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[Q] Recovering from busted CWM install

A lot of people (including myself) jumped on the wagon to install CWM when the guide showed up here. This guide as pointed out by Krylon was bumpkis. However alot of folks (including myself) now get the filesystem error everytime we boot into recovery. Any chance that anyone has found a fix?

What we need is the tar file for odin to restore.
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chadster214 said:
What we need is the tar file for odin to restore.
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There must be someone kind enough to post the proper tar from an unmolested 4g.

I could
my 4g is unmolested.....its all stock just rooted with launcher pro plus using titanium backup to force moves apps2sd cuz of the ****ty 200 megabytes samsung forced us to deal with.....i really dont know how i would deal with this phone if i didn't know how to root and all this trickery....200mb? how could that be enough for anything??? lol samsung disappoints, good phone otherwise though. if someone tells me how to do it i can upload it.

csdalporto said:
my 4g is unmolested.....its all stock just rooted with launcher pro plus using titanium backup to force moves apps2sd cuz of the ****ty 200 megabytes samsung forced us to deal with.....i really dont know how i would deal with this phone if i didn't know how to root and all this trickery....200mb? how could that be enough for anything??? lol samsung disappoints, good phone otherwise though. if someone tells me how to do it i can upload it.
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I have almost the same set up as you.
I'd like to know the process of this as well.
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Urge Everyone to Read

http://www.AndroidPolice.com/2011/1...e-numbers-gps-sms-emails-addresses-much-more/
Update: 10/4
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...ncoming/&category=classic&icid=eng_latest_art
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Wow. That is frightening. Nexus Prime can't come soon enough. Glad I'm running CM7 on my Thunderbolt. That's a major security issue.
Good post, OP.
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Use Titanium Backup to uninstall "HTCLoggers apk"
Done!
Thanks for the heads up though.
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Will uninstalling htcloggers affect anything negatively?

nowetdio said:
Will uninstalling htcloggers affect anything negatively?
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I have uninstalled it already and haven't seen any changes in performance or behavior. I'll post tomorrow night after a full day's use to give a report. But in all honesty I don't think its going to show any problems. You can always use Titanium Backup to back up the apk before you uninstall it that way if you do have problems, you can reinstall it.
EDIT: its labeled in TB as :
HTC Loggers 3.1.gingerbread.GRJ22.mecha
EDIT 2: This issue is on Sense ROMs only. If you are running an AOSP ROM, you are in the clear.
EDIT 3: If your still running Froyo Sense (not sure why you are) it may or may not be in there. Some people have stated that this is a Sense based Gingerbread issue only but since I can't confirm it yet, don't take my word.
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nowetdio said:
Will uninstalling htcloggers affect anything negatively?
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People's ability to track you at their will?

Would it be possible to develop a non-rooted method of fixing this. A firewall?

Thanks for the heads up!
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Realitydigg said:
Would it be possible to develop a non-rooted method of fixing this. A firewall?
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No.
Quote from website:
"Patching the vulnerability is not possible without either root or an update from HTC."
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Alternatively, you can just re-name HTCloggers.apk - to HTCloggers.bak, .xxx, .del, etc. with root or es explorer.

baronmxc said:
No.
Quote from website:
"Patching the vulnerability is not possible without either root or an update from HTC."
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I understand that currently there is no fix without root or a patch. I was wondering if it would be possible to develop a firewall for the phone that would block it

Will freezing the apk work just as well or do we have to uninstall it completely?

Realitydigg said:
I understand that currently there is no fix without root or a patch. I was wondering if it would be possible to develop a firewall for the phone that would block it
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No, because it would involve needing things that require root. Unless you have some sort of magical way to mess with iptables and install it on your phone or edit the host file without having write access to the system.

I am running a mostly stock MR2 (MR2 rooted and deodexed but NOT debloated) ROM and couldn't find it. The POC app also says connection refused. I checked with both es file explorer and titanium backup but did not find anything either.

nl3142 said:
I am running a mostly stock MR2 (MR2 rooted and deodexed but NOT debloated) ROM and couldn't find it. The POC app also says connection refused. I checked with both es file explorer and titanium backup but did not find anything either.
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I think it's gingerbread only (the OTA).

yareally said:
No, because it would involve needing things that require root. Unless you have some sort of magical way to mess with iptables and install it on your phone or edit the host file without having write access to the system.
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You beat me to it.... iptables requires support to be compiled into the kernel. Without root, you ain't touching the kernel nor replacing it with one that has the necessary support.

