I have a cloned samsung s6, it seems suspicious as it blocks internet access of an app that checks phone gunuineness (although I already had knew that it is fake because it doesn't have download mode for real samsung phone). Now I'm afraid it doesn't only blocks but also intercept connections of my other apps. I can't root it anyway. Is there any way I can do for now?
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Hi folks.
I own a Samsung Gear 1 (SM-V700 running SW V700XXUCOA2 Which I'd like to connect to my S4 Active.
As this mobile runs on Spegelius 5.1.1 ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nt/rom-cyanogenmod-12-0-builds-i9295-t2947513
the Gear manager keeps on telling me the software had been altered in a non-authorized way. So my watch can't connect to the handset.
I am definetly NOT willing to revert back to stock, as that would render the handset useless due to permanent loss of service and random reboot.
Is there any workaround for this?
Yes, I've been browsing the forum, but no joy.
The Gear manager for non-samsung devices also refuses to start, throwing the same message as mentioned above.
Any help appreciated
Samsung is too proprietary like Apple. I think I am done with Samsung since they hosed my phone with a Knox update I was not expecting.
I have searched xda and stackexchange to get this answer but have not been able to get a comprehensive list of what all will go if I trip Knox. Some answers were very old so I wanna see what all will I lose now with the latest Knox in my S8+? Some of the things I already know but don't care about losing:
1. Samsung Warranty
2. Secure Folder
3. Samsung Pay
4. Banking Apps
My actual concern is about device security as a whole e.g. if my device gets stolen, then except the data in my Secure Folder being secure, is there any other advantage of Knox too? Like the thief wouldn't be able to boot up or use my phone or anything of the sorts? Or the internal storage would be encrypted and there'll be Secure Boot only with Knox? I plan to flash TWRP too so what all am I going to lose? It would be amazing if we get a complete list of Knox features.
If you disable FRP lock to use root stuff, any thief can simply install a new ROM to your device and get full access as an owner without any protection. If FRP lock is enabled (not rooted), the person who steals your phone has to know your Google account login to use the device, otherwise the phone will be a brick stuck in the setup process. When you get the phone back from the thief, you can login with your Google account and have access to the phone again.
If you want to root, go for it, but I don't really see the point right now. LineageOS is not a daily driver yet (amazing that it exists though!), Note 8 ROMs bring only a few new things like different Infinity wallpapers, and things that required root before (f.e ad blocking) can be now done without root.
My banking app works with root but the finger print option is not available because of root. only thing i do miss is secure folder as that does not work.
Anything on the market that allows both? Samsung seems like only 1 or the other but not both
my phone is infected with a virus that has imbedded itself in my system settings, any anti malware apps used do not detect it. when plugging my phone into my computer (for developer access) it began to install the device driver. once the "device driver" installed it took all administrative use away from me and locked all drives. I do not have ABD access or any computer access at this point. this phone has killed 3 laptops and a desktop. the only way ive been able to partially stop the virus is using a firewall to block it. since my phone is NOT rooted I cannot delete system files containing the virus. I noticed the virus will edit apps and system functions to try and hide itself (Google play services) for example. someone is using a form of remote access to control things and change settings. it is possible that someone (close family or friend) may have gotten their hands on it to install the virus. factory reset does nothing as the virus is stored in system settings. phone cannot be hooked to Pc without severe repercussions. I cannot gain root access through any rooting apps for some reason. only tried to access system settings. I believe the virus may be using KNOX for execution but that is just a theory. Sanding galaxy S6. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING. please please help me. -jesse
Pretty hard for an android to get infected by any kind of virus, especially if not rooted.
Maybe it's made specifically to deal and block access from Windows, so maybe try Linux to deal with it?
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my phone is infected with a virus that has imbedded itself in my system settings, any anti malware apps used do not detect it. when plugging my phone into my computer (for developer access) it began to install the device driver. once the "device driver" installed it took all administrative use away from me and locked all drives. I do not have ABD access or any computer access at this point. this phone has killed 3 laptops and a desktop. the only way ive been able to partially stop the virus is using a firewall to block it. since my phone is NOT rooted I cannot delete system files containing the virus. I noticed the virus will edit apps and system functions to try and hide itself (Google play services) for example. someone is using a form of remote access to control things and change settings. it is possible that someone (close family or friend) may have gotten their hands on it to install the virus. factory reset does nothing as the virus is stored in system settings. phone cannot be hooked to Pc without severe repercussions. I cannot gain root access through any rooting apps for some reason. only tried to access system settings. I believe the virus may be using KNOX for execution but that is just a theory. Sanding galaxy S6. I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING. please please help me. -jesse
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Sounds like a nasty one! Yes "friends" & family could have installed it, physical access makes it easier, but maybe more likely you downloaded a dodgy app (some have been known to wait weeks before acting), or a website tricked you with an overlay to install a malicious file .... or benign app may have downloaded something worse ....
Did all your computers get compromised over your network or did you plug phone in individually to each? Isolate each from each other and try to recover individually, but first check your router & reflash that with new password if required as it's a possible route for reinfection so to usb etc
You may have to reflash stock Samsung ROM (will loose all photos etc) as CLEAN install. But before that look at settings>apps>burger menu>special access and disable any apps that have given themselves special rights eg in "device admin apps". Also look at other special settings and disable any suspicions apps (or most even eg in "apps that can appear on top" if you are still getting issues), repeat for other sections in special access eg install unknown apps, data access etc etc (I don't have an S6 but it should be similar to above on S6 depending on software version)
Also try boot phone into "safe mode" hopefully that will stop malicious app running.
