my Desire HD.

This is not always happening, but it happens very sometimes.

When I make a picture, the flash flashes, and the phone turns off... and it will not turn on by pushing the on/off button.

Only taking out the battery, and put it back in helps to get the phone starting up again.

After it is started up, the automatic blacklight adjusting is turned off, and the screen is on full brightness.

Does anyone else experience this problem either? and maybe having a solution?

Btw, it's not the SD, it also happens with a different SD.

Thanks in advance!

Greetz,

Joshoon.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshoon:
Bump,

No one having an idea?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Foladko:
I only remember it happening the first day I bought it. Almost took it back for replacment, but then I solved it by removing the battery :D.

It never happened since, and the only thing I did after that was install the latest HTC update.

Check if you're updated.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XmUrF:
I've experienced something close to this, only that my phone didn't shut down but just the camera app was closing anytime I tried to take a picture or record a video. Restarted the phone and everything works ok ever since.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshoon:
My DHD was up-to-date when it happend.

It happend 2 times now.

I contacted HTC about it, there were not known with the problem, and the employee told me it could be a software problem, so they told me to do a factory reset.

Just did that, I hope the issue doesn't pop up again.

I'll keep the thread updated :)
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshoon:
Update!

Still had not the issue again, so HTC were probably right!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raso86:
I still have that problem with shutting down phone after taking pictures with flash. I think it's battery related because it happens then battery is lower than 50%. All updates installed and I've done factory reset a couple of times. Anybody find a solution for this annoying problem?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshoon:
I'm now switched to Galaxy Note since December, but it did not happen again with my Desire HD.

I also had a custom ROM on my Desire HD mostly after this all.

So you could try that too.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goldenfish:
if your DHD turn off after take picture with flash, just replace battery will fix this, i'm tested with my DHD at 12/22/2013
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebalos:
For the first.. Hi All !!!

I am a new in Android and HTC brand. I have read some materials on this forum, and would like to make sure and clarify some doubts.

I have checked bulid# and it is 1.82 :( In some thread it was written that rooting needs below 1.72. If I understood well I will need to downgrade it but is it applicable for 1.82 and if it is, what method would you suggest for me (pls indicate any good thread).

Thanks a lot.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OriginalGabriel:
Your best bet is to follow the guide in the wiki and read the linked thread there: http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebalos:
Ok, thanks but I have read it generally and it is for 1.72 not 1.82 as in my situation. Are you sure it will work?

I would like to have sure..., to not brick my new, already lovely phony ;) Consider too I am a new in this subject, Android and HTC. I wouldn't like to screw up something.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joemm:
Use this method here,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=905261

Here's a post from that thread confirming it will work on the 1.82 rom

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11855369&postcount=177
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebalos:
Ok, thanks a lot I will check it :)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebalos:
Finally ! :) Three nights, many topics read, Windows reinstallation it was worth :p

Thanks
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gaboo:
How have you managed to perm root / downgrade your 1.82 g2 ?

I have a desire z 1.82 and I'm stuck on the step 11, it won't ask me to apply the update. Previous steps works.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebalos:
Ok, I had similar problem and it was caused because I hadn't used Goldencard. So for the first lets check this.

Have you checked your CID?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geegosh:
Hi,

I was stuck in Part 3 where I can't SU in adb shell. The return message is Permission Denied.

After much checking, still do no good. need help....thanks in advance.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marcin@akord.agro.pl:
Hello!

I downgraded and rooted and S-off my Desire Z. How can I upgrade now to highest version ?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sebalos:
Now you can flash custom ROMs. If you like stock soft with sense I advice you to try Virtous ,pretty nice ,I'm using it now.

For going into something more custom try CM7 (be aware it is without sense).
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jesssiii:
I have 2 Bluetooth earphones and neither lets me hear music. Is this possible? Do I need to get an expensive stereo piece? Mine were each around $50. Could anyone recommend a good value one?

TIA.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctinsley:
To stream music the Bluetooth device needs to support the A2DP profile. Most Bluetooth headsets that use for calls don't support this thats probably why its not working. Just look for a stereo headset that support A2DP and you should be in good shape.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sgtagem:
best buy has a few nice head sets like this. I use one myself.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...80649134&skuId=9828558&st=bluetooth&cp=1&lp=3

Thats just one they have
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pianoplayer:
There is an app called SuperBTMonoFroyoPro (all one word lol) in the market. It costs about 5 or 6 dollars. You can stream music to a non-a2DP headset with that app. The headset acts like it's in a call but the phone transmits music/audio to it instead of calls. You can still receive a call.
[Nook Color General] namartlu:
Sorry, complete newbie here...