Phoenix111 said:
Will freezing the apk work just as well or do we have to uninstall it completely?
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You could freeze the apk. Make sure you guys get rid of the com.htc.loggers folder in /data/data.

yareally said:
I think it's gingerbread only (the OTA).
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Yeah I don't see it either, Root Explorer nor Titanium Backup Pro showed it. I have stock (rooted, albeit) Froyo.
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n0yxl said:
You could freeze the apk. Make sure you guys get rid of the com.htc.loggers folder in /data/data.
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Just rooted the over the air GB today. I froze the HTClogger 3.1 . there isn't anything in the /data directory. I am using ES Explorer. Any ideas?

worwig said:
Just rooted the over the air GB today. I froze the HTClogger 3.1 . there isn't anything in the /data directory. I am using ES Explorer. Any ideas?
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It's there, go to /data/data/com.htc.loggers

Bloatware removal

I have rooted and need help on bloatware removal. Any steps or app to help me? I'm using the sensation from T-mobile and I'be unlocked and rooted.
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I've found this guide to be very helpful.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/thunderbolt-rooting-roms-hacks/72916-guide-how-remove-bloatware-thunderbolt.html
More good information about which apps can (should/shouldn't) be removed and how to change permissions if you need to put something back on your phone). - LINK

slyzee said:
I have rooted and need help on bloatware removal. Any steps or app to help me? I'm using the sensation from T-mobile and I'be unlocked and rooted.
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Hi,
I find THIS TOOL invaluable in removing everything that I do not want in my ROMS.

malybru said:
Hi,
I find THIS TOOL invaluable in removing everything that I do not want in my ROMS.
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I've heard about this tool but I've never used it. Seems a bit complicated in that you have to flash stuff before flashing rom, and after. Also once you run the program everything is gone completely. I like having control using root explorer to either move or delete the files that way if something does go wrong I just add it back onto my phone and change the permissions. Maybe it's just a lack of knowledge.

smockpuv said:
I've heard about this tool but I've never used it. Seems a bit complicated in that you have to flash stuff before flashing rom, and after. Also once you run the program everything is gone completely. I like having control using root explorer to either move or delete the files that way if something does go wrong I just add it back onto my phone and change the permissions. Maybe it's just a lack of knowledge.
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Hi,
It's a lot easier than it seems,and speeds the installation process up.
Perhaps , it's not for everyone,but the [OP] stated removing bloatware ,which it does in seconds.
It takes a while to configure the initial user text file,but once you have done it, you don't ever have to do it again.
And you only have to run it once after flashing the ROM.
It takes 30 seconds to run.

How do I know which particular bloatwares to remove? I'm new to android. Less than a week old.
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slyzee said:
How do I know which particular bloatwares to remove? I'm new to android. Less than a week old.
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Hi,
Have a look at what is included in a basic ROM,by looking at THIS USER TEXT FILE.
You will also see guide alongside it showing what each one does.
Make sure you have notepad++(google it).

I have tried all I can but still can do the bloatware removal. I have rooted, enabled SU and I have installed root explorer but I don't know what to do now. The root explorer gives make access to the ROM but I don't know what to remove and how to remove it.
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Root explore goto system/app then remove what you want.be careful though don't remove anything bad
Nexus S 4G using miui.us with matr1x kernal 9.0 and batttweak RC1

I have a Motorola Photon and I want to keep the diagnostic app for Sprint and the voicemail app, and I want to get rid of the camcorder beep sound everytime I start and close the program. Any input would be appreciated, thank you.

"omg, a newb asking an apk question, KILL HIM!"

I know I know... There are a lot of things I am good with... android...is new for me.
I have a galaxy note and I dont know the first thing about .apk files or rooting, etc.... I dont mind the way it works now... BUT
I want S Voice. (duh)
as you can see from my sig... Its be A WHILE since I have hacked/modded phones. Then I went to the iPhone for a few models and now I am back...
I downloaded "apkinstaller" and "appinstaller" but niether will load the apk I got off of xda.
I loaded the .apk to my external sd and made enables the ability to load apps that arent from the android market.
Do I need to delete something? Or what... I really need someone to give me a "step by step, you're an idiot" way of getting this done. I really dont want to root my phone if I dont have to.
Thanks to anyone who helps!

you shouldnt need to root to install apk's as long as you have checked off ability to install apps that arent from market. I have been doing that from my dropbox since my phone was stock everything. Maybe the apk is broken. Try downloading it again. Maybe even try downloading another apk just to test if it installs properly.

I will try that now.
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- Download APK
- Open a File Manager (ES File Explorer or something)
- Tap the APK
Done.
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actually I dont think that S Voice is an apk. From what I read quickly is that it needs to be flashed via CWM. Which is a bit more complicated than installing an apk.

This is the one I JUST downloaded (dl'd this one to my phone)... not working.
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This may help
http://www.ijailbreak.com/android/download-s-voice-apk-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/
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jbeef86 said:
actually I dont think that S Voice is an apk. From what I read quickly is that it needs to be flashed via CWM. Which is a bit more complicated than installing an apk.
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From everything that I have read, and the file names attached... they are apk files

are you on ICS?

jbeef86 said:
are you on ICS?
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Yessir

I dont really have the time to read up on all of it but from what I have you may need to be rooted and remove voice talk first. I think a few of the custom ROMS also have S Voice installed on them already. This is a trickier apk than usual. Would be great if someone with more experience on S Voice would jump in and show you the steps. Sorry I couldnt be of more help.

jbeef86 said:
I dont really have the time to read up on all of it but from what I have you may need to be rooted and remove voice talk first. I think a few of the custom ROMS also have S Voice installed on them already. This is a trickier apk than usual. Would be great if someone with more experience on S Voice would jump in and show you the steps. Sorry I couldnt be of more help.
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Hopefully someone will.... I appreciate your help though.

not sure if this needs to be pushed to system/app rather than installed?
if it won't install I'm sure you'll need to be rooted.