Submit any suspect files to virustotal and/or any virus company for analysis if not identified yet. (logs might given you some clues as to source depending on cache)
Then you should be able to root to fix or just flash latest stock (maybe install Lineage OS if S6 not getting regular security updates anymore)
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I have been using galaxy devices after my iPhone got hacked and it was a relief since then but till now only. The threat i am going to put forth is very complicated yet true and it exists in both of my galaxy devices i.e Samsung Galaxy S8+ (Snapdragon) as well as Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (Snapdragon).
THE PROBLEM:
My both Samsung phones are remotely accessed by someone. Everything i do on screen is being monitored by someone as well as the camera and microphone are being controlled. I know this because my earlier phones(Apple iPhone 6 and VivoY91c) used to be hacked and the hacker would tell me everything i do on screen, every person i chat with, every site i visit, everything that i do on my phone was being monitored. And now same is the case with Samsung. Nothing is private. I even tried to install an app called "screensings" but it was also bypassed very soon.
THE SYMPTOMS:
Strangely, I do not have any symptoms like battery drain, ads, unknown apps or anything of that nature. My phone location changes to "Redkino, Russia" it seems to me by all aspects that I am in Russia. my weather, the ads on Youtube, the people nearby me in apps, friend suggestions on facebook and snapchat. It feels like this phone is physically in Russia. From weather to apps to everything. Even if i see things for sale of OLX it shows Russian items.
THE PROCESS:
As far as I noticed this happens through any app that runs on one device at a time i.e KIK , What's app, Snapchat, Say HI, etc NOT through apps like facebook or twitter or instagram that can run at more than a device at a time. The experts can relate later what it means may be at the end of reading this narrative. Every phone i change , my whats app number remains the same and as soon as i install whats app in new phone or SayHi or Snapchat ID. As soon as i activate my account within an hour or two my phone gets to Russia. As i searched the hacker attaches some trojan through these apps that can be used in device at a time and that trojan drops payloads. The payload gets root access and after that my phone is being monitored and controlled.
MY EFFORTS:
I started with a normal restart. Did not work. I factory reset my phone. It did not work. I flashed the firmware with new custom rom. Didn't work for me. I finally managed to extract the PIT file of my stock firmware and RE-PARTIONED and NAND ERASED my phone and then installed new firmware. IT WORKED. Which indicated that the malware had reached to system partition. (WHCIH IS WHY I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT) my phone was back to normal i used it for long like months and then one day again i had the same issue. So i did the same i re-partioned and NAND earsed my phone. But now it will NOT work any longer. I do not know where is the malware hiding itself now. ? Do i have to change the board of my phone to get rid of it or do i have to change my device? i even flashed verizon firmware on my sprint phone so that may be it will kill the malware but it also did not work. Soon after new firmware my phone is ok as long as it is not connceted to internet / WIFI as soon as its connected it gets to Russian like within 5-8 hrs (after firmware flashing). 5-10 mins after(After factory reset) . I have to change both of my devices for now. But i Hope and pray that Samsung fixes it soon. Something is getting into the read only system and then after its gotten there Samsung's owns security system is protecting it from deletion.
ATTACHMENTS:
My attachments show clearly that i am at KDA KOHAT PK and REDKINO RUSSIA at the same time which is not possible. I even get the location of Russia house where my samsung devices are being monitored or cloned. This is the only sign or symptom but the problem is there for sure as i the whoever the hacker is selling my info is after me and everything i do on my phone is reaching him as it is as if she is watching me right from behind my shoulder. Please look into the matter and find out where lies the vulnerability from where a malware can access phone through an app over wifi and hides in system partition that is immue to factroy reset and afterwards some place where its immue to even flasing firmware NAND erase and re-parition.
I think it would have occurred to you after having both an Apple and an Android hacked that the problem is most likely you.
Or perhaps you have Dr No's grandson for a mortal enemy.
A social butterfly with all kinds of messaging apps running (none that I leave run on my phone), what could go wrong?
More than likely it's something you downloaded or loaded...
If the OS you flashed is earlier then Pie it's vulnerable to that type of attack.
A custom rom... built by who?
Here's the kicker; did the malware(s) slip by you onto all your data backups?
blackhawk said:
I think it would have occurred to you after having both an Apple and an Android hacked that the problem is most likely you.
Or perhaps you have Dr No's grandson for a mortal enemy.
A social butterfly with all kinds of messaging apps running (none that I leave run on my phone), what could go wrong?
More than likely it's something you downloaded or loaded...
If the OS you flashed is earlier then Pie it's vulnerable to that type of attack.
A custom rom... built by who?
Here's the kicker; did the malware(s) slip by you onto all your data backups?
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Yes , my ex she is after me no matter how many phones i change as soon as i log in to my snap chat or whats app my phone gets hacked. the malware then makes it way to the bootloader earlier a firmware with re partition would do the job but now that is not working . soon after that like an hour or so my phone goes to russia. i am thinking to switch back to new iphone may be it will solve the hacking issue for me or andriod new device like samsung galaxy a32. what do u suggest. i am all fed up and exhausted.
waqassikander said:
Yes , my ex she is after me no matter how many phones i change as soon as i log in to my snap chat or whats app my phone gets hacked. the malware then makes it way to the bootloader earlier a firmware with re partition would do the job but now that is not working . soon after that like an hour or so my phone goes to russia. i am thinking to switch back to new iphone may be it will solve the hacking issue for me or andriod new device like samsung galaxy a32. what do u suggest. i am all fed up and exhausted.
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Ditch the social apps... for starters.
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