I have a NC version 1.1.0, rooted with the Monster Rootpack instructions, and install GoogleApps pack. Then I was trying to install dual boot package, and ran into a problem. It wouldn't install, maybe because I am running CWM from SD and not the eMMC.

Anyway, I wanted to do a clean start, so I tried to return it to stock. I downloaded the 1.1.0 stock rom (file name: stock-1.1.0-CWR). I followed the instruction here: theunlockr.com/2011/02/14/how-to-restore-the-nook-color-to-stock

I did the "format system" and "format data". But then, the stock rom does not install. It is aborted. So, now I think I have no system and data. When I boot up the NC, it hung at the Welcome screen...

What should I do??? Did I brick it?

Any help appreciated!
[Nook Color General] samuelhalff:
Try the 1.0.1 file.
[Nook Color General] namartlu:
Thanks, tried that and it didn't flash either.

Got the NookColor_v1.1.0_r2.zip and that one flashes. However, at the Wifi set up screen, the keyboard doesn't pop up for me to enter the password, so got stuck there. What can I do now?
[Nook Color General] namartlu:
Turns out my 1.0.1 rom file is corrupted. Now I reflashed to 1.0.1 and then sideload to 1.1.0, use monster rootpack to root it again. back to square one. Should I try to install CWR to eMMC and try installing dual-boot package? I am afraid that the CWR would loop indefinitely like before...
[Xoom General] RadDudeTommy:
OK, so after about a week with my Xoom, i've been plagued with the question, "is that an I pad?" When I pronounce that it is definately not an I pad they ask me what it is. So I go on to explain the specs, both that of the I pad 1 & 2 and of my Xoom, I don't think one person that asked me understood a word of what I was saying. Nearly all of them ended up saying "so they are the same thing." I'm sure most of you can understand my frustration. So I end up resolving by kindly saying, yes they are both tablet computers and in that fact alone they are similar.

This leads me to believe that Apple sells most of their devices to people that look at the xoom and the ipad, see the price, and buy the I pad because its cheaper. Or maybe its just because ios is pretty much fool proof.

This is what worries me, are we becoming the minority? The small group of us that understand openness and what is worth a buck.

I understand the I pad itself is an amazing piece of equipment, but what the people I talk to don't understand is it is built on phone os. If they took ios out of the iPhone and stuck it in a macbook, I bet some people would still buy it, and not only that, I bet they would come online and rant about how amazing it is.
[Xoom General] Bukem75:
Honestly, is that really a question that needs asking? Apple peeps used to say "Our hardware is so superior to a PC... now it IS a PC.... then they said software is king... and they go and install windows on their mac also... For the last few years, Mac gets hacked the quickest at the conventions... most Mac people I ask don't run antivirus since they think their Mac is virus etc proof...

Mac / ios are for people who don't have time to learn the intricacies of a superior product or better way to do things.
[Xoom General] StrifeSoldierVII:
You sir are spot on!

I don't think people like that should have a choice between tablets. To me it sounds like they should stay with the silly little closed source Apple products. It is a much safer and wiser choice for them. An open source OS like Android is no place for someone who thinks that a Xoom and an iPad are the same exact product. It's really funny though because this happens to me a lot so I can relate. Me being a tech expert, I run into this thing a lot.

And in my opinion, us computer techies are actually becoming more and more uncommon. The common person has no idea that you can even root/jailbreak a device, in fact... the less you know, the better off they are. Ofcourse that is just an example, but a good one indeed. It's pretty bad that most of the world relies on such things as iTunes because they cannot figure out how to drag and drop music onto an mp3 player. It's really messed up that people are not tech saavy enough to do the simplest things or understand basic tech knowledge, but hey... that's where us computer guys come in. We show up to save the day, and make all the money. +1 for all the techno nerds out there! :)

Android user for life!
[Xoom General] martonikaj:
They don't market to "idiots" per se, but they market to the general consumer products that "just work", with no extra setup or maintenance required. This is why they have prospered with 95% of the general consumer that buys these products.

Its easy for us at XDA to say that the iPad has its shortcomings, but to the random person who just wants it to work and doesn't want to tinker and mess with it the iPad/iPhone/iPod are perfect for them.

I love android and love tweaking/messing with it, but my girlfriend just wants to turn on her iPhone (or her computer, a Mac Mini, for that matter) and have everything work easily, no questions asked. Know what I mean? I wish I could recommend Android to more people, but unfortunately I really can't given the minimum level of aptitude to really take advantage of it.
[Xoom General] muyoso:
They don't market to idiots. They market to people who want things simple and polished. And I wouldn't be so quick to shrug off the closed ecosystem until Android gets a:

Music store

Video store

Video rental

Netflix

Wide swath of high quality games

Android has yet to prove that an open ecosystem can bring in major developers and content providers. I hope this changes in the near future. Until then its clearly a better choice for 95% of the population to just go the Apple iPad route.
[Xoom General] Bukem75:
I totally get the "it just works" hypothesis... Until it just doesn't work. Want to see some serious joe and jen sixpack RAGE? Go to an apple store and watch them take in their broken macbook. Want to see some real android nerd RAGE? You won't. They fix it themselves or swap it out for one that does.

