I just released the source code of some of my reverse engineering work on the android market protocol.
I hope it'll help to make the market better by providing more alternative clients.
Android Market Api (google code)
Any help or feedback accepted !
Would you give me a brief example and some documentation of how to use your API different from google code, it is just what I am looking for. I am new to Java coding. Thanks.
Thank you for this.. will report back when I check it out.
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Hi everyone,
I apologize if if this is not the appropriate place to post this info, but I thought it would be of interest to some people here. You may have seen stories in the news recently about the privacy-monitoring extension for Android called TaintDroid that was developed by researchers at Penn State, Intel Labs, and Duke University. An excellent summary can be found on Ars Technica.
The reason I'm posting to this forum is that we are proud to have made our source code available last night. If you want to play around with the code, you can find it at the TaintDroid website (search "taintdroid appanalysis"). Along with links to the source code, you will find instructions for getting the code up and running on a Nexus One. We have also set up a Google Group for users who want to discuss anything related to the project.
Our only caveats are that we are merely researchers so 1) you use the code at your own risk, and 2) we do not have the resources to offer proper support. We hope that by releasing the code to the public a self-sustaining community of interested users will form.
We hope that you find our code interesting and useful. Happy hacking!
-landon
Thanks for releasing the code. Look forward to using it on an incredible rom soon.
http://appanalysis.org/tdro1d.html
I'm assuming that's the link. Couple of questions.
1.I see it's on 2.1 rom, does it work with 2.2? Especially as it uses the 2.6.32 kernel.
2.Since the Desire is basically a Nexus One with sense, has it been tested on that platform or with sense?
Thanks for releasing the source and instructions!
This is what Android needs, as Google is not taking good care of the privacy of it's users.
It's impossible to install apps now, because most of them want really wide rights, but you have no idea what they do with those rights.
TaintDroid at least gives a possibility to peek into what is being leaked.
Soon some of the app makers will start to encrypt their calls to try and and mask what they are leaking. If/when this happens, it should be a warning sign to users about that particular app.
This was their response to my questions related to the Viewsonic G-Tablet:
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Hi,
Thank you for your reply. After further research, according to our records, the device that you are using is not supported for use with Android Market at this time.
The Android operating system is open source, which means that any device manufacturer is free to use Android on its devices. However, Android Market is an application created by Google that is only made available to devices that pass Google’s compatibility requirements. In addition, manufacturers must obtain a license from Google in order to install Android Market on their devices.
For more information about the Android Compatibility Program, please visit source.android.com/compatibility/index.html
If you have any further questions, I recommend contacting the manufacturer of your device directly.
If I can assist you further, please let me know.
Regards,
Jenna
The Android Market Team
What did you ask and did you really expect support on an unsupported device?
Sorta like taking a netbook with snow leopard to the genius bar and asking for help with iTunes.
DrDoLittle99 said:
This was their response to my questions related to the Viewsonic G-Tablet:
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Wow.. you found this site, you found this forum, and you missed the million different posts for Market Fix, Full Android Market, etc...
You need to do some work to get the market working on the GTab. Out of the box it's not supported. It's likely never going to be officially supported unless by some miracle we get a honeycomb update from Viewsonic.
In the meantime, it is pretty easy to get access. Just don't ask Google for help doing it.
And, there's always the Amazon market, which works just swell...
Dear Friends,
I am a noob to the forum so excuse me if I make any mistakes... I am trying to bring the GNU/Linux echo system to android.
I have cross compiled and packaged gnu bash 4.2 and released on the play, the same will be available for free from bitcubate.com.
Also I have a Super Switch User app which silently grants root permissions, it is geared towards developers. My plan is to make available all Multi Arch GNU tools available on Android, I'd be happy if I could find developer pals who would join this effort.
I would like to have suggestions from you what an average power user / developer needs to have on his phone, so that I can make such apps available, or we could work together.
Currently I am bringing GCC toolchain to android to enable on device compiling but I am a bit stuck...