Amdathlonuk said:
not sure if this needs to be pushed to system/app rather than installed?
if it won't install I'm sure you'll need to be rooted.
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say what? (told you I am a newb)

it is, in this state (unrooted), impossible to get it working.
You need to have root-acces (which you stated you don't have), because you have to replace the usual voice talk with the S-voice application.
You can of course root your phone, read up, and install the mod.

OMG you're such a NOOB! Kidding, just kidding. Well no actually, but that's just how it is
Just follow this guide which also has screenshots of the procedure. Yey to you!
http://androidadvices.com/download-svoice-apk-samsungs-siri-app/

LordManhattan said:
OMG you're such a NOOB! Kidding, just kidding. Well no actually, but that's just how it is
Just follow this guide which also has screenshots of the procedure. Yey to you!
http://androidadvices.com/download-svoice-apk-samsungs-siri-app/
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Thanks! I'll have to try it later as I am on my work computer now
I appreciate it!

Has anyone had any success with this? I installed and can open app but it force closes everytime I give a command.
I am on LQ2 and rooted.
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turboxer said:
This is the one I JUST downloaded (dl'd this one to my phone)... not working.
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What are you doing in this forum anyway? You have an ATT Note. This is the proper forum for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1493

turboxer said:
Thanks! I'll have to try it later as I am on my work computer now
I appreciate it!
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There is a flashable zip file on XDA as well for SVoice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730876

[Q] Unroot question

Is it possible to unroot your phone without going back to the stock rom? My employer started offering wi-fi but only for unrooted devices. Thank you.

There have been miscellaneous discussions regarding hiding root, I would suggest looking into those first.
As well, if there is no software/app needed to be installed on the device there's no way that a wifi connection could detect root. So, how do they plan to find out if you're rooted or not?
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Волк said:
There have been miscellaneous discussions regarding hiding root, I would suggest looking into those first.
As well, if there is no software/app needed to be installed on the device there's no way that a wifi connection could detect root. So, how do they plan to find out if you're rooted or not?
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They do have something that you have to install in order to use the wi-fi service. I hadn't seen anything about hiding root and will do a search on that. Thank you!
Chuck

Why does your employer care if you're rooted or not when connecting to their Wi-Fi?
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Pain-N-Panic said:
Why does your employer care if you're rooted or not when connecting to their Wi-Fi?
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I work for a financial company so everything is extra secure.

I still don't understand why root access to your own device poses a threat so much that your employer doesn't want you connecting to wifi. Either way l, hope someone can help u hide ur super user status or connect to the network anyway
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Because companies like that are paranoid and think you may accidently or on purpose give them a virus, or have them. Android is not affected by a Win32 virus, and it may not even be affected by a regular Linux virus (very unlikely but I don't know tons about the ins and outs on that level).
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Not sure if hiding su would work. A simple app should be able to determine that you have su binary even without gaining access (IMHO).
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Yes it's possible, I have CM9 without root. SuperSu has an option to remove root I think it's just the app and the SU binary not sure. I would assume that they don't want a user rooted because it's very easy to packet sniff if you're rooted and connected to someone's WiFi
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xBkKx said:
Yes it's possible, I have CM9 without root. SuperSu has an option to remove root I think it's just the app and the SU binary not sure. I would assume that they don't want a user rooted because it's very easy to packet sniff if you're rooted and connected to someone's WiFi
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Thanks everyone. I found a few things that I am going to try and will let you know if any work!
Chuck

So I have an update on this. The app that my employer is using for this is AirWatch. I tried using the Temporary Unroot option in Superuser prior to installing it but my phone still came back as non-compliant. I know that the unroot worked though because ROM Manager told me that the phone needed to be unrooted in order for it to work. I am thinking there may be another app on my phone that it is detecting and thus causing it to say it is out of compliance. I am going to keep researching but if anyone has any ideas, please let me know!
Chuck

maybe it's detecting any of the apps on your phone that were granted su access....did you deny them SU access before hiding root?

I tried that and also uninstalled a couple of items but still no go. The only apps on the list are superuser itself and titanium backup as I deleted the others.

chuckbort said:
I tried that and also uninstalled a couple of items but still no go. The only apps on the list are superuser itself and titanium backup as I deleted the others.
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Can you try a full unroot with super one click and see if that works?
I would have a $500 brick if it weren't for nvflash. Thanks Nvidia!

Thank you again to everyone for your help. We switched to the new plan at T-Mobile and I ended up buying the HTC One. With the offer to trade in my wife's Samsung Exhibit 4G (the I first one) for $100 toward the purchase from HTC I felt it was the right time to upgrade.