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I had someone root my nook tablet for me and he did, but we thought he did something to block future updates but i get up this morning and relize i dont habe the android market place no more, I tried reloading the market app and it says its not compatible even though i had it yestetday. I checked my settings and now I have the 1.4.1 OS instead of my 1.4.0. What can I do to fix this? Do i need to get ahold of the guy who rooted it for me? Or is this a simple easy fix? Thanks, Ryan
Critically think dude..maybe downgrade the OS then re-root...just a thought...
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Maybe check out the dedicated sub-forum for the NT. Some smart people over there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1394
I just got one of theses. Anyone know how to root? I had an LG thrill with acihazard 4 oc to 1300 that met with an unfortunate accident involving bricks. Loved that damn phone :,(
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Aw seriously? This phone seems to kick ass.
Tried to root it today but no luck. Not totally connected to the comp. It can see both drives but no USB "bug" icon in my notification bar. USB debugging on and unknown sources along with United mobile drivers.
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Lucid Root
to root the lucid you can use
androidforums.com/lucid-all-things-root/533930-root-one-click-root-lg-lucid-4-18-12-a.html
make sure the usb mode is set to Internet Connection-> Ethernet. that will enable USB debugging
Ha I looked at the debug option and didn't do it! Ima stoopid!
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I love it
As the title syas this phone does kickass. against the droid incredible 4g lte its got a better proccessor. so come on.. why isnt anything going for this phone,. atleast cyanogenmod ya know .. anything.. ics was promised by lg but that aint happening.
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As the title syas this phone does kickass. against the droid incredible 4g lte its got a better proccessor. so come on.. why isnt anything going for this phone,. atleast cyanogenmod ya know .. anything.. ics was promised by lg but that aint happening.
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I like the lucid too, but that is just nonsense. The Incredible 4G krait processor outperforms the lucid in every way.
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does any body knows how to manually program lg lucid 4g? I am trying to flash this phone to page plus or any hidden menu that you know?
ICS will eventually come to the Lucid,hopefully before the end of the year.Unless there's something I didn't hear about?
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I know its old news by now, but if you have a lucid still, ICS is finally out for it. If you haven't installed yet, I would suggest the computer method, its a lot quicker than doing it OTA, which I couldn't even get to work right.
I can't even get that to work.Verizon is sending me a new phone
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yeah I wish we had ROMs for it. But its a sweet little phone!
it's a great phone
ICS update killed the ability to use 3rd party Tethering apps. Very annoying.
Lol to the guy above me. don't ya think it's kind of why they push these kind of updates out. they don't like third party tethering apps. then they can't track your data.
I wish we could find someone to figure a downgrade method to go back to 2.3.6 stock with root.
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I know its old news by now, but if you have a lucid still, ICS is finally out for it. If you haven't installed yet, I would suggest the computer method, its a lot quicker than doing it OTA, which I couldn't even get to work right.
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I know you've likely long since moved on but if you don't mind, what exactly does this "computer method" entail?
Nevermind I found it lol http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/system_update/lucid_instructions.pdf
Does anybody know how to view the hidden menu on this phone? I am running the 4.0.4. Rooted and I still cannot figure out how to access it. All I really want is to turn off 4Glte on this phone because I live in a no 4G city and my battery is being wasted on 4G scanning. I have tried LTE toggle apps but they get blocked and a little notification saying "access to system info is prohibited " pops up. Being rooted I should have a way to bypass that, but I have no idea what file or app I need to edit to do so. If anyone out here can help me I will be forever grateful. The boys over at android forums have not been able to help. I'm beginning to think there is no hope. If anyone knows the secret code to view the hidden menu or just simply has a way to shut off the program that denies me from viewing system info it would be awesome. Going from a gnex to this in effort to get better battery life has backfired thus far.
Thanks in advance.
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Does anybody know how to view the hidden menu on this phone? I am running the 4.0.4. Rooted and I still cannot figure out how to access it. All I really want is to turn off 4Glte on this phone because I live in a no 4G city and my battery is being wasted on 4G scanning. I have tried LTE toggle apps but they get blocked and a little notification saying "access to system info is prohibited " pops up. Being rooted I should have a way to bypass that, but I have no idea what file or app I need to edit to do so. If anyone out here can help me I will be forever grateful. The boys over at android forums have not been able to help. I'm beginning to think there is no hope. If anyone knows the secret code to view the hidden menu or just simply has a way to shut off the program that denies me from viewing system info it would be awesome. Going from a gnex to this in effort to get better battery life has backfired thus far.
Thanks in advance.
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Not sure if this will work on this particular phone but Google "any cut apk" then install any cut and use create new shortcut option. This works one some phones not all.
Wow. I should have read this whole post huh!! Sorry any cut is still fun to play with for a few seconds tho!
I got jb but you should just be able to go to settings and then to mobile networks and change it from lte or global to cmda. That will hit you with 3g and not 4g.
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odisname;35164344]Not sure if this will work on this particular phone but Google "any cut apk" then install any cut and use create new shortcut option. This works one some phones not all.
Wow. I should have read this whole post huh!! Sorry any cut is still fun to play with for a few seconds tho!
I got jb but you should just be able to go to settings and then to mobile networks and change it from lte or global to cmda. That will hit you with 3g and not 4g.
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See there is no option to switch from 3g only to 4g/3g modes. That's why I am going crazy trying to find it. I have used any cut and other apps to be able to find this hidden "test mode" menu that I have been digging for. Unfortunately the phone info menu in this setting is still blocked. Every time I try to view it I get a little popup saying "access to phone info is prohobited" thus presenting my problem. I have root explorer and I am not afraid to use it. Does anybody here know what program or permission is prohibiting me? I will edit/delete it as soon as it is located. Nobody is prohibiting me from viewing settings on my phone... At least once I find out how to gain access to them.
Try this app, it might help you with some data features.
http://lg.flashingtools.com/Download
adb install LGProvisioning.APK
then look for LG Data Tool under your apps.
Enjoy!!
BillA
Everyone there's finally a rom for the lg lucid. Its cm10 so ics and it is amazing. You can even access the hidden menu in it easily with a bunch of other good features
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I am a dishonest man, and you can always honestly trust a dishonest man to be dishonest. Honestly it's the honest ones you have to watch out for.
I have not only searched this forum, but have searched everywhere that I could think of for an answer. I finally decided to root and unlock my bootloader. My biggest problem is this:
1. My Mac is running 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard). The required Java files that you have to download only work with 10.7 (Lion) and higher. I have not been able to find a work around for this yet. I prefer to use this method with Adam's Casuals software.
2. I also have a virtual machine with Windows 7. I finally got all of the drivers installed and tried Noxious Ninja's method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792342 and that program just runs through without doing anything. I have verified that all files and drivers are installed and that the phone is actually connected to my virtual machine.
I really don't want to give Apple another penny of my money or I would go buy Lion upgrade. I also don't support pirating, so, that option is off of the table as well even though we are talking about the greediest, most evil company out there. I am seriously debating on selling my MacBook Pro and getting a PC at this point.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Apple is really greedy because their upgrades are $20 compared to $100 + windows upgrades. They are kinda greedy but its the same way bill gates got rich. Anyways i would just say update to Mtn Lion. Only $20 and works good. Rooted my phone with Casual on Mtn Lion.
I was running leopard and was able to root and unlock my bootloader by using Adam outlers root tool. I found it on Droid Life. I searched these forums but couldn't find the threads location. I deleted the email with the link but if I find it I'll post it. Search for Adams unlock tool because I rooted using the same program
Found the link I used
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/15/unsecure-bootloader-can-now-be-flashed-to-verizons-galaxy-s3/#more-79368
Thanks, I will try it when I get back home
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I was running leopard and was able to root and unlock my bootloader by using Adam outlers root tool. I found it on Droid Life. I searched these forums but couldn't find the threads location. I deleted the email with the link but if I find it I'll post it. Search for Adams unlock tool because I rooted using the same program
Found the link I used
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/1...-be-flashed-to-verizons-galaxy-s3/#more-79368
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Okay, I tried this and can't seem to get it to work either. It loads up fine but does not connect so I don't have the option to do anything else. I have checked and made sure that nothing else is running between the phone and computer. I was using Android File Transfer which was working very good, but turned it off and still no go. That lets me know that I do at least have a good connection between the Mac and S3.
Does anyone know of anything that I can try?
Nobody else has run into this problem? I have spent the better part of last night and this morning and still have not been able to find an answer. I just can't figure out why Android File Transfer will work perfectly and the Casual program will not even connect. I even double checked to make sure that my computer was up to date with software updates. The only thing that isn't up to date is obviously I am running Snow Leopard instead of Mountain Lion.
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Nobody else has run into this problem? I have spent the better part of last night and this morning and still have not been able to find an answer. I just can't figure out why Android File Transfer will work perfectly and the Casual program will not even connect. I even double checked to make sure that my computer was up to date with software updates. The only thing that isn't up to date is obviously I am running Snow Leopard instead of Mountain Lion.
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Is USB Debugging on in Developer Options and using the OEM USB cable?
Yes, my daughter came by with her PC and I rooted it without any issues. I would still like to know why I couldn't get those issues resolved.
Now, back to reading so I can back up my IMEI and figure out which ROM to flash! I am also thinking of flashing the newer radio to see if reception improves.
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Yes, my daughter came by with her PC and I rooted it without any issues. I would still like to know why I couldn't get those issues resolved.
Now, back to reading so I can back up my IMEI and figure out which ROM to flash! I am also thinking of flashing the newer radio to see if reception improves.
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Glad you got it working, I would recommend Paranoid Android Rom for Stock it runs the smoothest i think and you have the option of using tablet mode.
I ran into the same problem you ran into with Casual not seeing my phone but that was on Lion on my MBP. My iMac running Snow Leopard worked fine without any problems. I asked Adam about this and he said its an issue with the Apple hardware, some see the phones and some don't, it's hit or miss luckily for me one of my systems recognized the phone.
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Okay, I found out the issue. Hopefully this will help someone else that has the same problem. The problem came from Easy Tether. I found a page after all of the digging that worked for me (couldn't get adb to work right either) http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6026948/cant-find-android-device-using-adb-devices-command is the page that tells you how to disable it so that adb can communicate with it. I just backed up my IMEI with abd and am feeling pretty good!
okay, I just bought this phone 2 days ago. really different from a windows phone. im getting use to it... but, ive been doing research on here on how to root it. after an hour I found one. much help is really appreciated! (im gonna sound really noobish when I say this)
how can you tell if your usb debugging is on, on your phone?
I literally went through every options on settings, looking through the booklet and nothing.
if its possible id like to root it without hooking it up to a computer?
I use to have older droids, and I could download apps and root it on the phone those were the days :good::good:
ROMS
I tried to rom a ascend y straight talk phone it ended up broke. I tried it with 3 different ascend y phones. any guide for that for the s3 or with my experience just leave it alone and don't touch it?
the keyboard
is it just me or is the keyboard slow when you type for texting? it cant keep up with me....all my other phones could and the Ram memory is very low too....it very's from 300MB-450MB out of 1.5GB.
is their a good way to make my signal stronger?
I live out in the boonies and every network I have had...it got great signal except Verizon...the most I get is 2 bars mostly just 1 very annoying....(when I had the ascend Y Verizon phone I found a way to boost my signal and I literally got 3-4 bars out where I lived until I tried to flash it with a rom "oopps my bad")
Model number: SCH-S968C
Android version: 4.1.2
BaseBand version: S968CUDUAMH1
Kernal Version: 3.0.31-13014
Build number: JZ05K.S9868CUDUAMHI
Hardware version: S968C.01
Thanks,
from: The Noob :laugh:
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I don't know if its locked or unlocked (bootloader)
Checking if USB Debugging is available is just a matter of going to Settings > Developer Options and then looking for a tick mark checked near the option that reads "USB Debugging."
Unfortunately, I cannot speak for root on the Straighttalk SIII being as that I do not own the device (rather I own the Verizon variant). However, a quick forum search might turn up some results...
EDIT: It appears that there is something called "Cydia Impactor" that takes advantage of a couple bugs found in previous versions of android. According to other threads with talk about it, it seems that it works in general for gaining root. Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47412631&postcount=7. Note: Do install a superuser manager on your device right after obtaining root (assuming you gain it) as you don't want everything to have root access!
As for ROMs, what I stated above holds true for these as well. In theory, with an unlocked bootloader (if you have one), then flashing roms is only a matter of checking compatibility with your phone. But I'll save the details about that for now...
The stock keyboard didn't work out for me either. However on Google Play, you can download more keyboards that may prove to be more convenient for you!
As for signal strength, I am currently unaware of any way to actually boost it... However, I do agree that the signal strength I get on my SIII is slightly weaker compared some of the other phones on the market out there, but with a call to Verizon, you may be able to get a signal booster.
Hope that helps
yosterwp said:
Checking if USB Debugging is available is just a matter of going to Settings > Developer Options and then looking for a tick mark checked near the option that reads "USB Debugging."
Unfortunately, I cannot speak for root on the Straighttalk SIII being as that I do not own the device (rather I own the Verizon variant). However, a quick forum search might turn up some results...
As for ROMs, what I stated above holds true for these as well. In theory, with an unlocked bootloader (if you have one), then flashing roms is only a matter of checking compatibility with your phone. But I'll save the details about that for now...
The stock keyboard didn't work out for me either. However on Google Play, you can download more keyboards that may prove to be more convenient for you!
As for signal strength, I am currently unaware of any way to actually boost it... However, I do agree that the signal strength I get on my SIII is slightly weaker compared some of the other phones on the market out there, but with a call to Verizon, you may be able to get a signal booster.
Hope that helps
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okay, I found the debugging check mark .-. thanks
I have looked but, most of them are not the same model. I wanna be safe than sorry besides ive looked at 2-5 forums and they had to be plugged up to a computer. id rather have a simple root in area.
about the bootloader how can I tell if its locked or unlocked? if its locked how can I unlock it?
im not using the stock keyboard. ive downloaded 4 keyboards and they are the same as the original keyboard....its either im typing to fast or the phone dislikes me in every way.
funny story.....
Last night it was storming in st.louis large hail, heavy rain, thunder and lighting etc....well I was having a deep conversation with someone and the power was off/my battery only had 30% left and the last thing she said was "I don't want you to go " then I tried sending a kik message back and it wouldn't send or anything....I tried calling someone and hears what the guy said auto message "your phone as been deactivated" I was like "WEEEEELL aint this funny and very convenient" so I was gonna go to walmart then it started hailing again and I got pelted by penny sized hail...dude they may seem small but they hurt like heck! :crying::crying::crying::crying:
metalcorpse99 said:
okay, I found the debugging check mark .-. thanks
I have looked but, most of them are not the same model. I wanna be safe than sorry besides ive looked at 2-5 forums and they had to be plugged up to a computer. id rather have a simple root in area.
about the bootloader how can I tell if its locked or unlocked? if its locked how can I unlock it?
im not using the stock keyboard. ive downloaded 4 keyboards and they are the same as the original keyboard....its either im typing to fast or the phone dislikes me in every way.
funny story.....
Last night it was storming in st.louis large hail, heavy rain, thunder and lighting etc....well I was having a deep conversation with someone and the power was off/my battery only had 30% left and the last thing she said was "I don't want you to go " then I tried sending a kik message back and it wouldn't send or anything....I tried calling someone and hears what the guy said auto message "your phone as been deactivated" I was like "WEEEEELL aint this funny and very convenient" so I was gonna go to walmart then it started hailing again and I got pelted by penny sized hail...dude they may seem small but they hurt like heck! :crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Do NOT try to unlock your phone as it WILL hard brick! I am saying this from personal experience. You will have to spend $50 for a JTAG repair.
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Well I won't but, no one has told me how to root my phone yet.....how do I root with out plugging it in to a computer?
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metalcorpse99 said:
Well I won't but, no one has told me how to root my phone yet.....how do I root with out plugging it in to a computer?
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Hmm, upon some searching, I found something called "Framaroot" that one can install on a phone (it's an app) in hopes of achieving root access. It supposedly executes various exploits to get SuperSu and the su binary loaded. Anyways, while our S3s are not exactly listed as compatible, the author does mention that if the phone share a similar processor, it may be compatible.
Here's the thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
Also, Standard Disclaimer: proceed at your own risk if you do plan to use this tool (I haven't used this before, nor do I know if it will work. You accept full responsibility over as to what happens to your device.
metalcorpse99 said:
Well I won't but, no one has told me how to root my phone yet.....how do I root with out plugging it in to a computer?
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I don't know of a way without the PC. I used Cydia impactor and it worked well for me.
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I'll do some research on it first etc. I really appreciate you guys helping me. If u find something out let me know! till then the research continues!
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I'll do some research on it first etc. I really appreciate you guys helping me. If u find something out let me know! till then the research continues!
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For rooting the sch-s968c samsung galaxy s3 from straight talk, and everything on roms this is the link you want. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516498
Cydiaimpactor method does work. that is how I rooted mine. Works great. I haven't played with roms yet because I have not found the need. But these guys over at that link are playing around finding out what works and what does not.
As far as rooting without the computer I have not seen a way yet. But the cydiaimpactor method takes 4 to 5 seconds, and is very very simple.
There is not a lot more info I can give you because there is not a lot of info in the rooting world about the sch-s968c. If you find anything please share!
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I will share. and I'm like almost 40miles out of town away from the computer.... so
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yosterwp said:
Hmm, upon some searching, I found something called "Framaroot" that one can install on a phone (it's an app) in hopes of achieving root access. It supposedly executes various exploits to get SuperSu and the su binary loaded. Anyways, while our S3s are not exactly listed as compatible, the author does mention that if the phone share a similar processor, it may be compatible.
Here's the thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
Also, Standard Disclaimer: proceed at your own risk if you do plan to use this tool (I haven't used this before, nor do I know if it will work. You accept full responsibility over as to what happens to your device.
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Okay I looked at the thread and I'm having a hard time figuring out which is the latest update :banghead::banghead: and sorry for double posting
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I will share. and I'm like almost 40miles out of town away from the computer.... so
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So after weeks of looking around I think this method might work it says it works with all Samsung galaxy s variants. Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
Maybe the guys over there will know if it works with the sch-s968c. Let me know if you try it out not and how out goes!
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All you need is cydia
impactor
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infsoul said:
All you need is cydia
impactor
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He doesn't have access to a computer so he is trying to find a way to root using a apk
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Hope ya get it rooted. You could try poot also.. Need no computer and it claims to root all/most QualCom devices. Just know that anything could happen while modding the phone and if stuff were to go down it would take a computer to recover if you did hit worse case.
Impactor is by far the quickest easiest way if you know what you are doing and have access to a PC. However if no access to PC try framaroot as suggested. Go to the framaroot thread here on xda and look for the download link in first post. If you read the first post it tells you the newest version out, always read first instead of expecting to be spoonfed or just jumping in this unprepared. Install the app on your phone and run it. If it fails then you need to find a computer to use Impactor
Hope this helps!
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Any word of stable roms
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I tried z4root both options. Nothing. I also tried framaroot the latest version I tried gandulf and aragon. Kept giving me errors. I'll try poot. And I'll come back with details
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Hope ya get it rooted. You could try poot also.. Need no computer and it claims to root all/most QualCom devices. Just know that anything could happen while modding the phone and if stuff were to go down it would take a computer to recover if you did hit worse case.
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Okay again sorry for double posting, this app is messing up on me and won't let me edit my status for some odd reason but, anyway. I downloaded poor and minstro II. AFTER every thing downloaded it couldn't find a path. I tried it 10 times or more. Same answer every time :banghead:
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Hmm well I will keep my ears and eyes open and hopefully find you a solution
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I'm in desperate need of help and this forum was recommended. Im a nurse, not a techie so bare with me. Going on almost 1 yr of every device, every acct...my whole life hacked. Its a very long story but somehow all my devices end up rooted with Busy Box installed. I never even knew what either meant. So, the 1st time Verizon thought i did it by mistake. 6 phones later...Im a genius, a special kind of stupid...or someone clearly hates me and is determined to make me lose my mind. HELP!!!!
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I'm in desperate need of help and this forum was recommended. Im a nurse, not a techie so bare with me. Going on almost 1 yr of every device, every acct...my whole life hacked. Its a very long story but somehow all my devices end up rooted with Busy Box installed. I never even knew what either meant. So, the 1st time Verizon thought i did it by mistake. 6 phones later...Im a genius, a special kind of stupid...or someone clearly hates me and is determined to make me lose my mind. HELP!!!!
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And what's the question?
The question is, how is someone doing this to my phones. I have seen plenty of posts where people are inquring how to root and install busybox. So the likelyhood of someone like me "accidentally" doing this to one phone is pretty much impossible. But 6??? I downloaded the busybox installer. Chose the option to remove it from my system. Factory reset. Downloaded the app again. It still says im rooted and still have busybox installed. I changed phones, carriers, phone numbers. Nothing works.
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There is just 2 possible solutions:
1) Someone has physical access to your phones and like to play with them
2) You're buying already rooted phones
hackedchick said:
--snip-a-bit-- Going on almost 1 yr of every device, every acct...my whole life hacked. Its a very long story but somehow all my devices end up rooted with Busy Box installed. --snip--
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Thats tech-support here - PI next door.
You may be installing software that can root the phone without you knowing, or maybe buying rooted phones. Leave the BusyBox Installer uninstalled. It may somehow be rooting you. Install security software on your phone and it will usually tell you about root. And when getting a new phone, only download apps from the Google Play Store, and nowhere else. Any shady apps should be avoided on the Play Store.
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somebody has access to it
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hackedchick said:
The question is, how is someone doing this to my phones. I have seen plenty of posts where people are inquring how to root and install busybox. So the likelyhood of someone like me "accidentally" doing this to one phone is pretty much impossible. But 6??? I downloaded the busybox installer. Chose the option to remove it from my system. Factory reset. Downloaded the app again. It still says im rooted and still have busybox installed. I changed phones, carriers, phone numbers. Nothing works.
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There are a couple of other options you need to look into. Once someone have compromised your gmail (or any other email) accounts you're using with your phone, there is really no telling what they can install remotely. However, the few most important aspects are:
Don't ever buy a used or opened-box phone from some "friendly guy who has one too many".
Don't ever let your phone out of sight, where you cannot be sure nobody can touch it.
Don't ever let some un-professional service center handle your phone, especially after you've already been there.
Also, it is clear from your picture that you seem to be a rather attractive woman. This is also a disadvantage, since unfortunately there are a lot of creepy guys out there, with nothing better to do that to try to get some sneak shots and personal info from tech-innocent nurses. I advice you to find a hacker girlfriend to help you find out who's spying on you.
Good luck!