I have attached my apps so that you may test drive the same and tell me about the experience... Also if you found them useful, I don't mind that you support me by buying the paid version from play store
Hope to hear from you guys.
Best regards
Robert Nediyakalaparambil
GNU GCC Compiler
GCC Compiler is also available now... will make it free asap or as I get motivated
bitcubate said:
Dear Friends,
I am a noob to the forum so excuse me if I make any mistakes... I am trying to bring the GNU/Linux echo system to android.
I have cross compiled and packaged gnu bash 4.2 and released on the play, the same will be available for free from bitcubate.com.
Also I have a Super Switch User app which silently grants root permissions, it is geared towards developers. My plan is to make available all Multi Arch GNU tools available on Android, I'd be happy if I could find developer pals who would join this effort.
I would like to have suggestions from you what an average power user / developer needs to have on his phone, so that I can make such apps available, or we could work together.
Currently I am bringing GCC toolchain to android to enable on device compiling but I am a bit stuck...
I have attached my apps so that you may test drive the same and tell me about the experience... Also if you found them useful, I don't mind that you support me by buying the paid version from play store
Hope to hear from you guys.
Best regards
Robert Nediyakalaparambil
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Really great work, it's of no use to a basic user such as my self, but great job nonetheless!
Thank you very much Robert.
I' ve downloaded all your apps.
But can't find "The Rooting App", not found in the Play Store.
Please fix this.
Salu2
bitcubate said:
Dear Friends,
I am a noob to the forum so excuse me if I make any mistakes... I am trying to bring the GNU/Linux echo system to android.
I have cross compiled and packaged gnu bash 4.2 and released on the play, the same will be available for free from bitcubate.com.
Also I have a Super Switch User app which silently grants root permissions, it is geared towards developers. My plan is to make available all Multi Arch GNU tools available on Android, I'd be happy if I could find developer pals who would join this effort.
I would like to have suggestions from you what an average power user / developer needs to have on his phone, so that I can make such apps available, or we could work together.
Currently I am bringing GCC toolchain to android to enable on device compiling but I am a bit stuck...
I have attached my apps so that you may test drive the same and tell me about the experience... Also if you found them useful, I don't mind that you support me by buying the paid version from play store
Hope to hear from you guys.
Best regards
Robert Nediyakalaparambil
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The rooting tools...
Jolufa said:
Thank you very much Robert.
I' ve downloaded all your apps.
But can't find "The Rooting App", not found in the Play Store.
Please fix this.
Salu2
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Thanks and Thanks to all who thanked me...
Now the rooting app is free, credit goes to Bin4ry for the idea.
It got banned from play store... huh, google is watching me he he
Sources are included and I prefer GPL v3 , but I give right to Bin4ry and only Bin4ry to modify maintain and distribute it according to his terms/license.
Read http://www.bitcubate.com/stairway-fast-root/
Bin4ry is willing to take up the work and I thank him. Couldn't attach in message, so a post here.
It does only a subset of what Bin4ry's rooting tool uses.
Known issues: The tool needs to be run from desktop (path is hard coded and or windows phone usb drivers must be installed)
Remember to thank and donate to Bin4ry as rooting is the cornerstone to a users freedom to use FOSS software. Without rooting tools future operating systems and roms can't be installed. So its awesome hackery/majik what he and others did.
As soon as Bin4ry takes over and wishes, the attachments will be removed.
Check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 for updates when acknowledged.
Kind Regards
Robert Nediyakalaparambil
Theres an app called edline helper thats lets you see all of your grades on Edline at the same time, select a class, and edit assignments to test hypotheticals in real time. But unfortunately its only available on IOS. So the developer needs some help from an android programmer so that the app can be made available for android students.
if anyone thinks they would be able to help please reply it would help many.
App link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/edline-helper/id960109622?mt=8
If anyone knows java and can read code and make an application (.apk) for android, PLEASE get in contact with me. I'm needing some help and you'll be glad you did. Thank you so much for reading. Would like a little help.