Brains are beling replaced by 'idiot-proof' devices... Watch a classic movie for a glimpse into our future if isheep and moron trash keep having babies: Idiocracy
[Xoom General] muyoso:
LOL. I dont understand the animosity towards Apple. They have created an amazing ecosystem around their mobile offerings. They make EXTREMELY high quality hardware throughout their entire lineup, to the point where no other OEM comes even close to matching them. They demand a premium for their products in more cases (somehow the Xoom is the one demanding the premium now), because of the quality of their devices and their software.

As for your "rage" comment, i doubt it. Apple offers a one year warranty on their macbook where you can walk into the Apple store and hand it to them and they will either fix it on the spot or send it to be repaired. No other OEM does it this hassle free. Also they sell Applecare which most "idiots" as you describe them probably would have purchased, extending the warranty to 2-3 years. This covers everything. Also, these idiots, if they have a question with a program or how to get their new ipod to work with their macbook, can just take it all to the store and someone will talk them through it nice and slow.
[Xoom General] th0r615:
When someone asks me if my Nexus is the same as an iPhone I ask them "is a Mustang the same thing as a Camaro?" They are the same class of car (or phone) but are different brands and do things a little differently then one another.
[Xoom General] Bukem75:
I called them average joe and jen sixpack. Never called them idiots. Please, show me the error of my way and aide me on the road to recovery by quoting where I said they are idiots.

Apple is a small niche computer company. Their mobile/mp3 side is what is profitible. Honestly, they would have been bankrupt in the 90s if they had not given all those computers to schools in the 80s. Great strategy.

As for computers breaking, generally most break in the first month or so after they have a true burn-in or else they last for a long time. The year replacement thing is nice, but not really a selling point to me... Hell, even BB does this.

So after you rant a bit on me for calling them idiots, you go and do it... and then say the apple dude will talk them through it... nice and slow... like what? Morons? lol
[Xoom General] RadDudeTommy:
My good sir,

You are right, please allow me to rephrase this. Does Apple market to the ignorant population? Defined in this way:

Ignorant: unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge; "he was completely ignorant of the circumstances"

Which really i know is a sold answer. But my points being that they market to the people that are unaware that buying from them, because they are stupid proof products, is allowingApple to do whatever they want. I don't have a problem with their products or most of their bussinesss strategy, but more and more they are straight starting to piss me off. And what bothers me are these idiots walking around acting like everything's not changing in big company's favor. You think Apple has created an amazing ecosystem cause you can turn on your iPhone and get your movies and your music and whatever. But they are destroying the ecosystem that should be between apple and the developers using their system. They are greedy, and the ignorant people they are generating all all this bull**** to go on.

I am not here to offend apple buyers, I have a jsilbroken iPhone and its awesome.

I am here however to discuss the fact that Apple is creating a land full of people that are introduced to idiot proof technology and banks off them.
[Xoom General] justabrake:
listen; if you don't own one, Don't knock it ;)
[Xoom General] RadDudeTommy:
Post reposed. I.d.k. why.
[Xoom General] RadDudeTommy:
I do own several Apple products, which is what helped me draw my concluson.
[Xoom General] muyoso:
Wait, I don't get it. The answer is yes, they are both dumpy American made "sports" cars.
[Xoom General] muyoso:
Oh, I'm sorry, you called them "moron trash" and not "idiots".
[Xoom General] RadDudeTommy:
Where'd you get the word trash from? Come on now.
[Xoom General] muyoso:
People are willing to trade a lack of choice and openness for an ecosystem that just works and is really nearly flawlessly executed. They are willing to give up being able to flash roms for a device that has a couple thousand quality games, the ability to buy music from itunes, rent movies from itunes, watch netflix and have every app under the sun made for them first. If Apple oversteps their bounds, like they seem to be doing with the 30% subscription thing, people will abandon their platform. Until they do that, frankly they simply have the better ecosystem/devices until Android can make up some of that functionality differential.
[Xoom General] muyoso:
can you read your post? This is the post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11869842&postcount=6

I made it big for you to see and i bolded it and made it red.
[Xoom General] Bukem75:
Two totally separate groups of people. 1: isheep & 2: moron trash. I am guessing you have not watched the movie Idiocracy. Have a laugh. It's great.

Feel free to correct yourself again.

Once more for dramatic effect:

He's a Mac

*************************************

HE is moron trash: